2015 P3 and P4

Parent’s Dialogue

SESSION OVERVIEW• Principal’s Address• Addressing Key Concerns• Q & A• Key Programmes• Teaching and Learning• Breakout Session

Chongfu’s Torch:Visual

Representation of Strategic Map

Strategic Partnership

Strategic Partnership

School Mission

Developing pupils in five core areas, namely moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetics and thereby preparing them for the 21st century.

育人目标通过德智体群美五育 ,造就二十一世纪的新人

School Vision

A community of thinkers who are patriotic, gracious and global in outlook.

愿景聪颖才思 优雅社会心系祖国 放眼世界

Core Values

Education will embark on a transformation that will need collective will and action by teachers, parents & students.

Beyond learning for gradesto learning for mastery

Beyond learning in schoolto learning throughout

life

Beyond learning for workto learning for life

For each of these shifts, there is a need to ensure learning opportunities are accessible to all, whatever the starting point. Bringing out the best

in every child, in every domain of learning, in every school, at every stage of the learning journey, whatever the starting point, to build a better future together.

Creating opportunities for all students to grow in a wider range of domains while ensuring a strong foundation

Ensure that our students have a strong foundation in literacy, numeracy, values, character and 21st century competencies

Give every student broad exposure to a whole range of subjects and Co-Curricular Activities

Engage students in applying various domains of knowledge to solve complex, real-life problems in a field of their interest

Beyond Learning for Grades to Learning for Mastery • We must aim to be a nation of Singaporeans

who develop mastery in every field, Singaporeans who are resourceful, inventive and break new ground. This will take a collective effort across our schools, institutions and industry.

Build character and develop a disposition and confidence to live with purpose and spirit

Want our students to develop the disposition and confidence to live with purpose and spirit, to be active contributors and concerned citizens.

Achieve through various programmes such as Co-Curricular Activities, Learning for Life Programme, Character and Citizenship Education and Values-in-Action

Beyond Learning for Work to Learning for Life • Developing deep skills to succeed at work is

important. But life is more than just work. Developing a lively interest in the world around us, in nature and culture, in sports and adventure, in having zest for life and a concern for others are what makes life purposeful and fulfilling.

Singaporeans who take ownership of

learning throughout life.

Teachers and

schools who focus

on holistic

education.

Parents who build on every child’s

strengths and

interests beyond

academics.

Employers who truly

value our people

and help our

people acquire relevant

skills.

And a society that respects every job.

Holistic Assessment• Termly examinations• Alternative modes of assessments • Consistency in daily class work/ homework• Attitudes towards learning

Holistic Development (Enriched experiences)

• Camp iNspire (P3/P4)• Singapore Science Centre (P3/P4)• Theatrical Experience (P3/P4)• Structured Remedial Programme (P3/P4)• Bonding Lunch (P3/P4)• SwimSafer Programme (P3)• Oh Chin Huat / Yishun Discovery (P3)• Gardening (P3)• Road Safety Education (Traffic Games) (P4)• Lion Befrienders (P4)• Diversity Trail (P4)

Co-Curriculum Activities

• All our pupils are encouraged to actively pursue a CCA of their choice and interest.

• To remain in their CCA throughout (Till P6)

Social and Emotional Support

• FTGP• Form and Co Form• Coping with Stress talk • Communication with Parents• School Counselor and Learning and

Behavioural Support Officer

Camp iNspire

Learning Focus

Caring for SelfCaring for Others

IndependenceResilience & Sportsmanship

Team Bonding & Decision Making

LeadershipG

RACIOU

SLY

Camp iNspire• Theme : P3 - Independence (Individual) P4 – Resilience & Sportmanship• 3 strands of MOE OE framework - Skill – outdoor cooking and tent pitching- - Sense of place – orienteering, hiking, - trial- - Safety – low elements

Learning Journey• P3 – Visit to Oh Chin Huat Farm Discovering Yishun and Khoo Teck Puat hospital vicinity • P4 - Diversity Trail ( Kampung Glam, Chinatown and Little India )

Important Dates to note

Important Dates to note

Event / Activity DateSA 1 Term 2 Week 6 and 7

PTS Conference Term 2 Week 10

June Holidays 30 May to 28 June

P3 Camp iNspireP4 Camp iNspire

22 – 23 June23 – 24 June

P3 Learning JourneyP4 Learning Journey

Term 3 Week 1Term 3 Week 2

Important Dates to note

Event / Activity DateP4 NAPFA

(1.6 km run)Term 3 Week 4

P4 NAPFA(5 Stations)

Term 3 Week 5

CA2 Exams Term 3 Week 9

September Holidays 5 Sept to 13 Sept

SA2 Exams Term 4 Week 6 (TBC)

Project Work

Objectives

• Provide students with the opportunity to synthesise knowledge from various areas of learning and critically and creatively apply it to real life situations.

Project Work• Emphasis is on the pupil’s learning

process and skills based

• Collaboration and Teambuilding

• Sourcing for data and information (Using Seach Engine, Interview and Survey)

• Representation of data (Excel Graphs, Poster and Speech)

Subject - Based Banding (SBB)• Provision of the option of a combination

of standard and foundation subjects• Caters to the different aptitudes,

capabilities and talent of each child• Help each child to realise his potential,

based on his interests and strengths.

Subject-Based Banding (SBB)• Pupils are offered subjects which

they have specific strength in at Standard level

• Encourage pupils to take all subjects at Standard level

Subject-Based BandingIf your child (for P4 exam) Your child may be recommended to take

Passes all 4 subjects and performs very well in MTL

4 standard subjects + Higher Mother Tongue Language ( 4S1H )

Passes all 4 subjects 4 standard subjects (4S)

Passes 3 subjects 4 standard subjects (4S)

Passes 2 subjects or less 4 standard subjects (4S); or3 standard subjects + 1 other foundation subject (3S1F); or2 standard subjects + 2 other foundation subjects (2S2F); or 1 standard subjects + 3 other foundation subjects (1S3F); or4 foundation subjects (4F)

Subject-Based Banding

• MOE website at www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/changes/.

Subject-Based Banding1. School-based Examinations at P4 2. School-based Recommendations 3. Parental Choice at the End of P44. Final Decision by Schools based on

P5 results

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (EL)

Mr Ng Keh Siong Subject Head/ EL

P3/ P4 STELLAR Programme

• STELLAR - (STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading)

• The STELLAR vision: Children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language

• Strengthen the teaching of English through a balanced combination of explicit instruction in language skills, including grammar and phonics, and the use of age-appropriate children’s stories.

P3a – Terms 1-2 (Lower Primary)

1) Shared Book Approach (SBA)2) Learning Centres (LC)3) Modified Language Experience Approach

(MLEA)o Shared Experience o Group Writingo Individual Writing

P3b – Terms 3-4, P4 (Upper Primary)

1) Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)2) Supported Reading (SR)/ KWL /Retelling3) Writing Process Cycle (WPC)

o Class Writingo Group Writingo Individual Writing

Approach to Assessment

• Holistic perspective to assessment - with variety, balance, regular feedback and positive achievement as key considerations

• Teach pupils all the areas of language learning, namely:o Listening, Reading and Viewing (Receptive Skills)o Speaking, Writing and Representing (Productive Skills)o Grammar and Vocabulary (Knowledge about Language)

• School-based assessment/ examination is aligned with the EL Syllabus 2010, STELLAR curriculum and the New PSLE Format

Alternative Assessment (AA) Tasks

• Pupils are given opportunities to listen, read, view, speak, write and represent to demonstrate their language competence. Examples of P3-P4 EL AA Tasks include:o Comprehending Short Texts using Text Deconstructiono Identifying Elements of a Narrativeo Reflective Journal Writingo Readers’ Theatre Presentationo Book/ Story Character Reviewo Podcast

Key Programmes

• IREAD Programme• Buddy Reading Programme• Theatrical Experience Exposure (TEE) –

sourcing for appropriate plays

• The Straits Times Little Red Dot (LRD) Subscription

How can parents support their children’s learning and proficiency in English at home?

• Get children to read extensively (a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books).

• Read with your children and engage them in conversation afterwards i.e. seek out opportunities for meaningful interactions with them.

MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS FRAMEWORK

Source: Primary Mathematics Teaching and Learning Syllabus (MOE)

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents are able to solve mathematical problems using : Concepts and skills : 4 operations Heuristic skills : Use a diagram/model,

Guess & Check, Make a systematic list, Look for pattern(s), Work backwards, Make A Supposition

MATHEMATICSHEURISTICS SKILLS:

• Use a diagram / model• Make a systematic list• Look for pattern(s)• Work backwards• Use before after concept• Use guess and check• Simplifying the Problem• Make suppositions• Use equations

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES

MATHEMATICS

Maths Games Day:- Numero- Maths Warrior- Tangrams

Engaged Teaching & Learning: - Hands on activities (Manipulatives)

MATHEMATICS – ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTIndoor Performance TasksOutdoor Performance TasksStructured Maths JournalHeuristics ReviewOnline TestDiagnostic Test

STRATEGIES• Maximise Score- Every question matters (Don’t leave blanks)- Method marks are more important than Answer

mark• Minimise Losses- Remember to write the correct units- Remember to label your work and show workings

clearly- Remember to shade correctly• SEM(Skills, Exposure and Motivation)- Master all conceptual and heuristic skills- Students have been exposed to all types of

questions from various sources- Develop good exam skills and to persevere in solving

a problem

What : Mathematics Workshop

When : 10 July 2015, Friday

7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Where : Seminar Room

WORKSHOP FOR P3 PARENTS

Science

Learning Outcomes• Primary Science Syllabus (2014)http://moe.edu.sg/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/science-primary-2014.pdf

Level Themes Skills / ProcessesP3 Diversity

Systems • Observing• Comparing• Classifying• Communicating – written,

verbal, pictorial, tabular & graphical

P4 CyclesInteractionsEnergy

Holistic Assessment

Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4P3 & P4 2 AA

CA12 AASA1

3 AACA2

SA2

Support for Learning• Encourage your child to read Science books /

watch Science documentaries and take notes. Remember the Science facts and concepts

• Employ the RISE Strategy in daily work:

Read the question and highlight clues in the stem. Identify main concepts and list keywords.

Select the answer (MCQ) or determine the structure to use for answering the question. Evaluate your answer by ensuring the keywords are written down.

Key IP Programmes and Activities

• Lab lessons• ICT-based lessons• Outdoor Learning• Learning Journey to Singapore Science

Centre : - Post Exam Activity : Learning Stations (P3 & P4)

三、四年级高级华文测验一 年中考试 测验二 年终考试

试卷二（ 100 分）

听力（ 10 分）

试卷二（ 100 分）

口试（ 30 分）

试卷一（ 15 分）

听力（ 10 分）

试卷二（ 75 分）

试卷一（ 15 分）

试卷二（ 45 分）

选修高华的政策

• 四年级　　五年级

• 五年级　　六年级　

校方经过专业判断，向家长提出建议。家长有决定权

校方在考虑了学生的整体成绩后决定是否让学生继续修读高华

课程强化活动

1.班级图书

2. 线上练习（ LMS Portal ）

3.“ 乐学善用”平台　（ iMTL Portal ）

“ 乐学善用”平台 iMTL Portal

提升学生的口语表达能力

老师及同侪评估

2013 2014 2015

四年级 四、五年级 四至六年级

“ 乐学善用”平台 iMTL Portal实施： 2013 － 2015

• 多用华语与家人或同学交谈

• 认真听课• 听广播、新闻

听 说读写

• 写字认真，保持字　 体端正• 认真做好每一份作业• 阅读范文

• 多阅读华文故事书及报纸

您的孩子要怎么为考试做好准备 ?

Breakout SessionMALAY & TAMIL LANGUAGE

Please approach the following teachers for details on ML and TL school programmes respectively during the in-class sessions.

• Mdm Adilah (1 Loyal classroom)• Mdm Nisha/ Mr Sarkunan (1 Youthful

classroom)