SWC Activities
STAFF WELL-BEING COMMITTEE (SWC) ACTIVITIES
The Staff Well-being Committee (SWC) adopts the PIES approach, looking into the physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being pf the staff. The school aims to develop an engaged staff who care for self and others. Some of the plans in promoting staff well-being and satisfaction include identifying staff needs, staff well-being programmes and activities and providing a safe and secure environment.
SOCIAL
Title of Activity : Chinese New Year Celebrations 2024
Description of event :
To usher in the Year of the Dragon, all YCKSS staff convened in a calligraphy session on 2 February 2024. Empowered with creative autonomy, everyone carefully and meticulously penned auspicious words of their choice and engaged in the delicate art of paper cutting, reflecting personalised aspirations. The celebration would not be complete without the venerable tradition of Lo Hei on 16 February 2024, when a myriad of ingredients were tossed with one collective purpose: ringing in peace and prosperity in the coming year.
Title of Activity : EAS Learning Day
Description of event :
Did you spend the December holidays cooking up a storm in the kitchen? For the EAS, 2 December 2020, was the day they donned aprons and became chefs in a special culinary workshop they attended in school. Look at the all the dishes they managed to whip up! Stuffed Portobello mushroom, chicken sliders, brownies, and cheesecake cups. Is your mouth watering yet?
Title of Activity : Joy of Learning
Description of event :
When was the last time you felt like a complete amateur when learning a new skill, feeling the joy (and the embarrassment) of being a complete novice with that willingness to look foolish, to struggle and ask questions, and to be mediocre at something yet be unafraid to experiment and try?
1 September 2021, Wednesday was the Joy of Learning Day, a day of making learning fun, engaging and challenging for staff. It was planned by SWC in collaboration with the Design & Technology unit. Instructions were given online for staff to have an exciting journey to create a “Magic Box”.
The staff room was abuzz with activity, laughter, questions and that occasional ‘squeal’.
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It was a memorable day of bonding. There were ‘wow’ moments when staff finally completed the Bluetooth Speakers and saw how they work just as good as the commercially produced ones. There were ‘ta-da’ moments of mock fanfare even when the speaker ended up without a Bluetooth connection as wires just couldn’t connect (like mine).
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Title of Activity : Durian Feast
Description of event :
At the durian feast held on 31st July 2019, our staff were spoiled for choices. With a variety of fruits to choose from, the King of fruits was definitely the favourite. Staff who tried the Mao Shan Wang (MSW) durian, known to be the premium type, commented on its rich, bitter and heavily rich flavour.
It was indeed a great way to end the day and we had an enjoyable bonding session over the feasting.
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EMOTIONAL
Title of Activity : Monthly Theme Dressing
Description of event :
Monthly Theme Dressing helps to bond staff and to commemorate certain events such as World Water Day, Earth Day…etc: The themes so far have been:-
- Valentines Day (Pink)
- World Water Day (Sea of Blue)
- Earth Day (Green)
- White
- Yellow and Gold
- Rose Quartz
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Title of Activity : Manito-Manitee Game
Description of event :
During the month of September, we played the Manito-Manitee Game (Angel-Mortal) to encourage a caring environment in the school and to enhance staff bonding. All staff (teaching and non-teaching) were randomly paired and everyone had to take care of their appointed Manitee, for a month. Many gave gifts and wrote encouraging notes to brighten up the day, but they would remain anonymous until revelation day, which was Teachers’ Day. There were hand made gifts and improvised wrapping papers , well thought and nicely wrapped up snacks and useful stationery.
All in all, most staff gave positive feedback and are looking forward to more of such engaging activities in future.
Title of Activity : Potluck Breakfast Session
Description of event :
The staff welfare committee had organised a Brunch Potluck session during Marking Day. Food has always been a successful way to bring staff from different department together. Every department was invited to bring a few different types of food. There was a splendid array of food on the table. Staff enjoyed themselves.
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PHYSICAL
Title of Activity : Yoga: Ignite Your Mind, Body and Soul!
Description of event :
Armed with water bottles, towels, and even yoga mats, the staff soldiered on to the sacred sanctuaries where tranquil melodies and revitalising yoga awaited on an ordinary Friday, 1 March 2024. Namaste!
Having greeted the yoga teachers respectfully, some traversed along an infinity pattern gracefully in the cavernous hall, while others curled their toes and lifted their hips methodically in the cozy studio. The rewards were immense – radiant smiles across the faces, beads of perspiration testament to a vigorous workout and last but not least, a much-cherished respite from the hustle and bustle of life.
Title of Activity : Staff Appreciation Day 5th Sept
Description of event :
The grouping for the bowling activity was done so that every team had a mixed number of bowlers from school leaders to the EAS staff. There was much bonding during the event. It was an event that favoured no male or female bowlers. All 120 bowlers had an equal chance of doing well for the team. At the end of the day, hidden talents in bowling emerged and the rest had a very joyful day.
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Title of Activity : Staff retreat & celebrations
Description of event :
Objective : To foster strong and cohesive teams through a team building staff retreat.
Feel the soft sand, the smooth sea and the bright sun while we “Cruise the Southern Seas of Singapore” - an adventure to discover the sustainability efforts of Singapore in the Southern Islands of Sisters Island, Kusu Island, Pulau Semakau, Pulau Bukom.
It was a clear sky on Friday, 24 June 2022, after days of rain. The staff had a bonding game with a boarding pass on the buses going to the Marina Bay Ferry Terminal. The staff disembarked on Kusu Island where they had a game untangling themselves. Engaging session learning the legends of the names of the islands, the sustainability efforts by the government.
Ended the day with a buffet lunch on Sentosa. Staff made a pledge to save the environment.
INTELLECTUAL
Title of Activity : Professional Development
Description of event :
Professional development sessions ensure that staff continue to strengthen their practice throughout their career.
The key learning programmes for 2019 are Assessment for Learning (AfL), Differentiated Instruction (DI) and ICT in Pedagogy using The Student Learning Space (SLS).
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Title of Activity : Celebration of Learning Day
Description of event :
The objectives of the annual Celebration of Learning Day are as follows:
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To celebrate and affirm the meaningful work done by PLTs since 2021 Term 3.
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To provide a platform for PLTs to share and learn from each other.
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To allow PLTs to gather feedback and suggestions to improve on the lesson design and refine their tech-enabled learning activities.
The Celebration of Learning Day employed the Blended Learning approach with VP Mr Kevin Lim delivering his opening remarks via the Zoom Platform while the showcase of PLT lesson packages by 21 teams was conducted face-to-face in separate classrooms for safe distancing in 2021.
Title of Activity : First Aid Course
Description of event :
Our teachers continue to improve their competencies even when the school term has ended. The Standard First-Aid Course + CPR + AED Course Online Theory lesson was held on 6 September 2021 and the Face to Face Practical session was held on 19 November 2021. The objective of the course is to ensure that all staff be trained in life saving skills.
