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PRIMARY 1 PARENTS’ BRIEFING

2019

Overview & Level specific

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Vision

Ladies of compassion, eloquence & intellect with God as our shepherd

Thanksgiving

‘God as our Shepherd’

Quality School Experience Survey 2018

Rooted in sound values

Look to God for guidance & direction

Our girls appreciated & affirmed..

Support for learning

Teaching Practices

Positive Discipline**

School Pride

Personas, Mid term letters

Differentiated InstructionsBanding

Punctuality,Homework, Hand phones

‘God as our Shepherd’

Side gate and footpath to Caldecott MRT

We must thank…Bishan-Toa Payoh North CDC

LTA

URA

SLA

Toa Payoh West-Balestier Constituency

Samsung

No Cost to

MCS for

FootpathConstruction

No Cost to

MCS for

Footpath

Demolition &

Reinstatement

in 2026

No TOL

by

MCS on

Footpath

Land till

2026

Vision

Ladies of compassion, eloquence & intellect with God as our shepherd

‘Intellect’

Curricular & Co-curricular

Life-long learner

‘Intellect’ Life-long learner

“One person is of more value than the whole world” S t Mar y Euphras ia

No examinations

Different methods to check on learning

Feedback for Action

Academic

“One person is of more value than the whole world” St Mary Euphrasia

Subject Time (215-345pm)

To cater to dif ferent needs and readiness

“One person is of more value than the whole world” St Mary Euphrasia

School reading

programme

Learning Support for

Math

Learning Support

Programme (English)

Remedial (T4)

Subject Time

“One person is of more value than the whole world” St Mary Euphrasia

Revised Selection for Edusave Merit Bursary (P1, P2) and Edusave Good Progress Award (P2, P3)

There is no change in the award nominations or quantum.

Motivational in purpose and should not have unhealthy competition

No student will receive both EMB and GPA

Maximum Nominations Award Quantum

P1, P2 Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB)

25% of the total enrolmentof students per level

$200

P2, P3 Good Progress Award (GPA)

10% of the total enrolment of students per level

$100

Factors for Consideration (MOE)

- Joy of Learning: enjoys problem-solving, derives satisfaction from learning new skills

- Curiosity: asks questions to develop deeper understanding

-Resilience & grit: does not give up easily when the problem is difficult

- Good attendance

- Punctuality

- Asks questions

- Completes homework on time

- Works independently

- Self disciplined in achieving learning goals

Dispositions Actions

Factors for Consideration (MOE)

-Enthusiasm: shows interest in learning new things

- Open-mindedness: willing to consider other viewpoints

- Particpates actively in lessons across subjects

- Acts on feedback and uses it to improve

performance

- Listen actively

- Respects ideas shared by peers

Dispositions Actions

Vision

Ladies of compassion, eloquence & intellect with God as our shepherd

‘Ladies’

Character & Citizenship

Co-Curricular Activities

Week of Experiential

Learning

Outdoor Education

OELE PAL Value-in-focus

‘Ladies’

OELE

Our Expanded Learning Experience

OELEObjectives

Developing life-long learner

equipped with social- emotional competencies and

21st century skills.

Self-Management

Social Skills

Leadership Skills and

Explorations of various pursuits

OELELeadership training across 6 years

Mission

Empowering lives, Restoring rights, upholding dignity

Vision

Ladies of compassion, eloquence & intellect with God as our shepherd

‘Compassion & Eloquence’

Integrity

Value-in-focus

Integrity

We demonstrate moral

courage and uprightness

in

word and deed

Reflection & Advocacy

Staff,P6, P5, P4 Max 5 minutes Teamwork Assembly

Our Partnership

“Groom them from where they are”Beliefs & guiding Principle- Every child can learn and wants to learn- Every child has talents and strengths

Intelligence plus character is the true goal of education.

(Martin Luther King, Jr)

Every Child can learn and wants to learn. If we teach

today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of

tomorrow. (John Dewey)

Structures

Security

Confidence

Photos of all the Thank U cards!GRATITUDE IS THE MEMORY OF THE HEART ST MARY EUPHRASIA

‘God as our Shepherd’

Examples of Girls’ work

Our Partnership

Thank you &

Blessed 2019!

ENGLISHLANGUAGE

• Vision

• Approach

• Assessment

• Partnership

Outline

Ladies of compassion, eloquence and intellect

School Vision

All should attain foundational

skills, particularly in grammar,

spelling and basic

pronunciation

The majority of our

students will attain a good

level of competence in

English, in both speech and

writing.

APPROACH

STELLAR

School-Based

Curriculum

Shared Book

Approach (SBA)

Modified Language

Experience Approach (MLEA)

Learning

Centres

LSP

Buddy Reading

In-house

packages

Remedial

Differentiated Instruction

Thematic unit lessons are differentiated by :

- content

- process

- product

STELLAR - SBAStrategies for English Language Learning and Reading

STELLAR aims to strengthen both language and reading skills

as well as promote a positive attitude towards reading in the

foundational years

Big Books are used as a means of

introducing authentic children’s

literature. Questions are used to

enhance comprehension.

Other language items are taught with

reference to the story.

Reading@MCS

• Big Book Reading

• Silent Reading

• Teacher Read-Aloud

• Oral Package

• Class library

• Recommended reading list

• Guide on choosing books (displayed in class library)

• Library programmes:

• Book talks

• Sale of reading materials

• Other activities like quiz based on author, series

• Fringe activities e.g. movie screening, games day, recess storytelling

Reading@MCSFor those who need a little more help in reading

well, we run the following programmes:

• Buddy Reading

• Remedial

• LSP (Learning Support Programme)

Reading is the cornerstone to language acquisition. Inculcating this habit from young is the best way to get students to become avid readers. This short video will give you some tips on how you could read with your child.

Choosing the Right Book

https://www.straitstimes.com/videos/5-tips-on-reading-aloud-with-your-child/5740438451001

Communication@MCS• Oracy skills are built in the lower primary years through the oral

package and through activities like pick and tell. In addition, during WELL, one of the activities would be to watch a play.

Some examples

• Pick and Tell

• Watching a play (WELL)

– details to be made known at a later date

STELLAR - MLEA

The modified language experience approach is a writing strategy where the

students go through an experience first and then write about it as a class.

This is followed by group and/or individual writing.

Assessment

• No examination

• Proficiency is reported through the use of learning outcomes

for the four language skills

Partnership - Immersion

Use the language correctly at home and with friends

Lots of fun and interesting conversations

Play language games eg. Junior Scrabble, Boggle

Watch programmes with good language

MOTHER TONGUE

Key Features of 2015 MT

Curriculum

• Fun and meaningful learning

environments.

• Use of familiar experiences to engage

students.

• Strengthen interaction skills.

Key Features of 2015 MT

Curriculum

• Harness technology for teaching

and learning.

• Parents as key partners in creating

a conducive learning environment.

Core Modules

Bridging Modules

Enrichment Modules

Differentiated Instruction

Skills Assessed

1. Oral

Active Dialoguing

Reading aloud

Picture dialogue & description

2. Listening

HYPY (CL) / Picture matching

Comprehension of simple passage

Skills Assessed3. Writing

Sentences with helping words.

4. Language Use

HYPY (CL)

Grammar

Vocabulary

Comprehension skills (MCQ

Questions)

Examples of tasksOral Test (Picture description):

Pupils are

engaged in

active

dialoguing

Examples of tasks

Listening Comprehension:

Q2. …………………………………………………………… ( )

1

2

3

理解篇章一

Q6. 老师在学校教同学们做什么？…………………… ( )

1.插花。2.种花。3.折纸花。

Choose the

correct picture

Listen to a

short passage

and answer

the qns

Examples of tasks

Writing:

Scaffolding of Learning (Oral)

P1 & P2

• Sentence, then short passage reading

• Active Dialoguing

• Picture Dialogue and Description

P3 & P4

• Passage Reading

• Picture Conversation + Giving opinions

P5 & P6

• Passage Reading

• Video conversation

Scaffolding of Learning (Writing)

P1 & P2

• P1 and 2: Short sentences based on given picture (helping word provided)

• P2: Writing about 5 to 8 sentences sequentially based on given pictures

P3 & P4

• P3: Complete paragraph based on stimulus / pictures

• P4: 4-picture compo

P5 & P6

• 5 Picture with one Question Mark Composition

• Continuous writing with given topic.

29 JAN:

• CHINESE STORYBOOK READING WORKSHOP FOR P1-P4 PARENTS

SOON TO COME:

• CURATED RECOMMENDED LIST OF BOOKS FROM THE SCHOOL LIBRARY (ACROSS ALL 3 LANGUAGES)

• COLLATED LIST OF RECOMMENDED BOOKS FROM NLB

Library Programmes

• SCHEDULED LIBRARY VISITS DURING CURRICULUM TIME

• STORYTELLING DURING RECESS

• READING ACTIVITIES DURING MT FORTNIGHT IN JULY

• BOOK FAIRS DURING RECESS AND PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE DAYS

• SCREENING OF CHINESE MOVIE/ANIMATION ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF APRIL AND AUGUST

Library Programmes

Speech and Drama

OTHER KEY PROGRAMMES

Festive Celebrations

MT Fortnight

•Practise reading the textbook, daily or every

other day.

•Read a simple storybook to your child every

week.

•Go through parent engagement section of

activity book with your child.

HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD?

•Train and monitor your child’s spelling

consistently (Thurs/Fri).

•Make full use of electronic platforms, language

apps, children’s newspaper etc. provided by

school to stretch child’s learning.

•Expose your child to the language in daily life.

HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD?

• https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/how-parents-can-support-

their-children-in-the-learning-of-mother-tongue-languages

For CL Pupils:

• https://xuele.moe.edu.sg/xuele/MOE_web/main.html

• http://www.ezhishi.net (Login details will be provided soon)

For ML Pupils:

• http://asas.50.com

• http://tinta.moe.edu.sg

For TL Pupils:

• http://sangamam.moe.edu.sg

Useful websites

MATHEMATICS

Targeting Mathematics Textbooks

Targeting Mathematics Workbooks

Mathematics Resources

Topical Practices (self & teacher assessment)

Mathematics Resources

Quick Maths

Problem Sums Worksheets

Mathematics Resources

Engaging Lessons - Manipulatives

Engaging Lessons - Differentiation

Maths Trail

Textbooks & Workbooks

Quick Maths

Topical Practices

Revision Worksheets

Maths Journal

Problem Sums &

Heuristics Packages

Engaging

lessons

Small successes

Online Portals

Homework

Interleaved Distributed Practice (IDP)

Factual Fluency

Neatness

Prompt submission of assignments

Model-drawing Ruler

How you can partner the school

Year Head

PRIMARY 1 PARENTS’ BRIEFING

• In-charge of leading the level teachers in the holistic development of students in the level

• Focuses on the welfare of the pupils – their needs and development

• To build a culture of care in which students are engaged in learning and motivated to give their best

• Lead and monitor teacher-student relationship and interactions

Role of a Year Head

Presentation Outlineo Co-Curriculum

o Other School Matters

Moulding & Nurturing the Holistic Development of Pupils

Objectives

To instill life skills through interactive and experiential activities.

To promote physical and character development holistically.

To inculcate and appreciate values in an authentic environment.

To forge team spirit and camaraderie.

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

Co-Curricular Activities (Optional) – Registration via McOnline (Closing date – 1 Feb 2019)

Week of Experiential Learning (WELL)

Character & Citizenship Education

MOE initiative with the objectives of providing broad exposure and experiences through fun and varied activities through 2 broad areas :-Sports & Games & Performing Arts

In MCS, pupils go through 6 modules over 2 years

PAL for P1 & P2 pupils

Terms Primary 1 Primary 2

1 Starter Kit Performing Arts (Drama)

2 Visual Arts Sports & Games

3 Performing Arts (Dance) Outdoor Education

4 Outdoor Education Booster Kit

The modules provide our pupils with the platforms for ◦ experiential learning,

◦ experimentation,

◦ exploration and

◦ achieving success

The modules are designed to give pupils opportunities for learning experiences to acquire a range of skills, as well as, interaction with their peers, thereby developing confidence

PAL aims to develop pupils in the following domains of learning for a holistic education.

◦ moral

◦ physical,

◦ aesthetics, and

◦ social and emotional

PAL Modules

Pupils exhibit confidence in what they do and express themselves effectively

Pupils exhibit curiosity and positive attitudes to learn

Pupils enjoy group experiences and teamwork (character development)

Learning Outcomes 21CC FRAMEWORK

Character & Citizenship EducationOutdoor Education

Values in Action

National Education

Pupil Leadership Programme

Values & Social Emotional Learning Education

- A 6-year journey of self-discoveryLevel Primary 1 Primary 2 Primary 3 Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6

Themes My Special Talent

My Community My Culture My Heritage My Hopes and Dreams

My Grateful Heart

To better understand ourselves and how everyone is special in our own way

To better understand the community and how you can contribute to it

Understanding Singapore’s diverse culture throughvarious races and religions

Understanding Singapore’s past and present

Appreciating Singapore’s Achievements and Daring to Dream

Appreciating what we have been blessed with

Week of ExperientiaLLearning (WELL)

- 6 to 10 May 2019, during curriculum time- Allows the girls to put what they’ve learnt

into real-world situations- Some activities experienced by the girls in

2018: (Note: activities may differ in 2019)

Other School Matterso Birthday Celebration

o Picnic

Birthday Celebrations• No birthday parties within the school

• Goodie bags are strongly discouraged.

Reasons:

While we want our students to build quality relationships within the class, we do not want to encourage comparison amongst them.

Picnic• Objectives

- Foster relationship between class teachers, parents and pupils

- Promote family bonding (School-Family-Education)

- Provide networking platform for parents within the class

• Held during curriculum hours 1 March (Friday)

THANK YOU!