Staff Bulletin 2022T2W5
published on Saturday 23 April 2022
About our SSS Staff Bulletin: This weekly Staff Bulletin is our "virtual" print version of a weekly Staff Contact Time. All staff are expected to read each issue in full and be aware of all the vital aspects of upcoming programmes and processes. The accompanying files/slides for each news item are for your downloading. and reference.. PLUS: Please do continue checking our CES outlook emails daily, for any direct communication as well as urgent / immediate matters.
Principal's Update
Dear Colleagues,
We're halfway through Term 2, and in the midst of our busyness and tiredness, I urge you to say something kind to encourage a fellow colleague, better still, to someone whom we do not usually have a chance to interact with.
I would also like to update that Sheen Yit and Terence will be officially leaving the school at the end of April and I want to thank them for their contributions to the school and wish them all the very best in their future endeavours.
The June calendar is confirmed and if you are planning to travel during the June holidays, you can do so from 3 - 21 June (EXCO from 4 - 20 June).
As shared with the boys this week, I want to share again my favourite quote from our Founder De La Salle "Never speak to anyone except in kindness", which is so important if we want to create a positive school culture among our students and colleagues. No act of kindness is ever wasted and no one is too insignificant to not deserve it. Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle. So next week, do not let others walk by without giving them our smiles and kind words.
We rise by lifting each other
~ Robert Ingersoll
Have a great weekend.
Keep Believing and Serving,
Timothy Goh
Stephenian Birthday Programme
By: CCE
Relevant Levels: P1 to P6
Date of Event/Programme/Item: -
Deadline to Note: 29 April 2022
Information Details: Dear teachers, birthdays are times to celebrate birth itself. It is an expression of thanks to God for being born. Every month during FTGP, we celebrate our boys' birthdays and give them a card and badge. Some teachers have also added in little gifts of their own. During those lessons, our boys feel special and see how much those around them love and appreciate their presence.
If you have new pupils in your class and you need the birthday badge to be printed for them, please fill in this Google Sheet by 29 April 2022.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yVgtgXKW9NCIFMV8Ymw4Zii977xm1-Ro1kfeLsTsCjo/edit?usp=sharing
We Love Our School Professional Development Sharing on 20 April 2022
By: CCE - VIA
Relevant Levels: P1 to P6
Date of Event/Programme/Item: 20 April 2022
Deadline to Note: Nil
Information Details: Dear teachers, thank you for working together in taking the first step in setting routines right in our classrooms. Please refer to the link for the slides shared during Wednesday PD’s session. You may use them for setting goals and establishing routines with your pupils in class.
Do continue to encourage our young Stephenians to set high expectations of themselves and carry out their duties in the duty roster diligently. We hope that you have already pasted the Summary Sheet in your classes. Do refer to it or remind your pupils to do so. Let's be good role models for our pupils too. The teachers' table must also be neat and tidy for the next subject teacher coming in.
Our OSOs will be entering the classrooms during curriculum time to assess the classroom. Please do not mind when you see them around the classroom to check and conduct assessments.
Let’s all work together to improve the cleanliness of our classrooms as this is one way the boys can show their love for the school!
From Habits to Future - We Love Our School.pptx.pdfSupporting Students with SEN: Understanding Dyslexia
By: Student Well-Being
Relevant Levels: NA
Date of Event/Programme/Item: 27 April 2022
Deadline to Note: NA
Information Details:
Dear colleagues, please note the details for the upcoming Staff Professional Development on SEN.
Details for Staff Professional Development
Topic: Supporting Students with SEN - Understanding Dyslexia
Time: Apr 27, 2022 02:45 PM Singapore
Join Zoom Meeting: https://moe-singapore.zoom.us/j/84854391901
Meeting ID: 8848 5439 1901
Passcode: SenPD
World Book Day
By: EL/MT Departments
Relevant Levels: P1 - 6
Date of Event/Programme/Item: 25 April 2022
Deadline to Note: N.A.
Information Details: We will be commemorating World Book Day 2022, giving out prizes for MT competitions that were held earlier in the term and also showcasing some of our pupils' works during the Mother Tongue Reading Campaign 2022 on Monday, 25 April 2022. There will be an assembly programme via Zoom. Please log in by 12.40 pm with the following details:
Topic: World Book Day Zoom Meeting
Time: Apr 25, 2022 12:15 PM Singapore
Join Zoom Meeting
https://moe-singapore.zoom.us/j/89426858890
Meeting ID: 894 2685 8890
Passcode: Books
We would also like to encourage all lower primary pupils to come dressed as a character or book cover of their choice for the day. We seek the help of FTs to take photographs of pupils in costumes and share them with us in this google drive.
Here is a video that will be featured during the assembly programme. We hope that you will be inspired to spread the love of reading to your pupils through book sharings, book clubs, poetry recitations or even storytelling sessions during your lessons.
“Reading is the gateway for children that makes all other learning possible.” – Barack Obama
