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Secondary 1 Head Start Programme

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What is this programme?

​Is your child ready to embark on a new phase in his/her educational journey? The Learning Board’s Secondary 1 Head Start Programme equips students with the new technical skills to bridge the transitioning gap and excel in secondary school.

Small group

Students will get to learn and practice critical thinking and writing in class with real-world scenario discussions. We keep our class size small so they have the best opportunities to participate and clarify any doubts.

2 sessions

This 2-day programme aims to introduce the essentials of the Secondary 1 English Syllabus. It also breaks down exam components into easy-to-digest segments. Start secondary school days with confidence!

Did you know?

The secondary school syllabus emphasizes on critical thinking skills with greater independence on the student side.  

​In English subject, the new syllabus requires students to:

➔ Read and understand longer text with sophisticated use of sentence structure and vocabulary
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➔ Response critically to a wide range of thought-provoking topics
➔ Apply spelling skills and strategies for writing accurately and consistently in Standard English
➔ Use higher-order skills for idea generation, development and organisation to achieve intended effects and precision of expression in writing

What content will be taught?

This programme gives students an overview of what will be expected of them in secondary school. They will learn and practice questions in the following four main components.
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Comprehension

  1. ​Direct answer
  2. Integrated answer
  3. Literary devices
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Summary

  1. Concepts of summary writing
  2. Practical examples
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Composition

  1. Discursive
  2. Argumentative
  3. Descriptive
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Situational Writing

  1. Formal/informal letter
  2. Formal/informal e-mail
  3. Report
  4. Article
  5. Speech

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"The Learning Board facilitates different activities to make lessons fun and easy to understand. Most importantly, they believe in me"
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Why The Learning Board Suits Your Child

​The Learning Board nurtures students to be lead learners and prepares them with life skills.
With our result-proven teaching methods, we help students develop keen interest in study and hence boost their performance in school.
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MOE-compliant

The Learning Board's programmes are compliant with the latest syllabuses from MOE.
Small Class Size

Small Class Size

Class size is kept to an optimal number to ensure each student receives adequate attention from their teachers.
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Tri-active Learners

Concept maps, open discussions and hands-on experiences help to bring out the avid learner in your child.
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Individual Fit

The Learning Board dedicates time to understand each student's needs, strengths and weaknesses. Book your free consultation today.
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How to enrol into this programme?

If your child is an existing student in The Learning Board, please kindly inform his/her English teacher for placement.
For new enrolments, please refer to the Registration section below.

Programme Period

This programme runs from October to December 2020.

Registration

Please call 9271 0648 to register.

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The Learning Board
​An English, Math & Science Tuition Centre In Singapore

(+65) 9271 0648
​info@thelearningboard.com.sg
Kembangan
16 Jalan Masjid
#01-06, Kembangan Suite
Singapore 418941
Hougang
1187 Upper Serangoon Rd
#01-67, The Midtown
​Singapore 533971
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