PRIMARY 1 & 2

2020

PARENT ENGAGEMENT SESSION

1. Introductions

2. Sharing on Changes to Our Education System,

PSLE Scoring & S1 Posting

3. Holistic Assessment for P1 and P2

4. Key Programmes for P1 and P2

5. Strategic Partnership with Parents

PROGRAMME

INTRODUCTIONS

OUR SCHOOL LEADERS

Mdm Rahima Bte Abdul Rahman

Vice-Principal (Academic)

Mdm Cassie FanPrincipal

Mr Tan Aik CheongVice-Principal

(Admin)

KEY PERSONNEL

School Staff Developer Mr Lincoln Shen

HOD Mathematics Ms Siti Mariam Bte Abdullah

HOD Mother Tongue Language Mdm Ang Gek Moi

HOD PE, CCA & Aesthetics Mr Wilbert Tan

HOD Character & Citizenship Education Mrs Desri Ann Lee

HOD Student Management Ms Vivian Chiau

HOD ICT Mr Cheong Tuck Wai

Year Head (Lower Primary) Ms Hee Fei Ling

Assistant Year Head (Middle Primary) -

Internal

Mdm Tan Geok Mei

Year Head (Upper Primary) Mrs The-Eng Yu Leen

Level Head (English Language) Mdm Nur Aishah Bte Mohd Tahir

Level Head (Science) Mrs Chua-Tan Li Peng

Subject Head (CCA) Mr Ian Kwok

Subject Head (Aesthetics) Ms Gracelyn Ong

Subject Head (Pastoral Care) -

Internal

Ms Du Yinwei

Administration Managers Mr Chew Lian Huat

Ms Sara Chang

Operations Managers Mr S Muthusamy

Mr Surjit Singh Sewa Singh

KEY PERSONNEL

CHANGES TO OUR

EDUCATION SYSTEM,

PSLE SCORING, S1 POSTING

NURTURE WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS

• Develop students holistically 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

OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM AIMS TO:

Over the years, we have been fine-tuning the education system to

help our students discover and develop their strengths and

interests while moving away from an over-emphasis on academic

results. This will better enable them to lead fulfilling lives.

The PSLE changes are Part of a bigger story

The changes to the PSLE scoring and

S1 posting are another step in this direction.

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/her future

choices.

WHAT DO OUR CHILDREN NEED TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE?

VALUES

For example:

• Resilience

• Integrity

• Care

21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES

For example:

• Global awareness

• Critical and Inventive

thinking

• Communication and

Collaboration

STRONG

FOUNDATION

For example:

• Literacy

• Numeracy

• Social-emotional

Competencies

IN SUMMARY

“Let us prepare every child for the test of life, and not just a life of tests”

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, National Day Rally 2012

Changes at a Glance:

At Stamford Primary:

• From 2019, no weighted assessments for P1 and P2 levels

• From 2020, no mid-year exam for P3 level

• From 2021, no mid-year exam for P5 level

Holistic Reporting

Holistic Development Profile (HDP)

Learning Outcomes

Edusave Merit Bursary and Good Progress Award

For EMB & GPA for P1 & P2 and GPA for P3 levels, students are assessed based on the following learning dispositions, linked to our school values:

• JOY OF LEARNING

• CURIOSITY

• RESPONSIBILITY

• NEVER GIVE UP

• HUMILITY

The

Our School values

As we reduce the assessment load, the aim is not to erode the pursuit of excellence. We are starting from a high point of rigour. With these changes, students will:

• Have more time and space to deepen their learning, especially in the transition years (i.e. P3, P5, S1 and S3).

• Better enjoy the process of learning and develop dispositions for lifelong learning.

Our School Values

Esprit De Corps

Never Give Up

Responsibility

Integrity

Care

Humility

Learn for Life is aligned to our school values and student outcomes:

PASSIONATE LEARNERS

who take ownership of their learning and take joy in it

DISCERNING LEARNERS

who make sound decisions based on moral values, self-

discipline and critical thinking

‘GLOCAL’ LEARNERS

who are rooted to Singapore, socially aware and are able to

effectively collaborate with and positively influence others

How Stamford prepares our students for life…

SCHOOL VISION

A Stamfordian community of learners, contributing to our future.

SCHOOL MISSION

To nurture passionate learners who embody Stamfordian values,

ready to build a better tomorrow.

With effect from 2020

For more information on Changes to PSLE in 2021, go to:

PSLE Scoring (Updated)

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/PSLE%20Scoring/psle-scoring.html

S1 Posting

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/SEC%201%20Posting/sec-1-posting.html

Rationale and Intent of Changes & FAQs

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/FAQs/rationale-and-intent-of-changes.html

Resources on PSLE Changes

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/Resources/resources.html

HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT

FOR PRIMARY 1 & 2

• Even with the removal of mid-year examinations for some levels, teachers will continue to assess their students.

• Parents/ Guardians will be kept informed of the child/ ward's progress.

How will I know about my child’s progress?

Will my child be ready for national examinations?

Even with the removal of mid-year examinations for some levels, the number of examinations to assess learning is still adequate.

Which assessments would be counted? How are the various assessments weighted?

• Assessment serves to support students’ learning, gauge their progress, and address learning gaps.

• There will still be assessment (class tests, projects, presentations), and these are no different from current practices.

How will my child’s academic progress be measured if there are completely no examinations and weighted assessments at P1 and P2?

• Current practices to gather information about students’ learning through checkpoints (e.g. class discussions, in-class work, homework, and bite-sized tests) will continue.

• The change is that these checkpoints will no longer count towards an overall result.

• Use of qualitative descriptors instead of marks and grades to report students’ learning progress in the report book (Holistic Development Profile).

What will the new report book look like?

Changes aim to focus on a student’s progress in learning, and discourage peer comparison.

Children should focus on how they have improved in their own performance. These adjustments will also help to reduce test anxiety.

How will we allocate classes for Primary 3?

• When progressing to P3, students will no longer be

assigned classes based solely on academic ability.

• The school also considers peer support, teacher-

student relationships, support for special needs,

social dynamics etc.

How will my child be selected for EdusaveAcademic Awards?

• Positive learning dispositions instead of academic performance will be used for the awards.

• Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB): P1 and P2 students who display positive learning dispositions consistently.

• Good Progress Award (GPA): P2 and P3 students who have made significant improvement in learning dispositions.

What are learning dispositions? • In recent years, MOE has progressively addressed the concern of

over emphasis of academic results. In 2019, MOE has removed all weighted assessment in the lower primary.

• We encourage students to acquire positive learning dispositions,for a more positive start to their education, focusing on discovery, joy of leaning and holistic development.

• Learning dispositions are positive behaviours and attitudes that help lay a strong foundation for children to become lifelong learners.

• Our school focuses on these 5 areas: Joy of Learning, Curiosity, Responsibility, Never Give Up and Humility. Of these 5, we have 3 Learning Dispositions that are aligned to our school’s values.

Learning

Dispositions Examples of Observable Actions

Joy of Learning

• Participates actively in lessons• Enjoys learning new skills and knowledge • Shares ideas and thoughts with others

Curiosity

• Asks questions to learn more• Shows interest in exploring new ideas • Tries new approaches to get things done

Responsibility (school value)

• Completes all homework assigned independently, with good effort • Takes ownership of learning by seeking clarification when in doubt

Never Give Up(school value)

• Puts in effort despite facing difficulties • Stays positive despite not achieving success • Acts on feedback and uses it to improve performance

Humility (school value)

• Asks for help and offers help when necessary • Listens actively and respects ideas shared by peers• Willing to try out ideas suggested by peers • Cooperates well with others in group learning settings

Who decides on the levels of achievements for the learning dispositions?

• Form teachers will observe the students and discuss with subject teachers on the levels of achievements.

• Year Heads, Form Teachers and level teachers will discuss the nominees based on the positive learning dispositions criteria and recommend students for the awards.

• School Leaders will then endorse the nominees.

KEY PROGRAMMES

FOR PRIMARY 1 & 2

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

• 2-hour weekly programme for Primary 1 and 2 students

• PAL experiences are firmly grounded by the school’s 6 ENRICH school values, as depicted by the roots of the tree in the PAL framework.

• The tree is then supported by a strong tree trunk that signifies the support we give to our students. Each lesson is highly experiential, creative, and focused on Social Emotional Learning of our students. Lessons are also specially designed so that students will find them enjoyable.

• Outcome of PAL is to nurture confident, curious, and cooperative students. They will be the fruits of our programme who will grow into confident and cooperative communicators who care and contribute to our society. At the end of the day, it is to prepare them to face a future that is volatile and complex!

Stamford’s PAL Framework

Philosophy (Foliage) :

Confident & Cooperative

Communicators who Care

and Contribute

Outcome (Fruits):

Confidence, Curiosity,

Cooperative

Foundation (Roots):

School’s ENRICH

Values

PAL Lesson Characteristics

(Trunk and Branches):

• Experiential,

• Creative,

• Social, Emotional Learning,

• Enjoyable

How is PAL carried out?

Sport Games

Outdoor Education

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Experiential

Creative

Values-Based

Enjoyable

What will PAL achieve?

• Exhibit Confidence in what they do and express themselves

• Exhibit Curiosity for the world around them and being eager to learn joyfully so as to foster the spirit of lifelong learning

• Enjoy group experiences and develop team work and Cooperation

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES TO MEET STUDENT NEEDS

Learning Support Programme (LSP)

provides additional learning support to students in the English Language at the time they enter P1

Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM)

provides additional learning support to students in Mathematics at the time they enter P1

LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHERS

English Language

Mdm Erniwati Bte Abdul Rahim

Mdm Tong Eng Mong

Mathematics

Mdm Shadelina Bte Shariffudin

Mrs Panneer Selvam

SCHOOL-BASED DYSLEXIA REMEDIATION

• Dyslexia intervention programme conducted in the school

• Systemic screening process in P2 to identify students with dyslexia

• Identified students go through school-based dyslexia remediation in P3 and P4

• Programme conducted in small groups by trained school personnel

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

1. Students succeed when schools and parents work hand in hand to support students in learning self-management skills, taking responsibility and building resilience.

2. Mutual respect and trust form the strong foundation for positive engagement between schools and parents.

To support the holistic development of your child, we need your support! Here are the key guiding principles for this strategic partnership:

Thank You