13 Feb 2019 (Wed)

Meet The Parents Session

2019

(4.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.)

P1

Dear …..

Thank you for…

A note of encouragement and thanks for your child…

We are meeting today to:

• Communicate the school’s direction for the year.

• Share with you our goals and expectations of

pupils.

• Connect with you to support the progress of your

child in this class.

• School Matters

a) SOP (attendance &

absences, late-coming,

early departure)

b) Homework Policy

c) Overview of Learning

Outcomes

• Class Matters

a) Subject Teachers

b) Form Teachers’ routines

and expectations.

c) Support and follow

up needed from you.

• Theme for the year / School Direction

We will be sharing….

Theme for the Year 2019

ProgrammesProgrammes Remarks

1 MTL speech &drama P1 Every Mon (during

curriculum)

2 Programme for Active Learning

(PAL)

Sports and Games

Outdoor Education

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

3 Sports Carnival During curriculum (Children’s

Day Celebration)

4 Learning Journey During curriculum hours

5 P1 Arts Alive During curriculum hours

*PTC in May 2019

CLASS MATTERS

Primary 1 Grace Form Teachers

Name of Teacher Email

Form Teacher

English & MathMdm Sofia sofia_abu_bakar@moe.edu.sg

Performing Arts Ms Angela Koh koh_minmin_angela@moe.edu.sg

Visual Arts Ms Koh Seok Hui koh_seok_hui@moe.edu.sg

Physical

EducationMrs Noor wu_ming_che@moe.edu.sg

Teachers of 1 Faith

Primary 1 Grace Form Teachers

Name of Teacher Email

Chinese Ms Lim Xiao Wei lim_xiao_wei@moe.edu.sg

Malay Mdm Nurafizah nurafizah_othman@moe.edu.sg

Tamil Mdm Gayathree a_gayathree@moe.edu.sg

Teachers of 1 Faith

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS1. Pupil’s Diary (Main form of communication)

2. Class Dojo (Optional for non-official

communication)

3. Parents Gateway (from March onwards for

Official school letters and forms)

4. Write an email to the teacher

5. School Website: http://edgefieldpri.moe.edu.sg

6. General Office: 6312 6091

It is best to leave a message for the teacher

Snack Time

(10 minutes)

Recommended

Healthy Snacks

• Sandwiches

• Cereal Bars (with

healthy logo symbol)

• Wholemeal Biscuits

• Dried fruits and nuts

• Mini apples, pears

and grapes

Make-Up Work

When your child is absent from school, your child will have to complete all the worksheets and assignments he/she had missed. There would not be any make-up lessons.

Please remind your child to submit completed work to the teachers.

1 Grace Class Routines and Expectations

1 Grace Class Routines and Expectations

Late or Incomplete Work

Parents will be informed if your child consistently

hands in homework late. Do check your child’s

diary daily. Remind your child to show his/her

diary to you.

TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD• Closely monitor use of gadgets at home.

• Check their bags for work.

• Ensure a proper PLACE for study and revision at home

(away from TV, computer & electronic devices).

• Promote a reading and speaking culture at home.

• A regular TIME for study and revision daily

[ No homework does not mean no work ].

SCHOOL MATTERS

School Standard Operation Procedures

(SOP)

• Absence on a school day – MC or letter from

parent/guardian to be submitted the day child returns

to school.

• For early departure on a school day –

parent/guardian must be present to sign out the child.

• Avoid taking child on trips during term time – not a

valid reason

Principal’s approval is required beforehand.

• Frequent absences and late-coming – school will

send out an advisory letter.

School Standard Operation Procedures

(SOP)

Update on attendance-taking

• Teachers will record daily attendance

using School Cockpit mobile phone

App.

• Parents/Guardians will receive a

phone message at 8.30am if child is

absent.

In the mornings,

Pupils are to be seated

in the hall by 7.25am.

We practice mindfulness

as a school for pupils to

be ready before the start

of lessons. This promotes

better mental health in all.

• During dismissal….

• Please take note that you are to exit via

gate 3 after dismissal.

• Should you need to clarify any information,

you need to walk out of school, all the way

to gate 1 and proceed to the office.

• PARENTS

GATEWAY

• SINGPASS

Time Amt of work

Normal school days

(Mon to Fri)

(Mon – Fri)

Maximum 1.5 hours per day

30 mins for Mother Tongue

1 h for English and Maths

School holidays

(Mar, Jun and Sep holidays)*

Mar holidays

No homework

Jun & Sep – 1 week or 10 hours worth of

homework

Festive seasons

(CNY , Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji,

Deepavali)*

Strictly no homework to be given

Homework Policy (P1/2)

STrategies for English Language Learning And

Reading

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

STELLAR Programme

STELLAR aims to strengthen both language and

reading skills as well as promote a positive attitude

towards reading in the foundational years through the

use of well-established, learner-centred and

developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches

using authentic children's literature.

What Is a STELLAR Lesson Like?

P1 English Language

Learning outcomes

Listening • Listen attentively and follow

simple instructions

Speaking • Speak clearly to express their

thoughts, feelings and ideas

• Follow communication etiquette

such as taking turns, and using

appropriate eye contact and

volume in conversations or

discussions

P1 English Language

Learning outcomes

Reading • Demonstrate basic word

recognition

• Read aloud given text with

accuracy, fluency and

expressions

• Understand given text and is able

to identify simple aspects of

fiction

Writing • Demonstrate writing readiness

and handwriting skills such as

letter formation, placement, sizing

and spacing

• Write a simple paragraph of at

least 3 sentences to recount

appropriately sequenced events.

P1 MATHEMATICS

KEY PROGRAMMES

- Learning Support Maths (LSM)

- Mental Sums (Factual Fluency)

- Heuristics (Model drawing)

Topics Coverage Learning Outcomes

Unit 1 (1A) – Numbers to 10

Unit 2 (1A) – Number Bonds

Unit 3 (1A) – Addition

Unit 4 (1A) – Subtraction

Unit 5 (1A) - Numbers showing positon

Unit 6 (1A) – Numbers to 20

Unit 7 (1A) – Shapes

LO2: Understand addition and subtraction

LO3: Add and subtract numbers using everyday objects.

LO5: Identity, name, describe and sort shapes

Unit 8 (1A) – Lengths

Unit 1 (1B) – Numbers to 100

Unit 2 (1B) – Addition and Subtraction within 100

LO7: Measure and compare lengths

LO1: Understand numbers up to hundred

LO2: Understand addition and subtraction

LO3: Add and subtract numbers using everyday objects.

Unit 3 (1B) – Multiplication

Unit 4 (1B) – Division

Unit 6 (1B) – Money

LO4: Understand multiplication and division

Unit 5 (1B) – Time

Unit 7 (1B) – Picture Graphs

LO6: Tell time to the hour/half hour

LO8: Read and interpret picture graphs.

P1 MATHEMATICS

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Mother Tongue Languages

(Chinese, Malay, Tamil)

The MTL Department Mission:

To nurture proficient Mother Tongue

Language users who can communicate

confidently and effectively and are rooted

to their culture.

Mother Tongue Languages (Chinese, Malay, Tamil)

Learning Outcomes for P1

Listening

1. Listen attentively to short, simple spoken content related

to daily life.

Speaking and Spoken interactions

2. Speak with correct pronunciation using vocabulary and

sentence structures from Primary 1 texts.

3. Ask and/ or respond to simple questions related to daily

life.

Mother Tongue Languages (Chinese, Malay, Tamil)

Learning Outcomes for P1 (continue)

Reading

4. Recognise characters taught in Primary 1 (CL)/

Recognise words taught in Primary 1. (ML)/

Recognise letters taught in Primary 1. (TL)/

5. Read aloud Primary 1 texts with accuracy.

6. Understand Primary 1 texts and are able to identify some

details with guidance.

Writing

7. Write words, phrases and simple sentence(s) about daily

life with guidance (CL & ML)

Write words and simple phrases with guidance (TL)

Modules

• Music

– Steady beat and rhythm

– Singing in pitch

– Playing on resonator bells

• Dancesport

– Tango

• Speech and Drama

– Poem recitation

Performing Arts

Visual ArtsModules

• 2D Art

– Self-portrait -

Arcimboldo fruit face

– Warm and Cool Colours

– Printing

• Photography

– Camera handling

• Event artwork

– National DayAll items filed should remain in

the Art folio for the 6 years.

Modules • Games and Sports

– Rolling and Catching

– Tossing and Throwing

• Gymnastics

– Travelling and Jumping

– Balancing

– Rotating

• Dance

– Exploring and Creating

• Outdoor Education

– Simple Navigation Skills

Physical Education

Meet The Parents Session Slides

The slides will be made available on the school

website from 15th February 2019 onwards.

www.edgefieldpri.moe.edu.sg

Thank You !

Q & A

Online Evaluation1. Mobile App : i-nigma

2. Download the QR Code App onto your iPhone

or Android Phone:

3. Open up your app on your phone

4. Scan the QR Code with your phone

(We will show the QR Code again on the next slide)

Thank you. We appreciate your feedback.