PUNGGO GOL L GREEN EN PRIMARY Y – ‘SEA - RIOUS’ SCHOOL OF FISH! Proudly presents… FISH! H! PHILOSO LOSOPHY PHY WORKSH SHOP FO FOR PARENTS nd January 2018 2 nd
THE FISHy Hy! ! STO TORY … Discovering the FISH! • Understanding the FISH! • Rearing the FISH! in school • Bringing the FISH! home •
OFF TO TO THE FISH! H! MARKET ET (Where it all began…)
SOME ME LESSO SONS S FROM M THE WORLD FAMOUS US FISH! ! MARKET ET “Think outside “Believing in the norm” themselves” “Giving customers an enjoyable experience” “Desire to “Infectious improve” energy”
FISH! ! Philoso sophy (Discovering ng the FISH! H! … ) • Inspired by work culture at Seattle’s Pike Place Fish Market where people are truly connected to their work, colleagues and customers • Workplace management system created by John Christensen
FISH! H! Philosophy (Discovering ng the FISH! H! … ) • Widely adopted by schools world-wide to: - Build a positive , enthusiastic and focused culture - Develop a culture of care and respect - Create classrooms where students feel safe and ready to learn - Ignite learning beyond the classrooms
SEA-RIO IOUSL USLY, , WHY FISH! H!? • Sets school culture, in alignment with school’s vision, mission and values • Forms a common language • Establishes a safe and conducive learning environment • Develops our students holistically to be future-ready leaders • Increases staff and students’ motivation, engagement and commitment
OUR FO FOUR R FISHes Hes! ! ATTIE: CHOOSE YOUR PLAYTO: ATTITUDE PLAY – ENJOY WHAT YOU DO MAKENA: MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY BETH: BE THERE
CHOOSE SE YOUR ATTITUDE Be EMPOWERED to choose • Take OWNERSHIP of one’s actions • Look for the BEST • Have the COURAGE to change and stand • up for what is right Have FAITH and be POSITIVE • Dare to RISK possibility of failure • without giving up
ADOPTI TING ATTIE IN SCHOOL … (in alignm gnment ent with schoo hool values ues) School Examples of Behavioral Traits Values Resilience Not giving up easily Responsibility Setting goals and working towards achieving them Punctuality in attendance Punctuality in assignment submission Seeking clarifications when in doubt Integrity Choosing to do the right thing all the time
BRINGING G ATTIE HOME … • Guide but not prescribe • Encourage independence by inculcating responsible behaviours • Develop resilience • Create safe environments to allow trips and falls in learning
BE THERE Be FULLY present, 110% on task • Creates FOCUS • Shows ENTHUSIASM and DEDICATION • AVOID multi-tasking • CLEAR your mind • LISTEN not just hear • SUSPEND what you think you • know while listening
ADOPTI TING BETH IN SCHOOL … (in alignm gnment ent with schoo hool values ues) School Examples of Behavioral Traits Values Respect Listening attentively Understanding and appreciating differences between peers Showing respect during flag raising
BRINGING BETH HOME … • Spend quality time bonding with child • Engage in frequent conversations • Listen with genuine interest • Support child in work - Co-set goals with child - Help child uncover individual strengths and weaknesses - Guide child to keep track of schedules
LET YOUR PRESEN ENCE CE BE FELT • Build strong partnership with school - Establish strong communication with teachers - Participate in school events • Volunteer time and expertise in school events E.g. learning journeys • Join the parent support group!
BE THERE, , BE I INVOLVE VED Parent’s Workshops Learning Journeys Celebrating Festivities Parent Child Bonding Activities Our Aspirations Sharing
MAKE THEIR DAY Small acts of KINDNESS • Lend a HELPING hand • Give words of ENCOURAGEMENT • Offer to LISTEN • Have fun and INVITE others to join in • Everyone wants to feel VALUED • Show CARE for one another • Positive energy is CONTAGIOUS •
ADOPTIN TING MAKENA A IN SCHOOL … (in alignm gnment ent with schoo hool values ues) School Examples of Behavioral Traits Values Care Greeting everyone with a smile Showing appreciation to someone through kind words/gestures Harmony Being mindful of one’s words and actions on others
BRINGING G MAKENA HOME … • Be consistent in acknowledging progress rather than achievements • Celebrate little successes • Emphasize efforts not intelligence • Eliminate comparisons
WE COULD D DO WITH A L LITTLE E TLC TO TOO! • Share your success stories with us • Make every interaction a positive one
PLAY – IT’S THE STATE OF THE MIND Makes boring tasks EASIER to do • Makes time passes more QUICKLY • UNITE the team • More effectively ACHIEVE results • Makes your job FUN • Sparks off CREATIVITY • ENERGIZES problem-solving • abilities
ADOPTI TING PLAYTO TO IN SCHOOL … (in alignm gnment ent with schoo hool values ues) School Examples of Behavioral Values Traits Harmony Participating actively in school activities Getting along well with peers Feeling proud to be part of the PGPS family
BRINGING G PLAYTO TO HOME ME … • Seize teachable moments • Make connections between school and home learning • Build internal motivation
GETTING G READY FO FOR FISH! H! REARING … • Model the FISH! Philosophy @ home • Discuss with your child what each principle means to them and what it looks like in action • Encourage them to practise the FISH! Philosophy as a way of life
FISH! H! PRODUCT UCTS – FISH! H! PASSPO PORT • • Found at the back of ’ the student’s organiser • • To reward students who display FISH! Behaviours • FISH! Chips which are awarded by teachers • can be exchanged for button badges
FISH! H! PRODUCT UCTS – PRAISE SE CARD • To ‘catch’ students being good • To praise students for efforts in displaying FISH! behaviours and exemplifying school values
FISH! H! PRODUCT UCTS – FISH! H! INVENTOR TORY • A tripartite reflection tool to take stock of child’s holistic development • Translation of FISH! Principles and school values into checklist of observable behavioural traits • Given to parents twice a year for review
FISH! H! PRODUCT UCTS – FISH! H! INVENTOR TORY Student’s self reflection Semester One - Parents' feedback: (How does your child demonstrate the FISH! Principles and school values at home?) Parent’s feedback Teacher’s assessment
BRINGING G IN T THE NET • http://www.charthouse.com/content.aspx ?name=home2 • http://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg/ • https://www.schoolbag.sg
BRINGING G IN T THE NET 2 useful articles on parenting tips: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/opinion /sunday/raising-successful-children.html http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/educat ion/its-ok-mum-its-just-the-first-day-of- school?xtor=CS3-18
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