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Yew Tee Primary School

P2 Parent Briefing 18 January 2018


Parent Briefing

Primary 1 Primary 2

1. Class Interaction2. Hall Briefing

1. Hall Briefing2. Class Interaction

* Use of ICT – feedback & SNAC


P2 Programme Outline

• Year Head’s Introduction

• Principal’s Address

• Character & Citizenship Education

• Applied Learning Programme

• Class Interaction Session with the Form and

Co-Form teachers in the classroom


Home-School Partnership

Staff @ YTPS


Principal Ms Ang Mui Khoong

Vice-Principals Mrs Ong Chwee Eng

Mrs Peh Wei Yong

Year Head (Lower Primary) Mdm Fadzilah Moideen

Year Head (Middle Primary) Mrs Tan Yoke Yin

Year Head (Upper Primary) Mr Mohd Helmi

Assistant Year Head (Primary 5) Mr Jegendren

Level Head (English Language) Mdm Lekha

Head of Department (Math) Mdm Miriam Khan

Level Head (Math) Mdm Evelyn Cheam

Head of Department (Science) Mdm Ng Yaw Ling

Level Head (Science) Mdm Siti Zaleha


Head of Department (ICT) Mr Gwee Yee Tat

Head of Department (Mother-Tongue) Mdm Tan Hsuen Fang

Subject Head (Malay Language) Mr Najeeb

Subject Head (Tamil Language)

Internal Appointment

Mdm Shavitha

Head of Department (Character &

Citizenship Education)

Mr Jason Lim

Subject Head (Character &

Citizenship Education)

Mr Sairamprabhu

Subject Head (Discipline) Mr Rodney

Subject Head (Physical Education) Ms Pek Pei Yu

Subject Head (National Education &

Social Studies)

Mdm Shima

Subject Head (Student Well-being) Mdm Sumarni


School Staff Developer Mr Ravindran

Subject Head (Aesthetics) Mdm Chang Mei Cheng

Subject Head (CCA) Ms Soh Siew Cheng

Admin Manager Mdm Chan Siew Hoon

Operation Manager Mr Lim Yew San

Mr Goh Khay Wah

Allied Educator (Learning Behavioural

Support)

Ms Amber Ng

School Counsellor Mrs Chng Sai Tuan

School Counsellor Ms Nicole Lu

Level Leader (Academics) Mdm Azizah

Level Leader (Student Development) Mdm Norhana

Mr Tham Ying Wai


P2 Level Teachers

Class Form Teacher Co-Form Teacher

2 CareMdm Roslindah Bte

Buang SidikMr Prabhu

2 Diligence Ms Shehnam Khan Mdm Tan Meow Huang

2 Empathy Mdm Neo Pauline Mr Tham Ying Wai

2 Faith Mdm Irma Bte Hassan Ms Lim Poh Li

2 Integrity Mr Loh Shao WeiMrs Tan Ai Tee Sarah;

Mdm Norhana Juhari

2 Perseverance Mdm Tan Chai HiaMdm Rozalina; Mrs Jae

Sumarni; Mdm Fadzilah

2 RespectMdm Norazizah Bte

NoordinMs Soh Siew Cheng


Principal’s Address

Knowledge Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Citizenship

Creativity

Leadership

Action

Service

Integrity

Responsibility

Respect

Perseverance

Care

YTPS

Total Curriculum

Framework v3

Version 3

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Home-School Partnership• Communicate with your child’s teachers

• Reinforce the school values at home

• Trust your child’s teachers and school

• Monitor your child’s learning

• Get to know his/her friends/ classmates/other

parents

• Be a Parent Volunteer


Communication

• Via email or school phone (ext nos of teachers

which is made known to parents through the FT

Introductory letter)

• During office hours and on weekdays

• Teachers are not required to provide their mobile

phone numbers.


Promotion in the Lower Primary1.From P1 to P2

- Students are promoted to P2 en-bloc (ie they remain in the same class)

2. From P2 to P3- Based on EL and Math results, students are placed in 2

large groups

- First 50%

- Next 50%

• Both groups are mixed ability groups

• There is a separate grouping for MT language classes based on MOE guidelines


Promotion in the Middle Primary1. From P3 to P4

- Students are promoted to P4 en-bloc (ie they remain in the same class)

2. From P4 to P5 (Subject-Based Banding)– Students are grouped by ability in the individual

subject.

– A vast majority of the students will offer subjects at the Standard Level.

– A small minority will offer subject/s that they have difficulty in coping at a Foundation Level.

– Students are split into 2 groups (first 3 classes – by ability, the remaining students – by mixed ability)


Promotion in the Upper Primary

3. From P5 to P6

• If the same subject combination is offered, students will be promoted to P6 en-bloc

• If students are offered subjects at a different level, they may be allocated new classes.

PSLE 2021 onwards

PSLE Scoring / S1 Posting Changes

NEW SYSTEM

• The PSLE Score replaces the T-score Aggregate.

• The PSLE Score ranges from 4 to 32, with 4 being the best.

• Compared to the T-score Aggregate, students are less finely differentiated.

4 SUBJECT ALs WILL BE ADDED TO FORM THE PSLE SCORE

ENGLISH

MOTHER TONGUE

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

AL3

AL2

AL1

AL2

PSLE SCORE: 8

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NEW SYSTEM

• Students will continue to be placed in the appropriate Secondary School courses –Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical) or option bands.

STUDENTS WILL BE STREAMED BY THEIR PSLE SCORE

PLACEMENT

OUTCOMEPSLE SCORE

EXPRESS 4 – 20

EXPRESS /

N(A) option21 – 22

N(A) 23 – 24

N(A) / N(T)

option25

N(T)26 – 30, with AL7 or better

in both EL and MA

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• Develop different aspects of their character.

• Know that there are different kinds of talents, academic and non-academic.

• Achievement Levels will reflect student’s level of achievement, regardless of how his peers have done.

• PSLE Scores replace T-score Aggregates, reducing fine differentiation.

• Choice order is a new tie-breaker to recognise the different considerations that students and parents have in making school choices.

REDUCE OVER-EMPHASIS ON ACADEMIC RESULTS

IN SUMMARY

THE CHANGES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED FOR THE 2021 PSLE COHORT

Knowledge Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Citizenship

Creativity

Leadership

Action

Service

Integrity

Responsibility

Respect

Perseverance

Care

YTPS

Total Curriculum

Framework v3

Version 3

wef 15 April 2016


Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)

Programme for Active Learning(PAL)


Background of PALPrimary Education Review Implementation(PERI) Recommendations (2009):

• To enhance primary education

• To realise a more holistic primary education

• To equip students with skills and values to thrive in a fast-changing and globalised future

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Objectives of PAL

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Performing Arts

(1) Broad exposure & experiences through fun and varied activities

Outdoor Education

Performing Art

Sports and Games

Visual Art


Objectives of PAL

(2) Values and Social & Emotional Competencies25

Values

Responsibility

Respect

Resilience

Integrity

Care

Harmony

Social Emotional Competencies

Self AwarenessSocial AwarenessSelf Management

Relationship Management

Responsible Decision Making


Objectives of PAL

(3) Holistic Development of the Child 26

Moral

Cognitive

Physical

Social

Aesthetics


Characteristics of PAL Module

• Experiential

• Fun and Enjoyable

• Encompasses learning in a fun way

• Provides opportunities for children to create

• Incorporates values education and social and emotional learning


Learning Outcomes through PAL

• Exhibit confidence in what they do and express themselves effectively

• Exhibit curiosity and positive attitudes to learn

• Enjoy group experiences and teamwork (Cooperation)


PAL SchedulePrimary 1 PAL Dance PAL Sports /

GamesPAL Drama

LO Curiosity Cooperation Confidence

SEL Self-Awareness Relationship Management

ResponsibleDecision Making

Primary 2 PAL Visual Art PAL Outdoor Education

PAL Music

LO Curiosity Cooperation Confidence

SEL SelfManagement

Social Awareness

ResponsibleDecision Making


Primary 2

CCA Option Exercise

Semester 2 - 2018


CCA objectives

• Co-curricular Activities (CCA) are an integral part of our students’ holistic education. Discover interests and talents.

• Develop values and competencies that prepare students for a rapidly changing world.


CCA Policy - Every P3 to 6 student is strongly encouraged

to join a CCA.

- Students who want to join more than one CCA will be subjected to approval based on individual request.

- Students who do not want to join or cannot join must be supported by a valid reason from parents.



Physical Sports:

Badminton, Floorball, Football, Rock-climbing, Wushu


Uniformed Groups: Boys’ Brigade, Brownies


Clubs: Infocomm Club, Robotics Club, Library


Visual & Performing Arts: Artists’ Hub, Choir, Angklung Ensemble, International Dance


Workflow of the CCA option exercise:

Timeframe Action

Term 3 Week 1

Briefing on CCA offered

Term 3 Weeks 1 to 6

PAM teachers conduct talent identification sessions during curriculum time.

Term 3 Week 7

P2 students attend a CCA Fair during National Day Celebrations and opt for a CCA.


Workflow of the CCA option exercise:

Timeframe Action

Term 4 Week 1

Recommendation of students for Sports (Badminton, Football, Floorball, Rock-climbing) & Aesthetic CCAs (Artists’ Hub, Angklung, Choir).

A memo will be issued to parents.

Parents to return reply slips to form teacher.

Basis for nomination by school:

1. Students should possess high natural physical/ artistic/aesthetic ability and have a positive attitude towards physical/artistic/aesthetic activities that can be observed during PE, Art &/or Music lessons.

2. Teachers’ recommendation

3. CCA quota



Monday Tuesday Thursday

3.45 – 5.45 pm 2.20 – 4.20 pm 3.45 – 5.45 pm 3.45 – 5.45 pm

Badminton

P4 – 6 Comp

Floorball

P3 – 6 Non-Comp

Badminton

P3 – 6

Non-Comp

Badminton

P4 – 6

Comp

Rock-

climbing

P4 – 6

Comp

Floorball

P4 – 6 Girls

Table-tennis &

Taekwondo

P5 - 6

Football

P3 – 6 Boys

Floorball

P4 – 6 Girls

Wushu

P4 – 6

Comp

Football

P4 – 6 Boys

Rock-climbing &

Wushu

P3 – 6

Football

P4 – 6 Boys

Physical Sports: 2018


Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday

2.20 – 4.20 pm 2.20 – 4.20 pm 3.45 – 5.45 pm 3.45 – 5.45 pm

Budding Artists

P2

Artists’ Hub

P3 – 6

Angklung

Ensemble P3 – 6

Angklung

Ensemble P3 – 6

Boys’ Brigade

P3 – 6 Boys

Brownies

P3 – 6 Girls

Choir

P3 – 6

Choir

P3 – 6

Library Club

P3 – 6

International

Dance P3 – 6

International Dance

P3 – 6

Infocomm Club

P3 – 6

Infocomm Club

P4 – 6 Comp

Robotics Club

P3 – 6

Robotics Club

P4 – 6 Comp

Clubs, Uniformed Groups, Visual & Performing Arts:2018

Primary 2 – CCA Option

SH CCA – Ms Soh Siew Cheng

[email protected]



Character & Citizenship Education

cum Safety & Security Matters

Next presenter: Mr Rodney


1. Students who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents must sing

the National Anthem and recite the pledge. Students will take the pledge

with the right fist placed over the heart. Students who are non-Singapore

Citizens must show respect to the host country by standing at attention during the ceremony.

2. Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modifications to the

uniform, socks and school shoes are not allowed.

3. a) Male students must keep their face and chin clean shaven at all times.

They must not wear a beard and / or moustache so as to keep a neat and

tidy appearance.

b) Female students who keep long hair or hair below the collar must have it

plaited or tied neatly. Fringes below the eyebrow must be pinned up or a

hairband must be worn.

4. All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are

also not to bring any weapon-like item which is used or intended to be used to

cause harm to others.

General Discipline @ YTPS


A comprehensive description of the rules and regulations adopted at YTPS

is given in the Student Handbook. (pg 19-26)

Students who are booked four times for late coming will be issued a

letter of warning followed by a call to their parents. Late coming offences

will be recorded into School Offences Module (SOM) records and student’s

conduct grade will be affected.

‘FASHION’ Checks are carried out twice per term to ensure students comply

with school’s dress code & hairstyles. A student’s conduct grade may be

affected if they fail to keep in FASHION. As such, the school hopes to work

closely with parents to reinforce this.

The school adopts a holistic approach to discipline and the consequences

that follow to offences committed is a restorative one rather than a punitive

one.

Parents need to acknowledge on the Student Handbook (pg 26) that they

are aware of the school rules and that they have gone through them (e.g.

categories of offences and consequences) with their child/ward.

Holistic Approach to Discipline


School Rules & Regulations (pg 21-22)

All the general school rules apply to both boys and girls. However, some key ones that

needs more attention are:-a. Students should have short, simple and neat hairstyles. Fringe must not fall across the

forehead and touch the eyebrows.

b. Hair must not touch the ears and must be above the school T-shirts’ collar line. Side burns

should be kept short and simple.

c. School T-shirt should be worn over the bermudas.

d. Name tag should be sewn 1cm above the school badge.

e. Nails should be kept short and clean.

f. All students must wear black socks that cover the ankle bone. Ankle socks (any colour)

and branded socks should not be worn at all times.

g. Male students are not allowed to wear earrings or ear studs.

For Boys


School Rules & Regulations (pg 23-24)

All the general school rules apply to both boys and girls. However, some key ones that

needs more attention are:-a. Students who keep long hair or hair below the collar line must have it plaited or tied neatly.

Fringe below the eyebrows must be pinned up or a hairband must be worn.

b. Hair accessories must be black and simple.

c. School T-shirt should be worn over the skorts. Length of the skorts should cover the knees.

d. Name tag should be sewn 1cm above the school badge.

e. Nails should be kept short and clean. Nail polish or accessories are not allowed.

f. All students must wear black socks that cover the ankle bone. Ankle socks (any colour)

and branded socks should not be worn at all times.

g. Female students with pierced earlobes may wear small, plain and simple ear studs or ring

earrings. Jewellery or accessories in any form (e.g. Gold or Silver) is not allowed in school.

For Girls


School Policy – Early Dismissal1) Early Dismissal

When child is unwell or is hurt– School will contact the parent to pick the child up to consult a doctor– Parent/ Guardian MUST accompany the child home– If immediate medical attention is required, the ambulance will also be

contacted

2) Other reasons– Must be accompanied by parent’s letter – In the case of an external examination, the official notice must be

submitted to the form teacher for endorsement and permission for early dismissal

– Parent/ Guardian must accompany the child home


School Policy – Discipline When the child misbehaves or flouts a rule

– The child will be given a verbal warning by the teacher– When it is repeated, parents will be informed.– Details are provided in the Student Handbook.

When there is a misunderstanding or an issue between pupils– Parents will be informed– School will conduct the investigation and decide on the

necessary course of action– Parents will not be allowed to interrogate or conduct

independent investigations– School will facilitate mediation sessions using restorative

approach between pupils not parents– You may refer to the Student Handbook for further information


School Policy – Leave Matters1) Holidays during the official school term

– Term holidays; please submit online travel declaration– School Days; leave will not be granted. However, should

parents insist on taking your child abroad, you must • inform the school in writing. • Note that no additional or make-up lessons will be conducted

for lessons missed.• During exam period, no make-up papers will be given in this

instance.

2) Leave of Absence– For parents who are posted overseas and wish to take their

child along; and would like the child’s vacancy to be retained• An official application form must be completed for submission

to MOE through the Principal.• Fees must be paid for the period of absence.


• Observe the speed limit in the school compound (15 km/h).

• Drop off your child at the foyer and not the bus bay as this can

be dangerous for him/her.

• To facilitate smooth traffic – child to be seated on the left hand

side of the vehicle with the school bag resting on his/her lap

so that the child can alight quickly with little hold-up time.

• No cars are allowed into school compound after 7.30 a.m.

• If you drop off your child before 7.10 a.m. – advise your child

to stay in the canteen and do silent reading or have his/her

breakfast.

For Parents who are Driving:


• At YTPS, all students are encouraged to practice the Kerb

Drill while crossing the road.

• Steps to perform the Kerb Drill are:-1.Stop at the kerb.

2.Look to the right.

3.Look to the left.

4.Look to the right again.

5.Ensure that there are no vehicles approaching or that all the vehicles have

completely stopped.

6.Raise your hand high up and cross briskly.

• Students are strongly advised to focus on crossing the road

and refrain from using any electronic devices while crossing.

• Students taking school transport must have the seatbelts

safely fastened and remain seated throughout the journey.

Adopting a Safety Mindset (pg 37-41)


Safety Cycling: Students cycling to school need to register with the school by filling in a

form with parent’s consent. The form is available from the General Office.

Students who must cycle to school need to:

Know safe cycling rules and is a competent cyclist.

Wear safety cycling gear (e.g. helmet – strongly advised)

Dismount at the main gate and push their bicycle into the school.

Ensure that their bicycle is securely locked to the bicycle racks provided.

Cyclists need to ride in a single row and look out for vehicles coming in

and out of the driveways.

Students who cycle on public roads must comply with the same rules as

other road users.

Students spotted not wearing safety gear (e.g. helmet) while cycling or

flouting any safety cycling rule will not be allowed to cycle to school

henceforth.

Adopting a Safety Mindset (pg 37-41)


• Write clearly contact numbers of parents/care-

givers in the information page. (pg 1)

• This could be a quick reference of contact in an

emergency

• Remember to sign/acknowledge after you have

read and understood the rules, regulations and

our approach to managing discipline at YTPS.

(pg 26)

Completion of Student Handbook

(PROJECT WORK)

@YTPS


Anchor Subjects

P1

Math / PAL

P2

Arts / English/ PAL

P3

P5

P6

VIA / CCE / EL

VIA / CCE / Art / EL

VIA / CCE / EL

VIA / NESS / ICT


P4

CCE Domains

P1

Self / Home

P2

Self / HomeP3

P4P5

P6

Self / School

Self / School/Community

Self / Home School/Community

Community / Nation


P2 ALPTASK: P2 Encore

Subject Topics/ Themes/ SkillsArts • Observe and record elements in art

• Produce props and masks for their

performances in Encore!

PAL • Brainstorming an alternative ending of a story

• ICT

English

Language

• Speech and Drama lessons in voice projection

and presentation

• Oral Presentation


Primary 2Anchor Subject VISUAL ART

PW Domains PVO Outcomes Processes

Knowledge Application

Adaptable • Understand the function of art in drama performance

• Produce props and masks for their Encore in Term 3

Communication Effective Communicator • P2 Encore-Communicate ideas concisely and effectively during group and class presentation

Collaboration SEL Competencies • Learning Journey to Playeum-Work as a group to meet the objectives

Independent Learning

Resourceful • PW Booklets/ 3A Reflection


Class Interaction Time


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