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WELCOME TO
PRIMARY 3 (2017)
Welcome Parents!
Agenda
■ Subject Teachers
■ School Goals
■ School Rules & Discipline
Issues
■ School Homework Policy
■ Assessment Details
■ Subject Expectation
Our Goals
■ To instill values in our pupils
■ To equip pupils with academic and social skills
■ To provide a supportive and caring environment
■ To help pupils make new friends and discover new
interests
■ To develop pupils to become independent,
creative and critical thinkers
■ To promote collaborative learning in the classroom
SCHOOL RULES
School Rules
Neat school attire with new school
logo and name tags
Respect teachers and school
mates
Proper handling of school property
Reporting Time
Be seated in the hall before 7.40 am with a story
book for silent reading
If child is not in the hall by 7.40am, names will be
recorded by prefects and action will be taken
To be in school by 7.25am on WEDNESDAYs. We
have STAR/FTGP on Wednesdays.
Attendance
Regular attendance for school, supplementary/remedial
classes and CCA.
Absence must be supported by medical certificate or
parent’s letter. When receive notification from SNAC,
respond in the SNAC system. Parents can also call
General Office to inform reason for child’s absence.
Attendance
Absent during Exam Days,
Medical certificate if child is sick must be submitted to the
office. Otherwise zero marks will be awarded.
Other supporting documents must be given for special
circumstances e.g. death of a relative
School Rules
Handphone to be off during
curriculum time.
Use of Mobile phones
■Only to be used for urgent calls.
■Calls can only be made in the waiting area beside the Guard
House after school hours.
■Mobile phones will be confiscated if being used in class or any
other areas.
■Switch off your mobile phones (Do not put to silent mode)
■Parents will be contacted to collect any confiscated mobile
phone. Repeated offenders will be banned from using the
mobile phone.
Use of Mobile phones
■Mobile phones are not to be used for
playing games, taking pictures or videos
or listening to music while in school or out
on excursions/competition.
■Pupils are responsible for their mobile
phones.
Homework Policy
Homework is an essential part of every child’s
learning experience. It is an extension of
classroom instruction and it allows pupils to
demonstrate what they have learnt.
It provides parents timely information on the
learning progress of their child.
Homework – Parents’ Support
• Schedule a routine time for homework to be
completed
• Give priority to school homework rather than tuition
• Provide conducive environment for studying and
completion of homework
• Ensure that child completes his/her homework
independently
Homework – Parents’ Support
• Monitor the child’s daily and/or weekly assignments
• Communicate with child’s teacher when the child is
unable to complete his/her homework
• Arrange with form teacher to secure child’s
homework when the child is unable to attend school
• Check that the child records his/her homework in
the Pupil’s Handbook
SUPPORTIVE PARENT
Every parent a supportive partner
■ Parenting your child
– Encouraging and supervising their homework
– Monitor and check their daily schoolwork
– Quality time to talk with them
Every parent a supportive partner
• Communicating with school
– School handbook/ diary (messages from me or
other subject teachers)
• Volunteering in school
• Learning at home
Parents’ Support
■ Your child needs encouragement
■ Understanding your child’s strength
■ Believe that he/she can do it
Study Tips
■Reinforce what the teachers have taught
■Reinforce good learning attitude
■Encourage them to be diligent and take pride
in their work
■Manage time - balance between study and play
■Cut down on online activities
Managing Stress
■ Balanced diet and some outdoor games to build
up the immunity of the body.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Listening Speaking
Reading Writing
Four Main Components for
Languages
P3 HA ENGLISH
LANGUAGE When What and How Why Day to Day STELLAR Resources / Packages
(4 components) Companion Booklets Casco Grammar Targeting Value Book
Skill-based •Speaking & Listening •Writing & Representing •Reading & Viewing •Language Use
Short Term Journal Writing Reading (oral) Listening (LC)
Long Term Progress Cards Learning Journey (inter-disciplinary) Semestral Assessments
SPEECH & DRAMA
(EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
PROGRAMME)
Provides opportunites for creative and aesthetic
development through drama activites
Pupils will be equipped with the skills to be confident
communicators in speaking and writing, and developing
critical and inventive thinking skills
The course will be conducted by Learning Wings Pte Ltd
during curriculum. At the end of the course, pupils will
be grouped to showcase their work.
All pupils are strongly encouraged to participate in this
course.
SUPPLEMENTARY READING
PROGRAMMES
To purchase 7 issues from Discovery Box and 16 issues of
the Little Red Dot
Magazine and newspaper serve as supplementary
reading programme to enhance pupils’ learning of
English and improve their general knowledge. Selected
texts will be used in class for peer/group discussion /
sharing and reflection in journal entries beside the
“Targeting English – Values Education”.
All pupils are strongly encouraged to participate in this
programme.
English Language Holistic Assessment Schedule
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Semestral Assessment 1
Listening (Informal Assessment- Written task)
Semestral Assessment 2
Listening Comprehension / Note-taking
Stimulus-Based Conversation (Informal Assessment with feedback from teacher)
Listening Comprehension / Note-taking
Reading (Informal Assessment with feedback from teacher)
Oral : Reading Aloud and Stimulus-based Conversation
Oral : Reading Aloud and Stimulus-based Conversation
Individual Writing (Informal Assessment with feedback and comments from teacher)
Paper 1 : Continuous Writing
Individual Writing (Informal Assessment with feedback and comments from teacher)
Paper 1 : Continuous Writing
Review Test 1 Paper 2 : Language Use and Reading Comprehension
Review Test 2 Paper 2 : Language Use and Reading Comprehension
MATHEMATICS
The Mathematics curriculum aims to help students build strong foundation in primary Maths through a structured teaching sequence and supporting manipulatives and materials based on the concrete-pictorial-abstract approach. This is to provide learning activities that emphasise thinking skills and heuristics.
P3 HA MATHEMATICS When What and How Why Day to Day Hands-on activities
Math Practices Eg: Textbook & Workbook Ex. Maths Worksheets Mental sums Factual Fluency Ex. Diagnostic tests Questioning & Feedback
•Purpose •Learning Outcomes •Concepts •Processes
Short Term Maths Review Tests 1 and 2 Diagnostic tests Maths Quiz Maths Journal Performance Tasks Self & Peer Assessment
Long Term
Progress Cards Maths Trail / Experiential journey Semestral Assessments
Mathematics Holistic Assessment
Schedule
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Maths Journal
(Not graded) •2-step problem sums
Performance Task •Hands on Maths (Measurement)
FAME DAY ICT Maths (Not graded)
Review Test 1 Semestral Assessment 1
Review Test 2 Semestral Assessment 2
Primary 3 Maths Topics & Weighting
Topics Proposed Weighting
Whole Numbers 50%
Fractions 10%
Measurement 25%
Money 5%
Geometry 5%
Data Analysis 5%
Total 100%
Key Programmes in the Maths
Curriculum
Maths Supplementary classes
Mathematics Quiz/Fillers/GEM/Games Mathematics Literature : +Venture Maths magazine/ Smart Mathematicians for self-directed learning
Key Programmes in the Maths Curriculum
ICAN teaching approach to develop
concepts & understanding
Essential Maths to develop higher order
thinking skills (for selected classes)
Mathematics Olympiad Training for selected
P3 pupils in Term 2 to 3
CDAC on Saturdays for pupils who need
more reinforcements
SCIENCE
Science in Primary School
■ Equal weighting in PSLE for English, Mathematics, Mother Tongue and
Science
■ PSLE expectations
Content knowledge from P3 to P6
Process Skills (e.g. classifying, analysing, explaining, evaluating)
Spiral approach in the syllabus
P3 HA SCIENCE When What and How Why Day to Day Science Workbook
Activities / Experiments (Hands-on sessions) Vitamindz Worksheets Teachers’ Productions Worksheets Topical Worksheets
Assess understanding of Science concepts and attainment of process skills
Short Term Review Tests Process Skills Test Practical Test
Long Term (all subjects)
Progress Cards Learning Journey (inter-disciplinary) Semestral Assessments
Science Holistic Assessment Schedule
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
• Living & Non-Living Things
• Classification of Living Things
• Classification of Plants
• Classification of Animals
• Fungi & Bacteria
• Diversity of Materials
• Magnets
• Plant Systems
• Life Cycles of Animals
• Life Cycles of Plants
• Process Skills Test
• Review Test 1
• SA1
• Practical Test
• Review Test 2
• SA2
Theme Life Science Physical Science
Diversity General characteristics &
classification of living things
General characteristics &
classification of non-living
things
Materials
Cycles Life Cycles
Reproduction
Matter
Water
Systems Plant Systems
Body Systems
Human Systems (Digestive,
Respiratory & Circulatory)
Cell System
Electrical Systems
Interactions Interactions with
Environment (ecology,
adaptation, man’s impact)
Forces (magnets, friction,
gravity, elastic spring)
Energy Forms & Uses
(Photosynthesis)
Forms & Uses (Light, Heat,
Potential, Kinetic, Elastic
Energy)
Energy Conversion
Read Science
Read Science ■ Magazines – Science Spy, Science Adventures,
Young Scientists
Mother Tongue Language
Six Important Domains
Listening Reading
Speaking Writing
Interactive Speaking
Interactive Writing
Work expected to be completed by the end of every chapter (1.5 weeks – 2 weeks;2.5 weeks for TL)
Writing exercise（习字）
Workbook activity（活动本）
School-based worksheets （补充练习、往年考卷）
Practices from subscribed magazines（新天地） (CL only)
Spelling （听写）
Oral/Composition/Comprehension （口试/作文/阅读理解）
MT assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Listening
Comprehension
Review Test 1
SA1
Oral
Listening
Comprehension
Composition
Paper 2
Composition
Review Test 2
SA2
Oral
Listening
Comprehension
Composition
Paper 2
Updates to the curriculum Interactive Speaking Interactive Writing
Aim： Pupils will be able to communicate
effectively with others through both interactive writing and oral conversation
Interactive Writing Includes letter, note, email
Practices available
Chinese subscribed magazines（新天地）
Worksheets （互动练习）
Interactive Speaking Video Conversation
Video related to a topic, e.g. Care for environment Three questions will be asked Further questions may be asked by Oral examiners
Examples Qn 1）Based on the video, tell us what did the little girl do? Qn 2）Apart from using the bin as shown in the video, what
are some other ways to keep the environment clean ? Qn 3）How can your school encourage pupils to care for the
environment?
P3 Supplementary classes (CL, ML, TL)
All pupils are involved
Every Thursday (2.15 p.m. – 3.15 p.m.)
Starting in Term 2 Week 1
Customized assistance / differentiated tasks catered to pupils with different learning needs
COMMUNICATION
Communication through SNAC
Communication with SNAC SNAC is used to inform parents and attain response for:
Notify school events
Consent for Supplementary lesson/ Excursions/ Learning Journeys
Response for Networking Session or Meet the Parent Session
Parents/ Guardian have to acknowledge or select an option
and submit.
When you receive notification from SNAC,
click on the notification.
Scroll down to read notification.
Click on the relevant option.
You have to acknowledgement that you have
read the notification.
You must key in your authentication code.
If you can’t remember your authentication
code, click on ‘Send Authentication Code to
my email’. Then a new code will be sent to
your email address.
If you can’t remember your email address, call
67783085 during office hours.
Click on submit response. Then you will
receive a note that your response has been
submitted successfully.
Communication with the teachers
■ Write a note in the Pupils’ Handbook
■ Leave a message at the General Office
General Office: 67783085
Email the teachers
Gifted Programme
The GEP seeks to provide opportunities to
develop suitable pupils with
high intellectual potential in an educational
environment that is designed
to stimulate intellectual growth. Pupils for the
GEP are identified through
the two stages of the GEP Identification
Exercise.
More information will be given in August 2017.
GEP Identification Exercise Date(s)
GEP Screening
(English Language and Mathematics)
23 August,
Wednesday
Shortlisted pupils are invited to participate in the Selection Exercise.
GEP Selection
(English Language, Mathematics and General Ability)
19 & 20 October
Thursday & Friday
Dates for Review Tests
■ Week 9
27 Feb: Science
28 Feb: Mathematics
1 March: Mother Tongue
2 March: English
Other important information
■ Supplementary classes will
commence in Term 2.
■ Swimsafer Programme is
scheduled to commence in
Term 3.
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