Haig Girls’ SchoolEstablished in 1951

Curriculum Briefing with our P3 Parents19 February 2018

Character Leadership Creativity

Program Outline

▪ Supporting your child

School-Parent Partnership

MOE announcements on school based

assessment and PSLE 2021

▪ P3 Cohort Experience

Curriculum

Co-curriculum

Life-Long

Learning

Engaged,

Inclusive

Learning

Student

Well-Being

“Every Haig girl can think, learn, achieve and excel.”

• Putting Haig girls at the centre of what we do

• Catering to differentiated needs

• Preparing them for the future – Holistic Education, being

Leaders of Character and serving others, the school and

community

• “Right-sizing” & mitigating “effort inflation” to achieve all of

the above

Teaching students how to learn is as important as teaching them content because acquiring both the right learning strategies and possessing a growth mindset are essential in promoting lifelong learning.

Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset

• Their brain is a muscle which keeps growing and there is no limit to their learning capacity

• The difference between a fixed and growth mindset;

• How mindsets can affect their learning.

Growth Mindset

Students will learn:• Power of not knowing yet• Mistakes are opportunities for

learning • Feedback – Receive, don’t

reject it • Setting S.M.A.R.T goals

Your Support for Your Child

• Unconditional love; believe in your child

• Avoid comparing your child to others. Get to

know your child – her strengths, her interests.

• Develop a ‘growth mindset’ in your child

- Nurture the belief that with effort, she can

improve, achieve & excel

- Praise the process (effort, strategy, focus,

improvement) enables your child to be

more resilient & motivated

Build your child’s resilience & independence

• Butterfly Story

P3 are years of self-

discovery & character

shaping

New CCAs

New class

Building Resilience

Ref: https://www.schoolbag.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/resilience-resources_for-parents_2016.pdf

https://www.schoolbag.sg/

• Several official channels of

communication in which you

can engage our teachers

(school/ teacher’s email,

school’s general

office@63440293)

• Communication during

official work hours:

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

on weekdays

• send updates on programmes and activities

• parents to provide consent for participation in school activities.

Holistic Assessment

• Ongoing gathering of information from various sources on different facets of the child to provide feedback to support and guide the child’s holistic development

Key Elements in

HGS Holistic Assessment

• Balance between formative and summative assessment

• Using a range of appropriate assessment modes and methods

KNOWING the whole child

• Assessing the child in different domains: including core subjects, PE, Art & Music, values, leadership and 21st CC

Developing the WHOLE child

• Feedback that feeds the learning forward

• Engaging pupils in taking responsibility for learning

• Holistic Reporting

Building the CONFIDENCE and DESIRE to

learn

P3 Holistic Assessment - Overview

Subject Term 1Non weighted

Assessment

Term 2(15%)

Term 3(15%)

Term 4(70%)

English Oral

presentation

Test Creative

writing

SA2

Mother Tongue

• Listening

Comprehension

• Writing

• Oral practice (Non weighted)

• Test

Reading aloud

and Picture

Conversation

SA2

Math Quiz Test Test SA2

Science Test Performance

Task- Science

Busking: boat

making

SA2

2021 PSLE Changes

See attached PSLE brochure

Cohort Milestone Experience

• 21st Century Competencies: Self-directed learners, critical and creative thinkers

• Learning for Life Programme (LLP) and

• Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

• Co-curricular Programmes (CCA)

Our Distinctive Programme (LLP)

• LLP - Arts education is integral to 21st century learning at HGS.

• Our students participate in diverse learning experiences in art, music, drama and dance. Building character and leadership through performing and visual arts

• Explore self-interests and discover talent

Art CurriculumTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Core Drawing

VBC: Batik

(Lesson:

Abstract Nature)

ICT: Digital Portrait Using

different styles (E.g. Anime,

abstract etc.)

(Lesson: A Reflection of Me)

Lesson: Material

Portrait

Creative, expressive pupils with a passion for the arts in a values-based environment

Inculcating ValuesValues-based Creativity (VBC)

Programme

Developing Active and Concerned Citizens

Music Appreciation (Music Cultures) Programme

P3: Singing Birds P3: Folk Songs

Music Curriculum

• Our ALP: Innovation and Service Learning through Integrated Project Work (IPW).

• Through our ALP, students ideate innovative solutions to real-life problems and engage in value creation and service learning.

Our Distinctive Programme (ALP)

P3 Applied Learning

• Learning through Joo Chiat Heritage Trail.

• In their groups, students will create videos to promote heritage and culture of the Joo Chiat neighbourhood.

Holistic Development Through Co-Curricular Activities

CCA Learning Outcomes

Our girls will develop and demonstrate

• Passion

• Character and Leadership

• Friendship and belonging

• Spirit of service to the community

• Knowledge, skills and values

• SEL and emerging 21st century competencies

All Primary 3-6 students are strongly encouraged to enrol in at least one CCA.

Clubs & Uniformed Groups

• Brownies

• Red Cross

• Science Club

Sports

• Badminton

• Netball

• Soccer

• Tenpin Bowling

• Wushu

Performing & Visual Arts

• Art Club

• Dance Club (Chinese, Indian & Modern Dance)

• Drama Club

• Gamelan Ensemble

• Handbells Ensemble

• HGS Chorale

At least one year of commitment for

CCA involvement to be recorded

Medical Certificate/Letter if absent

from any session

Learning Support

How HGS is SupportingYour Child’s Learning

Conducive Learning

Spaces

Variety of Teaching &

Learning Resources

Repertoire of teaching and learning strategies

● Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract

● Artful Thinking Routines

● Teaching Through the Arts

● Knowledge Building in Science

Active Learning Experiences

● A Story A Week (ASAW)

● Math Trail

● Learning Journeys

● Language & Literacy Week

● MT Fortnight

How HGS is SupportingYour Child’s Learning

Knowledge Building – Science● Collaborative knowledge creation

● Making thinking visible

● Acquisition of disciplinary thinking

Screenshots from

Knowledge Forum

How HGS is SupportingYour Child’s Learning

● Subject banding for Math & MT ● Smaller group teaching for pupils who need

more support - Learning Support Programs● Remedial Lessons

How can parents partner the school?

● Provide a conducive environment at home for

study and homework

● Ensure regular attendance & punctuality

● Reinforce the school’s expectations of the

quality of work expected

Nurture her character to position her well for Life

• Complement the school’s efforts in building

her character

e.g. giving your child the opportunities to

clean up at home to nurture responsibility &

independence

Nurture her character to position her well for Life

• In character education, more is caught than

taught.

- Our children watch how we respond to situations.

- Our actions and behavior shape who they

become.

• Let us be good role models for our children”

- Let us speak to all staff with respect and courtesy

- If we are upset about something, let us be mindful

of our language and express our concerns

tactfully through the appropriate channels.

Parents – what else can you can do

• Find time every day to talk to your children

• Take an interest in your child’s school life – interesting anecdotes? Friendships? CCAs?

• Help your child think through problems she may be facing in school and help her build her resilience/self-discipline/school values (I4Cs)

• Let your child take ownership of her own learning by getting her to share with you what she has learnt, troubles she has faced and how she has overcome them

How can we support our daughters in their learning of English at P3?

• Provide a rich language environment at home

– Make a wide variety of English language reading materials available at home (e.g. newspapers, non-fiction books, recipe books, poetry books).

• Engage her in meaningful talk

– For instance, ask her what she thinks about a movie that she watched, or a meal that your family had, or about current affairs.

• Role model good English

– Read and write often in front of and with your child/ward.

– Speak in standard English whenever possible

• Reinforce skills and strategies learnt in school

– Effective language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities.

What Can Parents and Guardians Do To Support their Child/Ward in their learning?

✓ Visit the library regularly with your child/ward

✓ Have a wide variety of good reading materials in your home

✓ Find out what your child/ward is interested in, discuss what and find books that are related to those interests

✓ Allow your child/ward to choose books to read and re-read✓ Read to and with your child (or, have your child read to you)✓ Talk to your child about what she reads and observes around

her✓ Ask her about the STELLAR units that she is currently learning

in school

What Specific Ways Can Parents or Guardians Support Learning?

How can we support our daughters in their learning of Math at P3?

MOE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

Ratio

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

DataAnalysis

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

DataAnalysis

Fractions

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

DataAnalysis

Decimals

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

Data Analysis

Whole Numbers

Measurement

Geometry

DataAnalysis

Percentage

Speed

Fractions Fractions Fractions

DecimalsDecimals

Percentage

RatioRatio

Primary 1 Primary 2 & 3 Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6

Spiral Approach Math Curriculum

Topics P 2 P 3

Whole Numbers Numbers up to 1000

Addition & Subtraction

Mental Calculation

Multiplication & Division

Numbers up to 10 000

Addition & Subtraction

Mental Calculation

Multiplication & Division

Money Comparing

Converting

Addition & Subtraction

Measurement Length

Mass

Time

Volume

Length

Mass

Volume

Time

Geometry 2-D Shapes

3-D Shapes

Angles

Perpendicular and Parallel

lines

Area and Perimeter

(square and rectangle)

Data Representation

and Interpretation

Picture Graphs

(with scales)

Bar Graphs

(with scales)

Fractions Fractions of a Whole

Addition & Subtraction

Equivalent Fractions

Addition & Subtraction

Whole School Heuristics Approach

No. Heuristics P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6

1 Model Drawing: Part and Whole √ √ √ √

2 Model Drawing: Comparison √ √ √ √

3Model Drawing: Multiplication and Division √ √

4 Model Drawing: Before and After √ √ √ √

5 Systematic Listing √ √ √ √ √ √

6 Find a Pattern √ √ √ √ √ √

7 Draw a Diagram √ √

8 Restate The Problem √

9 Guess and Check √ √ √ √

10 Working Backwards √ √ √

11 Make an Assumption √ √ √

Supporting your child in their learning journey

What YOU can do…

• Be involved in your child’s learning in school and at home

AskPraise Encourage

Math Tips for Parents

• Work and communicate closely with your

child’s Maths Teacher.

• Follow up on homework – ask questions that

guide without telling them the answer.

• Train your child to show proper and detailed working steps.

• Train your child to check their answers.

• Relate Math concepts to daily life examples eg.

Is the table longer or shorter than one metre?

• Play mathematical games / puzzles.

• Provide a positive environment – encourage and praise your child’s effort.

Tips for parents

When your child encounters difficulties with homework, you can help by asking questions that guide, without telling them what to do.

How can we support our daughters in learning Mother Tongue at P3?

Joy of Reading

• Inculcate the habit of reading widely

– Weekly borrowing of MT books

– Read MT newspapers

– Read together with your child, ask

questions when reading to check

understanding and also develop critical

thinking skills

– Encourage them to use the dictionary to

check up words that they are not sure

Live the Language

• Converse with your child in MT

• Watch TV programs/ videos in the MT

– Tamil: Vasantham channel, news at 8.30pm

– Malay: Medic Kid (Tuesday – 6 pm)

– Chinese: Channel 8 weekends mornings

• Tuning in to a MT radio channel

• Regular check on the child’s

work

• Understand child’s needs

• Lots of encouragement

• Monitor your child’s stress level.

• Cooperation and collaboration

between teacher and parents.

Support your child

• To help the child to complete and hand in

assignments/homework.

•Read and practise spelling at home

•Apply strategies taught by teachers when completing

assignments/homework

•Revise consistently with your child

How can I support my daughter’s

learning for MT?

http://xuele.moe.edu.sg/

Chinese

https://www.ezhishi.net

What kind of story books are recommended for

my child?

http://www.cpcll.sg/resources/reading-group

《2018/2019小学华文课外读物参考书目》

Read widely

- Kamus Pelajar – KBSM

- Kamus Dewan (Edisi ke 3 atau 4)

- Kamus Komprehensif Bahasa Melayu : Arbak Othman

- Kamus elektronik :

E-Kamus Bimbit Riang Ria ($140)

Approved dictionaries for

Malay Langugae

•The following portals/app are being used for the

teaching and learning of Malay Langugae :

- iMTL (ETD - MOE)

- SLS (MOE)

- e-Cekap (CPDD - MOE)

- Adaptive Reading Comprehension

(Pembaca Arif) – (ETD – MOE)

Joy of Learning – The Use of ICT

•The following portals/app are being used for the

teaching and learning of Malay Langugae :

- Legenda Singapura (MLCS - MOE)

- Cerita-cerita Rakyat (MLCS - MOE)

- Pintar App (MLCS - MOE)

Joy of Learning – The Use of ICT

•The following portals/app are being used for the

teaching and learning of Tamil Langugae :

- iMTL (ETD - MOE)

- SLS (MOE)

- Pazhahutamil

Joy of Learning – The Use of ICT

How is class placement done from from P3 to P4?

Class Placement

P3 to P4

• En Bloc

• Banding in Math

Time managementCreating a personal timetable, listing post after-school activities and their order of importance.

List after-school activities and their order of importance.

Pease take note

The tentative dates for the GEP Screening and Selection

Exercises for P3 students are as follows:

a) GEP Screening Exercise - 23 August 2019 (Friday)

English Language and Mathematics papers

b) GEP Selection Exercise - 15, 16 October 2019

(Tuesday, Wednesday)

English Language, Mathematics papers and General

Ability (for shortlisted students)

More details will be provided at a later date in a separate letter.

Working with Parents

• Contact Form teacher / Year Head

• Emails – available in school website

• General Office Tel.: 63440293

• Leave your name and contact no, and state reason for calling, e.g. Math remedial

Thank You

Ars Potens Est