A Holistic Education at Sengkang Secondary School

1. Integrity, the Foundation . People, our Focus . Learning, our Passion . Excellence, our Pursuit Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. A Holistic Education for Secondary School Students - LEAPS 2.0 Sengkang Secondary School

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5. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. To share: purpose of CCA Programmes; intent & domains of LEAPS 2.0; how parents can support the holistic development of your child.

6. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. CCA 4 structured programmes that complement academic curriculum Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Student Leadership Development Values In Action (VIA) Enrichment & Lifeskills Programme

7. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Co-Curricular Programmes support the holistic development of the child Provides multiple avenues to nurture students to prepare them for their future work & life Character & Values Social-Emotional Competencies 21 st Century Competencies Interests & Talents

8. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Role of Parents in the holistic development of your child Reinforcement of values, life skills, interests & strengths at home

9. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. LEAPS 2.0 Recognition System for Co-Curricular Attainment

10. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. *L eadership *L eadership E nrichment E nrichment *A chievement *A chievement *P articipation *P articipation *S ervice *S ervice LEAPS 2.0 DOMAINS to recognise students holistic development * With levels of attainm ent

11. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. LEAPS 2.0 4 domains (L, A, P, S) has levels of attainment : Level 1 Level 5 Participation Achievement Leadership Service

12. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. LEAPS 2.0 Enrichment domain complements other domains for students holistic development Will be recognised in School Graduation Certificate Will not have levels of attainment

13. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. INTENT OF LEAPS 2.0 Motivate students towards holistic and balanced participation through CCA programmes Facilitate learning of values, skills & competencies for life Recognise diverse interests of students; developing students to be self-directed learners Recognise home-school-community approach to holistic development of every child

14. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. RECOGNITION OF CCA ATTAINMENT LEAPS 2.0

15. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Recognition of Co-curricular Experience Attainment Levels Remarks Fair 0 Bonus Points Good 1 Bonus Point Excellent 2 Bonus Point

16. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Level Descriptor Requirements Fair (0 bonus point) Student is working towards holistic development in co-curriculum Good (1 bonus point) Has fulfilled requirements for holistic development in co- curriculum Should have attained a minimum Level 1 in all four domains with any one of the following: i. At least Level 2 in three domains ; ii. At least Level 2 in one domain & at least Level 3 in another domain ; or iii. At least Level 4 in one domain . Excellent (2 bonus point) Has fulfilled requirements for holistic development & achieved quality learning in co- curriculum Minimum of Level 3 in all four domains + Level 4 in at least one of four domains

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18. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Participation Affirms students sustained development in school-based CCA throughout secondary school Student can choose from Sports, Arts, Uniformed Groups, Clubs & Societies Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains

19. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Participation Domain in LEAPS 2.0 At least 75% attendance each year Levels 1 - 4: Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5 years Levels 4 5: Continuous involvement in same CCA for 4 or 5 years Levels 3 5: Exemplary conduct & active contribution in CCA with at least 3 years of participation in any CCA CCA COMPULSORY Less than 75% = 1. Conduct Grade Fair (Implications on Edusave Awards) 2. Considered as No CCA for the year

20. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Achievement Affirms students character development & efforts in representing school/external organisations in events Students diverse interests & talents are recognised as events can go beyond CCA & beyond school Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains

21. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0 Representation Level 1 : Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-school) Representation/Accomplishment Levels 2 4 : Representation school or external organisation in an event Accomplishment in an event represented Levels increase with no. of years of representation/accomplishment Level 5 : Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE / Singapore Schools / National Project of Excellence (NPOE) / UG HQ in international UG competitions Eg: National School Games, SYF for PAGs, Unit Awards Competition (UG), SKSS Inter Class Games, SKSS Sports Fiesta

22. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Leadership Affirms students development as a leader Students are developed through leadership modules, National Youth Achievement Award & leadership positions. Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains

23. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0 Level 1 : Completed 2 modules on leadership Levels 2 3 : National Youth Achievement Award : Level 2: Bronze Level 3: Silver and above Levels 2 5 : Recognition of progressive student leadership development through leadership positions SKSS Leadership 1. Sec 2 NYAA Bronze 2. Class Leaders 3. CCA Leaders (Captains, Chairperson, Vice President etc) 4. Student Council 5. Sports Leaders 6. Care Leaders

24. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Service Affirms students contributions to the community and development as responsible and active citizens Students serve the community through schools Values-In- Action programmes Key Information on LEAPS 2.0 Domains

25. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Level 1 - 4 : Highest level attained in either: Number of hours of service Number of VIA projects A combination of both Level 5 : VIA project: Student-initiated Impacts the community beyond school Service Domain in LEAPS 2.0 SKSS VIA 1. Class VIA 2. CCA VIA

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27. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Is my child able to cope? How can I help to support him/her in their learning pursuits? Supporting the Holistic Development of my Child Supporting the Holistic Development of my Child How does my child want to pursue this development? What are the possible opportunities that can help support this development? What is my child interested in? What is my child good at? What kind of person does my child want to be? How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in his /her Co-Curricular Programmes?

28. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Is my child able to cope? How can I help to support him/her in the learning pursuits in his CCA? How do I guide my child in the selection of CCA ? How do I guide my child in the selection of CCA ? What is my child s hopes and ambitions? What does my child enjoy doing most? What are my area of interests? Sports? Uniformed Group? Music?, Art? Etc.. How can I reinforce my child's learning of values and life skills in his /her Co-Curricular Programmes?

29. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. CCA Policy @ SKSS Participation in at least 1 CCA in mandatory for all Secondary School students in Singapore Schools. Transferring between 1 CCA to another is not encouraged as it is important to have continuity in CCA experience.

30. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. CCA Policy @ SKSS Allocation of CCA is based on the following considerations: Student s preference & previous CCA background CCA teachers & coaches assessment of student s potential & suitability in CCA Other school consideration e.g. CCA optimal capacity etc.

31. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Types of CCA @ SKSS

32. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. CCAs @ SKSS SPORTS UNIFORMED GROUPS PERFORMING ARTS CLUBS & SOCIETIES BADMINTON GIRL GUIDES (Girls only) BAND ART CLUB BASKETBALL NCC CHOIR MEDIA CLUB FOOTBALL (Boys only) NPCC DANCE PROJECT CABIN HOCKEY RED CROSS ENGLISH DRAMA NETBALL (Girls only) GUZHENG

33. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. CCA Admin Matters CCA Start Times / End Time (6pm) Level Monday# Wednesday Friday Sec 1-3 3.30 pm 3.30 pm 2.30 pm Sec 4/5 3.30 pm 3.30 pm 3.30 pm Guidelines: 5-6 hours of CCA per week CCA training days Friday Wed #Monday peak session only.

34. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. 2015 Important Dates (Sec 1) Date Events 7 Jan (Wed) Sec 1 Sports Talent ID (2.30pm 5.30pm) 9 Jan (Fri) Sec 1 CCA Carnival (2.30pm 5.30pm) 12-19 Jan 1 weeks trial for CCA 19-23 Jan Online CCA Selection (Deadline: 23 Jan) Students to continue attending CCA 28 Jan (Wed) Release of CCA allocation 29-30 Jan (Wed-Fri) Appeal Period 30 Jan (Fri) Official Start of CCA

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37. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. CCA Online Selection @ Asknlearn Parents to sign and acknowledge on a hard copy.

38. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. CCA Online Selection @ Asknlearn Parents to sign and acknowledge on a hard copy.

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40. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Where can I find out more? http://www.sengkangsec.moe.edu.sg

41. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. CCA VIA ENRICHMENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Focus on LEARNING & ENJOYMENT in Co-Curricular Programmes

42. Copyright Ministry of Education, Singapore. Mr Louis Ho, Head, PE & CCA (Covering) ho_j_yen_louis@moe.edu.sg Ms Ellenn Low Subject Head PE & CCA (Covering) low_wai_fong@moe.edu.sg [General Office: 6388 7258] Feedback

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