The document provides information about Bukit View Secondary School's policies, programmes, and events for parents. It discusses the school's vision and mission, strategic plans, academic and co-curricular programmes, student well-being initiatives, and student management policies. It also outlines the agenda for an upcoming parent briefing, which includes an address by the principal and breakout sessions for parents to meet with form and class teachers.

1. Secondary One January 2010

4. School Vision A dynamic institution that adds value to all.

5. School Mission To nurture every Bukit Viewan to be Creative , Passionate and Resilient learners who possess moral integrity and are responsible to self and society.

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12. School Theme 2010 Engaging H earts, M inds and C ommunity

13. Five Strategic Thrusts A chieving Excellence in Teaching and Learning P roviding Opportunities for All Round Development of Students E nhancing Staff Well-Being and Personal Effectiveness S triving for Organization Excellence B uilding Strong and Meaningful Partnerships

15. Achieving Excellence in Teaching and Learning Environment and curriculum that support the achievement of excellence in teaching and learning Create a learner- centered school environment Provide a forward looking and varied curriculum Harness the use of technology in teaching and learning Explore and apply different learner-centered teaching methodologies (focused on learning profile) Implement and refine alternative modes of assessment Provide flexibility of choice in academic learning Provide physical facilities to support school’s programmes and activities Provide opportunities for authentic learning

16. Providing Opportunities for All Round Development of Students Synergistic and holistic curriculum that encompasses character development Develop students with social and emotional competencies and moral values through formal and informal curriculum Develop student through the increase in opportunities and exposure to lead and serve Engage the hearts and minds of students through formal and informal curriculum with emphasis on NE Cater to students’ interest in the CCA through provision of adequate choices Engage students’ active participation by equipping them with the necessary skills & attitude to maintain a healthy lifestyle through PE/sports CCA, skills devt & Personal Fitness Programme Implement the framework for aesthetics programme to foster the ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and feelings through visual / performing arts

17. Enhancing Staff Well-Being and Personal Effectiveness Competent and committed staff who are effective role models Engage staff through two-way communications Enhance staff competence in IP and non-IP areas Promote work-life balance Motivate staff with appropriate rewards and recognition Enhance staff involvement to foster a greater sense of belonging Provide a conducive work environment Promote a culture of sharing with the teaching community Ensure continual alignment of staff with specific school goals Identify and provide opportunities for teachers to develop in the suitable tracks

18. Striving for Organisation Excellence Effective and efficient systems and services to serve staff and students Make continuous process improvement Exploit technology to optimise resources and enhance efficiency Provide an effective data and information management systems to support planning and review

19. Building Strong and Meaningful Partnerships Meaningful partnerships to enhance the quality of teaching and learning From collaboration with industry partners, IHLS, cluster primary schools, PSG and community Establish a framework to engage partners Expand ties with overseas organisations to enrich students’ learning

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23. Staff Development Award We are a PDS school since 2003, re-certified in Nov 2009.

25. Partnership with Polytechnics Our Advanced Elective Programmes in 2009 Ngee Ann Poly Fundamentals of Solar & Renewable Energy Web 2.0 Applications Singapore Poly Introduction to Nanotechnology Republic Poly Experiential Outdoor Planning

26. Advanced Elective Modules Experiential Outdoor Planning Introduction to Nanotechnology Fundamentals of Solar & Renewable Energy

27. Adopt-A-School Programme Asahi Techno Vision, a subsidiary of Asahi Glass Company (Japan). PureChem Veolia Environmental Services Pte Ltd Partnership with Industries

29. Student Exchange with Chinmaya School, India Partnership with Overseas Institutions

31. School Family Education (SFE) Programme We have been selected for the SFE programme (supported by MCYS) from 2006 to 2009. The SFE programmes intend to promote quality family life and equip parents with positive and effective parenting skills, which promote better parent-child understanding and relationships

32. COMPULSORY PROGRAMMES

37. Swimming Programme

39. Secondary 1 School Hours Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 7:25am – 2:25pm 7:25am – 1:50pm 8:30am – 1:50pm 7:25am – 1:15pm 7:25am – 12:40pm

40. Secondary 1 School Hours Note: Remedial lessons are for students selected by subject teachers Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 2:30 – 3:15 Remedial 2:30 – 4:00 Remedial 2:00 – 3:15 Remedial 2:30 – 5:30 CCAs 3:30 – 5:30 Swimming 4:00 – 6:00 CCAs 3:30 – 5:30 Swimming

41. PE & CCA PROGRAMMES

59. Student Well-Being & Development

60. SCHOOL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK COMMUNITY PARENTS CARING & RESTORATIVE CULTURE CIPRR SELF AWARENESS SELF MANAGEMENT SOCIAL AWARENESS RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING CCA HEAD (Cognitive) HEART (Affective) HAND (Experience) Instructional Programme IPW Values Education (CME) Life Skills Training Career Guidance Cyber-Wellness Sexuality Education Leadership Development NYAA Aesthetic Programme Secondary One Orientation NE Arts Appreciation Programme Graduation Function Incentive Programme STEP-UP Programme Counselling Programme Bonding Camps CIP Learning Journeys Secondary Three Adventurous Camp Peer Support Programme PE & Healthy Lifestyle Programme Camps

63. 4-Year Progressive Leadership Training (SPICE) Student Leadership Development Framework Sec 1 S elf-leadership Self Awareness Self Management Sec 2 P eer-leadership Self Management Social Awareness Relationship Management Sec 3 I nstitute & C ommunity E ngagement Social Awareness Relationship Management Responsible Decision Making Sec 4/5 Leaving behind a legacy Relationship Management Responsible Decision Making

64. STUDENT MANAGEMENT POLICY