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P2
Parents’ Briefing 2019
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Outline
Introduction
School Key Programmes
Homework Guidelines
Subject Specific Expectations & Requirements
Pre-Assembly & Level Programmes
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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
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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)
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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
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Key Social Skills
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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• 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
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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
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• 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
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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
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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
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Weekly Spelling on Tuesday
(unless otherwise stated)
Journal Writing
Writing Exercises
Reading Log (with tokens)
Learning Sheets & Revision Papers
Show and Tell
Speech & Drama lessons
English Language
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Mother Tongue Languages
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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
P2 Level Programmes
(Mother Tongue)
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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
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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]
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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.
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Helping your child …in Math
Master the Basics
Addition by counting on
Subtraction by counting backwards
Multiplication tables
Number bonds – making 10, 100, 1000
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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)
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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
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Social StudiesPrimary Two:
Coming Together as a Nation
Learning Journeys
• Around the neighbourhood
• Singapore Orchid Garden
Focus
For students to
• develop an appreciation for the diverse communities in Singapore; and
• learn about our national symbols
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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 textures in our
environment using
close-up technique
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P2 students will go through the introductory ukulele programme for 5
weeks during Music lessons. They will learn about:
1) Basic Ukulele chords
2) Playing simple tunes using basic chords
3) Introductory group play
Ukulele Programme (AMIS)
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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 P2 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
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P.E. - Swimsafer Programme
Aims to teach swimming proficiency and water survival
skills to children
Starting Term 2 Week 1 – 8 (on Thursdays for 8 sessions)
More details will be given closer to the date
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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
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Speech & Drama CCE lessons in MT
PAL VIA-Home Helper Programme
(March holidays)
Character Programme /
Assembly
Swimsafer Programme
(Term 2 Week 1 – 8)
ICT Learning Journey
Ukulele AMIS Lesson Literacy Through Photography
P2 Level Programmes
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Event Date
P2 Picnic T2W4, 16 April 2019 (Tues)
(TBC)
P2 Speech & Drama
Performance
T3W2, 10 July 2019 (Wed)
10.30 to 11.30 am
P2 LJ to the Bird Park T3W4, 25 July 2019
(Thursday)
P2 LJ to National Orchid
Garden
T3W7, 13 August 2019
(Tuesday)
P2: Important Dates to remember…
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For identified students only:
Learning Support Programme (EL & Math)
Curriculum Time
After-school Programme
Mondays: 2.15 pm to 3.05 pm (Math)
Wednesdays: 2.15 to 3.05 pm (English)
Wednesdays: 2 – 4.15 pm (Young Student Programme)
Academic Support
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Thank you for your kind attention!