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We nurture Students to Think, Care and Lead with P.R.I.D.E.Passion . Resilience . Integrity . Dare to Try . Empathy

We nurture students to Think, Care and Lead with P.R.I.D.E.Passion . Resilience . Integrity . Dare to Try . Empathy

Thoughtful Leaders


Welcome to SwissDSA 2019


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School Leaders

Mr Cheng, Principal

Mr ChanVice-Principal Mr Hoi

Vice-Principal

3xPs: ProgrammesPlace

3xAs:AdvocacyAchievements

Access

Purpose


Purpose

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C o n t i n u u m o f L e a r n i n g

Swiss Student

THINK:

• Ethical Thinking

• Forward & Positive Thinking

• Glocal Thinking

CARE:

• Care for Self & Family

• Care for School & Community

• Care for Nation & Global Environment

LEAD:

• Principled & Efficacious

• Managerial Competencies

• Transformational

Lower Secondary Upper Secondary

Awareness Action Advocacy

C o n t i n u u m o f G r o w t h & L e a r n i n g

Intellectual Excellence Character Excellence

Swiss Student Outcomes

Thoughtful Leadership

Intellectual Excellence

Character Excellence

Purpose

Thoughtful Leadership (Learning for Life Programme)

Instructional Programme & Applied Sciences Programme

Student Development Programme & Enhanced CE

Programme


Programmes

TOTAL CURRICULUM (School Programmes)

Thoughtful Leadership Programme

Instructional Programme

Student Development Programme

Character Education

Co-Curricular Activities

Citizenship Education

Cyber-wellness Programme

Sexuality Education

Assembly Programme

Camps, Learning Journeys,

Competitions, etc

Student Discipline & Recognition

Education & Career Guidance

Pastoral Care

WeGROW & Horizon

Programme

Swiss Enrichment

Financial Literacy

Information, Technology & Media Literacy

AestheticsCraft &

TechnologyHumanities

Languages MathematicsPhysical

Education

SciencesAcademic Support

Subject-based Enrichment

GlocalPerspectives Programme

Student Leadership Programme

Values-In-Action

Programme

Applied Sciences (ALP)

Thoughtful Leadership (LLP)[Community Youth Leadership]

Enhanced CE Programme

Swiss CottageThoughtful Leadership Programme

Diffability Project (designed and conducted by Student Leaders for Students or Invited Participants)

Student Leaders:

• design and facilitate authentic learning experiences

Participants will:

• learn about the challenges faced by disabled persons through the specially designed authentic learning experiences

Swiss CottageApplied Sciences Programme

Jurong Lake Project (collaboration between Geography, Mathematics and Science departments)

Students will:

• experience a day being a field scientist to conduct various investigations at Jurong Lake

• through hands-on activities, they use data-loggers, instruments and tools to collect field data, and make conclusions to their investigations

Swiss CottageIntegration of Applied Sciences and Thoughtful Leadership Programmes

Dream Makers ProjectStudents will

• learn design thinking, arduino programme and 3D printing, and apply skills to design toys for young children through Applied Sciences Programme

• learn about global and local education issues and formulate their own perspectives on education issues through Glocal Perspectives Programme

• learn communication, action management and facilitation skills through Student Leadership Programme

• Brainstorm and design solutions to help target groups of people

Glocal Perspectives Programme


Academic Subjects OfferedExpressEnglishChinese, Malay and Tamil (All can be offered at Higher level)E and A MathPure SciencesPure and Elective Geography, History and English LiteratureSocial StudiesPrinciples of AccountsDesign & TechnologyHigher ArtHigher MusicFood & Nutrition

Normal AcademicEnglishChinese, Malay and TamilMath and A MathCombined SciencePure Geography, HistoryElective Geography, History and English LiteratureSocial StudiesPrinciples of AccountsDesign & TechnologyArtFood & Nutrition


Academic Subjects OfferedNormal TechnicalEnglishBasic Chinese, Malay and TamilScienceMathematicsComputer ApplicationsArtDesign & TechnologyFood StudiesSmart Electrical Technology


CCASports / GamesBadminton (Girls)BasketballFloorballSoccer (Boys)Tenpin Bowling (Boys)

Uniformed GroupsBoys’ BrigadeGirl GuidesNCC (Air)NPCC (Boys)ScoutsSt. John Brigade

Performing ArtsChinese OrchestraChoirDance – ChineseDance – MalaySwiss DramaSwiss Winds NCC Command Band

Clubs & SocietiesPublication and Media ClubScience & TechnologySwiss Naturalists


Talent Development


Talent Development

Destination Imagination Global Finals 2018

(United States)

Science Immersion (Japan)


Horizon Trips

Target Group / Focus 2018 2019

S2 Service Learning Vietnam (Hue) Vietnam (Ho Chi Ming)

S2 VIA Thailand (Bangkok) Thailand (Bangkok)

S2 ALP Sci and Tech Malaysia (Sarawak) Thailand (Bangkok)

S2 LLP CCE Thailand (Bangkok) Thailand (Bangkok)

S2 LLP Thoughtful Leadership

China (Shanghai) China (Shanghai)

S3 ALP Talent Development Japan (Izumo) Japan (Izumo)

S3 MTL Malaysia (Muar) Malaysia (Muar)


Place


Facilities @ Swiss

• Swiss Heritage Gallery

• Learning Studios

• Student Café

• D’Hangout@Swiss

Place


Place

Facilities @ Swiss• Eco Garden

• Patio@Swiss Garden

• Indoor Sports Hall

• BBQ Pit

• Enhanced School Security

• Swiss Sky Signage


Place

Facilities @ Swiss• Centre for Sustainable

Development

• Media Lab

• Learning Lab

• iFitness Stations

• Student and Staff Recognition Wall


Place

Facilities @ Swiss

• Upgraded Modern Library


Achievements


Celebrating Swiss Successes

All Our Uniformed Groups achieved Gold/Distinction Awards

SYF Distinction Award for Chinese Orchestra, Swiss Winds, Chinese Dance and Malay Dance;

SYF Accomplishment Award for Choir and Drama;



Floorball ‘C’ Girls National 2nd, Badminton ‘B’ Girls Top 4 in West Zone, Bowling ‘B’ Boys Top 6 Placing, Football ‘B’

Boys League 5 Champions; Various Achievements at National Competitions for Publications and Media Club, Swiss Naturalist Club,

Science and Technology Club


Swiss Recipients ofthe LEE KUAN YEW Awardfor All-Round Excellence

Miss Oon Yee JengMr Calvin Voo

Mr Tan Cheng Keat


Mr Muhammad Zul Fadzli


Swiss Recipients of the OUTSTANDING YOUTH

in EDUCATION Award

Miss Sukhjeet Kuar

Mr Samuel Lim

Mdm Serene Tang

Achievements

OUTSTANDING HISTORY TEACHER

Award 2016

Ms Jamakyah

Caring Teacher National

Commendation Award 2018


Achievements

Outstanding Swiss Alumni Achievements

Miss Toh Xin NiWinner of the Toh Chin Chye Gold MedalICPAS Gold MedalShell Companies In Singapore PrizeAGD Merit Award

Mr Andrew Yap, Miss Pui Li Xian and Mr Kenneth NeoRecipients of MOE Scholarships and Teaching Award

Sashi CheliaMasterChef Australia Champion 2018

Mr Tan Boon HuatChief

Executive, People’s

Association


Access: DSA Application


Access – DSA Categories

Leadership Excellence

Community and Uniform Group Leaders• NCC (Air), NPCC (Girls), Boys’ Brigade, Girl Guides, Scouts, St.

John Brigade Sports Leaders• Badminton (Girls), Basketball, Floorball, Soccer (Boys),

Bowling (Boys)Performing Arts Leaders• Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Dance – Chinese and Malay, Drama,

BandScience Leaders

Applied Science, Engineering and Technology Excellence

Science for Sustainable Development


Access – DSA Selection Criteria

• In general, we are looking at attitude, aptitude and potential

• Skills tests / Physical tests

• Interview by School Leaders

• For more information, refer to: http://swisscottagesec.moe.edu.sg/admission-criteria/


Access – DSA Important Info

• Login using SingPass to the MOE DSA portal www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-sec

• Timeline: 8 May 2019 (Wednesday), 9 am, to 4 June 2019 (Tuesday), 3 pm

• All shortlisted applicants will receive notification from 24 June 2019 (Monday) – 19 July 2019 (Friday)

• School-based selection test and interview will be held between 1 July 2019 (Monday) – 30 August 2019 (Friday)

• Outcome known by: 30 Aug 2019 (Friday)

http://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-sec


Access – Scholarship

• Leng Kwang – Swiss Cottage Scholarship

– 5 Scholarships for S1 Students in Sports CCAs (yearly)

– 5 Scholarships for S1 All-Round Outstanding Students who meet the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme criteria (yearly)

• $200 per year for 4-5 years

• VIA / Mentoring opportunities

• Sponsored by Leng Kwang Baptist Church

• Selection criteria – purely merit-based, open to students from all religions


Every Swiss Student a Thoughtful Leader

Advocacy



Thoughtful Leaders

Thank you!

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