Study Timeline

DREAMS began in 2023 with a cohort of Secondary 1 students, and will continue to track their progress until they complete their secondary education.

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2023

Year 1

2024

Year 2

2025

Year 3

2026

Year 4

2027

Year 5

2025 Timeline

Term 1

Feb – Start of student interviews
Selected students.

Feb – Start of parent survey (Year 2 data collection)
All Sec 3 students’ parents will be invited. Schools’ assistance is needed to send the invitation link to parents.

Term 2

Apr – Sept – Start of student data collection (survey) & voucher distribution (online where possible)
All Sec 3 students and last year’s survey participants.

May – Jun – Start of Focus Group Discussion sessions for teachers, parents, and students
Invited parents, teachers, and students.

 

Term 3

Jul – Distribution of goody bags to Sec 3 students and last year’s participants
Will be delivered directly to the school.

Jul – Start of teacher survey
Assigned teachers will be invited.

Jul (Date TBC) – DREAMS Sharing with Principals
All principals involved in the study will be invited.

Term 4

Term 4 – Parent webinar session
All parents of participating students will be invited.

Term 4 – School engagement & voucher distribution for Sec 3 students/teachers
All Sec 3 form teachers and students. Details and program may differ based on school’s schedule

Term 4 – Student Focus Group Discussions may start if not feasible in May/June
Selected students.

Term 4 – Start of parent survey (Year 3 data collection)
All Sec 3 students’ parents will be invited.