CEDAR GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL ST U D E N T H A N D B OOK 2 0 2 3

MOT TO Honesty Perseverance Courtesy

VISION Women of Character and Wisdom

MISSION Bringing out the Best in every Cedarian

CORE VALUES Zeal for Life and Learning Empathy for Others Synergy in Diversity Togetherness as a Family, Community and Nation

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SCHOOL HISTORY Cedar Girls’ Secondary School was founded as a single-session school with a pioneer batch of 507 students in 1957 at the lush premises of Sennett Estate. Housed in a 3-storey classroom block with only 18 teachers, its humble beginnings did not stop Cedarians from achieving a reputation for excellence and discipline. Led by principals who brought out the best in Cedarians, the school is well known for offering students a holistic education where Cedarians not only excel academically but were also known for her prowess in sports and the arts.

PRINCIPALS WHO LED CEDAR GIRLS FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH  MRS M. N. OEHLERS 1957 to 1958 As the first Principal, Mrs Oehlers laid a strong foundation for the school. She also gave the school its enduring motto “Honesty, Perseverance, Courtesy” and designed the distinctive uniform that is the pride of Cedarians today.  MRS P. C. TAN 1958 to 1976 The longest serving Principal in Cedar Girls’ history, Mrs Tan oversaw the growth and development of Cedar Girls which forged the unique Cedar identity of self-discipline and unwavering fortitude. Under Mrs Tan’s leadership, the school become known for her academic excellence and sporting prowess.  MRS NIVA DUTT 1977 to 1983 Mrs Dutt introduced many initiatives with the aim of nurturing all-rounded students. 1977 also saw Cedar Girls being recognized as one of Singapore’s top 20 schools, a testimony of the school’s success in providing an excellent educational experience.  MDM TAN CHEN CHOO 1984 to 1996 Mdm Tan oversaw the modernizing of the school with the completion of the new school building and facilities. In 1992, Cedar Girls became a single-session school. Cedar Girls became one of the Top 10 secondary schools. In 1996, Cedar Girls achieved autonomous status, which provided the school with the flexibility and opportunities to infuse more rigour into its programmes to nurture and challenge the capabilities of every Cedarian.

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 MRS TAY SOR HAR 1997 to 2000 In recognition of the importance of the role of teachers in the education of Cedarians, Mrs Tay put in place a roadmap for the professional development and training for staff at Cedar. The Home-School-Link was also established to nurture a strong partnership with parents in the joint effort to develop Cedarians.  MS SUSAN LEONG 2001 to 2005 Building on the strong foundation, Ms Leong identified the strategic thrusts of the school in the domains of value-added academic achievements, character development and staff development which brought the school to greater heights.  MRS OU YANG GEOK CHENG 2006 to 2012 Under Mrs Ou Yang’s leadership, Cedarians took on a global outlook with the expansion of overseas immersion programmes and innovative use of IT in teaching and learning. In 2010, the school moved into its newly renovated campus with enhanced facilities to support the wide range of programmes offered. In 2012, in partnership with Victoria School and Victoria Junior College (Victoria-Cedar Alliance), Cedar Girls became a dual track school offering both O-level and Integrated Programme. The availability of these two tracks means that all Cedarians were given the opportunity to blossom and realise their fullest potential under an education programme that best suits their learning needs.  MS CHENG HWEE YEANG 2013 to 2019 Ms Cheng saw through the full implementation of the Victoria-Cedar Alliance (VCA) Integrated Programme, providing students with a curriculum that develops them into social innovators and passionate learners. The VCA partnership was deepened and joint events such as the SG50 celebrations were held regularly. Cedar also celebrated the important milestone of its 60th anniversary, where stories from various alumni over the years were consolidated to form Our Cedar Story. Under Ms Cheng’s leadership, Cedar emerged as a dual track school of choice with all round excellence. In 2017, the school also launched the Center for Social Innovation as a nexus for social innovation, to inspire, create and share practices that will instill a mindset and disposition towards innovative practices for social causes. In line with this, the school also became the first school to introduce the Direct School Admission for Social Innovation in 2018.  MRS CHAN-TEY KAH HWEE 2020 - Present

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SCHOOL BADGE

The school badge is held up by three key virtues which also make up the school motto — Honesty, Perseverance, Courtesy.

The school badge is designed in gold, green and blue.

Gold symbolizes the excellence that the school as a whole strives for and grey, the balance of mind and heart needed in the strive for excellence.

Together, the two colours combine to reflect the spirit of Cedar Girls — brilliant but balanced.

Blue and green, which denote the natural colours of our environment,

symbolize the external world that Cedar Girls will prepare the students for. A book engraved right at the top of the badge is a symbol of knowledge

and the academic excellence, which the school as a community is committed to. A sturdy Cedar tree with its roots symbolizes the adult that Cedar Girls seeks to nurture — an adult who is steadfast in character,

strong in their sense of belonging to the school and country, and gracious in their nature, like the fragrant Cedar.

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SCHOOL SONG Unite Cedarians unite

We’ll persevere all the way

Make sure our torch is burning bright Courteous, honest everyday Forever loyal ever true

For Cedar our best we’ll do Excel in work and in games

Always strive for greater fame

Hold high the banner gold and grey Progress we must all the way Forever loyal ever true

For Cedar our best we’ll do The future beckons us on Full of promises beyond

Though fear and dangers still abound With strength and grit we’ll surmount Forever loyal ever true

For Cedar our best we’ll do CHORUS

To Cedar Girls we belong

With pride and love let’s sing this song Let us unite and together vow To dedicate our loyalty now

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CEDAR BEHAVIOUR POLICY OUR BELIEF In Cedar we advocate a growth mindset and believe that every Cedarian is in control of her own abilities and can learn and improve. We seek to develop strong social and emotional competencies in every Cedarian with an emphasis on the development of moral and performance character. We strive to nurture Cedarians into Women of Character and Wisdom who through their actions and behaviour model thoughtful leadership practices and qualities. Guided by the school motto, honesty, courtesy and perseverance, we hope to nurture Cedarians who are able to make sound decisions in life. The school provides a positive and supportive environment with opportunities to exercise personal responsibility. Our learning environment is structured so as to enable our students to develop life skills and learn collaboratively. Every Cedarian must play her part well and be committed to interact in a positive and mutually supportive manner with others around her. The school also sees parents as key partners in supporting all its efforts to develop responsible and self-disciplined Cedarians. 1. ATTENDANCE Students can only benefit fully from the curriculum put in place by being present, punctual and participating actively in all these programmes. The school should be informed of any absence from school and failure to notify or validate absence may be treated as truancy and appropriate consequences will be meted out. Students should not leave the country before the end of term. If parents wish to take a student out of school before the end of the school term, approval must be sought before making plans. Flag-raising ceremony The daily singing of the National Anthem, School Song and reciting of the National Pledge are ways to inculcate and demonstrate our love for school and nation. It is a solemn start to the school day reminding us of the ideals we stand for and values we should live by. All students are to attend this ceremony with respect and pride. During the flag-raising ceremony, students are to: • stand at attention • sing the National Anthem • recite the National Pledge with their right fist clenched at the heart if they are Singapore citizens

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Late coming A student should be with her class by 7.40 am for the flag-raising ceremony. Students who are not present with their classes when the flag-raising ceremony starts are considered late.

2. ATTIRE AND GENERAL APPEARANCE The school uniform is an important symbol of identity to the school and is a means to cultivate in students a sense of belonging, loyalty and pride in the school. All Cedarians are expected to wear their uniform smartly and with pride. The way a Cedarian wears her uniform reflects her graciousness, love and respect for self and school.

(a) Uniform • Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed. • Blouses must be appropriately tucked in and sleeves are not to be folded or rolled. • The school skirt must be at knee length. • Students are not to use elastic bands to tuck in their blouses. • The school tie is to be tied neatly at the collar with the first button fastened. • The school badge must be worn at all times along with the correct nametag. • Only school-approved T-shirts are allowed, if permission is given. • Jackets that are either in black or school colours (blue, grey or gold) are allowed. Only a small, inconspicuous logo is allowed. There should be no large branding or advertisements on the jackets.



(b) PE attire • The PE attire comprises the yellow school PE T-shirt with the grey school PE shorts. • The T-shirt must be tucked in at all times. The grey school shorts must be worn for school’s sports carnival, inter-class games and post-exam activities. • The PE attire must be worn for PE lessons. • For PE before recess, students can wear their PE attire to school to attend flagraising. Thereafter they must change into their school uniform by the end of recess. • For PE lessons after recess, students are to wear their school uniform to school to attend flag-raising and change into their PE attire for PE lesson.



(c) Hairstyle • Short hair must be neatly combed, while long hair (touching the collar) must be tied up neatly. No shaven, undercut or outlandish hairstyles are allowed. • The fringe should not touch the eyebrows. • Hair clips must be either in black or school colours (blue, grey or gold). • Rubber bands /hair bands for hair must be in black or school colours (blue, grey or gold). • No big hair accessories that attract unnecessary attention are allowed. • Dyeing/tinting/bleaching/highlighting of hair is not allowed.

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(d) Footwear • Only white shoes are allowed. If there is any design/logo/minor trimming, they should be small and inconspicuous, and must be either in black or school colours (blue, grey or gold). • Only white socks worn at or above the ankles are allowed. • Shoelaces must be white and tied in the standard way. • No leather shoes, high-cut shoes, slippers or sandals are allowed.



(e) Accessories • Only one small ear stud in school colours (blue, grey or gold), or short colourless and transparent ear stick, is to be worn at any one time on each of the earlobes. • The ear studs must be identical. • These should be simple and small so as not to attract unnecessary attention. • No other accessories, including chains and necklaces are allowed.



(f) Others • Fingernails are to be kept short at all times without any nail polish or varnish application. • All students are not to wear any make up to school.

3. PERSONAL CONDUCT Overall Student Expectations To be an effective learning community, all Cedarians are expected to be honest, courteous, considerate and responsible. This is to protect the rights and welfare of the school and all its members. Critical to this fundamental belief are the following expectations of Cedarians: • • • • • • •

Be helpful and greet all staff and visitors of the school Be punctual for all school activities Participate actively and meet requirements spelt out by the various activities Be neat and tidy in your appearance at all times Behave well both in and out of school and role model the quality of graciousness Be responsible for your own property as the school is not liable for any loss Observe the school rules at all times

Caring and Enabling Environment The school is committed to each student’s success in learning within a caring and safe environment that is free of discrimination, violence and hurtful behavior which could be verbal, physical or cyber in nature. Students who exhibit inappropriate behaviour e.g. hurting others may be subjected to disciplinary action.

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Cyber wellness Cyber wellness refers to the positive well-being of Internet users. It involves an understanding of the risks of harmful online behaviours, an awareness of how to protect oneself and other Internet users from such behaviours.

In alignment to MOE Cyber wellness curriculum, our school’s approach focuses on developing the student’s instinct to protect herself, and equip students with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of ICT for positive purposes, maintain a positive presence in cyberspace and be safe and responsible users of ICT. The 3 key messages: (i) Embrace the affordances of technology while maintaining a balanced lifestyle between offline and online activities, (ii) Be a safe and responsible user of technology and maintain a positive online presence, and (iii) Be responsible for personal well-being in the cyberspace. The Cyber Wellness curriculum is organised into 5 topics: (a) Cyber use (b) Cyber identity (c) Cyber relationships (d) Cyber Citizenship (e) Cyber Ethics. Students are to: • keep their digital accounts passwords confidential and change their passwords periodically to prevent identity theft or misuse of accounts • keep their personal details (e.g. name, address, mobile number, photos etc.) confidential and not divulge these to strangers they meet online • practise positive peer influence and be positive bystanders. They should report any inappropriate behaviour to teachers • conduct themselves ethically and be respectful at all times • check for the copyright of files before downloading them Students should not: • open or send attachments through emails or social media indiscriminately • conduct polls or gather public opinions through emails or social media without valid reasons • visit any websites or apps that would make them feel uncomfortable or guilty

4. SAFETY AND SECURITY (a) Prohibited Items • Prohibited items in school include the following: alcohol or alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, poker cards for gambling and pornographic materials (print or non-print). All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like item which can be used or intended to be used to cause harm to others. • All students are not allowed to wear smart watches and trackers during assessments, tests and examinations.

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(b) Laptops/electronic devices and school wireless network • Students are responsible for the security of their own laptops/electronic devices. These should never be left unattended in classrooms or common areas and should be kept securely in lockers when not in use. • Students are only allowed to use their laptops/electronic devices when permission is given by the teacher. • There should be no usage of peripheral accessories e.g. cameras, MP4 players, audio and video recorder during all lessons and school activities except when permission is granted by the teacher. • Students who are not co-operative in class and disrupt the flow of lessons through the misuse of their laptops/electronic devices will be subjected to disciplinary action. • Students who bring a laptop/electronic devices to school are subject to random checks in the event of suspected theft or misuse of the school network. • Students who log-on to the school network are subject to random checks and screening of the websites that are visited. They are not allowed to access inappropriate websites. • Students are not allowed to download or stream music or video files to ensure that the school’s network remains accessible to all members of the school. • The school reserves the right to bar the use of laptops/electronic devices and the access to inappropriate websites or apps on the school network to any student.



(c) Icon Email account • Every student will be provided with an Icon email account. The account is the property of the school and should be used only for school activities. • Acts of misuse include but are not limited to the following: ✔ Using email account for cyber bullying ✔ Using email account for private and unofficial purposes such as sales of notes or textbooks • Before sending any mass email or conducting polls through email, students should obtain official approval from teacher-in-charge.

NOTE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS Photographs or video images of you or your legal guardians may be taken during school activities and events such as classroom lessons, CCAs, school camps, or school concerts. The school may use and publish such photographs or video recordings in school publications, the school’s website, school media channels, or other communication channels.

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(d) Lockers • Every student will be assigned a locker to safe-keep valuables. • Lockers must be secured with a number lock. Students should not divulge the number to anyone. • All valuables (e.g. laptops, electronic devices and wallets) must be kept in the lockers at all times and taken out during recess and lunch or except when permission is granted by teacher. • At the end of each semester, all resources/materials should be brought home for revision. • At the end of the year, all number locks must be removed and lockers cleared of content.

5. HOMEWORK Homework is for the purpose of reinforcing instruction and facilitating learning through application of what has been taught. It is any assignment to be completed out of class individually or collaboratively. It should be submitted by the deadline specified by the teacher. If an extension is needed, the student needs to negotiate with the teacher concerned, citing her reasons for the extension. Students are responsible for finding out from their teachers the work they missed during their absence from class as soon as possible, and make up for the work according to the teacher’s instructions. A student who repeatedly submits her homework late for more than 3 times within a term will be required to stay in school to complete her homework. 6. ASSESSMENT Assessment is an integral part of the student’s learning and students should attain an expected standard for each subject area. It is also important that student uphold moral integrity during school assessments. In the event that a student is unwell during assessment, she should see a doctor and rest at home. Her absence must be covered by a medical certificate. Only medical certificates from doctors registered with the Singapore Medical Council will be accepted. Otherwise, a zero mark will be assigned. All Cedarians are responsible for holding the values of academic integrity in all academic undertakings. Students should not plagiarise or pass off as their own, the writing or ideas of another, without acknowledging or crediting the source from which the ideas are taken. Students should not alter exam scripts for the purpose of grade changes or falsify examination results. Plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty are considered serious offences for which penalties will be imposed.

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7. TYPES OF OFFENCES AND CONSEQUENCES (a) Minor Offences • Attendance: Late-coming, skipping lessons • Misconduct: Inappropriate attire and grooming • Academic misconduct: Not doing assignments Consequences for minor offences: Parents/guardians will be informed and students will be subject to counselling and corrective actions. These may include home involvement, community work in school, downgrading of conduct grade and warning.

(b) Serious Offences • Rudeness / Defiance to school staff • Use of vulgar language • Dishonesty in words and deeds • Smoking • Possession and use/consumption of cigarettes/e-cigarettes/vaporizers/alcohol/ alcoholic drinks within /outside school compound • Bullying/Cyber bullying • Forgery • Theft • Gambling • Plagiarism/Cheating in assessments/tests/exams • Possession of weapons

Consequences for serious offences: Parents/guardians will be informed and students may be put on probation, suspended or expelled from school. If the offence is in violation of the law, the school reserves the right to refer the case to the Police or relevant authorities. 8. LEAPS 2.0 A holistic education provides students with a broad and deep foundation for lifelong learning. This includes learning not just in the academic areas. Equally important is the development of values and life skills in each child. This will equip the child with values, competencies and skills to handle challenges beyond school. LEAPS 2.0 is a framework to recognise secondary school students’ holistic development. Students will be recognised with levels of attainment in four domains: Participation, Achievement, Leadership and Service. Please refer to details at https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/ cca/leaps2-0

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ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT & PROMOTION CRITERIA Students are issued two results slips in an academic year. A mid-year results slip will be issued at end of Semester 1 and an end-of-year results slip for overall results at end of Semester 2. a) There are different types of assessment in an academic year: 1. Weighted Assessment (WA) Assessment includes pen-and-paper mode or alternative mode such as individual or collaborative projects, assignments, field work, presentation, etc. 2. Semestral Examination Assessment includes end-of-year examination (EYE) for Year 1 to 4. b) Assessment Weightings For O-Level Programme: Sec

WA (Term 1)

WA (Term 2)

WA (Term 3)

EYE/Prelim

1

10%

15%

15%

60%

2

10%

15%

15%

60%

3

10%

15%

10%

65%

4

0% non-weighted

0% non-weighted

-

100%

For Integrated Programme: IP

WA (Term 1)

WA (Term 2)

WA (Term 3)

EYE

1

15%

15%

15%

55%

2

15%

15%

15%

55%

3

10%

15%

15%

60%

4

15%

15%

-

70%

c) Promotion Criteria For O-Level Programme: Progression

Criteria

Remarks

Sec 1 to 2 Sec 2 to 3

Pass in English and an overall mark of 50% or more in all subjects

Sec 3 to 4

C6 or better in English and two other subjects

Excluding non-examinable subjects such as Regional Studies and Social Innovation & Research Programme

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For Integrated Programme: Progression IP 1 to 2 IP 2 to 3 IP 3 to 4 IP 4 to VJC

Criteria

Remarks

• English Grade Value 2.5 or better, and • Mathematics Grade Value 2.5 or better, and • Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.0 or better.

Mark

% ≥ 85

70 ≤ % < 85

A

B+

55 ≤ % < 60

C+

45 ≤ % < 50

D+

% < 40

U

50 ≤ % < 55 40 ≤ % < 45

GPA = Sum of Grade Value 6

A+

65 ≤ % < 70 60 ≤ % < 65

GPA is based on six subjects with the inclusion of English or Higher Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, one Science subject and one Humanities subject.

Grade Grade Value

3.0

C

2.0

D

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2.5

1.5

1.0 0

Excluding non-examinable subjects such as Regional Studies Programme, Social Innovation & Research Programme, IP1 & IP2 Art, Design & Technology and Food & Consumer Education

Subjects

L1

English or Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

R1

Any 1 of these subjects: • Humanities • Higher Art • Higher Music • Malay (Special Programme) • Chinese (Special Programme) • Bahasa Indonesia

R2

Mathematics or Science

R3

Any 1 of these subjects: • Humanities • Higher Art • Higher Music • Mathematics • Science • Malay (Special Programme) • Chinese (Special Programme) • Bahasa Indonesia

R4, R5

3.5

B

d) Aggregate Computation For O-Level Programme: L1R5 L1R5

4.0

Any 2 GCE O-Level subjects except Religious Knowledge

For Integrated Programme: GPA GPA

English or Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL) Mathematics Science Humanities 5th Subject, 6th Subject

IP 1 & IP 2 subjects

IP 3 & IP 4 subjects

English or Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

English or Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

Mathematics

Mathematics

Science

Biology / Chemistry / Physics

Geography / History / Literature

Geography / History / Literature

Any 2 examinable subjects (Including Non-Indian Tamil Language (NTIL), 3rd Language, Higher Mother Tongue (HMTL), Higher Music, Higher Art)

Any 2 examinable subjects (Including Non-Indian Tamil Language (NTIL), 3rd Language, Higher Mother Tongue (HMTL), Music (O-Level), Art (O-Level), Higher Music, Higher Art)

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LEADERS OF CHARACTER Leadership is not about personality; it is about behaviour — an observable set of skills and abilities. Become the best leader you can be. The legacy you leave is the life you lead. Leadership can be a powerful tool for good — whether leading a team or developing your individual potential to achieve your personal best. The Cedar Leadership Experience (CLE) aims to put every Cedarian through an extensive and rigorous leadership programme guided by the 5 Practices of The Leadership Challenge (TLC). At the different tiers of training, Cedarians progress from discovering self, to leading a team and to being an active contributor who can influence their peers within and beyond school.

MODEL THE WAY Cedarians create standards of excellence and then set an example for others to follow. We set interim goals so that people can achieve small wins as we work towards larger objectives. INSPIRE A SHARED VISION Cedarians passionately believe that they can make a difference. We envision the future, creating an ideal and unique image of what the team/community can become. We breathe life into our visions and get people to see exciting possibilities for the future. CHALLENGE THE PROCESS Cedarians search for opportunities to change the status quo. We look for innovative ways to improve the organization. In doing so, we experiment, take risks and accept failures and mistakes as learning opportunities.

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ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT Cedarians foster collaborations and build spirited teams. We actively involve others and understand that mutual respect is what sustains extraordinary efforts; we strive to create an atmosphere of trust and human dignity. We strengthen others, by making each person feel capable and powerful. ENCOURAGE THE HEART To keep hope and determination alive, Cedarians recognize the contributions that individuals make. In every winning team, the members need to share in the rewards of their efforts, so Cedarians celebrate accomplishments. Cedarians also create clear goals and work together as a team to achieve them.

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STUDENT LEADERSHIP BOARDS CEDAR PREFECTORIAL BOARD (CPB) Prefects are involved in instilling a sense of pride and discipline in the Cedar community through their exemplary behaviour that shapes the positive school culture in Cedar. As role models to Cedarians, the prefects continue to inspire and challenge the student community to live out the school’s shared values. Besides overseeing the daily discipline and flag-raising ceremony, CPB is also actively involved in the planning of key school events such as Orientation, Welcome Back Day and Youth Day, along with other leadership boards. They also provide platforms to reflect the voice of Cedarians through Our Cedar Conversation (OCC) and Student Leaders’ Time. They serve the school with pride and are active agents of change, seeking to improve processes in Cedar for the betterment of the student population. PEER SUPPORT LEADERS BOARD (PSB) Peer Support Leaders look into the well-being of the Cedarians by demonstrating the values of compassion and empathy. They are selected based on their ability to relate well to others as well as their passion to build a community within the school where no one is excluded. And they aim to build a culture of peer support in relationships through peer bonding, peer influencing and peer helping. Some of the school-wide initiatives helmed by the board include We’re Grooting for You!, Hearts and Hugs Day and Welfare and Wellness Week. Across the student leadership boards, peer support leaders participate in the planning of orientation and welcome back programmes for all levels, Blue, Yellow, Grey Day as well as Staff Day celebrations.

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MONITRESS COUNCIL (MC) The Cedar Monitress Council consists of class monitresses who are elected by their classmates and teachers. Each class monitress leads her peers in different aspects of the school experience. The Monitress of Management oversees class discipline and day-to-day administrative tasks. The Monitress of Peer Support and Relationships focuses on building strong bonds and healthy relationships among classmates. Lastly, the Monitress of Advocacy leads the class-based advocacy of school initiatives and projects. Anchored by their vision of transforming classes into families, the Cedar Monitress Council aims to foster class unity through year-round activities. Monitresses also uphold class discipline by being role models and by promoting the school values. SPORTS AND HEALTH LEADERS BOARD (SHLB) The Sports and Health Leaders Board comprises student leaders who are sports and health enthusiasts. As an inspiration for Cedarians to be physically fit and healthy, the Sports and Health Leaders are role models and advocates for physically active and healthy lifestyle habits through campaigns and events incorporating exercise, games and play. Some of their signature events include the morning GLOW (‘Get Lit On Weekdays’) workouts, Sports Carnivals and Unstructured Play.

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CEDAR GIRLS' SCHOOL MAP

EMERGENCY PLAN ACTIVATION AND EVACUATION  ACTIVATION 1. When a fire or accident is detected in the school, the student must report the incident to a teacher or office staff immediately. 2. After verifying the incident, the teacher/office staff will trigger the fire alarm, which is a continuous ringing siren. 3. The Principal or Vice-Principal will make an announcement over the Public Address System on: a. The nature and location of the emergency situation; b. The safety precautions to be taken and the danger areas to avoid; c. The location of the Assembly Area; d. Evacuation instructions — students will be instructed to evacuate their classes to the Assembly Area.  EVACUATION 1. Students are to stop work immediately upon hearing the continuous ringing siren. 2. Students are to remain calm and listen for evacuation instructions over the Public Address system. 3. Students are to leave everything behind unless otherwise informed and line up quickly outside the classroom. 4. Students are to move briskly and in an orderly manner according to instructions. 5. Students who are ill should be accompanied to the Assembly Area. 6. Class Monitress is to assist the teacher in the marking of attendance.

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TERM ONE & TERM TWO ST U D E N T H A N D B OOK 2 0 2 3

OUR HOUSE SYST EM

Bougainvillea

Oleander

Rose

Gardenia

Ixora

UNIQUELY ME

MY Name:

MY STRENGTHS Class:

MY INTERESTS

MY ASPIRATIONS

1

TERM ONE MON

WEEK 0 26 DEC

27

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

TUE

WEEK 4

2

9

16

23

New Year's Day

Year 4 Parents’ Briefing (5-7pm)

Year 1 & Year 3 Photo-taking

Chinese New Year

3

10

17

24

Year 2 Parents' Briefing (5-7pm)

Chinese New Year

11

18

25

12

19

26

Year 1 Orientation cum Campfire, Year 2 & 4 Welcome Back Programme Year 3 Induction

28

WEEK 3

4

WED

Year 1 Orientation cum campfire, Year 2 & 4 Welcome Back Programme Year 3 Induction

29

5

THU

Year 1 Orientation cum campfire, Year 2 & 4 Welcome Back Programme Year 3 Induction

FRI

30

13

20

27

Year 1 Orientation cum campfire, Year 2 & 4 Welcome Back Programme Year 1 Parents’ Year 3 Induction Briefing (5-7pm)

CNY Celebration

7

14

21

28

8

15

22

29

SAT

31

6

Year 3 Parents' Briefing (5-7pm)

SUN

New Year's Eve

1 JAN

New Year's Day 2

Chinese New Year

ACADEMIC CALENDAR JANUARY TO MARCH 2023 WEEK 5 30

WEEK 6 6

WEEK 7 13

WEEK 8 20

WEEK 9 27

Hugs & Hearts (Friendship Day Celebration)

31

7

14

8

15

6

Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

21

28

Hugs & Hearts (Friendship Day Celebration)

1 FEB

WEEK 10

7

Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

22

1 MAR

8

Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

2

9

16

23

2

9

Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

3

10

17

24

3

10

Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

4

11

18

25

4

11

5

12

19

26

5

12

Term Break

3

REMINDER MONTHLY GOALS

TO DO LIST

4

PRIORITY

IMPORTANT DATES

5

TERM ONE

2

WEEK 1 JANUARY 2023 New Year's Day

MON

3

Year 1 Orientation cum Campfire, Year 2 & 4 Welcome Back Programme Year 3 Induction

4

Year 1 Orientation cum Campfire, Year 2 & 4 Welcome Back Programme Year 3 Induction

5

Year 1 Orientation cum Campfire, Year 2 & 4 Welcome Back Programme Year 3 Induction

6

Year 1 Orientation cum Campfire, Year 2 & 4 Welcome Back Programme Year 3 Induction

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

6

GET TING THINGS DONE

Don’t worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you do not even try. – Sherman Finesilver

RATE MY WEEK 7

TERM ONE

9

WEEK 2 JANUARY 2023 Year 4 Parents’ Briefing (5-7pm)

MON

10 TUE

11 WED

12 THU

13 FRI

8

Year 1 Parents’ Briefing (5-7pm)

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 9

TERM ONE

16

WEEK 3 JANUARY 2023 Year 1 & Year 3 Photo-taking

MON

17

Year 2 Parents' Briefing (5-7pm)

TUE

18 WED

19

Year 3 Parents' Briefing (5-7pm)

THU

20 FRI

10

CNY Celebration

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 11

TERM ONE

23

WEEK 4 JANUARY 2023 Chinese New Year

MON

24 TUE

25 WED

26 THU

27 FRI

12

Chinese New Year

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 13

TERM ONE

30 MON

31 TUE

1

WED

2 THU

3 FRI

14

WEEK 5 JAN / FEB 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, “I’m possible!” – Audrey Hepburn

RATE MY WEEK 15

TERM ONE

6

MON

7 TUE

8

WED

9 THU

10 FRI

16

WEEK 6 FEBRUARY 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 17

TERM ONE

13

WEEK 7 FEBRUARY 2023 Hugs & Hearts (Friendship Day Celebration)

MON

14 TUE

15 WED

16 THU

17 FRI

18

Hugs & Hearts (Friendship Day Celebration)

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 19

TERM ONE

20 MON

21 TUE

22 WED

23 THU

24 FRI

20

WEEK 8 FEBRUARY 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 21

TERM ONE

27 MON

28 TUE

1

WED

2 THU

3 FRI

22

WEEK 9 FEB / MAR 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

Don’t tell me how talented you are. Tell me how hard you work.– Arthur Rubenstein

RATE MY WEEK 23

TERM ONE

6

WEEK 10 MARCH 2023 Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

MON

7

Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

TUE

8

Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

WED

9

Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

THU

10 FRI

24

Year 3 MOE-OBS 5D4N Camp

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 25

TERM TWO WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

13 MAR

20

27

3

10

14

21

28

4

11

15

22

29

5

12

30

6

13

31

7

14

WED

TUE

MON

WEEK 0

Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 1)

23

THU

16

Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 1)

24

FRI

17

Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 1)

18

25

1 APR

8

15

19

26

2

9

16

SAT SUN 26

Good Friday

ACADEMIC CALENDAR MARCH TO MAY 2023 WEEK 5 17

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

24

1 MAY

School Holiday

Labour Day

18

25

19

26

WEEK 8

WEEK 9

WEEK 10

8

15

22

2

9

16

23

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

Head PC and PSL speeches and voting

20

27

Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 2)

21

28

5

12

19

26 Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 2)

22

29

6

13

27

Cedar Open House

Hari Raya Puasa

23

20

30

7

14

21

28

27

REMINDER MONTHLY GOALS

TO DO LIST

28

PRIORITY

IMPORTANT DATES

29

TERM TWO

13 MON

14 TUE

15 WED

16 THU

17 FRI

30

WEEK 0 MARCH 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 31

TERM TWO

WEEK 1 MARCH 2023

20 MON

21 TUE

22

Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 1)

WED

23

Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 1)

THU

24 FRI

32

Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 1)

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 33

TERM TWO

27 MON

28 TUE

29 WED

30 THU

31 FRI

34

WEEK 2 MARCH 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 35

TERM TWO

WEEK 3 APRIL 2023

3

MON

4 TUE

5

WED

6 THU

7 FRI

36

Good Friday

GET TING THINGS DONE

Life is about being and becoming, not having and getting.– Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath

RATE MY WEEK 37

TERM TWO

10 MON

11 TUE

12 WED

13 THU

14 FRI

38

WEEK 4 APRIL 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 39

TERM TWO

17 MON

18 TUE

19 WED

20 THU

21 FRI

40

WEEK 5 APRIL 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 41

TERM TWO

24

WEEK 6 APRIL 2023 School Holiday

MON

25 TUE

26 WED

27 THU

28 FRI

42

Head PC and PSL speeches and voting

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 43

TERM TWO

1

MON

2 TUE

3

WED

4 THU

5 FRI

44

WEEK 7 MAY 2023 Labour Day

GET TING THINGS DONE

Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain. – William Shakespeare

RATE MY WEEK 45

TERM TWO

8

MON

9 TUE

10 WED

11 THU

12 FRI

46

WEEK 8 MAY 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 47

TERM TWO

15 MON

16 TUE

17 WED

18 THU

19 FRI

48

WEEK 9 MAY 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 49

TERM TWO

WEEK 10 MAY 2023

22 MON

23 TUE

24 WED

25

Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 2)

THU

26 FRI

50

Beyond Classroom Learning (BCL 2)

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 51

GROWTH MINDSET RESPONSES WHEN ...

 RECEIVING FEEDBACK & CRITICISM ... LEARN FROM IT Other people know things I don't know and I can learn from them.

 FACED WITH CHALLENGES ... EMBRACE Even if I can't do it, at least there's something I'll be able to learn from the experience.

 MAKING MISTAKES ... LEARN FROM THEM I'm going to make mistakes if I'm truly challenging myself. Mistakes tell me what I still have to learn and give me useful information.

 APPLYING EFFORT ... GOOD THING No one can just "do". Effort is what will change my brain so I can do something new!

 ENCOUNTERING DIFFICULTY ... PERSIST It's not meant to be easy. I'm only learning when it's hard!

 OFFERING HELP & SUPPORT ... ACCEPT If I can't do something, seeking support is one of the learning strategies I can use.

 SEEING THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS ... CELEBRATE This shows me what can be achieved. Successful people are there to learn from.

TERM THREE & TERM FOUR ST U D E N T H A N D B OOK 2 0 2 3

OUR HOUSE SYST EM

Bougainvillea

Oleander

Rose

Gardenia

Ixora

UNIQUELY ME

MY Name:

I AM GRATEFUL FOR... Class:

I WILL DO THIS IN SEMESTER 2 (Review your goals)

1

TERM THREE 19 JUN

WEEK 1 26

WEEK 2 3

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

10

17

Youth Day School Holiday

20

27

4

11

18

21

28

5

12

19

22

29

6

13

20

7

14

21

THU

WED

TUE

MON

WEEK 0

Hari Raya Haji

30

FRI

23

Youth Day Celebration

1 JUL

8

15

22

25

2

9

16

23

SUN

SAT

24

2

ACADEMIC CALENDAR JUNE TO SEPTEMBER 2023 WEEK 5 24

WEEK 6 31

WEEK 7 7

WEEK 8 14

WEEK 9 21

Year 4 Bio Practical Exam

25

1 AUG

8

15

National Day Celebration

26

2

9

16

National Day

27

3

10

17

School Holiday

28

4

11

18

Year 4 Phy Practical Exam

WEEK 10 28

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

22

29

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

23

30

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

24

31

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

Staff Day Celebration

Year 4 Chem Practical Exam

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

25

1 SEP

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

Teachers' Day School Holiday

29

5

12

19

26

2

30

6

13

20

27

3

Term Break

3

REMINDER MONTHLY GOALS

TO DO LIST

4

PRIORITY

IMPORTANT DATES

5

TERM THREE

WEEK 1 JUNE 2023

26 MON

27 TUE

28 WED

29

Hari Raya Haji

THU

30 FRI

6

Youth Day Celebration

GET TING THINGS DONE

Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you’re doing the impossible. – Francis of Assisi

RATE MY WEEK 7

TERM THREE

3

MON

4 TUE

5

WED

6 THU

7 FRI

8

WEEK 2 JULY 2023 Youth Day School Holiday

GET TING THINGS DONE

If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. – Albert Einstein

RATE MY WEEK 9

TERM THREE

10 MON

11 TUE

12 WED

13 THU

14 FRI

10

WEEK 3 JULY 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 11

TERM THREE

17 MON

18 TUE

19 WED

20 THU

21 FRI

12

WEEK 4 JULY 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 13

TERM THREE

24 MON

25 TUE

26 WED

27 THU

28 FRI

14

WEEK 5 JULY 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 15

TERM THREE

31 MON

1 TUE

2

WED

3 THU

4 FRI

16

WEEK 6 JUL / AUG 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present. – Roy J. Bennett

RATE MY WEEK 17

TERM THREE

WEEK 7 AUGUST 2023

7

MON

8

National Day Celebration

TUE

9

National Day

WED

10 THU

11 FRI

18

School Holiday

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 19

TERM THREE

14

WEEK 8 AUGUST 2023 Year 4 Bio Practical Exam

MON

15 TUE

16 WED

17 THU

18 FRI

20

Year 4 Phy Practical Exam

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 21

TERM THREE

WEEK 9 AUGUST 2023

21 MON

22

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

TUE

23

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

WED

24

Sec 4 Prelims (written) Year 4 Chem Practical Exam

THU

25 FRI

22

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 23

TERM ONE

28

WEEK 10 AUG / SEP 2023 Sec 4 Prelims (written)

MON

29

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

TUE

30

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

WED

31

Sec 4 Prelims (written) Staff Day Celebration

THU

1 FRI

24

Teachers' Day School Holiday

GET TING THINGS DONE

We don’t develop courage by being happy every day. We develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity. – Barbara De Angelis

RATE MY WEEK 25

TERM FOUR MON

WEEK 0 4 SEP

WEEK 1 11

WEEK 2 18

2

End of Year Exams

End of Year Exams

26

3

End of Year Exams

End of Year Exams

20

27

4

End of Year Exams

End of Year Exams

21

28

5

End of Year Exams

End of Year Exams

29

6

End of Year Exams

End of Year Exams

19

TUE

12

WEEK 4

25

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

5

WEEK 3

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

13

WED

6

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

14

THU

7

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

15

22

FRI

8

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

16

23

30

7

10

17

24

1 OCT

8

SUN

SAT

9

26

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER 2023 WEEK 5 9

WEEK 6 16

End of Year Exams

10

17

Marking Day

11

12

13

18

19

20

WEEK 7

WEEK 8

WEEK 9

WEEK 10

23

30

6

13

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

Deepavali

24

31

7

14

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

Year 4 Prom Night

25

1 NOV

8

15

Year 1-3 & IP4 Post-Exam Activities (PEA)

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

26

2

9

Year 1-3 & IP4 Post-Exam Activities (PEA)

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

27

3

10

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

O Levels Exams (written)

16

17

14

21

28

4

11

18

15

22

29

5

12

19

Deepavali 27

REMINDER MONTHLY GOALS

TO DO LIST

28

PRIORITY

IMPORTANT DATES

29

TERM FOUR

4

MON

5 TUE

6

WED

7 THU

8 FRI

30

WEEK 0 SEPTEMBER 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 31

TERM FOUR

11

WEEK 1 SEPTEMBER 2023 Sec 4 Prelims (written)

MON

12

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

TUE

13

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

WED

14

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

THU

15 FRI

32

Sec 4 Prelims (written)

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 33

TERM FOUR

18 MON

19 TUE

20 WED

21 THU

22 FRI

34

WEEK 2 SEPTEMBER 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 35

TERM FOUR

25

WEEK 3 SEPTEMBER 2023 End of Year Exams

MON

26

End of Year Exams

TUE

27

End of Year Exams

WED

28

End of Year Exams

THU

29 FRI

36

End of Year Exams

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 37

TERM FOUR

2

WEEK 4 OCTOBER 2023 End of Year Exams

MON

3

End of Year Exams

TUE

4

End of Year Exams

WED

5

End of Year Exams

THU

6 FRI

38

End of Year Exams

GET TING THINGS DONE

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. – Chinese Proverb

RATE MY WEEK 39

TERM FOUR

9

WEEK 5 OCTOBER 2023 End of Year Exams

MON

10 TUE

11 WED

12 THU

13 FRI

40

Marking Day

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 41

TERM FOUR

16 MON

17 TUE

18 WED

19 THU

20 FRI

42

WEEK 6 OCTOBER 2023

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 43

TERM FOUR

23

WEEK 7 OCTOBER 2023 O Levels Exams (written)

MON

24

O Levels Exams (written)

TUE

25

O Levels Exams (written) Year 1-3 & IP4 Post-Exam Activities (PEA)

WED

26

O Levels Exams (written) Year 1-3 & IP4 Post-Exam Activities (PEA)

THU

27 FRI

44

O Levels Exams (written)

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 45

TERM FOUR

30

WEEK 8 OCT / NOV 2023 O Levels Exams (written)

MON

31

O Levels Exams (written)

TUE

1

O Levels Exams (written)

WED

2

O Levels Exams (written)

THU

3 FRI

46

O Levels Exams (written)

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 47

TERM FOUR

6

WEEK 9 NOVEMBER 2023 O Levels Exams (written)

MON

7

O Levels Exams (written)

TUE

8

O Levels Exams (written)

WED

9

O Levels Exams (written)

THU

10 FRI

48

O Levels Exams (written)

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 49

TERM FOUR

13

WEEK 10 NOVEMBER 2023 Deepavali

MON

14 TUE

15 WED

16 THU

17 FRI

50

Year 4 Prom Night

GET TING THINGS DONE

RATE MY WEEK 51

GROWTH MINDSET RESPONSES WHEN ...

 RECEIVING FEEDBACK & CRITICISM ... LEARN FROM IT Other people know things I don't know and I can learn from them.

 FACED WITH CHALLENGES ... EMBRACE Even if I can't do it, at least there's something I'll be able to learn from the experience.

 MAKING MISTAKES ... LEARN FROM THEM I'm going to make mistakes if I'm truly challenging myself. Mistakes tell me what I still have to learn and give me useful information.

 APPLYING EFFORT ... GOOD THING No one can just "do". Effort is what will change my brain so I can do something new!

 ENCOUNTERING DIFFICULTY ... PERSIST It's not meant to be easy. I'm only learning when it's hard!

 OFFERING HELP & SUPPORT ... ACCEPT If I can't do something, seeking support is one of the learning strategies I can use.

 SEEING THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS ... CELEBRATE This shows me what can be achieved. Successful people are there to learn from.

MY PERSONAL GROWTH IN 2023 ST U D E N T H A N D B OOK 2 0 2 3

OUR HOUSE SYST EM

Bougainvillea

Oleander

Rose

Gardenia

Ixora

MY LEARNING GOALS IN 2023 My strategies are...

Potential barriers that I need to overcome are...

PERSONAL (Goals that make you feel better about yourself)

SOCIAL (Goals about interacting with others)

ACADEMIC (Goal about grades)

I will succeed in...

Consider the following points as you write down your learning goals for 2023: • Choose specific and effective startegies to achieve success and decide when and how you will use them. • Consider the resources you will need and where you can get them. • Have a vision of success and know how to measure the progress. • Plan to review your progress, get feedback, and reflect on how you can adjust your actions so that you can continue to grow. 1

MY SUPPORT SYSTEM The people, places and things that can help and support us are important especially during uncertain or stressful times. In the given box, make a collage of someone, some place or something that supports you. Take time to think about what you can do or how you can support others too!

2

MINDFUL MOMENT Pause for a moment and ask ourselves what preoccupies us today ...

3

MINDFUL BREATHING A WAY TO BUILD RESILIENCE TO STRESS, ANXIETY AND ANGER.

STOP whatever you are doing and close your eyes.

FEEL your feet on the ground. Feel your breath and focus on breathing.

BELLY BREATHING

BOX BREATHING

1. Come to a comfortable posture. Allow your spine to be comfortably straight but not rigid.

1. Come to a comfortable posture. Allow your spine to be comfortably straight but not rigid.

2. Rest your hands on your belly.

2. Rest your hands on your knees.

3. Close your eyes.

3. Close your eyes.

4. Breathe in and out (through the nostrils) slowly and gently.

4. Breathe in (through the nostrils) slowly and gently and hold your breath for count 1 and 2.

5. Feel your belly rise and fall with each breath.

4

BEING in the present moment.

5. Breathe out slowly and gently.

6. There is no need to force or control your breath. Just be with the breath as it is.

6. There is no need to force or control your breath. Just be with the breath as it is.

7. Allow your distracting thoughts float by.

7. Do not hang on to your thoughts, let them pass. Gently bring your focus to your breath.

TIPS FOR SELF CARE PHYSICAL SELF-CARE • Exercise

• Get medical care when required

• Take time off when you are sick

• Get enough sleep

• Eat regularly (e.g. breakfast, lunch and dinner) • Eat healthily

• Do physical activities which you think are fun (e.g. dance, swim, walk, run, play sports, sing, etc)

PSYCHOLOGICAL SELF-CARE • Make time for self-reflection

• Notice your inner experience – listen to your thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and feelings • Write a journal • Make art

• Make time away from your mobile phone, email and the internet

• Engage your intelligence in new area (e.g. go to an art show, sports event, theatre, etc)

EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE • Give yourself affirmations

• Praise yourself • Love yourself

• Spend time with others whose company you enjoy • Stay in contact with important people in your life • Re-visit your favourite books, movies, etc.

• Identify comforting activities, objects, people, places and seek them out • Allow yourself to cry • Find things that make you laugh

5

MINDFUL MOMENT Pause for a moment and ask ourselves what preoccupies us today ...

6

MINDFUL MOMENT Pause for a moment and ask ourselves what preoccupies us today ...

7