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Curriculum Briefing (Upper Primary)

7 February 2018, Wednesday

4.00 pm – 4.30 pm: Principal’s Sharing

4.30 pm – 5.00 pm: Curriculum Outline & Key Programmes

5.00 pm – 5.10 pm: Movement to Classes

5.10 pm – 6.00 pm: Interaction with Form Teachers

Principal’s Sharing

We need to build character and inculcate strong values in our children...and provide them with a broad range of experiences and encourage their interests in non-academic areas, so that they have a sense of belonging to Singapore, so that they want to help fellow Singaporeans and contribute to society and to the school

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong

A Methodist Mission School of 94 yearsWe are committed to the holistic development of every child

entrusted to us, mindful of the importance to provide a conducive, inclusive Christ centred environment to nurture our students in all aspects: cognitive, physical, aesthetic, spiritual, moral, social and

emotional. This is also aligned to MOE’s direction of a student-centric, values–based education for every child, fostering the joy of learning

so that every child can discover his/her interests, grow his/her passions, and love what he/she is doing.

A Methodist Mission School of 94 years

We always look out for opportunities to encourage our students to apply what they learn, act on their passion and pursue them. We encourage them to ask questions, to develop a mind-set of

pushing boundaries, of wanting to innovate and finding a breakthrough so as to add value to the current situation. And

through the various Values in Action opportunities, school programmes & activities, we inspire our students to develop a servant heart, to be a concerned citizen, always looking out for opportunities to help and support those who are weaker or less

fortunate than them.

School Motto

To grow in friendship, body and mind.

School Vision

School Mission

To inspire minds, nurture character, touch community

What can parents do to support to support our efforts?

Encourage them to have mental resilience

Encourage them to lead a healthy & active lifestyle

Encourage them to read widely

Encourage them to ask questions

Encourage them to be responsible

Year Head’s Sharing

Values Education anchored in God’s Word:•Foundation of character•Provide moral compass for behaviour

SE Competencies – skills, knowledge and dispositions that help pupils:

• Recognise and manage emotions• Handle challenging situations• Make responsible decisions

21st Century Competencies related to Citizenship that enable our pupils to:

•Function effectively as global citizens•Stay rooted to Singapore

Character & Citizenship Education

Goal: To nurture citizens of good character, ready to lead and serve

1a) Every Teacher A CCE Teacher

1b) Every Teacher A CCE Teacher FIRST

2) Values are both taught and caught

3) Engaging students through varied modes of delivery

4) Parents as KEY Partners

Guiding Principles in the teaching & learning of CCE

Parents As Key Partners in CCE Development of the ChildParents’ Involvement in Family Time Activities (FTGP Journal and CCE Workbook)

Role of Parents in CCE

•Affirm your child of his /her good behaviour

•Be a good role model for your child

•Create a positive home environment to nurture Character and Citizenship

Curriculum Matters

Primary School Curriculum Framework

Assessment of Students’ Academic Performance

Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Overall Remarks

P5 SA140%

AA10%

SA250%

100% P5 students must meet the minimum criteria to continue with the subject combination of their choice at P4

P6 CA1100%

SA1100%

Prelim Exam100%

PSLE - Posting to secondary school is based on PSLE aggregate score

English Language

English Language STELLAR Framework

STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading

Write a composition about a special gift. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures.

(2017 PSLE)

Upper Primary English Language

Write a composition based on one of the following:

1. A burglary

2. Life of An Acrobat

3. Say ‘No’ to Drugs

In the Past…What’s New…

Suggested Starter:

Excited with what I

bought, I hid the gift beneath my

brother’s bed…

Upper Primary English LanguageOral examination that assesses students’ reasoning skills,& ability to present their opinion

(a) Look at the picture. Do you think this contest would encourage pupils to keep their classroom clean?

• Do you think it is a good idea to give a time period for judging the contest? Why/Why not?

(b) How else could your school encourage pupils to keep their classrooms clean?• What can you do on a daily basis to keep your

classroom clean?(c) Do you think the cleaner in your school have an easy job? Why/Why not?• Why do you think it is important to keep your school

clean? (2017 PSLE)

Mother Tongue

e-Oral – Video (55-60 seconds)

e-Oral – Reading Passage

Standard MT（50marks）1. Reading Aloud (20marks)

2. Conversation (Video

Stimulus) (30 marks)

Foundation MT (55 Marks)

1. Reading Aloud (15 marks)

2. Conversation (Video Stimulus)

(40 marks)

e-Oral – Questions

Mathematics

Mathematics Framework

Upper Primary MathematicsAlice and Huda started jogging from the same point of a 5 km track round a park. They started at the same time but in opposite directions. Alice jogged past Huda after 2 km. Both of them did not change their speeds throughout.

Alice took 40 min to complete one round. What was Huda’s jogging speed in m/min?

(PSLE 2016 Paper 2/Q9)

Assessment of students’ level of metacognitionTime Alice took to jog 5000 m → 40 min

Time Alice took to jog 1000 m → 40 ÷ 5 = 8 min

Time Alice took to jog 2000 m → 2 x 8 = 16 min

Distance Huda jogged when they passed each other

→5000 – 2000 = 3000 m

3000 ÷ 16 = 187.5 m/min (Huda’s speed)

Upper Primary Mathematics

Find the time taken by Alice to complete 2 km.

Find the distance that Huda had jogged

After evaluating ‘distance’and ‘time taken’, you willbe able to evaluate the speed of Huda.

Meeting

point

Upper Primary MathematicsThe figure shows two stacks of identical ice cream cones. There are 3 cones in the shorter stake and 9 cones in the longer one.

The length of the shorter stack is 14 cm and the length of the longer stack is 26 cm.

(PSLE 2017 Paper 2/Q12)

Ali wants to pack the ice cream cones as a single stack into a box ½ m long. What is the most number of cones he can pack into the box?

(PSLE 2017 Paper 2/Q12)

Upper Primary MathematicsThe figure shows two stacks of identical ice cream cones. There are 3 cones in the shorter stake and 9 cones in the longer one.

The length of the shorter stack is 14 cm and the length of the longer stack is 26 cm.

(PSLE 2017 Paper 2/Q12)

Ali wants to pack the ice cream cones as a single stack into a box ½ m long. What is the most number of cones he can pack into the box?

(PSLE 2017 Paper 2/Q12)

6 parts of the cones = 26 – 14 cm = 12 cm

1 part = 12 ÷ 6 = 2 cm

So, Length of one cone = 14 -2 – 2 = 10 cm

Total length of cones excluding first cone = 50-10 = 40cm

No. of cones excluding first cone = 40 ÷ 2 cm = 20

20 + 1 = 21

Science

Science Framework

Upper Primary Science

PSLE 2016 Booklet B Q39(b)

Upper Primary Science

PSLE 2017 Booklet B Q39

John wanted to compare how fast a wooden block can move on different planks using the set-up below. He released the block, measured the distance moved by the block down the plank and the time taken.(a) A shorter plank made of the same material as R was placed at the same height, h. Will the block take a shorter, longer or the same time to reach the bottom of the plank? Explain your answer

Suggested Answer:The wooden block will take a shorter time to reach the bottom of the plank. This is because the plank becomes steeper and the block’s weight has more effect over the friction between the block and plank.

Upper Primary Science

PSLE 2017 Booklet B Q39

(b) John’s results for plank R are shown on this graph. John repeated the experiment with a wooden plank of the same length. The wooden block moved down the plank more slowly.

(i) State which graph, J, K, L or M shows the correct results for the wooden plank.

(ii) Besides the height, h and the length of the plank, state two other variables that John must keep constant for the comparison.

Upper Primary Science

PSLE 2017 Booklet B Q39

(b) John’s results for plank R are shown on this graph. John repeated the experiment with a wooden plank of the same length. The wooden block moved down the plank more slowly.

(i) Graph M. Since the wooden block moved more slowly, it would take more time to reach the bottom of the plank for the same length of plank.

(ii) Mass/Weight of the wooden block. Material of the block must be kept constant.

P5 Assessment Schedule & Key Programmes

P5 Assessment : SA1 2018

Dates Subject

19 Apr (Thu) English Language Oral/ Mother Tongue Oral

20 Apr (Fri)

23 Apr (Mon) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension

24 Apr (Tue) Mother Tongue Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension (Standard/ Foundation)

7 May (Mon) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2

8 May (Tue) English Language/ Foundation English Language Paper 2

9 May (Wed) Mathematics/ Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2

10 May (Thu) Mother Tongue Paper 2/ Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1

11 May (Fri) Science/ Foundation Science

P5 Assessment : SA2 2018

Dates Subject

24 Sep (Mon) English Language Oral/ Mother Tongue Oral

25 Sep (Tue)

10 Oct (Wed) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension

11 Oct (Thu) Mother Tongue Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension

29 Oct (Mon) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2

30 Oct (Tue) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 2

31 Oct (Wed) Mother Tongue Paper 2 / Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1

1 Nov (Thu) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2

2 Nov (Fri) Science / Foundation Science

P5 Outdoor Adventure Camp

• Date : 6 to 8 August

• Venue: MOE Dairy Farm Outdoor Adventure

Centre (Bukit Timah)

• Date: 7, 14 or 21 July

• Venue: The Float @ Marina Bay

P6 Assessment Matters & Key Programmes

P6 Assessment : CA1 2018

Dates Subject

26 Feb (Mon) English Language/ Foundation English Language Paper 2

27 Feb (Tue) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2

28 Feb (Wed) Mother Tongue Paper 2/ Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1

1 March (Thu) Science / Foundation Science

2 March (Fri) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 2

P6 Assessment : SA1 2018

Dates Subject

26 & 27 Apr (Thu, Fri) English Language/Mother Tongue Oral

23 Apr (Mon) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension

24 Apr (Tue) Mother Tongue Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension (Standard/ Foundation)

7 May (Mon) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2

8 May (Tue) English Language/ Foundation English Language Paper 2

9 May (Wed) Mathematics/ Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2

10 May (Thu) Mother Tongue Paper 2/ Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1

11 May (Fri) Science/ Foundation Science

P6 Assessment : Preliminary Examination 2018

Dates Subject

20 Jul (Fri) English Language and Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension

26 Jul (Thu) & 27 Jul(Fri) English Language /Mother Tongue Oral

20 Aug (Mon) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2

24 Aug (Fri) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & 2

27 Aug (Mon) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics

28 Aug (Tue) Mother Tongue / Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2

29 Aug (Wed) Science / Foundation Science

PSLE 2018 - Exam Matters (Exam Schedule is tentative)

Dates Subject

March Registration for PSLE Examination

April Examination Fee Collection (for PR and IS)

16 Aug (Thu) & 17 Aug (Fri) English Language and Mother Tongue Oral

14 Sep (Fri) English Language and Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension

27 Sep (Thu) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & 2

28 Sep (Fri) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics

1 Oct (Mon) Mother Tongue / Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2

2 Oct (Tue) Science / Foundation Science

3 Oct (Wed) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 and 2

Parent-Teacher Meeting (for both P5 & P6)

24 May (2.30pm to 5pm) & 25 May (8.30am to 4.30pm)(online booking of time slot is required, details will be given at a later date)

• Receive report books

• Review performance

Report books are to be signed and

returned on 25 June, Monday,

Term 3 Week 1

Post-PSLE Matters

Dates Subject

Oct-Nov GLOW (P6 Post-Examination Programme)

Nov Release of PSLE results

Selection of Secondary School & Sec 1 Registration

• Develop 21st century competencies

• Prepare our students for their secondaryschool education

Conversational Chinese or Malay Language Programme (CCM)

Sessions Tentative Dates

Session 1 29 Oct

Session 2 30 Oct

Session 3 31 Oct

Session 4 1 Nov

Session 5 2 Nov

Session 6 12 Nov

Session 7 13 NovPart of GLOW

(during Post-

PSLE period)

Time: 2pm to 5pm

A letter will be issued to invite your child on board.

Announcements

March HolidaysNo Remedial(12 Mar & 13 Mar are protected time for staff and students)

June HolidaysExtended Learning (first week)Remedial Classes (last week)

September Holidays

Remedial Classes

Holiday Classes

P6 Direct School Admission

1. Gathering Information On Schools

2. ApplicationApril onwards

Selection by Schools & Communications of

Outcomes

Teachers would need 7-14

working days to prepare

testimonials for your child.

July - August:

October: School Preference Indication

November: Allocation Results

Important rules to take note

All students• All students are to wear the prescribed school

uniform and no modification to the uniformis allowed. (page 9 of Student Handbook)

• All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon or any weapon-like item.(page 14 of Student Handbook)

Important points to take note

P6• Request for Access Arrangement must be

referred to Form Teacher immediately. Assessment by Education Psychologist is required. (e.g. dyslexic, visually impaired, hearing impaired, fracture of writing hand)

• For P6s, the ‘No Homework on Wednesday’ policy may apply only for Term 1. Homework may be given in a more intense rate after CA1.

Free Dyslexia Screening

Test: 6444 5700

My SkillsFuture Portal

Explore Educational Pathways

Explore and compare post-primary pathways

Pathway 3:

Express Course &

JC/MI

Pathway 2:

Express Course

Pathway 1:

Specialised

Independent/Arts

Institution

Specialised Independent Schools

4-6 Years

Arts Institutions

3-6 Years

Express

4 YearsExpress

4 Years

Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institutes

2-3 Years

Specialised Independent Schools

For information, please visit

respective websites:

NUS High, School of Science and

Technology, School of the Arts etc

Express

Monthly school and miscellaneous

fees payable by Singapore citizens

School fees after subsidy: $5

Standard Miscellaneous Fees: $10

Express

Monthly school and miscellaneous

fees payable by Singapore citizens

School fees after subsidy: $5

Standard Miscellaneous Fees: $10

Educational Pathways in Singapore

Special

Schools

Primary

Schools

Sexuality Education (SEd) in schools is about

• Enabling students to understand the physiological, social and emotional changes they experience as they mature,

• Develop healthy and rewarding relationships including those with members of the opposite sex, and make wise, informed and responsible decisions on sexuality matters.

*Conducted by specially trained SE(d) teachers as post SA2 exam activity

Growing Years Programme Primary 5 & 6

Goals of Sexuality Education are:

(i) To help students make wise, responsible and informed decisions(ii) To help students know themselves and build healthy andrewarding relationships through the acquisition of social andemotional skills(iii)To help students develop a moral compass, respect forthemselves

More information about can be found in our school’s website: (Department > Character & Citizenship Department> MOE Sexuality Education in Schools 2018)

Trial use of

the new drop-off point

along Aljunied Road

Current situation

•High volume of cars in the morning between 6.45 to 7.30am

•Illegal u-turns at traffic junctions

•Drop-offs at bus stops and turning out dangerously

•Congestion in the carpark between Blk 120 and 122, leading to residents’ feedback

Some considerations

•Safety of our students and parents our priority

•Be a good neighbour

•Be considerate road users

•Available manpower considerations

Opening of new drop off – Trial period

•Trial will start sometime after CNY break

•Will write a letter to inform parents of the actual start date of operations

•Cars will not be allowed to turn in from front gate (Except for Teachers and school buses)

•All will be diverted to the new drop-off

•We will be monitoring the situation of the traffic and manage the flow accordingly

•Patience of drivers is greatly appreciated

A pictorial simulation of the drive into the new drop off point

Slow down for students crossing

at zebra crossing

A pictorial simulation of the drive into the new drop off point

Slow down for students crossing

at zebra crossing Make a u - turn