Hwa Chong IBP for Sec 3
Hwa Chong IBP for Sec 3
Hwa Chong IBP for Sec 3
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<strong>Hwa</strong> <strong>Chong</strong> <strong>IBP</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>Sec</strong> 3<br />
Briefing Sessions <strong>for</strong> Parents<br />
12 March 2013
Entrepreneurial<br />
leadership is an approach<br />
to leadership that is<br />
applicable to all aspects<br />
of society; it<br />
encompasses a<br />
framework of values and<br />
qualities that collectively<br />
enables individuals and<br />
organisations to<br />
successfully thrive in<br />
different situations.<br />
Nurturing Leaders in Industry:<br />
Entrepreneurial Servant Leadership<br />
Straits Times – 4 Feb 2012<br />
The ELP within the Integrated Boarding Programme aims to introduce<br />
to, and inculcate in, the students the key values and qualities of<br />
entrepreneurial leaders who have succeeded against the odds and are<br />
role-models to the world; positively impacting their own and others’<br />
spheres of influence.
The Integrated Boarding<br />
Programme<br />
….is a term-long<br />
leadership programme<br />
• Term 2/2013; Term 3/2013; & Term 1/2014<br />
• With provisions <strong>for</strong> extension <strong>for</strong> another term<br />
• Project-mentoring
The Integrated Boarding Programme<br />
Criteria<br />
Demerit:<br />
- < 5 points<br />
MSG:<br />
<strong>for</strong> Term 2/2013<br />
- <strong>Sec</strong> 2 MSG < 3.5<br />
<strong>for</strong> Term 3/2013<br />
- - <strong>Sec</strong> 3 Term 1 MSG < 4.0<br />
<strong>for</strong> Term 1/2014<br />
- <strong>Sec</strong> 3 EOY MSG < 4.0
The <strong>IBP</strong> Advisors<br />
Mrs Chin Bee Kuan<br />
Deputy Principal / Student Development<br />
Mr Ng Seaw Choon<br />
Dean / Student Development<br />
Mr Joseph Tan<br />
Director / Boarding School & <strong>IBP</strong>
The <strong>IBP</strong> Team<br />
Mr Esteban J. Karplus<br />
Ms Vivian Phua<br />
Mr Kent Cheong<br />
Mr Charles Low<br />
Mr Tan Chee Wee<br />
BM/F1<br />
BM/F2<br />
BM/F3<br />
BM/F4<br />
BM/F5<br />
Mr Tommie Chen<br />
Mr Tok Aik Lin<br />
Dr Nicholas Mercer<br />
Mr Ong Juin Han<br />
Mr Christopher Leow<br />
BM/G1 & G5<br />
BM/G2<br />
BM/G3<br />
BM/G4<br />
BM/G5 & G6
Student Outcomes<br />
• strengths of character<br />
• leadership qualities & skills<br />
• bonding & camaraderie<br />
• intellectual capacity<br />
• service to school & nation<br />
• integration of international scholars
What to benefit from <strong>IBP</strong><br />
• Self-discovery – character traits<br />
• Self-management, Self-control<br />
• Wider social circle<br />
• Intellectual stimulation<br />
• Diversity of interests & talents
With our blend of tradition and innovation, we nurture leaders in research, industry and government, who have the integrity,<br />
wisdom, passion and vision, to succeed in the global environment and serve our nation.<br />
Core Programmes<br />
• The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Profiling
Core Programmes<br />
1 Leadership: Values, Ethics & Passion<br />
2 Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme<br />
3 Saturday ‘mini Masterclasses’<br />
4 Dressing, Dining & Conversation<br />
5 Scoop Dinner Sessions
Core Programmes<br />
SCOOP Dinner Series with Alumni / Parents<br />
Business & Finance<br />
Entrepreneurs<br />
Lawyers<br />
Architects<br />
Chief of Air-<strong>for</strong>ce<br />
Researcher<br />
Scholars<br />
Scientists<br />
Doctors<br />
and more…
With our blend of tradition and innovation, we nurture leaders in research, industry and government, who have the integrity,<br />
wisdom, passion and vision, to succeed in the global environment and serve our nation.<br />
Fees payable by students<br />
<strong>IBP</strong> FEES <strong>for</strong> 10 weeks - $2,780.00<br />
Singaporeans $ 1,000.00*<br />
Singapore PR $ 1,268.00**<br />
International Student $ 2,340.00<br />
• Inclusive of lodging, meals, utilities, laundry,<br />
core programmes & electives<br />
• Payment by GIRO<br />
* Include 50% subsidy <strong>for</strong> parts of the overall cost<br />
** Include 40% subsidy <strong>for</strong> parts of the overall cost
With our blend of tradition and innovation, we nurture leaders in research, industry and government, who have the integrity,<br />
wisdom, passion and vision, to succeed in the global environment and serve our nation.<br />
Financial Assistance Scheme<br />
*Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) <strong>for</strong> the 50% student co-payment will be<br />
provided to the Singapore Citizens only, based on the IS Bursary Framework<br />
Income Levels<br />
(Student needs only to satisfy either<br />
one of the two criteria to qualify)<br />
Monthly Gross<br />
Household<br />
Income<br />
Monthly Gross<br />
Income per<br />
Dependent Child<br />
Level of Subsidy<br />
100%<br />
Not exceeding Not exceeding<br />
$2,500<br />
$625<br />
$2,501 - $4,000 $626 - $1,000 75%<br />
$4,001 - $5,000 $1,001 - $1,250 50%<br />
$5,001 - $7,200 $1,251 - $1,800 33%<br />
Exceeds $7,200 Exceeds $2,900 No subsidy
Typical Day @ <strong>IBP</strong><br />
Mornings…… normal curriculum<br />
5.45 pm Dinner @ Dining Hall<br />
8.00 pm Roll Call<br />
- Study Time @ Study Room<br />
- <strong>IBP</strong> Workshops/Course<br />
9.30 pm Free & Easy<br />
10.30 pm Attendance Taking<br />
11.00 pm Lights OFF
Activities @ <strong>IBP</strong><br />
SCOOP Dinner @ Function Rm<br />
• 6.30pm – 8.30pm<br />
Core Programmes<br />
• 7.30pm – 9.30pm<br />
• 9.30am – 12.00nn (Sat)
Boundaries to cultivate independence<br />
•Personal allowance<br />
[ Estimated $150-200 / month ]<br />
•Rooming & Laundry<br />
[ Rooms are out of bounds to parents and maids ]<br />
[ Free laundry <strong>for</strong> 22 pcs / wk; wash machines & dryers avail. ]<br />
•Visitation<br />
[ Restricted to ground floor common areas only ]<br />
[ Any day but AVOID 8.00 pm - 9.30 pm ]<br />
<strong>Hwa</strong> <strong>Chong</strong> Institution
Boundaries to cultivate accountability<br />
•Follow the same guidelines as<br />
stated in the HCIBS Boarder’s<br />
Handbook<br />
[ Please read the Handbook, softcopy available ]<br />
•Specific instructions will be given<br />
on 1 st day check-in<br />
◦(Sunday, 24 March 2013 @ 9.30pm)<br />
<strong>Hwa</strong> <strong>Chong</strong> Institution
Boundaries to cultivate independence<br />
& accountability<br />
•General Rules<br />
• Be considerate<br />
◦Noise level<br />
◦Wash room / Pantry hygiene (food in fridge)<br />
◦Study Room<br />
◦TV Lounge<br />
• Talk audibly but not shout at all times.<br />
• Reduce noise level after 10.30pm
Boundaries to cultivate independence<br />
& accountability<br />
•General Rules<br />
• Study Time from 8.00pm to 9.30pm in the<br />
Study Room (Sunday to Thursday) – Subject<br />
to proper behaviour and study attitude<br />
• No boarder is to be found at common area<br />
(ground floor)<br />
• No noise
Boundaries to cultivate independence<br />
& accountability<br />
•General Rules<br />
◦Roll Call at 8.00pm and 10.30pm.<br />
◦No boarder is to be found at common<br />
area (ground floor) after roll call<br />
◦Sleep by 11.30pm…mobile phone, modems,<br />
etc<br />
◦Study after 11.00pm (in study room only)
Boundaries to cultivate independence<br />
& accountability<br />
•General Rules<br />
• Attire<br />
- Within Hall/Cluster<br />
- Dining Hall<br />
- Common Areas<br />
• Internet<br />
- Wireless cut off by 12mn<br />
- LAN – 24 hrs<br />
- Blocked access to some sites
Boundaries to cultivate independence<br />
& accountability<br />
•General Rules<br />
◦Returning after 8.00pm (must in<strong>for</strong>m BM)<br />
◦Returning after 10.30pm (must obtain Leave<br />
Form in advance from BM)<br />
◦Overnight leave <strong>for</strong>m to be completed <strong>for</strong><br />
boarders returning after 10.30pm with<br />
parents’ consent. (Boarders are encouraged<br />
to come back be<strong>for</strong>e 12am <strong>for</strong> safety<br />
reasons)
Boundaries to cultivate independence<br />
& accountability<br />
•Hygiene, Cleanliness and Room<br />
Discipline<br />
◦Ensure room is clean, neat and tidy<br />
•Bed, Pillow, Sheets & Blankets<br />
•Study Desks & Book Shelves<br />
•Shoe Racks<br />
◦Avoid eating in the room<br />
◦Washrooms, Study Room, TV Room &<br />
Pantry
Boundaries to cultivate independence<br />
& accountability<br />
•Safety & <strong>Sec</strong>urity<br />
◦Safe keeping of personal belongings<br />
◦Access Card system<br />
◦Disciplinary actions will be taken <strong>for</strong><br />
trespassing<br />
◦Boarders are not allowed to return to the<br />
Boarding School be<strong>for</strong>e school’s<br />
dismissal time
Boundaries to cultivate independence<br />
& accountability<br />
•Visitation (parents, non-boarders &<br />
boarders)<br />
• Restricted to ground floor common areas only<br />
• Any day but AVOID 8.00 pm - 9.30 pm<br />
•Follow the same guidelines as<br />
stated in the HCIBS Boarder’s<br />
Handbook
Arrangement <strong>for</strong> Collection of<br />
Packed Food – With valid reasons<br />
only<br />
• Sign on the book at the kitchen be<strong>for</strong>e going to<br />
school<br />
• Collect & eat at Blue Tea Café from 7.45pm to<br />
8.45pm<br />
• No packed food to be brought to cluster (prevent<br />
food poisoning)<br />
• Fine <strong>for</strong> no collection: $4 per pax
Can boarders go home?<br />
• School and Public Holidays<br />
◦Check-out on last day of school / Eve of P. Holiday<br />
◦Check-in be<strong>for</strong>e next school day by 8pm<br />
• Every weekend<br />
◦Check-out on Friday/Saturday<br />
◦Check-in on Sunday by 8pm<br />
• Weekend Courses<br />
◦Check-out on Saturday<br />
◦Check-in on Sunday by 8pm
Leave of Absence after 8pm<br />
•In<strong>for</strong>m BMs via,<br />
◦if URGENT – phone call / sms<br />
◦if REGULAR – CCA, family dinners<br />
(give written notice only once)
Leave of Absence after 10.30pm<br />
•Notice from parents / CCA coach or other<br />
relevant authorities<br />
•E-mails, phone calls, letters<br />
•Obtain Leave Approval from BM
Weekend stay<br />
•Boarders may stay in the HCIBS with<br />
parental consent<br />
•Notice from parents via emails, phone calls<br />
or text message (SMS) to in<strong>for</strong>m BM
Parents abroad<br />
•If both parents are out of Singapore and<br />
temporarily out of reach<br />
•Kindly in<strong>for</strong>m BMs the period when parents<br />
are away<br />
•In case of emergency, who else should<br />
BMs contact and important contact<br />
numbers
Sick or Emergency<br />
•Parents will be in<strong>for</strong>med ASAP<br />
•Parents may bring boarders home<br />
or<br />
•Boarding Staff will accompany boarder<br />
to the clinic or hospital<br />
•BS can pay in advance <strong>for</strong> boarders
Medication or Special Needs<br />
•Bring your own basic medication.<br />
•Only medication <strong>for</strong> external application<br />
will be provided.<br />
•In<strong>for</strong>m BMs if boarder has special needs<br />
e.g. allergy, medical advice
Discipline<br />
• demerit points <strong>for</strong> offences in HCIBS will be<br />
included in the school disciplinary records<br />
• serious offence may result in termination of<br />
stay in HCIBS and fees will not be refunded<br />
• Major offences include<br />
(1) Trespassing<br />
(2) AWOL<br />
(3) Vandalism<br />
(4) Stealing<br />
(5) Fighting<br />
(6) Smoking/Drinking (include possession of<br />
cigarettes and alcoholic drinks)
• Keeping of Valuables in<br />
the Room<br />
• PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE your<br />
valuable items in the open and<br />
accessible.<br />
• Strongly encourage everyone of you<br />
to bring along a padlock to lock your<br />
valuable items in the drawer <strong>for</strong> safekeeping
Laundry Service Arrangement<br />
• Laundry recycle bags<br />
• Collect from Boarding Mentors<br />
• First 2 bags: free<br />
• Subsequent ones: $3 per bag<br />
• Return bags to BMs after stay<br />
Laundry Rooms<br />
• Separation of Laundry rooms <strong>for</strong> males and<br />
females (Central Laundry Room with glass<br />
doors strictly <strong>for</strong> females only)
Laundry services…<br />
• Please indicate items and<br />
numbers clearly and<br />
accurately on the laundry<br />
service slips less the<br />
laundry vendor will not be<br />
attending to the particular<br />
request.<br />
• Last drop-off – 10.20pm<br />
• Last pick-up – 10.30pm
Toiletries in the Cluster Toilet<br />
• Please placed all toiletries neatly into the<br />
cabinets provided.<br />
• Toiletries found along the sink will be<br />
removed and BS will not be liable.
• Hanging of items at window or<br />
railings or along corridor<br />
• Not Allowed
• Unauthorized use of Mini Fridge / Air<br />
Cooler / Portable Air Conditioner Unit in<br />
Boarders’ Room<br />
• Not Allowed unless special approval by<br />
management
General<br />
Printing Needs<br />
- G2 TV Lounge < 10.30pm<br />
- IT Tech – Mr Lin<br />
• Report estate defects at the Boarding School<br />
Office<br />
• Only <strong>for</strong> Emergency Cases (e.g. trap in lift, pipe<br />
burst): Call 64693007
Blue Tea Café<br />
• Closes at 10.15pm<br />
• provides additional services:<br />
• Photocopying<br />
• Printing (inclusive of coloured ones)<br />
• Fax services
Contact Numbers<br />
Block Boarding Mentor Mobile Email<br />
G2 Mr Joseph Tan 9682 0725 joseph@hci.edu.sg<br />
F1 Mr Steven Karplus 9835 9721 esteban@hci.edu.sg<br />
F2 Ms Vivian Phua 8448 9742 vivian@hci.edu.sg<br />
F3 Mr Kent Cheong 9069 4191 kent@hci.edu.sg<br />
F4 Mr Charles Low 9683 7803 charles@hci.edu.sg<br />
F5 Mr Tan Chee Wee 9638 3929 tancw@hci.edu.sg<br />
G1 Mr Tommie Chen 9722 4091 tommie@hci.edu.sg<br />
G2 Mr Tok Aik Lin 9773 6353 tokal@hci.edu.sg<br />
G3 Dr Nicholas Mercer 9754 7639 nmercer@hci.edu.sg<br />
G4 Mr Ong Juin Han 9199 3842 ongjh@hci.edu.sg<br />
G5 & G6 Mr Christopher Leow 9137 9230 leowxw@hci.edu.sg
Term 2/13 - Check-in: 23 or 24 March 2013<br />
• Bring EZ Link card to HCIBS Admin<br />
Office (Be<strong>for</strong>e check-in date)<br />
• Activated EZ Link card = Access card<br />
• Able to access Blk F or G<br />
• Check-in on either Sat or Sun<br />
• Unpack and settle in [BM available]<br />
• Bring rags <strong>for</strong> general cleaning<br />
• Small padlock to secure valuables
Boarding School Office (6469 3007)<br />
Weekend Opening Hours<br />
• Mon – Fri : 0700 – 2230 hrs<br />
• Saturday: Office is closed from 12.30pm to<br />
4.30pm<br />
• Sunday/public holiday: Office is closed from<br />
12am to 2pm
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