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JURONG WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL

MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION

P6 / 2014Hall, Tuesday, 7January, 1630h

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AGENDA1. School Vision, Mission, Core Values & Strategic Thrusts2. Focus Areas for 20143. P6 Development Programmes4. Assessment Matters5. Target Setting 6. Important Notes for Parents7. Questions and Answers

Excellence in Attitude(Having high expectations of ourselves & giving

our best, leading to excellence in action)

Excellence in Life(Achieving to the best of our abilities through a

fun and enjoyable journey)

1. School Vision

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1. School MissionA confident person believes in oneself

An active contributor always gives selflessly

A concerned citizen is socially responsible, cultivates a healthy lifestyle, and puts nation before self

A conscientious learner

has a thirst for knowledge and love for learning

1. Core Values

Respect people / environment

Integritydo the right thing / loyalty to class / school / family/ country

Self-Disciplineresilience / self- directed / self-control

Excellenceexcellence in attitude / excellence in action

1. Strategic Thrusts 2014

ST1 Excellence in Leadership and Management

ST2 Excellence in Academic Performance

ST3 Excellence in Co-curricular Programmes

ST4 Excellence in Staff Capacity Building and Well-Being

2. Focus Areas 2014 Learning for Life Programme – Art of

Communication for Personal Excellence

Harnessing ICT, Enhancing Teaching & Learning

Partnership

PERI Holistic Assessment – P2

3. P6 Development Programmes

Aesthetics Programme

(Music & Visual Arts) E-Learning Day CIP

– Focus: Self/Home/School/Community– Platforms:

• Personal Responsibility at Home & in School• Home Visits • Preparation for P6 Graduation Concert and

Performance

4. Assessment Matters

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4. Semestral Assessment 123 & 24.4.2014 English / Mother Tongue Oral Exam

17.4.2014

21.4.2014

9.5.2014

EnglishListening Comprehension

Paper 1 (Composition)

Paper 2

12.5.2014 Mathematics

17.4.2014

21.4.2014

15.5.2014

Mother TongueListening Comprehension

Paper 1 (Composition)

Paper 2

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4. Semestral Assessment 1

16.5.2014 Science

22.4.2014

19.5.2014

Higher Mother Tongue

Paper 1 (Composition)

Paper 2

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4. Prelim Examination21 & 22.7.2014 English / Mother Tongue Oral Exam

23.7.2014

30.7.2014

30.7.2014

EnglishListening Comprehension

Paper 1 (Composition)

Paper 2

31.7.2014 Mathematics

23.7.2014

1.8.2014

1.8.2014

Mother TongueListening Comprehension

Paper 1 (Composition)

Paper 2

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4. Prelim Examination

4.8.2014 Science

5.8.2014

5.8.2014

Higher Mother Tongue

Paper 1 (Composition)

Paper 2

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4. PSLE14 &15.8.2014 English / Mother Tongue Oral Exam

19.9.2014

25.9.2014

25.9.2014

EnglishListening Comprehension

Paper 1 (Composition)

Paper 2

26.9.2014 Mathematics

19.9.2014

29.9.2014

29.9.2014

Mother TongueListening Comprehension

Paper 1 (Composition)

Paper 2

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4. PSLE

30.9.2014 Science

1.10.2014

1.10.2014

Higher Mother Tongue

Paper 1 (Composition)

Paper 2

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5. Target Setting

Monitor & review your child’s performance after each assessment

Parents, please help your child to review the targets for each subject with reference to target set for individuals by the school

5. Target Setting1. Pupils set targets based on expectations given by the school.

2. Pupils plan how they are going to meet the targets set.

3. Parents to discuss with the child and comment on how they can help their child.

Jurong West Primary School Pupil’s Targets for the Year 2014

2014 Overall Marks / Grade

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5. Target Setting

4. Pupils make a mid-year review in May.

Parents are to discuss with the child on how they can achieve academic excellence.

5. Supplementary Lessons Day

(1.30 to 3.00) p.m.Subject

Monday Science

Tuesday No Supplementary / Remedial Lessons

Wednesday Math

Thursday English

Friday Mother Tongue (MT)/Higher MT

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6. Important Notes to Parents

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6. Absence from Assessments Must be supported by a valid reason such as

Medical Leave. Letter of excuse from parents is not acceptable.

Absent without a valid reason – results will be reflected as AB (absent) on the result slip. AB indicates that the child will be getting zero for that paper.

Upon returning from the medical leave, pupils will only be allowed to sit for the make-up assessments on two designated dates.

If the child returns after the designated dates for make-up assessments, it will be reflected as VR (valid reason) on the result slip.

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6. Cyberwellness

Location of the computer Length of time spent on computer Check on their content Self discipline

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6. CCA

By the end of May 2014 all P6 students will step down from their CCAs.

No more CCA practices from June 2014 onwards.

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6. Finance With effect from Jan 2014, the 2nd tier of Misc Fees

will be increased from $5.50 to $6.50. Letter had been sent to parents dated 16 Sept 2013.

P6 Programmes 1. UNSW Math (Pupil Edusave Fund)

2. Graduation Concert – (50% by school)

3. Music Programme (by school)

4. Art Course (by school)

5. Leadership workshop (by school)

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6. School Safety The school gantry will be closed at 0710

for the morning session to facilitate morning assembly and flag-raising ceremony.

Vehicles are not allowed to be driven into the school compound during both dismissal times.

Please refrain from parking your vehicles outside the school.

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6. School Safety To ensure the safety of your child, all

visitors to the school are required to exchange their identification cards for visitor passes before reporting to the General Office.

Exception to the rule only applies during school initiated events/workshops.

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6. School Safety Whenever your child is unable to attend

school, parents should call the school at 6793 3419 or sms to 8511 7516 in the following format: [Name;Class;Reason] by 0830 (for a.m. session) and 1430 (for p.m. session) to inform the school of his/her absence.

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7. Questions & Answers

Parents’ Support Group

You are invited to join the PSG as a member to contribute to the development of your child.

Application form will be issued to all parents via your child.

Please submit to the form teachers by the deadline given.

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Meeting with Teachers in Classrooms

P6 Form TeachersClass Form Teacher Venue

6A Mrs Tan MC F05-01

6B Mrs Vivienne Nai F05-02

6C Ms Farhana F05-03

6D Mdm Mawar F04-01

6E Ms Wai LM F04-02

6F Mrs Jessie Teow F04-03

6G Ms Chong SH F01-01

6G1 Ms Juwiana B01-13

Meeting with MT teachers at 6.15 pm

MT Venue

FCL F01-01

CL/HCL Chinese parents to remain in the

classrooms

ML/HML Hall

TL/HTL F03-03

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Dear Parents,

If you wish to have further

discussions with the teachers,

please make an appointment with

them.

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Thank you