P5/6

Class Monitors and

Academic Leaders
Training 2016

Objectives
To learn the values of leadership
To learn to communicate effectively
To learn to work efficiently in groups
To understand your roles and
responsibilities you have when you
step up as a class monitor or
academic leader

Ask a shoulder
buddy
Can you name some famous
leaders from Singapore and
around the world?

Leaders of Singapore

Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Hsien Loong

Point to
ponder???
Why do
people listen
to them and
follow what
they say?

A good leader is
someone who

can communicate effectively

to his peers to convince them
to do what is right instead of
what is popular
lead by example and can do
what is required without the
need for supervision

Activity Time!

What is effective
communication?

A clear concise message

Understanding the recipient
Empathy for the recipient
Effective listening
Asking for clarifications, when
necessary
Body language
Feedback and Praises
A positive attitude =)

What is Teamwork?
Take initiative
Have confident in oneself & with
the ones you work with
Talk things through and
communicate your ideas to your
team

In a nutshell
A good
leader is
someone
who leads
by
example

In a nutshell
With the
ability to
communicate
effectively
and work well
in teams!

Great Leaders
SERVE!
Serve with pride
Eager to learn
Role Model
Volunteer to help
Enjoy being of service
to others

Reflection
Time

Can you answer these questions

with a YES!!!?
1) I can communicate effectively
with my peers
2) I can lead by example and work
in groups
3) I am clear of my duties and can
carry them out without
supervision
4) I am aware of any difficulties I
would face and am confident to

Roles of
Class/Academic
Monitors

Class & Assistant Class

Monitors
Maintain discipline when there is no
teacher in the class
Ensure that your peers read during
DEAR time
Collect and return the class register
Assist the teacher in any admin duties
when necessary

English Monitors
Look after the class library
Assist teachers in ensuring that pupils
read during DEAR time
Assist teachers in conducting English
activities

English/ MT Monitors
Assist teachers in putting up and
updating EL-related displays on class
notice board
Collect books to and from the shelf
outside staff room for your teachers

Math Monitors
Assist teachers in conducting Math
activities
Assist teachers in putting up and
updating Math-related displays on class
notice boards
Collect books etc to and from the shelf
outside staff room for your teachers

Science/Environment Monitors
To share environment-related information to the
class
To remind classmates to put recyclable
materials into the recycling boxes.

Assist teachers in conducting Science

activities

Assist teachers in ensuring safety regulations

in Science Labs

Special Training will be provided

Road Safety Monitors (P5 only)

Assist the Road Safety Teacher in charge to
ensure road safety for all WRPS students every
morning at the traffic lights outside of school.

Special training will be given to the Road

Safety Monitors.

Art Monitors
Collect and give out art materials
Keep art materials and ensure they
are in proper condition
Put up art pieces for display

Cyber-Wellness
Monitors (P5 only)
Take charge of Cyber-Wellness
Projects, canivals and roadshows
Assist teachers in promoting cyber
wellness in school
Special training will be given to
the cyber-wellness monitors.

IT Monitor
Assist teachers in class with the IT
equipment such as setting up of
projectors, laptops and sound
system.
Ensure the IT equipment in class is
well maintained.
Special training will be given to
the IT monitors.

PE Monitors
What are your duties and responsibilities?
Collect and return equipment for PE lessons
To keep the PE store organized
To assist during PE recess programmes E.g.,
Hallympics and recess equipment loan

Music Monitors
Collect and keep
musical instruments
Distribute instruments
or materials
Distribute and collect
Music Course books
and recorders in the
class
Prepare CD required by
teacher

Why are you

selected?

Your teachers and peers

believe that..
you are responsible and trust you
to complete your duties with pride
all of you are passionate learners
you have the right attitude and
deserve a chance to be a leader
you are a role model for your
peers

What do you do
when you
encounter
problems
Discuss your problems with other
leaders in your class
Brainstorm for ideas
Consider everyones ideas
Be good listeners
Approach your teachers for advice
and guidance

Now its time to

volunteer if you
want to be a monitor
for 2016!