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新民中学

XINMIN SECONDARY SCHOOL

Talent Development Programmes

2015

A Word to Students 2

Dear students,

Secondary school experience is a time where you learn to discover more of yourself and your potential. Therefore,

take charge of your own learning by looking out for opportunities to challenge and develop yourselves. Only then,

can you truly discover what you can be good at, where your interests lie, and hopefully, by the end of your

secondary school education, have some ideas of what and how you can pursue these experiences at a deeper level

in the next stage of your education.

To do this, you must believe that you have the potential to be a leader and seek to develop it. The school believes

that it has set up the right environment to help you discover your talent by exposing you to a myriad of programmes

and activities. Take the time to look through them in this booklet and then take the initiative to sign up for them.

With each experience that you participate whole-heartedly, you will gain knowledge and skills and become a well-

developed individual who will embrace life and embrace learning.

Happy Learning!

Mrs Ong Hong Peng Mr Hardev Singh Sidhu

Principal Dean, Student All-Round Development

Introduction 3

At Xinmin, we ignite passion, fuel trailblazers and groom leaders for the global community. Our school’s vision

“Leading Hearts, Leading Minds” encapsulates the desire of the community to shape the Leader and Learner who

would thrive in the workplace with 21st-century skills and mind-sets.

This booklet contains information on the various talent development programmes in Xinmin, sorted according to

their key domains and levels of service. Details on our Talent Development Framework, as well as the Science,

Mathematics and Leadership academies, are also provided.

Level 1 programmes have been built in as part of the curriculum for all students; Levels 2, 3 and 4 programmes are

available on an opt-in basis. The Leader and Learner should recognise the progressive nature of the various

programmes, and take charge by making plans for and keeping track of his own development. In Xinmin, we

emphasise that learning and growth is achieved not just through participation in these programmes, but also

through personal reflection using the e-careers platform.

Stephen King

“Talent is cheaper than table salt.

What separates the talented individual from the successful one

is a lot of hard work.”

Talent Development Framework 4

In our Xinmin Talent Development Framework, we classify talent into four domains: Cognitive, Leadership,

Aesthetics and Psychomotor. Within each domain, the various programmes are further structured into four levels of

service, in accordance to Dr Donald Treffinger’s Levels of Service Model. Levels I and II programmes are broad-based

and highly-inclusive, while Levels III and IV programmes place greater emphasis on needs and characteristics of

smaller groups of students.

Level 1: Services for ALL students

The emphasis is on expanding learning opportunities for all students. They are built in as part of the curriculum,

and it is compulsory for all students in the respective levels or streams to go through these programmes, such

as the leadership curriculum which comprise a series of in-house lessons covering basic leadership knowledge.

Level 2: Services for MANY students

There is a shift towards extending experiences for students beyond basic exploration. Participation is usually

voluntary and interest-based, and virtually any student might become involved in Level 2 activities. Examples

would include programmes like the ACS(I) Life Sciences Symposium.

Level 3: Services for SOME students

The focus here is on extending work to provide an appropriate challenge for students who exhibit interest and

ability. Level III programmes include specialised exposure programmes and competitions, such as Singapore

Mathematical Olympiad Training, the Bicultural Immersion and Exchange Programme and the Science and

Technology Research Programme.

Level 4: Services for IDENTIFIED (FEW) students

Level 4 services are put in place to meet the idiosyncratic needs of talented students. Examples include work

attachments at national research institutes, as well as training and empowering students to take charge of

major school programmes such as the Xinmin Adventure Camp.

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The Leadership Academy 5

In line with the school’s vision – Leading Hearts, Leading Minds, the Student Leadership Academy was set up in 2009

to support the school’s strategic thrust to develop leaders with character. In 2011, after a review and consultation

with both staff and students, a consensus was agreed upon to stipulate our desired outcome as developing Xinmin

students into leaders with hearts, and in accordance with our ASK outcomes.

The Leadership Academy adopts a two-pronged approach to developing student leadership in Xinmin:

1. All students to be schooled in basic knowledge of leadership concepts and applications.

2. Student leadership holders to be given more customised and in-depth training, and also a variety of

platforms to practice their leadership skills, which includes class committees, CCA committees, house

committees, and the Student Council.

The nature of the programmes under the Leadership Academy can be described as follows:

Multi-level – in line with the Xinmin Talent Development Framework, and

Progressive – in which prerequisites are set for each level of training. For example, to qualify for the Level 3 Leadership Workshop, participants must have completed Level 2 workshop and hold positions such as a Student Councillor, a CCA committee member or a key member of the Class Committee.

The Science Academy 6

The Science Academy houses a wide array of intensive and stimulating research programmes beyond the secondary

school curriculum. In our Biomedical Research Laboratory, students can extract DNA and culture bacteria. The

Science Academy awakens every student’s curiosity and deepens their knowledge, particularly in the Life Sciences.

Strong partnerships with tertiary institutions provide our students with opportunities to sharpen their research skills

under the mentorship of lecturers. Prestigious platforms are made available for young scientists to showcase their

findings – at the annual Singapore Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF) and the school’s Science and Technology

Symposium. At The Science Academy we fuel passion and nurture the inquiring mind to explore new frontiers.

The nature of the programmes under the Science Academy can be described as follows:

Multi-faceted – The Academy offers differentiated programmes in the various domains of Science & Technology to maximize learning opportunities for all students and to develop the talents in them.

Multi-level – In line with the Xinmin Talent Development Framework, the Academy structures its science-based programmes using the Treffinger’s Four Levels of Service, taking into consideration the unique attributes of each level of service.

Training at Level 1 centres mainly on providing exposure. Level I deals with appropriate and challenging content and

process for all learners, and emphasises the importance of the need to guide students in learning specific process

tools as well as content skills, such as creative thinking tools (for generating options) and critical thinking tools (for

evaluating options), problem solving, basic research and inquiry skills.

Level 2’s uniqueness arises from deliberate efforts to engage and stimulate students to test or apply their strengths,

through invitational opportunities, to explore new topics and “dig deeper” into one or more scientific domains. Level

II helps students to verify their emerging talent possibilities.

Level 3 offers group-oriented services, within the school or in collaboration with other agencies, to help students

reach a higher level of accomplishment and build their competence and commitment in a particular talent area or

domain.

Level 4 recognises and responds to an individual’s “blossoming expertise”, providing individually tailored services

that help the student rise to an outstanding level of talent development, expression and productivity.

1. Services for all students -

Providing foundational skills and exposure

“Discovering and Building”

2. Services for many students -

Engaging and verifying interests

“Curious and Exploring”

3. Services for some students -

Meeting the need for alternative opportunities

“Enthusiastic and Performing”

4. Services for a few students -Responding to

blossoming expertise and the need for highly

individualized services

“Passionate and Soaring”

The Mathematics Academy 7

The Mathematics Academy organises a wide variety of activities and programmes beyond the Mathematics

curriculum with the objective to nurture Mathematics talents with inquiring minds.

The nature of the programmes under the Mathematics Academy can be described as follows:

Level 1 activities and programmes are planned and executed to involve most of the student population with the

objective of extending learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Examples include the Maths Trail which all

Secondary One students to expose them to the fun elements in applying what they have learnt in the classroom in

real life situations, and the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Mathematics competition

which all Secondary One and Two students participate in to benchmark their standards internationally.

Level 2 activities and programmes are planned and executed for some students to stretch their analytical and

thinking skills. Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) is opened to all lower secondary Express stream students

and the top 50-percent of upper secondary Express stream students to benchmark them to international standards

and to provide exposure to a different Mathematical problem solving curriculum.

Level 3 activities focus on providing differentiated and specialised teaching for a small group of students who are

mathematically inclined. Singapore Mathematical Olympiad Training is conducted to hone mathematical skills in

selected students in preparation for the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad.

Level 4 activities focus on a few students who have strong passion for Mathematics and a keen interest in

Mathematical Research, providing challenges beyond their abilities. Students will be exposed to Mathematical

concepts beyond their curriculum. They will do research and use these concepts in real life situations. Singapore

Mathematics Project Festival participation provides an opportunity for mathematically-inclined and talented

students to showcase their abilities.

LEVEL 1 Extending learning opportunities beyond the classroom

LEVEL 2 Stretching analytical and thinking skills

LEVEL 4 Providing challenges

beyond abilities

LEVEL 3 Providing differentiated and

specialised teaching

Overview of Programmes 8

Level Domain of Talent

Cognitive Leadership Aesthetics Psychomotor

1 Mother Tongue

Language Festival

Sec 1 Public Speaking

Sec 3E Critical Thinking

Course in Curriculum

Reading Programme

Theatre Visits

News in Education

Programme (MTL)

ACE Learning

Oral Presentation in

Curriculum

Applied Science

Analytical Thinking Skills

Maths Trail

Australian Math

Competition (AMC)

D&T Bridge Competition

In-house Leadership

Curriculum

Service-Learning Project

Drama in Curriculum

(Sec 2 EL - 10 hrs)

CAEP (Sec 1 and 2

Mother Tongue - 10 hrs)

Post Mid-Year Exam

Visual Arts Activities (Sec

1 and 2 – 4hrs)

Aesthetics Carnival (Sec

1 to 3 – 4hrs)

Sec 1 -5 Inter Class

Games

3N Camp

3E Level Camp

Swim Safer Programme

Multi-Sports Carnival

Cross Country

Sailing

Dragon Boat

2 English Festival

Author-in-residence

Programme

Xinmin Budding

Translators

Xinmin Budding

Journalists – School

Based (MTL)

Emcee Training

Programme

Science Competitions

Elementz Science

Competition

Read About Science

UNSW ICAS English,

Math & Science

Level 2 Leadership

Programmes –

Leadership Workshops &

Xinmin Leadership

Adventure Camp

Participants

Community Outreach

Teams

Art Learning Journey PRIDE Programme

3 Chinese Creative Writing

Competition

Model United Nations

Singapore Mathematical

Olympiad

Singapore Junior Physics

Olympiad

Bicultural & Immersion

Programme

National Annual Chinese

Literature Camp

Xinmin Budding

Journalists Programme –

SPH (MTL)

Level 3 Leadership

Programmes –

Leadership Workshops &

Xinmin Leadership Level

3 Camp

Student Council

Overseas Service

Learning

Dikir Barat Performance

& Competition

CAC Opening

*Combined UG Camp

North Zone Sports

Carnival

Inter School Combined

Sports Meet

Swim Safer Customized

Programme

Overview of Programmes 9

Level Domain of Talent

Cognitive Leadership Aesthetics Psychomotor

National Language Based

Competitions

Bull’s Eye Competition

Royal Commonwealth

Society Essay

Competition

National Literature

Festival

4 Chinese Reading Report

Competition

Creative Arts

Programme (EL, CL and

ML)

PESA

National Annual

Bicultural

Symposium/National

Language Symposiums

Science research and

work attachment

National Science

Challenge

Level 4 Leadership

Workshops

Student Council

Executive Committee

Campus Change Makers

*Sports CCAs:-

Badminton, Volleyball,

Rock Climbing, Shooting

* For students in the respective Aesthetics, UG or Sports CCAs

only

Levels 2 – 4 Opt-in Programmes 10

Key Domain

Programme Quick Facts

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Author-in-residence Programme

Interested in Chinese Language literary writing? Participate in

the author-in-residence programme in which you will be taught

writing skills by renowned local writers.

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Xinmin Budding Translators

This is an on-job training

programme where

selected students will be

guided by teachers to do

English – Chinese or

English – Malay

translation of articles.

Outstanding translators

may be selected to

participate in national

competitions.

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Emcee Training Programme

The Assembly Presenters Programme moulds confident

speakers who are able to helm school and even community

events. They are put through rigorous public speaking training

that hones their verbal articulation and stage confidence.

Students will have to attend preparatory training sessions

regularly before events.

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English Festival The English Festival is an annual event held in line with the

Speak Good English Movement in Singapore. The objective is to

raise awareness of the importance of English Language, and to

encourage students to speak and write standard English

throughout the year. Students are encouraged to participate in

the host of fun English activities which are organised such as the

Talks by Invited Writers and Journalists.

Vacancies: 20, Sec 2E or 2NA

students

Duration: May – Sep 2015

Teacher -in-charge: Ms Li

Hongyan & Ms Lee Jia Min

Vacancies: 10, Sec 1 to 3, Exp/NA

students

Duration: Mar – Nov 2015

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Tang

Chun Chieh

Vacancies: 10, Sec 1 to 5 students

Duration: Jan – Nov 2015

Preparatory training during June

hols.

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Liang

Qiang and Mr Fayumi for MT

and Ms Gwyneth Chua and Ms

Ten Yu Ping for EL

Vacancies: Open to all levels

Duration: Post exam activity

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Chow

Zhen Zao (IC) and all other EL

teachers


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UNSW ICAS (English) The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools

(ICAS) are independent skills-based assessments with a

competitive element. The English tests the school organises are

the English Comprehension and Writing. Students who opt in

would need to pay for the tests. They will receive

comprehensive reports on their performance level. Students

who perform well also receive a certificate to recognise their

achievement.

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Xinmin Budding Journalists Programme

(School Based) This programme aims to help students appreciate editorial

decisions, equip students with basic skills to gather news and

package it for print media, help students use these newly

acquired skills to generate news, help students to appreciate

rapidly changing technology that affects journalism.

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Science Overseas Learning Journey to Curtin

University This is a 7 day learning trip to Australia and promises

to be an exciting and enriching learning journey for

students keen in learning more about Science and

going beyond the textbooks.

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Elementz Science Competition Continue your research in projects from the Applied Science

Curriculum by taking part in the Elementz Science Project

Competition. The areas of research may be based on herbs,

hydroponics, extraction and analysis of vitamins, caffeine etc.

Vacancies: Selected groups from

Sec 1 Applied Science

Programme

Duration: 20 – 30 hrs of research

work in Sem 1

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Lee Foo

Yong, Mr Yip Minghao, and Ms

Kasmawati

Vacancies: 20 places for lower

secondary students only

Duration: Nov/Dec 2015

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Kwek

Ying Sy

Vacancies: 30 students Sec 1 to 4

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Joanne

Chan & Mr Effendy

Vacancies: Open to all Sec 1 and

2s

Duration: June – July

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Ulrica

Liang


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Bull’s Eye Competition Organised by the Mechanical Engineering Division of Ngee Ann

Polytechnic, This exciting event is designed to inspire a passion

for science and engineering, and afford students the

opportunity to demonstrate their ability to creatively apply their

skills and knowledge of design and technology, mechanics,

electricity, motor and drive system.

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Chinese Creative Writing Competition This is an inter-school competition that challenges your ability

to clearly express your thoughts, feelings and emotions.

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National Annual Chinese Literature Camp Organised by RGS, this camp allows students who are interested

in Chinese Literature to Further their Interests through the

various organized workshops and seminars. Students will have

the opportunity to meet some of the famous authors in person.

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Xinmin Budding Journalists (SPH) Students selected will have a chance to attend specialized

workshops by SPH.

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National Language Based Competitions Interested students should register with the MT teachers.

Vacancies: 2, Sec1E to 4E

students

Duration: Mar – Sep 2015

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Li

Hongyan

Vacancies: 20 students, Sec 3 - 4

Duration: June 2015

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Lee Jia Min

Vacancies: 3 students for ML and

CL each Sec 1 to 4

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Joanne

Chan & Mr Effendy

Commitment: Weekly training

sessions

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Tang,

Mdm Norliza, Ms Xiao Yanfei

Vacancies: 10 -15 students, (Sec 2

& 3 students)

Duration: Jun to Nov 2015

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Roslee


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Be among tomorrow's leaders

engaging in debates and

discussions on today's issues,

simulating conferences held by

various councils of the United

Nations!

Sign up for this prestigious and

reputed programme.

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NUS Geography Challenge Students who are keen to explore Geography beyond the

textbook and the classroom should sign up for this.

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Singapore Mathematical Olympiad

The Singapore Mathematical Olympiad is the largest and oldest

mathematics competition in Singapore. Students will undergo a

rigorous selection process to be admitted into this prestigious

competition, after which they will be required to attend weekly

training sessions on Saturdays.

Vacancies: 10 students

Duration: 2 months

Commitment: Students will have

to attend training sessions in

preparation for the competition,

totalling 30 hours.

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Nicholas

Wong

Vacancies: 60 students, must pass

diagnostic test

Commitment : 10 weeks of

training

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Sabrina

Tan


Duration: 2 months

Commitment: Students will have

to attend training sessions in

preparation for the competition,

totalling 30 hours.

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Nicholas

Wong


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LAMDA/Trinity Oral Assessment This is an extension of the Sec 2 Public Speaking enrichment.

Interested students would need to prepare a short oral

presentation and pay for their assessment by LAMDA/Trinity

assessors. Students who do well would receive certification by

the renowned institutions.

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Commonwealth Essay Competition The commonwealth Essay Competition aims to nurture the

creative talents of young people and promote literacy,

expression and creativity among students by celebrating

excellence and imagination. The Essay Competition topics are

built into the sec2 and 3 English curriculums, and students who

write well are encouraged to send in their essays to participate

in the essay competition.

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National Schools Literature Festival The National Schools Literature Festival is an annual event

organised by MOE in collaboration with Lit Up Singapore,

Emerging Writers and Performers Festival. Various competitions

are held during the festival: Upper Secondary Set Text Debate,

Upper Secondary Unseen Poem Debate, Lower Secondary

Poetry Slam, Lower Secondary Drama Book Trailer, and

Literature Book Parade. Students will be selected to participate

in the festival by their respective English and Literature

teachers.

Vacancies: Maximum 80

vacancies for Sec 2 students

Duration: June

Teacher-in-charge: Mdm Rebecca

Abey

Vacancies: Selected Sec 2 & 3

students only

Duration: April

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Ten Yu

Ping

Vacancies: Open to all levels and

all students

Duration: July

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Amy

Chan


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Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad

The Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad (SJPO) is a Physics

competition organized by the Institute of Physics Singapore.

This is an annual competition to encourage the study and

appreciation of Physics among all secondary school students.

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Bicultural Exchange & Immersion Programme

Want to develop a greater awareness of the nuances of

different cultures of various groups of people in other societies,

as well as better understand the social, economic and political

developments of their countries?

Sign up for the bicultural trips by seeing the teacher in charge!

Vacancies: Upper Sec Express

Students only

Duration: Jul – Aug 2015

Commitment: Four training

sessions of about 3 hours each.

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Chua Qing

Jun

Tentative trips:

Taiwan/Suzhou (for Sec 3

HCL/CL students):

Ms Lee Jiamin, Ms Li Hongyan

Brunei (for ML students):

Mr Effendy, Mdm Norliza

Shanghai (Sec 2 students):

Mr Tang Chun Chieh


Vacancies: 5 students, Sec 3/4

Duration: Mar – Nov 2015

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Li

Hongyan and Ms Lee Jia Min

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PESA (Plain English Speaking Awards) PESA is a programme organised by YMCA of Singapore, in

partnership with MOE, the National Library Board and Speak

Good English Movement. The competition trains students to

sharpen their speaking skills and to build confidence in public

presentation. Selected students will be trained for 2 compulsory

components in the competition – Prepared Speech and

Impromptu Speech.

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Chinese Reading Report Competition

This is an international competition

which requires you to make critical

analyses of books, and evaluate on their

quality, meaning and significance.

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Creative Arts Programme (EL) Interested students would need to prove their flair for writing

and submit a writing portfolio and selected students would

have the opportunity to learn from established Singapore

writers.

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Creative Arts Programme (CL & ML) Interested students need to submit a writing portfolio and

selected students will have the opportunity to work under the

guidance of a local author. Interested students must have

attended and completed the Author In Residence Programme

in Level 2.

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National Annual Bicultural Symposium or

National Language Based Symposium Students will get to be among students from various schools

and engage in debates and discussions on issues regarding the

East and West cultures, or the different social issues. Students

have to be effectively bilingual and will have to attend training

sessions.

Vacancies: 4, Sec 3E or 4E HMT

students nominated by teachers

Duration: Mar – May 2015

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Xiao

Yanfei

Vacancies: 5 Sec 3 students only

Duration: May to August

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Gwyneth

Chua and Ms Ten Yu Ping

Vacancies: By selection of Sec 1

and 2s only

Duration: Submission of

portfolio Nov –Dec 2015,

Residential Camp June 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Ten Yu

Ping

Vacancies: 20 students, Sec 2 - 4


Teacher-in-charge: Mr Tang Chun

Chieh


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Science research and work attachment

Develop your passion in science and

cutting-edge research by signing up

for research and work attachments at

the Institute of Bioengineering and

Nanotechnology, and the Singapore

Science Centre.

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National Science Challenge

Use your Science wits and

knowledge, together with

creativity, to battle and outdo

teams from other schools in

solving the scientific

challenges posed!

Before you qualify for the fun-

filled game show on TV, you

first have to get through an

audition in the preliminary

rounds.

Vacancies: 5, Sec 3E and 4E

students

Duration: Nov and Dec 2014

Commitment: Students are

required to report for work as

assigned by their mentors during

the school holidays.

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Lim Boon

Ping

Vacancies:10 Sec 3E and 10 4E

students


Teacher-in-charge: Mr Lim Boon

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Level 2 Leadership Workshops

Develop communication and project management skills in this

leadership programme targeted at grooming leaders for small

group settings. There will be two 4-hour sessions of core

modules, and six 2.5-hour sessions of elective modules, out of

which you choose two which best meet your needs.

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Xinmin Leadership Adventure Camp

(participants)

Potential student leaders from

Student Council and Co-

Curricular Activity Groups will

undergo an adventurous

experience that includes the

Challenge Ropes Course,

Abseiling, a communication

workshop and various team-

building games. You will build

confidence and resilience, as

well as practice teamwork and

explore your leadership

potential. All budding leaders

are highly urged to attend this

camp!

Vacancies:160, Sec 1 – 3 students

nominated by teachers

Duration:

First run: Beginning of Term 2

Second run: End of Term 2

Commitment: Participants are

required to complete all core

modules and 2 elective modules.

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Cindy

Wong

Vacancies: 150, Sec 2 potential

CCA leaders nominated by

teachers

Duration: 8 - 11 Jun 2015

Venue: MOE Labrador Adventure

Centre


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Overseas Service Learning Trips The overseas service-learning trips aim to broaden

students’ perspectives of the world around them and to

appreciate cultural diversity through interaction with the

local community. Personal involvement in planning and

executing meaningful and beneficial

overseas community service projects also seeks to

develop sound character and important life skills in the

participants.

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Student Council

Being the school’s pinnacle student leadership body, the

Student Council (SC) takes charge of organising major school

events including the Secondary 1 Orientation programme for

their juniors, the Leadership Adventure Camp for Secondary 2

potential CCA leaders, and Teachers’ Day concert for their

teachers. There are seemingly countless opportunities for every

Student Councillor to hone their leadership skills throughout

the year.

The Executive Committee, and all Student Councillors work

closely with the school administration, teachers, CCA leaders

and students to serve the long-term interests of the schools and

realise their dreams.

Vacancies: Cambodia (25),

Thailand (20). Open to Sec 3E,

3NA, 3NT & 4NA only

Duration: 10 days in Nov

Commitment: Fund-raising for

project costs, at least 5

preparation sessions before

departure, at least 3 post-trip

sessions

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Elias Loo

Vacancies: 10 – 20 students

from all streams and levels for

this year only

Recruitment period:

Term 2 and Term 3

Commitment: Student

Councillors are committed to the

Council throughout their years

of study in Xinmin


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There will be six modules conducted in this programme,

including proposal writing, delegation, public speaking and

conflict resolution skills. To qualify, you must have completed

Level 2 workshop and hold leadership positions such as Student

Councillor, Class Chair/Vice-chairperson, or CCA Executive

Committee member.

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Xinmin Leadership Adventure Camp (facilitators) Contribute to organising and leading the Sec 2s in the important

learning journey of theirs. This is one of the most fun ways to

serve others and hone your own leadership skills as well.

Vacancies: 70,

Sec 2 – 3 students

Duration:

2D1N camp in Term 4 2015


required to complete all

modules.

Teachers-in-charge: Mrs Cindy

Wong

Vacancies: 30, Sec 3 or Sec 4s

Duration: 8-11Jun 2015

Venue: MOE Labrador Adventure

Centre

Commitment: Training sessions

will be held on Saturdays in the

months before the camp.


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Campus Change Makers This platform aims to address the calls of students who wish to

carry out meaningful projects for their community, but may lack

funds, resources and guidance to do so. In collaboration with

National Youth Council’s Campus Changemakers programme,

students get the opportunity to propose and implement a

project to serve an area of community’s needs. Through

proposing their proposal to a group of student panelists,

students can apply for funding and resources. A teacher mentor

will also be attached to each project group to guide students

through the planning and implementation process.

Complementing the existing Values-in-action (VIA) initiatives,

this programme seeks to promote meaningful community

participation. Interested students may register through our

Xinmin Change Initiators E Portal on our Website.

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Level 4 Leadership Workshops focus on equipping our top

leaders with mentoring and succession planning skills. As the

heads of all CCAs and the top leaders of Student Council, our

Level 4 leaders are to inspire all students in working towards a

shared vision. To qualify, you must complete the Level 3

Leadership programme, and you hold top leadership positions

in the school.

Vacancies: Open to all students.

Duration: Term 2 onwards

Commitment: Presentation of proposal to student panel, preparation sessions before actual project, implementation of project

Teachers-in-charge: Ms Jane Toh

Mr James Tan

Vacancies: 30, Sec 3 students

Duration: Beginning of Term 1


required to complete all modules.


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Xinmin’s Got Talent

This is a platform for you to display your talent. If you think that

you can sing, dance, perform martial arts or a balancing act,

amaze others with your magic tricks or perform any musical

instrument, jump on board!

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Dikir Barat Performance & Competition

Students of all races will be given

trainings and exposure in this

traditional performing art form of

the Malay cultures. After that,

they will perform during the

Mother Tongue Language Festival

and represent the school in

national competitions.

Duration: Semester 1, 2015

Finals : 12 Apr 2015

Commitment: There may be

preliminary rounds, followed by

finals.

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Cindy

Beh, Ms Siti Salihah

Vacancies: 15

Duration: Jan – Aug, 2015

Commitment: Students will meet

4 – 6 hours for training every

week.

Teacher-in-charge: Mdm Norliza


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PRIDE

Personal Responsibility In Daily Effort

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Swim Safer Customized Programme For Students who have completed Stage 1 to 6 in the Swim

Safer Programme in Sec 1.

Vacancies: 40 students per

gender per level

Duration: All year Round

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Ho Yen

Peng

Duration: 12 hours

Vacancies: Any student who

completed stage 1 to 6.

Commitment: 2 hr session once a

week

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Jeremy

Tan


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Combined Sports Meet The Combined Sports Meet is a collaboration between Xinmin

Secondary, Nan Chiau Secondary and Yishun Town Secondary

School. Boys and girls of all 3 schools will battle it out on the

track over various sprint and middle distance events. Power

and strength will be on display as schools fight for bragging

rights in the Javelin and Shot Put events. But more importantly,

through this healthy competition, it provides a platform for

students from all 3 schools to embody the Olympic values of

Respect, Friendship and Excellence.


Commitment: 8 weeks of training

in June to Jul

Event date: 11 Jul 2015

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Gabriel

Tay

Epilogue 25

Tu ne quaesieris, scire nefas, quem mihi, quem tibi

finem di dederint, Leuconoe, nec Babylonios

temptaris numeros. ut melius, quidquid erit, pati.

seu pluris hiemes seu tribuit Iuppiter ultimam,

quae nunc oppositis debilitat pumicibus mare Tyrrhenum:

sapias, vina liques et spatio brevi

spem longam reseces. dum loquimur, fugerit invida

aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.

Don't ask (it's forbidden to know) what end

the gods have granted to me or you, Leuconoe. Don't

play with Babylonian

fortune-telling either. How much better it is to endure

whatever will be!

Whether Jupiter has allotted to you many more winters

or this final one

which even now wears out the Tyrrhenian sea on the

rocks placed opposite

— be wise, strain the wine, and scale back your long

hopes

to a short period. While we speak, envious time will have

{already} fled

Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future.

Above is a poem in the first of four books of Latin lyric poems by Horace, titled Tu ne quaesieris. It is a short rebuke

to a woman worrying about the future; it closes with the famous line carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero

(seize the day, trusting tomorrow as little as possible).

As Theodore Roosevelt puts it, “In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do. The worst

thing you can do is nothing.”

Take charge – develop your talent to the fullest potential; act now!

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