North View Primary School

Meet-the-Parents Session

17 Jan 2020

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2020

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Level Activities

Primary 3 • Swimsafer Programme • ICT lessons • Learning Journey to Science Centre • P3 MTL Language and Cultural Camp • Values-in-action (Litter Picking)

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HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2020

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Accessing the Parent Calendar on http://northviewpri.moe.edu.sg

• Available on a

termly basis

• Gives you more

information on the

programmes and

activities for your

child/ward

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

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objectives

Deepen conceptual understanding

Consolidate learning

Encourage independent learningDevelop good study habits

Involve in child’s learning

HOMEWORK POLICY

Retain knowledge better

HOMEWORK POLICY

LevelEstimated total amount of time spent on

homework daily

Lower Primary (P1-2)

30 minutes to 1 hour

Middle Primary (P3-4)

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

Upper Primary (P5-6)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

ATTENDANCE

• School attendance is compulsory. If a student is absent from school, the student must present a Medical Certificate or letter from parents/guardians to explain the absence upon returning to school.

• Flag raising ceremony will start at 7.30 a.m.

• All students are to be in school hall by 7.25 a.m.

• Students will be deemed late for school if they arrive at the school after 7.30 a.m.

• Students may be given disciplinary consequences if they are habitually late for school.

PUNCTUALITY

LUNCH PASS

• We DO NOT encourage our students to exit the school to have lunch if they have after-school activities.

• They can have their lunch at the school canteen.

• Students with SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS who need to have their lunch at home can apply for lunch pass.

• If you would like to apply for Lunch Pass, please inform your child’s Form Teacher.

HANDPHONE POLICY

NO USAGE OF MOBILE PHONE WITHIN SCHOOL COMPOUND

1. Not to take out their mobile phone and no usage of mobile phone AT ALL within the school premises

2. Strongly advised not to bring mobile phones to school.

3. Consequence: Mobile phones to be retained by teacher and return only to parent/guardian.

COMMUNICATION MODE

1. School circulars via Parent Gateway

2. School website

3. The Northviewan Handbook

4. School email

5. Staff email

6.Class Dojo

North View Primary SchoolEnglish Language Parents’ Briefing (Primary 3)

The STELLAR Curriculum

Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading

• It is an English Language curriculum for primary schools in Singapore.

• It hopes to develop children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language.

Other EL Programmes

• Web-based Reading Programme• Scholastic Literacy Pro

• Little Red Dot Newspaper• 35 issues throughout the year

• Will be used during curriculum time

• Dramatic Story-Telling• Infused with Integrated Project Work (IPW) during

English lessons

The Importance of Reading

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places

you'll go.”

Dr Suess

How you can help your child

• Go to the library together

• Have lots of books, magazines and newspapers in your home

• Allow your child to choose books to read and re-read

• Read to and with your child (or, have your child read to you)

• Talk about the books and characters read

• Get them to read for 20 to 30 minutes at home every day

EL ASSESSMENT PLAN 2020 (Weighted & Semestral)

Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 (SA)

SLS-based Reading Aloud and

Language Use Quiz

Mini Test

(Language Use &

Comprehension)

Paper 3 – Listening Comprehension

Picture Matching

Picture Sequencing

Note-taking

Comprehension

Paper 4 – Reading Aloud

Paper 4 – Stimulus-based Conversation

Paper 1 – Composition

Paper 2 – Language Use & Comprehension

Vocabulary MCQ

Grammar MCQ

Grammar Cloze

Editing for Spelling & Grammar

Vocabulary Cloze

Sentence Combining

Comprehension 1

Comprehension 2 15% 15% 70%

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4Numbers up to

10 000Multiplication and Division

• Division with remainder

concept

• Division algorithm

Fractions• Equivalent Fractions

• Add/Subtract two

related fractions

Perpendicular &

Parallel Lines

Addition and subtraction

within

10 000

• Solving 2-step word

problem involving the four

operations +, -, x and ÷

Angles Area and Perimeter

Word Problems

Including

model drawing

Money Bar

Graphs

Time

Multiplication and

Division• Mastering

multiplication tables

• Solving 1-step word

problem problems

• Multiplication

Algorithm

Heuristics• Logical reasoning

involving division with

remainder

• Guess and Check

Length / Mass / Volume

Contents for the year

Assessment for the year

• MCQ• SAQ• LAQ

1. Mini-Whiteboard, a suitable marker, duster

2. An Exercise Book – Math working book (for class practices)

3. An Exercise Book – Mental Sums

4. Ruler, Set Squares

5. Math File (blue)

Routine ( Stationery)

Meet The Parents 2020: Introduction to Science

Primary 3

An Overview of Primary 3 Science Syllabus

Themes Topics

Diversity • Diversity of living and non-living things (General characteristics and classification)

• Diversity of materials

Systems • Plant system(Plant parts and functions)

• Human system(Digestive system)

Interactions • Magnets

Science File

Activity Books

Textbooks

Items that students must

have:

Notes +Process Skills Worksheets

ASSESSMENT

Topics Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 (SA)

Diversity of living and non-living things

(General characteristics & classification)

Performance Task (Weighted

Assessment)

Exam

Marks: 50

Diversity of MaterialsCheckpoint (Weighted)

Plant system (Plant parts & functions)

Human system (Digestive system)

Magnets

Weighting (100%) 15% 15% 70%

How do we develop your child?

Focused Remediation

Learning Journey to Science Centre (18 & 19 Aug, 1 & 16 Sep)

Mind mapping

Process Skills

Problem-Based / Investigative Learning

Answering Techniques

Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science• Exploring Science with Your Children

Science is all around us and children are constantly observing their surroundings. Help your children make sense of the world around them by showing them science phenomena that occur in everyday activities.

Check out some of these online educational resources which you can try out together with your children:

• http://www.science.edu.sg/resources/Pages/SCBResourcesHome.aspxTry out these simple experiments with your children .

• http://www.scientificamerican.com/section.cfm?id=bring-science-homeLook through this online repository for activities that explain simple science concepts.

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z2pfb9qWatch video clips illustrating science concepts.

• http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/Find interesting facts, videos, games and quizzes.

Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science• Learning Science through Questioning

Examples of living things around us Examples of questions

Observing living things: An example of a living thing – Fish

How would you describe this animal? Which animal group does it belong to? What do fishes have in common?

Sometimes, we may encounter challenging questions that you do not have an answer to. Don’t be worried or afraid, we don’t have to be a walking encyclopaedia to guide our children.

Invite them to learn together. For example, you could say, “That’s an interesting question. Let’s find out together!” Acknowledge your children’s efforts in asking questions and guide them as they look for an answer.

Engage your children by inviting them to ask questions or by asking them questions. They learn best this way!

Mother Tongue

Languages

An Active Learner &

A Confident Speaker

An Active Learner & Confident Speaker

•iMTL Portal

•Oral guideListen and Speak

More

•Structured Reading Programme

•Online resources

Follow on with Reading and

Writing

•MTL Fortnight activities

•Competitions

•P3 MTL Langauge & Cultural Camp

Authentic & Relevant

Experiences

ASSESSMENT

Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 (SA)

Mode

SLS based

Reading Aloud

and Language

use Quiz

Mini TestEnd of year

Examination

Weighting (100%) 15% 15% 70%

How you can support your childAttitude• Help your child to adopt the right attitude

Monitoring• Ensure your child follows the daily lessons (promptness in preparation,

homework, revision)

Speaking• Give support to your child by having at least one adult (parent/ sibling/

grandparent) speaking to him/her in MT

How you can support your childReading• Encourage your child to read at home.

• Books with attractive illustrations to start the child reading

• Audio books, electronic books

• E-book http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/index.aspx

• Use other mediums to inculcate the learning interest • Television

• Radio

• Internet

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https://www.mtl.moe.edu.sg

Mother Tongue Languages Online Applications

• e 知识eMagazine (www.ezhishi.net)

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Chinese Language Online Applications

• Pintar Kata

• Pintar Peribahasa

Bitara Kata

Cerita Rakyat Nusantara

Lagenda Singapura

Handphone App for Malay Language(download from Play Store)

https://sangamam.moe.edu.sg/

Tamil Language Online Applications

Seithi Mediacorp(APP)

Positive Home-School Partnership

Help your child succeed in life byWorking with the school to know and support your child Helping your child relate to others Helping your child develop good habits Helping your child manage himself/ herself

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Children learn best when parents and teachers work together to encourage and support them.

High level of parental involvement results in improved pupil learning, attendance and behaviour.

School alone cannot address all of a child’s development needs.

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IMPORTANCE OF HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

Social Skills for Learning

Thank You!