Principal’s Briefing

Open House

31st May 2014

• Introduction

• About the School

• Curriculum Matters

• Pupil Well-Being Matters

• Other School Matters

Agenda

Our Staff

Reflective

Innovative and Nurturing

Committed

• Introduction

• About the School

• Curriculum Matters

• Pupil Well-Being Matters

• Other School Matters

Agenda

• Established in 1945

• 70th Anniversary Celebration in 2015

Long History

Jing Shan Primary,

… The Future Legacy

School Vision

Making a difference today,

with tomorrow in mind …

School Mission

We will provide our pupils with a holistic

education, attending to their moral, intellectual,

physical, social and aesthetic development according

to their talents and abilities.

They will have the freedom and creativity to grow in

self-confidence and learn the values and skills for

life.

We will provide a happy and conducive environment

for learning and growth.

School Values

Loyalty

Integrity

Generosity

Enthusiasm

Respect &

Responsibility

Character and Citizenship Education

• Introduction

• About the School

• Curriculum Matters

• Pupil Well-Being Matters

• Other School Matters

Agenda

Primary School

Education Landscape

Preparing our Young for the Future

• The world is increasingly Volatile,

Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous

• To prepare students for the unknown: what

students can do with what they know more

important than what they know

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Aims of Primary Education • Nurture the whole child (holistic education)

• Lay a strong foundation

• Prepare the child for the future

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Confident Person

Thinks independently

Communicates effectively

Has good inter-personal

skills

Self-directed Learner

Takes responsibility

for own learning

Questions, reflects,

perseveres

Uses technology adeptly

Concerned Citizen

Is informed about

world and local affairs

Empathises with and

respects others

Participates actively

Active Contributor

Exercises initiative

and takes risks

Is adaptable, innovative,

resilient

Aims for high standards

C2015 Student Outcomes

21st Century Competencies Preparing our Young for the Future

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Where is My Child at This Stage?

• Formative years

• Early stages of learning

• Discovering abilities & talents

Authenticity & Application of

Learning

Cultural & Global Awareness

Co-Creators & Synthesis of

Knowledge, Skills & Values

Reflective Learner

Primary 5 & 6 Extension

Inquiry Learning

Application of Knowledge,

Skills & Values

Project Work & Research

Activities using ICT

Primary 3 & 4 Experiential

Strong Foundation in Literacy &

Numeracy Skills

Holistic Assessment

STELLAR Programme

Programme for Active Learning

Primary 1 & 2 Exposure

3 Learning Phases

Make lessons come to life

• Active and creative learning

strategies

• Investigative tasks, experiments

• Role-play, drama, outdoor

activities etc

More Engaging Teaching Methods

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Holistic Assessment

• Building child’s confidence

and desire to learn

• Assessment focus more on

information on learning

progress

• Richer feedback on your

child’s development

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STELLAR Programme

• STELLAR stands for “Strategies for English

Language Learning And Reading”

• Children learn through shared reading and shared

experiences.

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Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

• More opportunities for your child to participate in

non-academic activities during curriculum time

• Discover new interests, develop a range of skills

and build character

• PAL is being progressively rolled out

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• Intensive Reading Programme

• Speech and Drama Programme

• Maths Pal Programme

• KidsREAD Programme

• Learning Support Programme (Math

and English)

Meeting Diverse Needs of P1 & 2 Pupils

Learning Support Programmes

Aim: provides additional learning support to pupils in the English Language at the time they enter P1

Learning Support Programme (LSP-EL)

Aim: provides additional learning support to pupils in Mathematics at the time they enter P1

Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM)

Pottery A whole school approach

Our Niche – Pottery and Visual Arts

• Introduction

• About the School

• Curriculum Matters

• Pupil Well-Being Matters

• Other School Matters

Agenda

• Level Coordinators & Key Personnel In-Charge

• 2 Form Teachers and Subject Teachers

• Head of Department / Pastoral Care

• Allied Educator (Counselling)

• 2 Allied Educators (Learning and Behavioural

Support)

• Learning Support Coordinators (English and Math)

• Teachers trained in Special Needs

Personnel

• Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

• Guidance Programme by School

Counsellors

• Buddy System

• Class Meetings with Form Teachers

• Class Dialogue with School Leader

Platforms

Facilities

Learning Support

for English

Language

Learning Support

for

Mathematics

Emotional

Support through

Counselling

• Alphajoy provides after-school student

care services on school premises

• Presentation by staff from Alphajoy

• Viewing of facility during school tour

Student Care Centre

Please approach the school for further

enquiries on eligibility

Financial Support

• MOE Financial Assistance Scheme

• Lee Wee Kheng Fund

• MOE Opportunity Fund

• School Advisory Committee Fund

• Other funds, bursaries and scholarships

• Introduction

• About the School

• Curriculum Matters

• Pupil Well-Being Matters

• Other School Matters

Agenda

Enhanced School Facilities to Support

Holistic Education

New Design Norms for Primary Schools

• Redesigned classrooms, performing arts

studios etc

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Redesigned Classrooms

Enhanced School Facilities to Support

Holistic Education

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Storage

space Display

space

Indoor Sports Hall Synthetic Turf Systems

Enhanced School Facilities to Support

Holistic Education

• School’s Website http://www.jingshanpri.moe.edu.sg/

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jingshanpri

• Email jsps@moe.edu.sg

• Telephone 6456 6305

More Information about Jing Shan

Useful Resources for Parents

MOE Website (www.moe.gov.sg)

School Information Service (http://sis.moe.gov.sg/)

Parents in Education (PiE) (http://parents-in-

education.moe.gov.sg/)

Schoolbag – online blog for parents

(schoolbag.sg)

MOE Facebook page

(www.facebook.com/moesingapore)

MOE Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg)

MOE Youtube

(http://www.youtube.com/moespore)

Thank You