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23 JAN 2016

PARENTS’ BRIEFING PRIMARY FOUR

AGENDA

1. INTRODUCTION

2. KCS PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

3. CCA & DSA

4. KCS CARES

5. PSLE & SUBJECT BASED BANDING

6. HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

7. MTL BRIEFING

WELCOME TO OUR KCS FAMILY

Mr Ignatius Lim

(School Staff Developer)Mr Raymond Khoo

(PE)

Mdm Joyce Chan

(CL)

Ms Su Yen Leng

(Student Leadership &

Pastoral Care

Coordinator)

Mr Mohd Hazli

(UT PE/MA)

Mdm Hui Soh Wai

(UT AED LBS)

THANK YOU & BEST WISHES

Mdm Suhailah Mr Rafiei Ms Jolene Ang

Mdm Tan Kai Sin

(On Leave)

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MDM SARAH LEONG

PRINCIPAL

MR WONG SUNG LAI EDWARD

VICE-PRINCIPAL

MR CHIONH BOON SOO

VICE-PRINCIPAL (ADMIN)

SCHOOL LEADERS

MS GRACE

FOONG

HOD/ EL

EL DEPARTMENT MATHS DEPARTMENT

MS SHALINI

D/O VENKITESWARAN

EL COORDINATOR

MS ALISA

CHUA

MATHS

COORDINATOR

MS GOH

MING SZE

HOD/ MATHS


Mdm Ong

Poh Leng

SENIOR TEACHER/

EL

SCI DEPARTMENT

MR MELVIN

CHANG

SCI COORDINATOR

MS TEO

YEE LENG

LH/SCI

MS NILAM

SHAFIA

HOD/SCI

MTL DEPARTMENT

MS LEONG

TIM TIM

CL, VIA & CME

COORDINATOR

MR SEOW

CHEE HOW

HOD/ MTL


PE/CCA DEPARTMENT

MR MATTHEW CHAN

AESTHETICS

COORDINATOR

MS S KULASEGARAM

HOD/ PE & CCA

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

MR ABDUL HAKIM

SENIOR TEACHER/

MUSIC


MR IGNATIUS LIM

SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPER

ICT DEPARTMENT

MDM TOH XIAO YING

SH/ICT

STAFF DEVELOPMENT


MRS CATHERINE

KOH

SH/CITIZENSHIP

EDUCATION, ART &

SOCIAL STUDIES

MRS JACQUELINE

ANTHONY

HOD/STUDENT

DEVELOPMENT

MS SU

YEN LENG

STUDENT

LEADERSHIP &

PASTORAL CARE

COORDINATOR

MR RAJNIKANTH

NAIDU

SH/DISCIPLINE

MRS SHARON

CHOO

SH/PARTNERSHIPS

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT


STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM

MDM LILY SURIANI TAN

YH/LOWER PRI (INT)

MS PRISCILLA KEK

YH/UPPER PRI (INT)

MRS SHARON WONG

AYH/PRI 1 (INT)MS DIXIE TAN

AYH/PRI 2

MDM SHREE KUMAR ARITA

AYH/PRI 4 (INT)

MRS CARYN ONG

AYH/PRI 5 (INT)


MR JOHN LEE

OPS MANAGERMDM LAURA CHAN

ADMIN MANAGER

MR JACK PUN

ADMIN MANAGER

EAS DEPARTMENT


P4.1

MDM JOYCE CHAN

CO-FT

MR ROMAN

ANTHONY

FT

P4.2

MDM NUR HIDAYATI

FT

MR LAM YONG QUAN

CO-FT

P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

P4.3 P4.4

MDM KALPANA D/O

KANNADHASAN

FT

MDM KOO

FONG KIEW

CO-FT

MR MOHAMMAD HAZLI

BIN SAPTU

CO-FT

MS ALISA CHUA

NYAP LIH SAN

FT


MR KER TING WEI

JEREMY

FT

P4.5 P4.6

MR PUAH BENG SIONG

ALVIN

FT

MS SU

YEN LENG

CO-FT

MDM SUZANA

BTE KAMSIR

CO-FT


MDM WAH

YU YUN

CL

MDM KOO

FONG KIEW

CL

MDM SUZANA

BTE KAMSIR

ML

MS YU

MENGCHEN

CL

MDM JOYCE CHAN

CL

MDM GOH

KOON MEI

CL

MR LAM

YONG QUAN

CL

MDM SITI AMIRAH

BINTE OTHMAN

ML

MS CUI MIN

CL

P4 MOTHER TONGUE TEACHERS

A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF

COMPASSIONATE LEADERS

& CRITICAL THINKERS

KHENG CHENG’S VISION

EMPOWERING EVERY CHILD

TO LEAD & IMPACT THE

COMMUNITY, AND BE READY

FOR THE FUTURE

KHENG CHENG’S MISSION

21st CENTURY COMPETENTIESPreparing our Young for the Future

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Source: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/21cc/

KCS PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT

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• Building child’s confidence and desire to learn• Assessment focus more on information on learning

progress• Richer feedback on your child’s development• Feedback Progress Report for Term 1 and Term 3

Overall Academic Performance in P4:

• Term 1 - 10%

• Term 2 - 20%

• Term 3 - 20%

• Term 4 - 50%

INTERNATIONALISATION PROGRAMME11 MARCH 2016

• To heighten students’ cultural awareness through

appreciating the Malaysian Kampong experience

• To provide an opportunity for students to develop

confidence, teamwork and responsibility.

OBJECTIVES

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• Buddy system & assigned groups

• Teacher to student ratio (1 : 10 )

• Pre-trip briefing for students (Objectives, do’s and

don’ts and safety matters)

SAFETY OF STUDENTS



Making

ketupat &

batik painting

NEW EXPERIENCES & HANDS ON ACTIVITIES

Learning about

rubber and palm

oil plantations

It was an eye-opening

experience. I got to try new,

cultural activities. I now have

a deeper appreciation for the

Malaysian culture.

Jerome, 4.4 (2015)

Willingness to try

new experiences &

learn new things

Working in

teams

LEARNING LIFE SKILLS… WHILE HAVING FUN!

CO-CURRICULUMCCA and DSA

• Objectives of CCA:

– Holistic development of your child

– Character education through CCA

• Teamwork

• Perseverance and determination

• Sportsmanship

CCA & YOUR CHILD

• Encourage your child to participate in CCA and

develop your child’s interests and potential

• 100% participation – Timetabled during Curriculum

time. Every Thursday morning

CCA & YOUR CHILD

• A total of 17 CCAs to choose from.

CCA & YOUR CHILD

Uniformed Groups1. Red Cross2. Cub Scouts (New!)

Performing and Visual Arts1. Angklung Ensemble2. Choir3. Chinese Orchestra4. Dance Ensemble5. Visual Arts Club

Sports1. Badminton2. Basketball3. Floorball4. Table Tennis5. Track & Field

Clubs & Societies1. Chess Club2. EL Club (New!)3. Lion Dance Troupe4. Green Club (Science Club)5. Media Club

• Our high-performing CCAs:

– Sports: Basketball

– Performing Arts Groups: Angklung Ensemble,

Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Dance Ensemble

– Clubs & Societies: International Chess

• Talent development for Direct School Admission

(DSA) possibilities

CCA & YOUR CHILD

• Introduced by MOE in 2004

• To promote holistic education and provide

students an opportunity to demonstrate a more

diverse range of achievements and talents in

seeking admission to a secondary school

• Conducted yearly from around July

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA)

• Identify Child’s strengths & interests

• Apply and go for admission

tests/trial/audition/interview

• Students admitted through DSA Exercise - Not

allowed to transfer to another school after release

of PSLE results

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA)

KCS CARES

– Form Teacher Guidance Period, Form Teacher

Interaction

– SLs, Year Heads, Discipline Master, Allied Educators

(Teaching and Learning, Learning & Behavioural) &

Senior School Counsellor meet regularly to look into the

welfare of the students with learning, disciplinary &

behavioural needs, such as:

– ADHD

– Dyslexia

– Autism

* If you require assistance, please contact your child’s

Form Teacher & Mdm Shree Arita (P4 Asst Year Head)

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

School Counselling @ KCS• Sometimes children and their families might need extra support if they

are finding it difficult to manage their emotions, behaviour or

relationships with peers , teachers or even parents

• Counselling support for these children has many benefits, they include

– Relief from ongoing feelings of distress (sadness, anger, worry,

frustration)

– Problem behaviours may be reduced or eliminated

– Learning to identify and express feelings in healthy ways, which are

often at the root of challenging behaviours

– Discovering existing strengths from which improved self-esteem

can be build upon

– Improved school performance and peer relationships

– Opportunity for strengthening of the parent-child relationship

– Reduced stress in family communication and interactions

KCS School Counsellor

• Mr Trevor Bamanshaw

– Senior School Counsellor

• Email :

[email protected]

• Referrals can be made by parents or through

your child’s Form Teacher

Primary School Leaving Examination

PSLE

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PSLE

• The PSLE serves as a placement examination.

• All P6 pupils will take the PSLE which assesses

their suitability for Secondary Education and

places them in an appropriate Sec. School

course:

• the Special / Express

• the Normal Course (Academic / Technical)

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PSLE – Subject Banding

Standard Papers:

• English

• Mathematics

• Mother Tongue

• Science

• Higher Chinese/

Malay/Tamil

Foundation Papers:

• English (Foundation)

• Mathematics (Foundation)

• Science (Foundation)

• Basic Chinese/Malay/Tamil

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Placement

• Placement into courses and posting to Sec.

Schools of choice is based on the aggregate

score for the subjects taken in the PSLE

• The reporting of the results to pupils are

made in terms of grades for each subject &

their aggregate score. Their eligibility for the

various courses will be given in the result

slip.

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Grades - Standard Subjects

Min. Max. Grade/Band

91 to 100 A*

75 to 90 A

60 to 74 B

50 to 59 C

35 to 49 D

20 to 34 E

0 to 19 U

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Grades – Higher Mother Tongue

Distinction : More than 80

Merit : 65 – 79

Pass : 50 – 64

Ungraded : Below 50

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Grades – Foundation SubjectsGrade: Mark range: Brief Description:

G1 85 & aboveIs very good in the subject

at the foundation level

G2 70 - 84Is good in the subject at the

foundation level

G3 50 - 69

Has adequate grasp of the

subject at the foundation

level

G4 Below 50

Has elementary grasp of

the subject at the

foundation level

PSLE

• The PSLE score determines the secondary school

and course in secondary

• The raw mark for each subject is converted to a

transformed score (T-score). The T-score reflects

the child’s standing relative to all students in the

cohort

• The Aggregate Score is the sum of the T-scores in

all subjects

–Each subject carries equal weighting

Subject-Based Banding

WHY SUBJECT-BASED BANDING?

• To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths

and abilities that vary across subjects

• To encourage greater interaction among pupils

with different strengths and abilities

WHY SUBJECT-BASED BANDING?

• Every child will be encouraged to develop his

strong subject(s)

• Removal of streams at P5 and P6

• Subjects taken at various levels according to the

child’s ability. Different subject combinations. Eg.

4S, 3S1F(MT), 4F

WHAT SUBJECT-BASED BANDINGMEANS FOR YOUR CHILD?

Pupil sits for school-based examinationsBased on pupil’s results, school recommends a subject combination.

Parents fill up option form indicating their preferred combination.

Pupil takes subject combination chosen by parentsEnglish, Math, Science and Mother Tongue are available at standard and

foundation levels. Mother Tongue is also available at the higher level.

SUBJECT BASED BANDING

S c h o o l - b a s e d D e c i s i o n

Pupil who takes 1 or more foundation subject (s) and does very well in the subjects

Pupil who takes 4 standard subjects and has difficulty coping

All other pupils

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 1 or more subjects at foundation level in P6

School will allow them to continue the same subject combination in P6

SUBJECT BASED BANDING

End of P5

Subject-Based Banding in

Kheng Cheng School

• Progression to P5 will be based on 4 subjects:

– English

– Mathematics

– Science

– Mother Tongue

PRIMARY 4 EXAMINATIONS

BASED ON STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE IN:

• Term 1 - 10% of the marks




OVERALL PRIMARY 4 GRADES

5 options available to Parents

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS & RECOMMENDED OPTIONS

OPTION 1:

• Standard English

• Standard Mathematics

• Standard Mother Tongue

• Standard Science

• Higher Mother Tongue

CRITERIA

Pass all subjects & ‘Band 1’ in MT

Subject Combinations & Criteria

OPTION 2:





CRITERIA

Pass 2 or more subjects

DefaultRecommended

Option


OPTION 3:




• Foundation Mother Tongue

CRITERIA

Pass at least 2 subjects & ‘Band 4’ in MT


OPTION 4:

• Foundation English

• Foundation Mathematics

• Foundation Science


CRITERIA

Did not pass two subjects but pass

Mother Tongue with Band 2 (minimum)


OPTION 5:

• Foundation English

• Foundation Mathematics

• Foundation Mother Tongue

• Foundation Science

SELECTION CRITERIA

No minimum criteria


• School will select the most suitable subject

combination based on the pupil’s aptitude &

performance

• No parental option

MOVEMENT AFTER P5 TO P6

MOVEMENT AFTER P5 TO P6

CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 1

SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

MOTHER-TONGUE

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

HIGHER MOTHER

TONGUE

PASS ALL

SUBJECTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

MOTHER-TONGUE

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

PASS AT LEAST ONE

SUBJECT

ALL SUBJECTS - NO

UNGRADED SCORE

(BELOW 20)



ENGLISH LANGUAGE

FOUNDATION

MOTHER TONGUE

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

PASS AT LEAST

ONE STANDARD

SUBJECT

ALL STANDARD

SUBJECTS - NO

UNGRADED

SCORE (BELOW

20)



FOUNDATION

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

MOTHER TONGUE

FOUNDATION

MATHEMATICS

FOUNDATION SCIENCE

MUST PASS

MOTHER

TONGUE

OTHERWISE GO

TO OPTION 5



FOUNDATION

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

FOUNDATION

MATHEMATICS

FOUNDATION

MATHEMATICS

FOUNDATION SCIENCE

NONE



• 2nd week of November (estimated date)

• Parents will be given 3 days to consider their options

EXERCISE OF P4 OPTION

SWITCHING TO A MORE DEMANDING SUBJECT

COMBINATION

• A pupil who does very well at P5 may be allowed

to switch 1 or 2 foundation subject (s) to the

standard level at P6, if they are able to bridge the

gap (Example: Option 3 to Option 2)

QUESTION & ANSWER

SWITCHING TO A LESS DEMANDING SUBJECT

COMBINATION (NO PARENTAL OPTION)

• A pupil who has considerable difficulties coping

with subjects at the standard level in P5 will

switch to 1 or more subject (s) to the foundation

level at P6 (Example: Option 2 to Option 3, Option

2 to Option 5)

QUESTION & ANSWER

• Students will be allocated to P5 classes based

on their P4 results

• P4 Results: Total Overall Score for EL, Maths

and Science

• 2 High-progress classes and 4 mixed ability

classes

• Differentiated Instruction for MTL and mixed

ability classes

P4 to P5 Promotion Exercise

• Recognise that every student is different in

terms of their readiness, interest and learning

styles

• Praise your child for his/her effort and progress

• Don’t compare her with other students or

students from other classes

• Every child should aim to be the best he/she can

be (not aim to be in the best class)

Support for Your Child

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

• Partner teachers/school

• We are on the Same Side: We want the best for

each child

• Every child is the center and focus of all our

endeavours

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

What you can do …

• Help your child establish a daily routine

• Check your child’s daily homework

• Check your child’s handbook.

• If your child is expected to stay in school, a letter will be issued.

• Emphasise the importance of education – the learning of all subjects (Build the foundation)

• Reinforce the values taught in school

• Communicate with teachers (Email, handbook, parents’ engagement platforms etc)

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD?

• Keep an open and collaborative communication

channel with the teachers

• Listen and talk to your child

• Spend quality time with your child

• Instill self-discipline (punctuality, attendance,

packing their bags)

• Expose them to knowledge through various

means (books, media, excursions)

https://www.schoolbag.sg/

Explore SchoolBag website for parenting tips

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

https://www.schoolbag.sg/

School Policies

• Homework: (6 hours/week)

• Attendance: Students are expected to produce an MC

or a parent’s letter if they are absent from school.

Parents are encouraged to call the school to inform the

Form Teacher of your child’s absence, especially so if

child has contacted infectious diseases such as

HFMD, chicken pox.

• Late Coming: All students must be in school by

7.30 am for the morning assembly.


KCS Examinations Policy

• In alignment to national examinations practices, there

will be no re-sit for P2 to 6 students who are

absent for Listening Comprehension and written

papers in CA / SA / Prelim. For students who are

absent from the oral component, teachers will make

arrangements to test the students individually. The

last day of the oral examination is the final day of the

last written papers.



• For P1 – 4 bite-size tests, teachers will administer the

test when students return. The last day of the retest is

the seventh working day from the originally scheduled

test date. For English Show & Tell and Poetry

Recitation, teachers will administer the test when

student returns. The last day of retest is one day after

the last student in the class is tested.



• Any absence from examinations must be covered by

a medical certificate from a private or government

clinic. Students are required to submit their medical

certificate(s) to their form teachers on the day they

return to school. Students who are absent without

a medical certificate/ valid reason will not be

awarded any marks. [MC from TCM clinics is not

accepted.]



• Students who are late for 30 minutes or less are

allowed to sit for the full duration of the paper.

Students who are late for more than 30 minutes

will not be given extra time and they will sit for the

remaining duration of the paper.



• Students can request to sit for the papers for

independent practice when they are well and back in

school. However, the marks will not be recorded in

the report cards or used for placement purposes.



Discipline

•Discipline is an important aspect in the holistic

development of every student.

•Good discipline is needed to create a conducive

environment for work and play in Kheng Cheng

School.

Discipline

•All students and parents are to read and adhere to

the school rules, as stated in the Student

Handbook 2016.

•Acknowledgement on page 10 and after page 16

of the Student Handbook 2016.


COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

We strongly encourage you to stay updated of our

school matters through the following

communication channels:

• Event/programme letters

• Monthly memos by Principal

• School website

• Bi-annual newsletter

If you have concerns regarding your child’s

progress, you can communicate with us via:

• Email

• Student Handbook

• Phone conference (preferably after school)

• Face-to-face conference (with prior appointment)

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

1) Parents’ Symposium (Sat 9 Apr 16, 8.30 am)

2) MTP Session – Release of SA1 Results

(Fri 27 May 16, 8 am)

More details will be provided to you closer to the

date.

UPCOMING PARENT ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

THANK YOU

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