THE POWER OF WE ~ PRESENTATION ON PARTNERSHIPS IN TK Thursday 12 July 2012 School Vision Excellence Abounds, Aspirations Nurtured To be a leader in providing value-adding, all-round and global-oriented education Purpose School Mission To nurture our students to their fullest potential, developing in them sound values and leadership skills, in an environment that encourages creativity and dynamism School Values We believe in our Ability to Succeed. We embrace Ingenuity in the pursuit of Creativity and innovation. We value Integrity as it guides our every action. We inculcate Loyalty to our school and nation. We cherish Charity as it is a noble act to serve the community. The TK Graduate The TK Graduate is self-motivated and independent in learning. He develops passion for all that he undertakes. He is confident, resilient and flexible in a constantly changing global environment, yet possesses sound values and remains rooted and loyal to the school and nation. Sine qua non of TK Vision “The Power of We: Nurturing Aspirations through Partnerships” To harness the resources of our partners to work strategically and synergistically with the school, towards nurturing the potential and aspirations of each TKsian. Partnership Impact Outcomes • Student Development & Well-being • Partner Satisfaction • Partnership Development School Strategic Thrusts ST 1 Academic Innovation & Excellence ST 4 Staff Resource Management & Development ST 2 CCA Excellence & Holistic Health ST 3 Character & Student Leadership Development ST 5 Stakeholders as Strategic Partners ST 6 Administrative & Operational Management Excellence Vision: Excellence Abounds, Aspirations Nurtured To be a Leader in providing Value-adding, All-round and Global-oriented Education Mission : Your Potential, Our Purpose- To develop our students to their fullest potential, developing in them sound values and leadership skills, in an environment that encourages creativity and dynamism School Values •We believe in our Ability to Succeed •We embrace Ingenuity in the pursuit of creativity and innovation •We value Integrity as it guides our every action •We inculcate Loyalty to our school and nation •We cherish Charity as it is a noble act to serve the community ST 1 Academic Innovation & Excellence ST 4 Staff Resource Management & Development ST 2 CCA Excellence & Holistic Health ST 3 Character & Student Leadership Development ST 5 Stakeholders as Strategic Partners ST 6 Administrative & Operational Management Excellence School Structure for Partnership P/VPs SH/Partnerships Partnerships Committee HODs, SHs, LHs AP CCP CLT Academic Programme Co-Curricular Programme Character, Leadership & Talent Programme Project Work & Student Research Committee COE Design Education Character Development Committee CCAs CHERISH Committee Resource Management Finance, Physical, Human Resources School Upgrading NE Committee Pupil Well-being Committee Pupil Management Committee Post Exams Committee Fund-raising Staff Well-being Collaborative Climate • Inclusive-Responsive-Vibrant – Rich Networks & Close Alignment – School- and Stakeholder-initiated organising, renewal and growth – Innovative ideas and implementation School Advisory Committee Partnership Guiding Principles • Support school vision, mission and values Parents • Support national policies and education initiatives • Results in quality learning experiences for students • Value the diversity of individual members, and recognising unique skills, and capabilities Guiding Principles shape Collaborative Climate Alumni TK Institutes of Higher Learning Cluster & Other Schools Communit y& Industry Partners Partnership Growth Partners Forging & Growth of Partnership SAC • SAC Succession Planning (2004-2005: 3 new members, 2006-2007: 2 new members, 2009-2010: 2 new members) • Honorary Members as mentors to new members Alumni • School facilitates alumni-initiated awards (e.g. Irene Joseph Award) • Alumnus resource person in NE Comm (2009), • NE Talk Series (2007), Homecoming Series (2007), 21st Birthday Bash (2008) Parents • Parents Class Representative System • PSG resource person in NE and CHERISH Comm (since 2007) • School facilitates PSG-initiated award (e.g. 2005: Character Award, 2007: ACTIVE Award), GOH at school events (2006) • PSG Associate Scheme • PSG Handbook in 2006 (revised in 2007) • CCA Parents Network – Pilot with Band, Choir and Scouts IHLs Schools Community Partners SMU, Temasek Poly, Nanyang Poly (Establishment of CSIT Scholarships in 2009), Singapore Poly, Ngee Ann Poly, Research Institutes Cluster Schools, EZ schools and beyond, Twinning Partners (2006: 2 schs, 2009: 10 schs, Foreign System Schools (2010: 4) St Hilda’s Community Services, TOUCH Youth Services, South East CDC, Mountbatten CCC, CDAC, Care Corner Orphanage Foundation, SingHealth Polyclinics (Geylang) Purposeful Collaboration • Partnership Processes – Grounded on Theoretical Underpinnings – Aligned to School VMV & Strategic Thrusts • The TK Graduate “Students at the Heart of Our Efforts” • TK Curriculum • Regular & Multi-tiered Reviews • Transactional vs Relational • From Hierarchy to Networks • From Authority to Influence • Meaningful Involvement • Mutual Respect and Mutual Responsibility TK Curriculum CCAs Physical & Healthy Lifestyle Events CoCurricular Programme (CCP) After-school Care Sec 4 Self-Study PW & Student Research Learning Journeys & Field Trips Character, Leadership Talent Development Programme (CLT) Develop a Global Citizen@TK Choices Citizenry-in-Action RH Day Celebrations S-L Projects & CIP Stakeholder-initiated Awards Affirmation of TK’s Strong Partnerships • AS External Validation 2009 – Criterion 4.6 – High Band 3 • CHERISH Platinum Award 2010 – 2006 to 2007 (Gold) – 2008 to 2009 (Gold) – 2010 to 2011 (Platinum) • NE Validation 2008 (DA) and 2010 (ODA; LKY NE) Evaluation & Review • Programme/Event Review • System Review • Mid-Yr/End-of-Yr Review – TK Bridging Gaps Document • Benchmarking Sustainability • Support School’s Strategic Thrusts • Benchmarking • Learning from IHLs – NTU Alumni Homecoming • PSG Associate Scheme & SAC Honorary Membership • Story-Telling Outcomes Student Development & Well-being KPIs/PIs • % of students given at least 1 overseas immersion • QSE Survey (School Support for Learning, Non-Academic Activities, Curriculum) • % of Sec 4 students who completed more than 100 hours of community service • Number of synergistic partnerships with stakeholders Partner Satisfaction KPIs/PIs • Number of positive responses in Staff Perception Survey • Satisfaction Index on general satisfaction of partners’ perception on partnership with school • Satisfaction Index on SAC/Alumni/Ext Org responses in Partners’ Satisfaction Survey • Teachers’ Workload Management through Partnerships • Partners’ satisfaction with school (partner perception and number of collaborative projects benefiting community) Partnership Development KPIs/PIs • Number of former students who volunteer services to the school • New areas of collaboration with partners • Number of new partnerships formed Moving Forward • Engaging Partners to further support greater student-centrism towards realisation of School Vision “Excellence Abounds, Aspirations Nurtured” • Collect and Share Narratives on Partner Engagement TK Partnerships