G I F T STALENT

INTO

Mr. Andy NgHEAD OF DEPARTMENT

GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAMMEST. HILDA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

P4 PARENTS’ SHARING

GIFTED CHILDGifts are natural strengths in different domains: intellectual, social, creative, kinaesthetic, etc.

GIFTS INTO TALENTS …AND WHERE WE COME IN

TALENTED LEARNER

Talent is a product of developing gifts, a result of a

concerted effort from the child and his or her human or

physical environment.

CATALYST: ADULTS

Parents and Teachers as crucial factors determining

whether gifts develop into talents.

Reference: Gagné, F. (1985). Giftedness and talent: Reexamining a reexamination of the definitions. Gifted Child Quarterly, 29, 103-112.

An enriching of the curriculum to cater to learning needs of gifted students

CONTENT. LEARNING PROCESS.LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

Reference: Avery, L. & Little, C. (2003). Concept development and learning. In J. VanTassel-Baska & C. Little (Eds.), Content-based curriculum for high ability learners. Waco, Texas: Prufrock Press.

HEAD:ENRICHED CURRICULUM EXPERIENCE

An technology-enhanced learning environment to cater to digital native students

DIGITALLY INTELLIGENT LEARNERS.ACTIVE KNOWLEDGE CREATORS.FUTURE-READY HILDANS.

Reference: Ministry of Education Singapore. (2014). Standards and benchmarks for emerging 21st Century Competencies. Singapore: Ministry of Education.

ENRICHMENT IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

PLATFORMS:CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP

EDUCATION (CCE) SUBJECT

INTEGRATION

An experiential approach to develop a strong character compass within each student

MORAL CHARACTER.CIVIC CHARACTER.PERFORMANCE CHARACTER.

References: Seider, S. (2012). Character Compass: How Powerful School Culture Can Point Students Toward Success. Cambridge: Harvard University Press Student Development Curriculum Division (2014). Character and Citizenship Education (Primary). Singapore: Ministry of Education.

HEART:ENRICHED CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

An empowerment approach for students to be motivated to make a difference in society

HANDS:ENRICHING CHANGEMAKER COMPETENCIES

“BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED.”

SUPPORT STRUCTURES

MEASURES:FTGP & 1-TO-1 INTERACTION

SEMESTRAL LEVEL MEETINGS IN-HOUSE

COUNSELLORS (IHC) GE BRANCH

COUNSELLOR

A layered support structure to ensure monitoring, assessment and intervention in to cater to the cognitive-socioemotional ‘asynchronicity’ of gifted students

SUPPORT:SOCIO- EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

GUIDELINES FOR INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT

LEARNING ATTITUDE:• Pays attention in class• Participates actively in class• Shows interest in learning for all subjects• Makes an effort to do well• Submits work on time without reminders• Receptive to guidance and advice• Gets along well with classmates

CONDUCT:• Should display good conduct• Based on school’s Conduct Grade• Please refer to School Handbook

EXAMINABLE SUBJECTS:• Support for Students below baseline of

70 marks for the following Subjects:• English Language• Mathematics• Science• (Higher) Mother Tongue

SOCIAL STUDIES:• Non-Examinable Subject• Grade given at the end of the year• At least a ‘C’ is expected

Managing Expectations“I wished my parents would not expect the same or similar results as when I was in the Mainstream.”

A MESSAGE TO PARENTS FROM PRIMARY 5 GEP STUDENTS

“I WISHED MY PARENTS…”

Assessment Books“I wished my parents stop buying assessment books as I have homework to do and really do not have time to complete them.”

Enrichment Classes“I wished my parents would send me to one less enrichment class so we can spend more time as a family.”

Kiasu-ism & Creativity“I wished my parents would allow me to try what I want in my assignments, instead of want they want.”

WHAT CAN I DO AS A PARENT TO SUPPORT?

ADMIN INFORMATION

Form Class Subjects P4/6 Faith P4/8 GraceForm Teachers Mdm Hajar, Mrs Andrea Ho Mr Dan Ang, Mdm Natila

Co-Form Teachers Mr Wang Zhi Yong Mdm Nurliyana

Character & Citizenry Education (CCE)

Form/Co-Form TeachersForm Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

School Distinctive Programme (SDP)

Physical Education (PE) Mr Aloysius Loh Mr Isaac Lee

Art Mrs Jasjit Mr Zul

Music Ms Clara Khoo Mrs Elizabeth Simon

Banded Subjects (GEP)English Language Mrs Cindy Simon

Mathematics Mr Dan Ang

Science Mrs Jamay Loh

Social Studies Mdm Nur Hajar

Research Skills Mr Tan Boon Tee, Ms Ashley Chua

Banded Subjects (Mother Tongue)Chinese Language (CL) Mr Wang Zhi Yong, Mdm Shi Rui

Higher Chinese Language (HCL) Mdm Bai Yun

Malay Language Mdm Nurliyana

Tamil Language Mrs Bala

Hindi Language Hindi Language Centre Teacher

2020 P4/6 & P4/8 TEACHERS

Level Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

SchoolHours

7.30a.m.*to

1.45p.m.CCA Timeslot:

2.15p.m. to 3.45p.m.

7.30a.m.*to

1.30p.m.Remedial Classes:2.00p.m.

to 3.45p.m.(Selected Students)

7.30a.m.*to

1.45p.m.No Afternoon

Classes

7.30a.m.*to

1.45p.m.CCA Timeslot:

2.15p.m. to 3.45p.m.

7.30a.m.*to

1.30p.m.Enrichment

Programmes:2.00p.m.

to 3.45p.m.

RecessP5 & P6: 9.45a.m. to 10.15a.m.P1 & P2: 10.15a.m. to 10.45a.m.P3 & P4: 10.45a.m. to 11.15a.m.

Lunch30 Minute Lunch from

Monday & Thursday: 1.45p.m. to 2.15p.m.Tuesday & Friday: 1.30p.m. to 2.00p.m.(For Students with Afternoon Activities)

*Students are to be seated in the Hildan Ark (Hall) early for Silent Reading.

2020 SCHOOL HOURS

MONDAY AND/OR

THURSDAYS 2.15P.M - 4.00P.M.

(EXCEPT FOR SELECTED CCAs)

DETAILS OF CCAShttp://shps.moe.edu.sg/our-programmes/co-curricular-activities

2020 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INFORMATION

SIGNING UP FOR CCAS

Hard Copy Form given by Form Teacher

Students are to be ready with their Devices and bring

them to school only in Term 2.

LIGHTWEIGHT

1-TO-1 COMPUTING CRITERIA FOR DEVICES

COMPATIBLE OS• Windows compatibility is crucial • O365 accounts for all Hildans

• Well-being of Child • Around 1kg or less

WRITING INTERFACE• Optimising features of OneNote • Benefits of Inking • Preferably Pen, not rubber-tipped stylus

1-TO-1 COMPUTING SUGGESTED DEVICES*

LENOVO YOGA BOOK

MICROSOFTSURFACE

GO

ASUS CHROMEBOOK

FLIP

ACERCHROMEBOOK

SPIN 11

DEVICE

PRICE $669.00 $618.00 $423.51 $598.00

WEBSITE Lazada Microsoft Online Store Amazon Acer Online Store

MAINSPECS

(a) Display: 10.1” (b) Weight: 690g (c) Battery: 13 hours (d) RAM: 4GB (e) Processor: Atom x5 (f) Hard Drive: 128 GB

(a) Display: 10.0” (b) Weight: 552g (c) Battery: 9 hours (d) RAM: 4GB (e) Processor: Intel Gold (f) Hard Drive: 64 GB

(a) Display: 10.1” (b) Weight: 900g (c) Battery: 9 hours (d) RAM: 4GB (e) Processor: Quad-Core (f) Hard Drive: 16 GB

(a) Display: 11.6” (b) Weight: 1.25kg (c) Battery: 9 hours (d) RAM: 8GB (e) Processor: Intel Celeron (f) Hard Drive: 64 GB

*St. Hilda’s GE Department does not advocate for a particular device or brand, as long as it fulfils the stated criteria. All information above is from a market research in 2019.

7 FEB 20207.30p.m. - 9.30p.m.

P4/6 or P4/8 Classroom

PURPOSE:

PRIMARY 4 GEP MEET THE PARENTS SESSION

To provide updates and information on Academic Subjects and observations of your child’s transition into the GE Programme and SHPS.

PRIMARY 4 GEP ASSESSMENT

WEIGHTED ASSESSMENT

• No more than 1 weighted assessment per subject per school term, on top of any mid-year or year-end exam

• May be conducted over a period in the term

NON-WEIGHTED ASSESSMENT

“There is nothing wrong with having examinations and class tests, but we need to use them in suitable quantities. They are part and parcel of teaching and learning. They help teachers

gauge their students’ learning and students to gauge their own learning along the way.” - Minister Ong Ye Kung at Schools Work Plan Seminar, 2018

• Scores are not counted toward overall results in a subject but are important components in curriculum

• To check for understanding and support students to achieve learning outcomes