Thursday, 2 May 2019

Preparing for Your Child’s Transition to Post-Secondary Education

Here is another Seminar organised by MOE for parents of Secondary 3, 4 and 5 students. 

The seminar is on “Preparing for Your Child’s Transition to Post-Secondary Education”, to help parents understand how they can better support their children as they move from Secondary education to Post-Secondary education. Parents will hear from an Education and Career Guidance (ECG) counsellor, a parent, and representatives from a Junior College, Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE). Information shared will include the different post-secondary pathways and admissions exercises, as well as tips on how parents can support their children in selecting a suitable post-secondary pathway.

The Seminar will also be publicised on MOE’s Facebook and open registration to the public from 3 May onwards.  

Please share the eDM below with parents of your Secondary 3, 4 and 5 students. 

Registration is online at https://pfevents.sg/moepostsec2019.


Tuesday, 19 March 2019

NTSS Parenting talks for Term 2, 2019

We are pleased to inform you that there are a series of parenting talks coming in Term 2.  Details are as follow:

A)      The Art & Science of Parenting in the Digital Age
Date
Time
Venue
4 May 2019
9 am – 12 pm (3 hours)
School Library @ Level 1
Speaker:  Mr Poh Yeang Cherng, Kingmaker Consultancy







B)       Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) Level 2 Seminar
Seminar (2 hours)
Date
Time
Venue
Seminar 1:
Raising Responsible Teenagers
27 Apr 2019
9 am – 11 am
School Library @ Level 1
Seminar 2:
Raising Competent Teenagers
11 May 2019
9 am – 11 am
School Library @ Level 1
Seminar 3:
Getting Teenagers Connected
25 May 2019
9 am – 11 am
School Library @ Level 1
Speaker:  Mdm Patricia Prema, Premiere Training

Please indicate your interest and RSVP to Cindy Yong  via email at yong_wan_phin@moe.edu.sg or contact : 6775 4140 ext. 141 by 24 Mar 2019 Sunday.



Friday, 11 January 2019

Parenting Talk especially for all Sec One parents

Parenting Talk especially for all Sec One parents.

Topic: Managing Changes in Secondary One

· Date:  19 January 2019, Saturday
· Duration: 3 hours, 9am – 12pm
· Venue:  New Town Secondary School
· Speaker: Mr Bryan Tan,
Leading Arrow Training Consultancy.

Programme Synopsis
Becoming a teenager is an exciting time for your children. Besides transiting into a new school with new academic expectations, your child undergoes different developmental stages physically, emotionally, socially and mentally. New changes may also take place in areas of dressing, behaviour, style and mannerisms.

This workshop focuses on empowering parents to help their child cope with the transitions in the teenage years, as well as the influence of Youth Culture and its corresponding issues. It will also detail quick practical strategies to achieve effective communication between Parent and Teens.

To register, please
1. Visit the online form at https://tinyurl.com/NTSS-PTalk2019 or
2. Scan the QR Code to complete the online form

Managing Changes in Secondary One

Programme Synopsis
Becoming a teenager is an exciting time for your children. Besides transiting into a new school with new academic expectations, your child undergoes different developmental stages physically, emotionally, socially and mentally. New changes may also take place in areas of dressing, behaviour, style and mannerisms.

This workshop focuses on empowering parents to help their child cope with the transitions in the teenage years, as well as the influence of Youth Culture and its corresponding issues. It will also detail quick practical strategies to achieve effective communication between Parent and Teens.

Programme Details
· Date:  19 January 2019, Saturday
· Duration: 3 hours, 9am – 12pm
· Venue:  New Town Secondary School
· Speaker: Mr Bryan Tan, Leading Arrow Training Consultancy.
· Who should attend:  Parents whose child is in Secondary 1

Speaker’s Profile
Mr Bryan Tan is an Adult Educator with extensive experience in advanced facilitation, corporate training, public speaking, coaching, consulting and courseware design and development.  He has conducted training in more than 15 countries including the United States and parts of Asia and is often well-received by participants or all cultures and levels.
His forte is in competency-based training & assessment, psychometric profiling, mentoring, coaching, personal development, personal productive, and family life educator.  Bryan has a proven track record well-affirmed by his clients and colleagues.

Trainer’s Credentials
Member of International Leadership Association, USA
Member of International Coaching Council, Australia
Certified Master Coach with Behavioral Coaching Institute, Australia
Certified Behavorial Anaylst, D.I.S.C. Personality Profile System
External Resource Speaker, Family Life Education, Fei Yui Community Services
Honors Degree in Civil Engineering, Nanyang Technological University




Friday, 18 May 2018

EAE Parents' Seminar 2018 at Nanyang Polytechnic

Hi All,

EAE is back, and more important than ever before. For students with a strong interest, aptitude and passion in a certain area, EAE may offer the best chances for entry into their preferred course.

NYP is hosting our annual Parents’ Seminar on May 26th, and we would appreciate if you could forward this email to anyone you feel may benefit from the seminar, but especially to the PSGs of the graduating classes.

For more information

Thursday, 3 May 2018

Poly Parent Seminar (EAE)


Dear Parents,

4 Polys (except NP) have launched their Parents' EAE Seminars in May/June. Kindly click on links for details.

1. Poly: RP
    Date: 1 Jun 18 (Fri)
    Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
    Venue: South Agora (RP)
    Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parents-talk-june-2018-tickets-43595985767
   
2. Poly: TP
    Date: 9 Jun 18 (Sat)
    Time: 8:45am – 1pm
    Venue: Convention Centre (TP)
    Link: http://www.tp.edu.sg/pgseminar

3. Poly: NYP
    Date: 26 May 18 (Sat)
    Time: 9am – 1pm
    Venue: Auditorium, Blk A Level 1
    Link: http://www.nyp.edu.sg/eae/eae-parents-seminar.html
4. Poly: SP
    Date: 9 Jun 18 (Sat)
    Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
    Venue: Convention Centre (SP)
    Link: https://www.sp.edu.sg/pforum/

5. Poly: NP    
    Date: TBA
    Time: TBA
    Venue: TBA
    Link: https://www1.np.edu.sg/eae/talksandcounselling/
     (Note: Pending updates)   








  

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Sec 2 Parents Briefing and Q & A session on Streaming

TO ALL SEC 2 PARENTS,

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Sec 2 Parents Briefing and Q & A session on Streaming.
Date:10 March 2018 (Saturday)

 This session is meant for Secondary 2 parents who want to seek clarifications.

The school has conducted the Streaming Briefing for all Sec 2 students. 
A Reply Slip has been issued out to the students regarding the briefing. 
Parents can submit the returns through their child using the Reply Slip.


Thank you.

Thursday, 26 October 2017

Joint-Poly Parents’ Forum: Engineering a Bright Future for Your Child

Engineering is an exciting industry with a multitude of career opportunities.

The five polytechnics will be holding a seminar to inform parents and students on the value of the engineering profession and the various employment possibilities and opportunities that a polytechnic engineering education can provide.

Speakers from industry and polytechnic alumni will share their professional experience and inspiring stories that will explain why engineers are important and will be one of the critical manpower for the 21st Century. Participants will also gain insights into and new perspectives of engineering and its future.

The future is bright for students pursuing polytechnic engineering education as engineers will be needed to drive and shape Singapore's next phase of development towards an advanced economy and a Smart Nation.

Participants of the Parents’ Forum will find out more on how rewarding and fulfilling a polytechnic engineering education and engineering career can be.

Details of the forum:
Date: 17 November 2017
Time: 6.15pm – 9.15pm
Venue: Republic Polytechnic LT-W2
(Dinner will be provided and at the end of the event, transport will be provided to Woodlands MRT.)

Registration

To register, please visit http://bit.ly/LEAP_PF2017

Contact

Mr. Manik Gujral
Republic Polytechnic
Tel: 6697 0843
Email: manik_gujral@rp.edu.sg

We look forward to your support by informing parents of your school about the event. Thank you very much.


Parents Working Group
Learning Engineering At Polytechnics (LEAP)

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

NOMINATION FORM FOR CARING TEACHER AWARDS 2018

NOMINATION FORM FOR CARING TEACHER AWARDS 2018

The Caring Teacher Awards (CTA) are aimed at acknowledging and rewarding those teachers in our schools who show care

 and concern for the holistic development of their students and go the extra mile to ensure their charges grow up to be confident and independent learners.

One teacher each from a primary school, a secondary school and a junior college/centralised institute will be honoured at the CTA 2018 award ceremony.

Nominees for the awards should fulfill the following criteria:

(a)Be a full-time teacher in a primary school, a secondary school or junior college/centralised institute in Singapore;

(b)Possess at least three years of teaching experience in Singapore; and

(c)Demonstrate exemplary character, initiative, integrity, altruism and a proven record of service to their schools and students.

While demonstration of good teaching practices and the ability to deliver excellent examination results are part of the selection criteria, the emphasis of the awards is on the humanistic qualities of the teaching profession.

Members of the public including students, parents, teachers and principals are invited to submit their nominations. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed for the final selection of the National-Level Winners.

Please Download the Nomination form HERE. Complete & return to General office by 13 Oct 2017.

Thank you!

The CTA is organised by the National Institute of Education, Singapore, in partnership with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, with the support of the Ministry of Education.