• Welcome and Introduction • Principal’s Address
• Sharing by Year Head Upper Primary
• Sharing by HOD Culture & Internationalisation
Programme
School Leaders
Vice Principal
Mrs Serene HoVice Principal
Mdm Poh Qinyu
Vice Principal
(Admin)
Ms Serene Ong
• RSS - Xingzhi Culture and the Three Littles
• Useful resources for parents• 2016 PSLE Results• P5 and P6 Level Highlights
(SBB, DSA, Sec 1 Options, PSLE preparation)
• Other matters
Outline
School MissionTo nurture a community of independent learners, effective communicators, active citizens and reflective leaders.
Our School Values
CareRespectMagnanimity
HonestyResponsibilityResilience
HelpfulnessTeamworkLeadership
鼓励中国文化
浸濡交流活动Encourage China
Immersion
Efforts
SAP distinctiveness
加强学校中华文化
学习氛围Enhance CL
learning
environment
提高说与写能力
Increase CL
communication
ability
P4 to P5 Class AllocationP4 to P5 Allocation based on SBB options by parents Increased curriculum rigour 1 or 2 Classes for approximate Top 80
students who are taking HCL The rest of classes – HCL / CL Mix of students Gender Learning & behavioural needs Learning Pace
P5 to P6Reallocation strictly based on school’s decision on SBB to better support students
Subject based Banding
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/files/subject-based-banding.pdf
P4 to P5• SBB
Progression to secondary level depends on
your child’s PSLE score. The different
expectations of standard and foundation
subjects will be taken into account when your
child’s PSLE score is calculated.
Subject based Banding
Bonus Points for Admission to Special AssistancePlan (SAP) Secondary Schools
• Students in the top 30% of the Primary SchoolLeaving Examination (PSLE) cohort who takeHigher Chinese at the PSLE will be given bonuspoints for admission to SAP schools accordingto :o Distinction: 3 pointso Merit: 2 pointso Pass: 1 point
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/secondary-one-posting/eligibility-letter/
Subject based Banding
Special Assistance Plan (SAP) SecondarySchools
1. Anglican High2. Catholic High3. CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’4. Chung Cheng High(Main)5. Dunman High6. Hwa Chong Institution
7. Maris Stella High
8. Nanyang Girls’ High
9. River Valley High
10. Nan Hua High
11. Nan Chiau High
SAP Secondary Schools
Year EL CL Maths Science
2016 (A*C) 96.5 97.30 93.3 93.1
% for Quantity Passes (A*C)
% for Quality Passes (A*A)
Year EL CL Maths Science
2016 (A*A) 55.0 72.3 56.3 50.0
*All Above National Performance*
Types of SchoolsSchools with Integrated Programme (IP) or
Specialised Independent Schools (viz. NUSHS,
SOTA, SST)
Independent Schools (without IP)
Autonomous Schools (without IP)
Schools with Distinctive Programmes [i.e. Schools
with Applied Learning Programmes (ALP), Learning
for Life Programmes (LLP) and/or Niches]
4 main categories of Sec Schools
Direct School Admission
• The DSA-Sec Exercise is anadmission exercise to allowparticipating secondary schools toselect some P6 students foradmission to Secondary One.
• The selection will be based on theirachievements and talents before thePrimary School Leaving Examination(PSLE) results are released.
Direct School Admission
http://www.moe.gov.
sg/education/admis
sions/dsa-sec/Website
will be
updated in
May 2017
• Students who have opted for DSA mustachieve PSLE results that would enable themto be eligible for their opted DSA-Secschools.
• Students admitted through DSA-SecExercise will not be allowed to participate inthe annual Secondary One Posting Exercise.
• Students admitted through DSA-SecExercise will not be allowed to transfer toanother school after the release of thePSLE results.
Direct School Admission
• Application stage(note: deadline is different for different schools)
• Selection stage (Jul to Aug)o Shortlisted student goes for selection tests / camps
or interviews at the DSA-Sec school(s)o Student receives outcome of application
• Exercise School Preference stage (Oct)o Student receives a School Preference Form from
his/her respective primary schoolo Parents can indicate their child’s school
preference(s) for up to 3 schools in the form
• Results Release Stage (late Nov)o Student collects his/her DSA-Sec allocation result
together with his/her PSLE results.
Direct School Admission
Word of Advice
Students must continue towork hard to achieve goodPSLE results so as to remainin the talent group in thesecondary school.
Direct School Admission
Sec 1 Option Exercise
The Option Exercise is for allPSLE candidates immediatelyafter the release of the PSLEResults in late Novemberevery year.
• Reflects the relative achievement levelof students among their peers.
• Places students into different coursesaccording to their academic ability
• Enables posting to secondary schools bymerit (PSLE aggregate score) and as faras possible into a school of their choice(6 choices).
Sec 1 Option Exercise
• Distribution of Sec Sch Booklets:Sep/Oct
• Release of PSLE Results: late Nov• Option Form Submission: late Nov• Posting Results: late Dec• Reporting to Sec Sch: late Dec
Important Dates
Sec 1 Option Exercise
For P6 Parents,
Booklet:
Choosing Your
Secondary
Schools for admission to
Secondary One in 2017
In Oct 2017 after
PSLE
School will continue to disseminate information
for the P6 through various modes
• Counsellor’s Class to Class Talk (P6) Coping with Stress, before SA1
• Encouragement (P6)o RSS Customised Gifto P5-P6 to Well Wisheso Teachers’ Well Wishes
School Support
Other Matters
• Curriculum / Post-exam activities
continue after PSLE – attendance is
still expected
CommunicationAt RSS, parents are welcome to keep the communication channel active. We communicate with parents via:• Student Handbook (most encouraged)• School Website• Emails • Phone calls • Smart Notification Acknowledgement Console
(SNAC)• Letters to parents• SMS system • RSS Link (Newsletters)• Parents’ Conferences• Parents-Teacher Meeting
• First point of contact – Form Teachers through emails / phone calls / messages / meetings
• School-related matters – School is still the best point of contact
• Keep posted of school matters and updates through our website or Smart Notification Acknowledgement Console (SNAC) or letters / circulars sent out
• What is SNAC™?
• SNAC™ is a communication solution that uses
smartphone (iPhone & Android) 3G/4G/WIFI network
to receive notification send by the school.
• Recipient will receive an alert tone on their
smartphone when a new notification is send to you
via your smartphone.
• Benefits of using SNAC™ Communication
• Receive real-time notifications and circulars from
school
• Grant real-time digital acknowledgement to
activities
• Kept updated with events and activities
Introduction to SNAC
• Tap to read the
notification
Note: New
notification will
appear with a red
tab “Unread”
Notification that
is/are pending your
response will have a
“Pending” yellow
tab
Reading Notification(s)
• It is a good
practise to
scroll your
notification to
the bottom to
look out for
response
options
available
Responding Notification(s)
• Certain options
requires you to input
remarks in the text
field provided for your
selection.
Responding Notification(s)
You are required to
enter your
“Authentication Code”
to authorise your
response.
Tap on “Submit
Response” to complete.
Responding Notification(s)
In the event, if you have
forgotten your
“Authentication Code”.
You can tap on “Send
Authentication Code to
my email”
Tip: For security purposes
and easy remembering for
future authorisation, it is
strongly recommended
that you change the
default system generated
authentication code.
• Set reasonable goals with him/her• Focus on developing your child’s
strengths• Emphasise the learning process instead
of exam results• Avoid comparing your child’s
performance with that of others• Praise your child for his/her efforts• Pay attention to your child’s needs and
fears• Make time for fun and play
Home support
Parents will have opportunities to work with school personnel on programmes and projects
that will benefit their child and the school.
Family Matters@ School
Participate in the parenting workshops and family bonding activities to enhance the quality of family life.
Parent Support Group (PSG)
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• MOE Website (www.moe.gov.sg)
• Schoolbag – online newsletter for parents (www.schoolbag.sg)
• MOE on Facebook (www.facebook.com/moesingapore)
MOE Links
Safety• School Security• Drop Off and PickUp during SchoolArrival and Dismissal
• Road Crossing• Safety on SchoolBus/Public Bus
• Bicycle Safety
Well-being of your child
Health• Social Responsibility• Medical Attention• Insurance• Annual Health Check• Temperature Taking
Exercise
Single Session / PERI Upgrading
• We are looking into ensuring that a fullsuite of facilities is available to caterto the whole student population whenwe transit to operate in single-session.
• We are continuing to work closely with
MOE on the timeline and implementation
details for the transition to single-session.
• When the timeline is confirmed, we will
inform the parents.
WRSS Bursaries
In commemoration of 65 years of
education and nation-building, the RSS
School Management Committee (SMC)
has set up 3 bursaries:
1)The World Red Swastika Society
Bursary
2) Goh Keng Swee Foundation Bursary
3) Choong Yeok Yin Bursary
to provide financial assistance to
students from low-income families.
WRSS Bursaries
By setting up the bursaries, it hopes to
• touch the lives of RSS students, and
• instil in them greater awareness of the
values of charity and compassion.
Look out for the application form in Term
4 this year for Bursaries 2018
Our Partnership
• We work in partnership for the
children
• We care enough to be working for
our students
• I hope parents care enough to
treat my staff as you would want
to be treated
At RSS, we hope to develop every student holistically in the
following 5 domains:
Moral (德)
Cognitive (智)
Physical (体)
Social (群)
Aesthetics(美)
Primary 5 & 6 – Key Highlights
Academic Focus Holistic FocusPSLE Access Arrangement
Meal Break
Assessment Plan Learning For Life Programme (LLP)
Academic Support MOE Sexuality Education
Education and Career Guidance (ECG)
School-Based Enrichment (SBE)
Post-Exam Activities
ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
• To allow candidates with learningdisability or permanent physicaldisability to apply Access Arrangements (AA) during the examination.
• Make provisions for help for the child who may need assistance in the specific area.
ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS
• As such provision involves the candidate taking the examination under a different condition, the PSLE certificates and result slips will be annotated.
• Applications are subjected to approval from Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB).
• Provision of AA will not be re-instatedonce it has been withdrawn.
Permanent Physical Disability
Examples :
• Hearing Impairment
• Visual Impairment
• Speech Impairment
• Physical Impairment
Documents required
• A copy of medical report from qualified professionals (registered medical practioners, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists)
• AA Form (Completed by FT)• MC is insufficient
Learning Disabilities
Examples:• Dyslexia• Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Austism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Documents Required
• A copy of a psychological / professional report (Reports are valid for 3 years)
• Eg: 2017 PSLE – no earlier than
September 2014
• AA Report
• A photocopy of student’s school exam results (P1 – P5)
SOME EXAMPLES OF AA
• Extra time
• Enlarged question booklets & Single-sided question booklets
• Separate room
• Prompter (Only for Written papers)
• Reader (N.A. for language papers)
Access Arrangements
• Do consult Form Teachers on the need of access arrangements for your child.
• Do apply early if needed so that your child can practise taking school exams under the approved access arrangements conditions.
2017 P5 Assessment PlanSubjects Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
English Language
Mock Test(unweighted)
SA1 CA SA2
Chinese Language
Mock Test(unweighted)
SA1 CA SA2
MathematicsMock Test
(unweighted)SA1 CA SA2
ScienceMock Test
(unweighted)
• Science
Practical
Assessment
(SPA)
• SA1
CA SA2
2017 P6 Assessment PlanSubjects Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
English Language
CA SA Prelim
Chinese Language
CA SA Prelim
Mathematics CA SA Prelim
Science CA SA Prelim
• Extra Lessons (sup/remedial)- level-wide (P6 sup class during June and Sept)- class-based on a needs basis
• Morning Worksheets (P6)- will start Term 3 week 1
• CCA Stand-down (P6)- in general, at the end of April
Academic Support
P5 & P6: 8.25 am - 8.35 am
(10 min)
P3 & P4: 11.55 am - 12.05 pm (10 min)
A.M. SessionMeal Break NEW
RSS Meal Break Guidelines
Special chime to signal meal break and instill discipline.
Meal break will be in class. Students will not be going to the canteen.
Lesson can still carry on with order in class or toilet break.
No meal break during assessment.
To ensure hygiene and cleanliness, empty the basket at the main rubbish bin so that the classroom is free of pests
RSS Meal Break Food Items
Food to be brought into classroom
Museli bar, dry cereal without milk, fresh/ dried fruit, buns, bread, biscuits, muffins, nuts, plain water
No ice-cream, chocolate, sweet, chips, sweet drinks
Should still be in line with healthy meal programme
Parents may give children pocket money to purchase snacks. However, students will have to purchase before the meal break.
No sharing of food as students may still have allergy
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
“Every RSS Student a Leader”• Class leadership roles• Cohort leadership training
Aligned to our school vision of “Caring Community, Innovative Leaders”
Focus: Community Service and Student Leadership
In RSS, we hope to through a whole-school structured approach:• develop the 9 character traits as
encompassed in the “Three Littles” as student leaders
• build SE competencies in students through VIA (Values in action) platforms
Level Focus
P1 & P2 Character
P3 & P4 Innovation
P5 & P6 Service
• Every student is developed to
• be a leader since P1.
(Classroom leaders)
• There are different leadership roles in a class. Students serve as a leader in the various capacities in the class.
Level Focus Modules
P1 Character Self-Leadership
P2 Basic Leadership
P3 Innovation Design Thinking (Team work)
P4 Design Thinking (Research Skills)
P5 Service Servant Leadership
P6 Servant Leadership (Prefect-led Donation
Drive
Level Cohort Leadership Trainings have been planned into curriculum time.
More service platforms will be provided for them to put values in action, serving progressively from class to school and the wider community for all levels at different period of the year .
Our VIA domains start from the self, family and school when the child first joins RSS.
P5 & P6: Self/School/ Community/
Nation
MOE
Sexuality
Education
is...
is NOT...
Sex education
about the emotional, social and ethical aspects
in addition to the physicalaspect of sexuality
Goals
To help students develop a moral compass, respect for themselves and for others as sexual beings, premised on the heterosexual married couple forming a nuclear family as the basic unit of society through the inculcation of positive mainstream values and attitudes about sexuality
1
2
3
To help students make wise, responsible and informed decisions through the provision of accurate, current and age-appropriate knowledge
To help students know themselves and build healthy and rewarding relationships through the acquisition of social and emotional skills
Curriculum Time
Growing Years (GY) eTeens
Primary 4 hours per level per year NA
Pri 5 Four 60-min lessonsNA
Pri 6 Four 60-min lessons
Secondary 5 hours per level per year 4 hours for Sec 3
Sec 1 Five 60-min lessons NA
Sec 2 Five 60-min lessons NA
Sec 3 Five 60-min lessons One 60-min mass talk &Three 45 to 60-min class-based
lessons
Sec 4 Five 60-min lessons NA
JC/CI 2 hours per level per year 2 hours for JC/CI 1
JC/CI 1 Two 60-min lessons One 60-min mass talk &One 60-min class-based lesson
JC/CI 2 Two 60-min lessons NA
The Curious Minds
Using Narratives
1
2
3
4
5
Making Connections to Real Life Situations
Using Case Scenarios for Practice of Skills
5 Teaching Approaches
Cooperative Learning strategies
Using Characters
Providing Information on SEd to Parents
Parents may opt their children out of GY, eTeens and/or Sexuality Education programmes by external providers
Aims of ECG The purpose of ECG is to help our students:
• become more aware of their strengths, interests and values
• make informed decisions when making education and career choices
• find relevance in the subjects they are studying
• be more motivated to work hard and do well in school
Nurturing Self-Awareness
• Students become more aware oftheir values, interests and strengthsby having them try the
.
• Students who know themselves andfind matching opportunities becomemotivated and are more likely to leadfulfilled lives and contribute tosociety.
‘Self-Exploration games’
Enter pupil’s NRIC
What is the role as a parent in ECG?
You play a crucial role to:
• help your children discover their interests and develop their strengths
• guide them to make informed education and career choices that will impact their future significantly
School-Based Enrichment (SBE)
• LLP – Cohort Leadership Training
• SAP Lessons – Chinese Culture Programme
• Motivational Programme
• Code For Fun Workshop
• Supplementary Lessons
Post-Exam Programme
• Secondary School Talks
• Secondary Schools Fair
• Secondary School Experience
• P6 Next Steps Programme
• Career Talk
• ICT Assessment
• Donation Drive
• Post-exam Games
• Graduation Concert
Sharing by Senior Teacher
Ms Tan Zhi-Ling
Holistic DevelopmentOur partnership to support the
whole child
What can I do to support my child in his/her development?
• Encourage your child to read in both EL and CL
• Monitor your child’s progress • Reinforce the importance of time
management and checking of work upon completion
• Ensure homework is completed on time• Update the form teacher immediately
on matters relating to your child’s well-being
put too much emphasis on marks and grades
compare your child’s performance with that of others
monitor your child’s daily work
give encouragement and support in areas for improvement
praise your child for any progress made
Sharing by Senior Teacher
Ms Tan Zhi-Ling
Holistic Development
Sharingby
HOD Culture & Internationalisation
文化与国际交流
参观著名重点学府和
著名历史文化景点
观摩教学和体验当地
生活
宽正确的学
习态度
Independent Learners
Effective Communicators
Innovative Learners
Self Management
21st Century Competencies, School Vision, Mission & Motto
海外浸濡活动的宗旨开拓学生国际视野、把学习带出课堂。
(陶行知“生活即教育、社会即学校、教学做合一”)
通过参观著名历史文化景点,学生了解中华化、历史、文学,因此提高对学习华文的兴趣。
通过参观著名重点学府,学生与当地学生进行文化交流,因此加深对其他国家的历史、教育、经济、社会、风土民情的认识。
通过浸濡活动,学生培养自主能力、群体精神互助互爱、尊敬容忍等优良价值观。
6D 5N
March
March Chengdu
Immersion Trip
成都浸濡
1. Chengdu Cao Tang Primary School
成都市草堂小学
2. Chengdu Experimental Primary School
成都市实验小校(西区)
3D 2N
March
March Malacca
Immersion Trip
马六甲浸濡
Malacca Yok Bin Mamdarin School
马六甲育民华文小学
22 D
June
7th SAP Scholars Programme
南京深度浸濡
“儒子游”
Nanjing Xing Zhi Primary School
南京浦口区行知小学
Nanjing La Sa Lu Primary School
南京拉萨路小学
8D 7N
September
September Nanjing Immersion Trip
南京浸濡
1. Nanjing Xing Zhi Primary School
南京浦口区行知小学
2. Nanjing Bai Yun Yuan Primary School
南京市白云园小学
2017 Red Swastika School Overseas Learning Journeys 2017年卍慈学校海外浸濡活动
我校的浸濡活动对象是五年级至六年级的学生。
为了提供均等机会,每一个孩子都可以参加一次海外浸濡活动。
学生操行和课堂表现(级任老师和科任老师的反馈)
如果报名过于踊跃,不曾参加过任何学校主办的海外浸濡活动的学生会被优先考虑。