HOLY INNOCENTS’ HIGH SCHOOL A Community with Courage to Lead, Compassion to Serve Reference No: Sec 2/04B/2017 28 August 2017 Dear Parent/Guardian of Secondary 2 Students (1) STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations to our Sec 4 and 5 students on their GCE ‘O’ Level (June) MTL Examinations performance. We thank teachers who worked hard to help our students achieve these outcomes: Chinese Language  Sec 4E: 97.9% passes, 30.1% distinctions  Sec 5N: 88.9% passes, 20.0% distinctions  Sec 4NA: 100% passes, 33.3% distinctions Chinese Language B  Sec 4E and 4N: 100% passes, 25% merit grades Malay Language  Sec 4E: 100% passes, 40% distinctions We also congratulate these students and groups for their achievements in the following events: 2017 A*STAR Science Award  Gan Min Ting (3 Humility) 2017 Singapore and Asian Schools Mathematical Olympiad  Gold: Paul Ng (1 Sincerity), Tan Keng How (2 Sincerity)  Silver: Erianne Kaye Masbang Manalang (2 Sincerity), Goh Yi Xiang (3 Integrity)  Bronze: Chung Zhi Cheng and Lim Kai Wee (1 Integrity), Krystal Ang and Denise Koh (2 Integrity), Samuel Peck, Alvin Tan and Wang Jun Ran (2 Humility), Chew Shi Ting (2 Sincerity), Ng Chee Kiang (3 Respect), Clement Chia (3 Humility) 2017 All Singapore Secondary Mathematics Competition for Normal Course Students  Lower Secondary Normal (Technical) Category (10th position): Darry Teo (2 Hope)  Upper Secondary Normal (Academic) Category (11th position): Peh Siow Teng (3 Faith) 2017 IgnITE Skills Challenge  First Prize in Magic Pixel Category: Claire Wong, Ong Jin Jin, Chen Ziming (4 Love)  Third prize in Flower Power Category: Brinda Saravanan, Nicole Ang, Lucas Teo (4 Faith)  Third Prize in Flying Saucer Category: Chavelle Chong, Joy Ng, Ong Quan De (4 Peace) 2017 Elementz Science Research Conference and Exhibition  Gold Award: Prakit, Aloysius Tan, Derrick Phang, Toh Kar Le, Lim Yi Ying  Silver Award: Kylie Lee, Cham Yi Tong, Joan Ng, Frederick Seah, Dexter Ang

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6th Inter-School History Challenge  2nd runner up: Corina Tse (3 Humility)  Medal for best dressed historical character: David Koo (2 Integrity) Radio Drama Writing Competition organised by CPCLL and UFM 100.3  Best Creative Award: Schyler Tan, Yu Xinyi, Zhang Senhai (1 Humility) 33rd Wuhan International Chinese Writing Competition  Merit Award: Kwek Chenxi (1 Respect) PAYM Service-Learning Champion (SLC) Project Accolade 2017  Gold Award: Phoebe Lam, Nurul Faatiha, Rebecca Tay, Yasmeen Nawwarah (4 Sincerity); Paul Ryan Loh (3 Courage); Pearl Lim (4 Humility); and Faustina Pang (4 Integrity) 

Silver Award: Christine Goh, Rianna Rosa Lee, Foo Yi Sin (4 Charity); Jaynielle Claire Tan Pineda (3 Humility); Jennifer Chan (4 Integrity); and Tang Zi Qi (3 Peace)

(2) ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES i.

End-of-Year Examinations (29 Sep to 12 Oct) The End-of-Year Examinations will be held on 29 Sep to 12 Oct. The timetable will be given to your child/ward in early Term 4. A copy will also be uploaded onto school website for your reference. As the Graduation Ceremony for Sec 4 and 5 students will be held on 28 Sep evening, students will report for the examinations on 29 Sep at 8.30 am. All CCA activities will be suspended between 11 Sep and 13 Oct to allow our students to focus on their preparation for the End-of-Year Examinations. CCAs will resume on Mon, 16 Oct. All students must attend the morning flag-raising ceremony during the examination period unless they do not have a paper during the first session of the day. They will be dismissed after their last paper for the day, and need not come to school on days they do not have papers. Absence from school on examination days must be supported by a valid medical certificate (MC). Your support in helping your child/ward for the examinations will go a long way.

ii. Marking Day (13 Oct), Results Processing Day (23 Oct) and Last Day of School (27 Oct) Students do not have to report to school on Fri, 13 Oct (Marking Day) and Mon, 23 Oct (Results Processing Day). Please note that the last day of school for Sec 1 to 3 students is Fri, 27 Oct. iii. Sec 2 Streaming Exercise (27 Oct – 30 Oct) Sec 2 students will be choosing their preferred Upper Secondary subject combination after the End-of-Year examinations. The school will consider students' academic results and choices when allocating subject combinations. The outcome of this Streaming Exercise will be released on Tue, 7 Nov. The criteria for offering the respective subject combinations was communicated at the Parents’ Briefing on 13 Jan, and briefing slides can be downloaded from the school website. Details of the Streaming Exercise will be given to the students after the End-of-Year Examinations.

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HI Starfish Programme (30 Oct – 6 Nov) The school has planned for the HI Starfish Programme from 30 Oct to 6 Nov, for selected students who need additional help with their academic studies. Students will learn self-regulation skills and review key subject knowledge in this programme, and pair with teacher mentors for guidance. The school will provide more details to identified students in Term 4.

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Express and NA Intervention Programme (30 Oct – 6 Nov) The school has planned for this programme from 30 Oct to 6 Nov, for identified students to receive coaching from teachers and support from peers. This programme aims to help bridge learning gaps in English and Mathematics to support their learning in the next academic year. The school will provide more details to identified students in Term 4.

vi. Advanced Elective Modules (23 Oct – 9 Nov) As part of the school’s efforts to broaden the learning experiences of our students, Sec 2 Express students would be offered the opportunity to attend elective courses in applied areas offered by Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic. The Advanced Elective Modules (AEMs) are designed to give students the opportunity to make sense of knowledge and apply them to authentic learning contexts. All Sec 2 Express students have been asked to decide if they want to participate and choose their preferred AEMs. Shortlisted students have been allocated an AEM based on their choices and the availability of places. Shortlisted students will attend their respective chosen AEMs in Term 4 from 23 Oct to 9 Nov. Do note that shortlisted students have to commit to the full duration of 30 hrs (4 Full days), failing which students will have to bear the full course fees.

(3) CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES i.

Catholic Activities: Thanksgiving Mass (28 Sep) and Feast of Holy Innocents’ Mass (28 Dec) The school will be holding a Thanksgiving Mass on Thu, 28 Sep at 7.50 am. All Catholic students will participate in the mass as part of their spirituality education, while the whole school will witness and join in the celebration, so that the school community can come together to give thanks for another rewarding school year. To commemorate the school’s feast day, the school will be holding a Feast Day Mass on Thu, 28 Dec at 8.30 am in the school hall. This year, as part of the 125th Anniversary celebrations, the school’s Heritage Gallery will also be officially opened after the Feast Day Mass, capturing and showcasing important snippets of the school’s history. Parents/guardians are welcome to join us in both mass celebrations.

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Connect & Recharge: 125th Anniversary Homecoming Dinner In conjunction with HIHS’ 125th Anniversary, our alumni association, HIOSA will be organising a homecoming dinner in December. Commemorative items will also be on sale at the dinner.

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Date: 28 Dec 2017 (Thursday) Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Holy Innocents' High School Price: $80 For tickets, please contact HIOSA via Facebook Messenger (www.facebook.com/hialumni). iii. Post-Examination Enrichment Programme (24 – 26 Oct) The post-examination enrichment programme will be held from 24 to 26 Oct. Students will be immersed in activities that provide opportunities for them to develop a healthy lifestyle, teamwork and enrich their academic learning. Some programmes include level games, learning journeys, and Journalism and Broadcasting activities. More details will be provided in Term 4. iv. Counselling on Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Students who would like to seek advice or guidance on their future educational and career pathways can do so with our ECG Counsellor, Mr Elvis Sio. Interested students may sign up for individual or group counselling sessions via the google link: https://tinyurl.com/ybbc5u9h v. All Children Exercising Simultaneously (ACES) Day and Teachers’ Day Celebration To promote active and healthy lifestyles through mass sports participation and foster school and class spirit, ACES Day will be held on Wed, 30 Aug from 7.50am to 9.15am. After ACES Day, there will be a concert to celebrate Teachers’ Day. All students will be dismissed at 10.30am on this day.

(4) PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS i.

Release of Report Books and Sec 1 to 3 Teacher Engagement with Parent Session We will return report books to students on Fri, 27 Oct. Selected students will receive an invitation for their parents to attend the Teacher Engagement with Parent session with Form Teachers to discuss academic and character development matters on Fri, 27 Oct.

(5) ADMINSTRATIVE MATTERS i.

Return to School in Term 4 When your child/ward returns to school, we seek your help to ensure that he/she comes in proper attire (including socks, name tags, etc.), hair style and decorum. If your child’s/ward’s grooming is not in line with the school’s rules and regulations, your child/ward may be sent home to make the necessary corrections before returning to school.

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Travel Declaration and Health Matters Students who have travelled overseas must submit their travel declaration forms online through our school website, Facebook page or via hardcopy to the General Office by Mon, 11 Sep. If you have made plans for year-end overseas travel, please submit your declaration as well.

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We continue to seek your support in monitoring the health of your child/ward. Do not let them attend school if they are unwell. Absence from school should be supported with medical documents, especially if your child/ward has to sit for examinations on the day of absence. iii.

SNAAPP for Attendance Taking and Notification to Parents The school uses a mobile app, School Notification and Attendance App (SNAAPP), for attendance taking. SNAAPP allows schools to send messages to parents and notify parents when their child is absent or late for school. All notifications or messages will be school-initiated. This app is available for download from iTunes Store or Google Play for free. We encourage you to download the app if you have not done so.

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School / Public Holidays Please note the following school and public holidays: Thu, 31 Aug – Teachers’ Day (School Holiday) Fri, 1 Sep – Hari Raya Haji Mon, 4 Sep to Sun, 10 Sep – School Holidays Fri, 13 Oct – School’s Marking Day (School Holiday) Wed, 18 Oct – Deepavali Mon, 23 Oct – School’s Promotion Day (School Holiday) Fri, 27 Oct – Last day and closure of schools for National Examinations

Thank you.

Mr Yap Wai Meng Principal

Cyberwellness Parenting Tip #4 Monitor time spent on the computer and set reasonable time limits. Encourage your children to take regular breaks at least once every 30 minutes while using the computer. Your children should participate in other activities so that they realize that there are other things to do apart from surfing the Internet and social media sites.

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