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Welcome
SESSION OVERVIEWSESSION OVERVIEW• Principal’s Address• Our Focus• Our Programmes – Highlights• Introduction to form teachers and co-form teachers• Breakout Session
Principal’s AddressPrincipal’s Address
Chongfu’s Torch:Visual
Representation of Strategic Map
School Vision
A community of thinkers who are patriotic, gracious and global in outlook.
愿景聪颖才思 优雅社会心系祖国 放眼世界
School MissionDeveloping pupils in five core areas, namely moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetics and thereby preparing them for the 21st century.
育人目标通过德智体群美五育 ,造就二十一世纪的新人
Core Values
C2015 Student OutcomesC2015 Student OutcomesConfident PersonConfident PersonThinks independently
Communicates effectively
Has good inter-personal skills
Self-directed LearnerSelf-directed LearnerTakes responsibility for own learning
Questions, reflects, perseveres
Uses technology adeptly
Concerned CitizenConcerned CitizenIs informed about world and local
affairs
Empathises with and respects others
Participates actively
Active ContributorActive ContributorExercises initiative and takes risks
Is adaptable, innovative, resilient
Aims for high standards
Challenges AheadChallenges Ahead
P2 P3
a great leap
Co-Curriculum ActivitiesCo-Curriculum Activities• All our pupils are encouraged to actively
pursue a CCA of their choice and interest.• To remain in their CCA throughout (Till P6)• Direct School Admission
Camp InspireCamp Inspire• To train our pupils to be resilient and
independent. • To develop leadership and team-bonding in our
pupils.
Social and Emotional SupportSocial and Emotional Support
• Form Teacher Guidance Period• Form and Co-Form Teacher• Talk- ‘Coping with Stress’• Communication with Parents• School Counselor and Learning and
Behavioural Support Officer
Holistic Development Holistic Development (Enriched Experiences)(Enriched Experiences)
• Bonding Lunch (P3/P4)• SwimSafer Programme (P3)• Singapore Science Centre (P3/P4)• Road Safety Education (Traffic Games) (P4)• Lion Befrienders (P4)• Singapore Discovery Centre (P4)• Heritage Tour@ Kampong Glam (P4)• Internationalisation Programme (P4)
Holistic AssessmentHolistic Assessment• Termly examinations• Alternative modes of assessments that are
authentic and meaningful• Consistency in daily class work/ homework• Attitude towards learning
Project WorkProject WorkLearning Outcomes
• Sharpen creative and critical thinking skills• Develop self-directed inquiry and life-long learning skills• Foster collaborative learning skills• Improve oral and written communication skills
Project WorkProject Work• Emphasis is on the pupil’s learning process
• Broad themes are introduced to help the pupils
see the interconnectedness of their learning
across subjects
• P3 Project Work – Caring for the School• P4 Project Work – Getting to Know Singapore
(Financial Literacy focus)
Subject-Based BandingSubject-Based Banding
• Pupils are offered subjects which they have specific strength in at Standard level
• Pupils are encouraged to take all subjects at Standard level
Subject-Based BandingSubject-Based Banding1.1. School-based Examinations at P4 School-based Examinations at P4 2.2. School-based Recommendations School-based Recommendations 3.3. Parents’ Choice at the End of P4Parents’ Choice at the End of P44.4. Final decision by School based on P5 resultsFinal decision by School based on P5 results
Subject Combinations Subject Combinations offered at PSLEoffered at PSLE
• 4 standard subjects + HMTL (4S1H)• 4 standard subjects (4S)• 1 standard subject + 3 foundation subjects (1S3F) • 4 foundation subjects (4F)
4S + HMTL 4S + HMTL Recommendation for 4 Subjects and Higher Mother TongueLanguage (HMTL) combination
Subject Bands obtained
English Language Band 1 (>85 marks)
Mathematics Band 1 (>85 marks)
Mother Tongue Language Band 1 (>85 marks)
Science Band 2 or better
4S4SRecommendation for 4 Subjects combination WITHOUT Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)
Subject Bands obtained
English Language
Mathematics
Mother Tongue Language
Science
Band 3 or better in any three or more subjects
How does SBB work?How does SBB work?http://www.moe.edu.sg/education/primary/files/subjectbased-banding.pdf
WEIGHTINGS OF ASSESSMENTWEIGHTINGS OF ASSESSMENT
Type of Assessment
Informal (AA) Formal (WA)
CA1 Sem 1 - 10% 10%SA1 10%CA2 Sem 2 – 10% 10%SA2 50%Overall 20% 80%
Workshops for Parents in 2014• English Language (7th February 2014)• Mathematics (4th April 2014)• Science (30th April 2014)• Chinese Language (11th April 2014)• Malay Language (11th April 2014)• Tamil Language (11th April 2014)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE (EL)
Mr Ng Keh Siong Subject Head/ EL
P3/ P4 STELLAR Programme
• STELLAR - (STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading)
• The STELLAR vision: Children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language
• Strengthen the teaching of English through a balanced combination of explicit instruction in language skills, including grammar and phonics, and the use of age-appropriate children’s stories.
P3a – Terms 1-2 (Lower Primary)
1) Shared Book Approach (SBA)2) Learning Centres (LC)3) Modified Language Experience Approach
(MLEA)o Shared Experience o Group Writingo Individual Writing
P3b – Terms 3-4, P4 (Upper Primary)
1) Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)2) Supported Reading (SR)/ KWL /Retelling3) Writing Process Cycle (WPC)o Class Writingo Group Writingo Individual Writing
Approach to Assessment
• Holistic perspective to assessment - with variety, balance, regular feedback and positive achievement as key considerations
• Teach pupils all the areas of language learning, namely:o Listening, Reading and Viewing (Receptive Skills)o Speaking, Writing and Representing (Productive Skills)o Grammar and Vocabulary (Knowledge about Language)• School-based assessment/ examination is aligned with the
EL Syllabus 2010, STELLAR curriculum and the New PSLE Format
Alternative Assessment (AA)
• Pupils are given opportunities to listen, read, view, speak, write and represent to demonstrate their language competence. Examples of P3-P4 EL AA Tasks include:
o Comprehending Short Texts using Text Deconstructiono Identifying Elements of a Narrativeo Reflective Journal Writingo Readers’ Theatre Presentationo Book/ Story Character Reviewo Podcast
Key Programmes
• IREAD Programme• Buddy Reading Programme• Theatrical Experience Exposure (TEE) –
sourcing for appropriate plays
• The Straits Times Little Red Dot (LRD) Subscription
What to look out for…
• Workshops for Parents:
Fri, 7 Feb 2014o P1-P2 – STELLAR Programme, Importance of Readingo P3-P4 – New Examination Format, Writing, Stimulus-
based Conversation
Fri, 28 Feb 2014o P5 – New PSLE Format, Writing, Stimulus-based
Conversationo P6 – Tips for Excelling in the PSLE EL Paper
• Alumni Weekend Classes – TOTAL ENGLISH Enrichment Programme
How can parents support their children’s learning and proficiency in English at home? • Get children to read extensively (a wide range
of fiction and non-fiction books). • Read with your children and engage them in
conversation afterwards i.e. seek out opportunities for meaningful interactions with them.
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics Framework
Source: Primary Mathematics Teaching and Learning Syllabus (MOE)
Teaching and learning is in alignment to the following principles:
• Early Success builds pupils’ confidence + motivation• Strong Basics mastering basic concepts & skills
• Steady Progress mindful of pupils’ developmental stages, build up pupils’ learning
with understanding
Mathematics Curriculum
• Use a diagram / model• Make a systematic list• Look for pattern(s)• Work backwards• Use before after concept• Use guess and check• Simplifying the Problem• Make suppositions• Use equations
Heuristics Skills
Alternative Assessment (AA) • Indoor Performance Task• Outdoor Performance Task• Structured Math Journal• Diagnostic Test• Online Test• Mastery Test (Heuristics)• Sudoku
Workshops for Parents• P1 Parents Workshop 4th April 2014 (Fri)• P3 Parents Workshop 4th April 2014 (Fri)• P5 Parents Workshop 26th April 2014 (Sat)
(Speaker: Dr Joseph Yeo)
SCIENCE
Curriculum ApproachInquiry-based Learning
Requires involvement that leads to understanding. Furthermore, involvement in learning implies possessing skills and attitudes that permit pupils to seek resolutions to questions and issues while they construct new knowledge.
5Es of Inquiry-based Learning
•Engage
•Explore
•Explain
•Elaborate
•Evaluate
Curriculum FrameworkScientific Inquiry is founded on 3 integral domains :
•Knowledge, Understanding & Application
•Skills & Processes
•Ethics & Attitudes
Knowledge, Understanding & Application•Conducting experiments
•Learning Journeys to Science Centre
•Concept Cartoons
•Topical & Revision Worksheets
•Science Notes
Skills & Processes•Process Skills Worksheets
•Project Pick A Science Skill (PASS)
•Science Workshop for Parents: 30 April 2014
•Alumni Science Courses :
P3 : iStart Science Programme
P4 : High Achiever Science Programme
Ethics & Attitudes• Curiosity
• Creativity
• Integrity
• Objectivity
• Open-mindedness
• Perseverance
• Responsibility
Alternative Assessment (AA)2014
Assessment Tasks
Science Spelling
Projects
Lab Work
Performance Tasks
Q & AQ & A
Introduction Introduction Form and Co-Form Form and Co-Form
TeachersTeachers
3 Gracious
Ms Tan Zu XianForm Teacher
Mdm Siti SalhaCo-Form Teacher
3 Respectful
Mr Lim Wei BoonForm Teacher
Ms Woon Hui TingCo-Form Teacher
3 Achieving
Ms Ong Mei LingForm Teacher
Mr Christopher ChinCo-Form Teacher
3 Caring
Mdm Hong BaolingForm Teacher
Mdm Loo Ai LingCo-Form Teacher
3 Innovative
Mdm Candice SohForm Teacher
Mdm Li Xue SongCo-Form Teacher
3 Observant
Mr Muhammad ZakiForm Teacher
Ms Lim Tzu HuiCo-Form Teacher
3 United
Mr Liew Nam FattForm Teacher
Mr Gan Kok OnnCo-Form Teacher
3 Sincere
Ms Chen XiaoyinForm Teacher
Ms FauziahCo-Form Teacher
4 Gracious
Ms ShaliniForm Teacher
Ms Gayathri Paul Co-Form Teacher
4 Respectful
Mdm Eng Hwee YenForm Teacher
Ms Yee Sook KwanCo-Form Teacher
4 Achieving
Mdm AnisahForm Teacher
Mdm Nor AdilahCo-Form Teacher
4 Caring
Ms Loh JasmineForm Teacher
Mdm Chen PeiyuCo-Form Teacher
4 Innovative
Mr Vincent ChanForm Teacher
Mrs Chris LimCo-Form Teacher
4 Observant
Ms MadihahForm Teacher
Ms IdayuCo-Form Teacher
4 United
Mrs Caroline KhngForm Teacher
Ms Png Jin YeeCo-Form Teacher
4 Sincere
Ms Chow YinForm Teacher
Breakout SessionBreakout Session(Mother Tongue )(Mother Tongue )
Breakout SessionBreakout SessionMALAY & TAMIL LANGUAGE MALAY & TAMIL LANGUAGE •Please approach Mdm Adilah(ML) or Mdm Habiba (TL) for details on school programmes respectively during the in-class sessions.•Malay Classroom (ML) / Tamil Classroom (TL) located at level 2
高级华文高级华文
华文课班级重组(华文课班级重组( Re-Re-GroupGroup ))•目的:小班教学
→ 缩小老师与学生的比例→ 更有针对性地给予帮助
•涉及班级→ 三年级: Ach、 Car、 Inn、 Uni→ 四年级: Car、 Inn、 Obs
课程强化活动• 鼓励学生多阅读华文书报/书籍→ 班级图书→ 阅读笔记/记录
• 书写练习→ 作文/周记/抄写范文/抄写课文
• 艺术口语课(专人训练)→ 培养学生的口语能力及自信心→ 传统曲艺、诗歌朗诵、朗读及背诵
课程强化活动 写作指导 口语训练指导
认真做好每一份华文作业复习每一课的词语 多以华语和人交谈 多听别人说华语 (家人、朋友、电视节目、电台广播)
多阅读华文书报或范文
您的孩子要怎么为考试做好准您的孩子要怎么为考试做好准备备 ??
家长工作坊日期:四月十一日(星期五)时间:傍晚七时至八时三十分
Breakout SessionBreakout Session