Primary 4Parent Engagement Session

25 January 20192.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Please turn your mobile phonesto the silent mode to facilitatethe smooth operation of thepresentation.Powerpoint slides will be available in our website a few days after today’s presentation.

Housekeeping Matters

Event Schedule

1. Address by the Principal, Mrs Wang

2. Sharing by Year Head P3/P4, Mdm Hasni

3. Academic Award Presentation

4. Classroom Session with P4 teachersForm & Subject teachers (Not a one-to-one meeting session with the teachers)

PRINCIPAL’S SHARING

Mrs Wang-Tan Sun Sun

“Rapid technological advancements put a shorter expiry date on the skills & knowledge we acquired in schools and higher education”

Mr Ong Ye KungMinister for Education

28 Sep 2018

Schools Work Plan Seminar 2018

What we can do to transit into a world that is very different? As Mr Ong has said we need to “ensure that our education continues to uplift lives & prepare our young for the future.”

Highlights of…• MOE Work Plan Seminar 2018

• Mee Toh School Strategic Plan 2019-2021

What are we doing to prepare our children for the future?

P4 Assessment Weightings 2019

Level Term 1CA1

Term 2SA1

Term 3CA2

Term 4SA2

P4 10% 30% 15% 45%

• Quantitative indication of the level of mastery of knowledge and skills learnt.

• Qualitative feedback also serves to scaffolds students’ learning.

• Motivate our children towards Excellence, and strive towards personal mastery, not towards chasing the last mark.

Changes to Holistic Development Profile (HDP)“We will make adjustments to the Holistic Development Profile, or more commonly known as the report book, to better reflect a student’s progress in learning, and to discourage excessive peer comparison. These adjustments will also help to reduce test anxiety.”

• Mr Ong Ye Kung• Minister for Education

• 28 Sep 2018

Changes to be made in the report fileInformation to be removed Rationale Class and level positionClass and level meanMinimum and maximum marks

Discourage comparison of students so as to make learning less competitive and stressful

Option to underline and/ or colour failed marks

Pass/ Fail result for end-of-year HDP

Avoid reinforcing students’ shortcomings

Mean subject grades Not meaningful to inform promotion or progression

Overall total marks Overall total percentage will be provided

Changes to be made in the report fileInformation to be retained with modification

Rationale

Individual subject marksrounded off to whole numbers with individual subject grades based on the rounded off whole number marks

Marks are still needed to inform students of how they have fared academically.

No need to have precision of decimal places for reporting of grades in HDP.

THE PSLE REMAINS A USEFUL CHECKPOINT

It gauges the level of students’ learning in the core subjects at the end of six years of primary school and guides his future choices.

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CHANGES WHICH WILL BE IMPLEMENTED FROM THE 2021 PSLE COHORT

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/

Strategic Plan 2019-2021

ST 1Nurturing the Whole Child to be

Ready for the Future

1.1 Students as engaged learners, who learn with joy and develop learning dispositions for life-long

learning

1.3 Students whodevelop character and PQs; andfurther interests and/or passion

through related CCAs

1.2 Students who (a) embody the school motto of compassion,

conscience, purity and righteousness;(b) are equipped with the 21st Century

Competencies(c) love and have a sense of rootedness to

Singapore, and contribute to the community.

Personal Qualities (PQs)• To equip our students to thrive in a fast-changing, globalised world

Mee Toh School Motto and Values• Foundation of character• Provide compass for behaviour

SE Competencies – Skills, knowledgeand dispositions that help students develop the 21st CC

21st CC necessary skills to thrive in globalised world

Personal Qualities- A set desired Attitudes & Skills

expressed in simple statements

Personal Qualities (PQs)

21st CenturyCompetency

Critical and Inventive Thinking

Social-emotionalCompetency

Social Awareness

School Value of Respect

Personal Quality (Pg 22 of Student HB)• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to different

cultures and religions• Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values

Example

Term 1 Assembly Talk: CompassionSchool Value Level Personal Qualities

Care P1-P6 o Show care and concern for the environment and people around me

o Show kindness and empathy

Service P1-P6 o Appreciate and show gratitude for others

P1-P3 o Offer help to family members, teachers & peers

P4-P6 o Take actions to contribute to the common good of others in the community

Holistic Target for Students…

Develop their Metacognition (an Executive Function)

Where am I now? Where am I going? How can I achieve it? How do I respond when I am not getting there

as planned?

School value: ResiliencePersonal Quality: Demonstrate the Growth MindsetStudent HB Pg 22

School sports: National School Games Junior Division Competitions to be enhanced

Straits Times, published Jan 23, 2019

Unstructured Play

Integrated Project Work Through Values-in-Action

Growth Mindset

is the key to lifelong learning

Home-School Partnership• Parents are our one of our key

partners in the holistic education of the children

• Together, we will nurture our students to anchor on school motto & valuesand develop in them the desired Personal Qualities.

Partnership between School & ParentsGuiding Philosophy

Quality Relationships

Anchored on Mutual Trust and Mutual Respect

A mindset of partnership, collaboration and mutual support

Guided by MOE and Mee Toh School Ethos

Mee Toh School is committed to deliver quality education to all ourstudents, provide quality service to our partners and at the same time,care for the well-being of our teachers and all who work here.

We will do our utmost to serve you with courtesy and respect andwe expect that you treat us with the same respect that you wouldlike to be accorded.

Please let us know if our efforts fall below your expectations. Yourfeedback and words of appreciation will inspire us to continue to deliverour best.

Thank you for working with us, making Mee Toh School Community agracious one, and the school a place conducive for learning, growthand work!

Service Quality Statement

Helicopter Parents Source: https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/helicopter-parenting

Helicopter Parents

Some suggested ways Parents are encouraged to allow your child to attempt the

homework on their own. Guide your child, but do not do their homework for them.

Provide structures for students to develop good habits that support independent learning such as teaching them to jot down their homework and packing their bags.

Always work with your child’s teachers first as they are the ones who know your child well.

Train your children to be able to relay information to their teachers & vice versa.

Encourage Joy of Learning!

Changes to be made in the report fileInformation to be removed Rationale Class and level positionClass and level meanMinimum and maximum marks

Discourage comparison of students so as to make learning less competitive and stressful

Option to underline and/ or colour failed marks

Pass/ Fail result for end-of-year HDP

Avoid reinforcing students’ shortcomings

Mean subject grades Not meaningful to inform promotion or progression

Overall total marks Overall total percentage will be provided

Changes to be made in the report fileInformation to be retained with modification

Rationale

Individual subject marksrounded off to whole numbers with individual subject grades based on the rounded off whole number marks

Marks are still needed to inform students of how they have fared academically.

No need to have precision of decimal places for reporting of grades in HDP.

Hello!I am Mdm HasniYear Head P3 & P4You can find me athasni_abu_bakar@moe.edu.sg

P4 Learning Experience

Subject-based Banding

Important Information

Level Focus

Equipped our students with competencies& values (PQs)

Metaphorically Speaking,

Steer the ship in the right course

over any treacherous sea

Reach their destinationConfidentlyUnharmed

Unfazed

Learning Experience - HolisticCentre teachings on Character Devt & Citizenship Education

FTGPSEAIP

CCE & NESSCyberwellness

SEL

History CurrAssembly

• for students to apply what they learned in a structured or unstructured manner

• engage students to think creatively & critically as they solve real-world problems

Integrated Project Work (IPW) - VIAIPW – learn the importance of teamwork, presentation skills, etc. VIA – encourage students to identify and understand community issues, initiate action with their peers to make a difference and improve the lives of others

Creating Authentic Settings or Projects

Learning Experience - Holistic

Ignite theSingapore

Spirit

Provide opportunities for students to be aware of the unique practices & values of different culture through various platforms :Vesak Day, Total Defence Day, Racial Harmony Day, National Day, International Friendship Day & Festive Celebration.

Learning Experience - HolisticDesired Outcomes of Physical, Aesthetics & Music (PAM) Education

Provide opportunities to pick up life-long skills to • strengthen

character• pursue & enjoy a

physically active & healthy lifestyle

• learn to appreciate aesthetic beauty

INDOOR GAMES @ PLAY ROOM

Objectives of implementing1) Create Educational Spaces for students to play & develop Foundations &

Passion for Life-long learning & purpose in life2) Provide more opportunities for Peer Interactions & authentic platforms to

practise SE Competencies taught3) Spark student’s imagination & foster “innovation quotient”4) Provide opportunities for students to self-organise & further their

interests and passion in Music & Sports through performances, exhibitions and competitions

GAMES and role-playing @ MPH and MRL 43ROLE PLAYING @ MRL

Ninja Warriors @ MPH

GAMES and role-playing @ MPH and MRL 44

Table-Tennis Corner in the Canteen

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Coming Up soon :

Traditional Games for loan – an NESS initiative

Provide opportunities to pick up life-long skills to • strengthen character• work collaboratively

with others• pursue and enjoy a

physically active & healthy lifestyle

• learn to appreciate aesthetic beauty

Desired Outcomes of Physical, Aesthetics & Music (PAM) Education

Enhancement in Learning for Life Prog – PHE initiativeHorizontal Climbing introduced to enhance students’ problem solving skills, endurance & muscular strength, etc.Bouldering Wall is being constructed in ISH.

Wushu Quan Package –a customised Wushu routine taught during PE lessons toenhance physical attributes & build school values

P4 Enriching Programmes

For P4 Remedial Programme – please refer to letters sent by Form Teacher

ACTIVITY DATE / PERIOD

Microbits Training 25 to 26 June

Traffic Games 4 , 9 & 11 Apr

Art Learning Journey 10 April & 12 April

Sports Carnival 3 Oct

Sports Education Programme 6 Nov & 12 Nov

Learning Experience

Develop Well-rounded Individuals

Cognitive

智

Physical

体

Social

群

Aesthetic

美

Moral

德

Student Handbook pages 26 & 27 & End-of-Term Reflections

Teachers will guide students in setting quantitative &

qualitative targets with the end in mind (Desired Outcome of Education &

PQs.)

Holistic Target Setting

SchoolP4 Learning Experience Important

Information

Level Focus Subject-based Banding

Level FocusDeveloping Resilience

- Focus on strengths- Help-seeking- Having a growth mindset

Developing Empathy- Peer support- Listen- Offer help- Show gratitude

SchoolP4 Learning Experience Important

Information

Level Focus Subject-based Banding

Subject-based Banding (SBB)Because every child is unique, and has different aptitudes, capabilities & talents, SBB was introduced to cater to the different abilities of each child so that we can prepare him/her for life.

The intent of SBB remains unchanged even under the new PSLE scoring system.

Details of the grading for foundation subjects under the new PSLE scoring system will be shared in due course.Find out more at https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/subject-based-banding#sthash.gXvNRB43.dpuf

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What does Subject-based Banding mean for your child ?• Every child will be encouraged to do the

subjects at the levels that best meet hisabilities

• An enhanced approach in providing Student-Centric, Values-Driven Education (SVE)

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How does Subject-based Banding work?

This set of school-based criteria serves only as a guide for parents who may consider their child for the 4S1H combination at the end of P4.:80 % and above for English , Math, Science; and

85 % and above for Mother Tongue

*At the end of P5, pupils who scored 75 % or better in MT and have passed HMT can continue to do HMT at P6. If not, they will have to drop HMT at P6.

*Pupils who do not study HMT at P5 will not be allowed to take HMT at P6

4S 1H Combination

Use of HCL for Admission into SAP School• HCL results do not count towards the PSLE Score• However if students with the same PSLE Score are vying for limited

places in the same SAP school, those with better HCL grades will be allocated a place ahead of other students.

• The advantage that HCL students will obtain under the new system is similar to that under the current system.

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How does Subject-based Banding work at the end of P4?

Scenario 1

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How does Subject-based Banding work at the end of P4?

Scenario 2

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How does Subject-based Banding work at the End of P4?

Scenario 3

Subject-based Banding

Parental Choice at the End of P4

Parental option is given at the end of P4

Parents will make decision on the subjectcombination their child starting withschool’s recommendation

Subject-based Banding

Final Decision by School atthe End of P5

At the end of P5, school will decide on

~ the level of the subjects to be taken bystudents in P6

~ emplacing a student in a more/ lessdemanding subject combinations

Direct Schools Admission (DSA)

Support holistic development of your child.

Allow your child to discover anddevelop his/her interests andtalents.

Your child can continue to develop his/her strength in the secondary school which offers the distinctive programme.

DSA allows students to seek admission to a secondary (sec) school based on your talents, potential & achievements that cannot be demonstrated at PSLE.

You may go to https://beta.moe.gov.sg/dsa/ to find out more about the strengths & distinctive programmes sec schools have to offer.

New single centralised DSA application portal. More will be shared when your child is at P6.

SchoolP4 Learning Experience Important

Information

Level Focus Subject-based Banding

We maintain regular communications with Parents throughStudent Handbook, Calendars, Letter of notification, official email & telephone.

ACTIVITY DATE / PERIODParent Engagement Session(Not a one-to-one meeting session with the teachers)

25 Jan

Workshops for Parents Science – 29 MarchEL & Math – 26 April

Teacher-Parent Conference (TPC) 1 30 May (full day) &31 May (morning only)

Teacher-Parent Conference (TPC) 2 13 Nov (full day) & 14 Nov (morning only)

In support of Home-School Partnership

Refer to FTs introductory letter for ways to get in touch with the teachers

For non-urgent matters, the teacher will respond within 3 working days.

Talks DATE TIMEScreamfree Parenting 30 Mar (Sat) 9.00 a.m. - noon

Parenting by Personality through DISC(Knowing Me, Knowing You)

12 Apr (Fri) 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Positive Discipline for Lasting Impact 25 May (Sat) 9.00 a.m. - noon

Venue : Mee Toh School

Pastoral Care – FamilyMatters@School Programme

Some confirmed Parenting Talks are coming your way

Learn effective & scientifically proven ways to groom your child

ACTIVITY DATE / PERIODCA1 1 Mar to 6 Mar

SA1 Listening Comprehension 18 Apr

SA1 Paper 1 29 April and 30 April

SA1 Oral 6 May and 7 May

SA1 10 May to 15 May

CA2 20, 21, 26 & 27 Aug

SA2 Listening Comprehension 7 Oct

SA2 Paper 1 8 Oct and 9 Oct

SA2 Oral 10 Oct to 11 Oct

SA2 22 Oct to 25 Oct

P4 Assessment Dates

Attendance

Complete each school term

Reasons for absence which are not valid include• taking family holidays during term time• return to home country early• oversleeping• wilful absence from school

Absence from school without valid reason is a school offence and the student is liable for a ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’ Conduct Grade.

Announcement

Use of Photographs & Videos

Photograph(s) or video image(s) of the students may be capturedduring school events, programmes and related activities.

The school may use and publish such photographs and/or video recordings positively in school publications, website, social media channels, and other official school communication channels.

May the joy of learning stay with your child throughout life

HAPPY 2019!

Blessing to your child

Academic Award Presentation

Primary 4 Form Teachers

Primary 4-1

Mdm Nora Yuhanis

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Mr Sufri

Primary 4-2

Mr Choo Kuan He

76

Mdm Trina Tan

Primary 4-3

Mr Ang Chern Kiat

77

Mrs Sharon Koo

Primary 4-4

Ms Winnie Tan

78

Mr Nazrul

Primary 4-5

Ms Mohana

79

Mdm Tan Peishan

Primary 4-6

Mdm Gina Cai

80

Mr Sean Lim

Primary 4-7

Ms Celina Seah

81

Mdm Chim Kheng Mui

Primary 4-8

Ms Eleanor Quek

82

Ms Nadiah