Strategic Plan 2017
Contents Generations of Excellence Mission Statement Vision Statement
Core Values Strategic Headlines Strategic Commitments
Mission Statement Tanglin Trust School Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. At Tanglin we strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged and integrity is prized. Working together in a safe, caring, yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.
Vision Statement We aspire to be the best school in the world with a dynamic learning community which nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be.
Core Values
Respect
Responsibility
Purpose
We treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves.
Tanglin seeks to act ethically and according to the principles of social and environmental responsibility.
We are driven by our desire to teach students how to enjoy learning, playing and making friends.
We value teachers who learn and learners who teach.
We allow students time and space to be who they are and discover who they might become.
We value our parent community and encourage their participation in school life. Tanglin is a community where everyone is valued and included.
We value the opportunity for all to take risks, learn from mistakes, express themselves and reflect on life and learning.
We celebrate students’ personal fulfilment, achievement and success in all that they do, in and out of school.
Strategic Headlines
Student Care, Guidance & Support
Staff Care, Guidance & Support
Learning & Teaching
Resources & Environment
Community
Wellbeing: having the psychological, social and physical resources to flourish and to meet life’s challenges.
Beyond the Classroom
Commitments Student Care, Guidance & Support To actively promote a culture of respect To provide quality pastoral care within a safe and secure environment To provide quality and coordinated student support services To support transitions throughout the school and beyond
Commitments Staff Care, Guidance & Support To further strengthen and broaden staff recruitment and retention procedures to attract and retain the best possible staff. To ensure appropriate CPD opportunities for all staff to support personal development and a fulfilling career. To ensure a positive and vibrant work culture which encourages staff engagement and collaboration.
Commitments Learning & Teaching To maintain and develop excellent standards of achievement through a relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum To integrate and embed sustainability issues across the curriculum To provide the skills needed for effective collaboration and independent learning
Commitments Resources & Environment To reduce waste across the campus and to increase the proportion and range of waste that is properly recycled To devise a campus development plan which adopts best practice in relation to health & safety, security, accessibility and sustainability To provide value for money and develop new inward investment opportunities
Commitments Community To build on Tanglin’s heritage in Singapore and enhance its international reputation to sustain the school’s future To engage students and parents in finding practical ways to make Tanglin more sustainable and socially responsible To use positive relationships and effective communication to promote a strong, respectful and supportive community ethos To forge deeper relationships with the wider community of Singapore To celebrate the diversity of our community
Commitments Beyond the Classroom To further develop opportunities for learning ‘beyond the classroom’ to develop Learner Profile attributes and leadership skills To provide exceptional opportunities (engagement, participation, inspiration and development) through the TTS Foundation To develop a culture of service across the community To promote the ‘Our World 2041’ vision