Parents Orientation 2015 (31 January) Summary of Key Messages 0. Stay Connected College Website www.yishunjc.moe.edu.sg • Parents.Alumni.Partners http://www.yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/parents-alumni-partners/parents • Learning Management System (LMS) – Parents’ Portal https://lms.asknlearn.com/YISHUN_JC/logon_new.aspx (User ID: Child’s NRIC (in caps e.g. S98xxxxxD); Password: parents) • Contact Us http://www.yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/yjc/contact-us 1. Principal’s Address From VUCA Initial to VUCA Prime* (*developed by Bob Johansen) • Our existence in a VUCA world, full of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity • Balancing the destabilizing elements with Vision, Understanding, Clarity and Agility • Insights to college’s approach to Vision, Understanding, Clarity and Agility • Emphasis on equipping students with 21st century skills and competencies Our Challenges • The tensions and trade-offs between - Taking the Easy vs Difficult route – where the easiest route may not provide the best opportunity for growth, innovation and deep understanding - Having a Long vs Short-term perspective - Balancing Co-curricular vs Academic requirements - Being Self-directed and Independent vs Instructed • Consistent and thoughtful management of homework amidst diverse demands 2. YJC Academic Programme Philosophy of JC Education • JC education aims to help our JC students lay a strong foundation for university education • Prepares JC graduates to serve and lead the community • Emphasizes deep disciplinary thinking and understanding, breadth of general knowledge, understanding of real-world contexts, character and citizenship education through engagement with the community, and student-initiated pursuits Subject Combinations and Requirements • http://www.yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/student-admission/subject-information - The various subject combinations are organised to provide students with an indication of the faculties or relevant courses available in local universities • https://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/nationalExaminations/GAL/School_Candidates/2016_GCE_A.asp - The Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) website provides specific subject information for all subjects Factors for Good Performance • Students’ Self-Directed Learning - Ownership of Learning - Management and Monitoring of Own Learning - Extension of Own Learning • Parental Encouragement, Monitoring, Understanding and Nourishment - Parent Workshops and the Parent Support Group - Volunteer at, or sponsor our Night Snacks Booth for students during Night Study 1 3. Student Development and Our Co-Curriculum Programme Values Education • YJC RaDiAL Framework and our co-curriculum platforms for holistic development http://www.yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/character-n-citizenship-education/student-leadership-ndevelopment Celebrating Values Day (28 Feb, Sat) • ‘Make a Nila’ Project • Financial contribution to our beneficiaries • Purchase of CVD coupons • Parent Support Group stall (donate and/or volunteer) Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) http://www.yishunjc.moe.edu.sg/life-in-yjc/co-curricular-activities • CCA involvement considered for entry into institutes of higher learning • Every student is strongly encouraged to be involved in one CCA • Students with musical and aesthetics backgrounds are strongly encouraged to join the related CCA in college • Students involved in external CCA to seek approval from the college (HOD PE/CCA) JC1 Adventure Camp (12-14 Mar) • Information pertaining to JC1 Adventure Camp (details will be reiterated in a letter to parents/guardian nearer to the date) • All JC 1 freshmen apart from the medically unfit are required to attend the Camp • Where applicable, a photocopy of the Medical Excuse is to be submitted by 12 noon on 13 Feb 4. Project Work – Navigating the Challenges of Coursework What is Project Work? • National H1 examination in the form of school-based coursework • Taken by all freshmen during curriculum hours Overview • Starts 9 March and ends 30 Oct – 6 Nov • Deliverables are written submissions and an oral presentation Work to be submitted • Preliminary Idea (individual work) • Group Project Proposal (group work) • Evaluation of Material (individual work on one piece of research material) • Written Report (group report of the project) • Oral Presentation (group presentation where individuals present the group project and answer a question on the group project) • Insights and Reflection (individual work reflecting on the ideas and processes of the group project) Support for PW • Global Perspectives Symposium • Project Eureka • Workshops on ICT and research skills • In-class supervision • Group consultations 2