SEA - RIOUS SCHOOL OF FISH! Proudly presents FISH! H! PHILOSO - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

PUNGGO GOL L GREEN EN PRIMARY Y – ‘SEA - RIOUS’ SCHOOL OF FISH! Proudly presents… FISH! H! PHILOSO LOSOPHY PHY WORKSH SHOP FO FOR PARENTS nd January 2018 2 nd

THE FISHy Hy! ! STO TORY … Discovering the FISH! • Understanding the FISH! • Rearing the FISH! in school • Bringing the FISH! home •

OFF TO TO THE FISH! H! MARKET ET (Where it all began…)

SOME ME LESSO SONS S FROM M THE WORLD FAMOUS US FISH! ! MARKET ET “Think outside “Believing in the norm” themselves” “Giving customers an enjoyable experience” “Desire to “Infectious improve” energy”

FISH! ! Philoso sophy (Discovering ng the FISH! H! … ) • Inspired by work culture at Seattle’s Pike Place Fish Market where people are truly connected to their work, colleagues and customers • Workplace management system created by John Christensen

FISH! H! Philosophy (Discovering ng the FISH! H! … ) • Widely adopted by schools world-wide to: - Build a positive , enthusiastic and focused culture - Develop a culture of care and respect - Create classrooms where students feel safe and ready to learn - Ignite learning beyond the classrooms

SEA-RIO IOUSL USLY, , WHY FISH! H!? • Sets school culture, in alignment with school’s vision, mission and values • Forms a common language • Establishes a safe and conducive learning environment • Develops our students holistically to be future-ready leaders • Increases staff and students’ motivation, engagement and commitment

OUR FO FOUR R FISHes Hes! ! ATTIE: CHOOSE YOUR PLAYTO: ATTITUDE PLAY – ENJOY WHAT YOU DO MAKENA: MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY BETH: BE THERE

CHOOSE SE YOUR ATTITUDE Be EMPOWERED to choose • Take OWNERSHIP of one’s actions • Look for the BEST • Have the COURAGE to change and stand • up for what is right Have FAITH and be POSITIVE • Dare to RISK possibility of failure • without giving up

ADOPTI TING ATTIE IN SCHOOL … (in alignm gnment ent with schoo hool values ues) School Examples of Behavioral Traits Values Resilience  Not giving up easily Responsibility  Setting goals and working towards achieving them  Punctuality in attendance  Punctuality in assignment submission  Seeking clarifications when in doubt Integrity  Choosing to do the right thing all the time

BRINGING G ATTIE HOME … • Guide but not prescribe • Encourage independence by inculcating responsible behaviours • Develop resilience • Create safe environments to allow trips and falls in learning

BE THERE Be FULLY present, 110% on task • Creates FOCUS • Shows ENTHUSIASM and DEDICATION • AVOID multi-tasking • CLEAR your mind • LISTEN not just hear • SUSPEND what you think you • know while listening

ADOPTI TING BETH IN SCHOOL … (in alignm gnment ent with schoo hool values ues) School Examples of Behavioral Traits Values Respect  Listening attentively  Understanding and appreciating differences between peers  Showing respect during flag raising

BRINGING BETH HOME … • Spend quality time bonding with child • Engage in frequent conversations • Listen with genuine interest • Support child in work - Co-set goals with child - Help child uncover individual strengths and weaknesses - Guide child to keep track of schedules

LET YOUR PRESEN ENCE CE BE FELT • Build strong partnership with school - Establish strong communication with teachers - Participate in school events • Volunteer time and expertise in school events E.g. learning journeys • Join the parent support group!

BE THERE, , BE I INVOLVE VED Parent’s Workshops Learning Journeys Celebrating Festivities Parent Child Bonding Activities Our Aspirations Sharing

MAKE THEIR DAY Small acts of KINDNESS • Lend a HELPING hand • Give words of ENCOURAGEMENT • Offer to LISTEN • Have fun and INVITE others to join in • Everyone wants to feel VALUED • Show CARE for one another • Positive energy is CONTAGIOUS •

ADOPTIN TING MAKENA A IN SCHOOL … (in alignm gnment ent with schoo hool values ues) School Examples of Behavioral Traits Values Care  Greeting everyone with a smile  Showing appreciation to someone through kind words/gestures Harmony  Being mindful of one’s words and actions on others

BRINGING G MAKENA HOME … • Be consistent in acknowledging progress rather than achievements • Celebrate little successes • Emphasize efforts not intelligence • Eliminate comparisons

WE COULD D DO WITH A L LITTLE E TLC TO TOO! • Share your success stories with us • Make every interaction a positive one

PLAY – IT’S THE STATE OF THE MIND Makes boring tasks EASIER to do • Makes time passes more QUICKLY • UNITE the team • More effectively ACHIEVE results • Makes your job FUN • Sparks off CREATIVITY • ENERGIZES problem-solving • abilities

ADOPTI TING PLAYTO TO IN SCHOOL … (in alignm gnment ent with schoo hool values ues) School Examples of Behavioral Values Traits Harmony  Participating actively in school activities  Getting along well with peers  Feeling proud to be part of the PGPS family

BRINGING G PLAYTO TO HOME ME … • Seize teachable moments • Make connections between school and home learning • Build internal motivation

GETTING G READY FO FOR FISH! H! REARING … • Model the FISH! Philosophy @ home • Discuss with your child what each principle means to them and what it looks like in action • Encourage them to practise the FISH! Philosophy as a way of life

FISH! H! PRODUCT UCTS – FISH! H! PASSPO PORT • • Found at the back of ’ the student’s organiser • • To reward students who display FISH! Behaviours • FISH! Chips which are awarded by teachers • can be exchanged for button badges

FISH! H! PRODUCT UCTS – PRAISE SE CARD • To ‘catch’ students being good • To praise students for efforts in displaying FISH! behaviours and exemplifying school values

FISH! H! PRODUCT UCTS – FISH! H! INVENTOR TORY • A tripartite reflection tool to take stock of child’s holistic development • Translation of FISH! Principles and school values into checklist of observable behavioural traits • Given to parents twice a year for review

FISH! H! PRODUCT UCTS – FISH! H! INVENTOR TORY Student’s self reflection Semester One - Parents' feedback: (How does your child demonstrate the FISH! Principles and school values at home?) Parent’s feedback Teacher’s assessment

BRINGING G IN T THE NET • http://www.charthouse.com/content.aspx ?name=home2 • http://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg/ • https://www.schoolbag.sg

BRINGING G IN T THE NET 2 useful articles on parenting tips: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/opinion /sunday/raising-successful-children.html http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/educat ion/its-ok-mum-its-just-the-first-day-of- school?xtor=CS3-18