Engaging Learners, Nurturing Leaders, Empowering Givers

FORM TEACHERS’ BRIEFING

19 JANUARY 2018

AGENDA

• Introduction• Communication• School Rules• Homework Policy• Expectations & Class Routines• Subject Matters• LMS• Important Dates• Portfolio & Report Book• Emergency SOPs

COMMUNICATION

Communication Channels School to parents Parents to school

Email

Letters to parents

Phone calls65383011

Student Organiser

School Websitehttp://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg

Termly newsletters

COMMUNICATIONhttp://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg

• Fill up/update contact details in your child’s student organiser• Inform and update the school/FTs on change in residential

address/contact• First Contact Point – FTs or Subject Teachers

• When making appointments to meet the teachers:• Contact the teacher• Call the General Office (65383011) and leave a message • Do ensure a confirmation from the teacher before coming to

school

COMMUNICATION

SCHOOL RULES• Reporting Time: 7.20 a.m.

• Silent reading• Any time after 7.30 a.m. is considered as late

• Absenteeism:• All absenteeism must be accompanied by a Medical Certificate (MC)/letter.• If your child misses school due to reasons other than medical issues, please

write a letter to inform the school in advance (at least 3 days), stating clearly the reason for absenteeism.

• During school hours, no student is allowed to leave the classroom or school premises without permission from the teacher, vice-principal or principal. Students must be accompanied by their parents or guardians if they need to leave the school premises before dismissal time.

SCHOOL RULES

• School Uniform/Appearance• Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the

uniform is not allowed.• Students are to wear the prescribed school socks and black shoes.• Name tags must be sewn on securely on top of the school logo• Male students must be neat in appearance, clean shaven and no facial hair

is allowed.• Female students with long hair/fringe must tie up their hair with dark

blue/black hair accessories and fringe neatly pinned with a black pin• No jewellery of any form or fancy watch is to be worn by students. Female

students are allowed to wear a pair of small plain ear studs.

SCHOOL RULES

• All students must attend the Flag Raising Ceremony. Students who are Singapore Citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Students will take the Pledge with the right fist placed over the heart. Students who are not Singapore Citizens must stand at attention.

• No electronic devices, mobile phones or toys should be brought to school by students without permission from teacher, vice-principal and principal. Use of mobile phones are not allowed at all times within the school premises. If caught, the phone will be confiscated for week. For repeat offenders, parents will have to collect the phone from the teacher after a week.

• All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like item which is used or intended to be used to cause harm to others.

SCHOOL HOURS

Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Reporting time 7.20 a.m. - 7.30 a.m.

P4 & 6 Recess 10.05 a.m. – 10.35 a.m.

Lunch12.35p.m. –

1.05p.m.12.35p.m. –

1.05p.m.-

12.35p.m. –1.05p.m.

-

Dismissal 2.05 p.m. 2.05 p.m. 1.35 p.m. 2.05 p.m. 1.05 p.m.

School ActivitiesELRemedial

MA Supplementary

MT Spelling SC SupplementaryMT Supplementary

EL SpellingCCA

HMT CLML Remedial

HOMEWORK POLICY

• Purpose of homework• reinforce new content or concept learnt in class• practise a skill or process students can do independently but not fluently• extend learning on content or concept taught in class to deepen students'

knowledge• provide opportunities for students to explore topics of their own interest• encourage self-directed learning and/or collaborative learning among peers• enable teachers to enhance teaching and learning through assessing

completed homework and reinforcing gaps in students’ learning.

HOMEWORK POLICY

• While homework is important to students, there is a need to balance between time spent on homework as well as other activities such as social interaction and sleep.

LevelsProposed

Weekly Time NormsApproximate

Daily Time NormsSchool Holidays

(Weekly Time Norms)

P5 & P6 10- 14 hours 1.5 hour – 2 hours

Term 1 (1 week): 2 - 4 hoursTerm 2 (4 weeks): 6 - 12 hours

Term 3 (1 week): 2 - 4 hoursTerm 4 (6 weeks): 6 - 12 hours

ENGLISH

Curriculum

Overview

ENGLISH Assessment Plan

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Paper 1

(55marks, T2W8)

· Situational Writing

· Continuous Writing

Prelim Paper 1

(55marks, T3W5)

· Situational Writing

· Continuous Writing

PSLE Paper 1

(55marks)

· Situational Writing

· Continuous Writing

Paper 2

(95marks, T1W9)

· Grammar MCQ

· Vocabulary MCQ

· Visual Text Comprehension

· Grammar Cloze

· Synthesis and Transformation

· Comprehension Cloze

· Comprehension

Paper 2

(95marks, T2W8)

· Grammar MCQ

· Vocabulary MCQ

· Visual Text Comprehension

· Grammar Cloze

· Synthesis and Transformation

· Comprehension Cloze

· Comprehension

Prelim Paper 2

(95marks, T3W5)

· Grammar MCQ

· Vocabulary MCQ

· Visual Text Comprehension

· Grammar Cloze

· Synthesis and Transformation

· Comprehension Cloze

· Comprehension

PSLE Paper 2

(95marks)

· Grammar MCQ

· Vocabulary MCQ

· Visual Text Comprehension

· Grammar Cloze

· Synthesis and Transformation

· Comprehension Cloze

· Comprehension

Paper 3

(20marks, T2W7)

Prelim Paper 3

(20marks, T3W4)

PSLE Paper 3

(20marks)

Paper 4

(30marks, T2W6)

· Reading

· Stimulus-Based Interaction

Prelim Paper 4

(30 marks, T3W4)

PSLE Paper 4

(30marks)

· Reading

· Stimulus-Based Interaction

10% 30% 60% PSLE

ENGLISH

PSLE Readiness

- Weekly Small Group Remedial Programme

- Pre-assembly morning oral consultations (scheduled by the EL teacher)

- Supplementary lessons in June for all students (last week of the June Holidays)

• Algebra

• Fractions

• Percentage

• Ratio

• Circles

• Angles in Geometrical

Figures

• Speed

• Volume

STANDARD MATHEMATICS

• Pie Charts

• Solid Figures

Covered in Semester One

Covered in Term 3

• P6 Level Math Programmes:

Weekly Supplementary Programme

- For all students

- Additional time in the afternoon to help students

revisit learning gaps identified

STANDARD MATHEMATICS

• Assessments:

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

CA1(Term 1 topics to be

covered)*

SA1(Semester 1 topics to

be covered)*

Prelims

(Entire Primary

Mathematics

curriculum to be

covered)

PSLE

Note

- More details pertaining to the assessments will be given out in a separate letter at the

start of each term.

STANDARD MATHEMATICS

• Format of Paper:

Modelled after PSLE format

Paper Number of Questions

Question Types

Duration

1 Total: 30 qns (15 MCQ, 15 SAQ)

(Ranges between 1 to 2 marks)

Calculators are NOT allowed.

1 hour

2 Total: 17 qns (5 SAQ, 12 LAQ)

(Ranges between 2 to 5 marks)

Calculators are allowed.

1 hour

30 minutes

STANDARD MATHEMATICS

• Use of Calculators:

Only calculators

from the approved

list is allowed for

use during the

PSLE.

STANDARD MATHEMATICS

STANDARD MATHEMATICS

• Coaching your child with Mathematics:

Ensure strong fundamentals

Ask questions to develop conceptual understanding

Focus on the process of solving the problem and not merely arriving

at the final solution without understanding

Remind child to show all equations and working clearly on the

examination scripts

SCIENCE

Workload

1. Activity Book (experiments)

2. Topical Worksheets (exam style questions)

3. Practice Exam Papers (1-2 per term, with more from Term 3 onwards)

4. Environmental Education (EE) Research that is directly linked to PSLE Science topic

STANDARD

SCIENCE

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Pen and Paper Assessment

All P3, P4 and P5, and Term 1 P6 topics will be

tested

Pen and Paper Assessment

All P3, P4 and P5, and Terms 1 and 2

P6 topics will be tested

Prelims

All P3, P4, P5 and P6 topics will be

tested

PSLE

STANDARD

SCIENCEFormat of P6 Standard Science Paper

BOOKLET A

28 Questions

2 marks each

56 marks in total for this section

BOOKLET B

10-11 questions

Marks range from 2-5 per question

44 marks in total for this section

Duration of the Exam = 1 hour 45 minutes

in a single seating

Overview of P6 Supplementary Lessons Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Focus on answering strategies and revision of past years’ concepts

One EE session that is linked to the topic of Man’s Impact on the Environment

Focus on answering strategies and revision of past years’ concepts

Two EE sessions that is linked to the topic of Man’s Impact on the Environment

Focus on PSLE booklet questions and practice papers

Focus on PSLE booklet questions and practice papers

Post-PSLE EE sessions to advocate for EE issues

Vision :An active learner and proficient user of Mother Tongue

Language who understand and appreciate their cultural heritage and has a love for the language.

Mission:We seek to create a conducive environment that is culturally vibrant and positive for our students to develop their love and interest in the

language .

MOTHER TONGUE

MOTHER TONGUEKEY LANGUAGE

SKILLS

P6 MOTHER TONGUE Assessment Plan

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Paper 2: Language Application (90 marks)

• Paper 1 : Composition (40 marks)

• Paper 2: Language Application (90 marks)

• Paper 3: Listen Comprehension (20 marks)

• Paper 4 : Oral (50 marks)

• Paper 1 : Composition (40 marks)

• Paper 2: Language Application (90 marks)

• Paper 3: Listen Comprehension (20 marks)

• Paper 4 : Oral (50 marks)

PSLE

10% 30% 60% -

HIGHER MOTHER TONGUEAssessment Plan

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Paper 2 : Language Application(60 Marks)

Paper 1:Situational WritingContinuous Writing (40 marks)

Paper 2:Language Application(60 marks)

Paper 1:Situational WritingContinuous Writing (40 marks)

Paper 2:Language Application(60 marks)

• PSLE

10% 30% 60% -

Vision: Leaders of Character, Citizens of Compassion

Mission: Leaders with exemplary character who demonstrate the school

values

A future-ready leader is one who is anchored by the core values, equipped with socio-emotional competencies and possesses the 21st Century Competencies skills set.

CCE Character & Citizenship Education

CCE Student Leadership

• Provide opportunities for students to Lead Self (Awareness), Lead Others (Action) and Lead Change (Advocate)

• Class Committee leadership opportunity is provided for all students

• Students to try different roles throughout the 6 years• Create awareness of their strengths and potential

• P2 Peer Leaders are selected based on their potential shown in Class Committee

• Selected based on the assessment of competencies should as Interpersonal Skills, Confidence, Responsibility/ Commitment and Integrity in their class committee roles.

• Prefects, AVA Leaders, CCA Leaders, Environmental Ambassadors, etc. for P3-P6 are selected based on their potential in the respective area of responsibilities

FISH! Inventory

(P5 & P6)(Progressive Development)

Objectives:

1) Students to take ownership of their own learning and character development

1) Partnership and support from parents

1) Students to reflect and choose the right attitude

P5 & P6

Self Assessment

Parents’ Feedback

Teachers’ Assessment

Students’ Reflection

ICT• Cyberwellness:

http://ictconnection.moe.edu.sg/cyber-wellness/for-parents

• ICT lesson integrated into curriculum

• ICT tools like iPads and Cameras used during Learning Journeys

• To ensure that no school-going child is disadvantaged and every child has access to a

computer and/or broadband internet connection at home, students and persons with

disabilities from low income households are provided the opportunity to own a brand

new computer at an affordable price.

NEU PC PLUS Programme

https://www.imda.gov.sg/community/consumer-

education/digital-inclusion/neu-pc-plus-programme

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• http://LMS.asknlearn.com/punggolgreen_ps

• Student Learning Portal

• To login:• Enter your ID (Your Child’s Birth Cert No./FIN No.)

• Enter your Password (Students will be notified of their passwords)

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Parent’s Portal

• To login:• Enter your ID (Your Child’s Birth Cert No./FIN No.)

• Enter the default Password (parents in lowercase)

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Booking of time-slot for termly

Parent-Teacher-Child Conferences

• Declaration of Travel Plans on every

long weekend and school holiday

P6 IMPORTANT DATES

Term 1 Term 2

CCACA1 (All subjetcs)Games Carnival

EL Remedial/Enrichment

MA Supplementary

SC Supplementary

Orientation for Skills Future

SC Learning Journey

CCA

SA1 (All subjects & components)

EL Remedial/Enrichment

MA Supplementary

SC Supplementary

MT SupplementaryPTCC

Term 3 Term 4

EL Remedial/EnrichmentMA Supplementary

MT SupplementarySC Supplementary

PrelimPTCC

EL Remedial/EnrichmentMA Supplementary

SC SupplementaryMT Supplementary

PSLEP6 Graduation

Annual Prize Presentation Ceremony

PORTFOLIO

• To celebrate learning and success in progress/improvement• Compilation of work that represents the progress and

achievement of the child in terms of both academic and character development

• Certificates• ViA reflection• LJ booklets• FISH! Inventory• Art artefacts• Key highlights of the year

REPORT BOOK

• Report books for P6 are returned to the parents/child at the end of each semester

• Records the overall progress/development of the child• Holistic view of the child• Remarks• Conduct grade• Personal Qualities• Achievements

EMERGENCY SOPs

• During times of emergency/report of accidents, the teacher-in-charge or FT will contact the emergency contact provided by parents/guardian

• LJ forms/letters require parents to note down emergency contacts

• Medical information and contacts are kept confidential and referred to before action