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DUNMAN SECONDARY
SCHOOL
Sec 1 (2022) Parent Briefing
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CARE
You may ask question via the QR Code shown below
www.sli.do (Event code: #796006)
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Presentation by Year Head (Lower Sec)
Mr Ali Sharif Arshad
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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR SECONDARY 1
OVERVIEW
1 Outcomes of Secondary 2 What is it like in school?
Education
4 School-Home
Partnership 3 Transiting to Sec 1
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OUTCOMES OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
At the end of Secondary school, students should:
• Have moral integrity
• Believe in their abilities and be able to adapt to change
• Be able to work in teams and show empathy for others
• Be able to appreciate diverse views and communicate effectively
• Be creative and have an inquiring mind
• Take responsibility for their own learning
• Enjoy physical activities and appreciate the arts
• Believe in Singapore and understand what matters to Singapore
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WHAT IS SECONDARY SCHOOL LIKE?
Subjects taken at S1
1. English Language
2. Mother Tongue Language
3. Mathematics
4. Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)
5. General Science
6. Design & Technology (D&T)
7. Food & Consumer Education (FCE)
8. History
9. Geography
10. English Literature
11. Physical Education (PE)
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Goals of CCE 2021
Resilience
Good Active Future-
&
Character Citizenship Readiness
Well-Being
Key Future-Ready Skills
WHAT IS SECONDARY SCHOOL LIKE?
Values-in-Action (VIA) Projects
• Focus on student’s development as
socially responsible citizens and how they
can contribute meaningfully to the
community.
• Students are encouraged to identify
authentic needs in the community,
understand issues associated with the
needs, and initiate action.
10FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
First Day of School (4 January 2022) Reporting Details
Reporting Time: 7.25 am
Reporting Venue:
Class Reporting Venue
1D, 1E, 1F & 1G School Hall*
1A, 1B & 1C Indoor Basketball Court*
Attire: Full School Uniform and white shoes (Students may report to school in their primary school
uniform until 7 January 2022).
Things to bring: Writing materials, storybook and thermometer.
* Students will be required to sit according to their classes at the reporting venue. Their allocated class
will be reflected on Parent Gateway App after 23 December 2021..
* Do note that parents will only be allowed to drop off their child/ward in school.
11FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL
12TRANSITING TO SECONDARY 1
• Differences between Primary School and Secondary School:
o Longer school hours
o Increased commitment to CCAs
o More subjects and school programmes
o Making new friends
o Greater peer influence
o Greater independence
• A smooth transition is made when your child:
o feels safe and comfortable in their new environment.
o is able to manage the daily challenges of school life.
13SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S
TRANSITION THROUGH
SECONDARY SCHOOL
14SUPPORT
• Find out how your child’s preferences
are changing. Show interest by asking
open-ended questions.
• Make a habit of chatting at a fixed
time each day.
15FAMILIARISE
• Find out what secondary school life is like for
students these days.
• Excite him/her about new experiences
secondary school students can have.
• Encourage him/her to pick up a new hobby or
hone skills in outdoor sports.
• Limit his/her time spent on digital devices.
16AFFIRM
• Remember your child’s strengths.
Build his/her self-esteem in those
areas.
• Praise and affirm efforts in front of
relatives and friends.
17EMPATHISE
• Acknowledge your child’s varying
emotions.
• Encourage your child to share
thoughts and feelings about the new
school.
• Prioritise sufficient sleep.
18SCHOOL-HOME PARTNERSHIP
Parents Gateway
19SCHOOL-HOME PARTNERSHIP
Communicating with your child’s
teacher
• Have regular conversations with
teachers in both academic and non-
academic areas — this will help you
better guide your child’s development.
• Ask the teacher for the best way and
time to contact them.
20WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!
MOE website www.moe.gov.sg
On latest announcements, policies and data
Schoolbag.sg
Through articles and multimedia content, Schoolbag
provide parents and general public with information www.schoolbag.sg
and insights related to education, tips for parent
involvement and features on school programmes.
MOE on Facebook www.facebook.com/moesingapore
MOE on Twitter www.twitter.com/#!MOEsg
MOE on YouTube www.youtube.com/moespore
MOE on Instagram www.instagram.com/moesingapore
Dunman Secondary School website:
https://dunmansec.moe.edu.sg/ 21Personal Learning Device (PLD) 1. The NDLP was launched in March 2020 to make digital learning inclusive by equipping students with the digital skills to be future-ready. Under the NDLP, every secondary school student will own a school-prescribed personal learning device (PLD). Students may use funds from their Edusave Account to pay for the PLD. Our school prescribed PLD is Apple iPad. 2. The use of the PLD for teaching and learning aims to: • Support the Development of Digital Literacy • Support Self-Directed and Collaborative Learning • Enhance Teaching and Learning 3. We will be partnering parents/guardians to ensure that students are well supported in their use of technology for learning. 4. We will engage parents/guardians from Term 1 Week 2 onwards. More information will be sent through Parents Gateway. 5. For general information on PLD, you may visit our school website at https://dunmansec.moe.edu.sg/our-student-life/personal-learning-device
HBL Day • Every fortnight (even week) • A regular feature of the schooling experience. • Broadly structured for students to be self-directed in learning. • Dedicated time and space for students to learn at their own pace, explore their interests and learn outside the curriculum. • Includes both ICT and non-ICT modes for teaching and learning. • Asynchronous learning and Student Initiated Learning (SIL)
Student Initiated Learning (SIL)
1. Self-directness as the outcome Self-directness:
with self-management skills to Students who understand
organise their own learning and themselves, know where to go
self knowledge to understand and are motivated to get there
their passions and goals
Self Self
2. Joy of learning as the motivation Management Knowledge
for students to sustain their
desire to continue learning for life Joy of learning
24What would Student-Initiated Learning look like for our students?
• For her SIL, Megan wants to learn how to play the guitar.
• Using the SIL period on HBL day, Megan watches YouTube guitar
tutorials and practices with a guitar.
• Over the course of the year, Megan will have the opportunity to reflect
on her experiences in pursuing her interests and share her SIL
experience with her teachers and studentsPresentation by HOD Mother Tongue
Mr Tan Teck Meng
26SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SBB)
Information For Parents
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREWHAT IS SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SBB)?
• Every student is unique and possesses different strengths. Taking subjects at a
higher academic level can help students nurture their strengths and give them
more opportunities throughout their educational journey, so that they are more
engaged in learning.
• Previously, students in N(A) and N(T) courses can take higher-level subjects
starting from Secondary 3. With SBB, your child can start doing so from the start
of Secondary 1, to build a stronger foundation in subjects that they are good at.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREBENEFITS OF TAKING HIGHER-LEVEL SUBJECTS
• Allows students to challenge themselves, and to have more options
for Sec 3 subject combinations and post-secondary courses.
• A strong foundation in literacy, numeracy and reasoning, would
ensure students are better prepared for various post-secondary
progression pathways (e.g. ITE and Polytechnic)
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INCOMING SEC 1
STUDENTS
• Sec 1 students posted to the N(A) and N(T) courses may be offered
EL/MATH/SCI/MTL at a higher level (SBB subjects), based on their
PSLE subject grades.
Option to take a
PSLE Subject Grade under the AL system
subject at
Express level AL 5 or better in a Standard level subject
AL 6 or better in a Standard level subject or AL A in
N(A) level
a Foundation level subject
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INCOMING SEC 1
STUDENTS
• Each student may be offered more than 1 SBB subjects, however
he/she should take no more than 3 higher-level subjects SBB. This is
to ensure that he/she can cope with the overall academic demand.
• Eligible N(A) and N(T) students will receive PG message(s) pertaining
to SBB subject(s) that they are eligible to apply. (eg. If your child is
eligible for EL and MTL SBB subjects, he/she should receive 2 PG
messages)
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INCOMING SEC 1
STUDENTS
• Students have the choice to accept or reject the offer(s). Please
response to each PG message(s) to indicate if your child wishes to
take (or not to take) the SBB subject(s) by 27 Dec 2021.
• Parents who do not have a PG App A/C, please collect the Letter of
Offer (hard copy) from General Office after today’s briefing and
submit to GO before 27 Dec 2021.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREELIGIBILITY FOR SUBSEQUENT SBB INTAKE
• Beyond PSLE results, students who do well in school-based
examinations may be considered to take higher-level subjects if found
suitable to do so by our school.
• Eligible N(A) and N(T) students will receive an application form after
the Sec 1 End of Year Examinations, based on his/ her subject and
overall performance and recommendation by teachers.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREIMPACT ON LATERAL TRANSFERS
• To determine eligibility for lateral transfer, SBB subjects marks will be
converted to derive at the equivalent marks in the original course.
• MOE has provided schools with guidelines on adjusting the marks and
pitching the exams at the appropriate difficulty levels.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CARECan SEC 2 SBB STUDENTS CONTINUE WITH HIGHER-
LEVEL SUBJECTS IN SEC 3?
• Your child may continue with the corresponding higher-level subject
at Sec 3 if he/she meets our school’s criteria at the end of Sec 2.
• N(A) and N(T) students can take up to 3 out-of-stream subjects at Sec
3.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREWHAT IF MY CHILD STRUGGLES WITH THE
HIGHER-LEVEL SUBJECTS
• Students are encouraged to continue with the higher-level subjects
until the end of Sec 2, as students do need time to adjust to the
higher academic demands.
• Our school will monitor students’ progress in the higher-level subjects
as well as overall progress in all subjects.
• Our school is mindful of students’ socio-emotional and academic
needs and will endeavour to provide the necessary support to
students to help them cope.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREDUNMAN SECONDARY
SCHOOL
SEC 1 PARENT ENGAGEMENT SESSION
MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREMOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE (MTL)
COURSES PROVIDED BY
DUNMAN SEC MTL DEPT
• HIGHER MOTHER TONGUES ( HCL/ HML/ HTL)
• MOTHER TONGUE (EXPRESS) (CL/ ML/ TL)
• MOTHER TONGUE (NORMAL ACADEMIC) (CL/ ML/
TL)
• BASIC MOTHER TONGUE (For Normal Technical)
(BCL/ BML/BTL)
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREEligibility for Sec 1 HMTL
• Only students who were offered the option to take up HMTL at
Secondary School level by MOE will be eligible.
• Students who are eligible should have receive this information via
Eligibility Letter after the release of PSLE Results. (Parents who do not
have a PG App A/C will need to collect hard copy from school General
Office after today’s briefing )
• ACTION NEEDED: Parents of students who are eligible, should have
receive a message via PG App to opt in or opt out for HMTL offer.
Please response latest by 27 Dec through PG App
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREEligibility for Sec 1 HMTL
• Selection criteria set by MOE:
• Students with a PSLE Score of 8 or better and offer MTL at PSLE, or
• students with a PSLE Score of 9-14 and obtained AL1/AL2 in MTL
or D/M in HMTL are eligible for HMTL
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREHMTL Insert (End of Year)
For Secondary 1 Express students who are not eligible at the beginning
of the year, they may be offer HMTL subject at the end of their
Secondary 1 academic year.
The selection criteria will be based on their achievements in their End-
of-Year Examination results. (Overall Sec 1 EYE performance in core
subjects and MTL P1 & P2 results).
Only students who are selected will be offer HMTL and they will start
their lesson in Secondary 2.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREThird Languages (L3)
• The L3s which students are eligible for are indicated on their S1
Option Form. If a particular L3 is not indicated, it means the students
are not eligible for that L3. Students should have indicated the
choices of L3 via (i) the S1 Internet System or (ii) through his/her
primary school.
• Students who had applied for L3, will be informed of the results of
their applications through Parents’ Gateway (PG App). For successful
applicants, they will also be informed of the registration matters.
Parents who do not have a PG App A/C will need to collect hard copy
from school General Office after today’s briefing
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREThird Languages
• Dunman Secondary School does not provide any L3 course in school.
Students taking L3 will need to attend lessons at external Language
Centres after school lessons.
• Reminder that registration will be from Wednesday 23 December
2020 to Thursday 7 January 2021. Students to refer to the school
website for instructions for registration.
• Chinese Special Programme (CSP)
• Malay Special Programme (MSP)
• Bahasan Indonesia (BI)
• Arabric
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CARENon-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL)/
Third Language (in-lieu of MT) /
Exempted
• Students who have successfully applied and gotten
approval from MOE for NTIL, L3 in lieu of MT and
exemption from MT in their Primary Schools, you are not
required to re-apply.
• HOD MT/ LH MT will brief these students separately
after school re-open.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREMother Tongue B Syllabus
Mother Tongue B Syllabus (CL B / ML B/ TL B) was
introduced to help students who face exceptional
difficulties with MTL. Emphasizing practical
communication skills, it aims to motivate these
students to learn their MTL up to a realistic level, and
to sustain their interest in their MTL and culture. Do
note that MTL ‘B’ is not considered as an ‘O’ Level
subject.
Sec 1 students (Express/ Normal Academic Stream)
with PSLE Score of AL7 or 8 in Standard MTL OR AL B
or C in Foundation MTL are eligible to apply for MTL
B.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREMother Tongue B Syllabus
Our school does not provide in-house MTL ‘B’ Syllabus lesson.
Students taking MTL B may need to attend lessons at the respective
MTL B Centres after school curriculum hour:
• CL B - St Hilda’s Secondary School
• ML B - MOELC Bishan
• TL B – UPTLC
Secondary 1 students who wish to opt for MTL ‘B’ will need to apply
through their MTL subject teachers by 7 Jan 2022.
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CARE• For further enquiry pertaining to MTL matters, you may contact us
through email/ leave a message with general office or talk to any of
our MTL teachers.
• Email Contact:
tan_teck_meng@moe.edu.sg
lim_chean_chean@moe.edu.sg
THANK YOU
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CARECCA
Mr Chong Yau Kwang
Year Head (Upper Sec)
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREComposition of CCAs
Sports Uniformed Group Performing Arts Clubs & Societies
Badminton (B) NCC Air (B) Choir Green Club
Basketball (B/G) NPCC (B/G) Concert Band Info Comm Club
Football (G) Red Cross (B/G) Guitar Ensemble Media Club
Netball (G) Scouts (B/G) Modern Dance
Volleyball (B) Stage Arts Drama
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CARESelection of CCA For Sec 1 students
• 4th Jan – eCCA briefing
• 5th Jan – Day 1 CCA Sports trial & Perf Arts audition 130pm to 530pm (Boys &
Girls) All Sports, Choir and
Modern Dance
• 6th Jan – Day 2 CCA Sports trial & Perf Arts audition 130pm to 530pm (Boys &
Girls)
• 8th to 21st Jan – Students to indicate their choices (online)
All CCA information can be found in the school website
Students are given 5 choices to shortlist their preference
• 31st Jan – Outcome of CCA distribution
• Sec 1 CCA will start on 3rd Feb (after CNY hol)
• Criteria for allocation of CCA to Sec 1 students
School’s needs
Student’s choice
Student’s talent/potential
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREFor more queries, please contact
Teo Khong Beng
HOD PE/CCA
teo_khong_beng@moe.edu.sg
Tan Chen Loong Ron
SH CCA/Student Leadership
tan_chen_loong_ron@moe.edu.sg
DUNMAN SECONDARY SCHOOL ASPIRE . BUILD . CAREDunman Secondary School Parent Support Group is known as DSP Group, Dedicated & Supportive Parents Group Chairperson: Mr Kelvin Leow
Benefits of joining DSP Stay Connected with School. Be Informed on School Matters. Create Talking Topics with your Child. Establish Friendships with other Parents of Same Class. Get Parenting Advises on Common Teens Issues. Provide Constructive Feedbacks to School. Be Part of your Child Growing Years as Supportive Parents.
DSP Exco Committee 2022 Sha
CHAIRPERSON
Ms Annabelle Tan
DSP Alumni
• Ms Joanne Lee VICE CHAIRPERSON Teacher In-Charge
• Ms Shalyn Loh Ms Lenka Chvojkov
• Mr Joshua
Ms Kelley
• Ms Nikita • Mdm Irmawati
• Mr Kelvin Leow SECRETARY • Ms Lim Chean Chean
Ms Khiem
• Ms Christin Huan Ms Billie
SEC 1 LEVEL IC SEC 2 LEVEL IC SEC 3 LEVEL IC SEC 4 LEVEL IC
To be confirmed 2A- Ms Belinda Mr Anand Ms Anamika
2B – Ms Billie Ms Fatima Ms Meenakashi
2C – Ms Khiem Ms Imelda
2D – Ms Kelley Ms Sally
2E – Ms Joanne
2F – Ms Eileen & Ms
Stephanie
2G – Ms CassandraWelcome Lunch Games Fiesta 2018
for Sec 1 parents Cross Country 2019
Value Inculcation Program
(VIA) & Parent-Child Bonding
Pre-covid days, we organized…Mooncake Making &
Parent-Child Bonding
Bonding with Dad Goodies Bags Packing
Laser Tag Game For Graduating Students
Pre-covid days, we organized…Interest Group : Badminton
Every Friday, 8pm to 10pm.
Dunman Indoor Sport Hall (ISH)
Pre-covid days, we organized…Year
2020 & 2021
…online
parenting talks…Goodies Bags Packing for …online workshop… Graduating Students 2019
…decentralize
activity…
Preparing
Appreciation Gifts
For
Teachers’ Day…online demo with hand-on bonding activity
DSP registration
Question & Answer
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