p5 & p6 parents’ dialogue 2016 · paper 1, paper 2, oral and listening comprehension maths...

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Friday, 29 January 2016

P5 & P6 PARENTS’ DIALOGUE 2016



Learning Experiences beyond the classrooms



P6 Level Events and Programmes



Programme DateFuture of Us ExhibitionTo get a glimpse into the possibilities of how Singaporeans can live, work, play, care and learn in the future.

15 & 18 Jan 2016 (completed)

Social Etiquette WorkshopTo teach students how to behave and eat in a formal settingTo provide tips for handling conversationsTo motivate students in preparation forPSLE

10 Mar 2016(During curriculumhours)



Programme DateNAPFA TestTo assess students’ holistic development in terms of fitness

Term 2 Week10

P6 Heritage TourUnderstand and appreciate our rich culturaland historical heritage

Term 4 Week5

Career GuidancePlatform for students to explore theireducational and career interests.

Term 4 Week7



Programme DateP6 LJ to Botanical GardensTo provide opportunities for students to learnmore about crops grown in Southeast Asiaand the cultural heritage of Singapore.

Term 4 Week8

P6 Graduation CeremonyTo provide recognition in academic & non-academic areasTo celebrate the students’ journey in EastSpring Primary School

Term 4 Week10



Supplementary Classes Date

March Holidays NIL

June Holidays 22 June to 24 June 2016

September Holidays 7 Sept to 9 Sept 2016



Curriculum and Assessment



Assessment @ P6CT1 SA1 Prelim PSLE

Primary 6



Components of Exam PapersCT1 SA1 & Prelim

EL & MT Paper 2Paper 1, Paper 2,Oral and Listening Comprehension

Maths Paper 1 & 2

Science Booklets A & B



Preparatory Papers at P6

• Students will sit for Preparatory Papers forEnglish, MT, Maths, Science and HigherMT in July to maintain the rigour of thepreparations for their PreliminaryExaminations as well as the PSLE.



School’s support for your child’s learning

• Interaction time with FT & Co-FT

• Motivation Programme – eg: Motivation Talks by

SLs, Wall of Wishes, Motivation Pack etc.

• Supplementary & Remedial Classes

• Achievers’ & Gear-Up Programme (only for P6

students, Term 2)



English



Key Strategies • Oracy to develop fluency and confidence weekly sessions using thinking routine and sentence frames Teacher models process Students write responses on worksheet

provided and then practice with a partner



Key Strategies• Writing Writing process cycle Use of Teacher modelling a structure to write compositions freewriting to generate ideas select and organize ideas using story map use of other strategies to add details to

improve their writing



Key strategies

• Learning of grammar explicit teaching written exercises to consolidate learning apply rules in speaking and writing



Key Strategies• Reading ‘Pre, during and after reading’ strategies like

predicting, questioning, visualizing, connecting

with the text, inferring from contextual clues

What I know, What I want to Know , What I

have learnt (KWL)

Retelling



Mathematics



Key Strategies

• Applying Polya’s 4 steps to Problem Solving (UPSC)

UPSC



Key Strategies• Getting students to apply Mathematics in

real-life situations



• Inculcate positive work attitude

• Encourage think aloud and discuss

solutions

• Keep track

Parents’ Participation



Preparing the Primary 6

Motivated practices: repetition & variation

Reflective review: consolidate & deepen

learning

Extended learning: stretch thinking



Science



Overview (Standard Science)Theme Lower Block (Primary 3 and 4)

Diversity Diversity of living, non-living things and materials

Cycles Life cycle in plants and animals,Matter

Systems Plant parts and functions, Digestive system

Interactions Magnets

Energy Light and Heat



Overview (Standard Science)Theme Upper Block (Primary 5)

Cycles Reproduction in plants and animals, Water Cycle

Systems Human, Plant, Cell* and Electrical System

Theme Upper Block (Primary 6)

Interactions Forces, Interaction within the environment

Energy Energy forms and uses, energy conversion*

* Not in foundation science syllabus



• Science inquiry• Science process skills• Enriched learning experiences

Key Strategies to Enhance Teaching and Learning



• Science inquiry:Hands-on, minds-on




• Science Process skills Communicating skills* - Understanding tables/graphs- Communicating scientific

evidence and reasoning




Science in Everyday LifeBe curious . Ask questions

Why do I need to wear gloves when I hold a hot pot?

How does this toy work?

How do I keep my drink hot for a longer time?

What characteristics does this animal have?

How can I support my child in learning science?

Which materials shouldI use to make the curtain in my room?

How tall has my brother grown?



Mother Tongue




• Writing Focus Writing Synthesis practice Phrases / vocabulary booklet Cluster mapping with the aid of

5W1H




• Reading Extensive Reading Programme Compiled short stories Comprehension focused practice Sight words recognition




• Listening Comprehension through songs Authentic listening tasks




• Oral Focused practice in picture

description Structured thinking – Elaborate,

organize and sequence thoughts



CCE



CCE

• Character building is fundamental to the development of an educated individual

• School-wide effort

• Weaved into activities and programmes



CCE Booklet & Reflective Journal



Values in Action @ Primary SixDonation TermMILK Donation Drive Term 1Sharity Donation Drive Term 4School-based VIAClass Duties Term 1- 4Use Your Hands Day Term 2, Term 4CommunityComputer-Literacy Programme (NE CDC)

Term1 & 2 holidays

NTUC Book Donation Drive Term 4



Discipline with A Heart



Discipline PolicyMinor Offences- Attendance & Punctuality- Attire & Grooming- Classroom Behaviour- General Misconduct



Discipline PolicyMajor Offences- Truancy- Dishonesty- Open Defiance- Serious Misconduct



Possible Actions Taken by The School- Verbal Warning- Counselling- Informing Parents- Corrective Work e.g. Gardening, General

Cleaning at the canteen- Conduct Grade of ‘Fair’ for that semester- Caning- Suspension from school



How Parents Can Support The School?- Work closely with the teachers to manage

your child’s behaviour- Supervise your child’s behaviour and update

teachers regularly on home behaviour- Set and manage expectations of good

behaviour- Parents can help to reinforce discipline at

home- Collaboration on overall conduct of your

child’s behaviour



Learning Management System



https://www.mconline.sgStudents’ Login

Login ID: Child’s BC No

Password: mconline1

School: ESPS

https://www.mconline.sg



Password Requirement

Due to MOE’s new security policy, your child’s password will require the following:

• Minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters (or at least one letter and one numeral)

• Password to be changed every 90 days.• No reusing of old passwords.



Parents’ Login

Login ID: p_child’s BC No

Password: learning

School: ESPS



Change Password

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