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JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.

7th February 2015

Principal’s Briefing

P5 – P6

JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS. JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.

Fire Evacuation Plan

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Slides

*The slides for Principal’s Briefing is available

on the school’s website

*The slides for the Learning Festival are

available from the AsknLearn Parents’ Portal.

Refer to school website for instructions on how

to access


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters

*Pupil Well-Being Matters

*Other School Matters


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




Principal

Mdm Goh Meei Yunn

Vice Principal Vice Principal

Mrs Wilna Chai Mdm Pauline Toh

School Leaders


P5 Asst Year Head and Level

Coordinators

P5 Asst Year Head

Mdm Azlinah

Level Coordinator

Ms Toh Mei Siew

Level Coordinator

Mrs Jiaudeen


Ms Nur Hamizah Mdm Tan Chor Hoon

P5/1 Form Teachers


Mrs Fiona Dai Mdm Azlinah

P5/2 Form Teachers


Ms Toh Mei Siew Mrs Elaine Wong

P5/3 Form Teachers


Mrs Jiaudeen Mdm May Wiu Mrs Wong SJ

P5/4 Form Teachers


Mrs P. Nayar Ms Joanne Kow Mdm Lee KY

P5/5 Form Teachers


P6 Year Head and Level

Coordinators

P6 Year Head

Mr Terence Chan

Level Coordinator

Mrs Arul

Level Coordinator

Mdm Eva


Mr Melvin Pao Mdm Zanariah

P6/1 Form Teachers


Mdm Eva Ms Natasha Mrs Ivy Tan

P6/2 Form Teachers


Mrs Arul Ms Angelia Ng

P6/3 Form Teachers


Mrs Mariam Abas Mr Swarna

P6/4 Form Teachers


Mr Mohd Rendra Mr Terence Chan

P6/5 Form Teachers


Mrs Koh Lay Hua Mdm Chang Lye Kuen

P6/6 Form Teacher


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




School Mission

To empower every child to

realise his full potential

through a values-driven

holistic education


School Vision

Critical Thinkers with

an inquiring mind

Self-directed and

collaborative

Learners

Values-driven Leaders


School Values

Loyalty

Integrity

Generosity

Enthusiasm

Respect and

Responsibility


School Philosophy *Every Child can Learn

Every Child can Learn, with various starting points.

We identify the needs and create success in learning for

every child.

*Every Child is Unique

Every Child is Unique, with various interests and strengths.

We recognise the abilities and nurture the unique potential in

every child.

*Every Child is Different

Every Child is Different, with various learning styles.

We customise the curriculum and cater for differences in

every child.


3 Learning Phases

Co-Creators & Synthesis of Knowledge,

Skills & Values

Reflective Learner

Cultural & Global Awareness

Primary 5 & 6 Extension

Inquiry Based Learning Through

Project Work & Research Activities

Collaborative Learning

Application of Knowledge,

Skills & Values

Primary 3 & 4 Experiential

Strong Foundation in Literacy &

Numeracy

Holistic Assessment

Programme for Active Learning

Primary 1 & 2 Exposure


2014 PSLE Results


100

98.85

98.2

98.4

98.6

98.8

99

99.2

99.4

99.6

99.8

100

100.2

2014

JSPS

MOE Comparable Schools

% Eligible for Secondary School (4S)


98.3

95.9

94.5

95

95.5

96

96.5

97

97.5

98

98.5

2014

JSPS

MOE Comparable Schools

% Eligible for Secondary School (All)


9.2%

7.3% 6.9%

6.4% 6.1%

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

7.0%

8.0%

9.0%

10.0%

Deyi Sec Whitley Sec Ang Mo KioSec

MayflowerSec

Yio Chu KangSec

Express

EX


11.8%

10.5%

9.4% 8.8%

7.1%

0.0%

2.0%

4.0%

6.0%

8.0%

10.0%

12.0%

14.0%

Yio Chu KangSec

Deyi Sec MayflowerSec

Chong BoonSec

Ang Mo KioSec

Normal (Academic)

N(A)


19.70%

9.40% 8.70% 7.10% 7.10%

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

Deyi Sec MayflowerSec

Ang Mo KioSec

Anderson Sec SerangoonGarden Sec

Normal (Technical)

N(T)


19% 19%

13% 13% 13% 13%

0%2%4%6%8%

10%12%14%16%18%20%

CatholicHigh

School

CHIJ St.Nicholas

Girls'School

AndersonSec

RafflesInstitution

CHIJ St.Nicholas

Girls'School -

IntegratedProgramme

RafflesGirls'

School

PSLE Aggregate Score > 250

PSLE> 250


16.8% 15.9%

8.4% 6.5% 6.5%

0.0%2.0%4.0%6.0%8.0%

10.0%12.0%14.0%16.0%18.0%

PSLE Aggregate Score 220 - 249

PSLE220 -249


15.30%

10.20% 10.20% 9%

8.20%

0.00%

2.00%

4.00%

6.00%

8.00%

10.00%

12.00%

14.00%

16.00%

18.00%

Deyi Sec Hougang Sec Whitley Sec Peirce Sec Yio Chu KangSec

PSLE Aggregate Score 200 - 219

PSLE200 -219


12.80% 11.90%

11.00% 10.10%

8.30%

0.00%

2.00%

4.00%

6.00%

8.00%

10.00%

12.00%

14.00%

Deyi Sec Yio Chu KangSec

Ang Mo KioSec

MayflowerSec

Chong BoonSec

PSLE Aggregate Score < 200

PSLE< 200


12.60%

10.90% 10.30%

9.20%

8.00%

0.00%

2.00%

4.00%

6.00%

8.00%

10.00%

12.00%

14.00%

Ang Mo KioSec

Deyi Sec Yio Chu KangSec

MayflowerSec

Chong BoonSec

All

All


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




Month Activities

January Orientation

January Synerture Camp

March - May Pottery Outreach Programme with Preschool

April Meet the Parents Session

29 May E-Learning Day

30 May JS70 Food and Fun Fair

July Meet the Parents Session

July NE Show

August P5 SEP In Line Skating

August Sports Carnival

September LJ Science Centre DNA Lab

November Internationalisation Programme to Suzhou

Key Programmes for P5


Month Activities

January Orientation

March Internationalisation Programme to Malacca

April Meet the Parents Session

May LJ Gardens by the Bay

29 May E-Learning Day

30 May JS70 Food and Fun Fair

July Meet the Parents Session

August Sports Carnival

October P6 SEP Archery

November Social Etiquette Workshop

Key Programmes for P6


• EL Literature Programme

• Maths Olympiad Programme

• Science Olympiad Programme

• Higher Chinese Programme

• STAR Programme

• SPRING Programme

Meeting Diverse Needs of P5 & 6 Pupils


CA 1 SA 1 CA 2 SA 2

All

Subjects

10 % 30 % 20 % 40 %

Assessment Weighting for 2015


Class Promotion Criteria

Objectives:

To cater to different learning pace

To allow for deployment of teachers based on expertise

and disposition

P5 to P6 – Enbloc Promotion

With exception of pupils whose subject combination is changed

based on school’s recommendation


PSLE Matters


Standard Subjects Foundation Subjects

English Language Foundation

English Language

Mathematics Foundation

Mathematics

Mother Tongue Foundation

Mother Tongue

Science Foundation Science

Higher Mother Tongue

PSLE Subjects


Grade Mark Range

A* 91

A 75 – 90

B 60 – 74

C 50 – 59

D 35 – 49

E 20 – 34

U (Ungraded) < 20

PSLE Grades Standard


PSLE Grades Foundation

Grade Mark Range

1 85 – 100

2 70 – 84

3 50 – 69

4 30 – 49

U (Ungraded) < 30


Subjects

Standard & Foundation

Date of Examination

(Tentative)

Oral Examination Thu, 20 Aug – Fri, 21 Aug

Listening Comprehension Fri, 18 Sep

English Language Thu, 1 Oct

Mathematics Fri, 2 Oct

Mother Tongue Mon, 5 Oct

Science Tue, 6 Oct

Higher Mother Tongue Wed, 7 Oct

PSLE Exam Timetable



PSLE - A placement exam …

•Need to reflect relative achievement level of

pupils among peers

•Places pupils into different courses according

to their academic ability

•Enables posting to secondary schools by merit

and as far as possible into a school of their

choice


The PSLE Aggregate Score

•a sum of scores that incorporates

performance of pupils in all 4 subjects

•it is not the raw scores of the subjects

•allows pupils to be ranked fairly


Why raw scores cannot be

used

•Different subjects have different levels of

difficulty

•So are the spread of marks from the

average mark, i.e. the standard deviation

(spread of marks)


DOLLY

I scored 85% in

both English

and Mother

Tongue !

H U R R A Y !


Dolly scores 85% in both EL and MT

85%

EL

EL ave

= 60

MT

MT ave

= 80

Her performance in MT is very

close to that of other pupils

She did much better in

EL as compared to

other pupils

0 100


A need for standardisation of

the raw scores

Transformed Score

or T-Score


T-Score

ave = 60

EL

ave = 80

50

85% 85%

T-Score converts average mark of each subject to a

common score of 50 points. It also converts other

marks taking into consideration the extent to which

they differ from the average and the size of spread of

the marks around the average


What is T – Score?

• It gives the relative position of a pupil’s

performance compared to the performance of

all the other pupils in that subject

• The raw mark obtained in the exam only

shows how good the pupil is in that subject

(not how good he is as compared to others)


How is T-Score calculated for each

subject?

where

X: pupil’s mark for the subject

Y: average mark (mean) scored by all

pupils

Z: spread of marks around the average

mark (standard deviation)

Z

Y) - (X 10 50 T + =


Example:

• Pupil’s mark (X) in exam = 50.0

• Average mark (Y) scored by

all pupils = 68.0

• Spread of marks (Z) around the

average mark (Y) = 14.0

T = 50 + 10 (50 - 68.0)

14.0 = 37.14


How is the Aggregate

Score calculated?

By adding the T-Scores of

the 4 subjects


Example:

Subject Total Mark T-Score

EL 200 105 34

CL 200 152 51

Maths 100 67 53

Science 100 58 47

Aggregate: 185


Finally,

all pupils are ranked

according to their Aggregate

Scores


In Summary

*The PSLE score takes into account the

content and demand of each subject

number of subjects taken


Secondary Education

Landscape


Multiple Pathways for Success

Express Course

4 years, leading to

GCE O levels

Normal Course

Normal (Academic) 5 years, leading to

GCE O levels

Normal (Technical) -4 years, leading to

GCE N levels

-Specialised Schools

for N(T) Students

Integrated

Programme

4-6 years, leading to

GCE A levels or other

diplomas.


Specialised Schools

• For child with certain aptitudes such as numbers, science, sports, or

arts:

NUS High School of Mathematics and Science

School of Science and Technology

School of the Arts

Singapore Sports School

• For child inclined towards hands-on practical learning:

Northlight School

Assumption Pathway

Crest Secondary School

Spectra Secondary School

Multiple Pathways for Success


• An integrated secondary and JC education, such as the IP

• Secondary school students can proceed to JC without taking the

GCE ‘O’ Level examinations

• Students can enroll IP at Sec 1 or Sec 3

• Some schools offer the Dual-track model i.e. Integrated

Programme (IP) and ‘O’ Level tracks

* Refer to individual schools’ websites for details

Integrated Programme


• 4-year course

• Leads to GCE ‘O’ Level examination

• Subjects include English, Mother Tongue Language and a range

of subjects in Humanities and the Arts, and Mathematics and

Sciences

Express Course


• 4 to 5-year course

• GCE ‘N’ Level examination in the 4th year

• A 5th year leading to the GCE ‘0’ Level examination is available to N(A) students who perform well in their GCE ‘N’ Levels.

• Students can move from one course to another based on their performance and assessment by Principal and teachers.

Normal Academic


Normal Technical

• 4-year course

• Leads to GCE ‘N’ Level examination

• Offers a more practice-oriented curriculum to

prepare students for technical-vocational

education at ITE


Multiple Pathways After Secondary School


Admission to Sec 1


Admission Into Secondary 1

2 ways of seeking admission into Sec 1:

• Sec 1 Posting Exercise

• Direct School Admission (DSA)


Secondary 1 Posting Exercise

Conducted for all PSLE candidates immediately

after the PSLE results are released (late Nov)

• Your child will be given the S1 Option Form to

indicate up to 6 secondary school choices

• Submit your choices either by submitting a

physical copy of the S1 Option Form or online

though the Secondary One Internet System



Timeframe Remarks

Aug Distribution of Sec 1 Posting Booklets

(Part 1 – General Information)

Oct Distribution of Sec 1 Posting Booklets

(Part 2 – Information on Secondary

Schools)

Late Nov Release of PSLE results

Late Nov Submission of Sec 1 Option Form

Late Dec Release of School Posting Results


*Allows for a more diverse range of student achievements and talents to be recognised

* Under DSA, schools may admit students using criteria other than PSLE results

* Each school has its own merit-based academic and non-academic criteria for selection

* Based on qualities such as talent in science, music or sports

* DSA-Sec Exercise takes place before Sec 1 Posting Exercise (late Jun – Aug)

Direct School Admission (DSA)


* Direct admission into Participating Secondary Schools

* School DSA-Sec Exercise

Late Jun-Aug : Selection Phase

Mid Oct : Indicate School Preferences

Late Nov : Release of Results

Direct School Admission (DSA) Exercise


• Not allowed to select schools during the


• Must qualify for the course (i.e.

Express/Normal) offered by the schools

Successful DSA-Sec Applicants


Subject-Based Banding


How does Subject-Based Banding Work?

Student takes subject combination chosen by

parents

School recommends subject combination, based

on P4 exam results. Parents indicate preferred

combination.

[At P4]

[At P5]


How does Subject-Based Banding Work?

Student who takes 1 or

more foundation subject(s)

and does very well in them

Student who takes

standard subjects

and has difficulty

coping

All other

students

School may allow him to

upgrade 1 or 2 subjects to

standard level if school

believes he can cope; or

continue the same subject

combination in P6

School may allow

him to take 1 or

more subjects at

foundation level in

P6

School will allow

them to continue

the same subject

combination in

P6

[End of P5]

Student takes subject combination decided by school

Student sits for Primary School Leaving Examination

[At P6]

[End of P6]


*Progression to secondary level depends on PSLE Score.

*The scoring system is not new

*Different expectations of standard and

foundation subjects will be taken into account

when the PSLE score is calculated

*Offering weaker subjects at foundation level is not a

disadvantage.

*Your child will be able to focus on building up

strong fundamentals in the weaker subjects

81

Subject-based Banding and Secondary

School Admission


Important Dates

Timeframe Remarks

Term 4 Week 8 SA 2

Term 4 Week 9 Release of SA 2 results

with school’s

recommendations

Term 4 Week 9 Parents can meet with

teachers for advice

Term 4 Week 10 Class allocation results


http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/fil

es/subject-based-banding.pdf

For more info

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/files/subject-based-banding.pdf







Integrity, the Foundation . People, our Focus . Learning, our Passion . Excellence, our Pursuit

Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.

Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of

Mother Tongue Languages (MTLs) and English Language (EL) Using Information and

Communication Technology (ICT)

Pedagogical Advantages of ICT

• Enables students to learn authentically via visual and auditory modes

• Allows students to learn at a suitable pace, taking

into account different learning needs and abilities

• Promotes self-directed and collaborative learning • Allows students to benefit from immediate feedback

from their teacher or peers

The ICT Applications

The ICT applications in the iMTL and EL Portals support teaching, learning and assessment of these languages as they are specifically designed:

• To develop 21st century competencies of

communication, collaboration and information • To be aligned with the syllabi for the MTLs and EL • To deliver curriculum content as part of textbooks

and other instructional materials

The iMTL Portal Introduction

iMTL Portal Student Dashboard

Strengthening Oral Communication Skills

Engaging Students in Their Learning

Learning Through Peer Feedback

Enabling Timely Teacher Feedback

Cessation of Co-payment for Access to the ICT Applications

• From 1 Jan 2015, MOE will cease all co-payments from students for the iMTL and EL Portals

• The full cost of subscribing to the ICT applications will be funded centrally by MOE/HQ


Co-Curricular

Activities (CCA)


Co-Curricular Activities

Objectives:

* To develop pupils holistically through the

inculcation of values, social and emotional

competencies and the emerging 21st Century

Competencies (21CC).

* To develop CCA-specific knowledge, skills, values

and attitudes through sustained participation

* To provide platform for friendship and social

integration of pupils from diverse backgrounds


Types of CCA in JSPS

Uniformed

Groups

Performing

Arts

Clubs and

Societies

Sports and

Games

Brownies Chinese

Dance

Robotics Badminton

Red Cross Guzheng New

Media

Basketball

Scouts Drama Football

International

Dance

Visual Arts

Club


Internationalisation

Programme to

Suzhou and

Shanghai, China


Internationalisation Programme

to Suzhou

Departing from Changi Airport

Changshu International School



to Suzhou

Meals in the Canteen

Meals at a Restaurant



to Suzhou

Cultural Activities LJ to Shanghai Bund

Classroom Immersion LJ to Science and

Technology Museum


*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters



Agenda


Homework Policy

*No homework will be administered during

major festivals namely, Chinese New Year,

Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji and

Deepavali

*Homework given during school holidays will

not exceed 50% of the daily load during the

school week

Level E, M & S MT

P5 – P6 1 hr 30 min 30 min

HMT 1 hr 15 min 45 min


*Observe Rules and Instructions

*Zero Tolerance for Bullying

*Safety of your child and other children is

important

Safety in School


Personnel

*Level Coordinators & SD Coord / Asst Year Head

*2 Form Teachers and Subject Teachers

*Subject Head of CCE / Discipline Coord

*Allied Educator (Counselling)

*2 Allied Educators (Learning and Behavioural

Support)

*Learning Support Coordinators (English and Math)

*Teachers trained in Special Needs


Heavy School Bags

*Advisory from Health Promotion Board:

*Pupils to carry weight of no more than 15% of

their body weight

*Weight of bags carried by P1 to P4 pupils

should range not more than 3.5kg to 4.0kg


Heavy School Bags

*Choice of School Bags:

*Select bags of lightweight material with few

compartments, and straps that are adjustable

and cushioned

*Encourage children to carry personal items in

a separate bag to distribute load


Heavy School Bags

Advise children to:

Pack according to timetable

Check that only relevant materials are brought

(e.g. Workbook A or B, not both)

Avoid bringing unnecessary items to school

Fill small water bottles in school


School Uniform

Attire

• Name Tag

• PE Attire only on PE days

Accessories

• No jewellery, expensive watches, toys

• For girls, a pair of plain gold/silver ear studs

Hair

• Must be short and neat

• Hair accessories with netting are not allowed for safety reasons (Accessories to be black or dark blue)

Shoes

• Simple black canvas shoes and black socks (ankle socks are not allowed)


Financial Support

*MOE Financial Assistance Scheme

*Lee Wee Kheng Fund

*MOE Opportunity Fund

*School Advisory Committee Fund

*Other funds, bursaries and scholarships

Please approach the school for further

enquiries on financial support


How Can I Support My Child?

1. Provide a conducive study environment

2. Be involved in your child’s learning

3. Ensure your child does homework

4. Learn weekly spelling (EL & MT)

5. Draw up a plan & schedule e.g. TV time, rest & exercise

6. Be informed of school’s programmes

7. Bring your child to the library often

8. Bring your child out to play

9. Balance tuition work with school work

10.Show your love


“On a school

day, most

pupils sleep an

average eight

hours, fewer

than the nine

to 10 hours

they should

ideally clock.

This means if

a child gets up

at 6am, he has

to be in bed by

9pm, at the

latest.”

Source: Straitstimes.com.sg


*Increases children’s knowledge

*Expands their vocabulary skills

*Builds stronger analytical thinking skills

*Builds better writing skills

*Builds better communication skills

Presentation Better performance in oral exams

More confident presenter

Writing Better performance in composition exams

Improvements in their comprehension skills



Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




School Curriculum Hours

Mondays to Fridays

From 7.30 am to 1.30 pm

Report to Hall/Classroom (Tue only) by 7.10 am

Silent Reading from 7.10 to 7.20am

Flag-raising and Announcements from 7.20 to 7.30am

Afternoon Classes

From 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm

CCA

From 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm


Working with Teachers

*Teachers can be contacted during the

weekdays (i.e. between 7.30 a.m. and 6.00

p.m.)

*1–3–7 policy for teachers to respond to

parents’ enquiries during school term time


*Saturday 30 May 2015

*Guest-of-Honour:

Grassroots Advisor and MP for

Ang Mo Kio GRC Mr Ang Hin Kee

*Programme:

Funfair

Launch of 70th Anniversary

Publication

Launch of Heritage Gallery

Launch of Ceramics Garden


Update on PERI Upgrading

*The construction will start in June 2015


Enhanced School Facilities to

Support Holistic Education

*New Design Norms for Primary Schools

*Redesigned classrooms, performing arts studios etc



Support Holistic Education Redesigned Classrooms

Storage

space Display

space



Support Holistic Education

Indoor Sports Hall

Synthetic Turf Systems


*Observe Traffic Rules

*Motorists will receive an additional

demerit point if they commit speeding,

red-light, careless driving or

inconsiderate driving offences within

school zones.

*Safety of your child and other children is

important

Road Safety


Demarcation of School Zones


Road Safety Outside School


Alternative Drop Off and Pick Up Points

Located at Blk 522

There is a driveway and

a porch that is located at

the block.

Pupils can then use the

pedestrian crossing at

the traffic lights located

on Street 52, next to the

school.


*Located at Blk 588

*There is a driveway and porch that is located at the

block.

*Pupils can then use the sheltered walkway that leads

to the school’s side gate

Alternative Drop Off and Pick Up Points


*No Right Turn sign

from 7.00 – 7.30 am

on school days

*Any vehicle exiting the

school’s main gate on

a school day will not be

allowed to make a right

turn onto Ang Mo Kio

Street 52 between 7.00

– 7.30 am.

Road Safety in School


Channels of Communication

*Monthly Principal’s Letter

*School Website

http://www.jingshanpri.moe.edu.sg/

*School Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/jingshanpri

*Pupil Handbook

*Email [email protected]

*Telephone 6456 6305






mailto:[email protected]


Useful Resources for Parents

MOE Website (www.moe.gov.sg)

School Information Service

(http://sis.moe.gov.sg/)

Parents in Education (PiE) (http://parents-in-

education.moe.gov.sg/)

Schoolbag – online blog for parents

(schoolbag.sg)

MOE Facebook page

(www.facebook.com/moesingapore)

MOE Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg)

MOE Youtube

(http://www.youtube.com/moespore)

http://www.moe.gov.sg/

http://sis.moe.gov.sg/

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/





http://www.moe.gov.sg/

http://schoolbag.sg/

http://www.facebook.com/moesingapore

http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg

http://www.youtube.com/moespore


Slides

*The slides for Principal’s Briefing will be

available on the school’s website from Monday

*The slides for the Learning Festival are

available from the AsknLearn Parents’ Portal.

Refer to school website for how to access.


Thank You

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