Sec 1 Initiation Ceremony

& Meet-Parents-Session:

Principal’s Briefing

7 Jan 2012

The Secondary School Curriculum

Express course

N(A) course

N(T) course

Flexibility and Choice

Opportunities since 2006Recognising student talents and strengths N(A) students strong in certain subjects may offer up to

2 O-level subjects at Sec 4 (e.g. MTL, Maths) N(T) students may offer 1 – 2 N(A) subjects in which they

show a strength or talent

Recognising differences in learning styles Introduction of Elective Modules and Advanced Elective

Modules Revised N(T) curriculum with focus on practice-oriented

learning

New pathways Top 4N(A) students may progress to Secondary 5 N(A)

directly without taking the ‘N’ Level examinations Top N(T) students may be laterally transfered to N(A)

course

The TWSS Experienc

e

Mr Alvin TayHOD Art & Design

Mr Gideon YongVice Principal 1

Mr Michael TanVice Principal 2

Mrs Soh Siow Tin

School Staff Developer

Mrs Vena FooHOD Humanities

Mdm Tong Wee Heng

HOD Maths

Mr Alwin NjooHOD Science

The TWSS Team+ Mr Ng Chor Tan

HOD PE & CCA

Mr Kelvin CheokHOD Pupil

Management

Ms Deborah TanHOD Pupil

Development

Mrs Shirley Teo Dean (Curriculum)

HOD EL

The TWSS Team

Mr Rahmat Hassan

SH Aesthetics

Mr Aidil SharilSH PE/CCA

Mr Yusman Ithnin, SH

ICT

Ms Shafillah BegumSH F&N

Ms Ng Shu WenLH Science

Ms Tan Pin YinHOD MTL

Mr G. Krishnamoorthy

SH TL

Mdm Nurulazmi Manan, SH ML

Mrs RizalHOD ICT

Ms Safiah RaisLH EL

The TWSS Team

Mdm Lim Bee Buat

Senior Tr EL

Mdm Lye EngSenior Tr CL

Ms Elodie SngSH/Social Studies

Mdm Mary KatruSenior Tr Maths

Mrs Ong LeeChoo

Senior Tr F&N

Mr Tan Boon PengOM

Ms Charlene YangCounsellor

Mr Mark BrosasCounsellor

Mr Dave GohAdmin Mgr 1

Mr Alan WongAdmin Mgr 2

The TWSS Team

1E FTs 1F FTwith Ms Evelyn Phua

1D FT1B FTs 1D FTwith Mr Caleb

Yap

1A FTwith Ms Sarah Low

1G FTs

Our brand of education

ST1: Developing a dynamic and professional staffST2: Providing a connected and forward-looking curriculumST3: Nurturing morally upright and socially responsible studentsST4: Nurturing synergistic partnershipsResilience

our anchor

Integrity the

Foundation

Synergy in diversity

Excellence our goal

Mission:Empowering Lives,

Transforming our Future

ST1: STAFF THE KEY

ST2: LEARNING OUR FOCUS

ST3: STUDENTS OUR FUTURE

ST4: PARTNERS OUR SUPPORT

Core Values

Our brand of education

Our Mission

Empowering Lives, Transforming our FutureWe empower Teck Whyeans to create

opportunities for themselves and others in the future by equipping them with the 21st century values, skills and knowledge.

We help them discover their passion and purpose in life

and develop strength of character to succeed

despite challenges

Our brand of education

Our Vision

A Community of Future-ready Learners

Who Lead, Serve and AchieveThrough a culture of collaboration, a mindset of

excellence and a spirit of lifelong learning, we aspire to be a community of Teck

Whyeans ready for the future,

as we lead with conviction, serve with compassion and

achieve with confidence.

School Focus 2011 - 2012

See and make connections between subjects, activities, programmes and real life to make learning meaningful and enjoyable

Work with teachers and with one another to achieve and excel

Connecting to Learn,

Collaborating to Achieve

School Theme 2011 - 2012

R + I + S = E Resilience: Always trying; not giving up

when faced with challenges Integrity: Knowing and doing what is right Synergy: Working as a team; respecting

different perspectives, strengths and talents Excellence: A journey of continuous

improvement as well as a destination of achievements

I Can Excel!

Learning & Teaching: Achievements & Outcomes

2011 GCE N-Level ExaminationPasses Distinctions

Better/Equal National Average

N(A): 8 subjects(EL, Maths, Science,

MTL, D&T, F&N)

N(T): 8 subjects (EL, MTL, CPA, EBS,

D&T, FS)

N(A): 5 subjects(EL, Maths, Science,

MTL, D&T, F&N)

N(T): 5 subjects (EL, MTL, CPA, EBS,

D&T, FS)

Better/Equal 2010 performance

N(A): 5 subjects

N(T): 7 Subjects

N(A): 2 subjects

N(T): 7 Subjects

Learning & Teaching: Achievements & Outcomes

2011 GCE N-Level Examination4N(A) top students Poh Jia Hui (4E): 5 Grade 1s, EMB3: 7 Lee Yi Ling (4G): 5 distinctions, EMB3: 8 Lee Wei Ping Joyce (4G): 4 distinctions, EMB3: 9 Chua Ee Ting (4E): 4 distinctions, EMB3: 9 Jolin Pek Si Min (4E): 4 distinctions, EMB3: 9 Sean Lim En Wei (4F): 5 distinctions, EMB3: 9

4N(T) students Chiang Jun Ming (4I): Four ‘A’s and One ‘B’,

Grade 2 for N(A) Maths Tan Shi Hui (4I): Four ‘A’s and One ‘B’ Carine Ng Jia Yin (4I): Four ‘A’s

Learning & Teaching: Achievements & Outcomes

2010 GCE O-Level ExaminationPasses Distinctions

Better/Equal 2010 National Average

4 Exp: 8 subjects(EL, Maths, Bio, Chem,

MTL, D&T, F&N)

5NA: 9 subjects(EL, Maths, A Maths, CH,

MTL, Art, D&T, F&N)

4 Exp: 5 subjects(Chem, MTL, D&T,

F&N)

5NA: 6 subjects(EL, CH, MTL, D&T,

F&N)

Better/Equal 2009 School results

4 Exp: 11 subjects

5NA: 8 subjects

4 Exp: 9 subjects

5NA: 7 subjects

Learning & Teaching: Achievements & Outcomes

2010 GCE O-Level Examination4 Express top students Kang Wei Hoon (4A): 7 Distinctions Tan Jia Huan (4A): 7 Distinctions Lee Li Yee Wendy (4A): 6 Distinctions Goh Jin Yang (4A ): 6 Distinctions

5 N(A) students Thien Yu Meng (5A): 4 Distinctions Hidayatullah Bin Semaon (5A): 4

Distinctions

Learning & Teaching: Achievements & Outcomes

2010 GCE O-Level ExaminationL1B5

aggregate (4 Express)

L1B4 aggregate (5 Normal)

Achievement Award (Academic Value-

added) for Special/Express

Achievement Award (Academic Value-added) for Normal

Student Development

School/CME values

SE competencies

Sec 1:Empoweri

ng Self

Sec 2:Connecti

ng with Others

Sec 3:Collaborating

with Community

Sec 4/5:Transformi

ng the Future

Developmental Themes

[by level] to inculcate CCE

values, skills, competencies,

habitudes and NE

messages [draft]

Learning & Teaching: Fostering lifelong habits

TODAY (Feb 10)

featuring our morning reading

programme

English & Mother Tongue Weeks

Learning & Teaching: Signature Programmes

Develops students’ capacity to produce, read, and

interpret spoken language, print, online and multimedia texts

Integrates technology (video cameras, iMacs) and story-telling (writing narratives, constructing story-boards) to enhance the learning of English language

English Language Multiliteracy Programme

Learning & Teaching: Signature Programmes

Our students’ winning designs at the Many Ways of Seeing III programme organised by the Design Singapore Council held at Republic Poly

Art & Design Mentoring Programme+ Art & Design Alumni sharing

Mac Lab for Computer-Aided Design lessons

Working with professional designers

Art & Design

Learning & Teaching: Talent Development

Science Talent Development Programmes Eco-farming prototype for Sec 2

students Biotechnology of the Aquarium & Fish

Breeding : top Sec 1 & 2 Science students

Promoting Skyrise Greenery @ TWSS: top Sec 3 Science students

Eco-Pond for Learning @ TWSS : Sec 3 students

Learning & Teaching: engaged learning with technology

Learning music with the i-Pad

The New Paper (Jul 25) featuring our i-

Pad Music programme

Co-Curricular Activities @ TWSS

Sports & GamesArchery, Badminton, Basketball,

Floorball, Hockey, Taekwondo

Uniformed Group

OrganisationsBoys Brigade, Girl

Guides, NCC, NPCC, St John’s Ambulance

Brigade

Co-Curricular Activities @ TWSS

Clubs & SocietiesArt Club, Infocomm Club,

Environment Club, Library, Robotics Club

Performing Arts Groups

Chinese Dance, Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble,

Modern Dance

Character & Leadership:Developing future leaders

Greater student involvement & ownership Flexibility & choice in community service Enhanced student leadership development Building confidence through school

experiences (e.g. Sec 3 camp, NT programme)

Character & Leadership:Developing future leaders

Lianhe Wanbao &

Berita Harian (Feb

2, 21) Chinese New Year

“Love with a Hamper” CIP activity

Green Schools@ Southwest

Youths For Religious

Harmony @ Southwest

Zaobao & Straits Times

(Aug 3) Southwest

Mural of Love project

Post-secondary Education Landscape

• Junior College (2 yrs) or

• Centralised Institute • (3 yrs) GCE A-

Levels • Sec 5N

• University Degree

• GCE N-Level Examination

• Special/Express Course (Sec 1 – 4)

• Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical) Course (Sec 1 – 4)

• Institute of Technical Education

(1 - 2 yrs)• Nitec/Higher Nitec

• Polytechni

c • (3 yrs)• Diploma

• GCE O-Level Examination• (DSA) • (DSA)

Flexibility and Choice

New pathways to polytechnic

Post-Secondary Education Options

Entry intoJUNIOR COLLEGE

Entry intoPOLYTECHNIC

Entry into ITE HIGHER NITEC

Criteria L1-R5 ≤ 15(≤ 20 if all R5 A1/2)

L1-B4 (L1-R2-B2) ≤ 26

EL-R1-B3/R2-B2 (O)EMB3 (N) ≤ 19

Required Subjects

EL or HMTLMaths or ScienceHumanities

EL≥ 1 E Maths or A Maths≥ 1 Science / Humanities / Coursework subject

EL≥ E Maths or A Maths≥ 1 Science (engineering)

Cut-off AJC: 8 - 10CJC: 10 – 11JJC: 14 - 15PJC: 16IJC: 20

Accountancy (NP): 11Aerospace Tech (NP): 12Biomedical Science (NP): 9Tourism & Resort Management (SP): 12Media & Comms (SP): 12

Games Dev’t & Tech: 14 (N)Business Studies: 16 (N)Accounting: 17 (N)

Flexibility and Choice

Students are given

opportunities for lateral transfer across courses based on good

results

Sec 1 Express & Normal (Academic)

Examinable subjects

Non-examinable subjects Pastoral Care / Civics and Moral Education, Physical

Education, Project Work, Music

English Language Mathematics History

Chinese/Malay/ Tamil Language

Science Geography

Art Design & Technology

Home Economics English Literature

Normal (Technical)

Examinable subjects

Non-examinable subjects Pastoral Care / Civics and Moral Education, Physical

Education, Project Work, Social Studies, Music

English Language Mathematics Art

Basic Chinese/Malay/ Tamil Language

Science

Design & Technology

Home Economics

Computer Applications

Lower Sec Timetable

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

0725 - 0735 FLAG-RAISING, NATIONAL ANTHEM, PLEDGE-TAKING0735 - 0800 DEAR Programme [Silent Reading]0800 - 0850

LESSONS0850 - 09400940 - 1010 RECESS1010 - 1100

1100 - 1150 LESSONSCOMMON

TESTLESSONS

1150 – 1240

1240 - 1330 LESSONSASSEMBLY/ FT

CONTACT TIME

LESSONS 

1330 - 1400 LUNCH1400 – 1450 Afternoon enrichment &

other activitiesAfternoon

enrichmentCCA

1450 – CCA

• Sec 1 to 3

CA – continual assessment which includes class tests and weekly common testsSA – mid-year & end-of-year exams

Assessment Format & Weighting

CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2 Total

15% 25% 15% 45% 100%70% from Term 1 tests30% from Term 2 tests

100% from mid-year exams

100% from Term 3

100% from end-of-year exams

Promotion criteria: Sec 1 Express

- Overall pass (50%)

- Pass EL

 Promote to2 Express

NO

Lateral Transfer to 2 N(A)

YES

Overall Results

Promotion criteria: Secondary 1 N(A)

Retained in 1 N(A) OR

Lateral Transfer to 2N(T)

Pass English +2 Subjects, ORPass 4 subjects

Overall > 70% & Deemed suitable

Lateral transfer to 2 Express

Promote/Advance to Sec 2 N(A)

YES

NO

YESYES

NO

Above Maximum

Age?

NO

Overall Results

- Pass EL or Maths- Pass 1 other subject

Overall >70% & Deemed suitable

Above Max Age?

Lateral transfer to 2N(A)

Promote/Advance to 2N(T)

NO

YES

YES

NO

NO

YESRetain in

1N(T)

Overall Results

Promotion criteria: Sec 1 N(T)

Student Management

Strong emphasis on building a respectful learning environment: A Pupil Management team working with teachers to support students

Mr Kelvin CheokHOD/PM

Express LM

Mdm Tan Yoke HongMs Teo Yen PengExpress ALM

Mdm IdayuN(A) ALM

Mr WafiN(T) member

Mr Foo Sek JinLower Sec N(A) LM

Mr Jack HoUpp Sec N(A) &

N(T) LM

Student Management

Minor offences Consequences

Skipping lessons or school activitiesTruancy or leaving school without permissionVandalism / damage of school property

After-school Detention

Make restitution/compensation

Major offences Consequences

Cheating, forgeryDefiance to teachersFighting, bullying, riotingPossession of weaponsSmokingGamblingOther criminal offences

Verbal / Written Apology (private / public)DetentionIn-house Suspension & Suspension from SchoolCaning (class / office / school)Community Service & special ProjectsSelf-Reflection & CounselingReferral to external agencies, e.g. police

Student Management

The ‘Yellow Slip’ system: after-school detention Improper attire & appearance Entering class late or absence from

lessons Disruptive behaviour in class

Others Handphone policy: Strictly disallowed

during lessons Late-coming: detention; more serious

consequences for late-coming after 8 am

How to prepare for 2012

Cicero: “It is not by muscle, speed or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character,

and judgment.”Jimmy Dean: “I can’t change the direction of the wind but I can

adjust my sails to always reach my destination”1)List your successes so that you can repeat them in 2012

2)Think about what you need to do better

3)List your failures so that you can avoid repeating them

4)Think about new habits & attitudes to replace negative ones

How to prepare for 2012

1)Draw up a big picture of what you want in the next 5 years

2)Set smaller SMARTER goals (Specific, Meaningful, All areas, Rewarding, Emotional, Realistic)

3)Learn from your successes & failures

Larry Elder: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.”Sydney Smith: “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals.”

Stream % of students who got their 1st choice upper sec subject

combinationExpress 60.5%N(A) 81.5%N(T) 83.8%

Plan ahead!

Do you know where you want to go after secondary school?Do you know what you need to get there?Do you know what to work on this year?Choices today affect tomorrow’s options e.g. Sec 2 streaming

Key to SuccessThe Sunday Times, 2 Jan 2011

Working together as a school

“How we manage difficult trade-offs … reflects the strength of our community. Our society is increasingly diverse. … This is expected

and natural, just as our nation matures. However, just as important is how well we relate to one another in our shared home. This applies not only in good times when there are fewer frictions and it is easier to get along, but also when we encounter tough issues, passions run

high and different points of view have to be bridged. ”“… We need to

strengthen our values of tolerance, mutual

respect and empathy. … It involves us

actively appreciating others’ perspectives, caring for our fellow

citizens,… and accepting the need to make compromises

that benefit the majority.”

Building strong partnerships with parents

Check your child/ward’s Student Handbook regularly as it contains

Goals & targets set by your child/wardRecord of CIP, leadership training and service (pg 51 – 52)Record of homework & comments by teachers (pg 74 onwards)

Building strong partnerships with parents

Check out the school website or join us on Facebook!Join the TWSS Parent Support Group

www.teckwhyesec.sg

Building strong partnerships with parents

With your permission, school will send SMS alerts on important or urgent matters, e.g. invitation to MPS, special activitiesFill in the Parents’ Needs Survey & Feedback form to help us plan good programmes to meet your needs and expectationsEmail us at twss@moe.edu.sg or send your queries/suggestions through the online form on the school website

Let’s work together to

create a great TWSS

experience for your child!