Welcome to Damai
Secondary School
Meet-The-Parents Session
30 Oct 09
Lower/Upper Sec
Objectives
To inform about the revision of school start time from 2010
To share about the Area of Focus for school for the next few years
To establish „CLOSER‟ partnershipwith parents for holistic development of pupils
To provide opportunity to raise concerns and seek clarifications
“Children do best when parents are enabled to play Four key roles in their children‟s learning :
Teachers (helping children at home),
Supporters (contributing their skills to the schools)
Advocates (helping children receive fair treatment)
Decision-makers (participating in joint problem solving with the school at every level)” .
Henderson and Berla
Rationale for Revised School Start Time
For „structured‟ time for
„Quality Family Bonding‟ (esp. Tue)
For „Time-Tabled-Time‟ for
professional development of staff
(on Tue)
School Start Time Jan 2010Time/Day Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
7.30am Trs
Report
7.45am ALL
Report
ALL
Report
ALL
Report
ALL
Report
8.00am Pupils
Report
12.30pm ALL
1.30pm LS LS
2.00pm ALL
2.30pm US ALL US
Areas of
Focus
Area of Focus
Help pupils learn with engaging
teaching methods eg. Netbooks, HPs
Emphasis on pupil‟s attendance,
assignments & performance with
regular feedback to parents
Pupils set & monitor own progress
Your Role
Monitor homework, academic
progress of your child
Recognise effort made & improvement
shown by your child
(encourage child to talk about school
work)
Sign ALL returned test papers
Support the school initiatives *
Area of Focus
Set school, class expectations
Introduce Year Heads
Introduce Character Development
Assessment (10%)
Improve communications with
parents (eg. via SMS for absentism,
email of conduct/progress)
CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME
NE VALUESResponsibility Respect Resilience
Integrity Care (&Service) Harmony (&Equity)
FAITHFull 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
CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME
Leadership Framework Anchored on School Values
Area of Focus
Time Out Programme
Pupil Leadership Framework
Your Role
Break down communications barrier
take personal interest in your child‟s
interests & activities
use a comms medium your child is
comfortable in (eg. Sms, blog, twitter)
set up family „rituals‟ (eg. Tues breakfast
date)
Your Role
Help your child develop good study
habits
work out with your child a schedule for
study and play
reading or doing your own work while
your child studies
keeping distractions to minimum during
study time
Your Role
Be aware of signs of misconduct
Not doing homework
Show lack of interest in studies
Skipping lessons/ school (truancy)
Breaking school rules frequently
Showing disrespect & defiance to you &
teachers
Using rough & vulgar language
Your Role
Be aware of signs of misconduct
Packing home clothes to change after sch
Keeping late hours
Smoking
Sporting tattoo marks
Showing self-mutilation marks
Spending long hours on phone/ internet
Your Role
When you notice above signs
work with form teacher/Year Head
be supportive when teacher calls
attend teacher-parent conferencing sessions
follow through on school‟s recommendation
Areas of Focus
Introduce Water Sports Programme
Sec 1
Sec 2
Sec 3
Sec 4
Parents
Your Role
Create opportunities for your child to
„show off‟ his/her newly acquired
water sports skills
Encourage them to develop the skills
as part of healthy lifestyle
Your Role In Summary• Know your child‟s school activities
• Participate in your child‟s school life
• Be involved in your child‟s learning
• Be alert to early signs of misconduct
• Be a parent volunteer/ join the
Parent Support Group/ attend school
events *
Appeal for your Strong Support
• Parents Involvement Programme
– Fund Raising
(Sponsorship/Donation/Volunteer)
• Feedback Form
THANK YOU
For Your
Attendance & Participation
Have a Quality Year End Break
with Your Child