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What do you think school culture is about ? Why is school culture important ?

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What do you think school culture is about ? Why is school culture important ?

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School culture is a school identity, the norms, the support system, environment, welfare which reflects the relationships of the people there.

School culture is important as it creates character building, sets morale of the staff and shapes the environment. It affects the morale and motivation of both staff and students.

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What do you think school culture is about?

-Tone of the school

-Spirit of the school

-Identity

Why is school culture important?

-Happy staff, happy students

-Important for the support and development of students and staff

-Will have a significant impact on academic achievement

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G3: What do you think school culture is all about?

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G3: What do you think school culture is all about?

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The dynamics of the staff. The relationship between the staffs and how they work together towards a common goal.

The feel when someone is in the environment.

Kampong spirit.

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What do you think school culture is all about?

Culture is about belonging and identity.

Common language and same understanding.

Affiliation and association with the school when other people think of it.

Why is school culture important?

Affects the interaction and relationship between the people and stakeholders within the school.

Direction and vision.

Affects decision-making and policy making at all levels.

Affects sense of belonging.

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Desired School Culture & why are they important:

EPIC

Excellence should remain so that students are resilient and future ready.

Passionate, as it is in line with our mission, to be passionate learners.

Care, as it is one of our values, should remain as it helps the staff and students to be able to approach one another, and it aligns with our vision to be gracious citizens.

Innovation should remain as it goes in- line with our vision of being future - ready learners.

What does it look like:

Care: Ever ready to help and no judgment when helping others.

Innovation: To be critical and creative thinkers, and work on the feedback given to the students.

Excellence: To put in their best in completing their daily tasks, and in working towards their goals.

Passionate: The interest to come to school, share their knowledge and things that interest the students.

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State your desired school culture:

Respect among staff

Care for all staff

Work-life harmony

Nurturing to new staff

Responsible and independent students

Consequences that are positive and accountable.

What does it look like?

Collegiality among staff

Respectful interactions

Having a "sharing culture"

Why are they important?

Staff will feel supported carrying out a new task.

Work-life harmony is important for the well-being of staff.

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State your desired school culture:

Caring culture- A level of empathy in the culture of care. eg. for relief, you know your students will not miss out on the lessons as it is being carried out and ensure that the lessons planned are carried out. IQ can go so high, but EQ is what we need the most.

Motivating & Encouraging culture: to nurture the old and especially the new ones that come into the school. More affirmation for the staff and let the staff know they are on the right track. (Affirmation)

Work Life Balance:

A mixture of F2F and HBL.

Move after school meetings to zoom meetings.

Striving for excellence: Not looking for perfection

What would it look it?

HAPPY STAFF = HAPPY STUDENTS = HAPPY PARENTS

Why are they important?

It is for our Well-being (Sanity), work-life balance, motivating factor, Enjoying what we do.

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Desired school culture:

Care for one another

Trust in one another

Understanding and sharing knowledge with one another (collaboration)

Work hard, play hard

Feedback cycle:

Be tactful when delivering and open-minded when receiving (do not take it personally).

focusing on the positives

Non-threatening environment

Respect for one another (i.e., person, time, work, opinions)

Supportive of one another

Task-oriented: Efficiency and effective

Committed to strive

What does it look like?

Work-life balance

More relaxing time

SCT on alternate weeks (end by 4 pm) or minimize the time.

Why are they important?

Staff's mental and emotional well-being will affect students in a vicious cycle.

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Makes us look forward to coming to work. Enjoy coming to school. It is unique to every school. It represents your beliefs and values.

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What do you think school culture is all about?

School culture refers to the beliefs, perceptions, relationships, attitudes, and written/unwritten rules.

Why is school culture important?

School culture is important because

It affects the physical and emotional safety of all students and staff.

It also embraces the diverse needs within our school grounds.

It is a way of life that affects us daily.

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State your desired school culture:

tangible support by SLs and ROs especially to take care of our mental well-being

our voices are heard

caring culture among staffs and students- in our school vision emphasize on gracious citizens and the more we need to reiterate have a school culture of care- we are the role-model to uphold this value

constructive feedbacks given for our personal growth

inclusivity

What does it look like?

greet each others

have lots of initiative

body language ( smile, nod their head to acknowledge our presence )

approachable - be friendly

respect each other views

Why are they important?

bonding

to feel accepted by Yumin GEMs

welcoming

so that our staffs do not feel dragging to come to work

listening ears- a friend/colleague to rely on

sense of belonging - look forward to come to school daily despite our workloads that may at times overloaded

Why are they important?

bonding

to feel accepted by Yumin GEMs

welcoming

so that our staffs do not feel dragging to come to work

listening ears- a friend/colleague to rely on

sense of belonging - look forward to come to school daily despite our workloads that may at times overloaded

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School culture is about:

unity

camaraderie

positive work environment

School culture is important because...

brings closeness

makes working more fun

makes your workplace a living hell or paradise

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School culture refers to beliefs, positive work environments, tradition that happen for a very long time, feel the vibes , warm environment, structured, well-planned.

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We spent most of the time in school. so environment is important. Important to look forward to come to school.

The way we feel will impact the way we deliver the lessons and in turn affect students.

What is Culture all about?:

Interaction between peers, between management and us.

common interests, shared goals.

Processes are also in place, social norms that we want to establish.

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School culture is about:

Shared values and beliefs

Social norms we want to establish as a group

Expected behaviors from individuals (staff and students)

Why is it important?

It's important as it shapes the values of staff and students

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What is school culture about?

School culture is about the school environment. It is about our shared values, beliefs, attitudes. It includes expectations of everyone. It is also about everyone working towards a common goal.

Why is it important?

It is important because makes staff work together and boosts over motivation. It can also have an impact on our students' performance. It can bring about a sense of belonging and positive relationships among everyone in the school.

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What is our school culture?

There's collaboration, Innovation already in placed (ALP), Care: The feeling of coming at ease & welcoming.

Our culture: Positive & reinforcing

Tagline: E= IC2

Excellence = Innovation + Collaboration + Care

Some key words and phrases to describe our current school culture:

PosEd , Care, Collaboration, Nurturing,

Impact:

The learning is imparted to the children eg. ALP

Teachers are expected to level up in their knowledge of ALP in order to impart the Innovation skills.

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School culture: Warm and supportive/caring. General office staff shows tender-loving care to students and staff (E.g. will tie the hair of a student every morning)

E=ic^2, excellence = innovation, care and collaboration

supportive/open/camaraderie/transparent/sense of humor/sustainability/joy in everything

Students feel safe when they are in school, joy of teaching, everybody puts in their best effort when needed.

Tim's tagline: stay tuned to find out

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What is our school culture?

Caring staff. Generally well-behaved students. Respect among staff.

What is our tagline for school culture?

Previously, it was e=ic^2 (Excellence = innovation, care and collaboration).

State some key words and phrases to describe our current school culture.

Care, respect, trust

What is the impact of this culture on students and staff?

-Well-behaved students

-Happy staff, happy students, happy parents

-Low transfer rate among staff

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Our school culture: CARE

E=IC(2)

Excellence = Innovation (Care & Collaboration)

Key words & phrases: Sense of care, discipline with dignity, Yumin Champs, GRACE

Impact of this school culture on students and staff: Most students love school, nurturing environment, not afraid to open up, support amongst staff, own support system within friends

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Our school culture is...

motivated by love for children

everyone is very helpful, friendly and funny

we share laughter

colourful

Our tagline is...

Not too sure of the current tagline.

Description of our current school culture:

we can be a bit quiet; most people sit at their tables and do their own work

staff room is filled with warmth and care; HOD room is the opposite - not much noise

Impact on students and staff:

Everyone puts in their best and are on-task/on-the-go

Teachers put in a lot of heart work to give the students their best

Students generally feel cared for

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School Culture:

Care, Collaboration, Communication, Positivity, Inclusivity

Tagline:

Excellence =Innovation, Care, Collaboration (E=IC2)

Keywords:

Care

Collaboration

Communication

Positivity

Inclusivity

Respect

Trust

Impact:

Cascaded down to students, they will have similar culture.

"Excellence" sets the standard and direction of the school.

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What is our school culture?

Culture of care (e.g. within dept, new teachers, mentors, sharing of resources, respectful of our time)

Culture of collaboration

Nurturing

Positive Emotions

Innovation

What is our tagline?

E=IC2

Keywords:

Positive Education

Caring

Learn it. Live it. Teach it. Embed it.

Growth Mindset - strive for excellence, instead of demand for excellence

Impact of this culture:

Gleeful and Engaged, Motivated Staff

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What is our school culture?

Used to be Excellence = Innovation + Care + Collaboration

Warm and friendly. Welcoming and helpful. Caring is sharing. Leveraging on each other's strengths. Kind.

All out for the kids.

What is our tagline for school culture?

We Never Walk Alone.

State some key words and phrases to describe our current school culture.

Nurturing. Kind. Forgiving.

Caring. Sharing. Non-threatening.

What is the impact of this culture on students and staff?

Staff are able to work in a safe environment. It is conducive and willing to try and take risks.

Students are engaged and happy.

Happy teachers = happy students = happy parents.

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Tagline:

Culture of Care

E = I C²

Excellence= Innovation + Care & Collaboration

Words & Phrases to describe our school culture:

Positive education- Growth mindset among students and teachers, joyful learner, Happy Moments ( Monday ),

Strong bonding among all staffs- kampung spirits

Impact on the culture on students and staff:

Collaboration

inter-department

professionalism

Relationship-

between staffs and TSR are very good

culture among students too especially when their peers are in need, they would volunteer to render their help

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Our school culture is ...

Close-knit relationships among the staff and towards students

"Culture of care"

Our tagline for school culture is ...

Excellence = Innovation, Collaboration and Care (E = IC^2)

Some key words and phrases to describe our current school culture ...

Positive

Caring

Hardworking

Creative

High-compliance

(very Singaporean)

The impacts of this culture on students and staff are ...

Happy staff : )

Students are generally better than other schools

Proactiveness in correcting behavior regardless of class or cohort

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State your desired school culture.

4 DAY WORK WEEK / fewer work hours / Wednesday off (in one sem)

Inclusivity.

Emphasis on Moral Education.

Place of good memories. Able to make new memories together, students and staff.

Learn, play and grow together.

Care and collaboration.

What does it look like?

Exercise together. Play together.

Retreats.

Wellness days on select days.

Time it well, e.g. end of term where marking isn't too heavy.

Hone innovative strategies to help solve marking loads and shift marking online.

Why are they important?

Cherishing relationships.

Healthy individuals.

Accomplishment and pride.

Meaningful actions.

Positive emotions.

Strong engagement.

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Desired school culture:

Empowerment, Care and Trust

What does it look like?

Encouraging students to be self-directed learners

Student-led programmes and functions

Giving people access to success

Why are they important?

It creates a positive and strategic environment

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Desired School Culture:

Care

Collaboration

What does it look like:

Care:

Empathizing with others (being aware of their surroundings and others; gracious citizens)

Being able to sit down with colleagues and have a chat with them

Positive Education; positive learning environment, connected with various departments and committees.

Well-being is taken care of (shorter meetings)

Collaboration: Working together with everyone; future ready learners who aware of their SEL competencies

Why are they important:

Care: Leads to happy environment for both staff and students.

Collaboration helps make everyone's work easier and helps with interpersonal skills.

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This is our desired school culture:

We lead by example, what we want to build in our students.

Honesty and sincerity; for staff to be able to share honestly and respectfully what's to be improved. To share directly with the person instead of going through another colleague. Not leaving anything hanging or any ambiguity. For example, constructive feedback given instead of just saying "the lesson is not good". Wanting to help a colleague improve instead of just criticizing.

Morning greetings as a form of acknowledgement, especially to cleaners. It is a basic form of respect and a culture of care. Role modelling for the students as well because they are watching us.

Empathy and genuine care

Respect for private and confidential matters that are personal. It is not for us to share on the person's behalf.