Holy Innocents’ Primary School

Welcome to P4 Parents’ Briefing

2016

Primary 4

Time Venue Programme Presenter

0800

–

1000

Classro

oms

Subject Teachers’ Briefing Subject

Teachers

1015

–

1100

Hall Student –centric Values Education

CCE / PE

Multiple pathways of Education

Learning for Life Programme:

Artistry @ HIPS

Applied Learning Programme:

Digiminds @ HIPS

Subject-Based Banding

VP/Acad

(Mr Kng)

11 00

–

12 00

COE Triple P Parenting Programme Ms Janet

George

MA4 Integrity 1

EL

HCL (Banded)

Mr Low Tin Hock

(Co -FT)

Mdm Yue Chook Eng (FT)Mdm Toh Siew Khim

Mdm Zubaidah Bte

Ahmat

SC

Mdm Lim

Lily

Mdm Hung

Mei Ling

Mdm Leong

Pui Teng Faith

MA4 Integrity 2

EL

HCL (Banded)

Mr Lee Soong Yang

(Co -FT)

Mdm Noor A’Shekin

Mdm Zubaidah Bte

Ahmat

SC

Mdm Lim

Lily

Mdm Hung

Mei Ling

Mdm Leong Pui

Teng Faith (FT)

Mr Henry Lee

MA4 Integrity 3EL

HCL (Banded)

Ms Martina Lim

Mdm Toh Siew Khim

SC

Ms Ngik

Ting Ting

Mdm Koh

Siew Ping

Ms Qi Meng

(FT)

Ms Farah Nurhuda (Co-FT)

MA4 Integrity 4EL

HCL (Banded)

Mrs Selly Soon

Mr Sim

Ghim Hong

SC

Ms Ngik

Ting Ting

Mdm Koh Siew

Ping (Co-FT)

Ms Qi

Meng

Mr Sim Ghim Hong (FT)

MA4 Integrity 5

EL

HCL (Banded)

Mrs Wang-Lim Ai Lian

Ms Sarah Bte Ahmad

Subor

SC

Ms Goh Bee

Ee (AYH)

Mr Lucas

Tong

Ms Lim

Jie Min (FT)

Ms Sarah Bte

Ahmad Subor

Mdm Goh

Swee Ching

(Co-FT)

MAEL

HCL

Mdm Lim Tsui Ning

SC

Mr Chua Niam Pheng

Mdm Toh Siew Khim (FT)

4 Integrity 6

Mdm Toh

Siew Khim (FT)Mdm

Izyana Bte

Iskandar

(Co-FT)

MA4 Integrity 7EL

HCL (Banded)

Ms Gayathri d/o Ganesan (FT)

Ms Lena Teo

SC

Ms Goh

Bee Ee

Mr Lucas

Tong

Ms Lim

Jie Min

Mdm Quek Leng LengMdm Ang

Jingyi

(Co-FT)

Student-Centric & Values-Driven Education

21st Century Competencies

Mission:We are committed to

nurture the potential in each child to the fullest and

develop his character in a God-centred environment, so as to prepare him for the

challenges of the futureand serve the nation.

Vision:A school of Excellence

where Every indvidual is:

A Well-balanced person,An Innovative individual,

A Socially responsiblecitizen,

An Enthusiastic learner

Core Values:SincerityCharity

GraciousnessIntegrity

Self-DisciplineResilience

Belief:We believe that every

child has the innate ability to achieve

personal excellence, grounded in strong

values.

Culture:Care and excellence

Motto:Sincerity and Charity

Holy Innocents’ Primary School Total Curriculum Framework

ST4: Rich Chinese

Culture

ST1:Quality Teaching

and Learning

ST 2:Quality Character

and CitizenshipEducation

CURRICULUM

CHARACTER

CULTURE

Excel

Engaged and enthusiastic learner.

Socially-responsible and concerned citizen.

Cultured and confident person.

Differentiated approach to reinforce and deepen learning at the class and level.

School-wide approach to provide opportunities for learning experiences that develop pupils in the cognitive domain.

School wide-approach to develop character and citizenship through imparting values and skills (with emphasis in the leadership, physical and aesthetics domains).

Targeted approach to create platforms for pupils to serve the school and community.

School-wide approach to nurture pupils in Chinese Culture through Broadbased Cultural Programme, Broadbased Flagship Programme and Traditional Chinese Festivities

Differentiated approach to identify and train pupils with interest and talent in Chinese Culture and Chinese Performing Arts.

Targetted approach to showcase talents in pupils through school, zonal, national, international platforms for competition and performance.

EnrichExperience

Targeted approaches to groom talents in the cognitive domain.

Differentiated approach to develop character and

citizenship through

imparting values and

skills (with emphasis in

the leadership, physical and aesthetics domains).

Desired Outcomes

Character and Citizenship Education

(CCE)

1.MOE CCE Components

2.Personal and Social Development

3.P4 VIA - Sengkang Floating Wetland

MOE CCE Components

HIPS Connect

Personal & Social Development

P4 Sengkang Floating Wetland

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” John Dewey

Culture of Care

• Nurture socially responsible & concerned

citizen

• The 3Rs Rule:

- Respect yourself

- Respect others

- Respect the environment

do not condone acts of bullying

Personal & Social Development

Definition of Bullying:

Bullying is seen as any hurtful

behaviour committed that is both

intentional and repetitive.

(Sveinsson & Morris, 2007)

Personal & Social Development

Follow-up actions:

• Reflection Plan Inform parents / Case Conference

Possible consequences (Diary pg 21)

Possible consequences:

• Assess frequency & severity of the offence

- Counselling / Warning

- Suspension of privileges / class

- Downgrade of conduct

Personal & Social Development

It reflects in academic progress as well:

2012 2013 2014 2015Mean PSLE score of pupils with CCAs 214 214 211 210

Mean PSLE scores for pupils without

CCAs

194 189 189 179

We appreciate your

encouragement in

your child’s

participation in the

School’s CCA

Academic Progress through CCA involvement

Multiple Pathways in EducationCLAP framework for talent identification

• C ognitive domain

• L eadership domain

• A esthetics domain

• P hysical domain

Direct School Admission (Secondary) Exercise

• Provides students an opportunity to demonstrate diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission.

• Promotes holistic education.

• Participating Sec Schools to have autonomy to decide who to admit via DSA Exercise with school-based criteria.

• NOT centralized posting exercise.

• Pupils will still go through the Centralised Posting route with PSLE scores if unsuccessful in DSA.

• Academic performance from P4

HIPS DSA OutcomesYear No. of DSA

offersNo. of offers

accepted

2009 10 7

2010 14 9

2011 18 14

2012 9 7

2013 8 8

2014 6 6

2015 11 9

Multiple Pathways in Education

DSA SOTATalent

Academy

SSSSingapore

Sports

School

Cognitive

Domain

Leadership

Domain

Aesthetics

Domain

Physical

Domain

CCA Clubs &

SocietiesEnvironmental Club

Robotics Club

Weiqi Club

Art Club

CCA SportsBasketball

Badminton

Soccer

Rope-skipping

Swimming

CCA Performing

ArtsModern Dance/ Malay Dance

Chinese Dance

Chinese Orchestra

Choir

English Speech & Drama Club

Learning for Life

Programme (LLP)

Music & Performing Arts/

Visual Arts & Design

ARTistry@HIPS

Intent of LLP

• Provide students with real-life experiential

learning to develop their character and values,

cultivate positive attitudes, self expression

and strengthen their people skills.

• Instill in our students a sense of rootedness and

responsibility for their community and fellow

Singaporeans.

What is ARTistry@HIPS?

• HIPS’ Aesthetics curriculum.

• Guided by our School Vision of “Caring HeArts,

CReativE Minds” --- CARE.

• 6-year programme which focuses on 3 main areas:

Embracing Culture, Enriching Diversity,

Experiencing the World

• Strives to nurture every student to be a confident

individual of good character through experiential

learning of the Arts.

Performing Arts - Music• Provide our students with opportunities to

understand and appreciate both Western

and Chinese cultures, so that they are

equipped with cross cultural

understanding.

Level Programme

P3 Erhu

P4 Handbells

P5 Handbells and Bell plates

P6 Ukelele

Visual Arts

• Offers an exciting pedagogic environment for our students with broad exposure and experiences through fun and varied activities.

Level Programme

P1 Foundation Art Programme

P2 Chinese Calligraphy

P3 Pop Art

P4 Ceramics

P5 Batik Art

P6 “Gift-in-Appreciation”

Connections between Learning

Experiences and the Real World

• Focuses on authentic learning experiences.

• Provides different platforms for students to

showcase their talents in authentic and

professional settings.

• “Cognitive-Leadership-Aesthetics-Physical

Talent Development Programme (CLAP)”:

Speech and Drama Elite Programme (P3 to P5)

Kuaibanshu Elite Programme (P4 to P5)

Applied Learning

Programme (ALP)

HIPS Designing Thinking Project

&

HIPS Robotics Learning Programme

Digiminds@HIPS

Objectives of ALP

• Foster the spirit of innovation among our students.

• Develop in our students the Five Minds and

Empathy to face the challenges of the 21st century.

• Live out our school values of self-discipline and

resilience.

What is Digiminds@HIPS?

• HIPS’ niche programme for ALP.

• Anchored on our school vision of “Caring heArts,

cReativE Minds”.

• Guided by our tiered 3E approach of Experience,

Enrich and Excel.

• 3-year programme (from P3-P5), focuses on :

Design Thinking

• Through the implementation of :

HIPS Design Thinking Project

HIPS Robotics Learning Programme

HIPS Design Thinking Approach

Cultivate

the 5 MindsDevelop

Empathy

2 Main focus areas

HIPS Robotics Learning Programme

• Equip our students with essential skills in STEM

to prepare them for the future.

• Provide authentic learning platforms to

showcase our students’ talents in professional

settings such as participating in national and

international competitions.

Level Programme

P3 Basic Robotics(Robots designing, building, programming)

P4 iROBO(Use Lego NXT Mindstorm to design and

test robots)

P5 Advanced Robotics (Basic computer programming)

Why do we do Subject-Based Banding?• Every child is unique, with different aptitudes, capabilities

and talents.

• We believe in providing a balanced education that caters to children’s differing abilities and prepares them for life.

• Ensures that your child’s interests and strengths are taken into consideration.

• Helps every child realise his/her potential.

Subject-Based Banding

Key Considerations• Understanding pupils’ needs and abilities• Managing teacher and physical resources• Curriculum time - no. of periods per subject

and per subject combination• Grouping of subject combinations in

timetabling

Subject-Based Banding

• Combinations based on:

Implications for secondary school admission

Languages: Bilingual policy

Mathematics: difficulty in managing at NA or EXP

Subject-Based Banding

• Offering of Higher Chinese: All pupils from P1 to P4

• Offering of Higher Chinese, Standard Chinese or Foundation Chinese: P5 & 6 Based on HCL results at end of P4 and P5.

Mother Tongue Language Policy

Requirements for Admission to Sec 1

• Mother Tongue (CL) is weighted equally with English, Math and Science in PSLE

• Placement in Secondary school depends on overall performance (i.e. T-score)

Mother Tongue Language Policy

Bonus Points for Admission to Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools

• Pupils in the top 30% of the PSLE cohort who takes HCL at PSLE will be given Bonus Points for admission to SAP schools according to the following table:

Mother Tongue Language Policy

Higher Chinese Grade Bonus Point/s

Distinction 3

Merit 2

Pass 1

1.Anglican High School

2.Catholic High School

3.CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School

4.Chung Cheng High School (Main)

5.Dunman High School

6.Hwa Chong Institution (High School Section)

7.Maris Stella High School

8.Nanyang Girls’ High School

9.River Valley High School

10.Nan Hua High School

11. Nan Chiau High School

List of SAP Secondary Schools

Mother Tongue Language Policy Offering HCL in Secondary School• Pupils may opt for HCL at Sec 1 if they meet the

following criteria:

Top 10% of PSLE cohort; ORTop 11% - 30% of the PSLE cohort and A* in CL; ORTop 11% - 30% of the PSLE cohort and Merit in

HCL

At End of P4(for promotion to P5, Parental Option)

If your child

(for P4 Assessments)

Your child will be likely to be recommended to take

Passes all 4 subjects + performs very well at

Higher CL

4 Standard Subjects +

Higher CL

Passes all 4 subjects or

3 subjects

4 Standard Subjects

Passes 2 subjects or less 4 Foundation Subjects

SBB & School-based Class Allocation

Based on SBB criteria & cohort’s performance

Banded by learning ability to allow customisation of instruction and curriculum

Class size varies (e.g. smaller class size for more effective support)

Holy Innocents’ Primary School

Thank You!