sec 1 parents meeting

A Caring and Learning Community

Heads of Dept

Mrs Esther NgHOD/Sc

Mr Koh Wei PingHOD/Math

Mr Edward NathanHOD/Humanities

Mr Ngo Seng Leang HOD/MT

Mr Foo Moo TeanHOD/Aesthetics

Heads of Dept

Mr SubramaniamHOD/PE & CCA

Mr Quek TingHOD/Discipline

Mdm Ng Mei LingHOD/ICT

Miss Low Hooi YeeHOD/PD

Mrs Ang Ya WenSSD

Subject Heads

Mdm SarinaSH/CCE

Mr Jaswant SinghSH/Discipline

Miss Mavis KohSH/ Normal Course

Mr Has GunawanSH/ Bio

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Mr Has GunawanSec 1 Express

Miss Ng Soo Hoon

Sec 1 N, 1T

Level Heads

Mrs Leong Yoke Chan

Form Teacher

Mr Has Gunawan Co-Form Teacher

Form & Co-Form Teachers- 1E1

Mrs Eleanor Gomez

Form Teacher

Mrs Heng Lai KharCo-Form Teacher

Form & Co-Form Teachers- 1E2

Ms Joann DavidForm Teacher

Mrs Cher Lay PengCo-Form Teacher

Form & Co-Form Teachers- 1E3

Mr Ng Hua YangForm Teacher

Miss Amanda YewCo-Form Teacher

Form & Co-Form Teachers- 1E4

Ms Celisa LinForm Teacher

Mr Mark Jon GottschalkCo-Form Teacher

Form & Co-Form Teachers- 1N1

Mr Ng Kai YongForm Teacher

Miss Ng Soo HoonCo-Form Teacher

Form & Co-Form Teachers- 1N2

Mdm Mary TohCo-Form Teacher

Mdm HanimForm Teacher

Mrs Renuka KalCo-Form Teacher

Form & Co-Form Teachers- 1T1

past ≠ future

Education is a journey of self-discovery.

Our students must seize every opportunity to develop their

talents and potential.

ELMAB3≤11, EL ≤3, MA ≤3(Some courses, EL ≤2)

ELMAB3≤19, EL ≤5, MA ≤5

ELMAB3≤19, EL ≤4, MA ≤4(Some courses, EL ≤2)

our mission

We nurture Whitleyans to their fullest potential so that they are able and willing to

contribute to society

Motto

KnowledgeSportsmanship

Values

DisciplineRespect

ResponsibilityIntegrity

21st Century CompetenciesConfident PersonThink indeply; comm effectively;

gd interpersonal skills

Concerned Citizen Informed; empathise with and respect others; participates actively

21st Century CompetenciesSelf-Directed LearnerTakes respty for own lg; question, reflect, persevere; use IT adeptly

Active Contributor

Ex initiative & take risks; adaptable, innov and resilient; aims for high stds

Begin the year rightCultivate good habits of learningBuild their foundation day by day

Avoid distractions to learning

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• I am responsible for my behaviour. If I choose to behave poorly, I must accept the consequences.

• I am responsible for my learning. No one can learn for me.

• I am responsible for treating all persons with respect and consideration.

• I am responsible for contributing positively to my classroom and my school.

• I am responsible for the environment – for keeping it clean and treating it with care because others are entitled to enjoy it as well..

A Whitleyan’s Responsibilities

Whitleyan’s Role in Homework

• Keep track of homework instructions and deadline

• Manage time well to ensure that homework is completed and submitted on time

• Give your best effort in completing homework

• Review feedback from teachers and do necessary correction (if any) on homework submitted

What Parents Can Do

• Create a home environment conducive for studying and completion of homework;

• Reinforce good study habits and attitudes;

• Be aware of your child’s timetable and his after-school activities;

• Help your child prioritise his/her time among these activities; and

• Work in partnership with teachers to support child’s learning and development.

Handphone and Electronic Gadgets

• The school do not encourage the bringing of mobile phone or electronic gadgets that disrupt learning in school.

• If students choose to bring them, they must abide by the following:

– They take full responsibility for their security

– They use them only in the canteen and only during stipulated timings- before school, during recess, and after school.

– Infringement will lead to confiscation of item for 1 month or till the item is claimed by parents, whichever is later. For repeat offenders , duration will be 1 term.

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Attendance Taking

• If your child/ ward is not in school, you will receive an sms informing you of your child’s absence.

• This is the school’s effort to work closely with parents to ensure that problems, if any, are nipped in the bud.

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Primary Education Secondary Education

EnglishMother TongueMathematicsScience

EnglishMother TongueMathematicsScienceGeographyHistoryLiteratureArtFood & NutritionDesign & Technology

CCA is not compulsory

CCA is compulsory

Diff between Sec and Pri Edn

Whitley Holistic Development ProgrammeCore Curriculum Character and Citizenship

Education

•Customised Curriculum catering to diverse needs (Eg. Banding for languages and humanities)

•Remedial Programme (Focus on Literacy and Numeracy)

•Revision for Sec 4/5

•Talent Devt (Math, Science, MT)

•Enrichment

•CE- Moral, Personal & Social

•CCA

•National Education

•CIP & Service Learning

•Student Leadership

•Outdoor & Adventure

21CC

International Experience

Customizing Programme to meet the needs of students

• Core Curriculum: Rigour and Resilience

• Remedial programme (Sec 1-3) from Term 1 Week 2:

–Math and English to strengthen numeracy and literacy

– Only for identified students

• Enrichment: Going beyond the curriculum to cultivate sense of wonder for subject

• Talent Management:

– Stretch the talented in Math, Science, and MT

Innovation and Enterprise Programme

CCE: Active and Healthy Lifestyle

CCE: Gymnastics in Whitley

Sec 1 & 2 Gym Prog

Gym as a CCA

CCE: Outdoor and AdventureSec 1-3 Level Camps- Last Week of Term 2

Performing ArtsClubs & Society

CCE: Vibrant CCA Programme

Uniformed GroupsSports

30-Week Programme focuses on:

–Training of core CCA skills and knowledge

–Leadership and lifeskills

–CIP or Student-initiated Projects led by Sec 3 CCA Leaders

–Enrichment: Broaden CCA experience

CCE: Vibrant CCA Programme

CCE: Active CitizenshipLevel Focus

1 Cohort Programme•Sec 1- Caring for Family and School •Sec 2- Caring for the Environment•Sec 3- Caring for the Elderly•Sec 4/5- Caring for the Needy

2 Student-initiated CIP via CCAs

3 Overseas Service Learning

Target is 20 hours a year and 100 hours in 4-5 years.

International Experience: Global Mindset & Rootedness

Quality in Relationship

Connect with us!

http://www.whitleysec.moe.edu.sg/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Official-Whitley-Secondary-School/151888208222320

Parents’ Evening- 4th Jan 2013

Parent-Teacher Conference- 31st May 2013

Emails, phone calls

Passion for Learning, Character for Life

5 & 6 April 2013, ITE College Central

MOE ExCEL Fest is an annual event that celebrates exciting and innovative practices in

schools. Come and find out more about the latest developments in our

education landscape!

5 April 2013 (for staff only) & 6 April 2013 (for public)

ITE College Central

MOE ExCEL Fest 2013

MOE ExCEL Fest 2013

EXHIBITION BOOTHS

SHARING SESSIONS

SEMINAR TALKS

Come and view innovative projects as well as teaching and learning practices by schools, MOE HQ and Statutory Boards!

Pick up useful tips and strategies from teachers and HQ staff to support your child in learning! (Pre-registration required! Registration will open in Feb 2013.)

Hear from leading educators on various educational topics ranging from preparing your child for Primary and Secondary education, developing children with a passion for learning, and nurturing well-rounded learners for the future!

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Venue: ITE College Central @ Ang Mo Kio

www.facebook.com/pages/MOE-ExCEL-Fest

Connect with us!

www.excelfest.com

Ministry of Education, SingaporeWatch “EF2012 Seminars for Parents”

Parents in Education Portalwww.moe.gov.sg/parents-in-education

Thank you