Hwa Chong IBP

for Sec 3 in 2020Term 1 – 5 Jan to 13 Mar

Sharing Session with Parents

28 December 2019

Enable students to develop as entrepreneurial problem-solvers who

connect with and contribute to the larger community.

Statement from the Hwa Chong Educator

Objectives:

Enable students to

understand themselves, and discover their own

preferences and interests for further development;

develop resilience and independence in thought and

actions;

forge stronger ties with their peers and learn to

interact within a learning community;

interact and learn from their seniors;

be exposed to innovation processes that focus on

generating and actuating ideas; and

be aware of, and contribute to the wider community.

ENTREPRENEURIAL

THINKING

- A Common Understanding

They will be creative

problem-solvers.

Developing entrepreneurial

attitudes, behaviours,

values and skills.

Attitudes – See opportunities instead

of problems, and take action

Behaviours – enhanced engagement

and ownership of learning

Values – being others-oriented, having

humanistic outlook

Skills – embodies the 21st Century skills

The IBP Advisors

Dr. Joseph Tan

Director / Boarding School

Dr Yeo Hwee Joo

Deputy Principal /

Student Development

Mr Tan Pheng Tiong

Deputy Principal / Special Projects

Mrs Chin Bee Kuan

Deputy Principal / Studies &

Executive Director

Mr Pang Choon HowPrincipal

Ms Yeo Tan Ching

BM/B6L

Mdm Chan May Lun

BM/E6

IBP Boarding Mentor Team – Hall B & E

Mdm Wong Siew May

BM/B6R

The IBP Boarding Mentor Team – Hall F

Mr Charles Low

BM/F4

Mr Ken Toh

BM/F1

Mr Tan Chee Wee

BM/F5

Mr Raymond Tan

BM/F2

Mr Kent Cheong

BM/F3

Mr Desmond Tan

BM/F6

The IBP Boarding Mentor Team – Hall G

Mr Ong Juin Han

BM/G4

Dr Tommie Chen

BM/G1

Mr Kuek Sway Swee

BM/G5

Mr Tok Aik Lin

BM/G2

Mr David Woon

BM/G3

Mr Ang Ka Soon

BM/G6

HCIBS Boarding Office Staff

Mr Tony SiowSenior Manager

Boarding School

Mr John Oh

Lau Yung Shan

E6 Student Mentor

Zheng Liying

B6 Student Mentor

IBP Student Mentors & Cluster Captains – Hall B & E

Wu Xinyao

B6 Student Mentor

The IBP Student Mentors & Cluster Captains – Hall F

Luke Tang F1 Cpt

Yin YixianF2 Cpt

Tew En HaoF3 Cpt

Alaric TanF5 Cpt

Zhang DingyuanF6 Cpt

Cui ZeyuF4 Cpt

The IBP Student Mentors & Cluster Captains – Hall G

Caleb LohG1 Cpt

Vaz Keanu JayhanG2 Cpt

Jared LimG3 Cpt

Leon Lee Jia XuG5 Cpt

Yu ShunhangG6 CptG4 Cpt

Voon Suin

With our blend of tradition and innovation, we nurture leaders in research, industry and government, who have the integrity,

wisdom, passion and vision, to succeed in the global environment and serve our nation.

Financial Assistance Scheme (for Singaporean HCI students)

Monthly Gross

Household IncomePer Capita Income

Quantum of

subsidy

Not exceeding $2,750 Not exceeding $690 90% subsidy

$2,751 - $4,000 $691 - $1,000 75%

$4,001 - $6,900 $1,001 - $1,725 50%

$6,901 - $9,000 $1,726 - $2,250 33%

Specific instructions will be given

on 1st evening,

Sunday, 5th January 2020,

8.00pm – with Boarding Mentors & Cluster

Captains

9.40pm – General Briefing at Dining Hall

Hwa Chong Institution

Typical Day @ IBP

Mornings…… normal curriculum

5.45 pm Dinner @ Dining Hall

8.00 pm Roll Call

- Study Time @ Study Room

or

- IBP Workshops/Course @ 7.30pm

9.30 pm Free & Easy

10.30 pm Attendance Taking

11.00 pm Lights OFF

Morning Bus Arrangements for non-

HCI students (except NHHS & MGS)

6.15am

Westwood Sec (6.45am)

Juying Sec (7.00am), and

Jurong West Sec (7.15am)

6.25am

Bukit Panjang Govt High (6.50am), and

Kranji Sec (7.05am)

Activities @ IBP

SCOOP Dinner @ Function Rm

6.30pm – 8.30pm

Core Programmes

7.30pm – 9.30pm

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

Profiling Schedule- F4, F5, F6, G1 & G5: Tue 7 Jan @ 7.00pm in LT3

- B6R, E6, F1, F2 & F3: Wed 8 Jan @ 7.00pm in LT3

- B6L, G2, G3, G4 & G6: Thu 9 Jan @ 7.00pm in LT3

Core Programmes

Emotional Agility Workshop Schedule

14 Jan, 20 Jan, 4 Feb (Hall F & B6L)

16 Jan, 22 Jan, 30 Jan (Hall G, E6 & B6R)@ 7.30pm in Drama Centre

Core Programmes

Boundaries to cultivate independence

Personal allowance[ Lunch, etc.]

Rooming & Laundry[ Rooms are out-of-bounds to parents ]

[ Free laundry for 22 pcs / wk; wash machines &

dryers avail. ]

Visitation[ Restricted to ground floor visitors areas only

(Blue Tea) ]

[ Any day but AVOID 8.00 pm - 9.30 pm ]

Hwa Chong Institution

Boundaries to cultivate independence

& accountability

General RulesStudy Time from 8.00pm to 9.30pm in the respective Cluster Study Rooms (Sunday to Thursday)

No boarder is to be found at common areas (ground floor) during study time and after 10.30pm

Sleep by 12.00mn…mobile phone, modems, etc

Study after 11.00pm (in study room only)

Boundaries to cultivate independence

& accountability

General Rules Returning after 8.00pm (must inform BM and

IBP coordinator)

Returning after 10.30pm (parents to apply leave on HCIBS portal)

Overnight leave application to be completed for boarders returning after 10.30pm with parents’ consent.

(Boarders are encouraged to return to the BS before 12mn)

Tuition and other lessons

Leave of Absence after 8pm

Inform BMs via,

if URGENT or Ad hoc – phone call / text

if REGULAR – CCA, family dinners

(give written notice only once)

Leave of Absence after 10.30pm

Obtain Leave Approval by applying on

HCIBS Portal

Attach supporting notice from CCA coach

or other relevant authorities on leave portal

Can boarders go home?

School and Public HolidaysCheck-out on last day of school / Eve of P. Holiday

Check-in before next school day by 8pm

WeekendsCheck-out on Friday/Saturday

Check-in on Sunday by 8pm

Weekend stay

Boarders may stay in the HCIBS with

parental consent

Notice from parents via emails, phone calls

or text message to inform BM

Parents abroad

If both parents are out of Singapore and

temporarily out of reach

Please inform BMs the period when

parents are away

In case of emergency, who else should

BMs contact and important contact

numbers

Sick or Emergency

Parents will be informed

Parents may decide to take child home

or

Boarding Staff may accompany boarder

to the clinic or hospital

BS will pay in advance for boarders

Medication or Special Needs

To bring along medication.

The school is not permitted to prescribe

or administer any medication.

Inform BMs if boarder has special needs

e.g. allergy, medical advice, etc.

• Mon – Fri : 7.00am – 10.30pm

• Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays:

4.00pm – 10.30pm

Boarding School Office (6469 3007)

Weekend Opening Hours

Check-in:

Saturday, 4th January 2020 or

Sunday, 5th January 2020

Bring EZ Link card to HCIBS General Office (from Thursday, 2nd January 2020 onwards)

Activated EZ Link card = Access card

Able to access Halls B, E, F or G

Check-in on either Sat or Sun

(parents may drop their children at the boarding school but please park at the school car park)

ClustersRecommended timings to check

in on Sunday

B6L, E6, F1, F6, G1 & G6 1.30pm to 3.00pm

B6R, F2, F3, G2, G3 3.00pm to 4.30pm

G4 & F4 4.30pm to 6.00pm

F5 & G5 6.00pm to 7.30pm

Check-in:

Saturday, 4th January 2020 or

Sunday, 5th January 2020

Unpack and settle in [BM may be available]

Small padlocks to secure valuables

Not to stay overnight on 4th January

Check-in:

Saturday, 4th January 2020 or

Sunday, 5th January 2020

…within the room,

Wardrobe

Study desk / lamp

Shelving unit

Bed/mattress/pillow including mattress, pillow cover,

blanket

Shoe rack

…within the room,

Wardrobe

Study desk / lamp

Shelving unit

Bed/mattress/pillow including mattress, pillow cover,

blanket

Shoe rack

…within each cluster,

Study room

Aircon, study tables, chairs, Internet access

Sitting (TV) Area

TV, benches, ironing board/iron, wireless

Internet access

Pantry

Fridge, microware & toaster ovens, water

dispensers

Two common washrooms

Wash basins, shower and WC cubicles

Washing area

Coin-operated Washing Machines & Dryers

…within the boarding school,

Dining Hall

Function Room

Gymnasium / Weights Room

4 Music Studios

Laundry Centre

Convenience Store / Café

Sickbay / Medical Isolation Room

Packing List School Uniform, including PE attire (at least 3 sets)

CCA uniform/attire (if applicable)

Semi-formal Attire (at least 1 set) i.e. long-sleeved shirt / tie /

slacks / dress shoes / dark-coloured socks & jacket or blazer

(optional)

Casual Attire (at least 4 sets)

Undergarments

Towels & Toiletries …

Clothes hangers

Additional pillows (if so wish…)

Medication (if any)

Laptops / tablets (optional)

Padlock

School / study resources

Expectations…and adjustments Academic

Demands of new curricula – contents, assessments,

project work, research and term papers

Social interaction

Understanding & adjusting to friends beyond the classroom

International scholars

CCA

Demands of enhanced roles and appointments

Interactions beyond school

Alumni

Guests

Exchange students