Jurong Secondary School Sec 1 CCA Display Day 12 January 2019 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Our Sec 1 Form Teachers 1-1 1-5 Ms Rachel Lim Poh Yen Ms Julianah Johar MrWoonTa Chuang Ms Julie Chua Ms Siti Hawa Zaini 1-2 Ms Mardiana Roslan Ms Nur Zawani Mion 1-6 Mr Neo Kok Hwee Mr Kenny Hong Ms Angela Ong Hui Chen 1-3 1-7 Ms Nurul Nadia Abdul Ms Roxanne Choy ShuWei Kalam Ms Sutha Rajasekaran 1-4 Ms Cindy Wong Mr Sim Sze Wai Refer to http://www.jurongsec.moe.edu.sg/ for email contacts or call 6265 5980

Your Support and Partnership

Your Partnership School Terms and Vacation Periods for 2019 TERM VACATION Semester I Term I Wed 2 Jan - Fri 15 March Sat 16 Mar - Sun 24 Mar Term II Mon 25 Mar - Fri 31 May Sat 1 Jun - Sun 30 Jun Semester II Term III Mon 1 Jul - Fri 6 Sep Sat 7 Sep - Sun 15 Sep Term IV Mon 16 Sep - Fri 22 Nov* Sat 23 Nov - Mon 31 Dec

Your Partnership School Terms and Vacation Periods for 2019 * As JSS is used as a venue for the GCE O-Level examination, the last day of school is 25 Oct; Lessons continue from 28 Oct – 1 Nov for students offered SBB in the middle or end of the year and lateral transfers

Your Partnership School Terms and Vacation Periods for 2018 CCA sessions are planned during school vacation period and may continue from 28 Oct – 22 Nov for all students; as 22 November is the last day of Term 4

Your Partnership After School Academic Programme (ASAP) and Enrichment Schedule Tue Wed Fri ASAP* (3pm-4pm) (3pm-4pm) (from 2.30pm) *Commence only in Term 2, on a needs basis Enrichment  Mon & Thu (from 3pm-6pm)

Your Partnership Road Safety Advisory  Be patient and considerate; consider other road users  Not all our students have the skills required to use roads properly or are able to fully appreciate the dangers present  Let your child alight only at the designated drop-off point  Help your child alight from the car as quickly as possible  Do not drive recklessly or make illegal turns

Your Partnership Parents are key navigators of a child’s growth  S upport  A ffirm  F amiliarise  E mpathise

Your Partnership Work closely with and support our teachers  Support our school vision and values  Let your children learn independence and responsibility  Don’t inadvertently undermine the authority of our teachers and the school Parent Teacher Conference  Email us at 31 May 8am-4pm jurong_ss@moe.edu.sg 25 October 8am-4pm

Your Partnership Building Close Relationships with your Teenager  Who is your teen’s best friend?  What is your teen good at (both in and out of school)?  What does your teen worry about?  What do you do that drives your teen crazy?  What does your teen do that drives you crazy?  What problems in the world does your teen want to solve as he/she grows older?

Thank you Happy 2019 and wishing all a good year ahead!

JSS PSG

JSS PSG Mission & Vision Mission • To support the school programs by tapping on parents’ expertise and resources so that our children can achieve their fullest potential Vision • To foster a collaborative partnership with the School to nurture our children to be Champions

JSS PSG Objectives 1. Facilitate and provide opportunities for interaction among Parents 2. Facilitate sharing of experience by parents 3. Facilitate communication between parents and school 4. Provide support for school programs

JSS PSG Committee Secretary – Yusnizan Co-Chairpersons: Asst. Secretary – Irene Hari and Alicia Asst. Team Coordinator – Florence Advisor - Helen Lau Student Support – Mindy Staff Support – Tina (IC), Uma & Devani (IC) & Fong Yong Parent Support – Susie (IC) & Evon

JSS PSG Activities & Events  JSS Open House and Sec 1 CCA display Day  Night study Support for Graduating students  Racial Harmony Day -Traditional Ethnic Food tasting  Special Events : JSS 55th Anniversary – School Carnival  Motivational Cards for Graduating Students  Teachers’ Day Gifts – Cookie Baking & Balloon Making  Teachers ’ Day Performance  Values-In-Action (VIA) with students – Clean up homes for the needy  Family Bonding Activities – Day Hike, Bowling and Terrarium Making Session etc.

Night Study program & Racial Harmony Day Night Study program

Teacher’s Day & Special School Activities

PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (PSG) Motivational postcards for Sec 4 and Sec 5 Students

Bonding Time for PSG Members

@ JSS PSG

Overview of JSS’ CCE Programme Ms Hannah Wen

Se Seco condary ndary On One Le e Leve vel l Fo Focus cus Helping our students transit smoothly to secondary school

Se Seco condary ndary On One Le e Leve vel l Fo Focus cus Focus of our Sec 1 CCE Lessons  Cope with transition issues  Build personal identity and confidence  Make new friends  Uphold school values

CCE CCE Pr Prog ogramme ramme Modules Experiences • Social Emotional Learning • National Education (NE) (SEL) • Values in Action (VIA) • Sexuality Education (SEd) • Co-Curricular Activities • Cyberwellness (CCA) • Education and Career • Student Leadership Guidance (ECG)

Addressing our children’s needs… Cope with transition issues • understand that change is part of life • learn how to manage change SEL Lessons (NA/NT) Form Teacher Interaction Time Level Talks Cyber-wellness Programme

Addressing our children’s needs… Form Teacher Interaction Time Level Talks Build personal identity and SEd Talks confidence Study Skills Package • know the importance of having ECG Programme an accurate perception of self • appreciate the importance of self-discipline, resilience and motivation in helping achieve one’s goals

Addressing our children’s needs… • Self-discipline is about taking ownership of – Personal grooming – Attendance – Punctuality

Addressing our children’s needs… • Our belief: Restorative Practice – Empower our children to take ownership for their actions – Encourage self-reflection – Focus on restoring relationships • Praise and affirm right behaviours

Addressing our children’s needs… Make new friends • understand their responsibilities as students, and their roles in the class • work together to unite the class Sec 1 Orientation Camp (2-4 Jan) Class/ Inter-class/ Level events (NE, VIA, inSPire)

Addressing our children’s needs… Uphold school values • work towards expressing the school values (Loyalty, Industry, Sincerity and Love) in all that they do School-wide sporting events (Cross Country 5 July) NE Events (Total Defence 15 Feb, International Friendship Day 12 Apr, Racial Harmony Day 19July, National Day Celebrations 8 Aug) VIA Activities

Addressing our children’s needs… Values in Action Activities • 3-tier approach – Level-based experience • A common experience for all, based on a pre-identified cause – School-initiated experience • Students sign up on a voluntary basis – Student-initiated projects • Mentored by a teacher under Project COMPassion

Addressing our children’s needs… • Take a common stand; provide consistency in our expectations of our children both at home and in school • Encourage our children to participate fully in all school activities

Student Management 12 January 2019

discipline ? Why - Part of Character Building - Preparing for the future - Teaches one to be responsible and respectful

discipline in Why JSS? Every JSS student has the right to learn, And every JSS teacher has the right to teach. Loyalty. Industry. Sincerity. Love.

Agenda 1. Our Approach to Discipline 2. Attendance and Punctuality 3. Grooming 4. Parents’ support

1. Our Approach to Discipline Res estor orative tive Pr Practic actice A strategy that seeks to repair relationships that have been damaged.

Rest storati tive ve Practic tice

2. Attendance and Punctuality  Attendance is important for all official school days  Pre and post festive holidays  Post-exam period  Special school events i.e. cross country, sports meet, festive celebrations etc  Absences need to be accompanied with medical certificates. Only 2 parents’ letters accepted per term.  In the case of need for travel,  Students need to take leave from the school, subject to approval by the Principal.

2. Attendance and Punctuality Monday to Fri riday ay (e (exc xcept Wednesd sday) ay) 7.20 am Wednes esda day 8.10am

2. Attendance and Punctuality Detention timings Monday – Thursday : 3PM – 4PM Friday : 1PM – 2PM

3. Grooming  Student should look neat and presentable  Term 1 Weeks 1, 4 and 8 (Hall)  Hair  Uniform – Pants/Skirts  Shoes  Socks  Accessories

4. Parents’ Support  Good studying habits  Set routines  Encouraging responsible behaviour and accountability  Join us in praising the right behaviour and correcting the less desirable behaviour. Speak the same language.

2019 Student Management Committee

Thank You

Overview of CCA Programme

Objectives of Briefing CCA as Platform for Character Development Grading of CCA ( LEAPS 2.0) CCAs offered in JSS Important notes on Choosing of CCA

CCA as a Platform for Character Development

Purpose of CCA  Build character , team spirit and sense of responsibility  Promote social integration  Inculcate values, skills and competencies for life by offering broad based opportunities for all

CCA for Character Excellence In JSS, we leverage our CCAs to  inculcate school values of Loyalty, Industry, Industry and Love  strengthen character  encourage students to strive for excellence  develop leadership potential

Important Note  At Secondary Level, CCA is compulsory  CCA is graded  All students must participate in one main CCA  If the attendance per semester is <75% , the student will be given a FAIR for conduct grade for that semester

CCA Grading ( LEAPS 2.0 Scoring System )

Categories in the LEAPS Scoring System A chievement E nrichment P articipation CCA L eadership GRADE S ervice ( LEAPS)

Grading Criteria Levels of attainment of 1 – 5 for Leadership Achievement Participation Service - Levels of attainment does not apply to the Enrichment domain as it complements the other domains for students’ holistic development - Will be recognised in the School Graduation Certificate

Levels of Attainment Co-Curricular Total for Level of Attainment in Domains Bonus Experience L.E.A.P.S Points Attains a minimum Level 3 in all four domains Excellent 2 with at least a Level 4 in one domain Attains a minimum Level 1 in all four domains with any one of the following:  At least Level 2 in three domains; Good 1  At least Level 2 in one domain and at least Level 3 in another domain; or  At least Level 4 in one domain Attainment in co-curricular will not translate Fair 0 into any bonus points

CCA Grading for Entry into Post- Secondary Institutions 2-year course in Junior Polytechnic or ITE course College • CCA grade “Excellent” – • CCA points can be used 2 bonus points to compete for places • CCA grade “Good” – 1 bonus point