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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?

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

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.

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.

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 !

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.

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

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 !

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.

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

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

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

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

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 .

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.

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.

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

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

i think nope

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

There wasnt any moments for me to show good example

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.   

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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)

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 .

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

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.

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

Heriza

I learned that Heriza likes to play games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

[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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

i wasnt a facilitator.

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

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.

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.

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

Areas of improvement would be organizing better.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What went well?

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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?

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∧｀*)

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 :)

[Challenge the Process]

Challenge the Process

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Yin nuo and danial

I Learnt that both of them love to stick together

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

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

The two SCs i got to know better is Habibah and Sahriyan. I wasn't close to Habibah until this year and I really see the confidence in her ,which I really admire. Sahriyan although I was in the same class as him for Sec 1 &2 , but being in the same team shows me he is very responsible. The other people in the team is also great and I had a great time during duty this year.

I enjoyed the Teachers' Day Celebration as I was the one in charged and seeing the success , the positive feedback from the Teachers was very heartwarming to see. The goal was met , making teachers happy.

Culture & Kindness Month - Dedicate one month each year to celebrating the diversity of students’ cultures, interests and acts of kindness. Each week has a different theme, combining fun activities with meaningful reflection.

Unity Wall” Collaborative Art - Put up a blank mural in a common area; each student adds a tile, doodle or message over a week.

Naressh and Yu Xuan. I got to know that Naressh has a great character who is friendly and treats his exco with respect and YUXUAN MY LOVELY CO EXCO, I learned that her leadership skills are great and she is kind also, she was amazing to work with!

Song dedication, it was a fun idea but the messages was not audible.

Song dedication during recess so they can actually listen to the songs and messages and if possible a section with the student councillors like a actual councillor( they can share problems and suggesions for school) this can also emphasize the importance of SCs.