1. Where learning is vibrant and teaching is dynamic
Hua Yi Secondary School
Meet-The-Parents Session
15 February 2013
Secondary One

2. Where learning is vibrant and teaching is dynamic
Secondary One 2013 Cohort
• Express Stream
• Total Number of Classes : 4
• Normal (Academic)
• Total Number of Classes : 2
• Normal (Technical)
• Total Number of Classes : 1

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Where learning is vibrant
and teaching is dynamic
SCHOOL VISION

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SCHOOL MISSION
To nurture our students to be
creative, independent, confident
learners who are gracious, humble
and responsible citizens,
prepared for the challenges ahead.

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SCHOOL MOTTO
仁 义 智 群
Together we care and grow.

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SCHOOL VALUES
仁
Benevolence
义 Justice
智 Wisdom
群
Togetherness

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Benevolence ( 仁 )
• A Hua Yian aspires to be kind and generous
– Be kind to others; demonstrate
graciousness; have respect for others and
be civic-minded
Justice ( 义 )
• A Hua Yian aspires to uphold integrity and
treat others with fairness
• Observe fair play, and have respect for
authority, and uphold integrity

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Wisdom ( 智 )
• A Hua Yian aspires to lead by principles.
– Discriminate right from wrong; make informed
and responsible decisions; cultivate independent
life-long learning skills and persevere in the face
of challenges.
Togetherness ( 群 )
• A Hua Yian aspires to understand and serve the
community wholeheartedly.
- Learn to grow together in harmony regardless of
race and religion, and appreciate and preserve
the unity and diversity of a multicultural society

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Student Outcomes
HYSS Student Outcomes
Mission Creative
Independent life-
long learners
Confident
Hua Yians are adept
at solving problems
Hua Yians love
learning
Hua Yians think
critically in a
rapidly changing
world
Values Wisdom
Wisdom
Justice
Wisdom
Justice
21st Century
student
outcomes
Self-directed learner
Self-directed
learner
Confident person

10. Where learning is vibrant and teaching is dynamic
Student Outcomes
HYSS Student Outcomes
Mission Creative
Independent life-
long learners
Confident
Hua Yians are adept
at solving problems
Hua Yians love
learning
Hua Yians think
critically in a
rapidly changing
world
Values Wisdom
Wisdom
Justice
Wisdom
Justice
21st Century
student
outcomes
Self-directed learner
Self-directed
learner
Confident person
Gracious Humble
Responsible
citizens
Hua Yians are
socially
appropriate
Hua Yians are
respectful and
polite
Hua Yians act on
their conviction
that society
comes before
self
Benevolence
Justice
Togetherness
Wisdom
Benevolence
Justice
Togetherness
Wisdom
Benevolence
Justice
Togetherness
Wisdom
Active contributor
Active
contributor
Concerned
citizen

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School Programmes and
General Information
Ms Agnes Teo
Vice Principal

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Developing the Hua-Yian
Dimensions & Outcomes
1 Cognitive
Motivated and independent learners;
innovative and practical problem-solvers
2 Physical
Physically fit with skills, aptitude and
attitude to maintain a healthy lifestyle

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Developing the Hua-Yian
Dimensions & Outcomes
3 Aesthetic
Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and
feelings through visual and performing arts
4 Social & Moral
Has a social conscience, moral integrity
and a sense of national identity

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Developing the Hua-Yian
Dimensions & Outcomes
5 Leadership
Effective leaders and good role models;
ability to inspire others to try new and
untested endeavours
6 Morale
Interests, inclinations and aspirations are
catered for, and satisfied within the school

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Promotion Criteria
Course Criteria
Sec 1 Exp
Sec 2 Exp
Pass in EL and
a 50% average of the total
for all subjects
Sec 3 Exp Grade 6 or better in EL
and 2 other subjects

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Promotion Criteria
Course Criteria
Sec 1 N(A)
Sec 2 N(A)
Sec 3 N(A)
Grade 5 or better in
a)EL and 2 other subjects,
or
b)4 subjects

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Promotion Criteria
Course Criteria
Sec 1 N(T)
Sec 2 N(T)
Sec 3 N(T)
Grade 5 or better in 2
subjects, one of which
should be EL or Maths

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Promotion Criteria
Course Criteria
Sec 1 Exp Pass in EL and a 50% average
of the total for all subjects
Sec 1 N(A) Grade 5 or better in
a)EL and 2 other subjects, or
b)4 subjects
Sec 1 N(T) Grade 5 or better in 2 subjects,
one of which should be EL or
Maths

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English Language
• Skills in Reading, Listening, Writing
• DEAR : Drop Everything And Read
• DEAL : Drop Everything And Listen

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DEAR
Every Tuesday
and Thursday,
7.35 – 8.00 a.m.

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DEAL
Monday,
Tuesday &
Thursday,
7.25 – 7.30 a.m.

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Common Tests
• Every Wednesday, 7.45 – 8.30 a.m.
• Schedule posted on school website
• Objectives:
–Inculcate good, consistent study habits
–Build examination skills
–Streamline tests set by different
departments and subjects

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Common Tests
• Students with a valid MC will be
required to sit for a re-test, marks
capped at 70% of total marks
• Included in Continual Assessment
results
• Progress Reports in Mar and Sep
• Mid Year Exam Report in May
• End-of-Year Exam Report in Nov

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Assessment Weighting
Continual
Assessment
Semestral
Assessment
Semester EXP /
N(A)
N(T) EXP /
N(A)
N(T)
I 15% 20% 25% 20%
II 15% 20% 45% 40%
Overall 30% 40% 70% 60%
Total 100%

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Target Setting

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Target Setting
• The process of setting targets
enables students to determine what
they want to achieve
[academic targets]
• By knowing what they want to
achieve, they determine what they
need to focus on and how to improve
[behaviours]

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Target Setting
Challenge Plan
Maths: Don’t
understand some
methods
Ask my Maths
teacher how to
better handle such
questions and
revise 1 hour a day

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Target Setting
Challenge Plan
Chinese: Don’t
recognise a number
of words
Give myself regular
spelling tests every
Saturday

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Learning Beyond the Classroom
• Inter-department and integrated
learning
• Learning Journeys to:
–Peranakan Museum (C&T & MTL &
Humanities departments)
–Water Trail @ MacRitchie (Science &
Maths departments)

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Form Teacher – Student
Interaction Time
Every
Tuesday
and
Thursday
7.35 – 8.00
a.m.

31. Where learning is vibrant and teaching is dynamic
CCA Matters
Mr Cheong Kit Kee
HOD PE & CCA

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• To prepare students to face current
and future challenges by equipping
them with life-skills such as
communication skills, decision
making skills and innovative &
entrepreneurial skills.
OBJECTIVES

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• To prepare students to live in a
dynamic and vibrant society while
instilled with strong moral values
and positive social attitudes.
• To prepare students to live a healthy
lifestyle by equipping them with the
necessary knowledge and skills.
OBJECTIVES

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Guiding Principles
•Build Character, Team Spirit and
Responsibility
•Be broad-based with Opportunities to
Specialize
•Be Responsive to inculcating National Values
& Skills
•Promote Social Integration
MOE CCA Framework

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•All students must have a CCA
•All students are expected to be actively
involved in CCA
•Students with attendance less than 75% will
not be given any CCA point for that year
School CCA Policy

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MOE’s CCA Grading Scheme
Leadership
Enrichment
Achievement
Participation
Service
LEAPS

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LEAPS
Please refer to the Student Handbook for details

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LEAPS Example 1
Category Descriptor Points
Leadership Captain – 3 years 3 3
Enrichment 6 modules (minimum) 3 3
Achievement
•Representation Inter-School – 3 years 4 7
•Attainment NYAA – Bronze/Silver 2
•Accomplishment Qualified for Nationals 1
Participation Sports – 4 years
Intra-school – 3 years
(2 activities, every year)
4
3 7
Service Values in Action 3 3
Total A2 23

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LEAPS Example 2
Category Descriptor Points
Leadership UG – Sergeant 4 4
Enrichment 6 modules 3 3
Achievement
•Representation Inter-Unit Competition 2
4•Attainment NYAA – Bronze/Silver 1
•Accomplishment Best Unit Award –
Bronze/Silver 1
Participation UG – 4 years 4 4
Service VIA 3 3
Total B3 18

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No. of points Grade Bonus
25 & above A1 2
20 – 24 A2 2
16 – 19 B3 1
13 – 15 B4 1
10 – 12 C5 1
08 – 09 C6 1
04 – 07 D7 0
01 – 03 E8 0
GRADES

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• All CCAs
–are held on all weekdays except Tuesdays
–start at 3.35p.m. and end latest by
6.05p.m. on weekdays
• Information on the various CCAs and
practice time is available at our school
website – www.huayisec.moe.edu.sg
CCA Schedule

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Conclusion:
1. Provide a holistic education for all.
2. Develop the potential of the child to
the fullest.
3. Require support of parents to
ensure that the child attends CCA
regularly.

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School Health Advisor
Programme
Ms Nur Baeyah
Student Health Advisor (SHA)

44. Where learning is vibrant and teaching is dynamic
Who are we?
• The Student Health Advisor (SHA)
Programme is jointly administered by
MOE and the Health Promotion Board
• SHAs are based in selected schools to
provide health advice and counselling.
We also work with the school to provide
customised health promotion activities and
programmes

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Our Programmes
Our programmes include:
•Nutrition counselling for targeted students
•Smoking prevention and cessation programme
•Provide health education to students with
medical or chronic health conditions
•Monitor attendances for referrals made by
School Health Service Team to ensure
students receive appropriate follow up at the
Student Health Centre(HPB)

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Sessions with Student Health Advisor
• Health counselling may be conducted
individually or in groups in school
• Frequency and duration of counselling
sessions may vary according to
individually needs
• May arrange for follow-up session(s) or
updates on student’s health issues

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Sessions with Student Health Advisor
• Counselling sessions will be conducted
either during their meal breaks or after
school hours
• All information relating to the students and
shared during the counseling sessions will
be kept strictly confidential

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What do we do?
Interactive
Activities
Customised
Health Talks
Health Promotion
Events

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I am available on….
Hi, I am, Ms Nur Baeyah and I am
your Student Health Advisor
I am located at: Level 4, Wellness
Centre
I will be in Hua Yi on every:
Monday & Tuesday: 8.30am – 5pm
Alternate Wednesdays: 8.30am –
5pm

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How to make an appointment?
• The student may inform the teacher that
he/she would like to meet up with the SHA.
• Approach the SHA directly for an
appointment (walk in).
• An appointment slip will be given to the
student

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Contact
• Subject Teacher Contact List
by class
• General Office Tel : 65634568
• Email : hyss@moe.edu.sg
• School website :
www.huayisec.moe.edu.sg

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