Meet the Parents (Oct 22 2013)

Meet Parents SessionMeet Parents Session(Sec 1-3) 22 Oct 2013(Sec 1-3) 22 Oct 2013

WelcomeWelcome

Objectives of Talk• To affirm students’

achievements and the need to continue their good effort

• To harness support from parents to work hand-in-hand with school

• To provide update on upcoming events/programmes

Outline• Introduction• The Damai Education Experience• MOE Initiatives• Damai Sec 20th Anniversary (2014)• Question & Answer

The Damai MissionWe nurture our students to be Committed, Competent and Compassionate Leaders

CCA Achievements (2012)Boys’ Brigade JM Fraser Award (Gold)Girl Guides Puan Noor Aishah Award (Gold)National Police Cadet Corps Unit Overall Proficiency Award (Gold)

National Cadet Corps Best Unit Competition (Silver)St. John Ambulance Brigade Best Unit Competition (Bronze)

CCA Achievements (2013)

Canoeing Nat ‘B’ Div (Girls-Team) – 4thNat ‘C’ Div (Girls-Team) – 5thIndividual Medals (1 Gold, 3 Bronze)

Dragonboat Temasek Regatta – 5th

Handball Nat ‘B’ Div (Girls) – 2nd Runner-UpNat ‘C; Div (Girls) – 1st Runner-Up

Rugby Nat ‘B’ Div (Plate) – 3rd

Softball East Zone ‘B’ Div (Boys) – 2nd Runner-UpEast Zone ‘C’ Div (Boys) – Champion

Level Programme (2013) Character, Citizenship & Leadership

Sec 1 3 Basic Leadership Workshops: 8 hours total3D2N Sec 1 Orientation Camp

Cognition of Self & Self leadership

Sec 2 3 Intermediate Leadership Workshops:8 hours total2D1N Overseas Cultural Immersion Trip

Leading by Example(NE – sense of belonging)

Sec 3 Advance Leadership training during 2D1N Adventure Camp

Leading A Team

Sec 4/5 3D Motivational & Study Skill Workshop Transformational & Visionary Leadership/ Study Skills + Personality / Learning / Social Intelligence Profiling

Level Activity Period (2013)Sec 2 Subject Combination

Allocation Exercise11 Nov – Results release11 – 12 Nov – Appeal period

Sec 3E/3A Extended Programme 23 Oct – 1 NovSec 4E/5A Self-Study & Consultation

O-Level30 Sep – 22 Oct21 Oct – 15 Nov

CCA SYF Arts Presentation Achievements (2013)

Ethnic Dance Certificate of Distinction

Guzheng Certificate of Distinction

Modern Dance Certificate of Accomplishment

Symphonic Band Certificate of Accomplishment

Choir Certificate of Commendation

Art & Craft SYF Central Judging 2012 2 Silver, 2 Bronze

Dragonboat Dragonboat

Character, Citizenship & Leadership through

WATER SPORTS EXCELLENCE

LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME

LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME

Canoeing - Canoeing - C division: 4th place

C division: 4th place

Character, Citizenship & Leadership through

WATER SPORTS EXCELLENCE

LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME

LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME

Leveraging ICT for engaged learning

ICT-ENABLED LEARNING

ICT-ENABLED LEARNING

Every School A Good School

Every Student an Engaged Learner

Students are advised to :• Reconsolidate foundation• Review effectiveness of self-study• Plan a study schedule incorporating revision, holiday

academic practice and CCA• Spend quality time with family• Start/ Maintain a healthy lifestyle and cultivate good

habits• Be open to feedback for self-improvement• Be a good role-model for others

Every Teacher a Caring EducatorTeachers ensure that :• Useful focused feedback are given to students

and parents to support development and learning and preparation for 2014

• Parents / Guardians are kept informed of child’s/ward’s progress

- Updates of school events and matters available on school website, as well as portal for parents :

a) http://www.damaisec.moe.edu.sg/b) e-learning portal http://lms.asknlearn.com/damai_ss/

Every Parent/ Guardian a Supportive Partner

Parents/ Guardians to support child/ward in:

• attending school and the various school programmes e.g. CCA

• revising his/her work conscientiously • cultivating good habits and healthy activities• contacting teachers when the need arises• work in partnership with the school

• Greater flexibility in subject offerings for our students in their secondary years

• More diverse landscape of distinctive schools• Introduction of ‘through-train’ pathways such as

the Integrated Programme, Polytechnic Foundation Programme and ITE Direct Entry Scheme

• Character & Citizenship Education (CCE)- Infusing values education in the curriculum- Values in Action (VIA) programme- Edusave Character Award to recognise students for values and civic

responsibility

- More community partnerships• Nurturing students with a Singapore Heartbeat & a

Global Outlook- Broadening Direct School Admission (DSA)- Skills & Attitudes to thrive in the 21st Century

• Building Strong Fundamentals for Future Learning

• Cultivating an Enduring Love for Learning• More Opportunities for Continuing Education &

Training (CET) to Support Lifelong Learning- Extension of financial assistance to part-time students at

UniSIM- Expanding and enhancing degree-level CET at NUS, NTU and

UniSIM- More CET programmes offered at the polytechnic and ITE

MOE Initiatives

MOE InitiativesLearning for Life Programme (LLP)

Character, Citizenship & Leadershipthrough Water Sports

Level Focus

Sec 1 Swimming Certification

Sec 2 Kayak 1-Star Certification

Sec 3 Dragonboat Exposure

Sec 4 Water Sports Elective Modules

MOE InitiativesApplied Learning Programme (ALP)

Healthcare Sciences & Technology@Damai

• continued aging population• advancements in healthcare technology & equipment• medical discoveries• improved procedures and treatment e.g. aquatherapy• increased demand for holistic and integrated care for

patients e.g. one-stop healthcare service• Singapore as World-Class Healthcare Hub (ranked 4th in

World Competitiveness Yearbook 2010, IMD) Source:http://www.edb.gov.sg/content/edb/en/industries/industries/healthcare.html

• Emphasises the relevance of what is being learnt to real-world situations;

• Requires students to use hands-on or experiential learning to enact authentic scenarios;

• Equips students with the skills to engage in the practical application of knowledge; and

• Partnering the industry, community, institutes of higher learning and/or professional training bodies

• Provides additional opportunities for students to acquire new skills and qualities such as independent learning and self-confidence

• Enables students to make sense of knowledge and apply to real-world, non-academic, non-theorised problems

• Emphasises the practical application of education, which provides foundational skills for their future

• Smoothens the transition from secondary schools to tertiary institutions such as Polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

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• Collaboration between Science & Design & Technology departments for curriculum design (20-hrs)

• Cross-disciplinary approach to learning e.g. ergonomics & space design for enhanced healthcare experience

• Leveraging Values in Action programme to strengthen Character, Citizenship & Leadership Education e.g. sensitizing students to National issues

• Partnership with education institutes for learning e.g. Nanyang Polytechnic

• Partnership with medical institutes and industries for attachments to authentic learning environments e.g. Changi General Hospital

Damai celebrates 20 years in 2014

• Part of the Character, Citizenship & Leadership Education for Damaians, to acknowledge the contributions by the members of the Damai Family

• Garner the support of former Damaians and stakeholders to celebrate the school’s success in nurturing Committed, Competent and Compassionate Leaders in our society

Damai celebrates20 years in 2014

• Facebook Outreach to former Damaians: https://www.facebook.com/IrememberDamai

• Water Sports Carnival@Bedok Reservoir (25 April)

• 20th Anniversary Dinner@Damai (July)• Art Installation@Bedok Reservoir

(collaboration with Temasek Polytechnic)• ‘Talking Wall’@Damai (a written history)• Integrative curriculum (students’

exploration of Damai’s and its heartland’s history through school platforms)

Celebration Plans

Information Talk for P6 pupils before release of PSLEDate: Saturday (more details on actual date will be provided on our school website closer to the date of release)Time: 9.00 am & 11.00 amVenue: Damai Secondary School Hall located @ Level 2, above the canteen

Travel Declaration for Nov/Dec holidaysFor families intending to travel overseas during this period, please login from our school website and access the ‘Travel Declaration’ app in the section ‘Administrative Tools’, to provide the school with details of the trip.

Nov/Dec activities

Internationalization Trips

Student Leadership Development

Nov/Dec activities

Period Student Group25 – 28 Oct Girl Guides Camp (HQ-Camp Christine)6 – 9 Nov Boys’ Brigade Annual Camp 14 – 16 Nov Student Leaders Training Camp (Sec 1-3)16 – 17 Nov Camp Leaders Training 20 – 21 Nov Combined Sports CCA Camp

Period CCA group19 – 21 Nov Softball (JB, Malaysia)10 – 14 Dec Ethnic Dance (Hong Kong)

Thank You!

Q & A