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Meet-The-Parents 2020

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Every Child, a Leader of Self & for Others, with a Passion for Excellence ⋅ To Care, To Guide, To Inspire

School Address: 20 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Singapore 569920 ⋅ School Website: www.angmokiopri.moe.edu.sg

• Starting the new school year RIGHT

• What to look out for in 2020

• Curriculum and Co-curricular Matters

• Level Specific Programmes/Events

• Teacher’s Expectations

• Teacher-Parent Interaction Time

Programme

Starting the New School Year RIGHT



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Be Here

• Come to school every day

• Greet teachers and friends

• Be attentive during lessons

• Follow all school rules and class rules

Be Punctual

Be Kind



• Be in school by 7.20am

(If you need to have breakfast

in school, please come before 7.20am)

• Be in the hall for the flag-raising ceremony by 7.30am

• Complete and submit homework on time

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Be PunctualBe Punctual

Be Kind



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Be Kind

3 things to remember:

• Have kind thoughts

• Use kind words

• Do kind acts

Be Punctual

Be Kind

Personal Grooming and School Attire

What do I want my

teachers and friends to

remember about me?

How can I create the

right first impression?



Attire and Appearance

• Look presentable with clean and neat uniform/PE attire.

• Black shoes without any logos and AMKP

socks or plain white socks are allowed.

• Hair style should be neat and no

colouring/dyeing of hair is allowed.

(Please refer to Pupil’s Handbook pages 5-7 for more details)

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Attendance Punctuality

Students to achieve at least 95%

attendance

Students to be in school by 7.20 am

Students to submit Medical certificate

(MC) or other relevant documents to FT

for absence

Students will be booked for late-coming

after 7.30am.

Demerit points will be given

Written notice of absence will be

given to students if attendance is below

95% in a term

Conduct Grade will be affected

Attendance and Punctuality



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Power Break (11.45am to 12.30pm)

Choose ‘baked’ over ‘fried’

Choose Snacks with HCS logo

Choose fruits, nuts or vegetables

Choose whole grains

Healthy Snacks

Curriculum

Matters

English

Key Teaching Approaches

• Shared Book Approach (SBA) and Supported

Reading (SR) for teaching reading (New)

• Writing based on picture stimulus

• Emphasis on pupils generating ideas, planning,

writing and reworking drafts that they have

written

• Provision of additional learning support for some

pupils via the Reading Remediation

Programme (RRP) and School-based Dyslexia

Remediation (SDR)

Key Department Programmes

• Opening Writes – More opportunities for pupils to

express their ideas

• Pupils are encouraged and given opportunities to

reflect on their learning

• Literature Programme (Stone Fox)

Key Messages to Parents• Provide your child opportunities to listen to good examples of standard English (e.g. children’s

programmes on television)

• Provide your child opportunities to read a variety of different stories

• Engage your child in conversations about a variety of appropriate topics (e.g. hobbies, how to be

considerate towards others, etc.)

• Encourage your child to express his ideas and thoughts through writing in a journal

P3


• Supported Reading (SR) for teaching reading

• Writing based on picture stimulus

• Emphasis on pupils generating ideas, planning,

writing and reworking drafts that they have

written

• Provision of additional learning support for some

pupils via the Reading Remediation

Programme (RRP) and School-based Dyslexia

Remediation (SDR)


• Opening Writes – More opportunities for pupils to

express their ideas

• Pupils are encouraged and given opportunities to

reflect on their learning

• Inquiry through Dialogue – Pupils discuss

issues in the news with their classmates using

question cards

• Literature Programme(Frindle)

Key Messages to Parents

• Provide your child opportunities to listen to good examples of standard English (e.g. children’s

programmes on television)

• Provide your child opportunities to read a variety of different stories

• Engage your child in conversations about a variety of appropriate topics (e.g. hobbies, how to be

considerate towards others, etc.)

• Encourage your child to express his ideas and thoughts through writing in a journal

P4

Mathematics


• Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach to

concept mastery hands-on learning

• Using multiple modes of assessment(e.g peer

collaboration, AB, note-booking etc.) to improve

students’ learning

• Additional support for identified pupils via

customised, pull-out classes and after-school

remediation programmes


• Math Fiesta: deepening of Math concepts

through authentic experiences

• Math Note-Booking: instilling metacognition in

mathematical thinking

• Math Games Galore: Recess games & quizzes


• Spend about 10 minutes each day with your child to find out what they have learnt in school.

• Encourage them to speak freely about Math concepts that they may struggle with.

• Reinforce basic number facts with your child daily. (e.g. multiplication tables).

P3


• Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach to

concept mastery hands-on learning

• Using multiple modes of assessment(e.g peer

collaboration, AB, note-booking etc.) to improve

students’ learning

• Additional support for identified pupils via

customised, pull-out classes and after-school

remediation programmes


• Math & Science Camp: deepening of Math

concepts through authentic experiences

• Math Note-Booking: instilling metacognition in

mathematical thinking

• Kidzania Financial Literacy Trail: sensitising

pupils to career paths and money sense

• Math Games Galore: Recess games & quizzes

• P4 E2K/Olympiad: Extension of critical thinking

skills


• Spend about 10 minutes each day with your child to find out what they have learnt in school.

• Encourage them to speak freely about Math concepts that they may struggle with.

• Revisit and practice concepts learnt in Primary 3 often.

P4

Science


• Inquiry-based approach (Using questions to

engage students in scientific discussion and

experimentation)

• 5E Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate &

Evaluate)

• Student Learning Space (SLS) Packages

• Note-booking Activities to promote visible

thinking

• Self-Assessment Checklists


• Pocket App Trail

• Learning Journey to Science Centre (Insect

Mysteries)


• A new subject for P3 pupils.

• 5 periods per week.

• Basic process skills such as Observing and Classifying.

• Main theme is Diversity and Interaction.

• Keep P3 Textbooks and Activity books for use in P4.

• Be aware that Science is everywhere.

• Get your child to see the connection between Scientific phenomena and their daily lives.

P3


• Inquiry-based approach (Using questions to

engage students in scientific discussion and

experimentation)

• 5E Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate &

Evaluate)

• Student Learning Space (SLS) Packages

• Note-booking Activities to promote visible

thinking

• Self-Assessment Checklists


• Hydroponics

• Learning Journey to Science Centre (Heat and

Temperature)

• E2K


• The P4 syllabus allows for the continuation to explore topics under Cycles and System themes.

• Pupils will be introduced to topics such as Light and Heat and Temperature under a new theme

(Energy).

• Be aware that Science is everywhere.

• Get your child to see the connection between Scientific phenomena and their daily lives.

P4

Mother Tongue


• Differentiated instruction to provide support to pupils at different learning pace

• Use of customised checklists to guide pupils in learning the conversational and writing skills

• Use of ICT teaching tools such as iMTL portal and Student Learning Space


• Experiential Learning - To provide students with authentic opportunities to use their MT Languagesand learn about their culture.

• Reading Programme - To cultivate interest and develop proficiency in their MT languages.


- Encourage your child to revise their work regularly - Encourage your child to ask questions whenever in doubt - Encourage your child to submit their work on time so that effective and timely feedback can be given to help

them improve

P3


• Differentiated instruction to provide support to pupils at different learning pace

• Use of customised checklists to guide pupils in learning the conversational and writing skills

• Use of ICT teaching tools such as iMTL portal and Student Learning Space


• Experiential Learning - To provide students with authentic opportunities to use their MT Languagesand learn about their culture.

• Reading Programme - To cultivate interest and develop proficiency in their MT languages.


- Encourage your child to revise their work regularly - Encourage your child to ask questions whenever in doubt - Encourage your child to submit their work on time so that effective and timely feedback can be given to help

them improve

P4



Character and Citizenship Education



What Students Can Look Forward to in 2020

• Streamlined Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) and Assembly

Programme

• Structured Time and Space for 1-to-1 Conversations between

Pupils and Form Teachers

• Structured Time and Space to Keep Our School Clean

• National Education/Social Studies/Values in Action Learning

Journeys

• Enhanced Education and Career Guidance

• Peer Support Leaders

• National Education and Cyber-wellness Ambassadors



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P3 Remedial Schedule

For identified pupils only. Parents will be informed later.Will start from 5 Feb onward.

Day Time (pm) Subjects

Wednesday

2.00 - 2.45 Mathematics

2.45 - 3.30 Science /English

Thursday 2.00 - 2.45 English



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Day Time (pm) Subjects

Wednesday

2.00 - 3.30 Mathematics E2K

2.00 - 2.45 English

Thursday2.00 - 3.30 Science E2K

2.00 - 2.45 Science

2.45 - 3.30 Mathematics / English

P4 Remedial Schedule

For identified pupils only. Parents will be informed later.Will start from 5 Feb onward.

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Co-CurricularMatters



CCA GOALS & POLICIES30

CCA GOALS

• Learn the knowledge, skills and

values;

• Develop talent and passion;

• Forge friendships and a sense of

belonging.

CCA POLICIES

1. Attendance: At least 75% every

term

2. Transfer of CCA: can request in

Term 2 or Term 3 only

3. Primary 6: Stand-down in Term 3.

Continue with CCA if able to cope.

Student to request for

transfer through CCA Teacher

Transfer to be endorsed by SH

CCA

Current and New CCA

Teacher IC to endorse transfer

TRANSFER / WITHDRAWAL

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Start of CCAsDATE EVENT

3 January (Friday) CCA Briefing for P3 to P6 Students

10 January (Friday) Start of Basketball and Brass Band

(P3s to start for Brass Band)

20 January (Monday) Start of Dance, Art Club, Table Tennis, Track & Field,

Netball

(P3s to start for Art Club and Table Tennis)

3 February (Monday) Start of other CCAs (All other P3s to start)

5 February (Wednesday) Start of Badminton (P3/P4)

6 February (Thursday) Start of Badminton (P5/P6)

Term 4 Week 8 Last week of CCA for the year

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CCA Schedule 2020

Day Time CCA

Monday 2.00 pm to 4.00pm All CCAs (except badminton)

Wednesday 3.30 pm to 5.00pm P3 and P4 Badminton

Thursday 3.30 pm to 5.00pm P5 and P6 Badminton

Friday

(extra practice)

2.00pm to 4.00pm Competitive CCAs

• Table Tennis

• Track and Field

• Basketball

• Netball

• Football

• Brass Band (2.00-5.00pm)

• Dance Ensemble

Item P3 Activities Dates

1 Science Learning Journey 15 Jan, 20 Jan.

2 SEP 6 Mar, 4 Sep

3 Math Fiesta 21 – 24 May

4 MT Camp 10 Jul

5Social Studies Learning

Journey

17 Jul, 18 Jul, 24

Jul, 25 Jul

6 GEP Screening Exercise 23 Aug

7 Integration Programme 25 – 26 Sep

8 GEP Selection Exercise 15 – 16 Oct

P3 Key Programmes/Events

P4 Key Programmes/Events

S/N Name of Activities Month of the year

1. P4 NE Show Chingay Parade 18 January

2 Road Safety Games 22 January -23 January

3. Math Olympiad (selected pupils) February - May

4. Science E2K Program February- May

5. Art Learning Journey 20 / 27 May

6. Science and Math Day 26 May

7. Swim safer (8 sessions on Friday) July - October

8. Science Learning Journey August - September

9. ECG cum Financial Literacy Trail @ Kidzania October

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COMMUNICATION Channels (Trs can edit)

• Pupil’s Handbook

• Teacher’s email

• Class Dojo (if FTs or subject trs are using)

• General Office (64520794) [for teachers to return call]

• Face-to-face appointment [to call at least one day in advance]

• Termly Notification Letters To Parents

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2nd MTP Session Date

• Date: Fri, 29 May 2020

• Time: Full day event – timing will be confirmed nearer the date through Letter To Parents

Thank You

Documents

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