2020 GCE O LEVEL - RELEASE OF RESULTS - Bowen ...

2020 GCE O LEVEL - RELEASE OF RESULTS

Opening Address
Mr Liu Earnler (Principal)

Congratulations!
The O-Level Exams are the result of years of
        hard work and perseverance.
Let’s celebrate our efforts regardless of the
                  results.

Students,
• Today, there will be
  celebrations and
  happiness
• There may also be
  disappointment
  and tears
• Let’s be there for our
  friends today

Look out for each other –
    if your friends act ‘unusually’ …

Your friends                            Your friends

          If you think your parents will scold you, and you
               want our help to call them, let us know.

A short sharing about important
‘life lessons’:                   Straits Times
                                  5 Jan 2020

Yuen Sin wrote about her
 memories of Sec 3 and 4:
1. In Sec 3, for the first time, I was flunking maths and Chinese
   spelling tests, my test papers coming back with angry red
   marks and large blank spaces where I had skipped questions.
   I lagged behind especially in the Sciences, falling into the
   bottom 20 per cent band for a few terms.
2. I felt like an outsider in my class. While my brilliant
   classmates showed off their near-perfect results, often shouting
   loudly across the classroom, I shrunk back in my seat, trying to
   hide my grades, which sometimes fell into the single digits.
3. Having anchored my identity on being a good student in Sec 1
   and 2, I suddenly felt unmoored (= lost) at age 15 - if I was
   no longer who I thought I was, how else could I define myself?

4. That taste of failure at 15 was a turning point which
   prompted me to search deeply within myself. Having
   bounced back, I got used to facing setbacks.
5. In JC, I failed my General Paper at the Prelim
   Exams. I was upset, but moved past it.
6. I applied successfully for a journalism internship
   after an interview, despite my dismal GP results.
   Ten years later, I am still writing for this newspaper.
7. I stopped stumbling along in the education system,
   marching along to the same beat as my peers.
8. I learned to give weight to my own passions.
   My fear of failure taught me how to fail.

Don’t worry if you didn’t get the results
               you want.
Don’t worry if you don’t get the JC / the
        poly course you want.
  There are many paths to success
          (so don’t stress..)!

Joint Admission Exercise
         (JAE)

EXPLORE THE 3 ECG QUESTIONS
                                               Practicalities
             3. How             What are the entry requirements/cut-off point of
             do I get                the school/course I’ll be applying for?
              there?

   2.
 Where
  am I
 going?             1. Who
                    am I?

                                         Personal Characteristics
                                         What are my strengths, interests,
Progression Opportunities                 learning style, personality etc.?
 Where will my qualifications
  lead me after graduation?

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Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) 2020

•   Refer to your JAE
    Booklet (hardcopy was given
    out ard 2020 Sep)

•   Read all instructions
    carefully
                                  https://beta.moe.gov.sg/uploads/20
                                  21-JAE-Information-Booklet.pdf

Documents to Collect
1. Result Slip

2. O Level Certificate

3. JAE Form A (in envelope)
  • Your O level results
  • Courses eligible to apply under the JAE
  • JAE-PIN (a personal password to access the online
    internet registration system)

Documents to Collect
3. 2020 Graduation Album (for 4E/4NA)

4. Post-Secondary brochures:
  •   Education & Career Guidance booklets
  •   What’s Next brochure
  •   SAJC Brochure
  •   SP Course Counselling
  •   Others - available at the ECG booth

DSA and EAE
All students who have accepted offers and met the
eligibility criteria or minimum entry requirement
through the
   • Direct School Admission JC (DSA-JC)
   • Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)

will not be able to participate in this JAE (Reflected
in Form A)

Registration Process
1. JAE registration will open from 3.00pm on Mon, 11 Jan
   2021 to 4.00pm on Fri, 15 Jan 2021.

2. All course registration must be done online through
   the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS) accessible through the
   JAE website at www.moe.gov.sg/jae.

3. Applicants can access JAE-IS with your SingPass or JAE
   PIN.

4. The JAE PIN can be found in Form A (in envelope).

Registration Process
5. Applicants should note the following:
  a. You should complete the JAE Worksheet before
     accessing the JAE-IS to register your course choices.
     Completion of the JAE Worksheet will enable
     applicants to register more smoothly online.
  b. You are strongly advised to make full use of the 12
     choices, where applicable. The choices should be
     listed in the order of preference.
  c. Print and retain a copy of the Verification slip for your
     record.

Internet Access & Printing in School
1. You may use the school’s computers and printers to
   complete the JAE Registration.

2. Please refer to the schedule below:

     Date                   Time             Venue

     Mon 11 Jan 2021        1500 to 1600
     Tue 12 Jan to Fri 15                    iMakerSpace
                            1330 to 1600
     Jan 2021

JAE Posting Results
The JAE posting results will be released on
Thu 28 Jan 2021 through the following modes:

• JAE-IS, which is accessible through the JAE
  website;
• Short Messaging System (SMS) via applicant’s
  mobile number (if provided by applicants
  during JAE Registration)

JAE Posting Results
• If posted to a JC or MI, report to the school
  on Fri 29 Jan 2021, in your secondary
  school uniform.

• If posted to a polytechnic or the ITE, you
  will receive a package or letter with
  enrolment instructions.

Appeal Exercise
                   (from Thu 28 Jan)

• To appeal for a place in a JC or MI, approach
  the school of your choice directly.

• To appeal for a place in a polytechnic or the
  ITE, submit an application on JAE Online
  Appeal Portal.

       For more information about JAE, visit https://beta.moe.gov.sg/post-
       secondary/admissions/jae/admission-criteria/

Appeal Exercise
                   (from Thu 28 Jan)
•   Students must meet the minimum entry requirements
    for admission for the courses.

•   Appeals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and a
    place may be granted only when compelling reasons
    are presented and vacancies are available.

•   Students must report to the institution they are posted
    to or accept the course offer online while waiting for
    the result of their transfer application.

Key Messages for JAE
1. Consider your course choice wisely
  •   2019 Cut-off Points (COP) for the JCs/MI & Polytechnic
      courses can be found in 2020 JAE Booklet given.
  •   In the JAE, applicants are posted to a course based on merit
      according to their net aggregate scores, taking into account
      the various bonus points eligible for (i.e. net L1R5 for JC course,
      net L1R4 for MI course, net ELR2B2 for Polytechnics courses and net
      ELB4/ELR1B3/ELR2B2 for ITE courses).
  •   It is important that you should consider courses that are
      comparable to your aggregate scores, for better fit and
      better chances of being admitted.

Key Messages for JAE
2. Make full use of your 12 choices
  •   Make a considered decision of all 12 choices
      because there is a change that you will be
      posted to one of them.
  •   Do check that you qualify for the course you
      are applying for.
  •   If you do not use up the 12 choices, you are
      limiting the number of choice you have in
      where you could be posted.

Enquiries
1. For queries relating to Polytechnic/ITE
   education, members of the public should
   contact the respective Polytechnics/ITE
   campus’ hotline.

2. For queries relating to JAE, they may call MOE
   Customer Service Centre at 6872-2220 during
   the hotline operating hours.

For Students Planning
for Private Education

The 3Rs when deciding on Private Education

Reasons           Readiness                       Risks

 Why are you      How ready are                 Do you know
furthering your   you to further                the possible
    studies?      your studies?                 drawbacks?
                       For more info: https://go.gov.sg/pei-studentresources

8 Things You
Should Know
Before
You Enrol in
A Private
School

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ECG Support
and Useful
Resources for
Students

ECG SUPPORT AT BOWEN SECONDARY
Making informed decisions is important for successful transition from school to
 further education. Speak with your teachers besides your parents, on the
 possible pathways.
ECG Booth (from 2.30pm, outside Cabana Lounge)
For additional support on education and course exploration, you can book an
 appointment with our ECG Counsellor, Ms Catherine Ng.

 Wed (13 January 2021 ): 1pm to 5pm
 Fri (15 January 2021): 1pm to 5pm (Zoom sessions
 only)
 Please book your preferred timing (2X30mins slot):
 https://calendly.com/ecgconversations/bowen
 F2F: FCE HUB(Student only)                            https://calendly.com/ecgconversations/bowen
 Online(Zoom): Zoom link & pw will be indicated in
 your email reply.                                      Please get ready:
                                                        - 2021 JAE Booklet
 Email: Ng_Hui_Fong_Catherine@schools.gov.sg            - Result Slip
                                                        - Relevant Document

You may want to consider these questions
    before you come for the session.
                      What do you know about the various
                      course options?
                      What attracts you to the course choice you
                      selected?
                      What are the progression opportunities for
                      this pathway?

                      What are your interests?
                      What subjects do you enjoy?
                      What hobbies do you enjoy?

                      What is your personality & strength?
                      Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
                      Do you prefer to work with people, things,
                      data or ideas?
                      Make a list of everything you are good at
    Career wheel      doing.

                      What are your personal values?
                      What is important to you?

USEFUL RESOURCES
(a) What’s Next – A Quick Guide

                                 (b) MySkillsFuture Student Portal
                                    (Secondary)

  https://go.gov.sg/whats-next      Visit https://go.gov.sg/MySFSec for more
                                    information on post-GCE O-Level options.

ECG SUPPORT @ MOE ECG CENTRE

• MOE ECG Centre offers online or
  phone counselling services to GCE
  O-Level students from 6-20 Jan 2021
  (Weekdays: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm;
  Saturdays: 9.00 am to 12.30 pm).
• Details on how to make an
  appointment can be found in the
  What’s Next pamphlet distributed
  to you.

  Make an online or phone counselling appointment with the ECG Centre @
      MOE (Grange Road) through https://go.gov.sg/moe-ecg-centre.

Reach out for support
• If you have any concerns or are not coping,
  do reach out to someone you trust and
  speak with them. It could be a parent,
  teacher, school counsellor or a friend that
  you can talk to.
• If you experience prolonged difficulties, the
  Community Health Assessment Team
  (CHAT) provides personalised and
  confidential mental health checks and face-
  to-face consultation for youth aged 16 to
  30.
• To speak with a youth support worker, you
  can visit CHAT Hub at *Scape, #05-05. You
  can also call 6493 6500/ 6501 or email
  CHAT@mentalhealth.sg.
• Alternatively, you may also call the
  Samaritans of Singapore’s 24 hour hotline at    https://go.gov.sg/wellbeingsecjcci
  1800-221-4444 to speak with someone.

2021 Open House of JCs/MI/ Polys

• Your FTs should have forwarded the Consolidated Open houses of JC/MI/
  Poly via the Class Whatsapp group.
• You can also download a copy from the school website.

Language Elective Programme (LEP) for
             CL/ML/TL
• The LEP for Chinese, Malay and Tamil aims to nurture promising
  students to attain a high level of language proficiency in their MTL,
  and enhance their understanding of MTL literature.
• All LEP students at the Pre-U level must offer H2 Chinese/ Malay/
  Tamil Language & Literature at A level.
• Outstanding students selected for the programme will be considered
  for the Language Elective Scholarship.
• In order to give students a better overview of the programme, online
  briefing sessions have been scheduled during the Pre-U LEP schools’
  e-Open Houses. Please visit the school websites to find out more.
• Information sheets can also be downloaded via Bowen School
  Website.

DPP & PFP Information for
       2020 4NA

Documents to Collect
1. Result Slip [for ‘O’ level subject(s)]

2. O Level Certificate [for ‘O’ level subject(s)]

3. Form P (in envelope)
  PFP eligible students will receive a copy of Form P
  (contains a password, to use the password to submit application
  online via the PFP website at
  https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html).

For 2020 4NA students - PFP
Date / Time               Actions to be taken
Mon 11 Jan 2021, 2pm –    PFP application
Fri 15 Jan 2021, 4pm
Tue 19 Jan 2021, 2pm      Results released for the application
                          through PFP website
By Thu 21 Jan 2021, 4pm   Need to indicate if you wish to
                          accept, reject or appeal
Wed 27 Jan 2021, 2pm      Outcome of appeal
By Fri 29 Jan 2021, 4pm   Acceptance of appeal outcome

For 2020 4NA students - DPP
Students who are newly eligible for DPP, should submit their
application online via DPP application portal
http://www.ite.edu.sg/apply-now/dpp/
Date / Time                 Actions to be taken

Mon 11 Jan 2021, 2pm to     DPP final application phase
Fri 15 Jan 2021 (11.59pm)

Tue 19 Jan 2021, 9am        Results released for the application
                            through DPP website
Thu 21 Jan 2021 by          To accept or reject course offer by this
11.59pm                     date

For 2020 4NA students – PFP/DPP
1. Students who have been offered a place in the
   DPP, should report to ITE on Thu 21 Jan 2021.
2. Last day of school for 2021 Sec 5NA who accept
   a place in PFP: Fri 29 Jan 2021. You will be
   informed by the respective polytechnics on the
   enrolment dates.
         *** Students who accepted a place in the earlier application
         phase of the DPP in December but have now decided to take up a
         PFP offer will need to apply to ITE to withdraw from the DPP
         first, before they are able to take up the PFP offer.

FINAL REMINDERS OF IMPORTANT DATES

‘O’ Level Students:
JAE Application : Mon 11 Jan (3pm) to Fri 15 Jan (4pm)
JIE-O Application: Mon 11 Jan (3pm) to Thu 14 Jan 2021 (5pm)

‘N’ Level Students:
PFP Application: Mon 11 Jan (2pm) to Fri 15 Jan (4pm)
DPP Final Application: Mon 11 Jan (2pm) to 15 Jan 2021

We wish you all the best as you
 set off for your new journey!