principal’s briefing p3 - p4 - ministry of education

JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.

7th February 2015

Principal’s Briefing

P3 - P4

JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS. JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.

Fire Evacuation Plan

Spiral

Staircase


P3/P4 Programme

Time Activity Venue

8.30 am– 9.30 am English

– How you can support your

kids in Oral English

AVA Room 2

8.30 am – 9.30 am Science

– Explain…Explore…Excite! Music Room 1

9.30 am – 9.45 am Break Time

9.45 am – 10.45 am Principal’s Briefing Hall

11.00 am – 12.00 pm Chinese

– Essay Writing Strategies Music Room 1

11.00 am – 12.00 pm Mathematics

– Learning Multiplication and

Fractions can be fun!

Music Room 2


Slides

*The slides for Principal’s Briefing is available

on the school’s website

*The slides for the Learning Festival are

available from the AsknLearn Parents’ Portal.

Refer to school website for instructions on how

to access


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters

*Pupil Well-Being Matters

*Other School Matters


Principal

Mdm Goh Meei Yunn

Vice Principal Vice Principal

Mrs Wilna Chai Mdm Pauline Toh

School Leaders


P3 Student Development and

Level Coordinators

P3 Student

Development

Coordinator

Ms Ong Bao Jin

Level Coordinator

Mrs Soh Yen Poh

Level Coordinator

Mdm Nadiah


Mr Faizul Ms Ong Bao Jin

P3/1 Form Teachers


Mdm Khairiani Mdm Nadiah

P3/2 Form Teachers


Ms Shannen Ang Mdm Meenachi

P3/3 Form Teachers


Mr Chew Yeok Meng Ms Ferline Lin

P3/4 Form Teachers


Mrs Soh Yen Poh Ms Sangeetha Mr Steven Tay

P3/5 Form Teachers


P4 Year Head and Level

Coordinators

P4 Year Head

Mrs Uma Rama

Level Coordinator

Ms Peggy Cheong

Level Coordinator

Ms Clarine Tan


Mrs Elaina Wee Mdm Irene Goh

P4/1 Form Teachers


Ms Clarine Tan Ms Chen Yijie

P4/2 Form Teachers


Mrs Uma Rama Ms Teo Bee Khim

P4/3 Form Teachers


Ms P. Cheong Ms Sarifah Mdm Feng WW

P4/4 Form Teachers


Mrs Ruth Chew Mdm Lavenyah Mr Ang CP

P4/5 Form Teachers


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




School Mission

To empower every child to

realise his full potential

through a values-driven

holistic education


School Vision

Critical Thinkers with

an inquiring mind

Self-directed and

collaborative

Learners

Values-driven Leaders


School Values

Loyalty

Integrity

Generosity

Enthusiasm

Respect and

Responsibility


School Philosophy *Every Child can Learn

Every Child can Learn, with various starting points.

We identify the needs and create success in learning for

every child.

*Every Child is Unique

Every Child is Unique, with various interests and strengths.

We recognise the abilities and nurture the unique potential in

every child.

*Every Child is Different

Every Child is Different, with various learning styles.

We customise the curriculum and cater for differences in

every child.


3 Learning Phases

Co-Creators & Synthesis of Knowledge,

Skills & Values

Reflective Learner

Cultural & Global Awareness

Primary 5 & 6 Extension

Inquiry Based Learning Through

Project Work & Research Activities

Collaborative Learning

Application of Knowledge,

Skills & Values

Primary 3 & 4 Experiential

Strong Foundation in Literacy &

Numeracy

Holistic Assessment

Programme for Active Learning

Primary 1 & 2 Exposure


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




Month Activities

January Orientation

March NEA Clean Singapore Trail

April Meet the Parents Session

May P3 SEP Rock Climbing

29 May E-Learning Day

30 May JS70 Food and Fun Fair

July Learning Journey (LJ) to Esplanade

July Parent Teacher Child Conference

August Sports Carnival

September LJ Science Centre

Key Programmes for P3


Month Activities

January Orientation

March Learning Journey (LJ) Road Traffic Games

April Meet the Parents Session

29 May E-Learning Day

30 May JS70 Food and Fun Fair

July Parent Teacher Child Conference

August LJ Shopping Trip

August P4 Leadership Camp

August Sports Carnival

November LJ War Memorial

Key Programmes for P4


• Philosophy for Children

• Differentiated Literature Programme

• Reading Remediation Programme (English)

• Math Olympiad Training

• ICAN Math Programme

• Sony Creative Toy Challenge

• Differentiated Resources for MA/SC

Meeting Diverse Needs of P3 & 4 Pupils


Holistic Assessment

in P3 and P4


Holistic Assessment

*Holistic Development →

Holistic Assessment →

Holistic Reporting

*Build child’s confidence

and desire to learn

*Assessment focuses more

on providing information on

child’s learning progress

*Richer feedback on your

child’s development


CA 1 SA 1 CA 2 SA 2

All

Subjects

10 % 30 % 20 % 40 %

Assessment Weighting for 2015


Class Promotion Criteria

Objectives:

To cater to different learning pace

To allow for deployment of teachers based on expertise

and disposition

P3 to P4 – Enbloc Promotion

P4 to P5 Ranking Process:

1. Ranking by overall scores in English and Math

* Top 45 pupils to form 1 class

* Bottom 30 pupils to form 1 class

2. Remaining pupils ranked by overall score in Math

* Average of 35 per class


Subject-Based

Banding


Why introduce Subject-Based

Banding?

*To recognise the different abilities of students

*To provide more flexibility in subject

combinations for students with strengths and

abilities that vary across subjects

*Removal of Merged and EM3 streams in

Primary 5 and 6


What Subject-Based Banding

means for your child

*Greater flexibility in subject combinations

*Your child has the choice to take a

combination of standard and foundation

subjects, depending on his strengths


What are the choices available?

If your child

(for P4 Exam)

Your child may be recommended to take

Passes all 4 subjects

and performs very

well in MTL

• 4 standard subjects + Higher Mother Tongue

Language

Passes all 4 subjects • 4 standard subjects

Passes 3 subjects • 4 standard subjects

Passes 2 subjects or

less • 4 standard subjects; or

• 3 standard subjects + 1 other foundation subject; or

• 2 standard subjects+ 2 other foundation subjects; or

• 1 standard subject + 3 other foundation subjects; or

• 4 foundation subjects


How does Subject-Based Banding Work?

Student takes subject combination chosen by

parents

School recommends subject combination, based

on P4 exam results. Parents indicate preferred

combination.

[At P4]

[At P5]


How does Subject-Based Banding Work?

Student who takes 1 or

more foundation subject(s)

and does very well in them

Student who takes

standard subjects

and has difficulty

coping

All other

students

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 allow

them to continue

the same subject

combination in

P6

[End of P5]

Student takes subject combination decided by school

Student sits for Primary School Leaving Examination

[At P6]

[End of P6]


Important Dates

Timeframe Remarks

Term 4 Week 8 SA 2

Term 4 Week 9 Release of SA 2 results

with school’s

recommendations

Term 4 Week 9 Parents can meet with

teachers for advice

Term 4 Week 10 Class allocation results


http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/fil

es/subject-based-banding.pdf

For more info

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/files/subject-based-banding.pdf







Integrity, the Foundation . People, our Focus . Learning, our Passion . Excellence, our Pursuit

Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.

Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of

Mother Tongue Languages (MTLs) and English Language (EL) Using Information and

Communication Technology (ICT)

Pedagogical Advantages of ICT

• Enables students to learn authentically via visual and auditory modes

• Allows students to learn at a suitable pace, taking

into account different learning needs and abilities

• Promotes self-directed and collaborative learning • Allows students to benefit from immediate feedback

from their teacher or peers

The ICT Applications

The ICT applications in the iMTL Portal supports teaching, learning and assessment of these languages as they are specifically designed:

• To develop 21st century competencies of

communication, collaboration and information • To be aligned with the syllabi for the MTLs and EL • To deliver curriculum content as part of textbooks

and other instructional materials

The iMTL Portal Introduction

iMTL Portal Student Dashboard

Strengthening Oral Communication Skills

Engaging Students in Their Learning

Learning Through Peer Feedback

Enabling Timely Teacher Feedback

Cessation of Co-payment for Access to the ICT Applications

• From 1 Jan 2015, MOE will cease all co-payments from students for the iMTL and EL Portals

• The full cost of subscribing to the ICT applications will be funded centrally by MOE/HQ


Co-Curricular

Activities (CCA)


Co-Curricular Activities

Objectives:

* To develop pupils holistically through the

inculcation of values, social and emotional

competencies and the emerging 21st Century

Competencies (21CC).

* To develop CCA-specific knowledge, skills, values

and attitudes through sustained participation

* To provide platform for friendship and social

integration of pupils from diverse backgrounds


Types of CCA in JSPS

Uniformed

Groups

Performing

Arts

Clubs and

Societies

Sports and

Games

Brownies Chinese

Dance

Robotics Badminton

Red Cross Guzheng New

Media

Basketball

Scouts Drama Football

International

Dance

Visual Arts

Club


*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters



Agenda


Homework Policy

Level E, M & S MT

P3 – P4 1 hr 30 min

*No homework will be administered during

major festivals namely, Chinese New Year,

Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji and

Deepavali

*Homework given during school holidays will

not exceed 50% of the daily load during the

school week


*Observe Rules and Instructions

*Zero Tolerance for Bullying

*Safety of your child and other children is

important

Safety in School


Personnel

*Level Coordinators & SD Coord / Asst Year Head

*2 Form Teachers and Subject Teachers

*Subject Head of CCE / Discipline Coord

*Allied Educator (Counselling)

*2 Allied Educators (Learning and Behavioural

Support)

*Learning Support Coordinators (English and Math)

*Teachers trained in Special Needs


Heavy School Bags

*Advisory from Health Promotion Board:

*Pupils to carry weight of no more than 15% of

their body weight

*Weight of bags carried by P1 to P4 pupils

should range not more than 3.5kg to 4.0kg


Heavy School Bags

*Choice of School Bags:

*Select bags of lightweight material with few

compartments, and straps that are adjustable

and cushioned

*Encourage children to carry personal items in

a separate bag to distribute load


Heavy School Bags

Advise children to:

Pack according to timetable

Check that only relevant materials are brought

(e.g. Workbook A or B, not both)

Avoid bringing unnecessary items to school

Fill small water bottles in school


School Uniform

Attire

• Name Tag

• PE Attire only on PE days

Accessories

• No jewellery, expensive watches, toys

• For girls, a pair of plain gold/silver ear studs

Hair

• Must be short and neat

• Hair accessories with netting are not allowed for safety reasons (Accessories to be black or dark blue)

Shoes

• Simple black canvas shoes and black socks (ankle socks are not allowed)


Financial Support

*MOE Financial Assistance Scheme

*Lee Wee Kheng Fund

*MOE Opportunity Fund

*School Advisory Committee Fund

*Other funds, bursaries and scholarships

Please approach the school for further

enquiries on financial support


How Can I Support My Child?

1. Provide a conducive study environment

2. Be involved in your child’s learning

3. Ensure your child does homework

4. Learn weekly spelling (EL & MT)

5. Draw up a plan & schedule e.g. TV time, rest & exercise

6. Be informed of school’s programmes

7. Bring your child to the library often

8. Bring your child out to play

9. Balance tuition work with school work

10.Show your love


“On a school

day, most

pupils sleep an

average eight

hours, fewer

than the nine

to 10 hours

they should

ideally clock.

This means if

a child gets up

at 6am, he has

to be in bed by

9pm, at the

latest.”

Source: Straitstimes.com.sg


*Increases children’s knowledge

*Expands their vocabulary skills

*Builds stronger analytical thinking skills

*Builds better writing skills

*Builds better communication skills

Presentation Better performance in oral exams

More confident presenter

Writing Better performance in composition exams

Improvements in their comprehension skills


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




School Curriculum Hours

Mondays to Fridays

From 7.30 am to 1.30 pm

Report to Hall/Classroom (Tue only) by 7.10 am

Silent Reading from 7.10 to 7.20am

Flag-raising and Announcements from 7.20 to 7.30am

Afternoon Classes

From 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm

CCA

From 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm


Working with Teachers

*Teachers can be contacted during the

weekdays (i.e. between 7.30 a.m. and 6.00

p.m.)

*1–3–7 policy for teachers to respond to

parents’ enquiries during school term time


*Saturday 30 May 2015

*Guest-of-Honour:

Grassroots Advisor and MP for

Ang Mo Kio GRC Mr Ang Hin Kee

*Programme:

Funfair

Launch of 70th Anniversary

Publication

Launch of Heritage Gallery

Launch of Ceramics Garden


Update on PERI Upgrading

*The construction will start in June 2015


Enhanced School Facilities to

Support Holistic Education

*New Design Norms for Primary Schools

*Redesigned classrooms, performing arts studios etc



Support Holistic Education Redesigned Classrooms

Storage

space Display

space



Support Holistic Education

Indoor Sports Hall

Synthetic Turf Systems


*Observe Traffic Rules

*Motorists will receive an additional

demerit point if they commit speeding,

red-light, careless driving or

inconsiderate driving offences within

school zones.

*Safety of your child and other children is

important

Road Safety


Demarcation of School Zones


Road Safety Outside School


Alternative Drop Off and Pick Up Points

Located at Blk 522

There is a driveway and

a porch that is located at

the block.

Pupils can then use the

pedestrian crossing at

the traffic lights located

on Street 52, next to the

school.


*Located at Blk 588

*There is a driveway and porch that is located at the

block.

*Pupils can then use the sheltered walkway that leads

to the school’s side gate

Alternative Drop Off and Pick Up Points


*No Right Turn sign

from 7.00 – 7.30 am

on school days

*Any vehicle exiting the

school’s main gate on

a school day will not be

allowed to make a right

turn onto Ang Mo Kio

Street 52 between 7.00

– 7.30 am.

Road Safety in School


Channels of Communication

*Monthly Principal’s Letter

*School Website

http://www.jingshanpri.moe.edu.sg/

*School Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/jingshanpri

*Pupil Handbook

*Email [email protected]

*Telephone 6456 6305






mailto:[email protected]


Useful Resources for Parents

MOE Website (www.moe.gov.sg)

School Information Service

(http://sis.moe.gov.sg/)

Parents in Education (PiE) (http://parents-in-

education.moe.gov.sg/)

Schoolbag – online blog for parents

(schoolbag.sg)

MOE Facebook page

(www.facebook.com/moesingapore)

MOE Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg)

MOE Youtube

(http://www.youtube.com/moespore)

http://www.moe.gov.sg/

http://sis.moe.gov.sg/

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/





http://www.moe.gov.sg/

http://schoolbag.sg/

http://www.facebook.com/moesingapore

http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg

http://www.youtube.com/moespore


Slides

*The slides for Principal’s Briefing is available

on the school’s website

*The slides for the Learning Festival are

available from the AsknLearn Parents’ Portal.

Refer to school website for instructions on how

to access


P3/P4 Programme

Time Activity Venue

8.30 am– 9.30 am English

– How you can support your

kids in Oral English

AVA Room 2

8.30 am – 9.30 am Science

– Explain…Explore…Excite! Music Room 1

9.30 am – 9.45 am Break Time

9.45 am – 10.45 am Principal’s Briefing Hall

11.00 am – 12.00 pm Chinese

– Essay Writing Strategies Music Room 1

11.00 am – 12.00 pm Mathematics

– Learning Multiplication and

Fractions can be fun!

Music Room 2


Thank You

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