‘SEA RIOUS’ SCHOOL OF FISH! · ‘SEA-RIOUS’ SCHOOL OF FISH! FISH! PHILOSOPHY WORKSHOP FOR...
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PUNGGOL GREEN PRIMARY –
‘SEA-RIOUS’ SCHOOL OF FISH!
FISH! PHILOSOPHY WORKSHOP
FOR PARENTS
TODAY’s MENU…
• Off to the FISH! Market
• Choice of FISH!
• Anatomy of the FISH!
• Hooked on FISH!
CATCH OF THE DAY…
• Understand the four principles of FISH!
• Exploring ways to implement FISH! @
home and in school
• Putting FISH! into practice
OFF TO THE FISH! MARKET
(Where it all started…)
OFF TO THE FISH! MARKET
(Where it all started…)
• Workplace management system created by John Christensen
• Inspired by work culture at Seattle’s Pike
Place Fish Market where people are truly connected to their work, colleagues and customers
OFF TO THE FISH! MARKET
(Where it all started…)
• Widely adopted by schools world-wide to: - Build a positive, enthusiastic and focused
culture - Create classrooms where students
respect and care about one another and feel safe and ready to learn
- Ignite learning beyond the classrooms
CHOICE OF FISH!
• Forms a common language within the school and at home
• Establish safe and playful learning environments
• Develops our students holistically to be future-ready leaders
• Enhances personal responsibility and motivation for staff and students
OUR FOUR FISHes!
PLAY
CHOOSE YOUR
ATTITUDE
BE THERE
MAKE THEIR DAY
MAKENA
ATTIE
PLAYTO
BETH
CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE!
Be to choose
Look for the
EMPOWERED
Have the to change
BEST
Have
COURAGE
possibility of failure
FAITH
RISK
CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE!
There are many things we can’t control, however the single most important thing we can control is our RESPONSE.
A POSITIVE attitude is a decision we
make and be RESPONSIBLE for, moment to moment.
CELEBRATE the little successes even in the worst situations.
CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE!
– THE CHOICE IS YOURS
• Guide but not prescribe • Inculcate responsible behaviours • Encourage independence, promote resilience
BE THERE!
Be present, 110% on task
Creates
FULLY
Shows
and
FOCUS
multi-tasking
ENTHUSIASM
DEDICATION
AVOID
your mind
not just hear
CLEAR
what you think
you know while listening
LISTEN
SUSPEND
BE THERE! – LET YOUR PRESENCE BE FELT
• Spend quality time with child • Engage in frequent discussions
with child • Listen with genuine interest • Support child in work (Help him/her understand the responsibilities expected. Guide him/her to keep track of schedules.)
BE THERE! – LET YOUR PRESENCE BE FELT
• Build strong working relationship with school - Communicate with teachers - Attend Parent-Teacher-Child Conferences - Volunteer time and expertise in class-related
projects
MAKE THEIR DAY!
Small acts of
Lending a hand
Giving words of
KINDNESS
HELPING
Offering to
ENCOURAGEMENT
LISTEN
Have fun and others to join in
Everyone wants to feel
INVITE
VALUED
Positive energy is
CONTAGIOUS
TODAY IS THE DAY! - MAKE THEIR DAY!
• Be consistent in acknowledging progress • Celebrate little successes • Encourage little acts of kindness @ home • Praise for efforts not intelligence
TODAY IS THE DAY! - MAKE THEIR DAY!
• Share your success stories with us • Make every interaction a positive one
Our dedicated parent volunteers…
PLAY! – IT’S THE STATE OF THE MIND
Makes boring tasks to do
Makes time passes more
the team
More effectively results
EASIER
QUICKLY
UNITE
ACHIEVE
Makes your job
Sparks off
FUN
problem-solving abilities
CREATIVITY
ENERGIZES
PLAY! – HAVE FUN LEARNING!
• Varied modes of learning (learning trails, team collaborations etc.) • Different medium of learning (E-materials, storybooks, brochures etc.) • Conducive, learning rich environment (Posters, child’s work etc.)
PLAY! – LEARNING OUT OF THE BOX!
• Seize teachable moments • Select topics/activities that your child enjoys
“People enjoy activities which they feel they have high competence and control and those that provide them with a challenge they can handle.” (Williams, 2003)
HOOKED ON FISH!
• Model the FISH! Philosophy @ home • Discuss with your child what each
principle means to them • Encourage them to practise the FISH!
Philosophy as part of daily lives
HAVE FUN FISHING!
HOOKED ON FISH! -
FISH! PASSPORT
BRINGING IN THE NET…
• http://www.charthouse.com/content.aspx?name=home2
• http://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg/ • http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/