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Greendale Primary School

Welcome to


Introduction Name Appointment

Mrs Chee Sock Pio School Staff Developer

Mr Lim Cheng Leong HOD Infocomm Technology

Mdm Yap Shu Hui HOD Mathematics

Mrs Low Mun Chin HOD Mother Tongue Languages

Ms Caelyn Lim HOD Science

Mdm Caroline Koh HOD Pupil Management

Mr Alex Toh HOD CCE

Mr Derick Ng HOD PE / CCA

Mrs Teh Fui Fui LH English Language

Mdm Jolene Goh LH Chinese Language

Mdm Siti Zulaikha SH Malay Language

Mr Jonathan Chean SH Aesthetics

Mdm Agnes Seah SH Guidance


Preparing for Primary 2

• Aim of Primary Education

• Expectations

• The Primary School Curriculum

• Our Curriculum and Holistic Assessment: • LLP

• English

• Math

• Chinese Language

• Malay Language

• Holistic Assessment

• Getting to know Us

• General Administration


Aim of Our Primary School

Education System To nurture the WHOLE child

To lay a strong foundation

To prepare your child for the future


EXPECTATIONS

• WORKING AS A TEAM

(COMMON GOALS)

• BEING CIVIL (even among parents)

• ENSURING HOMEWORK IS DONE

(checking of pupil companion)

• GETTING INVOLVED IN CHILD’S LIFE

• COMMUNICATING WITH TEACHERS


In Greendale Primary.

We aim to provide our pupils,

parents and stakeholders with the

best possible care and service If our service falls below expectations, please

let us know.

Please refrain from any form of

verbal abuse.

We would like to give our staff a safe

environment to deliver their best.

We look forward to working hand in hand with

you as we nurture and grow our children to be

the best that they can be.


EXPECTATIONS

• HEALTH ISSUES

• Heavy School bags / trolley bags –

affecting their posture

• Obesity rate (correlation with health

and cognitive development)

- recommendation is exercise for at

least 30 minutes a day


21st Century Competencies

Preparing our Young for the Future


• We want to nurture:

– Confident Children- able to express

thoughts and feelings

– Concerned Citizens – able to feel for

others

– Self-directed Learners – able to take

charge of their own learning

– Active Contributors – able to contribute

to development of the school

Greendale Primary School 12

Key Shifts to Strengthen Student-Centricity

Depth

Breadth

Length

10 Years of Basic Education

• Greater flexibility from S1

• Applied Learning and Learning

for Life Programmes for each

secondary school

ICT-Enabled Learning

• MOE to create and curate

high quality resources

• New integrated online

platform

Quality of

Student

Experience

Systemic changes (PSLE, DSA, S1 Posting, School Excellence Model)

Key Shifts to Strengthen Student-Centricity

Broad and Inclusive in Providing

Opportunities for Every Child

and Giving Each Child a Broad

and Holistic Education

Deep Values, a Deep

Commitment to

Singapore and a Deep

Foundation in Literacy,

Numeracy and 21CC

Learning for Life and

Lifelong Learning

Every School a Good School Every Student an Engaged Learner

Every Teacher a Caring Educator Every Parent a Supportive Partner

A Student-Centric,

Values-Driven

Education System

Student-Centric Values-Driven Education: A Broad and Deep Foundation for a Lifelong Journey


ICT

• ICT skills are part of 21st CC

skills

• ICT training programme

aligned to MOE Baseline ICT

skills key stages 1& 2

• Microsoft Word : Introduction

to MS Word


Learning for Life

Programme (LLP)

Mission

Developing 21st Century Lifelong

Learners through Outdoor Education

Theme

“Taking Learning Outdoors”


Learning Outcomes

1. Anchored in values G.R.A.C.E & R3ICH

2. Acquire relevant transferable life skills and social-emotional competencies that can be applied across different contexts and situations.

3. Adaptable, confident and caring global citizens who will not only survive but thrive in a world that is increasingly VUCA.


PAL (Programme for Active Learning)

Visual Arts

Outdoor Education Performing

Arts

Sports & Games


PAL Learning Outcomes

In PAL, pupils will:

• Exhibit confidence in what they do

and express themselves

effectively

• Exhibit curiosity and positive

attitudes to learn

• Enjoy group experiences and

teamwork


SwimSafer Programme 2015 • Objectives:

– Promote healthy lifestyle and enjoy water activities

– Acquire basic swimming, safety, survival and lifesaving

skills progressively

• 8 sessions (every Friday, 1410-1645 h)

• Bring proper swimwear, water bottle, towel, etc.

Cycle 1 2 3

Duration 16 Jan - 13 Mar 27 Mar - 10 Jul 24 Jul - 23 Oct

Classes 2-1 & muslim

pupils

2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-8


English Language Critical Components

• Composition Writing

• Comprehension Open-

ended

• Oral Examination – Reading and

Stimulus-based Conversation


Helping your child to learn

the English language

• Help your child develop a

regular reading habit

• Reinforce good habits and

practices eg. identifying tense

markers or contextual clues


How you can support your child

Ensure that your child memorises the

multiplication tables

Consistent revision & practice

Train your child on concentration,

speed & accuracy

Call your child’s Mathematics teacher

if you need help


有效识字

Recognise Characters Effectively

读写跟上

Follow on with

Reading and Writing

多听多说

Listen and Speak More

快乐学习

乐学善用

绿苑小学小学华文课程


需要帮助的学生核心单元导入单元

核心单元有兴趣和能力的

学生深广单元

核心单元大部分的学生

单元教学模式（小二） (Modular Approach)

校本课程


四技评价项目(Assessment)

听 (Listening)

听得懂指示、听力理解（看图选图、听话回答问题） Listening Comprehension

说 (Speaking)

问与答、口试（看图说话） Oral (Picture description)

读(Reading)

朗读课文、口试（朗读篇章） Oral (Reading)

写 (Writing)

阅读理解、造句、作文 Comprehension, Sentence Construction,

Composition


Pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu

Fokus Kami:-

• tumpuan terhadap kemahiran berbahasa –

mendengar, bertutur, membaca dan menulis

• membina kemahiran murid berkomunikasi – Interaktif

Lisan

• pengajaran pembezaan di dalam kelas – pembelajaran

bertahap


Pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu

• Aspek bahasa yang diajar di dalam kelas

– tatabahasa

– kosa kata

– sebutan & intonasi

– ejaan

– karangan (eka gambar)

– kefahaman (objektif & subjektif)

• Program Bacaan Luas

• Bacaan Buku Besar

• Dwi-Minggu Bahasa Ibunda


Holistic Assessment


Purpose of Assessments


Assessments in General C2015 Student Outcomes Skills and Mindsets to

be developed Tools that we will be using

Confident Person •Thinks independently •Communicates effectively •Has good interpersonal skills

• Thinking skills • Communication skills • Collaborative skills • Inter-personal skills • Leadership skills

• Standardised assessments • Project work • Oral Presentation • Performance Tasks • Teacher observation • Peer assessment • Student Reflection

Self-directed Learner •Takes responsibility for own learning •Questions, reflects, perseveres •Uses technology adeptly

• Self-management skills • Problem-solving skills • Information and Media

Literacies • Technology Literacy

and skills

Concerned citizen •Is informed about the world and local affairs •Empathises with and respects others •Participates actively

• Multi-cultural literacies • Cross-cultural skills • Civic Literacy

Active Contributor •Exercises initiative and takes risks •Is adaptable, innovative, resilient •Aims for high standards

• Planning Skills • Organisational Skills • Innovative Skills


Assessments at P1 and P2

• Shorter, “bite-sized”

tests

• Regular and more

feedback

• Wider range of tasks • Dramatisation

• Reading aloud

• Writing stories

• Show-and-tell

• Journal writing

• Oral tasks

• Written assignments

• Performance (activity-

based tasks)

• End of Year Exam P2


How you will be receiving feedback on your

child’s progress?

1) Progress Reports

– Rubrics to indicate key learning outcomes

– Express what each child excels in as well as those subjects or

behavioural issues in which the child could improve

2) Mid-year and end of year result slips (from P2 EOY)

– Marks and/or grades to show your child’s attainment

– Overall qualitative comments on your child’s learning


How does it benefit my child?

More Opportunities

to show learning

Cater to a wider range of learning

styles

Regular and timely feedback

• Assessments in P1 and P2 focus

on building children’s

confidence and desire to learn

• More confident

• Greater motivation to learn

• Less stressed

• Child enjoys learning


How can I help my child? Don’t … Do…

Put too much emphasis on marks

and grades

Monitor your child’s work daily

Compare your child’s

performance with that of others

Give encouragement and

support in areas where the child needs improvement

Give more homework than

necessary, or as a punishment

Praise your child for any

progress made


Getting to Know Us

…and for us to get to know you


• Written notes in Pupil Companion

• Telephone calls

• Dialogue with Principal

• Parents Seminars

• Contacts: telephone, email

• Parent-Teachers Conferences

• Letters

• Fb with PSG

Communication Channels


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