welcome to primary 1 meet-the-parents session 02 january...

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Welcome to Primary 1

Meet-the-Parents Session

02 January 2015

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A G E N D A General Issues

English

Mathematics

Chinese and Bicultural Studies

Physical Education and Physical Health and Fitness

Values Education and CCE

How can you support your child?

Teachers

Things to note

Class Representative

AOB

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General Issues

Punctuality

Absence

Early Dismissal

Seating Arrangement

School Diary

Circulars

Organization

Assessment

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General Issues

Punctuality

Pupils who arrive before 7.00 a.m. must wait in

the School Canteen

Pupil is considered late if she is not with the class for singing of the National Anthem and pledge-taking during daily Morning Assembly(7.30 a.m.)

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Action(s) to be taken if pupil is late for school: 1st time - verbal warning / counselling

2nd time – record in School Diary

3rd time – phone call to parent / guardian

4th time – letter to parent / guardian

5th time onwards – Discipline Committee will counsel the pupil

and call the parent/guardian

9th time onwards – Pupil will see Vice-Principal and complete

1 hour of CWO

For subsequent late-coming, an additional 15 minutes of CWO will be imposed.

General Issues

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Pupil who is late for more than 15 times (in a semester) will be given a “Fair” for her conduct grade

Pupil who is late for more than 25 times (in a semester) will be given a “Poor” for her conduct grade

General Issues

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General Issues

Absence

Must be covered by Medical Certificate from the

doctor or a letter from parents upon your child’s

return to school

If your child is unwell, keep her at home

If your child has head lice, infectious illness like

Chicken Pox or Hand Foot Mouth Disease,

please notify the school immediately (Tel :

6454-9698)

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General Issues

Early Dismissal

If your child needs to leave during school hours:

a) after registration at the Security Post, proceed

to General Office to sign the Early Dismissal

form

b) hand in the completed form to the security

guard at the Security Post before leaving the

school with your child

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General Issues

Seating Arrangement

Pupils’ seating in the classroom will be

changed on a regular basis

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General Issues

School Diary

Contains information like school rules, grading

system etc.

Essential for teaching note-taking skills

Facilitates communication between parents and

teachers

Parents to check entries daily

NOTE : Do regular check on calendar of events

on the school website.

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School Diary

School Attire & Appearance (p12)

Code of Conduct (p13)

Code of Conduct for Tests & Examinations (p14)

School Safety & Security (p15)

Our Discipline Policy (p16-17)

General Information for Parents & Guardians (p42-43)

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General Issues

Circulars

Sent home in the Communication File

A prompt reply (including nil returns) will be

appreciated

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General Issues

Organization

Files for supplementary worksheets / booklets

- filed worksheets will be sent home on a regular

basis for parents to sign

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P1 Assessment

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PERI Recommendation

• At P1 & P2 – key focus should be placed

on building pupil’s confidence & desire to learn

• Placing too much emphasis on semestral exam may not be an optimal way to achieve these outcomes

• To use assessment to support and improve learning

• “bite-sized” topical reviews/tests to assess pupils’ learning (PERI : Primary Education Review & Implementation)

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P1 Assessment

No formal assessment in Term 1

No Semestral Assessment (SA)

Continual Assessment (CA) in

Terms 2 to 4

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Weighting

CA Total

Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

100% 25% 35% 40%

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CA

Daily work

Topical reviews/quizzes

- after each topic is taught

Spelling

- lists will be given beforehand

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• Continuous Learning from Lower Pri : - pay attention in class - study consistently (not just before a major test/exam)

• Assessment for Learning - assess pupils’ understanding before teaching new topic/content - feedback given to parents - Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) sessions (29 May & 20 Nov)

How the assessment benefit the pupils

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Feedback on Pupils’

Progress

Termly result slips with marks and grades CA assessment components issued with termly result slips

Portfolio showcasing good samples of pupils’ work (to be shown during PTC

sessions)

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P1 Personal & Social Feedback Form

Report of pupils’ personal and social development will be given at the end of

Term 2 and Term 4

Focus on three main qualities:

- Motivation

- Communication

- Teamwork

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English

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STELLAR Strategies for English Language Learning and

Reading

English

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STELLAR

Teaching and learning of English using more speaking and listening activities.

Children learn reading and writing through interesting books with rich content. They read and discuss these age-appropriate books with their teacher.

English

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What is a STELLAR lesson like?

1. Shared Reading

Experiences

2. Shared Writing

Experiences

3. Language Use Activities in

Learning Centres

Children read storybook with the

teacher and engage in oral

discussions with teacher and

peers

The teacher prepares mini lessons based on

specific needs of children to prepare them for

reading & writing activities; e.g. grammar,

vocabulary, word recognition, decoding skills,

spelling

The teacher models writing using

children’s language. Children

engage in writing together and in

writing independently

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In English lessons, pupils learn to:

Listen to stories

Read fluently

Speak confidently

Write stories

English

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English

1) STELLAR Learning Sheets

one booklet for each unit

grammar, vocabulary and phonics in

each booklet

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English

2) Speaking and Listening

Shared Reading / Poetry Recitation

Phonics

Show and Tell (talk about a given topic / answer

questions posed by peers and the teacher)

My Voice / Journal (share thoughts in

response to a question, usually based on a story read)

Oxford English Oral and Listening 1 (practice on listening skills)

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English

3) Language Use

Exploring Reading 1 (reading comprehension)

Grammar Handbook (grammar items e.g. tenses, nouns, verbs etc.)

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English

4) Writing

Guided Writing Process - ‘Modified Language Experience Approach’

Class Writing and Group Writing

Individual Writing (Done in a lined jotter book known as ‘First Draft Book’.)

My Voice / Journal (Done in an exercise book.

Topics: reflection of learning and expression of thoughts.)

Blurb (Done in an exercise book.

Reviews on books read - class library books or own personal

story books.)

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English 5) Spelling and Dictation

Refer to dates given by English teacher

Done in an exercise book

6) STELLAR Handwriting 1

Practice on the proper conventions of print

7) Reading

Class Library books

My Reading Reward Programme

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English P1 Holistic Assessment Plan SKILLS TERM 1 TERM 2

SPEAKING Show and Tell

READING Shared Book Approach (SBA)

Shared Book Approach (SBA) ORAL TEST *

Reading A Passage

Picture Description

Poetry Recitation

LISTENING Listening Comprehension

Phonics

Listening Comprehension

Phonics

WRITING

Penmanship

Spelling

Modified Language Experience

Approach (MLEA)

My Voice / Journal, Blurb

Penmanship

Spelling


Approach (MLEA)


LANGUAGE

USE

Worksheets and Review Tests Grammar

Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension


Vocabulary


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English P1 Holistic Assessment Plan

SKILLS TERM 3 TERM 4

SPEAKING Show and Tell

READING Shared Book Approach (SBA)

Shared Book Approach (SBA) ORAL TEST *

Reading A Passage

Picture Description

Poetry Recitation

LISTENING Listening Comprehension

Phonics

Listening Comprehension

Phonics

WRITING

Penmanship

Spelling


Approach (MLEA)


Penmanship

Spelling


Approach (MLEA)


LANGUAGE

USE


Vocabulary



Vocabulary


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How Can You Help ?

STELLAR activities to do with your child

Talk to her often

Read with, and to, her every day

Visit the public library regularly

Visit places of interest and talk about them

Praise her efforts

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Mathematics

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Course Materials

My Pals Are Here! (Pupil’s Book & Workbook)

Supplementary Materials

My Pals Are Here! Maths Tests 1

Mathematics

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Exercise book

1. Speedy Math (Weekly)

Mental Sums

Speed quizzes

Mathematics

These will be administered within a

stipulated time, to train pupils for

speed & accuracy.

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Others:

Topical Reviews (Conducted after 1 or 2 topics)

Mathematics

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Mathematics P1 Holistic Assessment Plan

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

Topical Review

a) Whole Numbers

• Numbers to 10

• Number Bonds

• Addition and

Subtraction within

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Topical Review

a) Whole Numbers

• Numbers to 20

• Addition and

Subtraction within 20

• Ordinal Numbers

and Position

b) Shapes and

Patterns

Topical Review

a) Whole Numbers

• Numbers to 40

• Addition and

Subtraction to 40

b) Length

Topical Review

a) Whole numbers

• Multiplication

- Division

b) Time

Topical Review

a) Whole Numbers

• Numbers to 100

• Addition and

Subtraction within

100

b) Picture Graphs

Topical Review

a) Whole numbers

• Numbers to 100

b) Money

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Chinese

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Course Content

Higher Chinese Textbook 1A and 1B

- Han Yu Pin Yin and Chinese Characters

Higher Chinese Activity Book 1A and 1B

Higher Chinese Writing Book 1A and 1B

Higher Chinese Flash Cards 1A and 1B

Chinese

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Purple file for Chinese worksheets

- writing (写话练习)

- Chinese strokes (笔画笔顺练习)

- comprehension (理解问答)

- cloze passage (短文填空)

- sentence construction (看图造句)

Purple file for Xin Peng You （新朋友）

Chinese

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Chinese P1 Holistic Assessment Plan

项目考查内容听 ● 听指示

● 听力理解

● 汉语拼音

说 ● 简短问与答（会话）

● 看图说话

● 展示与讲述

● 生生互动

读 ● 读短文／课文（汉字）

● 汉语拼音

写 ● 课后考查

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Reading materials 1. Storybooks

- Guided reading

Teachers will guide pupils in the reading and discussion of selected books - Class library books Pupils will borrow and read in class

Chinese

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Reading materials

2.《新朋友》Xin Peng You - A biweekly magazine for lower primary pupils 3.《小拇指》Xiao Mu Zhi - Chinese newspaper for lower primary pupils (optional)

Chinese

E-Zhishi On Line Platform

- E-tutor on line exercises after every 2

units (http://www.ezhishi.net)

- E-magazine for lesson preparation and

revision

Quizlet

- website (http://quizlet.com)

- flashcards (SNG P1 CL)

Chinese

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In alignment with:

Desired Outcomes of St Nicks Girls

SAP Flagship Programme

- Chinese History Course

Language Arts (LA)

- Chinese Speech and Drama Course

Cultural Arts (CA)

- Cultural Dance

Bicultural Studies (BS)

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Physical Education and Physical Health and Fitness

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Aims

To equip students with competencies to

engage in a wide range of physical

activities and sports

To lay a strong foundation for lifelong

active and healthy living

Physical Education and

Physical Health and Fitness

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New PE Syllabus – Pr 1 & 2 from 2014

A more holistic structure

Includes Physical Health and Fitness (PHF) and Outdoor Education

Skill-based ; more developmental

Creative and reflective thinking time

NEW health journal (pink file)



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New PE Syllabus – Pr 1 & 2 from 2014

Outdoor Education in PE programme

Swim Safer programme (for Pr 2)

By end of Primary 6, as part of PE syllabus, all students are required to show (through certification by external agency) that they :

Can swim 1 recognised stroke for 25m

Demonstrate confidence in water without buoyancy aids

Understand pool and water safety



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In 2016, new holistic assessment (HA) and

reporting will be implemented. For now, the

school will issue portfolio record as given in

2013.



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Modular Sports

Offered to pupils as an after school enrichment programme

It is optional and pupils sign up based on their

interest

Each module is 6h

Payable

Term 2 – Inline Skating

Term 4 - Golf



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Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) Lessons and Di Zi Gui 《弟子规》

- Values, especially traditional Chinese values, will be taught and emphasized during CCE lessons. - Phrases pertaining to good values will be taught each week

- Pupils will recite Di Zi Gui before morning assembly to reinforce learning - Level activities will also be conducted to reinforce the learning of values

Bible Time Class Contact Time

Parents are strongly encouraged to reinforce these values at home

Values Education

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Character and Citizenship

Education (CCE) Lessons

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In CCE lessons, pupils will learn:

6 core competencies

Respect

Responsibility

Resilience

Integrity

Care

Harmony

CCE Lessons

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CCE Lessons

ABC of Family Time:

Active Dialogue

Bonding Time

Continuous Feedback

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CCE Lessons

Active Dialogue:

Parents to have regular conversations on relevant topics with your child to reinforce the learning taught in CCE lessons

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CCE Lessons

Bonding Time:

Parents to do activities recommended in the CCE Activity Book with your child

Spend quality time to bond with your child

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CCE Lessons

Continuous Feedback:

Parents to give words of encouragement to your child in the CCE Activity Book to motivate them to improve in their behaviour

Family Time:

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CCE Lessons

Assessment for learning:

Teacher’s-assessment

Teacher provides feedback and words of encouragement to motivate pupils to learn and improve.

Self-assessment

Pupils reflect on their own learning through self-checklists or rubrics.

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CCE Lessons


Peer-assessment

Peers give feedback to one another for improvement.

Parent’s feedback

Parents affirm pupils’ effort through positive comments.

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CCE Lessons


With the implementation of the new curriculum, the reporting of Civics and Moral Education Grades will be discontinued.

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How You can Support Your Child

Set Targets (can use School Diary p30-35)

Manage Time well (can use School Diary p46-47)

Establish a Routine (can use School Diary p48-50)

Create a Timetable at home

Provide Emotional Support

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Provide opportunities for her to exercise regularly

Encourage her to have proper diet and sufficient sleep daily

Communicate with her daily

Allow space and time to de-stress

Work closely with the teachers

Supervise your child on the use of Internet (especially Facebook)

(For more information on Cyber Wellness, e.g. Safety, Etiquette, Web surfing tips, etc., please refer to our school website located in Primary Sch homepage under 'News & Announcements’ http://www.chijstnicholasgirls.moe.edu.sg/primary/)

How You can Support Your Child

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Teachers

Form, Co-Form and other Subject Teachers.

Subject Teacher

English (Form Teacher)

Mathematics

Chinese

Science

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Parent Representatives

2 class parent representatives

Facilitates communication between school, teachers and parents

Parent representatives will act as liaison parent (via email or phone), help build rapport, network, feedback and encourage involvement in school

Parent relay system – important means of communication between

home and school in an emergency

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Thank you very much.

Have a pleasant day.

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