Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Dear Councillors,

Hope that you're having a wonderful time with your friends and family. Before our school reopens, let's get to know what's happening next year! That's why our general meeting comes in. Here are the details for all of you:

Annual General Meeting for this year Sec1s to Sec4s

Date: 29th Dec 2010, Wednesday

Venue: School Wesley Hall

Time: 9.00am sharp - 2pm

Attire: Games will be played, so acceptable attire is needed 

(Girls are to wear shorts inside your skirt)

What to bring: AGM form, Writing materials, Water bottle, Bag

There will be refreshments provided for all. IF you can't make it for this meeting, you must be responsible to contact your respective (VP/AVP) presidents by 27th Dec, Monday & FOR the Sec1s, you need to contact our Secretariat (Shu Ting), I'm sure that you all have her number. Lastly, do remember to report PUNCTUALLY and I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas!

Looking forward to meet you guys:)

Janson

If you don't have the form, please print it yourself.

Sec One Registration for Year 2011

Hi Councillors,

Hope that you're having a good break and enjoying your holiday! However, we still have some events in our hands. Here's the details for...

22nd December 2010 (Rehearsal Day)

Time: 9.00am-1.00pm

*7.30am for all 1st and 2nd I/Cs (Overall ICs will do briefing)

Venue: Multi- Purpose Room (Level 1)

*subjected to changes

23 December 2010 (Actual Day)

Time: 7.30am-1.00pm

Meeting point: To be confirmed

Venue: GMS(S)

*You are advised to have a heavy breakfast/ bring some food in case you're hungry

Overall I/Cs: Sheryl Chng

Jordan Poh

Alson Soh (Liaison Officer)

Conduct for EVERYONE

1. Remember to be polite at all times.
2. No vulgarities should be used.
3. Please do not use your handphone(unless in case of emergency etc)
4. Guard your heart, watch your behaviour.
5. Try not to talk among yourselves.
6. Be alert to the needs of the parents
7. Make sure you look neat at all times
8. No sweet drinks should be seen. Mineral water will be provided.
9. Do not slack, be alert and help the others if you are not needed around.

YOUR attire , YOUR responsibility

Rules to follow:

1. Hair should be of acceptable length. Girls with long hair should make sure that their hair is pinned up properly. Please be reminded that only black or blue clips are allowed.
2. Nails should be short and clean.
3. Everyone must wear their white collared shirts.

4. If you have dyed your hair during the holidays, please make sure you dye it back to black or your original hair colour.
5. ONLY white shoes and white socks are allowed. You can wear ankle socks, but make sure that they are visible about the shoes that you are wearing. (Especially in the case of girls)
6. Please wear your appropriate badges. If you have two, please wear your SC badge/ PE Captain badge.
7. Make sure that you are NEAT and PRESENTABLE at all times. The parents’ and students’ first impression of the school is YOU.

Your roles and duties:

Main Gate Ushers:

1. Greet the parents.

2. Direct them towards the foyer.

3. Wish them a nice day.

Foyer Ushers:

1. Greet the parents.
2. Ask them politely which stream their child is posted to, and the name of their child. After that, lead them to the nearest board that displays the class lists and find out which class their child is in. Also check their register number and remind them to remember it. There should be several boards around, so do play by ear. If too many parents crowd around a board, direct them to a less crowded board in a polite manner.
3. Thereafter, lead them to the registration table of their child’s class to take a cue number. (Near HOD room)
4. Hand the parents over to the registration table personnel, wish them a nice day and proceed back to your positions.

Registration Table Personnel:

1. Greet the parents.
2. Politely request for their child’s name and his/her register number.
3. Write their cue number down beside their name and give them a cue number.
4. Direct them towards the stairs near the hall to meet the teachers and wish them a nice day.

Stair Ushers:

Two roles-

1. Direct parents up to the hall.
2. Direct parents to the canteen if they’re done.

Hall back door Ushers:

1. Greet the parents.
2. Ask what class their child is in. There will be a student helper at each holding up placards with the class name. Ask them to go to the respective class to be seated and wait for their cue.
3. Wish them a nice day.

Teacher’s table Personnel

Assist the teachers in getting parents holding cue numbers to meet the teacher. Help the teachers should they have any needs or requests.

Class I/Cs:

-Serve the parents drinks and attend to their needs, for example pens, toilet etc. (Ask floating ushers to bring them to the toilet) Interact with them. One of the two I/Cs is to hold up a placard with the class on it so that parents know where to go to.

Floating Ushers:

Mostly impromptu jobs. Help guide the parents to the hall/ toilet/ canteen, depending on their needs. Take the initiative to help parents who look lost or need help. Be alert, and help out at places where you see that there’s a need to.

Typical answers/questions/quotes to help you along

“This way please.”

“Please allow me to show you the way.”

“Please follow me.”

“How can I help you?”

“Do you need directions?”

“Excuse me sir/ma’am, do you require any assistance?”

“I’m sorry but I don’t know the answer to your question. Please give me a moment to check with my teacher/ IC.”

“A very good morning to you sir/ma’am, would you like to have a bottle of water?”

“Please give me a moment while I get (a bottle of water) for you.”

“May I know which class your child is in please?”

“ May I know the name/register number of your child please?”

“ Good morning/afternoon, sir/ma’am, …..”

Duty List:

Station I/Cs: Class IC - Faith and Zhang Qing

Queue card tables - Tzi Wah and Aqilah

Foyer Usher – Alson(Liaision officer) and Xin Fang

Front Gate usher - Cheryl Chang and Yi Huay

Floating Usher – Yao Hui and Wayne

Stairs Ushers - Shu Ting

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Faith: Moving around in hall

Class I/Cs: F1-1 – Amos, Gloria

F1-2 – Rachel, Sheng Xiang,

F1-3 - Samuel Fok, Hui Lin

F1-4 – Joanne, Loren

F1-5 – Mandy, Felicia

H1-1 – Chanel, Colene

H1-2 - Yan Ting, Joel

J1-1 – Jian Hao, Zhang Qing

Queue Card Table personnel: Aqilah, Louise, Phyllis, Jordan Chia, Tzi Wah, Jessalyn, Shu Min, Esther (no fixed placing)

Foyer Ushers: Yuke Ling, Wendy, Zainab, Samuel Chen, Alson, Xin Fang, Ting Hui

Stair Ushers: Shu Ting, Sin Joo, Izrafel

Front Gate ushers: Zhi Sheng, Yi Huay, Cheryl Chang

Floating ushers: En Chang, Phoebe, Irwin, Wen Xuan, Wayne, Yao Hui, Darren

There might be some changes, so do stay tuned here*

Alright, that's all for now. Once again, enjoy your holidays, and for those who are having duties, see you soon in school!

“Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success.”

-Anonymous

1 Star Kayak (Things to bring add-ons)

These are the confirmed list of participants for the kayak.

Jenna Chiew Deborah Png Wayne Tan Koh Rui Lin
Shiow Shi Ying David lim Felicia Lea Choo Shu Min
Lau Wen Xuan Joel Loh Jordan Chia Tan Yin Rui
Aqilah Peggy Chan Lee Qian Hui Janson Lee
Poh Yao Hui Irwin Chua Tay Yuke Ling Lok Wei Chin
Tan Yan Ting Mdm Chua

List of things to bring:
- Sunblock (optional)
- 1.5 litres of water
- Wear dark colored shirt (females and males)
- Wear shoes/water shoes (strictly no scandals / slippers)
- Bring a set of clean, dry clothes to change (add ons)
- Spectacles band for those wearing specs (add ons)

We'll be meeting at kallang mrt at 12.15pm. Ensure you've taken a late bfast/early lunch. Please remind your friends with regards to the add-ons.

Final Announcements for Bintan Trip

Dear Councillors,

Final reminder and answers to questions for everyone!

For those going Bintan:

1) Report in the School Hall at 7.45am in your PE attire (Boys- PE shorts / Girls- PE shorts inside skirt) and track shoes with white socks. Recommended to wear proper socks for sec2s - all will be going for roller blading [sports exposure]

2) Check all the items on the packing list that is provided under the "Bintan Trip 2010" page.

3) Do bring one more extra shirt for changing in between activities (sweating).

4) Remember to bring your:

- Passport

- Personal Medications

- Insect Repellent

- 1.5 Litre water bottle (to be filled before going Bintan)

- Torch Light (highly recommended)

- Paper bag (carry donated items) + Ziploc bags for waterproofing purposes

- Writing Materials

5) Bring required craft materials/printed work for Service Learning (CIP).

6) For the local school visit, you may wear your track shoes but white socks are to be worn as we are visiting a school.

For those only going on the 19th Nov (SC Retreat) - 8am - 6pm:

1) Report in the School Hall at 7.55am in your PE attire (Boys- PE shorts / Girls- PE shorts inside skirt) and track shoes with white socks. Recommended to wear proper socks for sec2s & 1s - Going for roller blading [sports exposure]

2) Bring water bottle and writing materials + FORMS if you have not handed up.

3) Lunch is provided only.

***Sec Twos & Threes Band members have to attend band practice from 10am-12pm tomorrow which is during our CIP Preparation - Part 1. Please inform your group members what you have prepared for the CIP before you for band and you all will still have another part at night.

Q&A

Can we still donate items for Bintan?

Yes, tomorrow will be the last collection day.

Will they give us a bag for the trip?

Yes, day pack bags will be provided for all on the second day onwards.

What if we don't have enough school-approved tees?

All of you should be enough as required, and you can wear your home clothes after showering everyday.

Can we wear coloured socks as we do not have enough white socks?

Yes, you may but white socks is preferable.

Do we have to bring school shoes?

No, track shoes is alright and only need to bring your slippers.

CIP information for preparation of a Humanities Exhibit

Group 1 & 2: Singapore (Red Mounting Board x 4)
Group 3 & 4: Thailand (Yellow Mounting Board x 4)
Group 5 & 6: The Philippines (Blue Mounting Board x 4)
Group 7 & 8: Malaysia (Green Mounting Board x 4)

Compulsory categories:
- Country Flag
- National flower
- Pictures and description of traditional costume(s)
- Pictures and description of local food
- Pictures and writeup of major tourist attractions
- Pictures and writeup of festivals celebrated in the country

Group leaders/asst leaders of the 2 groups (e.g. group 1 & 2) responsible for 1 country are to:
1. Coordinate with each other (leader to leader) and decide which categories will each respective group be responsible for preparing.
2. Coordinate with your group members with regards to who is to bring what materials.

List of suggested materials:
- Scissors
- Glue
- Glitter glue
- Coloured Markers (esp. black marker for outlining etc.)
- Coloured Pens
- Pen knife
- Printed images or magazine cut-outs for use on mounting boards (e.g. traditional costumes)
ETC.

CIP information on preparation for poster-making (in Bintan)

1. Group leaders/asst leaders are to discuss with one another to decide on topics to make posters on:
- E.g. Numbers. 1 = one (in English) = satu (in Bahasa) and you draw ONE apple to represent one.

2. Each group is responsible for making up to three A3 size poster with the orphans, so leaders/group leaders are to decide on 4 topic (3 + 1extra)

3. Assign different group members to bring different art & craft materials for the poster making. (A3 paper - the base of the poster, will be provided)

Kayak 1 Star Updates

Good News!

The kayak 1 star ($50) is now fully subsidised so you do not need to fork out any cash at all.

Please collect a copy of the consent and application/indemnity form from the door of the SC room. Get them signed and placed into my pigeon hole (60) by next Thursday (18/11). Any latecomers will not be entertained.

Ms Cheng

Updates on Forest Adventure - Leadership Outdoor Course

Hi Councillors,

Just to remind all of you again from the previous announcement,

Date: 9th November 2010, Tuesday

Reporting Time: 12.30pm

Meeting Point: School Foyer

Venue: Bedok Reservoir Forest Adventure Centre

Dismissal Time: 6.30pm

Attire: Any school-approved tee, Long track pants & sport/track shoes

Advice all of you to bring as little as possible, and do remember to bring a bottle of water along. ALL of you need to hand up both the Reply Slip (detached) and the Risk Acknowledgement and Disclaimer BEFORE 8th of November, Monday 12pm. Drop into the box outside the SCroom. If you really can't hand up on time because of difficulties, you MUST remember to sign and bring it on that day.

SAFETY FIRST!

BBQ - Outdoor Activity

Hi Councillors,

Some of our Sec2s organised a BBQ for all, everyone is invited to join them for BBQ and don't miss this chance to bond together as one big family! It's optional. "It's worth spending time knowing more about each other!"

Here are the details:

8th November, Monday

Venue: East Coast Park

Area D - Pit 33 & 34

Time: After 3pm (fire will start then) till 10pm latest

Can come/leave in between

Cost: S$5.00

We all may play some games and do some sports together while we are over there!

Please contact Joel Loh Hope 2-1 91287817 by 5/11, if you are going! This is an informal activity, so please do inform your parent/guardian about this if you are going.

Hope to see you guys,

Thanks:)

Application for Use of Opportunity Fund for Bintan Trip

Dear Councillors,

All Singaporeans (whether or not you are on MOE FAS): Please ask your Parent/Guardian to complete the Application details in SECTION B and sign. Those who did not get the form, please do get yourself one outside the SC room (in a pouch) by the 8th November, next Monday.

All of you are to return the form by dropping it into the box outside SC room by next Tuesday, 9th November!

Councillors that did not attend the pre-briefing & did not get this form that day:

Ho Zhi Jie

Louise Goh

Caleb Beh

Kong Zhan Rong

Ee Shu Ting

Jasmine Phua

Eng Swee Kiat

Tan Wun Teng

Tan Hui Qin

Camellia Chua

Jessalynn Low

Jian Hao

Zhi Sheng

>Please take note for updates on this blog, and we will post up all the info. soon...

Thank You:)

Kayak 1 star certification UPDATES (only 30 slots)

Hi all,

The timing of the kayak 1 star certification is changed to 1 pm to 6 pm (5 hrs) for both days, 29th and 30th of November. Interested councillors, do sign up by this wednesday.

PECs who have signed up with Irwin previously, your names have been written on the SC board. Please confirm your attendance by signing against your name.

The consent and relevant forms will be placed outside the SC room on Thursday. Please sign and return them to my pigeon hole, 60 by next friday, 12 Nov.

Spread the word around fellow SCs.

Ms Cheng

Bintan Pre-trip Briefing for Parents & SCs

Dear Councillors,

Our agency will be giving a pre-trip briefing for all of you and your parents on the 2nd November, Tuesday in the school Wesley Hall. IMPORTANT**ALL councillors are to attend the briefing eventhough your parents will not be attending and do bring your PASSPORT. (the school will collect it form you and safe keep them)

All of you, councillors, are to be present in the Wesley Hall at 6.00pm in your FULL school uniform.

Please also inform your parents that they are to join us at 7.00pm and the briefing will most likely to end at 8.15pm.

Thank you.

Forest Adventure

Hi Sec 2 Councillors,

Remember that the Forest Adventure will be on the 9th of November, Tuesday from 12.30pm to 6.30pm. The meeting/dismissal venue will be in school. It is very important to read the Safety Rules and Advise before hand.

It's advisable to:

Dress adequately
Sport shoes are a MUST. Participants wearing sandals or lose fitted shoes will not be able to go on the course. We also recommend that you wear bermudas or trousers or track pants and generally clothes that you do not mind getting a bit dirty. You will be wearing a helmet; we suggest you bring a bandana as you may find it more comfortable.

Bring as little as your need
For safety reason, you will be asked to empty your pockets prior to going on the course. Please note that mobile phone are strictly not allowed. Coin lockers are available. You may bring your belongings along, as there will be coin lockers.

For more informations about F.A. visit http://www.forestadventure.com.sg

ALL of you MUST hand up both the Reply Slip (detach) and the Risk Acknowledgement and Disclaimer BEFORE 8th of November, Monday 12pm. Drop into the box outside the SCroom. Do also remind your fellow SCs about this.

Further updates will be coming up soon...

Thank You:)

Meet-the-Parent Duty List & Guidelines

GMS(S) Student Council

Sec 1-3 Meet-the-Parents Session
28 October 2010, Wednesday
8am-1pm

Reporting time: 7.45am
Reporting area: CMS Foyer
Attire: Full School Uniform with TIE

Duties:
Overall I/C
Sheryl Chng & Jordan Poh

ISH:
Lim En Chang (I/C)
Darren Sow
Jordan Chia
Rachelyn

Level I/C:
Level 1: Chanel, Molly
Level 2: Samuel Fok, Lindon
Level 3: Joanna, Daryl Yeo

Registration/Reception:
Faith 1-1 & Faith 1-2: Simon Tong
Faith 1-3 & Faith 1-4: Lindon Ng
Faith 1-5 & Hope 1-1: Boon Keng
Hope 1-2 & Joy 1-1: Felicia Lea
Faith 2-1 & Faith 2-2: Camellia Chua
Faith 2-3 & Faith 2-4: Irwin
Faith 2-5 & Hope 2-1: Yuke Ling
Hope 2-2 & Joy 2-1: Alson
Faith 3-1 & Faith 3-2: Gloria
Faith 3-3 & Faith 3-4: Gareth
Faith 3-5 & Hope 3-1: Phyllis
Hope 3-2, Hope 3-3 & Joy 3-1: Tan Wee Han

Ushers:
Main gate: Xin Ying, Zhang Qing
Foyer (Outside office): Faith, Yu Hung
Side gate: Zhi Yi, Joel Loh, Geek Lan
Bridge: Loren, Wen Xuan, Esther Koh
Reception to ISH: Johanna, Chee Seong, Rui Lin, Zainab
Reception to Classroom Block: Ting Hui, David, Xin Fang, Dayna

Guidelines:

ISH:
Distribute drinks to parents and students

Level I/Cs:
Lead parents from lift to respective classrooms

Registration/Reception:
Sec 1s and 2s- Foyer
Sec 3s- ISH
Give out queue number to parents and students
Mark the names of student who have reported

Ushers:
Greet parents and smile.
Main gate: Welcome parents and students coming in the school
Foyer (Outside office): Lead students and parents to their respective receptions
Side gate: Welcome parents and students coming in the school and lead them to the Foyer
Bridge: Lead parents to their respective classrooms
Reception to ISH: Lead Sec 3 students and parents to the ISH
Reception to Classroom Block: Lead Sec 1 and 2 students and parents to their respective classrooms

Additional Notes:
Be alert & Smile all the times.
Do not hesitate to serve the parents and teachers.
Approach any teachers or the Overall I/C if you have any problems.

Cheers, Faith.

P.S. Inform your friends whose names appear on the list. Thanks
P.P.S. ALL Sec Two councillors, please collect your forms in the SC room tmrw

Kayak 1 star certification

Great news!

We are opening a 1 star kayak course for all student councillors. The details are as below:

When: Mon 29th and Tues 30th Nov (8 am - 5 pm)
Where: Marina Reservoir (Kallang)
Course fees: $50 (pay only $10, subsidise $40)

This is a great opportunity for all who would like to be certified in the 1 star. You do not need to know how to swim but you must not fear water.

A sign up form will be placed on the noticeboard of the SC room. Kindly indicate your interest (pls do get clearance from your CCA if the above dates clashes with your trainings) by next Tues. Collection of the forms will be notified at a later date.

Ms Cheng

Calling all Sec 2 SCs!

As many PECs are participating in the games, I would need more help from the rest of the Sec 2 councillors to fill up certain roles (stated below)

Announcer x 2

Scorekeeper x 2 Jing Yi (CB) & Wei Xuan (BB)

Timekeeper x 2

Referees (BB) x 2 External Referees

Referees (CB) x 2 Yi Huay & Izrafel

Crowd control As many as possible

OIC: Camilia Chua

If you are not playing, please inform Camilia tomorrow morning and we will assign duties to you.
By the way, you'll be release from class 1 period before the games (1150 am) to prepare for the games.

Thank you,
Ms Cheng

COLLECTION DRIVE for Bintan Trip

Hi Councillors,

I think you all should know that there is a collection drive going on during our post-exam period. As we all will be going to Bintan, lets put our time together in contributing this by donating items!

Have a heart of compassion and help the less fortunate there...

Thank You:)

Bintan Trip - Vaccination Program

To All Student Councillors going to Bintan,

Our school is going a step further to take the necessary precaution for your well-being and safety when we are abroad. The school has collaborated with Singapore General Hospital (SGH) staff to vaccinate us at their premise. It will be on the 25th October, Monday at SGH from 1.00pm - 5.00pm. It will be subsidied for you.

Please get the approval from your Parent/Guardian and bring your form back to school on Monday. If you do not have the form, you may save the one above and print it yourself OR get the consent form from Miss Wong's pigeonhole.

*There is a typing error on the form - reply slip, it should be SGH instead of Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Councillors NEED to hand in forms & go to SGH even though you have your Typhoid vaccination last year when you went for school's overseas excursion (eg. Davao Trip...). Please do bring your Certificate of Vaccination or any other proofs on Monday if you have it.

Locals & Foreigners:

Sec Twos are to bring your Ez-Link/Concession Card;

Sec Threes are to bring your NRIC/Identity Card on Monday.

Thank You.

(Additional update from Mdm Chua:

Just to add, all Secondary 2s will have their lunch from 1:00 - 1:35pm, please meet Miss Emily Tan and Miss Rachel Cheng outside the General Office by 1:40pm.

For all Secondary 3 students, your lunch will be from 2:10pm - 2:40pm and please meet outside General Office by 2:40pm SHARP. Accompanying teachers will include myself, Mr Chin Khai Ying, Mrs Chng etc.)

Next SC Meeting!

MEETING for ALL Student Councillors

Admin. stuffs & Pre-trip briefing for Bintan Trip

Date: 18 October 2010, Monday

Time: 2.15pm - 3.00pm (latest)

Venue: School Wesley Hall

ALL must be there as it's IMPORTANT to everyone single one!

Announcements(1) for "Bintan Trip"

To ALL Student Councillors,

Bintan Trip

19 Nov 2010 (Fri) to 22 Nov 2010 (Mon)

Not optional unless valid reasons approved by Teachers.

ALL are to acknowledge that you know about this trip by signing on the Notice Board in the SC room - Before examinations start.

Do Check your Passport that it does not expired before July 2011.

There'll be more info in the SC room & Announcements will be made here...

Hey Student Councillors

Hey guys,
Give yourselves a pat on the back :D
We have planned so many activities in the school and we did well for it
I'm sure the seniors enjoyed the ROD
And the teachers during the Methodist Get Together were so full of praise.
As Student Councillors, let's stand tall and do well for our school.
JiaYou for EOYs!

Faith

Attendance Taking for Morning Assembly

• Report to two of the EXCO members at CMS Foyer near the piano at 7.10am(Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri) / 8.10am(Thurs) to have your attendance taken for ALL who are doing duty.
• Monday: Mandy and Yuke Ling
  Tuesday: Janson and Shu Ting
  Wednesday: Wendy and Yan Ting
  Thursday: Irwin and Tzi Wah
  Friday: Sheryl and Jordan
• Should you be late (after 7.15am/8.15am > ALL should be ready at your own venue doing duty), please go to the general office (after assembly) and take the ORANGE attendance book (placed above the class record book shelve - the book will be there just before dismissal) to mark yourself as LATE - L and place it back.
• Those who failed to do so will be counted as NEVER REPORT-0. SCs who are absent(on MC), do inform the EXCO members who are marking attendance the next day.
• This will take effect from 13/09/T4Wk1.

Don't be late...

Janson