Principal’s Briefing P3 - P4 · 2017. 1. 21. · 4 Mar Learning Festival for Parents 9 Mar...

JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.

19th January 2017

Principal’s Briefing

P3 - P4

JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.

Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters

*Pupil Well-Being Matters

*Other School Matters


70th Anniversary Celebration in 2015


School Mission

To empower

every child to

realise his full

potential

through a

values-driven

holistic

education


School Vision

Critical Thinkers with

an inquiring mind

Self-directed and

collaborative

Learners

Values-driven Leaders


School Values

Loyalty

Integrity

Generosity

Enthusiasm

Respect and

Responsibility


School Philosophy

Every Child can Learn

Every Child is Unique

Every Child is Different


Our Philosophy

Teaching and Learning Student Well-Being

Every Child Can

Learn

With various starting

points. We identify the

needs and create success

in learning for every child.

With various starting points.

We identify the needs and

develop the Social

Emotional competencies in

every child.

Every Child is

Unique

With various interests and

strengths. We recognise

the abilities and nurture

the unique potential in

every child.

With his/her own

personality. We mould

strength in character and

strong values in every child.

Every Child is

Different

With various learning

styles. We customise the

curriculum and cater for

difference in every child.

With various profiles. We

customise the support and

cater for difference in every

child.


Leadership Programme

based on

Leadership Challenge

Model

Values-in-

Action

Programmes


Seamless Learning in

Science

Making Thinking Visible

thinking routines

Self-Directed and

Collaborative

Learning


Sports Carnivals

Outdoor Camps


Trips for International Exposure

Co-Curricular Activities


Music

Dance

Art

Drama


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




WHAT DO OUR CHILDREN NEED TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE?

16

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


Source:

http://www.moe.gov.sg

/education/21cc/


3 Learning Phases

Co-Creators & Synthesis of Knowledge,

Skills & Values

Reflective Learner

Cultural & Global Awareness

Primary 5 & 6 Extension

Inquiry Based Learning Through

Project Work & Research Activities

Collaborative Learning

Application of Knowledge,

Skills & Values

Primary 3 & 4 Experiential

Strong Foundation in Literacy &

Numeracy

Holistic Assessment

Programme for Active Learning

Primary 1 & 2 Exposure


Learning for Life Programme

Learning Science – the I³ (Inquiry, ICT & Innovation) Approach


Applied Learning Programme

Nurturing Thinkers, Learners and Leaders through Visual Arts and

Pottery


Month Activities

3 – 5 January Orientation

4 Mar Learning Festival for Parents

9 Mar NEWater Scientist Program

24 March Parent-Teacher Meeting

April CL Theatre Experience

24 May E-Learning Day

26 May Passion Day

Jul/Aug Singapore Art Museum Learning Journey

29 August Parent-Teacher Meeting

30 August Lower Pri Games Day

Key Programmes for P3


Month Activities

3 – 5 January Orientation

4 Mar Learning Festival for Parents

9 Mar National Museum/War Memorial

March Shopping Trip

24 March Parent-Teacher Meeting

31 March Road Safety Park

24 May E-Learning Day

26 May Passion Day

Jul/Aug P4 Leadership Camp

29 August Parent-Teacher Meeting

5 October Upper Pri Games Day

Key Programmes for P4


CA 1 SA 1 CA 2 SA 2

All

Subjects10 % 30 % 20 % 40 %

Assessment Weighting for 2017


Class Promotion Criteria

Objectives:

To cater to different learning pace

P3 to P4 – Enbloc Promotion

P4 to P5 Ranking Process:

1. Ranking by overall scores in English, Math & Science

* Top 80 pupils to form 2 classes

* Bottom 25 pupils to form 1 class

2. Remaining pupils ranked by overall score in Math

* Average of 30 per class


Support

•Smaller class size

•Special programmes focusing on critical skills

Strive

•Holistic experience in curriculum or enrichment

Stretch

•Banded class arrangements

•Extension assignments

•Special programmes focusing on exposure

Customisation for different segments of pupils through the

Support-Strive-Stretch (3S) Programme in each academic area


• Math Olympiad Training

• Philosophy for Children

• Sony Creative Toy Challenge

• Banding in CL classes

• Differentiated Literature Programme

• Differentiated Resources for MA/SC

• English Reading Remediation Programme

• ICAN Math Programme

Meeting Diverse Needs of P3 & 4 Pupils


Subject-Based

Banding


Why introduce Subject-Based

Banding?

*To recognise the different abilities of students

*To provide more flexibility in subject

combinations for students with strengths and

abilities that vary across subjects

*Removal of Merged and EM3 streams in

Primary 5 and 6


What Subject-Based Banding

means for your child

*Greater flexibility in subject combinations

*Your child has the choice to take a

combination of standard and foundation

subjects, depending on his strengths


What are the choices available?

If your child

(for P4 Exam)

Your child may be recommended to take

Passes all 4 subjects

and performs very

well in MTL

• 4 standard subjects + Higher Mother Tongue

Language

Passes all 4 subjects • 4 standard subjects

Passes 3 subjects • 4 standard subjects

Passes 2 subjects or

less• 4 standard subjects; or

• 3 standard subjects + 1 other foundation subject; or

• 2 standard subjects+ 2 other foundation subjects; or

• 1 standard subject + 3 other foundation subjects; or

• 4 foundation subjects


How does Subject-Based Banding Work?

Student takes subject combination chosen by

parents

School recommends subject combination, based

on P4 exam results. Parents indicate preferred

combination.

[At P4]

[At P5]


How does Subject-Based Banding Work?

Student who takes 1 or

more foundation subject(s)

and does very well in them

Student who takes

standard subjects

and has difficulty

coping

All other

students

School may allow him to

upgrade 1 or 2 subjects to

standard level if school

believes he can cope; or

continue the same subject

combination in P6

School may allow

him to take 1 or

more subjects at

foundation level in

P6

School will allow

them to continue

the same subject

combination in

P6

[End of P5]

Student takes subject combination decided by school

Student sits for Primary School Leaving Examination

[At P6]

[End of P6]


Important Dates

Timeframe Remarks

Term 4 Week 8 SA 2

Term 4 Week 9 Release of SA 2 results

with school’s

recommendations

Term 4 Week 9 Parents can meet with

teachers for advice

Term 4 Week 10 Class allocation results


https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/

subject-based-banding

For more info


Co-Curricular

Activities (CCA)


Co-Curricular Activities

Objectives:

* To develop pupils holistically through the

inculcation of values, social and emotional

competencies and the emerging 21st Century

Competencies (21CC).

* To develop CCA-specific knowledge, skills, values

and attitudes through sustained participation

* To provide platform for friendship and social

integration of pupils from diverse backgrounds


Types of CCA in JSPS

Uniformed

Groups

Performing

Arts

Clubs and

Societies

Sports and

Games

Brownies

(Girls)

Chinese

Dance (Girls)

Robotics Badminton

Scouts

(Boys)

International

Dance (Boys)

New

Media

Basketball

Guzheng Football

(Boys)

Visual Arts

Club


*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters



Agenda


Homework Policy

Level E, M & S MT

P3 – P4 1 hr 30 min

*No homework will be administered during

major festivals namely, Chinese New Year,

Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji and

Deepavali

*Homework given during school holidays will

not exceed 50% of the daily load during the

school week


*Observe Rules and Instructions

*Zero Tolerance for Bullying

*Safety of your child and other children is

important

Safety in School


Heavy School Bags

*Advisory from Health Promotion Board:

*Pupils to carry weight of no more than 15% of

their body weight

*Weight of bags carried by P1 to P4 pupils

should range not more than 3.5kg to 4.0kg


Heavy School Bags

*Choice of School Bags:

*Select bags of lightweight material with few

compartments, and straps that are adjustable

and cushioned

*Encourage children to carry personal items in

a separate bag to distribute load


Heavy School Bags

Advise children to:

Pack according to timetable

Check that only relevant materials are brought

(e.g. Workbook A or B, not both)

Avoid bringing unnecessary items to school

Fill small water bottles in school


School Attire

Attire

• Name Tag on all tops for identification

• PE Attire only on PE days

Accessories

• No jewellery, expensive watches, toys

• For girls, a pair of plain gold/silver ear studs

Hair

• Must be short and neat

• Hair accessories with netting are not allowed for safety reasons (Accessories to be black or dark blue)

Shoes

• Simple black canvas shoes and black socks (ankle socks are notallowed)


Financial Support

*MOE Financial Assistance Scheme

*Lee Wee Kheng Fund

*MOE Opportunity Fund

*School Advisory Committee Fund

*Other funds, bursaries and scholarships

Please approach the school for further

enquiries on financial support


“On a school

day, most

pupils sleep an

average eight

hours, fewer

than the nine

to 10 hours

they should

ideally clock.

This means if

a child gets up

at 6am, he has

to be in bed by

9pm, at the

latest.”

Source: Straitstimes.com.sg


Why Read?

*Increases children’s knowledge

*Expands their vocabulary skills

*Builds stronger analytical thinking skills

*Builds better writing skills

*Builds better communication skills

Presentation Better performance in oral exams

More confident presenter

Writing Better performance in composition exams

Improvements in their comprehension skills


Parents Show Love and

Encouragement*Whose Exam is it anyway?

• Not just about acing the papers and getting high scores

• Not just about ensuring your child gets into a prestigious school

• Exams are part of learning journey that you and child enjoy

•Lifelong learning

*Your Picture of Success

My Child is Top in Class or School My child exhibits good attitude and

values

My Child gets into Integrated

Programme / SAP School

My child has resilience to overcome

challenges

My Child will earn lots of money in

future

My child is confident and

independent


Boundaries – ‘V’ of Love

BIRTH

18 YEARS

CHOICES

CHOICES

CHOICES

CHOICES

CHOICES

Age-appropriate

choices and

responsibilities

contained within

limits set by

parents

Source: Focus on the Family


How Can I Support My Child?

Non-Academic

1. Show your love

2. Balance Work and Play

3. Build Mental and Physical Endurance

4. Set Routines

5. Eat Well-Balanced Meals

6. Have a hearty breakfast

7. Sleep Early (Recommended bed-time 9.30pm)

8. Bring your child to the library often

9. Allow child to take consequence


How Can I Support My Child?

Academic

1. Preparation for PSLE starts NOW

2. Consistency is Key - Ensure your child does homework

3. Provide a conducive study environment

4. Be involved in your child’s learning

5. Balance tuition work with school work

6. Learn weekly spelling (EL & MT)

7. Draw up a plan & schedule e.g. TV time, rest & exercise

8. Be informed of school’s programmes

9. Inform school of child’s needs

10.Support School rules


Working with Teachers

*Teachers can be contacted during the

weekdays (i.e. between 7.30 a.m. and 6.00

p.m.)

*1–3–7 policy for teachers to respond to

parents’ enquiries during school term time


Channels of Communication

*Monthly Principal’s Letter

*School Website

http://www.jingshanpri.moe.edu.sg/

*School Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/jingshanpri

*Pupil Handbook

*Email [email protected]

*Telephone 6456 6305

http://www.jingshanpri.moe.edu.sg/

https://www.facebook.com/jingshanpri

mailto:[email protected]


Parenting Programme Plan

Family Matters @ Jing Shan Primary for P1 - 6Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov

4 March [Sat]

The Art and

Science of

Parenting in

the Digital Age

(Cyberwellness)

22 April [Sat]

Helping your

child manage

stress

18 Nov

[Sat]

Fun with

the Family

TRIPLE P – POSITIVE PARENTING

PROGRAMME FOR P3 & P4 SELECTED

PARENTS

PPP SEMINARS

[P3 &P4 only ]

Seminar 1-8 April

Seminar 2-22 April

Seminar 3-6 May

4 Jan [Tues]

8am to 9am

Transition to

P1

27 May [Sat]

Making

Memories

Last


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




*Monday to Friday : 7.30 am to 1.40 pm

*All pupils are to report by 7.25 am

Venue : Hall (Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri)

Class (Tue)

*Morning Assembly will be at 7.30 am

*Lessons will end at 1.40pm


*P1 and P4

9.00 am – 9.30am

*P2 and P5

9.30 am – 10.00am

*P3 and P6

10 am – 10.30am


Dry Finger Food (bread, biscuits, water)

Maintain cleanliness


*Supplementary/Remedial Lessons

2.10pm – 3.30pm

Session 1 2.10pm – 2.50pm

Session 2: 2.50pm – 3.30pm

*CCA

3.30pm – 5.30pm


Upgrading Project


Project Timeline05

- Tender Calling Date: End April 2017

- Construction Commencement Date : Mid August 2017

- TOP Date: Mid June 2019


*Observe Traffic Rules

*Motorists will receive an additional

demerit point if they commit speeding,

red-light, careless driving or

inconsiderate driving offences within

school zones

*Safety of your child and other children is

important

Road Safety


Demarcation of School Zones


Road Safety Outside School


There shall be strictly NO PARKING:

a) At road bends and entrances or exits of any

other premises or carparks,

b) Within 3 meters of a fire hydrant, 6 meters of a

road junction, 9 meters of a bus stop and 50

meters of the pedestrian crossing,

c) Parking abreast to another vehicle


Alternative Drop Off and Pick Up Points

Located at Blk 522

There is a driveway and

a porch that is located at

the block.

Pupils can then use the

pedestrian crossing at

the traffic lights located

on Street 52, next to the

school.


*Located at Blk 588

*There is a driveway and porch that is located at the

block.

*Pupils can then use the sheltered walkway that leads

to the school’s side gate

Alternative Drop Off and Pick Up Points


*No Right Turn sign

from 7.00 – 7.30 am

on school days

*Any vehicle exiting the

school’s main gate on

a school day will not be

allowed to make a right

turn onto Ang Mo Kio

Street 52 between 7.00

– 7.30 am.

Road Safety in School


Useful Resources for Parents

MOE Website (www.moe.gov.sg)

School Information Service

(http://sis.moe.gov.sg/)

Parents in Education (PiE) (http://parents-in-

education.moe.gov.sg/)

Schoolbag – online blog for parents

(schoolbag.sg)

MOE Facebook page

(www.facebook.com/moesingapore)

MOE Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg)

MOE Youtube

(http://www.youtube.com/moespore)

http://www.moe.gov.sg/

http://sis.moe.gov.sg/

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/

http://schoolbag.sg/

http://www.facebook.com/moesingapore

http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg

http://www.youtube.com/moespore


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