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Sec 1 Parents Briefing
9 Jan 2015
7.30 – 9.00 pm
By Mr Chan Ying Yin
Principal
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
– Parent Support Group
• Q&A
About Our School
• Started in 2000
– Ex, NA, NT Streams
• Strong achievements in
holistic student development
– More than 90% of Express and NA students
progress to JC/CI and Polytechnics
– Recognition in CCA, Character Education, National
Education, Health and Fitness Education,
Environment Education
Our Management Team
• Vice Principals
Our Management Team
• Administration and Operations Managers
Our Management Team
• School Staff Developer
Our Management Team
• English Department
Our Management Team
• Mother Tongue Languages Department
Our Management Team
• Mathematics Department
Our Management Team
• Science Department
Our Management Team
• Humanities Department
Our Management Team
• Craft and Technology Department
Our Management Team
• PE and CCA Department
Our Management Team
• Curriculum Development and Technology
Department
Our Management Team
• Character and Leadership Development
Department
Our Management Team
• Pupil Guidance and Discipline Department
Our Management Team
• Student Development Department
Our Sec 1 Form Teachers
• 1T1 Form Teachers
Ms Sheron Abraham
Mr Alan Tan
Our Sec 1 Form Teachers
• 1N1 Form Teachers
Ms Wong Siew Leng
Mr Mohammad Fairus
Our Sec 1 Form Teachers
• 1N2 Form Teachers
Mrs Constance Chee
Mdm Rashidah
Our Sec 1 Form Teachers
• 1E1 Form Teachers
Ms Gladys Choo
Mr Daniel Leong
Our Sec 1 Form Teachers
• 1E2 Form Teachers
Mr Derek Lim
Mrs Karen Kang
Our Sec 1 Form Teachers
• 1E3 Form Teacher
Mr Sony Rajan
Ms Liang Yen Shan
Our Sec 1 Form Teachers
• 1E4 Form Teachers
Mdm Nor’azzah
Ms Elfy Lee
Guidance and Discipline Support
Year Head
(Lower Sec)
Mr William Boh
Level Mentors
(Lower Sec)
Mr Scott Chew
Ms Haidar
Counselling Support
School Counsellors
Mrs Tan-Phang Jia Wen
Mdm Zen Kua
Mdm Kumutha
Learning Support
Learning Support Officer
Mr Shukri
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
– Parent Support Group
• Q&A
Overview of Secondary Education
• Express Course
– 4-year course (Sec 1 to Sec 4)
– O-Level Exam at end of Sec 4
– After O-Level
• Polytechnics
• Junior Colleges
• Centralized Institute
• ITE College
– Can be transferred to Normal Academic Course
• End of Sec1, Sec 2, Sec 3
Overview of Secondary Education
• Normal Academic Course
– 5-year course (Sec 1 to Sec 5)
– N-Level Exam at end of Sec 4
– Eligible students can offer Express (O - Level) subjects
at Sec 1, 2, 3, 4
– After N-Level
• Sec 5 (O - Level)
• Foundation Course at Polytechnics (PFP)
• Higher Nitec Course at ITE College (DPP)
• Nitec Course at ITE College
– Can be transferred to Express Course
• End of Sec1, Sec 2
Overview of Secondary Education
• Normal Technical Course
– 4-year course (Sec 1 to Sec 4)
– N-Level Exam at end of Sec 4
– Eligible students can offer subjects at NA and Express
level
– After N-Level
• Nitec Course at ITE College
– Can be transferred to Normal Academic Course
• End of Sec1, Sec 2*, Sec 3*, Sec 4*
* Same level transfer
Overview of Secondary Education
• School Hours
– Reporting time: 7.25 am (8.25 am on Tuesday)
– Afternoon activities
• CCA
• Remedial/supplementary lessons
• HMTL lessons
• Enrichment programmes
• General Office tel: 6767 1070
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
– Parent Support Group
• Q&A
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
To empower our students to develop
themselves to their fullest potential and
contribute to the society
Vision
A school where students and staff have
the Passion to learn, the Drive to Excel
and the Commitment to Serve
Our Motto and Values
Motto
Leading Self, Serving Others
Actualising Self, Inspiring Others
Values
Respect
Compassion
Integrity
Perseverance
Commitment
Our School Crest
Eagle
Our School
Vision
(Sharp and
Soaring)
Red Banner
Our School Motto (Pride and Honour)
Royal Palm
Our School
Values
(Upright and
Rooted)
The Unity Thrust
Holistic Development of Unitians
• A Holistic Person with the
• Passion to Learn
• Drive to Excel
• Commitment to Serve
Academic
Learning
Leadership
Learning
Pastoral Care
and Discipline
Holistic Staff Well-being
Effective Leadership and Management
Synergistic Partnership
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
– Parent Support Group
• Q&A
Academic Learning
• Lower Secondary Subjects
Express and NA
•English
•Art
•MTL
•Music
•Maths
•PE
•Science
•CLE
•Design & Technology
•Food & Consumer Ed
•Project Work
•History
•Geography
•English Literature
NT
•English
•Art
•MTL
•Music
•Maths
•PE
•Science
•CLE
•Design & Technology
•Food & Consumer Ed
•Project Work
•Social Studies
•Computer Application
Academic Learning
• Upper Secondary Subjects
– Subject Option Exercise at the end of Sec 2
Express
NA
NT
7 or 8 O-Level 6 N-Level
Examinable
Examinable
Subjects
Subjects
5 N-Level
Examinable
Subjects
PE, CLE
PE, CLE, Music
PE, CLE
Academic Learning
• Use of ICT
– Learning portals
• Practical Sessions
– Science, D &T, FCE
• Field Work
– History, Geography
• Project Work
– Research & Oral presentation
Applied Learning Programme
• “Inspire through Agro-Bio Science & Technology”
– A distinctive programme for All Sec 1 and 2 Unitians
– Learn and apply agro-bio technologies
• Plant tissue culture
• Food waste composting
• High tech farming
Academic Learning
• A Passionate Learner
– Pass in all examinable subjects for promotion
– Failing in tests and examinations is not
acceptable
– Termly Progress reports
– Partnership between home and school
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
– Parent Support Group
• Q&A
Leadership Learning
• Leadership Contextualisation to Character
and Citizenship Education
• 1-2-3-4 Approach
1 Leader
Every Student a Leader
2 Phases
Leading Self, Serving Others;
Actualising Self, Inspiring Others
3 H’s
Head
4 Levels of
Leadership
Self  Others  Team  Leaders
Heart
Hand
H H
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Leadership Learning
Anchored on School Values, Motto and Vision
• Leading Self, Serving Others
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Respect for self and others
Commitment in giving our best
Perseverance in overcoming challenges
Integrity in all that we do
Compassion for others and Care for the self
• Actualizing Self, Inspiring Others
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Realise Passion and pursue Excellence
Put knowledge and beliefs into Actions
Commit to Serve as role-model to others
Mentor and Develop others
Leadership Learning
Character and
Leadership
Education
Life skills and
Sexuality
Education
Cultural
Education
Environment
Education
National
Education (NE)
Aesthetics
Education
Values-in-action
Programme (VIA)
Career
Guidance
Learning for Life
Physical Education
Programme (LLP)
CCA
Learning for Life Programme
• “Lead through Outdoor and Sporting Adventrues”
– A distinctive programme for All Unitians over 4/5 years
– Learn and put into action leadership and life skills
• Outdoor Adventure and Expedition Camps
• Outdoor survival skills
• Sports and Games Modules
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
– Parent Support Group
• Q&A
CCA Policy
CCA participation in school is compulsory
LEAPS 2.0
• CCA Grading Scheme has been
designed to:
• encourage continuous CCA
participation;
• reward sustained effort, contribution
and achievement; and
• develop and recognise leadership
qualities
LEAPS 2.0
• LEAPS 2.0 – Attainment Levels
• At the end of 4 or 5 years in Unity,
students will attain one of these CCA
Levels
• Excellent – 2 bonus points
• Good – 1 bonus point
• Fair – 0 bonus point
Using CCA for Post-Secondary Admission
• Bonus points awarded
– Junior Colleges
– Polytechnics
– Institutes of Technical Education
Key Factor (LEAPS 2.0)
• Attendance in CCA
– Students in Unity will be able to achieve ‘Good’
CCA Attainment Level based on Unity Baseline
CCA Programme
– Attendance rate must be at least 75% for the
year so the student will be able to achieve ‘Good’
CCA Attainment Level
– Absence from CCA must be covered by Medical
Certificate or Parents’ Letter with valid reasons
The Unity CCA Motto
Lead with Integrity
Serve with Commitment and Compassion
Actualize with Perseverance
Inspire with Respect
With Passion, We Learn
In Unity, We Excel
Each CCA Group has an identity
•Services Group
Serve with Dedication, Excel as a Team
•Sports Group
Strive to Excel, Play to Inspire
•Uniformed Group
Lead with Pride, Unite as One
•Performing Arts Group
Transform Perspectives, Actualise
Possibilities
Services Group
Serve with Dedication, Excel as a Team
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LEO Club (Mixed Gender)
Library Club (Mixed Gender)
Multimedia Club (Mixed Gender)
PA Club (Mixed Gender)
Sports Groups
Strive to Excel, Play to Inspire
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Basketball (Boys and Girls Team)
Cross Country/ Track & Field (Mixed Gender)
Table Tennis (Boys and Girls Team)
Sepak Takraw (Boys Team only)
Volleyball (Girls Team only)
Uniformed Groups
Lead with Pride, Unite as One
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NCC - Air (Mixed Gender)
NPCC (Mixed Gender)
Scouts (Mixed Gender)
Boys’ Brigade (Boys only)
Girls’ Brigade (Girls only)
Performing Arts Groups
Transform Perspectives,
Actualise Possibilities
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Symphonic Band (Mixed Gender)
Choir (Girls only)
Dance (Mixed Gender)
Indian Orchestra (Mixed Gender)
Drama (Mixed Gender)
CCA Option Exercise
• Period: 9 Jan – 14 Jan 2015
• Via internet
http://www.learnfusion.com/schools/unityss
• Given 3 CCA choices
– 1 of the 3 choices must be a Uniformed Group
• Students must rank their choices in order of
preference
CCA Allocations
• Allocation Results will in early Feb
• Official CCA start date for Sec 1 students
– Term 1 Week 6 (9 Feb 2015 onwards )
• Appeal
– Appeal forms is available in the General Office
when the CCA allocation is out.
Mr Robin Goh
HOD PE and CCA
Email: [email protected]
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
– Parent Support Group
• Q&A
Pastoral Care and Discipline
Focus on building
inner strengths
Guided by
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Sense of Pride
Self motivation
Self-discipline
Confidence
Aspirations
Build Trust with Care
Build Rapport with Trust
Build Discipline with Rapport
Build Pride with Discipline
Pastoral Care and Discipline
• Pastoral Care Support
– Well-being Support
• Form Teachers, Year Head
– Counselling Support
• School Counsellors
– Transition Support
• School Orientation
Pastoral Care and Discipline
• Financial Assistance Support
– MOE Financial Assistance Scheme
– School Financial Assistance Scheme
Pastoral Care and Discipline
• Discipline Support
– Discipline Committee
• Discipline Mistress
• Year Heads (Lower Sec and Upper Sec)
• Level Mentors (Lower Sec and Upper Sec)
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
– Parent Support Group
• Q&A
Attendance
• Absence from school or school activities :
(1) A medical certificate or
(2) Letter of excuse from parents / guardians
must be presented to the Form-teachers when the
student reports back to school
• Please call the school at 67671070 ext 200/201, by
8am, to inform our staff if your child / ward is unwell.
• A student whose attendance falls below 75% may be
barred from taking promotional exams.
Punctuality
• Being late for school is not acceptable
- Students have to be seated in Parade Square by
7.25 am.
- On Tuesdays they have to be seated by 8.25 am.
- Students will be required to do CWOs/Detention
classes unless there is valid reason for coming late.
• 4th – 7th
: Detention classes/CWOs
Conduct Rating: FAIR
• > 7 times
: Caning/Suspension
Conduct Rating: POOR
Leaving School during lesson time
• Only for health and compassionate
reasons
• Must seek permission from Principal or
Vice-Principals.
• Parents / guardians are to fetch the
student home, unless there is special
instruction from parents.
Personal Bearing and Decorum
• Uniform
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Fitting
No alteration (No tapered pants for boys)
No short skirts for girls
School badge must be put on all the time
Personal Bearing and Decorum
• Hair style
BOYS:
– No long side burns are allowed.
– No outlandish hairstyles (eg spiky, flat-top)
– Hair at the back must be sloped.
GIRLS:
– Fringe should be above eyebrows, long fringes
must be pinned up.
– Only black hair clips and hair bands with
simple designs are allowed.
Personal Bearing and Decorum
• Dyed/Highlighted Hair
– Students with dyed hair will not be allowed to
attend lessons. FAIR conduct may be given.
– Parents will be asked to take them home to redye their hair.
– Students who do not comply with hair
guidelines will be sent for a haircut by a barber
appointed by the school
– Persistently recalcitrant offenders will be
issued warning letters and be given POOR
Conduct.
Personal Bearing and Decorum
• Shoes and Socks
– Black shoes with black laces
– Only Unity white socks are allowed and must
cover ankle
Personal Bearing and Decorum
• Schedule of Uniform and Bearing Checks
Semester
1
2
Uniform and
Bearing Check
Term
Week
Date
1
1
2
13 Jan 2015
2
1
4
27 Jan 2015
3
2
1
24 Mar 2015
4
2
3
7 Apr 2015
1
3
1
30 Jun 2015
2
3
5
28 Jul 2015
3
3
10
1 Sep 2015
4
4
2
22 Sep 2015
Handphones and electronic gadgets
• Students are allowed to bring handphones or
electronic gadgets to school.
– However, these items cannot be used during lesson
and CCA time.
– They will be confiscated if student does not comply
with the rule.
• All confiscated items will be handed over to
the respective Level Mentors for safekeeping
– 1st offence : 1 month confiscation
– 2nd offence : Confiscated till end of the year
Handphones and electronic gadgets
• Bringing these items to school is the student’s
choice and it is his/her responsibility to look
after them.
Conduct Rating
• It will be conducted twice per year.
– Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor
– It is a reflection on how our students have
behaved
• It comprises
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Classroom Conduct Management System
Discipline referral cases
Attendance
Punctuality
Major Offences
• Punishments, including caning and
or/suspension will be meted out on a
case-by-case basis.
• Students may not be allowed to represent
the school for any events. They will not be
eligible for any awards and participate in
overseas trips.
Please refer to the
Student Development Handbook
for more information on school
rules
Good Discipline starts from home
• Home-school partnership
• Let’s work together to build strong
discipline in our students
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
• Q&A
Parent Partnership
• Communications
In-Person
Written
Phone/SMS/Website
Level Briefings
Newsletters
- 5 issues
Calls from Teachers
Parent-Teacher
Conference
- after mid-year exam
Parents Letters
- Consent Forms
- Activities & Events
SMS
- Absence
- Late-coming
- Important Messages
Appointments
Progress Reports
School Website
Parent Partnership
• Communications
General Office
Email
67671070
[email protected]
Parent Partnership
• Workshops for parents
– Family Matters @ School (FMS) Programme
– Supported by Ministry of Social and Family
Development (MSF)
– 1st workshop for 2014
• “Transition to Secondary School”
• Tomorrow , Saturday, 10 Jan, 9 am – 11 am
• School Library
– Our FMS Coordinator
• Ms Trina Teng
Parent Partnership
• Parent Support Group
– Strong support for school programmes
– Strong support for fellow Unity parents
Mr Alvin Yong
Ms Wendy Koh
Chairman
Vice-Chairman
Parent Partnership
• Tips for parents
– Care and concern
• More Conversations
– Good Values
• School Values and Motto
– Time Management
• Cyberwellness
Parent Partnership
Parents in Education Portal
- http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/
Content
• About Our School
• Overview of Secondary Education
• Holistic Development of Students
– Academic Learning in Unity
– Leadership Learning in Unity
• CCA Option
– Pastoral Care and Discipline in Unity
• School Discipline
• Parent Partnership
• Q&A
Parents are strongly encouraged to
go through the Student Development
Handbook with your child
– School directions
– School programmes
– School Rules and Discipline
In Unity,
we develop our children into a holistic
person with the
Passion to learn
Drive to Excel
Commitment to Serve
Parents, You are an important part in this
Unity
Thank you
and
Good Night