PTM (Parent Teacher Meeting)

PRIMARY 4

25 Jan 2019

Agenda

• Mission and Vision

• Expectations of the P4 pupils

• P4 Level wide activities

• Absenteeism and Attendance

• Mode of Assessment

• Subject Based Banding (SBB)

• Changes to PSLE

• Sharing by FTs in the respective classrooms

MISSION: Providing holistic education to build character and develop talents in a nurturing environment

VISION: Nurturing pupils who C.A.R.E to succeed.C- Confident Thinker A- Active Contributor R- Resilient Person E- Enthusiastic Learner

Our Core Values

We demonstrate kindness in words and deeds, treating

others as we would like to be treated. R

We demonstrate moral courage and uprightness, being consistent

in word and deed.I

espect

ntegrity

We demonstrate love and care for others through

words and deeds.Compassion

We demonstrate the quality of being modest.Humility

We demonstrate resilience in working

towards goals and objectives set.Endurance

We demonstrate kindness in words and deeds,

treating others as we would like to be treated. Responsibility

Respect Integrity Compassion Humility Endurance Responsibility

Expectations for the P4 level

• Lifelong learners who are able to apply learning to real life context

• Confident speakers who are able to articulate accurate explanations

• Reflective learners who are continuously looking to improve themselves

and make informed decisions based on their beliefs and values

• Problem solvers who are able to explore solutions to problems

• Team players who are able to work with a diversity of people

P4 Level-wide Activities

• Sports Carnival in March

• P4 Camp in April

• P4 Hip Hop dance in Term 2

• Mass Jog and NAPFA

• P4 Buddy Programme

• Open House on 27 April

P4 Level-wide Activities

• English Play appreciation

• Science Practical lessons

• Pongal competitions

• Cultural Enrichment programme

• MTL Fortnight (games, activities)

• Language camp

• Maths Day

Attendance is key

• Successful completion of Primary 6, as this is considered

the minimum period of education for all Singaporean

children.

• To monitor and reduce absenteeism rate of pupils by

working with teachers, social workers and parents

• To address key concern and issue face by the child

leading to absenteeism and introduce intervention

measures (if necessary).

Absences

All absences from any school events need to be validated with a parent’s letter or MC.

This includes:

• School days and CCA sessions

• Remedial / Supplementary lessons

• Learning journeys

For school examinations, a medical certificate must be given if the pupil is absent.

Leave of absence during Term time

• The school does not encourage pupils to be away during term time

• We do not grant leave for pupils to go for family vacations/ functions during term time

CURRICULUM HOURSDAY START TIME END TIME SNACK TIME &

LUNCH

MON 8.00 a.m. 1.45 p.m. Snack:15 mins

Lunch11.15-11.45am:

TUE 8.00 a.m. 2.45 p.m. (no CCA)4.45 pm (with CCA)

WED 8.00 a.m. 1.45 p.m.

THU 8.00 a.m. 1.45 p.m.

FRI 8.00 a.m. 1.45 p.m.

If child reaches school after 8am, he/she is considered as late and needs to go to the General office.

The school encourages pupils to come to school by 7.30am to benefit from the morning activities (Schools Values: 3Ps: Punctuality)

Reporting Time

Modes of Assessment for all subjects

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Formative

assessment

on-going in

the classroom

SA1

40%

Formative

assessment

on-going in

the classroom

SA2

60%

Formative assessment

on-going in the classroom throughout the year

“We recognise different abilities... and help each student to proceed

at a pace that he/she can manage.”

Minister for Education

Subject-Based Banding (SBB)

Subject-Based Banding

Key Messages:

• Allows us to better cater our curriculum for pupils to ensure they stay engaged and are encouraged to go as far as they can

• Allows pupils to take subjects at different levels, depending on their proficiency and aptitude

Subject-Based Banding

Key Messages:

• Subjects at the Foundation level put focus on mastery of core content and skills at a lower level, compared to subjects at the Standard level.

• Pupils who offer a subject at Foundation level, would have reduced chances of pursuing the Express course at Secondary School.

• Reason: he/she would require substantial bridging (different content/demand)

Some terms used in SBB

• Standard Subject (S)

A subject that is pitched at the level of the previous EM2 level

• Foundation Subject (F)

A subject that is pitched at the level of the previous EM3 level

• Higher Mother Tongue (HMT)

For pupils who manage to do very well in EMS and MT

Higher Mother Tongue (HMT)

HMT is for pupils who demonstrate interest in learning the subject and have the capability to manage Mother Tongue Language at a higher level. They should be performing well in the other 4 subjects.

These pupils will be taking 5 subjects in PSLE.

Posting advantage to SAP school will be taken into account

SAP schools are Anglican High, Catholic High, CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’, Chung Cheng High (Main), Dunman High, Maris Stella High, Nanyang Girls’ High, River Valley High and The Chinese High and Nan ChiauHigh

How does Subject-based Banding work?

At P4• School recommends a subject combination

based on P4 examination results. • Parents select preferred combination.• Pupil takes subject combination chosen

by parents at P5 the following year.

At P5• School assesses the pupil’s performance • School decides on the pupil’s subject

combination for pupil at P6

Continue with

the same subject

combination

Subject-Based Banding

Subject based Banding in CPS

At the end of P4, the school will recommend a suitable subject combination for your child based on his/her academic performance.

Parents will be invited to exercise the option

WHY CHANGE?

• Reduce fine differentiation of students at a young age based on exam scores.

• Recognise a student’s level of achievement in each subject, regardless of how his peers have done.

WHAT THE NEW PSLESCORING SYSTEM AIMS TO DO

NEW SYSTEM

• This offers a good balance.

• It reduces fine differentiation between students while still giving parents and educators a gauge of a student’s progress at the end of primary school.

• Students can then be matched to suitable academic programmes in secondary schools.

WHY 8 ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS?

PER SUBJECT

AL 2

AL 3

AL 4

AL 5

AL 6

AL 7

AL 8 (UNGRADED)

AL 1(BEST)

NEW SYSTEM

• Foundation-level subjects are designed to support a small number of students who may not be able to cope with Standard-level subjects.

• This enables them to focus on building up strong fundamentals so that they are better prepared for secondary school.

• This way, the student will also build confidence to pursue learning at a level suitable for them.

FOUNDATION-LEVEL SUBJECTS WILL ALSO BE SCORED ON ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS

NEW SYSTEM

• Students will continue to be placed in the appropriate Secondary School courses –Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical) or option bands.

STUDENTS WILL BE STREAMED BY THEIR PSLE SCORE

PLACEMENT

OUTCOMEPSLE SCORE

EXPRESS 4 – 20

EXPRESS /

N(A) option21 – 22

N(A) 23 – 24

N(A) / N(T) option 25

N(T)26 – 30, with AL7 or

better in both EL and MA

IN SUMMARY

WHAT REMAINS WHAT CHANGES

• The T-score Aggregate will be replaced

by the PSLE Score, to reduce the fine

differentiation of our students at a young age based on exam scores.

• Students will be assessed based on their own

achievement, instead of comparing them to their peers.

• Same 4 subjects are

tested, and scores are

awarded to guide students’ choices for

the next stage of their

education journey

• Curriculum is

continually updated.

This is not related to the PSLE scoring

and S1 posting

changes.

Changes toDirect- School Admission (DSA)

• Common online portal for DSA with effect from 2019

• All schools will have a common DSA-Sec application time (one form for multiple schools)

• Application forms simplified (No testimonials, certificates

required)

Schedule/Structure for the child Lessons, sports teams and other activities should be scheduled around what works best for each child in moderation.

Ensure the right amount of sleepIn addition to improving physical and emotional health, sleep reduces student inattention, and aids student learning and memory skills. Parents can help by encouraging children to shut off screens at least an hour before bedtime and by limiting access to screens within their child’s bedroom.

Model self-careGetting enough sleep and eating nutritious foods The best way to teach children these self-care strategies is for parents to follow them too!

Most importantly, speak to the FTs and work together to help the child

Tips for reducing stress

What FTs will be sharing in class?

• Classroom expectations

• How parents can help at home for the

different subjects

• Communication with parents