P2 Parents’ Engagement Session22 February 2019

Today’s Programme

Item Time

Address by School Principal 3.00 p.m.

Sharing by Year Head

Prize Giving ceremony 3.50 p.m.

MT Briefing (Hall & T-room) 4.15 p.m.

Classroom session with P2 Form teachers(Please note that this is not a one-to-one session with the teachers)

4.30 p.m.

LEARNING A LIFELONG PASSION

SCHOOL THEME FOR 2019Our Focus for the Year

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School Fundamentals

• Vision:A Vibrant School with a Culture of Care and the Spirit ofExcellence

• Mission:To nurture healthy and happy individuals with strength ofcharacter, ready to serve, ready for the future.

• Values:ICAR2E Values(Integrity, Care, Active Teamwork, Respect, Responsibility,Excellence)

Understanding the School Theme

Focus on the following transitions in learning

Learning for Grades

Learning for Mastery

Learning for WorkLearning for

Life

Learning in SchoolLearning

throughout Life

School and parents will work together to educate the children to be ready for the future

WHAT DO OUR CHILDREN NEED TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE?

For example:

•Resilience

• Integrity

•Care

•Sengkang Green Values

For example:

•Global awareness

• Inventive thinking

•Communication

For example:

•Literacy (Bilingualism)

•Numeracy

•Social-emotional core

21 Century CompetenciesEssential Learning in students that bound our design of learning

Desired Outcomes of Education

Emerging 21 CC

R3ICH Values and School Values

Social Emotional Competencies

Need to lay the strong foundationsfor students to thrive & achievesuccess in life

Top 10 Growing Skills of the Future

1. Analytical thinking and innovation2. Active learning and learning strategies3. Creativity, originality and initiative 4. Technology design and programming5. Critical thinking and analysis6. Complex problem-solving7. Leadership and social influence8. Emotional Intelligence9. Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation10. Systems analysis and evaluation

Source: Future of Jobs Report 2018, World Economic Forum

2018 From 2019

P1: no examination, but weightedassessments are conductedthroughout the year

P2: weighted assessments throughoutthe year and year-endexamination

P1 and P2: no weighted assessments(including P2 year-endexamination)

Changes to School-based Assessment (SBA) Structure

School-Based Assessment Structure

No weightage tests or exams for the Lower Primary Classes.• Teachers’ Observation• Daily work and reviews

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Primary 2 0% 0% 0% 0%

Changes to Holistic Development Profile (HDP)

2018 From 2019

Use of academic indicators to report students’ learning in all subjects and non-academic indicators (e.g. physicalfitness, involvement incommunity-based and co-curricularactivities etc.)

P1 and P2 – Use qualitativedescriptors to report students’learning in all subjects. Non-academicindicators will be retained.

2018 From 2019

EMB for P1 and P2• Singapore Citizen• Top 25% of school’s level and course in terms of academic performance.• Good conduct• Monthly household incomedoes not exceed $6,900 (or per capita income does not exceed $1,725)

GPA for P2 and P3• Singapore Citizen• Top 10% of school’s leveland course in terms ofimprovement in academicperformance• Good conduct

EMB for P1 and P2• Singapore Citizen• Award students who consistently demonstrate good learningdispositions• Good conduct • Monthly household income does not exceed $6,900 (or per capita income does not exceed $1,725)

GPA for P2 and P3• Singapore Citizen• GPA will be awarded to students who do not qualify for EMB, but have shown improvement in learning dispositionswithin the year• Good conduct

Changes at a Glance

Enhancing the Joy of Learning

• To nurture the intrinsic motivation in our children to learn and reducean over-inflation of effort so as to ensure their well-being and abalanced approach to their development.

• To reduce the over-emphasis on academic results and peercomparisons to focus on holistic development of the child.

• Adjustments to the Edusave Academic Awards recognise studentswith good learning orientation to signal the importance of positivelearning habits for life-long learning.

What does all these Changes to SBA mean?

Students learn best when they see value in the material, feel emotionally safe,

learn actively, in social groups

Year Head’s Sharing

I am Mrs Toh Wai Ling

Year Head of P1 and P2

My email address is:

yee_wai_ling@moe.edu.sg

1. Providing an array of carefully-designed experiences that engage every aspect of the child - the head, heart and hands

• Some are designed to help understand and stretch a student’s strengths and his knowledge ;• Some are aimed at building the right values ;• Some are meant to help a child discover and build on his

interests.

SKGPS Holistic Approach to educating the Whole Child

SKGPS Holistic Approach to educating the Whole Child

2. Enabling the child to develop his potential to the fullest through character development• Rooted on core values (ICAR2E, moral character, etc.)• Empowered with SEL and 21st Century Competencies

P2 Key Programmes

FTGPCCE

EL, MA, MT & SS

PAL

LJ

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & VALUES 21stCC

• LSP• LSM

SE Competencies

PAM

• 8 LOs

Optional Enrichment Programme

LSM

LSPCCE

Personal Habits and Routines:SKGian HB page 21-24

School Habits and Routines

FTGP

LearningOutcome Description

LO 1 Acquire self-awareness and apply self-management skills to achieve personal well-being and effectiveness

LO 2 Act with integrity and make responsible decisions that uphold moral principles

LO 3 Acquire social awareness and apply interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships based on mutual respect

LO 4 Be resilient and have the ability to turn challenges into opportunities

LO 5 Take pride in our national identity, have a sense of belonging to Singapore and be committed to nation building

LO 6 Value Singapore’s socio-cultural diversity, and promote social cohesion and harmony

LO 7 Care for others, contribute actively to the progress of our community and nation

LO 8 Reflect and respond to community, national and global issues as an informed and responsible citizen

Character and Citizenship Education Learning Outcomes (LOs)

21st CC

SEL

PAL

Optional Enrichment Progamme

ICAR2E Through The Arts

Learning for Life Programme:SKGian HB page 27

Programme of Active Learning

SKGian Handbook 2019

15. My Cyber Wellness Pledge

17. My Health and Fitness Pledge

21. My Punctuality Pledge

22. My ICAR2E VALUES Self reflective Tool

23. My Reflection by Terms

13. Personal Habits and Routines

11. Role of parent in disciplining and communication with school.

Fast KitTraffic Light Cards• Students take responsibility for their own

learning and let the teacher knows when they need help.

Green- They understandYellow- They have a question but it can wait.Red – They do not understand and need help now.

Fast Kit

All-Student Response SystemStudents show their answers by holding up their ABCD Cards or 1234 Cards.

Important Dates

P2 Important Dates

Event Date Class

Learning Journey (Science Centre)

25 March 201926 March 201927 March 201928 March 2019

2A, 2B2C, 2D2F, 2G2E, 2H

LP Math Carnival 30 MAY 2019

Role of Parents

Parents as Partners

in nurturing our childrenCommitment. Collaboration. Communication

Action ExampleSet realistic goals Check performance to targets

Ensure routines Set aside time for specific activities eghomework /computer time

Provide encouragement

Give positive advice / comments for encouragement

Supervise homework Check handbook for homework details/ Focus on weak areas /topics

Ensure a daily revision plan

Check if revision is consistent and thorough

ROLE OF PARENTS

Action Example

Ensure well-being Make sure there is sufficient nourishment/ rest/ recreation time

Provide a study area Fixed and conducive area in the house

Ensure attendance Attend and are punctual for all classes/ supplementary lessons

Gather feedback on child’s progress

Through platforms such as MTP sessions / email/ telephone etcWork in partnership with the teachers

ROLE OF PARENTS

Role of Parents :SKGian HB page 17

School-Home Partnership

Our common interest:

the Best for the Child

Parents’ Communication with The School:SKGian HB page 17 and 18

“The central feature of theguidelines is how schools andparents can work hand- in-hand sothat our children develop self-management skills, takeresponsibility as well as ownershipof their learning, and buildresilience. This partnership is mosteffective when founded on mutualrespect and trust.”

Home-School Partnership

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