principal’s sharing : sec 1 initiation ceremony & meet-parents session 5 jan 2013
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Sec 1 Initiation Ceremony& Meet-Parents-Session:Principal’s Briefing
5 Jan 2013
Introduction to key personnel & teachers
Key Personnel
Mr Alvin TayHOD Art & Design
Mr Gideon YongVice Principal 1
Mr AnbarasuVice Principal 2
Mrs Soh Siow Tin
School Staff Developer
Mrs Vena FooHOD Humanities
Mdm Tong Wee Heng
HOD Maths
Mr Alwin NjooHOD Science
Mr Kelvin CheokHOD Pupil
Management
Ms Deborah TanHOD Pupil
Development
Mrs Shirley Teo Dean (Curriculum)
HOD EL
Key Personnel
Mr Foo Sek JinLH/Maths
Mr Aidil SharilSH PE/CCA
Mr Yusman Ithnin, SH
ICT
Ms Shafillah BegumSH F&N
Ms Ng Shu WenLH Science
Ms Tan Pin YinHOD MTL
Mdm Nur FadelinahSH/ML & CCA
Mdm Tan Yoke HongSH/CL & VIA
Mrs RizalHOD ICT
Mr Ng Chor TanHOD PE/CCA
Key Personnel
Mdm Lim Bee Buat
Senior Tr EL
Mr Jack HoLH/Pupil Mgt
Ms Elodie SngSH/Social Studies
Mdm Mary KatruSenior Tr Maths
Ms Lin Jia HuiSH/PW
Ms Charlene YangCounsellor
Mr Mark BrosasCounsellor
Mr Alan WongAdmin Mgr
Mr Rahmat HassanSenior Tr ML
Sec 1 Form Teachers
Ms Crystal Lau
1C FT
Mr Jordan Loh1B FT
Mr Liew Wei Yang1A FT
Mdm Li Xiaorong1C FT
Mdm Siti Radiah1B FT
Ms Lynn Chong1D FT
Sec 1 Form Teachers
Ms Lee Fang Hui
1H FT
Mdm Sim Siew Geok1G FT
Mr Cyrus Tan1G FT
Mr Rahmat1H ST
Mdm Ganga1H FT
Mdm Masayu1E FT
Mdm Uma1E FT
Ms Han Yiqian1F FT
Ms Wang Yiwen1F FT
Caring & Dynamic Staff
Our approach
What to expect in
2013?Globally,•Uncertain economic and political environment•Affects cost of living, jobs, economical growth of Singapore
What to expect in
2013?In Singapore•Population issues (babies and aged)•Transport and housing concerns•Values and integrity have become central
PM’s 2013 New Year Message
Our success as a nation is defined not just in economic terms, but also by our ideals and values. We must balance our material and intangible goals. We are not impersonal, calculating robots, mindlessly pursuing economic growth and material wealth. But neither can we seek fulfilment and happiness without coming to terms with and responding to the realities of the world around us. We must develop our economic capital, while investing in our social and cultural capital. We must be realistic about our challenges, and yet passionate about our causes. We must work hard to excel, but also temper the pursuit of individual success with social graciousness, care and compassion for others, especially the less fortunate.
PM’s 2013 New Year Message
We can transform Singapore into something even more special if we strike the right balance between head and heart in all these ways. The future may be uncertain, and we will certainly face many challenges, but we will succeed if we cherish our dreams, live our values, and commit ourselves anew to achieve the best for one another and for Singapore. When the Lions overcame the odds to clinch the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup for a record 4th time, our entire nation cheered as one people. We stick together in difficulty and rejoice together when Team Singapore makes history. That is the Singapore Spirit.
The TWSS Commitment
Our Mission:
Empowering Lives, Transforming our FutureWe empower Teck Whyeans to create opportunities for themselves and others in the future by equipping
them with the 21st century values, skills and
knowledge. We help them discover their passion and purpose in life
and develop strength of character to succeed despite challenges.
The TWSS Commitment
The TWSS CommitmentThrough a culture of collaboration, a
mindset of excellence and a spirit of lifelong
learning, we aspire to be a community of Teck Whyeans
ready for the future, as we lead with conviction,
serve with compassion and
achieve with confidence.
Our Vision:
A Community of Future-ready Learners who
Lead, Serve and Achieve
School Theme 2011 - 2013
R + I + S = E• Resilience: Always trying; not giving up
when faced with challenges• Integrity: Knowing and doing what is right• Synergy: Working as a team; respecting and
collaborating with different people for better outcomes
• Excellence: A journey of continuous improvement; always aspiring to be the best in everything we do
I Can Excel!
School Focus 2011 - 2013
• See and make connections between subjects, activities, programmes and real life to make learning meaningful and enjoyable
• Work with your teachers and with one another to achieve and excel
Connecting to Learn, Collaborating to Achieve
The curriculum
Post-secondary pathways
(DSA)
Junior College (2 yrs) orCentralised Institute (3 yrs) GCE A-Levels
University Degree
GCE N-Level Examination
Special/Express Course (Sec 1 – 4)
Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical) Course (Sec 1 – 4)
Institute of Technical Education (2 yrs)
Nitec/Higher Nitec
Polytechnic (3 yrs)
Diploma
(DPA)
Sec 5N
GCE O-Level ExaminationPoly Foundation Prog (4NA)
Direct Entry Scheme to Poly Prog
(4NA)
Post-secondary education optionsEntry intoJUNIOR COLLEGE
Entry intoPOLYTECHNIC
Entry into ITE HIGHER NITEC
Criteria L1-R5 ≤ 15(≤ 20 if all R5 A1/2)
L1-R2-B2 ≤ 26 EL-R1-B3/R2-B2 (O)EMB3 (N) ≤ 19
Required Subjects
EL or HMTLMaths or ScienceHumanities
ELE Maths or A Maths≥ 1 Science / Humanities / Coursework subject
ELE Maths or A Maths≥ 1 Science (engineering)
Cut-off AJC: 8 - 10CJC: 10 – 11JJC: 14 - 15PJC: 16IJC: 20
Accountancy (NP): 11Aerospace Tech (NP): 12Biomedical Science (NP): 9Tourism & Resort Management (SP): 12Media & Comms (SP): 12
Games Dev’t & Tech: 14 (N)Business Studies: 16 (N)Accounting: 17 (N)
Flexible pathways
Students are given
opportunities for lateral transfer across courses based on good
results
The secondary school curriculum
Express course
N(A) course
N(T) course
Sec 1 Express & Normal (Academic)
• Examinable subjects
• Non-examinable subjects• Pastoral Care / Civics and Moral Education, Physical
Education, Project Work, Music
English Language Mathematics History
Chinese/Malay/ Tamil Language
Science Geography
Art Design & Technology
Home Economics English Literature
Normal (Technical)
• Examinable subjects
• Non-examinable subjects• Pastoral Care / Civics and Moral Education, Physical
Education, Project Work, Social Studies, Music
English Language Mathematics Art
Basic Chinese/Malay/ Tamil Language
Science
Design & Technology
Home Economics
Computer Applications
Lower Sec Timetable StructureTIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
0730 - 0735 FLAG-RAISING, NATIONAL ANTHEM, PLEDGE-TAKING0735 - 0800 DEAR Programme [Silent Reading] & Announcements0800 - 0850
LESSONS0850 - 09400940 - 1010 RECESS1010 - 11001100 - 1150 LESSONS1150 – 1240
1240 - 1330 LESSONSAssembly/ FT Contact Time
COMMON TEST
LESSONS
1330 - 1400 LUNCH1400 – 1450 Afternoon lessons,
enrichment & other activities
Afternoon lessons & enrichmt
CCA1450 – CCA
Assessment weighting• Sec 1 to 3
CA – continual assessment which includes class tests and weekly common testsSA – mid-year & end-of-year exams
CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2 Total
15% 25% 15% 45% 100%70% from Term 1 tests30% from Term 2 tests
100% from mid-year exams
100% from Term 3
100% from end-of-year exams
Promotion Criteria: 1 Express
- Overall pass (50%)
- Pass EL
Promote to2Exp
NO
Lateral Transfer to 2 NA
YES
Overall Results
Promotion Criteria: 1 N(A)
Retain at 1NA OR
Lateral transfer to 2NT
Pass EL & 2 Subjects OR
Pass 4 subjects
Overall > 70% & deemed suitable
Lateral transfer to 2Exp
Promote to 2NA
YES
NO
YESYES
NO
Above Max Age?
(+4)
NO
Advance to 2NA
Overall Results
Promotion Criteria: 1 N(T)
Pass 2 subjects, including EL or Maths
Overall >70% & Deemed suitable
Above Max Age? (+4)
Lateral transfer to 2NA
(exceptional cases)
NO
YES
YES
NO
NO
YESRetain at
1NT
Overall Results
Promote to 2NT
Advance to 2NT
Learning experience
Developing 21st century leaders & learners
ST2 Learning our Focus
• Setting educational & career goals and working towards them
• Fostering positive habits: DEAR programme, weekly Common Tests
• Making learning enjoyable and purposeful using design thinking process• Integrated learning activities and
programmes• Enrichment and talent development
Fostering lifelong habits
TODAY (Feb 10)
featuring our morning reading
programme
English & Mother Tongue Weeks
DEAR Programme
Fostering lifelong habits• The Sunday Times, 2 Jan 2011
Signature Programmes
Develops students’ capacity to produce, read, and
interpret spoken language, print, online and multimedia texts
Integrates technology (video cameras, iMacs) and story-telling (writing narratives, constructing story-boards) to enhance the learning of EL
English Language Multiliteracies Programme
Signature Programmes
Our students’ winning designs at the Many Ways of Seeing III programme organised by the Design Singapore Council held at Republic Poly
Art & Design Mentoring Programme+ Art & Design Alumni sharingWorking with professional
designers
Art & Design
Presentation at SP Design Thinking Summit on Railway Corridor Design Project
Signature ProgrammesShowcase @ ExCEL Fest
2012Innergy Award (Bronze) 2012Design Thinking
School Focus 2013
Focus: Values & SEL CompetenciesFocus: 21st
century competencies & outcomes
ST3 Students our Future
Serving the community
Lianhe Wanbao &
Berita Harian (Feb
2, 21) Chinese New Year
“Love with a Hamper” CIP activity
Green Schools@ Southwest
Youths For Religious
Harmony @ Southwest
Zaobao & Straits Times
(Aug 3) Southwest
Mural of Love project
ST3 Students our Future• Habits and routines in student
discipline• Punctuality for school and lessons• Cleanliness and respect for school
property• Image, greetings and manners
• Character development• Student leadership development• CCE-Project Work / Uth Power Prog
(NA/NT)• NE & CIP (Values in Action)
Parent-School Partnership
Pupil Management Team
Mr Kelvin CheokHOD Pupil
Management
Mr Kevin JosephSec 1 – 4 NTSec 3 – 4 NA
Ms Low JingxianSec 3 – 4 Exp
Sec 5 NA
Mr Jack HoLH Pupil
Management
Ms Teo Yen PengLH/PM 2 (Int)
Sec 2
Mr Wafi Sec 1 -
4 NT
Mr Jordan LohSec 1 – 2 ExpSec 1 – 2NA
Pupil Management System
• The ‘Yellow Slip’ system: after-school detention• Improper attire & appearance• Entering class late or absence from
lessons• Disruptive behaviour in class
• Others• Handphone policy: Strictly disallowed
during lessons• Late-coming: detention; more serious
consequences for late-coming after 8 am
Pupil Management SystemMinor offences Consequences
Skipping lessons or school activitiesTruancy or leaving school without permissionLittering / Vandalism / damage of school property
After-school Detention
After-school Detention
Detention, make restitution/compensation
Major offences Consequences
Cheating, forgeryDefiance to teachers
Fighting, bullying, riotingPossession of weaponsSmokingGamblingOther criminal offences
Detention, Verbal / Written Apology (private / public)
In-house Suspension & Suspension from School , Caning (class / office / school), Community Service & special Projects, Self-Reflection & Counseling, Referral to external agencies, e.g. police
Refer to Student
Handbook pg 9 - 13
Sec 1 milestones• Getting to know the school,
teachers and schoolmates• Start cultivating habits and
skills that will build a strong foundation
• Questions for your child to consider: • Where do you want to go
after secondary school? • What do you need to do to
get there?• What do you need to work on
this year?
• E.g. 70% of Sec 2 get their desired Sec 3 subject combination
How parents can help• Talk to your child &
encourage him/her to make new friends
• Encourage him/her to ask questions when in doubt
• Help him/her identify strengths, weaknesses, interests & talents
• Provide a conducive study environment and protected time for homework/ revision everyday
Sec 1 milestones• Participate actively in CCA and enrichment
programmes• Benefits
• Develops values, confidence, talent, leadership that will help your child in future
• Supports admission into post-sec institution (e.g. Direct Poly Admission, portfolio)• Good CCA grades lead to bonus points (2 points
for A1/A2) or used as one of the subjects for admission (MI)
• Note to NA students: CCA grade counts towards direct admission to poly (Poly Foundation Prog)
Sec 1 milestones• How to do well in CCA
• Regular attendance• Active participation in
enrichment and representation activities (e.g. competitions)
• Take up leadership positions (class, CCA, student council)
• Participate actively in CIP
Parent-School Partnership
• Check your child/ward’s Student Handbook regularly as it contains• Goals & targets set by
your child/ward• Record of CIP,
leadership training and service
• Record of homework & comments by teachers
Parent-School Partnership• Check out the new school website
www.teckwhyesec.sg or TWSS Parents Connect on Facebook
• Join the TWSS Parent Support Group
Parent-School Partnership
• With your permission, school will send SMS alerts on important or urgent matters, e.g. invitation to MPS, special activities
• Fill in the Parents’ Needs Survey & Feedback form to help us plan good programmes to meet your needs and expectations
• Email us at [email protected] or send your queries/suggestions through the online form on the school website
Let’s work together to make it a great year in TWSS!
To strive and not to yield