2025 Secondary 1 Registration Exercise

Introduction

Congratulations on your posting to Zhenghua Secondary School! Here, we strive to develop every student into a Principled and Future-Ready Leader – leaders who are grounded in the values of respect, resilience, responsibility, integrity and compassion; leaders who are able to lead themselves and others well into the future.

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 by 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 2024 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 21 Dec 2023.

For information on appeals for transfer for serious medical conditions, please go to this 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. Only shortlisted students will be notified. Please refer to the form here. Please submit the appeal form within three working days.

5. Purchase of Uniform and Textbooks

The purchase of books and uniforms can be made from 21st Dec to 28th Dec. However, for on-site purchase on 21st and 22nd Dec, you will need to book a slot prior. Please refer to the link below (see On-SITE Purchase of Uniform & Textbooks, directly below).

You can also purchase the textbooks and uniforms online, and have the items delivered to your home. Please click here to purchase online.

On-SITE Purchase of Uniform & Textbooks

For parents who wish to make their purchase on-site in school or students who are under FAS, please book a time slot on 21 Dec (9am – 3.30pm) and 22 Dec(9am - 3.30pm) here.

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

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 also could be worn for daily lessons and at least 1 set of school red polo-T shirt (this can be worn during daily lessons due to the hot weather).

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. You will be guided by student leaders and school staff to the venues:
- Block H (Level 1) for uniform sale

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 House T-shirts and school black PE shorts for PE lessons. Please purchase the correct House T-Shirts for your child/ward, as indicated in the table below. It is advisable to purchase a minimum of 2 sets of the PE attire.

Class	House	Colour
1A	Eagle	Black
1B	Falcon	Yellow
1C	Heron	Blue
1D	Hawk	Red
1E	Eagle	Black
1F	Falcon	Yellow
1G	Heron	Blue
1H	Hawk	Red

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.

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

SBB - Offer Letter Video (click on image to view video)

Please return the hardcopy forms to the General Office or reply acceptance through Parents Gateway by 27 December 2023.
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?

In line with our school vision of preparing every student to be principled and future-ready leaders, all Sec 1 – 4s will be equipped with a PLD in 2024. 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 2024.

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 will the school help my child to manage the use of the device?

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.

8. How will the school help my child to manage possible cyber risks and cyber addiction?

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 2024 Term 1 Week 2.
9. First Day of School & Secondary 1 Orientation

Click on the slide to view the slides. Or click here to access the slides.

Camp Packing List (click on image to view)
10. Class Posting

Information on class allocation will be made available through Parents Gateway. Please note that the purchase of the PE T-shirt is house-based and is determined by the class that you are allocated to. Do not purchase the PE attire until you have received your class posting.

Your child/ward would be informed of his/her Sec 1 class via Parents Gateway. Due to the delay at the Parent Gateway system, the class allocation will be informed through PG as soon as possible.
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 who work in close partnership with the school.

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

1) Class WhatsApp Chatgroup (for Parents)

As parents, you may be concerned about your child’s studies and would like to keep yourself abreast of the upcoming school programmes and activities. The ZSS PSG will be forming WhatsApp chatgroup for each of the Secondary One classes as a platform to provide parents from the same class an avenue to receive information from the school and the PSG.

2) 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.

3) Transition to Secondary School Life Parenting Workshop and PSG Welcome [17 February 2024, 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 and PSG Meeting

Date: 17 February 2024, Saturday

Time: 9.30am-11am

Venue: School Library

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.
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 three programmes stated above. Alternatively, you may scan the QR code for the registration form. Please allow us seven working days to process your registration.

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. Parent-Teacher Meeting (1st PTM)

Our first PTM will be conducted on Friday 5 January 2024, 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 2021 PSLE students posted to 2022 Sec 1.

Express	10 – 20
Normal Academic	21 – 24
Normal Technical	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.

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. Beyond specific subject areas, we also identify students to be in our Stretch Programme, where they are trained to debate on contemporary issues, solve future problems, and come up with creative solutions. You can read up more on the many awards that our students have received over the years on our website: /student-achievements/

5. How is the school going to provide assistance for academically weaker students?

Students who need extra help can seek our their subject teachers for after school consultation. We also have after school remedial lessons to help those who need that extra academic guidance.

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? Do your school cater to students who are on 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. We unfortunately 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. We also put in place several remedial measures for all our students to succeed.

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 not allowed to be used during curriculum time and will have to be kept in the student’s locker during lesson time. Phones will be confiscated by teachers when misused. Students are only allowed to use their phones before school, during recess and after school.

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 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. Students who obtain a grade of A2 and above in MTL in Semester 1 with an overall average of 60 will be offered HCL in semester 2 in secondary one in our school.

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 take a diagnostic test to gauge their ability to cope with the higher level subject. They will then be offered 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. The current 2024 schedule is as follows:

Monday	Curriculum Time	Thursday	Curriculum Time
Sec 3 Express	3.00pm to 6.00pm	Sec 1 & Sec 2 Express	Sec 1 G2 and G3 Sec 1&2 Express/NA 3 pm to 6.pm. Sec 1 G1 3.00pm to 4.45pm
Sec 3 NA	3.00pm to 6.00pm	Sec 2 NA/NT	3.00pm to 6.00pm
Sec 4 Express/5NA	3.00pm to 6.00pm	Sec 3/4 NT	3.00pm to 4.45pm