Primary 3Parent Engagement Session

15 February 2019

2.15 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

PRINCIPAL’S SHARING

Mrs Wang-Tan Sun Sun

“Rapid technological advancements put a shorter expiry date on the skills & knowledge we acquired in schools and higher education”

Mr Ong Ye KungMinister for Education

28 Sep 2018

Schools Work Plan Seminar 2018

What we can do to transit into a world that is very different?

As Mr Ong has said we need to “ensure that our education continues to uplift lives & prepare our young for the future.”

Highlights of…

• MOE Work Plan Seminar 2018

• Mee Toh School Strategic Plan 2019-2021

What are we doing to prepare our children for the future?

P3 Assessment Weightings 2019

Level Term 1CA1

Term 2SA1

Term 3CA2

Term 4SA2

P3 NA 30% 15% 55%

• Quantitative indication of the level of mastery of knowledge and skills learnt.

• Qualitative feedback also serves to scaffolds students’ learning.

• Motivate our children towards Excellence, and strive towards personal mastery, not towards chasing the last mark.

Changes to Holistic Development Profile (HDP)

“We will make adjustments to the Holistic Development Profile, or more commonly known as the report book, to better reflect a student’s progress in learning, and to

discourage excessive peer comparison. These adjustments will also help to reduce test anxiety.”

• Mr Ong Ye Kung

• Minister for Education

• 28 Sep 2018

THE PSLE REMAINS A USEFUL CHECKPOINT

It gauges the level of students’ learning in the core subjects at the end of six years of primary school and guides his future choices.

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CHANGES WHICH WILL BE IMPLEMENTED FROM THE 2021 PSLE COHORT

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/

Strategic Plan 2019-2021

ST 1

Nurturing the Whole Child to be Ready for the

Future

1.1 Students as engaged learners, who learn with joy and develop learning

dispositions for life-long learning

1.3 Students who

develop character and PQs; and

further interests and/or passion through related

CCAs

1.2 Students who

(a) embody the school motto of compassion, conscience, purity and

righteousness;

(b) are equipped with the 21st Century Competencies

(c) love and have a sense of rootedness to Singapore, and contribute to the community.

Personal Qualities (PQs)

• To equip our students to thrive in a fast-changing, globalised worldMee Toh School Motto and Values• Foundation of character• Provide compass for behaviour

SE Competencies – Skills, knowledgeand dispositions that help students develop the 21st CC

21st CC necessary skills to thrive in globalised world

Personal Qualities- A set desired Attitudes & Skills

expressed in simple statements

Personal Qualities (PQs)

21st CenturyCompetency

Critical and Inventive Thinking

Social-emotionalCompetency

Social Awareness

School Value of Respect

Personal Quality (Pg 22 of Student HB)

• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to different

cultures and religions

• Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values

Example

Term 1 Assembly Talk: Compassion

School Value Level Personal Qualities

Care P1-P6 o Show care and concern for the environment and people

around me

o Show kindness and empathy

Service P1-P6 o Appreciate and show gratitude for others

P1-P3 o Offer help to family members, teachers & peers

P4-P6 o Take actions to contribute to the common good of

others in the community

Holistic Target for Students…

Develop their Metacognition (an Executive Function)

Where am I now? Where am I going?

How can I achieve it?

How do I respond when I am not getting there as planned?

School value: ResiliencePersonal Quality: Demonstrate the Growth MindsetStudent HB Pg 22

School sports: National School Games Junior Division Competitions to be enhanced

Straits Times, published Jan 23, 2019

Unstructured Play

Integrated Project Work Through Values-in-Action

Growth Mindset

is the key to lifelong learning

Home-School Partnership• Parents are our one of our key

partners in the holistic education of the children

• Together, we will nurture our students to anchor on school motto & valuesand develop in them the desired Personal Qualities.

Partnership between School & Parents

Guiding Philosophy

Quality Relationships

Anchored on Mutual Trust and Mutual Respect

A mindset of partnership, collaboration and mutual support

Guided by MOE and Mee Toh School Ethos

Mee Toh School is committed to deliver quality education to all our

students, provide quality service to our partners and at the same time,

care for the well-being of our teachers and all who work here.

We will do our utmost to serve you with courtesy and respect and

we expect that you treat us with the same respect that you would

like to be accorded.

Please let us know if our efforts fall below your expectations. Your

feedback and words of appreciation will inspire us to continue to deliver

our best.

Thank you for working with us, making Mee Toh School Community a

gracious one, and the school a place conducive for learning, growth

and work!

Service Quality Statement

Helicopter Parents Source: https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/helicopter-parenting

Helicopter Parents

Some suggested ways

Parents are encouraged to allow your child to attempt the homework on their own. Guide your child, but do not do their homework for them.

Provide structures for students to develop good habits that support independent learning such as teaching them to jot down their homework and packing their bags.

Always work with your child’s teachers first as they are the ones who know your child well.

Train your children to be able to relay information to their teachers & vice versa.

Encourage Joy of Learning!

Hello!I am Mdm HasniYear Head P3 & P4You can find me at

hasni_abu_bakar@moe.edu.sg

P3 Learning Experience

Transition from P2 to P3

Important Information

Level Focus

Homework!

CCA!

TESTS!

Piano Lessons!

Tuition!

Common Challenges to P3 students

P3 Learning Experience

Transition from P2 to P3

ImportantInformation

Level Focus

Equipped our

students with

competencies

& values (PQs)

Metaphorically

Speaking,

Steer the ship in

the right course

over any treacherous sea

Reach their

destination

Confidently

Unharmed

Unfazed

Learning Experience - Holistic

Centre teachings on Character Devt & Citizenship Education

FTGP

SEAIP

CCE & NESS

CyberwellnessSEL

CCA

History Curr

Assembly

Learning Experience - Transform the Challenges into

Learning Opportunities

CCA is integral to a

holistic education

All CCAs are good

CCAs

Creating Authentic Settings –Integrated Project Work (IPW)- VIA

IPW – learn the importance of teamwork, presentation skills, etc. VIA – encourage students to identify andunderstand community issues, initiate action with their peers to make a difference and improve the lives of others

Learning Experience - Holistic

Ignite theSingapore

Spirit

Provide opportunities for students to be aware of the unique practices & values of different culture through various platforms :Vesak Day, Total Defence Day, Racial Harmony Day, National Day, International Friendship Day & Festive Celebration.

Learning Experience - Holistic

Desired Outcomes of Physical, Aesthetics & Music (PAM) Education

Provide opportunities to pick up life-long skills to

• strengthen character

• Work collaboratively with others

• pursue & enjoy a physically active & healthy lifestyle

• learn to appreciate aesthetic beauty

INDOOR GAMES @ PLAY ROOM

Objectives of implementing1) Create Educational Spaces for students to play & develop Foundations &

Passion for Life-long learning & purpose in life2) Provide more opportunities for Peer Interactions & authentic platforms to

practise SE Competencies taught3) Spark student’s imagination & foster “innovation quotient”4) Provide opportunities for students to self-organise & further their

interests and passion in Music & Sports through performances, exhibitions and competitions

GAMES and role-playing @ MPH

and MRL40ROLE PLAYING @ MRL

Ninja Warriors @ MPH

GAMES and role-playing @ MPH

and MRL41

Table-Tennis Corner in the Canteen

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NEW!!!

Traditional Games

for loan – an NESS

initiative

Enhancement in Learning for Life Prog – PHE initiative

Horizontal Climbing

introduced to enhance

students’ problem

solving skills,

endurance & muscular

strength, etc.

Bouldering Wall is being

constructed in ISH.

Wushu Quan Package –

a customised Wushu routine

taught during PE lessons to

enhance physical attributes &

build school values

• SwimSafer is a national water safety programme designed to teach childrenswimming in a safe and fun way

• It provides a set of skills that imparts water survival techniques and fostersinterest in swimming

• The programme will help participants to develop water safety andswimming skills at their own pace

• Starts in term 3, every Friday

• Time: 2.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

• More information in March

Direct Schools Admission (DSA)

Support holistic development of your child.

Allow your child to discover anddevelop his/her interests andtalents.

Your child can continue to develop his/her strength in the secondary school which offers the distinctive programme.

DSA allows students to seek admission to a secondary (sec) school based on your talents, potential & achievements that cannot be demonstrated at PSLE.

You may go to https://beta.moe.gov.sg/dsa/ to find out more about the strengths & distinctive programmes sec schools have to offer.

New single centralised DSA application portal. More will be shared when your child is at P6.

P3 Enriching Programmes

For P3 Remedial Programme – please refer to letters sent by Form Teacher

ACTIVITY DATE / PERIOD

Microbits Training 18 to 19 March

Visit to Bright Hill Evergreen Home 25 Feb to 2 Sep (refer to letter dated 20 Jan)

Sports Carnival 3 Oct

Sports Education Programme 4 Nov & 5 Nov

Learning Experience

P3 Learning Experience

Transition from P2 to P3

Important Information

Level Focus

Level Focus

Developing Confidence

Developing Empathy

- Listen- Offer help- Show gratitude

- Demonstrate self-awarenessknowing own strengths

- Demonstrate abilities to buildpositive relationshipconflict resolution

Develop Well-rounded Individuals

Cognitive

智

Physical

体

Social

群

Aesthetic

美

Moral

德

Student Handbook pages 26 & 27 & End-of-Term Reflections

Teachers will guide students in setting quantitative &

qualitative targets with the end in mind (Desired Outcome of Education &

PQs.)

Holistic Target Setting

P3 Learning Experience

Transition from P2 to P3

Important Information

Level Focus

We maintain regular communications with Parents through

Student Handbook, Calendars, Letter of notification, official email & telephone.

ACTIVITY DATE / PERIOD

Parent Engagement Session(Not a one-to-one meeting session with the teachers)

15 Feb

Workshops for Parents Science – 15 MarchEL & Math – 26 April

Teacher-Parent Conference (TPC) 1 30 May (full day) &31 May (morning only)

Teacher-Parent Conference (TPC) 2 13 Nov (full day) & 14 Nov (morning only)

In support of Home-School Partnership

Refer to FTs introductory letter for ways to get in touch with the teachers

For non-urgent matters, the teacher will respond within 3 working days.

Talks DATE TIME

Screamfree Parenting 30 Mar (Sat) 9.00 a.m. - noon

Parenting by Personality through DISC

(Knowing Me, Knowing You)

12 Apr (Fri) 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Positive Discipline for Lasting Impact 25 May (Sat) 9.00 a.m. - noon

Venue : Mee Toh School

Pastoral Care – FamilyMatters@School Programme

Some confirmed Parenting Talks are coming your way

Learn effective & scientifically proven ways to groom your child

Parental Involvement in the

FTGP Journal

ACTIVITY DATE / PERIOD

SA1 Listening Comprehension 18 Apr

SA1 Paper 1 29 April and 30 April

SA1 Oral 6 May and 7 May

SA1 10 May to 15 May

CA2 20 Aug to 27 Aug

SA2 Listening Comprehension 7 Oct

SA2 Paper 1 8 Oct and 9 Oct

SA2 Oral 10 Oct to 11 Oct

SA2 22 Oct to 25 Oct

P3 Assessment Dates

Attendance

Complete each school term

Reasons for absence which are not valid include• taking family holidays during term time• return to home country early• oversleeping• wilful absence from school

Absence from school without valid reason is a school offence and the student is liable for a ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’ Conduct Grade.

Announcement

Use of Photographs & Videos

Photograph(s) or video image(s) of the students may be capturedduring school events, programmes and related activities.

The school may use and publish such photographs and/or video recordings positively in school publications, website, social media channels, and other official school communication channels.

Photos of Academic Award Presentation

• Photos will be uploaded onto the school website (http://meetoh.moe.edu.sg/)

Step 1: Go to ‘Experience@MTS

Step 2: Select ‘Photo Gallery’

Step 3: Select ‘P3 PES (Feb 15)’

Step 4: Click on the icon to download the photos

May the joy of learning stay with your child throughout life

HAPPY 2019!

Blessing to your child