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1DP

Most of the students will usually initiate to lock up their handphones when they see me walking in to class, though some of them will still need reminders.

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1DP

I think getting the Sec 1s to plan, organise, and execute two sessions of VIA may have been too overwhelming for the 13 YOs, as they lack the necessary experience. I would suggest introducing this only when students are older and have more exposure to self-led VIAs (perhaps in Sec 2 or 3).

Other suggestions I have for the Sec 1 VIA are:

Providing a fixed VIA with almost-completed proposals, so students only need to focus on a few key aspects.

Using a fixed location across the level (e.g., all sessions at New Town Primary School or in QSS) to minimise confusion for the OM.

I also like that the students are starting on their e-portfolio this early. However, it would be great if we have more diverse e-portfolio templates (instead of just one now) for the students to refer to. This will probably be useful in sparking some creative portfolios.

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1DP

It would be helpful to have more blank space allocated for scheduled CM time every Thursday. I often find myself needing to speak with the same students (those with higher needs or behavioural issues) almost every week, which leaves me with less time to engage with the other students in the class.

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1DP

I think the SL chat was helpful as it offered students an alternative channel to share their feedback and thoughts. It was also important because it helped students feel more connected with the SLs and assured them that their voices were being heard.

Reminders via WhatsApp on what to do during CM time/SD time are also useful, as they allow CMs to easily access the list of tasks to complete instead of having to search through emails.

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Add in modules on social skills, digital literacy skills.

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1. I appreciate the morning routine for the checking emails, GC, add the Google task. But its truly not working for some students.

2. Improve the Google task activity, and also needs to think our students using their PLD meaningfully?

- Suguna

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For the timetabled CM time, perhaps that time could be left more open for CMs to enact class routines, follow up on discipline issues, or have class activities. Rather than the current situation where there is often a tight agenda for what CMs have to do.

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It was mentioned to the class to take the initiative to put their handphones in the handphone locker when they hear the bell rings or do so before that. Initially it was good but need reminders after that.

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1IG

Tuesdays & Thursdays Assembly

First 10 minutes for reading.

Checking of email starts at 0815 instead of 0800hrs.

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1IG

As CMs, we ensure that we are on the same page about different issues. We maintain a collective front and the students regard us as one unit, so our messaging is clear and coherent. We choose to conduct CCE lessons and other class activities together, rather than dividing up the tasks clearly. This has helped our synergy as CMs, and allows us to deal with classroom issues better.

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GROW Week Reflections:

Perhaps can just get students to reflect without sharing in front of the class? We understand the purpose but perhaps the impact on the students is not great.

SIL:

If we want to encourage student sharing in class, perhaps sharing about their SIL may be more meaningful?

If not, the time can be cleared up for other administrative work / TSC.

XY and Eugenia

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Possible to have a video for students to watch from their PLD and key in some reflections. Videos from CNA on social issues. Or online articles to be send via Google Classroom for them to read and type in some simple responses.

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Regarding the sociogram, we are wondering how can we make better use of it. Or perhaps how we can conduct it at more regular intervals to check in?

At the moment, having done the first sociogram so early, the information about the class relationships was not very reliable when we used it to inform our decisions for class committee.

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1. Morning assembly time - Silent reading (Different day different subjects followed by last year)

2. Give proper instruction and fix the day for Teacher student conference.

- Suguna

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Eugenia

Start a reading programme for the students in the morning. From what I have observed, especially during the time before morning assembly starts, students will be on their phones or PLDs playing games. Perhaps to get them to improve on their languages and getting them to develop a habit of reading, we can encourage students to bring English language books during odd weeks and MTL books in the even weeks. We can still keep the checking of Google Classroom tasks, emails, etc. when assembly is in the classroom. Offer the option of students doing their homework as well as some of them mentioned that they do not have the time to complete their work when they get back home due to CCA commitments, etc.

We can also get students to share during morning assembly on an interesting book they have read and what life lessons they have learnt from it. They can also share on current affairs or anything that they have read which could be related to the subjects that they take. The school could also propose an area of students for students to focus on, if students are unsure on what they can read about.

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1 IG

OG Leaders sessions.

Students tend to share more with the leaders. They feel more comfortable sharing with seniors and feel a sense of belonging as seniors are looking out for them.

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Jimmy

I think 'Adopt a corner' for the toilet area 6th floor was not a feasible corner because my students tried putting things up to own the corner. However, students who come and use the toilet will touch and even remove some of the stuff my students painstakingly did which really demoralise them.

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This is an idea in mind as we see that a lot of times, students are not really good with the practical skills in IT. Instead of the reading period (in class or can be in the hall for that matter), perhaps we can teach students some skills such as basic excel (how to multiply cells, autofill etc) or word document (no spacing, bold, etc) or power point etc and we think this may benefit them more in the long run since they already have a learning device with them.

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VIA - Possible for Sec 1s to have a simpler VIA such as food distribution to needy families. Sec 1s can gather as much food as possible and these are kept in a central location. They will pack and distribute to the rental blocks around QSS.

Getting class to organize and lead games is not as simple, as they are immature and may not have the confident yet to lead the primary students in games. The VIA games can be pushed to Sec 2s, where they have known each other for 1 year and are more cohesive.

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Giving more time for TSC. Often, priority goes to the high needs students or when there are misbehaviours to address with individuals / small pockets of students. This takes away time from reaching out to all students and now with FSBB, TSC is even more crucial as we do not teach all our students.

XY

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The VIA process was very smooth and very meaningful.

The task was manageable for the students (no need to self-source for beneficiary etc). Most students enjoyed it, and found it meaningful. It is a good way to start their VIA journey in Queensway!

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1. The hall segment (Mon, Wed, Fri)

2. School leaders talk (Thought of the day - reminding school values, slowly it gives some ideas to follow the right things for our students as well as teachers)

3. YH given the reminder Via Whats up chat, is truly appreciated. Because CMs can follow the order of the announcements.

4. Peer affirmation session is useful for students think about their peers. Good things take times, so we want to nurture the good thoughts for our students,

5. Great Classroom award, its motivated the students keep the clean classroom environment.

- Suguna

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1RL - when misbehaviour occurs in class, we will address the whole class by getting them to take the perspective of others who are affected by their misbehaviour. When students do small things right, we will also take the chance to affirm their efforts (if we see any improvement) or to celebrate small growth. We will also give out Qbear affirmation cards at the end of each term to praise students who have consistently demonstrated the school values throughout the term or they have done something well.

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Rebecca

Possible to include structured time for TSC? It's currently conducted on an adhoc basis because of the multitude of things going on, so I really struggled to meet with all my students this year. F2F chats are v important esp with FSBB, as I'm able to check in with students I don't teach.

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To have a ready one or two page article for the students to read and the article can be recycle for the same level the following year.

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1 DG:

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, students would use the first 5 minutes to check their emails and the remaining time to read.

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Mental Wellness Month to be converted to Week instead? SLDC students will have 4 weeks to plan and present. This will be very heavy and stressful for both teachers and students due to WAs and other events especially during Term 3.

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For the Sec 1 camp, for the first day it will be good to have a day camp instead. The students may be given time to adjust to the new environment.

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Rebecca

Thought SL chats were useful - students offered frank perspectives and SLs gained a better understanding of the ground. Suggest that student feedback is not anonymous, as I believe people should take ownership of feedback they provide. It also makes following up on feedback easier.

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As CMs (1RP), we usually will take a group picture for main events eg. LJ Marina Barrage, Sec 1 Camp, Cross Country, print and try to put them at the notice board at the back to remind them of the miles stones of their time in QSS but more importantly to build class cohesiveness.

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Usually students will mention that there are no emails or any task for them to do. As a result, they don't really need the time to fill in google task. We can also do away with the google task tracker challenge.

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1CF

Daily routine is stated on the whiteboard, so students know what to do every morning.

0800-0810: Reading

0810-0820: Checking of emails and calendar

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Queensway Week - Carnival

CCA are going on during the Carnival. Students wanted more time to join friends, however, many cannot attend as lessons ended at 3pm and CCA starts at 3.30pm. Can it be possible to have the carnival on a non CCA day?

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Classroom Culture

Assess the class environment — inclusivity, peer relationships, sense of belonging, and student-teacher rapport.

Highlight what could be done differently next year to enhance the overall form teacher experience and student growth.

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Programmes

Reflect on the various level-wide and class-based programmes

(Start GREAT, GROW Week, Queens Week, VIA, SL Chat, Mental Wellness Month, Festive Celebrations, SD Time etc.)

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Processes & Routines

Review the effectiveness of daily and weekly routines

(SD time, CM time, Executive functions, attendance, announcements, information dissemination, Teacher-student conferencing, counselling, support in handling SwANs/SEN students etc.)