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GREENDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL Nurturing Talents, Developing Character, Inspiring Lives

Vision

• Learners Self-Directed & Passionate

We aspire to be a learning community where both students and staff embrace the life-long learning habit and become self-directed

learners who are passionate about learning.

• Thinkers Critical & Creative

We shall endeavour to cultivate

critical and creative minds and develop as optimal thinkers.

Leaders Serve & Excel

We envisage staff and students growing to become confident leaders who serve with humility and excel in all that they do.

Vision

Mission

NURTURING TALENTS

through a holistic and robust curriculum within a caring and conducive learning environment.

DEVELOPING CHARACTER

by instilling the school values

INSPIRING LIVES

to make a difference

Greendale Secondary School Nurturing Talents, Developing Character, Inspiring Lives

Vision R3ISE

Values

Respect

Be appropriately attired and carry myself with a sense of

dignity

Use polite language and respectful tone of voice and

gestures in discussions with adults and persons in authority

Befriend others of a different race or religion and speak in

English in a multi-racial group

Refrain from the use of stereotypes

Value other people’s opinions and communicate effectively

by taking turns to speak

Care for my personal property, school property and the

property of others

Vision R3ISE

Values

Responsibility

Begin with the End in Mind – Be punctual and prepared for

all Curricular and Co-Curricular programmes

Think ‘Win-Win’ and make rational decisions before taking

action

Be accountable for my learning and actions

Strive to Excel and submit assignments promptly

Be Proactive and contribute meaningfully as a team member

Vision R3ISE

Values

Resilience

Resist negative peer pressure and influence

Have courage and determination to rise above challenges

Never give up - treat any setback as a learning experience and as

a step towards subsequent success

Vision R3ISE

Values

Integrity

Be truthful and honest in all dealings with peers and adults

Honour intellectual property and do not plagiarise or copy another

person’s work

Act honourably and do not discredit yourself, your family or the

school.

‘Walk the Talk’ – Do what you say you will do.

Have moral courage to do the right thing.

Vision R3ISE

Values

Self-Discipline

Use proper restraint over emotions and impulses

Adhere to school rules /code of conduct and admit to any

consequences instead of finding excuses

Put First Things First and exhibit good time management

‘Sharpen the Saw’ and take care of one’s personal well-

being

Strive for personal mastery

Vision R3ISE

Values

Empathy

Be sensitive to other people's feelings and situations - Seek

First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

Show care and concern for others, especially for those less

fortunate

Encourage each other and reach out to help a person in

difficulty

Serve with humility in community service activities

SERVE ▪ LEAD ▪ EXCEL

School Motto

Serve

Lead

Excel

Sec 1 Investiture & CCA Fair

Academic Scorecard

Achievements

EXPRESS

Normal Acad Normal Tech • Value added

• 100% eligible

for ITE

Character Development

Scorecard - CCAs

NPCC RED CROSS NCC

Achievements

Greendale Orchestra Angklung Ensemble Chorale Dance Club

Drama

Achievements

Silver Award

Physical Well-Being Scorecard

Achievements

The Fitness index has improved to an

average of 80% over the last 2 years

Environmental Programme •Schools’ Green Audit Award - Lotus(2010)

Greendale Secondary School Nurturing Talents, Developing Character, Inspiring Lives

Achievements

Other Achievements

• Royal Commonwealth Essay (Silver, 3 Bronze Awards)

• Toy Design Competition – Merit Award

• Stop Motion Animation Competition – Best Storyboard

• National Junior Solar Sprint – Best Designer Car (3rd place)

Cognitive

Other Achievements

• Inter-Schools Indoor Rowing Competition (Bronze)

Physical

• Maxar Charity Art – Merit Award

• Singapore Kindness Movement - Bronze

Affective

Leadership

• Uniformed Group Adventure 2011 – Top Ten placing

• Singapore – Brunei Leadership Camp – Best Camper x2

Sec 1

Cohort

Profile

nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES

SERVE ▪ LEAD ▪ EXCEL SERVE ▪ LEAD ▪ EXCEL

Sec 1 Posting Analysis

Subject EL Maths L2 Science

Express B B/C A B

Normal

Academic

C C/D A/B C

Normal

Tech(EM3)

3 3/Foundation 2 -

Profile of Pupils –

Subject Grade

Generally better in MTL, weak in Maths,

Sec 1

Curriculum

Experience



English Language Higher Chinese / Higher Malay

Chinese / Malay / Tamil

Mathematics

Science

Geography

History

Literature

Art

Design & Technology

Music – semester 1

Home Economics – semester 2

Examination Subjects for

Express & Normal (Acad)

Sec 1 Curriculum


English Language

Basic Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Science

Computer Applications (CPA)

Design & Technology (D & T)

Home Economics

Social Studies

Art

Examination Subjects for

Normal (Tech)

Sec 1 Curriculum


Physical Education

Character Education

Music

Non - Examination Subjects

Optional Subjects

Malay Conversational Programme

Chinese Conversational

Programme

Sec 1 Curriculum


Academic Excellence

T Tell the objective

TEACHING PROTOCOL

E Engage, Explore and Explain

A

C

H

Ask “Thinking” questions

Check for understanding

Help fit in students’ life


Academic Excellence

L Lets begin with end in mind

LEARNING PROTOCOL

E Engage in Lesson Activity

A

R

N

Ask Questions

Respect Self, Others & Environment

Note Learning Points


Academic Excellence

Target Setting

Performance = Potential – Interference Targets for each subject are calculated based on

i) PSLE T-score, and

Targets represent the expected potential

of the student for GCE ‘O’ / ‘N’ level. These are recommended to students who then negotiate and confirm targets with teachers

Targets will be reviewed termly.


Top of the Class How Asian Parents raise High Achievers

- Dr Kim Soo

Processes for Student Excellence

An afternoon consultation programme is available to provide

additional assistance to Help Our Pupils Excel (HOPE).

Homework Policy

3.30pm – 4.30pm set aside for students

to complete homework


PASS Programme for Academic Skills

Success

Academic Programmes

Cohort Programmes:

• Academic Study Skills

• Design Thinking Skills

NA/NT Elective Modules:

• Range of modules from

Hospitality courses to

ICT skills development


Term 1 Highlights

• Sec 1 Investiture – 5 Jan

• CCA Fair & Sec 1 MTPS – 5 Jan

• Swimming Programme – Jan to Mar

• Classroom Decoration Competition - Jan

• CNY celebrations – 8 Feb

• Total Defence Day – 14 Feb

• Jogathon cum Fund Raising – 1 Mar

•Creative Thinking Skills Camp – 11 Mar to 14 Mar

•Various Subject Learning Journeys

Academic

Matters


Assessment is for Learning

Continual Assessments are diagnostic in nature. They are

used by the teachers to determine the level of pupils’

understanding of a particular subject. In this way,

teachers are able to take remedial action during the

course of the term.

Semestral Assessments are more evaluative in nature.



Continual Assessment for Term 1


Level Term Assessments

All Levels 1 Class Test 1 (28 Jan – 7 Feb)

Class Test 2 (18 Feb – 28 Feb)

Assessment Schedule


Weightage Course Semester

CA SA Total

One

(Terms 1 & 2)

15%

25%

40%

Express &

Normal (Academic) Two

(Terms 3 & 4)

15%

45%

60%

Express &

Normal (Academic)

One & Two

30%

70%

100%

One

(Terms 1 & 2)

20%

20%

40% Normal (Technical)

Two

(Terms 3 & 4)

20%

40%

60%

Normal (Technical) One & Two 40% 60% 100%

Weightage of Continual (Tests) and Semestral Assessments (Exams) Sec 1 & 2


EXPRESS STREAM (SEC 1 & 2)

Pass in English language AND

Pass percentage in the average of all subjects (at least 50 %

overall )

A pupil who does not perform consistently well in both the

continual (CA) and semestral assessments (SA) will be

transferred to the Normal (Academic) course at the end of

Sec 1 or Sec 2 .

Promotion Criteria


NORMAL ACADEMIC (SEC 1, 2 & 3)

Pass in English Language and 2 other subjects

OR

Pass in 4 subjects

A pupil who attains 70% or higher on average for all subjects at the end of Sec 1 or 2 (Normal Academic) may be transferred to the Express Course, if deemed able to cope with the demands of the Express course.

Promotion Criteria


NORMAL TECHNICAL (Sec 1)

Pass in 2 subjects , one of which should be English

Language OR Mathematics

A pupil who obtains an average of 70% or higher for all

subjects at Sec 1 (Normal Tech) may be transferred to the Sec

2 Normal Academic Course at the end of Sec 1, if deemed able

to cope with the demands of the Normal Academic course.

Promotion Criteria

School

Information



Timetable


Day Level / Stream School

begins at

Monday All Levels and Streams 8.55 am

Tuesday - Friday All Levels and Streams 7.30 am

Starting Times:

Day Level / Stream School

ends at

Monday - Thursday Sec 1 NT, 2.20pm /

3.30 (wed)

Sec 1E/NA, 3.30pm

Friday All Levels 12.35pm

Ending Times:


5-Day Work Week

Remedial lessons, enrichment courses and CCAs will

be conducted after school on weekdays

Additional activities (academic or CCA) on Saturdays

are purely voluntary

Parents/guardian will be notified if students --

..are required to come to school on Saturday.


School

Expectations



Guidelines found in

Student’s Handbook

Code of conduct form

School Expectations


School Attire

• Pupils are to wear the prescribed school uniform

• Modifications to the uniform are not allowed

• Footwear - all black shoes with Greendale

Secondary School shoelaces and school socks

School Expectations


Pupils are strongly advised against

• Bringing CD/MP3 Players

• Wearing chains, rings, other accessories (safety)

School Expectations


Pupils are strongly advised on the following:

• Medical Certificates (not letters) are required as

excuse for absence from school / PE activities /

morning runs (health & safety reasons)

• Physical Appearance (health & safety reasons) :

Girls – hair tied/short;

Boys – short hair but not shaved (sunstroke),

no facial hair

School Expectations


• All mobile phones brought to school will need to be registered

with the school. Only an officially registered phone is allowed in

school.

•The registered mobile phone must be labeled with the

student’s name and class.

•All phones should be switched off and kept out of sight at all

times during curriculum hours.

•Students will only use the mobile phones for calls or SMS and

not for playing games, taking still or moving images, surfing the

net, etc.

•The use of the mobile phone is restricted to the canteen after

curriculum hours (i.e. after 3.30pm each day for all Express and

NA classes and after 2.20pm for NT classes)

Mobile Phone policy


•No mobile phones will be allowed in examination rooms.

Students are to surrender their mobile phones (in the event

they bring it to school on examination days) to the teacher in

the classroom. The mobile phones will be returned to the

students after the examination for that day.

•Restriction on the use of mobile phone applies to students

during excursions, camps and co-curricular activities too. The

teacher in-charge will inform students on the appropriate use of

the mobile phone accordingly.

•The school will not be responsible for the loss or damage of

the mobile phone.

Mobile Phone policy


•Students who fail to abide by the rules will have

their mobile phone (including SIM card) confiscated.

Confiscated mobile phones can only be collected by

the student’s parents from the Principal or Vice-

Principal one week after the confiscation of the

mobile phone.

•A change of mobile phone will require the

submission of a new registration form to the school.

•Repeat offenders will be barred from bringing any

mobile phone to school.

Mobile Phone policy


Class Routines

Arrival at school early

Everyone should be at the assembly points at least

10 mins before start of assembly

Lower Sec Upper Sec

Mon Classrooms (8.50am)

Tue Classrooms (7.20am)

Wed Hall (7.20am)

Thu Classrooms (7.20am)

Fri Classroom (7.20am)



Class Routines

Attire for morning assembly

Students allowed to come to school in PE attire if there is PE lesson in the day

Students must change out of PE attire into school uniform by the end of recess

Attire for assembly on Wednesday School uniform with tie

Classes with PE to change into PE attire only before PE lesson

Tie to be removed after assembly



Discipline Offences to be

recorded Sleeping in class

Students walking around class without permission

Late for lessons

No textbook / materials necessary for lesson

Bringing handphone / other electronic devices

Bringing sweet drinks / food to class

Inappropriate attire – inappropriate studs (allowed only for girls – round gold/silver in colour, not more than 0.3cm in diameter), inappropriate hair accessories (only black is allowed), not in school uniform after recess (only Sec 1s going for swimming lessons excused)



Offences to be recorded

(Major offences*)

Fighting, bullying, gambling, smoking

Vulgarities in class

Vandalism

Theft

* must be referred to Discipline Committee as

soon as possible – via email on day of

offence



Discipline Philosophy

Discipline by

Teacher Self-Disciplined

“Control” “Connect”

Care


“Discipline yourself, and

others won’t have to.”

- John Wooden

Co – Curricular

Activities

nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing LEADERS of CHARACTER


- emphasize on social interactions

- instill cores values in our pupils

- fuel a lifelong love for a specific activity

CCA Programme


The students said that the opportunity to take on leadership roles

helped boost their self-confidence.

I feel honoured that my teachers think

that I am responsible enough to be a role

model for my juniors.

After being a leader in SJAB for 2

years and doing well in it, I’ve

decided to study nursing in the

future.

Why do I need to join a CCA ?

• CCA helps build character.

• CCA improves your social skills.

• CCA provides opportunity to hone

leadership abilities.

• CCA allows you to make more friends.

• CCA develops your interests.


CCA Guidelines

• Every pupil must participate in at least one CCA, from

one of the 4 groups , namely,

• Uniformed Groups

• Performing Arts

• Club and Societies

• Sports and Games

• The attendance rate for participation must be at least 80%.

CCA Programme


Pupils who join the Uniformed Groups, GDL Orchestra must give their full commitment for 4/5 years as they receive heavy subsidy for their training.

Pupils who are affected due to a medical condition may seek for a transfer at any time of the year.

CCA Programme

CCA Guidelines


Other pupils who seek for a change* of CCA (not due to a medical case) must put in a request at the beginning of each academic year. The change will be subject to approval from the school.

However, transfer of CCA is strongly discouraged as it may affect the CCA points and hence the overall CCA grade.

No transfer will be allowed after the second year.

CCA Programme

CCA Guidelines


LEAPS – CCA Grading Scheme Categories Maximum Points Award of Points for up to

Leadership 12 2 activities

Enrichment 3 2 modules from each of

the 3 domains

Achievement 15

Representation 8 Main CCA and 1 activity

Attainment 6 2 activities

Accomplishment 6 2 activities

Participation 10 Main CCA and 2 activities

Service 5 100 hrs

CCA Programme


Benefits of a Good CCA grade

CCA Programme

- For JC application, up to a maximum of 2 points

off L1R5 (if L1R5 ≤ 20).

-For admission to the pre-university courses in a

centralized institute CCA grades may be used as

one of the subjects to meet the entry requirements.


Benefits of a Good CCA grade

CCA Programme

- For admission to Polytechnics, bonus points can

be used for competing for places in the polytechnics.

- Admission to ITE Courses: Certificate in Office

Skills (COS) and National Certificate (NTC) Grade 2

courses under the Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) will

have their CCA points taken into consideration for the

selection process.

What CCAs are available in the School?

Sports

• Floorball

• Softball

• Fencing

• Sailing

• Canoeing

• Soccer

Do note that there are some costs involved in CCA.

Performing Arts

• Choir (only for girls)

• Dance (only for girls)

• Greendale Orchestra

• Angklung Ensemble

• Hip Hop



Uniformed Groups (4 years commitment)

• Singapore Red Cross Society

• National Police Cadet Corps

• National Cadet Corps



Clubs & Societies

• Broadcast Club

• English Literary Drama & Debate Society

(ELDDS)

• Library

• Art Club

• ODAC


What does the CCA expect from me ?

• Punctuality

• Full attendance

• Participation

• Responsibility

• Doing my Best

How do I go about choosing a CCA ?

Learners, Thinkers, Leaders

• Know your interests and abilities.

• Find out more about the involvement in

the CCA.

• Discuss with your parents.

• ‘Shop’ around during CCA Fair.

• Complete the CCA option form

and submit on time.

2013 CCA Schedule

The information has been distributed to all Sec 1 students.

The updated copy can also be found on the school website

CCA Teachers in Charge Days Time Venue

Uniformed Groups

NPCC Mr Syed Faisal (Advisor)

Friday

1430-

1730

Parade

Square

Miss Choo Pei Qi Maggie (OIC)

Mr Norman Loh

Ms Tay Hui Kheng

Ms Goh Siew Hong

NCC Land

(Boys)

Mr Jacky Tan (OIC)

Friday

1400-

1800

Parade

Square

Mr Richmond Wang

Mr Mohd Shahmir Bin Anwar

Mr Wong Ming Long Aloysius

Singapore

Red Cross

Society

Mr Zhuo Jianxiang (OIC)

Friday

1430-

1800

Parade

Square

Mr Teng Ming Kiat William

Ms Zuraidah Binte Mohd Ariff

Ms Reena Jit Kaur

Ms Chen Jiaying


Performing Arts

Angklung

Emsemble Ms Karishma D/O Lal V (OIC)

Wednesday

Thursday

1530-1745 Commerce

Room Mdm Halimah Bte Mohmad

Mdm Koh Gek Kiang

Mdm Suraini Buang

Greendale

Orchestra

Ms Tan Khia Yee (OIC)

Tuesday

Wednesday

1530-

1800

AVA Room

Mr Ng Chye Wah

Mdm Goh Sim Choo

Ms Cheung Ka Yan

Chorale

(Girls)

Ms Evangeline Wong (OIC) Monday

Saturday

1600-1800

1000-1200

Dance Room

Media Lab Ms Beh Yu Lin

Mdm Tan Shi Wei

Hip Hop

Danze (Boys)

Mdm Gajae d/o Sri Kathan

(OIC) Tuesday 1530-1800 Dance Room

Mdm Alsagoff Sharifah Firhana

Anwar Saturday

0900-

1200 AVA Room

Movement &

Dance Club

(Girls)

Ms C Minnoli (OIC)

Thursday

Friday (Sec 1s only)

Saturday

1530-1730

1300-1530

0900-1200

MPH

Dance Room

Hall

Ms Fang Suxian

Ms Rinita Nadavan

Mdm Clement Vijayalakshmi


Clubs & Societies

Greendale

Broadcasting

Corporation

Ms Lee Pei Ni (OIC)

Wednesday

Thursday

1545-

1830

Media

Lab

Comput

er Lab 3

Mr Lian Kok Yeow, Jason

Mr Chia Chien Chait

Mr Desmond Lim

Mr Rahman (Photography)

Mr Kamisoh Bin Sooip (AVA)

English Literary

Drama &

Debate Society

Ms Teo Teresa Rhyss (OIC)

Tuesday

Friday

1530-

1830

1400-

1700

Library

Training

Room

Ms Hannah Rheya Devaser

Mr Albert Wong

Library

Mdm R Rajletchumi (OIC)

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

1530-

1730

Library

Mdm Felicia Teo

Ms Li Si Yi

Mdm Tan Siew Eng

Mdm Emilia Zameen

Art Club

Mdm Goh Swee Eem (OIC)

Thursday

1530-

1800

Art

Room 1

Ms Nur Huda Binti Abdul

Rahim

Mrs Ang-Lin Meizhen, Serene

Ms Nadiah Binte Abdul

Wahab


Clubs & Societies

Outdoor

Adventure Club

(ODAC)

Mr Abdul Halim (OIC)

Tuesday

Thursday

1530-1830

Indoor

Rock

Wall

Mr Lim Jit Chay Jay

Mr Liang Jia Rong, Alphonsus

Ms Ong Lay Geok, Elizabeth

Ms Chen Lirong


Sports

Softball

Mr Arman Bin Ahmad (OIC) Monday (B)

Wednesday

(G)

Thursday (B)

Friday (B, G)

1530-1830

Field

Ms Loo Nga Lay Adeline

Ms Lim Ern Ern, Engracia

Mr Devandran s/o Rama

Floorball

Mrs Crystal Tang (OIC) Tuesday (B,G)

Wednesday

(B)

Thursday (G)

Friday (G,B)

1530-1830

1530-1830

1530-1830

1300-1800

Hall

Mr Aubrey Koh (OIC)

Mdm Hastuty Yani Bte Azmi

Ms Samantha Foo

Fencing

Mr Augustine Seah (OIC) Monday

(optional)

Wednesday

Friday

1545-1745

1530-1830

1430-1700

MPH

Ms Gayathiri d/o Ilango

Mdm Siti Aisah Binte Ibrahim

Sailing

Mr Seng Mun Kong (OIC)

Wednesda

y Friday

1530-1830

1300-1800

Seletar

Country Club

National

Sailing

Centre*

Mr Quek Suan Shiau

Ms Goh Abby

Canoeing

Mr Sean Tan (OIC)

Monday

Wednesda

y Friday

1530-1730

1530-

18000

1330-1730

Bedok

Reservoi

r

Mr Guo Jiguang

Mr Keh Chien Yung

Football

Mr Ho Eng Cheong Harold

(OIC)

Tuesday

Wednesda

y

Friday

1600-1830

1600-1830

1500-1800

Field Mr Ng Jin Rong

Mr Chan Tak Khin, Kelvin

Dates to Note

• CCA Fair : 5th Jan

• CCA Auditions : 7th – 18th Jan

Home – School Link: Parent Support Group

A link between parents and school


Aim

To facilitate interaction between the

school and parents of Greendale

Secondary School

To support the school in carrying out

special programmes or activities

Home – School Link


Why join the PSG?

Spur your child to do his/her best

By working closely with the school, your child will

see the partnership and know that the adults in

their lives are jointly interested in their development

Know more about the school and the school

staff (opportunity to meet school management

and teachers)



Why join the PSG?

Get to know parents of your child’s classmates

Enhance your parenting skills through

parenting workshops e.g. PowerParenting



Possible Areas of Contribution

Supervise children for the after-school

programme

Supervise children working on the gardening/

organic farm projects

Conduct talks on Career Options

Eg. Finance and Accounting Industry, Bio-

chemical Industry, Sports Industry…



Assist teachers with supervision of children

for school or class outings

Facilitate the Rainbow Programme

A programme for children from single-parent

families

Possible Areas of Contribution



How to join?

Visit us at the PSG Corner (at the back of the

hall)

Complete the Registration Form

May be returned today or through your child on

Tuesday, 10 January



Events for 2013

• How can I help my child transit better to Secondary School • Jogathon • Principal Tea Session • ‘Get Together’ through making of a healthy and ethnic dish • Teachers’ Day Celebration Session Detailed information will be posted on the school website or will be disseminated to you via your child

Adjusting to

Secondary School

nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing LEADERS of CHARACTER


Student Excellence

First Few Weeks

Start Right

Do the

Right Things

Do

Things Right +


Student Excellence

Success begins with

“ I CAN ”


Student Excellence

Nothing Happens without

Self -

Responsibility Resilience

Discipline



School Motto


SERVE ▪ LEAD ▪ EXCEL nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing LEADERS of CHARACTER

Q & A


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