P2 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING

25 January 2019

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Global Learners, Discerning Citizens

Nurturing Hearts and Minds

Our Vision

Our Mission

Respect

Resilience

Responsibility

Care

Humility

Our Core Values

A Better Balance between Rigour and Joy

• Reduction of assessment load

• More time for pupils to master the fundamentals

• To have a positive start that focuses on curiosity and growth

Assessment Changes at a Glance

In the Past

Changes at a Glance

In the Past

Changes at a Glance

In the Past

Good Learning Dispositions

• Teachers will observe the demonstration of positive traits in students like diligence, curiosity, collaboration, and enthusiasm through daily lessons and learning activities

Learning Dispositions

• Active Learning

• Resilience

• Curiosity

As a result…

• Interaction with pupils

• Engaged learning

• Attendance

- Punctuality (seated in the hall by 7.30am)

• Conduct-Related

- Attire & Appearance

- Handing in homework on time

• Others – please refer to Student Handbook

School Rules

Absence from school• If your child is sick, please call to inform the

school.

General Office (6758 6472)

• MC or parent’s letter (valid reason) must be submitted the next day.

Absence from school due to private matters

Recognised as valid reason:

• Compassionate reasons

• Pupil’s medical appointments (with doctor’snote)

• External, non-school related examinations andcompetitions

Absence from school due to private matters

Not recognised as valid reason:

• overseas family vacation during term time

• birthday celebration during term time

• Dismissal arrangement

• Incidents within school

• Arrangements on wet weather days

• Use of traffic light crossing outside school

Safety & Security

• Essential part of child’s learning

• Volume of homework

• Submission date

• Date has to be written for all pieces of work

• Pupils will write their homework in Student Handbook

Homework

Other things to take note of

• Daily snack break – pack finger food like nuts, biscuits, fruits

• Birthday Celebrations – class will sing birthday song for the child

• Cake and goodie bags are discouraged

• Teachers’ Day gifts – handmade cards and/gifts only

Teacher’s Expectations• Hand in homework on time.

• Bring thermometer to school every day.

• Forms to be signed and submitted before/ on the stipulated date.

• PE attire only on PAL and PE days.

Packing of school bags / Timetable

• Pupils are expected to pack their school bags according to the timetable

• Parents can help to check afterwards

• Not more than 3.5kg

• Trolley bags are discouraged

P2 CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT

MATTERS

English Curriculum

STELLAR: Strategies for English Language Learning

and Reading

The STELLAR Vision

Children who

• love reading and

• have a strong foundation in the English Language

English Curriculum

1. Shared Reading Experiences

Children read storybooks with the teacher and engage in oral discussions with teacher and peers.

2. Shared Writing ExperiencesThe teacher models writing using children’s language. Children engage in writing together and in writing independently.

Books• open up the world for children• help children to think and wonder • increase children’s vocabulary and knowledge

about the world around them• provide good examples for reading and

writing

Why Books?

More writing activities

Expand on Vocabulary

Comprehension skills

P2 STELLAR

STELLAR Needs Parents’ Support

• Role models – read and write notes and messages in front of your child.

• Understanding – English language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities rather than use of worksheets alone.

Components for English Language

Listening

Sound discrimination &

Specific information

Picture Association

Categorisinginformation

Spelling

Reading & Speaking

Show and Tell

Reading Aloud

Stimulus-Based Conversation

Writing

Modified Language

Experience Approach

(MLEA)

Guided Writing

(Individual Writing)

Language Use & Comprehension

Grammar

Vocabulary

Comprehension

Language Items Learnt

• Visual Text Comprehension• Grammar Discrete• Vocabulary Discrete • Sentence Completion • Word Order• Word Scramble• Grammar Open-ended• Comprehension – a variety of questions

Writing Task

1) MLEA Hands-on experience Class Dictated Story Group Writing activities Individual writingFor individual writing, students will be asked to write a piece of text that is in the same format as the class and group writing activities.

Writing Task

2) Guided Writing

Write a story based on the 4 pictures given. The students may use the words and phrases below each box in their stories.

There will be no examinations for English in Primary 2 .Daily lessons and learning activities and experiencesin class will enable teachers to have a holistic understanding of pupils’ progress by 1. observing pupils’ demonstration of positive

learning dispositions.

2. supporting pupils’ acquisition of learning outcomes.

MATHEMATICSLaying a Strong Foundation

The mathematics curriculum aims to enable our pupils to:

1. Acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning in mathematics;

2. Develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving;

3. Build confidence and foster interest in mathematics.

We hope that our Primary 2 pupils will experience meaningful and effective Math learning through the various programmes.

Mathematics Programmes @ Jiemin1. Activity Based Lessons (ABL)

In ABL, we provide opportunities for pupils to make use of the manipulatives to develop mathematical concepts andskills progressively from the concrete and pictorial levels tothe abstract level.

2. Factual FluencyPupils practice factual fluency to develop speed andaccuracy in number facts like multiplication tables of 2 to5 and 10. Factual Fluency is carried out through fun card games and online quizzes.

3. Heuristics PackageWe adopt a structured approach in teaching pupils problem solving skills. In Primary 2, pupils are taught to to use models such as part-whole, comparison, multiplication and division models to solve word problems.

4. Learning Support Programme for Mathematics (LSM)LSM is an early intervention effort aimed at providing additional support to pupils who do not have foundationalnumeracy skills and knowledge to access the Primary 2Math curriculum. Parents will be informed if their child isselected to be in the programme.

5. Math Recess GamesTo motivate pupils to master their basic Mathematics facts through interaction with their peers in a fun and non-threatening environment, reducing the fear of failures and errors.

6. Math Games DayProvide a platform for pupils to play competitively against their classmates. Through games, pupils are motivated to participate and develop positive attitudes towards Mathematics.

There will be NO EXAMS IN PRIMARY 2.

Daily lessons and learning experiences in class will enable teachers to

1. observe pupils’ demonstration of positive learning dispositions.

2. support pupils’ acquisition of learning outcomes.

Parents can support their child learning by

1. Providing a positive environment and acknowledging your child’s effort.

2. Monitoring homework, asking questions that guide without telling the answers.

3. Playing mathematical games / quizzes that reinforce memorisation of multiplication and division facts.

4. Encouraging your child to login to the Student Learning Space (More details will be given at a later date)

Mother Tongue Languages

2015 MTL Syllabus Focuses on:

• Strengthening the teaching & learning of interaction skills;

• A more systematic teaching of oral vocabulary& sentence structures; and

• Greater use of information & communicationtechnology (ICT) in teaching & learning of MTLs

2015 MTL Syllabus• Students will continue to be exposed to culture

and values through the various MT languages.

School Programme:

MTL Fortnight (for all levels) - Term 1, Wk 6-7

Our Language, Our Culture

• Objective :To provide platforms for pupils to actively learn MTL and the culture so as to experience MTL as ‘living languages’.

As there is NO exam for P2, Teachers continue to monitor pupils’ learning by:• Checking their understanding on the Learning

Outcomes• Observing pupils’ learning disposition through daily

classroom teaching and tasks • Providing constructive Feedback• Encouraging pupils to take ownership of their own

learning

Jiemin Primary School

Program for Active Learning (PAL)

Objectives of PAL

• Provides pupils with a broad exposure and experiences

through fun and varied activities in the domains of

Outdoor Education

Sports and Games,

Performing Arts (Music, Dance)

Visual Arts

• Facilitates holistic development of pupils

• Provides avenues for pupils to learn values and develop social

and emotional competencies

Characteristics of PAL

2) Fun and Enjoyable

3) Encompasses learning in a creative way

4) Provides opportunities for children to create

5) Incorporates values education* and social and emotional learning

(* responsibility, respect, resilience, integrity, care, harmony)

1) Experiential in nature

P2 PAL @ Jiemin• Timetabling for PAL

• Pupils are to wear PE attire for PAL lessons

• No textbook is required as most of the materials will be

provided by the school

Day and Time Classes Involved

Monday P2: 1045-1245h 2 Care, 2 Honesty, 2 Joy

Tuesday P2: 1045-1245h 2 Diligence, 2 Grace, 2 Kindness

P2 PAL Curriculum Overview 2019

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

P2

Mon: 2C, 2H, 2JTue: 2D, 2G, 2K

Timing: 10.45am - 12.45pm

Performing Arts

(Dance)

(“Dancing Kids”)

Outdoor Education

(“The Explorer’s Journey” + LJ)

Sports and Games

(“Let’s Get Moving!”)

Visual Arts

(“My Little Garden Friends”)

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 (cooperation)

• Student Handbook - notes to form/subject teachers

• Phone calls – to leave messages with the office staff, give full name and class of child

• Teacher to return call once he or she is able to, latest by the next working day.

• Number to call: 6758 6472

• Class chat group via Tok-Tok

• Email to teachers

Communication

FAQs

1) Are CCAs compulsory for P2 and P3?

• No, CCAs are not compulsory for all pupils in JPS. We encourage our children to take on a CCA for them to discover their interests and enjoy a sport or club

2) Any selection for CCAs?

• No.

3) How are the children split into their Mother Tongue class for P2 this year?

• Based on pupils’ ability and performance in the subject

4) If there are no exams, are tests considered as exams?

• No, tests ≠ exams.

• No more weighted assessments in P1 and P2 that count towards a total score

5) If there are no more weighted assessments, how will my child be assessed?

• Based on Learning Dispositions and Learning Outcomes

• Qualitative descriptors are used to inform parents of learning progress for all subjects in the Holistic Development Profile aka report book

6) Without results, how will my child be promoted to P3?

• We look at the learning needs and styles of our pupils when sorting them into different classes

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING TOGETHER

WITH YOU!

THANK YOU!