APS provides support for newly-appointed Principals through a semi-structured mentoring scheme in collaboration with MOE. We believe that the sharing of experiences and values from mentors has a great impact on the professional and personal growth of new Principals. The pilot mentoring programme was started in March 2007 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The programme is a one-year mentoring scheme that aims to provide support and opportunities for the newly appointed Principals to learn and establish close rapport with experienced Principals.

Ever since the introduction of the mentoring programme, it was widely accepted and appreciated by the newly appointed Principals. In 2007, 14 newly appointed Principals in 2006 signed up for the programme and were paired with their preferred mentors.

Last year, APS received an overwhelming response of 23 newly appointed Principals in 2007 who decided to ride on the mentoring programme to enhance their learning journey. 

If you wish to find out more about the mentoring scheme and/or to volunteer as a mentor, please contact us at email: admin@aps.sg

"This new way of supporting new Principals and passing on tacit know-how will add further to our collective strength in school leadership.  The mentorship scheme will build on and augment the practices already taking place within our school clusters."

Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Education, 2007.