• All slides will be uploaded.

• No hardcopy will be provided.

• All feedback will be done online through the QR Codes / tinyurl.

• Parents without mobile access can complete the feedback using the iPads provided along the corridor or at the foyer.

Overview

1) Level Programmes

2) Housekeeping

3) Ways of communication

4) Parents’ Workshops

5) Q&A

English -STELLAR

Acquiring English language skills throughactivities in listening, speaking, reading,writing and visual literacy

Shared Book Approach (SBA)

Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA)

Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading

Reading Programmes

Graded Reading- Levelled Readers

To encourage students to read from a setof storybooks (Levelled Readers) accordingto their Reading Levels

‘I-READ’ Class Library Project

To develop extensive reading habit

A box of storybooks is placed in every classroom

Spelling

Term 1

7 words per week

Term 2

7 words and 2 phrases

Term 3 & 4:

7 words and 2 phrases

Dictation

Reading & Writing Programmes

Reading

- Reading aloud

Oral Communication Skills

- Show & Tell

- Stimulus-Based Conversation

Writing Skills

- Sentence formation, sequencing and write a

story based on 1 picture (Sem 1)

- Write a story based on 4 pictures (Sem 2)

TEACHING STRATEGY

Annotation in Reading Comprehension

A teaching strategy to make reading visible

Character(s): the people or animals in the story

Setting: time of the day, month, year, weather, place

Vocabulary: words unknown to them

Character(s)

Setting

Vocabulary

Circle the question word

Underline the word that tells you the tense

CUB Strategy in Comprehension

CUB Strategy

Spelling

Punctuation (CAPITAL LETTER, full stop)

Grammar (past tense/ present tense)

Self-Assessment tools in Comprehension

Self-Assessment tools in Spelling

Improved from previous week’s spelling.- Student has improved and it serves as an encouragement to continue to do well.

Did not do as well as previous week’s spelling.- Student is encouraged to put in more effort.

Maintained the same score as previous week’s spelling.- Student is encouraged to continue to do well.

Spelling

Punctuation (CAPITAL LETTER, full stop)

Self-Assessment tools in Word Order

Learning Support Programme (LSP)

Early Literacy Indicators

Identified and placed in the LSP

Conducted during Curriculum Time

Mathematics

Math manipulatives are used to teach concepts

Performance Task

Math Journal Writing

Termly Math Trail

Math Recess Play

Learning Support Mathematics (LSM)

Early Numeracy Indicators

Identified and placed in the LSM

Conducted during Mathematics

periods

Subject-specific Learning Outcomes (LOs)

for Reporting

P1 and P2 Students’ Learning Progress

in the

Holistic Development Profile (HDP)

How do we give feedback on students’ learning progress?

- milestone checks based on identified learning outcomes- formative assessments- Holistic Development Progress Report

The learning outcomes (LOs) are meant as feedback to students and parents for learning.

Programme for Active Learning

(PAL)

An initiative introduced to Lower Primary to develop students’ social emotional (SE)

skills, confidence, curiosity and cooperation.

Modules

• Performing Arts

• Sports and Games

• Outdoor Education

Physical Education

Sports and GamesGymnasticsDanceOutdoor EducationPhysical and Health Fitness

The P.E. programme focuses on child’s character development and strives to inculcate sportsmanship.

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Students will learn:

the different components of a computer

touch-typing

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

AWBIE

Moo-O Plus

Frequency:

Once a week during ICT lesson

Theme: Caring for my Classroom and Personal Space

Inculcate the values of Empathy, Patriotism and

develop the sense of Responsibility in the students

Teacher will deliver expectations to students on how to

care for classrooms and personal space.

Self-checklist booklet will be given to the students to

complete daily.

Parents to check and input words of encouragement to

the students after each term.

Values in Action (VIA)

Example of VIA Self-Checklist

Booklet

SHINE @ CKPS

Keeping My Classroom Clean (Daily)

Use Your Hands Campaign (Semesterly)

- Being responsible in maintaining the cleanliness of

one’s classroom.

P1 VIA Checklist (Weekly)

Caring for Myself

Caring for My Classroom

Other Activities

FTGP – Form Teachers Guidance Period Provide quality interaction timeEquip students with social and

emotional competencies

Silent Reading

Mon to Wed: English storybooks

Thu to Fri: MT storybooks

Other Activities

Theatre Experience

Mass Borrowing of NLB books

Learning Journeys

Ways To Help

Home Reading Programme

• Daily reading with your child

Mastery of Concepts in Mathematics

• Daily revision and reinforcement

Other Ways of Partnering

• Spelling (Preparation)

• Show & Tell (Preparation)

• Daily checking of Student Handbook

• Daily checking for Homework & Notices

• Participation in FamilyMatters@School

Money/Payment• any collection of money must be put and sealed

in an envelope (used or new) with name, class, purpose and exact amount enclosed

Assistance in homework is greatly appreciated• neat handwriting• worksheets not crumpled and dirtied from food

stains• handed in promptly

Handbook• check daily

Housekeeping

Dental Consent

• online submission (childconsent.hpb.gov.sg)

School Bag

• advise your child to pack according to the timetable

• check that only relevant materials are brought

Guidelines for Birthday Celebrations

• school does not allow the distribution of food andbeverages,cakes included

• school discourages distribution of goodie bags

Housekeeping

Parents taking their children out of school duringterm time/curricular hours

Parents/Guardians are urged not to take your child/childrenout during school days or curricular hours for privatematters such as attendance of weddings.

Taking your child/children out of school during term time orcurricular hours disrupts learning and may result in yourchild/children having difficulty following up with lesson properwhen he/she/they return(s) to school.

Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

Ways of communication

1. Through the Student Handbook

2. Call the General Office

3. Tel: 67830923 ext67830923 ext

4. Email : ___________________ (FT1)

___________________ (FT2)

5. Class Dojo

For Teachers/AEDs who have shared their

handphone numbers with Parents and Guardians,

please note that they will only be responding the

next working day to text messages received

between 6 pm and 7.30 am on weekdays and

whole day on weekends and school/public

holidays. The same applies for email messages

received after office hours.

PARENTS’ WORKSHOPS 2019

TOPIC LEVEL SUBJECT TIME

1Writing can be fun and inspiring P1&2 EL 8.30 – 10.00am

2Expectations & Strategies for

Reading Comprehension &

Narrative Writing.

P3&4 EL 8.30 - 10.00am

3An Introduction to Situational

WritingP5&6 EL 8.30 - 10.00am

4Importance of E Oral - How

parents can help?P5&6 CL 10.15 – 11.45am

5Generating ideas for Picture

Essay CompositionP5&6 ML 10.15 – 11.45am

Importance of Tamil E Oral –

How parents can help?

6 P5&6 TL 10.15 – 11.45am

ENG & MT-Workshops_16 FEB

SC & MATHS WORKSHOPS_23FEB

Topic Level Subject Time

1 A Practical Approach to Science

Process Skills

P3&4 SC 8.30 – 10.00am

2 Relating real life experience to

Science Concept and tackling

misconceptions

P5&6 SC 8.30 – 10.00am

3 Use of Heuristics Skills ( Model

Drawing) in Problem Solving

P3&4 MA 10.15 – 11.45am

4 Teaching and Understanding of:

Whole Numbers & Fractions

P5&6 MA 10.15 – 11.45am

5 Teaching and Understanding of:

Ratio & Percentage

P5&6 MA 10.15 – 11.45am

6

Teaching and Understanding of:

Visual and Non-Routine Questions

P5&6 MA 10.15 – 11.45am

INFORMATION TO TAKE NOTE:

Parents will be informed in Week 3, 24 Jan via Notification.

Reply slip and cash payment to be handed to the General

Office.

Dates and timings are as follows:

DATE TIME VENUE

WED, 30JAN RECESS:LP-9.15 am-9.45amUP:10.15am-10.45am

LUNCH: LP-11.45am-12.15pm

UP:12.45pm-1.15pm

GENERAL

OFFICETHURS, 31 JAN

FRI, 1 FEB

Please proceed to the school hall for :

Principal’s Address

&

Lower Year Head’s Address