P2 FORM TEACHERS’ BRIEFING PTC Briefing (2… · •Reporting Time: 7.20 a.m. • Silent reading...

Engaging Learners, Nurturing Leaders, Empowering Givers

P2 FORM TEACHERS’ BRIEFING

22 JANUARY 2016

• Introduction

• Communication

• School Rules

• Homework Policy

• Expectations & Class Routines

• Subject Matters

• LMS

• Important Events

• Portfolio & Report Book

• Emergency SOPs

AGENDA

Communication Channels School to parents Parents to school

Email

Letters to parents

Phone calls

65383011

Student Organiser

School Website

http://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg

Termly newsletters

COMMUNICATION

http://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg

COMMUNICATION

• Fill in/update contact details in your child’s student organiser

• Inform and update the school/FTs on change in residential

address/contact

• First Contact Point – FTs or Subject Teachers • When making appointments to meet the teachers:

• Contact the teacher

• Call the General Office (65383011) and leave a message

• Do ensure a confirmation from the teacher before coming to school

COMMUNICATION

• Reporting Time: 7.20 a.m.• Silent reading

• Absenteeism:• All absenteeism must be accompanied by a Medical Certificate (MC)/letter.

• If your child misses school due to reasons other than medical issues, please write a

letter to inform the school in advance (at least 3 days), stating clearly the reason

for absenteeism.

• During school hours, no student is allowed to leave the classroom or school premises

without permission from the teacher, vice-principal or principal. Students must be

accompanied by their parents or guardians if they need to leave the school

premises before dismissal time.

SCHOOL RULES

• School Uniform/Appearance• Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform

is not allowed.

• Name tags must be sewn on securely on top of the school logo

• Male students must be neat in appearance, clean shaven and no facial hair is

allowed.

• Female students with long hair/fringe must tie up their hair with dark blue/black

hair accessories and fringe neatly pinned with a black pin

• No jewellery of any form or fancy watch is to be worn by students. Female students

are allowed to wear a pair of small plain ear studs.

• Fingernails need to be trimmed regularly.

SCHOOL RULES

• All students must attend the Flag Raising Ceremony. Students who are

Singapore Citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge.

Students will take the Pledge with the right fist placed over the heart.

Students who are not Singapore Citizens must stand at attention.

• No electronic devices, mobile phones or toys should be brought to school by

students without permission from the teacher, vice-principal or principal.

SCHOOL RULES

P2 SCHOOL HOURS

Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Reporting time 7.20 a.m.

P2 Recess 10.05 a.m.

Dimissal 1.05 p.m. 1.35 p.m. 1.35 p.m. 1.35 p.m. 1.05 p.m.

Remedial/

Enrichment*English/Math Mother Tongue

*Remedial/Enrichment is only for selected students

Note

- Should you are unable to pick your child/ward up on time,

do inform the form teacher

• While homework is important to students, there is a need to balance

between time spent on homework as well as other activities such as

social interaction and sleep.

LevelsProposed

Weekly Time Norms

Approximate

Daily Time Norms

School Holidays

(Weekly Time Norms)

P1 & P2 3 - 7 hours 30 minutes - 1 hour

Term 1 (1 week): 2 - 4 hours

Term 2 (4 weeks): 6 - 12 hours

Term 3 (1 week): 2 - 4 hours

Term 4 (6 weeks): 6 - 12 hours

HOMEWORK POLICY

• Punctuality in homework and form submission

• Revision of daily learning

• Preparation for spelling, tests and examinations

• Checking the daily organiser/handbook every day

• Bringing an English story book every day for silent reading

• Packing the school bag• *Note the importance of choosing an appropriate school bag

• Timetable

• Preparing stationery (Pencil, Eraser, Ruler, Colour Pencils)

• Organising work space in the classroom

• Responsibility towards own belongings and school property

EXPECTATIONS

STELLAR FRAMEWORK

Reading• Read and interpret different types of texts (prose, narrative, poetry, short essays, etc.)

• Critically analyse information within a text

• Predict outcomes of future events within the text

Writing• Write effectively to express feelings.

• Write creatively to show imagination.

• Write with the use of structure guides.

• Sustained Silent Writing (responding to text)

• Write various forms of texts.

• Poems

• Information reports

• Arguments and persuasive

• Narratives

• Personal recounts, diary/ journal

• Formal letters

ENGLISH

Listening & Speaking• Listening and understanding texts from various sources

• Stories

• Radio

• Internet

• Audio passages

• Public speaking with confidence

• Speak fluently and expressively

• Retell stories, recite rhymes, oral presentations

• Dramatisation of texts

ENGLISH

Partnership with Parents• Let us know of your child’s strengths and weaknesses

• Remind your child to bring the school diary to note down his work

• Sign on the Spelling/Dictation book weekly

• Sign on the Practice Papers when they are returned

What Parents Can Do…• Read with your child on a regular basis.

• Encourage your child to read different genres.

• Encourage them to express their own ideas and views before and after reading.

• Show that YOU enjoy reading and writing.

• Discuss a variety of topics with your child and have him/

her elaborate on feelings, opinions and ideas.

• Ask him/her to describe experiences in detail.

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

TOPICS:

• Numbers to 1000

• Addition and Subtraction

• Length

• Mass

• Multiplication and Division

• Multiplication Tables of 2, 5 & 10

• Multiplication Tables of 3 and 4

• Money

• Time

• Shapes

• Graphs

• Fractions*

• Volume*

• Solids*

Extension of P1

learning

New topics

introduced at P2

level

MATHEMATICS

• SHAPING MATHS Coursebooks & Activity books

• SUPPLEMENTARY WORKSHEETS

• SPEED CHALLENGE daily

• MATHEMATICS PROCESS SKILLS Booklet

P2 LEVEL MATH PROGRAMMESMath Trail

• Provide opportunity for students to connect their learning to the real world

• Allow students to apply Mathematical concepts in an authentic environment

• Allow students to work collaboratively in groups to complete Math-related tasks

Weekly Remedial Programme

• Provide additional support for selected students outside curriculum time

ONGOING MODES OF ASSESSMENT

• Daily assignments

• Class/group discussions

• Group hands-on activities

• Teacher’s observations

HOME SUPPORT IS VITAL!

• Daily revision

• Check for understanding – do not provide answers, ask questions

instead

• Consistent use of appropriate Mathematical language

•Written interaction

• Spoken interaction

Listening Reading

WritingSpeaking

Interactive skills

Productive skills

Receptive skills

Interactive skills

MOTHER TONGUE

What Language Task to focus on?Oracy Literacy

Receptive Skills Listening to a story narration Reading any text type

Productive SkillsOral presentation

Writing a short essay

Interactive Skills Group discussion

Written response

Eg. Writing a letter or

Email

MOTHER TONGUE

Objectives:

1) Students to take ownership of their own

learning and character development

2) Partnership and support from parents

3) Students to reflect and choose the right

attitude

P1 & P2

Self Assessment

Parents’ Feedback

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Sports & Games

Outdoor Education

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Broad exposure & experiences through fun and varied activities

All Primary 1 & 2 students will participate in PAL,

2 hours per week during curriculum time.

Modules over 2 years:

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PAL modules 2016

Primary One Gymnastics Creative Dance (1) Fun with Clay (1) Outdoor Education (1)

Primary Two Drama Creative Dance (2) Fun with Clay (2) Outdoor Education (2)

ICT

• Cyberwellness:

http://ictconnection.moe.edu.sg/cyber-wellness/for-parents

• ICT lesson integrated into curriculum

• ICT tools like iPads and Cameras used during Learning Journeys

• To ensure that no school-going child is disadvantaged and every child has access to a

computer and/or broadband internet connection at home, students and persons with

disabilities from low income households are provided the opportunity to own a brand

new computer at an affordable price.

NEU PC PLUS Programme

https://www.ida.gov.sg/Learning/Community-

Development/NEU-PC-Plus-Programme

• http://LMS.asknlearn.com/punggolgreen_ps

• Student Learning Portal

• To login:• Enter your ID (Your Child’s Birth Cert No./FIN No.)

• Enter your Password (Your Child’s Birth Cert No./FIN No. in uppercase)

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Parent’s Portal

• To login:• Enter your ID (Your Child’s Birth Cert No./FIN No.)

• Enter the default Password (parents in lowercase)

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Booking of time-slot for termly

Parent-Teacher-Child Conferences

• Declaration of Travel Plans on every

long weekend and school holiday

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

P2 IMPORTANT EVENTS

Term 1

• Learning Journey to

Butterfly Farm

• Bite-sized assessments

Term 3

• P2 Math Trail

• Bite-sized assessments

• PTCC

Term 2• Bite-sized assessments

• PTCCTerm 4

• SA2 Examinations

• PTCC

• Annual Award Presentation

• To celebrate learning and success in progress/improvement

• Compilation of work that represents the progress and achievement

of the child in terms of both academic and character development • Certificates

• ViA reflection

• LJ booklets

• FISH! Inventory

• Art artefacts

• Key highlights of the year

PORTFOLIO

• Report books for P1 & P2 are returned to the parents/child at the

end of the year

• Records the overall progress/development of the child• Holistic view of the child

• Remarks

• Conduct grade

• Personal Qualities

• Achievements

REPORT BOOK

• During times of emergency/report of accidents, the teacher-in-

charge or FT will contact the emergency contact provided by

parents/guardian

• LJ forms/letters require parents to note down emergency contacts

• Medical information and contacts are kept confidential and referred

to before action

EMERGENCY SOPs

• I need your support:

• Please complete Page 1 of your child’s organiser

• Check organiser for homework and letters to be signed

• Set targets together with your child

• Praise and encourage your child for his/her efforts

• Follow up his/her learnings at home

DEAR PARENTS…