Yew Tee Primary School

Reflective Learners, Gracious CitizensAs Reflective Learners, all YTPS pupils are nurtured to be:- confident and articulate- curious about learning yet discerning- resourceful adaptableAs Gracious Citizens, all YTPS pupils demonstrate the school values of Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Perseverance and Care.

Engaging Minds, Touching Hearts, Inspiring GrowthThe school mission guides our teachers in:- cultivating the interest and passion for learning in the pupils- developing critical thinkers and self-directed learners- grounding our pupils firmly in strong moral values- developing every pupil in the domains of citizenship, creativity, leadership, action and service- seeing possibilities in every child; that every child can and wants to learn

YTPS Philosophy of Teaching

-Every child has intrinsic worth.

-Every child can and wants to learn.

-Every child can contribute as a gracious and responsible citizen of the world

Teachers develop every pupil through the design and delivery of an Empowering Curriculum that:

-provides space for pupils to discover their strengths and talents

-is rigorous and engaging

-provides rich and meaningful experiences

-provides rich opportunities for the pupils to develop in the domains of Cognitive, Aesthetics, Moral & Social, Physical and Leadership

-develops every pupil to be a Reflective Learner, Gracious Citizen

School Culture of Care and Innovation

Nurtured in a culture of care and innovation, teachers are competent, committed and caring individuals who:

-work together in synergy, to create and innovate

-are empowered to identify, customise and use varied strategies to develop every pupil to be a Reflective Learner, Gracious Citizen.

Ethos

All staff are familiar with the school compass which provides direction and focus for all as they carry out their roles and responsibilities in YTPS. The school compass comprises the following:

-School Vision

-School Mission

-School Values

-School Philosophy

Applied Learning Programme (ALP) / Interdisciplinary

Learning for Life Programme (LLP) / Sports and outdoor education