1. Full Commitment • Aspiration & Achievement • Integrity • Teamwork • High Expectations
29 Oct 2010
Meet The
Parent Session
2. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Objectives of Session
• Update parents on
latest changes in Singapore
education system
latest development & direction of
Damai Secondary
• Explain rationale for fund raising
effort & garner support from parents
25. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Overview of impact & action
Progressively more staff support
=> better staff deployment (eg. 2FTs for
selected classes, paired teaching)
Better quality teachers
=> various approaches for better engaged
learning (action research, ICT lessons)
More pathways provided
=> rate of progress based on ability and
attitude of students (eg. ‘stretching’ of
selected students - Add Maths, D & T)
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Self-directed
Learners
Achieve
academic
excellence
VISION
Learning in Damai Today,
Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow.
MISSION
To work as a cohesive team with stakeholders, valuing and nurturing everyone
in Damai Secondary School to be caring and responsible lifelong learners,
committed to giving their best.
Organisation Capital
CONFIDENTIAL
Information Capital
Build a Water
Sports CultureProvide Quality School Programmes
Develop Character &
Sense of Belonging
Leaders of good character
with a sense of belonging
to school & nation
Achieve excellence
in water sports
LeadershipCognitive PhysicalAestheticsSocial, Moral and Morale
Influential & strategic
thinkers, who are innovative,
equipped with life skills,
& can lead by example
PUPIL
OUTCOME
STAKEHOLDER
S1: Present & future Singapore’s
human resource needs are met to support
national competitiveness
S2: Children who
become the best they can be
in work and in life
S3: A cohesive and
resilient society with
responsible citizens
Alignment to MOE
INTERNAL PROCESSES
Develop Pupil
Leadership
DAMAIDAMAI’’SS Strategy Map 2012
Version 1.0
Develop
student leaders
with identified
attributes in the
leadership
framework
Put in place a
system for effective
communication,
reviews & follow
through of leadership
programme
Develop Aesthetics
Lead by role modeling
school values of F.A.I.T.H., to build
an innovative & compassionate culture
Leverage on ICT
for effective information
management & dissemination to
facilitate informed decision-making
Build strategic
partnerships
Infuse
water‐related
activities into
customized PE,
CCA & CIP
scheme of
work
identify & develop
talent
Develop a structure
for a values‐based
character development
programme aligned to
outcomes
Provide opportunities
for a total NE experience
Create a vibrant
& nurturing school
experience
Appreciate and
engage in the
aesthetics
Identify & deploy
teachers
effectively
Provide
exposure, identify
talent & develop
skills
PEOPLE & ORGANISATION
Leverage on
partnerships
Integrate
learning content
across subjects to
enhance learning
experience
Provide ability‐driven curriculum
to cater to pupils’ different
learning needs
Use varied
Instruction &
assessment modes for
engaged learning
Pupils who are Committed, Competent & Compassionate leaders
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
I1
I3
I2
I4
I5
I13
I7
I8
I6
I14
I12
I9
I10
I11
Human Capital
Identity, develop & retain
right people with right skills
& attitude
PO1 PO3PO2
Develop a
Water Sports
Niche
Pupils who are
Committed, Competent
& Compassionate
Leaders
Provide Quality
School
Programmes
Develop
AestheticsDevelop Pupil
Leadership
Develop Character &
Sense of Belonging
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Alignment with School Initiatives
Academic
=> Revised Subject Combination
=> Action Research to gauge effectiveness
=> Enhanced iPW (ICT & 21st century skills)
=> Mock Exams, Extended Program, Bridging
Program, Motivation Camp
Moving Forward
=> Offering Add Maths, D &T to more pupils
=> More explicit integration of study skills
=> eLearning to mLearning (reading habits)
=> Learning Lab (sharing of best practice)
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Alignment with School Initiatives
Social, Moral & Morale
=> Year Head System & Conduct Assessment
=> VEP, Pupil Activity Centre, cyber wellness
=> Measures to establish better ST rapport
=> More comms with parents
Moving Forward
=> Revised Conduct Assessment
=> Balance pastoral care with discipline
=> Enhanced collaboration with parents
=> Character and Citizenry Education (CCE)
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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMMECO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME
NE VALUES
Responsibility Respect Resilience
Integrity Care (&Service) Harmony (&Equity)
FAITH
Full Commitment Aspirations & Achievement
Integrity Teamwork High Expectations
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELL‐BEING
Vibrant & Nurturing School Experience
‐ VALUES EDUCATION
PROGRAMME ‐
‐ SERVANT LEADERSHIP ‐
‐ CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
THROUGH CCA ‐
Leaders
of
Good Character
with a
Strong Sense
of Belonging to
School and Nation
School Character
Development Plan
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School Initiatives & Impact
Student Leadership Development
=> Standardised training
=> Increased leadership opportunities
=> Emphasis on values-based character devt
Moving Forward
=> Assessment rubrics for student leadership
=> More opportunities beyond school
=> Peer evaluation (longer term)
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School Initiatives & Impact
Aesthetics & Physical Fitness
=> Various platforms for Aesthetic appreciation
(eg. Assembly Prog, Overseas Cultural
Exchange Prog)
=> Health & Fitness Program
=> Establishing a Water Sports Niche
=> Model Tuckshop
Moving Forward
=> Introduction of mandatory Sec 1 swimming
=> Expansion of Sec 4/5 Water Sports Elective
=> Enhanced Aesthetics Program (longer term)
38. Full Commitment • Aspiration & Achievement • Integrity • Teamwork • High Expectations
Damai Sec School’s
Fund-Raising Project 2011
GALA DINNER
@ NEWater VISITOR CENTRE
39. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Objectives
For school improvement in the
teaching & learning domain
(e.g. teaching laboratory)
To raise funds for financially
needy pupils
$190,000.00
40. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Proposal
Originally, the proposal was to raise
funds through the sale of pieces of
artwork of pupils & ex-pupils at the
gala dinner.
However, committee felt that
greater significance should be lent
to the occasion.
41. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Innovation
Putting our collective thinking
hats together, we came up with
an innovative project that
integrates National Education
and Community Outreach.
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Innovation
To produce a coffee-table book themed
‘Life At Bedok Reservoir (and its
vicinity)’
Some of the photographs from the book
will come from a photography
competition open to students from
schools in the East Zone
Other photographs will be sourced from
National Archives, PUB & Aljunied Town
Council
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Innovation
To be launched by Minister for Foreign
Affairs George Yeo at the Gala Dinner.
First-ever gala dinner to be held at
NEWater Visitor Centre at Koh Sek Lim
Road.
Tentatively on 19 Mar 2011 in conjunction
with World Water Day.
44. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Benefits of the Project
Photography competition
generates strong student
engagement
Nurtures sense of belonging and
confidence in Singapore’s future
Awareness of the past
Outreach to the community
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Benefits of the Project
Partnerships with PUB and Aljunied
Town Council
Raises the awareness of water-
related issues amongst the
students
Aligned with school’s NE Vision
(NE, Outstanding Development
Award)
46. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Benefits of the Project
Provide a 21st-century learning
environment for Damaians through
the proposed learning laboratory
To raise enough funds for
financially needy pupils for next 3 –
5 years
$190,000.00
47. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Competition Photos
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Competition Photos
49. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Competition Photos
50. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Competition Photos
51. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Competition Photos
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Competition Photos
53. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Gala Dinner Venue
Dining area - view of the underground water fountain
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Gala Dinner Venue
Dining area – another view
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Gala Dinner Venue
Dining area and proposed stage area – benches are removable
56. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Gala Dinner Venue
Extension of dining area – located amongst the exhibits
57. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Gala Dinner Venue
Extension of dining area – located amongst the exhibits
58. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Gala Dinner Programme
Arrival of guests
Tour of NEWater Visitor Centre (led by pupil
hosts)
Cocktail reception
Arrival of GOH Minister George Yeo
Launch of Coffeetable Book
Dinner commences
Performances by Performing Groups
Auction of art pieces & autographed coffeetable
book
59. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
Appeal for support
Table price - $2000
Seat price - $200
Auction items
Help us achieve our target of $190 000
60. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
“Gala Dinner”
@Damai Secondary
You can SMS to register your intent now.
Type ‘Gala’/
Then enter your full name, contact no., no of
tickets
Eg : Gala / Mrs Lee MM / 91234567 / 10
Thank you.
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“SPONSOR A NEEDY PUPIL”
@Damai Secondary
Please Register With Us!
63. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A NEEDY
PUPIL’S LIFE
When you sponsor a needy pupil, you are
helping to make a difference in his/her life.
As we aim to roll out the scheme in 2011, your
participation in this sponsorship will enable the
school to make this additional assistance to our
needy pupils possible.
Please register with us and we will provide you
with more details at a later date.
64. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
“SPONSOR A NEEDY PUPIL”
@Damai Secondary
Registration Form
I am interested to participate in this scheme.
Please provide me with more information.
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Name of Parent Sponsor: _______________________
Contact No:_____________(HP) / __________(Home)
Signature of Parent Sponsor: __________ Date:_____
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“SPONSOR A NEEDY PUPIL”
@Damai Secondary
You can SMS to register with us now.
Type ‘Sponsor’/
Then enter your full name and contact no.
Eg : Sponsor / Mr Tan AK / 91234567
Thank you.
66. Learning in Damai Today, Growing to be Leaders of Tomorrow
THANK YOU
• Parents
• Parent Support Group led
by Mdm Yat Swee Eng
• School Advisory Committee
• Alumni
