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Welcome to
Yew Tee Primary School
P2 Parent Briefing 18 January 2018
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Parent Briefing
Primary 1 Primary 2
1. Class Interaction2. Hall Briefing
1. Hall Briefing2. Class Interaction
* Use of ICT – feedback & SNAC
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P2 Programme Outline
• Year Head’s Introduction
• Principal’s Address
• Character & Citizenship Education
• Applied Learning Programme
• Class Interaction Session with the Form and
Co-Form teachers in the classroom
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Home-School Partnership
Staff @ YTPS
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Principal Ms Ang Mui Khoong
Vice-Principals Mrs Ong Chwee Eng
Mrs Peh Wei Yong
Year Head (Lower Primary) Mdm Fadzilah Moideen
Year Head (Middle Primary) Mrs Tan Yoke Yin
Year Head (Upper Primary) Mr Mohd Helmi
Assistant Year Head (Primary 5) Mr Jegendren
Level Head (English Language) Mdm Lekha
Head of Department (Math) Mdm Miriam Khan
Level Head (Math) Mdm Evelyn Cheam
Head of Department (Science) Mdm Ng Yaw Ling
Level Head (Science) Mdm Siti Zaleha
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Head of Department (ICT) Mr Gwee Yee Tat
Head of Department (Mother-Tongue) Mdm Tan Hsuen Fang
Subject Head (Malay Language) Mr Najeeb
Subject Head (Tamil Language)
Internal Appointment
Mdm Shavitha
Head of Department (Character &
Citizenship Education)
Mr Jason Lim
Subject Head (Character &
Citizenship Education)
Mr Sairamprabhu
Subject Head (Discipline) Mr Rodney
Subject Head (Physical Education) Ms Pek Pei Yu
Subject Head (National Education &
Social Studies)
Mdm Shima
Subject Head (Student Well-being) Mdm Sumarni
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School Staff Developer Mr Ravindran
Subject Head (Aesthetics) Mdm Chang Mei Cheng
Subject Head (CCA) Ms Soh Siew Cheng
Admin Manager Mdm Chan Siew Hoon
Operation Manager Mr Lim Yew San
Mr Goh Khay Wah
Allied Educator (Learning Behavioural
Support)
Ms Amber Ng
School Counsellor Mrs Chng Sai Tuan
School Counsellor Ms Nicole Lu
Level Leader (Academics) Mdm Azizah
Level Leader (Student Development) Mdm Norhana
Mr Tham Ying Wai
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P2 Level Teachers
Class Form Teacher Co-Form Teacher
2 CareMdm Roslindah Bte
Buang SidikMr Prabhu
2 Diligence Ms Shehnam Khan Mdm Tan Meow Huang
2 Empathy Mdm Neo Pauline Mr Tham Ying Wai
2 Faith Mdm Irma Bte Hassan Ms Lim Poh Li
2 Integrity Mr Loh Shao WeiMrs Tan Ai Tee Sarah;
Mdm Norhana Juhari
2 Perseverance Mdm Tan Chai HiaMdm Rozalina; Mrs Jae
Sumarni; Mdm Fadzilah
2 RespectMdm Norazizah Bte
NoordinMs Soh Siew Cheng
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Principal’s Address
Knowledge Skills
Numeracy
Literacy
Citizenship
Creativity
Leadership
Action
Service
Integrity
Responsibility
Respect
Perseverance
Care
YTPS
Total Curriculum
Framework v3
Version 3
wef 15 April 2016
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Home-School Partnership• Communicate with your child’s teachers
• Reinforce the school values at home
• Trust your child’s teachers and school
• Monitor your child’s learning
• Get to know his/her friends/ classmates/other
parents
• Be a Parent Volunteer
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Communication
• Via email or school phone (ext nos of teachers
which is made known to parents through the FT
Introductory letter)
• During office hours and on weekdays
• Teachers are not required to provide their mobile
phone numbers.
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Promotion in the Lower Primary1.From P1 to P2
- Students are promoted to P2 en-bloc (ie they remain in the same class)
2. From P2 to P3- Based on EL and Math results, students are placed in 2
large groups
- First 50%
- Next 50%
• Both groups are mixed ability groups
• There is a separate grouping for MT language classes based on MOE guidelines
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Promotion in the Middle Primary1. From P3 to P4
- Students are promoted to P4 en-bloc (ie they remain in the same class)
2. From P4 to P5 (Subject-Based Banding)– Students are grouped by ability in the individual
subject.
– A vast majority of the students will offer subjects at the Standard Level.
– A small minority will offer subject/s that they have difficulty in coping at a Foundation Level.
– Students are split into 2 groups (first 3 classes – by ability, the remaining students – by mixed ability)
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Promotion in the Upper Primary
3. From P5 to P6
• If the same subject combination is offered, students will be promoted to P6 en-bloc
• If students are offered subjects at a different level, they may be allocated new classes.
PSLE 2021 onwards
PSLE Scoring / S1 Posting Changes
NEW SYSTEM
• The PSLE Score replaces the T-score Aggregate.
• The PSLE Score ranges from 4 to 32, with 4 being the best.
• Compared to the T-score Aggregate, students are less finely differentiated.
4 SUBJECT ALs WILL BE ADDED TO FORM THE PSLE SCORE
ENGLISH
MOTHER TONGUE
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
AL3
AL2
AL1
AL2
PSLE SCORE: 8
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NEW SYSTEM
• Students will continue to be placed in the appropriate Secondary School courses –Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical) or option bands.
STUDENTS WILL BE STREAMED BY THEIR PSLE SCORE
PLACEMENT
OUTCOMEPSLE SCORE
EXPRESS 4 – 20
EXPRESS /
N(A) option21 – 22
N(A) 23 – 24
N(A) / N(T)
option25
N(T)26 – 30, with AL7 or better
in both EL and MA
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• Develop different aspects of their character.
• Know that there are different kinds of talents, academic and non-academic.
• Achievement Levels will reflect student’s level of achievement, regardless of how his peers have done.
• PSLE Scores replace T-score Aggregates, reducing fine differentiation.
• Choice order is a new tie-breaker to recognise the different considerations that students and parents have in making school choices.
REDUCE OVER-EMPHASIS ON ACADEMIC RESULTS
IN SUMMARY
THE CHANGES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED FOR THE 2021 PSLE COHORT
Knowledge Skills
Numeracy
Literacy
Citizenship
Creativity
Leadership
Action
Service
Integrity
Responsibility
Respect
Perseverance
Care
YTPS
Total Curriculum
Framework v3
Version 3
wef 15 April 2016
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Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)
Programme for Active Learning(PAL)
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Background of PALPrimary Education Review Implementation(PERI) Recommendations (2009):
• To enhance primary education
• To realise a more holistic primary education
• To equip students with skills and values to thrive in a fast-changing and globalised future
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Objectives of PAL
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Performing Arts
(1) Broad exposure & experiences through fun and varied activities
Outdoor Education
Performing Art
Sports and Games
Visual Art
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Objectives of PAL
(2) Values and Social & Emotional Competencies25
Values
Responsibility
Respect
Resilience
Integrity
Care
Harmony
Social Emotional Competencies
Self AwarenessSocial AwarenessSelf Management
Relationship Management
Responsible Decision Making
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Objectives of PAL
(3) Holistic Development of the Child 26
Moral
Cognitive
Physical
Social
Aesthetics
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Characteristics of PAL Module
• Experiential
• Fun and Enjoyable
• Encompasses learning in a fun way
• Provides opportunities for children to create
• Incorporates values education and social and emotional learning
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Learning Outcomes through PAL
• Exhibit confidence in what they do and express themselves effectively
• Exhibit curiosity and positive attitudes to learn
• Enjoy group experiences and teamwork (Cooperation)
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PAL SchedulePrimary 1 PAL Dance PAL Sports /
GamesPAL Drama
LO Curiosity Cooperation Confidence
SEL Self-Awareness Relationship Management
ResponsibleDecision Making
Primary 2 PAL Visual Art PAL Outdoor Education
PAL Music
LO Curiosity Cooperation Confidence
SEL SelfManagement
Social Awareness
ResponsibleDecision Making
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Primary 2
CCA Option Exercise
Semester 2 - 2018
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CCA objectives
• Co-curricular Activities (CCA) are an integral part of our students’ holistic education. Discover interests and talents.
• Develop values and competencies that prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
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CCA Policy - Every P3 to 6 student is strongly encouraged
to join a CCA.
- Students who want to join more than one CCA will be subjected to approval based on individual request.
- Students who do not want to join or cannot join must be supported by a valid reason from parents.
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Physical Sports:
Badminton, Floorball, Football, Rock-climbing, Wushu
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Uniformed Groups: Boys’ Brigade, Brownies
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Clubs: Infocomm Club, Robotics Club, Library
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Visual & Performing Arts: Artists’ Hub, Choir, Angklung Ensemble, International Dance
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Workflow of the CCA option exercise:
Timeframe Action
Term 3 Week 1
Briefing on CCA offered
Term 3 Weeks 1 to 6
PAM teachers conduct talent identification sessions during curriculum time.
Term 3 Week 7
P2 students attend a CCA Fair during National Day Celebrations and opt for a CCA.
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Workflow of the CCA option exercise:
Timeframe Action
Term 4 Week 1
Recommendation of students for Sports (Badminton, Football, Floorball, Rock-climbing) & Aesthetic CCAs (Artists’ Hub, Angklung, Choir).
A memo will be issued to parents.
Parents to return reply slips to form teacher.
Basis for nomination by school:
1. Students should possess high natural physical/ artistic/aesthetic ability and have a positive attitude towards physical/artistic/aesthetic activities that can be observed during PE, Art &/or Music lessons.
2. Teachers’ recommendation
3. CCA quota
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Monday Tuesday Thursday
3.45 – 5.45 pm 2.20 – 4.20 pm 3.45 – 5.45 pm 3.45 – 5.45 pm
Badminton
P4 – 6 Comp
Floorball
P3 – 6 Non-Comp
Badminton
P3 – 6
Non-Comp
Badminton
P4 – 6
Comp
Rock-
climbing
P4 – 6
Comp
Floorball
P4 – 6 Girls
Table-tennis &
Taekwondo
P5 - 6
Football
P3 – 6 Boys
Floorball
P4 – 6 Girls
Wushu
P4 – 6
Comp
Football
P4 – 6 Boys
Rock-climbing &
Wushu
P3 – 6
Football
P4 – 6 Boys
Physical Sports: 2018
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Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday
2.20 – 4.20 pm 2.20 – 4.20 pm 3.45 – 5.45 pm 3.45 – 5.45 pm
Budding Artists
P2
Artists’ Hub
P3 – 6
Angklung
Ensemble P3 – 6
Angklung
Ensemble P3 – 6
Boys’ Brigade
P3 – 6 Boys
Brownies
P3 – 6 Girls
Choir
P3 – 6
Choir
P3 – 6
Library Club
P3 – 6
International
Dance P3 – 6
International Dance
P3 – 6
Infocomm Club
P3 – 6
Infocomm Club
P4 – 6 Comp
Robotics Club
P3 – 6
Robotics Club
P4 – 6 Comp
Clubs, Uniformed Groups, Visual & Performing Arts:2018
Primary 2 – CCA Option
SH CCA – Ms Soh Siew Cheng
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Character & Citizenship Education
cum Safety & Security Matters
Next presenter: Mr Rodney
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1. Students who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents must sing
the National Anthem and recite the pledge. Students will take the pledge
with the right fist placed over the heart. Students who are non-Singapore
Citizens must show respect to the host country by standing at attention during the ceremony.
2. Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modifications to the
uniform, socks and school shoes are not allowed.
3. a) Male students must keep their face and chin clean shaven at all times.
They must not wear a beard and / or moustache so as to keep a neat and
tidy appearance.
b) Female students who keep long hair or hair below the collar must have it
plaited or tied neatly. Fringes below the eyebrow must be pinned up or a
hairband must be worn.
4. All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are
also not to bring any weapon-like item which is used or intended to be used to
cause harm to others.
General Discipline @ YTPS
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A comprehensive description of the rules and regulations adopted at YTPS
is given in the Student Handbook. (pg 19-26)
Students who are booked four times for late coming will be issued a
letter of warning followed by a call to their parents. Late coming offences
will be recorded into School Offences Module (SOM) records and student’s
conduct grade will be affected.
‘FASHION’ Checks are carried out twice per term to ensure students comply
with school’s dress code & hairstyles. A student’s conduct grade may be
affected if they fail to keep in FASHION. As such, the school hopes to work
closely with parents to reinforce this.
The school adopts a holistic approach to discipline and the consequences
that follow to offences committed is a restorative one rather than a punitive
one.
Parents need to acknowledge on the Student Handbook (pg 26) that they
are aware of the school rules and that they have gone through them (e.g.
categories of offences and consequences) with their child/ward.
Holistic Approach to Discipline
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School Rules & Regulations (pg 21-22)
All the general school rules apply to both boys and girls. However, some key ones that
needs more attention are:-a. Students should have short, simple and neat hairstyles. Fringe must not fall across the
forehead and touch the eyebrows.
b. Hair must not touch the ears and must be above the school T-shirts’ collar line. Side burns
should be kept short and simple.
c. School T-shirt should be worn over the bermudas.
d. Name tag should be sewn 1cm above the school badge.
e. Nails should be kept short and clean.
f. All students must wear black socks that cover the ankle bone. Ankle socks (any colour)
and branded socks should not be worn at all times.
g. Male students are not allowed to wear earrings or ear studs.
For Boys
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School Rules & Regulations (pg 23-24)
All the general school rules apply to both boys and girls. However, some key ones that
needs more attention are:-a. Students who keep long hair or hair below the collar line must have it plaited or tied neatly.
Fringe below the eyebrows must be pinned up or a hairband must be worn.
b. Hair accessories must be black and simple.
c. School T-shirt should be worn over the skorts. Length of the skorts should cover the knees.
d. Name tag should be sewn 1cm above the school badge.
e. Nails should be kept short and clean. Nail polish or accessories are not allowed.
f. All students must wear black socks that cover the ankle bone. Ankle socks (any colour)
and branded socks should not be worn at all times.
g. Female students with pierced earlobes may wear small, plain and simple ear studs or ring
earrings. Jewellery or accessories in any form (e.g. Gold or Silver) is not allowed in school.
For Girls
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School Policy – Early Dismissal1) Early Dismissal
When child is unwell or is hurt– School will contact the parent to pick the child up to consult a doctor– Parent/ Guardian MUST accompany the child home– If immediate medical attention is required, the ambulance will also be
contacted
2) Other reasons– Must be accompanied by parent’s letter – In the case of an external examination, the official notice must be
submitted to the form teacher for endorsement and permission for early dismissal
– Parent/ Guardian must accompany the child home
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School Policy – Discipline When the child misbehaves or flouts a rule
– The child will be given a verbal warning by the teacher– When it is repeated, parents will be informed.– Details are provided in the Student Handbook.
When there is a misunderstanding or an issue between pupils– Parents will be informed– School will conduct the investigation and decide on the
necessary course of action– Parents will not be allowed to interrogate or conduct
independent investigations– School will facilitate mediation sessions using restorative
approach between pupils not parents– You may refer to the Student Handbook for further information
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School Policy – Leave Matters1) Holidays during the official school term
– Term holidays; please submit online travel declaration– School Days; leave will not be granted. However, should
parents insist on taking your child abroad, you must • inform the school in writing. • Note that no additional or make-up lessons will be conducted
for lessons missed.• During exam period, no make-up papers will be given in this
instance.
2) Leave of Absence– For parents who are posted overseas and wish to take their
child along; and would like the child’s vacancy to be retained• An official application form must be completed for submission
to MOE through the Principal.• Fees must be paid for the period of absence.
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• Observe the speed limit in the school compound (15 km/h).
• Drop off your child at the foyer and not the bus bay as this can
be dangerous for him/her.
• To facilitate smooth traffic – child to be seated on the left hand
side of the vehicle with the school bag resting on his/her lap
so that the child can alight quickly with little hold-up time.
• No cars are allowed into school compound after 7.30 a.m.
• If you drop off your child before 7.10 a.m. – advise your child
to stay in the canteen and do silent reading or have his/her
breakfast.
For Parents who are Driving:
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• At YTPS, all students are encouraged to practice the Kerb
Drill while crossing the road.
• Steps to perform the Kerb Drill are:-1.Stop at the kerb.
2.Look to the right.
3.Look to the left.
4.Look to the right again.
5.Ensure that there are no vehicles approaching or that all the vehicles have
completely stopped.
6.Raise your hand high up and cross briskly.
• Students are strongly advised to focus on crossing the road
and refrain from using any electronic devices while crossing.
• Students taking school transport must have the seatbelts
safely fastened and remain seated throughout the journey.
Adopting a Safety Mindset (pg 37-41)
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Safety Cycling: Students cycling to school need to register with the school by filling in a
form with parent’s consent. The form is available from the General Office.
Students who must cycle to school need to:
Know safe cycling rules and is a competent cyclist.
Wear safety cycling gear (e.g. helmet – strongly advised)
Dismount at the main gate and push their bicycle into the school.
Ensure that their bicycle is securely locked to the bicycle racks provided.
Cyclists need to ride in a single row and look out for vehicles coming in
and out of the driveways.
Students who cycle on public roads must comply with the same rules as
other road users.
Students spotted not wearing safety gear (e.g. helmet) while cycling or
flouting any safety cycling rule will not be allowed to cycle to school
henceforth.
Adopting a Safety Mindset (pg 37-41)
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• Write clearly contact numbers of parents/care-
givers in the information page. (pg 1)
• This could be a quick reference of contact in an
emergency
• Remember to sign/acknowledge after you have
read and understood the rules, regulations and
our approach to managing discipline at YTPS.
(pg 26)
Completion of Student Handbook
(PROJECT WORK)
@YTPS
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Anchor Subjects
P1
Math / PAL
P2
Arts / English/ PAL
P3
P5
P6
VIA / CCE / EL
VIA / CCE / Art / EL
VIA / CCE / EL
VIA / NESS / ICT
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P4
CCE Domains
P1
Self / Home
P2
Self / HomeP3
P4P5
P6
Self / School
Self / School/Community
Self / Home School/Community
Community / Nation
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P2 ALPTASK: P2 Encore
Subject Topics/ Themes/ SkillsArts • Observe and record elements in art
• Produce props and masks for their
performances in Encore!
PAL • Brainstorming an alternative ending of a story
• ICT
English
Language
• Speech and Drama lessons in voice projection
and presentation
• Oral Presentation
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Primary 2Anchor Subject VISUAL ART
PW Domains PVO Outcomes Processes
Knowledge Application
Adaptable • Understand the function of art in drama performance
• Produce props and masks for their Encore in Term 3
Communication Effective Communicator • P2 Encore-Communicate ideas concisely and effectively during group and class presentation
Collaboration SEL Competencies • Learning Journey to Playeum-Work as a group to meet the objectives
Independent Learning
Resourceful • PW Booklets/ 3A Reflection
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Class Interaction Time
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