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Message from the Principal
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians
Time flies and it is now the second school semester. Last term, we saw our students, working hard in various programmes and competitions, and the Secondary 4s, as the most senior level (老大), took the lead in representing the school at their best in various events. Our students’ determination and high sense of commitment have done us proud. We certainly hope that all our girls and family were able to enjoy a restful June school break and are all energized for the new school term.
This term, while being a busy one, is also one filled with celebratory events. Our girls have just had their Youth Day holiday and are next looking forward to National Day. We are very proud that our Secondary 3 students have been given the opportunity to take part in this year’s National Day Parade. After months of training, our girls had their first NE Show on 2 July, and received wonderful feedback about their positive energy and vibrancy. Most importantly, we are proud of our girls’ development into dedicated team players with a strong sense of purpose.
Besides celebrating our country’s birthday, we are also celebrating our school’s birthday in August. 15 August is the Founder’s Day of the Nanyang Family of Schools. As an established 106-year-old school, we are proud of our school heritage. In Term 2, we had our School Heritage Series, sharing the stories of our former principals and illustrious alumni with our students. The series was well received by our students. Deepening our students’ appreciation of the school heritage and values will be a highlight of the school.
In addition to all the celebrations, Term 3 is also a busy month with the C Division National School Games and the Term 3 Weighted Assessment. Juggling multiple tasks may at times be stressful and it is thus important that we give our girls space to share their thoughts and feelings, guide them to pace themselves and continue to encourage them. Our teachers will also work closely with the girls to give them the support they need.
Thank you for working hand in hand with us to nurture our girls into thoughtful and confident young ladies. Wishing you a healthy and happy year head.
1. Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Updates
1. Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Updates
C Division National School Games
We wish our lower secondary athletes all the best as they prepare and forge on for their National School Games in Term 3. As mentioned in the Term 2 letter to parents, the school will continue to send supporters to cheer for our athletes and parents/guardian are welcome to watch the games in Term 3. Do look out for related announcements that will be posted on Parents Gateway when your daughter/ward’s class is assigned to support the respective game.
Optional Reduced CCA Frequency for Secondary 3
In view of the Secondary 3’s participation in the National Day Parade, all Secondary 3 students who are involved in this national event have been given the option to reduce their CCA attendance each week between Term 3 Week 1 and Term 3 Week 7. You may find out more from your daughter/ward.
Reduced Frequency in Weekly CCA Sessions from Three to Two Times
For CCAs that have completed their CCA competitions or major events (e.g. NSG), the training frequency will be reduced from three to two times in Term 3. This is to allow students to wind down from their CCA trainings and yet keep up with their CCA participation and learning, enjoying a balanced school life.
Special Dates to Note for CCA Sessions
Suspension of CCA for End-of Year Examination Preparations
The last week of CCA sessions is Term 3 Week 10 before CCA is suspended for all students to prepare for their end-of-year examinations. CCA will resume in the week of 16 October.
2. Positive Parent Programme (Triple P) Seminars
2. Positive Parent Programme (Triple P) Seminars
Triple P Seminars
If you are interested in the Triple P Seminars, here is a reminder to sign up for the seminars using this link .
Please refer to the table below for the seminar details.
3. Combined Sports Meet (CSM)
3. Combined Sports Meet (CSM)
The annual Combined Sports Meet (CSM) with Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) has returned and we are all looking forward to the CSM Finals on 28 July 2023.
During the CSM finals, students are expected to report earlier than usual. Details are as follows:
Parents should drop their child in NYGH as usual, to prevent traffic congestion at HCI. More information will be sent out via Parents Gateway nearer the date.
Heats and Events
Our students will be involved in heats and events that will be held in both HCI and NYGH campuses. The dates, timing and venues of the heats are shown in the tables below.
4. National Day Celebration and Annual School Cross-Country
4. National Day Celebration and Annual School Cross-Country
We will be celebrating our 58th National Day on Tuesday 8 August. The Annual School Cross-Country will be integrated with National Day celebration. The whole school will celebrate the nation’s birthday at the iconic Bishan – Ang Mo Kio Park 2.
On this day, student helpers will report at 7.30am while the rest of the school will report at 8am at the park. The celebrations will end by 11.30am.
More information will be given via Parents Gateway near the date.
5. Founder’s Day cum Annual Prize-Giving Day; Eat with Family Day
5. Founder’s Day cum Annual Prize-Giving Day; Eat with Family Day
This year, the school will be celebrating our 106th anniversary on 15 August (Tuesday). The theme for our celebrations is “Discovering Ourselves: Our Past, Present and Future’. With COVID-19 behind us, we are thankful that we can come together as a school to commemorate this special occasion.
Details of our Founder’s Day cum Annual Prize-Giving Day Programme will be shared with the students nearer the date. Students will be dismissed from school at 12.30pm. (Students with CCAs on Tuesday may still be required to attend CCA after dismissal from the day's programme at 12.30pm.)
On this day, we also celebrate Eat with Family Day, and the school will close at 5pm. Wishing you in advance a happy family get-together on this very joyful day.
6. Assessment Matters
6. Assessment Matters
Term 3 Weighted Assessments
Term 3 Weighted Assessments will begin from Week 4. The assessment schedule has already been issued to the students in early July.
Sec 4 Preliminary Examinations
The Secondary 4 students on the 'O' Level track will be sitting their written preliminary examinations from 21 to 30 August. The Chemistry Practical Examination is on 11 August while the Biology and Physics Practical Examinations are on 18 August. The timetable will be issued to the students by mid-July.
GCE 'O' Level Examinations
The GCE ‘O’ Level Oral and Science Practical Examinations will be held on the following dates:
Oral Chinese Language – 14 to 17 July
Oral Higher Chinese Language – 28 July to 3 August
Oral English Language – 1 to 2 August
Oral Malay (Special Programme) – 2 August
Practical (Chemistry) – 4 October
Practical (Physics) – 9 October
Practical (Biology) – 17 October
The written papers are scheduled from 19 October to 10 November.
The Higher Chinese/Chinese papers will be held on 7 November.
Sec 1 to 4 End-of-Year Examinations
The End-of-Year Examinations will be held in Term 4 during the period stated below.
Lower Secondary – 27 September to 6 October
Upper Secondary – 27 September to 11 October
The examination timetable will be released to the students by end August.
Secondary 4 students who do not meet the promotion criteria to the next level of study will be required to sit for the Foundation Assessment (FA) conducted between 20 and 24 November.
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