Welcome to Unity Primary School

P2 Parent-Teacher Connection

18 Jan 2019

Agenda for this session

Welcome and Introduction

School Vision, Motto and Values

English

Math

PAL

Other School Programmes (ALP, LLP)

Feedback Process

General Matters

Q & A

SNAAPP

Unity Primary School

School Vision

Creative Minds,

Caring Hearts

School Motto

In Unity,

We Achieve!

School Values

Integrity

Courage

Respect

Responsibility

Value Inculcation at UPS

‘Taught’ and ‘Caught’

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‘Taught’

Explicit teaching of school values and SEL

competencies

Main platforms:

- FTGP Lessons

- Assembly Talks

- CCE Lessons (Mother Tongue)

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‘Caught’

Values-In-Action (VIA)

- Daily and Termly Classroom Cleaning

- Recycling movement on Fridays

Friendship Week

Gratitude Week

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Caught In Action (CIA)

To recognise good values being exemplified

To have good role models for peers

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Learning the English Language

STELLAR

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STELLAR: STrategies for English

Language Learning And

Reading

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The STELLAR Vision

Children who

love reading and

have a strong

foundation in the

English Language

What is a STELLAR lesson like?

1.Shared Reading

Experiences

3. Shared Writing

Experiences

2. Language Use Activities

in Learning Centres

Children read storybook with

the teacher and engage in

oral discussions with teacher

and peers

The teacher prepares mini-lessons

based on specific needs of children to

prepare them for reading & writing

activities; e.g. grammar, vocabulary,

word recognition, decoding skills,

spelling

The teacher models writing using

children’s language. Children are

engaged in writing together and

independently.

Other English Activities

To promote the joy of learning, UPS has these

programmes:

1. Reading Fest

2. Speech & Drama lessons during curriculum

- To build confident speakers in our

pupils

3. CAPtivate booklet

- To build a critical thinker in every child

4. Moo-o

- To develop expressive reading

skills

Joy of Learning English

Learning Mathematics

CPA Approach

(Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract)

Concrete

stage

Pictorial

stage

Abstract

stage

KEY TO THE SUCCESS IN LEARNING OF MATH

Early success

Strong basics

Steady progress

How our students learn Math in

UPS?

Learning of Whole Numbers:Using cubes for counting

Learning of Length:Using non-standard units for measurement

Concrete Use of manipulatives

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PictorialUse of pictures

Use of pictures/ drawing of symbols, etc. to

help visualise after the concrete stage.

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AbstractWithout the help of

concrete materials/pictures

Writing of number equations/ Making connections

1 ones + 2 ones= 3 ones

1 ten + 2 tens = 3 tens

Mother Tongue

Chinese Language

Malay Language

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Chinese Language

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Chinese Language Department

Infusing Joy of Learning!

Chinese Language Department

Infusing Joy of Learning!

Malay Language

Malay Language Department

Fun with ML! To nurture active learners

and proficient users

To promote self-directed

and collaborative learning

Highlights:• ICT portals/apps eg

eCekap, iMTL/SLS,

cerita-cerita Nusantara,

Pintar Kata

• board and card

games

• workshops

ML CAPtivate ! To promote love for

reading

To develop critical

thinking

Highlights:• ML Class Library

• Pre, during and post

reading activities

• Reading Festival

Malay Language Department

MTL Fortnight [July] To enable students to

learn and use ML in

novel and exciting

ways

Highlights:• outside-class ML

activities

• level competitions

• games & quizzes

Parents’ Symposium [March] To provide opportunities for parents

to have a better understanding of

the ML curriculum

and the different

strategies to help

and guide their

child in the

learning of ML

Storytelling Enrichment Programme (Term 2] To develop listening, understanding and

communication skills through fun activities

To develop thinking and problem-solving skills

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Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

Objectives of PAL

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1. Broad exposure &

experiences through fun

and varied activities.

2. Values and Social &

Emotional Competencies

3. Holistic Development of

Child.

PAL Learning Outcomes

In PAL, pupils will:

Exhibit confidence in what they do

and express themselves effectively

Exhibit curiosity and positive

attitudes to learn

Enjoy group experiences and

teamwork

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PAL @ UNITY

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Continuation of PAL program from Primary 1.

Term 1 and 2 – Drama and Art

Term 3 and 4 – Music and Outdoor Education

Pupils to come in their PE attire for that day.

UPS Signature Programmes

ALP (Applied Learning Programme)

LLP (Learning for Life Programme)

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Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

Our CAPtivate Booklets

Post-Reading Questions are aligned to Critical Thinking

Elements tagged to the level

Purpose

Assumption

Information

Precision

Point of view

Question at Issue

Mass Borrowing

Parents’ Symposium –NLB Sharing on Raising Readers

CAPtivate in Action!

Book Buzz by NLB Officer

CAPtivate in Action!

LLP

(Learning for Life Programme)

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CharGE UP!’s Vision

Engaged Contributors, Caring Individuals

MOE Learning for Life Programme

Unity Primary School

CharGE UP! – Character development through Green and Experiential Learning @ Unity Primary

CharGE UP! ‘s Mission Provide opportUNITY through Green Education and Experiential

Learning for students to develop into students of character who are

concerned and active contributors of our community

CharGE UP!

Pang Sua

Waterway

Clean-up

Unity Primary School

Mass Classroom Cleaning & Green

Why do you think it is important?

So what is one thing you have done well?

What can be better?

What is the value or lesson learnt from this

experience?

Now how do you display this value

learnt in your daily life? You may

write or draw a picture.

Learning Objectives

Students to learn :

1. Respect and Responsibility

towards the environment

Dear parents, please sign on the dotted line when you

have observed your child carrying out this activity as

he/she has pledged.

Sample

How will I receive feedback on my

child’s progress?

Feedback Process

● Parent-Teacher Interaction (at the end of

Term 2)

● Portfolio File (at the end of every semseter)

● Communication via other channels

● No weighted assessments at Primary 1 and 2

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How to monitor students’ learning?

• During teaching (responses in class)

• Daily work (eg workbook, classwork,

learning sheets)

• Non-weighted formative assessments

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Class Allocation to P3

• Removal of tests and exams at P2

• Parents will be informed in due course

• In general, considerations include conduct,

motivation and aptitude

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Other Matters

Reporting Time: 7.20am at the hall

Absence from school:

Do inform the class teacher if your child is

absent from school.

Medical certificate or letter from parents is

required to cover for valid absence.

If a child is unwell, we encourage parents to

bring your child to the doctor. A maximum of

5 letters will be accepted per semester.

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Use of SNAAPP

• The school uses the SNAAPP app as a means of

communication with parents

• Teachers will use it for attendance-taking

everyday

• Consent forms and letters from school will be sent

via this app

• All parents should download this app in order to

receive the intended information from the school

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Role of Parents

Home support – regularly monitoring at home, read to your child regularly

Activate child’s interest – show your child that learning is enjoyable and useful in your daily life.

Cultivate routine – homework, sleep

Holistic development. Take care of

physical and emotional health

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Thank you!

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