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Engaging Learners, Nurturing Leaders, Empowering Givers
FORM TEACHERS’ BRIEFING
19 JANUARY 2018
AGENDA
• Introduction• Communication• School Rules• Homework Policy• Expectations & Class Routines• Subject Matters• LMS• Important Dates• Portfolio & Report Book• Emergency SOPs
COMMUNICATION
Communication Channels School to parents Parents to school
Letters to parents
Phone calls65383011
Student Organiser
School Websitehttp://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg
Termly newsletters
COMMUNICATIONhttp://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg
• Fill up/update contact details in your child’s student organiser• Inform and update the school/FTs on change in residential
address/contact• First Contact Point – FTs or Subject Teachers
• When making appointments to meet the teachers:• Contact the teacher• Call the General Office (65383011) and leave a message • Do ensure a confirmation from the teacher before coming to
school
COMMUNICATION
SCHOOL RULES• Reporting Time: 7.20 a.m.
• Silent reading• Any time after 7.30 a.m. is considered as late
• Absenteeism:• All absenteeism must be accompanied by a Medical Certificate (MC)/letter.• If your child misses school due to reasons other than medical issues, please
write a letter to inform the school in advance (at least 3 days), stating clearly the reason for absenteeism.
• During school hours, no student is allowed to leave the classroom or school premises without permission from the teacher, vice-principal or principal. Students must be accompanied by their parents or guardians if they need to leave the school premises before dismissal time.
SCHOOL RULES
• School Uniform/Appearance• Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the
uniform is not allowed.• Students are to wear the prescribed school socks and black shoes.• Name tags must be sewn on securely on top of the school logo• Male students must be neat in appearance, clean shaven and no facial hair
is allowed.• Female students with long hair/fringe must tie up their hair with dark
blue/black hair accessories and fringe neatly pinned with a black pin• No jewellery of any form or fancy watch is to be worn by students. Female
students are allowed to wear a pair of small plain ear studs.
SCHOOL RULES
• All students must attend the Flag Raising Ceremony. Students who are Singapore Citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Students will take the Pledge with the right fist placed over the heart. Students who are not Singapore Citizens must stand at attention.
• No electronic devices, mobile phones or toys should be brought to school by students without permission from teacher, vice-principal and principal. Use of mobile phones are not allowed at all times within the school premises. If caught, the phone will be confiscated for week. For repeat offenders, parents will have to collect the phone from the teacher after a week.
• All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like item which is used or intended to be used to cause harm to others.
SCHOOL HOURS
Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Reporting time 7.20 a.m. - 7.30 a.m.
P4 & 6 Recess 10.05 a.m. – 10.35 a.m.
Lunch12.35p.m. –
1.05p.m.12.35p.m. –
1.05p.m.-
12.35p.m. –1.05p.m.
-
Dismissal 2.05 p.m. 2.05 p.m. 1.35 p.m. 2.05 p.m. 1.05 p.m.
School ActivitiesELRemedial
MA Supplementary
MT Spelling SC SupplementaryMT Supplementary
EL SpellingCCA
HMT CLML Remedial
HOMEWORK POLICY
• Purpose of homework• reinforce new content or concept learnt in class• practise a skill or process students can do independently but not fluently• extend learning on content or concept taught in class to deepen students'
knowledge• provide opportunities for students to explore topics of their own interest• encourage self-directed learning and/or collaborative learning among peers• enable teachers to enhance teaching and learning through assessing
completed homework and reinforcing gaps in students’ learning.
HOMEWORK POLICY
• While homework is important to students, there is a need to balance between time spent on homework as well as other activities such as social interaction and sleep.
LevelsProposed
Weekly Time NormsApproximate
Daily Time NormsSchool Holidays
(Weekly Time Norms)
P5 & P6 10- 14 hours 1.5 hour – 2 hours
Term 1 (1 week): 2 - 4 hoursTerm 2 (4 weeks): 6 - 12 hours
Term 3 (1 week): 2 - 4 hoursTerm 4 (6 weeks): 6 - 12 hours
ENGLISH
Curriculum
Overview
ENGLISH Assessment Plan
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Paper 1
(55marks, T2W8)
· Situational Writing
· Continuous Writing
Prelim Paper 1
(55marks, T3W5)
· Situational Writing
· Continuous Writing
PSLE Paper 1
(55marks)
· Situational Writing
· Continuous Writing
Paper 2
(95marks, T1W9)
· Grammar MCQ
· Vocabulary MCQ
· Visual Text Comprehension
· Grammar Cloze
· Synthesis and Transformation
· Comprehension Cloze
· Comprehension
Paper 2
(95marks, T2W8)
· Grammar MCQ
· Vocabulary MCQ
· Visual Text Comprehension
· Grammar Cloze
· Synthesis and Transformation
· Comprehension Cloze
· Comprehension
Prelim Paper 2
(95marks, T3W5)
· Grammar MCQ
· Vocabulary MCQ
· Visual Text Comprehension
· Grammar Cloze
· Synthesis and Transformation
· Comprehension Cloze
· Comprehension
PSLE Paper 2
(95marks)
· Grammar MCQ
· Vocabulary MCQ
· Visual Text Comprehension
· Grammar Cloze
· Synthesis and Transformation
· Comprehension Cloze
· Comprehension
Paper 3
(20marks, T2W7)
Prelim Paper 3
(20marks, T3W4)
PSLE Paper 3
(20marks)
Paper 4
(30marks, T2W6)
· Reading
· Stimulus-Based Interaction
Prelim Paper 4
(30 marks, T3W4)
PSLE Paper 4
(30marks)
· Reading
· Stimulus-Based Interaction
10% 30% 60% PSLE
ENGLISH
PSLE Readiness
- Weekly Small Group Remedial Programme
- Pre-assembly morning oral consultations (scheduled by the EL teacher)
- Supplementary lessons in June for all students (last week of the June Holidays)
• Algebra
• Fractions
• Percentage
• Ratio
• Circles
• Angles in Geometrical
Figures
• Speed
• Volume
STANDARD MATHEMATICS
• Pie Charts
• Solid Figures
Covered in Semester One
Covered in Term 3
• P6 Level Math Programmes:
Weekly Supplementary Programme
- For all students
- Additional time in the afternoon to help students
revisit learning gaps identified
STANDARD MATHEMATICS
• Assessments:
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
CA1(Term 1 topics to be
covered)*
SA1(Semester 1 topics to
be covered)*
Prelims
(Entire Primary
Mathematics
curriculum to be
covered)
PSLE
Note
- More details pertaining to the assessments will be given out in a separate letter at the
start of each term.
STANDARD MATHEMATICS
• Format of Paper:
Modelled after PSLE format
Paper Number of Questions
Question Types
Duration
1 Total: 30 qns (15 MCQ, 15 SAQ)
(Ranges between 1 to 2 marks)
Calculators are NOT allowed.
1 hour
2 Total: 17 qns (5 SAQ, 12 LAQ)
(Ranges between 2 to 5 marks)
Calculators are allowed.
1 hour
30 minutes
STANDARD MATHEMATICS
• Use of Calculators:
Only calculators
from the approved
list is allowed for
use during the
PSLE.
STANDARD MATHEMATICS
STANDARD MATHEMATICS
• Coaching your child with Mathematics:
Ensure strong fundamentals
Ask questions to develop conceptual understanding
Focus on the process of solving the problem and not merely arriving
at the final solution without understanding
Remind child to show all equations and working clearly on the
examination scripts
SCIENCE
Workload
1. Activity Book (experiments)
2. Topical Worksheets (exam style questions)
3. Practice Exam Papers (1-2 per term, with more from Term 3 onwards)
4. Environmental Education (EE) Research that is directly linked to PSLE Science topic
STANDARD
SCIENCE
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Pen and Paper Assessment
All P3, P4 and P5, and Term 1 P6 topics will be
tested
Pen and Paper Assessment
All P3, P4 and P5, and Terms 1 and 2
P6 topics will be tested
Prelims
All P3, P4, P5 and P6 topics will be
tested
PSLE
STANDARD
SCIENCEFormat of P6 Standard Science Paper
BOOKLET A
28 Questions
2 marks each
56 marks in total for this section
BOOKLET B
10-11 questions
Marks range from 2-5 per question
44 marks in total for this section
Duration of the Exam = 1 hour 45 minutes
in a single seating
Overview of P6 Supplementary Lessons Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Focus on answering strategies and revision of past years’ concepts
One EE session that is linked to the topic of Man’s Impact on the Environment
Focus on answering strategies and revision of past years’ concepts
Two EE sessions that is linked to the topic of Man’s Impact on the Environment
Focus on PSLE booklet questions and practice papers
Focus on PSLE booklet questions and practice papers
Post-PSLE EE sessions to advocate for EE issues
Vision :An active learner and proficient user of Mother Tongue
Language who understand and appreciate their cultural heritage and has a love for the language.
Mission:We seek to create a conducive environment that is culturally vibrant and positive for our students to develop their love and interest in the
language .
MOTHER TONGUE
MOTHER TONGUEKEY LANGUAGE
SKILLS
P6 MOTHER TONGUE Assessment Plan
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Paper 2: Language Application (90 marks)
• Paper 1 : Composition (40 marks)
• Paper 2: Language Application (90 marks)
• Paper 3: Listen Comprehension (20 marks)
• Paper 4 : Oral (50 marks)
• Paper 1 : Composition (40 marks)
• Paper 2: Language Application (90 marks)
• Paper 3: Listen Comprehension (20 marks)
• Paper 4 : Oral (50 marks)
PSLE
10% 30% 60% -
HIGHER MOTHER TONGUEAssessment Plan
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Paper 2 : Language Application(60 Marks)
Paper 1:Situational WritingContinuous Writing (40 marks)
Paper 2:Language Application(60 marks)
Paper 1:Situational WritingContinuous Writing (40 marks)
Paper 2:Language Application(60 marks)
• PSLE
10% 30% 60% -
Vision: Leaders of Character, Citizens of Compassion
Mission: Leaders with exemplary character who demonstrate the school
values
A future-ready leader is one who is anchored by the core values, equipped with socio-emotional competencies and possesses the 21st Century Competencies skills set.
CCE Character & Citizenship Education
CCE Student Leadership
• Provide opportunities for students to Lead Self (Awareness), Lead Others (Action) and Lead Change (Advocate)
• Class Committee leadership opportunity is provided for all students
• Students to try different roles throughout the 6 years• Create awareness of their strengths and potential
• P2 Peer Leaders are selected based on their potential shown in Class Committee
• Selected based on the assessment of competencies should as Interpersonal Skills, Confidence, Responsibility/ Commitment and Integrity in their class committee roles.
• Prefects, AVA Leaders, CCA Leaders, Environmental Ambassadors, etc. for P3-P6 are selected based on their potential in the respective area of responsibilities
FISH! Inventory
(P5 & P6)(Progressive Development)
Objectives:
1) Students to take ownership of their own learning and character development
1) Partnership and support from parents
1) Students to reflect and choose the right attitude
P5 & P6
Self Assessment
Parents’ Feedback
Teachers’ Assessment
Students’ Reflection
ICT• Cyberwellness:
http://ictconnection.moe.edu.sg/cyber-wellness/for-parents
• ICT lesson integrated into curriculum
• ICT tools like iPads and Cameras used during Learning Journeys
• To ensure that no school-going child is disadvantaged and every child has access to a
computer and/or broadband internet connection at home, students and persons with
disabilities from low income households are provided the opportunity to own a brand
new computer at an affordable price.
NEU PC PLUS Programme
https://www.imda.gov.sg/community/consumer-
education/digital-inclusion/neu-pc-plus-programme
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• http://LMS.asknlearn.com/punggolgreen_ps
• Student Learning Portal
• To login:• Enter your ID (Your Child’s Birth Cert No./FIN No.)
• Enter your Password (Students will be notified of their passwords)
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Parent’s Portal
• To login:• Enter your ID (Your Child’s Birth Cert No./FIN No.)
• Enter the default Password (parents in lowercase)
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Booking of time-slot for termly
Parent-Teacher-Child Conferences
• Declaration of Travel Plans on every
long weekend and school holiday
P6 IMPORTANT DATES
Term 1 Term 2
CCACA1 (All subjetcs)Games Carnival
EL Remedial/Enrichment
MA Supplementary
SC Supplementary
Orientation for Skills Future
SC Learning Journey
CCA
SA1 (All subjects & components)
EL Remedial/Enrichment
MA Supplementary
SC Supplementary
MT SupplementaryPTCC
Term 3 Term 4
EL Remedial/EnrichmentMA Supplementary
MT SupplementarySC Supplementary
PrelimPTCC
EL Remedial/EnrichmentMA Supplementary
SC SupplementaryMT Supplementary
PSLEP6 Graduation
Annual Prize Presentation Ceremony
PORTFOLIO
• To celebrate learning and success in progress/improvement• Compilation of work that represents the progress and
achievement of the child in terms of both academic and character development
• Certificates• ViA reflection• LJ booklets• FISH! Inventory• Art artefacts• Key highlights of the year
REPORT BOOK
• Report books for P6 are returned to the parents/child at the end of each semester
• Records the overall progress/development of the child• Holistic view of the child• Remarks• Conduct grade• Personal Qualities• Achievements
EMERGENCY SOPs
• During times of emergency/report of accidents, the teacher-in-charge or FT will contact the emergency contact provided by parents/guardian
• LJ forms/letters require parents to note down emergency contacts
• Medical information and contacts are kept confidential and referred to before action