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XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Parents Engagement Day
2021
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Agenda
• Key Instructional Programmes
• Providing a Holistic Education
• Parent-teacher Partnership
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Key Instructional Programmes
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Oral Communications Programme
Speak Up! (Term 1)- school-based public speaking programme
to develop confident communicators
OBJECTIVES• To teach students to present
effectively in class and on stage• To improve their speech writing
skills• To boost students’ self-esteem• To build students' confidence in
expressing their views
AREAS COVERED• Building a speech• Six traits of speaking
• Poise• Voice• Life• Eye contact• Gestures• Speed
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
ENGLISH LANGUAGEReading Programme
Reading for Pleasure (Extensive reading)
Class Book Flood
Little Red Dot Subscription (20 issues)
MYON online library subscription
Reading with Meaning (Intensive reading)
Close reading strategies to help students understand a text
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
With the problem solving strategies, we are exposing the students to varied forms of questioning and mastery. Koobits and SLS are the platforms that we use to bring forth the self-directed learning of the students.
MOE, Curriculum Planning and Division
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
SCIENCESequence of Topics
Term Theme Topic1 Energy • Energy in Food (Photosynthesis)
• Forms & Uses of Energy
• Conversion of Energy
Cycles • Reproduction in Flowering Plants
2 Cycles • Reproduction in Humans
Systems • Plants Systems
3 Systems • Plant & Human Respiratory Systems
• Circulatory System
• Unit of Life (Cells)
• Electrical Systems
4 Cycles • Water & Changes of State
• Water Cycle
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
SCIENCEHighlights
• Week-of-Wonder! (WOW!) – Science Fun Week
• Science Enrichment: Acquisition of Process Skills Through Experiential Learning
• Experimental Kits – Individual Experimental Kit for every student
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
MOE Primary School MTL curriculum • Greater emphasis on spoken & written
interaction skills;• Greater focus on authentic activities to
better engage students and develop their communication skills; and
• Continue to expose students to their own culture & values through MTL learning
MOTHER TONGUE DEPT P5
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
MOTHER TONGUE DEPT P5
Reading Programme
Integrated ICT Lessons
Competitions
Festive Celebrations
Cultural Camp
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
1
SLS – Password Reset Email Address
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
ICT DepartmentSLS – Assignments
We seek your help to ensure that your child completes their online tasks. Online homework carries the same importance as those on hard copies. Incomplete tasks will be reflected under the ‘Assigned’ and ‘In Progress’ columns.
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Challenges for your child
• New topics in Upper Primary
• Big ‘jump’ in level of difficulty
• More questions of higher order thinking in the examination papers
• More time needed on homework
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Support From The School
• Remedial Lessons Starting in Week 5
• Differentiated Learning and Instructions
• Smaller class for more teacher and student engagement
• Use of ICT to engage learning and develop 21st C skills
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Remedial Lessons
• Written excuse by parents must be submitted
Remedial Lessons Selected students will be required to stay after school for remedial lessons on the dates below. If your child is selected, a consent form will be issued at a later date.
Tuesdays Thursdays
2 Feb, 16 Feb 4 Feb, 18 Feb
23 Feb, 2 March 25 Feb, 4 March
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
One Formal Examination
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
NO MID YEAR
EXAMSEND OF
YEAR EXAMS
CLASS QUIZZES* Marks will be given
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Subject Based Banding (P5)
School assesses the student’s ability to cope with the current subject combination at the end of the year. Adjustment to the number of standard and foundation subjects can be made if necessary.Applies to Higher Mother Tongue as well.
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Towards a Holistic Development of Your Child
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
AESTHETICS DEPARTMENT
Vision
Every Xinminite, an artist and a musician.
MISSIONNurturing the Passion for the Arts (Visual Arts & Performing Arts)
in Every Xinminite.
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
AESTHETICS DEPARTMENTLEVELS ART MUSIC
P5Batik
PointillismUkulele
P6Metal Tooling
Wire SculptureGarageband
Above are some of the key programmes we have for the students for the specific levels,
it is to develop our Xinminites with:
Visual inquiry skill (Art) and Musical skills (Listening, creating and performing)
Awareness, appreciation and respect for the cultures of various art forms (Visual art and Music)
Enjoyment in art making and music making
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
P5 Sports Carnival• Embracing holistic education and character
development through Sports in a celebratory Carnival.• Students are exposed to various stations (Carnival
themed) to play, learn new sports and have ‘fun’.
PE & CCA Dept
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
P5 Camp @ Labrador MOE CampsiteDates: 3 to 5 June (Day Camp)
PE & CCA Dept
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Uniform Gp Sports Performing Arts Clubs
Brownies Basketball GuzhengEnsemble
Infocomm Technology (Infocomm)
Red Cross Soccer Choir Environmental Science(Eco Green)
Scouts Volleyball Chinese Dance Art & Craft
Modular Sports
Modern Dance(Int’l Dance)
PE & CCA Dept
P3 to P6
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Direct School Admissions (DSA)
• Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec) allows students to apply to some schools before taking the PSLE.
• Students apply based on their talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas.
• If your child is admitted to a secondary school through DSA-Sec, they are not allowed to submit school choices during the Secondary 1 (S1) posting process.
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Direct School Admissions (DSA)
Categories CCAs in Xinmin Primary
Sports and Games Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball
Visual, literary and performing arts
Choir, Guzheng, Chinese Dance,International Dance
Uniformed groups Scouts, Brownies, Red Cross
Leadership Prefects
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Successful DSA Applicants (2020)Areas Secondary Schools
CCAs offered by Xinmin PrimaryVolleyball Football Chinese DanceGuzhengBasketballInternational DanceChoirScouts
Other AreasBilingualismTrack & Field
Anderson SecXinmin SecHwa Chong InstituitionMaris StellaNan Chiau HighVictoria SchoolPresbyterian HighNorth VistaHoly InnocentsSengkang SecHougang Sec
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
CCE DepartmentLearning for Life Programme(LLP): Our CCE curriculum
• “Cultivating a Life of Values and Excellence” or CLOVE is our CCE curriculum as well as our school’s LLP.
• The school adopts a holistic approach to Character and Citizenship Education.
Objectives of CLOVE:We want our students to…become assets to our society by acquiring the following core beliefs and character traits: Care, Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
become contributing citizens in your school, family and community.
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
CCE Department
Care
P5 Values In Action(VIA) Project: Let’s start Feeding!
Respect ResilienceResponsibility
Our School Core Values:
• To start a food donation drive in school
• Pack and donate food collected to FOODBANK SINGAPORE
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Other Challenges Your Child May Face
• Puberty
• Peer Pressure
• Coping Strategies
• Time Management
• Online Addiction
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
To support your child’s socio-psycho development
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Growing Years Programme
Objectives :
• To allow students to understand the physiological, social and emotional changes they experience as they mature
• To build healthy relationships with peers, anchored on the love and support from their families;
• To exercise safety in potentially harmful situation
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
• It is a classroom based lessons with an objective that the lessons can lead to an improvement in students’ knowledge in sexuality issue. It also helps students to understand their gender role and how they relate to others in society.
Growing Years Programme
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Growth Mindset
“When students believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger. Therefore they put in extra time and effort, and that leads to higher achievement.”
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Interaction With Form Teachers
• Form Teacher Guidance Period
• One to One Interaction
• Class Family Time
• Circle Time
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
UPPER BLOCK RULES
Exercise self-discipline at all times
Be a good role model
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Instilling responsibilityTracking of level one offences
LEVEL ONE OFFENCES• Not doing and /or handing in of assignments• Failure to bring books or other required
materials to class• Creating a disturbance in the classroom• Open defiance and/ or rudeness• Skipping lessons• Inappropriate attire and grooming• Littering
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
LEVEL ONE OFFENCES
• Not doing and /or handing in of assignments
• Failure to bring books or other required materials to class
• Creating a disturbance in the classroom
• Open defiance and/ or rudeness
• Skipping lessons
• Inappropriate attire and grooming
• Littering
Number of slips Consequences
1-2 Verbal warning Parents will be
informed
3 ‘Notice of Warning’
letter will be issued
4 Loss of privileges
Eg: supervised recess
5 and above Detention after school Suspension from
school
* Blue Copy: Parents and FT *Pink Copy: Students’ Handbook *Yellow copy: AYH
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Punctuality• Students are to be in school by 7.30 am for
flag-raising.
• Security guards will record your names if you enter the school later than 7.30am.
• Consequences:
3 times - Detained for 30 minutes after school
More than 5 times - ‘GOOD/FAIR/POOR’ for conduct in the report book depending on your attitude and behaviour.
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
How can you help your child?
• Have an open communication with your child
• Provide a conducive place for your child to study
• Monitor their use of digital devices
• Develop a weekly schedule
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cyber WellnessSigns of online addiction:
1) Spends too much time online
2) Poor sleep patterns.
3) Unable to hold conversations with others
4) Decline in other offline activities
5) Reacting strongly when asked to reduce online activities
6) Depression, anxiety, extreme mood swings
Source: www.betterinternet.sg
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cyber WellnessWhat you can do:
1) Time management – Set up a screen time contract within the family.
2) Monitor their social network activity - Use of parental control apps.
3) Be a role model – Ensure that screen-free times are observed by all family members.
4) Spend quality time outdoors with your child without their device.
5) Keep your child’s device outside the bedroom at bedtime.
Source: www.betterinternet.sg
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cyber WellnessWebsites you can refer to:
1) Media Literacy Council
2) Cyber Wellness Parent Kit by MOE
3) Internetmatters.org
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Helping your child manage
their time
• Discuss the weekly schedule
• Make your expectations clear
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Study Timetable
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Partnership with the school
1) Email the teachers
2) Student Handbook
2) Set an appointment
3) School’s phone number: 62835479
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
It is important to recognise efforts rather
than end results
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOLCONFIDENT CITIZENS OF CHARACTER, READY FOR THE FUTUREEvery Xinminite, a Confident Citizen of Character, Ready for the Future
XINMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
We need to work together…