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Principal-Meets-Parents

12 Jan 2019

Principal’s Address

School Programmes

School discipline

Academic results

Teachers

School Vision and Directions

Top 5 factors which affect parents’ school choice

School Programmes

School discipline

Academic results

Teachers



Passionate Learners• Our students lifelong learners who pursue knowledge and skills with

passion and grit. Their ingenuity drives them to innovate in anencouraging environment to positively impact the community.

Principled Leaders• As leaders of self and others, our students are anchored in and guided by

sound values. Imbued with trustworthiness and respect, they serve andinspire others.

Grateful Citizens• Our students have a strong sense of belonging to their home, school,

community and nation. They appreciate and show gratitude for theirprovisions.

Passionate Learners. Principled Leaders. Grateful Citizens.

Our Visionunpacked

Desired Outcomes

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Our GRIT Values Gratitude

We are thankful for what we have and are appreciative of others.

Respect

We value the worth and esteem of others and ourselves.

Ingenuity

We are innovative and resourceful.

Trustworthiness

We are honest and reliable.

Grit

We have the perseverance and resilience to achieve our goals

despite challenges

It Looks Like…. It Does Not Look Like… Example

Showing gratitude for a

new day by greeting

one another cheerfully

and sincerely.

Walking past without

acknowledging one

another.

I will give compliments by writing

appreciation notes to thank people for

supporting me when I needed them.

Being thankful for what

you have in HS by

giving constructive

feedback to make HS a

better place for

learning and teaching

to take place.

Taking what you have

been provided for

granted

I will give constructive feedback via the HS

Student Voice to the school management.

Recognizing and

showing appreciation

for contributions made.

Being an inconsiderate

user of common spaces

I will offer help to keep the common spaces

clean in appreciation of the good work of the

cleaning staff.

Gratitude

It Looks Like…. It Does Not Look Like… Example

• Respecting yourself and

others by behaving

appropriately at all

occasions.

Behaving in a manner

which will result in

losing your self-respect

I will demonstrate respect for myself and

others by being prepared for class and using

an appropriate voice tone and language at all

times.

• As you value the worth

and esteem of

everyone, you agree to

disagree on some

issues.

Disagreeing with others

without hearing them

out.

I will disagree appropriately without imposing

my point of view.

• Being tolerant and

accepting of differences

Forming cliques and

being judgemental in

your interaction with

others

I will participate in activities and interact

harmoniously with people from different

backgrounds/beliefs.

Respect

IngenuityIt Looks Like…. It Does Not Look Like… Example

Constantly seeking to

improve

Repeating mistakes

and not making any

attempts to improve

I will constantly reflect and ask myself how I

can improve.

Challenging status quo

and being observant

• Doing task without ever asking questions on how to do it better or differently

When given a class project, I will ask relevant

questions to clarify the purpose, understand

what needs to be done, and find the best way

of doing it.

• Being open-minded to

ideas and views

Not being receptive to

new ideas and views.

I will listen to my classmates’ ideas and views

without being critical. Where possible and if

necessary, I will find a solution by marrying a

few ideas.

TrustworthinessIt Looks Like…. It Does Not Look Like… Example

Admitting if mistake is

made and having the

courage to face

consequences

Giving excuses for

mistakes made

If I forget to do homework, I’ll approach the

teacher and make an apology. If a

consequence is meted out, I will accept the

consequence and learn from it.

Doing the right thing

even when you don’t

feel like doing it

Staying silent when you

see any wrongdoing

If I notice students misbehaving, I will report

the matter to an adult, even if the students

are my friends.

• Being someone whom

others can count on

Being someone who

picks and chooses or

cuts corners

I will organise tasks and time to fulfill my roles

and responsibilities assigned to me.

GritIt Looks Like…. It Does Not Look Like… Example

Being determined

about achieving your

goals and springing

back from a challenge

better and stronger

than before

Giving up easily

because of the belief

that failure is

permanent and/or

pervasive

I will seek clarification and strive to complete

classwork and homework well even when I

have difficulties understanding the topics

taught.

Knowing where and

how to seek recourse

because you

acknowledge your

limitation and lack of

control in a situation.

Having the wrong idea

that you need to solve

all your problems on

your own

I will ask for help from an adult when the

taunting/comments from cyberspace is more

than I can bear

Learning from difficult

experiences and

making changes to your

life as part of personal

development

Viewing difficult

experiences as ‘bad

luck’, blaming others

and not learning from

them.

I will reflect when I face a setback/ conflict

and think about what I can do to improve the

situation.

As leaders of self ……5 As @ HS

Attendance: Be punctual. Be present throughout lesson.

Attire: Be in proper attire. Ensure surroundingarea is litter-free.

Attitude: Have the right learning attitude.

Activities: Participate actively.

Attention: Be prepared for lessons with rightmaterials. Hand phones to be switchedoff and kept in bags.

Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset

Growth MindsetBelieve that intelligence and skill can

be developed over time with practice and effort.

Fixed MindsetBelieve that intelligence and

talent are fixed at birth.

Refer to GRIT Journal for

school rules, expectation

and consequences.

Our Expectations of Hougeans

16.59

12.78

14.25

12.05

9.61

13.612.8

11.2

9.73

7.44

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct

Average No. of Latecoming Per Day (Whole School - 2018)

Total Avg.

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2019 Timetable structure

• 10-day cycle• Mon, Tue, Thu: Ends earlier at 2.40pm. Wed: Ends at 1.40pm. Fri:

Day ends at 12.30pm

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

0730- 0800 FRC / Reading / PTI

0800 - 0830 Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 0800-0830Period 1

0830 - 0900 Period 2 Period 2 Period 2 Period 2 0830 - 0900Period 2

0900 - 0930 Recess (30 min) 0900 - 0930Recess







1230 - 1240 Break (10 mins)

1240 - 1310 Period 9 Period 9 Period 9 Period 9

1310 - 1340 Period 10 Period 10 Period 10 Period 10

1340 - 1410 Period 11 Period 11 Period 11

1410 - 1440 Period 12 Period 12 Period 12

Applied Learning Programme (ALP) : Promoting Communication Skills using Authentic Learning as a Platform

Express Normal Academic Normal Technical

SEC 1 Drama Story-writing Claymation

SEC 2 Oral Communication

Skills

Broadcasting skills Photography

SEC 3 Debate Photojournalism Vlogging

Subject–Based Banding Preparations for Implementation

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Rationale & Intent of SBB

• Each student is different and possesses different strengths

• To help each student find fulfilment in learning and be motivated to excel in what he/she is good at

• Starting SBB at lower secondary levels will better cater to the strength of each student in different subjects and give them a stronger foundation in subjects that they are good at

• A broad and inclusive approach, creating a more diverse and flexible education system, with opportunities for all

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SBB STUDENTS’ SURVEY 2018

Mean Rating

Items NA NTI am happy to study this subject at a higher level. 3.14 3.15

Taking this subject at a higher level has helped me to develop my strengths.

3.36 3.17

I am able to cope with this subject at a higher level. 3.10 2.99

Taking this subject at a higher level will give me more options for post-secondary courses ( ITE, Polytechnic, etc)

3.46 3.11

Rating: 4 = Strongly Agree 3 = Agree 2 = Disagree 1 = Strongly Disagree

Learning for Life Programme (LLP): Values-in-Action, A Hougean Way of Life

Level Tier 1 Programme Tier 2 Programme

Sec 1 • IPW Lesson on Design Thinking

• Cohort Training on Service-Learning & Enhancing communication to stakeholders in project

• Learn-a-skill-to-shareProgramme

• Experiential Learning during Orientation and CCE Lessons on 5 Practices of the Leadership Challenge Model

• Sec 1 Orientation Leadership Workshop

• Sec 2 Leadership Programme: NYAA Bronze

• Planningand implementationof VIA during CCA

• Training for potential VIA leaders on

• Potential CCA Leaders Camp

• Student Leaders’ Training Camp (SLTC)

• Student Council’s training• Habitudes• Campus Changemakers• SLPI Tokens• Student Council Camp• Trailblazers Competition• Famine Camp• Peer Support Sharing• National Young Leaders’ Day• FamChamps• Temasek Leadership Showdown• Singapore Polytechnic L.E.A.D

Camp

• Student Leaders’ Empowerment: Organizing of School-wide events• Sec 1 Orientation • HS Staff Appreciation Day• HS Spirit Week• Other Council initiatives

• Student Leaders Investiture

Sec 2

Sec 3 • Learn-a-skill-to-shareProgramme

• Overseas Learning Journey

Sec 4 & 5 • Chingay Parade Celebration

Co-curricular

Activities

• CCAs complete the school experience

• CCAs provide authentic platforms for students to develop skills, acquire knowledge, and to practice values and soft skills

• It is important that your child turns up for CCA sessions regularly and participates actively.

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Consistent work

Focus… ClarifyConducive place

Parental SupportGood balance

Strategies for academic SUCCESS

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Care. Lead. Inspire. Partner.

We believe that every child counts. Premised onthis belief, we partner our parents and stakeholdersto care, lead and inspire our students to discovertheir passion and fulfil their aspirations.

Our Mission

PARTNERING THE SCHOOL

1 Knowing your

child

2 Developing

your child3 Keeping in

touch with the

school

Other School Personnel

Mdm Evonne CheaAED / Learning & Behavioural Support

Mrs Laila KAED / Counselling

Ms Wendy GohStudent Health Advisor

Mr Christopher Tan ECG Counsellor

• In line with Ministry of Education’s Five-Day WorkWeek, parents are advised that teachers can becontacted during weekdays between 7:30am and6pm.

• All teachers’ email addresses are available on theschool’s website for parents’ convenience. Parentscan also contact the General Office (tel. 63851990)

for further assistance.

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