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P1
Parents’ Briefing 2019
Outline
Introduction
School Key Programmes
Homework Guidelines
Subject Specific Expectations &
Requirements
Level Programmes
Don’t Say
I’m never going to get this.
• I’m awesome at this.
• I just can’t do this!
• It’s easy for her – she’s just clever.
• My answer is fine the way it is.
Do Say
• What shall I try instead?
• I seem to be on the right track.
• I’m going to have to practice this.
• I’m going to work out how she’s managing to do this.
• What can I do to make my answer even better?Kim Cook, kindergarten, Burlington PS
The Growth Mindset
7 Habits –
The Leader In Me ProgrammeHabit 1: Be Proactive (you’re in charge)
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind (have a plan)
Habit 3: Put first things first (work first, then play)
Habit 4: Think Win-Win (everyone can win)
Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then be
understood (listen before you talk)
Habit 6: Synergize (together is better)
Habit 7: Sharpen the saw (balance feels best)
Social skills are sets of behaviours that enable individuals to
interact with one another in ways that are socially acceptable.
Students will be taught social skills in a concrete, step-by-step
manner.
Social Skills
Key Social Skills
Look at the situation and
the people around me
Listen to the level of the
voices around me
Speak in the voice level that fits the situation
Stop and observe if the person needs
help.
Ask the person sincerely.“Can I help?” / “Can I help you with…”
Listen to what the person needs.
Think about how you can help.
Help the person.
HOMEWORK GUIDELINES
– OBJECTIVES
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Homework can:
reinforce learning and deepen understanding of lessons taught;
allow students to regularly practise, and apply skills and concepts
taught;
develop good study skills and habits;
encourage greater ownership and responsibility for independent
learning.
Students should:
• understand the purpose of homework and what is
expected of them;
• keep track of homework instructions and
deadlines in the handbook;
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
• manage time well to ensure that homework is completed
and submitted on time;
• give his/her best effort in completing homework within
agreed time;
• inform the teacher of any difficulties in completion of the
homework; and
• review feedback from teachers on homework submitted.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
Parents can:
• create a conducive home environment for studying
and completion of homework;
• supervise and provide support for child’s learning;
• reinforce good study habits and attitudes
FTPPS HOMEWORK GUIDELINES
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT
• be mindful of the stresses arising from school
homework and out-of-school activities, and help
their children prioritise their time among these
activities;
• work in partnership with teachers to support
child’s learning and development.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT
1. Students must bring their handbook every day.
2. All homework will be written on the class whiteboard.
3. Students are to record important information into
their student handbook.
4. Parents are requested not to give too much
assistance but close monitoring is appreciated.
Student Handbook
5. Do check your child’s Student Handbook every day.
6. Teacher will usually have homework or updates about
your child via the handbook. There may also be messages
for you.
7. Communication can be through the handbook.
Student Handbook
Weekly Spelling on Tuesday
(unless otherwise stated)
Journal Writing
Writing Exercises
Penmanship Exercises
Reading Log
Learning Sheets & Revision Papers
Show and Tell
Speech & Drama lessons
English Language
Mother Tongue Languages
MT Fortnight Language & Cultural
Activities
Festive Celebrations Chinese New Year
Hari Raya
Deepavali
Chinese Language Enrichment
Module (CLEM (CL)
Higher Chinese Language
Reading Activities - 10 mins silent reading before MT Language lesson
starts
- Library period once a fortnight
P1 Level Programmes
(Mother Tongue)
Weekly Spelling on Wednesdays
(unless otherwise stated)
Vocab/Grammar Exercises
Penmanship Exercises
Reading Log
Holistic Assessments to test 5 Skills
(Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing & 2-Way Communication)
Mother Tongue
Assignments
Mother Tongue MattersFor clarifications on Mother Tongue matters, you may
email the following staff:
Language Staff Email
Chinese Mdm Cheong Ka Leng [email protected]
Malay Mdm Fikir [email protected]
Tamil Mrs Pandiyan [email protected]
Support from Home (for languages)
Make available a variety of reading materials
Read with and read to your child
Do not use reading as a punishment
Take your child to the NLB library
Encourage your child to speak in both EL & MT Language
as often as possible
Encourage your child to learn through language games, eg.
Ezhishi (CL), Tinta (ML), Sangamam (TL).
Complete the FTPPS Reading Log with your child termly.
Helping your child …in Math
Master the Basics
Addition by counting on
Subtraction by counting backwards
Multiplication tables
Number bonds – making 10, 100
Concrete and pictorial representations support
students’ understanding of abstract concepts
Concrete Pictorial Abstract
1
3 + 1 = 4
3
Teaching and Learning using CPA approach (in school)
Helping your child …in Math
Reinforce Classroom Teaching
Read the problem a few times
Understand what the problem is really about
Provide problem solving opportunities for your child
Alternative ways to solve the problem
Math Assessment
Activity Book/Worksheets
Concept Checks/Mini Tests
Social StudiesPrimary One:
Knowing Myself, Others and My Surroundings
Learning Journeys
• Around the school
• Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
Focus
For students to develop an appreciation for the places around them.
The main objectives of the LTP (Literacy Through Photography)
programme are as follows:
1. To develop language, visual and global literacies through
photography.
2. To build the confidence of our students as they experience
success in their creative expressions.
Literacy Through Photography
Capture
photographs of
food items that fills
the frame
(Composition
Technique) using an
iPad
P1 students will go through the Boomwhacker programme for 5
weeks during Music lessons. They will learn about:
1) Basic scales using boomwhacker
2) Different pitches of the scale
3) Group play
Boomwhacker Programme (AMIS)
P.E. / Physical Health & Fitness
Be in P.E. attire (P.E. T-shirt and P.E.
shorts) on P.E. days
Bring a water bottle every day,
especially on P.E. days
Take part in regular physical activities
Bring the P1 PHF book to school
Your child can also bring a fruit / sandwich for
Snack Break to inculcate the habit of eating
fruits and vegetables
Monitor diet at home – less sweetened drinks,
less food high in salt, sugar and fat
Pre-assembly Programmes National Education/Core Value/Science & Math
Talk/English & MRL Sharing every Monday
Share-a-Story every Tuesday
Workout Wednesday every Wednesday
Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading every Thursday
and Friday
* Please get your child to bring a storybook to school
every day.
• Speech & Drama
• PAL
• Zoophonics Programme
• ICT
• CPAS Time
• CCE lessons
• VIA-Home Helper
Programme (Sep. holidays)
• National Education
• Learning Journey
• Literacy Through
Photography
P1 Level Programmes
Event Date
P1 LJ to the Zoo T1W10, 11 March 2019 (Mon)
P1 Picnic T2W4, 16 April 2019 (Tues)
(TBC)
P1 Speech & Drama
Performance
T3W2, 10 July 2019 (Wed)
10.30 to 11.30 am
P1 LJ to Jacob Ballas T3W2, 11 July 2019 (Thursday)
P1: Important Dates to remember…
For identified students only:
Learning Support Programme
(English & Math)
Curriculum Time
Academic Support
Thank you for your kind attention!
