CHONGZHENG PRIMARY SCHOOL P1 & P2 Meet Parents Session … · 2019. 1. 24. · LO 6 Understand...
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CHONGZHENG PRIMARY
SCHOOL
P1 & P2 Meet Parents Session
18 January 2019
Outline of Presentation
Aims of Education and Student
Outcomes
Your Partnership with Us
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Vision An Innovative ThinkerA Gracious LeaderAn Engaged Citizen
MissionNurturing a Leader in Everyone with a Heart to
give and a Mind to grow
Values
Confidence in Ourselves
Zest for Life
Passion for Learning
Service to Community
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Guiding Principle
Every Child Matters, Every Staff Matters
We are educating the Whole Child,
Not Just Merely “Covering” Syllabus
Aims of Education
“Preparing Our Young Ones for the Test of
Life Rather than A Life of Tests”
Aims of Education
WHAT DO OUR CHILDREN NEED TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE?
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VALUES
For example:
• Resilience
• Integrity
• Care
21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES
For example:
• Global awareness
• Inventive thinking
• Communication
STRONG FOUNDATION
For example:
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Social-emotional core
OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM AIMS TO:
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NURTURE WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS
• Develop students in every domain of learning
• Equip students with knowledge, skills, values
and competencies for life
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN
TO DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS &
INTERESTS
• Diversified school landscape
• Multiple pathways at
various stages
• Develop different aspects of their character.
• Know that there are different kinds of talents,
academic and non-academic.
• Know that grades are just a part of their story.
• Understand that there are many paths to a
fulfilling life.
WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO:
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Samples of Learning Outcomes (LOs) for English Language
Primary One Primary Two
Reading
LO 6
Understand Primary 1 texts (e.g. STELLAR
texts) and are able to identify simple aspects
of fiction (e.g. main characters and setting).
Reading
LO 6
Understand Primary 2 texts (e.g. STELLAR
texts) and are able to identify the big ideas in
the texts and recall sequence of main events.
Writing
LO 8
Write a simple paragraph of at least 3
sentences to recount appropriately sequenced
events.
Writing
LO 8
Write short paragraphs to recount
appropriately sequenced events, describe
details, and use tenses and connectors
accurately.
Samples of Learning Outcomes (LOs) for Mother Tongue
Languages
Primary One Primary Two
Reading
LO 6
Read aloud Primary 1 texts with accuracy.
Reading
LO 6
Read aloud P2 texts with accuracy and fluency.
Writing
LO 8
Write words, phrases and simple
sentences(s) about daily life with guidance
(CL&ML).
Write words and simple phrases with
guidance (TL).
Writing
LO 8
Write short sentence(s) about daily life with
some guidance.
Samples of Learning Outcomes (LOs) for Mathematics
Primary One Primary Two
LO1: Understand numbers up to hundred
For Semester, 1:
Understand numbers up to 20
Reading and writing numbers in numerals
and words, Comparing and ordering
Patterns in number sequences
Ordinal numbers, Number Bonds
LO1: Understand numbers up to thousand
Number notation, representations and place
values (hundreds, tens, ones)
Comparing & ordering numbers
Patterns in number sequence
LO2: Add and subtract numbers
Add and subtract numbers within 20
Solving one-step word problem within 20
LO2: Solve mathematical problems involving
addition and subtraction.
Addition & subtraction algorithms(up to 3 digits)
Solving up to 2-step word problems
BUILDING
PARTNERSHIPS
BETWEEN SCHOOL AND
PARENTS
Partnering the School
1 Knowing your
child
2 Developing
your child
3 Keeping in touch
with the school
Common Developmental Characteristics
Need secure attachment to their parents
Need parents to be attentive and sensitive to their
social and emotional needs
Learn through play
Learn about themselves through peer interactions
Increasingly rely on peers to lend them emotional
support, and build their self-esteem.
Socially and emotionally competent
children...
Are happier, more contented
Have fewer behavioural problems
Have increased school achievement
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
5 Social & Emotional Skills
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Management
Responsible Decision-Making
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Tips to Help Ease Transition
S A F ESupport Affirm Familiarise Empathise
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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
S Support
Commit some time every weekend
to play games and have fun
together.
Visit places or
take part in
events that both
of you enjoy.
Encourage your
child to make
new friends.
Tips to Help Ease Transition
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
TIPS TO HELP EASE TRANSITIONS
AAffirm
Encourage your child when he makes
observations.
E.g. Say “That’s interesting!” and ask why
he/she said that.
Recognise small
successes.
E.g. Say “You’ve made
another new friend in
class – well done!”
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
TIPS TO HELP EASE TRANSITIONS
F Familiarise
Do practical things to ease your child
into new routines.
E.g. Plan daily routines together such
as reading together
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING
TIPS TO HELP EASE TRANSITIONS
EEmpathise
Teach your child words that describe
feelings.
Acknowledge your child’s emotions.
E.g. “It’s okay to feel anxious about
school.”
Understand your child’s
needs.
E.g. Make sure that your child
has adequate sleep.
CHAT WITH OUR CHILDREN
TIPS TO HELP EASE TRANSITIONS
T A DTalk Ask Discuss
CHAT WITH OUR CHILDREN
TIPS TO HELP EASE TRANSITIONS
TTalk
Talk about fond memories of your
own school days and change
E.g. What you did in school; how you
manage and overcome changes
CHAT WITH OUR CHILDREN
TIPS TO HELP EASE TRANSITIONS
AAsk
Ask about his/her thoughts
and feelings about the school.
E.g. When he/she felt happiest in
school and why
CHAT WITH OUR CHILDREN
TIPS TO HELP EASE TRANSITIONS
DDiscuss
Discuss together what can be
done if he/she has worries at
school.
E.g. Explore how people deal with
conflicts.
QUICK TIPS
• Listen without interrupting.
• Nod your head and ask
questions to show interest
and affirmation.
LISTEN TO WHAT CHILDREN ARE SAYING
Remember SAFE & TAD
Support
Affirm
Familiarise
Empathise
Talk, Ask, Discuss
Summary
• Parents provide strong support to help their
children manage changes.
• Parents can build strong relationships with
their children by knowing and appreciating
who they are.
KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH THE SCHOOL
Maintain regular communication through official
school channels.
1. Check your child’s handbook for messages or
updates
1. MOE Parents’ Gatewayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW9jwyuovOo&feature=youtu.be
3. Join the PSG – 1st Meeting for PaVE/PSG to be
held from 9 am to 11 am at PAL level 4 of CZPS.
Together, we
make the
difference
…
Thank you