2025 Secondary 1 Registration Exercise

Introduction

Congratulations on your posting to Zhenghua Secondary School! Here, we strive to prepare our students to be future-ready by developing them as Dynamic Learners, Exemplary Leaders and Thoughtful Contributors. A dynamic learner is one who learns because he wants to, not because he has to. An exemplary leader does not only execute a task well but is also a good role model and inspires others. Lastly, a thoughtful contributor does not just take and receive but sees giving as a way of life.

Please read the following information on instructions for online registration, purchase of books and uniforms, and the reporting details for the first day of school.

For more information on the 2025 Secondary 1 Posting, please refer to this MOE Webpage

Do note that there may be changes to the information above. For the latest updates, please check the school website again after receiving your posting results as well as the Parents Gateway (PG) application. As many messages will be shared via PG, please ensure that the app’s notification alert is turned on. If you have any questions, do drop us a note at zhenghua_ss@moe.edu.sg or you may call the General Office at 67639455.

1. Online Registration by 12pm on 20/12/2024

The form for online registration can be found here.

2. Information for Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) Application (Online Form)

For New Applications :

If you wish to apply for for financial assistance, you may apply online.
Do only proceed to purchase the books and uniforms after your FAS application has been approved and you have been issued the FAS letter of approval from our school.

For Already Approved MOE FAS for 2025 with Approval Letter from Primary School

Please proceed to the General Office with your approval letter before collecting your books and uniforms.
Please do not purchase the books and uniforms before receiving the approval letter as you will not be reimbursed for any amount spent. For all other queries on FAS, please proceed to the General Office.

3. Appeal for transfer due to serious medical conditions

Students who would like to request for a school transfer due to medical reasons will need to submit their appeal through the posted secondary school by 12pm on 19 Dec 2024.

For information on appeals for transfer for serious medical conditions, please visit MOE website

4. Appeal for transfer to Zhenghua Secondary School

Dear parent and student, please note that we can only accept students whose PSLE score meet the cut-off points of our school. Please kindly note that only shortlisted students will be notified.

Please refer to the form here.

5. Purchase of Uniform and Textbooks

On-SITE Purchase of Uniform & Textbooks

The purchase of books and uniforms can be made from 19th, 20th, 23rd, 26th and 27th Dec. However, for on-site purchase on 19th and 20th Dec, you will need to book a slot prior. Please refer to the link below (see On-SITE Purchase of Uniform & Textbooks, directly below).

For parents who wish to make their purchase on-site in school or students who are under FAS, please book a time slot on 19 and 20 Dec (9am – 3pm) here.

Please note the booking is on a first come first served basis and is for parents who are NOT ordering online.

Online Purchase
You can also purchase the textbooks and uniforms online, and have the items delivered to your home. Please click here to purchase online from 17th Dec to 24th Dec 2024.

Purchasing Uniform

Parents are advised to purchase at least 1 set of formal school uniform (school shirt and pants for boys/school blouse and skirt for girls) for formal occasion and at least 1 set of school red polo-T shirt. Both the school shirt and red polo can be worn for school.

Purchasing of Textbooks

Attached is the booklist for the students.
Booklist for Students

Please note:
1. Please strictly keep to the time and date that you have booked.

2. Parents who come at the wrong date or time may be turned away if there is a long queue.

3. Please note that parking on the school grounds is limited and you may be directed to the nearest multi-storey carpark once the car park lots in the school are filled up. Entrance and exit will be from the school gate located along Bukit Panjang Ring Road.

4. Please follow the signages in the school to purchase the books and uniforms.

5. Textbooks and uniform bought can be returned or exchanged as long as they are clean and in original condition. Uniform should not be soiled.

Purchase of Physical Education Attire

It is compulsory to wear the Zhenghua Secondary School PE T-shirts and school black PE shorts for PE lessons. It is advisable to purchase a minimum of 2 sets of the PE attire.

6. Full Subject Based Banding (FSBB) and Subject Based Banding (SBB)

- Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) is part of MOE's ongoing efforts to nurture the joy of learning and develop multiple pathways to cater to the different strengths and interests of our students.

- With Full SBB, we are moving towards a secondary school education where students learn each subject at the level that best caters to their overall strengths, interests and learning needs.

Youtube video for FSBB (click on picture to view video)

FSBB Microsite from MOE (click on picture to access site)

SBB - Offer Letter & Booklist (click on the picture to view the slides)

SBB - Offer Letter Video (Please click on the image for the Video for futher explanation.)

Please reply acceptance through Parents Gateway by 27 December 2024.

Parents who have no access to Parent Gateway, the school will contact you separately.

7. Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)

1. What is PDLP about?

MOE announced in March 2020 that we will strengthen students’ digital literacy through the launch of a National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) for our schools. This better enables our students, at different stages of their education journey, to acquire the digital skills required to navigate the digital age. As part of the NDLP, all Secondary School students will be equipped with a Personal Learning Device (PLD). By equipping students with their own PLD, we can:

Enhance Teaching and Learning: PLDs harness technology for greater effectiveness in teaching and learning, enabled by teachers’ use of e-Pedagogy to provide active learning experiences for students.
Support Self-Directed and Collaborative Learning: PLDs enable students to learn online according to their needs and interests, and to collaborate with each other, anytime and anywhere.
Support the Development of Digital Literacies: PLDs provide an immersive environment for students to develop the dispositions, knowledge and skills to thrive in the digital environment.

2. How will this be implemented in Zhenghua Secondary School?

All Sec 1 – 5s will be equipped with a PLD in 2025. Our school has chosen Chromebooks as our preferred PLD.

3. Why Chromebooks?

In Zhenghua Secondary School, we have been tapping on ICT platforms supported by Chrome OS to prepare our students to be dynamic learners. In addition, Chromebooks as compared to laptops tend to be lighter, and with batteries that can last longer. They are also more affordable than tablets as the Chromebooks we have chosen include the keyboard, stylus, mouse, touchscreen and dual cameras, unlike tablets which can become quite costly once we include the additional accessories.

4. How much does my child have to pay for the device?

MOE will use bulk tenders to keep the PLDs affordable. The Chromebooks with the enhanced 3 year warranty will cost less than $580. For students on financial assistance, we will provide further subsidies so that their out-of-pocket expenses is zero. This is to ensure that no student is denied the opportunity to benefit from the programme.

Specific costs and details will be communicated to all parents in January 2025.

5. Can my child not purchase the device?

Every student is required to have a device for teaching and learning purposes and is encouraged to purchase one through our school via MOE’s bulk tender. Students are encouraged to use the device model prescribed by the school, as the uniformity of systems and software would ensure a smooth learning experience for everyone. The device purchased through the school will come with the necessary warranty and insurance as well.

Students who do not wish to purchase a device because they already have their own devices will have to check with the school to ascertain whether the specifications of their existing devices meet our school’s requirements. These existing devices must also be installed with a Device Management Application (DMA) software to manage the student’s access and usage.

6. How will the device be used by my child?

The devices will be used to complement classroom teaching by promoting active learning and greater personalisation of our students’ schooling experience. Students can make use of digital tools such as calendaring and note-taking applications to enhance their personal productivity. They will also have more opportunities to connect, discuss and collaborate with their peers through online digital platforms. The device will also be used beyond the classroom for home-based and self-directed learning, so that students can benefit from a seamless learning experience in school and outside of school.

7. How can parents partner the school to ensure that students use their PLDs appropriately?

All PLDs will have a Device Management Application (DMA) installed. The DMA is a suite of software installed in the device to enable the school and parents to manage and monitor device usage by students. The DMA would restrict the type of applications and websites accessible by students and limit the students’ screen time. For example, inappropriate websites with adult or extremist content, as well as gaming and gambling websites or applications, will all be restricted. We will also disable the device from a certain time at night so that students do not spend excessive amounts of time on their devices at home.

The DMA would allow the school to remotely download appropriate teaching and learning applications, as well as security patches, into every student’s device. In addition, the DMA comes with classroom management capabilities to assist teachers in actively monitoring and controlling the students’ screens during lesson time, for better student management and effective teaching.

Parents will be informed of the activation of Parent's DMA portal and choice of DMA options which will give parents different levels of control over their child's device after school hours (6 pm to 7 am the following day)

In addition, through CCE lessons, students will be taught how to embrace the convenience of technology while maintaining a balanced lifestyle between online and offline activities, and to be a safe and responsible user of technology.

As part of our school’s Cyber Wellness education, students learn how to take responsibility for their online well-being, and how to be positive role models to others in creating safe and kind online communities. The revised CCE 2021 will also feature cyber wellness education more strongly, with updated authentic scenarios used, to better equip students to navigate online spaces safely and help develop a more supportive cyber environment.

8. CCA Trial

Click here to view the details regarding the CCA trials happening in 2025 Term 1 Week 1 & 2.

9. First Day of School & Secondary 1 Orientation

Click here to access the slides.

10. Class Posting

Information on class allocation will be made available through Parents Gateway.

Your child/ward would be informed of his/her Sec 1 class via Parents Gateway by 23 Dec 2024, 8am.

11. Parent Support Group (PSG)

All parents are automatically members of the Zhenghua Secondary School Parent Support Group (ZSS PSG). The ZSS PSG is a network of parents working in close partnership with the school. Being part of the PSG is a great opportunity to be closer to our children, understand them better, and support them in their educational journey. Members can participate in school activities and events, contribute to initiatives, network with other parents, and learn more about helping our children thrive in society.

We are currently inviting interested parents to sign up for the following:

1) As active PSG members

We are also inviting interested parents to join us as active PSG members. As active PSG members, you get to help out in school events and lend support for PSG activities. By joining the PSG as active parent volunteers, you will also gain support from other parents in your parenting journey.

2) Transition to Secondary School Life Parenting Workshop and PSG Welcome [8 February 2025, 9:30am-11.00am]

Students tend to face a host of emotional and psychological challenges as they transit from primary school to secondary school. While this journey into secondary school can be exciting, some teenagers will require time to adjust and accommodate to the new environment.

To help parents understand the importance of parental support during this transitional phase of your child, ZSS PSG will be organizing the following parenting workshop in February:

Transition to Secondary School Life Parenting Workshop

Date: 8 February 2025, Saturday
Time: 9.30am-11am
Venue: AVA Room (Level 2, above school libray)

Through the workshop, parents can learn to:

1. Understand the different expectations and developmental tasks that your child may encounter during this period of time.
2. Be equipped with the necessary knowledge to support your child in the secondary school learning environment and help him/her to understand how better to overcome the various challenges in secondary school.

3) Registration for 1st PSG Meeting and CNY Lunch (8 February 2025, 11.00am - 12.00pm)

After the workshop, we will be having our 1st PSG Meeting with our School Leaders and our PSG leaders, followed by a CNY Lunch.

Date: 8/2/2025, Saturday

Time: 11am-12pm

Venue: Rifle Range (Level 4)

As part of our efforts to go green, all registrations for PSG will be done online. Please take a moment to go to the link for the registration form for the programmes stated above. Alternatively, you may scan the QR code for the registration form. Please allow us seven working days to process your registration.

4) Interest Group for Parents

The school would like to find out if parents would like to learn from one another in their parenting journey on specific areas of interest. These groups are meant for parents, led by parents. The school will support by playing the facilitator role and providing the necessary resources. The suggested areas of interest are on Special Educational Needs (SEN), Education and Career Guidance (ECG) or cyberwellness. Would you be interested in joining? If you have other areas of interest, please specify them under 'Others'.

We believe you will find your journey with the ZSS PSG a very enriching and fun-filled experience.

Thank you and once again, welcome to the ZSS PSG family!

12. Parents-Child-Teacher-Conference (1st PCTC)

Our first PCTC will be conducted on Friday 10 January 2025, at 5pm in school hall. There will be a welcome talk by our Principal, Mr Ng in the hall followed by the Form Teacher's sharing in the classrooms. More details will be shared via Parents Gateway.

13. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions by Parents at Sec 1 Registration

1. What is Zhenghua Secondary’s cut-off points (COP)?

The indicative PSLE score ranges of 2024 PSLE students posted to 2025 Sec 1.

G3	13 - 19
G2	21 – 24
G1	25 – 27

2. My child wants to enter this school but was not offered a place. How can I appeal for a place?

You can register your appeal by submitting the online form linked in Section 4 of this Microsite. In the event there is a vacancy and your child meets our school's cut-off point, we will contact you as soon as we can.

Please kindly note that only shortlisted students will be contacted.

3. Can I appeal if my child does not meet the cut-off point?

You can still register your appeal by submitting the online form linked in Section 4 of this Microsite. However, we are unlikely to take in students below the cut-off point as school admissions are based on merit. In the MOE Secondary One (S1) Posting Exercise, posting decisions are based on objective and transparent measures of academic merit, i.e. PSLE scores. Appeals that take place after the S1 Posting Exercise must be aligned to these principles, in order to be fair to the other admitted students. Students who would like to gain admission to a secondary school on the basis of other talents and achievements, e.g. those in sports or arts, already have the option of an alternative admissions pathway in the form of the Direct School Admissions Exercise.

4. Besides the usual academic pursuits, what are other programmes the school have to stretch the potential of the students to a higher level?

Annually, we send students for all sorts of competitions and workshops beyond the school. Subject specific ones include Math and Science Olympiads, EL Debating and oratorical competitions, MTL oratorical and creative writing workshops, Humanities Talent Development Programmes and etc.

You can read up more on the many awards that our students have received over the years on our website here.

5. How can students who may need additional support get the help they need?

Students who need extra help can seek out their subject teachers for after school consultation.

6. What is the discipline culture of the school?

Zhenghua is well known in Bukit Panjang for our positive and caring school culture. All our teachers play a crucial role in ensuring a strong discipline in Zhenghua through the restorative approach, working together towards developing all our students into self-disciplined and responsible students of integrity.

7. How many of your canteen stalls are halal-certified? Does your school cater to students who are on a vegetarian diet?

We have 8 canteen stalls comprising 6 cooked food stalls, 1 cold drinks and cut fruit stall, and 1 hot drinks and snack stall. Out of the 6 cooked food stalls, 3 are halal certified. Our hot drinks and snack stall also only sells halal certified snacks such as sandwiches, buns, biscuits, cakes. Unfortunately we do not have a fully vegetarian stall, but the cooked food stalls do serve purely vegetarian dishes.

8. What is the school’s stand on outside tuition?

We do not recommend our students to go for tuition except for exceptional cases, e.g. international student struggling with English. The students should instead approach their teachers for help.

9. Are mobile phones allowed in the school? What can the school do to prevent excessive mobile phone usage? Why does the school not ban mobile phone use in school?

Mobile phones are part of our daily lives and have practical benefits. However, they can also be a source of distraction and even addiction. In order to help students manage their phone use, phones are not allowed in the classrooms at all times, even after school. Students are expected to have their phones switched off and kept in the lockers outside the classrooms when they are in class. Any phones found in the classrooms will be confiscated and handed to the Guidance Committee.

10. Who can opt for Higher MTL and where are the lessons held?

For your child to take HMTL, your child should meet the following criteria:

(i) An overall PSLE Score of 8 or better

(ii) An overall PSLE Score of 9 to 14 (inclusive); and attain AL 1 / AL 2 in MTL or Distinction / Merit in HMTL.

Students eligible for HMTL will be invited to apply for these programmes immediately after the release of the PSLE results.

HML courses will be held in Bukit Panjang Government High, outside curriculum time and HCL courses will be held in our school.

11. My child does not meet the above criteria to offer HMTL, can my child still opt for HMTL in Secondary School?

The school has the flexibility to allow students who do not meet the above criteria to offer HMTL, if they are assessed to have exceptional ability in MTL and are able to do HMTL without affecting their performance in other subjects.

Based on students’ performance in the various weighted assessments throughout the year, teachers will be able to have a good gauge of their progress. At the end of year examination in secondary two, students who have shown keen interest and have exceptional ability in MTL will be invited to offer HMTL in secondary three.

12. My child is taking Tamil language. When and where are the classes held?

Students who are offered Tamil will study at the Tamil Language Centre, Chua Chu Kang Secondary School outside curriculum time. Please see below for the 2025 schedule.

13. When will I know the class of my child?

The school will inform you via Parent Gateway by 23^rd December.

14. Is it compulsory for my child to attend the Orientation Camp?

The Orientation Camp is a milestone event as your child embarks on his/her next phase of education in Zhenghua Secondary School. As this 3D2N overnight camp is held during school term, attendance of the student is compulsory. Your child/ward will have to attend the activities planned for them from 0730 onwards.

In the event if your child/ward has extenuating circumstances rendering him/her unable to stay overnight, kindly get in touch with the school.