P1Level Briefing

25 Jan 2019

• School-based Assessment

• EMB & GPA changes

• Parents Gateway

• Level Highlights

• Working together

Agenda

School-based ASSESSMENTBefore

2019

School-based ASSESSMENT•No weighted assessment throughout the year

• School will ensure that the teachers continue to uphold the standard of teaching & learning

•Milestone checks through different forms of assessment modes with feedback on children’s learning will be given to parents

School-based ASSESSMENT•Parents will receive a Semestral report on the students’ attainment of the selected Learning Outcomes (LO) for the various subjects

School-based ASSESSMENTEL & MT LANGUAGES•Various assessment modes will be used to determine students’ attainment of the language skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing

•Parents can refer to the textbook for MT and Unit Overview of Stellar WS for EL for the items the students are learning

School-based ASSESSMENTMATHEMATICS• Learning objectives of each chapter will be attached to the Targeting Math worksheet

•Parents can refer to the Math textbook for the items the students are learning

School-based ASSESSMENT•Parents can use corrections required to be completed to identify the area(s) their children need further support in

•More details on school-based assessment is provided in the Information Booklet for Parents sent via email on 20 Jan 19

Edusave Merit Bursary (P1, P2)

Edusave Good Progress Award (P2, P3)

•Celebrate a child’s academic success and learning milestones

•Awarded based on qualitative judgement of a student’s learning disposition

Key POINTS

Edusave Merit Bursary • Consistently demonstrates positive learning

disposition in the course of the year,

• Singapore citizen

• demonstrated good conduct, and • monthly household income does not exceed

$6,900 (or per capita income does not exceed

$1,725).

Edusave Good Progress Award • Do NOT quality for EMB but showed the

greatest improvement in learning disposition in the course of the year

• Singapore citizen, and

• demonstrated good conduct

Learning Disposition Examples• Joy of Learning, e.g. enjoys problem-solving

• Curiosity, e.g. asks questions to develop deeper understanding

• Resilience and grit, e.g. does not give up easily when the problem is difficult

• Enthusiasm, e.g. shows an interest in learning new things

Parents Gateway

Communication

with School

Communication PLATFORMS• Student Handbook

• Parents Outreach

• Letters to Parents

• Parents Gateway

Get in touch with:

• FTs/CFTs and subject teachers

• Respective level Year Head and Assistant Year Head

Level Highlights

• P1-P4 Recess Buddy Programme (Term 1)

• Around the school tour (Term 1)

• Road Safety Walk (Term 1)

Level HIGHLIGHTS

• P1 Learning Journeys (Term 2 & 3)

Singapore Zoo

Level HIGHLIGHTS

• P1 Learning Journeys (Term 2 & 3)

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

Level HIGHLIGHTS

• In-curriculum enrichment programmes

Young Sportsman Programme

• Semester 1: P1S, P1P, P1R, P1In, P1G

• Semester 2: P1D, P1A, P1L, P1E

Young Artiste (EL) Programme

• Semester 1: P1D, P1A, P1L, P1E

• Semester 2: P1S, P1P, P1R, P1In, P1G

Level HIGHLIGHTS

P1 TOUCH TYPING• P1 students with learn basic touch typing skills to

enable students to use the keyboard effectively.

• The school is using TypingClub.com website to

support the implementation of this programme.

• The students will complete selected lessons in

school during PAL, English & Math periods.

• Students will also be required to complete some of

the lessons at home on their own.

• Support from parents to allow the children to access

the site at home to complete their lessons and do

additional practices.

• Use a computer to complete the activities to

familiarise himself/herself with the positioning of the

keys on a keyboard.

P1 TOUCH TYPING

• Touch Typing booklet with instructions will be issued

to all students to track their progress. The booklets

will be collected in Term 3 Week 1.

• A certificate will be issued to your child if he/she

submits the completed booklet, completes the

required 8 lessons and a mystery gift will be issued if

he/she completes more than half of the additional

lessons.

P1 TOUCH TYPING

A gentle reminder:

• Do not add in parents’ email account

• Do not change password for any of the accounts

• Not to click on unnecessary buttons as it may

accidentally reset all progress

• School will do the necessary checks of booklets

against the online platform prior to issuing certificate

/ gift.

P1 TOUCH TYPING

Tips for PARENTS•Provide your child a balanced lifestyle –exercise and recreation time should also be factored in his/her daily schedule.

•Do ensure your child have enough sleep

•Manage the amount of time your child spends on mobile devices such as tablets & phones to play game or watching video • Not more than 1 hour daily with breaks every 30

min

Tips for PARENTS•Communicate with your child not just about school work but also about other aspects of his/her life

•Set high but realistic and positive target for and with your child

•Create a routine to enable you and your child manage & monitor his work

•Allow your child to take up the responsibility for his/her own learning with your guidance

Tips for PARENTS•Allow for delay gratification to build intrinsic motivation in the children

•Praise your child for hard work, perseverance, responsibility, effort that counts for improvement, showing kindness & graciousness

• Take authority over your children’s life & role model behaviour & actions that you want them to develop

Working with YOU•Update us on what is happening to your child at home so that we can provide the necessary support

•We will do our best to support your child academically and where possible emotionally and would appreciate your support and understanding

•Be consistent in our messaging

Conclusion

•We intend to work with and build up your child’s capacity over the years

•We appreciate their active participation during and regular attendance of lessons

•We continue to strive to partner you in realising your child’s potential

Lower Primary (P1 & P2)

Year Head: Mdm Dewi Juliana

Email: dewi_juliana@moe.edu.sg

Assistant Year Head: Mrs Jaslyn Lim

Email: cai_yuyu@moe.edu.sg

Tel: 63157600

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