Section 3: What you need to know

Northbrooks will be embarking in 6 new areas starting from 2021. This will affect all new 2021 sec 1 students intake.

1.  Sec One First Day and Orientation

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First Day at Northbrooks Secondary School

2.  Full Subject-Based Banding (FSBB)

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Full Subject Based Banding @ Northbrooks

More information can be found here: https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/full-subject-based-banding/secondary-school-experience.html

3.  Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)

At MOE’s Committee of Supply Debate in March 2020, MOE launched the National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) for our schools and Institutes of Higher Learning to help students strengthen their digital literacy. One of the components of the NDLP is the introduction of the Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) for all secondary school students, whereby every secondary school student will own a school-prescribed computing device or Personal Learning Device (PLD) by end-2021. 

Every Brooksian will be using the latest 8th generation Apple iPad (10.2”) as their personal learning device. Every iPad will come bundled with the pencil and keyboard to maximise the affordances of the iPad as a learning tool.  Lessons in the curriculum and co-curriculum will be designed intentionally to allow students to have the opportunity to apply their digital literacy, as we enable them to be future-ready in a digital world.

To reduce out-of-pocket cash from students, Singapore citizen students can use their Edusave account to pay for the PLD.  For students on financial assistance, further subsidies will be provided.  Currently, most students will be able to pay through their Edusave without paying any cash. The purchase process for 2022 sec 1 students will happen in Term 1, 2022.  More information will be provided in January 2022.

4.  Blended Learning (BL)

Blended Learning builds on Singapore’s education reform – “Learn for Life” movement – to build stronger abilities, skills and habits for independent and lifelong learning. This is in line with Northbrooks Mission to imbue in Brooksians a growth learning mindset, rooted in values and impacts the community, so as to better prepare the students for the future.

Blended Learning refers to the model of integrating Home-Based Learning (HBL) as a regular feature in the schooling experience. It constitutes a seamless learning experience, with days when students learn in school, and days (which could be termed as “Independent Learning Days”*) when students can learn at home.

Through blended learning, we hope to nurture self-directed and independent learners and develop passionate and intrinsically motivated learners who possess the desire and passion to learn for life.

5. Parents Support Group (PSG)

The school values its partnership with all Parents/Guardians. This is key in supporting your child. We would like to invite you to join the Parents Support Group (PSG). If you are keen, please complete the PSG Enrolment Form . Thank You.  Click here for more information

Please email Ms Veron at veron_dreamz@hotmail.com if you have any enquiry about PSG.

6. Primary to Secondary School Transition

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FAQs

1) Does my child/ward need to report on 23 Dec for registration?
No, parent/guardian is encouraged to do registration online and student is to complete a ‘Getting to know you’ survey by referring to the school website.

2) Does my child/ward still need to register via e-registration or report in person if he intends to appeal for a transfer to another school?
If you intend to appeal for a transfer, your child must still submit his e-registration at our school and subsequently approach the school of your choice to request a transfer. 

3) How do I know if my child/ward is eligible for Higher Mother Tongue/Third Language?
If your child/ward is eligible for Higher Mother Tongue or Third Language, our subject coordinator will be contacting you on 23 December 2021.

4) How do I know if my child/ward is offered Subject Based Banding (SBB) subject(s) and what do I need to do?
Students offered Subject Based Banding subject(s) will be notified via Parents Gateway on 23 Dec 2021.

5) Can my child/ward still use his Primary School EZ-Link card? Your child/ward can continue to use his Primary School EZ-Link card till the new card is issued. Those purchasing concession passes will need to purchase the concession pass for secondary school students.

6) My child/ward’s uniform is not ready. Can he/she wear the primary school uniform when school term starts?
Your child/ward is allowed to wear his/her primary school uniform and school shoes till the new ones are ready.

7) What is the reporting time on 4 Jan and the programmes that follow?
Students report by 7.15 am. They will proceed to the Foyer to check their class and then escort by student councillors to their form class. The orientation programme will begin on 5 Jan and end on 7 Jan. From 10 Jan onwards, they will bring books based on the timetable.
They can refer to the school website for information on what to bring on the first day.

8) FAS Enquiries
For students who were already on the MOE FAS scheme in Primary School)

For the collection of books/PE Attire/uniform, please bring the following according to the schedule on the school webpage

• FAS Approval Letter issued by your child’s primary school
• Your child’s Ezlink Card for verification
• Secondary 1 booklist (Please print a copy)

Proceed to venue: Learning Network to get an approval letter from Northbrooks Sec School.
Bring the approval letter to school bookshop – MOE FAS Verification Counter and AVA Room (level 1).
Join the normal queue to collect your items.

For new applications for MOE FAS

1. Download the MOE FAS application form, and email the completed application form and all required supporting documents to the school at northbrooks@moe.edu.sg Applications should be submitted by 28 Dec 2021.
2. Once the MOE FAS application is successful, an approval letter will be issued via Parents Gateway. You may collect your books and school uniform once you have received the letter.

For the collection of books and school uniforms, parents are to bring the following to the school.

• FAS Approval Letter 
• Your child’s Ezlink Card for verification
• Secondary 1 booklist (Pls print a copy)

9) Two Types of Appeals:

1. Medical Appeal Exercise

Students with serious medical conditions (e.g. chronic heart condition) or severe physical impairments may apply for a transfer as part of the Medical Appeal Exercise (MAE). Applicants will need to provide documentation from a certified medical professional in order to apply. Applications must be made in person at Northbrooks Secondary School on 23 December 2021, from 8.30am to 12pm. No applications will be accepted beyond this timeframe.

2.  Request for School Transfer into Northbrooks Secondary School

All requests for school transfers in should be submitted online via a link in the school website. All applications must be submitted by 12pm, 28 December.