02 Feb 2013

1. Sec 4 & 5
Meet-Parents-Session:
Principal’s Briefing
2 Feb 2013

2. The TWSS Commitment

3. The TWSS Commitment
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.

4. The TWSS Commitment
Our Vision:
Through a culture
A Community of Future-ready of collaboration, a
Learners who Lead, Serve and mindset of
Achieve 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.

5. School Theme 2011 - 2013
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 and
collaborating with different people for better outcomes
• Excellence: A journey of continuous improvement;
always aspiring to be the best in everything we do

6. School Focus 2011 - 2013
• See and make connections between
subjects, activities, programmes and real life
to make learning meaningful and enjoyable
• Work with your teachers and with one
another to achieve and excel

7. Empowering Lives, Transforming our Future
Jolin, Jasper & Jessica Pek: siblings who received the TWSS Excellence &
Resilience Awards, in a photo with the sponsors

8. Value-added Results since 2010
GCE O-Level exam performance
L1B5 aggregate (4 Express) L1B4 aggregate (5N)
Positive
value-add!
Positive
value-add!
2010 – 2012: 2011 - 2012:
Achievement Award Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) (Academic Value-added)
2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011
TWSS Expected TWSS Expected

9. Value-added Results since 2010
Hockey Floorball Archery
2008 2008 2011 & 2012
B Boys: 1st B Girls: 3rd B Girls: 1st
C Girls: 1st, C Boys: 4th C Girls: 1st B Boys: 2nd
2009 2009 C Girls: 1st
2010: 1st award B Girls: 2nd B Girls: 4th C Boys: 2nd
C Girls: 3rd, C Boys: 2nd 2010
2011: 2nd award 2010 B Girls: 2nd
2012: 3rd award B Girls: 1st C Girls: 3rd
C Girls: 1st
Sustained 2011
2011
B Girls: 1st
Achievement B Girls: 1st, B Boys: 2nd C Girls: 4th
C Girls: 2nd
Award (Sports) 2012
2012
B Girls: 2nd
for outstanding achievements B Girls: 1st C Div Girls:
in C Div: Girls: 3rd 1st
Hockey & Floorball
since 2007

10. Teachers who Lead, Care & Inspire
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)

11. GCE N-Level 2012 Exam
Performance
PASSES DISTINCTIONS
Better / Equal
NA: 13 subjects NA: 9 subjects
National
Average NT: 10 subjects NT: 8 subjects
Better / Equal NA: 10 subjects NA: 11 subjects
2011 Results NT: 10 subjects NT: 8 subjects
100% PASSES >50% DISTINCTIONS
NA 7 subjects 6 subjects
NT 8 subjects 4 subjects

12. GCE O-Level 2012 Exam
Performance
PASSES DISTINCTIONS
Better / Equal
4 Exp: 10 subjects 4 Exp: 3 subjects
National
Average 5N: 7 subjects 5N: 9 subjects
Better / Equal 4 Exp: 11 subjects 4 Exp: 10 subjects
2011 Results 5N: 10 subjects 5N: 8 subjects

13. The TWSS team

14. Key Personnel
Mr Gideon Yong Mr Anbarasu Mrs Shirley Teo Mr Alwin Njoo Mrs Soh Siow Tin
Vice Principal 1 Vice Principal 2 Dean (Curriculum) HOD Science School Staff
HOD EL Developer
Mdm Tong Wee Mrs Vena Foo Ms Deborah Tan Mr Kelvin Cheok Mr Alvin Tay
Heng HOD Humanities HOD Pupil HOD Pupil HOD Art & Design
HOD Maths Development Management

15. Key Personnel
Ms Tan Pin Yin Mdm Nur Fadelinah Mdm Tan Yoke Hong Mrs Rizal Mr Yusman
HOD MTL SH ML & CCE SH/CL & VIA HOD ICT Ithnin, SH ICT
Ms Shafillah Begum Mr Ng Chor Tan Mr Aidil Sharil Ms Ng Shu Wen
Mr Foo Sek Jin
SH F&N HOD PE/CCA SH PE/CCA LH Science
LH Maths

16. Key Personnel
Ms Elodie Sng Mr Jack Ho Ms Lin Jia Hui Mdm Lim Bee Mdm Mary Katru
SH/Social Studies LH/Pupil Mgt SH/PW Buat Senior Tr Maths
Senior Tr EL
Mr Rahmat Hassan Ms Charlene Yang Mr Mark Brosas Mr Alan Wong
Senior Tr ML Counsellor Counsellor Admin Mgr

17. Sec 4 & 5 Form Teachers
Ms Teo Yen Peng Ms Ang Weiqi Ms Stephanie Ms Safiah Rais Ms Lai Yin Fong Ms Amal
4A FT 4A FT Ong, 4B FT 4B FT 4C FT Hayati, 4C FT
Mr Mohamed Abu Mr Huang I Lung Ms Chrystal Tan Ms Lilian Li
Bakar, 4D FT 4D FT 4E FT 4E FT

18. Sec 4 & 5 Form Teachers
Ms Fong Peng Li Mdm Sumarni Ms Low Jingxian Ms Joyce Lee Ms Trina Wong
4F FT Ismail, 4F FT 4G FT 4G FT 5B FT
Mrs Sheryl Wu Mdm Kasturi Mr Kumar Mrs Teh Lay Bee Mr Chin Kwek Siong
4H FT 4H FT 4H FT 5A FT 5A FT

20. Sec 4 & 5 milestones

21. 2013 Students Needs Analysis
I am aware of my abilities and interests.
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
4EXP 3.4 16.2 52.5 27.9
4NA 0.0 22.2 59.3 18.5
4NT 0.0 19.4 58.3 22.2
Sec 5 7.7 23.1 43.6 25.6
I am aware of the kinds of careers which can
match my interests and needs.
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
4EXP 5.6 23.5 51.4 19.6
4NA 0.0 34.6 45.7 19.8
4NT 0.0 16.7 55.6 27.8
Sec 5 7.7 20.5 46.2 25.6

22. 2013 Students Needs Analysis
I know what careers are available in my interest and ability areas.
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
4EXP 6.1 26.8 47.5 19.6
4NA 1.2 28.4 53.1 17.3
4NT 0.0 16.7 50.0 33.3
Sec 5 2.6 38.5 35.9 23.1
I know the entry requirements for the careers that I am
interested in.
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
4EXP 6.1 29.6 45.8 18.4
4NA 3.7 25.9 56.8 13.6
4NT 0.0 11.1 52.8 36.1
Sec 5 7.7 30.8 46.2 15.4

23. Investing in the future
GCE O/N-Level Examination Fees
Basic fee $52
Fees for each written Subject $43
Fees for each subject with coursework (e.g. $53
D&T, Art, F & N) or practical (Science)
Estimated total for 6 – 7 subjects $300 -
$400
The actual fees may vary as these are only estimates

24. Post-secondary pathways
University Degree
Junior College (2 yrs) or Polytechnic Institute of Technical
Centralised Institute (3 yrs) Education (2 yrs)
(3 yrs) GCE A-Levels Diploma Nitec/Higher Nitec
(DSA) (DPA) Direct Entry
Scheme to
GCE O-Level Examination Poly Prog
Poly
Foundation (4NA)
Sec 5N Prog (4NA)
GCE N-Level Examination
Special/Express Course Normal (Academic) / Normal (Technical)
(Sec 1 – 4) Course (Sec 1 – 4)

25. Post-secondary pathways
New pathways
to polytechnic

26. High Nitec graduates
• A high % of graduates obtained employment within 3
months from graduation or completion of full-time NS (ITE
2011 Graduate Employment Survey)
Higher Nitec Course Employment Mean Gross
Rate Salary
Biotechnology 88% $1,850
Paramedic & Emergency Care 88% $1,850
Business Studies (Sport
100% $1,460
Management)
Electronics Engineering 93% $1,680
Information Technology 86% $1,650
Logistics in International Trade 96% $1,550
Mechanical Engineering 89% $1,540

27. Polytechnic graduates
Graduate Employment Survey 2012 (http://www.polyges.sg/downloads/GES2012PR.pdf )
Fresh Post-NS
2012 Poly Graduate Employment
Graduates Graduates
Survey Results
Mean Mean
Applied Sciences $1,927 $2,268
Built Environment, Engineering &
$2,065 $2,476
Maritime
Business, Management, Design &
$1,939 $2,604
Others
Health Sciences $2,093 $2,571
Hybrid Courses $1,977 $2,479
Information & Digital Technologies $1,972 $2,385
Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) $1,778 $1,992
All Courses $2,007 $2,474

28. Post-secondary education options
Entry into Entry into Entry into
JUNIOR POLYTECHNIC ITE HIGHER NITEC
COLLEGE
Criteria L1-R5 ≤ 15 L1-R2-B2 ≤ 26 EL-R1-B3/R2-B2 (O)
(≤ 20 if all R5 PFP: ELMAB3 (N) ≤ 11 DPP: ELMAB3 (N) ≤ 19
A1/2)
Required EL or HMTL EL EL
Subjects Maths or E Maths or A Maths E Maths or A Maths
Science ≥ 1 Science / Humanities / ≥ 1 Science (engineering)
Humanities Coursework subject
Cut-off AJC: 8 / 10 Accountancy (NP): 11 Chemical Technology: 14 (N)
2012 CJC: 10 / 10 Aerospace Tech (NP): 13 Business Info Systems: 16
JJC: 13 / 16 Biomedical Science (NP): 9 (N)
PJC: 16 / 16 Tourism & Resort Leisure & Travel Ops: 17 (N)
SJC: 13 / 13 Management (SP): 12 Mechanical Engineering: 18
IJC: 20 / 20 Media & Comms (SP): 13 (N)
YJC: 20 / 20 Hotel & Hosp Mgt (RP): 18

29. 2013 Students Needs Analysis
Upon graduation from secondary school, I would like to
attend the following post-secondary institution:
% ITE % JC % Poly % Others
4EXP 0.0 21.2 77.7 1.1
4NA 12.3 0.0 85.2 2.5
4NT 80.6 2.8 11.1 5.6
Sec 5 0.0 0.0 100.0 0.0

30. 2013 milestones
• Time is limited in Sec 4 / 5 so make full use of
every moment
Term 3: Sep/ Term 4:
Term 1 & 2: June
Intensive Revision Prelim Exams
Lessons holidays:
O/N-level Oral & Intensive Coaching
Common & Class O-level
Listening & Evening Self-
Tests MTL
Compre Revision
ASP & Evening Exams
ASP & Evening Self- O/N-level
Self-Revision Complete
Revision Practical &
Mid-year Exams Coursework
Prelim Exams Written Exams
At most 7 months to complete syllabus!

31. Academic Monitoring &
Support
• Prioritising and planning
• Clear O-level CL/ML/TL in June
• Complete coursework (practical) by end of
June holidays
• Academic counselling of individual students;
working with parents to monitor performance,
attitude and attendance
• Motivation and study skills workshops in Mar
• Afternoon Academic Support Programme (ASP)
& Evening Self-Revision
• June ASP & Sep Intensive Revision

32. 2013 Students Needs Analysis
I start preparation for common tests and examinations _______
% 1 day
before or % at least 1
the night % at least 1 % at least 2 month
before week before weeks before before
Sec 4 15.2 39.5 27.4 17.9
Sec 5 5.1 38.5 30.8 25.6

33. Learning experience

34. ST3 Students our Future

35. Serving the community
Zaobao & Straits
Times (Aug 3)
Southwest Mural
of Love project
Lianhe Youths For
Wanbao & Religious
Berita Harian Harmony @
(Feb 2, 21) Southwest
Chinese New
Year “Love
with a Green
Hamper” CIP Schools@
activity Southwest

36. ST3 Students our Future
• Habits and routines in student discipline
• Punctuality for school and lessons
• Cleanliness and respect for school property
• Personal image, greetings and manners
• Serving and engaging the community
• Student leadership development
• NE & CIP (Values in Action)
• Strengthening school spirit
• House system

37. Students our Future
• Continue to lead in CCA and at school level
• Benefits
• Develop values, confidence, talent, leadership
that will help you in future
• Supports admission into post-sec institution
(e.g. Direct Poly Admission, portfolio)
• Good CCA grades lead to bonus points (2 points
for A1/A2) or used as one of the subjects for
admission (MI)
• Note to NA students: CCA grade counts towards
direct admission to poly (Poly Foundation Prog)

38. Parent-School
Partnership

39. 2013 Students Needs Analysis
I am able to make decisions about my future career.
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
4EXP 6.7 27.4 49.2 16.8
4NA 3.7 38.3 42.0 16.0
4NT 0.0 16.7 50.0 33.3
Sec 5 5.1 30.8 43.6 20.5
I know how to prepare for careers in which I am
interested.
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
4EXP 5.6 27.4 52.5 14.5
4NA 3.7 29.6 51.9 14.8
4NT 2.8 11.1 55.6 30.6
Sec 5 7.7 35.9 30.8 25.6

40. 2013 Students Needs Analysis
I am working part-time during term time.
% Sec 4 % Sec 5
13.9 15.4
I usually sleep _______________ every weekday.
% before % between % between 11pm - % after
10pm 10pm - 11pm 12 midnight midnight
Sec 4 6.4 32.8 37.2 23.6
Sec 5 2.6 41.0 35.9 20.5

41. How parents can help
• Parents can help their child to think through these
questions:
• Where do you want to go after secondary
school?
• Check out poly websites or MOE website
(http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/)
• What do you need to do to get there?
• Tip: EL & Maths are critical for entry to JC/poly/ITE!
• What do you need to work on this year?
• Tip: Clear MTL by June (4E5N)
• Tip: Excel in Art/D&T/F&N by working on coursework
component early and consistently
• Tip: Foster habits of self-discipline and consistent work

42. How parents can help
• Support your 4NA child in making the right choice
between poly (PFP), Sec 5N and Higher Nitec
(DPP):
• His/her strong and weak subjects: Especially EL,
mathematics, science, humanities
• His/her preferred learning style: Hands-on vs
exam-oriented
• His/her preferred educational & career path:
university vs poly

43. Pupil Management Team
• Building a respectful learning environment: A Level Management
team working with teachers & parents to support students
Mr Kelvin Cheok Mr Jack Ho Ms Teo Yen Peng Mr Kevin Joseph
HOD Pupil LH Pupil LH/PM 2 (Int) Sec 1 – 4 NT
Management Management Sec 2 Sec 3 – 4 NA
Ms Low Jingxian
Sec 3 – 4 Exp
Sec 5 NA
Mr Jordan Loh Mr Wafi
Sec 1 – 2 Exp Sec 1 - 4
Sec 1 – 2NA NT

44. Pupil Management System
• 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

45. Parent-School Partnership
• 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
• Record of homework &
comments by teachers

46. Parent-School Partnership
• Check out the new school website www.teckwhyesec.sg or
TWSS Parents Connect on Facebook
• Join the TWSS Parent Support Group

47. Parent-School Partnership
• With your permission, school will send SMS
alerts on important or urgent matters, e.g.
invitation to MPS, special activities
• Fill in the Parents’ Survey & Feedback form to
help us plan good programmes to meet your
needs and expectations
• Email us at twss@moe.edu.sg or send your
queries/suggestions through the online form on
the school website

48. Let’s work together to
transform the future of
your child!
To strive and not to yield