P4 PTM Schedule

30 min: Principal’s briefing and ICT updates

30 min: Year Head’s briefing

20 min: Form and Subject Teachers

30 min: Mother Tongue Teachers

ICT Updates

G-suite Education› Replacement of MC Online email accounts and

google apps› Access google drive with unlimited storage space› Simple log in into gmail (anywhere)› Account and resources are used in classrooms and

during e-learning day› In replacement of e-learning materials, school will

embark on MOE portal – Student Learning Space [SLS] in April. More updates will be made available at a later date.

G-suite account› Every student in NPS has an account› Domain: (name)@nps.edu.sg › Each student will receive a sticker which contains the

log-in details. Sticker will be pasted on the school diary for easy reference.

Communication

› SNAAPP› For School-wide/ Level-

wide and class announcements

› Class-based teacher-parent communication

› Class Dojo › School-wide / class

announcements› Teacher-parent

communication

- Do ensure that you have signed up for SNAAPP to receive all updates.

- Refer to user guide in school website to link your child to the school (if you have not done so).

Communication› Check website announcement page regularly for

updates from school› Other modes:› 1) Letter to Parents [LTPs]› 2) Parents’ email for non-urgent LTPs

New School Website› Launch on 17 April 2018› What is new?1) Parents Portal -> Log in with password (to be given at a later date) to access LTPs/ calendar/ level updates etc2) Termly travel declaration3) New Announcement page

Content

Rationale

Level Programmes

Remedial/Supplementary Schedule

Subject-Based Banding (SBB)

Content

Structure of Assessment

Parental Involvement in Schools

Rationale

Foster collaboration between parents and school

Know programmes relevant to your child

Better understand concerns of parents on your child’s development

Level Programmes

TMT Pongal Heritage Experience LJ (Term 1)

House Practice (Term 1, Week 5)

Project Work : In Someone Else’s Shoes (Term 1, Week 9)

Health & Fitness Funnanza (Term 1, Week 10)

Sports Day (Term 1, Week 10)

Level ProgrammesP4 CCE Camp (Term 1)

2-days residential camp (12 & 13 March)

Northland Primary School

Objectives:

1. To understand the five aspects of Total Defence

2. To show commitment towards promoting social cohesion in our society

3. To develop a strong bond with their fellow friends

4. To apply the values (CLITE & R3ICH) learnt

Level Programmes

MT Fortnight (Term 2, Week 1 & 2)

Aesthetics Night Festival (Term 2, Week 5)

Science Workshop for Parents (Term 2, Week 6)

Code for Fun (Term 2, Week 10)

Conversational Malay and Mandarin Programme (Term 3)

Level Programmes

Social Studies Learning Journey to Little India (Term 3)

Aesthetics Learning Journey (Term 3)

Science Learning Journey to Science Centre (Term 3)

Mid-Autumn Festival (Term 4)

Remedial/Supplementary Lessons

Commenced on 15 January, Term 1 Week 3

Mon – 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. (MT)

– 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. (E/M/S)

Tue – 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. (E/M/S)

Subject-Based Banding (SBB)

WHAT IS SUBJECT-BASED BANDING?

Subject-based Banding provides greater flexibility for the

student by offering him the option of combination of

standard and foundation subjects, depending on his strengths.

This allows the student to focus on and stretch his potential in the

subjects that he is strong in while building up the fundamentals in

the subjects that he needs more support in.

Subject-Based Banding (SBB)

WHY INTRODUCE SUBJECT-BASED BANDING?

• To recognise the different abilities of students and give them greater flexibility to concentrate on the subjects they are good at.

• To encourage more interaction among students with different strengths.

At P4

School recommends a subject combination based on the students results. Parents fill up an option form indicating preferred combination.

At P5

Your child takes subject combination chosen by parents. English, Math, Science and Mother Tongue are available at standard and foundation levels. Mother Tongue is also available at the higher level.

End of P5

At P6

Your child takes subject combination decided by school.

Take 1 or more foundation subject(s) and does very well in the subject(s)

Takes standard subjects and has difficulty coping

All other children

School may allow him to upgrade 1 or 2 subjects to standard level if school believes he can cope; or continue the same subject combination in P6

School may allow him to take 1 or more subjects at foundation level in P6

School will allowthem the same subject combination in P6

Structure of Assessment

The assessment plan for Pri. 4 is as follows:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Total

Semestral Assessment 1 Semestral Assessment 2100%30% 70%

Important Notes on AssessmentBe punctual for all school assessments.

The school will decide, on a case-by-case basis, whether a latecomer isgranted extra time or even allowed to sitfor the paper he/she is late for.

Important Notes on Assessment

There will be NO make-up assessment for all the subjects in P4 SA1 and SA2.

Important Notes on Assessment

Allocation of marks for absentees:

Type of Examinations Marks Allocation

P4 SA1 and SA2 Total marks will be pro-rated accordingly if the absence is covered by an official leave of absence.

Important Notes on AssessmentThe school has the right to decide onhow marks should be awarded for anyirregularity, including cases ofdishonesty, during an assessment.

P4 Exam Format SA1/SA2 - English

Component Description Marks Weighting Duration

Paper 1 Continuous Writing

20 20% 50 min

Paper 2 Language use &Comprehension

50 50% 1h 15 min

Paper 3 ListeningComprehension

14 14% About 30 min

Paper 4 Oral Communication:• Reading

Aloud• Stimulus-

based Conversation

16 16% About 6 min

MathematicsBooklet Item Type No. of

questionsAllocation of marks/question

Marks Duration

A Multiple choice questions(MCQ)

20 2 40

1h 45 minB Short-

answerquestions(SAQ)

20 2 40

Structured/Long-answer

5 4 20

Science

Exam Components No of Qns Marks Total Duration

SA1 Booklet A 24 MCQ 48 80 1 h 30 min

Booklet B 11 Open-Ended

32

SA2 Booklet A 28 MCQ 56 100 1 h 45 min

Booklet B 13 Open-Ended

44

Mother Tongue

Components Description Marks Weighting Duration

Paper 1 Composition 20 15% 40 min

Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension

45 45% 1 h

Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 10 10% About 20 min

Paper 4 Oral:1. Reading Aloud2. Picture Description3. Conversation

30 30% About 10 min

Parental Involvement in Schools

Education research supports the general idea that students do better in school when parents are

involved in their education.

Parental Involvement in Schools

According to Harris and Robinson (2016), it is important for parents to convey the importance of education

to their children and maintain an environment in which learning can

flourish.

Parental Involvement in Schools

We seek your guidance and support in your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:

1) Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience.

2) Completes all homework assignments given by teachers.

3) Reads daily to develop a love for reading and toimprove literacy skills

Parental Involvement in Schools

We seek your guidance and support in your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:

4) Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life.

5) Informs you and/or the teacher if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject

Parental Involvement in Schools

It is important to teach our students to take responsibility for their own belongings. We can do this by:• inculcating the habit of checking for the items they need

to bring • refraining from delivering items unless they are critical

ones, such as wallets, bus pass, medicine, spectacles or house keys.

• Making students think on their feet and find their own solutions on those occasions when they have forgotten to bring an item to school.

Parents’ Engagement3 things families should know about their

child’s school and school work:

they are an integral part of their child’s development

they have knowledge about their children that we need

Parents’ Engagement3 things families should know about their

child’s school and school work:

they should not be afraid to reach out to their children’s

teacher and the school

Parents’ Support

Time Management

Help your child draw up a time-table for his week’s work.

Weekend night is perfect for them to sit down and plan for the following week.

Allow time for each subject, giving more time to their weaker subjects.

Be realistic; know how much they can do.

It is important to give time for relaxation and exercise.

Parents’ Support

Parents can support your child by helping them to develop good study habits.

To study effectively means to put in less time and get better results.

Parents can support your child by listening to them and pay more attention to their emotional needs.

Webpage By Year Heads

http://northlandpri.moe.edu.sg/our-programme/levels-p1-to-p6

Platforms for Communication

Matters relating to: Staff

Class or Subjects P4 Form or Subject Teachers

Departmental programmes Respective HODs, Subject Heads (SH) / Level Heads (LH)

P4 General Level Matters P4 Year Head

School policies: Principal, Vice-Principals

Operations and Administration matters:

General Office, Operations Manager (OM) or Administration Manager (AM)

https://tinyurl.com/NPS-PTM-2018