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1.Comforting and assurance of being a safe place.

2. Encouraging words from friends, teachers and adults in the school.

3. Peers, canteen vendors, office staff and teachers.

4. Singapore is fast-paced and continuously evolving.   The education journey is demanding and stressful Hence a strong support system to be there for one another is vital.

5. Greetings from teachers and leaders at the gate. To look out for students even if you don't teach them. The student's welfare remains top priority.

6. Have conversations outside of classroom.
Give the assurance that students can approach at any time when they are in need. Well-being of the child is in the key.

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1. A positive one where everyone looks out for one another.
2. Emotional needs.
3. The teachers, school staff and her friends.
4.It is especially important in this VUCA world. The children are living in a different world than the one we grow up in.
5. A strong support system with the teachers, counsellors and school leaders working together to help the at-risk students. West Springers looking out for one another.
6. Be open to listening to the child's point of view. Taking time to interact with a child. Role modelling.

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1. A safe and happy one, knowing that I have caring people around me whom I can trust and depend on.
2. Empathy and care. Important to keep a lookout for one another especially during a turbulent time.
3. Teacher, friends, canteen vendor. A few simple words of care can make the day.
4. Sg is fast-pace and the education journey can be a stressful and demanding one. Hence we need to support one another, especially those who need more help.
5. Greetings, acknowledgement, words of affirmation, pay more attention to the students' who may be unusual on certain days, knowing their personality and family background helps.
6. As in (5).

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Punitha                                                1.	I will feel safe, happy and positive. I can count on my teachers as well as my friends during difficult times when I need someone to listen and comfort me.                     2.	 Teachers and classmates recognised and understood Natalie ’emotions and provided support and empathy to give her a positive boost to cheer her up. Natalie was assured that the environment is safe and she could open up to trusted adults as well as her classmate. Positive environment is very crucial for Natalie especially when she needs an environment that cares for her emotional well-being.                                                   3.	Everyone in the school. Teachers, classmates as well as other staff. The whole school as a community comes together to support Natalie. That shows that the school environment and culture show deep-rooted sense of importance for social emotional well-being of every child.                 4.	Caring and enabling school environment is important for Singapore schools. Children come from different family background. In current times, some students may or may not get the family support. There could be students who do not have anyone to talk to. They might be spending their time alone at home; addictive to digital games care less about studies and school work. These students look forward to come to school so that they could get the attention of teachers and their friends. Therefore, school environment should be very caring and teachers have to be empathetic and provide support for these students.                                             5.	We should emphasise on school core values and build culture of empathy and trust.                        6.	A very good TSR with students and give them the support and motivation. Teachers and staff have to be more observant about students to provide the necessary support they need on time. It takes time and effort to build this relationship with students.   

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Punitha                                                1.	I will feel safe, happy and positive. I can count on my teachers as well as my friends during difficult times when I need someone to listen and comfort me.                     2.	 Teachers and classmates recognised and understood Natalie ’emotions and provided support and empathy to give her a positive boost to cheer her up. Natalie was assured that the environment is safe and she could open up to trusted adults as well as her classmate. Positive environment is very crucial for Natalie especially when she needs an environment that cares for her emotional well-being.                                                   3.	Everyone in the school. Teachers, classmates as well as other staff. The whole school as a community comes together to support Natalie. That shows that the school environment and culture show deep-rooted sense of importance for social emotional well-being of every child.                 4.	Caring and enabling school environment is important for Singapore schools. Children come from different family background. In current times, some students may or may not get the family support. There could be students who do not have anyone to talk to. They might be spending their time alone at home; addictive to digital games care less about studies and school work. These students look forward to come to school so that they could get the attention of teachers and their friends. Therefore, school environment should be very caring and teachers have to be empathetic and provide support for these students.                                             5.	We should emphasise on school core values and build culture of empathy and trust.                        6.	A very good TSR with students and give them the support and motivation. Teachers and staff have to be more observant about students to provide the necessary support they need on time. It takes time and effort to build this relationship with students.   

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1. I would feel very much welcomed, loved and safe by the people and environment around me.

2. Being safe in a school not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. Important because I will feel like I have trusty and non-judgmental people that I can lean on when in need.

3. Friends/Classmates, Teachers, Non-teaching staff

4. Maybe because we want our students to feel safe yet empowered in a familiar environment where they can grow into healthy and contributing members of society.

5. Teacher-student relationships that are build on strong foundations through meaningful interactions.
Commending students that display care for themselves, people and the environment.

6. Teachers can show and concern to their students so that it can be modelled by the students.

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1. My 2nd home.
2. Feeling safe, cared for and having people encouraging me.
3. The whole school community like one big family.
4. When such basic needs are met, students can move on to focus on learning and growing holistically.
5. We respect, care for and look out for one another, regardless of race, language or religion.
6. It starts with building a good TSR, balanced between discipline and rapport. Lead, Care and Inspire.

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1.    Positive and safe environment to share.

2.    Emotional needs, one who cares when you are feeling sad. A student will feel cared that people notice their feelings and willing to ask or even talk it out regarding the experience that they had to cause them to feel sad.

3.    TSR (teachers) , Peer support and relationship (classmates) and Adult-role modelling (teachers, stall auntie)

4.    Current generation of parents are busy and they may not have the proper interaction time with their children. In addition, technology has an influential impact on the child because they will find ways to get attention or bury their emotions. This can lead to a negative upbringing of the child as they may not be able to portray the right values.

5.    A non-threatening and an environment that allows students to feel safe to care for one another. It may not necessary be noticing a person who is feeling down but it could also be informing teachers of any incorrect behavior by others without the fear that the student involved will be upset with the person who reports about the behavior.

6.    Role-modelling is important. In addition, we need to come across as a teacher who mean it when we say certain things, rather than to say things to threaten the students. Our words we say may seem to the students as scolding but sometimes that is necessary or we could go into a different approach. However, the key here is for them to understand we care for their well-being as well through our varied approaches.

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1. Supportive, caring and safe environment

2. Feeling of sadness. Her friends and teacher cheered her up and this affect one’s social-emotional feeling at that point in time and it can make a great difference for that person for the rest of the day and she will feel being supported.

3. Classmates, teachers and parent.

4. In the school environment or in a public area, which is out of the comfort of home, there is a need to feel safe, being supported and welcomed by other people so that we can continue to interact and communicate safely with others.

5. Students will feel safe to approach teachers, counsellors and other staff members for help if they encounter problems. Students are enabled to make plausible decisions after getting feedback from their teachers or peers. The school learning environment must be conducive and comfortable enough for students to feel at ease from threats (i.e. verbal/physical bullying/cyberbullying)

6. Build quality TSR. Have the ability to detect students’ behaviour which is out of the norm at times and carry out intervention strategies whenever applicable.

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1. caring, safe and supportive
2. my mental well-being - teachers and classmates would notice immediately if I were feeling down.
3. school teaching and non-teaching staff, classmates, parents.
4. If the student feels safe within the school environment, he/she will be more receptive to what others have to say and be more engaged in his/her learning.
5. everyone is a friend, there is no hostility. Help is always around.
6. offer advice when necessary; observe students closely for any unusual changes in their behaviour

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1. I'd feel safe, loved and supported. Such safe and caring environment accepts that everyone is important and has a voice.
2. a) Safety and security
b) Unconditional love
3. People in school such as friends who care, teachers and staff that are not only approachable but observant and sensitive to students' needs.
4. So we can provide a holistic education to our students, providing them with care and support. This also  allows opportunities for students to develop their SE competencies will build a more inclusive environment.
5. Everyone matters. Everyone should have a voice.  A safe and secure leaning environment for all.

6. Invest on TSR. Spend time on interaction with students. Teachers to be approachable and be there for our students.

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1. Feel welcomed and safe in school

2. Teachers are supportive, willing to understand and communicate with student. Peers also need to be friendly and open to others. Then the child will be sense of belonging. The social emotional needs to be met in order to feel fulfilled in school.

3. Parents, teachers and peers, and even other school support staff.

4. Students will look forward to come, and be more receptive about the values and knowledge taught in school.

5. There should be reliable channel for student for their feedback. And school should encourage students to keep trying.

6. Observant about their needs.

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1.  I would feel that my school is a place where I am well taken care of. Teachers are friends are always looking out for one another.

2.  Good TSR and interaction with peers help Natalie to cope with her feelings as well as tough situations.

3.  Everyone whom she met. Teachers, friends, canteen stall vendors, office staff.

4. Students spend most of their time in school. In today’s society, many parents are working adults. Hence, school is truly a second home for most students. It is important for students to feel comfortable and happy in school. This is the reason why many students look forward to coming to school.

5.  Students feel happy to be in school everyday and look forward to meeting their teachers and friends. This translate to better learning as well as a positive experience.

6. Teachers should get to know more about their students apart from their academic capacity. Doing so would encourage the students to open up readily and share their honest thoughts.

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1. I'd feel safe in this learning environment. A safe and supportive learning environment that allows me to be myself.

2. Good peer support and positive TSR that allows her to feel safe and provide her with a sense of belonging.

3. Parents, teachers and peers.

4. It allows the student to feel safe to explore and learn in a safe place.

5. A learning environment that supports growth mindset and that failures allow them to be even better than their previous try.

6. Listening to student's worries and concerns. Spending to build TSR.

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1. Safe and positive.
2. My peers and teachers look out for me. I have someone to turn to when I need help.
3. Peers and school staff
4. Staff and students feel a stronger sense of belonging and thrive better in a safe learning environment.
5. To be present and to lend a listening ear
6. Spend time to talk to and listen to the students

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1. Positive school culture & a safe environment.
2. Positive TSR
- Caring and enabling environment.
Showing care and concern
Looking out for each other. No one is being left behind. 3. Teachers/Parents/Other staff in school/ caregivers/ 4. Students develop and learn in different ways. Hence supportive and a non threatening environment is upmost.
5. Positive growth mindset
6. To be vigilant.
Look out for one another and good relationships are important for mental wellbeing. Their well being is important for growth.

Providing emotional support and helping to build stronger and closer relationships:

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1. It is a safe environment.
2. Being involved.
3. Being engaged.
4. the social-emotional is very important for students to find their own identity.
5. Teachers can be more observant to the pupils' non-verbal cues and be on a constant look out for pupils' well being.
6. Showing empathy and grow with the students

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1. I feel safe in a supportive learning environment.
2. Empathy and care have been met. Having good teacher student relationships and peer support helps me to feel safe.
3. Parents/ classmates/ teachers
4. It supports student well being and allows students to learn in a safe environment.
5. A place where they are given the opportunity to grow and voice their opinions without prejudice.
6. Spending more time to get to know the students background and always give them the assurance that teachers are always there for them.

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1. Safe and supportive learning environment.
2. Good peer support and positive teacher-student relationship helps to one to feel safe and belong despite facing issues.
3. Everyone - teachers, school staff and classmates.
4. A safe environment helps to support student well-being and their learning, by showing care, respect etc.
5. A place where they are given the opportunity to learn and grow, supported  by teachers and peers.
6. To be observant of students' needs.

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1. I feel safe, cared for and happy in school.
2.Strong TSR, encouraging peer support.
3.Everyone in school from the teachers, staff, peers, school leaders even the supporting staff like the canteen vendors.
4. The need to feel safe and supported.
5. Genuine care and concerned evident from school leaders, teachers and staff but lacking of care & empathy from West Springers towards peers and people around them.
6. Role modelling

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1. I feel very supported in such a safe environment.

2. Her need for care and love has been met by the care showered upon her by everyone in the school, from teachers, to classmates and even the canteen vendors.

3. Every one in the school

4. Students need to know that they are in a safe space and they do not have to be afraid of marking mistakes.

5. Genuine care displayed by and towards SLs, teachers, students, canteen vendors, security guards, taking time to care and to have conversations

6. Walk the talk

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1. Supportive and safe environment.
2. Belongingness. The support she receives in school will allow her to feel that she belongs somewhere and that she will not be alone.
3. Everyone she interacts with in school. Her peers, teachers, canteen vendor and office staff will contributed to her school experience.
4. Only when the social-emotional needs are fulfilled, children will flourish.
5. A school with not only teachers' support but pupils will also keep a look out for one another and supporting and helping each other.
6. Teachers can be more observant to the pupils' non-verbal cues and be on a constant look out for pupils' well being.

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1. I will feel safe
2.Empathy and care
3.Teacher/ her classmate and school staff
4.To know school is a safe place
5.Prove opportunities and organize some activities for students to learn by action.
6.To learn more about students background and needs of students.

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If I am Natalie...

1. I feel safe and everyone is so supportive and encouraging.

2. Strong TSR where teachers notices and know that you are feeling down. Peer looking out for each other. Warmth environment

3. Peers, teachers, school leader, canteen vendor, school office staff

4. It allows students to explore and learn as they feel safe and supported

5. Listening ears, feel safe to talk to anyone, everybody encouraging each other

6. Role-model, willing to lend listening ear

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1) Every student matters to the school.

2) When Natalie feels down, teacher, peers and even canteen vendor notice and  showed care and concern to make her feel better.

3) The school environment, teachers, schoolmates and canteen vendor.

4) It act as a pillar of strength to encourage and support from school as a whole and ultimately impacting and resulting in an all inclusive nation. This is paramount in creating a "there is hope" environment, especially when the going gets tough.

5) A non-threatening environment, especially vivid enough that the needy ones will to seek help readily. It will be evident when they can be happy again and be positive to pick up themselves to move on because they are not alone as someone is journeying alongside them.

6) Be genuine and sincere in words and action; willing to go the extra mile and to give hope that there are many ways and solutions to a situation.

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1. How would you describe your school experience?

I would feel that my school experience is one that is supportive, nurturing, and positive. Definitely something that I would look forward to daily.

2. What social-emotional needs have been met and why are they important?

Natalie has a good peer and teacher support system and this is important as she would be able to feel safe to share her feelings with them and open up should she be facing issues that may be troubling her.

3. What and who have contributed to her school experience?
The school leaders, her teachers, her peers, canteen vendors, the school staff (Guard) and so on.

4. Why is a caring and enabling school environment one of the key levers for Singapore schools?
I believe that when the school is caring and enabling, it allows students to feel like school is a safe space for them to be themselves and share their honest thoughts and opinions without the fear of any unwanted judgment or perceptions from others. When people care and understand and the environement they are in promotes this, it generally makes school a positive place to be in.

5. How does a caring and enabling school environment look and sound to our West Springers?
For our West Springers, a caring and enabling school would be one that empowers students to be part of critical decisions in the classroom/school matters as well as one where students and teacher share good TSR and there is also good peer relations with one another.

6. What can teachers do to create a caring and enabling school environment?
Teachers can spend more time and effort to genuinely get to know students and their background. Teachers can pay more attention to the small details that students might unintentionally show to provide that first step into making students feel more compelled to open up when they are facing issues. Teachers can also involve students in decisions pertaining to some classroom matters like routines and rules setting etc.

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1. Supportive and positive environment, teacher taking note of students' well-being
2. She was understood by her friends as they can relate to her situation. At the same time, school staff together with her classmates provided the emotional support she needed by creating a warm and caring environment while initiating kind actions towards her.
3. Her teachers, friends and other school staff such as the canteen vendors.
4. When students are cared, it provides a safe and positive environment to enable them to explore their interests and maximize their potential together with their peers. They do not have to be afraid of making mistakes as friends and teachers are there for them.
5. An environment where people respect each other and are forgiving towards one another's mistakes.
6. Teachers serve as a guide and role model to students. It is important for teachers to be empathetic and give students support by understanding and encouraging them.

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1) If I'm Natalie, I would feel that my school experience is very positive and encouraging. There's a strong support system ranging from my teachers, parents and friends. 2) She would feel loved and cared for in school. Also, the people in school did not invalidate her feelings. Instead, they respected her emotions and gave her space. Subtle actions like the cheer up card is encouraging. 3) Her teachers, friends and even the other adults in school. 4) It is important for schools to be a safe space for students to be in. Especially for those who do not get the love and attention at home, the school environment could just be home to them. With this need met, then learning can take place efficiently. 5) It is an environment where students feel safe to be at and where there's a trusted adult in school for them to share their thoughts and emotions to. 6) A place where teachers are active and empathetic listeners and always validate the emotions of the kids.

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1. A safe ,caring and supportive environment
2. She can share with others as she feel safe and being supported.
3. The staff such as canteen vendor, peers and teachers in school.
4. Students can feel safe and cared in school, and they will understand that the environment is allows them to make mistakes and share problems with others, they are not facing alone.
5. When teachers and peers supportive and care for their problems and difficulties.
6. Teacher can attentive to students' situation  and always hear their voice and give them advice and support,

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1. Warm, supported and cared for.
2. Having a strong support system from TSR, PSR and even with other school staffs like the canteen auntie, and the GO staff. This provided a comfortable and safe environment for Natalie to develop and grow in school.
3. Everyone in the school, including her classmates, teachers and the non-teaching staffs.
4. This is important so that students know that the school is a safe space for them to explore their interests and potential. It will also help them build healthy habits and character traits that can help them become better people.
5. West Spring provides many opportunities for the students to support others and receive support from others. This creates a conducive environment for growth and play.
6. Teachers can ensure that they provide a safe space during class and outside of class for students to approach them. Just like Mrs Tan, teachers can also be more observant of students' emotions so that they can address any problem.

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1. Nice and supportive.
2. Helpful and caring relationship among teachers, staff, students.
3. Teachers, students and parents.
4. Students spend a lot of time in school. They learn to build positive relationship with others in school too.
5. Warm greetings, extending help to one another willingly, speaking to each other in a polite way.
6. Show care and concern towards the students.

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1. The school is a Caring, safe environment.

2. understanding, empathy, positive relationship between students and teachers, also between friends.
3. Almost everyone. their reassuring and positive approach are what contributed to her school experience
4. To provide a trusting and dependable environment, like a second home.
5. West Spring listens to the students' voice through WHY.  A genuine TSR is a very important part  to be a caring and enabling sch envt.
6. Have the sincerity to build TSR with the students. Create a non-threatening environment for students to be able to share their feelings, thoughts, issues and concerns.

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1.Caring and supportive environment.
2. Understand and manage emotions. Feel and show empathy for others and maintain positive relationship. Inclusive environment where you can share your feelings without being judged.
3. Friends, teachers, SL and canteen vendors.
4. Provides a save environment for the child to learn and grow.
5. A happy and safe environment to be in.
6. Role model, maintain good TSR, give opportunities for students to grow and show their potential. Get them ready for the world beyond classroom and to take charge of own learning. Most importantly show them that we care about their wellbeing.

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1. Warm, caring, secured school environment.
2.Presence of TRS, PSR supporting Natalie in times of need.
3. All staff in the school including teaching and non-teaching staff.
4. School is likened a second home where children spend most time besides their home. Having a caring and enabling school environment is like an extension of the home environment.
5. It takes a whole village to raise a child. A caring and enabling school environment to our West Springers would mean each and every staff (teaching and non-teaching) in the school coming together to play a part in the overall well being of the students.
6. Understanding our students and their family background, building positive TSR with students.

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1. Caring

2. Safe because a child can only learn well when he feels safe.

3. All the teaching and non teaching staff

4. The school is the next main support after the parents. The children spent a lot of time in school.

5. A West Springer will look forward to come to school to learn.

6. Be caring.

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1. Caring, friendly, supportive.

2. positive relationship, empathy for others.

3. Caring friends, observant teacher, canteen auntie who can cook delicious food, Adults in school who can remember students' name.

4. So that students feel safe to come to school.

5. Everyone is motivated to come to school to learn.

6. role modelling. to show care and concern in class.

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1.  The school is a safe and nurturing place for me to grow and thrive in.  I am surrounded by genuine people who truly care about me as they are observant and sensitive about how I feel.  The positive interpersonal relationships that I share with my teachers and friends provide me with a sense of security and social-emotional support and it makes me feel safe to share my problems openly to my friends and teachers.   I will also have no qualms about sharing my ideas freely as my teachers create a safe and nurturing space for us to be heard and provide opportunities for us to have ownership over our learning.

2. Positive Teacher-Student Relationship (TSR):
It allows students to feel respected, supported and valued by their teachers.  Students will know that the teachers are always there for them regardless of their circumstance.  This allows students to be more engaged in school and this helps to keep them motivated in their learning.  With positive TSR, students will be able to feel a sense of security and this helps in promoting their interactions within the school setting.  All these are key enablers to help them shape their character.

Peer Support & Relationships: This is perhaps the most fundamental in fulfilling the social-emotional needs of students as they interact with their friends most of the time.  Most students would turn to their friends rather than adults for help.  With PSR, it helps students to build strong bonds of friendships and a sense of belonging to the school community.  It also encourages students to provide social-emotional support to one another and role model good character (peer influencing).  These are essential to the building of a caring and supportive peer culture, especially in times like this.

3.   Her teacher (Mrs Tan), her friends, the GO staff, the canteen vendor and anyone else who have crossed path with her in school.

4.  Students, and teachers alike, are able to feel accepted, safe, and empowered.  A caring and enabling school environment allows them to share their problems openly with their friends and teachers.  This is especially important as the Covid-19 situation has also added many stressors to the lives of our students in school and at home and it is clearly evident with the recent spate of suicidal and assault cases.  Such an environment also provides an opportunity for teachers to close or narrow the educational and social inequalities that may be present in school.  It allows students, regardless of their social-economic status, to understand and appreciate each other and everyone has an equal chance to succeed as long as they work hard. A caring and enabling school environment also allows positive relationships for learning.  Students are also able to articulate their thoughts and dialogue with one another. They are able to work collaboratively and it encourages them to take ownership of learning.

5.   Everyone will feel connected to one another.  Words of encouragement can be heard among students and teachers.  Students and teachers will come to school with a growth mind-set and everyone can be seen helping each other to grow. They will not be afraid of setbacks and problems as they know that there will be help rendered to them in school.

6.   Teachers are role models who have a powerful influence on students.  Students look to them for guidance, advice, support, advice and wisdom

It is important for teachers to build good relationship with students and truly understand how they feel.  Teachers should also encourage, inspire and motivate students as they create space for students to be heard.  Words are better put in actions. “I hear and I forget.  I see I can remember.  I do I understand.” When students see the teachers making an effort in all these, the students will remember and do the same during their interactions in school.

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1.  Positive, respectful, safe and supportive.

2. Positive interactions (peer to peer &  TSR):  Beyond having the skills to recognise how Natalie is feeling, the students and teachers are also adept at listening to and communicating with Natalie empathetically, which makes her feel understood and accepted.

The ability of Natalie to recognise and articulate both the problem (the parent's fight) and her feelings, because that will help her to understand and manage her own reaction to the problem and allow intervention to take place quicker.

3.  Who - Everyone within the school.   What - All her experiences within the school and from the people around her in school.

4.  I think all schools function as a community, and it plays an important role in preparing our students to be ready for the society eventually.  As a society, we share a common set of values and beliefs.  To ensure its continuity, schools need to provide the environment for students to develop and thrive in a healthy manner so that they grow up to be healthy adults.

5. One that looks into the physical, psychological and intellectual well-being of students.  It is also a place where everyone shares a 'connectedness' to everybody else within the school and where students are allowed to develop their individuality and express themselves in a respectful and responsible manner.

6. Embody the values that we want to see in our students and model it.  Speak the care language - Learn to be empathetic and sensitive to our students, respect and value each child and provide them with the opportunities to grow into healthy and confident adults.

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1. West Spring is a warm, friendly, safe, caring, supportive and nurturing school.
2. From the video clip, all her social emotional needs are met in the community. Natalie has a support system in school through her friends, teachers, canteen vendor and staff in the school. She has a sense of belonging to the school.
3. All the people she meets daily: her peers, Teachers, canteen vendors, aunties and other staff.
4. Most students have working parents. Our  students spend most of their waking hours in school. A caring culture is of vital importance for the student to feel safe and grow well emotionally. socially, mentally and cognitively whilst in school.

5. West Springers eager to come to school daily and refused to go home. Happy to be in school, looking forward to enter the school gate daily. Bright eyes and smiling faces. Ready to learn. West Springers who are not afraid to try and fail. Resilient students, with grit. Confident speakers who are  also capable leaders of tomorrow.

6. Teacher will walk the talk and be confident speakers. Someone who the students can trust whole heartedly. Caring, nurturing and motivating to engage students in their learning daily. Willing to give a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on if needed. Encourage them to try and reach for the sky.

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1. Supportive and caring.
2. Acceptance from her friends, concern for her physical and mental well-being from the adult figures   in her immediate social circles.
3. Teachers, peers, office staff and even canteen vendors.
4. Students need to first enjoy being in school before any meaningful learning can take place.
5. School should be a place where they can enjoy the company of their friends and actively seek help from their teachers without any repercussions.
6. Maintaining good TSR. Try to understand where students' interests lie beyond the scope of their textbooks. Make them excited to see you both in and out of class.

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1. Safe. Supportive. Nurturing. Encouraging
2. Natalie is aware that she has a support system in school through her friends, teachers, canteen vendor etc. She has a sense of belonging to the school.
3. Peers, Teachers, Other staff.
4. Students spend many hours in school. A culture of care is important for the student to feel safe and grow well emotionally. mentally, cognitively whilst in school.

5. Happy West Springers who can't wait to enter the school gates. West Springers who dare to try something new and not afraid of making mistakes. Confident West Springers who are capable leaders.

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1. Supportive and caring
2. To be safe and secure, she knows who to look for when she needs to talk. And she have received attention and be understood by her peers and teachers.
3. Teachers, security uncle, classmates/friends, canteen vendors and other school staffs.
4. As this is our basic needs (safety needs) and psychological needs (belongingness and love needs), when students are satisfied with these needs, they can learn and grow better.
5. Safe learning environment, not afraid of making mistakes.
6. Positive TSR - check on students regularly, talk to them about what they are thinking and doing recently. Let them know that if they need a pair of listening ears or help, teachers are always there for them.

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1. How would you describe your school experience?

Safe, caring and supportive.

2. What social-emotional needs have been met and why are they important?

She feels safe telling her teachers and peers about her emotions/feelings.

3. What and who have contributed to her school experience?

Her teachers, peers and non-teaching staff in school.

4. Why is a caring and enabling school environment one of the key levers for Singapore schools?

Students feel safe in school. They feel empowered. Peers can look out for one another without being told to do so.

5. How does a caring and enabling school environment look and sound to our West Springers?

West Springers feel safe to speak up and they take ownership of their learning.

6. What can teachers do to create a caring and enabling school environment?

Positive teacher-student relationships are important for teachers to create a caring and enabling school environment.

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1) A safe environment where I feel comfortable sharing problems and getting the correct form of support.
2) The need to be understood and accepted. This will allow her to share her problems with others and not carry them alone, which may cause excess mental and emotional stress.
3) The care of her form teacher, her classmates and even the canteen Auntie.
4) Besides the home, school is the place where students spend most of their time. If they do not feel that school is a caring and enabling environment, they will not be able to grow and develop as they will not be willing to try and make mistakes.
5) Where teachers, friends and staff and supportive and attentive to their problems. A greater focus on social, emotional and mental well-being.
6) Keep a lookout for students. Be willing to suspend judgement and talk to them instead of scolding them for mistakes made.

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1. Caring, warm, helpful.
2. She can feel the care and concerns of her friends and teachers.
3. Canteen vendor for her favourite food, office staff and teacher for her mother fetching her late, her friends for trying to cheer her up.
4. Students can feel safe and cared for in the school environment.
5. Students can study well and trust their teachers and friends to render help if needed.
6. Show care and concern, encourage and instill hope.

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1. I feel that I have people around me who care.

2. Her need for confiding in someone, how to manage her problems are being met through those around her, This is important as these people are her support system.

3. Teachers, peers and non-teaching staff.

4. When the children are happy in school, they will come to school. It is important for students to enjoy learning and not see it as a chore. That is why teacher's roles are important. Students can sense who are the ones who care. Happy teachers = happy students.

5.  When one feels being cared for, naturally every challenges that come their way can be easily dealt with.  A place where we know the directions are well-thought out and communicated properly so everyone can do a good job and not be afraid to make mistakes. Working together towards a greater good than in silos will show that we have a caring and enabling school environment.

6.  First of all, as teachers I feel that all of us want to create a caring environment for our students. In order to do this, we have to engage in these:
-role modelling (leading by example)
-seize teachable moments (never ever forgo a time to seize teachable moments in class coz experiences are unique per class)
-build good rapport with students (ensure that you are firm yet approachable) and parents(Thank you ClassDojo!).
-good communication (Communication is key!)

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1. How would you describe your school experience?

Safe, caring and supportive.

2. What social-emotional needs have been met and why are they important?

She is aware of her emotions and she feels safe when she tells her teachers and peers what she is feeling and the emotions she are going through.

3. What and who have contributed to her school experience?

Her teachers, peers and non-teaching staff in school.

4. Why is a caring and enabling school environment one of the key levers for Singapore schools?

Students feel safe in school. They enjoy coming to school to learn and make friends.

5. How does a caring and enabling school environment look and sound to our West Springers?

West Springers will feel happy and have a sense of belonging. They feel safe to speak up and is happy that they are able to take ownership of their learning.

6. What can teachers do to create a caring and enabling school environment?

Teachers should engage students to find out more about them as an individual. It is equally important to establish and maintain good communication between staff and parents.

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1. Feeling of warmth and know that I am taken care of.
2. Not feeling helpless, as she can turn to adults or her peers for support and assistance.
3. Warm and caring environment, i.e. her teachers, peers and school staff.
4. When students feel loved and sense of belonging, they will take care and responsibility not only for themselves, they will take care of their friends.
5. Supportive environment with warmth and love for their classmates, schoolmates.
6. Belief that every student is unique and help them achieve their personal best, help them build their self esteem and confidence. Encourage them to also help their peers.

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1) She would feel safe because everyone was sincere and can  be relied on.
2) She had her own voice in her learning. She would feel safe as there was a strong rapport between her and her teacher and amongst her friends. Even when she faced problems, she didn't have to deal with it herself.
3) Teachers, classmates/friends, neighbours/school staff (who)
Strong peer support and support from the adults (what)
4) So that everyone (students and adults alike) will have another pillar of support. Sometimes, there are things that students will be more comfortable telling someone who is not a family member.
5) Probably a safe environment where they can seek solace in and with people whom they can depend on. A place where risk taking is welcome.
6) Be a good role model and. No one is perfect so teachers can be a role model on how to stand up after stumbling on mistakes.

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1. I would feel warm and loved by my teachers and classmates.

2. To be safe and secure, to be loved, to receive attention and be understood, to enjoy relationships and have a sense of belonging. All these are crucial as it serves to tell the students that they are not alone when they face difficulties.

3. Her teacher, the canteen vendor, the security guard and her classmates.

4. It makes the students to want to come to school and feel that they are important.

5. Care from classmates through Espirit Leaders, Heart to heart talks with form teachers and ftgp journal for students to express their feelings.

6. Show that you care for the students by trying to remember some things about their families. Keep a lookout when students seems to be quieter than usual. Find out more if that is the case, create a rapport with the students.

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1. It is a safe, positive and caring school experience.

2. There are people around her who cares for her. They look out for each other. This is important for one's well-being.

3. Friends, teaching and non-teaching staff.

4. To gain trust and build strong rapport with each individual.

5. Our school is our 2nd home. Everyone is looking out for one another and creating a positive environment.

6. Build strong TSR and PSR. Give students an opportunity to have their voices heard.

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1. Positive, caring and safe school experience

2. Self-awareness, showing care and kindness
Important to share / ask for help and also give support / help

3. Neighbours, classmates, teachers, school staff and parents

4. To have sense of belonging, feel safe and secure, everyone matters

5. Joy of learning for students, joy of teaching for teachers, trusted, safe and caring environment where everyone in the school has their role to play, together to make West Spring our second home

6. Role model, kindness ambassadors, strong student, parent and school relationship and communication

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1. The school experience should be genuine, safe and caring.

2. Aware of other feelings, seek for help when necessary.

3. Students, parents and staff (including canteen vendors)

4. Having a coring and enabling school environment allow students to better cope with emotional stress and solve problem in a safe and trusting environment.

5. A caring and enabling school environment should look coherent and having everyone speaking the same tune. Staff should be understanding and be there for students even though we may not be their form teachers.

6. Teachers should take time to find out more about our students as an individual and establish good communication between staff and parents.

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1.       A caring school

2.       When she is feeling sad, there were people who noticed it and extended a helping hand by lending a listening ear

3.       Classmates, teachers and also other school staff

4.       Some students do not have enough family support and therefore the school has to do more so as to ensure the emotional well-being of these students are taken care of

5.       West Springers know that there will be someone who can help if they really need it. They can approach their friends, form teachers or school counsellor

6.       Teachers should be sensitive to students’ emotion on a regular basis so as to extend help if needed

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1. All looking out for one another in the school, positive culture.

2. Help and support is given to her when she felt her lowest. Important so she is able to regulate her emotions and know that her friends, teachers care for her and that she has someone to turn to when she is feeling sad/troubled.

3. The culture of care has provided her with a safe experience in school.

4. Students have different backgrounds, and learning institutions should be able to provide support for students who may not have it at home.

5. Feeling like they are a part of the school, a part of one West Spring family. Family will always be there for each other, no mattter what.

6. Teachers to be equipped with skills on managing students and also to be able to be sensitive and alert to pick up these changes in moods and behaviours.

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1. Her school experience is good.
2. Self-awareness and social awareness have been met. Natalie is aware of her feelings and where the feelings come from. She is able to overcome the feelings by looking into the source of where the feelings come from, and with the support of people around her, she is able to do something (writing a card to her mother) to resolve the feelings. The people around her is aware of Natalie's feeling as well and support her by providing constructive suggestions.
3. Teachers, peers, school staff.
4. Students feel safe in school, they will love to come to school and learn in school.
5. A sense of belonging to our school.
6. To observe students behavior and provide students support.

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1. I would describe her school experience to be positive.

2. The school provided a safe environment for her to share her thoughts and feelings with her teachers and peers. When these needs are met, she would feel supported emotionally.

3. Her teachers, peers as well as the other non-teaching staff such as the security guard.

4. It helps to ensure that students feel welcomed and ready to learn when they come to school.

5. A sense of belonging to the school (it being their second home) where they look forward to coming to school.

6. Build strong and positive TSR with the students.

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1.    Safe environment.
2.    Teachers and classmates showing care and kindness to Natalie. Teachers check in with her and classmates offer help. It is important because it makes Natalie feels that she is not alone and her teachers and classmates are always around to support her.
3.    Her teachers, classmates and the other non-teacher school staff.
4.    So that student feel safe and is confident to speak up.
5.    West Springers will have a sense of belongings. They feel safe to speak up and is happy that they own their learning.
6.    Teachers honour student voice in what and how they learn. Teachers to establish positive TSR.

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1. My school experience would be a good and memorable one because of the people who made a difference and went the extra mile.

2. She felt safe enough to share her feelings and thoughts, and her feelings were validated by the people in school as well.

3. The various stakeholders and her classmates have contributed to a rich and positive school experience for her.

4.A caring and enabling school environment will make every student feel that they are heard, they are important, and they matter.

5. One where they feel safe enough to be honest about how they feel, where they feel happy just being in school, where they know they are heard.

6. Teachers need to believe in the importance of a positive school culture and to be consistent and coherent in what they mean, say and do.

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Mei Yoke
1. The school experience is a caring and positive one.
2. Great TSR, students are caring, students own their their learning, teachers role-modelling, school community is consistent and coherent, all these contributed to a supportive and interactive education system. These will help students understand an manage emotions, show empathy to others an maintain positive relationship. These are important not only to students' self-esteem and sense of safety, but will also help in molding our future world.

3. Teaching staff,  classmates, and even non-teaching staff have contributed to her school experience.
4. A caring and enabling school environment is one of the key levers for Singapore schools because  it helps to strengthen resiliency, improve communication skills, positively impact overall health and well-being of students, which will in turn create a postive impact on learning and outcomes.
5. Students will feel safe and happy to come to school. It will become a second home to them where they will have a sense of belonging.
6. Teachers need to build stronger TSR and be caring to students.

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1. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment.

2. Natalie has a strong support network in her school. She feels safe to share her problems with others as she has positive relationships with her peers and the staff in school. This helps Natalie to manage her emotions better.

3. Her teachers, peers, as well as non-teaching staff (e.g. canteen vendors, office staff, security guard, etc).

4. It helps students to better cope with emotional stress, improve social and emotional skills and foster positive relationships. This in turn would help to improve academic performance and students would have positive behaviors both in and out of the classroom.

5. West Springers would have a sense of belonging in the school. They would feel welcomed as they enter the school gates and always look forward to being in an encouraging environment. Our West Springers would feel empowered to do their best as they feel supported and valued to express themselves.

6. Important for teachers to establish positive TSR as students would open up and share their needs with their teachers.

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1. I would describe Natalie's school environment as safe and supportive.
2. She is aware of her own feelings and she feels safe when she tells her teachers and peers what she has gone through.
3. Her teachers, peers and non-teaching staff in school contributed to her school experiences.
4. A caring and enabling school environment serves as a foundation for students to learn well not only academically and also looking at perspectives positively.
5. A caring and enabling environment should be a safety net for all students. They will not be afraid to speak up, care for and show gratitude to the people around them.
6. Teachers are people whom students look for in need of help, trust in when they confide their problems and look up to as a role model when we want to create a caring and enabling environment for our students.

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1.pleasant, safe
2. She has friends who care for her. She has teachers who took the time to check in with her.
3. Her peers, teachers and personnel who works in school
4. with a caring and enabling school environment, students feel safe and motivated to come to school. They feel acknowledged by teachers and peers who care. With affective domain needs met, students are more likely to learn better.
5. They are welcomed and greeted at the gate, in the class when they first step into school. They are happy to see their friends and classmates and knowing that it is safe to approach any peer or teacher should they have any matters that weigh on their mind. Having friends in school who they can socialise with.
6. teachers need to first know their students well, who their students are. Spending time to teach them good morals and values through.

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1. I would describe Natalie's schooling experience and environment a positive and supportive one.

2. Natalie's SEL needs were met on a few fronts through the good observations from Mrs Tan (Form teacher) and her friends in class (Hafiz, Rohan and Kai Ting). They are important as it enables Natalie to feel that she is being supported and her views mattered to her teachers, the canteen vendor and her friends in class.

3. Overall, I personally think that it is her school environment, starting right in the morning, when Mrs Tan and Uncle Lim is able to identify that she's not feeling ok, down to the canteen vendors and her friends who chatted with her (finding out what's bothering her).

4. We want to embrace and educate all students who walk through the gates of our school. In order to reach out to them, personal engagement, the school's tone and environment, all played key roles in providing that positive schooling experiences for our young learners.

5. I imagine this through the eyes of a young West Springer - I come to school because I want to play with my friends, I want my friends to play with me. I learn in my class and my teachers always ask me if I understand what I am learning. My school is safe and I can ask for help from any teachers in my school. I can share my ideas with my teachers and friends, and see if it works for my class / school. My form teachers takes time to listen to me and I can share what are my ups and downs in the week. I enjoy coming to school everyday because I know I matter to the school.

6. We have many good platforms / programmes and initiatives that builds on TSR, PSR, allowing students' voice, good adult modelling and consistent messaging in school. We could possibly go in depth in each of these areas to see if we can do more and streamline efforts across academic / non-academic / co-curricular areas.

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1. It's a very positive and warm school experience.

2. There's always support in her school. The support comes in various forms at different times.

3. Significant people in her environment. Teachers, peers and non-teaching staff.

4.  With a caring and enabling school environment, a positive learning culture will be cultivated; learners are more likely to acquire higher motivation that leads to positive learning outcomes.

5. A caring and enabling school environment is a safe haven for teachers and students.

6. Celebrate student success in different ways. Practice useful failure and turn mistakes into learning opportunities.

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1. How would you describe your school experience? Mine has been a so-so.  Coming from a broken family was rather tough for me.  Matter was worst as i'm a Singapore PR then.   However, i was fortunate to have a caring teacher, Madam Jaiyah, whom till today, i keep in touch with.  :)          2. What social-emotional needs have been met and why are they important? Natalie was lucky to have great support from the people around her.  She seems to be popular as even the canteen vendor is willing to cook something for her.  Too good to be true.  Hehehehe...                  3. What and who have contributed to her school experience? It seems that almost everyone was there for her as though she's living in an utopian society.                          4. Why is a caring and enabling school environment one of the key levers for Singapore schools? It is so as we need to give the pupils the sense of assurance that they've been cared for.             5. How does a caring and enabling school environment look and sound to our West Springers? No doubt, a caring and enabling school is important.  However, what's more important is that our pupils need to appreciate it even more and not taking advantage of the care and kindness.               6. What can teachers do to create a caring and enabling school environment?  As teachers, we can try to be the supporting pillar in time of need.                                                                                                                                                        

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1. How would you describe your school experience? Mine has been a so-so.  Coming from a broken family was rather tough for me.  Matter was worst as i'm a Singapore PR then.   However, i was fortunate to have a caring teacher, Madam Jaiyah, whom till today, i keep in touch with.  :)          2. What social-emotional needs have been met and why are they important? Natalie was lucky to have great support from the people around her.  She seems to be popular as even the canteen vendor is willing to cook something for her.  Too good to be true.  Hehehehe...                  3. What and who have contributed to her school experience? It seems that almost everyone was there for her as though she's living in an utopian society.                          4. Why is a caring and enabling school environment one of the key levers for Singapore schools? It is so as we need to give the pupils the sense of assurance that they've been cared for.             5. How does a caring and enabling school environment look and sound to our West Springers? No doubt, a caring and enabling school is important.  However, what's more important is that our pupils need to appreciate it even more and not taking advantage of the care and kindness.               6. What can teachers do to create a caring and enabling school environment?  As teachers, we can try to be the supporting pillar in time of need.                                                                                                                                                        

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1.)How would you describe your school experience?

(heart-touching, happy, safe)

2.)What social-emotional needs have been met and why are they important?

To be safe and secure.
To be loved and have a sense of self-worth.
To receive attention and be understood.
To enjoy relationships and have a sense of belonging.
To recognize and be able to handle strong feelings.
To have a sense of power and feel independent and competent.

3.)What and who have contributed to her school experience?

Peer, teacher, school staff

4.)Why is a caring and enabling school environment one of the key levers for Singapore schools?

As the Singapore children spend a great deal of time in school for their daily life.
And they learn all kinds of social-interaction & social-emotional management via the interacting with the people in school

5.)How does a caring and enabling school environment look and sound to our West Springers?

>>Children need to feel that they are living and learning in a safe environment and that the adults in their lives are working to keep them from physical and emotional harm.
>>Children need to know that someone is paying attention to them. They need to expect that teachers or peers value what they have to say and take joy in what they do.
>>Children need to feel powerful sometimes. They build this sense of power when given choices, when presented with tasks at which they can succeed (sometimes with a little help), and when techers or peers notice what they do well.

6.)What can teachers do to create a caring and enabling school environment?

>Nurture a culture of kindness;
>Teach kids how to manage conflict;
>Help students manage feelings and emotions;
>Encourage expression through all kinds of approaches;
>Foster deeper connections;