Every Child, A Leader of Self and for Others, with a Passion for Excellence

Ang Mo Kio Primary SchoolMeet-the-Parents Session 2018

Objective:

To engage parents in partnership towards their child/ward’s education to enhance student outcomes

Holistic Assessment

Education is about

developing the

whole child.

Assessment is an important

aspect of learning and

teaching and it should be

effectively used to support

the holistic development of

our pupils.

P1 Holistic Assessment Tasks

• P1 pupils will be continuously assessed throughout

the year with bite-sized assessment tasks/activities.

• No Semestral Assessment examinations (SAs) for

Primary 1 pupils.

P1 English Language

P1 English Language•Reading•Speaking•Listening•Writing •Language Use

P1 English Language•Reading : letters of the alphabet, numbers, coloursand concepts of printReading Aloud-short passages that contain sight words or familiar words from STELLAR big books.

P1 English Language•Listening :

Recognition of sounds and words Listening for understanding and comprehensionCritical Listening

P1 English Language•Writing: Penmanship Free writing [topic based on the big book] Continuous writing (4-picture series)Modified Learning Experience Approach (MLEA) 3-step writing process (Class, Group, Individual)

P1 English Language• Speaking : Choral Poetry Recitation

(tuning-in songs from STELLAR big books) small group Individual

1 Minute of Sharing - based on free writing topic

Picture Conversation

P1 English Language• Topical TestGrammar & Vocabulary

(based on big books taught)Sentence CombiningComprehension

• Spelling:Weekly spelling (Every Monday)Included in Listening Comprehension test

Spelling

•Every Monday

•If Monday is a public holiday, Spelling test will be held the next day

•Prepare your child for the Spelling test

Guided Graded Reading Programme

•For selected pupils

•Mondays (2.15 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.) and Thursdays (2.00 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.)

•30 minutes

P1 Mathematics

P1 MathematicsHA Tasks/ Activities•Using concrete manipulatives

•Math Notebooking

•Topical Tests

Maths Remedial Programme

•For selected pupils only

•Wednesdays and Fridays (2.00 p.m. –2.30 p.m.)

•30 minutes

Key Programmes:

• EL Fest

•Maths Fiesta

•Mother Tongue Fortnight

•Learning Journey

Be HERE!

• Come to school EVERYDAY!

• GREET your teachers and your friends.

• Be ATTENTIVE during lessons at all times.

• Follow all the school and class RULES.

• Follow DIRECTIONS/ INSTRUCTIONS.

Be HERE!

• Have all the things you need READY.

• ASK FOR HELP when you need it.

• Read a book while waiting for the next lesson.

Be HERE!

• A medical certificate or a letter from a parent* is

required if your child is absent on any school day or

for any school activity.

*For other urgent/private matters

• Attendance is compulsory during school term.

Be HERE!

• Your child is required to report to school by

7.25 a.m.

• Please ensure your child reports to school punctually.

• Disciplinary action will be taken against frequent late-

comers.

Be HERE!

Dismissal• The dismissal time

2.00 pm ( Mon – Tues )

1.30 pm ( Wed- Fri )

• Please ensure you arrive punctually to fetch your child.

• Elder P3 to P6 siblings are to meet their P1 siblings at the foyer.

Be HERE!

Pupils Reporting Sick In School

• Teachers will call the parents /guardians

• Kindly pick up your child/ward at the General Office

• Reasons for leaving the school must be recorded in

the “Permission to Leave” book in the General

Office.

Be HERE!

• Stationery • Colour pencils• Eraser• Pencils (Sharpened at home)• Ruler• Sharpener• Glue Stick

• Storybooks (one English, one Mother Tongue)• Pupil’s Character Agenda• Text Books (packed according to timetable)• Personal file (for worksheets and letters)• Water bottle

Things to bring daily

Be HERE!

• Pupils are required to engage in silent reading prior to flag raising from 7.15 a.m. to 7.35 a.m.

• They are strongly encouraged to bring the following:• Mon, Wed, Fri – English storybook• Tue, Thurs – Mother Tongue storybook

Silent Reading

Be ON

TIME• Be in school by 7.25 am. DON’T BE

LATE!

• Attend the flag raising ceremony in the hall.

• Be PUNCTUAL for your lessons especially when you need to move to another venue.

Be ON

TIME

• Complete all your CLASS WORK ON TIME.

• Hand in all your HOMEWORK ON TIME.

Be KIND

Be KIND

Healthy Snacks

Oatmeal biscuits Go for low fat and low sugar

snacks!

Healthy SnacksBring fruits that are• easy to eat• will not get

squashed easily• will not turn bad

easily

Healthy snacksSnacks with HCS logo

Dried fruits and nuts

Oatmeal crackers

Healthy Snacks•Vegetable sticks

(carrot, celery or cucumber) with low fat dipping sauce

• Baked vegetable chips

Healthy SnacksChoose ‘Baked’ not ‘Fried’

Baked crackers Plain Biscuits

Baked biscuits

Healthy SnacksWhole-grains

Oatmeal cookies

Whole-grain biscuits

Oatmeal Choco Bar

Wholemeal bread

Healthy Snacks•Chose snacks with Healthier Choice Logo(HCS)•Chose baked over fried snacks•Chose fruits, nuts and vegetables as healthier choice snacks

•Choose whole-grain biscuits/bread•Choose low fat or low sugar snacks•It all about making your choices wisely! Start today!

Role of Parents• Constantly monitor your child’s work• Check personal file daily for letters, forms and/or

homework.• Check Pupil Handbook• Encourage your child to be independent and responsible• Work together with the Form Teacher and Mother

Tongue Teachers

Teacher’s Expectation• Attend school regularly • Punctuality

• homework • Signed forms/documents

• Effort put in to complete work • Tidiness/ Quality

• Behaviour

• Assist your child in their work where necessary • Constantly monitor & acknowledge (when

requested by teacher) your child’s work• Encourage your child to be independent and

responsible• Ensure your child has a storybook in his/her

bag every day.

Plan a Study Timetable

• A study timetable saves time; keeps you organised• Makes studying a routine• A study time table should take into account every class,

enrichment lessons, tuition and a period for sleeping.• Revise the study time table as circumstances warrant.• Most important, follow it.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun9 am School School School School School Tuition Rest

10 am School School School School School Tuition Rest

11 am School School School School School Study Study

12 pm School School School School School Rest Study

1 pm School School School School School Rest Rest

2 pm Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest

3 pm Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest

4 pm Study Study Tuition Study Study Rest Rest

5 pm Study Study Tuition Study Study Rest Rest

6 pm Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest

7 pm Study Study Study Study Study Study Study

8 pm Study Study Study Study Study Study Study

9 pm Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

Example

Check their Work

Newspaper & Books

Educational Magazines

Educational Websites

Assessment Books

Encourage your child to ….

Study Tips• Prepare your Study Environment

• Avoid distractions when studying

• Review and Revise

Encourage your child to do better

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He/She can do it if WE believe he/she can !

Discussion with Teacher

Make an appointment using your child’s Handbook- meeting- phone call- email

Class Dojo

•An online platform to help teacher build classroom communities with the students and parents.

•Share moments with parents.

Class DojoFor parents•Through the class story (similar to a class blog)

•Giving information about class and school events

•Summary of what is taught in class•Upload class photos

•Messages (Whats app)•Update progress of child

Class Dojo

•Child needs to be independent•Give time for teacher to respond•Alternative platform – different teachers may use it differently

COMMUNICATIONStaff room No : 6459 0247

General Office: 6452 0794

Class Dojo

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