School Excellence Model Data Collect 2008

SCHOOL EXCELLENCE MODEL 2004 ENABLERS Criterion 5: Student Focused Processes 5.1 Student well-being 5.1.1: How the school identifies student needs and expectations. Description What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

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An online suggestion scheme accessible from school and home for year round suggestions from pupils.

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Online Suggestion Scheme on School’s website

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a committee comprising of a teacher-in-charge and 5 councillors from sec 2 and 3 assess the suggestions at the end of each month. Feedback to the suggestions are made online, giving reasons for acceptance or rejection of suggestions. The winning suggestions are rewarded with tokens or vouchers worth $5. Winning suggestions put up on the Councillors’ Notice Board.

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Online Suggestion Scheme on School’s website Councillors’ Notice Board

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How widely is it deployed?

How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

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Only pupils feedback obtained.

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Above committee conducts half yearly review of the process through a short survey on the effectiveness of the online suggestion scheme.

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Pupils were able to post suggestions on the scheme which is no longer password protected. Pupils key in only their names and classes.

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from interview with teacher in charge. No formal documentation.

Approach Deployment Assessment and Review

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Criterion 5: Student Focused Processes 5.1 Student well-being 5.1.1 How the school identifies student needs and expectations. Strengths 1. Every semester, the school compiles a record of results from the mid-year and final year examinations which are placed on the online KM (Knowledge Management) accessible to all teachers. 2. Form teachers identify students who need financial assistance and refer them to the Head of Pupil Welfare who will assess the students based on set critieria. Assistance will then be given from the MOE financial assistance scheme, the school’s internal fund, other source of fundings namely the School Advisory Board, the School Pocket-money Fund, the Buddhist Lodge, North West CDC. 3. There is the Students Suggestion Scheme, an easily accessible online avenue on the Knowledge Management, for pupils to make suggestions of their needs. There is a committee comprising of a teacher-in-charge and 5 councillors from sec 2 and 3 that assess the suggestions at the end of each month. Feedback to the suggestions are made online, giving reasons for acceptance or rejection of suggestions. The winning suggestions are rewarded with tokens or vouchers worth $5; they are also pasted up on the Councillors’ Notice Board. 4. The Academic Counselling Form is issued at the start of the year to all pupils by their form teachers to enable their pupils to set their academic targets and reflect on the strategies used to achieve their targets. After the mid-year examinations, the pupils review their targets and strategies putting in place the necessary changes under the guidance of their form teachers. The Academic Counselling Form was reviewed in the middle of the year requiring the pupils to put in specific measurable strategies. 5. The CCA preferences of the Secondary One pupils were identified at the start of the year at the Orientation Camp. Pupils were then allocated a CCA of their choice by the teachers of the PE department. 6. Some teachers used Journal Writing to identify pupils needs. AFIs 1. Little evidence of follow-up programmes developed as a result of the exam results gathered except at the Secondary Four level.

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STUDENT- FOCUSED PROCESSES 5.1

Student Well-Being

5.1.1

The school identifies student needs and expectations

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.1.2

The school monitors the well-being of the students.

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.1.3

The school builds good relations with students

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.1.4

The school provides a caring physical and psychosocial environment and programmes that enhance student well-being.

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.2 Teaching & Learning 5.2.1: The school integrates students learning Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.2.2 The school’s instructional programmes and the structure to deliver them are innovative and creative and cater to abilitydriven education

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.2.3 Teachers create a classroom environment that is positive for student learning and involvement

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.2.4 Teachers create a classroom environment that is positive for student learning and involvement

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.2.5 The school ensures the effectiveness of its teaching and learning processes

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.3

Assessment of Students

5.3.1 The school assesses student performance

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.3.2 The school uses assessment information for improving student performance and school programmes

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.3.3 The school uses assessment information for improving student performance and school programmes

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.4

Development in Co-Curricular Areas

5.4.1

The school’s co-curricular programme supports the holistic development of students. Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.4.2

The school coordinates and integrates its co-curricular programme to complement its teaching and learning process and ensure effective delivery.

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.4.3

The school ensures the effectiveness of its co-curricular programme.

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.5

Leadership Development

5.5.1 The school nurtures the leadership potential of its students Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

5.5.2 The school ensures the effectiveness of its student leadership programme.

Description

What is the Approach? (What the school does and the rationale for it) How is it deployed? (who manages it; duration)

How widely is it deployed? How is the review carried out?

Give examples of improvement (Be able to comment on the impact on Teaching and Learning where available)

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Evidence (Where can the evidence be found)

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