Staff Bulletin 2022 T4W9
published on Sunday 6 Nov 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,
I want to thank you for your hard work invigilating and marking the scripts for our boys. It will be a busy week ahead with the orientation for the new P1s and our partners appreciation on Friday. Here's another shout-out for all to sign u for the free health check (it is actually paid for by MOE). As we enter a period of reviews of our work as a school, I thought it would be timely to re-tell the story of the Ashram Cat:
When the guru sat down to worship each evening, the ashram cat would get in the way and distract the worshippers. So he ordered that the cat be tied during evening worship.
After the guru died, the cat continued to be tied during evening worship. And when the cat expired, another cat was brought to the ashram so that it could be duly tied during evening worship.
Centuries later, learned treatises were written by the guru’s scholarly disciples on the liturgical significance of tying up a cat while worship is performed.
What are some of the ashram cats still lingering in our school?
Have a great week!
Credere et Servire!
Keep Believing and Serving,
Timothy Goh
YMCA Student Care Centre @ SSS: Fees Adjustment 2023
By: VP Edwin
Relevant Levels: All Staff
Date of Event/Programme/Item: 7 Nov 2022
Information Details:
Dear colleagues,
YMCA Student Care Centre @ SSS will be increasing their fees (monthly fee increase by $25) from 2023, to meet rising operation costs. This coming Monday (7 Nov), they are sending out their information letter to the parents of students enrolled in the student care.
YMCA SCC @ SSS has in their letter also asked that SCC parents with queries could contact centre supervisor Mdm Selvi. For your information, if any of the SCC students' parents contact you.
If the SCC parents contact you after they have spoken with Mdm Selvi that they still have difficulties unresolved, please do refer them to me so we could better understand their situation.
Thank you everyone,
Edwin
Admin Day Schedule: Orientation, Class Allocation / Promotion Exercise & Committees' Review
By: Chor Kheng
Relevant Levels: (all teachers)
Date of Event/Programme/Item: Thursday 10 November 2022
Information Details:
Dear colleagues,
Please note that Admin Day (Class Allocation/Promotion Exercise Day) is on 10 November. The schedule is as attached. Lunch will be provided in the canteen. Thank you.
Admin Day Schedule.docxRecess Dismissal
By: CCE and Safety Committee
Relevant Levels: All levels
Date of Event/Programme/Item: Daily recess
Information Details: During recesses, the boys say their prayers after meals before going back to class. Some boys need more time and assistance to be settled and prepared. In weeks 9 and 10, we will get the boys to stand at their tables, say their prayers and then proceed to line up in front of the stalls. By getting them to stand, we hope that the change in posture will help the boys to be more ready for prayers.
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (OLPS) CNY Bags and Red Packets
By: CCE - Catechism and Lasallian Celebrations
Relevant Levels: Nil
Date of Event/Programme/Item: -
Information Details: OLPS is organising a fund raising sale of reusable orange bags and red packets. All proceeds will go to the OLPS Poor Fund. The orange bags come in 4 colours and can hold 4 to 6 mandarin oranges. The items will arrive before December.
Please place your orders through: https://forms.gle/iLRfZM3oYXP6opWr9 by 11 November 2022.
Primary 5 VIA: Neighbourhood Litter Picking
By: CCE VIA
Relevant Levels: Primary 5
Date of Event/Programme/Item: 11 Nov (Week 9, Fri) & 15 Nov (Week 10, Tues)
Information Details:
The Primary 5 pupils will be participating in their Values-In-Action (VIA) programme on 11th / 15th November 2022. St. Stephen’s School has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Singapore (UnLitter Red Dot) to allow pupils to experience what it means to care for one’s living space beyond the four corners of our homes.
The details are as follows:
11 November 2022, Friday: 5C, 5D & 5G
15 November 2022, Tuesday: 5E, 5F & 5H
Venue: Chai Chee Estate
Time: 7.45 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
Schedule
Departure from school: 7.45 a.m.
Programme Duration: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Departure from Chai Chee: 10.15 a.m.
ETA @ SSS: 10.30 a.m.
Lesson will resume upon back to school and recess is as usual at 11 a.m.
P5 Form teachers, please take note that a recorded pupils' briefing will be sent through your Year Head. Kindly play the recorded briefing during your FTGP in Week 9.
Thank you!
Primary 3 VIA: Buddy Clean Up
By: CCE VIA
Relevant Levels: Primary 3
Date of Event/Programme/Item: 14 Nov (Week 10, Mon)
Information Details:
The Primary 3 pupils will be participating in a Values-In-Action (VIA) Programme in Week 10, Monday, 14 November 2022.
The Buddy Clean Workshop is based on NEA’s programme – Project Buddy Clean, which aims to inculcate positive social values and norms on cleanliness amongst students. The project leveraged peer influence and feedback to shape the behaviour of students. It also helps to foster shared ownership and responsibility of common spaces through regular cohort-wide cleaning.
The VIA programme will be conducted by NEA facilitators (2 per class) from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Timetable will not be suspended. Subject teachers will manage discipline and ensure safety throughout the workshop.
Pupils will be split into small groups to clean up areas, mainly in the ISH and Canteen Block. You may refer to the attached file for the Programme outline and area cleaning allocation.
Thank you!
Programme Outline and Schedule_14 Nov.docxPrimary 6 VIA: Beach Clean Up
By: CCE VIA
Relevant Levels: Primary 6
Date of Event/Programme/Item: 14 Nov (Week 10, Monday)
Information Details:
The Primary 6 pupils will be participating in a Values-In-Action (VIA) Programme in Week 10, Monday, 14 November 2022. They will be taking part in the Clean Singapore Learning Trail (East Coast Beach) as part of the Keep Singapore Clean Movement. The programme will be self conducted and pupils will be split into smaller groups of 6-7 pax, led by a teacher/parent facilitator.
The details are as follows:
Venue: East Coast Park (Area B,C,D,E)
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Schedule
Departure from school: 8.15 a.m.
Programme Duration: 9 a.m. to 10.45 a.m.
Departure from ECP: 11 a.m.
ETA @ SSS: 11.30 a.m.
Recess will be in school at 11.30 a.m. as usual.
P6 Subject teachers, please take note that a Zoom Briefing will be conducted after P6 recess in Week 9, 11 November, Friday, 12 p.m.
Do login on time and Zoom details is as follows.
Topic: P6 VIA Pupils Briefing_11 Nov
Meeting ID: 815 7634 1627
Passcode: P6VIA
Thank you!
SLS Updates
By: Murni Masuath
Relevant Levels: All Staff
Date of Event/Programme/Item: From 1 Dec 2022
Information Details:
SLS Login for Staff and Students from 1 Dec 2022.
Please see slides attached
SLS Updates (for teachers)_4 Nov 2022.pdfStephenians
Living in Faith,
, Leading in Service and
Learning as a Community,
for the Glory of God.