Touch-Base Parent-Teacher-Meet

Primary 1

19 Jan 2017

Agenda

• FTGP

• Department Programmes

• Class Processes

• Homework Policy

• Home-school collaboration

• Road Safety

• Q & A

FTGP

• FTGP: Form Teacher Guidance Period

• FTGP lessons are conducted to build better

teacher-student relations.

• Good values are also taught.

• Both Form Teachers conduct FTGP lessons

Character, Citizenship &

Leadership (CCLE)

We believe that:

• Every child has the propensity to be persons

of good character;

• Every child should be given the opportunity to

serve and lead others; and

• The school, home and community play

equally important roles in shaping the child.

CCE & SL

CCLE Approach and Programme

Character

Education

• Lessons and case studies based

on the 5 school values

Citizenship

Education

• Core events, lessons and current

affairs discussion based on the 6

NE messages

• Values-in-Action (VIA)

programme: service learning to

contribute to others and the

community

Leadership

Education

• students given leadership roles in

class , CCA and prefectorial roles

SCHOOL VALUES CHART

Desired Behavioural Indicators

1. Show respect to

myself, my peers

and others

2. Behave

appropriately at

all times

3. Respect and obey

those in authority

1. Be kind to others

2. Consider the

feelings of others

3. Care for and

share with others

readily

4. Practise good

manners

1. Take pride in my

appearance

2. Take pride in my

work

3. Speak in front of

others without

fear

1. Keep on trying

even when

things get

difficult

2. Find ways to

solve difficult

problems

1. Be honest

2. Distinguish right

from wrong

3. Stand up for what

is right

4. Make responsible

decisions

*This can also be found in your child’s school handbook.

PAL Programme

• An integral part of developing socio-

emotional competencies.

• Has been briefed in the MPH by our Year

Head.

• Build a Strong Foundation in English Language with STELLAR (Strategies

for English Language Learning And Reading)

– Good listening skills

– Good reading habits

– Speaking with confidence

– Writing with passion

• EL Programmes and Events

– EL Week cum International Friendship Day

– O.T.T.E.R. Programme (Our Time To Enjoy Reading)

– Class Library for Reading Corner

– Moo – O reading recording

– Learning Centres – reading, listening, writing and speaking

– No Remedial

– Learning journeys P1 – Zoo, and P2 – Science Centre

English LanguageAvid Readers Eloquent Speakers Inspired Writers

• Infusion of THINKING skills in Reading Comprehension, Writing and Speaking

– Bloom’s Taxonomy of Thinking Dimensions as reference

– Using Visible Thinking protocols

• Collaboration with Partners such as NLB

– Student members of NLB

– NLB Mobile Library

– Student Reading Interest Profile

– NLB assembly programme

• Collaboration with Parents

– Check handbook for homework and correspondences with teacher

– Read to and with your child

– Encourage your child to read extensively – magazines, newspapers, journals

– Encourage your child to take part in any external writing or speaking competition to

gain exposure.

– Engage you child in conversation that require them to explain or describe their

emotion. This can help them write more convincingly in their composition.

English LanguageAvid Readers Eloquent Speakers Inspired Writers

Pedagogical Approach:

Acquire the Basics with FUN•Infuse hands-on activities to make learning of Maths fun and authentic.

•encounter mathematics in a meaningful way

•leverage on conceptual development

•Parents are encouraged to play

Math / visual spatial board games

at home with your child!

Promotes students’ active participation in learning

Use appropriate manipulatives to aid understanding

Mathematics

(Primary 1)

Concrete

Pictorial

Abstract

Use of manipulative

Hands-on Activities

Eg. Adding with real

apples

Holding the apples in their

hands and counting

Use of drawings

Eg. +

Use of

numerals

Eg. 2 + 3

C-P-A Approach

Mathematics

(Primary 1)

Learning Support for Numeracy (LSM)

• Selected students who have not achieved an age-appropriate

mathematical age when they enter in P1.

• Objectives:– To level up and help students achieve an age-appropriate

mathematical age.

– To equip students with mathematical knowledge, skills and

dispositions so that they can learn mathematics with their peers.

• Withdrawal Mode

• Conducted by qualified LSM teachers

• Smaller class size

Mathematics

(Primary 1)

Mission

• Nurture our students to be confident and effective communicators in theMother Tongue Languages.

• Enable them to appreciate the rich culture and heritage of the Chinese, Malays and Indians (Tamil)

Special Department Programmes• Friday Reading Programme (Morning) – students need to bring MT storybooks

• MT Library periods (bi-weekly) – teachers will be bringing students to library to borrow MT books. Pls remind them to bring their EZ Link card.

• MT Fortnight (July) – cultural and language activities will be organized for students.

Mother Tongue Languages

Assessment

1) Bite-Sized Tests (Term 1-4 )

▪ Short test for milestone check on students’

understanding of the various components in each

subject.

▪ Marks will be reflected in the report book.

▪ More details will be given in the assessment letter which

will be sent out to parents by end of January.

Types of assessments at Primary 1

Class Processes

• Homework

• Class Expectations

• Class Rules

• Absenteeism

• Collaboration with Parents

Homework Policy

What is homework?

▪Any learning activity that students are required to complete

outside of curriculum time.

▪Assignments and Projects are considered as homework.

▪Revision of school work or studying for tests and exams are

not considered homework.

▪There is a difference between class work that a student did not

complete in class and work that is assigned as ‘homework’

Key objectives of homework

▪Reinforce learning and deepen understanding

▪Apply skills and concepts taught

▪Develop good study skills and habits

▪Encourage ownership and responsibility for

independent learning

▪Teachers and parents can monitor student progress.

Homework Policy

Homework Policy

Promoting a balanced life for our students

• No homework will be given on holidays

accorded for religious observances and

racial celebration e.g. Hari Raya, Good

Friday. This is to recognise that homework

will mean time taken away from family

bonding and family commitments.

▪ Homework is regulated and monitoredso that there is no overload on any one day.

▪ E/M/MTL will not all assign homeworkon one day for completion by the next day.Teachers will write on the whiteboardwork assigned for their respective subjectsto help monitor this. Sufficient lead time is given for completion.

▪ Homework submission date is made known to pupils.

▪ Based on individual student needs,homework can be modified and scaled down or scaled up.

Homework Policy

Promoting a balanced life for our students

Attire

• Please ensure that nametags are ironed or

sewn on by Term 1 Week 5.

Attire

• Please ensure that plain white shoes and

socks are worn only. No coloured

stripes/trimmings allowed

• Headgear of any type e.g. hoods,

hats/caps, scarves, is not allowed.

• Hair should be neat & tied up if it touches

the collar.

• No make up/ tattoo/accessories of any

type is allowed – refer to p. 12-16 of

student handbook.

Punctuality

• Silent reading starts at 7.40 a.m.; students are expected to participate in this.

• Students are to read their English storybooks from Monday to Thursday and Mother Tongue books on Friday.

• Flag-raising ceremony will start at 7.50 a.m. so that classes can start promptly at 8 a.m.

• When students are late for school, it causes stress to the child and this affects their readiness for class.

• Students need to develop the habit of being punctual.

Absenteeism

Please call/email the Form Teacher

if your child is absent.

Upon returning to school, provide a

• medical certificate or

• letter with a valid reason (not to be used for Review Tests and Exams)

Snack Break

• Between 12.30 pm to 1.00 pm

• Your child will be allowed to consume snacks in the

classroom.

• Your child is encouraged to bring healthy, dry snacks.

• Suggestion:

– Fruits

– Raisins

– Biscuits

– Bun

– Nuts

– Cereal Bar

– Biscuits

(with plain water)

Parents are our partners

▪ As far as possible, provide conducive environment for study at home

▪ Regularly and consistently supervise to help student develop good work habits.

▪ Dedicate a homework period/time at home.

SUPPORT FROM

PARENTSIS CRUCIAL

HELP US TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN

Home-school Collaboration

– Cantonement Pri’s partnership with MSF

–Organises monthly parenting talks on topics specifically catering to

the needs of Cantonment Pri parents

– Received positive feedback from previous years’ participants

– Fully subsidied by MSF – Workshops are FREE!

– Takes place on Friday evenings (typically 6.30pm – 8.30 pm) and

weekday mornings (typically 8am – 10am)

– Information of upcoming talks will be available on

• Cantonment Facebook page

• C2hamps notification

• Letter to parents

–Sign up via Google form or reply slip to General Office

Family Matters@Cantonment

What can Parents do?Spend time with them :

Talk to them – they may feel the pressure as there is

more homework this year

Play with them – family outings during weekends to

de-stress

Encourage your child to :

Talk to you or a teacher or a friend

Exercise or play a sports regularly

Go for a movie or read a good book

Have sufficient rest

Communication

1. C2hamps

• Receive important notification

from school

• Teachers will send 1-1 messages

to you

• User manual available on school

website

• Contact support@elchemi.net for

technical support

https://cantonmentpri.c2hamps.elchemi.net

Communication

2. Students’ Handbook

•Platform for communication with parents

•Parents should check the children’s

handbook from time to time

•Teachers cannot check every student’s

handbook so may not get the message from

parents immediately

•Teachers will train the students to write their

homework in the handbook

Our Approach to Safety

ROAD SAFETY

➢Use the Overhead Bridge and Pedestrian Crossings

ROAD SAFETY

➢DO NOT CROSS AT DANGEROUS POINTS

Communicating Road Safety Message

Setting up a Road Crossing Practice Area

for students