Networking @ OLN

CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

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Networking

@ OLN14 January 2017

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MCOnline by Tuesday 23 Jan


Objectives

• To establish a positive and collaborative

partnership with the form teacher.

• To network with other parents.


The OLN Graduate

S Acts according to IJ Mission

S Leads with initiative, serves with love

S Communicates effectively

S Is open-minded and is able to construct new knowledge

S Is persevering and resilient

S Is socially responsible



G raciousness

R esponsibility

A ppreciation

C ompassion

I ntegrity

A daptability

Mission, Vision & Values

A CHIJ School is a Christ-centred school community where all work together

for the promotion of truth, justice, freedom and love, with special reference to

the needs of persons who are disadvantaged in any way.

Girls of

Today for

Tomorrow


• Prioritise the child and her growth: our common goal

• Communication with parents

• OLN Connect• Website (chijourladyofthenativity.moe.edu.sg)• Workshops, meetings & conferences

• Tok Tok Messenger & letters

• Pupil Organiser• Call / Email teachers or the school ([email protected])

• What to do when issues crop up

How we work with you

mailto:[email protected]


How we help your daughter learn

S A holistic education focused on the cognitive, physical, social,

emotional, spiritual.

S Smaller class size for closer monitoring process

S Customisation within the curriculum:

• Banding of pupils

• Pull-out groups

• Differentiated attention within class

S Differentiated support for selected pupils:

• Remedial lessons to help pupils level up.

• Customised programmes to stretch the more able pupils.

S Assessment for summative and formative purposes


How we help your daughter learn

S Values Ed lessons ‘I am a G.R.A.C.I.A Star’ and Values Cards

S Leadership roles

S Values in Action programmes

S CCAs and Camps

S Chit Chat sessions and semestral FGDs

S Specific programmes, e.g. OLN Care Ambassadors, P6 Mission and P6 Bazaar

S Emphasis on values throughout the curriculum and school day, .e.gathletes’ oath


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P4 Subject-Based

Banding


What it means for your child?

• Every child will be encouraged to do the

subjects at the levels that best meet her abilities

• To provide more flexibility to pupils with

strengths and abilities that vary across subjects.

NOT intended to provide a softer option

• Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6


How does Subject-based

banding work?

At the end of P4:

• School makes recommendation for a subject combination

• Parents have the optionto accept the school’s recommendation or proceed with their own choice


How does SBB work at P5?

S Please note: There is no parental option at the end of P5.


Q: Should my child take Foundation

subject(s)?

S Must be guided by child’s ability. Come talk to us about it.

S Implications of Foundation subjects on T-score, & ability to cope in secondary school

S Foundation Maths: Importance of Mathematics in the secondary school; for application to polytechnic & ITE

S Foundation MT: MT ‘B’ is offered in the secondary school

S ‘U’ grade implications: S Std subjects: >20 marks

S Foundation subjects: >30 marks


Q: Should my child take HMT or not?

S Bonus points only given to pupils if they are

S Applying for admission to SAP schools

S In the top 30% of the PSLE cohort who take HCL

S Points awarded:

S Distinction (3 pts)

S Merit (2 pts)

S Pass (1 pt)

S HMTL is a 5th subject. Can your child take the additional load?

S In S1, pupils can offer HMT even if they do not offer it at PSLE. Criteria:

S Top 10% of the PSLE cohort

S Top 11-30% of the PSLE cohort and obtain at least an A* (MTL) or Merit (HMTL)

S Pls note that not all secondary schools offer HMTL

S Useful for DSA? Depends


Q: What is ‘DSA-Sec Ex’?

S Gives participating schools greater flexibility in their admission of students

S Adheres to key principles of transparency and meritocracy.

S Talents & achievements, in both academic and non-academic areas, can be considered for S1 admission.

S Each participating school sets its own criteria for selection, based on the academic and/or non-academic areas that the school would like to emphasise.

S Include portfolios, trials, interviews or tests

S Participating schools: eg CHIJ St Joseph’s, Holy Innocents, SOTA


Q: Where else can I find out more about

DSA–Sec Exercise?

S Visit MOE’s DSA-Sec website of

www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsasec/

S Visit the websites of participating schools through

http://www3.moe.edu.sg/schdiv/sis//

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsasec/

http://www3.moe.edu.sg/schdiv/sis/


S Team up with the teachers.

S Understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Chat with your

child. Create a conducive learning environment at home

S Develop a routine for school and homework.

S Help her set realistic and achievable goals.

S Encourage her to fulfil her responsibilities as a student

S Ensure a holistic lifestyle, e.g. CCAs, time to play, reflection.

S Join the Parent Support Group (PSG) or volunteer at the school to

play an active role in your child’s education.

Contact: [email protected]

S Focus on the work ethics and character values that lead to results.

What you can do to help your daughter


Encourage ResponsibilityS When she is doing her homework

S When she is drawing up her schedule

S When she forgets things

S When she and her friends get upset with one another

S When coming to school, e.g. getting out of the car or

when late


What’s Coming Up60th

anniversaryFund-raising

(2.5 times rebate)

School

upgrading project


Girls of

Today

For

Tomorrow

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