WELCOME 2016 P1

ORIENTATION

Mrs Wee-Kwan LiamPrincipal

School Leadership Team

Mr Edwin HoyVice-Principal

School Leadership Team

Mrs Shrlinda LeeHOD Math

Miss Tang Siaw WenHOD Mother Tongue

Mdm Lim Hui LiHOD Pupil Development

School Leadership Team

Mdm Alwiyah Bte Abdul AzizEnglish & Social Studies

Coordinator

Mr Alwyn TanSH PE & Aesthetics

Mr Wong Beng YuToastmaster Coordinator

P1 Teachers

Mrs Agnes Chye Mdm Wun Lai Ying Ms Ivy Yeo

Primary 1A Primary 1B Primary 1C

P1 Teachers

Ms Serene Neo Ms Diana Chan

Primary 1D Primary 1E

Mrs Shrlinda Lee

Head/Lower

Primary

PURPOSE OF SCHOOL AND EDUCATION

• To prepare our young for life and work in the world they will grow up to

Our young will know how to learn, how to live

well, how to live with others, how to manage life

会求知，会生活， 会做人， 会处事

Core Beliefs about School and Education

Education must prepare pupils for the future - To live well and to work well

Lifelong learning Engage and excite pupils to learnTeach pupils how to learn and how to acquire new skills and information, Develop language skills, problem solving and thinking skills

Examples: Engaged Learning – Key for lesson planning, lesson observationsSharing at pre-assembly morning activitiesUse of ICTTeaching of literature at P3?

Confident PresentersSpeak and present well

Examples: Toastmasters

Lifelong attitudes towards health, food and exercise

Examples: PE programmes, promote healthy diet

Core Beliefs about School and Education

Education must prepare pupils for the future -To live well and to work well

Enjoy finer things in life.Appreciate music and the arts.

Examples: Dance and music ensembles

Live and work well with othersDevelop right values

Examples: Sharing at pre-assembly morning activities, CCE,CME, Literature and Toastmasters

VISION: A Life-long Learner,

A Gracious Citizen

EVERY CHILD CAN BE THE BEST HE/SHE CAN BE

VALUES: RISE

Responsibility,

Integrity,

Self-Discipline,

Empathy

Holistic Development of Pupils

SUBJECT DISCIPLINE•Skills based approach to English and Mother Tongue Languages•Teaching Mathematics problem solving skills•Teaching Science content through processes

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS•Thinking skills•Process Skills•Communication Skills

ATTITUDE, APTITUDE AND SKILLS•Physical robustness through PE, mass exercises, modular CCA, CCA, PAL•Attitude towards healthy lifestyle, sports and games

COMMUNITY AND CITIZENRY•CCA and modular CCA platforms•NE and school events •CCE Programmes•CME, SS lessons •Values in Action Programme•School heritage museum, digital story telling•Values infused into lessons

ATTITUDE, APTITUDE AND SKILLS•Creative and expressive capacities through art and music•CCAs and Modular CCAs •LJs and visits •Events and competitions

DESIRED OUTCOMESA Confident Person A Self -Directed Learner An Active Contributor A Concerned Citizen

SOUND VALUES•CCA and modular CCA platforms•CME and FTGP lessons•Values infused into lessons

COGNITIVE

智

PHYSICAL

体

MORAL

德

SOCIAL群

AESTHETICS

美HOLISTIC

DEVELOPMENT

Key Programme –Toastmasters@Waterway

Toastmasters@Waterway

Vision:

• Toastmasters - Confident Presenters, Engaging Speakers and Strong Leaders

Mission:

• To develop pupils with good communication, public speaking and leadership skills through the art of speaking, listening and thinking.

Key Programme –Toastmasters@Waterway

Pleasant

Able to

express

Well

mannered

Poised

Confident

Articulate

Engaging

Impactful

Developmental Continuum

Key Programme –Morning Pre-Assembly Activities

• Start at 7.30 a.m.

• Pupils not considered late if they report by 7.50 a.m.

• Pupils encourage to attend pre-assembly activities

Key Programme –中华文化鉴赏班

目标：

• 以生动活泼的方式提高学生对学习华文的兴趣

• 学生体验中华文化熏陶当中能提高学习华文的乐趣

Key Programme –中华文化鉴赏班

小一到小六学习规划内容包括：• 戏剧，唐诗，水墨画，书法• 文化活动如剪纸茶艺扯铃象棋

小一，小二班星期五下午2.30 到4.00 主办• 以弟子规为主题• 每课学生须会朗读一句弟子规，明白那句的意思• 学习活动包括戏剧，角色扮演，学童歌，听童谣

• 学生表演平台：颁奖日，迎新会，学校开幕典礼展示学生的才华

• 学费ie：学生自付

PARTNER WITH US –

EVERY CHILD CAN BE THE BEST HE/SHE CAN BE

THANK YOU

Briefing by Vice-Principal

河道小学

Waterway Primary School

Agenda• School Operations

• Fruit Break & Recess

• 1st Day of School

• Attire & Hairstyle

• Programmes

• Student Care Centre

• Role of Parents

SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Time Table• 7.30 a.m. Pre-Assembly Activities

• 7.50 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony

• 8.00 a.m. Curriculum Time

• 9.25 - 9.35 a.m. Fruit Break

• 11.00 – 11.30 a.m. Recess

• 2.00 p.m. Dismissal

Morning Arrival

Drop Off Point

Gate 3

W A T W E R W A Y P R I M A R Y S C H O O L

S I D E W A L K

Gate 1

General Office

Canteen

Block C

Block B

Block A

Foyer

P U N G G O L D R I V E

Legend

: Traffic Marshal

: Vehicle route

Morning ArrivalFor our pupils’ safety …

• Slow down when approaching Gate 3

• Work with the school traffic marshals

• Be patient as pupils may be getting off the bus

• Drive slowly within the school compound

• Reduce drop off traffic congestion:

– Drop off quickly in the morning

– Do NOT park & wait at or near drop-off point

Morning Arrival

Opening Hours of School Gates

Before School

Gate 1(Walk) : from 7.15 to 7.45 a.m.

Gate 3 (Main Gate) : from 7.15 to 7.45 a.m.

(school buses arriving between 7.20 to 7.30 a.m.)

After School

Gate 3 (Main Gate) : from 2.30 p.m.

(after the school buses have left)

Afternoon Dismissal

If you drive …

• Please park at the multi-storey car park at blocks 642 or 663 and pick up your child/ward at Gate 1.

• Parking will not be available in the school compound due to limited parking lots.

• Please do NOT park your vehicle along the Punggol Drive Road.

Afternoon Dismissal

If you walk …

• Please arrange to meet your child at Gate 1

• Role model for your child by using the overhead bridge (Kadaloor LRT) or pedestrian crossing

Afternoon Dismissal

If your child takes the school bus ...

• Pupils will be gathered at the foyer

• Pupils will be given 2 badges

• One badge for wearing & the other to be secured on school bag

FRUIT BREAK & RECESS

Fruit Break

• Rationale: To develop healthy eating habits amongst pupils

• Start from 1st day of school (4 Jan 2016)

• In classroom

• 9.25 a.m. to 9.35 a.m.

• Prepare fruit for your child daily & let them bring to school on their own

HEALTHY FOOD

Fruit Break

SWEETENED DRINKS, TIDBITS, CHOCOLATES

AND CANDIES NOT ALLOWED

Fruit Break

Recess

• 11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

• Canteen

• 2 stalls

• Teachers will guide P1 pupils how to queue up and buy food from canteen stalls (1st week)

• Teachers on duty during recess to assist the Primary 1 pupils everyday

Recess

Stall 1: Hot/cold drinks, snacks & halal cooked food

• Curry chicken rice, mushroom soup rice, radish soup rice, clay pot rice, bryani rice

• Regular - $1.00

• Large - $1.50

Recess

Stall 1: Hot/cold drink, snacks & halal cooked food

• Pau (honey chicken, red bean, vegetable) - $0.70

• Chocolate muffin - $0.70

• Pizza - $0.80

• Fan choy & loy mai kai - $1.20

• Cut fruits - $0.40 to $0.60

Recess

Stall 1: Hot/cold drink, snacks & halal cooked food

• Packet drinks - $0.50

• Soya bean drink - $0.60

• Milo - $0.80 (packet), $1.00 (can)

• Milo (hot) - $0.80

• Bottles drinks - $1.00 or $1.20

• Mineral water - $0.60

RecessStall 2: Chinese cooked food

• Fish ball noddle (soup)

• Chicken noodle

• Fried rice + 1 egg

• $1.00 (regular), $1.50 (large)

• Fried mee hoon/kway teow - $0.60 (regular), $1.00 (large)

•

RecessStall 2: Chinese cooked food

• Mixed rice (rice + 2 side dishes)

• Either 2 vegetable dishes or 1 meat & vegetable dishes (depends on the children choice)

• $1.50 (regular)

• Rice: $0.30

• 1 portion of vegetable or meat : $0.60

• $2.00 (large)

1ST DAY OF SCHOOL (4 JAN 2016)

Morning Arrival

• Arrive between 7.15 to 7.45 a.m.

• To assemble in the hall by 7.45 a.m.

• Parents need not accompany children into the school compound

• Pupils who walk: Teachers will receive them at Gate 1 and bring them to the hall

• Pupils who are driven: Teachers will receive them at foyer and bring them to the hall

Fruit Break

• Pack fruit for your child and let him bring to school on his own

• Lunch box

• 9.25 to 9.35 a.m.

Recess (4 Jan 2016)

• Each pupil is provided with a bun and a packet of milo

• Pupils will consume it in their classrooms

• From 5 Jan, recess will be in the canteen

• Teachers on duty to guide pupils everyday

Afternoon Dismissal

School Bus

• Pupils will board the school buses at the foyer

• Leave by 2.15 p.m.

Walk / Car:

• Please arrange to meet your child at Gate 1

• Teachers will hold class signs aloft

• Parents whose children are dismissed will be asked to step forward towards Gate 1

• Follow the instructions of the security officers/staff

Things to Bring on 1st Day (4 Jan)

Refer to page 7 (P1 Orientation Information Booklet)

No. Description

1. Pupil’s Handbook [every day] (Do fill in your child’s/ward’s personal particulars.)

2. Communication File (green-coloured) [every day]

3. Stationery Set [every day] – 2B pencils, eraser, ruler, sharpener, scissors, glue

4. Coloured Pencils [every day]

5. Primary 1 English Language Bridging Book

6. STELLAR Learning Sheets Term 1, 2, 3 & 4 (set of 4 books)

7. STELLAR Shared Reading Book – Primary 1

8. English Language File (blue-coloured)

9. Report Book

10. English Storybook (every Thursday)

11. Mother Tongue Storybook (every Friday)

Things to Bring on 2nd Day (5 Jan)

Refer to page 8 (P1 Orientation Information Booklet)

No. Description

1. Pupil’s Handbook [every day] (Do fill in your child’s/ward’s personal particulars.)

2. Communication File (green-coloured) [every day]

3. Stationery Set [every day] – 2B pencils, eraser, ruler, sharpener, scissors, glue

4. Coloured Pencils [every day]

5. Targeting Mathematics Workbook 1A Part 1

6. Targeting Mathematics Workbook 1A Part 2

7. Targeting Mathematics Workbook 1B Part 1

8. Targeting Mathematics Workbook 1B Part 2

9. Mathematics File (pink-coloured)

10. A5 Three Line Exercise Books (2 books)

11. A5 Broad Line Exercise Book (1 book)

12. English Storybook (every Thursday)

13. Mother Tongue Storybook (every Friday)

PUPIL ATTIRE & HAIRSTYLE

Attire • Report in school uniform when there are no PE/mass PE/

Programme for Active Learning (PAL) lessons

• Report in PE attire on days that have PE/mass PE/PAL lessons

• After PE/mass PE/PAL lessons, option to change out to uniform or remain in PE attire

• From P3, required to change out to uniform after PE/PAL lessons

• White shoes and socks

• No track shoes, sport/ankle socks bearing logos

Hairstyle

Refer to page 9 of Pupil’s Handbook 2016

For Boys:

• Hair should be kept short and neat without any fringe.

• Hair must not be shaven by the sides above the ears (e.g. no Mohawk hairstyle).

• Sides of the hair should not touch the ears and the back should not touch the collar.

• Parting should be on either the left or right, not the centre.

Acceptable Hairstyle• Recommended Hairstyle (For boys)

Unacceptable Hairstyle

• the following hairstyles are not allowed in school:

Unacceptable Hairstyle

Hairstyle

Refer to page 9 of Pupil’s Handbook 2016

For Girls:

• Hair should preferably be short.

• Shoulder length hair should be tied neatly into plaits.

• Only plain black ribbons and hair bands should be used to tie the hair.

• For fringes, the length should be kept above the eyebrows.

Acceptable Hairstyle• Recommended Hairstyle (For girls)

KEY PROGRAMMES

Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

Picture Scenes

1. Imagine what your first reaction would be if

you saw James being laughed at.

2. Imagine how James would think or feel?

3.What is the best thing to say or do?

4.How can we show care to both James and

Jack?

Let’s Discuss..

Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

• “Family Time” are specially designed

sections for parents to participate

in his/her social emotional

development.

• Platform for families to bond and

understand each other.

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

• Provide broad exposure and experiences during curriculum time through fun and varied activities

• Facilitate all-round development of pupils

• Balance knowledge with skills and values

• Incorporates value education and development of social and emotional competencies

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Sports & Games

Creative Dance

Outdoor Education

Music & Movement

STUDENT CARE CENTRE

Student Care Centre

• Operational date: 1 Feb 2016

• Knowledge Park Educare Pte Ltd (KPE)

• 30 pupils for 2016

• Applications are open to Singaporean pupils

• Priority for pupils on financial assistance schemes and pupils from families with needs.

• Visit their booth at school canteen

Registration

• Submit registration forms before 8 Jan 2016 via the following 3 options:

• Online registration www.knowledgepark.com.sg/waterway

• email to waterwayscc@knowledgepark.com.sg

• school’s general office

• 20 Jan 2016: outcome of your application via email

PARENTS AS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

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Do…

monitor your child’s daily

work

give encouragement and

support in areas for

improvement

praise your child for any

progress made

How can I help my child?

Don’t …

put too much emphasis on marks and grades

compare your child’s performance with that of others

give more homework than necessary, or as punishment

Communication with the School1. Work with your child’s teachers first as they know your child

best.

• Write your queries in the Pupil’s Handbook

• Call the general office (Tel: 6636 6880) to leave a message

• Email the teachers

• Make an appointment first before meeting your child’s teacher

• Do be patient with the teachers as they are teaching many children and have many other commitments too

Communication with the School

2. School Communication File

• Green file

• School letters are filed in

• Parents to initial on top right hand corner as acknowledgement

• May be checked periodically by teachers

Communication with the School

3. Take note of the following from school

• Notifications / Letters from school

• Assessment information

• Consent forms from teachers

Punctuality and Attendance

• Ensure school attendance is not compromised.

• Absences must be covered by medical certificates from doctors or letters from parents (in certain cases)

• Absences without valid reasons will affect child’s conduct grade and eligibility for awards

• During exams/tests, absences MUST be covered by medical certification from doctors

For comments and feedback, please contact:

Year Head (Lower Primary)

Mrs Shrlinda Lee

see_shu_lan_shrlinda@moe.edu.sg

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Prepare our children

for the test of life and

not a life of tests.

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PRIMARY 1

PARENTS’ BRIEFING

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

P1 PARENTS’ BRIEFING76

P1 EL Programmes (Toastmasters, STELLAR)

What is STELLAR?

STELLAR & language learning

What makes up a STELLAR unit?

STELLAR & Parents

EL Assessments

Primary 1 EL Programmes

Toastmasters

Supports the EL curriculum

To develop pupils with good communication skills and

leadership skills through the art of speaking, listening and

thinking

Pupils are progressively developed from P1 to P6 to be

effective and fluent users of the language and gracious

persons

2 periods per week (during curriculum time)

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Primary 1 EL Programmes78

Strategies for English Language

Learning and Reading

STELLAR & Language Learning79

Teaching and learning of

English using more speaking

and listening activities

Children learn reading and

writing using rich and

interesting books, with

discussions led by the teacher

STELLAR Pedagogic Framework80

Reading for

understanding

and enjoyment

3

Shared

experience

followed

by Class

Writing

What is a STELLAR lesson like?81

1. Shared Reading

Experiences

3. Language Use Activities

in Learning Centres

2. Shared Writing

Experiences

Children read storybook with

the teacher and engage in

oral discussions with teacher

and peers

The teacher prepares mini lessons

based on specific needs of children

to prepare them for reading & writing

activities; e.g. grammar, vocabulary,

word recognition, decoding skills,

spelling

The teacher models writing

using children’s language.

Children engage in writing

together and in writing

independently

Each STELLAR Unit includes…82

Key Teaching Points

concepts about print (spacing between

words, reading from left to right, punctuation)

vocabulary (meaning of words or phrases)

word identification activities (spelling

patterns, letter-sound relationships)

grammar (present tense, past tense, singular or

plural forms)

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Each STELLAR Unit includes…

Development of social skills:

oral interaction among peers in

non-threatening situations

working in partnership with other

children

turn-taking and respect for others

during class discussions

STELLAR resources84

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Supporting Resources for

STELLAR

P1 EL Bridging Booklet

(Focus: Phonics)

STELLAR Text (for pupils to read with

parents)

STELLAR Learning Sheets

STELLAR Shared Reading (Post-reading

Activity Sheet)

Parents’ Support86

Home support – help your child learn English by providing English language reading materials at home.

Activate child’s interest – show your child that you believe learning English is both enjoyable and useful in your daily life.

Parents’ Support87

Role model – read and write notes and messages

in front of your child.

Understanding – English language learning

requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking,

reading and writing opportunities and activities

rather than use of worksheets alone.

Assessment

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Term Assessment Item Area(s) of Language Focus

1

(0 %)

*Listening Comprehension Test

*Pick and Tell

Listening & Viewing

Speaking & Representing

2

(20 %)

Reading Aloud

Listening Comprehension Test

Topical Test 1

Reading & Viewing

Listening & Viewing

Language Use

3

(30 %)

Listening Comprehension Test

Stimulus-Based Conversation

Topical Test 2

*Individual Writing

Listening & Viewing

Speaking & Representing

Language Use

Writing & Representing

4

(50 %)

Oral Test

Writing

Topical Test 3

Reading & Viewing, Speaking &

Representing

Writing & Representing

Language Use &

Comprehension

P1 MathematicsBy Mrs Shrlinda Lee (HOD Math)

Agenda

• Broad Aims of Mathematics Education in Singapore

• Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

• P1 Assessment Plans

• P1 Math Programmes

• What can parents do to support your child in the learning of Mathematics?

Broad Aims of Mathematics Education in Singapore

• Acquire and apply mathematical concepts and skills

• Develop cognitive and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving

• Develop positive attitudes towards mathematics

The Mathematics Framework

Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

Three phases of learning:

• Readiness

Pupils’ Prior knowledge, motivating context and learning environment

• Engagement

Teacher uses a repertoire of pedagogies

• Mastery

Teachers help pupils consolidate and extend their learning

Teaching and Learning Approaches

• Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) Approach

to develop pupils’ mathematical concepts and skills through the use of manipulatives

• Create opportunities for pupils to collaborate with their peers through group activities

Teaching and Learning Approaches

• STAR Approach (Polyas’ Problem Solving Model)

to develop pupils’ problem solving skills

to develop good habits

2016 P1 Assessment Plan

• Non-weighted Assessments

• Diagnostic assessments (Whole Numbers)

• Class Test (Term 1)

• Performance Task

• Math Journal

• Weighted Assessments

• Tests (Term 2 to 4)

• Review Test (Term 4)

Test 1

(Term 2)

20%

Test 2

(Term 3)

30%Test 3

(Term 4)

20%

Review Test

(Term 4)

30%

P1 Math Programmes

• P1 Math Bridging Programme

• Play@Recess

Pupils learn through play

Develop mathematical concepts such as addition and subtraction of Whole Numbers

• Post-exam activities

• E.g. Math trails and Learning Centres

• P1 Fairy Tale Workshop (during first week of November holiday)

Post-exam Activities

Tangram activities

to enhance pupils’

visual spatial skills

Pupils learn

comparing of Whole

Numbers, using

“more than” and

“less than”

Math Trails Learning Centres

P1 Fairy Tale Workshop

Pupils learn heuristics through Fairy Tale stories

Eg. of heuristics are:

Draw a diagram/model

Make a systematic list

Act it Out

Pupils are engaged in group activities

LSM – Support Pupils Who Need Additional Help

Additional Learning Materials• +venture in Maths – mathematics

magazine

aims to make the learning of mathematics fun and meaningful for all pupils

Teachers will use this magazine as supplementary materials for classroom teaching and learning.

Pupils are strongly encouraged to subscribe the magazine

Greater details will be furnished at a later date.

What Parents can do to support your child?• Set daily routines at home and help your child cultivate a habit of

checking his or her school diary and school bag

• Ensure that your child completes his or her homework (if any) and submits them on time.

• Cultivate interest - Play games with your child. E.g. chess, tangrams, puzzles

• Encourage Experiential Learning - Have child work with money, tell time, and practice measuring objects for length, capacity, etc. Engage them in activities at home.

• Affirm your child-Offer praise, recognize effort put in, comments for work well done and encouragement to succeed

• Instill positive attitude – “Never say die” but rather “I can do” it.

Thank You

Mother TongueLanguages

2015 MTL Curriculum

• Aims to develop students as proficient language

users who can communicate in a confident and

effective way

• Places greater emphasis on spoken and written

interaction skills

2015 MTL Curriculum

• Has greater focus on authentic activities to

better develop our students’ communication

skills

• Exposes students to culture and values through

MTL learning

MTL Learning Materials

• A set of story characters are featured in each of

the MTL learning materials

MTL ICT Learning Resources

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Assessment of P1 MTL

Performance Tasks

Reading Aloud

Picture Conversation

Situational Dialogue

Pen & Paper

Spelling

Listening Comprehension

Mini tests

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Parents’ Role inChildren’s Learning of MTL

• Create an environment that supports your

child’s learning of MTL

• Be the MOTIVATOR, ROLE MODEL and

FACILITATOR in your child’s learning

journey

Parents’ Guide Book

https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/how-parents-can-support-their-children-in-the-learning-of-mother-tongue-languages#.VoICBlUrLIU

Information onMTL Learning Resources

Malay Language

• e-Cekaphttp://tinta.moe.edu.sg/mekar/slot/u112/ecekap/index.html

• Schoolbag the Education News Sitehttps://www.schoolbag.sg/education/primary

• Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committeehttp://www.mllpc.sg/

• Malay Languange Council of Singaporehttp://mbms.sg/en

Chinese Language

• ICT Resources for “Huan Le Huo Ban”http://xuele.moe.edu.sg/xuele/slot/u107/huanlehuoban/MOE_web/main.html

• Schoolbag the Education News Sitehttps://www.schoolbag.sg/education/primary

• Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learninghttp://www.cpcll.sg/

Thank You