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Whitley Secondary School
A Caring and Learning Community of Leaders
Secondary One e-Registration
General Information Booklet for Students
22 Dec 2020
Our Philosophy
Every Whitleyan counts!
School Vision
A Caring and Learning Community of Leaders
School Mission
To nurture Whitleyans to be exemplary leaders
with the heart to care and the will to learn!
School Motto
Knowledge & Sportsmanship
School Values
Perseverance
Respect
Integrity
Discipline
Empathy
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Content Page
1 Distinctive Programmes@WSS
- English 4
- Mathematics 5
- Mother Tongue Language 6
- Science 7
- Humanities 8
- Aesthetics 9
- Physical Exercise 10
- Applied Learning Programme (ALP) 11
- Learning for Life Programme (LLP) 12
- Student Leadership 13
- Overseas Service Learning 14
- Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) 15
- Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP) 16
2 On the First Day of School 17
3 Sec 1 Orientation Programme 2021 18
4 Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) 19
5 Parents’ Briefing via Zoom 20
6 Travelling To & From School 21
7 Online Purchase of School Uniforms, Textbooks & PE Attire 24
8 MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) 25
9 Preparation Checklist 26
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Full Subject Based Banding (SBB)
With Full SBB, we are moving towards one secondary education, removing the labels of
streaming classes into Express, Normal Academic and Normal Technical. Instead,
within one class, there will be students from all 3 streams with different subject bands,
to better meet our students’ learning needs. This is part of the broader shift in our
education system to recognise the strengths and interests of our children, to help them
build their confidence and develop an intrinsic motivation to learn for life.
For Secondary 1 students joining our school in 2021, form classes will be set up with
the spirit and intent of SBB and incorporating learners of different profiles. There will
also be some subjects like Physical Education, Art, Music, Design and Technology,
Food and Consumer Education and Character and Citizenship Education that will be
designed to deliver a common learning experience for all, and in doing so create a
valuable setting for students to mingle, build meaningful friendships, and appreciate
different perspectives.
15Personalised Digital Learning Programme (PDLP)
By March 2021, our Secondary 1-3 students will own a school-prescribed personal
learning device under phase 1 of the National Digital Literacy Programme. In our school,
this learning device will be in the form of a Chromebook. The school has ensured that
the device will not only be affordable, but will also be effective for use in teaching and
learning. Students can pay for the device through their Edusave accounts in addition to
the school subsidy. More details will be provided in January 2021.
The school will teach students the productive use of software to learn for work and for
daily living, across different contexts. Students will use the device in tandem with the
Student Learning Space (SLS) and other education technologies to personalise and
enhance their learning. By using SLS and other relevant technologies such as Microsoft
Teams, the school hopes to enrich the classroom experience, where technology serves
to facilitate the interaction, the discussion and in making student thinking visible. The aim
of learning through a digital device is to complement regular classroom teaching by
giving students more voice, and make learning become more collaborative. It is hoped
that through these interactions students will internalise their lessons, and achieve the
intended education outcomes.
To ensure that each Chromebook is secure, we have installed lockers in each classroom
and students will be given a personal locker to store their valuable items like their
Chromebook and handphone. Students will, however, be required to purchase their own
lock.
16On the FIRST DAY of School
4 Jan 2021
Reporting Time
Report by at 7.30am
Flag raising is at 8.00am (Please note that vehicles are not allowed to enter the
school after 8.00 am)
Venue: Level 3 Classrooms at Blk D (Students to check their name and class outside
the Performing Arts Studio)
Attire
Full school uniform
White shoes with white socks
Neat hairdo
Face mask
Completed Forms to bring
MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) Form (if applicable)
Other things to bring
Writing materials (e.g. pens and notebook)
Sufficient Money for Recess
Snack for Snack Break# (e.g. sandwich, fruit or biscuits)
Water Bottle (students should not drink direct from water cooler but fill their water
bottle instead)
Reading Material for Silent Reading
Thermometer (for second temperature taking)
#All students will have a snack break from 1245hrs – 1300hrs from Monday to Thursday.
17Sec 1 Orientation Programme 2021
Date: Time: Reporting Venue: Attire:
4 Jan 2021 0730hrs – 1500hrs Full School Uniform
Respective
5 Jan 2021 0730hrs – 1430hrs PE Attire*
Classrooms
6 Jan 2021 0800hrs – 1430hrs PE Attire*
(Blk D, Level 3)
7 Jan 2021 0730hrs – 1430hrs PE Attire*
8 Jan 2021 0730hrs – 1245hrs PE Attire*
*(Students can wear their primary school PE attire)
Things to Bring Daily
- Writing materials (e.g. pens and notebook)
- Sufficient Money for Recess
- Snack for Snack Break#
- Water Bottle
- Reading Material for Silent Reading
- Thermometer
- School Tie
Introduction
To help your child/ward to ease into secondary school life, a 5-day Orientation
Programme will be organised for all secondary one students to familiarise them with the
school routines, school environment and programmes.
Objectives
1. To welcome the Secondary One students to Whitley Secondary School;
2. To familiarize the students with the school’s vision, mission and core values
through planned activities;
3. To familiarize Secondary One students with the school’s facilities and operations to
ensure smooth transition of their new secondary school life;
4. To provide opportunities for the Secondary One students to build rapport and bond
with their peers, Student Leaders as well as their teachers.
18Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
CCA (Co-Curricular Activities) is an important component of character education in
Whitley Secondary School, and forms a part of the holistic, well-rounded education that
we seek to provide our students. We offer CCA from 4 different groups namely the
Sports and Games, Performing Arts Groups, the Uniformed Groups, and Clubs and
Societies.
CCA Choices
Sports & Games Performing Arts
● Golf (Boys & Girls) ● Choir
● Badminton (Boys & Girls) ● Concert Band
● Basketball (Boys) ● English Drama
● Football (Boys & Girls) ● English Debate & Public
● Gymnastics –Trampoline (Girls) Speaking
● International Dance
Uniform Groups Clubs and Societies
● Boys’ Brigade ● Art and Crafts
● Girls’ Brigade ● Infocomm Technology (Media
● Girl Guides Production)
● National Cadet Corps (Land) ● Photography
● National Police Cadet Corps
CCA Orientation Fair 2021
Date: Time: Venue: Attire:
12 & 14 Jan 2021 1500hrs – 1730hrs School PE Attire
19Parents’ Briefing via Zoom
Date: 8 January 2021 (Friday)
Time: 5.15 pm
Introduction
In Whitley Secondary School, we believe that parents play a very crucial and integral role
in guiding and developing their child to achieve their full potential. It is for this reason
that the school seeks partnership with parents to help grow and develop every individual
child. Hence, the Parents’ Briefing seeks to inform and update parents about the
secondary school life and the various experiences your child will undergo as a
Secondary 1 student.
The objectives of the Parents’ Briefing are given below:
Objectives
1. To share the school’s vision, mission and values with parents;
2. To help parents understand about the various subjects taught and programmes
planned to develop their child holistically;
3. To foster a strong parent-teacher link.
Programme
Time Event By
Talk by School Counsellor Mr Jack Yue
5.15 – 6.15 pm Title: What makes a Successful Transition from
Primary to Secondary School?
6.30 – 7.00 pm Address by Principal Mrs Anba Saroja
7.00 – 7.15 pm Address by Sec 1 Year Head Ms Charlene Lye
7.15 – 7.45 pm CCA Matters by HOD / PE & CCA Mr Subramaniam
7.45 – 8.00 pm Q&A Key Personnel
We welcome all parents / guardians to join us for this event. Please complete the reply
slip via online.
20Travelling To & From School
Operating Hours of School Gates
Access to school site
Vehicular access is allowed into the school on both dry and rainy days at stipulated times
in the mornings and at dismissal times:
0615 – 0800 - School assembly (Monday to Friday)
1430 – 1500 - School dismissal (Monday to Thursday)
1230 – 1300 - School dismissal (Friday)
Staff vehicles enter the school and exit from the school via the main gate. The designated
car park is located in front of the foyer and along the service road at the rear of the school.
Authorised pedestrians (including staff, students and parents) may enter and exit from the
school via the following gates and time.
Front Side Gate: 0615 – 0800, after school dismissal to 1800
Rear Gate: 0630 – 0800, after school dismissal to 1900 (exit only)
* Cycling in School and on Public Roads
Given the hazards that cyclists may encounter, the school is concerned about the safety of
students who cycle to school and does not encourage cycling to school.
Students who wish to cycle to school will need to register their intent with Mr Jaswant
Singh, SH Discipline, for record and monitoring purposes. These students will then receive
an advisory note to be given to parents for acknowledgement. It is only after the
acknowledgement by parents is received, that students will be allowed to cycle to school.
* Further details can be found in the Student Handbook.
Note:
All students entering Secondary One in Jan 2021 will be issued with a new Secondary
level School Smart Cards (SSC).
While Secondary One students are waiting for their Secondary level SSCs to be
ready, they can continue to use their Primary level SSCs for concessionary travel till
end Apr 2021. Students can still purchase the Bus Concession Pass (BCP) using their
Primary level SSCs but they would need to purchase the BCP for Secondary School
students.
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Online Purchase of School Uniforms, Textbooks & PE Attire
For Purchases from 22 Dec 2020
No. Item Uniform Sales Textbook & PE Attire Sales
1 Vendor www.cascoedusupply.com.sg
Website www.shirleyuni.com Username: WSS
Password: 2318
2 Collection by At Shop: Daily in Dec 2020 At School Bookshop :
Appointment (12pm to 6pm)
Only 4 to 8 Jan (9am to 4pm)
In School Canteen:
28 & 29 Dec, 4 Jan (9am to 3pm)
5 to 8 Jan (9am to 12 noon)
Note:
Do not purchase books for Mother Tongue language.
You may want to delay purchase of all books until you have confirmed the eligibility of
your child to take subjects at different streams.
Successful applicants of Ministry of Education Financial Assistance Scheme (MOE
FAS) for 2021 do not need to make any online purchase of the uniform, textbooks and
PE attire. You will be contacted by the school and time slot will be given for the
purchase of the items. Bring along the approval letter.
For new applicant of MOE FAS, please call the school at 6456 1336 for general
enquiries or make an appointment via Parents Gateway (PG) if need be, e.g.
submission of application form and required documents. Do not make any online
purchase of the uniform, textbooks and PE attire.
Parents are requested to adhere to the pre-booked timings for collection of both books
and uniforms in school, so as to maintain safe distancing measures. Those that do not
adhere to their pre-booked timing may be refused entry. We apologise for possible
inconvenience, but everyone’s safety is our priority.MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
For Application for FAS 2021
Eligibility Criteria:
Student is a Singapore Citizen and meets one of the following conditions:
$2,750 or below Gross Household Income OR
$690 or below per Capita Income
Documents required along with your application form:
Photocopies of:
1. Birth Certificate of Applicant(s)
2. Birth Certificates / NRIC of household members (that is, persons staying in the same
residential address).
3. Latest payslip from all household members who are employed.
4. A letter from employer stating Gross Monthly Salary if payslip is not available, for all
employed household members.
5. CPF contribution history for past 12 months.
6. Latest Income Tax Notice of Assessment
If you qualify and wish to apply:
Download the application. You may call the school at 6456 1336 if you have any
enquiries. Make an appointment via Parents Gateway for submission of form and
required documents by 30 Dec 2020. Alternatively, your child may hand in the form
and required documents to the general office / to your child’s Form Teacher on 4 Jan
2021.
It will take time for your FAS application to be processed and the approval will only be
issued to you at a later date (the letter cannot be generated on the spot – the school
will call you to collect the letter after the processing has been completed).
Please only purchase the uniform, textbooks and PE attire after receiving the MOE
FAS approval letter.
For pre-approved Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) status:
If your FAS status is pre-approved, it means that you applied for FAS for 2021
through your primary school earlier or your other child’s school.
You will be contacted by the school and time slot will be given for the collection of the
items. Bring along the approval letter.
25Preparation Checklist
… before school reopens
Online Purchases to make
□ Textbooks and PE Attire
□ Uniform
□ Stationery as needed
Reading to Do
□ School website and Instagram to get a sense of the school events / programmes
Things to Do
□ Online registration
□ Subject-based Banding (SBB) Form if applicable via email on 22 Dec 2020
□ Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) Form if applicable via email on 22 Dec 2020
□ Application Form for 3rd Language if applicable via email on 22 Dec 2020
□ Parent-Support Group Membership Recruitment Form on 22 Dec 2020
□ Online Consent for Health & Dental Services by 31 Jan 2021
□ MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) Form for new applicants if applicable (make
photocopies of all required documents) by 30 Dec 2020
Contact Us
For general enquiries on finance, student well-being and academic matters, you can call
us at 6456 1336 or make an appointment via Parents Gateway (PG) if need be.
26See You in…
2021!
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