Welcome!

Opening Day Programme

Knowing the School

• Welcome Address by Principal• Curriculum Experience • Character Citizenship Education

Seeing your child@recess

• 1st recess (3pm – 3.40pm)• 2nd recess (3.40pm – 4.10pm)

Getting Tips on Transition

• Auditorium (English); Hub 4 (Chinese)4.15pm – 6pm

P1 Form and Co-Form Teachers

21st Century Competencies

in a future shaped by globalisation and technological advancement

Primary School Curriculum

Nurturing sound values. Loving Singapore. Developing language and numeracy skills.

Subject Disciplines

Knowledge Skills

Character Development

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For English, my child learns to…

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For Mother Tongue, my child learns to…

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For Math, my child learns to…

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For PE, my child learns…

• different physical

skills

• teamwork and

sportsmanship

• safe practices

• healthy lifestyles

• social responsibility

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For Art, my child learns to…

EXPRESS APPRECIATESEE

•Observe

surroundings

•Describe

colours, shapes

and textures

•Share thoughts

and feelings

•Use different art

materials and media

to create artworks

•Enjoy looking at

and creating art

•Talk about

artworks

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For Music, my child learns to…

LISTEN

PERFORM

CREATE

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Photo

Insert

Photo

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For Character and Citizenship Education,

my child learns to…

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For Social Studies, my child learns to…

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For Programme for Active Learning (PAL),

my child learns about…

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Holistic Assessment

to support the

learning and development

of the child

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Assessment is part of learning

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Assessment at Primary 1

Shorter

assessments

More and richer

feedback

Appropriate

types of

assessment

Short weighted assessment

tasks in Terms 2, 3 and 4:

e.g.

•Topical Tests

•Short Writing

•Reading

•Performance Tasks

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How will my child be assessed for English?

How will my child be assessed for Mother Tongue?

Show and Tell Reading Tasks

Simple Writing Tasks Teachers ask questions and give feedback to improve pupils’ learning

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How will my child be assessed for Math?

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How will my child be assessed in other

subjects?

A range of appropriate assessment tasks and practices

How will you receive feedback on your

child’s progress?

1) Termly reports (Term 1 and Term 3)

• Rubrics to indicate key learning outcomes

2) Mid-year and end of year report cards

3) Holistic Assessment Portfolio

• Marks and/or grades to show your child’s

attainment

• Overall qualitative comments on your

child’s learning

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How will this benefit my child?

• More opportunities

to show learning

• Caters to wider range

of learning styles

• Regular and timely

feedback

• More confident

• Motivated to learn

• Enjoys learning

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My child will be prepared to take exams

after Primary 2 having gained…

a strong foundation

confidence

a desire to learn

enjoyment of learning

steady progress

Will my child be prepared for exams?

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Do…

monitor your child’s

daily work

give encouragement and

support in areas for

improvement

praise your child for any

progress made

How can I help my child?

Don’t …

put too much emphasis

on marks and grades

compare your child’s

performance with that

of others

give more homework

than necessary, or as

punishment

We want our children to grow up with a sense of curiosity and a love for learning. And we can encourage them to find out who they are and what they are good at by moving away from a narrow focus on academics and reducing some of the stress associated with PSLE.

It is up to us adults to set the right tone for our children. Let us work together to help our children find their strengths and do their best, each in their own way.

Ng Chee Meng

Minister for Education (Schools)

Character and Citizenship Education in GMSP

…………..It’s more critical that

schools should develop their students

holistically and imbue the right ethos

and values to them, expose them to

diverse backgrounds to build

empathy and understanding and

make sure the students stay rooted in

the society…

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

National Day Rally 2013

Every Student an Engaged Learner is

based on our core belief that every child

can learn - not just in school, but for the rest

of his life. As educators, we want to nurture

engaged learners who are motivated, enjoy

learning, and go on to fulfil their potential.

The most critical part, and a test of every

student an engaged learner, is how

committed a student is in developing the

values and character that will enable him

to succeed in life and contribute to

others.

Heng Swee Keat

Former Minister for Education

Work Plan Seminar 2012

Character and Citizenship Education in GMSP

Objective of CCE in GMSP :

To develop Responsible and Uesful Citizens and

Compassionate Leaders who are guided by Christian values,

global in outlook but rooted to Singapore

School Values: Honour God , School and Nation, Respect,

Compassion, Integrity, Passion for Learning and Teamwork

Character and Citizenship Education in GMS(P)

• Values Education guided by Christian Values:

• Foundation of character• Provide moral compass for

behaviour

• SE Competencies – skills, knowledge and dispositions that help pupils:

• Recognise and manage emotions• Handle challenging situations• Make responsible decisions

• 21st Century Competencies related to Citizenship that enable our pupils to:

• Function effectively as global citizens

• Stay rooted to Singapore

Eight CCE Learning Outcomes

Focus on Character

1. Develop self-awareness and self-management skills to achieve

personal well-being and effectiveness.

2. Apply moral reasoning, display responsibility in decision-making, and

demonstrate integrity to stand by moral principles and shared values.

3. Develop social awareness and demonstrate interpersonal skills to build

and maintain positive relationships.

4. Demonstrate resilience in the face of individual, community and

national challenges, and develop the ability to turn challenges to

opportunities.

Eight CCE Learning Outcomes

Focus on Citizenship

5. Appreciate our national identity, develop a sense of belonging to

Singapore, and demonstrate commitment to the well-being, security and

defence of the nation.

6. Demonstrate socio-cultural sensitivity and promote social cohesion

and harmony in Singapore as a multi-cultural society.

7. Demonstrate care for others and contribute actively towards improving

the lives of others to build a bright future for ourselves and to progress

together as one nation.

8. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on and respond to community,

national and global issues, and to make informed and responsible

decisions as a citizen.

Key Features of the New CCE Syllabus

Students will learn values through three overarching ideas, namely (Identity, Relationships and Choices

in six domains, starting with self and extending to the family, school, community, nation and the world.

The diagram below shows the 6 Core Values, the 3 Big Ideas and the 6 Expanding Domains in the CCE

syllabus:

The Big ideas, Identity, Relationships and Choices, are core concepts of the syllabus. They are

interconnected and impact one another. Students need to know who they are in order to relate positively

with others. Relationships they forge shape their identity and influence the choices they make. The ability

to make good choices impacts on their understanding of their own identity and the relationships they

form.

Guiding Principles for the Teaching and Learning of CCE

1) Every Teacher A CCE Teacher

2) Values are both taught and caught

3) Engaging Students through varied modes of

delivery

4) Parents as Key Partners

Components in CCELessons Objective

Form Teacher Guidance Periods (FTGP) To provide quality interaction time

between teachers and pupils and to

equip pupils with social and

emotional competencies

Character and Citizenship lessons in

Mother Tongue/ English

Teaching of values, knowledge and

skills for CCE in Mother Tongue

languages with parents’ involvement

Social Studies lessons Teaching of values on Citizenship

Programme For Active Learning ( PAL )

Values in Action Experience

Platforms for pupils to exhibit Social

Emotional Competencies and school

values

GMS(P) Values-In-Action Experience

P1 VIA- I Have Growth UpP2 VIA- I Care For My FamilyClassroom and School Duties

The Straits Times on 12 Dec 2016

P1 VIA:I Have Growth Up

Wearing shoes by myself

Brushing Teeth

Packing my own bag

P2 VIA:I Care For My Family

Helping to sweep the floorFolding clothes

Parents’ Involvement in CCE

Parents’ Involvement in CCE

Role of Parents in CCE

• Affirm your child of his /her good behaviour

• Be a good role model for your child

• Create a positive home environment to nurture

Character and Citizenship

Character and Citizenship Education in GMSP

Have an exciting Learning Journey with

your child in 2017!

Opening Day Programme

Knowing the School

• Welcome Address by Principal• Curriculum Experience • Character Citizenship Education

Seeing your child@recess

• 1st recess (3pm – 3.40pm)• 2nd recess (3.40pm – 4.10pm)

Getting Tips on Transition

• Auditorium (English); Hub 4 (Chinese)4.15pm – 6pm

Updates and Reminders

• Recess (Day 1 & Day 2)

• Day 2

-Parents can bid farewell to child at school gate and come by during recess

-Photo-Taking for Ezlink Smartcard (School-Uniform)

Updates and Reminders

• Teacher Letter and Class Timetable

• Buddy@Recess (wef 9 Jan)

• Every Day Snack Time@5.15pm (wef 5 Jan)

Examples: raisins, mini biscuits, beverage

• Online consent to HPB health and dental services by 15 Jan

Health Promotion Board has launched the Child

Consent Portal (https://childconsent.hpb.gov.sg)to submit your consent online

It only takes three steps

Log on to https://childconsent.hpb.gov.sg using your SingPass with 2-factor authentication (2FA) after 21 Dec 2016

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2Type in your child’s NRIC/BC/FIN

3Fill up and submit the medical form

Important InformationPupils are to report in the hall by 12.50 pm everyday.

Please note that there is a programme for all pupils from 12.30pm to 12.50pm everyday.

Due to space constraints, only one parent is allowed to accompany your child to his/her class on

the 1st two days of school. Please put on your child’s lanyard and name tag for safety and

identification purposes.

Dismissal Time: 6.30pm everyday except 6pm on the 1st two days ( 3rd and 4th January)

Please let your child know whether he/she is taking the school bus or you are fetching him/her.

Should there be any changes in the transport arrangement, Please inform the form teacher.

If your child is taking the school bus, the bus attendants will guide him/her to his/her respective

bus.

If you are picking up your child, please be in the hall at 6p.m on the first two days to pick up your

child.

Please note that P2 pupils will be dismissed from the basketball court at 6.30pm

Due to space constraints and for safety concerns, please park your vehicle at HDB car

parks near the school.

Important Information

From 5th January (Thu),

Pupils will be dismissed from their classrooms. The

dismissal time will be at 6.30pm.

You can wait for your child in the basketball court when

the weather is good. If it rains, you can fetch your child at

the school hall.

Please fetch your child by 6.45pm everyday

Important InformationBooks/ Items to bring on 3rd and 4th January

Day 1: 3rd January 2017 (Tue) Day 2: 4th January 2017 (Wed)

Maths Workbook 1A Part 1

Stellar Handwriting Book

Conquer Grammar Book

Social Studies Activity Book

FTGP Journal

For pupils taking Chinese

2 big square exercises books for Chinese

Chinese Activity book 1A

For pupils taking Malay

Buku Cekap Aktiviti 1A

Buku Rakyat Budiman Aktiviti

1 single lined exercise book

1 Jotter book with lines

For pupils taking Tamil

1 single lined exercise book

Tamil Workbook and Textbook 1A

English

2 Broad-line exercise books

1 Jotter Book (wrapped with wrapping paper)

Opening Day Programme

Knowing the School

• Welcome Address by Principal• Curriculum Experience • Character Citizenship Education

Seeing your child@recess

• 1st recess (3pm – 3.40pm)• 2nd recess (3.40pm – 4.10pm)

Getting Tips on Transition

• Auditorium (English); Hub 4 (Chinese)4.15pm – 6pm

Have a blessed year ahead!

Looking forward to partnering you!