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P2 Parent Engagement Session

7 February 2020

Event Schedule

Duration

1. Address by Principal, Mrs Wang 2.30 p.m. – 3.10 p.m.

2. Sharing by Year Head, Mrs Jacelyn Ang

School Support cum Learning Experience

3.10 p.m. – 3.20 p.m.

3. Sharing by Assistant Year Head, Mrs Alice Hiah

CCA Selection and other matters

3.20 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

4. Awards Ceremony

Commendable Learning Dispositions Award

3.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

4. Classroom Session with P2 Form & Subject teachers

Supportive Home & School cum Learning Focus

4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

PRINCIPAL’S SHARING

Mrs Wang-Tan Sun Sun

Responding to the Evolving Threats

of the Wuhan Coronavirus

Responding to the Evolving Threats of the Wuhan

Coronavirus

▫If you have returned from mainland China within the last 14 days, with day of return counted as Day 0, please do not come to school for PES, Parents’ Workshop or any other school activities. Email us at meetoh_sch@moe.edu.sg and our teachers will get in touch with you.

▫Ensure your child is well before sending him/her to school.

▫Ensure your child brings a working ODT to school. Teachers will only keep the ODT for P1 students in class.

▫Ensure your child can log on to SLS from home.

▫More information on the above is in Parents’ Letter sent via PGtoday.

Strategic Plan

2019-2021

ST 1

Nurturing the Whole Child to be Ready for

the Future

1.1 Students as engaged learners, who learn with joy and develop learning dispositions for

life-long learning

1.3 Students who

develop character and PQs; and

further interests and/or passion

through related CCAs

1.2 Students who

(a) embody the school motto of compassion, conscience, purity

and righteousness;

(b) are equipped with the 21st Century Competencies

(c) love and have a sense of rootedness to Singapore, and contribute to the community.

Personal Qualities (PQs)

• To equip our students to thrive in a fast-changing, globalised world

Mee Toh School Motto and Values

• Foundation of character

• Provide compass for behaviour

SE Competencies – Skills,

knowledge and dispositions that

help students develop the 21st CC

21st CC necessary skills to

thrive in globalised world

Personal Qualities- A set desired Attitudes & Skills

expressed in simple statements

Personal Qualities (PQs)

21st Century

Competency

Critical and Inventive Thinking

Social-emotional

Competency

Social Awareness

School Value of

RespectPersonal Quality (Pg 23 of Student HB)

• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to different

cultures and religions

• Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and

values

Example

Term 1 Assembly Talk: Compassion

School Value Level Personal Qualities

Care P1-P6 o Show care and concern for the environment and

people around me

o Show kindness and empathy

Service P1-P6 o Appreciate and show gratitude for others

P1-P3 o Offer help to family members, teachers & peers

P4-P6 o Take actions to contribute to the common good of

others in the community

Level Personal Qualities Actions you can take

P1-

P6

o Show care and

concern for the

environment and

people around

me

o Be kind to others and speak respectfully

o Help peers with their school work, collect worksheets for buddies when they

are absent

o Be quiet and considerate when walking from place to place in school

o Carry out classroom duty

o Switch off fans and lights when not in use

o Keep our class and school clean

o Show kindness

and empathy

o Think, “If I were him/her, how would I feel?”

o Share good things with others

o Ask for permission before doing something because it may affect others

o Be sensitive to peers’ needs and encourage them

o Take initiative to help others

Level Personal Qualities Actions

P1-P6o Appreciate and show

gratitude for others

o Be grateful and say “please” and “thank you”

o Be punctual for school and class

o Greet with a bow and say “Good morning/ Good afternoon” to all adults

in school

P1-P3o Offer help to family

members, teachers &

peers

o Take initiative to help others

o Volunteer to clean the classroom

P4-P6

o Take actions to contribute

to the common good of

others in the community

o Participate actively in the planning and execution of IPW-VIA

activities

o Take good care of classroom resources and school properties

o Contribute to your family, our school and beyond

Learning from Straits Times-Singaporeans of the year 2019- Extending a hand to help othersThis year's The Straits Times Singaporean of the Year finalists have

inspired others with their warm hearts and kind acts, and their hope of

seeing more good in society.

Organised by The Straits Times, the

Singaporean of the Year award is given each

year to a Singaporean individual or group that

has made an impact in society.

This could be through achievements which

have put Singapore on the world stage, or for

improving the lives of others in the community,

or showing resilience in the face of adversity.

PUBLISHED ON DEC 25, 2019

Learning from Straits Times Singaporeans of the Year 2019

A kind act from a stranger helped

him to get to where he is today.

When Mr Veera Sekaran could

not afford to pay university course

fees for a degree in botany,

lawyer Haridass Ajaib stepped in

to bear the cost. All he asked in

return was for Mr Veera to pay it

forward.

He kept his promise and pays it

forward by hiring former convicts,

and helping the elderly and

children with special needs.

Learning from Straits Times Singaporeans of the Year 2019

▫They may be young but they are full of ideas and dreams to make a concrete change.

▫About six years ago, the Seng siblings were at a hawker centre when they witnessed an elderly woman fall while trying to pick up her walking stick that had slid to the ground. Wanting to find a way to prevent such a mishap, Ian Hao and Ing Le invented a walking stick holder they named Qanemate.

▫The device is now on its 17th prototype after going through rounds of feedback from the elderly at nursing homes.

• for children to apply what’s learned in a structured or unstructured way

Creating Authentic Settings or Projects

student-initiated VIAaugmented reality rock climbing wall

Integrated Project Work (IPW) - VIA

IPW – learn the importance of teamwork, presentation skills, etc.

VIA – encourage children to identify & understand community issues, initiate

action with their peers to make a difference in the lives of others

IPW-VIA Fest

P2 Saving the Environment Project

ALP – Environment Education – children practise environmental care in the

Applied Learning & Learning for Life Programme

MTS Water Conservation Campaign

community & as a nation.

Wushu Quan Package – a customised

Wushu routine taught during PE lessons to

enhance physical attributes & instil values

LLP – SENSE @ MTS – encourage children

to lead a healthy and active lifestyle,

develop in them the sound values and

characters & to be socially responsible

• engage children - be innovative & think creatively & critically as they

solve real-world problems

“Wishy Washy” - Best Ginnovation (Green Innovation) Projects 2019 (Primary)

- OCBC Green Pitch Award 2019

Holistic

Target for

Students…

Develop their Metacognition (an Executive Function)

Where am I now? Where am I going?

How can I achieve it?

How do I respond when I am not getting there as planned?

School value: Resilience

Personal Quality: Demonstrate the Growth Mindset

Student HB Pg 23

Growth Mindset

is the key to lifelong learning

Encourage Joy of Learning!

Learning Dispositions

School Value Level Personal Qualities

Excellence

P1-P6o Put in the best effort to produce quality work

o Reflect from experiences and learn from them

P1-P3 o Seek help and guidance when in doubt

P4-P6o Ask questions, sieve, analyse and evaluate information to

improve understanding of the issue or problem

ConfidenceP1-P6

o Demonstrate self-awareness

o Demonstrate abilities to build positive relationships

P4-P6 o Think critically and explain view points and decisions

Learning DispositionsSchool Value Level Personal Qualities

Resilience

P1-P6 o Demonstrate the growth mindset

P1-P3 o Keep trying even in difficult situations

P4-P6 o Overcome difficulties by exploring alternative solutions

Respect P1-P6

o Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to different cultures

and religions

o Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values

Teamwork

P1-P3

o Express ideas and allow opinions and views to be heard

o Fulfill different responsibilities and complete given tasks as

a group

P4-P6

o Influence peers positively

o Leverage on one another’s strengths and abilities to achieve

common goals

Some suggested ways

Parents are encouraged to allow your child to attempt the homework on their own. Guide your child, but do not do their homework for them.

Provide structures for students to develop good habits that support independent learning such as teaching them to file their worksheets and pack their bags.

Some suggested ways

Find out more (do not jump into conclusions) and always work with your child’s teachers first as they are the ones who know your child well.

Train your children to be able to relay information to their teachers & vice versa.

Helicopter Parents Source: https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/helicopter-parenting

Helicopter Parents

Assessment

• No weighted assessment for P1 and P2

• Our focus is on mastery of knowledge and skills

learnt

• Learning progress will be reported using

subject-specific qualitative descriptors at the

end of Semester 1 and 2 in the HDP

• Teachers take reference from students’ daily work

and their learning dispositions

Home-School Partnership• Parents are our one of our key

partners in the holistic education of the children

• Together, we will nurture our students to anchor on school motto & values and develop in them the desired Personal Qualities.

Partnership between School & Parents

Guiding Philosophy

Quality Relationships

Anchored on Mutual Trust and Mutual Respect

A mindset of partnership, collaboration and mutual support

Guided by MOE and Mee Toh School Ethos

Mee Toh School is committed to deliver quality education to all our

students, provide quality service to our partners and at the same time,

care for the well-being of our teachers and all who work here.

We will do our utmost to serve you with courtesy and respect and we

expect that you treat us with the same respect that you would like

to be accorded.

Please let us know if our efforts fall below your expectations. Your

feedback and words of appreciation will inspire us to continue to deliver

our best.

Thank you for working with us, making Mee Toh School Community a

gracious one, and the school a place conducive for learning, growth

and work!

Service Quality Statement

Mrs Jacelyn AngYear Head P1 & P2You can find me at sim_kun_kin@moe.edu.sg

Mrs Alice HiahAssistant Year Head P2You can find her at

alice_ooi_shui_lien@moe.edu.sg

Equipped our

students with

competencies

& values (PQs)

Metaphorically

Speaking,

Steer the ship in

the right course

over any treacherous sea

Reach their

destination

Confidently

Unharmed

Unfazed

Learning Experience - Holistic

Centre teachings on Character Devt & Citizenship Education

FTGP

SEAIP

ECG

CCE & NESS

Cyberwellness

SEL

GYS

History Curr

Camp

Assembly

Provide opportunities

for the children to be

aware of the unique

practices & values of

different culture

through various events

–Vesak Day, Total

Defence Day, Racial

Harmony Day, National

Day, International

Friendship Day, Festive

Celebration, Learning

Journey to Little India &

Labrador Historical Trail

Ignite the

Singapore Spirit

Provide

opportunities to pick

up life-long skills to

• strengthen

character

• work

collaboratively

with others

• pursue and enjoy

a physically active

& healthy lifestyle

• learn to

appreciate

aesthetic beauty

Desired Outcomes of PAM (PE, Art & Aesthetics) Education

• Exposes P1 and P2 students to learn in a creative, fun and enjoyable way

• Develop socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision-making

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

Mee Toh 3-tiered Student Leadership Model

Developed to enhance student leadership potential

Environment

Ambassador

Junior Environment

Champion P4

Environment

Champion P5-P6

done

well

done

well

Revised Student Leadership Programme

Inquiry into the power of our beliefs

Growth Mindset

• Inculcate in the students that failure is not an evidence of unintelligence

• Failures are a springboard for growth and stretching of their abilities

• Constant encouragement and taking on the spirit of excellence

Growth Mindset

What is Not Growth Mindset

• Thinking that learning should not be challenging

• Let the child be

• Ignoring useful feedback

• Growth Mindset helps to develop the right Learning Dispositions

• See them through managing the more challenging curriculum

• Learning Dispositions Mee Toh focuses on are:

Resilience

Excellence

Respect

Confidence

Teamwork

LEARNING DISPOSITIONS

Develop Well-rounded Individuals

Cognitive

智

Physical

体

Social

群

Aesthetic

美

Moral

德

Student Handbook pages 26 & 27 & End-of-Term Reflections

Teachers

will guide students in

setting quantitative &

qualitative targets

with the end in mind

(Desired Outcome of

Education & PQs.)

Holistic Goal Setting

Develop - Well-rounded Individuals- Metacognition

Cognitive

智

Physical

体

Social

群

Aesthetic

美

Moral

德

Student Handbook pages 26 & 27 & End-of-Term Reflections

TERM 1

Week 3-4

Trs to guide children to set

aspirational goals. Children to

determine goals & plans/

strategies.

Week 6

Parents to support by

acknowledging the above. We will

work with children to execute their

plans/strategies to achieve goals.

Week 9-10

Trs to guide children to review

goals & evaluate

effectiveness of

plans/ strategies.

Holistic Goal SettingTERM 2-4

Week 1-2

Parents to support by

acknowledging updated

goals &

plans/strategies. We

will work with children to

execute their

plans/strategies to

achieve goals.

Week 9-10

Trs to guide children to

review goals & evaluate

effectiveness of plans/

strategies.

Reference Points for Parents

Throughout the year:

Worksheets

•Return worksheets

after completion of

each unit

•File in Term 1 units in

class (thereafter,

filing done at home)

•Send file home after

Term 1

End of Term 1 & 3:

Progress Report

•Provide feedback

on Subject-Specific

qualitative

descriptors &

learning

dispositions

End of Semester 1 &

2:

Holistic

Development Profile

(HDP) – Report Book

•Provide feedback on

Subject-Specific

qualitative

descriptors &

learning

dispositions

Teachers’ remarks

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

▫CCAs are integral to a holistic education

▫Active involvement builds resilience, excellence, confidence andteamwork

▫All CCA experiences are enriching and meaningful

▫All pupils should have one CCA from P3 onwards

▫CCA Awareness Day: Parents are invited to attend CCA Awareness Day

▫CCA Selection Day: Only students attend CCA Selection Day

Three broad CCA categories:

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

Visual & Performing Arts

Uniformed groups, Clubs and Societies

Physical Sports

How to help your child make his/her choice?

• Visit the CCA Awareness Day with your child.

• Hear your child out and discuss about it.

• Remind your child of what it takes to display ‘excellence’ in the CCA.

• What values and skills can your child learn from this CCA?

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

Direct Schools Admission (DSA)

Support holistic development of your child.

Allow your child to discover anddevelop his/her interests andtalents.

Your child can continue to develop his/her strength in the secondary school which offers the distinctive programme.

DSA allows students to seek admission to a secondary (sec) school based on your talents, potential & achievements that cannot be demonstrated at PSLE.

You may go to https://beta.moe.gov.sg/dsa/ to find out more about the strengths & distinctive programmes sec schools have to offer.

New single centralised DSA application portal. More will be shared when your child is at P6.

• Change in class size: 30 (in P2) to 40 (in P3)

• Therefore, there is a need to re-organise the students andthis process will take reference from a range of observationsand assessments of your child on areas which includemastery of knowledge and skills, and learning dispositions.

Student Movement at the End of P2

ACTIVITY DATE/PERIOD

Workshops for Parents (Malay Language) 9 March

2.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Parent-Child-Teacher Conference (PCTC) 1 28 May (full day) to

29 May (morning only)

Important Dates (Semester 1)

ACTIVITY DATE/PERIOD

CCA Awareness Day

(Parents to attend with your child)

1 September

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

CCA Selection Day

(Only for P2 students, parents do not

attend this)

17 September

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Home-based Learning (P2)Note: P1, P5: 1 October

P4: 5 October

P3: 6 October

2 October

Parent-Child-Teacher Conference (PCTC) 2 18 Nov (full day) &

19 Nov (morning only)

Important Dates (Semester 2)

Photograph(s) or video image(s) of the students may be captured during

school events, programmes and related activities.

The school may use and publish such photographs and/or

video recordings positively in school publications, website, social media

channels, and other official school communication channels.

Use of Photographs & Videos