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 twss@moe.edu.sg 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