QUEENSTOWN Secondary School Partnering with Parents
Jan 05, 2016
QUEENSTOWN Secondary School QUEENSTOWN Secondary School
Partnering with Parents
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In WPS 2012, our Education Minister defined the 4 Key Attributes of a Student-Centric, Values-Driven Education:
Every School, a Good School
Every Teacher, a Caring Educator
Every Student, an Engaged learner
Every Parent, a Supportive Partner
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Our Vision
A Premier School of Choice,
Nurturing a Leader in Every Learner.
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Our Vision
A Premier School of Choice,
Nurturing a Leader in Every Learner.
Parents
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Our Vision
A Premier School of Choice,
Nurturing a Leader in Every Learner.
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QTSS Partnership Framework
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‘3Cs’ Approach to Partnership
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Clarity (Valuable Partnership)Why do the school and parents need to work together?What can we achieve together?How can we work together?
Some examples/ suggestions:1. Students spend equal amount time in school and at home- Actively communicate with each other if there is any issue and concerns2. “Seek first to understand then to be understood”
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Commitment (Valuing Partnership)What is the active role that I can play as a parent in this partnership?How much time and effort am I willing/ can I devote myself to this partnership?
Some examples/ suggestions:1. Most important role: Actively involved in the holistic
development of your child2. Reinforce values taught in CCE lessons at home3. Reinforce the values taught in SE lessons (content
available in web portal)4. Be involved with our PSG and make a proactive
contribution
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Some examples/ Suggestions1. Support the CCE and VIA programmes beyond the
classrooms (Camps, fund raising or community projects)
2. Support the School’s focus on 3As (Attention, Attendance and Achievement)
Complementary (Mutually-Benefiting Relationships)
How can the school and parents complement each other in the nurturing of our children?What complementary and proactive roles can I play in this partnership?
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A LEADER WITH R.I.S.E VALUES WHO DARES TO SERVE.
CCE Vision 2014:
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Aim of CCE
• to inculcate values and build competencies in our students to develop them into good individuals and useful citizens.
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Levels Level Focus*Core
ValuesMOE Values Level Outcomes
(What we want to see in our students at end of 2014)
Sec 1
Discipline (Follow) Rise Self-
Respect**- Disciplined (self-management)- Confident student (self-awareness)
Sec 2
Choices RIseRespect
Responsibility
- Respectful and honest (Self management)- Responsible team player (Social awareness)- A concerned citizen (Social awareness)
Sec 3
Habits RISe Care Harmony
- Caring leader who takes the initiative to serve the school and wider community with the belief that they can make a difference.
(Relationship management)
Sec 4/5
Excellence RISE
- Well-informed and responsible leader prepared for future challenges and is committed to excellence in all areas. (Responsible decision-making)
CCE Overview of Level outcomes
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Platforms for CCE infusion
• Whole-school (BIG ‘C’)
• Class-based programmes (small ‘c’)
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QTSS SCHOOL VISION A Premier School of Choice, Nurturing a Leader in Every
Learner.
SCHOOL MISSION To nurture every learner to
become a leader with desirable values, actively contributing to
the community, prepared for future challenges.
CORE VALUESResilience We have the
determination to persevere and prevail in the face of challenges.
Integrity We have the courage to stand for what is right.
Service We have the responsibility to serve our
community, demonstrating respect and empathy.
Excellence We will strive for the best in all that we do.
OUR PHILOSOPHY WE BELIEVE in the unique worth of the individual, the
enhancement of his well-being and the symbiotic relation between him and society.
Heart
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MissionValues
Vision
Philosophy
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Communication to Parents• School magazine• SMS/Emails
• Absenteeism• PSG workshop invitations
• School Website www.queenstownsec.edu.sg
• Meet-the-Parents session – Once a year (level)– Collection of report books (all)
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How can you be involved?BIG ‘C’ events
- Opportunities for parent-child bonding Commemorative days
Racial Harmony Day (RHD) National Day
VIA projects Redhill Close needy elderly – Communal lunch Cross country event – Fund raising event
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How can you be involved?
Small ‘c’• ECG Career sharing• Talk to them about learning in CCE lessons–CE, SE, CW, NE
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In short...It takes a village to raise a child.
Every School, a Good School
Every Parent, a Supportive Partner