P2 Parent Engagement Session

28 January 2019

Event Schedule

Programme

1. Address by Principal, Mrs Wang

2. Sharing by Year Head, Mrs AngSchool Support cum Learning Experience

3. Academic Award Prize-giving Ceremony

4. Classroom Session with P2 Form & Subject teachersHome Support cum Learning Focus

Principal’s Address

“Rapid technological advancements put ashorter expiry date on the skills & knowledge we acquired in schools and higher education”

Mr Ong Ye KungMinister for Education

28 Sep 2018

Schools Work Plan Seminar 2018

What we can do to transit into a world that is very different?

As Mr Ong has said we need to “ensure that our education continues to uplift lives & prepare our young for the future.”

WHAT DO OUR CHILDREN NEED TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE?

VALUES

For example:

• Resilience

• Integrity

• Care

21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIESFor example:

• Global awareness

• Inventive thinking

• Communication

STRONG FOUNDATIONFor example:

• Literacy

• Numeracy

• Social-emotional core

• Over the years, MOE has been shifting to nurture well-rounded

individuals by moving away from an overemphasis on academic

results and providing opportunities for students to discover and

develop their strengths and interests. The PSLE changes are part of

this larger shift.

THE PSLE REMAINS A USEFUL CHECKPOINT

It gauges the level of students’ learning in the core subjects at the end of six years of primary school and guides his future choices.

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CHANGES WHICH WILL BE IMPLEMENTED FROM THE 2021 PSLE COHORT

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/

Highlights of…

• MOE Work Plan Seminar 2018

• Mee Toh School Strategic Plan 2019-2021

What are we doing to prepare our children for the future?

Assessment

• No weighted assessment for P1 and P2

• Our focus is on mastery of knowledge and skills learnt

• Learning Progress will be reported using subject-specific Learning Outcomes and qualitative descriptors at the end of Semester 1 and 2

• Make reference to students’ daily work and their Learning Dispositions

Changes to Holistic Development Profile (HDP)

“We will make adjustments to the Holistic Development Profile, or more commonly

known as the report book, to better reflect a student’s progress in

learning, and to discourage excessive peer comparison. These adjustments

will also help to reduce test anxiety.”

Mr Ong Ye Kung

Minister for Education

28 Sep 2018

Changes at a Glance

From 2019

EMB for P1 & P2

Singapore Citizen EMB will be adjusted to award students

who consistently demonstrate good learning dispositions

Good conduct Monthly household income does not

exceed $6,900 (or per capita income does not exceed $1,725)

GPA for P2

Singapore Citizen GPA will be awarded to students who do

not qualify for EMB, but have shown improvement in learning dispositions within the year

Good Conduct

From 2020 or 2021

GPA for P3

Singapore Citizen GPA will be awarded to students who do

not qualify for EMB, but have shown improvement in learning dispositions within the year

Good Conduct

Revised criteria for the Edusave Merit Bursary

(EMB) for P1 and P2and

Edusave Good Progress Award (GPA) for P2 and P3

Personal QualitiesSchool Value Level Personal Qualities

Care P1-P6

o Show care and concern for the environment and people

around me

o Show kindness and empathy

Service

P1-P6 o Appreciate and show gratitude for others

P1-P3 o Offer help to family members, teachers & peers

P4-P6o Take actions to contribute to the common good of

others in the community

Resilience

P1-P6 o Demonstrate the growth mindset

P1-P3 o Keep trying even in difficult situations

P4-P6 o Overcome difficulties by exploring alternative solutions

Personal QualitiesSchool Value Level Personal Qualities

Excellence

P1-P6o Put in the best effort to produce quality work

o Reflect from experiences and learn from them

P1-P3 o Seek help and guidance when in doubt

P4-P6o Ask questions, sieve, analyse and evaluate information

to improve understanding of the issue or problem

ConfidenceP1-P6

o Demonstrate self-awareness

o Demonstrate abilities to build positive relationships

P4-P6 o Think critically and explain view points and decisions

Personal QualitiesSchool Value Level Personal Qualities

Integrity P1-P6

o Differentiate right from wrong

o Face consequences of mistakes and learn from the

experience

o Do the right thing when no one is watching

Respect P1-P6

o Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to different

cultures and religions

o Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values

Teamwork

P1-P3

o Express ideas and allow opinions and views to be heard

o Fulfill different responsibilities and complete given tasks

as a group

P4-P6

o Influence peers positively

o Leverage on one another’s strengths and abilities to

achieve common goals

Changes to Holistic Development Profile (HDP)

“We will make adjustments to the Holistic Development Profile, or more commonly

known as the report book, to better reflect a student’s progress in learning, and

to discourage excessive peer comparison. These adjustments will also

help to reduce test anxiety.”Mr Ong Ye Kung

Minister for Education

28 Sep 2018

Roles for Teachers and Parents

Teachers:- Keen observation of student’s

participation- Provide effective qualitative

feedback- Timely return of students’ work- Close communication with fellow

colleagues and parents- Progress Report (Subject-Specific

Learning Outcomes & PQs)

Roles for Teachers and Parents

Parents:- Make time to view your child’s work- Read teachers’ qualitative feedback- Assist and build in your child the

habit of filing- Maintain communication with

teachers - Attend Parent-Child-Teacher

Conference (PCTC)

Return of Students’ Work

• Part of giving timely feedback to students and parents

• Files to be kept at home• * Filing skills to be taught by teacher (Units 1 & 2)• * Subsequent units to be filed by students and

parents at home• *Teacher sample-check condition of file • Consistent filing is a learning disposition –

Excellence (Reflection of one’s work) • Empty worksheets can be provided if students’

worksheet are lost. Students will be required to complete the worksheets at home.

Reference Points for Parents

Throughout the year:Worksheets• Timely and accurate

marking• Return worksheets

after completion of each unit

• File in Units 1 & 2 in class

• Send file home

End of Term 1 & 3:Progress Report• Provide feedback on

Subject-Specific Learning Outcomes & PQs

End of Semester 1 & 2:Holistic Development Profile (HDP) – Report Book• Provide feedback on

Subject-Specific Learning Outcomes & PQs

• Teachers’ remarks (Semester 2)

STRATEGIC THRUSTS

2019 - 2021

ST 1

Nurturing the Whole Child to be Ready for the

Future

1.1: Students as engaged learners, who learn with joy and develop

learning dispositions for life-long learning

1.3: Students who

develop character andPQs;

andfurther interests and/orpassion through relatedCCAs

1.2: Students who

(a) embody the school motto of compassion, conscience, purity and righteousness;

(b) are equipped with the 21st Century Competencies

(c) love and have a sense of rootedness to Singapore, and

contribute to the community.

Personal Qualities (PQs)

• To equip our students to thrive in a fast-changing, globalised world

Mee Toh School Motto and Values• Foundation of character• Provide compass for behaviour

SE Competencies – Skills, knowledgeand dispositions that help students develop the 21st CC

21st CC necessary skills to thrive in globalised world

Personal Qualities- A set desired Attitudes & Skills

expressed in simple statements

Personal Qualities (PQs)

Example

21st Century Competency Communication, Collaboration and Information Skills

Social-emotionalCompetency

Social Awareness, Relationship Management

School Value of

TeamworkPersonal Quality (Pg 22 of Student HB)

o Express ideas and allow opinions and views to be heard

o Fulfill different responsibilities and complete given tasks as a

group

Actions during Class and Group discussion

o Contribute actively in group settings and complete assigned tasks

as a group

o Receptive to one another’s ideas

o Listen actively and take turns to speak

o Focus on the given responsibility and do it well e.g. Time-keeper

Term 1 Assembly Talk: Compassion

School Value Level Personal Qualities

Care P1-P6 o Show care and concern for the environment and

people around me

o Show kindness and empathy

Service P1-P6 o Appreciate and show gratitude for others

P1-P3 o Offer help to family members, teachers & peers

P4-P6 o Take actions to contribute to the common good of

others in the community

Holistic Target for Students…

Develop their Metacognition (an Executive Function)

Where am I now? Where am I going?

How can I achieve it?

How do I respond when I am not getting there as planned?

School value: ResiliencePersonal Quality: Demonstrate the Growth MindsetStudent HB Pg 22

Growth Mindset

is the key to lifelong learning

School sports: National School Games Junior Division Competitions to be enhanced

Straits Times, published Jan 23, 2019

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Project Work & Values-in-ActionTo place greater focus on

inculcating values.

To encourage students to

identify and understand

community issues,

initiate action among

their peers to make a

difference and improve

the lives of others.

Home-School Partnership

• Parents are our one of our key partners in the holistic education of the children

• Together, we will nurture our students to anchor on school motto & values and develop in them the desired Personal Qualities.

Partnership between School & Parents

Guiding Philosophy

Quality Relationships

Anchored on Mutual Trust and Mutual Respect

A mindset of partnership, collaboration and mutual support

Guided by MOE and Mee Toh School Ethos

Mee Toh School is committed to deliver quality education to all our

students, provide quality service to our partners and at the same time,

care for the well-being of our teachers and all who work here.

We will do our utmost to serve you with courtesy and respect and we

expect that you treat us with the same respect that you would

like to be accorded.

Please let us know if our efforts fall below your expectations. Your

feedback and words of appreciation will inspire us to continue to

deliver our best.

Thank you for working with us, making Mee Toh School Community a

gracious one, and the school a place conducive for learning, growth

and work!

Service Quality Statement

Helicopter ParentsSource: https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/helicopter-parenting

Helicopter Parents

Some suggested ways Parents are encouraged to allow your child to attempt the

homework on their own. Guide your child, but do not do their homework for them.

Provide structures for students to develop good habits that support independent learning such as teaching them to jot down their homework and packing their bags.

Always work with your child’s teachers first as they are the ones who know your child well.

Train your children to be able to relay information to their teachers & vice versa.

Encourage Joy of Learning!

YEAR HEAD’S SHARING

I am Mrs Jacelyn AngYear Head P1 & P2You can find me at sim_kun_kin@moe.edu.sg

OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM AIMS TO:

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NURTURE WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS

• Develop students in every domain of learning

• Equip students with knowledge, skills, values and competencies for life

PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP THEIR STRENGTHS & INTERESTS

• Diversified school landscape

• Multiple pathways at various stages

Equipped our

students with

competencies

& values (PQs)

Metaphorically

Speaking,

Steer the ship in

the right course

over any treacherous sea

Reach their

destination

Confidently

Unharmed

Unfazed

Learning Experience - Holistic

Centre teachings on Character Devt & Citizenship Education

FTGP

SEAIP

ECG

CCE & NESS

Cyberwellness

SEL

GYS

History Curr

Camp

Assembly

INDOOR GAMES @ PLAY ROOM

Objectives of implementing1) Create Educational Spaces for students to play & develop Foundations &

Passion for Life-long learning & purpose in life2) Provide more opportunities for Peer Interactions & authentic platforms to

practise SE Competencies taught3) Spark student’s imagination & foster “innovation quotient”4) Provide opportunities for students to self-organise & further their

interests and passion in Music & Sports through performances, exhibitions and competitions

Role Playing @ MRL Ninja Warriors @

MPH

Table-Tennis Corner

in the Canteen

Coming Up:

Traditional Games for

loan – an NESS

initiative

Enhancement in Learning for Life Programme

Horizontal Climbingintroduced to enhance

students’ problem solving

skills, endurance &

muscular strength, etc.

Bouldering Wall is being

constructed in ISH.

Wushu Quan Package –

a customised Wushu routine

taught during PE lessons to

enhance physical attributes & build

school values

• Exposes P1 and P2 students to learn in a creative, fun and enjoyable way

• Develop socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision-making

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

Develop Well-rounded Individuals

Cognitive

智

Physical

体

Social

群

Aesthetic

美

Moral

德

Student Handbook pages 26 & 27 & End-of-Term Reflections

Teachers

will guide students in

setting quantitative &

qualitative targets

with the end in mind

(Desired Outcome of

Education & PQs.)

Holistic Target Setting

Inquiry into the power of our beliefs

Growth Mindset

• Inculcate in the students that failure is not an evidence of unintelligence

• Failures are a springboard for growth and stretching of their abilities

• Constant encouragement and taking on the spirit of excellence

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

• CCAs are integral to a holistic education

• Active involvement builds resilience, excellence, confidence andteamwork

• All CCA experiences are enriching and meaningful

• All pupils should have one CCA from P3 onwards

• CCA Awareness Day: 29 August 2019, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

• CCA Selection Day: 19 September 2019, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

(Only students attend CCA Selection Day.)

Three broad CCA categories:

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

Visual & Performing Arts

Uniformed groups, Clubs and Societies

Physical Sports

How to help your child make his/her choice?

• Visit the CCA Awareness Day with your child.

• Hear your child out and discuss about it.

• Remind your child of what it takes to display ‘excellence’ in the CCA.

• What values and skills can your child learn from this CCA?

Art Club Infocomm Club

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

Direct Schools Admission (DSA)

Support holistic development of your child.

Allow your child to discover anddevelop his/her interests andtalents.

Your child can continue to develop his/her strength in the secondary school which offers the distinctive programme.

DSA allows students to seek admission to a secondary (sec) school based on your talents, potential & achievements that cannot be demonstrated at PSLE.

You may go to https://beta.moe.gov.sg/dsa/ to find out more about the strengths & distinctive programmes sec schools have to offer.

New single centralised DSA application portal. More will be shared when your child is at P6.

• Change in class size: 30 (in P2) to 40 (in P3)

• Therefore, there is a need to re-organise the students andthis process will take reference from a range of observationsand assessments of your child, on areas which includemastery of knowledge and skills and learning dispositions.

• There are merits of a both being in a diverse group and amore homogenous group.

Student Movement at the End of P2

ACTIVITY DATE/PERIOD

Parent Engagement Session(Not a one-to-one meeting session with the teachers)

28 Jan

Workshops for Parents (Chinese Language) 1 April 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

Parent-Child-Teacher Conference (PCTC) 2 30 May (full day) to 31 May (morning only)

Important Dates (Semester 1)

ACTIVITY DATE/PERIOD

CCA Awareness Day (Parents to attend with your child)

29 August 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

CCA Selection Day(Only for P2 students, parents do not attend this)

19 September 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Home-based Learning (P2)Note: P1, P5: 26 September P4: 30 SeptemberP3: 2 October 2018

27 September

Parent-Child-Teacher Conference (PCTC) 2 13 Nov (full day) & 14 Nov (morning only)

Important Dates (Semester 2)

Photograph(s) or video image(s) of the students may be captured during

school events, programmes and related activities.

The school may use and publish such photographs and/or

video recordings positively in school publications, website, social media

channels, and other official school communication channels.

Use of Photographs & Videos