Primary 3Class Briefing

ByForm Teachers

Welcome

Vision

Mission

Values

Curious Minds, Caring Hearts, Creative Spirits

To develop the whole child to be a force of good in the world

Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

Inspiring the Palm View way…

Palm View Challenge• School-wide programme designed along different learning

experiences aimed at developing student’s life skills andvalues.

• By the end of six years, students are provided holisticdevelopment opportunities in the areas of cognitive,physical, social and moral domains.

• Students at every level are challenged to complete different tasks, each carefully designed to develop in them desirable dispositions for the 21st century.

P2: Free Learning DayP1: Treetop Challenge

P3: Artizenry Challenge P4: Growing Hearts Challenge

P5: Outdoor Expedition Challenge

Character and Citizenship Education

Form Teacher Guidance Programme (FTGP)The FTGP is designed with activities for pupils to acquire skills that will help them to:

• better understand themselves (Self-Awareness);• learn ways to manage themselves (Self-Management);• better understand their family and friends (Social

Awareness);• learn ways to work with their family and friends

(Relationship Management) • make appropriate and responsible decisions

(Responsible Decision Making)

During FTGP• Explicit teaching of social and emotional

competencies (including Youth issues such as Cyberwellness; and Education and Career Guidance).

• Team-building games and birthday celebrations to enhance bonding amongst students.

• Teacher-Student Interaction (TSI) to foster better teacher relationship with their students through one-to-one interaction.

Form Teacher Guidance Programme (FTGP)

Teacher-Student Interaction (TSI)

FTGP

Interaction Activitiesfor meaningful play among

the form teachers and students

Teacher-Student Interaction for meaningful one-to-one

interaction between teacher and student

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Based on the programmes for Explicit Teaching of SEL

Competencies

Positive Teacher-Student Relationship

English Language

EL Department Programmes for P3

• Reading Remediation Programme and School-based Dyslexic Reading Programme for selected students

• Reading Programmes• Modified Language Experience Approach and

Writing Process Cycle• EL Festival

English LanguagePaper Items Tested

Paper 1 - Writing Guided Writing with 3 picture prompts and helping words

Paper 2 – Language Use andComprehension

• Vocabulary and Grammar MCQ• Grammar Cloze• Editing• Sentence Combining• Comprehension (2 passages)

Listening Comprehension

• Picture Matching• Comprehension• Note-taking

Oral • Reading Aloud• Stimulus-based Conversation

• Ensure that your child completes and submits his/her work on time

• Allow time for consistent revision• Get your child to revise lessons learnt using

the Grammar Reference book purchased.• Encourage reading of different genres• Take your child to the National Library

Home-School Partnership

Mathematics

Semester 1 Semester 2

• Whole Numbers• Addition And Subtraction

Within 10 000• Multiplication Tables of 6, 7, 8

and 9• Multiplication And Division• Money• Length, Mass and Volume

• Time• Fractions• Angles• Perpendicular and Parallel Lines• Perimeter and Area• Bar Graphs

Mathematics

• Math Carnival Week• Monsworld

o Self-directed online Math Learning Portal

Department Programmes for P3

• Complete daily homework• Build a habit of checking the answers• Monitor progress through topical review• Topical Review recommendation – Teach-at-home tips

Home-School Partnership

Mother Tongue Languages

Overview P3 MT Syllabus

At the end of P3, students will be able to:

• Listen and comprehend stories• Use the language to describe various scenarios in daily

lives and be engaged in conversation• Read aloud simple stories fluently and with some

intonation• Read and comprehend stories• Write a paragraph based on 4 pictures

MT Department Programmes for P3

• Reading Programmes• Learning Journey – Drama Related• Festive Celebrations – Lunar New Year, Hari Raya,

Deepavali, Mid-Autumn Festival, • MTL Fortnight• iMTL Portal Lessons

Semester 1 Semester 2

• Listening (10%)• Oral (30%)• Composition (15%)• Language Use (45%)

• Listening (10%)• Oral (30%)• Composition (15%)• Language Use (45%)

MT Language

• Encourage your child to speak Mother Tongue Language frequently

• Schedule daily reading time (at least 15 min)• Encourage critical thinking in daily life such as explaining

reasons, giving views on daily topics• Guide your child to form good learning habits:

o Set targets and review resultso Help your child to schedule his timetable and prioritize work

Home-School Partnership

Science

Overview of Science Topics (Lower Block)

Primary 3

• Diversity of living and non-living things (General characteristics and classification)• Cycles in plants and animals (Life cycles)• Plant system (Plant parts and functions)• Diversity of materials• Interaction of forces (Magnets)

Semester 1 (SA1 Paper – 1h)

Science

Booklet Item Type No. of questions

Marksper question

Total Marks

AMultiple-

choice14 2 28

B Open-ended 7-8 2-4 22

Semester 2 (SA2 Paper – 1h 30min)

Science

Booklet Item Type No. of questions

Marksper question

Total Marks

AMultiple-

choice22 2 44

B Open-ended 11-13 2-4 36

Keep ALL textbooks and notes from Lower Block.

Learn Science from daily life, society and environment around them:

• Try simple Science experiments at home (daily life)

• Subscribe to Science magazines and watch Science documentaries (society)

• Spend time outdoors by going for walks in parks and nature reserves (environment)

Home-School Partnership

Primary 3

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKC NHM)

Term 2 Week 10 afternoon

Learning Journeys

Physical Education and CCA

• Co Curricular Activities begin in Term 1

• Swimming (Swim-Safer Programme, Term 1 W6 to Term 2 W3)

Assessment Matters

• SA1 in Term 2

• SA2 in Term 4

1) Absence:• Regular attendance is expected• Medical certificate is required to explain absence• Principal’s notification needed for overseas leave during curriculum

time: Leave of absence form

Administrative Matters

2) Punctuality• Arrival in school after 7.40 a.m. is considered late-coming• Silent reading starts at 7.30 a.m.

3) Safety and Security• Please go directly to the General Office should you be in school

for matters relating to your child

Administrative Matters

1) Homework Policy• All homework will be recorded in the Student Diary • Students are expected to write their homework in the diary

themselves• Homework will be collected the following day unless otherwise

stated

2) Spelling• English: Tuesday• Mother Tongue: Thursday

Class Routines

1. Communicate with your child about his/her school experience on a daily basis

2. Check your child’s student diary and homework file daily3. Encourage your child to learn life skills, not just skills

pertaining to academics 4. Praise for effort, not ability (Growth Mindset)

Parents’ Involvement in Child’s Learning

Partners – in – education

Giving children the best support is a shared responsibility between home and school

Communication

Reply to Correspondence,• Within 3 working days for general matters.• For concerns requiring further investigation or consultation –

on a case-by-case basis

1. Student Diary2. Staff DID 3. Email Address

Thank You