2. OUR BRAND OF EDUCATION

3. Our Brand of Education
Our Mission
Empowering Lives, Transforming our Future
We 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

5. Our Brand of Education
Our Vision
A Community of Future-ready Learners
Who Lead, Serve and Achieve
Through 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.

6. The New Paper, July 21, 2011

7. 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

8. Student performance:
GCE N-Level Examination 2011
Passes Distinctions
Better/Equal N(A): 8 subjects N(A): 5 subjects
National (EL, Maths, Science, (EL, Maths, Science,
Average MTL, D&T, F&N) MTL, D&T, F&N)
N(T): 8 subjects N(T): 5 subjects
(EL, MTL, CPA, EBS, (EL, MTL, CPA, EBS,
D&T, FS) D&T, FS)
Better/Equal N(A): 5 subjects N(A): 2 subjects
2010
performance N(T): 7 Subjects N(T): 7 Subjects

9. Student performance:
GCE N-Level Examination 2011
 4N(A) Top Students
 Poh Jia Hui (4E): 5 Grade 1s
 Lee Yi Ling (4G): 5 distinctions
 Sean Lim En Wei (4F): 5 distinctions
 Lee Wei Ping Joyce (4G): 4 distinctions
 Chua Ee Ting (4E): 4 distinctions
 Jolin Pek Si Min (4E): 4 distinctions

10. Student performance:
GCE N-Level Examination 2011
 4N(T) Top Students
 Chiang Jun Ming (4I): 4 ‘A’s, 1 ‘B’, Grade 2 for
N(A) Maths
 Tan Shi Hui (4I): 4 ‘A’s, 1 ‘B’
 Carine Ng Jia Yin (4I): 4 ‘A’s

11. Student performance:
GCE O-Level Examination 2011
Passes Distinctions
Better/Equal 4 Exp: 7 subjects 4 Exp: 5 subjects
National (Science, D&T, F&N, (MTL, D&T, F&N)
Average MTL)
5NA: 9 subjects 5NA: 4 subjects
(Science, Maths, A (CH, TL, D&T, F&N)
Maths, CH, MTL, Art,
D&T, F&N)
Better/Equal 4 Exp: 10 subjects 4 Exp: 7 subjects
2010
performance 5NA: 8 subjects 5NA: 7 subjects

12. Student performance:
GCE O-Level Examination 2011
 4 Express Top Students
 Elaine Tan Hui Zhi (4A): 6 distinctions
 Lee Feifei (4B): 6 distinctions
 Fuh Ling Huey (4B): 6 distinctions
 Lim Yun Zhen Stella (4B): 5 distinctions
 Soo Guan Roo (4B): 5 distinctions
 Wang Shi Wen Celine (4B): 5 distinctions
 Neo Shi Yi (4B): 5 distinctions
 Ng Jia Lam Sherman (4B): 5 distinctions

13. Student performance:
GCE O-Level Examination 2011
 5 N(A) Top Students
 Tan Yan You (5A): 5 distinctions
 Wong Yong-Zhi Erwin (5A): 5 distinctions
 Muhammad Hanifa (5B): 4 distinctions
 Eric Peh Zheng Wei (5B): 4 distinctions
 Liang Jingjing (5A): 4 distinctions

14. Student performance:
GCE O-Level Examination 2011
L1B5 aggregate (4 Express) L1B4 aggregate (5N)
Positive
value-add!
Positive
value-add!
2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011
TWSS Expected TWSS Expected

15. Value-added
Results since 2010
2010: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) for 1st time in Band 5 of
2009 4 Exp Results School Achievement Table
for Normal Course!
2011: Achievement Award 2011: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) for (Academic Value-added) for
2010 4 Exp Results 2010 5 N(A) Results
2012: Achievement Award 2012: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) for (Academic Value-added) for
2011 4 Exp Results 2011 5 N(A) Results

16. Hockey Floorball Archery
2008 2008 2011
1st Sustained Achievement B Boys: 1st B Girls: 3rd B Girls: 1st
C Girls: 1st, C Boys: 4th C Girls: 1st B Boys: 2nd
Award (Sports) 2009 2009 C Girls: 1st
for outstanding achievements in B Girls: 2nd B Girls: 4th C Boys: 2nd
Hockey & Floorball from 2007 - 2009 C Girls: 3rd, C Boys: 2nd 2010 2012
2010 B Girls: 2nd Ongoing
B Girls: 1st C Girls: 3rd
2nd Sustained Achievement C Girls: 1st 2011
2011 B Girls: 1st
Award (Sports) B Girls: 1st, B Boys: 2nd C Girls: 4th
for outstanding achievements in C Girls: 2nd 2012
Hockey & Floorball from 2008 - 2010 2012 B Girls: 2nd
B Girls: 1st C Div:
C Div: ongoing ongoing
3rd Sustained Achievement
Award (Sports)
for outstanding achievements in
Hockey & Floorball from 2009 - 2011

17. 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

18. Mdm Grace Tan
Winner of the Inspiring Chinese
Language Teacher Award 2012
(全国模范 华文教师奖 )
Mrs Shirley Teo
Winner of the
Inspiring Teacher of
English Award 2011
Winners of the
2012 Caring
Teacher Awards
(school level)

19. The TWSS Team
Mrs Shirley Teo Mr Alwin Njoo Mrs Soh Siow Tin
Mr Gideon Yong Mr Michael Tan
Dean (Curriculum) HOD Science School Staff
Vice Principal 1 Vice Principal 2
HOD EL Developer
Mdm Tong Wee Mrs Vena Foo Ms Deborah Tan Mr Kelvin Cheok Mr Ng Chor Tan
Heng HOD Humanities HOD Pupil HOD Pupil HOD PE & CCA
HOD Maths Development Management

20. The TWSS Team
Ms Tan Pin Yin Mr Krishnamoorthy Mdm Nurulazmi Mrs Rizal Mr Yusman
HOD MTL SH TL Manan, SH ML HOD ICT Ithnin, SH ICT
Mr Alvin Tay Mr Rahmat Ms Shafillah Mr Aidil Sharil Ms Ng Shu Wen
HOD Art & Design Hassan Begum SH PE/CCA LH Science
SH Aesthetics SH F&N

21. The TWSS Team
Ms Elodie Sng Mdm Lim Bee Mdm Lye Eng Mdm Mary Katru Mrs Ong Lee
SH/Social Studies Buat Senior Tr CL Senior Tr Maths Choo
Senior Tr EL Senior Tr F&N
Ms Safiah Ms Charlene Mr Mark Mr Dave Goh Mr Alan Mr Tan Boon
Rais Yang Brosas Admin Mgr 1 Wong Peng
LH EL Counsellor Counsellor Admin Mgr 2 Ops Mgr

22. The TWSS Sec 2 Team
Han Yiqian Tan Kok Hian Jordan Loh Li Xiaorong
FT 2A FT 2A FT 2B FT 2B
Siti Radiah Uma Jayaraman Lynn Chong Baskaran Ganga
FT 2C FT 2C FT 2D FT 2D

23. The TWSS Sec 2 Team
Muhd Sherefudin Crystal Lau Joanna Lim Wang Yiwen
FT 2E FT 2E FT 2F FT 2F
Evelyn Tan Huang I Lung Mrs Ada Ong
FT 2F FT 2G FT 2G

24. Pupils’ Aspirations
JC Poly ITE
Others (%)
(%) (%) (%)
2Exp 28.5% 69.4% 0% 2.1%
2NA 18.3% 80.3% 1.4% 0%
2NT 8.8% 26.5% 58.8% 5.9%

25. The Post-Secondary
Education Landscape
University Degree
Junior College (2 yrs) or Polytechnic Institute of Technical
Centralised Institute (3 yrs) Education (1 - 2 yrs)
(3 yrs) GCE A-Levels Diploma Nitec/Higher Nitec
(DSA) (DSA)
GCE O-Level Examination
Sec 5N
GCE N-Level Examination
Special/Express Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical)
Course (Sec 1 – 4) Course (Sec 1 – 4)

26. JC/MI: A-Level Curriculum
Typical subject combination
Three H2 content-based
subjects
One H1 content-based
subject
(at least one from
contrasting discipline)
+ H1 Mother Tongue
Language (MTL)
H1 General Paper (GP)
H1 Project Work (PW)
“Science” combination
H2 Physics
H2 Chemistry
H2 Mathematics
H1 Economics/Geog/Lit
(contrasting subject)
H1 MTL, GP, PW

27. Polytechnic Courses
 5 polytechnics:
Nanyang Ngee Ann Republic Singapore Temasek
 Course categories
 Applied Sciences
• e.g. Biotechnology, Food Science & Nutrition, Pharmacy
Science, Nutrition, Health & Wellness
 Built Environment
• e.g. Environmental & Water Technology, Green Building &
Sustainability, Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management,
Landscape Architecture, Real Estate Business
 Business & Management
• e.g. Accountancy, Hospitality & Resort Management, Mass
Media Management, Wellness, Lifestyle & Spa
Management

28. Polytechnic Courses
Nanyang Ngee Ann Republic Singapore Temasek
 Course categories
 Engineering
• e.g. 3D Interactive Media Technology, Aeronautical
Engineering, Clean Energy, Micro and Nanotechnology
 Health Sciences
• e.g. Nursing, Optometry, Outdoor & Adventure
Learning
 Humanities
• e.g. Applied Drama & Psychology, Early Childhood
Studies, Social Sciences (Social Work)

29. Polytechnic Courses
Nanyang Ngee Ann Republic Singapore Temasek
 Course categories
 Information & Digital Technologies
• e.g. Cyber & Digital Security, Game & Entertainment
Technology, Mobile & Network Services
 Maritime Studies
• e.g. Maritime Engineering, Maritime Business
 Media & Design
• e.g. Advertising & Public Relations, Apparel Design &
Merchandising, Experience & Product Design, Interior
Architecture & Design, Visual Effects & Motion
Graphics

30. ITE Higher Nitec Courses
 Course categories
- Accounting - Business/Design & Media
- Chemical & Life Sciences
- Engineering
- Information Technology Note: Higher Nitec
graduates with GPA
2.0 can apply for
admission to a related
poly diploma course.
For some Engineering
diploma
courses, graduates
with GPA 3.5 may be
admitted directly to

31. Flexibility for N(A) students
There are many
opportunities to go
to poly from ITE
New pathways to
polytechnic
http://www.polytechnic.edu
.sg/pfp/

32. Direct Entry to Higher Nitec
for N(A) students

33. Direct Entry
to Higher Nitec
A high % of graduates obtained employment within 3 months from
graduation or completion of full-time NS, with mean salary of $1,400
(ITE 2009 Graduate Employment Survey)
Higher Nitec Course Employment Mean Gross
Rate Salary
Biotechnology 81% $1,490
Paramedic & Emergency Care 94% $1,870
Business Studies (Sport
100% $1,510
Management)
Electronics Engineering 89% $1,500
Information Technology 89% $1,430
Electrical Engineering 91% $1,460
Mechanical Engineering 87% $1,480

34. Are they ready for
their future?
(1 = Strongly Disagree; 4: Strongly Agree) 2EXP 2NA 2NT
I am aware of my abilities and interests. 3.11 3.11 3.06
I am aware of the kinds of careers
which can match my interests and 2.91 3.01 2.88
needs.
I know what careers are available in my
2.90 2.97 2.94
interest and ability areas.
I know the entry requirements for the
2.86 2.89 2.79
careers that I am interested in.
I am able to make decisions about my
2.90 2.96 2.97
future career.
I know how to prepare for careers in
2.86 2.96 3.03
which I am interested.

35. Entering a Junior College/MI
• Entry criteria:
L1-R5 (JC) L1-R4 (MI)
First 5 Relevant 4 Relevant
Language subjects subjects
EL/ Higher 3 subjects: 2 subjects:
MTL Humanities/ Humanities/
Mathematics/ Mathematics/
Science Science
2 other subjects 2 other subjects
(except CCA) (except CCA)

36. Entering JC/MI
 2011 Cut-off Points for some JCs
JC Arts Science
Anderson 10 8
Innova 20 20
Jurong 14 15
Pioneer 16 16
 Average subject grade: A2 to B3

37. Entering a polytechnic
 Entry criteria:
EL-R2-B2
English Group 1 of relevant Group 2
Language subjects (R1) (R2)
Compulsory Humanities / Media (A): (A) & (B): Art,
2 Best Art, Combined D&T, F&N,
Humanities Maths, CH,
subjects Business/ Science / POA
2 other Engineering courses (B/C/D):
subjects (C) & (D): D&T,
E Maths or A Maths Science, F&N
(except CCA)

38. Entering a polytechnic
 2011 Cut-off Points for some courses
 NP: Biomedical Science – 9
 NP: Accountancy – 11
 NP: Aerospace Technology – 12
 NP: Child Psychology & Early Childhood – 11
 SP: Biotechnology – 10
 SP: Business Admin – 12
 SP: Media & Communication – 12
 Average subject grade: A2 to B3

39. Entering ITE Higher Nitec
 Entry criteria (O-level results):
EL-B4 or EL-R1-B3 or EL-R2-B2
EL R1 R2
Compulsory E Maths, A R1: E Maths or A Maths
Maths or POA R2: Science or D&T
B4 B3 B2
Any subject Any subject Any subject (except CCA)
(except CCA) (except CCA)

40. Progressing to 5N(A) &
Direct Entry to Higher Nitec
 Entry criteria (N-level results):
EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 19
EL Best 3 subjects
Compulsory
Any N-level subject
Maths
(CCA excluded)
Compulsory
* Direct Entry to Polytechnic (Poly Foundation
Programme): EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 11

41. ITE Direct Entry
to Higher Nitec
 Higher Nitec Cut-off Points 2010 (N-level
EMB3)
 Hospitality: 14
 Leisure/Travel: 15
 Business Studies: 15
 Mechatronics/ IT: 18
 Electrical Engineering: 19

42. N(A) Entry to Nitec
 3 N-level passes, including EL and Maths
 Cut-off points 2010
 Aerospace: 4
 Baking/Food Studies: 6 – 7
 Fitness/Service: 9
 Digital animation: 10
 ICT: 12

43. The Secondary 2
Streaming Process
Option E1
Sec 3 Option E2
Express Option E3
Option E4
After Sec 2 Sec 3
PROMOTED Option NA1
Final Exams Normal Option NA2
(Academic)
Sec 3
Option NT1a
Normal
Option NT1b
(Technical)

44. Timeline of Events
May Jul - Sep Oct Nov
- Subject - Subject - Students - Announcement
Options Options talk for submit final of streaming
Survey for students choice of results and
students - Review Sec 2 subject classes for 2013
- Subject performance & options
Options talk targets against after SA2
for parents preferred Sec 3
subject options

45. Subjects for
Express Course Elective/Additional Subjects
 5 compulsory subjects 2nd - 3rd Science subject
 English Language Principles of Accounts
 Mother Tongue:
(POA)
CL/ML/TL Additional Mathematics
 Elementary Mathematics
Coursework-based
subjects: Design &
 Combined Humanities Technology / Food &
(Social Studies + Elective Nutrition / Art
Geography/History)
Total no. of subjects:
 1 Science Subject
6-8

46. Subject Combinations
for Express (historical)
Subject Compulsory 4th subject: Science Additional
Combina- Subjects (3) Combined subjects Subjects
tion Humanities
E1 SS Phy + Chem A. Maths
(8 subjects) + Elective + Bio
Geography
E2 SS Science A. D&T
(7 subjects)
EL, + Elective (Phy/Chem) Maths or
MTL and History F&N
E Maths
E3 Science POA
(6 subjects)
SS (P/C or B/C)
+ Elective
E4 Geography Science Art / D&T /
(6 subjects) (P/C or B/C) F&N

47. Pure Science vs Combined
Science
 Similar coverage of topics, but greater depth
for pure Sciences
 Practical assessment
 School-based Practical Assessment (SPA) for pure
Sciences: 4 assessments in Sec 4
 One-off practical examination for combined
Science: during O-level exam period
 Post-secondary implications
 Pure Science not a requirement for poly courses
 Pure Science not a requirement for JC non-
Science courses

48. O-level Additional
Mathematics
 Aims (from MOE)
 To provide a strong foundation in algebraic
manipulation and mathematical reasoning
skills
 To prepare students for A-level H2 and H3
mathematics
 Post-secondary implications
 Not a requirement for polytechnic course
 Not a requirement for JC non-Science course

49. Subject Preferences
(Express)
 Pure Science (Phy, Chem, Bio)
 50.3% interested but only 19 (12%) qualify based
on SA1 results
 Combined Science
 Phy/Chem: 50.7% Bio/Chem: 49.3%
 Combined Humanities
 SS/Geography: 60.6% SS/History: 39.4%
 Additional Mathematics
 73.7% interested but only 28 (18%) qualify based
on SA1 results

50. Subject Preferences
(Express)
 Coursework subjects (1st choice)
 POA: 29.5%
 D&T: 30.9%
 F&N: 21.5%
 Art: 18.1%

51. Subjects for
Normal (Academic) Course
 5 compulsory subjects Elective/Additional
Subjects
 English Language
Coursework-based
 Mother Tongue:
subjects: Design &
CL/ML/TL Technology / Food &
 Elementary Nutrition / Art
Mathematics Principles of
 Combined Humanities Accounts (POA)
(Social Studies + Elective O-level Maths
Geography)
 1 Science Subject Total no. of subjects:
6-7

52. Subject Combinations for
N(A)
Subject Compulsory 3rd 4th subject: 5th 6th
Combina Subjects (2) subject: Combined subject: subject
-tion Maths Humanities Science
NA1 O-level Science POA
Maths (Phy/
or NA Social Chem)
EL and Maths Studies +
MTL Elective
NA2 NA Geography Science Art / D&T
Maths (Bio/ / F&N
Chem)

53. Subject Preferences
(NA)
 Combined Science
 Phy/Chem: 53.2% Bio/Chem: 46.8%
 Coursework subjects (1st choice)
 POA: 45.5%
 D&T: 24.7%
 F&N: 20.8%
 Art: 9.1%

54. Subjects for
Normal (Technical) Course
Elective/Additional
 4 compulsory subjects
Subjects
 English Language Coursework-based
 Mother Tongue: subjects: Design &
CL/ML/TL Technology / Food
 Mathematics
Studies/ Art
Science
 Computer Applications
(CPA) Elements of Business
Skills (EBS)
Total no. of subjects:
6

55. Subject Combinations
for N(T)
Subject Compulsory Additional Subjects
Combinat- Subjects
ion
NT1a EL, Science
Basic MTL, Art / D&T / Food
NT1b EBS
Maths, Studies
CPA

56. Subject Preferences
(NT)
 1st elective
 NT Science: 80% EBS: 20%
 Coursework subjects (1st choice)
 D&T: 18.9%
 F&N: 48.6%
 Art: 32.4%

57. Eligibility Criteria –
Exp/N(A)
SCIENCE Eligibility Criteria
Pure Sciences: Physics, Chemistry and
Biology
Science ≥ 75%
MATHS Eligibility Criteria
Additional Mathematics Maths ≥ 75% and
(Express) SA2 Algebra component ≥ 75%
O-level Maths for N(A)
Maths ≥ 70%
students
Note: Due to stiff competition at O-levels, distinction cut-off marks are
very high for maths e.g. A1: 90% - 100%; A2: 80 – 89%

58. Eligibility Criteria -
Exp/N(A)
HUMANITIES Eligibility Criteria
History Elective History ≥ 75%
Elective Subjects Eligibility Criteria
D&T D&T ≥ 60%
F&N Home Econs ≥ 60%
Art Art ≥ 60%
POA EL ≥ 55%

59. Eligibility Criteria – N(T)
Subjects Eligibility Criteria
Science ≥ 65%
Science
and Maths ≥ 65%
D&T D&T ≥ 60%
Food Science Home Econs ≥ 60%
Art Art ≥ 60%
EBS EL ≥ 60%

60. How is the student’s final
subject combination decided?
 Pupils’ Ability, Aptitude, Attitude & Interest
 Must meet streaming criteria
 Overall merit relative to cohort (Overall Performance +
Performance in specific subject)
 Teachers’ recommendation/assessment based on potential
and ability to excel
 Availability of places for each subject combination
Stream % of 2011 Sec 2 students who got their 1st
choice subject combination
Express 60.5%
N(A) 81.5%
N(T) 83.8%

61. Academic Review System
 Checkpoints from 2013 to 2014
Sec 3 End-of-year Sec 4 Jan 2013
Exam
Sec 3 Mid-year Re-test
Sec 3 Common Exam e.g. Fail A. Maths or
Pure Sciences e.g. Fail A. Maths
Test 1 e.g. Fail A. Maths or or Pure Sciences
Pure Sciences Action:
e.g. Fail A. Maths or
Pure Sciences Parents meet FT Action:
Action:
Action: to discuss Parents/student
Parents informed, dropping/ advised to
Re-test in Term 2 Remedial lessons, combining
Re-test in Term 3
drop/combine
subjects, subjects before
Re-test in Jan 2013 exam registration

62. How Sec 2 pupils have
fared so far
Express Sec 2A Sec 2B Sec 2C Sec 2D
Weakest EL EL EL EL
subjects Geog Maths Geog Geography
Art Science Art Art
Maths Art
Science
N(A)/N(T) Sec 2E Sec 2F Sec 2G
Weakest EL Geography EL
subjects Maths D&T Maths
Geography Art Science
D&T Home Econs D&T
Art

63. The O-level/N-level examination
is a 2-year journey
 2013 timeline
Term 1 & 2 Term 3
Complete Sep hols: N-level
Lessons syllabus /
Motivation& Term 4
June holidays Intensive
Study Skills Revision Prelim Exams
workshops O-level MTL cont’d
Exams O/N-level
Complete Oral / Intensive
syllabus, class Complete Coaching
Art/D&T/ F&N Listening
tests Compre
Coursework Evening Revision
Evening Revision Evening
Prog O/N-level Practical
Revision Prog & Written Exams
Mid-year Exams Prelim Exams
At most 7 months to complete syllabus!

64. ST2: Learning our Focus
Special support for Sec 2 students
 New timetable structure
 Maths & Humanities Trail
 CCE-Project Work
 Leadership training

65. Lower Sec Timetable
New! 50-min periods to provide more flexibility and improve engagement
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
0730 - 0735 FLAG-RAISING, SINGING NATIONAL ANTHEM, PLEDGE-TAKING
0735 - 0800 DEAR Programme [Silent Reading]
0800 - 0850
LESSONS
0850 - 0940
0940 - 1010 RECESS
1010 - 1100
1100 - 1150 LESSONS
1150 – 1240
Assembly / FT COMMON LESSONS
1240 - 1330 LESSONS
contact time TEST
1330 - 1400 LUNCH
1400 –
Afternoon
1450 Afternoon lessons, ASP CCA
lessons, ASP
1450 – CCA

66. Parents:
You can help your child
 Discuss these questions with your child
 Where he/she would like to go after secondary
school? (JC/MI/Poly/ITE, which course)
• Check out poly websites or MOE website
(http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/)
 What he/she needs to get there? (entry criteria)
• Tip: EL & Maths are critical and different courses
require different compulsory subjects
 What to work on this year?
• Tip: Identify weak subjects which can be useful for
entry to desired subject combination

67. Parents:
You can help your child
 Support your child
 Attendance: Be present and punctual
 Attention: Help him/her get enough sleep so that
he/she can focus on learning
 Attitude: Foster habits of self-discipline and consistent
work, e.g. completing homework, constant practice
Name PSLE JAE L1R4 Attendance
Student A 169 7 189
Student B 135 10 189
Student C 174 34 180
Student D 181 33 174

68. Key to success:
Work consistently
The Sunday Times, 2 Jan 2011

69. Develop Good Habits
I am working part-time during term time.
2EXP 2NA 2NT
4.86% 5.63% 5.88%
I usually sleep _______________ every weekday.
% between
% before % between % after
11pm - 12
10pm 10pm - 11pm midnight
midnight
2EXP 13.89% 52.78% 20.83% 12.50%
2NA 12.68% 43.66% 29.58% 14.08%
2NT 14.71% 32.35% 44.12% 8.82%

70. Develop Good Habits
I start preparation for common tests and examinations __
% 1 day before % at least 1 % at least 2 % at least 1
or the night week weeks month
before before before before
2EXP 9.72% 35.42% 43.06% 11.81%
2NA 12.68% 32.39% 30.99% 23.94%
2NT 14.71% 47.06% 26.47% 11.76%

71. Syasya Rifqah
The New Paper School Sports Star 2011 Award Winner
Character-building at Teck Whye “It is the little things and
Secondary School
Simple and basic habits like
habits of punctuality, paying
being punctual, paying attention attention and being respectful
in lessons, revising my work, that matters when it comes to
respecting teachers and being successful.”
following their advice made all
the difference to me.

72. Developing 21st century
learners

73. Student learning:
Talent & Interest Development Our students at the iChef
Cooking Competition
Sec 3 Science Enrichment
Art &
Design
Mentoring
Programme

74. Student learning:
Design thinking in action

75.  Sec 3 Adventure camp
 Leadership training Development
Character & Leadership

76. Values in Action:
Serving the
Community
Overseas CIP in Batam
Zaobao & Straits Times
(Aug 3, 2011) Southwest
Mural of Love project
SW CDC’s
Let's Paint
Homes!

77. Overseas Partnerships:
Enriching Learning and Making New Friends
Singapore-Hong Kong
Exchange Programme
Seojae Middle School,
South Korea

78. The Next Lap:
Character & Citizenship
Education
Sec 4/5:
Transforming
the Future
Sec 3:
Collaborating
with Community
Developmental Themes
by level to inculcate CCE
Sec 2: values, skills, competencies,
Connecting habitudes and NE messages
with Others
Sec 1:
Empowering
Self

79. Pupil Management
 Strong emphasis on building a respectful learning
environment: Pupil Management team working with
teachers to support pupils
Mr Kelvin Cheok Mr Foo Sek Jin
HOD/PM Lower Sec N(A) LM
Express LM
Mr Jack Ho
Upp Sec N(A) & N(T)
LM
Mdm Tan Yoke Hong
Ms Teo Yen Peng
Express ALM
Mdm Idayu
N(A) ALM
Mr Wafi
N(T) member

80. Pupil Management
Minor offences Consequences
Skipping lessons or school After-school Detention
activities
Truancy or leaving school
without permission Make restitution/compensation
Vandalism / damage of school
property
Major offences Consequences
Cheating, forgery Verbal / Written Apology (private / public)
Defiance to teachers Detention
Fighting, bullying, rioting In-house Suspension & Suspension from
Possession of weapons School
Smoking Caning (class / office / school)
Gambling Community Service & special Projects
Other criminal offences Self-Reflection & Counseling
Referral to external agencies, e.g. police

81. Pupil 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

82. Strong partnership between
school & parents
 Check your child/ward’s
Student Handbook
regularly as it contains
Goals & targets set by your
child/ward
Record of CIP, leadership
training and service
(pg 51 – 52)
Record of homework &
comments by teachers
(pg 74 onwards)

83. Building strong
partnerships with parents
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www.teckwhyesec.sg