Welcome to Meet-the-Parents

Session 115 February 2014

MEET-PARENTS-SESSION 1Objectives of this session To know important information

concerning assessment, school policies and key school programmes

To meet up with class teachers Strategies to teach various subjects How to reach the teachers (contact)

Level AdvisorMdm Zuraida Akbar

Level ManagerMdm Nadiah Murni

RESPECT 2 LEVEL

FORM TEACHER & SUBJECT TEACHERS

Academic & Non- Academic

Subjects

21st Century Skills

Life

Ski

lls &

Car

eer

Ski

lls

Information M

edia &

Technology Skills

Learning & Innovation Skills

Leadership

Personal productivity

Responsibility

Cross-cultural skills

Citizenship (Social

Responsibility)

Social skills

Self-directed

Computer literacy

Media awareness

Information management

Cyberwellness

Critical thinking

Creativity

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration & Teamwork

(Skills Development Framework)Curriculum

Term 2

- Learning Journey to Science Centre

- Sports Appreciation Day

Term 3

- Learning Journey to National Museum

- Math Trail

Term 4

- Portfolio Presentation Day

- Mini Sports Day

RESPECT 2 LEVEL PROGRAMMES

HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT

At the core of Holistic Assessment are holistic development and child-centric assessment practices.

Holistic development requires assessment practices that provide valuable feedback on our children’s development, allow them to take ownership of their learning, and develop their confidence and desire to learn.

Provide parents with a fuller picture of the child’s progress and learning throughout the year.

HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT

P2 ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

The aims of lower primary English education

By the end of lower primary education pupils will be able to:

1.Love reading

2.Communicate effectively in English

3.Have a strong foundation in English

Skills learnt: Listening & Viewing, Speaking & Representing, Reading & Viewing, Writing & Representing, and Language Use

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Term

Communication

Creativity

Problem-Solving

1

ReadingReading Aloud – Phrasing and

Intonation

Group Writing

Spelling/Dictation

Sound Discrimination

Show and TellGrammar

VocabularyComprehension

EL HA PLAN 2014

Term

Communication

Creativity

Problem-Solving

2

Show and Tell

Readers’ Theatre

Listening Comprehension

-Picture Matching

Comprehension

Writing Individual

Writing based on 4 pictures

Reading a dialogue /

conversation

Stimulus-based Conversation

EL HA PLAN 2014

Term

Communication

Creativity

Problem-Solving

3

Stimulus-based Conversation

Group Writing

SpellingDictation

Mini Test Grammar

VocabularyComprehension

Reading Aloud Listening Comprehension -

Narrative

GrammarComprehension

EL HA PLAN 2014

Term

Communication

Creativity

Problem-Solving

4

Reading Sound Discrimination

Stimulus-based Conversation Spelling/

Dictation

Writing Individual Writing based on

4 related pictures

GrammarVocabulary

Comprehension

EL HA PLAN 2014

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Show and Tell Reading a Dialogue/Conversation Group Writing

Learning Support Coordinators

Hello,I’m the LSC for

Respect 2.

Hello,I’m the LSC for Honesty

1.

An MOE early intervention programme for P1 & P2 pupils with weak oral & reading skills in English.

To teach pupils who enter P1 with weak oral and reading skills in English with basic oral language, reading and spelling skills in English

so that they can learn confidently in the regular classes.

Daily withdrawn during EL –

1 period

Taught by qualified teachers – LSCs

P2 MATHEMATIC

S

The Primary Mathematics syllabus aims to enable all pupils to:

• acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and for continuous learning in mathematics;

• develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving; and

• build confidence and foster interest in mathematics.

MATHEMATICS

TermCommunication

Creativity Problem-Solving

Term 1 Journal Writing (Pair Work) • Addition &

Subtraction within 1000

 

Performance Task (Group)• Length• Mass

Mental Sums / Speed Test Numbers to 1000 Addition and Subtraction

within 1000 

Topical Review Addition & Subtraction

within 1000 Length Mass

 Mini Test 1 • Numbers to 1000• Addition & Subtraction

within 1000 

MA HA PLAN 2014

TermCommunication

Creativity Problem-Solving

Term 2

Journal Writing (Individual)• Division

Performance Task (Group)• Picture

Graphs

Mental Sums / Speed Test • Addition & Subtraction within 1000• Multiplication ( Tables 2 & 3)

 Topical Review • Addition & Subtraction within 1000• Multiplication and Division  Mini Test 2 • Addition & Subtraction within 1000• Multiplication and Division (Tables 2

& 3) 

Performance Task – Individual • Length• Mass 

MA HA PLAN 2014

TermCommunication

Creativity Problem-Solving

Term 3 Journal Writing (Individual)• Money –

Based on Shopping Trail

 

Performance Task (Group)• Volume

Mental Sums / Speed Test • Addition and Subtraction within

1000• Multiplication and Division

(Tables of 4, 5 and 10)  

Topical Review • Multiplication and Division • Money • Picture Graphs

 Review Test Multiplication and Division

(Tables 4, 5 & 10) Money Addition and Subtraction within

1000 Picture Graphs 

MA HA PLAN 2014

TermCommunication

Creativity Problem-Solving

Term 4 Journal Writing (Individual)• Geometry 

Performance Task (Group)• Fractions 

Mental Sums / Speed Test Fractions Multiplication and Division Addition & Subtraction within

1000 

Topical Review Fractions Time Volume End of Year Examination All the topics

MA HA PLAN 2014

Level HeuristicsP2 Model Drawing

Look for a PatternGuess and CheckModel Drawing

Multiple Approaches to Problem-Solving (MAPS)

Problem-solving heuristics skills will be taught through MAPS lessons by constantly modelling (thinking aloud) George Polya’s problem-solving steps: 1. Understand the problem 2. Plan a solution 3. Carry out the plan 4. Check & Reflect

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT (AFL) IN MATH LEARNING

Journal writing Performance tasks Teacher / Peer / Self-assessment Mental sums / speed tests Topical reviews Strategic teacher questioning

What is the LSM?

Focus is on basic mathematical skills/ concepts to build good foundation

Aims to build pupils’ confidence and positive beliefs about their ability to do Math

To support pupils with weak basic numeracy

Learning Support for Mathematics (Enhanced LSM)

Enhanced LSM

Coordinator

ENHANCED LSM –WHEN IS IT CARRIED OUT?

Respect 2 Level Pupils who have not been discharged

from LSM last year, will have their LSM lessons on Thursdays from 10.30am to 11.30am at the Bloom Room.

- Briefing for parents of P1 and P2 Enhanced LSM pupils will be conducted on 20 February 2014.

P2 MOTHER TONGUE

LANGUAGE

P2 LEVEL MT TEACHERS

Ms Tan KB2-1,2-2

Mdm Poon HK 2-1,2-2

Mr Teo Kim Hua 2-3,2-5,2-6

Ms Lim Hui Ling 2-2,2-3,2-4

Ms Liu Chang 2-3,2-4,2-5

Mdm Quek SH2-5,2-6

Mdm Ong BL2-1 to 2-6

Mdm Siti Fatimah 2-1 to 2-6

Mdm Poon Hui KiangTEACHER

1.Term 1,2 and 3

2.Students will be tested on the chapters that they had learnt.

3.Details of the Table of Specification出题蓝图can be found in the Parents’ Portal from the school’s website.

4.Students will be notified in advance before the actual test date.

5.There will be a Spelling component in all the tests; the Spelling list will be given to the students in advance.

CL Mini Tests 小测验

Show & Tell 展示与呈现1.Term 2

2.Topics will be given 2 weeks in advance.

3.Teachers will provide guiding questions for the students to practise.

4.Parents may help the pupils by speaking to them more on Show & Tell topic.

5.Detail of the rubrics will be given out at a later date.

Pupils will … • Buy a story book at the beginning of the year (order

by the school, pay with Edusave). • Exchange story books with classmates weekly /

fortnightly. • Record the titles of the books read on the reading

card issued• Receive rewards upon meeting reading targets.• Display / submit their book reviews / projects at

designated time. • Bring the last story book back home at the end of

the year.• Read Bi-weekly Xin Peng You.

Parents’ role:Help to ensure that your child take good care of the books & encourage them by reading with them.

Chinese Reading Programme

Objective: Cultivate pupils’ interest in reading and expose them to books of different genres.

CRITERION FOR TAKING HIGHER CHINESE AT P3 IN 2015

 CL resultsP2 overall 85 marks & above

Selection Criteria

Rationale: To promote a deeper appreciation, understanding and love of the Chinese Language.Note:More commitment is needed to meet the demands of a more challenging and rigorous syllabus

Other matters to note……• Please make an effort to converse in Mother Tongue Language at home;

• Encourage your child to listen / watch educational Chinese programme and borrow Chinese story book from the library;

• To work closely with Mother Tongue Language teacher via student handbook, voice call or email.

MALAY LANGUAGE (BAHASA MELAYU)

4 main language skills:

• Listening (Mendengar)

• Reading (Membaca)

• Writing (Menulis)

• Speaking (Bertutur)

Skills Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4Communication

Reading Reading SA2

Listening Picture Matching & Short NarrativesOralReadingPicture DescriptionPaper 1 Picture WritingPaper 2Language paper

Show and Tell Show and Tell Picture Description

Creativity School-based curriculum

Picture Writing Creative Writing Booklet

Problem-solving

Listening (Picture

Matching & Short Narratives)

Listening (Picture Matching &

Short Narratives)

Mini Test 1 Mini Test 2 Mini Test 3

Spelling and Vocabulary

Spelling and Vocabulary

Spelling and Vocabulary

Holistic Assessment Plan

Listening (Kefahaman Mendengar)• Pupils will be given a listening booklet per

semester as practice• Please ensure that your child brings his/her

colour pencils during the listening practices/testsReading/Oral (Bacaan/Lisan)

• An oral package (reading and picture description)

will be given prior to the oral tests in Term 3 & 4• Please bring along a Malay story book every

Friday (silent reading in the hall)Mini Tests (Ujian Mini)

• Pupils will be tested on chapters that they have learnt in the Mekar books and the table of specifications can be found in the Parents’ Portal

Show and Tell (Unjuk dan Ujar)

• Spelling & Vocabulary List will be given at the beginning of each term and conducted every Thursday

• Please go through and practice the weekly spelling list with your child to further facilitate their understanding

Spelling/Vocabulary (Ejaan/Kosa Kata)

• Show and Tell topics and planning booklet will be given 2 weeks in advance

• Relevant objects (toys/images) can be used to help your child during presentation

• Parents may help your child gain more confidence by practicing the script at home

Mekar Dalam Talian• Supporting online materials for all units in the

Mekar textbooks and workbooks• http://tinta.moe.edu.sg/mekar/slot/u112/ML/ index.html

Online resourcesCybermelayu Portal• Online assignments will be given accordingly• Log in with pupils’ IC number• URL: http://www.cybermelayu.com/

Programme Description Duration

MT Fornight Week (Dwiminggu Bahasa Ibunda)

To expose pupils to both Malay traditional and modern games

Term 1, Week 4

& 5

Malay Language Month (Bulan Bahasa)

To promote the love for Malay language and culture

July 2014

P2 Malay Key Programmes

Theme Traditional and Modern Malay Games

Objectives

•To expose pupils to Malay traditional and modern games •To be able to learn, play and appreciate the traditional games•To use modern games through the use of ICT to enthuse learning of Malay Language

Activities

1. Display, write-up and playing of traditional games (recess time)2. Singing (class activity)3. Spelling Bee (incorporating language items)4. Musical Chairs (incorporating language items)5. Charade (incorporating language items)

Classroom activities

MT Fortnight Week

Contact information:Email:siti_fatimah_hassan@moe.edu.sgTel: 64490121 ext. 160

WHAT IS FAMILY TIME?

A new feature in the Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons provides suggested activities for families to bond.

Family Time includes: Active Dialogue Bonding Time Continuous Feedback

Brochure on “Family Time” will be given to the pupils.

CCE

I-CARE CARD Launching I-care Card in Term 2 for P1

and P2 pupils.

I-card card consist of values and good habits that we want pupils to acquire. E.g. I can pack my schoolbag (Responsibility).

Parents are encourage to give written feedback on the card. Feedback can be written in English or MT language.

CCE

P2 PHYSICAL /HEALTH

EDUCATION

AttirePupils may be attired in their PE T-shirt and shorts for the whole day when they have PE lessons or CCA on that day. Nametags must be sewn on their T-shirts.

Medical Condition

Alert Form & PE teachers of medical condition.

If your child is unwell, please produce a medical certificate, a letter or a note to inform the P.E teacher of your child’s condition upon his/her return to school.

Primary 1 & 2 Physical & Health Education (PHE)

NEW! Primary 1 & 2 Physical & Health Education (PHE)

P2 ICT PROGRAMME

ICT Programme(Photo Journalism & Microsoft

Word)

In Yu Neng Primary School, all our students will attend a weekly (double period) structured ICT lessons

In Primary 2, they will learn :

to shoot photos with a digital camera to use Microsoft Word

to create a photo journal incorporating pictures, words and music

CYBERWELLNESS PROGRAMME

In Primary 2, pupils will be attending to a talk on netiquette and participate in a Cyber Wellness Roadshow.

They will learn: What netiquette is How to show respect to others online

SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

http://www.brainpopjr.com/ http://www.brainpop.com/Username: yunengpsPassword: 1658stud

Ask-n-Learn (Learning Mgt Portal) https://lms.asknlearn.com/

P2 FORM TEACHER

GUIDANCE PERIOD (FTGP)

FORM TEACHER GUIDANCE PERIOD (FTGP)

Learning social and emotional skills (SEL)

• understand myself (Self-Awareness)• learn to manage myself (Self-Management)• understand my family and friends (Social Awareness)• learn to work with my family and friends (Relationship Management)• make responsible decisions (Responsible Decision Making)

Life skills

• Getting to know you• Having Fun (Play, role-play, story-

telling using mascots)• Sharing • Respecting• Working together• Bonding between teacher and

pupils• Caring

Feeling Safe and Happy trust, support

Knowing My Teacher and Friends knowing, learning one another similarities and differences

We Work Well Together Teamwork, value, respect one another’s differences

When is it conducted?Weekly 30 min(1 period) during curriculum

Formative Assessment?Guided journal writing and Reflection (peer, self,

form teacher, parents)

Information on Learning and Behavioural supportWhat do we need?Any document or diagnosis report from any agencies, e.g. Report from KKWCH, DAS, CGC.

Why is it important?For the school to understand the needs of the child and provide necessary support

Who provides additional support?Learning support coordinator, Learning and behavioural officer and school counsellor and respective teacher.

Information on Learning and Behavioural SupportHow do we provide additional support to your child?• In-class support• Individual / small group session• Referral to external agencies for further

assessment or support if necessary• Help the child to apply for special exam

accommodation in school and PSLE. E.g. Extra time, exemption for mother tongue language and etc.

• Buddy system• One to one interaction

Information on Learning and Behavioural SupportHow to seek help or working with school?

Speak to your child’s Form teacher, he or she will facilitate you to meet up with the respective coordinator for further discussion.

If you have any current report, kindly pass to your child Form teacher for reference.

P1/P2 CLASS ALLOCATION All pupils at P1/P2 level are NOT

banded.

Pupils at foundation stage to enjoy learning in a holistic and diverse environment; to work with pupils of different ability, culture and background.

Random mix; balanced gender and race to facilitate healthy mix.

P3/P4 CLASS ALLOCATION P1 = no exam. P2 = year-end exam. P3 = 1 top class based on overall English

and Math results. 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5 etc = Mixed abilities (HA,

MA, LA pupils in each class). 3-2 is the same as 3-3 or 3-4 or 3-5 etc. P3 to P4 = enbloc; minimal movement to

maintain stability of environment.

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT

  Remedial class

Remarks

P1 Max 2 days 

Except LSM pupils (2+1) P2

Remedial lessons are intended for a selected group of

pupils who underachieve and need additional support.

CCA POLICYObjectives of Co-curricular Activities

(CCAs):• CCAs are an integral part of our

students’ holistic, well-rounded education. They aim to build character, inculcate values and develop leadership amongst our pupils as they learn, collaborate and interact with one another as well as the community at large.

CCA POLICY

All CCAs are official school activities and all pupils from P3 to P6 are to participate in at least one CCA.

Pupils from P1 & P2 may choose to join a CCA with parents’ consent.

Pupils need to achieve a minimum attendance rate of 75% in the CCA. Pupils will be awarded badges (CCA Star) yearly if they attain 90% annual attendance rate.

If a child is absent on the day of the scheduled assessment, his/her absence has to be supported with a medical certificate (MC).

The child will receive a “VR” (absent with valid reasons supported with MC) for that particular assessment and his/her final grade will be pro-rated.

Without the MC, no marks will be awarded.

PARENTS TO NOTE:

School Safety Matters and Student Well-Being• Absences – Parents to call teacher when your

child is absent.

• Contagious Diseases (H1N1, HFMD)

- The need to practise social responsibility.

- To submit mc when child is back.

- Re-certification from doctor is needed if child were to attend school prior to mc expiry.

• Valid MC required if child is absent from school during exam period.

• The need for child to keep a working thermometer in their bags at all times.

• Ensure your child packs his/her school bag according to his/her timetable to reduce the mass of the bag.

• Importance of having sufficient rest and having breakfast daily.

Home-School Partnership

• Fully-engaged parents recognise that effective parenting cannot occur in isolation from the school

• Partner school to ensure child’s development is on track

• Praise your child’s good efforts; not dwell on mistakes & academic results

• Give your child the confidence to seek help from teachers

At Yu Neng, you can:

• Join the Very Supportive Parents Group

• Participate in monthly Family Matters @ School workshops

For more details, visit the VSP booth.

Communication Channels Handbook

Email

School Tel: 6449-0121

School Website (www.yunengpri.moe.edu.sg)

Parents’ Portal – Password ynpp

Principal’s Monthly Letter

School Newsletter

MPS 1 & 2

Join us at

• Annual event by MOE to showcase the importance of holistic education in nurturing the child

• See how schools develop engaged learners by catering to their unique needs and abilities and equipping them with the knowledge, skills and values to become lifelong learners

Join us at Suntec Convention Centre on 12 April 2014! Register at www.excelfest.com.

Q&A SESSION

PLEASE SUBMIT THE FEEDBACK FORM BEFORE LEAVING THE CLASSROOM AT THE END OF THE SESSION.

Thank You