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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR PRIMARY 1

OVERVIEW1 Primary Education

2 Preparing for school

3 What is it like in school?

4 Transiting to Primary 1

5 What’s in it for me as a parent?

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AIMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION• Lay a strong foundation• Nurture well-rounded individuals

and passionate lifelong learners• Prepare the child for the future

WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO BE• Confident• Self-directed learners• Active contributors• Concerned citizens

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DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

https://tinyurl.com/y9fqh2kaSchools may access the video via:

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL!P1 Reporting and Dismissal Time

Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri

Wed

Reporting Time 7.15 a.m.

Recess 11.15 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.

Dismissal Time 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m.

P1 pupils are to report and remainin class.

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PREPARING FOR SCHOOL!Snack Break

• 15 mins snack time between 9.15 a.m. to 9.45 a.m.

• Prepare a simple dry snack eg. bread, fruits, biscuits.

• Try out “snack time” at home!

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL!First day of school

What to wear1. School uniform2. White school shoes3. School socks

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PREPARING FOR SCHOOL!First day of school• What to pack 1. Pencil Case 2. Colour Pencils3. Student Handbook4. Communication and Homework File5. Mini whiteboard with 1 marker and duster (In one-button clear file)6. A storybook7. Healthy snack8. Water bottle9. Wet wipes and/or Tissue Packets10. Pocket money ( In small coin purse/pouch)

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL!Kindly remember to bring the P1 Word List on the 1st day of school, Wednesday, 2nd January 2019.

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Subjects taken at P1

All P1 students offer:1. English Language2. Mother Tongue Language3. Mathematics4. Social Studies5. Art6. Music7. Physical Education8. Health Education9. Programme for Active Learning (PAL)10. Enrichment Programme 11. Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL?

Holistic Assessment

• Focuses on building child’s confidence and desire to learn

• “Bite-sized” assessments E.g.o Show-and-tello Journal writingo Topical Tests

• Feedback on child’s development

WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL?

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What are the tasks that my child should be able to do independently?

• Personal hygiene eg. going to the toilet, hand washing, tying shoe laces, buttoning his/her shirt/blouse

• Look out for traffic

• Organising school bag

• Counting money and receiving change

• Asking for permission from teachers to leave the class

TRANSITING TO PRIMARY 1!

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HOW TO WATCH Go to the link (via a computer):https://tiny.cc/moe360

To enjoy the 360 experience,

If you are viewing it on a computer, click and drag around the video to look left and right.

If you are viewing it on your mobile devices (smart phone/tablet), swivel the device to look left and right.

Join the Parent Support Group (PSG)!

The PSG consists of a group of dedicated parents who partner theschool to support fellow parents in nurturing their children.

It is the platform for parents to network, share, learn and supporteach other in this parenting journey.

Some of the initiatives of the PSG include:

• Parenting Workshops

• Career Talks for P5 and P6 students

WHAT’S IN FOR ME?(TO BE EDITED)

Photo of PSG

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SUPPORT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLEEnsure your child has:• Sufficient sleep• A balanced diet• Unstructured play• Outdoor activities in the day

AFFIRM YOUR CHILD• Recognise small

successes• Praise the process, not

the person• Focus on the efforts, not

the outcomes

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SPEND TIME CHATTING• Empathise with your child’s

emotions and understand his/her needs

• Talk about fond memories of your primary school days

• Ask about your child’s thoughts and feelings about school

• Discuss challenges and worries together

FROM A PARENT Go to the link:https://tinyurl.com/y7p6c85k

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WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!MOE websiteOn latest announcements, policies and data

www.moe.gov.sg

Schoolbag.sgThrough articles and multimedia content,Schoolbag provide parents and general publicwith information and insights related toeducation, tips for parent involvement andfeatures on school programmes.

www.schoolbag.sg

MOE on Facebook www.facebook.com/moesingapore

MOE on Twitter www.twitter.com/#!MOEsg

MOE on YouTube www.youtube.com/moespore

MOE on Instagram www.instagram.com/moesingapore

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!

NTPS website http://newtownpri.moe.edu.sg

NTPS on Facebook www.facebook.com/newtownpri/

NTPS on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/c/NewTownPri

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SEATING PLAN IN THE HALL (PARENTS TO BE SEATED ACCORDING TO THE

CLASS YOUR CHILD IS IN)