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1 Orientation Week 2019 Talk for Primary 1 Parents
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Orientation Week
2019
Talk for Primary 1 Parents
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PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY7.25 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony
7.40 a.m. Introduction to the Nan Chiau Curriculum
8.30 a.m. Transition into Primary 1
9.00 a.m. Break
10.00 a.m. Road Safety Talk by Traffic Police
11.00 a.m. Classroom interaction with Form Teacher
12.00 noon Dismissal procedure for P1 students
1.30 p.m. onwards Home Sweet Home
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Introduction
To
NCPS Curriculum
STELLARSTrategies for English
Language Learning
And Reading
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MOE’s STELLAR Vision
Children who…
love reading and
have a strong foundation in the English Language.
NCPS EL Department Vision
instil the love for English Language Learning and Reading through different strategies while integrating 21CC and
values into the curriculum
STELLAR & Language Learning
Teaching and learning of English Language
using more speaking and listening activities.
Children learn reading and writing using
rich and interesting books, with discussions
led by the teacher.
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What is a STELLAR lesson like?
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Shared Reading
Experiences
Shared Writing
Experiences
Language Use Activities
in Learning Centres
Children read storybook
with the teacher and
engage in oral discussions
with teacher and peers.
The teacher prepares mini lessons
based on specific needs of children
to prepare them for reading &
writing activities; e.g. grammar,
vocabulary, word recognition,
decoding skills, spelling.
The teacher models writing
using children’s language.
Children engage in writing
together and in writing
independently.
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Each STELLAR Unit includes…
Development of the four language skills
listening and viewing
speaking and representing
reading and viewing
writing and representing
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Learning Outcomes…listening and viewing-listen attentively and follow simple instructions
speaking and representing-speak clearly to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas
-follow communication etiquette such as taking turns, and using
appropriate eye contact and volume in conversations and discussions
reading and viewing-demonstrate basic word recognition skills (know the letters of the alphabets and
able to pronounce words accurately)
-read aloud Primary 1 text with accuracy, fluency and expression
-understand texts and are able to identify simple aspects of fiction
writing and representing-demonstrate writing readiness and handwriting skills such as letter formation,
placement, sizing and spacing.
-write a simple paragraph of at least 3 sentences to recount appropriately
sequenced events
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Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Curriculum
• Greater emphasis on spoken & written interactionskills
•Greater focus on authentic activities to betterengage students and develop their communicationskills
(e.g. buying fruits at a supermarket, identifying fruits)
• Continue to expose students to culture & valuesthrough MTL learning
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Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Curriculum
• Story characters set in real-life situations that students can relate to, so as to better engage them in their learning of MTL
• Different mediums of resources
• Greater use of ICT e.g. videos, animations, digital interactive games etc.
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Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Curriculum
• Greater use of authentic language activities to betterdevelop our students’ communication skills
• Encourage language use in its various forms
(e.g. Toastmasters@Recess, MTL@Recess, MT Fortnight)
Language activities
Monday to Wednesday
Uninterrupted Sustained Silent
Reading (USSR-EL Storybooks)
Thursday and Friday
Uninterrupted Sustained Silent
Reading (USSR-MT Storybooks)
T-Rex – Time for Reading Exposure
Story Telling by School Leaders and teachers
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The broad aims of mathematics education in Singapore are to enable
students to:
• acquire and apply mathematical concepts and skills;
• develop cognitive and metacognitive skills through a
mathematical approach to problem solving; and
• develop positive attitudes towards mathematics
A spiral approach is adopted in the building up of content across the
levels.
MATHEMATICS
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MATHEMATICS (C-P-A Approach)
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MATHEMATICS (C-P-A Approach)
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1. Whole Numbers up to hundred.
2. Addition and Subtraction.
3. Understand Multiplication and Division.
5. Shapes
6. Time
7. Length
8. Picture Graphs
MATHEMATICS (P1 Key Concepts)
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Programme for Active Learning - PAL
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Programme for Active Learning - PAL
Watch Me Soar@ NCPS
LOWER PRIMARY (1 & 2)
Lifelong
skills
NCPS 6 Habits I am in charge!
I set Goals!
I Prioritise!
I believe everyone can win!
I Emphatise and Listen! I believe Together is Better!
LOWER PRIMARY (1 & 2)EXPOSURE STAGE: Tinkering (experimenting & playing)
ICT Skills
Basic Device Operations, Touch Typing
Web Browsing, Search engines
Coding – Basics, Scratch Jr
Scratch, Osmo
Digital Storytelling with Chromakey
Cyber
Wellness
Cyber Use
Cyber Identity
Cyber Relationship
Cyber Citizenship
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OSMO
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Character and Citizenship
Education (CCE)
Short ETD video titled:
Who will do it?
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Character and Citizenship
Education (CCE)
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Character and Citizenship
Education (CCE)
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Email Addresses of HODs/Level HeadYear Head (Lower Primary) – Mdm Stephanie Chua
English HOD - Mdm Nur Ashikin [email protected]
Mathematics Level Head – Mdm Lin [email protected]
Mother Tongue HOD - Mr Darren [email protected]
CCA Subject Head/PAL Co-ordinator –Mr Adam Bin Md [email protected]
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Gentle Reminder
Do submit the Online Dental Consent ASAP
Welcome to NCPS!Supporting your child’s
transition through PRIMARY 1
Esther Say (Mrs)Senior School Counsellor
Tripartite partnership between school, student & parents.
Build a caring home and school environment to nurture the social and emotional skills of your child.
S.A.F.E. Tips : Support, Affirm, Familiarise, Empathise.
S.a.f.e. = Support• Commit some time everyday
to talk with your child.
• Commit some time during weekend to play games and have fun together.
• Visit places or take part in events that both of you enjoy.
• Encourage your child to make new friends.
• Role play with your child on ways to make friends.
• Try out FTGP family time activities.
s.A.f.e. = Affirm1. Encourage your child when he/she makes observations.
• E.g. Say: “ That’s interesting!” and ask why he/she said that.
• E.g. Say: “ Howcome?” and “tell me more”
2. Recognize small successes.
• E.g. Say “ you’ve made another friend in class – well done!”
• E.g. Say “you’ve have raise your hand to ask the teacher a question? Ask for permission to go to the toilet – fantastic, I like your bravery, keep it up.”
S.a.F.e. = Familiarise
1. Find out what primary schools have in store for students for these days.
• Prepare your child what to expect for the first three day
2. Do practical things to ease your child into new routines.
• E.g. Plan daily routines together, teach your child new habits like packing his/her bag.
• Put in stationery that are necessary
S.a.f.E = Empathise1. Teach your child words that describe feelings
E.g. Glad, sad, mad, scared, anxious
2. Acknowledge your child’s emotions.
E.g. “ It’s okay to feel anxious about starting school.”
3. Understand your child’s needs.
E.g. Start bedtime early. Children need a lot of sleep.
Spend time Chatting (Communication)
• Talk
• Talk about fond memories of your own school days. E.g. What you did in primary one; kind of teachers and cheeky classmates you had.
• Ask
• Ask about his/her thoughts and feelings about the school. E.g. FTGP activities; when he/she felt happiest.
• Discuss
• Discuss together what can be done if he/she has worries at school. E.g. Explore how people deal with conflicts.
Quick Tips:
• Listen without interrupting
• Nod your head and ask questions to show interest and affirmation
• Hold on to your emotions and clarifies when in doubt
• Be involved.
Being involved…
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Let’s Have aGreat Year!
