P6 Parents Engagement Session

13 January 2017

Overview of Briefing

Introduction of Subject Teachers

Class Expectations

Updates in 2017

Holistic Education in MJS

Partnership with Parents

Recess time : 10.40a.m. -11.05a.m. (25 mins)

Dry snack time : 8.55a.m. – 9.05 a.m.

Use of white board and FAST kit

New updates in 2017

P6 Preparatory Programme

Holiday classes

Activities

Term break Date Time

First week of June holidays (selected pupils for

Remedial)

29 & 30 May TBC

Last week of June holidays (Supp. Class for all) 19 – 22 June 8-12.30 p.m.

Last 3 days of Sept holidays (Supp. Class for all) 6-8 Sept 8-12.30 p.m.

Type of activity Objective

Motivational talks Inspire them to be self-motivated

Mass Lectures on Eng/Math/ Science Revise and prepare them for PSLE

Stress Management workshop Confidence building and keeping calm during

examinations

Holistic Education in MJS

TERM 2 TERM 4

-Semestral Assessment 1GrammarVocabulary ComprehensionOral Listening

Comprehension Composition Writing

-Semestral Assessment 2GrammarVocabulary ComprehensionOral Listening

Comprehension Composition Writing

Reading Programme @ MJS

• Boys need routine- Daily 10min independent silent reading / read aloud

- Pupils must bring an English storybook daily

• Boys need to have direct access to books- Use of info-educational magazines ‘Ace’ and ‘Inspire”- Weekly library visits (Student Pass/photocopy)- Monthly-themed activities- Termly mobile library visits- Book recommendations

Reading Programme @ MJS

• Boys need role models- Teachers read with their pupils daily for at

least 10min

- Teachers share their favourite story books

- Assembly talks by local authors

Home Support

Set aside time each day for independent reading time

Surround your son with books

Read aloud to your son

Show that you too love reading / books

“Studies have shown that parents who read a book with their children do as much good as hours of tutoring.” Thomas L. Friedman (The New York Times)

ENGLISH @ MJS

I CAN WRITE• A series of modular booklets that spans over 4 terms• Systematic and progressive teaching of writing skills• 1 module = 1 skill is taught• Includes useful words and phrases, interesting

introductions and conclusions • Use of Lego to engage pupils in brainstorming

sessions

ENGLISH @ MJS

I CAN WRITE• Process Writing• Quality vs Quantity-Introduction-Problem-Resolution-Conclusion

Sample - P6 - Module 1

Paper 1 Booklet A 20

marks

15 MCQ

Questions

10 x 1 mark

5 x 2 marks

50 min

Paper 2 Calculator

Allowed

10

marks

5 short-

answer

questions

5 x 2 marks

1 h 40 min50

marks

13 structured/

long answer

questions

5 x 3 marks

5 x 4 marks

3 x 5 marks

Total 48 questions 2 h 30 min

FORMAT OF P6 MAINSTREAM MATHEMATICS

Pupils will need the calculator and geometry set for assessment.

1. Learning through

TMP/ TSP programme

2. Koobits(Online mathematics resource

learning platform – daily challenge.)

If you are able to coach your child, youmay wish to:

Model to your child :• the desired characteristics when you solve

problems with your child• the whole process, not just the solutions• how you try to understand the problem initially

and how you make sense of the problem• how he think, select and discard methods• how you persevere

Ask your child to show you :• how he solves a problem• the steps and sequence• the methods and strategies

Encourage your child to:• solve a problem using different heuristics and

strategies• create a new problem• make up another problem that can be solved

using the same steps or strategy• modify the problems

Get your child into the habit of checking • Help them to understand how to check if their

answer is reasonable (make sense).

Scaffold for your child :• Provide hints through questioning and not the

solutions. • Have your child to think aloud or explain to

you. • Fade away assistance given as they become

more independent.

If you are not an expert in solving mathematical problems, you can still coach your child and may wish to:• supervise your child’s mathematics homework.• monitor your child’s work at least every weekend.• interact with your child and get him to talk about

the mathematics lessons and work.• suggest to your child to teach you what he has

learnt at school.• take note of any message that the teacher has sent

home for your attention.• Act promptly if you find out that your child is

performing badly in mathematics. • Discuss your concerns with your child’s teacher. • Seek help if necessary. • Keep an eye on the progress of your child.

It is not the QUANTITY of

revision papers but the

QUALITY of learning that

matters.

P6 SCIENCE SYLLABUS – FORCES & ENERGY

THEME TOPICS

Interactions of forces •Effects of forces

•Examples of types of forces – magnetic

force, gravitational force, elastic spring force,

frictional force

•Push or pull

Energy Forms and

Uses

(Photosynthesis)

•Requirements for photosynthesis

•Food for plants and animals

•Sun as primary source of energy

•Living things need energy

Energy Conversions •Conversion of energy

•Examples of forms of energy

•Sun as the main source of energy

P6 SCIENCE SYLLABUS - INTERACTIONS

THEME - TOPIC

Interactions

within the

Environment

•Differentiating organism, population,

community

•Factors affecting organisms’ survival

•Habitats support different

communities

•Energy pathway in food chains or

food webs

•Structural and behavioural

adaptations

•Examples of man’s impact on the

environment

Section Type of question Marks

A Multiple choice

28 Questions

56 m

B Open-ended

12 Questions

44 m

Total: 100 m

Duration of Exam : 1 h 45 min

P6 CA1, SA1 and Prelims Format

Includes revision topics covered in P3, P4 and P5

PR. 6C : TALENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Objective - To stretch students’ great potential in science

by nurturing the spirit of inquiry, equipping them with

higher-order thinking and process skills and granting

them exposure through problem-solving

Focus – Lego Training using Forces and Energy Kits (4

sessions)

Time – Every Thursday 2 to 3.30 pm (from 19 Jan)

PR.6H TO 6T : EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMME

Objective - To ensure that our students have ample

opportunities to appreciate and apply scientific

concepts, language and skills

Focus – Meaningful hands-on activities designed as part

of the science curriculum

Time – Every Thursday 2 to 3.30 pm

MCQ Strategies - MCQ

Requires working!

• Highlighting key words

• Identifying concepts

• Jotting down or drawing what you know

• Eliminating options

Useful steps to follow for OE

Questions:Step 1: Identify what the question wants – Read and

obtain clues from the question stem/ diagram

Step 2: Identify the science topic and concept.

Step 3: Study the diagram/ data (if any) and use

the key words/ concepts from the topic (s) to

answer the question.

Step 4: Frame an answer that links the key

words/ concepts to a logical reason and answer

within the context.

P6 STANDARD MOTHER TONGUE ASSESSMENT PLAN

PAPER Term 1 Term2 Term3 Term 4 (PSLE)

1 COMPOSITION COMPOSITION COMPOSITION

2 LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION(1 hr 40 min)

LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION

LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION

LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION

3 LISTENING COMPREHENSION

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

4 ORAL ORAL ORAL

P6 HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE ASSESSMENT PLAN

PAPER Term1 Term2 Term 3 Term 4 (PSLE)

1 COMPOSITION COMPOSITION COMPOSITION

2 LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION

LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION

LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION

LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION

P6 MTL Programmes:

1.Reading programme:- Silent reading - MSSR

2.MTL week (Cultural Base Activities)

3. ICT – Lessons – IMTL Portal

CCE Programmes

Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

Explicit teaching

of our School

values,

CHRISTE and

social emotional

competencies

Building positive

relationship with

peers and teachers

through play

(Interaction Time)

Lifeskills

Every Montfortian a Scholar and Gentleman

• Leadership

Training

• Career Awareness

• Sexuality Education

• Cyberwellness

CCE Programmes

Leadership development

Leadership Training

Leadership Opportunities

Every Montfortian a Leader

Based on

The Leadership Challenge Model

• Model The Way

• Encourage The Heart

• Enable Others To Act

• Inspire A Shared Vision

• Challenge The Process

Pupils are given leadership roles in

class or other platforms to develop

their leadership qualities

CCE ProgrammesDiscipline

Positive tone of discipline by affirming pupils

• Caught Doing Right –> Avenue of Stars

• I Am A Star Pupil

• We Are A Star Class

• Pupils must learn that there is consequences to

their behaviour – be it good or bad

• Refer to Pupil’s Handbook Pg. 18 – 24

CCE Programmes

Values In Action (VIA)

At homeIn School Community

CCE Programmes

National Education

Social Studies

Pupils will require to do

a project and attempt a

NE quiz

4 Core Events

• Total Defence Day

• International Friendship Day

• Racial Harmony Day

• National Day

Primary Six Physical Education

Learning Areas (according to MOE syllabus):

Sports and GamesEducational GymnasticsOutdoor EducationDanceHealth EducationAthletics

Items to be tested:

Sit up in 1 minute

Standing Board Jump

Sit & Reach

Inclined Pull ups in 30 seconds

4 X 10 m Shuttle Run

1.6km Run-Walk

NAPFA(to be conducted in May/July)

This year we have combined

music and art lessons of 3

periods each week.

Animation will be the focus of

our Montfort Art progammes.

Pupils will be exposed to

many different ways to do

animation throughout their six

years with us.

Curriculum

Pupils will be doing:

Term 1 – Wire art

Term2 – Digital Music

Term3 – Mangamation

Term 4 – Optical art

Creating an e portfolio for your child

◎- Your child will bring home a letter with QR quote

for you to sign up the Class See Saw App.

◎This app will allows you to see the process and

the artworks that your child has made in school.

◎Through this app, you could also see the music

activities, other interesting class activities, photos

of Learning Journey…etc

◎This portfolio will follow your child all the way to P6.

It will be a great gift for your child to archive all

these precious learning and memories for their time

in Montfort.

◎ Do download the app and follow your child’s

exciting journey.

• Application of music - Music in the Media

• Creation through music technology

• Pupils add sound and music to animation through Foley Effects project

• Incorporating musical elements learned from P1-5

• Sound editing

• Gradual volume changes

• Balance

• Panning (surround sound)

• Advanced form

• Pitch

• Rhythm

• Awareness and usage of music from other countries

• Texture

• Timbre

• Creativity and collaboration

2017 CCA BRIEFING

Why join a CCA?

• To learn new skills and learn how to play and

work as a team.

• An opportunity to represent the school and

experience a competition or performance.

• Apply the skills, values and experiences into daily

lives as a student and as an individual.

Coaches &

Instructors

Discuss the skills &

experiences learned for

the day.

CCA teachersDiscuss the soft

skills learned,

teachable moments

and values learned

for the day. Character

Education

CCA members

- Joint community service

- Games Organizers

P3 to P6

- Sportsmanship &

Spectatorship

CCA Leaders

- Leadership training

- Joint service learning

After-curriculum CCA (3.30pm)

• Wushu*

• Softball

• Football

• Badminton

• Taekwondo*

• Table Tennis

• Guitar

• International Dance

Primary 5 & 6 CCA

• All Primary 5 & 6 boys must be in a CCA on Friday

mornings.

• They can choose from 11 CCA groups.

• Selected members especially school team members are

required to attend at least once a week 3.30pm-5.30pm

session.

P6 Assessment Plan

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

CA1 SA1 Prelims PSLE

Partnership with Parents

Every parent a Supportive partner through :

Design daily time-table together with your son for homework and revision so as to manage his time more efficiently

Teach them the discipline to follow the time-table

Check your son’s diary daily for homework or note from teacher

Inculcate and nurture good habits – completion of homework, revision of topics taught, packing of bag daily, coming to school regularly and punctually

‘Not to smoothen the pathway for your children but to allow them to fail and try again,’ Education Minister Mr Ng Chee Meng.

Let’s build in our children the resilience to overcome obstacles and succeed in life

Partnership with Parents

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