St. Margaret's Secondary School 2021 Secondary 3 Subject Combinations_S2-7
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St. Margaret’s Secondary School 2021 Secondary 3 Subject Combinations_S2-7
Outline
1. Objectives b. Aggregate Computation
c. Joint Poly Admission Exercise (JPAE)
2. Subject Combinations: d. Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries
a. Options
b. Eligibility Criteria 5. Useful links on post-secondary options
c. Allocation
6. Contact Information
d. Timeline
a. Subject Related Matters
3. Key Considerations: b. Well-being Matters
a. Know Yourself c. Career Counsellor
b. Subjects to Offer
c. Post-Secondary Options 7. Subject Information:
a. Element of Business Skills
4. Institute of Technical Education (ITE) b. Coursework Subject: Art N(T) Level
a. Admission Process
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1. Objectives
• To provide students with:
subject combinations that will facilitate their progression to the Institutes of
Higher Learning (e.g. fulfilling Junior College pre-requisites for offering
certain subjects)
a breadth of choices of subjects based on their abilities and interests
• Synergy between subjects within the combination
• School Resources (e.g. manpower, facilities)
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2a. Subject Combinations: Options
SUBJECT COMBINATION 6 SUBJECTS
Languages 1. English Language
2. Mother Tongue
Mathematics 3. Mathematics
Science 4. Science
Computer Applications 5. CPA
Others 6. A choice of:
a. Art OR
b. Elements of Business Skills (EBS)
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2b. Subject Combinations: Eligibility Criteria
Obtain a Grade D or better in 2 subjects, one of which is English
Promotion Criteria
or Mathematics.
A Pass in the SBB subjects (English, Mathematics, Science
SBB (Exp)
and/or Mother Tongue) offered in the lower secondary
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2c. Subject Combinations: Allocation
Students will be allocated the subject combination based on their:
End-of-Year Overall Results; and
Choice of options indicated in Subject Option Form
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2d. Subject Combinations: Timeline
Activity Period
Release of Subject Combination Options End June
Sec 2 Subject Combination Exercise
• Information on the exercise will be given to all Sec 2 students in the End October
October Principal’s Letter
Release of Subject Combination Allocation Results
• via ASKnLearn account Early November
[Login username: First 5 letters of student’s name + last 5 characters of
birth certificate, for example: ALICE1234A]
Request Period Early November
Release of Confirmed Class Allocation Last week of December
St. Margaret’s Secondary School3a. Key Considerations: Know Yourself
My capabilities, strengths and interests
My future plans
My pathway: Where do I want to go?
St. Margaret’s Secondary School3b. Key Considerations: Subjects to offer • To take Element of Business Skills? Refer to Slide 20 to 24 for more information • To take Art? Refer to Slide 25 to 29 for more information St. Margaret’s Secondary School
3c. Key Considerations: Post-Secondary Options
ITE Technical
Polytechnic Diploma Diploma/Work-Learn
Technical Diploma
Upon completion,
students will receive work
ready qualifications.
Higher Nitec
Click here for ITE EAE
Nitec (Early Admission
Exercise):
GCE N(T)-Level Exam3c. Key Considerations: Post-Secondary Options
No Option Requirement / Eligibility to Apply
1 Nitec Course @ ITE • Most require at least 3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes
(2 years) • Selected courses require completed GCE N levels
• Click here for more information
2 Traineeship • Most require at least 3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes
programme @ ITE • Selected courses require completed GCE ‘N' levels
(Work & study) • Click here for more information
3 Nitec Course with • 0 or 1 GCE ‘N' Level Pass
Enhanced Nitec • Click here for more information
Foundation Programme
@ ITE (3 years)
4 Progress to Sec 4NA 1.Grade A for both EL and Maths; and
2.Grade B or better for one other subject.
St. Margaret’s Secondary School (Eligibility will be reflected in result slip)4a. ITE: Admission Process
• Admission is merit-based, based on aggregate of 4 best GCE ‘N’ Level
subjects, including pre-requisite subjects and bonus points
Normal (Technical) Grade ITE Aggregate Points
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
U 5
CCA Bonus Points:
• CCA Grade Excellent: 2 bonus points
• CCA Grade Good: 1 bonus point
St. Margaret’s Secondary School4b. ITE: Aggregate Computation
Example
Best 4 Subjects and
Subject Results
CCA bonus points
English C 3 points
Math B 2 points TOTAL
CPA D 4 points 10 points
Mother Tongue A 1 point
Science D
Art U CCA BONUS Point: 1
CCA Good
CCA Bonus Points:
• CCA Grade Excellent: 2 bonus points
• CCA Grade Good: 1 bonus point
St. Margaret’s Secondary School4c. ITE: Joint Poly Admission Exercise (JPAE) • Nitec (except service skills) graduates with a GPA >= 3.5 may also apply for admission to a related diploma course at the polytechnics. • Website to check to related diploma courses based on Nitec course: https://jpae.polytechnic.edu.sg/app https://jpae.polytechnic.edu.sg/App/StaticPage/Nitec.html St. Margaret’s Secondary School
4d. ITE: Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/scholarships-awards-and-bursaries St. Margaret’s Secondary School
5. Useful links on post-secondary options • Joint Intake for ITE Exercise (JIE): https://www.ite.edu.sg/docs/default-source/admissions-docs/full- time/publications/admission-booklet/gce-n-admission-booklet-2020.pdf • MySkillsFuture Portal https://www.myskillsfuture.sg • Element of Business Skills Syllabus from SEAB https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national- examinations/syllabus/nlevel/2021syllabus/7066_y21_sy.pdf • Art Syllabus from SEAB https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national- examinations/syllabus/nlevel/2021syllabus/6128_y21_sy.pdf St. Margaret’s Secondary School
6a. Contact Information: Subject Related Matters
Name of Head of
Subjects Department / Email Address
Subject Heads
Art Ms Karen Tan tan_meng_sie_karen@moe.edu.sg
Element of Business Skills Mrs Chua Choe Tee ho_choe_tee@moe.edu.sg
St. Margaret’s Secondary School6b. Contact Information: Well-being Matters
Designation Name Email Address
Sec 2 AYH Ms Carol Soh soh_yee_ling_carol@moe.edu.sg
Form and Co-Form
Class Email Address
Teachers
Mrs Serena Ajay serena_jebamani_caldwell@moe.edu.sg
S2-7 Mdm Karen Thia thia_hui_teen_karen@moe.edu.sg
Mr Lim Bing Hui lim_bing_hui@moe.edu.sg
St. Margaret’s Secondary School6c. Contact Information: Career Counsellor
Who? Mdm Irene Chin
Where? ECG Corner (School Library)
When? Every Monday
How? Walk-in or Via appointment
(email: chin_chee_lin_irene@schools.gov.sg)
St. Margaret’s Secondary School7a. Subject Information:
Element of Business Skills
St. Margaret’s Secondary School• This syllabus is an introduction to business through an understanding of
business activities, focusing on basic marketing and customer relations, in the
context of Singapore.
• The syllabus intends to provide students with opportunities to develop
transferable employability skills and knowledge in the service industry, namely
the Travel and Tourism, Hospitality, and Retail industries, which continue to offer
employment opportunities accessible to the students. It provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills for further studies
in institutes of higher learning and the awareness of prospects of a career in the
service industry.
In the Elements of Business Skills (EBS) syllabus framework shown below, the
basic concepts of marketing and customer relations are at the core of the EBS
syllabus.
The middle ring represents the outcomes of the syllabus, namely foundational
business knowledge, decision-making skills and an enterprising mindset. The
outer ring defines the scope of the syllabus within the Travel and Tourism,
Hospitality, and Retail industries. Students need to:
• Apply concepts in marketing and customer relations, including the use of relevant
terminology, to different contents in the Travel and Tourism, Hospitality and Retail
industries.
• Gather, select, interpret, analyse and evaluate information for the investigation of a
business
• Think critically and innovatively to generate solutions and make decisions to
improve marketing and customer relations
• Self-manage and direct personal learning to work independently and
collaboratively
• Communicate effectively
• Harness the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) where
appropriateBack to Slide 9
7b. Subject Information:
Art N(T) Level
St. Margaret’s Secondary SchoolLearner characteristics The Learner has the ability in making and presenting art, with basic skills in observation studies has good time management skills and is able to cope with extended lessons in the afternoons to complete coursework has a keen interest and is willing to commit to two years of in-depth study in Art
Aims of the programme • Foster self-confidence and a sense of achievement • Nurture a spirit of exploration, inventive thinking and creative expression • Cultivate an awareness and appreciation of art to make informed responses to works • Develop a keen interest and build a foundation in art for further educational/professional pursuit
Examination Format
Paper Weighting Description Examination Requirement
Duration
Paper 2 60% Portfolio 18 weeks Compulsory
Paper 1 40% Art Task 3 hours CompulsoryExamination Format Back to
Slide 9
Paper 2 (Portfolio)
PART A – Digital Journal
• Each work must be accompanied with a digital journal of not more than five screens for submission
• Sketches, paintings, images and/or short audio-visual recordings must be included
PART B – Art and Design Work
• Each candidate is to submit two works: One Fine Art submission and one Design submission
PART C
• Personal Response Evaluation of the candidate’s ability to remain engaged and to take responsibility for the
completion of the Portfolio examination (Part A and Part B)
Paper 1 (Art Task) 3 hours in Examination venue
• One task accompanied with a visual stimulus will be offered five weeks before the commencement of the
N(T)-Level examination
• Preparatory studies: between three to five A3 sheets of paper to show their ideas/ concepts
• The final solution is executed on paper of A3 size during the examinationYou can also read
