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PARENTS BRIEFINGPrimary 2
15 February 2019
Agenda1. Hildan IGNITE Award and
Learning Dispositions
1. Promotion to Primary 3
2. P2 Level Programmes
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Vice-Principal’sAddress
Mrs Jeanette Goh
200 years since the Founding of Singapore
ST HILDA’S SCHOOLS’ 85TH ANNIVERSARY
Run with Endurance – Race with Joy
School Theme 2019
One Family – Honouring Our Legacy
Founder Archdeacon Graham White’s
Legacy
Faith
Courage
Service
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School ValuesServe Humbly
Love Sincerely
Learn Continuously
Lead Wisely
Live Responsibly
St Hilda’s Schools’ 85th Anniversary
Fund-raising Carnival (Sat, 9 Mar)
Combined Founders’ Day (12 Apr)
Prize Giving Day / Hildan Vision Night (Fri,
5 Jul)
Combined Teachers’ Day Lunch (Thu, 5 Sep)
Thanksgiving Gala Dinner (Fri, 15 Nov)
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Address:
St. Hilda’s Secondary School
2 Tampines Street 82
Singapore 528986
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 63055277
Fax: 67865011
Address:
St. Hilda's Primary School
2 Tampines Avenue 3
Singapore 529706
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 64350211
Fax: 67830527
One Family – Honouring our Legacy
StaffStaff Well-being &
Engagement
StudentsLearn for Life
Embrace All LearnersStudent Well-being
School & NationHonouring Our Legacy
Charting our Future
Focus Areas 2019
MOE’s Focus Areas from 2019
Learn for Life
Embrace all Learners
Enhance Student Well-being
Latest MOE Announcements
MOE removed mid-year examinations and year-end examinations in P1 from 2010.
For P2 students, we further removed the mid-year examinations.
As a result, we reduced the stress for lower primary students,
who by and large enjoy school more, and have a positive start
that focuses on curiosity and growth, instead of
examinations and grades. Teachers also appreciate the extra lesson
time to ensure that our young students master the fundamentals…
…reduce school-based assessment load by 25% in each of
the two-year blocks in primary and secondary schools.
Mr Ong Ye Kung,
Minister for Education, at the Schools Work Plan Seminar 2018
Changes at a Glance
When there is extra lesson time
Implications on
*Holistic Development Profile (HDP)
*IGNITE Awards (SHPS Awards)
*Edusave Awards (MOE awards)
*Class Allocation of P2 2019 to P3 2020
Holistic Development Profile
Date : 6 Nov 2019
Name : Jane Ong Identification No : T0612345F
Age on 1st Jan : 6 S/N : 5 Course : Primary One
Class : P1-Respect
Form Teacher : Miss Tan
Co-Form Teacher : Miss Low
SUBJECT
MATHEMATICS
• Understands number notations, representations and place values up to tens. Accomplished
• Understands the concepts of addition and subtraction, including the relationship between
adding and subtracting. Competent
• Matches, sorts, compares and orders quantities/objects (e.g., by colour, shape, size or
orientation.) Competent
• Adds and subtracts reliably and fluently using number facts. Developing
Reflection of Learning Outcomes & Qualitative DescriptorsFor illustrative purposes only.
Qualitative descriptors Learning Outcomes for each subject.
Reporting of P1 & P2 Students’ Learning Progress in Holistic Development Profile ( HDP )
Top 25% of the class (8 students
per class)
Displays positive learning
dispositions throughout the year
across all subjects and in all areas
Inquiring
Growth
Never Give Up
Independent
Takes Pride
Enthusiasm
SHPS IGNITE Award
LEARNING
DISPOSITIONS
• Inquiring
• Growth
• Never Give Up
• Independent
• Takes Pride
• Enthusiasm
ACTIONS
• Good attendance
• Punctual for school and class
• Listens actively
• Shows an interest in learning new things
• Asks questions
• Completes homework, pack their own bags daily
• Displays good sportsmanship
• Works towards learning goals in a determined manner
• Cooperates well with others in a group learning setting
• Participates actively in lessons across subjects
• Acts on feedback and uses it to improve performance
• Respects ideas shared by peers
• Puts in effort in his/her work/learning………and so on
“Teachers can observe the demonstration of positive traits in students like diligence, curiosity, collaboration and enthusiasm
through daily lessons and learning activities that demonstrate a student’s learning
orientation. It is not as quantitative and standardised as school-based examinations, but qualitative
judgement is a fact of life, and we can apply that on EMB and GPA
for young students who just entered the school system.”
-Minister Ong Ye Kung, WPS 2018
Observing students’
demonstration of
positive learning
dispositions
Class allocation from P2 to P3
2020
2020 P3 Class Allocation
Rationale:
To enhance student well-being, reduce over-emphasis on
academic results and stress resulting from fine-sorting of
students based on test scores
Implementation:
In 2020, students will be allocated to mixed ability classes
in P3 with the following considerations:
1) Students’ pace of learning (broad banding based on
students’ pace of learning, students’ needs and
teachers’ observations / recommendations)
2) Social mix (race, gender, social dispositions and
interactions)
FAQ
Must my child fulfil all aspects of positive
dispositions to attain the IGNITE Award?
It is relative to the students’ learning dispositions in the class.
What is the P2 criteria for Edusave Merit Bursary Award (EMB) ?
FAQ
What is the criteria for Edusave Merit Bursary Award
(EMB) for P2?
IGNITE Awardees who are Singapore citizens and fulfil the
household income criteria will be nominated for the
EMB award.
FAQ
How does broad banding work?
No top class.
broad banding will be based on
1.students’ pace of learning :formative assessments
2.students’ needs : Some students need more help in
certain subjects
Social mix (race, gender, social dispositions and
interactions based on teachers’ observations /
recommendations)
FAQ
How are High Progressing students stretched in
mixed ability classes?
There will be Differentiated Instruction (DI) in the lessons.
Questions/work for students in class may varied based on
students’ pace of learning.
There are also enrichment programmes like Math Olympiad,
to stretch the HP students regardless of their class.
Highlights at P2 level
P2 Reader’s Theatre (9 March)
Performance Timing: 1pm to 2.15pm
ConfidentArticulate
CaringInnovative
Hildan Distinctives
Hildan Ambassadors
P2 Level Outcomes
• Innovative• Caring
• Confident• Articulate
ExpressionDiscovering Abilities & Routines
Creativity & Courage
Respect & Contribute
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Assessment at P2
Bite-sized tasks
More feedback
given
Wider range
of tasks
Oral tasks
Written tasks
Activity-based tasks
Mid-Year Exam (P1 & P2)
End-of-Year Exam (P1)
Weighted assessment for P1
End-of-Year Exam (P2)
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How will this benefit my child?
• More opportunities to
demonstrate learning
• Caters to wider range
of learning styles
• Regular and timely
feedback
•More confident
• Motivated to learn
• Less stressed
• Enjoys learning
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My child will be prepared to take exams
at the end of P3 having gained…
a strong foundation
confidence
a desire to learn
enjoyment of learning
steady progress
Will my child be prepared for exams?
Eventually?
Do…
monitor your child’s daily work
give encouragement and support in areas for improvement
praise your child for any progress made
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How can I help my child?
Don’t …
put too much emphasis on marks and grades
compare your child’s performance with that of others
give more homework than necessary, or as punishment
As parents, you can:
Encourage Joy of Learning by
not over-emphasising academic
performance.
Focus on your child’s learning
journey, rather than compare
them to others.
With these changes, your child
will:
have more time and space to
deepen learning
better enjoy the process of
learning
develop dispositions for
lifelong learning
Let our
students know:
Academic grades and
scores are not the only
indicators of their success.
Instead, they should learn
to acquire deep knowledge
and skills.
They should use the time
freed up from having to
prepare for tests and
examinations to deepen
their learning and develop
their strengths and
interests.
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“whether it be parents or teachers, to take a step back and let our students learn to deal with challenges and setbacks on their own and not be too quick to intervene, no matter how good our intentions may be,"
Minister Ng
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Key School Programmes
1. Programme for Active Learning (PAL)
3. School Distinctive Programme
(Co-Curriculum)
PAL – PROGRAMME FOR ACTIVE LEARNING
• To provide a more holistic primary education
• To equip students with skills and values to
thrive in a fast-changing and globalised
future
• PAL facilitates smooth transition from Pre-school to Primary School education
Programme for Active Learning (PAL)
• Modules: Outdoor Education, Sports & Games , Visual Arts, Performing Arts
• Focus on socio-emotional development, nurture curiosity, confidence and co-operation skills
PAL @ ST. HILDA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL
• PAL will take place over Primary 1 & Primary 2
• 3 periods each week (1.5 Hours)
• 4 modules over 2 years:
Sports & Games
Outdoor Education
Performing Arts (Music & Dance)
Visual Arts
How is PAL at Primary 2 different from Primary 1?
- Authentic learning
- Opportunities for teamwork
- Problem solving
School Distinctive Programme (SDP)
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Values In Action
(VIA)
Co - curricular Activities
(CCA)
Student Leadership
Enrichment & Life skills
HILDAN DISTINCTIVES
SHPS Co-Curriculum
School Distinctive Programme (SDP)
Term 1 P2
Week 0 Settling in
Week 1 Buddy Programme
Week 2 to Week 4 Self-awareness & Self
management
Relating well to others
Week 5 to Week 10 Anger management
Conflict management
School Distinctive Programme (SDP)
• Term 2
-Basic Leadership skills
-Yes We Can
-Peer Relationship
• Term 3 & Term 4
ICT Skills
The Parent-Child-Teacher Conferencing
aims to develop the child to be a
confident and self-directed learner.
‘confident’ : refers to the child knowing what
he/she is good at, his/her areas for
improvement and how to work
towards achieving success.
Rationale for Parent-Child-Teacher Conferencing (PCTC) in May 2019
Benefits of Parent-Child-Teacher Conferencing
PCTC in May 2019
• The FT/Co-FT meet the parents with your child.
• At that session, your child will be leading the conversation.
Snack Time
12.35pm to 12.45pm
Guidelines for snack:
Fruits, granola bars, bread,
sandwiches, low-fat dairy
products, soy milk, fruit juices
No junk food e.g. potato chips,
candy and soft drinks
Sustaining a Strong Home-School-Community Partnership
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It takes a whole village to raise a childAfrican proverb
Mode of Communication with Parents
1. Main channel of communication
2. You will receive PDF attachment, message notification and event notification from the school in real-time.
3. An app for 3G/4G/WIFI enabled smartphone (iPhone and Android)
1. School-based programmes offering parents and students access to family life education (FLE) resources.
2. Helps parents enhance quality of family life by equipping them with the skills and confidence to build strong relationships.
FAMILY MATTERS @ SCHOOL (FLE) PROGRAMME
Strong partnership with parents will
help us effectively deliver a student-centric,
values-based education to every child.
We can never fulfil our mission alone.
Ho Peng (Ms)
Former Director-General of
Education
taken from Note to Educators