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Meeting Agenda 26 Sept 2025 Friday 230pm-330pm 

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Meeting Agenda 26 Sept 2025 Friday 230pm-330pm 

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1.      [Model the Way] Did my actions reflect the school’s values? Why or why not? And how did I handle situations where others were not following school rules?

2.      [Challenge the Process] Did I notice any areas where morning duties could be more efficient? And what new strategies/suggestions do I have?

3.      [Enable Others to Act] How did I support my fellow SCs during morning duties? And what can I do differently next time to foster a more positive school environment?

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Reflection Questions for Sec 1 Orientation

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Reflection Questions for Sec 1 Orientation

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1. How did you demonstrate the values (school values-resilience, integrity, compassion, innovation and continual learning/ or values of student council-courage to lead, passion to serve) and behaviours that you expect from others during the Sec 1 Orientation?

2. Were there any moments where you had to set a good example for the new Sec 1 students? How did you handle these moments?

TLC- Model the way- Questions 1 and 2 help SCs to reflect on how they led by example and uphold standards expected of them during the Sec 1 orientation programme.

3. Did you encounter any unexpected situations where you had to think creatively or make quick decisions when assisting in the Sec 1 orientation programme?

4. How did you step out of your comfort zone to assist or lead the Sec 1 students during the programme?

TLC- Challenge the process- Questions 3 and 4 help SCs to reflect on the challenges that they faced and how they overcome them.

5. How did you feel about your role as a facilitator in the Sec 1 Orientation Programme? Reflecting on your experience, what emotions or insights stood out to you throughout the process?

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Guidelines when writing your SC reflection

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Guidelines when writing your SC reflection

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1. Please type your name first.

2. Followed by your class.

3. Answer the questions that are posted for the activities, events or duties you are involved in. The questions posted by the teachers are based on the TSLC framework for leadership.

4. You may also comment on your peer's posts to encourage them or to provide suggestions on how we can make improvements together!

5. Lets' be kind when typing our comments. :) Have fun learning and reflecting your leadership journey in Westwood!

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1. i think i have demonstrate the values by Displaying Respect and Kindness towards the sec 1 with a smile and a welcoming attitude. At first it was hard for us fasic to communicate and interact with the sec 1 as they were very shy at the beginning, but through out the days we had managed to broke them from their comfort zone and made them interactive with everyone especially within their classmates. As i had also learned responsibility to make sure that they listen to their teachers teaching lessons and too stay organised at all time.

2. During the Secondary 1 orientation, there were several moments where I had to set a good example for the students. For instance, when a disagreement arose during a group activity, I calmly intervened, encouraged respectful dialogue, and modelled how to compromise effectively.Additionally, I made an effort to include anyone who seemed left out, inviting them to participate with their pears. when there were moments of challenges I stayed calm, and maintained a positive atmosphere. By handling these situations with patience, respect, and integrity, I showed the students how to embody the values and behaviours we wanted them to embrace.

3. Yes, I encountered unexpected situations during the Secondary 1 orientation where I had to think quickly and creatively. For example, during a group activity, the materials we planned to use ran out because there were alot of students joining. I quickly improvised by dividing the group into smaller teams and adjusting the activity to use fewer materials. These moments taught me to stay calm, adapt to changes, and find solutions on the spot to keep the program running smoothly.

4. I stepped out of my comfort zone by taking on responsibilities I wasn’t used to, like speaking in front of a large group and leading activities. At first, I felt nervous, but with the help of my seniors I reminded myself that the students were looking up to me for guidance. I also approached students who seemed shy or left out and made an effort to include them, even though I’m not always the most outgoing person. By pushing myself to be confident and approachable, I was able to support and guide the Secondary 1 students effectively.

5. I felt proud and happy to be a facilitator in the Secondary 1 orientation programme. At first, I was a bit nervous about taking on the role, but as the programme went on, I felt more confident and enjoyed helping the new students. It felt good to know I was making them feel welcome and comfortable. I also realised how important it is to be patient, listen to others, and stay positive. The experience taught me that I can step up to challenges and be a good role model for others.

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Q1- I demonstrated resilience. During orientation, when I was explaining things to the sec 1s and I asked them to reply back, they just stared at me in silence. Instead of shrinking away, I stayed calm and kept prompting them.

Q2- During the cheering competition, I had to be enthusiastic and loud to encourage my sec 1s and to raise their morale so they are able to cheer loudly.

I tried my best to communicate with them and be as encouraging to them by telling them ‘You can do this!’ & ‘LETS GO 1C !’ During the cheering competition I initiated the cheering and prompt the sec 1s to follow along.

Q3- At the start of orientation, we were told there was a missing sec 1 from another class. What I didn’t expect was that the missing sec 1 actually followed my sec 1 class by mistake! I was so surprised and I only realised after I did a head count lf my sec 1 class and realised there was an extra student.

Q4- I stepped out of my comfort zone quite a few times during orientation. As a facilitator, I had to be enthusiastic and confident to engage my sec 1s. I had to lead them since they are new to the school.

Q5- As sec 1 facilitator, I felt that I was having fun bringing the sec 1s around school and getting them used to the school. It was a refreshing experience that made me feel quite accomplished when I see the sec 1s step out of their comfort zone.

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1)As the logistics for the sec 1 orientation, I have to walk around to see who needs anything, I think I demonstrated resilience because I have been constantly walking around even if I am tired.

2) I did not really interact with the sec 1s, so there was not really a moment I had set a good example for them

3-5) I cannot answer as I did not interact with the sec 1s

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1. During the Sec 1 Orientation, I demonstrated the values of resilience and compassion by being patient and understanding when helping the new student navigate the school. I made sure to lead by example and display the courage to lead and passion to serve.

2. There was a moment when a Sec 1 student was feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the new school environment. I took the initiative to approach them, listen to their concerns, and offer words of encouragement. I shared my own experiences as a Sec 1 student and reassured them that it's normal to feel nervous. By being empathetic and supportive, I hoped to set a good example for the new students and show them that we care.

3. Not really but I was helping the Sec-1s with their cheer and flag. I showed them how to do it.

4. I had to step out of my comfort zone and take on a leadership role. We sat as a group and discussed about school, which involved facilitating a group discussion and encouraging participation. Although I was initially nervous, I pushed myself to be more confident and engaging. The experience helped me develop my public speaking skills and build my confidence as a leader.

5. Reflection on my role as a facilitator

As a facilitator in the Sec 1 Orientation Programme, I felt a sense of responsibility and pride. Reflecting on my experience, I realized that I had grown more confident and self-assured. I also developed a greater sense of empathy and understanding for the new students. One thing that I understood was the importance of active listening and being present in the moment. By being fully engaged with the Sec 1 students, I was able to build stronger connections and provide more effective support.

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1. One of the values i felt i had to exhibit the most was peseverence. The sec 1s were very shy which was understandable since it was only their first few days. We had to peservere in order to ensure that they were all participative in the programme that the school had planned for them. It was hard at first because non of them looked excited and did not participate in example , the MAKAN cheer . They were not interested or some did not even want to try. But we had to peservere and try to make them join in. It made me feel upset at first when they did not want to listen and follow but i knew that i could not give up and tried my best to lead them and make them comfortable with one another and even with me.

2. One example I did to inspire the sec 1s to do the same was to cheer one another. We were doing mini challenges in the class which required teamwork. I saw that some were struggling and was really nervous. I decided to start cheering so that they will feel more motivated and some others started cheering for their peers which made a good bond between one another. And because of the positive cheers and energy , the team excelled and there were new friendships and bonds being made !

3. It was very unexpected when i found that i was the only girl faci that took care of the sec 1 class which made me feel overwhelmed. The rest were boys . That was when i realised that i had to step forward as i knew that the girls would be more comfortable with me. So , I had to ensure that all the girls were comfortable and that they all did not feel that i was being biased as there were quite many girls so it was abit difficult to ensure all of them had fair treatment. I had to make sure that they were having fun so i told the boy facis to take care of the boys while i’ll be taking care of the girls since luckily , they were closer to me. I had to ensure that i talked to everyone of them , remember their names , make them all participate and left no one out.

4. I had to stepped out of my comfort zone multiple times. Firstly , I had to raise my voice to ensure my sec 1 class could hear me especially in the canteen because all the sec 1 classes were their and it was hard to communicate as the noise from each class was overlapping. Especially since my class was late and was the last , it was very messy but we had to set our minds straight and made sure everyone was following instructions. Another experience that made me step out of my comfort zone was when i had go explain to the class , instructor and teachers about places of the school . The stares were all on me and i knew i had to say the right information and get my points straight . I had to be loud and clear . I also had to be confident of what i was saying so that they won’t doubt me. It was challenging but quite an experience

5. I felt that my role in helping in the sec1 orientation was that it is an accomplishment for all of us ! Im very proud of everyone because we tried our best . It was stressful and challenging but i learned a lot from this. I made new connections and got close with my student leaders. I got to know my juniors and seeing them from the first dah of school and now , they grew more confident and comfortable which made me so proud of them and ourselves. This is a very amazing experience and i had so much fun working with teachers, instructors and students leaders to make our juniors feel more safe in out school as they will be in Westwood for quite some time and is good that they are adapting to school very fast. Some of them will be in the same position as me soon ! It is such a memorable experience and i hope to this again next year !

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1) During the Sec 1 orientation, I demonstrated perseverance by helping the Sec 1 students overcome their differences. Some were shy, while others were loud, making it challenging to get them to work as a team. Despite this, I encouraged them to persevere, and together, we successfully created a class cheer, fostering teamwork.

2)There were moments when the Sec 1 students were shy and uncooperative, and I had to set an example to guide them. For example, when they hesitated to speak up or participate, I took the lead by showing confidence and enthusiasm, actively engaging  and encouraging them. Furthermore, I showed them the importance of working together, which helped break the ice and motivated them to open up and cooperate with one another.

3) No, I didn’t encounter any unexpected situations during the Sec 1 orientation programme but the challenges I faced were the students being shy and uncooperative which were expected and I was prepared to handle them through perseverance.

4) I stepped out of my comfort zone by taking on a leadership role and engaging with the Sec 1s , even when they were shy and uncooperative. This allowed me to speak confidently in front of them, and encourage teamwork, which isn’t something I usually do.

5) I felt a mix of responsibility and nervousness about my role as a facilitator in the Sec 1 Orientation Programme. Reflecting on the experience, I learned the value of perseverance and how stepping out of my comfort zone can create positive outcomes for others. Seeing the students grow more confident was the most rewarding part of the process.

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1. During the sec1 orientation I have learnt a new skill, resilience as working with new people(my seniors) and the new sec1's it was quite hard to get all the sec1's to cooperate so there was alot of patience involved.

2. There was a time when my class had to do a icebreaker activity, but because no one was initating, i had to step up and help, which helped the sec1s to interact more

3. during the tour around school, I was incharge of explaining the different venues and their purposes, but I did not read the script before touring the venues so i had stumbled my words and had to think fast on how to cover up my mistake

4. Orentation had helped me step out of my comfort zone as, there was alot of interacting and shouting going on and as facis we were told to be hyped up, so whenever i have to shout i have to step out of my comfort zone

5. This is my first time being a faci and i felt that i have learnt alot from the 2 days as having to interact with people who do not really listen or is quiet was abit of a challenge, and that was a way for me to prove myself that i am capable of leading even under pressure

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1. During the Sec 1 Orientation, I tried to show the school values like resilience, compassion, and innovation by being patient and supportive to the new students. For example, when the Sec 1s are unsure of anything,I made sure to encourage them and remind them that it's okay to make mistakes and they don’t need to be scared to try! I tried to show compassion by being approachable, listening to their concerns, and offering help when needed. They were quite shy and reserved at first but over time they opened up more because the facilitators were trying to make them feel comfortable. As a student council member, I also showed courage to lead by stepping up when things needed to be organized and ensuring everyone felt included and motivated. My passion to serve came through by actively supporting and helping the trainers and the other facilitators in creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere. Being the overall IC also meant that the facilitators could also face some struggles and I tried my best to be there to help! It wasn’t an easy job for the facilitators but I hope I made it easier for them to handle.

2) Yes, there were moments where I had to set a good example, especially when some of the Sec 1 students felt shy or hesitant to participate. In those moments, I made sure to take the lead, showing them that it’s okay to step out of your comfort zone. a few students weren’t keen to join in, so I led by example and participated first, making it look fun and inclusive. I would go to each class and if that class seemed a little less hyped I would join in and try to make it as fun as possible. There were also times where they had to make the class cheers and choose a class name but the whole room was silent so I started by giving my suggestions and then soon everyone else started too.

3) Yes, there were a few unexpected situations where I had to think creatively or make quick decisions. For example, during one of the team-building games, the Sec 1s students weren’t really getting into the spirit of the activity, and it was starting to drag. So for some parts facilitators joined in to make it as fun as possible.  This helped to increase the energy and made the activity more engaging.

4) I definitely had to step out of my comfort zone during the programme. As a facilitator I had to yell a lot to create the camp atmosphere which definitely made me a little shy at first. but I had so much fun and I was really happy while doing it

5) I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness about my role as a facilitator in the Sec 1 Orientation Programme. At first, I was a bit anxious about whether I could lead and support the new students effectively, but as the day went on, I began to feel more confident in myself and my abilities. We didn’t get to go through the games or anything before the actual orientation so it did make me a little nervous but overall it went still really well!!! It was rewarding to see the Sec 1 students opening up and getting involved, and knowing that I played a part in making them feel welcomed in Westwood made me feel proud.

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1. The value that i have demonstrated during the sec 1 orientation is perseverance . I showed perseverance through overcoming the challengers together as a class despite being different individually . Despite the challenge , we overcomed it by persevering to work as a team to be able to win all the games that were being planned . For example , we were able to make a class cheer with everyone’s creative minds combined together .

2. Some of the moments were i had to set an good example to the sec 1 was when they were all shy and hesitant to do most of the group discussions or the activities planned , knowing that if it prolongs we would not be able to get any work done so i went to them and tried to motivate them by cheering them on , speaking encouraging words for them to feel excited end enthusiastic to do the activities . Thankfully , after giving them positive attention they were all able to finally open out of their shells and mingle with one another to do the work and even contribute into the discussions being made.

3. i did not encounter any unexpected situations but during the group discussions , there were some girls who were too shy or scared to voice out their thoughts , so they were abit left out . By avoiding that to happen , i stepped in and ask their opinions on the topics being discussed , i gave a friendly voice and smile to the girls so that they will be able to be more comfortable with me , after awhile they got comfortable and started sharing their ideas to me and the rest . I was relieved that after giving her some advice and reassurance, she was able to speak up and say what she wanted to say.

4. There were times that i had to step out of my comfort zone , for example during the recess time for the sec 1 , the canteen was very noisy , making it hard for the facilitators like myself to make instructions clear and everyone being able to hear what i am saying . So i had to shout out and be confident of what i am saying so that the sec 1 would not doubt whatever i have said . Another time was when we had to cheer for them while doing their amazing run , having to start the cheer first was nerve wracking for me as i am not the type of person to shout , but i know for a fact that the other facilitators would follow through the cheer making me less nervous saying it

5. I feel a sense of achievement and responsibility by being an sec1 faci for the orientation . I am grateful that i was given this opportunity to be able to be a part of leading the orientation . It was a struggle at first but i learnt to persevere with my sec1 class and we made it through in the end ! I am also grateful that i was able to bond with some of the girls and boys in my class . Seeing them grow from the first day till now makes me happy ! . It was a memorable experience working with my other facilitators , teachers , instructors and students , this orientation has shown me responsibility and resilience . I would love to be apart of the sec1 orientation next year too !

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1. during the sec 1 orientation, i demonstrated compassion. i had to be compassionate and enthusiastic while interacting with them so that they could open up and be comfortable with us quicker. when making the class flag, i would try my best to help them in whatever ways they need help with.

2. we had to do cheers. initially, i didn't like cheering because i felt that it was embarrassing. however, if we wanted the sec 1 students to cheer with us the facilitators would have to start cheering first so i decided to step out of my comfort zone to cheer.

3. no, i did not encounter any unexpected situations during the programme. everyone was super cooperative and the other facilitators facilitating the same class were super nice too.

4. i had to step out of my comfort zone to talk to the individual sec1s. i had to make sure that everyone was fine and that nobody was getting left out during the different activities too.

5. i think i was very fulfilled by the facilitator role. during the second day, majority of the students did the cheer with us and i felt so fulfilled as they have finally opened up and become comfortable with us. i think this programme has really helped me to step out of my comfort zone and grow more too. i felt that i had the chance to take responsibility and lead others too.

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1.I showed integrity by ensuring that all team members, including myself, followed the guidelines set for the orientation. When I noticed someone struggling with a task, I stepped in to assist, even though it wasn’t part of my assigned role, because I thought it was the right thing to do.

2.When we were leading a group activity that required teamwork and cooperation. Some of the Sec 1 students were shy and hesitant to participate, and a few others seemed disengaged. As a senior and a role model, I knew it was my responsibility to encourage them to participate and show them the importance of teamwork, enthusiasm, and inclusivity.So I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried to engage with them with lots of energy and enthusiasm

3.Not really but there was this one girl who vomited during the sec 1 orientation, so I had to inform the teachers

4.When I had to teach the sec 1s the cheer and make them memorise it ,some of them were playing around and they didn't listen to me ,Normally, I’m someone who prefers to avoid confrontation and take a softer approach, but I realised that to get their attention and ensure the session was productive, I had to step out of my comfort zone. I took a firm but kind approach by calling for their attention and taught them the cheer

5.I felt honored and excited to take on the role of a facilitator in the Sec 1 orientation. It was a meaningful opportunity for me to guide the juniors and contribute to their secondary school life

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1. i demonstrated resilience when i saw that some classes were stuck on their class cheers. i tried to motivate them because i saw that they were giving up but after motivating them and giving them that extra push, the classes really bonded with one another and managed to complete their tasks.

2. for me, i think the moment where i had to set a good example was when we were doing our cheers (makan cheer etc). from doing this cheer, i could see that i had to be lively and cheerful so that the sec one’s would participate too. so when i got lively, i could see that they also gave me back the same energy too!

3. i think nope

4. i think i voiced out alot during sec 1 orientation as oic. having to lead my faci’s, i had to communicate with everyone. whenever i saw facis struggling with their classes, i would come in and give them solutions despite not knowing them. for example, when i could see that some of my facis unable to get the cheer right, i would personally go up to them snd guide them through the process. this really allowed me to step out of my comfort zone by talking to many different leaders who im not friends with

5. i felt like that this orientation allowed me to boost my confidence as a leader because the sec ones had to depend on me to lead them and i knew that i have to set a good example. throughout the 2 days, i felt quite happy because of the new friends i made and im indeed more comfortable with my facis and this created more interaction because they would always greet me whenever we happen to walk past one another

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1. i demonstrated continual learning as other than leading the secondary 1 classes and having fun with them , we also learnt on how to advance our leadership skills and how to be better in the future as a leader.

2. Yes. when we were discussing about our class cheer , everyone had different ideas and it is important that we listen to eachothers thoughts instead of just acknowledging your own ideas. Thus , we showed the new students that teamwork was really important and that if you wanted to go far , teamwork was really important

3. Yes . that was when we were creating a choreography for our class cheer as we were running out of time.

4. i was very nervous at first as this was our first time being an facilitator. however , as time went pass , we became more open towards eachother and the secondary 1 students and it was very fun

5. i felt very grateful and happy that i am able to take on the role as a facilitator snd it also motivates me to be a better leader in the furure. Adding on , i believe that it was a very memorable and meaningful experience for me since it is our last year here.

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1. During the Sec 1 orientation, i managed to show school values like compassion and resilience. For example , despite facing a lot of challenges at first as the Sec1s were very shy to speak out and interacted with us during activities , me and my team managed to preserve through and encourage them continuously so that they can be more willing to share their ideas and find us more approachable. Also during the makan cheer, we all saw that the sec1s did not have the courage to interact with us and say the cheer out loud with us, so i would approach them and have a chat with them casually so that they could feel more comfortable in the school! Our facilitators were also using our fullest energy and cheer to the loudest so that the sec1s could see our compassion in this

2. During one of the vendor game of which each and every one of them had to hold a card of a hobby and walk up to those that have the same hobby as them. Initially i could observe that the girls only approach those girls and boys only approach boys, so i decided to get into them and start mixing people around. I started this by chatting with them on their hobbies and their future expectations in westwood after that i would make those friend groups of girls and boys mix around so that they could make more friends.

3. When we all had to draw flags, the girls in my class were either too shy to draw their ideas out or did not have any idea at all in mind and thus no matter what suggestions that gave, they were still hesitant to do anything about the piece of paper. So , me and the other facilitators decided that we could start the drawing by ourselves and give them simple ideas to do. Such as just pasting stickers on the flag , or everyone to draw a heart shape on the flag using different colors. These simple instructions helped them through , and thus we managed to finish it on time.

4. I made myself talk to them all the time and tried to be most friendly to them all the time, even though there were times when my patience was draining as they really could not follow our instructions or were just too introverted to talk during interactive activities , i still managed to be very patient and encourage them continuously

5. I think the experience was a very memorable one , we got to know the new Sec1s and also had the opportunity to lead them through their first two days in school , it could be quite hard for all the facilitators at first but knowing that it was because of our efforts , they got to be more adapted to the school environment , i felt accomplished

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1. As a faci I had to consistently try to improve the moods of the sec 1s and try to get them to talk to each other eventhough they were quiet. I demonstrated resilience because even if i was tired, i had to try to keep the mood up.

2. There wasnt any moments for me to show good example

3. Yes, the Sec 1s did not know what to write for their class cheer and My group and I had to help them and try to get them to think of some ideas and steps

4. I had to try to get to know all the sec 1s and make conversations with them.

5. I think being an facilitator is such a good opportunity. I get to step out of my comfort zone and welcome the new sec 1s. Eventhough me and my teammates were tired, we still preserved and try to keep the mood up.

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1. I showed the values by speaking up and guiding the sec ones . I showed both the school values and the sc values . I showed passion to serve in terms of taking initiative by volunteering to help with any activities and any work given by the vendor . Secondly i showed resilience when the sec ones were not cooperating and they did not wajt to listen to me . But i was patient and still used different cheers to gather their attwntion

2. Yes i did , as when they were not listening when the other sec ones were trying to present their performance , they were chattering among themselevs , and therefore me and the other facis had to step up to request for them to listen attentively and show respect

3. I think the only difficult situation was when the vendors requested me to help out with the class cheer , and the students were still awkward and not coming up with ideas , so me and my other faci were trying out best to think of basic examples , therefore they would follow and think more outside of the box

4. Most of the time it was when the whole cohort assembled together and there was so much commotion going on , therefore it went to the extent when i had to raise my voice in order to lower down the volume and talking

5. I think i played quite a fair part in the orientation , as i stepped up once in a while to help with any disciplinary matters , I think i was rather quite patient as they are new comers to the school and that they are q younger generation than us , therefore we have to be more patient in any action that we do .

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1. i manage to demonstrate resilience and passion to serve. as a faci of Class 1E, it was quite tough and challenging at first especially because it’s been long since orientation was held and there was no training. But through perseverance, i manage to push through with my other facis and get through it together

2. i had to control the way i talk to my friends and especially my words. this is because it will give a good impression of the students in westwood.

3. it was during the last few minutes where we had to conduct safety walk but it was canceled last minute and it affects the flow of the day. but we manage to just continue what we have to do and stayed professional about it

4. i was mainly an ambivert but it is also because i want the sec ones to enjoy their very first day in westwood so i had to be very extroverted and engage them

5. I feel like I’m proud of myself and also glad i took up this opportunity. It’s also like my first time in a long time where i have to lead a big group of people.

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1. I demonstrated the courage to lead. Usually, I am not very outspoken but through the sec1 orientation, I got the courage to speak up and interact with the sec1s and my fellow facilitators. I also managed to get closer with my facilitators and worked with them to lead the sec1s.

2. Yes.  There was one moment during one of the activities, whereby the sec1s had to go around the classroom and find classmates with common interests and I noticed a student who was constantly standing at one corner, too shy to approach her classmates. So I asked her if she wanted me to follow along with her, so that she wouldn’t be as shy or awkward. She agreed and we managed to find quite a lot of classmates with common interests.

3. Yes. When my class had to decorate their flag and choose a class name, everyone was shy and did not want to speak out. We only had half an hour for them to complete that activity. With the limited time we had, my other facis and I decided to encourage and motivate them and give them ideas for their class name and flag decoration. We gave out crayons and markers to each of the sec1s and told them to draw anything that comes to mind. soon enough, everyone was contributing to the flag making.

4. As mentioned earlier, I am not a very outspoken person. So shouting really loudly for cheers, and to speak in front a class I have met for the first time was quite new to me. Additionally, many of the sec1s were quite shy and some were quite loud. Hence it was quite hard to get the whole class’ attention. I had to challenge the process, stepping out of my usual comfort zone of being quiet, to speaking up to lead the sec1s and help them throughout the programme. During recess, I would sit with some of them and initiate conversations, so that they all could find common interests amongst each other. Thankfully, by the end of day 2, I saw more of the students in my class making new friends and sharing a stronger bond.

5. I definitely felt anxious, but excited. Since sec1, I had always wanted to be a facilitator. However, with me being shy and quiet, I was not sure if I could pull it off. Since I had the passion to serve, I managed to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone, I led the sec1s, ensured that no one was left out and that everyone was having fun. I am grateful that I had my other facilitators by my side who I had also grown closer with to assist me during these 2 days.

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1.) During the sec one orientation, I demonstrated the values of resilience, compassion and courage to lead. I encouraged them to participate in their class activities as they were really shy and quiet, and I also tried to approach students who were sitting alone during recess and talk to them.

2.) Yes, there were a few times when the sec ones were chatting while the teacher was talking, so i stepped in and told them to show respect when someone is talking. Also, when the sec ones were feeling shy and scared to contribute to the activities, my facis and I joined them to break the ice and encouraged them to share their ideas.

3.) Yes, I remember the time when some of the students were supposed to decorate, design and think of their class name. Due to the amount of time given, the process felt a little rushed. As the students were sitting quietly and unsure of what to do, i decided to step in and ask them about any ideas they had in mind. I also googled for some interesting class names so that they can refer to it and have a better hang of what they can come out with. Soon after this they had thought of a class name that everyone agreed on, and they started communicating more and contributing to the team.

4.) During the sec one orientation programme, I found myself stepping out of my comfort zone more especially when i had to lead the sec ones and talk to them. It was a challenge to take on the responsibility and interact with the sec ones. Before that i was very nervous, but I encouraged myself to communicate more with the sec ones so that i can get to know more about them, and what i can do to make this orientation a more inclusive and enjoyable programme for them so that they can feel a sense of excitement about the new school year. By stepping out of my comfort zone, i have also learn how to better communicate with others, especially those I don't know well.

5.) I feel very happy and glad that I am part of the sec one orientation. Through this programme, I have learned to grow as a leader and become more confident. I also had a great time with my sec one class, and they were a bunch of cheerful students! At first they seemed very reserved and shy, but as time goes by they started to open up and participated in the activities actively. Overall, the sec one orientation was a great and memorable experience for me and I enjoyed it a lot!

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i demonstrated resilience and compassion as it wasn't easy as there were some challenges faced during orientation. some were to too shy to open up or talk as they just entered an unfamiliar environment. but after a day of introducing ourselves and interacting with each other, they managed to get along with their new friends and us facilitators too.

i had to step out of my comfort zone to interact with them and ask them questions so that they won't feel lonely or bored .

i feel that I've achieved something new, guiding and showing example for the sec 1s, stepping out of my comfort zone and leading by example.

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Reflection Questions for Term 1 SC Bonding Session using 2 of the practices from The Student Leadership Challenge (TSLC)

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Reflection Questions for Term 1 SC Bonding Session using 2 of the practices from The Student Leadership Challenge (TSLC)

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1. Can you name two student councillors in your team that you met for the first time during today’s bonding session, and share one thing you learned about each person?

2. Model the Way: How did the activities in this session help you to better understand your role in the Student Council and the values you want to uphold as a student leader?

3. Enable Others to Act: How did the M&M Sharing activity encourage you to connect with your teammates, and what did you learn from their experiences that can help you support them better as a student leader?

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1. [Encourage the Heart] What kind of impact do you think you have made on the school population?

2. [Enable Others to Act] What are some challenges you faced this term? How can you collaborate with other leaders to improve our messaging?

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1. As a content creator for our school's social media, I've promoted school spirit and unity through engaging posts and stories. I've showcased student interests, creating a welcoming online environment.

2. This term, I faced challenges in keeping up with content demand and balancing my creative vision with audience expectations. To improve, I suggest regular meetings with other creators and leaders, using social media analytics, and staying creative to grow our online community.

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1. I believe I've created a positive impact by being supportive and approachable, helping foster a sense of community and encouraging others to be more involved.

2.This term, balancing responsibilities and addressing diverse concerns was challenging. Collaborating with other leaders will help us align our messaging, ensuring it's consistent and effective for the whole school.

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1. I have helped keep students informed and engaged with school events through creative and clear posts. By sharing highlights from activities, i have made students feel more involved and connected to the school. I also try to make our content fun and appealing, so students enjoy seeing updates rather than just feeling like they are getting announcements.

2. One challenge is making sure our posts reach and engage as many students as possible. Sometimes, it’s hard to find the right way to present information so that students actually pay attention to it. To improve, I can work more closely councillors to spread the message more effectively. We can also get feedback from students on what kind of posts they like most.

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1. i now know and understand my team much more, I met with sec 2 Alisha and I learned what her CCA is her hobby and our common interests , what she wants to pick for sec 3 subjects. And my team I understand their viewpoints and the ideas they have.

2. This bonding session helped me understand as a students leader that i need to lead with interfaith and being open minded , ready to listen attentively. The importance of clear communication and collaboration to achieve the common goal (thinking of ideas for teacher day and getting to know more about the people in my team)

3. The M&M sharing activity helped break the ice , allowed me to learn more about the people in my team , hearing more about them . Taught me the importance of teamwork and supporting, working with one another .

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Jolene and han

Jolene likes KDRAMA and running, and han likes to sing.

This activity allowed me to understand my roles as a SC, to plan activities, to lend my peers and friends a listening ear and helping hand, and I’ve learnt the values, responsibility and compassion.

The M&M activity allowed almost everyone to have a turn to speak, and from their perspectives and statements, I learnt their how to encourage them and give supportive statements and advice to help.

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1. I meet heriza and I got to know more about the things she likes to do and what subject combinations she wants to take in sec 3

2. The activities taught me that I should speak up and voice out my opinion. It taught me that I should get to know more people so that we all can come together and share our ideas together.

3. The M&M challenge allowed us to connect and get to know more about one another. This activity helps us to understand each other and their preference. I now know what others prefer so in the event there is many ideas we can combine all the ideas together so that no one gets left out

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1. Heriza

I learned that Heriza likes to play games.

2. I learned to brainstorm for ideas, say what I want to say and listen to others. The values I want to uphold are cooperative, responsibility and compassion.

3. I learned what those in my teams like or what they do for the council. It taught me more about the team in which helped me bond with them.

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I’ve learnt much more about the SCs in team 2 especially Han. Han and I were partnered up to talk about each other’s hobbies and what we like or dislike. Han said that she loves singing and drawing and shes really good at math.

This activity made me want to show leadership to be able to lead my peers to be able to come out of their comfort zone. I did so by encouraging my juniors to speak up. I also made sure to listen to everyones opinions on different subjects

The m&ms activity allowed me to learn more about my fellow team members and it helped break the ice between us. We shared interesting facts about each other and got to know each other more. By knowing each other more , we are able to assign a suitable task for each SCs in team 2. And this would promote efficiency among the SCs.

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1. I met yinuo and I learned that she also takes higher mt as one of her subjects. I also met sue and I learned that she is also part of a school exchange program that I am in.

2. The activities in the session made me feel more open and willing to speak up more as a Student Councillor, by expressing my thoughts openly. This helped me understand my role in Student Council that I should be more vocal and not be afraid to share my opinion. It also motivated me to master the value of continual learning in Student Council, to become a better leader.

3. The M&M activity encouraged me to connect with my teammates by having each M&M colour representing different questions, which will help to get to know more about different aspect of everyone in the team. I learned from their sharing about some of their strengths and abilities, which helps in knowing them better, to work well and more efficiently in future.

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1. Peiying and Yu Xuan. I managed to learn about their CCA and what they do in their free time.

2. It has helped me to better understand my role by knowing one another as I can now easily interact with them without any tension between one another, setting a more comfortable and wholesome environment. It has also helped me to build self confidence whenever I interact or partner up with people I am unfamiliar about.

3. It has helped me to better understand their personality and to also teach me about some things that are important to that person and it will benefit me by knowing that there may be problems here and there but it gave me a learning opportunity in the future when I intend to share a future individual or group presentation.

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1. [Encourage the Heart] What kind of impact do you think you have made on the school population?

2. [Challenge the Process] What were some difficulties I faced in the planning/organising of this event?What are some areas for improvement for future events?

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1. I think the students had a lot of fun taking photos. It was great to see them laughing and smiling while using the props.

2. Next time, I'll check the speaker before the event so we don't have any problems. I'll also set up a fixed photo booth area so it's easier for students to take pictures.

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1. One thing that I loved to see was that the students were very excited to take the photos with their friends while having them pose with the props we made for them to use, and it was wholesome.

2. Areas of improvement I could work on would be to plan first before we start setting up or everybody would be all over the place and we don't know where and when to start without everybody.

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1. I demonstrated the values of resilience and continual learning as i, for resilience,capable of withstanding this entire orientation and if i have a setback, i would bounce back up again and this is all helps me learn, and where continual learning comes from.

2. I set a good example for the Sec 1s by knowing how proper attire is shown. usually i see Sec 1s with their shirts untucked and i tell them to kindly tuck in their shirts.

3. No, i didnt encounter any unexpected situations. Everything was going smoothly.

4. By interacting with the Sec 1s, this gradually helped me step out of my comfort zone like helping them around the school.

5. i wasnt a facilitator.

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1. Narresh (SEC 2) and Peiying (SEC 4) and both are great people :) (I have nothing great to say)

2. This bonding session help me understand that the role of the Student Council is about discipline and leadership. Continual Learning is one thing that is important as a SC, it develops leadership and self-confidence.

3. I learn so many things about their school background as everyone is from various CCAs, this helps us create a strong bond of knowing each other well.

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1. I think the students had were happy of reuniting each other after the holidays.

2. Areas of improvement would be organizing better.

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1. I noticed many students are having fun taking their photos. I felt enjoyed to witness their joyous and boisterous behaviour while taking the photo.

2. I think we could have plan better based on how we can go around the canteen. Instead of going around randomly, I feel that we should have done it like row by row. This method would make it more efficient since it would not be too troublesome for us.

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1. I think the photobooth and music booth activities really brought joy to the people in Westwood, helping to create a healthy bond between friends. It was amazing to see people coming up to us, excited to take pictures with the props. For the music booth, some even sang along, which was really heartwarming. Seeing everyone enjoy themselves made all the effort truly worthwhile!

2. The organization of the activities was quite messy, and I’m not satisfied with myself because it didn’t meet my own standards. Moving forward, I think we can improve by having meetings with the people in charge of each group, ensuring they fully understand their roles and can effectively brief others.

In the future, we should also involve people who have relevant skills related to the activities we’re planning, as they would be the best at guiding and assisting. Additionally, setting up a designated booth for photos would help streamline the process, so we don’t have to run around the entire canteen to take pictures but moving forward I believe we have learned our lesson , will and must do better the next time.

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1. during recess, I saw many students smiling and taking photos with their friends which positively impacted their relationship

2. I feel like I did not fully understand on what to do like I thought it was next Monday not this Monday and I wasn’t really prepared to go up to people and ask them to take photos but if there’s a next time then I will try to step out of my comfort zone to interact with people

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1. My actions did reflect on the school values as i was able to show the value of resilience while handing problematic situations. I was able to calmly understand the context of the problem and be the centre person to help work things out without having any disputes between the two parties. With this value that i hold , i was able to quickly bounced back from the hardships and continue duty as normal.

2. I think some areas where morning duty could be more effecient is when some of the other student councillors do not come for duty and skip or arrive late to duty. To make sure that all student councillors arrive or come to duty on the dot is to set a consequence . After 3 strikes , if they still do not come early , they will have to write a one paragraph reflection on why they were not able to come on time

3. I supported my fellow SC members by saying encouraging or motivating words to be able to boost their energy and do their duty properly. One thing i can do differently next time to foster a more positive school environment is by being more inclusive , meaning before duty starts , i would make small conversations to try to make everyone abit happier and a more welcoming atmosphere.

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1. i met sec 2 samantha and we have learnt about each others ccas .

2. The activities in the bonding session helped me understand my role in student council better by highlighting the importance of teamwork and communication. I learned that leadership is about listening, respecting others, and creating a space to discuss . It also helped me reflect on the values I want to uphold, such as inclusivity and integrity making sure every voice is heard

3. The M&M sharing activity allowed everyone in the group to get to share their opinion on the questions they got . It also allowed everyone in the group understand and get to know each other better . This taught me the importance on encouraging each other and always helping each other when in need

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1. I think my actions generally reflected the school's values, as I tried to make sure to follow the rules and lead by example. When others didn’t follow the school rules, I will try to correct them in respectful manner, and reminding them of the expectations of being a student in westwood

2. I think that for days that the whole school goes to the hall , SC's can be assign infront of the entrance to make sure that the flow of students going into the hall is in an orderly manner

3. I supported my fellow SCs by encouraging teamwork and keeping communication open. Next time, I can help foster a more positive school environment by checking in more regularly with others, offering assistance when needed, and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the duties.

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1.sue and danial, through this bonding activity i learnt alot about my juniors that we share many common interest.

2.The activities in the bonding session helped me better understand my role as a student council is to always be a listening ear to people and communicate well with people, as a leader i would want to uphold better communication skills so i can better understand the needs of people around me

3.The M&M sharing made me realise that i can be open with my feelings and that being honest isnt a bad thing sometimes because there is people who care for us

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1) i met kloey & chloe from sec 3, we learnt about each other’s ccas.

2) this session helped me see that being in sc is more than just a title. i learnt that teamwork, responsibility, and staying true to my values (like honesty and inclusivity) matter. now, I feel more confident in stepping up and making a difference.

3) the m&m activity helped me bond with my teammates by encouraging open sharing. i learnt that everyone has their own struggles and strengths, and as a leader, i need to listen, support, and make sure everyone feels valued.

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1.whenever students do now listen to me i tend to ignore the situation and move on with my duty i did not display the school value resilience as i did not bother to persist but through this i have learn to be more resilient and be more firm

2.i feel that for morning duty we should implement signallers for morning assmebly in class as ive noticed that during commanding the commanders tend to not know when to start as we do not know when the school is ready

3.i feel that during morning duty how i contributed is whenever i saw my fellow SC’s looking abit gloomy i would approach them and have small talks with them making sure their okay

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1) i think that my actions during the morning duty mainly reflected the school values when handling situations when people did not obey the school rules.

2) i realised many people hung around the benches despite being told to return to their classrooms. this can be solved by reinforcing the fact that the sc are not people for them to step over or be rude.

3) i supported my fellow scs by listening to their instructions as they tried to communicate smoothly with us. i can foster a positive school environment by continuing to lend a listening ear to anyone who needs it to allow people to be comfortable in school.

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1. I had the opportunity to meet Tiara from 2A. Although we are in the same CCA, I never really had the chance to interact with her before. However, since we are now on the same team, I got to know her better. I learned that she has a passion for dance and is very outgoing.

I also met Isabella from 3B, who was really kind and loves to dance as well. And i learned that Tiara and Isabella was siblings. This SC bonding session allowed me to connect with my teammates and gain a deeper understanding of the people I will be working with in the future. It was a valuable experience that helped foster better teamwork and communication among us.

2. The activities in this session helped me understand my role in the Student Council by showing me the importance of teamwork, communication, and leadership. Through working with my teammates, I learned how to listen to others, share ideas, and collaborate effectively. This experience also reinforced the values I want to uphold as a student leader, such as responsibility, respect, and inclusivity, to create a positive impact in my school community.

3. The M&M sharing activity encouraged me to connect with my teammates by giving us a chance to share personal experiences and learn more about each other. Hearing their stories helped me understand their strengths, challenges, and motivations. This made me realize how important it is to support and encourage one another. As a student leader, I learned that being a good listener and offering help when needed can make a big difference in building a strong and supportive team.

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1. Nissa. We talked about what CCAs we are in, what is our hobbies and what things do we like.

2. The activities in this bonding session has shown me that I should be more open minded to other people's opinions on certain things and be willing to voice out my own personal thoughts and feelings despite having the feeling of people judging my own opinions. This tells me that I should be inclusive and do not care about who that person is or what they have done. Adding on, I should always be all ears when there is someone speaking and I should not judge people and I should also be responsible.

3. The M&M Sharing activity allowed everyone to say out what they preferred which helped me to somewhat understand my teammates a little better and this activity also got rid of the feeling of being judged a little bit and I also have learnt that I should be more encouraging and helpful when needed.

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alyssia. i learnt that shes from netball. sue. she likes sushi

i understood that as an sc i need to be responsible for what i am supposed to do as an sc.

m&m activity allowed me to understand that even though sometimes its hard to keep up with duties and have to be responsible for my actions, it is fun being an sc.

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1. My actions did reflect one of the school values, resilience, whereas I tried my best to remain calm despite the situation. I usually try to stay composed when dealing with students who break the school rules and tell them in a polite manner to please follow the rules as I do not want students to get scolded by teachers unless it is really required.

2. The school benches as some students who is sitting there tend to not listen when they are told to go back to their classrooms/hall and continue to turn a deaf ear. I could try to reason with them as to why they should return back to class/hall.

3. I usually try to engage in little chats with my SCs during morning duties to get to know them better as well as checking if they are alright or not. I should try to be a more motivating and encouraging person to foster positivity.

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1) I met sec 3, 3B, Lucas, and we talked about each others hobbies and CCA, I found out that he has a hobby for ART, which is his CCA, and that he also enjoyed playing badminton.

I have also met sec 4, Sakinah and we talked about her secondary 4 subjects, upcoming O Level, and about her journey being an EXCO.

2) The activities during the session allowed us to bond, and how we should be patient in listening to others opinions, respecting others opinions and voicing out my own ideas to work as a team. This allowed the SCs to learn how to work together, knowing and learning about what it takes to be a student leader.

3) It allowed us to share our own thoughts with each other allowing all of us to understand each other's perspective and how some of us are able to relate with similar ideas and personal experience. This allowed me to further understand their point of views and be able to more connect with them and support their ideas.

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1) I think that my actions mostly in general did reflect the school values, as I try my best to follow school rules and regulations and try my best to be at my best. I tried to handle the situation by calmly and respectfully inform the students that their action was not right and inform them on the right action that they should be doing.

2) I think that the SCs on duty for the day should remember to switch off the lights around the classrooms and corridors, and that SCs should be a bit more firm when clearing and chasing students out of the classroom to proceed to hall, or when clearing students from benches outside of classroom.

3) I support them by making sure they are aware of what they need to do for their duties and ask if they are unsure or need help with clarifying anything to ensure about anything about their duties. I could try smiling more when patrolling, so that the students will not think that SCs are scary and very demanding.

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1. Total wellness: You are to work on the activity that your team has been deployed on. Have a clear description on what is to be done for the activity. Come up with logistics and deployment based on the activity.

2. Teachers’ day: Each team is required to come up with a proposal under the guidance of your Sec 3 EXCO. The proposal should include possible themes and activities for teachers’ day. Every team will present and the best proposal will be selected to be executed for this year’s teachers’ day. (*I will provide you with the proposal template by Term 2 Week 1. For now, just list down suggested themes and activities will do.)

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1). I met Xiao En and found out that her cca was band.

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2). The bonding session have helped me realised that being a student leader doesn't mean having the power/authority, it not only means leading people, it also means going out of your comfort zone to help them.

3). The M&M sharing activy has helped me find outmore about my other teammates and further understand what it means to become a better student leader.

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1). My actions do reflect the schools values as ive shown the schools value : innovation as i faced a small group of students who were defiant. Even as i faced that group of students, i remained calm as i did not want things to escalate further into something worse for the both of us.

2). One area where morning duties could be more efficient is the students who are hogging the benches. while some who would listen and return back to their classes, there would be not listen and continue to be there. I could suggest switching teams each time we remind them as to make them feel like a lot of people have remind them to return back to their classes.

3). I supported my fellow sc's during their morning duties by greeting them to help start their day with a warm greeting. One thing i could do differently next time is to be a bit more open minded when they talk to me.

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Question 1 : Coming to duty points on time at school shows responsibility and discipline. Being on time shows that we are well-organized and clear about what to do. Even if there is doubt, we should clarify on time, reducing the chances of making mistakes and helping us to bring out our best.

Question 2 : During morning duties, I noticed areas for improved efficiency, such as better task delegation and clearer communication. Some members seemed unsure of their roles, causing delays. A structured checklist or rotation system could help streamline responsibilities, ensuring smoother operations and a more organized start to the day.

Question 3 : During duty, I helped my sec 2 buddy by encouraging him to help me with chasing the students. Even though it was difficult encouraging him to chase the students, I was still supportive of him and then he would get the courage to ask the students to go to their respective venues. What I can do differently is that I should sometimes help him chase out the students as he may be too scared to ask so he may need me to accompany with.

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1.sue,she loves to dance and also yu nuo i learned that she is from ncdcc cca

2.When we were doing bonding sessions different questions were asked to me which made me reflect about my role in student council,and when my juniors asked me doubts it helped me to better understand the values i have to uphold as a student leader.

3.Many of them got to share about their experiences and i learned that some of them are scared to step up and tell the sec 3s or 4s thus as a student leader i will motivate them and ecourage them .

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1. What went well?

2. What are some difficulties you faced when carrying out the activities?

3. [Challenge the process] What can you modify and improve for your next session?

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1. what went well was that my team and i managed to get students to write words of encouragement in a small amount of time to fill the jar fully and distribute out all the hearts out even while time was running out.

2. some difficulties i faced was getting students to write appropriate notes and also trying to engage students as they would just walk by us and dismiss us and also it was abit messy as the sc’s were all trying to interact with the students and i felt that it was abit messy because alot of people were talking at the same time

3. what we can do better next time is we can assign roles so that we dont get messed up and accidentally cut each other off, and what we csn modify is we can have a table where its just the sweets as many students always ask for sweets

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1.Everyone was engaging and the hearts ran out really fast.Everyone wrote the quote of the day

2.It was really hard to get them write appropriate quote and some just ignored us and went away

3.Maybe more planning on how we can engage the students to come and contribute

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1. what went well was that our teams were open and friendly that made students willing to be recorded and share their quote for the day.

2. some difficulties is that minority were unwilling and uncomfortable to face the camera for us to record, and some did not want to speak into the mic.

3. maybe instead of asking students to speak into the mic or asking to be videoed, we can get them to write their quotes on a whiteboard and everyone passing by will be able to see it.

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what went well was how we managed to fill the jar before cca starts.

a challenge we faced were that some students weren’t willing to write a quote

something we can modify is to try use different methods such as candy for them after writing a note

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1. [Model the way] How did I demonstrate responsibility and commitment throughout the Teachers’ Day planning and execution process?

2. [Challenge the process] What challenges did I face while planning or executing the event, and how did I overcome them?

3. [Challenge the process] What lessons did I learn that could improve the planning of future events?

4. [Enable others to act] Was there a moment where I stepped up to support a teammate? How did that impact our teamwork?

5. [Encourage the heart] What moment during the event made me feel most proud or fulfilled?

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1. Name two fellow Student Councillors you have had the opportunity to get to know better this year.
What did you learn about them, and how has it strengthened your connection as part of the Student Council?

2. Which Student Council activity or event did you enjoy the most this year, and why?
Share what made the experience meaningful or memorable for you.

3. Looking ahead to next year’s Mind Matters @ Westwood, suggest two ideas that can help us build a more welcoming and inclusive school environment.
How do these ideas support our shared vision for a caring and connected Westwood community?

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Question 2.

It was hard saving the slide into a PDF and putting it into the Google drive, because I’m not too good with technology, but I overcame this challenge by asking the seniors :)

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2. One challenge was that while going through all the thank you notes dedicated for each and every teacher, we have realized a lot of teachers did not have a slide dedicated to them and thus did not receive any sort of words of appreciation. We overcame it by getting other SC members to write words of appreciation for the teacher, and organized it out. That way, all teachers received a thank you note!!!!!! (´∧ω∧｀*)

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2. One challenge I faced was being an emcee. As it was my first time , I got lost alot . I also had stage fright. Thankfully , with the help of Insyirah, Yuxuan, and Naressh , I overcame the challenge and the event went smoothly :)

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5. i felt fulfilled during the last part when all the scs got on stage and were singing alone

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before the finale i was performing so rushing around from backstage to the side of the hall was a little challenging for me

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Question 2: I faced the challenge of finding teachers who want to be part of the teacher's day video and this took up quite alot of my time.

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A challenge I faced was that for the thank you notes, some teachers did not have slides on messages and we had to copy and paste them last minute which led to another trouble of some of the teachers not having any messages at all. For those teachers, we made some messages by the student council to make sure they were not left out.

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I faced challenges with the video montage. I had to chase teams to record the videos which was hard . I also had to last minute correct spelling errors and faced a lot of technical issues but I'm really happy when i saw people laughed and smiled at the video !

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Question 2

miscommunications amongst peers-packing gift bags was messy

overcome by helping one another out when in need and asking for her when needed such as checking with one another when unsure

time management

lack of responsibility - due to people not completing their task on time

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2. [Challenge the Process]

I think the biggest challenge for me was being an emcee for teacher’s day this year, as it was my first time being an emcee for teacher’s day, and it was meant to make it a special day to thank our teachers, so it felt more stressful than usual to be able to contribute and make it an memorable time for the teachers, but encouragement from teachers made me more confident to complete the performance.

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One challenge is that when I was making the video for Teacher’s Day, I didn’t have enough photos and it was hard for me to edit for a long time

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2. Challenge the Process

I felt that there were too much information going around while preparing for tchrs day which made me confused on the situation , there were many things being changed at the same time and weren’t going as planned. To overcome it , I had to message the main source to ask for the real information so that there wouldn’t be any miscommunication and everyone would be able to do their work properly

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Q5. One moment that i felt fulfilled was when all the SCs went at the final to wave our flashlight .We all managed to pull it off so i am proud of it

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Challenge the process:

On the day itself , I actually had to perform for Teacher’s Day , and during the finale I actually didn’t know what to do since there was so much things going on so I got stuck for a moment . But I quickly reacted and I saw the other SC’s standing by the side of the hall and I overcame it and knew what to do after that.

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1. When packing the bag, it was disorganized. Volunteered to set up stations to be more organized.

2. Time management will be well coordinated, so there was difficulty communicating with each other, leading to a lack of efficiency. Make up the next morning to ensure catching up on the things that are lacking.

3. Communication & Responsibility. When the bag are lacking of items , communication allow us to catch up in process.

4. Yes, once we were done with our emcee rehearsal.We decided to help our team packing with the bags.At that time it was disorganised and chaotic.So we helping them made the packing of bags coordinated even though we had come back the next day to make sure the bags were properly packed

5. Seeing the event run smoothly and the student body takig part in it with high sprits.

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I felt very confused at times , by how there was a lot of different things we had to do / going on and how everything like all the different information was being handled to us and , i needed to keep checking up on people which at times was messy and things not being done on time . But i overcame this with communicating with the teachers and with the help of my excos

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1. Alisha 2A and Han 2B. I learnt their every day habits and morals throughout my experience with them during SC duty. It strengthened our connection because I was able to have a wider perspective with how being SC is like to them because it's quite different for everyone.

2. I enjoyed the Teacher's Day preparation the most. While it was quite messy and chaotic, it also pushed me to interact with people I don't usually interact with and it really helped me feel more inclusive in the community.

3. If being honest I can't really think of anything.

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1 Two is Dyan and Heriza. I have had the chance to work with dyan during events and got to know her better which allowed me to cooperate better while I have patrolled with Heriza more which led to know what she usually does during patrol, allowing me to patrol effectively with the idea of how others do this.

2 the Teacher’s Day event as taking part of it was quite fun. Especially when we were able to wave our flashlights together during the final. I felt that it was a good way to express and show my appreciation for teachers through my actions.

3 I feel that a day where students could come in an appropriate outfit of a character from their favourite book would be fun as it will be a great way to take their minds off studies for one day, dress up together and show our interests. Another idea is a giving out a snack with a note that has uplifting quotes on them.

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1. First Student Councillor would be Siddarth from 2F and Second Student Councillor is Narresh from 2G. Firstly, What i learn from Siddarth is that I realise that he was more confident then me then i was in Sec 2, same goes to Narresh, and they all spoke so fluent and not lack any knowledge, so that made inspire to be more, active and professional as an SC.

2. I think the most enjoyable one is the Teacher’s day celebration as i was the paparazzi for the Dress to Impress part and that shows how SCs can be included during events and fun it can be

3. For the Boys, i think they should meet up with friends that they made since Sec 1 & 2 from other classes so that they can reunite with each other

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1. Heriza and Wei tong. These two, along with the other SCs, have made morning duty fun and something I can look forward to. I learnt how to be more patient and resilient, for example, whenever i face challenges nowadays, the first thing I’d do is to think of what would happen if instead of me giving up, I overcame it instead. This is because from these two confident and kind girls, they taught me how to persevere, and because of them, I feel more accepted and confident, as a member of the SC.

2. my favouriye activity was definitely the words for the heart activity. This is because not only were we able to interact with other westwoodians and hear their quotes, but we also brightened their day. However, my favourite part was when we got the quote, because it really motivated me to keep working hard, and it really touched me. I felt really grateful toward this activity for even existing.

3. If I could, I would add in a day every two years where we can wear our own, appropriate and comfortable attire. Nothing too exposing or revealing, just a day where we can express ourselves through our outfits, and choose comfort over practicality. However, I do not want to force the students to do it, so I’ll create a survey before it, and if more than half the school agrees, we’ll do it, but it’ll be optional, for those who don’t want to wear other clothes.

4. another idea is carrying out a mental health booth, where we can give away “stress balls” that are easy to make, by taking balloons and putting flour inside, something my primary school did, and really encouraged the students to work harder everyday.

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1. We managed to interview a lot of students and get numerous different and unique responses

2. However, the whole process was messy and difficult, because the roles of everyone was different and I was clueless on what I had to do, however, I managed to overcome this by asking my seniors what to do.

3. I think we could assign the roles earlier on, so that we could all have a clear mind and understand what we were designated to do, and maybe don’t put too many people on a task that doesn’t require too many people, because after figuring out my role, I was wandering around because there was already so many people interviewing the westwoodians and recording them.

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1. Yin nuo and danial

I Learnt that both of them love to stick together

2. I enjoy the teacher's day celebration the most as I got to help with the preparations for the gifts.

3. Maybe do a trivia challenge about games that we like. Seeing how many questions a person could answer within a minute

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Qn3. i learned the importance of planning early and setting clear deadlines for tasks to avoid last-minute stress. i also realised the value of teamwork as we kept asking for feedback and support from my team helped me improve my work and make the event activities smoother. Finally, i learned that being adaptable is the most important thing like unexpected issues will always come up, but staying calm and finding solutions quickly makes a big difference in the event.

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This year, I had the opportunity to get to know Isabella and krystal better. I learned that they are very reliable and can trust with the work we give them, and complete tasks on time. Working closely with them taught me the importance of balancing creativity with reliability, and this has strengthened our bond as Student Councillors. It also helped me appreciate how each of us contributes different strengths to the council, making our teamwork more effective.

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The event I enjoyed the most this year was Teachers’ Day (Teachers’ Oscars Awards). I found it especially meaningful because I was trusted with important tasks such as preparing the voting system, designing certificates, and creating slides for the concert. Seeing the event come together successfully and watching teachers feel appreciated made the experience very rewarding. It was memorable because it reminded me how our efforts directly impact the school community in a positive way.

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One idea is to introduce a peer appreciation wall where students can write encouraging notes to one another. This would foster positivity and help students feel recognised by their peers. Another idea is to organise small group bonding sessions during recess, where students from different levels can take part in fun activities or discussions. This would help break down barriers between levels and create a stronger sense of belonging. Both ideas support our shared vision by encouraging kindness, inclusiveness, and stronger connections within the Westwood community.

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I got to know syahirah and shi xuan

They helped make this studnet council experience mroe fun as they are i my secondary 2 batch so i got to make more friends from different clases

I enjoyed the teachers day event as we were able to help out and make a smooth running event happen for all our teachers in westwood

We could get students who enjoy doing art to create a piece of artwork for the graduating sec4s next year to show our that we are proud of them for going this far and acheiving success