09 Feb 2018 PARENTS’ BRIEFING

PRIMARY 4

• Our School

• Character Development

• Curriculum & Assessment

• Subject-based Banding

• Portfolio

• Supporting Your Child

• Parent- Teacher Communication

• Evaluation

Outline of Briefing

Our School

Vision

A vibrant institution of excellence

Mission

Every child to be developed holistically, have global

awareness, love Singapore and love to learn

Philosophy

Bringing out the Best in Every Child, Together

Values

Care, Integrity, Responsibility, Resilience

Motto

Excel With Character

4

Holistic Education

Cognitive

Physical

Aesthetics

Moral

Social Emotional

Character & Citizenship Education

COMPONENTS DELIVERY

mCCE Lessons • 2 periods per week, by Mother Tongue

teachers

• Conducted in English for Non-MT students

School-based CCE • Value-based Assembly Programme

• Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE)

• Just-in-Time lessons on current affairs

• Student Leadership development

• Commemoration of NE events

• Co-Curricular Activities within curriculum time

(CCA) (P3-P6)

• Overseas Learning Journey (P5-P6)

Character & Citizenship Education

COMPONENTS DELIVERY

Values-in-Action • Use Your Hand Campaign

• Classroom Cleanliness Campaign

• Learning Journey

Social Studies lessons • Teaching of values on citizenship

Form Teacher Guidance

Period (FTGP)

• Explicit teaching of values & Social Emotional

Competencies

• Interaction between teachers and students

• One-to-one conversations with FT/Co-FT to

identify students needs

• Classroom based activities to strengthen

teacher-student relationship

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Learning Areas:

Games and Sports

Gymnastics

Dance

Outdoor Education

Athletics

NAPFA

Programmes:

• OAE Enrichment

• Inter-class Championship

• Sports Carnival

• ACES Day

• P4 Artificial Caving Activity

AESTHETICS

Key programmes:

Digital Music

Mixing

P4 Art & Music

modules

HGP Got Talent

Young Artists

Showcase

• Every child will be encouraged to do the

subjects at the levels that best meet

his/her abilities

• Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6

Subject-based Banding Nurturing Every Child

• To provide more flexibility to students

with strengths and abilities that vary

across subjects

• To encourage greater interaction among

students with different strengths

Why subject-based banding?

How does subject-based banding work?

How does subject-based banding work?

How does subject-based banding work?

How does subject-based banding work?

How does subject-based banding work?

End of P5

Students take a subject combination determined by

the school

Students who pass or do well

Continue with the same subject combination

How does subject-based banding work?

End of P5

Students take a subject combination determined by

the school

Students who do not meet expectations

Switch some subjects to foundation level

How does subject-based banding work?

End of P5

Students take a subject combination determined by the school

Students who pass

or do well

End of P6

Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)

Continue with the

same subject

combination

Students who do not

meet expectations

Switch some subjects

to foundation level

Semester Examination Weighting

1 Mid-Year 40%

2 End-of-Year 60%

English Language

Components Weighting

Oral

16%

Listening Comprehension

14%

Written Expression (Composition) 20%

Written Paper

50%

English Language

Oral Examination (16%) Weighting

Reading Aloud 6 marks

Stimulus-based Conversation 10 marks

Listening Comprehension (14%) Weighting

Picture Matching 2 marks

Picture Sequencing 4 marks

Note-taking 5 marks

Comprehension 3 marks

English Language

Booklet A (MCQ) Weighting

Vocabulary MCQ 6 marks

Grammar MCQ 8 marks

Booklet B Weighting

Grammar Cloze (2 passages) 8 marks

Vocabulary Cloze 4 marks

Sentence Combining 4 marks

Comprehension (2 passages) 10 marks each

English Language

STELLAR Programme

Consolidated worksheets

School-based Worksheets

(e.g. Comprehension, Synthesis, etc)

Composition Writing

Spelling / Dictation (Every Thurs/Fri)

Class Library Books/SSR

Oral Communication and Listening

Comprehension Practice

Mathematics

Duration 1h 45 min

Booklet A:

20 Questions x 2 marks = 40 marks

Booklet B:

20 Questions x 2 marks = 40 marks

5 Questions x 4 marks = 20 marks

Total = 100 marks

ICAN ( Improving Confidence And

Achievement In Numeracy)

Raise confidence and improve Mathematics

achievement of low progress learners

Early intervention at primary level

Support for low progress learners in

Mathematics – extension programme of LSM

for identified P3 and P4 students

Maximum class size: 15

Mathematics Worksheets

Consolidated worksheets

Unit Worksheets

Speed Test - Multiplication and Division Challenge

Short- Answer Questions

Focused Skills Worksheets

Practice papers

Science

Duration 1h 45 min

Booklet A (MCQ)

28 questions x 2 marks (56 marks)

Booklet B (short-answer questions)

13 to 14 questions (44 marks)

Total = 100 marks

P4 Science Curriculum

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Life

Cycles

Matter Energy

(Heat &

Light)

Energy

(Heat &

Light)

Teaching & Learning Resources

Consolidated worksheets – Not weighted

Holistic Assessment Task - Not weighted

Topical Worksheets

Mental Science

Science Lower Block Notes

Practice papers

Learning Journeys

PORTFOLIO

From P3 onwards, your child should use it

to keep track of his/her achievements and

successes and leave his/her portfolio at

home. (If he/she has lost this black file,

any file will do.)

He/she can collect his/her awards/ badges/certificates and file them neatly.

He/she can easily retrieve documents for the application to secondary school in P6 for Direct School Admission.

YOU CAN PUT INTO THE PORTFOLIO:

Certificates/ Awards

Academic achievement certificates, enrichment courses

certificates, swimming/piano/dance exam certificates,

competition certificates/awards, Edusave award certificates etc

Commendation from teachers and parents

- Letters/Certificates or notes of praises, encouragement and

commendations

Letter of Appointment

- Monitors, EL Ambassadors etc

Value in Action

- Documents that provides evidence of involvement in

community work outside school

Supporting Your Child

1. Moral Support

Encourage him/her, be there for

him/her

2. Supervision

Make sure he/she revises for

tests.

Make sure all homework is done

on time and independently.

Check for circulars/notes from

school

SUPPORTING

YOUR CHILD

3. Consistent and regular revision

Set daily (bite-size) revision

Set reasonable targets

4. Healthy lifestyle

Ensure child takes his/her

breakfast every day.

Get him/her to sleep early

Allow him/her to have time for

relaxation, play and exercise

(Not computer games)

SUPPORTING

YOUR CHILD

SUPPORTING

YOUR CHILD

5. Good Habits

Encourage child to read newspapers,

story books and non-fiction books

Limit computer usage to avoid

addiction to games and social media

websites

Ensure that child visits only safe

websites

6 . Be firm with love

Instill a sense of responsibility in

child

7. For more information on education news,

school features and tips, parents can visit

Schoolbag.sg, an online publication by MOE.

https://www.schoolbag.sg/features/parent-

partnership

8. Reinforcing Cyber Wellness at Home • Show your children how to be safe, responsible and

respectful online. The values that guide everyday interactions are applicable online.

• Practise asking for consent before posting photos, videos, and details online.

• Be mindful of your digital media use (or over-use).

• Set rules and reduce them progressively as your children grow older.

DIFFERENT MODES OF COMMUNICATION

WITH PARENTS

Email

Handbook

For students to record their homework

For messages between teachers and parents

Contact the office at 6489 7445 and

leave a message

PARENTS’ EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

FOR PARENTS’ BRIEFING 2018

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