P5 & P6 PARENT-TEACHERS MEETING

SATURDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2019

PROGRAMME 1. Classroom interactions with Form Teachers

2. Introduction

3. Sharing on key MOE directions, PSLE and Direct

Schools Admission, Partnership with Parents

4. Sharing on Peer Support System and Growing Years’

Series

5. Sharing on Stamford’s Discipline Framework &

Student Management Approaches

6. Sharing on Parents Gateway

OUR SCHOOL LEADERS

Mdm Rahima Bte Abdul Rahman

Vice-Principal (Academic)

Mdm Cassie FanPrincipal

Mr Tan Aik CheongVice-Principal

(Admin)

KEY PERSONNEL

Year Head (Lower Primary) Ms Hee Fei Ling

Assistant Year Head (Middle Primary) Mdm Tan Wan Theng

Year Head (Upper Primary) Mrs The-Eng Yu Leen

School Staff Developer Mr Lincoln Shen

HOD English Language Ms Sharon Chee

HOD Mathematics Mdm Yeo Liew Cheng

HOD Mother Tongue Language Mdm Ang Gek Moi

HOD PE & CCA Mr Calvin Chia

HOD Character & Citizenship Education Mrs Desri Ann Lee

HOD Student Management Mr Desmond Wee

HOD ICT Mr Cheong Tuck Wai

KEY PERSONNEL

Level Head (Mathematics) Ms Yeo Li Choo

Level Head (Science) Mrs Chua-Tan Li Peng

Subject Head (Aesthetics) Ms Gracelyn Ong

Administration Managers Mr Chew Lian Huat

Ms Faith Tan

Operations Manager Mr Muthusamy

PRIMARY 5 SUBJECT TEACHERS

English Language Miss Audrey Liew, Mrs Desri Ann Lee, Ms Sharon Chee, Miss Goh Siew Ling,

Mdm Amelia

Mathematics Mdm Yeo Liew Cheng, Miss Tan Hui Ling, Mr Lincoln Shen, Mrs The Yu

Leen, Mr Joey Setiawan

Science Mr Lincoln Shen, Mrs Chua-Tan Li Peng, Mr Lim Kuan Hock, Miss Tan Hui

Ling

MTL & CCE Ms Zhang Chenyang, Ms Du Yinwei, Miss Jhan Ling-Siou, Mdm Sofia, Ms

Zahidah, Miss Nurul Ain, Mrs Ravi, Miss Lim Pey Hwa

PHE Mrs Lim Hwee Mian

Art Ms Suryanti

Music Ms Gracelyn Ong

Social Studies Mrs Desri Ann Lee, Mrs Rani Mahesh, Ms Sharon Chee

PRIMARY 6 SUBJECT TEACHERS

English

Language

Mrs Rani Mahesh, Mr Harrison Goh, Mdm Hamidah, Miss Goh Siew Ling, Miss Julie

Hong

Mathematics Mrs The Yu Leen, Mr Cheong Tuck Wai, Mr Lim Kuan Hock, Mr Tang Keng Soon, Ms

Rachel Yeo, Mr Abdul Halim

Science Ms Jackie Chua, Mr Harrison Goh, Mr Tang Keng Soon, Mdm Amelia, Ms Fadhilah

MTL & CCE Miss He Wei, Mdm Ang Gek Moi, Mdm Tan Geok Mei, Ms Hee Fei Ling, Miss Lai Yan

Ping, Mdm Dian Farhana, Miss Kasmawati, Miss Rahimah, Mdm Sumathi, Mrs Ravi

PHE Mr Desmond Wee, Mr Calvin Chia

Art Ms Suryanti

Music Ms Gracelyn Ong

Social Studies Mdm Tan Wan Theng, Mrs Rani Mahesh, Ms Sharon Chee, Mrs Desri Ann Lee

Learn for Life @ Stamford

Sharing on key MOE Directions, PSLE,

DSA & Partnership with Parents

Changes at a Glance

Changes at a Glance

Changes at a Glance

• Have more time and space to deepen their learning, especially in the transition years (i.e. P3, P5, S1 and S3).

• Better enjoy the process of learning and develop dispositions for lifelong learning.

Changes aim to help our students:

Preparing our students for life: Our School Values (ENRICH)

Esprit De CorpsNever-Give-UpResponsibilityIntegrityCareHumility

Learn for Life as an important value, attitude and skill.

ADJUSTMENTS TO THE EDUCATION SYSTEM

• PSLE and Secondary 1 posting, move away from T-score, to scoring students in broader bands

• Secondary school Subject-based Banding

• Broadening DSA and ensuring a more variegated school landscape, including distinctive areas (niches)

PSLE- A PLACEMENT EXAM

Reflects the relative achievement level of students within their peers.

Places students into different streams (Express/NA/NT) according to their academic ability.

Enables posting to secondary schools by merit and as far as possible into a school of their choice.

PSLE T-SCORE

• It gives the relative position of a student’s performance as compared to the performance of all the other students in that subject.

• The raw mark obtained in the exam only shows how good the student is in that subject, not how good he is as compared to others.

Direct School Admission for Secondary Schools (DSA-Sec)

Entering a secondary school

PSLE/S1 Posting Process DSA-Sec

• Based on a student’s PSLE score• Most students enter secondary

schools this way

• Based on a diverse range of talents and achievements in specific academic subjects or non-academic areas, beyond what the PSLE recognises

• Allows students to access school programmes to develop their talents

Changes to the DSA-Sec

All schools allowed to take in up to 20% of S1 non-IP intake

through DSA-Sec

All schools to stop using general academic ability tests to select

students

Schools may offer DSA-Sec in more areas

Schools may stop using general academic ability tests to select students

Online portal for DSA-Sec application

Students can apply online, through a single form

2018 DSA-Sec(2018 P6 Cohort)

2019 DSA-Sec(2019 P6 Cohort)

Moving to an improved DSA

More choices and opportunities for students

2017 DSA-Sec (2017 P6 Cohort)

If your child has specific talents which a school offers the DSA-Sec in

And is passionate about and committed to developing his/her strengths and interests

Talent

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DSA-Sec can support his/her development in that talent area.

Is the DSA-Sec right for my child?

Which school should my child apply to? • Look for a school with programmes that match your child’s

strengths and interests• Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents they

can develop further. • Learn more about the secondary school’s pace of learning and overall

range of programmes

• Get the latest information about what each school offers by:• Visiting schools’ websites• Attending schools’ Open Houses to also experience their environments

and cultures• Visiting the MOE’s DSA-Sec website (will be updated around April 2019)

DSA-SEC APPLICATION

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A new DSA-Sec Application Portal

• To encourage students to tap on the expanded DSA opportunities, the DSA-Sec application process will be simplified.

• From the 2019 DSA-Sec, students will be able to apply for DSA through a centralised DSA-Sec Application Portal, using a common application form.

• The portal will simplify and streamline the DSA application process, making it convenient for all students.

NEW – DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL

What is the timeline for 2019 DSA-Sec?

8 May - 4 June(4 weeks)

Apply for DSA-Sec through DSA-Sec Application Portal.

17 June - 31 August

Shortlisting and selection by secondary schools. Each secondary school has different selection criteria for its categories and programmes. Schools will inform you of the selection outcome by Aug.

Rank your offers, if you receive offers from multiple schools

Late-October

You will know whether you have been allocated to a school through the DSA-Sec, at the same time you receive your PSLE results.

Late-November

1. Centralised online applications

• Applications will be centralised across all participating secondary schools

• The form will be easy to fill – you only have to key in contact details and your school and talent choices

Optional: The portal will also allow you to indicate any non-school-based achievements and activities related to the talent areas you applied for.

• You do not need to submit testimonials or hardcopy documents to the secondary school during application.

2. Application using Singpass

• Parents can access the Portal via their SingPass login. Only one parent’s SingPass login is required.

• Parents who are unable to access their SingPass can approach the primary school for assistance.

3. No application fees

• No fees charged for DSA-Sec application and selection.

• We encourage all students who are passionate about and committed to developing particular talents to apply, regardless of family backgrounds.

NEW – DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTALFeatures of the DSA-Sec Portal

Features of the DSA-Sec Portal

4. Making choices in the DSA-Sec portal

Through the portal, you can easily identify schools that offer programmes for your child’s talent area.

You can indicate up to three choices. For each choice, you will need to choose a secondary school and a talent area from that school.

The order of the choices does not matter during application.

Of the three choices, up to two choices may be used to apply to the same school, for two different talent areas of that school. This is to cater to your child’s multiple interests, and allow your child to choose different schools which can develop his/her strengths and interests.

You and your child are encouraged to consider your choices carefully, and manage the time and effort participating in multiple trials and interviews.

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Note. Students can apply separately to School of the Arts and Singapore Sports School, on top of the DSA-Sec choices made through the DSA-Sec Portal.

NEW – DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL

What are schools looking for?

DSA-SEC SELECTION

Talent, passion, commitment

• Schools may look at achievements and participation(e.g. in Junior Sports Academy).

• Schools may also conduct tests, trials or selection camps to identify students with strengths, or sound fundamentals and potential, in particular areas.

Strong personal qualities

• Schools may look at CCA records and VIA participation.

• Schools may also conduct interviews.

Good academic fit

• Schools may look at primary school results to ensure students can benefit from the school’s pace of learning.

Students, be sincere, be genuine, and be yourself –if you are a good fit for the school, it will show.

• The selection process differs across schools, and across different DSA-Seccategories.

• Generally, schools are looking for candidates with:

What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?

• Confirmed Offer (CO) Your child has a place reserved in the school, as long as his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a course the school offers (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical)).

• Wait List (WL) Your child will be given a place in the school if other students with Confirmed Offers do not take up those offers, and if his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a course the school offers. Allocation will be based on students’ rank on the school’s Wait List.

• Unsuccessful Your child has not been given a place in the school. If your child still wishes to enter the schools he/she applied for, he/she can apply through the S1 Posting process using his/her PSLE results.

SELECTION OUTCOME

How are DSA-Sec places allocated?

Example: Confirmed Offer vs Wait List

Hani is given Confirmed Offer by Courage Secondary. Haniselected Courage Secondary as her 2nd choice.

Victor is offered a Wait List by Courage Secondary. Victor selectedCourage Secondary as his 1st choice.

Who will be considered for a place in Courage Secondary first?

Hani will be considered for a DSA-Sec place in Courage Secondarybefore Victor, as she has a Confirmed Offer.

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SELECTION OUTCOME

If my child have a DSA-Sec Confirmed Offer, does it mean that his/her PSLE results will not matter?

• Your child’s PSLE results will still be used to determine the secondary school course he/she is eligible for (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical)).

• Even if he/she has a Confirmed Offer, he/she must qualify for a course offered by the school to be admitted to the DSA-Sec school.

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SELECTION OUTCOME

Example: Leo has a Confirmed Offer from Courage Secondary, which offers the Express Course only. However, Leo’s PSLE results qualify him for the Normal (Academic) course. Hence, Leo will not be able to go to Courage Secondary through DSA-Sec. If he is not allocated a place in another DSA-Sec school whose CO/WL offer he had accepted at the School Preference stage, he will participate in the S1 Posting.

Where can I find more information on the 2019 DSA-Sec?

• Check the MOE DSA-Sec website for important dates and timelines, and for information on how DSA-Sec will be conducted.

• The updated 2019 DSA-Sec information will be published around April 2019.

• The MOE DSA-Sec website also contains information on DSA categories and secondary schools offering them.

MORE INFORMATION

Partnering Parents

Guiding Principles

1. Students succeed when schools and parents work hand in hand to support students in learning self-management skills, taking responsibility and building resilience.

2. Mutual respect and trust form the strong foundation for positive engagement between schools and parents.

Areas where your support counts

Student well-being & Holistic Development

1. Knowing the child

2. Developing the child: • Learning

independently

• Managing self

• Relating to others

Communication between teachers & parents

1. Keeping in touch

2. Managing incidents

Developing your child: Managing self

Dos

1. Encourage your child to take personal responsibility e.g. doing homework, packing school bag, taking initiative to seek help, managing his/her time, practising responsible online behaviour, helping out in household chores & responsibilities etc.

2. Encourage your child to be resilient & learn from the consequences when he/she is unable to complete homework or forgot to bring items to school. Guide your child in managing disappointments.

3. Put in place appropriate home strategies for routines e.g. homework, play, bed time.

4. …..

Don’ts

1. Don’t deliver your child’s forgotten items to school unless it is a medical emergency.

2. Don’t contact the teacher to check on things that your child needs to do.

Support from Parents

• Support and partnership of parents are crucial in realising these changes.

• Parents can play a part to encourage Joy of Learning, and Learn for Life.

Encourage Joy of Learning!

Encourage Joy of Learning by

• not over-emphasising academic performance

• focus on your child’s learning journey, rather than compare them to others

Give our children the time & space to deepen learning

PSR is…

PEER SUPPORT & RELATIONSHIPS (PSR) IN SCHOOL

• Peer Bonding – helping students to make friends, creating a sense of belonging to our school

• Peer Influencing – being a positive peer influence

• Peer Helping – offering simple practical help and providing emotional and social support to friends in time of need

Collectively contributes to a Caring

Supportive Culture

PEER SUPPORT & RELATIONSHIPS IN SCHOOL

Bridge the ‘adult-student divide’ &

strengthen safety net

Empower students to be positive influencers &

leaders

Contribute to positive school culture of care

Protective factor for students-at-risk

Benefits of leveraging

peer relationships

Peer Helping in our school

All Students

Everyone a Peer

SupporterSelected Student

Peer Supporters

Learn peer helping skills

to support peers

These students will be

guided by your teachers

Learn basic peer

helping skills

Some Students

All of us can show care to one another.

Primary 5 & 6 Growing Years SeriesSexuality Education

Understand the changes they experience as they mature to develop healthy and rewarding relationships with others

Make wise, informed and responsible decisions by developing social and emotional skills (self-awareness, management of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours)

Primary 5 & 6 Growing Years SeriesSexuality Education

Develop a moral compass, respect for themselves and for others through the teaching of positive values and attitudes

• Conducted by GYS trained teachers

• Boys and girls are taught in separate groups

• Within school hours

STAMFORD’S DISCIPLINE FRAMEWORK &

STUDENT MANAGEMENT APPROACHES

Core ValuesEsprit De CorpsNever-Give-UpResponsibilityIntegrityCare Humility

Is able to work with and lead schoolmates across levels as a team.

Strives for improvement despite failure and setbacks and adapts well to changes.

Takes care of own learning. Makes responsible decisions and acts responsibly.

Is honest and has moral courage. Models appropriate behaviour.

Keeps the school and community clean. Shows care to peers and people in the community.

Knows own strengths and weaknesses without boasting or putting others down .

An ENRICHed Stamfordian

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WHOLE-SCHOOL APPROACH(Leadership by Management and support from Staff)

Discipline Framework

1. Culture of Care and Expectations2. Structured Curricula and

Programmes3. Rewards and Recognition4. Intervention Support and

Consequences5. Support and Capacity Building of

Teachers

STUDENT CONDUCT

1. Attendance

2. Punctuality

3. Attire and appearance

4. Mobile Devices

School Policy on Mobile Phones

RECOGNITION AND MOTIVATION

1. Edusave Character Award (ECHA)

2. Edusave Award for Achievement, Leadership and Service (EAGLES)

3. Model Student Award

4. Model Class Award

5. Academic Awards

PARENTS GATEWAY

Digital service that connects parents and schools on key administrative matters.

One-stop mobile app

Available on IOS & Android

PARENTS GATEWAY Digitally Connecting Parents and Schools

• Allows schools to send updates on programmes & activities

• Allows parents to perform administrative functions

• Parents can use their SingPass accounts, SMS 2FA or OneKey Token1 to gain access

• Plans to roll out Parents Gateway to the entire school by the first quarter of 2019.

• School will continue to issue hardcopy letters and consent forms to parents and legal guardians who are unable to onboard Parents Gateway.

• Additional services will be added to the Parents Gateway portal incrementally.

PARENTS GATEWAY

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