Primary 4 Parent-Teacher Meeting 29 January 201629 January 2016 GREENRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL . School Vision: Engaged Learners, Caring Leaders ... Programme •Subject Based Banding by

School Vision: Engaged Learners, Caring Leaders

Primary 4 Parent-Teacher Meeting

29 January 2016

GREENRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL


Programme

• Subject Based Banding by Principal • Year Head Briefing • Question & Answer Session • Parent-Teacher Meeting Session


PRIMARY 4

2016

PARENT TEACHER MEETING

LEVEL VISION

A responsible and confident decision maker.


PRIMARY 4 TEACHERS

Class Form Teacher Co Form Teacher

P4 Courage Ms Shireen Mdm Li Hong Ying /

Mdm Lyana

P4 Diligence Ms Loh Shi Ting Mdm Ain /

Mdm Gao Qijie

P4 Honesty Ms Sharon Tan Mr Lee Wei Yang

P4 Humility Ms Ong Ai Leng / Ms Nicole Wong

Mr Alfred Ong

P4 Kindness Mr Chua Teck Yong Mr Iskandar /

Mdm Nur Faezah

P4 Loyalty Mdm Jayarani Mrs Shanthi Ruane /

Mdm Yvonne Kek

P4 Respect Mdm Deborah Mdm Jannah


English

Math

Science

Mother Tongue

ICT

CCA

PWBD

PE/HE

Aesthetics

CCE

Content Page


ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Reading and Viewing

Listening and Viewing

Speaking and Representing

Writing and Representing

Language Use – Grammar, Vocabulary & Comprehension


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

Term 1 (10%) Continual Assessment 1

Term 2 (25%) Semestral Assessment 1

Term 3 (15%) Continual Assessment 2

Term 4 (50%) Semestral Assessment 2


Reflective Journaling

(Newspaper article) Language Use and Comprehension

Paper 2: Grammar, Vocabulary (30 marks) Paper 2: MCQ & OE Comprehension (20 marks) Total: 50 marks

Reading and Viewing

Oral

-Reading Aloud (Rubrics) -Stimulus-based Conversation ( Rubrics ) English SA1 Paper 1- (20 marks)

Paper 2- Grammar, Vocabulary & Comprehension (50 marks) Paper 3- Listening Comprehension (14 marks)

Total: 84 marks (To be converted to 100%)



(Newspaper article)

Reading and Viewing • Characterisation Charlotte’s

Web) Language Use and Comprehension

Paper 2: Grammar, Vocabulary (30 marks) Paper 2: MCQ & OE Comprehension (20 marks)

Total: 50 marks

English SA2

Paper 1- Guided Writing (20 marks)

Paper 2- Grammar, Vocabulary & Comprehension (50 marks) Paper 3- Listening Comprehension (14 marks) Paper 4- Oral (16 marks) Total: 100 marks


English Programmes

Programmes

Literature Programme

Play Appreciation


The Little Red Dot


Mathematics Framework


P4 Math Assessment Plan


P4 Math End of Year Exam Format

Section Item type No. of

questions

No. of marks per question

Weighting

A Multiple

Choice Qns 18 2 36%

B Short Answer

Qns 18 2 36%

C Long Answer

Qns 8 3/4 28%

Total 44 - 100%

Duration: 1h 45min


Math Programmes

Activities Date

Math & Science Week Term 2

Math & Science Enrichment Terms 2 & 3

Calculator Workshop Term 4 (Post exam) - TBC

Math Quiz End of each term


Science Syllabus

Themes Lower Block (Primary 3 and 4)

Diversity • Diversity of living and non-living things

• Diversity of materials

Cycles • Cycles in plants and animals

• Cycles in matter

Systems • Human system (Digestive system)

• Plant system (Plant parts and functions)

Interactions • Interaction of forces (Magnets)

Energy • Energy forms and uses (Light and Heat)


Assessment Format

Booklet Item Type Number of questions

Number of marks per question

Weighting (%)

A Multiple-

choice 15 2 30

B Open-ended

7 2,3,4 20

CA1 / CA2 (1 hour paper)


Assessment Format SA1 (1 hour 30 mins paper)



Weighting (%)

A Multiple-

choice 25 2 50

B Open-ended 10 2,3,4 30

SA2 (1 hour 45 mins paper)



Weighting (%)

A Multiple-

choice 30 2 60

B Open-ended 14 2,3,4 40


Science Programmes

Activities Date

Sony Toys Creative Term 1 to Term 2

Young Botanist Cards Term 1 to Term 3

Math & Science Week Term 2

Math & Science Olympiad Term 2 to Term 3

Practical Test Term 3


MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES


ASSESSMENT FORMAT

Components Weighting

Listening 10 marks

Oral Reading: 10 marks Picture: 10 marks

Conversation: 10 marks Total: 30 marks

Paper 1 (Composition) 15 marks

Paper 2 (Language Components)

45 marks


Programmes

Extensive Reading Programme (ERP)

SSR (Every Thursday and Friday)

Structured Reading Period weekly

Buddy reading programme / Reading Clinic

Concurrent sessions during PTM

Parent-Child Reading Programme


Programmes

Extensive Reading Programme (ERP)

Level CL ML TL

P1 Thumbs Up Junior / Reading is Fun package

Small readers/ Story books based on recommended genre

Tamilosai Small reader

P2 Thumbs Up Junior / Reading is Fun package

Small readers/ story boks based on recommended genre

Tamilosai Small reader

P3 Thumbs Up / Reading is Fun package

School and NLB books Tamilosai Small reader Vaanavil magazine

P4 Thumbs Up / Reading is Fun Package

School and NLB books Tamilosai Small reader Vaanavil magazine

P5 Thumbs up / Reading is Fun package

Sch or NLB books /Berita Harian Tamilosai Small reader Tamil Murasu

P6 Thumbs up / Reading is Fun package

Sch or NLB books/ Berita Harian Tamilosai Small reader Tamil Murasu


Mother Tongue Language Programmes

Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Fortnight

To introduce pupils to the different aspects of the

Mother Tongue culture through literature, hands on activities on traditional crafts, character building during MTL Fortnight.

1) Character building:

2) Literature:

3) Traditional crafts


PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)

VISION: Keep Fit Stay Healthy Be Happy

MISSION: To nurture pupils to be

healthy and active individuals

through Physical , Health Education & Sports


P3 & P4 PE PROGRAMMES

KEEP FIT

P4 NAPFA (Apr) P4 Camp (Sept) P3 Swim Safer Mass Aerobics Play @ Recess

Assembly

STAY HEALTHY

PE Curriculum: Dance

Gymnastics Sports & Games

Outdoor Education Physical Health &

Fitness Athletics

BE HAPPY

Lower Primary Sports (P3)

Upper Primary Sports (P4)

Junior Sports Academy (P4)


Art Programme & Learning Outcomes

Seeing Expressing Appreciating

Primary 3 – 4 • identify and differentiate visual qualities • gather information from visuals and what they see

• share ideas and experiences in artworks and through art making • explore and experiment different ways to use art materials and media

• take pride in their own art making • discuss artworks using basic art vocabulary (elements of art and principles of design)

P3 Exposure: Mixed Media

P4 Exposure: Digital Art (SG50)


Music Programme & Learning Outcomes

P3 Enrichment: Choral Singing

P4 Enrichment: Ukulele


Assessment

Art

Music

Art Project 40 %

Art Discussion 20 %

Class work 40 %

Total 100 %

Class Work 20 %

P3: Orff Percussion Instruments & Singing P4: Playing tuned Instruments

40 %

Music Discussion/Appreciation/Theory 40 %

Total 100 %


CO-CURRICULAR (CCA)

VISION: Talented Pupil Good Character

MISSION: To develop pupils’ Talents,

Character and Leadership


CCA @ GRPS

Social Growth Care

Respect Interaction

Responsibility

Personal Growth Talent

Discipline

Leadership

Confidence

• All P3 to P6 pupils are strongly encouraged to have a CCA.

• A minimum of 90% attendance per term is required.


Character Education

1) Values Education Values education is done through assembly/pre-assembly, CCE

lessons and hands-on experiences

2) Journey to a True Heart (JTTH) P1 – P4 recognition platform for displaying positive behaviours and values.

Pupils are awarded bear sticker to praise them for the good act they have done.

3) Values-in-Action Programme (P1 Buddy & Clean Spore Learning Trail) a structured programme where children are taught to contribute to

the community they live in. In Primary 3, pupils learn to keep the restroom clean and create posters to advocate for clean restrooms.


Citizenship Education

1) Social Studies National education is delivered to Social Studies. Assessment – Quiz, Activity Book & Performance Task 2) Field-based Learning (Civic District) allows the pupils to contextualise their learning experience in an

authentic real-world setting. P4 FbL– Civic District

3) Funtastick Harmony (Theme: History & Art) A school-based programme where pupils are given different

experiences to celebrate our uniqueness in a fun and engaging way.


Baseline ICT Programmes

ICT Programmes Subject Skill Areas

Using twiddla for collaboration

Science Learning with Communication Tools

Dataloggers Science Learning with Data Collection Tools

Excel Maths Learning with Spreadsheet

Email English Learning with Communication Tools

Typing using Microsoft word/ powerpoint

Chinese & Malay Learning with Text

iMTL Mother Tongue Learning with Data Collection Tools

Cultural iTrail Mother Tongue Learning with Data Collection Tools

Touch Typing Tamil Basic Operations


Assembly Talks on Cyberwellness & Safer Internet Day

Theme would be on Cyber Use and how not to be a cyber game addict

Incorporated into FTGP lessons

Video from MOE Cyberwellness Portal, Lost in the Kingdom of Vorg

CYBERWELLNESS PROGRAMMES


Learning Management System http://www.mconline.sg

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Ministry of Education Cyber wellness portal http://ict.moe.edu.sg/cyberwellness/

Mobile apps for cyber wellness;

PARENTS’ INVOLVEMENT

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http://www.mconline.sg/

http://ict.moe.edu.sg/cyberwellness/

http://ict.moe.edu.sg/cyberwellness/


Positive Psychology

PERMA Model

(Martin Seligman)

Positive Emotions - Pleasant Life

Engagement - Good Life

Relationships - Connected Life

Meaning - Purposeful Life

Accomplishment - Contented Life

Well-Being Programmes (P1 to P4)

Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

Teacher Pupil Interaction Time (TPIT)

PRAISE MAIL

Energy Bus Activities

Assembly Talks

P1 to P4 Pre-Assembly Social Skills

New Pupil Buddy Programme

International Student Integration Programme

P4 & P5 Rise & Shine Programme

STUDENT WELL-BEING


POSITIVE DISCIPLINE

Jane Nelson

Mutual Respect

Identifying the belief behind the behaviour

Effective communication and problem solving skills

Discipline that teaches – Neither Permissive nor Punitive

Focusing on solutions instead of punishment

Encouragement instead of praise

Discipline Programmes

Reflection Form

Behavioural Counselling

Conferencing with Parents

Police Assembly Talks

Conduct Spot Checks

STUDENT DISCIPLINE


Student Leadership Challenge

(Kouzes & Posner)

5 Exemplary Leadership Practices

Model the Way

Inspire a Shared Vision

Challenge the Process

Enable Others to Act

Encourage the Heart

Leadership Opportunities

Class Committee

CCA Leadership Positions

Prefectorial Board

P4 and P5 Personal Leadership Workshops

P5 ExCEL Student Leaders Programme

EAGLES Award

Leadership Practices Inventory Prototype

STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT


Parent -Teacher Meeting (PTM) Slides & Feedback

The slides will be made available on the school website from 1 February 2016 onwards.

www.greenridgepri.moe.edu.sg


QUESTION &

ANSWER



CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS VENUE SCHOOL

LEADERS’ DIALOGUE

VENUE

P3 & P4 Science

Bringing Your Child Closer To Science Science Hub

P1 to P6 10 AM

to 11.30 AM

Library

P5 & P6 Mother Tongue Excel In Writing

CL : SEED Room ML : 4 KI 2 Class TL : SBB Room

P1 & P2 Math

Problem Solving &

Model Drawing

Science Hub

P3 & P4 Mother Tongue

Promoting Reading

CL : SEED Room ML : 4 KI 2 Class TL : SBB Room

P5 & P6 Math

Introduction to Thinking Math

SBB / LSP Room

P1 & P2 English

Strategies for Lower Primary English SEED Room


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