9 January 2012 Dear Parents / Guardians My warmest greetings to you.

The new academic year has started and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all pupils back to school for another enriching year. This year, our school will be focusing on providing a values-centred education for your child/ward. We believe that building character is of utmost importance in nurturing a childs development. Thus, your child/ward will be engaged in programmes and activities that will not only widen his/her scope of learning, but will also nurture his/her character development. We need your support especially in the character-building of our pupils. Our schools vision is to develop A Learner and A Leader who is curious, reflective and selfdirected. Apart from our comprehensive and holistic Instructional, CCA and Character Education programmes, namely, Values and Ethics Education as well as Personal and Social Education Programmes (PSE), we have designed Habits of Mind lessons to equip students with the necessary skills and competencies to face challenges in life. The 7 Habits which we are focusing on include Questioning and Posing Problems, Persistence, Managing Impulsivity, Striving for Accuracy, Listening with Understanding and Empathy, Thinking Flexibly and Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations. These are very relevant skills and competencies that we hope to equip all students with. We hope to build a strong partnership with you in nurturing your child/ward. We look forward to a meaningful collaboration with you. Thank you and may I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year. Major School Events/Activities and Public Holidays in Term 1 Date Sat 14 Jan Mon 23 Jan to Tue 24 Jan Fri 10 Feb Mon 13 Feb to Wed 22 Feb Sat 25 Feb Wed 7 Mar to Sun 11 Mar Sat 10 Mar to Sun 18 Mar Yours Sincerely, ________________ Mr Phua Huat Chuan Principal Event CCA Open House for Sec 1 Chinese New Year Holidays Meet The Principal Session (Sec 4/5) Common Test Meet The Principal Session (Sec 2NA and 3NA) Briefing for Overseas Cohort Camp (Sec 3 Parents) Cohort Camp for all levels March School Holidays

50 Choa Chu Kang North 5 Singapore 689621 Tel: 6765 3828 Fax: 6765 3413 Website: http://www.regent sec.moe.edu.sg

Annex 1. Chinese New Year Celebrations The Chinese New Year Celebrations will be held on Friday, 20th January 2012. Lessons will be on as usual for the first five periods of the day. 2. Cohort Camp 2012 (T1Wk10) We will be organising Cohort Camps for all levels in Term 1. The rationale and objectives of the camps are as follows: Regent strongly believes that our students experiences at a camp will build their character, boost their confidence and allow them to forge deeper friendships. Aligned to our school vision of A Learner and A Leader, the Cohort Camp resolves to achieve our regent values of Repect, Integrity reSilence and Empathy (RISE), while keeping a global perspective. It is also part of leadership developmental framework to identify and develop leaders willing to inspire others and to lead changes. Level Our Focus I Love Purpose Date Duration Venue Bonding 7th-9th March 2012 3Days 2nights In school I Can Adventure 7th-9th March 2012 3Days 2nights Serimbun Campsite Secondary 1 Love Regent Secondary 2 Resilience Secondary 3 Cultural Awareness Empathy I Care Internationalization Curriculum Design 7th-11th March 2012 5Days 4nights 3NT- Sabah 3NA- Hanoi 3E- Cambodia Secondary 4 Motivation Career Choices Aspiration Program Study Camp Careers Day 7th-9th March 2012 Day Camp Various locations

3. RAINBOWS Program for SECONDARY 1 Students This is a peer support group program that aims to facilitate the emotional healing from parental divorce or the death of a parent in the family. In 2012, the school will be implementing the RAINBOWS Program for Secondary 1 students from single parent families. A briefing will be conducted for the students by the teachers-in-charge, Mdm Soh KC and Mdm Ong LK. After the briefing, the RAINBOWS Program Consent Form will be given to you. 4. Special Needs Support The school seeks to provide support for students who may need assistance in their academic pursuit. The students may have learning disabilities and/or psychological conditions (e.g., Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder) and permanent physical disabilities (e.g., hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical impairment) which may hinder their learning. For Secondary 4 and 5 students who will be sitting for their GCE N or O Level examinations in
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2012, the school can put up an application for special arrangements during the examination (e.g., assistance in color recognition for candidates with visual color deficiency or extra time for candidates with learning disabilities). Please forward the relevant medical and/or psychological reports to the Form Teacher 13 January 2012 (Friday). Failure to do so may deprive your child of the opportunity to receive special assistance during the national examination. 5. Outdoor Learning Programme for Secondary One to Secondary Three pupils This curriculum innovation seeks to take pupils learning outdoors, to make learning more meaningful for our pupils. This will be a collaboration between departments and project tasks will be designed by teachers to suit the various learning needs of the pupils. Through our Problem Based Learning approach, we aspire to develop every pupil into a learner and a leader. The venues for the programme are as follows: Stream/Level involved Sec 1NT, 2NT and 3NT Sec 1 Exp Sec 1Exp and 1NA Venue of trip Various Venues Environmental Science @ Sungei Buloh Singapore River (Wireless Interactive Trail) Sungei Buloh (Partnership with National Parks) Bollywood Veggies Revenue Building Internationalization Programme to Hanoi, Cambodia, Sabah Subjects involved All subjects Chemistry and Biology D&T, History, Mother Tongue Geography, Science, Art A&I, Geography, English Maths, Social Studies, POA, English Humanities, English, A&I, Science

Sec 2Exp Sec 2NA Sec 3 Exp and 3NA Sec 3 Exp, 3NA and 3NT

6. Partnership with National Parks We have established a new partnership with National Parks this year. The purpose of this partnership is to create a learning environment for pupils which is authentic, for pupils to make the links between theory and real-life experience, hence, make learning come alive. This is done by: designing collaborative, experiential and innovative outdoor lessons. developing self-directed, curious and reflective learners who appreciate the important role of protecting the environment. providing opportunities for pupils to lead and inspire the rest of the school, community and nation by sharing their learning. We will be working with staff from NParks to develop a new Nature Trail at the Sungei Buloh Nature Park for pupils, visitors and tourists. We would like to invite interested parents to join us. If you are keen to partner with us in this new initiative, please contact my HOD in charge, Mrs Sheree Chong, at kuek_yen_yen_sheree@moe.edu.sg.
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7. AcE* Programme for graduating pupils The school AcE* Programme is specially designed and planned to provide a holistic approach that integrates both the cognitive and affective domains. Through this programme, we hope to nurture our pupils in the graduating classes to be both a learner and a leader. The programme comprises of 5 broad areas: Instructional Programme (IP), i-Care, i-Can, Career Guidance (CG) and Home-School Link. During the first Meet-the-Principal Session in February for graduating classes, we will be sharing the following with parents/guardians - the details of the AcE* Programme, the current Sec 4 & 5 cohort performance in 2011 and your role as parents in helping your child during this critical year. Your support and partnership with the school is important to help us maximize the full potential of your child/ward. We will be conducting structured supplementary/remedial lessons and mock exams for our graduating pupils starting from Term 1, Week 2. Please refer to the schedule below. Please ensure that your child/ward attends these lessons after curriculum time to better prepare your child/ward for the O or N level examinations.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR 4NA/4E/5N GRADUATING CLASSES AFTER CURRICULUM TIME 2012 - Term 1 & 2 (before CCA stand-down)
Odd Weeks Day Mon
(Term 1 - Wk 3, 5, 7, 9) (Term 2 Wk 1, 3)

Even Weeks
(Term 1 - Wk 2, 4, 6, 8) (Term 2 Wk 2,4)

Time 1.50pm2.40pm (50min)

4E/5NA Humanities (SS/Geo/Hist/POA)

All 4Exp EL All 5NA Add Math 5NA A&I Coursework (selected students) 5NA MT

Mode Odd Even Weeks Weeks A D C & A* Coursework A

5NA EL Tue

ALL 4Exp & 5NA A&I (D&T/Art/F&N Coursework) Class 4-7 Pure Chemistry Wed 4E/5N/4NA Mathematics Class 4-7 Add Math All 4E/4NA Science Phy/Bio Wk 2, 6 Chem Wk 4, 8 All 5NA Science Chem Wk 2, 6 Phy/Bio Wk 4, 8 Class 4-7 Pure Sci Bio Wk 2, 6 Phy Wk 4, 8

3.00pm4.00pm (1 hr) 4.00pm 6pm (2 hr) 2.40pm 6.00pm Lunch break will be given in groups by A&I teachers 3.00pm 4.00pm (*1hr) 1.50pm2.40pm (*50min)

Coursework

B&A C & A*

C&A B & A*

Thu

Mock Exam
EL (Wk 2, 9), Math (Wk 4, 6), Sci (Wk 5 Phy/Bio, Wk 3 - Chem) (part of CA1 marks)

3.00pm 4.45pm (1h 30min/ 1h 45min)

Own classrooms

Odd Weeks Day Fri

(Term 1 - Wk 3, 5, 7, 9) (Term 2 Wk 1, 3)

Even Weeks
(Term 1 - Wk 2, 4, 6, 8) (Term 2 Wk 2,4)

Time 12.30pm 1.30pm 2.15pm 3.15pm 2.15pm 6.00pm

4E Mother Tongue (CL/TL) 4E Mother Tongue (ML) 4E/5N A&I (D&T/Art/F&N Coursework) (selected students)

Mode Odd Even Weeks Weeks A Coursework

Legend: * Ending time may be later for pupils who are not involved in CCA. A. Remedial for selected pupils B. Supplementary Lesson for whole class C. Focus Revision for whole class D. Timed Practice for whole class Lunch Time : 2.40pm to 3pm (Mon, Wed); 2.30pm to 3pm (Tue & Thu); 1.30pm to 2.00pm (Fri)

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME FOR 4NT & 4NA [Classes 4-1, 4-2, 4-3] REMEDIAL LESSONS FOR SELECTED STUDENTS GRADUATING CLASSES AFTER CURRICULUM TIME 2012
Odd Weeks Day Term 1 & 2 (before CCA stand-down) Even Weeks Time
(Term 1 - Wk 2, 4, 6, 8) (Term 2 Wk 2,4)

Mode Odd Weeks Even Weeks A

(Term 1 - Wk 3, 5, 7, 9) (Term 2 Wk 1, 3)

Mon

4NA MT

4NA Science Chem Wk 2, 6 Phy/Bio Wk 4, 8 4NA Humanities

1.50pm2.40pm (50min) 3.00pm4.00pm (1 hr)

Tue

4NA EL

A Coursework

Wed 4NA/4NT Mathematics Express Mathematics Thu

Express Science Phy/Bio Wk 2, 6 Chem Wk 4, 8

1.50pm2.40pm (50min) 2.40pm 6.00pm Lunch break will be given in groups by A&I teachers 2.15pm 6.00pm

A&C

4NA & 4NT A&I (F&N/D&T/Art) 4E/5N A&I (D&T/Art/F&N Coursework) (selected students)

Coursework

Fri

Lunch Time : 2.40pm to 3pm (Mon, Wed); 2.30pm to 3pm (Tue & Thu); 1.30pm to 2.00pm (Fri)

8. Forging Partnerships with Parents Through the Meet-the-Principal Sessions (MPS), we hope to: forge partnerships with parents to identify their expectations inform parents on the schools programmes collaborate with parents to provide the best possible support for their children to realise their aspirations TERM ONE Term 1, Week 2 14 January Sec 1 Parents Focus: Character & (Saturday) 9am-10am: Address by Principal and Citizenship development HOD/CCA i/c: Mr Alan Choo 10am-1pm: CCA Open House Term 1, Week 4 10 February Sec4/5 parents (6pm-7pm) Focus: A* Academic (Friday) Programme Parent Teacher Conference (7pm-9pm) i/c: Mrs Lau Term 1, Week 8 Focus: Update on NA 25 February Sec 2NA & Sec 3NA Parents programme (Saturday) (9am-10am) i/c: Ms Tan HY & Mr Thomas Tan Term 1, Week 8 Focus: Internationalization Sec3Parents Programme (1030am-1230pm) i/c: Mdm Salha TERM TWO Term 2, Week 2 Sec 2 parents Focus: Streaming 31 March (Saturday) (9am-1130am) i/c: Ms Su Rui Yi & Ms Lee Yee Ying Term 2, Week 10 Sec 4/5 parents Focus: Academic Performance - An 24 May (Thursday) (6pm-7pm) update based on SA1 Parent Teacher Conference i/c: Mrs Lau (7pm-9pm) Term 2, Week 10 Sec 1-3 parents Focus: Academic Performance - An 25 May (Friday) Parent Teacher Conference update based on SA 1 (8am 4pm) i/c: Mrs Lau Please complete the acknowledgement slip below and return it to your childs Form Teacher by Friday 13 January 2012.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP - Letter from the Principal (Term 1 / 2012) I, * Mr / Mrs / Ms .. , Parent / Guardian of .. of Sec .., acknowledge that I have read and taken note of the details of the Letter from the Principal (Term 1 / 2012) dated 9 Jan 2012.
.. Signature of Parent .... Date

* delete where appropriate