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23 JAN 2016
PARENTS’ BRIEFING PRIMARY FOUR
AGENDA
1. INTRODUCTION
2. KCS PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
3. CCA & DSA
4. KCS CARES
5. PSLE & SUBJECT BASED BANDING
6. HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
7. MTL BRIEFING
WELCOME TO OUR KCS FAMILY
Mr Ignatius Lim
(School Staff Developer)Mr Raymond Khoo
(PE)
Mdm Joyce Chan
(CL)
Ms Su Yen Leng
(Student Leadership &
Pastoral Care
Coordinator)
Mr Mohd Hazli
(UT PE/MA)
Mdm Hui Soh Wai
(UT AED LBS)
THANK YOU & BEST WISHES
Mdm Suhailah Mr Rafiei Ms Jolene Ang
Mdm Tan Kai Sin
(On Leave)
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MDM SARAH LEONG
PRINCIPAL
MR WONG SUNG LAI EDWARD
VICE-PRINCIPAL
MR CHIONH BOON SOO
VICE-PRINCIPAL (ADMIN)
SCHOOL LEADERS
MS GRACE
FOONG
HOD/ EL
EL DEPARTMENT MATHS DEPARTMENT
MS SHALINI
D/O VENKITESWARAN
EL COORDINATOR
MS ALISA
CHUA
MATHS
COORDINATOR
MS GOH
MING SZE
HOD/ MATHS
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Mdm Ong
Poh Leng
SENIOR TEACHER/
EL
SCI DEPARTMENT
MR MELVIN
CHANG
SCI COORDINATOR
MS TEO
YEE LENG
LH/SCI
MS NILAM
SHAFIA
HOD/SCI
MTL DEPARTMENT
MS LEONG
TIM TIM
CL, VIA & CME
COORDINATOR
MR SEOW
CHEE HOW
HOD/ MTL
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PE/CCA DEPARTMENT
MR MATTHEW CHAN
AESTHETICS
COORDINATOR
MS S KULASEGARAM
HOD/ PE & CCA
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
MR ABDUL HAKIM
SENIOR TEACHER/
MUSIC
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MR IGNATIUS LIM
SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPER
ICT DEPARTMENT
MDM TOH XIAO YING
SH/ICT
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MRS CATHERINE
KOH
SH/CITIZENSHIP
EDUCATION, ART &
SOCIAL STUDIES
MRS JACQUELINE
ANTHONY
HOD/STUDENT
DEVELOPMENT
MS SU
YEN LENG
STUDENT
LEADERSHIP &
PASTORAL CARE
COORDINATOR
MR RAJNIKANTH
NAIDU
SH/DISCIPLINE
MRS SHARON
CHOO
SH/PARTNERSHIPS
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM
MDM LILY SURIANI TAN
YH/LOWER PRI (INT)
MS PRISCILLA KEK
YH/UPPER PRI (INT)
MRS SHARON WONG
AYH/PRI 1 (INT)MS DIXIE TAN
AYH/PRI 2
MDM SHREE KUMAR ARITA
AYH/PRI 4 (INT)
MRS CARYN ONG
AYH/PRI 5 (INT)
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MR JOHN LEE
OPS MANAGERMDM LAURA CHAN
ADMIN MANAGER
MR JACK PUN
ADMIN MANAGER
EAS DEPARTMENT
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
P4.1
MDM JOYCE CHAN
CO-FT
MR ROMAN
ANTHONY
FT
P4.2
MDM NUR HIDAYATI
FT
MR LAM YONG QUAN
CO-FT
P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS
P4.3 P4.4
MDM KALPANA D/O
KANNADHASAN
FT
MDM KOO
FONG KIEW
CO-FT
MR MOHAMMAD HAZLI
BIN SAPTU
CO-FT
MS ALISA CHUA
NYAP LIH SAN
FT
P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS
MR KER TING WEI
JEREMY
FT
P4.5 P4.6
MR PUAH BENG SIONG
ALVIN
FT
MS SU
YEN LENG
CO-FT
MDM SUZANA
BTE KAMSIR
CO-FT
P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS
MDM WAH
YU YUN
CL
MDM KOO
FONG KIEW
CL
MDM SUZANA
BTE KAMSIR
ML
MS YU
MENGCHEN
CL
MDM JOYCE CHAN
CL
MDM GOH
KOON MEI
CL
MR LAM
YONG QUAN
CL
MDM SITI AMIRAH
BINTE OTHMAN
ML
MS CUI MIN
CL
P4 MOTHER TONGUE TEACHERS
A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF
COMPASSIONATE LEADERS
& CRITICAL THINKERS
KHENG CHENG’S VISION
EMPOWERING EVERY CHILD
TO LEAD & IMPACT THE
COMMUNITY, AND BE READY
FOR THE FUTURE
KHENG CHENG’S MISSION
21st CENTURY COMPETENTIESPreparing our Young for the Future
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Source: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/21cc/
KCS PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT
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• Building child’s confidence and desire to learn• Assessment focus more on information on learning
progress• Richer feedback on your child’s development• Feedback Progress Report for Term 1 and Term 3
Overall Academic Performance in P4:
• Term 1 - 10%
• Term 2 - 20%
• Term 3 - 20%
• Term 4 - 50%
INTERNATIONALISATION PROGRAMME11 MARCH 2016
• To heighten students’ cultural awareness through
appreciating the Malaysian Kampong experience
• To provide an opportunity for students to develop
confidence, teamwork and responsibility.
OBJECTIVES
• Buddy system & assigned groups
• Teacher to student ratio (1 : 10 )
• Pre-trip briefing for students (Objectives, do’s and
don’ts and safety matters)
SAFETY OF STUDENTS
Making
ketupat &
batik painting
NEW EXPERIENCES & HANDS ON ACTIVITIES
Learning about
rubber and palm
oil plantations
It was an eye-opening
experience. I got to try new,
cultural activities. I now have
a deeper appreciation for the
Malaysian culture.
Jerome, 4.4 (2015)
Willingness to try
new experiences &
learn new things
Working in
teams
LEARNING LIFE SKILLS… WHILE HAVING FUN!
CO-CURRICULUMCCA and DSA
• Objectives of CCA:
– Holistic development of your child
– Character education through CCA
• Teamwork
• Perseverance and determination
• Sportsmanship
CCA & YOUR CHILD
• Encourage your child to participate in CCA and
develop your child’s interests and potential
• 100% participation – Timetabled during Curriculum
time. Every Thursday morning
CCA & YOUR CHILD
• A total of 17 CCAs to choose from.
CCA & YOUR CHILD
Uniformed Groups1. Red Cross2. Cub Scouts (New!)
Performing and Visual Arts1. Angklung Ensemble2. Choir3. Chinese Orchestra4. Dance Ensemble5. Visual Arts Club
Sports1. Badminton2. Basketball3. Floorball4. Table Tennis5. Track & Field
Clubs & Societies1. Chess Club2. EL Club (New!)3. Lion Dance Troupe4. Green Club (Science Club)5. Media Club
• Our high-performing CCAs:
– Sports: Basketball
– Performing Arts Groups: Angklung Ensemble,
Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Dance Ensemble
– Clubs & Societies: International Chess
• Talent development for Direct School Admission
(DSA) possibilities
CCA & YOUR CHILD
• Introduced by MOE in 2004
• To promote holistic education and provide
students an opportunity to demonstrate a more
diverse range of achievements and talents in
seeking admission to a secondary school
• Conducted yearly from around July
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA)
• Identify Child’s strengths & interests
• Apply and go for admission
tests/trial/audition/interview
• Students admitted through DSA Exercise - Not
allowed to transfer to another school after release
of PSLE results
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA)
KCS CARES
– Form Teacher Guidance Period, Form Teacher
Interaction
– SLs, Year Heads, Discipline Master, Allied Educators
(Teaching and Learning, Learning & Behavioural) &
Senior School Counsellor meet regularly to look into the
welfare of the students with learning, disciplinary &
behavioural needs, such as:
– ADHD
– Dyslexia
– Autism
* If you require assistance, please contact your child’s
Form Teacher & Mdm Shree Arita (P4 Asst Year Head)
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
School Counselling @ KCS• Sometimes children and their families might need extra support if they
are finding it difficult to manage their emotions, behaviour or
relationships with peers , teachers or even parents
• Counselling support for these children has many benefits, they include
– Relief from ongoing feelings of distress (sadness, anger, worry,
frustration)
– Problem behaviours may be reduced or eliminated
– Learning to identify and express feelings in healthy ways, which are
often at the root of challenging behaviours
– Discovering existing strengths from which improved self-esteem
can be build upon
– Improved school performance and peer relationships
– Opportunity for strengthening of the parent-child relationship
– Reduced stress in family communication and interactions
KCS School Counsellor
• Mr Trevor Bamanshaw
– Senior School Counsellor
• Email :
• Referrals can be made by parents or through
your child’s Form Teacher
Primary School Leaving Examination
PSLE
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PSLE
• The PSLE serves as a placement examination.
• All P6 pupils will take the PSLE which assesses
their suitability for Secondary Education and
places them in an appropriate Sec. School
course:
• the Special / Express
• the Normal Course (Academic / Technical)
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PSLE – Subject Banding
Standard Papers:
• English
• Mathematics
• Mother Tongue
• Science
• Higher Chinese/
Malay/Tamil
Foundation Papers:
• English (Foundation)
• Mathematics (Foundation)
• Science (Foundation)
• Basic Chinese/Malay/Tamil
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Placement
• Placement into courses and posting to Sec.
Schools of choice is based on the aggregate
score for the subjects taken in the PSLE
• The reporting of the results to pupils are
made in terms of grades for each subject &
their aggregate score. Their eligibility for the
various courses will be given in the result
slip.
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Grades - Standard Subjects
Min. Max. Grade/Band
91 to 100 A*
75 to 90 A
60 to 74 B
50 to 59 C
35 to 49 D
20 to 34 E
0 to 19 U
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Grades – Higher Mother Tongue
Distinction : More than 80
Merit : 65 – 79
Pass : 50 – 64
Ungraded : Below 50
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Grades – Foundation SubjectsGrade: Mark range: Brief Description:
G1 85 & aboveIs very good in the subject
at the foundation level
G2 70 - 84Is good in the subject at the
foundation level
G3 50 - 69
Has adequate grasp of the
subject at the foundation
level
G4 Below 50
Has elementary grasp of
the subject at the
foundation level
PSLE
• The PSLE score determines the secondary school
and course in secondary
• The raw mark for each subject is converted to a
transformed score (T-score). The T-score reflects
the child’s standing relative to all students in the
cohort
• The Aggregate Score is the sum of the T-scores in
all subjects
–Each subject carries equal weighting
Subject-Based Banding
WHY SUBJECT-BASED BANDING?
• To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths
and abilities that vary across subjects
• To encourage greater interaction among pupils
with different strengths and abilities
WHY SUBJECT-BASED BANDING?
• Every child will be encouraged to develop his
strong subject(s)
• Removal of streams at P5 and P6
• Subjects taken at various levels according to the
child’s ability. Different subject combinations. Eg.
4S, 3S1F(MT), 4F
WHAT SUBJECT-BASED BANDINGMEANS FOR YOUR CHILD?
Pupil sits for school-based examinationsBased on pupil’s results, school recommends a subject combination.
Parents fill up option form indicating their preferred combination.
Pupil takes subject combination chosen by parentsEnglish, Math, Science and Mother Tongue are available at standard and
foundation levels. Mother Tongue is also available at the higher level.
SUBJECT BASED BANDING
S c h o o l - b a s e d D e c i s i o n
Pupil who takes 1 or more foundation subject (s) and does very well in the subjects
Pupil who takes 4 standard subjects and has difficulty coping
All other pupils
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 1 or more subjects at foundation level in P6
School will allow them to continue the same subject combination in P6
SUBJECT BASED BANDING
End of P5
Subject-Based Banding in
Kheng Cheng School
• Progression to P5 will be based on 4 subjects:
– English
– Mathematics
– Science
– Mother Tongue
PRIMARY 4 EXAMINATIONS
BASED ON STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE IN:
• Term 1 - 10% of the marks
• Term 2 - 20% of the marks
• Term 3 - 20% of the marks
• Term 4 - 50% of the marks
OVERALL PRIMARY 4 GRADES
5 options available to Parents
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS & RECOMMENDED OPTIONS
OPTION 1:
• Standard English
• Standard Mathematics
• Standard Mother Tongue
• Standard Science
• Higher Mother Tongue
CRITERIA
Pass all subjects & ‘Band 1’ in MT
Subject Combinations & Criteria
OPTION 2:
• Standard English
• Standard Mathematics
• Standard Mother Tongue
• Standard Science
CRITERIA
Pass 2 or more subjects
DefaultRecommended
Option
Subject Combinations & Criteria
OPTION 3:
• Standard English
• Standard Mathematics
• Standard Science
• Foundation Mother Tongue
CRITERIA
Pass at least 2 subjects & ‘Band 4’ in MT
Subject Combinations & Criteria
OPTION 4:
• Foundation English
• Foundation Mathematics
• Foundation Science
• Standard Mother Tongue
CRITERIA
Did not pass two subjects but pass
Mother Tongue with Band 2 (minimum)
Subject Combinations & Criteria
OPTION 5:
• Foundation English
• Foundation Mathematics
• Foundation Mother Tongue
• Foundation Science
SELECTION CRITERIA
No minimum criteria
Subject Combinations & Criteria
• School will select the most suitable subject
combination based on the pupil’s aptitude &
performance
• No parental option
MOVEMENT AFTER P5 TO P6
MOVEMENT AFTER P5 TO P6
CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 1
SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
MOTHER-TONGUE
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
HIGHER MOTHER
TONGUE
PASS ALL
SUBJECTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
MOTHER-TONGUE
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
PASS AT LEAST ONE
SUBJECT
ALL SUBJECTS - NO
UNGRADED SCORE
(BELOW 20)
SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA
CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 2
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
FOUNDATION
MOTHER TONGUE
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
PASS AT LEAST
ONE STANDARD
SUBJECT
ALL STANDARD
SUBJECTS - NO
UNGRADED
SCORE (BELOW
20)
SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA
CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 3
FOUNDATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
MOTHER TONGUE
FOUNDATION
MATHEMATICS
FOUNDATION SCIENCE
MUST PASS
MOTHER
TONGUE
OTHERWISE GO
TO OPTION 5
SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA
CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 4
FOUNDATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
FOUNDATION
MATHEMATICS
FOUNDATION
MATHEMATICS
FOUNDATION SCIENCE
NONE
SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA
CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 5
• 2nd week of November (estimated date)
• Parents will be given 3 days to consider their options
EXERCISE OF P4 OPTION
SWITCHING TO A MORE DEMANDING SUBJECT
COMBINATION
• A pupil who does very well at P5 may be allowed
to switch 1 or 2 foundation subject (s) to the
standard level at P6, if they are able to bridge the
gap (Example: Option 3 to Option 2)
QUESTION & ANSWER
SWITCHING TO A LESS DEMANDING SUBJECT
COMBINATION (NO PARENTAL OPTION)
• A pupil who has considerable difficulties coping
with subjects at the standard level in P5 will
switch to 1 or more subject (s) to the foundation
level at P6 (Example: Option 2 to Option 3, Option
2 to Option 5)
QUESTION & ANSWER
• Students will be allocated to P5 classes based
on their P4 results
• P4 Results: Total Overall Score for EL, Maths
and Science
• 2 High-progress classes and 4 mixed ability
classes
• Differentiated Instruction for MTL and mixed
ability classes
P4 to P5 Promotion Exercise
• Recognise that every student is different in
terms of their readiness, interest and learning
styles
• Praise your child for his/her effort and progress
• Don’t compare her with other students or
students from other classes
• Every child should aim to be the best he/she can
be (not aim to be in the best class)
Support for Your Child
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
• Partner teachers/school
• We are on the Same Side: We want the best for
each child
• Every child is the center and focus of all our
endeavours
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD
What you can do …
• Help your child establish a daily routine
• Check your child’s daily homework
• Check your child’s handbook.
• If your child is expected to stay in school, a letter will be issued.
• Emphasise the importance of education – the learning of all subjects (Build the foundation)
• Reinforce the values taught in school
• Communicate with teachers (Email, handbook, parents’ engagement platforms etc)
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD
HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD?
• Keep an open and collaborative communication
channel with the teachers
• Listen and talk to your child
• Spend quality time with your child
• Instill self-discipline (punctuality, attendance,
packing their bags)
• Expose them to knowledge through various
means (books, media, excursions)
https://www.schoolbag.sg/
Explore SchoolBag website for parenting tips
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD
School Policies
• Homework: (6 hours/week)
• Attendance: Students are expected to produce an MC
or a parent’s letter if they are absent from school.
Parents are encouraged to call the school to inform the
Form Teacher of your child’s absence, especially so if
child has contacted infectious diseases such as
HFMD, chicken pox.
• Late Coming: All students must be in school by
7.30 am for the morning assembly.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
KCS Examinations Policy
• In alignment to national examinations practices, there
will be no re-sit for P2 to 6 students who are
absent for Listening Comprehension and written
papers in CA / SA / Prelim. For students who are
absent from the oral component, teachers will make
arrangements to test the students individually. The
last day of the oral examination is the final day of the
last written papers.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
KCS Examinations Policy
• For P1 – 4 bite-size tests, teachers will administer the
test when students return. The last day of the retest is
the seventh working day from the originally scheduled
test date. For English Show & Tell and Poetry
Recitation, teachers will administer the test when
student returns. The last day of retest is one day after
the last student in the class is tested.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
KCS Examinations Policy
• Any absence from examinations must be covered by
a medical certificate from a private or government
clinic. Students are required to submit their medical
certificate(s) to their form teachers on the day they
return to school. Students who are absent without
a medical certificate/ valid reason will not be
awarded any marks. [MC from TCM clinics is not
accepted.]
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
KCS Examinations Policy
• Students who are late for 30 minutes or less are
allowed to sit for the full duration of the paper.
Students who are late for more than 30 minutes
will not be given extra time and they will sit for the
remaining duration of the paper.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
KCS Examinations Policy
• Students can request to sit for the papers for
independent practice when they are well and back in
school. However, the marks will not be recorded in
the report cards or used for placement purposes.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
Discipline
•Discipline is an important aspect in the holistic
development of every student.
•Good discipline is needed to create a conducive
environment for work and play in Kheng Cheng
School.
Discipline
•All students and parents are to read and adhere to
the school rules, as stated in the Student
Handbook 2016.
•Acknowledgement on page 10 and after page 16
of the Student Handbook 2016.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
We strongly encourage you to stay updated of our
school matters through the following
communication channels:
• Event/programme letters
• Monthly memos by Principal
• School website
• Bi-annual newsletter
If you have concerns regarding your child’s
progress, you can communicate with us via:
• Student Handbook
• Phone conference (preferably after school)
• Face-to-face conference (with prior appointment)
COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
1) Parents’ Symposium (Sat 9 Apr 16, 8.30 am)
2) MTP Session – Release of SA1 Results
(Fri 27 May 16, 8 am)
More details will be provided to you closer to the
date.
UPCOMING PARENT ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
THANK YOU