Punggol Secondary Newsletter

Semester 2 is synonymous with the hectic period of lessons and preparation for GCE NA and NT Exams. In the midst of our rigorous exam preparation schedule, students can look forward to our annual 3-in-1 Mega celebrations of Speech Day, National Day and “I Love Punggol” IPW carnival. This mega celebration is planned to provide some respite for students to recharge and re-energise.

Semester 2 is a crucial time for exams preparations. To optimize our efforts to help students excel in studies, we have implemented some new procedures to ensure students are kept on task and are ready for their GCE and Final Term exams.

We have introduced to students our learning protocols -“PEARL 25”. PEARL25 is an acronym that spelt out the learning practices that we expect all students to adhere to. We have special officers, whom we called Learning Custodians. They conduct regular walk about in the

Punggol Secondary School
“PEARL5” Classroom Learning Protocol

Preparedness – Ready for Lesson
I submit all my homework
I have all my textbooks and writing materials ready for lessons
I will not use my hand-phone in class
I leave my school bag on the floor or under my desk
I ensure my classroom is neat and tidy

Expectations
I am clear about what I need to learn
I put in my best to learn and to understand
I take my teachers’ instructions seriously
I am attentive in class

Attendance
I report for school punctually
I attend all my lessons punctually
I provide MC or letter of explanation if I were absent

Respect for all
I greet teachers before lesson and thank them afterwards
I ask for permission to leave the class
I respect the rights of others to have a quiet and conducive environment of learning
I don’t interrupt my teachers

Learning Attitude – Attentive and Active Learning
I listen attentively and make notes
I ask my teachers questions politely if I am not sure
I cooperate with my teachers at all times
I complete all my homework and assignments

school to ensure PEARL 25 is enforced. With PEARL 25, we have noticed a drastic improvement is the learning tone of the class. The classrooms are much more orderly, teachers can teach better and students can learn well.

Students were informed of the stricter enforcement of discipline rules. The school is serious in meting out strong deterrence for students who flout school rules such as truancy, coming late for school, using handphone in class etc. Deterrence includes detention, caning or confiscation. These rules are to support students’ learning in school. With our strict enforcement of these school rules, we hope that students would be more weary of breaking them and hence put themselves in a better position to do well in their studies. We seek full support from parents and students in the implementation of our new procedures, as we believe that “Together We Can Achieve More”. Thank you and best wishes to our students sitting for major exams this year.