PARENTS' BRIEFING · 2019. 10. 25. · ms priscilla kek . year head/upper pri. mdm sharon chia....

26 JAN 2019PARENTS' BRIEFINGPRIMARY TWO

EVACUATION PLAN

PARENTS’ BRIEFING SLIDES

The slides for Parents’ Briefing will be made available

on the school’s website

khengcheng.moe.edu.sg

AGENDA1. INTRODUCTION

2. THE KHENG CHENG EXPERIENCE

3. CHANGES AT A GLANCE

4. REVISED PSLE SCORING

5. P2 KEY PROGRAMMES

6. HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

7. MTL BRIEFING

WELCOME

MR KHOO GHEE HANVICE PRINCIPAL

MISS NG EE LINGHOD MOTHER TONGUE

MRS TOH CHENG HWANCHINESE LANGUAGE

TEACHER

THANK YOU & BEST WISHES

MR VINCENT KAN MDM LAURA CHAN MRS JOYCE SOH

MISS CHERYNN TANMDM KOO SEN HOOI MISS SINDY LAI

MS NEO HUI WAN

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MDM SARAH LEONG PRINCIPAL

MR WONG SUNG LAI EDWARD VICE-PRINCIPAL

MR CHIONH BOON SOOVICE-PRINCIPAL (ADMIN)

SCHOOL LEADERS

MR KHOO GHEE HANVICE-PRINCIPAL

MISS GRACE FOONG

LEAD TEACHERHOD ENGLISH

LANGUAGE (COVERING)

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MATH DEPARTMENT

MISS SHALINI D/O VENKITESWARAN

SH ENGLISH LANGUAGE

MISS ALISA CHUA

SH MATHEMATICS

MISS GOH MING SZE

HOD MATHEMATICS


MDM ONGPOH LENG

ST ENGLISH LANGUAGE

SCI DEPARTMENT

MR MELVIN CHANG

HOD SCIENCE (COVERING)

MISS TEO YEE LENG

ST SCIENCE

MTL DEPARTMENT

MDM TAN HWEE SANG

SH MTL


MDM WUSHU QING

ST CHINESE

MDM SHREEARITA

SH SCIENCE

MS NG EE LINGHOD MTL

(COVERING)

PE/CCA DEPARTMENT

MR MATTHEW CHANSH MUSIC & INNOVATION

MISS SIVAMALARKULASEGARAM HOD PE & CCA

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

MR ABDUL HAKIMST MUSIC


MR IGNATIUS LIMSCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPER

ICT DEPARTMENTSTAFF DEVELOPMENT


MS NILAM SHAFIA HOD ICT

MRS CATHERINE KOH

SH CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, ART & SOCIAL STUDIES

MRS JACQUELINE ANTHONY

HOD STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

MS SU YEN LENG

SH STUDENT LEADERSHIP &

PASTORAL CARE

MR RAJNIKANTH NAIDU

SH DISCIPLINE

MRS SHARON CHOO

SH PARTNERSHIPS

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT


STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM

MDM LILY SURIANI TAN YEAR HEAD/LOWER PRI

MS PRISCILLA KEK YEAR HEAD/UPPER PRI

MDM SHARON CHIAASST YH/PRI 3

MDM TOH XIAO YINGASST YH/PRI 2

MRS CARYN ONGYEAR HEAD/MIDDLE PRI


MS TAN MEI LAN DIXIEASST YH/PRI 5

MR JOHN LEE OPS MANAGER

MR JACK PUN ADMIN MANAGER

EAS DEPARTMENT


MR KARUPPIAH RAVINDRAN

OPS MANAGER

P2 FORM TEACHERS

P2.1MISS JEYA

P2.5MISS KAMALIAH

P2.4MDM WONG

P2.8MISS TAN

P2.2MRS RAVI

P2.6MS SEAH

P2.3MRS DOREEN LIM

P2.7MISS TAY







7. MTL BRIEFING

OUR CORE VALUESKINDNESS in HEART• We are gracious in our

actions.• We show care and

concern for others.• We love our community

and environment.

SINCERITY of MIGHT• We speak the truth.• We show consideration

to others.• We learn from our

mistakes.

DILIGENCE of HAND• We seek to learn.• We plan and act on

what we set out to do.• We work hard and excel

in what we do.

COURAGE to STAND• We do the right thing.• We dare to try.• We finish the race

strong.

Roots to Anchor, Wings to Fly

We believe that every studentdeserves a chance to learn and grow,well and strong, in both their studiesand in character. We want our studentsto have strong roots in their values, fortheir families and the largercommunity. It is the strong roots thatwould enable them to weather thestorms of life; present and future.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

We also aspire for the students to have wings to fly, beyondtheir current circumstance and mindsets about themselves.We want the students go beyond the limits and boundariesthey have set in their minds for and about themselves.We believe that the school would have succeeded, if we areable to develop our students to surpass us in all that we are,and do. We believe that if we put care in our thoughts, deedsand work as a school community, the labour in everyendeavour will not be in vain.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

Roots to Anchor, Wings to Fly

PSLE PERFORMANCE 2018

Chart1

20122012

20132013

20142014

20152015

20162016

20172017

20182018

KCS

National Mean

% Eligibility for Secondary (All P6 Students)

98.71

97.58

98.72

97.51

98.25

97.62

95.48

98.28

94.92

98.39

99.13

98.38

99.5575221239

98.6

Sheet1

KCSMOE Defined Comparable SchoolsNational Mean

201298.7197.0697.58

201398.7296.9497.51

201498.2597.1497.62

201595.4897.0698.28

201694.9297.6898.39

201799.1397.2198.38

201899.5698.6

PSLE PERFORMANCE 2018

Chart1

20122012

20132013

20142014

20152015

20162016

20172017

20182018

KCS

National Mean

% Eligibility for S1E with E/NA (All P6 Students)

64.81

63.14

67.95

66.75

64.63

66.4

65.16

66.18

61.44

66.43

65.65

66.2

75.7

Sheet1

KCSMOE Defined Comparable SchoolsNational Mean

201264.8153.0663.14

201367.9559.9266.75

201464.6355.1966.4

201565.1653.0866.18

201661.4455.2266.43

201765.6551.9466.2

201875.7

Our students have done well in school.

With the changing landscape, how can we better prepare them for life?

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE FUTUREOn average, by 2020, more than a third of the desired core skill sets of most occupations will comprise skills that are not yet considered crucial to the jobs of today.

- World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE FUTUREChanges in tandem with our nation’s economic development

Our students have strong fundamentals. We have seen steady improvements in literacy and numeracy over the past 15 years.

They have good teamwork and problem-solving skills.

However, they also have relatively high test anxiety and overly high achievement motivation which can become counterproductive.

PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE







7. MTL BRIEFING

KEY CHANGESTeach Less, Learn MoreSyllabus review and content reduction

Announcement of PERI Changes

Removal of P1 MYE & EYE, P2 MYE, startedProgramme for Active Learning (PAL)

Removal of names of top-scoring

students for national exam

resultsEvery Student, an Engaged Learner

Introduction of ALP & LLP in schools

Announcement of Changes to PSLE scoring

Learn for LifeReducing assessment load and stakes in primary and secondary schools

Subject-Based Banding (Pri)

Subject-Based Banding (Sec)

Thinking Schools, Learning Nation

Syllabus review and content reduction

1997

2005

2008

2009

2012

2013

2018

2016

2014

By striking a balance

between rigour and joy of learning.

KEY CHANGES – LEARN FOR LIFE

• A value, an attitude and a skill• Inculcating greater joy of learning• Reducing the over-emphasis on academic

results• Nurturing lifelong learners with stronger

intrinsic motivation to learn

• Formative years• Early stages of learning• Discovering abilities & talents• Values the key!

LEARN FOR LIFE – LOWER PRIMARY

CHANGES AT A GLANCE – P1 & P2

Reducing the over-emphasis of academic results and nurturing in our children greater intrinsic motivation to learn…

• Removal of weighted assessments• Use of qualitative descriptors to report student

learning in all subjects throughout the year• Non-academic indicators will be retained• Revised criteria for the Edusave Merit Bursary


Reducing the over-emphasis of academic results and nurturing in our children greater intrinsic motivation to learn…

Use of qualitative descriptors to report students’ learning progress for all subjects through…

• Subject-specific learning outcomes• Learning dispositions


Learning Outcomes…• Include the academic and non-academic areas• Closely aligned and reflect the syllabus

outcomes for P1 and P2• Every learning outcome will be reported at least

once in either Semester 1 or 2, or both semesters

• Meant to provide feedback to students and parents


Learning Outcomes…• Assess the following:

• Knowledge mastery• Reasoning proficiency• Performance skills• Ability to create learning products

• To be reported in each semester through the student portfolio using multiple modes of assessment e.g. topical quizzes, performance tasks, project/group work


Examples of Learning Outcomes to be reported in P2Subject Learning Outcomes

English Read aloud Primary 2 texts (e.g. STELLAR texts) with accuracy, fluency and expression. Mother Tongue Language

Speak with correct pronunciation using vocabulary and sentence structures from Primary 2 texts.

Mathematics Compare and order objects by length, mass, or volume.

Physical EducationPerform a gymnastic sequence of two different movements with smooth transition and different start and end body positions.

Art Draw from their imagination and observation.

Music Listen and respond to Music.

Social Studies Identify the different ethnic communities living in Singapore.

* The subject-specific learning outcomes will be available on the school’s website.

Four-level Qualitative Descriptors E.g. Beginning, Developing, Competent, Accomplished


Learning Dispositions…• Provide a holistic understanding of your child’s

progress• Reflect attitude, motivation and interest that affect

students’ approaches to learning• Information would be triangulated from multiple

sources e.g. observation of class behaviour, response in the class, students’ submitted work


Learning Dispositions…• Include the following:

• Reflectiveness• Open-mindedness• Engagement• Resilience



• Reflectiveness• express their experiences; • generate questions to clarify their learning; • generate alternative solutions;• justify choices/decisions made

• Open-mindedness• Engagement• Resilience



• Reflectiveness• Open-mindedness

• receptiveness to new ideas• willingness to explore possibilities or consider

other viewpoints• Engagement• Resilience



• Reflectiveness• Open-mindedness• Engagement

• immersed in learning and enjoying it;• actively seeking new opportunities to learn

• Resilience



• Reflectiveness• Open-mindedness• Engagement• Resilience

• willingness to try new things;• bounce back and get back up after a failure; • persevere through times of difficulty;• willingness to make improvement after receiving

feedback

CHANGES AT A GLANCE – P1 & P2Examples of Learning Dispositions to be reported in P1 & P2

Four-level Qualitative Descriptors E.g. Beginning, Developing, Competent, Accomplished

ResilienceBehavioural

Indicator Teacher-directed Self-directed

Persevere and complete difficult tasks.

Persevere and complete difficult tasks with constant supervision

Persevere and complete difficult tasks with occasional supervision

Persevere and complete difficult tasks with minimal supervision

Persevere and complete difficult tasks independently

Accept feedback and work on improvement

Listen to feedback

Comfortable with feedback

Comfortable with feedback and makes an attempt to improve

Comfortable with feedback and makes consistent effort to improve

CHANGES AT A GLANCE – P3 to P6

Reducing the emphasis of academic pursuit and nurturing in our children greater intrinsic motivation to learn…

• Consider non-academic factors in class allocation• 2019 – P3 and P4• 2020 – P5

• No more than 1 weighted assessment per subject, per school term, on top of any MYE and EYE

• Removal of MYE at P3 in 2019 and P5 from 2021

CHANGES AT A GLANCE – P3 to P6

Reducing the emphasis of academic pursuit and nurturing in our children greater intrinsic motivation to learn…

• Some academic indicators will be removed:• Class and level positions• Mean max. and min. marks• Underline for failed marks

• Marks will be displayed in whole numbers• Edusave Merit Bursary (for P1 & P2) and Good Progress Award

(for P2 & P3) to be based on good learning dispositions

CHANGES AT A GLANCE

Broadening our definition of success in classrooms…Edusave Academic Awards Changes to Criteria for 2019

P1 and P2 Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB)

• Students who consistently demonstrate good learning dispositions.

• Good conduct will continue to be a criterion• Singapore citizen • Monthly household income does not exceed $6,900

(or per capita $1,725)

P2 and P3 Good Progress Award(GPA)

• Students with greatest improvement in learning dispositions in the course of the year.

• Good conduct will continue to be a criterion.• Singapore citizen

CONCLUSION

Changes in school-based assessment will free up curriculum time that would otherwise be required for the examinations.

These changes help our children develop intrinsic motivation and joy of learning, for life.

BROADENING THE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS…

Changes in the National School Games Junior Division Competitions in 2019

• More developmentally appropriate• Less overt competition• More opportunities for meaningful participation; a

broader base of game play and interaction

BROADENING THE DEFINITION OF SUCCESS…

Changes in the National School Games Junior Division Competitions in 2019

Area of change Previous format Changes

Award and recognition

structure

1st : Gold medal2nd : Silver medal3rd to 4th : Bronze medal

1st : Gold medal2nd : Silver medal3rd to 8th : Bronze medal

Competition format

Basketball (5 on 5) full courtMax: 12 players per team

Basketball (3 on 3) Half courtMax: 15 players per team

Age group divisions

11 years old not allowed toplay in Senior division

11 years old allowed to play in either Junior or Senior division for selected sports

Adopting game and event

formats, and equipment

Floorball1 goal post at each endTrack & FieldSingle event

Floorball2 goal posts at each endTrack & FieldMulti-sports event







7. MTL BRIEFING

• Students WITH SIMILAR SCORES IN each SUBJECT WILL BE GROUPED INTO the same ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL PER SUBJECT

AL 1(BEST)

AL 2

AL 3

AL 4

AL 5

AL 6

AL 7

AL 8 (UNGRADED)

• There will be 8 Achievement Levels (ALs), with AL1 being the best.

• A student’s AL for each subject will reflect his level of achievement, rather than how he has performed relative to his peers.

REVISED PSLE SCORING

REFERENCE RAW MARK RANGES• To guide school-based assessments,

MOE has provided reference raw mark ranges for each AL.

• These are based on learning objectives of the curriculum.

CONSIDERATIONS• To have educationally meaningful

differentiation of students.• At the top ALs, the ranges are narrower as

the PSLE is designed to show what students can do – on average, about half of the students will score AL4 or better.

AL RAW MARK RANGE

1 ≥ 90

2 85 – 89

3 80 – 84

4 75 – 79

5 65 – 74

6 45 – 64

7 20 – 44

8 < 20

4 SUBJECT ALs WILL BE ADDED

TO FORM THE PSLE SCORE

REVISED PSLE SCORING







7. MTL BRIEFING

Learning for Life Programme(LLP)

Student Voice Advocacy@KCS

SVA@KCS - School ImprovementSchool wide programmes are put in place through the year to empower students with a voice to step forward to become active agents of change and practise advocacy and active citizenry in their immediate community

SVA@KCS - Community ServiceUsing the Visible Thinking routines (Harvard Ground Zero Project) as the thinking framework to facilitate the thinking processes, teachers used these as questioning in class so that students could plan for and implement the community service VIA project through a grounds up approach.

NURTURING THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT

2.4: Keeping Our Toilets Clean


“I learnt to keep the toilet clean and do my part for KhengCheng School. Even though the toilet is dirty, I don’t mind clearning it.” - Nikki

“I learnt to do my part to keep the school clean and treat the toilet like my own.” - Liyi

2.7: Adopt-A-Senior Project


What?P2 & P4 Budding Buddies Programme

Why?• To allow the P2s to learn the

required interaction skills of how to be and care for a friend

• To imbue in the P2s the school values of Kindness in Heart and Sincerity of Might as a friend and a buddy

• To build a strong culture of careamong the students

• To sustain the connectedness the students feel towards the school and with their peers

How?Activities will be organised for P2s and P4s to interact every term.

LEVEL COHORT PROGRAMME

Date(s)* Activity23 – 24 May

(T2W9)P1 & P2 MA & SC Trail

26 – 27 Sept(T4W2)

Learning Journey to Gardens By the Bay

6 Nov(T4W8)

P1 & P2 Lower Primary Games Day

Dates are tentative, subject to change

P2 KEY ACTIVITIES







7. MTL BRIEFING

• Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)• Form Teacher Interaction (FTI)• Case Management Team: SLs, HOD/Student Development,

Year Heads, Discipline Master, Allied Educators (Teaching and Learning, Learning & Behavioural) & School Counsellor meet regularly to look into the welfare of the students with learning, disciplinary & behavioural needs, such as ADHD, Dyslexia & Autism

* If you require assistance, please contact your child’s Form Teacher & Mdm Toh Xiao Ying (Asst. Year Head / P2).

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

SCHOOL COUNSELLING @ KCS• Sometimes children might need extra support if they are finding it

difficult to manage their emotions, behaviour or relationships with peers, teachers or even parents

• The counselling process includes : Learning how to regulate negative feelings such as anger,

anxiety etc.Mastering positive behaviours such as turn taking, self control

etc. Learning how to identify and express feelings in healthy waysUnderstanding their basic needs such as love & belonging,

freedom, fun and powerBuilding self esteem and self efficacy

KCS SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

• Ms Wong Pui Yeang, Anna(Full-Time School Counsellor)

• Email : [email protected]• Referrals can be made by parents or through

your child’s Form Teacher

https://www.schoolbag.sg/

Explore MOE SchoolBag website for useful parenting tips

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

https://www.schoolbag.sg/

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

Support from school:• Review of school hours

for implementation in 2020

• Supplementary and remedial lessons will be conducted appropriately and according to their intent

• Recess and a snack break provided

HOMEWORK POLICY

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

Level Subjects DurationPrimary 1 English, Math, Mother Tongue Up to 1.5 hours/dayPrimary 2 English, Math, Mother Tongue Up to 1.5 hours/dayPrimary 3 English, Math, Science, Mother

TongueUp to 3 hours/day

Primary 4 English, Math, Science, Mother Tongue

Up to 3 hours/day

Primary 5Primary 6

English, Math, Science, Mother TongueFoundation English, Foundation Math, Foundation Science, Foundation Mother Tongue

Up to 4 hours/day

Students should: 1. Keep track of homework instructions and deadlines2. Manage time well to ensure that homework is completed and submitted on time

• All P1 to P5 students will notreport to school.

• Online assignments will be assigned via Student Learning Space (SLS)

• School will provide support for students who do not have computer or laptop.

Dates (Tentative)

Event

15 Aug PSLE Oral Day16 Aug PSLE Oral Day20 Sept PSLE LC Day

HOME-BASED LEARNING (HBL) DAY


Note: The PSLE examination timetable will be made available by 25 February 2019

The Student Handbook provides the following importantinformation:• ICT User Acceptance Policy• School Rules• Grading System and Mark Ranges for School Semestral

Examinations• Grading for Non-Core Subjects• Examination Policy

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPSTUDENT HANDBOOK

We strongly encourage you to stay updated of our school matters through the following communication channels:• Event/Programme Letters• Monthly Memos by Principal• School Website• Bi-annual Newsletter• Parents Gateway (in Term 2)

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPCOMMUNICATIONS CHANNEL

If you have concerns regarding your child’s progress, you can communicate with us via:• Email• Student Handbook• Phone conference (preferably after school)• Face-to-face conference (with prior appointment)• Parents Gateway (in Term 2)

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPCOMMUNICATIONS CHANNEL

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP• Timely updates for school announcements• Give consent anytime, anywhere• Keep track of items that require your attention• Retrieve your child’s information effortlessly

1) Parents’ Symposium (Sat, 13 Apr)2) Parent-Child-Teacher Conference (PCTC) (Fri, 31 May)

More details will be provided to you closer to the date.

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPUPCOMING PARENT ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPEVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER…BE PART OF THE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (PSG)!

The PSG Family

PSG welcomes you!https://tinyurl.com/KCSPSG

[email protected]

Please contact your child’s Form Teacher or Mdm Toh Xiao Ying ( Asst. Year Head / Primary 2)

for any assistance or queries.

We will respond to your queries within working hours.


PERI UPGRADEFacilities• Indoor Sports Hall

incorporating 2 levels of school facilities

• New Library @ L1• New Student Care Centre• New OEL• 2 New Lifts• Upgraded Staff Room & General

Office• New Performing Arts Rooms• New Staff Resource Room

Challenges• Noise, Dust & Safety• Learning SpacesEstimated Completion• Feb 2020

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

• Prepare your child for alighting• Wait in line, do not overtake• Do not alight your child on Lane 1 as it

endangers them

Your feedback is important to us. Please share them with us at https://tinyurl.com/KCSPBfeedback19

or scan this QR code.

Thank you.

FEEDBACK

https://tinyurl.com/kcsparentsbriefing2018

THANK YOU

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