North View Primary School

Meet-the-Parents Session

17 Jan 2020

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2020

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Level Activities

Primary 4 • ICT lessons • Traffic Games • Museum Based Learning Journey• Learning Journey to Science Centre • LLP : Public Speaking & Storytelling sessions • VIA (Community Outreach / Card-a-kindness)

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HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2020

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Accessing the Parent Calendar on http://northviewpri.moe.edu.sg

• Available on a

termly basis

• Gives you more

information on the

programmes and

activities for your

child/ward

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

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objectives

Deepen conceptual understanding

Consolidate learning

Encourage independent learningDevelop good study habits

Involve in child’s learning

HOMEWORK POLICY

Retain knowledge better

HOMEWORK POLICY

LevelEstimated total amount of time spent on

homework daily

Lower Primary (P1-2)

30 minutes to 1 hour

Middle Primary (P3-4)

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

Upper Primary (P5-6)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

ATTENDANCE

• School attendance is compulsory. If a student is absent from school, the student must present a Medical Certificate or letter from parents/guardians to explain the absence upon returning to school.

• Flag raising ceremony will start at 7.30 a.m.

• All students are to be in school hall by 7.25 a.m.

• Students will be deemed late for school if they arrive at the school after 7.30 a.m.

• Students may be given disciplinary consequences if they are habitually late for school.

PUNCTUALITY

LUNCH PASS

• We DO NOT encourage our students to exit the school to have lunch if they have after-school activities.

• They can have their lunch at the school canteen.

• Students with SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS who need to have their lunch at home can apply for lunch pass.

• If you would like to apply for Lunch Pass, please inform your child’s Form Teacher.

HANDPHONE POLICY

NO USAGE OF MOBILE PHONE WITHIN SCHOOL COMPOUND

1. Not to take out their mobile phone and no usage of mobile phone AT ALL within the school premises

2. Strongly advised not to bring mobile phones to school.

3. Consequence: Mobile phones to be retained by teacher and return only to parent/guardian.

COMMUNICATION MODE

1. School circulars via Parent Gateway

2. School website

3. The Northviewan Handbook

4. School email

5. Staff email

6.Class Dojo

Positive Home-school partnership

Help your child succeed in life byWorking with the school to know and support your child Helping your child relate to others Helping your child develop good habits Helping your child manage himself/ herself

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership

Children learn best when parents and teachers work together to encourage and support them.

High level of parental involvement results in improved pupil learning, attendance and behaviour.

School alone cannot address all of a child’s development needs.

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IMPORTANCE OF HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

Social Skill for Learning

CORE SUBJECT EXPECTATIONS

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English Language

The STELLAR Curriculum

Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading

• It is an English Language curriculum for primary schools in Singapore.

• It hopes to develop children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language.

Other EL Programmes

• Web-based Reading Programme• Scholastic Literacy Pro

• Little Red Dot Newspaper• 35 issues throughout the year

• Will be used during curriculum time

• Public Speaking• During English lessons

The Importance of Reading

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places

you'll go.”

Dr Suess

How you can help your child

• Go to the library together

• Have lots of books, magazines and newspapers in your home

• Allow your child to choose books to read and re-read

• Read to and with your child (or, have your child read to you)

• Talk about the books and characters read

• Get them to read for 20 to 30 minutes at home every day

EL ASSESSMENT PLAN 2020 (Non-weighted, Weighted & Semestral)

Term 2 (SA1) Term 4 (SA2)

Paper 3 – Listening Comprehension (14m)

Picture Matching – 4m

Picture Sequencing – 2m

Note-taking – 5m

Comprehension – 3m

Paper 3 – Listening Comprehension (14m)

Picture Matching – 4m

Picture Sequencing – 2m

Note-taking – 5m

Comprehension – 3m

Paper 4 – Reading Aloud (6m) Paper 4 – Reading Aloud (6m)

Paper 4 – Stimulus-based Conversation (10m) Paper 4 – Stimulus-based Conversation (10m)

Paper 1 – Composition (20m) Paper 1 – Composition (20m)

Paper 2 – Language Use & Comprehension (50m)

Vocabulary MCQ – 6m

Grammar MCQ – 10m

Grammar Cloze – 8m

Vocabulary Cloze – 4m

Sentence Combining – 4m

Comprehension 1 – 8m

Comprehension 2 – 10m

Paper 2 – Language Use & Comprehension (50m)

Vocabulary MCQ – 6m

Grammar MCQ – 10m

Grammar Cloze – 8m

Vocabulary Cloze – 4m

Sentence Combining – 4m

Comprehension 1 – 8m

Comprehension 2 – 10m

30% 70%

Introduction to Science

Meet The Parents 2020: Introduction to Science

Primary 4

An Overview of Primary 4 Science Syllabus

Themes Topics

Cycles • Cycles in plants and animals(Life cycles)

• Cycles in matter and water(Matter)

Energy • Energy forms and uses(Light and Heat)

Science File

Items that students must

have:

Marshall Cavendish Activity books & Textbooks on Cycles and Energy

Notes +Process Skills Worksheets

ASSESSMENT

Topics Term 2 (SA1) Term 4 (SA2)

Cycles in plants and animals

(Life cycles)

Exam

Marks: 80

*inclusive of P3 topics

Exam

Marks: 100

*inclusive of P3 topics

Cycles in matter and water (Matter)

Energy forms and uses (Heat)

Energy forms and uses (Light)

Weighting (100%) 30% 70%

How do we develop your child?

Focused Remediation

Learning Journey to Science Centre (6 March)

Mind mapping

Process Skills

Problem-Based / Investigative Learning

Answering Techniques

Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science• Exploring Science with Your Children

Science is all around us and children are constantly observing their surroundings. Help your children make sense of the world around them by showing them science phenomena that occur in everyday activities.

Check out some of these online educational resources which you can try out together with your children:

• http://www.science.edu.sg/resources/Pages/SCBResourcesHome.aspxTry out these simple experiments with your children .

• http://www.scientificamerican.com/section.cfm?id=bring-science-homeLook through this online repository for activities that explain simple science concepts.

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z2pfb9qWatch video clips illustrating science concepts.

• http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/Find interesting facts, videos, games and quizzes.

Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science• Learning Science through Questioning

Examples of living things around us Examples of questions

Observing living things: An example of a living thing – Fish

How would you describe this animal? Which animal group does it belong to? What do fishes have in common?

Sometimes, we may encounter challenging questions that you do not have an answer to. Don’t be worried or afraid, we don’t have to be a walking encyclopedia to guide our children.

Invite them to learn together. For example, you could say, “That’s an interesting question. Let’s find out together!” Acknowledge your children’s efforts in asking questions and guide them as they look for an answer.

Engage your children by inviting them to ask questions or by asking them questions. They learn best this way!

MathematicsEvery day, a learning day.

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4Numbers up to

100 000

Fractions

Addition and SubtractionSquares and Rectangles

Symmetry

Four operations of whole

numbers

Fraction of a set Area and Perimeter Table and Line graphs

Word Problems

Including

model drawing

Solving 2-step involving

fractionsDecimals Time

Factors and Multiples Angles Four operations of

Decimals

FractionsMixed number and

improper fractions

Contents for the year

Assessment for the year

Internalise multiplication table

To facilitate problem solving,

Anna has 3 times as much money as Belle.

Belle has $10.How much money does Anna have?

Anna

Ben

$10

? Matching Statement

To inculcate good learning habits

Draw clear models and write matching statements.

1 u $10

3 u 3 x $10

= $30

To inculcate good learning habits

Show clear equations and workings.

1. Mini-Whiteboard, a suitable marker, duster

2. An Exercise Book – Math working book (for class practices)

3. An Exercise Book – Math workings

4. Ruler, Set Squares

5. Math File (blue)

Routine ( Stationery)

Mother Tongue

Languages

An Active Learner &

A Confident Speaker

An Active Learner & Confident Speaker

•iMTL Portal

•Oral guide

Listening and

Speaking

•Structured Reading Programme

•Online resources Reading and

Writing

•MTL Fortnight activities

•Competitions

•Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme

Authentic & Relevant

Experiences

Assessment Plan (SA1 & SA2)Component Weighting

Oral

(A) Reading Aloud 10%

(B) Pictures Description(include Conversation related to the pictures)

20%

Listening Comprehension 10%

Language Use and Comprehension 45%

Writing 15%

How you can support your childAttitude• Help your child to adopt the right attitude

Monitoring• Ensure your child follows the daily lessons (promptness in preparation,

homework, revision)

Speaking• Give support to your child by having at least one adult (parent/ sibling/

grandparent) speaking to him/her in MT

How you can support your childReading• Encourage your child to read at home.

• Books with attractive illustrations to start the child reading

• Audio books, electronic books

• E-book http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/index.aspx

• Use other mediums to inculcate the learning interest • Television

• Radio

• Internet

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https://www.mtl.moe.edu.sg

Mother Tongue Languages Online Applications

• e 知识eMagazine (www.ezhishi.net)

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Chinese Language Online Applications

• Pintar Kata

• Pintar Peribahasa

Bitara Kata

Cerita Rakyat Nusantara

Lagenda Singapura

Handphone App for Malay Language(download from Play Store)

https://sangamam.moe.edu.sg/

Tamil Language Online Applications

Seithi Mediacorp(APP)

Thank You!