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Notification No: 024/2017
16 January 2017
P4 Level Letter (Term 1)
Dear Parent / Guardian,
A warm welcome to Evergreen Primary School’s P4 family. 2017 will be an important year for
your child as he/she begins his/her journey in their final stage of the foundation years in primary
school before embarking on the orientation stages in P5 and P6. As we embark on this final stage,
we will continue to work with you and your child in reaching his/her potential. We look forward to
partnering with you in this exciting journey with your child!
Each term, you will receive a letter which serves to inform and update you on matters pertaining
to the P4 level. We seek your patience in thoroughly reading the contents of the letters. Should
you have any queries or are in need of any clarification, do contact or email your child’s form
teacher. It is strongly recommended that you call the office at 6368 7705 to make an appointment
with your child’s teacher should you wish to meet him/her.
At the last MOE’s Workplan Seminar, Minister of Education Mr Ng Chee Meng has recommended
3 key strategies in developing the 21st century learner:
1. Joy of Learning 2. Entrepreneurial Dare 3. Strengthening the Singapore Spirit
Joy Of Learning
Our primary school curriculum comprises of three aspects;
a.) the inner circle which focuses on life skills ensures that students acquire sound values and
skills to take them through life,
b.) the middle circle on knowledge skills seeks to develop students’ thinking, process and
communication skills and
c.) the outermost circle covers the content-based subject disciplines.
At Evergreen Primary School, we aspire to value add our pupils’ development through all these
components and customise lessons and programmes that cater to their learning needs to help
them reach their potential.
At the heart of our lessons and programmes lies the key principle Evergreen Primary School
strongly believes - to inculcate the joy of learning in our pupils.
EVERGREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL 31 WOODLANDS CIRCLE SINGAPORE 738908. TEL: 6368 7705 FAX: 6368 8084
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We want to ensure every pupil takes pride in their work and loves learning. We want them to be
enriched and continue to expand their knowledge. At the end of the day, pupils should be reflective
learners and have a sense of achievement. With this positive attitude towards learning inculcated
at a young age, we can be assured that pupils will continue to develop themselves beyond the
school context.
(To see more on the Primary School Curriculum at: https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/primary-school-
curriculum#sthash.a8k8TAb3.dpuf)
We have a team of experienced teachers who will be working together and with you to support
our pupils. The e-mail addresses of the level teachers are listed in Appendix A. Do feel free to
contact your child’s form/subject teacher should you require any clarification.
Entrepreneurial Dare
Entrepreneurial Dare is a mindset. It is an attitude of wanting to do better, find breakthroughs, of
wanting to innovate. This is in line with one of our school’s shared values, “Dare to innovate”.
We hope to work with parents to instill in our pupils the resilience to preserve in times of failures,
overcome obstacles and succeed in life. As quoted from Henry Ford, “Failure is simply the
opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently” we must encourage pupils to have
the grit to move on so that they can become more tenacious and independent.
At the P4 level, we want pupils to believe that even the most complex skills can be developed
through dedication and hard work. Pupils with such a mindset will pursue perseverance and view
challenges and setbacks as opportunities for them to learn and grow from.
This is aligned with the P4 level motto, “Believe We Can Achieve”. We want pupils to understand
that having the belief that they can do it and have the resilience to do their utmost best will lead
them to the path of success. We want them to look past any setback, learn from it and continue
to move forward. The learning curve from P3 to P4 is steep. Hence, it is crucial to develop in our
P4 pupils the tenacity to withstand challenges and not be demoralised by them. Through this,
they will be able to adapt well to changes.
Strengthening the Singapore Spirit
With many uncertainties around the world, we must refresh our efforts to promote a strong
Singapore Spirit, so that our pupils can develop a strong sense of belonging to Singapore, a
keener sense of social unity and cohesion, and a desire to contribute beyond themselves to help
fellow Singaporeans succeed. Through our National Education and values inculcation
programmes, we will engage the pupils on how they can be contributing and gracious citizens of
Singapore. We hope you can use teachable moments at home to educate your child too.
Parent as a Partner
Bringing up a child is like a voyage, and as a parent, you are the key navigator of your child’s
growth. His/Her development is set primarily at home and in school, and when these two
environments are in tune with each other, your child benefits the most. A number of studies have
connected home-school collaboration to better learning, healthy self-esteem, and more positive
attitude and behaviour in life. Therefore, your involvement is essential in your child’s education
journey. It is important that we work hand-in-hand to maximise your child’s potential in life.
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To build a better working relationship with each
other, let’s observe the following principles:
Trust is the foundation
Remember the child
Understand our shared responsibilities
Seek common ground
Together we work towards common goals
You can help by:
Reinforcing good thinking habits with
your child at home
Setting learning goals with your child
Providing a conducive learning
environment at home for your child
Monitoring and checking your child’s
work daily
Affirming and encouraging your child regularly
Working closely with the teachers
Being part of the Parents’ Support Group as a Parent Volunteer
You may wish to visit the Parent-In-Education (PIE) website at http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg
for more information on how you can be involved in your child’s education journey.
Finally a true story to share with you on J.K. Rowling. She is someone very familiar to our pupils.
She is a perfect example of what it means to preserve. We need to inculcate this important value
in our children especially in this day and age. We need to do our part to ensure they have the
“entrepreneurial dare” within them. Do take some time to share this with your children and do
whatever it takes to encourage them.
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, is currently the second-richest female entertainer
on the planet, behind Oprah. However, when Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book in 1995,
it was rejected by twelve different publishers. Even Bloomsbury, the small publishing house that
finally purchased Rowling’s manuscript, told the author to “get a day job.”
At the time when Rowling was writing the original Harry Potter book, her life was a self-
described mess. She was going through a divorce and living in a tiny flat with her daughter.
Rowling was surviving on government subsidies, and her mother had just passed away from
multiple sclerosis. J.K. turned these negatives into a positive by devoting most of her free time
to the Harry Potter series. She also drew from her bad personal experiences when writing. The
result is a brand name currently worth nearly $15 billion.
Read more: http://www.growthink.com/content/7-entrepreneurs-whose-perseverance-will-
inspire-you#ixzz4VMzwdUo9
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Please refer to the following Appendices for more information.
Appendix A: Form/Co-Form/Subject teachers
Appendix B: General Information
Appendix C: Assessment Plan – 2017
Appendix D: Programmes / Events / Activities - Term 1
Please keep this letter as a reference. Do contact or email your child’s form teacher if you need
any clarifications or have any concerns. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter and return
the acknowledgement slip via your child to his/her form teacher by Wednesday, 18 January
2017.
Thank you.
On behalf of the P4 level,
Yours sincerely,
Ms Aainoo
P3 & P4 Assistant Year Head
cc. P and VPs
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Acknowledgement Slip P4 Level Letter 2017 (Term 1)
I have noted the contents of this letter.
Please tick () the appropriate box.
I am able to help out as a Parent Volunteer.
Availability (please tick):
I am available between 8.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.
I am available after school hours from 1.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
I am a working parent (need to take leave)
I am unable to help out as a parent volunteer.
Name of Child / Ward: __________________________________
Class: P 4 ( )
Name of Parent / Guardian: _______________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________________________
(Please provide a valid e-mail address for further correspondence)
__________________________ ____________
Signature of Parent / Guardian Date
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Appendix A
Level Form/Co-Form/Subject teachers
Class Name E-mail address
4 Care Mrs Ashley Pillay [email protected]
Mrs Janice Chang (Co-FT) [email protected]
4 Charity Ms Aainoo [email protected]
Mdm Noralaseken (Co-FT) [email protected]
4 Faith Ms Eliza Tan [email protected]
Ms Siti Safura (Co-FT) [email protected]
4 Grace Mr Rezuan Kassim [email protected]
Mr Phua Soon Teck (Co-FT) [email protected]
4 Hope Ms Clarice Teo [email protected]
Mr Liew Ching Shyang (Co-FT) [email protected]
4 Joy Ms Khalisah Suherman [email protected]
Ms Linda Tan (Co-FT) [email protected]
Subject Teachers
MT Teachers
Class English Math Science
4 Care Mrs Ashley Pillay Mrs Janice Chang Mrs Audrey Toeh
4 Charity Ms Aainoo Ms Aainoo Mrs Linden Ng
4 Faith Ms Eliza Tan Ms Clarice Teo Mrs Linden Ng
4 Grace Mr Saravanan Kandasamy Mr Rezuan Kassim Mrs Hazel Low
4 Hope Ms Noraisha Hamzah Ms Clarice Teo Ms Clarice Teo
4 Joy Ms Khalisah Suherman Ms Khalisah Suherman Ms Khalisah Suherman
Class Venue Teacher
4 Care Mdm Chen Qi
4 Charity Mdm Noralaseken
4 Faith Ms Siti Safura
4 Grace Mr Phua Soon Teck
4 Hope Mr Liew Ching Shyang
4 Joy Ms Linda Tan
Language Rm 1 Ms Ratha
Language Rm 3 Mdm Elyyah
Teaching Lab Mdm Nor Zalifah
SBB 2 & 3 Mr Lee Jyh Kae
SBB 4 & 5 Mrs Lau Leong
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Appendix B
General Information
Programme / Activity Remarks
1. 4 Ps (Present, Punctual, Proper, Perform)
As a school, we would like to reiterate the code of conduct for our
pupils in this academic year. The code of conduct is categorised
according to the 4Ps: Present, Punctual, Proper and Perform.
As a school, we would like to reiterate the code of conduct for our
pupils in this academic year. Please note that pupils are required
to be in school by 7.20 a.m. Flag-raising will start at 7.30 a.m.
sharp. Pupils are considered late after 7.30 a.m. Punctuality is a
good habit to cultivate since young. Thus, we need your
assistance in ensuring that your child is punctual for school.
2. Discipline and Student Well Being
During the orientation week, your child was briefed on discipline
matters and class/school expectations. Every form teacher had
spent a substantial time to teach, guide and share with your child
their expectations. You can read more about school rules and
expectations in the Student Diary.
Pupils are not allowed to bring mobile phones or any other digital
devices. Pupils who need to contact their parents may use the
payphone located in the canteen.
Please ensure that your child packs according to the given
timetable. Not only will this teach him/her to be more responsible
but also prevents your child from bringing heavy bags to school.
If you do have concerns on these matters, please speak with the
Form teacher.
3. Homework Policy
All homework will be recorded by pupils in their Student Diary. We
would also like to seek your help to monitor your child’s homework
so that he/she has consistent practice and is able to manage time
effectively.
4. Absence from School
We would like to appeal to you not to take your child out from
school during term time so as to ensure that he/she is fully
engaged in learning. Teachers are not required to provide
worksheets or homework in advance in such cases. We seek
parents’ cooperation on this.
If there should be a need for your child to be absent during term
time, please furnish us either a medical certificate or a letter.
5. Mode of Communication
The Student Diary will be used as the mode of communication
between teachers and parents. You may also contact the
teachers through email or call the office at 6368 7705. Please
make an appointment with the teacher if you would like to meet
him/her. (Meeting of teachers is strictly by appointment only.)
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6. Weekly Spelling Exercise
Your child will have his/her weekly Mother Tongue and English
spelling exercises on Tuesdays and Thursdays respectively,
starting from Week 3. If a public holiday falls on the spelling days,
the spelling exercise will be held on the next school day.
7. Remedial Remedial are targeted and conducted on a needs basis. More
details will be given at a near date.
8. Whole-School Approach Reading Programme and Speak Internationally Acceptable English (IAE)
Pupils are to read age-appropriate English storybooks and to
speak in Internationally Acceptable English at ALL times to
enhance their proficiency in English (except during MT periods).
Please ensure that your child brings an age-appropriate English
storybook to school every day.
9. Temperature Taking
Pupils must exercise social responsibility and take the basic
precautions to safeguard themselves and their schoolmates.
Temperature-taking is an important aspect of that.
Please ensure your child has his thermometer in his/her bag
during the school’s temperature-taking exercise.
10. Assessments The school uses varied modes of assessments to assess pupils
appropriately for follow-up actions. These assessments include
the Revision Tests, Practical Tests and Semester Assessments.
More information on SAs will be furnished nearer the dates.
(Please refer to Appendix C for the Assessment Plan for Term
1)
11. Learning through Computer Applications
The pupils will be using Mconline and other ICT tools in the
learning process. These tools serve as platforms for pupils to
access information posted by their teachers, share their
knowledge with their peers, as well as to engage in collaborative
work with their group members. We strongly encourage all
parents to allow their children to log onto the computer to access
these tools so as to supplement their learning from Term 1
onwards.
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Appendix C
Assessment Plan for Primary 4 (Term 1)
By Date/ Period of Assessment
Date/Period Subject Description of
Assessment
Units/Topics to be tested
9/2 English Language Listening
Comprehension
General
13/2 - 17/2 Chinese Language Show and Tell Knowing Singapore : Unit 2
13/2 - 17/2 Malay Language Pick & Tell Topic:
1. Kegiatan Kokurikulum Saya
2. Cuti Sekolah Bulan Disember
3. Subjek Kegemaran Saya
15/2 - 17/2 Tamil Language Speaking
(Picture Description
& Conversation)
General
17/2 Science Topical Test 1 Chapter 3: Matter
21/2 Math Topical Test 1 Chap 1:Numbers to 100 000
Chap 2:Estimation, Factors and Multiples
Chap 3:Multiplication and Division of Whole
Numbers
23/2 English Language Topical Test 1 Units 1 & 2
1/3 Malay Language Topical Test Unit 1: Kegiatan Kokurikulum
Unit 2: Alangkah Indahnya Tumbuh-tumbuhan!
Unit 3: Mengenal Tiga Dunia
Components tested:
1. Imbuhan
2. Melengkapkan Teks
3. Kefahaman Objektif
1/3 Tamil Language Topical Test Tamil Osai
Units 1 to 3
1/3 Chinese Language Topical Test Units 1 to 4
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Assessment Plan for Primary 4 (Term 1)
By Subject
Subject Description of
Assessment Unit/ Topic to be Tested Weighting
English
Language
Listening Comprehension General 5%
Topical Test 1 Units 1 & 2 5%
Total Weighting 10%
Mathematics Topical Test 1 Chap 1:Numbers to 100 000
Chap 2:Estimation, Factors and Multiples
Chap 3:Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
10%
Total Weighting 10%
Science Topical Test 1 Chapter 3: Matter 10%
Total Weighting 10%
Chinese
Language
Show and Tell Knowing Singapore: Unit 2 5%
Topical Test Units 1 to 4 5%
Total Weighting 10%
Malay Language Pick & Tell Topic:
1. Kegiatan Kokurikulum Saya
2. Cuti Sekolah Bulan Disember
3. Subjek Kegemaran Kesayangan Saya
5%
Topical Test Components tested:
1. Imbuhan
2. Melengkapkan Teks
3. Kefahaman Objektif
5%
Total Weighting 10%
Tamil Language
Speaking
(Picture description and conversation)
General 5%
Topical Test Tamil Osai Units 1 to 3 5%
Total Weighting 10%
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Please take note of some important examination regulations:
All pupils must be punctual for tests and examinations
Pupils who are not able to sit for the tests / examinations must produce an official document e.g medical certificate. Absentees without such official documents will not have their marks for their tests / examinations pro-rated. We seek your cooperation to exercise social responsibility when you child is unwell. Pupils are advised to stay away from school until they are deemed fit by the medical doctor to return to school. Parents should inform the school of the absence of their child.
If a student misbehaves or does not follow the examination regulations during the examination, he/she may be expelled from the examination room/hall and will not be allowed to sit for subsequent papers. His/her examination results may also be forfeited.
All pupils must be honest and truthful during test / examinations. Any pupil caught cheating or involved in cheating any way during tests / examinations as well as attempts to alter marks and/or answers on tests/examinations will be heavily penalized for that subject and subject to disciplinary actions.
There will not be any makeup examination sessions for pupils who are absent from any of the examinations with the exception of Oral Examinations.
Kindly note that for pupils who may have sat for external examinations/competitions such as Music Examinations, there will be no special arrangements made for them. Parents are advised to request for a reschedule of the external event dates where possible should there be a clash with the school’s assessment dates.
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Appendix D
PROGRAMMES / EVENTS / ACTIVITIES – TERM 1
Programme / Event /
Activity Remarks
Date / Time /
Duration
1. Chingay Show (More details will be provided at a later date)
21 January
7 p.m. to
8.30 p.m.
2. CNY celebrations
As there is early dismissal, please make the
necessary transport arrangement. Lessons will be
suspended on that day and pupils are strongly
encouraged to put on Chinese traditional costume
or Sunday Best or any other attire in red with
school shoes. Pupils will only need to bring their
water bottles that morning.
Lessons will resume on Wednesday, 1 February
2017.
27 January
7.30 a.m. to
9.30 a.m.
3. Total Defence
Day Commemoration
(More details will be provided at a later date) 15 February
4. Learning Journey
to Singapore Science
Centre
(More details will be provided at a later date) 7 or 8 or 9 March
5.Learning Journey to
Maritime Museum
(More details will be provided at a later date) 28 February or
2 or 7 March
