2018

Networking

AGENDA

• 2018 Subject Teachers

• School Goals

• School Rules & Discipline Issues

• Attendance & Communication

• 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

Neat school attire with school logo

and name tags

Attending school on time and

regularly

SCHOOL RULES

Be seated in the hall before 7.40 am

If child is not in the hall by 7.40am, names will be

recorded by prefects and action will be taken.

To report to the class WEDNESDAYs by 7.40am.

Form Teachers and Co-Form Teachers will conduct

Form Teacher Guidance Period(FTGP) on

Wednesdays

SCHOOL RULES - ATTENDANCE

SCHOOL RULES - USE OF MOBILE PHONES

• Only to be used for urgent calls.

• Calls can only be made in the canteen or the waiting

area beside the Guard House after school hours.

• Switch off your mobile phones totally (Do not put to silent mode)

• Mobile phones are not to be used for playing games,

taking pictures or videos or listening to music while in

school.

• Pupils are responsible to take care of your mobile phone

• Mobile phones will be confiscated if being used in class or any other areas.

• Parents will be called in to collect any confiscated mobile phone. Repeated offenders will be banned from using the mobile phone totally.

SCHOOL RULES - USE OF MOBILE PHONES

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance for school,

supplementary/remedial classes and CCA.

Absence must be supported by medical certificate or

parent’s letter. Parents will receive notification from

SNAC if child is absent. Parents can respond via

SNAC or call General Office (67783085) to inform the

reason for child’s absence.

REGULAR ATTENDANCE

Absent during Exam Days,

if child is sick medical certificate 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

ATTENDANCE DURING EXAM

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.

IMPORTANCE OF HOME WORK

• Schedule a routine time for homework to be completed

• Give priority to school homework rather than tuition work

• Provide conducive environment for studying and

completion of homework

• Ensure that child completes his/her homework

independently

HOME WORK – 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 collect child’s homework

when the child is unable to attend school

• Check that the child records his/her homework in the

Pupil’s Handbook

HOME WORK – PARENTS’ SUPPORT

COMMUNICATION THROUGH SNAC

COMMUNICATION THROUGH SNACSNAC 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.

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER

• Understanding their strength and aspirations

• Encouraging and supervising their homework

• Monitor and check their daily work

• Quality time to talk with them

Communicating with school

• School handbook/ diary (messages from me or other subject teachers)

• Aware of school programmes and activities

• Volunteering in school

EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER

STUDY TIPS• Reinforce what the teachers have taught

• Manage time - balance between study and play

Set good routines with child..ie time/duration to

do revision/homework or sleeping time

• Encourage them to be diligent and take pride

in their work

• Monitor on online activities

• Manage stress level

ASSESSMENT

Assessment Weightings

CA1 10%

SA1 30%

SA2 60%

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

COMPONENTS OF

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER

Paper 1: Continuous Writing (20 marks)

- Write a composition about a given topic based on one, two or all three pictures given.

Paper 2: Language Use & Reading Comprehension (50 marks)

- Multiple-choice and open-ended questions.

Paper 3: Listening Comprehension (14 marks)

Paper 4: Oral Communication (16 marks)

- Reading Aloud & Stimulus-based Conversation

SUPPLEMENTARY READING

PROGRAMME

• Supplementary Reading materials includes What’s Up newspaper, Discovery Box and National Geographic (Kids).

• Extensive reading for exposure to authentic use of language and vocabulary, as well as increase pupils’ general knowledge.

• Selected texts used in class for peer or group discussions/ sharing and reflection in journal entries.

HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT (HA) IN EL

Term 1 (10%) Term 2 (30%) Term 3 (0%) Term 4 (60%)

HA1 SA1 HA2(feedback from teachers)

SA2

Listening Comprehension

Listening Comprehension

Stimulus-Based Conversation*

Listening Comprehension

SpellingOral : Reading Aloud

& Stimulus-based Conversation

Spelling*Oral : Reading Aloud

& Stimulus-based Conversation

Review Test 1Paper 1 : Continuous

WritingIndividual Writing*

Paper 1 : Continuous Writing

Stimulus-based conversation*

Paper 2 : Language Use & Reading

Comprehension

Review Test 2*Paper 2 : Language

Use & Reading Comprehension

*No weighting

HOW TO EXCEL IN EL

• Read widely

• Read to noticeput into practice what they

have read in WRITING

always have a book in the schoolbag

• Express opinions & views

MATHEMATICS

THE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM AIMS TO HELPSTUDENTS BUILD STRONG FOUNDATION INPRIMARY MATHS THROUGH A STRUCTUREDTEACHING SEQUENCE AND SUPPORTINGMANIPULATIVES AND MATERIALS BASED ON THECONCRETE-PICTORIAL-ABSTRACT APPROACH. THISIS TO PROVIDE LEARNING ACTIVITIES THATEMPHASISE THINKING SKILLS AND HEURISTICS.

P4 MATHEMATICSWhen What and How WhyDay to Day Hands-on activities

Math Practices Eg: Textbook & Workbook Ex.Maths WorksheetsMental sumsFactual Fluency Ex.Diagnostic testsQuestioning & Feedback

•Purpose•Learning Outcomes•Concepts•Processes

Short Term Maths Review Test Diagnostic testsMaths QuizMaths JournalPerformance TasksSelf & Peer Assessment

Long Term Maths Trail / Experiential learning journeySemestral Assessments

Mathematics Assessment

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Holistic

Assessment

•Review Test 1

•Maths Journal

(no weighting)

Holistic

Assessment

[Day to Day]

Performance

Task (WB)

Maths

Journal (WB)

Holistic

Assessment

•Performance

Task

(no weighting)

•Maths Trail

(no weighting)

Holistic

Assessment

•ICT Maths

(no weighting)

SA1 SA2

Primary 4 Maths Topics & Weighting for SA2Topics Proposed Weighting

Whole Numbers 25%

Decimals 20%

Fractions 15%

Geometry 15%

Measurement 15%

Data Analysis (Tables & Graphs) 10%

Total 100%

Key Programmes in the Maths

Curriculum

Pull Out Maths (POM) for selectedpupils – Focus Group Teaching

Maths Focused Problem Solving Teaching classes

Mathematics Quiz /Fillers/GEM/Games/Board Games

Mathematics Literature : +Venture Maths magazine/ Smart Mathematiciansfor self-directed learning

Key Programmes in the Maths

Curriculum

P4 Maths Enrichment Programme for selected P4 pupils (Term 3)

Essential Maths to develop higher order

thinking skills (4 Diligence & 4 Exemplary)

Mathematics Olympiad Training for selected

P4 pupils in Term 2 to 3

Enrichment Programme (E2K) for selected P4 pupils in Term 1

CDAC on Saturdays for pupils who need

more reinforcements

CALCULATOR DISCOVERY

PROGRAMME

Key Programmes in the Maths

Curriculum

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

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

Primary 4 Primary 3 Upper Block

P4 SCOPE

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

• Matter & States of Matter

• Light Energy • Introduction to

Heat (Sources)

• Heat Energy • Body Systems• Digestive

System

• Practical Test (data collection, measurement)

• Review Test 1 (Matter & States of Matter, P3: Living & Non-living Things, Classification of Living Things, Classification of Plants & Animals)

• SA 1(Matter, Light, P3: Classifications of Animals, Fungi & Bacteria, Materials)

• Process Skills Test (graph, fair test)

• Class Test 2(Light and Heat)(non-weighted)

• SA 2(All P3 and P4 topics)

Distribution of Marks

According to Assessment Objectives

Knowledge with Understanding

~40%

Application of Knowledge & Process Skills

~60%

READ SCIENCE

P4 SCIENCE ENRICHMENT & REMEDIAL LESSONS

• School-based Enrichment Lessons

To instil strong interest in Science

2 to 3 sessions in Term 2/3 [Details to be confirmed]

Monday [2.15 to 4.15 p.m.]

Conducted by external vendors

• Science Centre Lessons

• 17th April 2018 (4 Caring)

• 25th April 2018 (4 Aspiring and 4 Fortitude)

• 27th April 2018 (4 Gracious)

• 11th May 2018 (4 Benevolent)

• 5th October 2018 (4 Exemplary)

• 8th October 2018 (4 Diligence)

• Remedial Lessons [Mon 2.15 to 4.15 p.m.]

To help close the learning gaps in Science

Only selected pupils will be required to attend.

READ SCIENCE

• Magazines – Science Spy, Science Adventures, Young Scientists

P4 Mother TongueLanguage

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)

• Workbook activity（活动本）

• School-based worksheets （补充练习、往年考卷、互动写作练习）

• 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

Review Test 1 SA1

Oral

Listening

Comprehension

Composition

Paper 2

Formative Assessment in the form of Paper 2

SA2

Oral

Listening

Comprehension

Composition

Paper 2

UPDATES TO THE CURRICULUM

Interactive SpeakingInteractive 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）

• Interactive writing 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 can be asked by Oral examiners

ExamplesQn 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?

CL AND ML PUPILS ARE BANDED TO PROVIDED CUSTOMIZED HELP TO PUPILS

Teacher Enrolment VenueHCL Ms Yap Kar Wei 36 4ECL Mdm Yu Kuon Len/ Ms Shi

Wenjie31

4D

CL Mdm Wong Chun 28 4CCL Ms Jiangshu/Mr Kenny Ng 25 4GCL Mr Tan KC 23 4FCL Mdm Lim Yi Hui 12 Study RoomCME CL Mr Kenny Ng

ML Ms Amalina 17 4AML Mdm Latifah 28 4BML CCE Ms Azizah 26 4BTL Mdm Parvathi 20 Study Room TL Mrs Rajoo Study Room

EL CCE Mrs Thena 8 Study room

HINDI Rupali 3 CCA Rm

LEVEL ACTIVITIES

P4 KEY LEVEL PROGRAMMES

Subject Programmes Term

English Effective Communication Programme: Public Speaking 1

Visible Thinking Programme 1 to 4

Mathematics MAth Problem Solving (MAPS) Workshop 3

Calculator Discovery Programme 4

Visible Thinking Programme 1 to 4

Science Singapore Science Centre Lessons

Engaging Journey Of Yearning for Science (EnJOY Science) Lessons – Enrichment Lessons

2, 3 & 4

2 & 3

P4 KEY LEVEL PROGRAMMES

Subject Programmes Term

CCE/NE Interactive Heritage Trail to Kampong Glam / Chinatown / Little India

2

Design Game Booths for Mid-Autumn Celebration 2 & 3

MT Buddy Reading 1 to 4

ICT Fun with Photoshop 3

- Overseas Immersion Programme- Melaka

2

Let’s work together to provide a holistic education for our children !