P5 and P6 Parents’ Dialogue Session 2017

3 February 2017

Principal’s Address

Mdm Foo Mui Chuw

Chongfu’s TorchVisual Representation

of Strategic Map

ST1: FORWARD-LOOKING CURRICULUM

ST3: PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF

ST4: STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

School MissionTo develop our students in five core areas, namely, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetics domain thereby preparing them for the FUTURE.

ST2: PERFORMANCE & MORAL CHARACTER

School Values

Our Programmes

Ms Filicia YapAssistant Year Head, Primary 5

• Student Well-being Matters

• Teaching and Learning

• NE and VIA Programmes

• Camp iNspire

• Trips for Internationalisation Experience (TIE)

Our Programmes

Social and Emotional Support

• Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

• Teacher Student Conference

• Motivation Series

• School Counsellor and Allied Educators for Learning and Behavioural Support

• Communication with Parents

• Homework Policy

Student Well-being

• Student’s handbook / diary

• Telephone

• E-mail cfs@moe.edu.sg or teachers’ e-mails

• Letters / emails from school

• School newsletter

School website:

• http://www.chongfu.moe.edu.sg

Communication with Parents

Homework Policy

Levels Mon to Thu Fri to Sun

P1 and P2 1 hour per day 3 hours per weekendP3 and P4 1.5 hours per day

P5 and P6 2.5 hours per day

Stretching and Supporting Learning

Teaching and Learning

P5 P6

• Structured remedial • Recommendation for

subjects offered for PSLE – SBB Option

• External competitions

• Structured remedial • Parent Support for

Math• Self-directed Online

Learning• Holiday

Supplementary Class

School Holidays Date

4th week of June Holidays 19 Jun to 21 Jun

8 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

September Holidays 4 Sep to 6 Sep

8 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

2017 P6 Supplementary Classes

P5 P6

NE• NE Show• Learning Journey to SHHK

VIA• SWAMI Home (Jan to Apr 2017)

NE• Chingay Parade (20 Jan 2017)• Learning Journey to Little India

(post-PSLE)

VIA• MINDS Immersion (post-PSLE)

NE and Values in Action (VIA) Programmes

NE and Values in Action (VIA) Programmes

Caring for Self – P1

Caring for Others – P2

Team Bonding & Decision-making – P5

Leadership – P6

Independence – P3

Resilience & Sportsmanship – P4

GR

AC

IOU

SLYCamp iNspire

P5 P6

5 to 6 Sep 2017

Venue: Changi Coast Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre

13 March 2017

Venue: TBC

Camp iNspire

Camp iNspire

• To promote cultural exchange and develop global outlook

Trips for Internationalisation Experience (TIE)

Examination and DSA Matters

Ms Stephanie HoYear Head (Upper Primary)

School Exam Date

SA1 Term 2 Week 6 (Oral)

Term 2 Week 7 & 8

CA2 Term 3 Week 9

SA2 Term 4 Week 7

2017 P5 Examination Schedule

School Exam Date

CA1 Term 1 Week 9

SA1 Term 2 Week 5 (Oral)

Term 2 Week 7 & 8

Preliminary Exam Term 3 Week 9

P6 Simulated Oral Exam

Term 3 Week 4 (Sat)

2017 P6 Examination Schedule

PSLE Exam Date

Registration 6 Mar to 27 Mar

Oral 17 Aug to 18 Aug*

Listening Comprehension 15 Sep*

Written Papers 28 Sep to 4 Oct*

2017 PSLE Schedule

*Confirmed 2017 PSLE Timetable will be published on SEAB website by 20 Feb 2017

2017Direct School Admission

(DSA-Sec)

DSA-Sec Exercise

Selection Stage (Jul to Aug)

Exercise School Preference Stage (Oct)

Results Release Stage (Nov)

www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec

• Selection criteria can include diverseacademic and non-academic achievementsand talents.

• Deadlines may differ from school to school.

DSA-Sec

Sec One (S1) Posting Exercise 2017

Express – 200 and above

Express / Normal Academic – 188 to 199

Normal Academic – 160 to 187

Normal Academic / Normal Tech – 152 to 159

Normal Technical – 151 and below

Sec One (S1) Posting Guide

Factors for Consideration

www.sis.moe.gov.sg

• Aggregate score and school’s cut off points

• Your child’s strengths and interests

• School culture

• School programmes (e.g. Applied Learning

Programme and Lifelong Learning Programme)

English Language

Mr Dave NgSH, English Language

Our AA tasks are authentic and cater to students’ language learning needs.

P5 & P6 AA Tasks include:

Spelling +Crossword Puzzle

Elements of a Narrative/ Recount

Oral Reading Aloud

Situational Writing

ListeningComprehension

LiteratureAppreciation

EL Alternative Assessments (AA)

Date : Friday, 3 March 2017Time : 7.00 – 8.30 p.m.Venue : Tan Kah Kee Hall

Workshop Objectives: • To familiarise parents with the format of PSLE EL

Examination Papers (1-4): Assessment structure andobjectives

• To provide parents with information on how students are taught to tackle Continuous Writing and Comprehension Open-ended questions

EL P5 STELLAR Workshop for Parents

Mathematics

Mr Jason NgHOD, English Language

Use a diagram/model Use before-after concept

Look for pattern(s) Work backwards

Guess & Check Make a systematic list

Simplifying the Problem Make suppositions

Use equations

Making Math Simple – Skills TrainingStudents will be able to solve mathematical problems using:

Conceptual skills: Heuristic skills:

Examination Format (Standard Mathematics)

Old Format (P6 2017) New Format (P6 2018)A MCQ 10 Qns 1 mk (10mks) 50

Mins

A MCQ 10 Qns 1 Mk (10mks) 1 hour

5 Qns 2 mks (10mks) 5 Qns 2

Mks

(10mks)

B SAQ 10 Qns 1 mk (10mks) B SAQ 5 Qns 1 Mk (5 mks)

5 Qns 2 mks (10mks) 10 Qns 2 Mks (20mks)

Sub-total

(40mks)

Sub-total

(45mks)

P2 5 Qns 2 mks (10mks) 1h 40

min

P2 5 Qns 2 mks (10mks) 1h 30

min

• SEM (Skills, Exposure and Motivation)– Learn and Master all conceptual and heuristic skills well– Practise all types of questions from various sources– Develop good study/exam skills and be resilient

• Maximise Score– Know the format of the exam– Plan your time– Don’t leave blanks (Every question matters)– Method marks are more important than Answer mark

• Minimise Losses– Write the correct units– Label your work correctly– Shade correctly

Plan Ahead, Start Early

Science

Mrs Wong Mei LinHOD, Science

Science Curriculum Framework

New PSLE Science Exam Format

Scheme of Assessment for Standard Science

Booklet Item type

No. of question

No. of marks per question

Marks

A MCQ 28 2 56

B OE 12-13 2 - 5 44

Total 40-41 100

Primary Science Syllabus (2014)

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/science-primary-2014.pdf

Objective:

To provide parents with an understanding of the types of questions tested in the PSLE and how to answer them

Date: 7 April 2017 (Friday)

Venue: Tan Kah Kee Hall

Time: 7pm to 830pm

Registration via LMS

P5 Science Workshop for Parents

Question and Answer

Chinese Language

Ms Low Hwee PinHOD, Mother Tongue Languages

Slide 1: Broad Goal

测试语文的四大技能（听、说、读、写）

例：演说、小测验、听力

全方面评估

家长工作坊

日期：2月17日（星期五）

时间：7 时至9 时正

主题：小六会考格式及应对技巧