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WELCOME P3 & 4 Principal’s Dialogue
cum Briefing Session
Saturday, 24 January 2015
10.30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Briefing Outline
Welcome Address by Principal
Introduction of Key Personnel and P3/P4 Teachers
School Vision, Mission and Shared Values
School Focus
Curriculum Matters and Updates
AOB
SCHOOL LEADERS
Designation Name
Principal Ms Ong Lee Choo
Vice-Principal (Acad) Mrs Chue Lay Na
Vice-Principal (Acad) Mrs Pearlyn Wai
KEY PERSONNEL Subject / Area HOD SH / LH
School Staff Developer
Mdm Jin Pay
Year Head for P5 & 6
Mr Samy Lim
English Mrs May Tan
(covering HOD)
Mathematics Mrs Janice Chang
Miss Noraisha
Science Mdm Nornizah Said
Mr Yap Heng Yeow
Character & Citizenry
Education (CCE)
Mr Low Choon Siong
Aesthetics & CCA Miss Helen Tan
Information & Communications
Technology (ICT)
Miss Jaycee Tee Mr Alan Pillay
KEY PERSONNEL Subject / Area SH / LH
Chinese Language Ms Linda Tan
Malay Language Mdm Elyyah
Tamil Language Mdm Saraswathy
Physical Education Mr Alfiyan
Visual Arts Mdm Radin Rafeah
Student Leadership & Discipline Mdm Alison Yong
Pastoral Care & Career Guidance
Mrs Tina Eng
Citizenry Education &
Community Engagement
Mrs Tracy Lee
Our P3 Form & Co-Form Teachers
CLASS FORM TEACHER CO-FORM TEACHER
P3 Care Miss Noraisha Hamzah Mr Tan Tek Hing
P3 Charity Miss Jayanthi Mrs Lau-Leong
P3 Faith Mrs Irene Ang (Level Manager) Mr Lim Tian Swee
P3 Grace Miss Sally Tan Mdm Lina Juliana
P3 Hope Mdm Radin Rafeah Mr Liew Ching Shyang
P3 Joy Mrs Li Zijing
(Assistant Level Manager)
Mdm Audrey Low
Our P4 Form & Co-Form Teachers
CLASS FORM TEACHER CO-FORM
TEACHER
P4 Care Mrs Tracy Lee Mdm Chia Puay San
P4 Charity Miss Aainoo (Level Manager) Mdm Lim Seow Yin
P4 Faith Mdm Nurhida Miss Jaycee Tee
P4 Grace Miss Audrey Suon
(Assistant Level Manager)
Mdm Norizawaty
P4 Hope Miss Teo Tze Yee Mdm Elyyah
P4 Joy Mdm Tan Tsui Wen Mdm Nornizah
OUR P3 & P4 MT TEACHERS
CL ML TL
Primary 3
Mr Tan Tek Hing Mdm Lina Juliana Mdm Saraswathy
Mr Lee Jye Kae Mdm Fatimah
Mr Lim Tian Swee
Mr Liew Ching Shyang
Mrs Lau-Leong
Primary 4
Mdm Chia Puay San Mdm Norizawaty Miss Thilagah
Mrs Lau-Leong Mdm Elyyah
Mr Liew Ching Shyang
Mdm Huang Donghong
Focusing on 10 years of quality basic education that goes beyond academics…
1. Broad and Inclusive Approach and Providing Each Child with a Broad and Holistic Education
2. Deep values, Deep Commitment to Singapore and Deep Foundation for Learning
3. Learning for Life and Lifelong learning
School Vision, Mission and Shared Values
School Vision
A vibrant school which inspires passion
in learning and commitment towards
excellence
School Mission To nurture thinking individuals who are
confident and self-directed learners with
shared values and are active
contributors to society
School Motto:
Joy in Learning Pure in Act
School Shared Values
I Integrity our Core
D Dare to Innovate
E Excellence Our Quest
A Ardent Pursuit of Learning
S Synergy For Success
SCHOOL FOCUS FOR 2015
• Holistic Development
(Knowledge, Skills & Attitude)
• Culture of Continuous Improvement
Curriculum Matters & Updates
Pupils are strongly encouraged to join a CCA from Primary 3 onwards.
A pupil is expected to stay with a CCA till he/she
graduates from the school.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2015 LIST OF CCAs
Aesthetics Sports Clubs Uniformed
Group
• Chinese Dance
• Chinese Orchestra
• Malay Dance
• Indian Dance
• Angklung
• English Drama Club
• Art Club
• Netball
• Table Tennis
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Weiqi
• Infocomm
Club
• Scouts
(Boys &
Girls)
Successful DSA candidates 2014 Name of Candidates Secondary School DSA offered
Mathivoli Sriganesh NUS High School of Mathematics &
Science
Academic
Yong E-Shean School of Science & Technology,
Singapore
Academic
Robin Vinod Verghese School of Science & Technology,
Singapore
Academic
Chang Jing Jie, Jordan School of Science & Technology,
Singapore
Academic
Liew Shaw Jun CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School – IP Academic
Arul Maran Allwin Christo National Junior College Academic
Ong Hwee Leng Anna Evergreen Secondary School Academic
Ang Yashi, Amanda Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Chinese Orchestra
Lee Da Jun Bukit Panjang Government High Chinese Orchestra
Sheng Jia-Xin Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Chinese Orchestra
Jethro Ho Yishun Town Secondary School Table Tennis 18
Successful DSA candidates 2014
19
Name of Candidates Secondary School DSA offered
Loo Wan Qin, Rachel Anderson Secondary School Netball
Wong Qin Hui Anderson Secondary School Netball
Nur Aqilah Bte Abdul Karim Anderson Secondary School Netball
Eda Yasmin Bte Asni CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) Netball
Tan Hui Rui Janell Singapore Sports School Netball
Soh Ying Jia Singapore Sports School Netball
Nurul Insyirah Singapore Sports School Track & Field
Cheryl Santoso Riverside Secondary School Chinese Dance
Too Zhan Qin Summer Anderson Secondary School Netball
20
HIGHLIGHTS 2015
• SG 50 Art Exhibition Dream @
Evergreen
• Keep Singapore Clean Movement
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A) PROGRAMMES
• Creative Writing - EL
• LTTA – Math
• ICAN – Math
• IPW
• P3 Swim Safer Programme
B ) Meet the Parents Session
• 29 May 2015, Friday
Special Programmes for P3 and P4
C) Academic support by the Self- Help Groups:
MENDAKI, SINDA and CDAC
D ) Annual Health Screening
Date: 28 July to 6 August
Venue: School
MODES OF ASSESSMENT
• Holistic Assessment to support
learning
• Semestral Assessments 1 and 2
• Topical Tests
• Performance Based Tasks
OVERVIEW OF ASSESSMENT
WEIGHTING FOR P3 & P4
LEVEL SUBJECTS TERM 1 TERM 2
(SA1)
TERM 3 TERM 4
(SA2)
TOTAL
P3 EL, MA,
SC, MTL
10% 30% 20% 40% 100%
P4 EL, MA,
SC, MTL
10% 30% 20% 40% 100%
P4 SUBJECT-BASED BANDING
• Every child will be encouraged to
do the subjects at the levels that
best meet his abilities
• Removal of streams in Primary 5
and 6
SUBJECT-BASED BANDING AT P4
School recommends a subject combination based on P4 examination results.
Parents select preferred combination.
If your child (at the end of P4) Your child will be recommended to take
Pass all 4 subjects and performs
very well in MTL
4 standard subjects + HMT
Passes all 4 subjects 4 standard subjects
Passes 3 subjects
4 standard subjects
Passes 2 subjects or less 3 standard subjects + 1 other foundation
subject; or
2 standard subjects + 2 other foundation
subjects; or
4 foundation subjects
SUBJECT-BASED BANDING AT P5
School Homework Guidelines
• Objectives of Homework
- To reinforce student’s learning, provide feedback on their progress and cultivate a
healthy disposition towards continual learning
• Homework Guidelines for P3 & P4
- 30 min per subject and not more than 1.5 hours
for all subjects
• Encourage parents to join PSG to support the
children’s education.
• Activities include:
• Projects e.g Recycling project to preserve
the environment in school
• Academic e.g Reading programme for
English & Mother Tongue; Learning Journey;
National Education events etc
• Co-Curricular e.g Sports Day; Career Fair;
SYF competition etc
PSG (Parent Support Group)
Single Session Updates
Single Session Updates
Morning Assembly Arrangement
Recess Arrangement
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri
Assembly
Area
Hall Parade
Square
Parade
Square
Parade
Square
Parade
Square
*Pupils are to assemble by 7.20 a.m. daily
*In the event of inclement weather, pupils are to assemble in the
classrooms from Tue to Fri.
Recess
P3 10.00 – 10.30 a.m. daily
P4 9.00 – 9.30 a.m. daily
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Weighting of Papers (PRIMARY 3)
Components Weighting
Paper 1:
Writing
- Guided Writing
20 marks
Paper 2:
Language Use and Comprehension
50 marks
Paper 3:
Listening Comprehension
14 marks
Paper 4:
Oral Communication
- Reading Aloud,
- Stimulus-Based Conversation
16 marks
Weighting of Papers (PRIMARY 4)
Components Weighting
Paper 1:
Writing
- Guided Writing OR
- Continuous Writing
20 marks
Paper 2:
Language Use and Comprehension
50 marks
Paper 3:
Listening Comprehension
14 marks
Paper 4:
Oral Communication
- Reading Aloud,
- Stimulus-based Conversation
16 marks
Primary 3 and 4
SA 1 and 2 Main Paper
The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising two booklets, Booklets A and B.
Component – Language
Used
Component -
Comprehension
Grammar & Vocabulary Graphic Stimulus
Grammar MCQ
Grammar Cloze
Comprehension
(A variety of question types)
Synthesis & Transformation Comprehension Cloze
Editing for Spelling &
Grammar
Vocabulary MCQ
Vocabulary Cloze (MCQ)
At the end of P3 and P4:
Reading Speaking Listening Writing
•Read a
passage of
about 100-120
words
• Read with
understanding
( 5W1H)
• Read with
expression
• Speak with
confidence
• Engage in a
conversation
with the
examiner
• Do an oral
presentation
on the topic
given
•Listen for
important
information
• Write a story
of about 100-
120 words
• Share
thoughts and
feelings
Tips and Strategies
• Speak the language
• Engage in quality conversation on diverse
themes
• Create a conducive environment at home
• Read widely
MATHEMATICS
P3 & P4 Mathematics Examination Format
The examination consists of ONE written paper
comprising Sections A, B & C:
Section Item Type
Number
of
questions
Number of
marks per
question
Weighting
% Duration
A Multiple choice 20 2 40
1 h 45 min B Short-answer 20 2 40
C Word Problems 5 4 20
Total 45 - 100 1 h 45 min
Types of questions:
QUESTION TYPE DESCRIPTORS
Knowledge
Recall specific mathematical facts,
concepts, rules and formulae, and to
perform straightforward computations
Comprehension
Interpret data and use mathematical
concepts, rules or formulae in familiar
situations
Application and
Analysis
Analyse data and/or to apply
mathematical concepts, rules or
formulae in unfamiliar situations
P3 & P4 Mathematics Examination Format
• Primary 3
AREA AND PERIMETER
PERPENDICULAR AND PARALLEL LINES
ANGLES
BAR GRAPH
• Primary 4
FACTORS AND MULTIPLES
DECIMALS
RECTANGLES AND SQUARES
SYMMETRY
TESSELLATION
TABLES AND LINE GRAPHS
New Topics Covered
Relating Math concepts to everyday life
Problem Solving Skills
Reflection
Time management
Revision:
SCIENCE
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An Overview of the
Primary Science Syllabus
Syllabus Requirement
Themes Lower Block
(Primary 3 and 4)
Diversity • Diversity of living and non- living things
(General characteristics and classification)
• Diversity of materials
Cycles • Cycles in plants and animals (Life Cycles)
• Cycles in matter and water (Matter)
Systems • Plant system (Plant parts and functions)
• Human system (Digestive system)
Interactions • Interaction of force (Magnets)
Energy • Energy forms and uses (Light and Heat)
Examination Format – Primary 3 (SA1 and SA2)
Booklet Item Type Number of
questions
Number of marks
per question
Weighting
(%)
A Multiple-
choice
15 2 30
B Open-
ended
10 2 20
The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising of
two booklets, Booklet A and Booklet B.
I Booklet A consists of 15 multiple-choice questions.
Each multiple – choice question carries 2 mark.
II Booklet B consists of 10 open-ended questions.
Each open-ended question carries 2 marks
Duration of Paper
The duration of the paper is 1 hour 15 min
Examination Format – Primary 4 (SA1 and SA2)
Booklet Item Type Number of
questions
Number of marks
per question
Weighting
(%)
A Multiple-
choice
30 2 60
B Open-
ended
14 2, 3 and 4 40
The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising of
two booklets, Booklet A and Booklet B.
I Booklet A consists of 30 multiple-choice questions.
Each multiple –choice question carries 2 marks.
II Booklet B consists of 14 open-ended questions.
Each open-ended question carries 2, 3 or 4 marks.
Duration of Paper
The duration of the paper is 1 hour 45 min
Assessment Objectives Weighting
(%)
Knowledge with Understanding 40
Application of Knowledge
and Process Skills
60
Total 100
Weighting for each
assessment objectives
Types of questions
QUESTION TYPE DESCRIPTORS
Knowledge With
Understanding
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
scientific facts, concepts and principles
Application of
Knowledge
Apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to
new situations
Application of Process
Skills
Use one or a combination of the basic process
skills such as observing, comparing, classifying,
using apparatus and equipment, communicating,
inferring, predicting, analysing, generating
possibilities, evaluating and formulating
hypothesis
KEY PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES
P3 Butterfly Project
P3 and P4 IPW
P4 Light and Heat Energy Lessons @
Science Centre
P4 2 Questions a Week Booklet
Preparation for Examination
Relating science concepts to everyday life
Encourage reading through exposure to
science magazines and science articles
Consistent revision – use of graphic
organisers e.g concept map to consolidate
concepts of a particular topic or theme
Use of proper scientific terms
Time management
PE
PE Curriculum 2015 T1 T2 T3 T4
P1 Games and Sports Educational
Gymnastics
Outdoor Education Dance
P2 Games and Sports Educational
Gymnastics
Outdoor Education Dance
P3 Athletics / Dance
/ SwimSafer
programme
SwimSafer
programme)
Educational
Gymnastics /
Outdoor Education
Games and Sports
P4 Athletics / Dance Educational
Gymnastics
NAPFA / Outdoor
Education
Games and Sports
P5
Fitness &
Conditioning
NAPFA
Sports Day /
House Practice
Games Concept –
Net-barrier
Mini Tennis
ACES Day
Games Concept –
Territorial Invasion
Ultimate Frisbee
P6
Fitness &
Conditioning
P6 Camp
NAPFA
Sports Day /
House Practice
Games Concept –
Fielding/Striking
Tee Ball
ACES Day
Games Concept –
Territorial Invasion
Floorball
Music Textbook is used during lessons.
Rubrics for testing:
Skill Descriptors
Singing Able to sing in pitch, rhythm and with appropriate
vocal expressions and maintain tempo.
Play instruments Able to play a piece of music in correct rhythm and
maintain a steady tempo using harmonica.
Music composition Able to create and organise sounds systematically
and interpret music appropriately.
P3 – Drumming module
P4 – Garage Band
Musical
Understanding
Able to express musical thoughts and feelings
effectively through the use of musical terms.
ART
Art Curriculum
Art Techniques, skills and concepts taught in
Primary 3 and 4
• Self Portrait,
• Printmaking,
• Mixed Media Painting, 2D Relief,
• Digital Art,
• Card Making,
• Sculpture,
• Colour Theory - Intermediate colours, monochromatic colours
Modes of Assessment
• Rubrics to assess pupils’ artwork, process diary
• Colour Mixing Practical Test
• Quiz
• Art discussion
Q & A Session
Thank You