San Yu Adventist School (SYAS) Had Shaped the Lives of Thousands of Students Through Its Legacy of Adventist Education Which Started in Singapore in 1907
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Admissions Kit SAN YU ADVENTIST SCHOOL 2018 Academic Year Founded 1907 UEN: 201112057W Validity: 6/7/2015-5/7/2019 Nurturing the mental, physical and spiritual development of our youth AO FORM 034 Version 10.0 The Legacy San Yu Adventist School (SYAS) had shaped the lives of thousands of students through its legacy of Adventist Education which started in Singapore in 1907. Today, it has grown into a well-respected school offering both Primary and Secondary Education (Express Stream), and is Singapore’s only private Primary school offering the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum. SYAS is a mission school dedicated to moulding the character and inspiring its students to have Integrity, to be Caring, to exercise Cooperation, to Respect others, to take Responsibility, to have Perseverance and to always Trust in God. The Experience SYAS aims to provide a high-quality balanced holistic education, with an emphasis on moral and character development through faith in God and lifelong learning. The school offers Sciences with laboratory practical sessions, and coursework conducted in fully air-conditioned classrooms. We have a diverse range of more than 10 Co-Curricular Activities available to students. Our student body is made up of a multi-racial and multi- religion population, coming from Singapore and at least 20 other different countries. SYAS is EduTrust certified by the Committee of Private Education (CPE) of Singapore, part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities (AAA), an international body located in USA. It oversees the appraisal and maintenance of quality educational standards across a global network of 7,883 schools, colleges, and universities in nearly 115 countries including Australia, Canada, England, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the USA. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 Our Mission, Vision & Core Values Our Vision A nurturing premier Christian school developing a holistic person now and for the kingdom of God. Our Mission To provide caring, quality Christian education. Our Values Integrity : Be honest and do what is right and kind Caring : Show love and concern for others and the environment Cooperation : Work together selflessly for the common goal Respect : Honour others by being polite and considerate Responsibility : Carry out our duties reliably Perseverance : Continue trying despite difficulties Trust in God : Above all, rely on God and know that He cares for us Our Desired Culture Our School’s desired culture aligns with our mission, vision and values. In all we do in and out of school, staff and students strive to personify our values. Staff and students share a sense of purpose, discipline, orderliness, peace and happiness. We work towards: EXCELLENCE: High quality Adventist academic education and development of a well-rounded character essential to good citizenship – reflection of a truly educated person. GOODNESS: Of heart, body, mind, soul, and spirit and Christlikeness in character and service. Education Pathway AO FORM 034 Page 2/11 Version 10.0 The Curriculum Primary SYAS conducts a regular primary school, offering academic subjects from Primary 1 to 6. Eligible P6 students may go on to take the government Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE). Preparatory Secondary 1 Foundation The Preparatory Secondary 1 Foundation is based on Primary 6 syllabi offered by the Ministry of Education to prepare the students for Secondary 1. Secondary The School offers four years of secondary level education (Express Stream) leading to the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level examinations conducted by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board. All courses are full-time from January to October/November of each calendar year. Courses Awarded by Primary 1 - 6 Course based on MOE curriculum (except those with *) P1 – 6 by SYAS English Language Social Studies Chinese Language Health Education PSLE by Mathematics Art and Crafts* Singapore Science (Except Primary 1 and 2) Physical Education* MOE Bible Knowledge* Music Appreciation* Preparatory Secondary 1 Foundation Course (except those with *) English Language Health Education Bible Knowledge* SYAS Mathematics Social Studies Physical Education* Science Computer Education* Art and Crafts* Secondary 1 & 2 Express Course based on MOE curriculum (except those with *) English Language Science Bible Knowledge* SYAS Chinese Language Geography Computer Education* Malay Language History Character-Building Education* Mathematics English Literature Secondary 3 & 4 Express Course based on MOE curriculum, leading to Singapore MOE - UK Cambridge Sec 3 & 4 by University GCE O-Level Exam (except those with *) SYAS English Language Additional Mathematics Bible Knowledge* GCE “O” Level Chinese Language Principles of Accounts Character-Building Education* by Singapore Malay Language Science (Chemistry) MOE & Mathematics Science (Biology) University of Geography Science (Physics) Cambridge History International Examinations SYAS Offers Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) in sports and aesthetic culture to enrich our students’ learning experiences from Primary 2 to Primary 6 and Preparatory Secondary 1 Foundation to Secondary 4. Adventurer Club (a Uniform Group) is a compulsory CCA for all Primary 2 to Primary 4 students. Admission As SYAS is a private Christian school, Bible Knowledge is a compulsory subject. It is also compulsory to attend chapel periods. While all eligible applicants regardless of nationality, culture, race or religion are welcome, it is advised that applicants and their parents should be comfortable with these school practices. Applicants seeking admission should agree to comply with these requirements and strict discipline in attendance, punctuality, uniform, behaviour and school work. Applications for admission are accepted for Primary 1 to 5, Preparatory Secondary 1 Foundation to Secondary 3 (Express Stream leading to Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-level exams). There is no new admission into Primary 6 and Secondary 4. Enrolment is not automatic. The admission policy is designed to ensure that the applicants have the capacity to thrive within, and benefit from, all that SYAS offers. The admission procedures take into account three main factors: placement test results, vacancy and interview. Prospective students are encouraged to join SYAS before June. The school allows eligible students to join the school in the middle of the year on a case-by-case basis. However, it is the responsibility of the students to catch up with the lessons in time for the year end promotional examinations. There is no automatic promotion to the next level of study after the year-end examinations. Admission Requirements/Prerequisites 1. Student/Parent/Guardian have read, understood, agreed to and will comply with all the requirements especially the strict discipline of the school. 2. Any person who smokes, drinks alcoholic beverages, use, prohibited drugs or substances of abuse will not be admitted. 3. Any person who bleaches or colours his/her hair in any way to any extent will not be admitted. 4. Any person who has tattoos will not be admitted. 5. Anyone seeking admission must be of good conduct and have attendance of not less than 90% in the previous school. 6. A student who has studied in a Singapore government or government-aided school and is seeking admission into a certain class level must have passed the previous level. For example: A student from Secondary 1 Normal (Academic) seeking admission into Secondary 2 Express must have an overall average of 75% for the Secondary 1 Normal year-end grades. Equivalents (Academic) Secondary 2 Normal = Secondary 1 Express Secondary 3 Normal = Secondary 2 Express Secondary 4 Normal = Secondary 3 Express Secondary 5 Normal = Secondary 4 Express 7. A student who has not studied in a Singapore government or government-aided school previously and is seeking admission must take a placement test in Mathematics and English and must pass both subjects before they are qualified for admission. Students who fail in one or both subject/s and intend to down- grade to a lower level will still need to sit and pass the placement test for the level. 8. Student/Parent/Guardian will treat all information received in the application forms as private and confidential and any dissemination, distribution or duplication of such information, unless required by law or other statutory regulations is strictly prohibited and is the sole property of San Yu Adventist School. AO FORM 034 Page 4/11 Version 10.0 Academic Requirements International Students Applying for Pre-requisites (subject to SYAS Placement Test results and Must have completed in home country & equivalent to age requirement as applicable) Singapore standard Primary 1 Successfully completed Kindergarten Primary 2 Primary 1 Primary 3 Primary 2 Primary 4 Primary 3 Primary 5 Primary 4 Preparatory Secondary 1 Foundation (PS1F) Primary 5 Secondary 1 Primary 6 Secondary 2 Secondary 1 Secondary 3 Secondary 2 Local Students Conduct in preceding year : Good or better Attendance in preceding year : At least 90% Applying for Basic Requirements Primary 1 Successfully completed K2 (Kindergarten year 2) Primary 2 Passed Primary 1 Primary 3 Passed Primary 2 Primary 4 Passed Primary 3 Primary 5 Passed Primary 4 Preparatory Secondary 1 Foundation (PS1F) Passed Primary 5, PSLE 150 – 164 Secondary 1 PSLE 165 points or more Passed Secondary 1 Express or Secondary 2 Passed Secondary 1 Normal with 75% or Passed SYAS Placement Test Passed Secondary 2 Express or Secondary 3 Passed Secondary 2 Normal with 75% or Passed SYAS Placement Test Age Requirements Course Age Range Primary 1 7 – 9 Primary 2 8 – 10 Primary 3 9 – 11 Primary 4 10 – 12 Primary 5 11 – 13 Preparatory Secondary 1 Foundation (PS1F) 12 – 15 Secondary 1 13 – 16 Secondary 2 14 – 18 Secondary 3 15 – 19 AO FORM 034 Page 5/11 Version 10.0 AO FORM 034 Page 8/12 Version 8.0 Submission of Forms & Document Required How to Apply? Application for admission is to be made online.