WELCOME P4 Parents’ Briefing
7 Feb 2020
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Objectives
• To provide an overview of the school’s direction andlevel-related matters.
• To strengthen home-school partnership to optimiseyour child’s/ward’s learning and experiences.
• To provide a platform for your child’s/ward’s FormTeachers to interact with you.
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Agenda
• School Personnel • School Vision, Mission, Values & Motto• Subject-Based Banding• Curriculum Updates:
• English Language, Mathematics, Mother Tongue Languages, Science, Character, Physical and Aesthetic development
• Guidelines for Home-School Partnership
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School Leaders
Principal Vice Principal (EO) Vice Principal (Admin)
Mr Chua Choon Hock Ms Choong Pei Chin Mr Tan Meng Khiang
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Executive Committee Members
School Staff Developer Year Head (P1-P2) Assistant Year Head (P3-P4) Year Head (P5-P6)
Mr Muhammad Zaki Jalil Mrs Constance Chia Mdm Faridah A Hamid Ms Julee Noordin
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Executive Committee Members
HOD English HOD Mother Tongue HOD Math
Mdm Anita Abdul Gani Ms Serene Tee Mrs Elaine Loke
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Executive Committee Members
HOD CCE HOD PE, CCA & Aesthetics HOD ICT Subject Head Discipline
Miss Rachel Koh Mr Muhammad Jabbar Jaaffar Mr Ivan Foo Mr Tan Wei Qiang Jeffrey
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Teacher Leaders
Lead Teacher CLMdm Lim Chun Ling
Lead Teacher TLMdm Narayanan
Thanaletchimi
Senior Teacher ELMdm MaimonAbdul Samad
Senior Teacher MathMdm Anita June
Purasamy
Senior Teacher ArtMiss Nurjannah Ayub
SocialEmotional
Competencies
KindnessIntegrity
Resilience Responsibility
Creativity
School Vision
School Values
School Motto
Our School Vision, Mission, Values and Motto
Nurturing Minds. Inspiring Hearts. Empowering Lives.
School Mission
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School Motto
Effort Determines Success• The motto Effort Determines Success encapsulates our belief that, when given equal
opportunities, all of us can succeed, if we have the determination and put in hardwork. Success is not dependent solely on the abilities or brains we are born with,because these abilities can be developed with the right attitude and effort.
• The word Determines highlights the importance of the choice every individual makes,in the pursuit of success.
• Success in the motto refers to success in the different areas of growth: cognitive,physical, aesthetics, social, moral and emotional. Success is about achieving the goalswe set for ourselves in these aspects; it is also about having the excellence mindsetand giving our best in everything that we do.
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Subject-Based Banding (end of P4)
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Why Subject-Based Banding?
• Provides greater flexibility for your child by offering him/her the option of a combination of standard and foundation subjects.
• Works to the advantage of the child by considering his/her strengths.
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Subject-Based Banding Combination
If your child (for P4 exam) Your child may be recommended to take
Passes all 4 subjects and performs
very well in Mother Tongue
Language
4 standard subjects + Higher Mother Tongue Language
Passes all 4 subjects 4 standard subjects
Passes 3 subjects 4 standard subjects
Passes 2 subjects or fewer 4 standard subjects; or
3 standard subjects + 1 other foundation subject; or
2 standard subjects + 2 other foundation subjects; or
1 standard subject + 3 other foundation subjects; or
4 foundation subjects
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How Subject-Based Banding Works
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Overview of Subject-Based Banding
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School-Based Assessment
For 2020 P4 students, they will sit for the following :
Term 1 *Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Class Testfor all subjects
SA1Mid Year
examination
Class Testfor all subjects
SA2End Year
examination
10% 30% 10% 50%
English Language Curriculum Matters
Primary 4
• Listening & Viewing
• Reading & Viewing
• Speaking & Representing
• Writing & Representing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
Areas of Language Learning
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An Overview
Language Learning Area STELLAR School-based Curriculum
Reading & Viewing • Supported Reading • Retelling• KWL• Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)
• Library curriculum (monthly)• Structured Reading Programme (SRP)
Writing & Representing • Writing Process Cycle (WPC) • Text-Type Writing
• CPS Writing Package (P.O.E.M)• Journal (weekly)
Speaking & Representing • Effective and purposeful interaction and group discussion embedded in all key strategies
• Stimulus-based Conversation• Current Affairs (Mini Red Dot)
Listening & Viewing • Listening and viewing skills for understanding and critical thinking taught through all key strategies using audio and graphic stimuli
Grammar Whole-Part-Whole Approach• Explicit teaching of grammar in meaningful context using STELLAR readers
Vocabulary Text-Based Approach• STELLAR Readers
Working with Words• Spelling (in context)
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What is STELLAR?
Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading
• Teaching and learning of English using more speaking and listening activities
• Children learn reading and writing using rich and interesting books, with discussions led by the teacher
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Supported Reading (SR)
• A bridge between teacher-supported reading aloud and independent silent reading.
• Explicit teaching of reading comprehension skills & strategies:
- Inferring/Summarising
- Annotation
- KWL
- Retelling
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Writing
Writing Process Cycle (WPC)
• Teacher Models Writing ➲ Class Writing ➲ Individual Writing
Individual Writing
• P.O.E.M approach:PurposeOrganisationElaborationMechanics
Journal Writing (Weekly)
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Assessment - English
Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 (SBB)
Primary 4
10% 15% 15% 60%
1 h - 1 h -
Paper 2(Language Use &
Comprehension)
Paper 3(Picture Matching &
Comprehension)
Paper 1(50 min)
Paper 2(1 h 15 min)
Paper 3(Abt 20 min)
Paper 4(Abt 10 min)
Paper 2(Language Use &
Comprehension)
Paper 3(Picture Sequencing &
Note-taking)
Paper 1(50 min)
Paper 2(1 h 15 min)
Paper 3(Abt 20 min)
Paper 4(Abt 10 min)
Mother Tongue LanguagesCurriculum Matters
Primary 4
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P4 MT ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
• PAPER 1 (COMPOSITION WRITING)
• Standard MT – Picture composition, 15 marks (15%)
• PAPER 2 (LANGUAGE USE & COMPREHENSION)
• Standard MT – 45 marks (45%)
• Higher Chinese – 60 marks (100%)
• PAPER 3 (ORAL & LISTENING COMPREHENSION)
• Standard MT eOral – 30 marks (30%)
• Standard MT LC – 20 marks (20%)
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MT PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
MTL Fortnight
• Cultural activities for pupils after school, such as traditional handicraft and performing arts
• Learning Journeys after school, such as theatrical drama experience
MT Competitions
• National and School-based competitions
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HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD IN MT?
• Encourage your child to read MTL story books at home
• Encourage conversations in MTL at home
• Allow your child to watch educational MTL TV shows
• Make use of authentic situations to learn MTL (eg. Buying groceries at the supermarket, taking the MRT etc)
• Help your child to manage his/her time at home in:• learning spelling
• completing his/her homework
• Work hand-in-hand with the MTL teacher
MathematicsCurriculum Matters
Primary 4
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P4 Math Curriculum
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P4 Math Syllabus
Content
Whole Number up to 100 000 / Factors and Multiples / 4 Operations / Fractions / Decimals
Time / Area and Perimeter / Angles / Properties of Rectangle and Square / Line Symmetry
Statistics – Tables and Line Graphs
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P3 Math Approach
Teacher Demonstrates
Teacher/Students Do Together
Students Try on Their Own
(Apply)
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Assessment - Mathematics
Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Primary 4
10% 30% 10% 50%
1 h 1 h 45 min 1 h 1 h 45 min
Multiple
Choice
Question
(MCQ)
Short Answer
Question
(SAQ)
MCQ
SAQ
Long Answer
Question (LAQ)
MCQ
SAQ
LAQ
MCQ
SAQ
LAQ
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Supporting your child in Math
Encourage your child to:
• question when in doubt
• learn from mistakes, practise and revise daily• set routines and schedule a timetable at home
• focus on his/her effort and celebrate small successes
ScienceCurriculum Matters
Primary 4
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Science – Paper Format (SA2)
Booklet Item Type No of Questions
Total Marks (100)
A MCQ 28 56
B Structured and Open-Ended
12 -13 44
Duration – 1 hour 45 min
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Theme and Topics (P4)
Term Theme Topics
1 Cycles Life cycles of animalsLife cycles of plantsMatter
2 Cycles Matter (continued)
3 Energy Light and ShadowHeat and Temperature
4 Energy Heat and Temperature (continued)
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Answering MCQ and OE
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Answering OE – CCER Aproach
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Science Enrichment @ School
• Science Toy Making Project• Application of Science - allowing students to go beyond just knowing scientific facts
and concepts from textbooks to applying them creatively.
• Creative and Inventive Thinking (CIT) curriculum• Hone students’ capacity for higher order thinking and equip them with a problem
solving mind-set.
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How to do better in Science
• Revise P3 Science concepts regularly • (using TB, WB and practice papers)
• Be fully present in class and participate actively in class discussions and lab sessions
• To remember the thought process and CCER when attempting questions
• Read more!
• to improve command of English Language
• to read beyond what is taught in the textbook
Character, Physical & Aesthetic Development
Primary 4
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Character Development
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Developing Joyful Learners
CCE Mother Tongue Lessons
a) Values –based lessons
b) Classroom discussion and role play
School- based CCE Lessons
a) Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons
b) Social Skills Lesson
c) Interaction Activities, role play and discussions
d) Reflection in FTGP Journals
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Developing Joyful Learners
Social Studies Lessons
a) Inquiry-based approach
b) Field-based Learning Journeys
c) Performance Tasks for different levels
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Nurturing Responsible Citizens
National Education: Cultivating Citizenship Dispositions
a) A Sense of Belonging
b) A Sense of Reality
c) A Sense of Hope
d) The Will to Act
School-wide approach to National Education (NE)
a) School-wide activities
b) Level-based activities e.g. P5 NE Show, Learning Journeys
c) Assembly Presentations
d) Learning Packages
e) Space for Reflection
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Nurturing Responsible Citizens
Values In Action Initiatives
a) Canteen Cleanliness Duty Roster
b) P3 and P4 Project CARE
c) P5 and P6 Service Learning Projects
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Physical Development
• The purpose of physical education is to enable students to demonstrate individually and with others, the physical skills, practices and values to enjoy a lifetime of active, healthy living.
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Physical Development
Primary 1 Primary 2 Primary 3 Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6
Sports and Games
Dance
Gymnastics
Outdoor Education
(LJ: In our neighbourhood)
Physical and Health Education
(Book: Active and Healthy Me)
Athletics
Swimming
(SwimSafer)NAPFA
Primary 5
CampNAPFA
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Aesthetic Development
• Art at primary level is a core subject in the formal curriculumoffered to all students throughout their six years of primaryeducation.
• The primary art syllabus provides the foundation for all primarystudents to understand art as a way of• Learning about themselves to express visually
• Connecting with their own and world cultures
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Aesthetic Development (ART)
Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
ThemesSelf and Immediate
Envronment
Singapore’s Past, Present
and Future
The World and Region
Around us
CORE Drawing Module
P1My Self-Portrait
Portrait Drawing
My Neighbourhood
Oil Pastel Drawing
The Underwater World
Powerpoint Collage
P2My Family and I
Printmaking
Our Local Food
Clay Sculpture
My Garden
Powerpoint Collage
P3Superhero Me
Figure Drawing
SG icons
Clay Relief Sculpture
Transportation
3D Pen
P4Dare to Dream
Stop Motion Animation
Life by the River
Museum Based Learning
Friendship Totem
Clay Sculpture
P5Me, Myself and Mine
Still Life Drawing
Current Affairs
Photojournalism
My Urban World
Land Art
P6My Identity
Doodling and Mask Design
SG Fashion
T-shirt Design and
Reconstruction
Around the World
Light and Paper Sculpture
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Aesthetic Development (MUSIC)
Focus Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Perform
1
Rhythm and Movement, Music Games, Singing
Resonator Bells, Simple Percussion
(Simple Meter / Ta-Titi-Ta-a / Curwen Handsigns)
2
Rhythm and Movement, Music Games, Singing
Resonator Bells, Latin Percussion
(Compound Meter / Tika-Tika-Tikati-Titika / Angklung)
Create
3
Composing A
Cheer (Ostinato
Percussion)
iPad GarageBand
(Virtual
Instruments)
Orff Instruments
(Performance)
Orff Instruments
(Improvisation)
4
Composing A
Cheer (With
Melody)
Orff Instruments
(Performance)
Orff Instruments
(Improvisation)
iPad GarageBand
(Digital Audio
Workstation)
Listen and
Respond
5 Poster MakingKeyboard I
(Melody)
Folk Song
(Local & Regional)
Ukulele I
(Basic Chord
Progressions)
6 Poster MakingKeyboard II
(Accompaniment)
Folk Song
(International)
Ukulele II
(Songs and Group
Performances)OR
FF
D
EL
CR
OZ
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Working Together to Support your Child:Guidelines for School-Home Partnership
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• Increased involvement of parents in their child’s educational journey
• Range of expectations and practices in School-Home Partnership within and across schools
• Guidelines for School-Home Partnership help to clarify what meaningful parent engagement looks like
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Guiding Principles for School-Home Partnership
1. Students succeed when schools and parents work hand in hand to support students in learning self-management skills, taking responsibility and building resilience.
2. Mutual respect and trust forms the strong foundation for positive engagement between schools and parents.
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Developing good habits
We want to nurture your child to be a self-directed learner with good habits and takes
responsibility for his/her own learning.
Relating to others
We want your child to be confident,
respectful and have integrity
when interacting with others.
Managing selfWe want your child
to be able to manage challenges and make ethical
responsible decisions to thrive in
the VUCA future.
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Working with the school to know and support your child
We want to develop and strengthen mutual
understanding, respect and trust between the school and parents
for the benefit of your child.
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Character Development
• Responsibility & ownership
Students to take ownership of own learning and take note of homework.
Students to take responsibility for own learning / mistakes
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Guidelines for School-Home Partnership
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Student Well-being and Holistic Development:
Developing good habits
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We want to nurture your child to be a self-directedlearner with good habits and takes responsibility forhis/her own learning.
How parents can partner us:
oEstablish a daily routine for your child – time forhomework, reading, exercise, household chores,packing of school bag etc.
oRead with your child daily for at least 20minutes.
oEnsure your child has sufficient sleep – about 9hours each night.
o Limit your child’s use of mobile and gamingdevices.
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How parents can partner us: Encourage your child to
o attempt his/her homework on his/her own.
o put in his/her best effort to complete allhomework
o hand in homework and assignments on time.
o approach the teacher if he/she needs help with the homework.
Student Well-being and Holistic Development:
Developing good habits
We want to nurture your child to be a self-directedlearner with good habits and takes responsibility forhis/her own learning.
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How parents can partner us:
oDesignate a specific quiet study area at home with awell-lit desk for your child to complete or revise schoolwork.
oEnsure family member(s) do not distract or disturb yourchild whilst doing/ revising school work.
oEncourage and affirm your child’s efforts to study.Avoid nagging or scolding.
Student Well-being and Holistic Development:
Developing good habits
We want to nurture your child to be a self-directedlearner with good habits and takes responsibility forhis/her own learning.
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How parents can partner us:
oWe discourage you from delivering your child’s forgotten items to school so that he/she will learn to take personal responsibility.
oEncourage your child to be resilient and learn from the consequences when he/she can’t complete homework or forgets to bring items to school.
Student Well-being and Holistic Development:
Managing Self
We want your child to be able to manage challenges and make ethical responsible decisions to thrive in the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) future.
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How parents can partner us: To communicatewith us, you could:
o Leave a message for us in the StudentHandbook.
o Leave a message with the General Officestaff (e.g. to inform us that your child isunable to attend school).
o Call us at 6288 5633.
We want to develop and strengthen mutualunderstanding, respect and trust between theschool and parents for the benefit of your child.
Communication between Teachers and Parents:
Working with the school to know and support your child
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How parents can partner us:
oWe seek your understanding to contact usduring official school operating hours (7 am to5 pm, Monday to Friday on school days)
oIf a request is received after official schooloperating hours, we might not be able torespond to you immediately.
Communication between Teachers and Parents:
Working with the school to know and support your child
We want to develop and strengthen mutualunderstanding, respect and trust between the schooland parents for the benefit of your child.
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Parents Gateway: Digitally Connecting Parents and School
• one-stop mobile app for parents and schools to communicate key administrative matters
• available on IOS and Android for parents
• allows schools to send updates on programmes and activities.
• allows parents to perform administrative functions such as providing consent for their children to participate in school activities.
Home-School Communication
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Step 1 – SingPass Registration and 2FA Setup
SingPass 2-Step Verification (2FA) is required.
If you have not registered for a SingPass or have not set up the 2FA, please visit the SingPass website
(https://www.singpass.gov.sg), or scan the QR codes to do so. Should you require further assistance, please contact SingPass Helpdesk at 6643-0555.
Home-School Communication
SingPass
Registration2FA Activation
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Home-School Communication
Step 2
• Download Parents Gateway Mobile App
on Apple App Store or Google Play Store app on your mobile
phone.
• Install the app onto your phone.
• Enable ‘Allow Notifications’ to receive push
notifications.Note: Supported OS Versions - Android 5.0 or later & iOS 9.1 or later
For Android For iOS
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Step 3 – One-Time On-boarding 1. Tap on “Log in with SingPass”
2. Log in with your
SingPass (2FA)
STEP 3 – One time On-
boarding 2. Log in with your
SingPass(2FA)
Step 3 – One-Time On-boarding 1. Tap on “Log in with SingPass”
2. Log in with your
SingPass (2FA)
1. Tap on “Log in
with SingPass”
3. Tap on “Retrieve” to retrieve your child(ren)’s information
Home-School Communication
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STEP 3 – One time On-
boarding 5. You should see your child(ren)’s school announcements and activities (if any)
4. Tap on ‘Done” to complete
boarding
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