Briefing on C3 Programme

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Rationale

serve the needs of high-ability learners who need a high

degree of mental stimulation

help high-ability learners to realise their full potential

Our Goals

to develop intellectual depth and higher level thinking

to nurture productive creativity

to develop attitudes for self-directed lifelong learning

Our Approach

A student-centric, values-driven

approach

Aligned with school’s Learning

for Life Programme (LLP) -

Engaging Minds

(Knowledge)

Equipping Hands

(Skills)

Encouraging Hearts

(Values)

Talent Development Framework

To provide a wide range of experiences for pupils to learn about their interests and talents

To provide programmes and activities to grow pupils’ emerging talents and maximize their potential

To provide opportunities and platforms for pupils to showcase their abilities and talents and benchmark themselves against the best

Selection of Pupils

Top 84 pupils in P2, based on overall EL and Math results

Placed in P3A and P3B

To ease programme planning, pupils taking Speech and

Drama are placed in P3A

Focus of C3 Programme

enrichment through greater exposure to the Language Arts

focus on the development of effective communication skills, both

oral and written

Enrichment Model

• out-of-school learning experiences

• non-traditional assignments

• creative expression

• develops higher level thinking skills

• discovery and experiential learning

• beyond basic syllabus in depth and breadth

CONTENT PROCESS

LEARNING

ENVIRONMENT

PRODUCT

An Example …

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

P3A: Speech and

Drama

after school

P3A/P3B:

Literature

Programme

within

curriculum

P3A: Speech and

Drama

after school

P3A/P3B:

Literature

Programme

within

curriculum

P3A/P3B: Creative

Writing / Oracy

Skills

after school

P3A/P3B: Creative

Writing / Oracy

Skills

after school

Aims of the Literature Programme

to develop a lifelong interest in books and reading

not only language mastery but also that language can be used for specific and aesthetic purposes

encourage creativity

introduce pupils to other traditions and cultures

P3 Literature Programme

Cost: $15 (story book and workbook)

100% subsidy for FAS pupils

Book Covers

Exploring Themes…

Story Sequence /Plot

Vocabulary Enrichment

P3 SPEECH AND DRAMA (GRADE 1) Trinity College London

P3 SPEECH AND DRAMA (GRADE 2) Trinity College London

P3 SPEECH AND DRAMA (GRADE 3) Trinity College London

COST OF SPEECH AND DRAMA PROGRAMME (GRADE 1)

PayableComponent

Cost(estimated)

Subsidy by School

* Payable

Programme $135 30% 70%

Examination Fee $140 - 100%

Theatre Experience

$30 30% 70%

* Payable portion of fees may be paid in cash or from pupils’ EdusaveFund. Fees are fully subsidised for FAS pupils.

Question and Answer

Session