Welcome to Meridian Secondary School

Agenda

• MOE Directions

• School Strategic Direction

• Highlights of Sec 1 programme

• Theme for 2018

Minister spoke of the need for our students to have Joy of Learning, Entrepreneurial Dare and the Singapore Spirit

• Our students should have the opportunities to explore and develop their interests and strengths, engage in deep learning and apply their learning in real-world contexts to make a difference in their areas of passion

• Need cultural shift to change the school experience and the conversations within and beyond the school

Play video of Opening Address

What do we understand by:

Joy of Learning, Entrepreneurial Dare &School-Community Engagement

What is the Joy of Learning?

The Singapore Teaching Practice

Singapore Curriculum PhilosophyWe believe in holistic education.

We believe that every child wants to and can learn. We focus on children’s learning needs when designing learning experiences.

We believe that learning flourishes • in caring and safe learning environments, • when children construct knowledge

actively, • through the development of thinking skills

and dispositions, and • when assessment is used to address

children’s learning gaps.

How can teachers bring aboutJoy of Learning?

STRONG START FOR OUR CHILDRENSharing a common experience

What is Entrepreneurial Dare?

Creating Value

Understanding others’ needsIdentifying opportunitiesGenerating innovative solutions

Daring to Try

Pushing boundariesBuilding confidence

Managing risk

Learning from

Setbacks

Developing resilienceAdaptability

Play

• Opportunities to explore, experiment and discover through trial and error

• Seeded in children through formative experiences in school and at home

Passion

• Intellectual or artistic passion

• Nurtured as children grow through learning experiences, exploration

Purpose

• A desire to make a difference or impact in the world

• Develops as young people delve deeper into their passion and connect it to the world

Stages in development of Entrepreneurial Dare

Reference: Creating Innovators (Tony Wagner)

What is School-Community Engagement?

• School-Community Engagement:

• Draws on the expertise and resources of the community external to the school; and

• Forms sustainable partnerships in different areas to:

Support students’ holistic development

and learning

Deepen sense of belonging in the

community

What is School-Community Engagement?

The Singapore Spirit

Cultural Shifts

Needed

We place great emphasis on

academic results

We decide everything for

students

We try to solve everything ourselves

Balanced holistic development

Opportunities for students to find

their passion and purpose

Call on the village

Character and Citizenship EducationWhy is it important?

• Changing Demographics• It is important as a nation to work towards

building and articulating a shared understanding of our values and norms.

• Changing Socio-political Climate• There is a need to equip our young with the

requisite knowledge, skills and dispositions to be active, informed and future-ready citizens in our nation’s evolving socio-political climate.

• Quicker Occurrence of Disruptions

• There is a need for us to find strength in our identity as a united Singapore committed to the continued survival and thriving of our nation-state.

Persistent Challenges

Of concern is the rising data trends in the past 3 years.

Position of these issues are ranked based on 2016 CSM data

JC/CISecondaryPrimary

Anger Management Issues

Disruptive Behaviour

Family Relationship Issues

Peer Relationship Issues

Family Relationship Issues

Peer Relationship Issues

Anxiety Issues (Non-Academic)

Academic Stress

Peer Relationship Issues

Academic Stress

Motivation Issues

Anxiety Issues (Non-Academic)

Anxiety Issues (Non-Academic)

Self-harm/ Self-mutilation

Family Relationship Issues

There is a need to pay more attention to these issues.

The school crest is formed by the letter M for Meridian Secondary School and is designed with two

adjoining peaks to represent the unity of Coral Secondary School and Siglap Secondary School.

The peaks stand tall and exude strength in solid foundations.

The silver, blue and green colours symbolise Innovation, Leadership and The Arts.

The silver peaks symbolise an innovative environment to cultivate creative thinkers.

Supporting the silver peaks are two pillars in blue and green which retain the heritage of both

schools.

The first pillar in blue symbolises Leadership and the other in green symbolises The Arts.

Together, they represent the strength and unity of Meridians to reach new heights.

School Vision and Mission

School Vision

Joyful Learners, Creative Thinkers, Compassionate Leaders

School Mission

To nurture in Meridians inquiring minds and caring hearts for their pursuit of excellence

School Vision

Joyful Learners , Creative Thinkers , Compassionate Leaders

We want to nurture Meridians to become :

Joyful Learners who are self-motivated, have a strong sense of curiosity, take delight in learning and strive for excellence.

Creative Thinkers who are imaginative, inquiring, analytical and innovative.

Compassionate Leaders who can empathise with others, and take the initiative to lead changes.

School Mission

To nurture in Meridians inquiring minds and caring hearts for their pursuit of excellence

Inquiring minds ask questions and seek answers constantly (JL, CT)

Caring hearts empathise and take actions to improve the lives of others (CL)

Pursuit of Excellence refers to continuous efforts towards attaining one’s best.

School Values – RICH

Resilience

Integrity

Compassion

Humility

School Values – RICH

Resilience – A person who is resilient has emotional strength and perseveres in the face of challenges. He manifests courage, optimism, adaptability and resourcefulness.

Integrity – A person of integrity upholds ethical principles and has the moral courage to stand up for what is right.

Compassion – A person who is compassionate acts with care and kindness. He contributes to the betterment of the community and the world.

Humility – A person who is humble demonstrates respect and the willingness to learn and serve others.

School Motto

Unite to Reach

New Heights!

Strategic Thrusts

ST 1: Provide quality teaching for engaged learning

ST 2: Develop a creative thinking culture

ST 3: Nurture leaders of sound character who demonstrate care for others

ST 4: Enhance staff capacity and engagement

ST 5: Manage resources and partnerships effectively

2018 Sec 1 Students

Stream COP 2017

COP2018

No. of Classes

Express 204 208 3

NormalAcademic

165 170 2

NormalTechnical

107 124 1

Sec 1 Expectations

Self Mastery and Care for Others

• Believing in self and acting responsibly (Growth Mindset)

• Showing respect and practising kindness towards others

Two MindsetsFixed Mindset Growth Mindset

Intelligence is static and tendency to …

Intelligence can be developed and tendency to …

Challenges … avoid challenges … embrace challenges

Obstacles … give up easily ... persist in the face of setbacks

Effort … see effort as fruitless or worse

… see effort as the path to mastery

Criticism … ignore useful negative feedback

… learn from criticism

Success of others

… feel threatened by the success of others

… find lessons and inspirationin the success of others

Result They plateau early and achieve less than their full potential

They reach ever-higher levels of achievement.

Growth Mindset

Every Meridian an Academic Achiever!

Leaders of Self Awards

Sec 1 Orientation

Sec 1 Orientation

Meridian Lighthouse Programme

Cabin Room ‘Chillbox’

Home-School Partnership

• Maintains scholarly image

• Attends school regularly and punctually

• Is engaged meaningfully after school hours

Encourage students to study in school

Home away from home and use school facilities

No loitering in public in school uniform

Performance = Potential - Interference

Boy-Girl Relationships Excessive outings with friends

Addiction to Internet and Handphones

Common Distractions

Theme for 2018

Unite to Reach New Heights

as Compassionate Leaders !

Communication

• School Termly Letter

• Mass SMS

• School Website / Facebook / Instagram

• Principal Meet Parents (Term 1)

• Parent-Teacher Conference (May/Oct)

• Email to School Leaders / Year Heads / Key Personnel / Home Teachers / Subject Teachers

• Call the school number 65831387

• Parent Support Group Meetings

Connecting through Website, Facebook and Instagram

Towards a Great 2018!

• Happy, caring school – One Big Meridian Family

• Work with synergy, enjoy and reap satisfaction from what we do

• Maintain Worklife Balance, ensure sufficient time with family and loved ones

Wishing Team Meridian a very Happy and Fruitful 2018!