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Welcome to Meet-the-Parents Session 1 15 February 2014
Welcome to Meet-the-Parents
Session 115 February 2014
MEET-PARENTS-SESSION 1Objectives of this session To know important information
concerning assessment, school policies and key school programmes
To meet up with class teachers Strategies to teach various subjects How to reach the teachers (contact)
Level Advisor and Level Managers of Honesty 1
Level AdvisorMdm Zuraida Akbar
Level ManagerMdm Roslinda Rasli
Level ManagerMrs Alyssa Wijaya
FORM TEACHER & SUBJECT TEACHERS
Academic & Non- Academic
Subjects
21st Century Skills
Life
Ski
lls &
Car
eer
Ski
lls
Information M
edia &
Technology Skills
Learning & Innovation Skills
Leadership
Personal productivity
Responsibility
Cross-cultural skills
Citizenship (Social
Responsibility)
Social skills
Self-directed
Computer literacy
Media awareness
Information management
Cyberwellness
Critical thinking
Creativity
Problem solving
Communication
Collaboration & Teamwork
(Skills Development Framework)Curriculum
HONESTY 1 KEY LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Term 1 Know My School Trail
Term 2 SS Learning Journey
Term 3 Math Trail STELLAR Learning Journey
Term 4 Portfolio Presentation Day Mini Sports Day
HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT
At the core of Holistic Assessment are holistic development and child-centric assessment practices.
Holistic development requires assessment practices that provide valuable feedback on our children’s development, allow them to take ownership of their learning, and develop their confidence and desire to learn.
Provide parents with a fuller picture of the child’s progress and learning throughout the year.
HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT
English
The aims of lower primary English education
By the end of lower primary education pupils will be able to:
1. Love reading
2. Communicate effectively in English
3. Have a strong foundation in English
Skills learnt: Listening & Viewing, Speaking & Representing, Reading & Viewing, Writing & Representing, and Language Use
English Holistic Assessment Plan
Term Communication Creativity Problem-Solving
1
Poetry Recitation(Class)
Sight Words
Sound Discrimination
Show and TellGrammar
VocabularyComprehension
Spelling
English Holistic Assessment Plan
Term Communication Creativity Problem-Solving
2
Show and Tell
Poetry Recitation (Group)
Sound Discrimination
Reading AloudRunning Record
Spelling
Listening Comprehension
-Picture Matching
MLEA 1 – Class Writing
GrammarVocabulary
Comprehension
English Holistic Assessment Plan
Term Communication Creativity Problem-Solving
3
Reading Aloud
MLEA 2 – Group Writing
Spelling/Dictation
Stimulus-based Conversation
Listening Comprehension -Picture Matching
Mini Test 1 Grammar
VocabularyComprehension
English Holistic Assessment Plan
Term Communication Creativity Problem-Solving
4
Stimulus-based Conversation
Mini-Test 2 Grammar
VocabularyComprehension
Reading Spelling/DictationWriting
Individual Writing based on 5 related pictures
English
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Sight words Poetry Recitation Show and Tell Running Record
An MOE early intervention programme for P1 & P2 pupils with weak oral & reading skills in English.
To teach pupils who enter P1 with weak oral and reading skills in English with basic oral language, reading and spelling skills in English
so that they can learn confidently in the regular classes.
Daily withdrawn during EL –
1 period
Taught by qualified teachers – LSCs
Learning Support Coordinators
Hello,I’m the LSC for
Respect 2.
Hello,I’m the LSC for Honesty
1.
P1 MATHEMATI
CS
The Primary Mathematics syllabus aims to enable all pupils to:
• acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and for continuous learning in mathematics;
• develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving; and
• build confidence and foster interest in mathematics.
MATHEMATICS
TermCommunication
Creativity Problem-Solving
Term 1
Journal Writing (Class Dictated) • Number
Bonds
Performance Task (Group)• Ordinal Numbers
– Numbers Showing Positions
Topical Review Number Bonds Addition & Subtraction within 10
Term 2
Journal Writing (Group Writing)• Shapes &
Patterns
Performance Task (Group)• Length
Mental Sums • Addition & Subtraction within 20
Topical Review • Addition & Subtraction within 20• Length Mini Test 1 Number Bonds Addition & Subtraction within 20 Ordinal Numbers
Performance Task – Individual Length Shapes & Patterns
Math Holistic Assessment Plan 2014
TermCommunication
Creativity Problem-Solving
Term 3 Journal Writing (Individual)• Money –
Based on the Math Trail
Performance Task • Money – Based
on the Math trail
Mental Sums • Comparing Numbers• Numbers to 100• Addition and Subtraction within
100
Topical Review Addition & Subtraction within 40 Addition & Subtraction within 100 Money
Mini Test 2 Comparing Numbers Numbers to 100 Length Mini Test 3 Addition & Subtraction within 100 Money
Math Holistic Assessment Plan 2014
TermCommunication
Creativity Problem-Solving
Term 4 Journal Writing (Individual)• Time
Performance Task (Group)• Picture Graphs
Mental Sums Multiplication Money
Topical Review Multiplication Division
Review Test 1 Comparing Numbers Numbers to 100 Multiplication Time
Review Test 2 Addition and Subtraction within
100 Division Picture Graphs Shapes & Patterns
Math Holistic Assessment Plan 2014
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (AFL) IN MATH LEARNING
• Journal writing • Performance tasks• Teacher / Peer / Self-assessment• Mental sums• Topical reviews• Strategic teacher questioning
P1 ENHANCED
LSM
P1 ENHANCED LSM
• At the start of the year, Early Numeracy Indicator test (ENI) was administered to all P1 pupils to assess their mathematical language and numerical skills.
• The focus of Enhanced LSM is on basic mathematical skills/ concepts to build good foundation.
• Aims to support pupils with weak basic numeracy and build pupils’ confidence and positive beliefs about their ability to do Math.
P1 ENHANCED LSM
• P1 Enhanced LSM lessons will be conducted by Enhanced LSM coordinator during the Math lessons.
• Briefing for parents of P1 and P2 Enhanced LSM pupils will be conducted on 20 February 2014.
Enhanced LSM Coordinator
P1 MOTHER TONGUE
P1 Mother Tongue Teachers
Chinese Language(1-1, 1-3)
Chinese Language(1-2, 1-3)
Chinese Language(1-3, 1-4)
Mdm Poon Hui KiangTEACHER
Chinese Language(1-3, 1-5)
Chinese Language(1-3, 1-6)
Chinese Language(1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5)
Malay Language(1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6)
P1 SBC focus on the words recognition, aiming to promote reading at young age. Through interesting and rhythmic children songs, stories or games, the students learn to recognize Chinese words.
The Chinese words are carefully chosen and are close to them in their daily lives, thus making it easier for them to comprehend and recognize.
The students will work in groups, role play and show their creativity in their group presentations. It is also a good platform for them to foster teamwork and respect among classmates, improve their communication and presentation skills.
School Based Curriculum (SBC) 校本课程
Important information 重要讯息• Spelling: Every Thursday
• Show and Tell: Term 3 (details will be made known to students at a later date)
• Mini Tests in T2, T3 & T4 (TOS will be given).
• Parent’s Signature: required for all spellings and some worksheets
• To bring Chinese Story Book on Fridays for silent reading in the hall.
Objective: Cultivate pupils’ interest in reading and
expose them to books of different genres.
Chinese Reading Programme 阅读活动
Pupils will … • Buy a story book at the beginning of the year (order by the school,
pay with Edusave). • Exchange story books with classmates weekly / fortnightly. • Record the titles of the books read on the reading card issued.• Receive rewards upon meeting reading targets.• Display / submit their book reviews / projects at designated time. • Bring the last story book back home at the end of the year.• Read Bi-weekly Xin Peng You.
Parents’ role:Help to ensure that your child take good care of the books & encourage them by reading with them.
Ability-driven: Based on pupils’ 2014 overall CL results
CL results
P1 90 marks & above
Higher Chinese (HCL) 高级华文
Rationale: To promote a deeper appreciation, understanding and love of the Chinese Language.Note:More commitment is needed to meet the demands of a more challenging and rigorous syllabus.
Tips for Parents 小建议
• To encourage your child to borrow Mother Tongue Language story book from the library;
• To make an effort to converse in Mother Tongue Language at home;
• To read Mother Tongue Language story book together with your child whenever possible;
• To arrange for your child to watch educational TV programmes or videos from the internet;
• To work closely with Mother Tongue Language teacher via student handbook, voice call or email.
MALAY LANGUAGE (BAHASA MELAYU)
4 main language skills:
• Listening (Mendengar)
• Reading (Membaca)
• Writing (Menulis)
• Speaking (Bertutur)
Skills Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4Communication
Reading Show and Tell Reading Reading
Show and Tell Picture Description
Creativity School-based curriculum
School-based curriculum
School-based curriculum
Picture Writing
Problem-solving
Listening (Picture Matching)
Listening (Picture
Matching)
Listening (Picture
Matching)
Mini Test 1 Mini Test 2 Mini Test 3
Spelling and Vocabulary
Spelling and Vocabulary
Spelling and Vocabulary
Spelling and Vocabulary
Holistic Assessment Plan
Listening (Kefahaman Mendengar)• Pupils will be given a listening booklet per
semester as practice• Please ensure that your child brings his/her
colour pencils during the listening practices/testsReading/Oral (Bacaan/Lisan)
• An oral package (reading and picture description)
will be given prior to the oral tests in Term 3 & 4• Please bring along a Malay story book every
Friday (silent reading in the hall)Mini Tests (Ujian Mini)
• Pupils will be tested on chapters that they have learnt in the Mekar books and the table of specifications can be found in the Parents’ Portal
Show and Tell (Unjuk dan Ujar)
• Spelling & Vocabulary List will be given at the beginning of each term and conducted every Thursday
• Please go through and practice the weekly spelling list with your child to further facilitate their understanding
Spelling/Vocabulary (Ejaan/Kosa Kata)
• Show and Tell topics and planning booklet will be given 2 weeks in advance
• Relevant objects (toys/images) can be used to help your child during presentation
• Parents may help your child gain more confidence by practicing the script at home
Mekar Dalam Talian• Supporting online materials for all units in the
Mekar textbooks and workbooks• http://tinta.moe.edu.sg/mekar/slot/u112/ML/ index.html
Online resourcesCybermelayu Portal• Online assignments will be given accordingly• Log in with pupils’ IC number• URL: http://www.cybermelayu.com/
Programme Description Duration
MT Fornight Week (Dwiminggu Bahasa Ibunda)
To expose pupils to both Malay traditional and modern games
Term 1, Week 4
& 5
P1 Phonics & Reading Programme(Program Fonik dan Bacaan)
To teach reading (Malay) to children using a customized phonics approach that combines music, drama, writing and language games
Term 1 & 2
Malay Language Month (Bulan Bahasa)
To promote the love for Malay language and culture
July 2014
P1 Malay Key Programmes
Theme Traditional and Modern Malay Games
Objectives
•To expose pupils to Malay traditional and modern games •To be able to learn, play and appreciate the traditional games•To use modern games through the use of ICT to enthuse learning of Malay Language
Activities
1. Display, write-up and playing of traditional games (recess time)2. Singing (class activity)3. Spelling Bee (incorporating language items)4. Musical Chairs (incorporating language items)5. Charade (incorporating language items)
Classroom activities
MT Fortnight Week
Contact information:Email:[email protected]: 64490121 ext. 160
WHAT IS FAMILY TIME?
A new feature in the Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons provides suggested activities for families to bond.
Family Time includes: Active Dialogue Bonding Time Continuous Feedback
Brochure on “Family Time” will be given to the pupils.
CCE
I-CARE CARD Launching I-care Card in Term 2 for P1
and P2 pupils.
I-card card consist of values and good habits that we want pupils to acquire. E.g. I can pack my schoolbag (Responsibility).
Parents are encourage to give written feedback on the card. Feedback can be written in English or MT language.
CCE
If a child is absent on the day of the scheduled assessment, his/her absence has to be supported with a medical certificate (MC).
The child will receive a “VR” (absent with valid reasons supported with MC) for that particular assessment and his/her final grade will be pro-rated.
Without the MC, no marks will be awarded.
PARENTS TO NOTE:
ICT Programme(Basic Computer Operations &
Touch Typing)
In Yu Neng Primary School, all our students will attend a weekly (double period) structured ICT lessons
In Primary 1, they will learn :
to operate the computer to practise typing
CYBERWELLNESS PROGRAMME
In Primary 1, pupils will be attending to a talk on netiquette and participate in a Cyber Wellness Roadshow.
They will learn: What netiquette is How to show respect to others online
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
http://www.brainpopjr.com/ http://www.brainpop.com/Username: yunengpsPassword: 1658stud
Ask-n-Learn (Learning Mgt Portal) https://lms.asknlearn.com/
P1 FORM TEACHER
GUIDANCE PERIOD (FTGP)
FORM TEACHER GUIDANCE PERIOD (FTGP)
Learning social and emotional skills (SEL)• understand myself (Self-Awareness)• learn to manage myself (Self-Management)• understand my family and friends (Social Awareness)• learn to work with my family and friends (Relationship Management)• make responsible decisions (Responsible Decision Making)
Life skills
• Getting to know you• Having Fun (Play, role-play, story-
telling using mascots)• Sharing • Respecting• Working together• Bonding between teacher and
pupils• Caring
Feeling Safe and Happy trust, support
Knowing My Teacher and Friends knowing, learning one another similarities and differences
We Work Well Together Teamwork, value, respect one another’s differences
When is it conducted?Weekly 30 min(1 period) during curriculum
Formative Assessment?Guided journal writing and Reflection (peer, self,
form teacher, parents)
Information on Learning and Behavioural supportWhat do we need?Any document or diagnosis report from any agencies, e.g. Report from KKWCH, DAS, CGC.
Why is it important?For the school to understand the needs of the child and provide necessary support
Who provides additional support?Learning support coordinator, Learning and behavioural officer and school counsellor and respective teacher.
Information on Learning and Behavioural SupportHow do we provide additional support to your child?• In-class support• Individual / small group session• Referral to external agencies for further assessment
or support if necessary• Help the child to apply for special exam
accommodation in school and PSLE. E.g. Extra time, exemption for mother tongue language and etc.
• Buddy system• One to One interaction
Information on Learning and Behavioural SupportHow to seek help or working with school?
Speak to your child’s Form teacher, he or she will facilitate you to meet up with the respective coordinator for further discussion.
If you have any current report, kindly pass to your child Form teacher for reference.
P1/P2 CLASS ALLOCATION All pupils at P1/P2 level are NOT banded. Pupils at foundation stage to enjoy learning in
a holistic and diverse environment; to work with pupils of different ability, culture and background.
Random mix; balanced gender and race to facilitate healthy mix.
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Remedial class
Remarks
P1 Max 2 days
Except LSM pupils (2+1) P2
Remedial lessons are intended for a selected group of pupils
who underachieve and need additional support.
AttirePupils may be attired in their PE T-shirt and shorts for the whole day when they have PE lessons or CCA on that day. Nametags must be sewn on their T-shirts.
Medical Condition
Alert Form & PE teachers of medical condition via Pupil Medical Form.
If your child is unwell, please produce a medical certificate, a letter or a note to inform the P.E teacher of your child’s condition upon his/her return to school.
Primary 1 & 2 Physical & Health Education (PHE)
NEW! Primary 1 & 2 Physical & Health Education (PHE)
CCA POLICYObjectives of Co-curricular Activities
(CCAs): CCAs are an integral part of our
students’ holistic, well-rounded education. They aim to build character, inculcate values and develop leadership amongst our pupils as they learn, collaborate and interact with one another as well as the community at large.
CCA POLICY All CCAs are official school activities and all
pupils from P3 to P6 are to participate in at least one CCA.
Pupils from P1 & P2 may choose to join a CCA with parents’ consent.
Pupils need to achieve a minimum attendance rate of 75% in the CCA. Pupils will be awarded badges (CCA Star) yearly if they attain 90% annual attendance rate.
School Safety Matters and Student Well-Being• Absences – Parents to call teacher when your
child is absent.
• Contagious Diseases (H1N1, HFMD)
- The need to practise social responsibility.
- To submit mc when child is back.
- Re-certification from doctor is needed if child were to attend school prior to mc expiry.
• Valid MC required if child is absent from school during exam period.
• The need for child to keep a working thermometer in their bags at all times.
• Ensure your child packs his/her school bag according to his/her timetable to reduce the mass of the bag.
• Importance of having sufficient rest and having breakfast daily.
Home-School Partnership
• Fully-engaged parents recognise that effective parenting cannot occur in isolation from the school
• Partner school to ensure child’s development is on track
• Praise your child’s good efforts; not dwell on mistakes & academic results
• Give your child the confidence to seek help from teachers
At Yu Neng, you can:
• Join the Very Supportive Parents Group
• Participate in monthly Family Matters @ School workshops
For more details, visit the VSP booth.
Communication Channels Pupil Handbook
School Tel: 6449-0121
School Website (www.yunengpri.moe.edu.sg)
Parents’ Portal – Password ynpp
School Newsletter
Principal’s Monthly Letter
MPS 1/2
Join us at
• Annual event by MOE to showcase the importance of holistic education in nurturing the child
• See how schools develop engaged learners by catering to their unique needs and abilities and equipping them with the knowledge, skills and values to become lifelong learners
Join us at Suntec Convention Centre on 12 April 2014! Register at www.excelfest.com.
Q&A SESSION
PLEASE SUBMIT THE FEEDBACK FORM BEFORE LEAVING THE CLASSROOM AT THE END OF THE SESSION.
Thank You
