ms. decker’s third- grade classhougangpri.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/u157/parent files/2018...
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• 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
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?
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
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
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
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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