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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDIES COMMITTEE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDIES COMMITTEE
An overview
To oversee and drive the implementation of the Curriculum under the Integrated Programme.
To ensure the quality of the curriculum and the related programmes under its charge.
To discuss and decide on issues pertaining to the school's instructional programmes and all other academic matters.
Pedagogical Aspects
To develop passion amongst the teachers in the respective subjects.
To work with teachers to develop the curriculum and syllabus in the respective subjects.
To work out schemes of work in the respective subjects.
To work together with teachers to source for relevant, useful and interesting teaching resources & materials.
To promote the use of innovative pedagogical approaches in classroom teaching.
To work with teachers to develop enrichment activities in the respective subject areas.
To promote professional sharing and discussions amongst teachers in the respective subjects.
To be involved in the developmental supervision of teachers in the respective subjects through classroom observations and files checking.
Assessments
To set guidelines on the modes of assessment and the weighting tagged to each assessment mode.
To guide teachers in the setting of papers (eg. assignments, tests and examination papers).
To vet tests and exam papers, and ensure validity and standards are met.
To supervise the marking of assignments, tests and examination papers
To analyse tests and examination results with teachers.
To work with teachers on methods of improving pupils' performance.
LIST OF KEY PERSONNEL (STUDIES) (HIGH SCHOOL SECTION)
LIST OF KEY PERSONNEL (STUDIES) (HIGH SCHOOL SECTION)
Deputy Principal
Mrs Chin Bee Kuan
Deans
Research Studies - Dr Chia Hui Peng
Leadership & Strategic Programmes - Mr Ng Seaw Choon
Principal Consultants (PCs)
Higher Chinese - Mr Lam Yew Cheong
English - Miss Liew Pei Li
Physics / Science (PC1) - Dr Tan Kok Kim
Chemistry/Science (PC2) - Mr Justin Loh Suan Jin
Humanities - Mr Eugene Chua Tching Yoong
Mathematics - Ms Chua Ee Ling
Lead Teacher
Science Research / Chemistry - Mrs Sow-Peh Yoke Keow
Senior Consultants (SCs)
Biology & Research - Dr Yip Cheng Wai
Lower Sec Science - Mr Tan Hui Kuan
Language Elective Programme - Mr Yeong Chan Kong
Higher Chinese - Mr Tan Guan Chye
Education Technology - Ms Boey Soek Bing
Education Technology - Mr Chia Kok Pin
Education Technology - Dr Steven Su
Education Technology - Mrs Ng-Ang Siew Hoon
History & Social Studies - Ms Lee Hui Yi Elizabeth
Library - Ms Soh Sook Shan Susan
Malay & Cross-Cultural Studies - Ms Tan Hui San
InfoComm Studies - Mr Joseph Tan Choo Kee
Education Consultants (ECs) - Academic
Mathematics - Mr Chen Zenghui
Bicultural Studies Programme (BSP) - Ms Ling Mu'En Megan
Aesthetics (AEP) - Ms Ong Xi Wei Grace
Chinese Language - Ms Ng Kia Hui
English Language - Ms Quah Lee Hwang
English Literature - Miss Josephine Phay Choong Siew
Senior Teachers
Humanities - Mdm Chan May Lun
English - Mrs Yeong-Loke Lai Fun
Thinking Programme - Mrs Ng Mui Eng
Higher Chinese - Mr Tan Yew Keng
Mathematics - Miss Wong Hong Sian
Physics - Mr Fong Cheng Shek
STUDIES MATTERS (HIGH SCHOOL SECTION)
STUDIES MATTERS (HIGH SCHOOL SECTION)
Additional/Optional subjects that are offered to students:
Biology – this is offered to deserving pupils in upper secondary levels. To qualify for Biology (as an elective subject, pupils must obtain an overall MSG of not more than 2.5). There are four periods of Biology per week. Pupils who read Biology will hence, be required to have afternoon lessons (at least two afternoons). They are not encouraged to do AEP or 3rd Language as there will be a clash in their timetable.
Malay Special Programme – this is offered to all Malaysian scholars and is offered in-house. Local students may also opt to take this programme from Secondary One.
AEP – this is offered to pupils who have a talent and passion in Art. All AEP lessons are conducted in the afternoons. Pupils who are taking AEP are not encouraged to read Biology as there will be a clash in timetable.
3rd Language (eg. French, German, Japanese, etc) – lessons are conducted at MOE 3rd Language Centre. Each student is only allowed to take one 3rd Language.
Learning Clusters
Integrated Programme & Structured Integrated Programme
The Integrated Programme has been in full swing since 2004. All Sec. 1 to Sec. 4 are in the Integrated Programme (IP). Sec 3 students who need more guidance to learn are placed in the Structured Integrated Programme (SIP). SIP students who do well in the end-of-year examinations can return to Sec 4 IP while the remaining students will be promoted to the Sec 4 O Level class to prepare the GCE “O” Level Exams.
Special Programmes (Upper Sec)
All Sec. 2 students who have done well may opt to be placed in Sec 3 Special Programmes at the end of the year, based on their results. These programmes include :
Bicultural Studies Programme (BSP)
Science and Mathematics Talent Programme (SMTP) [Students can opt to undertake research in Math, Science or Defence Science.]
Humanities Programme (HP)
Classes offering the Special Programmes are hosted by the four consortia.
The objective of offering Special Programmes is to nurture independent learners to become thought leaders who are critical, creative & caring. Thus the Special Programme classrooms create structures and processes that would bring about both independent and collaborative learning opportunities.
One major platform for encouraging independent and collaborative learning is the research work platform. Research work is a compulsory component for students in the Special Programmes.
Beyond the classroom, Special Programme students get to have a taste of boarding life both local and overseas. The Integrated Boarding Programme (IBP) seeks to nurture the character and leadership growth of the students through communal living and close boarding master - boarder interaction and guidance in the HCI Boarding School. The China Immersion Programme held in various campuses in China, including Beijing and Xi An, allows the students to be immersed in learning and community involvement in the Chinese culture, giving them the opportunity to be adept in living in a foreign land.
HWA CHONG-BEIJING SATELLITE CAMPUS (HCI-BSC)
HWA CHONG-BEIJING SATELLITE CAMPUS (HCI-BSC)
In 2005, Hwa Chong pioneered the Bicultural Studies Programme (BSP). As the nation’s top independent school with a strong Chinese orientation, the aim was to nurture a select group of bi-cultural talents with cultural intelligence who can engage China as well as relate to the West. MOE has given the school approval to set up a satellite campus in Beijing. The aim is to facilitate a sustained and durable immersion of some of Singapore’s top students in Chinese culture. As the system of education replicates the HCI model, the satellite campus would provide study opportunities for our students between Singapore and Beijing. These students would be able to spend longer periods of cultural immersion in China without missing out on the Singapore curriculum.
Moreover, Beijing as China’s capital is an ideal location for our students to further deepen their socio-political knowledge of the country. By establishing close links with top Chinese schools, we can help both countries to foster closer bilateral ties by encouraging greater interaction between the student leaders of both countries. The 2nd High School affiliated to Beijing Normal University (Er Fu Zhong / EFZ) was chosen for its reputation as one of the first model schools of Beijing Education Commission.
On 7 March 2007, the then Education Minister and 2nd Minister for Finance, Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced the setting up of the Hwa Chong-Beijing Satellite Campus in Parliament.
The pioneer batch of 75 students left Singapore for Beijing’s Second High School attached to Beijing Normal University (Er Fu Zhong / EFZ) on 15 October 2007. They included students from the Bicultural Studies Programme, Humanities Programme as well as Science and Mathematics Research Programme.
The campus was officially launched by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Manpower, on 9 November 2007.
For more details of Hwa Chong Beijing Satellite Campus, please refer to
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES (INTEGRATED PROGRAMME CLASSES)
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES (INTEGRATED PROGRAMME CLASSES)
Secondary One to Secondary Four Assessment Modes and Promotion Criteria
Please click link below for details on assessment modes and promotion criteria:
Examinations
There is only one year-end examination, held in Term 4. Subjects on modular schemes may have their examination immediately after each module.
Sec 1-3 pupils who have achieved outstanding results throughout the year may be exempted from the examination. Exemption of pupils will be based on the computation of CA marks for the first three terms and confirmed by all subject teachers (for approval by DP/ST) in Week 1 of Term 4.
Term Progress Reports
Teachers will enter the marks online on the ISP to generate term progress reports.
Form teachers and subject teachers are required to enter remarks for the pupils in their respective classes and subjects as per instructions from the relevant I/C.
Details on the schedule for submission of marks and remarks will be posted by the relevant key personnel via the electronic message board (iEMB).
Progress Reports on the performance of pupils will be issued at the end of each term to inform our pupils’ parents. Results will be released online on the ISP for students and parents in Terms 1, 2 and 3. Hardcopies of Term 2 Progress Reports are issued. Students may request for hardcopies of Term 1 & 3 reports with the Admin Office if required.
HWA CHONG SABBATICALS
HWA CHONG SABBATICALS
The key to achieving educational excellence is in harnessing and developing individual talents to the fullest, and in empowering the practitioners and pupils through research. While excellence is a prevailing attitude rooted in the established core values of the school, talent cultivation and research are movements in the search for new ideas and knowledge.
The courses offered under the Hwa Chong Sabbaticals are aimed at liberating the talent, passion, creativity and application-readiness of both the faculty and the pupils in the construction of new knowledge through a dynamic partnership within the school community, and with the institutions of higher education and the industry. It opens the gateway to their life-long journey of imaginations, inventions and discoveries.
Students can opt for the course of their interest via an online bidding portal. Results of the bidding will be announced through the online portal.
The courses are run by teachers, student helpers/facilitators/trainers and/or external vendors.
Some of the courses are open to students from cluster schools as well as foreign students on exchange programmes hosted by the various consortia.
PROJECT WORK @ HIGH SCHOOL
PROJECT WORK @ HIGH SCHOOL
All students (except Sec 4 O-Level Class) offer Project Work as a compulsory subject.
Registration of Project Work starts in Term 1 and culminates in the Annual Projects Day where the best teams from various categories compete for top awards.
Project Work aims to
create opportunities for students to pursue their passion
develop self-directed inquiry and promote independent learning
cultivate and apply critical, creative and caring thinking with research work
promote teamwork and collaborative learning
improve communication skills(both oral & written)
Timeline
Registration for Projects Work
Mid Feb – Mid Mar
Proposal evaluation
Early April
Mid-term evaluation
Early July
Final Evaluation
End Aug
Projects Day (competition)
Mid September
Students can undertake a project from any of the available categories.
Pupils form teams on their own and source for their own mentor/s (internal or external).
Pupils are encouraged to form their project teams with pupils in the Associate Schools.
They register their projects online in Term 1 and go through a few rounds of rigorous evaluation by the teachers.
These would culminate in the competition on Projects Day where the top projects are judged by invited external judges.
Students' performance in Project Work are reflected in the End of Year Result Slip.
For more details of Projects Competition, please refer to https://sites.google.com/hci.edu.sg/hs-pw/home
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