Welcome

SESSION OVERVIEWSESSION OVERVIEW• Principal’s Address• Our Focus• Our Programmes – Highlights• Introduction to form teachers and co-form teachers• Breakout Session

Principal’s AddressPrincipal’s Address

Chongfu’s Torch:Visual

Representation of Strategic Map

School Vision 

A community of thinkers who are patriotic, gracious and global in outlook.

愿景聪颖才思 优雅社会心系祖国 放眼世界

School MissionDeveloping pupils in five core areas, namely moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetics and thereby preparing them for the 21st century.

育人目标通过德智体群美五育 ,造就二十一世纪的新人

Core Values

C2015 Student OutcomesC2015 Student OutcomesConfident PersonConfident PersonThinks independently

Communicates effectively

Has good inter-personal skills

Self-directed LearnerSelf-directed LearnerTakes responsibility for own learning

Questions, reflects, perseveres

Uses technology adeptly

Concerned CitizenConcerned CitizenIs informed about world and local

affairs

Empathises with and respects others

Participates actively

Active ContributorActive ContributorExercises initiative and takes risks

Is adaptable, innovative, resilient

Aims for high standards

Challenges AheadChallenges Ahead

P2 P3

a great leap

Co-Curriculum ActivitiesCo-Curriculum Activities• All our pupils are encouraged to actively

pursue a CCA of their choice and interest.• To remain in their CCA throughout (Till P6)• Direct School Admission

Camp InspireCamp Inspire• To train our pupils to be resilient and

independent. • To develop leadership and team-bonding in our

pupils.

Social and Emotional SupportSocial and Emotional Support

• Form Teacher Guidance Period• Form and Co-Form Teacher• Talk- ‘Coping with Stress’• Communication with Parents• School Counselor and Learning and

Behavioural Support Officer

Holistic Development Holistic Development (Enriched Experiences)(Enriched Experiences)

• Bonding Lunch (P3/P4)• SwimSafer Programme (P3)• Singapore Science Centre (P3/P4)• Road Safety Education (Traffic Games) (P4)• Lion Befrienders (P4)• Singapore Discovery Centre (P4)• Heritage Tour@ Kampong Glam (P4)• Internationalisation Programme (P4)

Holistic AssessmentHolistic Assessment• Termly examinations• Alternative modes of assessments that are

authentic and meaningful• Consistency in daily class work/ homework• Attitude towards learning

Project WorkProject WorkLearning Outcomes

• Sharpen creative and critical thinking skills• Develop self-directed inquiry and life-long learning skills• Foster collaborative learning skills• Improve oral and written communication skills

Project WorkProject Work• Emphasis is on the pupil’s learning process

• Broad themes are introduced to help the pupils

see the interconnectedness of their learning

across subjects

• P3 Project Work – Caring for the School• P4 Project Work – Getting to Know Singapore

(Financial Literacy focus)

Subject-Based BandingSubject-Based Banding

• Pupils are offered subjects which they have specific strength in at Standard level

• Pupils are encouraged to take all subjects at Standard level

Subject-Based BandingSubject-Based Banding1.1. School-based Examinations at P4 School-based Examinations at P4 2.2. School-based Recommendations School-based Recommendations 3.3. Parents’ Choice at the End of P4Parents’ Choice at the End of P44.4. Final decision by School based on P5 resultsFinal decision by School based on P5 results

Subject Combinations Subject Combinations offered at PSLEoffered at PSLE

• 4 standard subjects + HMTL (4S1H)• 4 standard subjects (4S)• 1 standard subject + 3 foundation subjects (1S3F) • 4 foundation subjects (4F)

4S + HMTL 4S + HMTL Recommendation for 4 Subjects and Higher Mother TongueLanguage (HMTL) combination

Subject Bands obtained

English Language Band 1 (>85 marks)

Mathematics Band 1 (>85 marks)

Mother Tongue Language Band 1 (>85 marks)

Science Band 2 or better

4S4SRecommendation for 4 Subjects combination WITHOUT Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

Subject Bands obtained

English Language

Mathematics

Mother Tongue Language

Science

Band 3 or better in any three or more subjects

How does SBB work?How does SBB work?http://www.moe.edu.sg/education/primary/files/subjectbased-banding.pdf

WEIGHTINGS OF ASSESSMENTWEIGHTINGS OF ASSESSMENT

Type of Assessment

Informal (AA) Formal (WA)

CA1 Sem 1 - 10% 10%SA1 10%CA2 Sem 2 – 10% 10%SA2 50%Overall 20% 80%

Workshops for Parents in 2014• English Language (7th February 2014)• Mathematics (4th April 2014)• Science (30th April 2014)• Chinese Language (11th April 2014)• Malay Language (11th April 2014)• Tamil Language (11th April 2014)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (EL)

Mr Ng Keh Siong Subject Head/ EL

P3/ P4 STELLAR Programme

• STELLAR - (STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading)

• The STELLAR vision: Children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language

• Strengthen the teaching of English through a balanced combination of explicit instruction in language skills, including grammar and phonics, and the use of age-appropriate children’s stories.

P3a – Terms 1-2 (Lower Primary)

1) Shared Book Approach (SBA)2) Learning Centres (LC)3) Modified Language Experience Approach

(MLEA)o Shared Experience o Group Writingo Individual Writing

P3b – Terms 3-4, P4 (Upper Primary)

1) Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)2) Supported Reading (SR)/ KWL /Retelling3) Writing Process Cycle (WPC)o Class Writingo Group Writingo Individual Writing

Approach to Assessment

• Holistic perspective to assessment - with variety, balance, regular feedback and positive achievement as key considerations

• Teach pupils all the areas of language learning, namely:o Listening, Reading and Viewing (Receptive Skills)o Speaking, Writing and Representing (Productive Skills)o Grammar and Vocabulary (Knowledge about Language)• School-based assessment/ examination is aligned with the

EL Syllabus 2010, STELLAR curriculum and the New PSLE Format

Alternative Assessment (AA)

• Pupils are given opportunities to listen, read, view, speak, write and represent to demonstrate their language competence. Examples of P3-P4 EL AA Tasks include:

o Comprehending Short Texts using Text Deconstructiono Identifying Elements of a Narrativeo Reflective Journal Writingo Readers’ Theatre Presentationo Book/ Story Character Reviewo Podcast

Key Programmes

• IREAD Programme• Buddy Reading Programme• Theatrical Experience Exposure (TEE) –

sourcing for appropriate plays

• The Straits Times Little Red Dot (LRD) Subscription

What to look out for…

• Workshops for Parents:

Fri, 7 Feb 2014o P1-P2 – STELLAR Programme, Importance of Readingo P3-P4 – New Examination Format, Writing, Stimulus-

based Conversation

Fri, 28 Feb 2014o P5 – New PSLE Format, Writing, Stimulus-based

Conversationo P6 – Tips for Excelling in the PSLE EL Paper

• Alumni Weekend Classes – TOTAL ENGLISH Enrichment Programme

How can parents support their children’s learning and proficiency in English at home? • Get children to read extensively (a wide range

of fiction and non-fiction books). • Read with your children and engage them in

conversation afterwards i.e. seek out opportunities for meaningful interactions with them.

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics Framework

Source: Primary Mathematics Teaching and Learning Syllabus (MOE)

Teaching and learning is in alignment to the following principles:

• Early Success builds pupils’ confidence + motivation• Strong Basics mastering basic concepts & skills

• Steady Progress mindful of pupils’ developmental stages, build up pupils’ learning

with understanding

Mathematics Curriculum

• Use a diagram / model• Make a systematic list• Look for pattern(s)• Work backwards• Use before after concept• Use guess and check• Simplifying the Problem• Make suppositions• Use equations

Heuristics Skills

Alternative Assessment (AA) • Indoor Performance Task• Outdoor Performance Task• Structured Math Journal• Diagnostic Test• Online Test• Mastery Test (Heuristics)• Sudoku

Workshops for Parents• P1 Parents Workshop 4th April 2014 (Fri)• P3 Parents Workshop 4th April 2014 (Fri)• P5 Parents Workshop 26th April 2014 (Sat)

(Speaker: Dr Joseph Yeo)

SCIENCE

Curriculum ApproachInquiry-based Learning

Requires involvement that leads to understanding. Furthermore, involvement in learning implies possessing skills and attitudes that permit pupils to seek resolutions to questions and issues while they construct new knowledge.

5Es of Inquiry-based Learning

•Engage

•Explore

•Explain

•Elaborate

•Evaluate

Curriculum FrameworkScientific Inquiry is founded on 3 integral domains :

•Knowledge, Understanding & Application

•Skills & Processes

•Ethics & Attitudes

Knowledge, Understanding & Application•Conducting experiments

•Learning Journeys to Science Centre

•Concept Cartoons

•Topical & Revision Worksheets

•Science Notes

Skills & Processes•Process Skills Worksheets

•Project Pick A Science Skill (PASS)

•Science Workshop for Parents: 30 April 2014

•Alumni Science Courses :

P3 : iStart Science Programme

P4 : High Achiever Science Programme

Ethics & Attitudes• Curiosity

• Creativity

• Integrity

• Objectivity

• Open-mindedness

• Perseverance

• Responsibility

Alternative Assessment (AA)2014

Assessment Tasks

Science Spelling

Projects

Lab Work

Performance Tasks

Q & AQ & A

Introduction Introduction Form and Co-Form Form and Co-Form

TeachersTeachers

3 Gracious

Ms Tan Zu XianForm Teacher

Mdm Siti SalhaCo-Form Teacher

3 Respectful

Mr Lim Wei BoonForm Teacher

Ms Woon Hui TingCo-Form Teacher

3 Achieving

Ms Ong Mei LingForm Teacher

Mr Christopher ChinCo-Form Teacher

3 Caring

Mdm Hong BaolingForm Teacher

Mdm Loo Ai LingCo-Form Teacher

3 Innovative

Mdm Candice SohForm Teacher

Mdm Li Xue SongCo-Form Teacher

3 Observant

Mr Muhammad ZakiForm Teacher

Ms Lim Tzu HuiCo-Form Teacher

3 United

Mr Liew Nam FattForm Teacher

Mr Gan Kok OnnCo-Form Teacher

3 Sincere

Ms Chen XiaoyinForm Teacher

Ms FauziahCo-Form Teacher

4 Gracious

Ms ShaliniForm Teacher

Ms Gayathri Paul Co-Form Teacher

4 Respectful

Mdm Eng Hwee YenForm Teacher

Ms Yee Sook KwanCo-Form Teacher

4 Achieving

Mdm AnisahForm Teacher

Mdm Nor AdilahCo-Form Teacher

4 Caring

Ms Loh JasmineForm Teacher

Mdm Chen PeiyuCo-Form Teacher

4 Innovative

Mr Vincent ChanForm Teacher

Mrs Chris LimCo-Form Teacher

4 Observant

Ms MadihahForm Teacher

Ms IdayuCo-Form Teacher

4 United

Mrs Caroline KhngForm Teacher

Ms Png Jin YeeCo-Form Teacher

4 Sincere

Ms Chow YinForm Teacher

Breakout SessionBreakout Session(Mother Tongue )(Mother Tongue )

Breakout SessionBreakout SessionMALAY & TAMIL LANGUAGE MALAY & TAMIL LANGUAGE •Please approach Mdm Adilah(ML) or Mdm Habiba (TL) for details on school programmes respectively during the in-class sessions.•Malay Classroom (ML) / Tamil Classroom (TL) located at level 2

高级华文高级华文

华文课班级重组（华文课班级重组（ Re-Re-GroupGroup ））•目的：小班教学

→ 缩小老师与学生的比例→ 更有针对性地给予帮助

•涉及班级→ 三年级： Ach、 Car、 Inn、 Uni→ 四年级： Car、 Inn、 Obs

课程强化活动• 鼓励学生多阅读华文书报／书籍→ 班级图书→ 阅读笔记／记录

• 书写练习→ 作文／周记／抄写范文／抄写课文

• 艺术口语课（专人训练）→ 培养学生的口语能力及自信心→ 传统曲艺、诗歌朗诵、朗读及背诵

课程强化活动 写作指导 口语训练指导

认真做好每一份华文作业复习每一课的词语 多以华语和人交谈 多听别人说华语　（家人、朋友、电视节目、电台广播）

多阅读华文书报或范文

您的孩子要怎么为考试做好准您的孩子要怎么为考试做好准备备 ??

家长工作坊日期：四月十一日（星期五）时间：傍晚七时至八时三十分

Breakout SessionBreakout Session