The document provides information about Teck Whye Secondary School's mission, vision, academic performance, cocurricular achievements, and post-secondary education pathways. It discusses the school's focus on empowering students and developing 21st century skills. It also shares analysis of subject strengths and weaknesses by class. The document emphasizes helping students understand their interests and goals, explore career options, and plan and use their time well in secondary school. Parents are encouraged to support their children by discussing goals, careers, and preparation needed.

1. Sec 3 Meet-Parents-Session
Principal’s Briefing
1 June 2013

2. The TWSS Commitment

3. 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.
The TWSS Commitment

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

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. Empowering Lives, Transforming our Future
Jolin,Jasper&JessicaPek:siblingswhoreceivedtheTWSSExcellence&
ResilienceAwards,inaphotowithGICreps&privatedonors

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

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

9. Our Top N(A) & N(T) Students
• 6 N(A) students with 5
distinctions or more:
Lita Erika Louise Bonode
(4F)
Chng Jaryl (4F)
Puah Kai Wen (4F)
Tan Shi Jia (4F)
Joson Ong Chai Kiat (4G)
Samuel Sioh Jing Da (4G)
• 6 students with 4 „A‟s or
more:
Chew Xin Er (4H)
Elanda Chua (4H)
Lim Chai Lian (4H)
Mahina Lim Fong Jia (4H)
Tan Wei Jun, Kenny (4H)
Wong Si Li, Shirley (4H)

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

11. Our Top 4Exp & 5NA Students
4 Exp students with 5 distinctions
or more:
Yong Chin Kiat (4A)
Lim Xiao Xuan (4A)
James Ng Chong Wee (4A)
Zhang Li‟en (4A)
Jasper Goh Bing Hui (4B)
Toh Kai Ning (4B)
5NA with 4 distinctions or
more:
Poh Jia Min (5A)
Poh Jia Hui (5A)
Lee Wei Ping Joyce (5B)
Sean Lim En Wei (5B)

12. Value-added Results since 2010
2011: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added)
for 2010 4 Exp Results
2011: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) for
2010 5 N(A) Results
2010: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added)
for 2009 4 Exp Results
2012: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added)
for 2011 4 Exp Results
2012: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) for
2011 5 N(A) Results
2013: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added)
for 2012 4 Exp Results
2013: Achievement Award
(Academic Value-added) for
2012 5 N(A) Results

13. 3rd SustainedAchievementAward (Sports)
for outstanding achievements in Hockey &
Floorball
from 2007 - 2011
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
HOCKEY
B Boys:
1st
C Girls:
1st
C Boys:
4th
B Girls: 2nd
C Girls: 3rd
C Boys:
2nd
B Girls: 1st
C Girls: 1st
B Girls: 1st
B Boys: 2nd
C Girls: 2nd
B Girls: 1st
C Girls: 3rd
B Girls: 3rd
B Boys:
Plate
Champions
FLOOR-
BALL
B Girls:
3rd
C Girls:
1st
B Girls: 4th B Girls: 2nd
C Girls: 3rd
B Girls: 1st
C Girls: 4th
B Girls: 2nd
C Girls: 1st
B Girls: 2nd
ARCHERY
B Girls: 1st
B Boys: 2nd
C Girls: 1st
C Boys: 2nd
B Girls: 1st
B Boys: 2nd
C Girls: 1st
C Boys: 2nd
B Girls: 1st
B Boys: 2nd
C Girls: 2nd
C Boys: 1st

14. 15th Singapore World “Golden Lion
Award” Competition - GOLD
SYF 2013 Certificates of Accomplishment
CCA
Achievements
SYF2013 Certificates of Distinction
2012 UOPA -
SILVER
2012 JMFA -
SILVER
RoboCupJunior CoSpace
Pei Hwa Challenge 2013 -
1st
4th Winter Band
Festival
in Hong Kong -
SILVER
SWCDC Super24! Dance
Competition - CHAMPIONS
2012 BUC -
GOLD
2012 PNSA -
SILVER

15. We have been recognised by MOE for
our niches of excellence
2012:Nichein Hockey
2013:Nichein DesignThinking

16. The teachers who lead, care &
inspire
Mdm Tan Yoke Hong
& Mdm Tan Pin Yin
Inspiring Chinese Language
Teacher Award 2012 & 2013
全国模范华文教师奖
Mrs Shirley Teo,
Inspiring Teacher
of English Award
2011
MOE Innergy Award 2012
for Innovation in
Science curriculum
Mr Alan Wong
MOE Service
Excellence
Award 2012

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

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

19. Ms Zhang
Sijia 3E2 FT
Ms Mary Hew
3C FT
Ms Tang Li Tang
3A FT
Mr Christopher
Goh, 3E1 FT
Mdm Pua Lee
Too
3D FT
Mr Fadzrun
3E2 FT
Mdm Alice Seah
3B FT
Mr Sherefudin
3F FT
Mr Kevin Francis
3G FT
Sec 3 Form Teachers

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

22. Post-secondary pathways
New pathways
to polytechnic

23. What are your child’s aspirations?
Upon graduation from secondary school, I would like to
attend the following post-secondary institution:
% ITE % JC % Poly
%
Others
3EX
P
0 22.5 76.1 1.4
3NA 0 1.3 96.1 2.6
3NT 88.2 0 5.9 5.9

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

25. Class Subject Analysis
Class Strongest Subjects Weakest Subjects
3A MTL, Maths, A Maths EL, SS/Hist,
Chemistry
3B Science, Maths, Sci
(P/C)
EL, CH, D&T
3C MTL EL, Maths, Science,
POA
3D ML, TL, Art EL, Maths, Science

26. Class Subject Analysis
Class Strongest Subjects Weakest Subjects
3E1 MTL, Science EL, Maths, D&T
3E2 Science, POA, Art EL, Maths, D&T
3F TL EL, Sci, POA, D&T
3G Science, Art, POA,
CPA
Maths, Food Studies

27. What led to these results?
What can be done?

28. Students must know
their interests and goals
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
3EXP 2.2 18.1 30.4 49.3
3NA 2.6 14.5 21.1 61.8
3NT 2.9 11.8 32.4 52.9
I am aware of my abilities and interests.
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
3EXP 4.3 22.5 25.4 47.8
3NA 1.3 19.7 13.2 65.8
3NT 2.9 11.8 26.5 58.8
I am aware of the kinds of careers which can match
my interests and needs.
Parents can
set goals
WITH them

29. Students must find out
about different careers
I know what careers are available in my interest and ability areas.
I know the entry requirements for the careers that I am
interested in.
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
3EXP 3.6 25.4 23.2 47.8
3NA 0 27.6 13.2 59.2
3NT 5.9 8.8 26.5 58.8
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
3EXP 5.1 27.5 22.5 44.9
3NA 0 38.2 14.5 47.4
3NT 8.8 11.8 20.6 58.8
Parents can
encourage &
talk to them

30. Students must find out
about different careers
I am able to make decisions about my future career.
I know how to prepare for careers in which I am interested.
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
3EXP 2.9 29.0 47.8 20.3
3NA 1.3 28.9 55.3 14.5
3NT 8.8 17.6 47.1 26.5
%Not at all % Not so well % Well % Very well
3EXP 5.1 27.5 47.1 20.3
3NA 1.3 28.9 56.6 13.2
3NT 5.9 20.6 50.0 23.5
Parents can
encourage &
talk to them

31. 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
Rate
Mean Gross
Salary
Biotechnology 88% $1,850
Paramedic & Emergency Care 88% $1,850
Business Studies (Sport
Management)
100% $1,460
Electronics Engineering 93% $1,680
Information Technology 86% $1,650
Logistics in International Trade 96% $1,550
Mechanical Engineering 89% $1,540

32. Polytechnic graduates
2012 Poly Graduate Employment
Survey Results
Fresh
Graduates
Post-NS
Graduates
Mean Mean
Applied Sciences $1,927 $2,268
Built Environment, Engineering &
Maritime
$2,065 $2,476
Business, Management, Design &
Others
$1,939 $2,604
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
Graduate Employment Survey 2012 (http://www.polyges.sg/downloads/GES2012PR.pdf )

33. New! Work experiences &
attachments

34. 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: Excel in Art/D&T/F&N by working on
coursework component early and consistently

35. 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

36. Students must plan &
use their time well
• Time is limited in Sec 4 / 5 so make full
use of every moment in Sec 3
2013 Sem 2
Nov
holidays:
ASP
(Extended
Curriculum)
2014 Sem 1
Lessons
Common &
Class Tests
ASP &
Evening
Self-
Revision
Mid-year
Exams
June
holidays:
O-level
MTL
Exams
ASP
Complete
Coursewor
k
2014 Term 3:
Intensive
Revision
O/N-level
Oral &
Listening
Compre
ASP &
Evening Self-
Revision
Prelim
Exams
2014 Sep/
Term 4:
Prelim
Exams
Intensive
Coaching &
Evening Self-
Revision
O/N-level
Practical &
Written
Exams
At most 7 months to complete syllabus!
Parents can put
in place routines
& promote good
study habits

37. Students must plan &
use their time well
I start preparation for common tests and examinations _______
% 1 day
before or
the night
before
% at least 1
week before
% at least 2
weeks before
% at least 1
month
before
3 EXP 12.3 49.3 27.5 10.9
3 NA 14.5 42.1 32.9 10.5
3 NT 23.5 47.1 14.7 14.7
Parents can put
in place routines
& promote good
study habits

38. Learning experience

39. How we
learn
How can we make learning more
interesting and meaningful?
At Teck Whye Secondary, students …were
applying a new process called “Design
Thinking” – where prototype solutions are
designed with a focus on the user‟s needs.
Interacting with the residents made the
learning come alive for the students.
Having empathy and concern for fellow
Singaporeans was no longer just an idea
on a page ... I am very glad to see such
student-centred, values-driven learning
in our schools.

40. Design Thinking in the
curriculum and interest &
talent development
Showcase @
ExCEL Fest
2012
Innergy Award
(Bronze) 2012

41. Design thinking in
interest & talent
development

42. CCE Framework

43. 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

46. 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)

47. Students need to get
enough rest
I am working part-time during term time.
I usually sleep _______________ every weekday.
% 3 EXP % 3NA % 3NT
6.5 5.3 20.6
% before
10pm
% between
10pm - 11pm
% between 11pm
- 12 midnight
% after
midnight
3EXP 9.4 50.0 29.0 11.6
3NA 10.5 40.8 27.6 21.1
3NT 11.8 26.5 35.3 26.5
Parents can put
in place routines
& promote good
sleep habits

48. TWSS Homework Norms
Average weekday
HW
Weekend HW
3 EXP 1.5 - 2 h 4 – 4.5 h
3 NA 1 – 1.5 h 3 – 3.5 h
3 NT 0.5 h 0.5 – 1 h

49. Syasya Rifqah
TheNewPaperSchoolSportsStar2011AwardWinner
Character-building at Teck
Whye Secondary School
Simple and basic habits like
being punctual, paying
attention in lessons, revising
my work, respecting teachers
and following their advice
made all the difference to me.
“It is the little things and
habits of punctuality,
paying attention and
being respectful that
matters when it comes to
being successful.”

50. 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

51. Pupil Management System
Minor offences Consequences
Skipping lessons or school
activities
Truancy or leaving school
without permission
Littering / Vandalism /
damage of school property
After-school Detention
After-school Detention
Detention, make
restitution/compensation
Major offences Consequences
Cheating, forgery
Defiance to teachers
Fighting, bullying, rioting
Possession of weapons
Smoking
Gambling
Other criminal offences
Detention, Verbal / Written Apology
(private / public)
In-house Suspension & Suspension
from School , Caning (class / office /
school), Community Service & special
Projects, Self-Reflection & Counseling,
Referral to external agencies, e.g.
police
Refer to Student
Handbook
pg 9 - 13

52. 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

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

54. 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

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