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Welcome to Beatty Sec
博理中学
Sec 4 and 5 Parent-Teacher Meeting
Briefing by VP Lim Soon Wai
6 April 2018
Sec 4NT Parent-Teacher
Meeting
• Preparing your child for the future
• Finding purpose (ECG)
• How to support your child
School Leaders
Mr Ling Khoon Chow
Principal
Mr Lim Soon Wai
Vice-Principal Ms New Yi Cheen
Vice-Principal
Year Heads and Subject Head
Mr Yong Yao Feng
Assistant Year Head (Sec 4/5) &
Covering Year Head (Upper Sec)
Mrs Tina Neoh
Year Head (Upper Sec)
Mdm Jafarnisha Beebi
Subject Head
(Normal Course)
Chia Bee Giau
Counsellor
Patricia Goh
Counsellor
Eswari d/o Sundaram
Learning & Behavioural
Support
School Counsellors
Ms Sharon Tay
Education and Career Guidance
Counsellor
• Once a week on Thursdays
• From 8am to 5pm
• Located in Library
All slides will be uploaded onto AsknLearn Parents’ Portal
• Via school website
http://www.beattysec.moe.edu.sg/
Under useful links – LMS (AsknLearn)
• Via generic asknlearn website
http://lms.asknlearn.com
AsknLearn Parents’ Portal
64th Annual Awards Ceremony Beatty Secondary School
A Distinguished Institution of Thinkers, Learners & Contributors
Beatty – One School, One Family
2018 65th Anniversary
Celebrating 65 years, One Beatty Together
Joie de Vivre Kallang Theatre
21 April 2018, 7pm
VISION, MISSION, VALUES
• Vision: A Distinguished Institution of Thinkers, Learners and Contributors.
• Mission: To nurture Beattyians of Character with a sense of Purpose and Passion for Life.
• Values: Integrity, Commitment, Care, Confidence, Creativity
Outcomes of a Beattyian
Integrity
Commitment
Care
Confidence
Creativity
A Thinker, Learner, Contributor
Anchored on values
Equipped with skills
Eligible for post secondary education to a course of choice
Preparing your child
for the future
Why?
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Envisioning with staff and students
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What students can do with what they know is more important than what they
know.
Source: The Straits Times, 2017
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Source: The Straits Times, 2017
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Implications
of a Changing
Economy
Name three jobs that are likely to be
automated in the future.
Q u e s t i o n 1
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WILL OUR STUDENTS BE READY FOR THE NEW WORLD TOGETHER?
Data source: The Future of Employment, 2013
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Empowering and enabling
individuals to fulfil their potential,
regardless of age & background
Reducing overemphasis on
grades & nurturing the joy of
learning
Providing more paths &
possibilities for everyone to
discover & further their interests,
and pursue lifelong learning
MOE hopes to develop a generation of resilient,
innovative & curious lifelong learners, rooted in sound
values, and a shared Singapore identity, by:
Many Paths, New Possibilities – Ready for a New World Together
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NURTURING JOY OF LEARNING
Through applied learning, students will see the relevance of what
they learn in the real world, and can develop an intrinsic motivation
to learn
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WHAT ARE
EMPLOYERS
LOOKING
FOR?
Strategic Thinking/ Devising Creative solutions
Global Outlook
Demonstrated leadership qualities
Business Planning & Management Skills
Successful Job Execution
Other technical business skills
As you recruit Singaporean
executives/managers, which skills are in the
shortest supply?
Source: American Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) – SG50 Commemorative Report - http://www.amcham.org.sg/public-affairs/sg50-commemorative-report-reflections-perspectives-from-the-american-business-community/
‘The jobs most likely to
exist in the future are
those that require
flexibility, creativity and
innovation or social
intelligence’
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Applied Learning in Schools
NURTURING JOY OF LEARNING
Deepens students’ learning
− Learn about the Real World
− Learn by Doing and Applying
− Learn for Life
Is key in inspiring
imagination, nurturing
inquisitiveness and building
interconnections
− Increases engagement and
motivation to learn
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Opportunities for Applied Learning
NURTURING JOY OF LEARNING
Subject Areas and
Co-Curricular Programmes
Applied Subjects and
Elective Modules
Applied Learning
Programme (ALP)
E.g. Teck Whye Primary School’s ‘Media
Whiz Kids!’ ALP allows students to create
3D-printed solutions to improve quality of
life, e.g. ‘claw’ for wheel-chair bound family
members to reach for objects.
All primary schools will offer
an ALP and LLP by 2023.
Note: Primary schools will receive an
information kit in April 2018 to support
schools in starting an ALP/LLP.
E.g. Deyi Secondary School Students
are exposed to drama theory, critique
and acting exercises with a
Singaporean flavour through the
Applied Subject (Drama).
E.g. Applying Mathematical concepts to
modelling to solve real-world problems
E.g. Museum-based learning in Art
E.g. Tackling problems based on real-life
contexts in Project Work
Preparing your child
for the future
How?
Character & Citizenship Education
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
LLP: Leadership Development
Outdoor Adventure Camps
Values-in-Action
Career Education & Guidance
Overseas Exchange
Environmental Education
Special Interest Enrichment
Nurture Beattyians of Character
Character
Development
Beatty’s Leaders for Life Programme
– our Learning for Life Programme
THE LEADERSHIP MODEL
Kouzes and Posner Leadership Challenge Model
The Five Exemplary Leadership Practices:
• Model the way
• Inspire a shared vision
• Challenge the process
• Enable others to act
• Encourage the heart
Learning Beyond the Classroom Sec 3 Outdoor Adventure Camp 2017
• 3D2N Camp
• Expedition-based
• An innovative and unique camp that allowed our students to take ownership to plan and make decisions to chart their three days of self-propelled journeys
• Fostering the Joy of Learning and developing the Entrepreneurial Dare in our students
Equip & Empower (pre-camp)
Enrich & Extend (post-camp)
Explore & Experience (during camp)
Camp Model
Beattyians of CHARACTER with a sense of PURPOSE and PASSION for life
ViA
Serving the community
Learning from the Heart - Values-In-Action (VIA)
Sec 4 & 5 - Reflect and respond to the needs of the national and global community
Identify needs and issues faced currently by the national or global community, students to implement a VIA activity to help address these
issues
Sec 3 - Understand and serve the needs of the elderly in the neighbourhood
To plan a programme to engage the elderly at our community partners.
Learning from the Heart - Values-In-Action (VIA)
Objectives:
• To raise social awareness on the poverty situation in Singapore;
• To inculcate the value of care which is to be helpful to those in need;
• To reflect and discuss the needs of the poverty in Singapore and take action to understand and improve the situation; and
• To allow students to understand the importance in being part of an active and bonded community to reach out to this group of people.
Sec 4 & 5 Theme: • Reflect and respond to the needs of the national and global community in
particular “Singapore’s Hidden Poverty”
Using Head- Heart- Hand Approach
To create an awareness among students on the
poverty situation in Singapore during VIA
lesson
Sharing by HDB on the importance of “kampong
spirit” and reaching out to your neighbours to help
those in need
Planning and Preparation of activity during VIA
lessons by FTs
Implementing planned VIA activity at Willing
Hearts or Spring Cleaning project by HDB Project
Sphere
Consolidating learning points through Post-VIA
reflection
Learning from the Heart – Sec 4 & 5 VIA Journey
Learning from the Heart – VIA Activity with Project SPHERE
BUILDING CHARACTER THROUGH CCA
GOLD in respective categories • Boys Brigade • NPCC • Scouts • Girl Guides • NCC
SILVER • NCDCC
Uniformed Groups
• Silver, 2nd in U16 Women K4 -500m @National Junior Canoe Championship 2017
• Bronze, 3rd in B-Girls K4-500m@ National Schools Championship 2017
Canoeing
Wushu ‘B’ Div Boys Group Quanshu – 8th Group Weapon - 8th
National School Games School Zonal League (South Zone) ‘B’ Div – 4th
Judo SGP Judo Competition • Girls Heavy Weight Div – Silver • Boys Heavy Weight Div – Bronze • Boys Middle Weight Div – Bronze
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Participation in respective championships
2017 SYF Certificate of Accomplishment • Choir • Chinese Orchestra • Concert Band • Drama Club • Malay Dance
Chinese Orchestra
Malay Dance Choir
Concert Band Drama Club
2017 SYF Certificate of Distinction International Dance
Warmth by Lim Xuan Wei
Infocomm Club Schools Digital Media Award Photo Essay Category (Silver)
Sec 4 Programmes
for your child
Holistic Development
• We aim to provide students with rich learning opportunities to deepen learning of academic concepts and skills and to develop character traits and 21st Century Competencies
• Such programmes are an integral part of the total school experience to nurture students to become Thinkers, Learners and Contributors
• The next few slides showcase some of the programmes that your child has participated in
Learning Beyond the Classroom Sec 4E5NA & 4NT Motivation Workshop 2018
The Motivation Workshop
• Develops growth mindset in students and equip them with useful skills to cope with the national exams
• Do a personality profiling test (MBTI) to learn more about themselves, their career options, and how to work well with others in teams.
Objectives:
• Provides students a deeper insight on the careers that they are interested in
• Provides students with greater understanding of ITE education
Sharing by industries on career
experiences
Learning journey to
ITE
Career Talks & ECG
Workshops
Learning journey to industries
Learning Beyond the Classroom Sec 4NT Career Discovery
1) Young Car Design
2) Aeronautics Engineering with Drone
3) Business Entrepreneurship
4) The DJ Broadcaster
5) Culinary Artiste
6) Barista with Hospitality
7) Tourism & Hospitality
8) Beauty & Image Consultant
9) Sports Management
Learning Beyond the Classroom Sec 4NT Career Discovery
Young Car
Designer
Aeronautics
Engineering with
Drone
Barista with
Mocktail
Beauty &
Image
Business &
Entrepreneurship
Culinary with
Molecular
Gastronomy
DJ Broadcaster
Sports
Management
Tourism &
Hospitality
Countries our Students Visited in 2017
• Japan
• China
• Vietnam
• Thailand
• Hong Kong
• Malaysia
Learning Beyond our Shores – Internationalisation
Education & Career Guidance
(ECG)
Education and Career Guidance (ECG)
• Discover who you are
• Navigate pathways with confidence
• Take pride and add value to any job
• Make informed decisions and own them
• Keep Learning
• Be Resilient
“Stronger ECG ensures that more students can navigate
the multiple education pathways available, and
choose the one most suitable for them.”
Minister for Higher education and Skills
Ong Ye Kung, COS 2018
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Overview of Upper Sec Education and Career (ECG) Programme
• Discover World of Work@Skillsfuture portal
• NYP attachment
• Learning Journey to industries
• Work attachment programme
• AEM and EM
• EAE talk
• 3NA/NT elective modules
Secondary 3 -
Career exploration and planning
• Learn about job roles@Skillsfuture portal
• 4E5N ECG Day
• EAE talk and workshops
• Polytechnic Open House visits
• Interviewing Workshop
• 4NA/NT elective modules
Secondary 4&5 - Career planning and making informed decision for
post-sec education
Education and Career Guidance Career Talks Work Attachments
Learning journeys to post- secondary education institutions & industries
The Learning Journey allows students to:
• have an awareness about the careers they are interested in
Learning Beyond the Classroom Sec 3 Learning Journey to Industries
The Work Attachment Programme allowed students to:
• have an understanding of the working world
• learn soft skills such as communication skills, teamwork, relationship management skills and other relevant skills such as organisational skills etc
• pick up some technical skills in the role attached
• To make more informed decision in planning their education and career journey
Learning Beyond the Classroom Sec 3 Work Attachment Programme
Progression Pathways
POST-SECONDARY LANDSCAPE
What are the various Post-Secondary School tracks available?
4 MAIN TYPES OF TRACKS
1. Junior Colleges (JCs) or Millennia Institute
3. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
2. Polytechnics
Prepares students for the GCE ‘A’ level examination
Trains students with relevant skills for the workplace in a knowledge-
based economy.
Equips students with technical knowledge and skills relevant to the
industry.
4. Private Schools & Institutions (LaSalle/NAFA etc)
Curriculum is determined by the school and alternative options are
provided for students
APPLIED LEARNING AT ITE • The ITE employs the latest technology and teaching
methods to ensure that its courses stay up to date and relevant to industry demands.
• The numerous partnerships that the ITE has with key
industry players will lend immediate relevance to the skills picked up, preparing you for the working world.
EARLY ADMISSION EXERCISE
• For Poly and ITE Admission
• 15% of intake
• Admission exercise in June/July
• What is important? • Exhibit interest in the course
• Portfolio
• Interview
• Demonstrate ability to cope with ITE education
It’s for those who have aptitudes and interests in specific fields of study
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• Focus on course-specific aptitudes and interests
• But, non-course-specific achievements, e.g. sports, performing arts, leadership, are also considered
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You’ll be assessed through different modes
• E.g. interviews, aptitude tests, showcasing your portfolio, depending on the course you apply for
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All this will take place before your N- or O-Level exams
• If your application is successful, ITE will give you a conditional offer before you take the N-Level exams
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You’ll still have to meet the minimum entry requirements
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• Most Nitec or Higher Nitec courses have subject-specific minimum entry requirements
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But you won’t have to compete for admission to ITE strictly on the basis of how well you do academically compared to everyone else
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(…or your offer will be revoked)
Examples of MERs of Nitec courses (refer to ITE’s website for full updated list)
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S/N MER for N-Level students MER for O-Level students
Examples of Nitec courses
1 3 N-Level passes in English, Mathematics and one other subject
• 2 O-Level grades A1 to E8 in any two subjects
• Nursing
2 3 N-Level passes in Mathematics or Science and two other subjects
• Aerospace Machining Technology • Community Care & Social Services
3 3 N-Level passes in English and two other subjects
• Floristry • Western Culinary Arts
4 3 N-Level passes in Mathematics and two other subjects
• Aerospace Avionics • Web Applications
5 Completed N-Level Completed O-Level
• Retail Services • Automotive Technology
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S/N MER (O-Levels) Examples of Higher Nitec courses
1 • E8 in English Language • D7 in Mathematics (E/A) • E8 in third subject (List A)
• Biotechnology • Chemical Technology
2 • E8 in English Language • D7 in Mathematics (E/A) • E8 in third subject (List B)
• Games Art & Design • Electrical Engineering
3 • D7 in English Language • E8 in Mathematics (E/A) or POA* • D7 in one other subject
• Filmmaking (Cinematography) • Sport Management
4 • E8 in English Language • D7 in Mathematics (E/A) or POA* • E8 in one other subject
• Interactive Design
5 • C6 in English Language • C6 in two other subjects*
• Early Childhood Education
6 • D7 in English Language • D7 in two other subjects*
• Leisure & Travel Operations • Passenger Services
7 • D7 in English Language • E8 in two other subjects*
• Visual Merchandising
*Student must have attempted Mathematics (E/A) to be eligible for selection.
Examples of MERs of Higher Nitec courses (refer to ITE’s website for full updated list)
21 May – 25 May Application Stage
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28 May – 27 July Selection / Interviews Stage
27 August – 30 August Offer & Acceptance Stage
3 September – 7 September Withdrawal Stage
• Apply online at the ITE website • Three choices in order of preference,
one write-up for each course
• Shortlisted students will be contacted for interviews, aptitude tests etc. at the ITE
• Check results online • Successful students can choose to
accept or reject offer
• Students who wish to withdraw from their accepted offers can proceed to any of the ITE Customer & Visitor Centres during this period. They will then be able to take part in the Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) or Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) after the N- or O-Level exams.
Explore your interests and develop your strengths
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• Elective Modules, Advanced Elective Modules; Applied Subjects; Applied Learning Programme
• Work attachments; community / volunteer work
• Course-related school / personal activities, course-related achievements and projects, CCAs
Step 1
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Research on the ITE courses you are interested in and related careers in the sector
• Conduct online research, e.g. ITE website www.ite.edu.sg
• Visit the Career Services Centres that are open for walk-ins
• Talk to your teachers, ECG Counsellors, family/relatives
Step 2
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Prepare for your application
Prepare your write-ups
• Short-write-up (100 words) on why you want to enter the course
• Clear and concise descriptions of your interests, passion and relevant skills, experiences and activities participated in
Prepare relevant documents
• Portfolios (where relevant), e.g. samples of creative work done for design courses
• Other examples include evidence of experiences / involvement in course-related activities, CCA records, course-related certificates / awards, latest school-based examination results
• Upload the supporting documents onto the online portal
Prepare for interviews
Step 3
Greater flexibility for ITE to admit students
via aptitude-based admissions
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Focus on courses for which aptitude-based admissions is most meaningful, i.e. where interests and strengths in the field are particularly important
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For those who are clear about what
they want to pursue, we should support
them as much as possible, to facilitate
their admission into our PSEIs based on
interests and aptitudes, and not just
based on academic results.
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Mr Ong Ye Kung Minister for Education (Higher Education & Skills) Committee of Supply Debates 2017
Students with less
than 2 ‘N’ Level passes
can apply for the
Enhanced/ Extended
Nitec Foundation
Programme
(e-NFP)
Sec 4 Normal (Technical) Options
enter ITE to read
Nitec courses,
which allows
progression to
Higher Nitec or
the Polytechnics
Progression Pathways for Sec 4NT students
Traineeship
programmes
Benefits of an ITE Education
o Provides knowledge, skills & work attitudes
for productive employment and careers
o Choice between Full-time study or
Traineeship programme
o Possibility of upgrading
o Practical application
o Good job prospects & salaries
3-year e-NFP o From 2013, those with 0 or 1 N-Level
pass can enrol into the enhanced 3-year
Nitec Foundation Programme (e-NFP)
o The e-NFP will help to build the
necessary literacy and numeracy
foundation to enable students to
complete their Nitec course
My Normal (Technical) Options
Traineeship Programmes
[Earn-as-you-Learn]
Perform on the job training at a company under the guidance of qualified supervisors
Enjoy staff benefits and earn a salary during training period
Attend lessons 1 to 2 days per week at an ITE College or ITE Approved Training Centre
Over 25 courses with 12 Trade Clusters
Application for ITE Courses
o You can choose up to a max of 12
Choices (Course and Campus)
o Some courses are offered at more
than one campus
o For each choice, you must state the
course and the campus
Aim to do well in EL, MA, SC
o By passing these three subjects, you
will be able to choose from more
courses
o In addition, these are often the pre-
requisites to very popular courses, so
you should aim for Grade C or better
CONFIDENCE
• To believe in my ability to realise my full potential, and to persevere in the face of challenges.
GCE ‘N’ Levels, a life changing experience? A Race to the future: Pacing yourself to peak performance
• Learning Support Programme (LSP)
– Everyday except Wednesday
• Motivation Workshop
• In Term 2 Week 1
• June Holiday Study Programme
• Night Study Programme (Self-Study)
• To start in Term 3
• Consultation Sessions
• In Term 4
4NT PROGRAMME 2018
4NT PROGRAMME 2018
• Term 2
– CCA Stands Down in Term 2 (after sports competitions
and JdV)
– Mid-Year Examination (4 May to 16 May)
• June Holidays
– Holiday Study Programme (30 May – 1 Jun)
– Complete Coursework for D&T, F&N and Art
4NT PROGRAMME 2018
4NT PROGRAMME 2018
• Term 3
– GCE N Level EL Oral Examination (5 Jul to 12 Jul)
– GCE N Level MTL Oral Examination (31 Jul to 3 Aug)
– School Preliminary Examinations (16 Aug to 29 Aug)
4NT PROGRAMME 2018
• Term 4
– Graduation Day (28 Sep)
– GCE N Level Written Examination (10 Sep to 20 Sep)
– GCE N CPA Practical Examination (13 Sep & 18 Sep)
– GCE N Level Written Examination (1 Oct to 12 Oct)
– PROM Night (20 Nov)
NOT MUCH TIME LEFT!
• 4 weeks to Mid-Year Exam
• 3 months to EL Oral Exam
• 3.5 months to MTL Oral Exam
• 4.5 months to Preliminary Exam
• 5 months to N Levels Written Exam
KEY MESSAGES
• Different progression pathways
available
• Think for yourself what is most
suitable for you
• Work towards it
KEY MESSAGES – 3A
• Attendance (Be present and punctual)
• Attention (Get enough sleep, nutrition)
• Attitude (Self-discipline, consistent work)
SLEEP IS IMPORTANT
SLEEP IS IMPORTANT
KEY MESSAGES
• Cultivate good studying habits – Revise your work consistently, avoid last minute work
– Do your homework
• Get enough sleep
• Balance between study and play
CONFIDENCE
• To believe in my ability to realise my full potential, and to persevere in the face of challenges.
STUDY TIPS • Stop Procrastinating! Start now!
– Just do it!
• Don’t blame others, take responsibility yourself
• Do more, rather than less
– Expect the very best for yourself
• Set targets, keep them realistic
• Plan, and keep to the plan
– Plan on what you want to revise everyday
– Ensure you have enough time to revise all your work at least once before mid-year exam
STUDY TIPS • When you study
– Lock up your handphone / computer / anything else that distracts you
– Know what is required. Check exam syllabus, scan through TYS – Get your notes organised (by subject, by topic) – Take notes / write / do mind maps – Practise, practise, practise – Repeat, repeat, repeat – Do all the questions in the Ten Year Series at least twice – Take short breaks (50 mins study + 10 min break) – Drink enough water – Ask your teachers for help – Review your class work, tests, exams, know your mistakes, don’t
repeat the same mistake
STUDY TIPS
START NOW
PARENTS SUPPORT
SUPPORT FROM PARENTS
• Help to structure your child’s study time
• Support your child’s needs, interests and strength
• Praise your child’s good efforts, and not only his/her
successes
• Help them to taste small successes and affirm them
• Don’t only dwell on mistakes and academic marks.
Rather, always encourage your child to strive for
improvement.
• Give your child the confidence to seek help from
his/her teacher.
PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS
• Communicate with child’s form teacher and subject
teacher through phone or email (on school website)
• Communicate with Principal / staff members
• School website (www.beattysec.moe.edu.sg)
• Continue to support your child this year
Thank you.
Have a great weekend
ahead!