North View Primary School
Meet-the-Parents Session
17 Jan 2020
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2020
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Level Activities
Primary 4 • ICT lessons • Traffic Games • Museum Based Learning Journey• Learning Journey to Science Centre • LLP : Public Speaking & Storytelling sessions • VIA (Community Outreach / Card-a-kindness)
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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
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 Skill for Learning
CORE SUBJECT EXPECTATIONS
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English Language
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
• Public Speaking• 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 (Non-weighted, Weighted & Semestral)
Term 2 (SA1) Term 4 (SA2)
Paper 3 – Listening Comprehension (14m)
Picture Matching – 4m
Picture Sequencing – 2m
Note-taking – 5m
Comprehension – 3m
Paper 3 – Listening Comprehension (14m)
Picture Matching – 4m
Picture Sequencing – 2m
Note-taking – 5m
Comprehension – 3m
Paper 4 – Reading Aloud (6m) Paper 4 – Reading Aloud (6m)
Paper 4 – Stimulus-based Conversation (10m) Paper 4 – Stimulus-based Conversation (10m)
Paper 1 – Composition (20m) Paper 1 – Composition (20m)
Paper 2 – Language Use & Comprehension (50m)
Vocabulary MCQ – 6m
Grammar MCQ – 10m
Grammar Cloze – 8m
Vocabulary Cloze – 4m
Sentence Combining – 4m
Comprehension 1 – 8m
Comprehension 2 – 10m
Paper 2 – Language Use & Comprehension (50m)
Vocabulary MCQ – 6m
Grammar MCQ – 10m
Grammar Cloze – 8m
Vocabulary Cloze – 4m
Sentence Combining – 4m
Comprehension 1 – 8m
Comprehension 2 – 10m
30% 70%
Introduction to Science
Meet The Parents 2020: Introduction to Science
Primary 4
An Overview of Primary 4 Science Syllabus
Themes Topics
Cycles • Cycles in plants and animals(Life cycles)
• Cycles in matter and water(Matter)
Energy • Energy forms and uses(Light and Heat)
Science File
Items that students must
have:
Marshall Cavendish Activity books & Textbooks on Cycles and Energy
Notes +Process Skills Worksheets
ASSESSMENT
Topics Term 2 (SA1) Term 4 (SA2)
Cycles in plants and animals
(Life cycles)
Exam
Marks: 80
*inclusive of P3 topics
Exam
Marks: 100
*inclusive of P3 topics
Cycles in matter and water (Matter)
Energy forms and uses (Heat)
Energy forms and uses (Light)
Weighting (100%) 30% 70%
How do we develop your child?
Focused Remediation
Learning Journey to Science Centre (6 March)
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 encyclopedia 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!
MathematicsEvery day, a learning day.
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4Numbers up to
100 000
Fractions
Addition and SubtractionSquares and Rectangles
Symmetry
Four operations of whole
numbers
Fraction of a set Area and Perimeter Table and Line graphs
Word Problems
Including
model drawing
Solving 2-step involving
fractionsDecimals Time
Factors and Multiples Angles Four operations of
Decimals
FractionsMixed number and
improper fractions
Contents for the year
Assessment for the year
Internalise multiplication table
To facilitate problem solving,
Anna has 3 times as much money as Belle.
Belle has $10.How much money does Anna have?
Anna
Ben
$10
? Matching Statement
To inculcate good learning habits
Draw clear models and write matching statements.
1 u $10
3 u 3 x $10
= $30
To inculcate good learning habits
Show clear equations and workings.
1. Mini-Whiteboard, a suitable marker, duster
2. An Exercise Book – Math working book (for class practices)
3. An Exercise Book – Math workings
4. Ruler, Set Squares
5. Math File (blue)
Routine ( Stationery)
Mother Tongue
Languages
An Active Learner &
A Confident Speaker
An Active Learner & Confident Speaker
•iMTL Portal
•Oral guide
Listening and
Speaking
•Structured Reading Programme
•Online resources Reading and
Writing
•MTL Fortnight activities
•Competitions
•Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme
Authentic & Relevant
Experiences
Assessment Plan (SA1 & SA2)Component Weighting
Oral
(A) Reading Aloud 10%
(B) Pictures Description(include Conversation related to the pictures)
20%
Listening Comprehension 10%
Language Use and Comprehension 45%
Writing 15%
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)
Thank You!