STAFF MEETING (PART 1) YU NENG PRIMARY SCHOOL

Welcome to Yu Neng Primary School15 February 2014MEET-PARENTS-SESSION 1Objectives of this sessionTo know important information concerning assessment, school policies and key school programmesTo meet up with class teachersHow to reach the teachers (contact)Responsibility 3Level AdvisorLevel Manager

Level FacilitatorMatters pertaining to level, please consult LA or LM3Yu Neng Primary SchoolForm Teachers of Responsibility 3

3-13-23-33-43-5Responsibility 3 MT Teachers3-13-5

3-1 3-1,3-2,3-3 3-1,3,2,3-3 3-4,3-5 3-1,3-4,3-5 3-2,3-3,3-4,3-5 3-2,3-3,3-4,3-5 Matters pertaining to level, please consult LA or LM5Pupils will sit for SA1 and SA2 exams.An additional examinable subject, Science. Marks included in overall grade.Supplementary or Remedial Class EL/Math/Sc (Tuesdays) and MT (Thursdays)CCA CCA selection day on 27th February.

Changes moving from P2 to P3 Key Level ProgrammesTerm 1Financial Literacy ( Week 8 to Week 10)Storytelling on Financial Wisdom, Learning Journey to the Singapore Coins & Notes Museum, Financial Literacy Board Game & Creative Writing Competition

Swim Safer at Bedok Swimming ComplexTrip to the ZooTerm 2Learning Journey to LTA ( Term 2 Week 4)Social Studies Getting Around

Swim Safer at Bedok Swimming ComplexTerm 3GEP Screening Test-Applicable to selected pupils onlySWIM SAFER 2014Monday or Friday at Bedok Swimming Complex.

Term 1 and 2Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pmDates: Please refer to letter given out earlier

Release time from class: 12.45pm for quick change and lunch Gather and proceed to swimming complex: 1.20pm to 1.30pm Lesson ends at: 2.50pm with quick shower and change to proceed back to school.

Things to bring:- (a) Small bag (b) Goggles, swimming costume/swimming trunks (c) Towel

EnglishThe aims of middle primary English educationBy the end of middle primary education pupils will be able to: Communicate effectively in EnglishHave a strong foundation in English grammar and vocabulary Comprehend a range of genres

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

English Holistic Assessment PlanTermCommunicationCreativityProblem-Solving1(10%)Reading(10%)Reading Aloud Phrasing and Intonation (Poetry Recitation)Group WritingGrammarVocabularyComprehension

Sound DiscriminationShow and Tell

English Holistic Assessment PlanTermCommunicationCreativityProblem-Solving2(30%)Reading AloudListening Comprehension-Picture Matching

ComprehensionStimulus-based ConversationWritingIndividual Writing based on 4 pictures

Spelling/DictationGrammarVocabularyComprehensionA Parents Letter with more details will be sent out nearing Midyear examination.

English Holistic Assessment PlanTermCommunicationCreativityProblem-Solving3(10%)

Reading Aloud

Group WritingMini Test (10%)GrammarVocabularyComprehensionListening Comprehension -NarrativeGrammarComprehension

English Holistic Assessment PlanTermCommunicationCreativityProblem-Solving4(50%)

Reading Aloud

Listening ComprehensionStimulus-based ConversationSpelling/Dictation

Writing Individual Writing based on 4 related picturesGrammarVocabularyComprehension

A Parents Letter with more details will be sent out nearing the year-end examination.

EnglishFormative AssessmentSound Discrimination

Oracy Tasks Represent their ideas to address purpose/audience/context/cultureE.g: give cause and reason/ support opinions with reasons)

Reading a Dialogue/ConversationGroup Writing P3 MathematicsThe 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.MathematicsMath Holistic Assessment Plan 2014TermCommunicationCreativityProblem-SolvingTerm 1Journal Writing (Individual) Multiplication & DivisionPerformance Task (Individual )Numbers to 10000 Multiplication within 10000Mental Sums / Speed Test Numbers to 10000Addition and Subtraction within 10000Multiplication Tables Topical ReviewsNumbers to 10000Addition & Subtraction within 10000Term 2Journal Writing (Group)Addition & Subtraction of MoneyPerformance Task (Group Work QR Code Math Trail)MoneyMental Sums / Speed Test Multiplication and Division (up to 3-digit number with 1-digit number)Money Dollars and CentsMoney Addition and SubtractionTopical ReviewsMultiplication and Division (up to 3-digit number with 1-digit number)Money

Semestral Assessment 1 Math Holistic Assessment Plan 2014TermCommunicationCreativityProblem-SolvingTerm 3Journal Writing (Individual) FractionsPerformance Task (Individual)Measurement (Length & Mass)Mental Sums / Speed Tests Mental Calculation (Addition & Subtraction)Mental Calculation (Multiplication & Division)Mini Test MeasuresBar Graphs Time

Math Holistic Assessment Plan 2014TermCommunicationCreativityProblem-SolvingTerm 4Journal Writing (Individual) Area & PerimeterPerformance Task (Individual)AnglesPerpendicular and Parallel LinesMental Sums Addition & Subtraction within 10 000Multiplication & DivisionSemestral Assessment 2 Multiple Approaches to Problem-Solving (MAPS)LevelHeuristics P3Model DrawingLook for a PatternGuess and CheckModel DrawingWorking BackwardsProblem-solving heuristics skills will be taught through MAPS lessons by constantly modelling (thinking aloud) George Polyas problem-solving steps: 1. Understand the problem 2. Plan a solution 3. Carry out the plan 4. Check & ReflectFormative Assessment (AfL) in Math LearningJournal writing Performance tasksTeacher / Peer / Self-assessmentMental sums / speed testsTopical reviewsStrategic teacher questioning

Yu Neng Primary SchoolTeachers Name: Responsibility P3: ScienceKey Learning Area : Learning Journey to Singapore Zoological Gardens (4 March 2014)Focus Area : Acquisition of Process Skills using RIP Strategy and Concept Maps

Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand.

Objectives: To provide pupils with an avenue to develop a passion for the sciences.To provide pupils with opportunities to develop skills, habits of mind & attitudes necessary for scientific inquiry.To provide pupils with basic scientific concepts to help them understand themselves & the world around them.To nurture pupils as inquirers by providing them with experiences which arouse their interest & curiosity about their environment.22Holistic Assessment Plan Yu Neng Primary SchoolTopic/SkillsTermCommunicationCreativityProblem-SolvingTotalWeightingNo. of summativeassessmentDIVERSITYClassification: Living and Non-living thingsTerm 1Journal writing (Individual)Learning Journey Zoo TripPerformance Task (Group)Diversity Activity Book 1.2Staying AlivePerformance Task (IndividualDiversity Activity Book 4.1Mouldy Bread

Mini Test 1 (10%)To be carried out in Wk 710% 1Topic/SkillsTermCommunicationCreativityProblem-SolvingTotalWeightingNo. of summativeassessmentDIVERSITYDiversity of Living thingsPlantsMaterialsTerm 2No Journal writingPerformance Task (Group)Diversity Activity Book 2.1Exploring plants in the schoolPerformance Task (Individual)Diversity Activity Book 5.4Is it waterproof?Semestral Assessment 1 (30%)30%1Topic/SkillsTermCommunicationCreativityProblem-SolvingTotalWeightingNo. of summativeassessmentSYSTEMYour amazing body as a systemTerm 3Performance Task (Group)System Activity Book 1.3Making a model

Science Practical (10%)Possible topics:FungiPlant SystemMaterials10%1SYSTEMPlants and their partsTerm 4Journal Writing (Individual)System Activity Book 2.2Different parts of a plantSemestral Assessment 2 (50%)50%1AssessmentFormative : Concept Map, Worksheets, Topical Tests Summative: : Semestral Assessment, Mini Test & Practical Test Assessment Modes :ExamFormatOverall WeightingMini TestMCQ (8m)OPEN-ENDED(12m)Wk of 24 Feb10 %SA1

MCQ (30m)OPEN-ENDED(20m)30 %Practical TestOPEN-ENDED(20m)Wk of 4 August

10%SA2MCQ (40m)OPEN-ENDED(30m)50%Yu Neng Primary SchoolHow can you help your child?Raise your childs awareness of Science in their daily life. It is a way of understanding the world around us. Connect the concepts learnt in the textbooks to actual happening that takes place around them.Create opportunities for Science learning at home while watching educational programmes or perhaps embarking on inquiry-based experiments right in your very own home.Inject fun into Science learning and revision through games, quizzes and crossword puzzles. Show excitement/passion for science.Develop existing skills, reinforce what is learnt in school.Assessment Holistic Formative Assessment Summative Assessment

LevelSummative AssessmentWeightingP3SA1 and SA2Mini Test (T1 & T3)Term 1: 10%SA1: 30%Term 3: 10%SA2: 50%ASSESSMENT GUIDELINESMalay Language ProgrammePROGRAMMESDESCRIPTIONTIME FRAME1. MT FORTNIGHTTheme: Traditional & Modern Games Inter Class Competition Term 1, Week 4 Week 52. Learning Journey Visit to Doughworkz PastamaniaMekar 3B, Unit 8: Asia & International FoodTerm 34. Reading Portfolio To inculcate the habit & love for reading2 book reviews per termReading BookletSuLaMStructured Tiered Essay Writing TrainingSemester 1Fortnightly6. Vocabulary & Spelling TestReinforce learning of meaning and spelling of words & phrases through testFortnightly7. Online ResourcesiMTL, Cybermelayu Portal & Mekar dalam Talian2 ICT lessons per termMini Test 1 & 2COMPONENTSMARKSDURATIONPAPER 2 - GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - COMPREHENSION (MCQ & FIB)

5040 minMini Test 1 Term 1, Wk 9

Mini Test 2 Term 3

* Parents will be notified of the detailed language components at least two weeks before the test.MT FortnightTraditional & Modern GamesObjectives: To expose pupils to Malay Traditional Games and able to learn, play and appreciate. To enthuse learning of Malay Language through the use of modern games.

Reading Programme Objectives: To inculcate the habit & love for reading.

School Library visit Reading Portfolio (to complete 2 book reviews per term)Reading Chart (pupils with the most number of books read per term will be awarded a token)

Learning JourneyDoughworkz PastamaniaObjectives: To provide the pupils with the opportunity to have hands-on experience in making their own Pasta or Pizza. To learn more about the fun facts of pasta / pizza as well as get to know about the equipment and its usages. (P3_Unit 8 : Asia & International Food)

Chinese LanguageMini testTerm 1 and Term 310 % (50 marks)A component testing on composition vocabulary. E.g.

Other items will be taken from TOS.Details of the TOS will be given to the child in due date.

P3 Cultural CampDate: 2, 3 & 4 JunDuration: 0900-1200 (TBC)Rationale: To allow pupils to learn and appreciate Chinese language & culture through interesting, hands-on activities. Do strongly encourage your child to participate actively in this cultural camp.

P3 Enrichment/ HCL

EnrichmentHCLAt least 10 Activity book exercises18 Activity book exercises8 composition8 compositions + additional written & online journals10 spellings words per chapter13-15 spellings words per chaptersentences making/construction practices Additional sentences making/construction practices & assessment exercisesLearn additional Chinese words for all chaptersCL resultsP3 80 marks & aboveP4 HCL Selection CriteriaPupils 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 issuedReceive 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 Weekly Zhi Shi Hua Bao.

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.Other matters to noteParents need to acknowledge these homework done:Spelling book (), Activity book (), Composition file (), Language booklet (), Comprehension booklet ()

Spelling: ThursdayOnline HW: Chinese software neededYu Wen Le Fan Tian ()Remedial class on Thursday (1.30pm-3.00pm) Revise Chinese learning resources: oral booklet, compo booklet etc.

Please strongly encourage your child to speak Mandarin, listen / watch educational Chinese programme and read Chinese story books with them, let them fall in love with reading.

Every Friday3.45pm to 5.15pm

LessonDate11-Feb28-Feb315-Feb422-Feb51-Mar68-Mar715-Mar85-Apr912-Apr1019-Apr1126-Apr123-MayStudent teachers have designed fun activities like games and role-playing to liven up the class. Partner: Bedok Green Secondary School

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 learning environment.Grades given for performance for Social Studies Art Music PEBased on projects/ activities/ workbook or class assignments/ tests. Non-academic subjects Non-academic subjectsNon-Academic ProgrammesMusicLearn an instrument - RecorderArt and CraftSand Animation Story Boarding

ICT Programme(Sand Performance Video and Microsoft PowerPoint)In Yu Neng Primary School, all our students will attend a weekly (double period) structured ICT lessons

In Primary 3, they will learn to:

Brainstorm for ideas and create storyboardsUse sand to create artwork to represent a storyUse Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations with images, words and sounds

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CYBERWELLNESS PROGRAMMEIn Primary 3, pupils will be attending to a talk on copyright and participate in a Cyber Wellness Roadshow.

They will learn: What copyright and intellectual property are How to cite sources 4545Suggested Websites for Self-Directed Learninghttp://www.brainpopjr.com/http://www.brainpop.com/Username: yunengpsPassword: 1658stud

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

Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) is structured Protected Time to enhance positive Teacher-Pupil relationship

PurposeTo provide for quality interaction time between Form Teacher and his/her pupilsTo provide for the explicit teaching of Social-Emotional (SE) skills so as to equip pupils with SE competencies self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management and responsible decision making.

ConceptInteraction activities for meaningful play among form teacher and pupilsSEL lessons based on programme for explicit teaching of social-emotional competencies

4747Supplementary and Remedial PolicyTypes of Extra Classes Supplementary Classes are intended for the whole class. The activities will not be an extension of the normal curriculum time. Remedial Classes are intended for a selected group of pupils who underachieve and need additional support. Enrichment classes provide enriching learning experiences to pupils with exceptional abilities in the subjects.

General GuidelinesSupplementary Class Remedial class RemarksP3NAMax 2 daysE/M/S/MT* Option for top band class to conduct Sup classP4NAMax 3 daysGeneral GuidelinesSupplementary Class1330 - 1500Shared by E/M/S trs

Types of activities permissible:Enrichment /Skill- based activities. E.g. Heuristics and Process Skills

General GuidelinesRemedial Class

1h to 1h 30min (PM: lessons start earliest by 1000 & end latest by 1130, AM: lessons between 1330 & 1500) Can be shared by E/M/S trs, MT trs will conduct lesson on a separate day.

Types of activities

Re-teachingReinforcement

CCA PolicyObjectives of Co-curricular Activities (CCAs): An integral part of our students holistic, well-rounded education.

Aims to build character, inculcate values and develop leadership amongst our pupils.CCA Policy All CCAs are official school activities and all pupils from P3 to P6 are to participate in at least one CCA.

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.

Absence Parents to call teacher or leave a message when 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.School Safety and Student Well-Being MattersSchool Safety and Student Well-Being MattersIssue on heavy school bagImportance of packing school bag according to class time-tableImportance of having sufficient rest and having breakfast daily. What 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 supportIndividual / small group sessionReferral to external agencies for further assessment or support if necessaryHelp the child to apply for special exam accommodation in school and PSLE. E.g. Extra time, exemption for mother tongue language and etc.

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

Speak to your childs 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.

Information on Learning and Behavioural Support

Attendance Punctuality Homework Quality of work Behaviour in the classroom Behaviour out of schoolSetting Expectations6060Setting Expectations Attendance & Punctuality minimum 85% attendance arrival by 7.10 am preferred to join Silent Reading Programme Attire PE attire only on Mondays & Wednesdays Skirts a must for all girls No wallet chains Work & positive attitude punctuality and neatness corrections to be completed in pencil, using foolscap or correction pad parents signature only after work is completed and corrections done extension of 1-2 days given based on individual cases

Setting Expectations Behaviour in the classroom Self-leadership to promote independence Community of learners with passion to read Orderliness so that everyone can focus and learn Respect and safety

Use of lockers- To keep textbooks and other stuff like drawing blocks, colour pencils and etc.Setting ExpectationsComputer & internet access www.edmodo.com Asknlearn Learning Portal Web 2.0 tools (Linoit and Popplet)

Setting ExpectationsCommunication Channels Handbook Email

Name (P3 Teachers)E- Mail AddressP3-1Elwirandi Zakiuddinelwirandi_zakiuddin_tan@moe.edu.sgP3-2Lee Hui Shanlee_hui_shan@moe.edu.sgP3-3Sharifah Maryamsharifah_maryam_shahab@moe.edu.sgP3-4Samsugani Saleem / LMsamsugani_abdul_saleem@moe.edu.sgP3-5Ng Pauline / LFneoh_swee_lan_pauline@moe.edu.sgChua Meng Joo / LAchua_meng_joo@moe.edu.sgName (P3 CL Teachers)E- Mail AddressOng Bee Huaong_bee_hua@moe.edu.sgZhu Xiang Junzhu_xiangjun@moe.edu.sgPhan Huey Juphan_huey_ju@moe.edu.sgChan Wai Waichan_wai_wai@moe.edu.sgLow Mui Kwoon Irenelow_mui_kwoon_irene@moe.edu.sgTan Meng Keetan_meng_kee@moe.edu.sgName (P3 ML Teachers)E- Mail AddressNorashikin Mohamed Alinorashikin_mohd_ali@moe.edu.sg School Tel: 6449-0121 School Website www.yunengpri.moe.edu.sg Parents Portal Password: ynpp School Newsletter

Communication ChannelsHome-School PartnershipFully-engaged parents recognise that effective parenting cannot occur in isolation from the school Partner school to ensure childs development is on trackPraise your childs 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 GroupParticipate in monthly Family Matters @ School workshops

For more details, visit the VSP booth.

Put in your own class activities67Collaborating as PartnersPacking and organizing

Regular checking of bag

Reading with / to your child (create a home environment that promotes reading)

Monitoring his/her reading resource (age appropriate selection of authors, books from both languages, variety of genres)

Communicating with your child (What was the best thing that you learn today?)Join us atAnnual event by MOE to showcase the importance of holistic education in nurturing the childSee 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

Put in your own class activities69Finally

Let us work hand-in-hand to nurture these young minds and help them to be a responsible leader in their Primary Three journey this year.

Thank you for your patience and we look forward to your support.

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