MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION 19 Jan 2018

P4 Level Motto Be Kind! Spread Love!

1st level

• Handbook, Email, Phone calls

• Class Dojo

2nd level

• Meet up face-to-face with FT1 / FT2

• Appointment to be made in advance

Communication Day [Every Wed]

Communication

When a child brings to the teacher’s attention

conflicts or concerns affecting him/her…

1.FT1 will find a suitable time to investigate the matter

outside curriculum time with the help of AYH/YH.

2.Parents will be informed and updated within 3, 7 or 21

working days. (dependent on the severity of the case)

Communication

Key Programmes

1. Writing Skills

- Use writing skills to scaffold pupils’ writing

- Write a story based on at least one out of three

pictures, within the theme given

2. STELLAR Units with Thematic Cycles

- 3 or 4 week cycle for various themes

English

3. Newspaper Reading [“What’s Up”]

- Development of critical reading skills

- Build vocabulary

- Opinions and Standpoint

- Letters to Editor

4. Oral Package

English

1. Homework Bk [MA1 – MA3]

2. Workbook [MA4 – MA6]

3. ThinkingMath@Onsponge [MA1 & MA2]

4. Heuristics [MA3 – MA6]

5. Weekend Revision Programme [WRP]

Mathematics

Science 1. IBL (Inquiry Based Learning)- Learning Science

concepts through exploration

2. Topical Worksheets- MCQ & open-ended

questions at the end of every topic

3. Investigative Science- Conducting Experiments

using the Scientific Approach (Guidance by Tr)

4. Practical Work- Using Apparatus and

materials in understanding Science concepts

Subject SA1 SA2

English (40%)

Paper 1 (Writing): 20%

Paper 2 (Main): 50%

Listening: 14%

Paper 3 (Oral: Reading &

Conversation) : 16%

(60%)

Paper 1 (Writing): 20%

Paper 2 (Main): 50%

Listening: 14%

Paper 3 (Oral: Reading &

Conversation) : 16%

Math (40%)

Main paper: 100%

Section A- 40%

Section B- 32%

Section C- 28%

(60%)

Main paper: 100%

Section A- 40%

Section B- 32%

Section C- 28%

Assessment

Subject SA1 SA2

Science

40%

Main paper: 100%

Booklet A: 28 MCQ (56%)

2m each

Booklet B: 14 Open-ended

(44%)

Up to 5m per question

60%

Main paper*: 90%

Practical test: 10%

Booklet A: 28 MCQ (56%)

2m each

Booklet B: 14 Open-ended

(44%)

Up to 5m per question

Assessment

Objective:

To enhance the culture of learning

and excellence for teachers and

students

GROWTH MINDSET @ CKPS

The belief that…

Intelligence can be developed

Our brain can get stronger and smarter.

The belief that…

You cannot grow your brain

Intelligence is static

What is GROWTH MINDSET?

What is FIXED MINDSET?

Look smart at all

costs

Avoid challenges

Effort as a sign of

weakness

Hides mistakes

Learn at all costs

Embrace challenges

Effort as the path to

mastery

Learn from mistakes

GROWTH MINDSET

FIXEDMINDSET

I can grow my brain and be smarter

I can achieve anything with effort

I learn from making mistakes

GM KEY MESSAGES

EL, MA & SC Workshops

Level Subject Topic Date / Time

P3 & 4 ENGLISH Stories Come Alive

27 Jan 18

8.30 – 10 am

P3 & 4 SCIENCE Fun with Science

3 Feb 18

8.30 – 10 am

P3 & 4 MATH Use of Heuristics

Skills ( Model

Drawing) in Problem

Solving

3 Feb 18

10.15 – 11.45 am

Signing up on MCO Connect

• Need to re-connect if you have changed

phone or have not done so.

• This is important as Weekly Parents’

Notification will be issued electronically

via MCOConnect from February onwards.

MCO Connect

DOWNLOAD THE APP ON GOOGLE OR PLAY STORE

(ANDROID) AND APP STORE (IPHONE)

MCO Connect

User Type: Mother, Father or guardian

Pupil’s ID: CKPSxxxxxZ (ckps followed by last 5 digits

of child’s BC number and letter

Password: Default password is Student01. However,

most pupils already changed their password to their

class. Please check with child.

School ID: CKPS

• If you require assistance, you can approach our staff at a booth at the foyer for help.

MCO Connect

Ways Parents Can Help Their Child

• Give constant encouragement and

support.

• Check child’s handbook for any entries /

messages/ homework from teachers.

• Check child’s homework file.

• Ensure homework is completed by the

deadline given.

Ways Parents Can Help Their Child

• Inculcate the reading habit.

• Help your child recognize the importance of good

study habits.

• Get them to plan & adhere to a personal timetable

after school.

• Create a conducive area for studying.

• Be present when your child is studying.

• Monitor your child’s activities at home and provide

time for him/her to use the computer meaningfully

and watch “educational” TV programmes.

Ways Parents Can Help Their Child