26 January 2018

Principal’s Sharing Transition to Primary 5

Primary 5 Year

Direct School Admission – Secondary

Sexuality Education Programme

Cyber-Wellness

P5 Camp

Curriculum Briefing English Language

Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Science

Class Form Teacher Co-Form Teacher

5 Diligence Mrs Wong Cai Ying Ms Guo Ling Lan

5 Perseverance Mdm Mah Quee Jin Mdm Shikin

5 Integrity Mrs Wong Hui Qi Mrs Cindy Chia

5 Compassion Mrs Jay Ms Leow Choon New

5 Respect Mdm Siti Hajjar Mr Matt Lim

5 Responsibility Mdm Hasnita Mr Fadzil

Year Head : Mr Matt Lim

Class English Language Mathematics Science

5 Diligence Mrs Wong Cai Ying Mrs Adriel Ow Yong Mrs Wong Cai Ying

5 Perseverance Mdm Mah Quee JinMr Jonathan Lo/ Mdm Salinah Sudarmo

Mrs Wong Cai Ying

5 Integrity Mrs Fernandez Mrs Wong Hui Qi Mr Matt Lim

5 Compassion Mrs Jay Mr Jahan Mr Jonathan Lo/ Mdm Pavithra

5 Respect Mdm Siti Hajar Mr Matt Lim Mr Matt Lim

5 Responsibility Mdm Hasnita Mr Sani Ms Eunice Yeo

Foundation Subjects

Mrs Agnes Choh Mdm Maimoonah Ms Rejini

Standard Maths(Pull-out)

---- Ms Anny See -----

Chinese Language

*5 / 1 Mdm Zheng Li

5 / 2 Ms Leow Choon New

5 / 3 Mr Kee Loi Seng

5 / 4 Mrs Cindy Chia

5 / 5 Ms Guo Ling Lan

5 / 6Fd CL

Mdm Tan Poh Bee

Malay Language

P5 Mdm NorashikinMdm Nazreen

* Higher Mother Tongue Pupils stay

back on Thursdays for HMT lessons

Start of 2 year journey towards PSLE

Increase academic demand and rigour from Primary 4

Greater participation in CCA and leadership roles

Continual emphasis on character building and development of social and emotional competencies

Greater emphasis on mental well-being and positive relationships

Guidance Modules (Sexuality Education; Cyber-wellness, Educational Career Guidance)

Strong Foundation in Primary 5 is necessary for good PSLE performance

Remedial lessons on Mondays and Thursdays for weaker pupils

Keep the P3/4/5 Textbooks (especially Science) as your child will need to revise them in P6.

PSLE Paper constitutes P3/4/5/6 work

Important for pupils to read widely, including newspaper, magazines etc.

Demonstrates the social and emotional competencies to*:

Recognise and manage their emotions

Develop care and concern for others

Establish positive relationships

Make responsible decisions

Handle challenging situations effectively

Believes that school is a safe and welcoming place

Demonstrates positive attitude towards school activities and school work

Has good friends in school

Be able to approach teachers for help in time of need

Positive class tone and strong class spirit

Assessment Weightage

Term 1 Class Tests ---

Term 2 SA1 40%

Term 3 CA 15%

Term 4 SA2 45%

Overall 100%

Absentees must produce Medical Certificate There will be no make-up for absentees

On-going tests for all subjects

Tests done during lesson time

Letter on test schedule (by week) issued to parents

Schedule for Semestral Assessment 1(SA1)

• P5 Mother Tongue E-Oral 12 or 13 April (Thu, Fri)

• P5 English Language Oral 19 or 20 April (Thu, Fri)

• P5 English Paper 1 & LC 30 April, Mon

• P5 Mother Tongue Paper 1 & LC 4 May, Fri

• P5 English Language Paper 2 7 May, Mon

• P5 Mathematics 8 May, Tue

• P5 Science 9 May, Wed

• P5 Mother Tongue Paper 2 10 May, Thu

Parent Teacher Meeting : 25 May, Friday

Semestral Report Book : - No indication of class or level position - Indicate Subject Mean and Highest Score for each subject

PRIMARY FIVE EVERY-CHILD-AN-ARTIST PROGRAMMEA Glimpse into the P5 Art Classroom

Developing students’ confidence, curiosity, imagination and enjoyment in art-making and art discussion

PRIMARY FIVE EVERY-CHILD-AN-ARTIST EXHIBITION An Exhibition about ‘Magical Wonderland’

Providing students authentic learning experiences as Artistsand opportunities to role play as art exhibition ambassadors

PRIMARY FIVE EVERY-CHILD-AN-ARTIST EXHIBITION Gallery Tour for P1 to P6 Students

Inspiring students to communicate and express themselves visually

Mathematics Subscription to Koobits, on-line learning platform About $7 ; Co-payment (School : 50% and Pupil Edusave/Cash : 50%)

English Language Subscription to “Little Red Dot” About $15; Full payment (Pupil Edusave/Cash)

Science Orchid Hybridisation programme (Term 3) About $30 ; Co-payment (School : 50% and Pupil Edusave/Cash : 50%)

Inter-disciplinary Project Work (Term 1 – 2) Planning and organising a class visit to a Home for the Elderly (SWAMI Home and Sri Narayana Mission Home)

P5 Camp (whole cohort)21 – 23 June (Thu – Sat)

Overseas LJ to Vietnam10 – 13 March (Sat to Tue)

For 40 pupils

National Education (NE) ShowJuly 2018

What is it?part of National Education

an opportunity for Primary 5 pupils to attend the National Day Parade full dress rehearsal

When is it?On a Saturday in July in Term 3

Actual Program: About 5.15pm - 8.10pm

Reporting time in school: About 2.15pm

Dismissal from school: About 10 pm

To ensure the speedy dispersal of pupils after the show, parents will not be allowed to drive into the area to pick up their children.

Decision to be made at the end of Primary 5 on subject-based banding (SBB)

Carry on with Higher Mother Tongue (criteria of 65%)

Moving to Foundation Subjects (if unable to cope with Standard subjects)

Remain in the same class in Primary 6 (2019) for most pupils

Grade: Standard Subject : A*, A, B, C, D, E, U

Foundation Subject : 1, 2, 3, 4, U

Aggregate score of 4 subjects (T-Score)EL, MTL, Maths, Science (same weightage)

HMT is not counted in Aggregate T-scoreAdded for admission to SAP schools : Distinction (3) ; Merit(2) ; Pass (1)

DSA-Sec Exercise provides an alternative avenue for P6 students to be considered for admission to secondary schools.

DSA-Sec Exercise seeks to promote holistic education

Provide students an opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission to a secondary school.

Selection will be based on their achievements and talents before the PSLE results are released.

Greater flexibility in selecting students based on secondary schools’ selection criteria

Based on diverse academic and non-academic achievements and talents

Students admitted to a school through DSA-Sec Exercise will not be allowed to participate in the annual Sec One Posting Exercise

Students admitted to a school through DSA-Sec Exercise will not be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.

Sexuality Education in Schools

Aims to help our young understand thephysiological, social & emotional

changes they experience as they mature, develop healthy relationships with the

opposite gender and to teach them how to

make responsible choices.

Sexuality Education in Schools

It is premised on the importance of the heterosexual married couple forming a

nuclear family as the basic unit of society, and respect for the values and beliefs of the different ethnic and religious communities

on sexuality issues.

MOE Sexuality Ed programme –Growing Years (GY)

• The Growing Years (GY) Programme is adopted by all government schools and carried out for the Primary 5 and 6 pupils.

• It addresses the subject of human sexuality from a holistic perspective, which includes the cognitive, emotional, social, physical and ethical aspects of sexuality.

Level Topics What Pupils Will Learn Periods

Pri 5 Unit 1:Gosh! I Am Changing

Recognise the physical development accompanying puberty.

2

Unit 2: Where I Belong

Understand that the basic functions of families are to provide love, protection and guidance.

2

Unit 3: How Do I Keep Myself Safe?

Protect themselves by resisting and removing themselves from harm and seeking help from a trusted adult.

4

Pri 6 Unit 4:Are We More Than Friends?

Identify the qualities of a healthy relationship. Distinguish between the characteristics of love versus infatuation.

4

Unit 5:Friends or Foes?

Know ways to keep themselves safe when using social networking websites.

4

• Lessons will be conducted by specially selectedteachers who are trained to teach SEd

• Lessons conducted during school hours• Parents may opt their children out of the

Growing Years Programme• Letter will be issued to parents by end January.

Activity Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Arrival and Morning

Assembly

7.20 a.m.: Silent Reading at Parade Square

7.35 a.m.: Flag-raising ceremony. School side gates (Gate C and D) will be closed at 7.35 a.m.

Pupils who arrive at the school main gate (Gate A) after 7.35 a.m. will be considered late for

school and their names will be taken down at the Security Post. They will join their classes after

the flag-raising ceremony.

7.45 a.m.: Start of first period

School Assembly 7.45 to 8.15 am

Recess 1st Recess : 9.45 to 10.15 a.m. (for P1, P3 and P4)

2nd Recess : 10.15 to 10.45 a.m. (for P2, P5 and P6)

Endeavour Programme

for Active Learning

(EPAL) for P1 and P2

11.45 to 1.45 p.m.

(for P1);

11.45 to 1.45 p.m.

(for P2);

Dismissal 1.15 p.m. 1.15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 1.15 p.m.

Academic Support

Programme (Remedial

lessons)

1.45 to 3.15 p.m. 2.15 to 3.45 p.m.

HMT for P5 and P6

Main CCA Days (for

most CCAs)

1.45 to 3.45 p.m. 1.45 to 3.45 p.m.

Additional CCA Days (for

a few CCAs and

additional training)

3.30 to 5.30 p.m. 3.30 to 5.30 p.m.