Principal’s Briefing P3 - P4

JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.

23rd January 2016

Principal’s Briefing

P3 - P4

JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL THINKERS. LEARNERS. LEADERS.

Fire Evacuation Plan

Spiral

Staircase


P3/P4 ProgrammeTime Activity Venue

8.30 am – 9.30 am Principal’s Briefing Hall

9.30 am – 9.45 am Break

9.45 am – 10.30 am English

- Exploring Writing

Chinese

- Strategies to tackle

Comprehension

AVA Room 1

AVA Room 2

10.30 am – 11.15 am Mathematics

- Mathematical Problem

Solving with Heuristics

Math Room

11.15 am – 12.00 pm Science

- PRESTO!AVA Room 1

Science (For P3/1, 3/4, 4/3) Music Room 2


Slides

*The slides for Principal’s Briefing is available

on the school’s website

*The slides for the Learning Festival are

available from the AsknLearn Parents’ Portal.

Refer to school website for instructions on how

to access


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters

*Pupil Well-Being Matters

*Other School Matters


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




Principal

Mdm Goh Meei Yunn

Vice Principal Vice Principal

Mrs Wilna Chai Mdm Pauline Toh

School Leaders


P3 Year Head and Level

Coordinators

P3 Year Head

Mr Terence Chan

Level Coordinator

Mdm Punitha

Level Coordinator

Mdm Yap Xuelin


Mrs Elaina Wee Mrs Uma Rama Mr Terence Chan

P3/1 Form Teachers


Mdm Punitha Ms Ng Wei Eng

P3/2 Form Teachers


Ms Peggy Cheong Mr Aw Meng Hong

P3/3 Form Teachers


Mr Cedric Tan Mdm Yap Xuelin

P3/4 Form Teachers


Mrs Regina Kan Ms Joanne Kow

P3/5 Form Teachers


P4 Student Development and

Level Coordinators

P4 SDT Coord

Ms Ong Baojin

Level Coordinator

Mdm Meenachi

Level Coordinator

Mdm Fatimawati


Mr Faizul Mdm Fatimawati

P4/1 Form Teachers


Mdm Khairiani Ms Ong Baojin Ms Clarine Tan

P4/2 Form Teachers


Mrs Fiona Dai Mdm Meenachi Mdm Chua HL

P4/3 Form Teachers


Mr Chew YM Mrs Ruth Chew Ms Lau TY

P4/4 Form Teachers


Mrs Amelia Leo Mr Steven Tay Ms Sarifah

P4/5 Form Teachers


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




School Mission

To empower every child to

realise his full potential

through a values-driven

holistic education


School Vision

Critical Thinkers with

an inquiring mind

Self-directed and

collaborative

Learners

Values-driven Leaders


School Values

Loyalty

Integrity

Generosity

Enthusiasm

Respect and

Responsibility


Our Philosophy

Teaching and Learning Student Well-Being

Every Child Can

Learn

With various starting

points. We identify the

needs and create success

in learning for every child.

With various starting points.

We identify the needs and

develop the Social

Emotional competencies in

every child.

Every Child is

Unique

With various interests and

strengths. We recognise

the abilities and nurture

the unique potential in

every child.

With his/her own

personality. We mould

strength in character and

strong values in every child.

Every Child is

Different

With various learning

styles. We customise the

curriculum and cater for

difference in every child.

With various profiles. We

customise the support and

cater for difference in every

child.


3 Learning Phases

Co-Creators & Synthesis of Knowledge,

Skills & Values

Reflective Learner

Cultural & Global Awareness

Primary 5 & 6 Extension

Inquiry Based Learning Through

Project Work & Research Activities

Collaborative Learning

Application of Knowledge,

Skills & Values

Primary 3 & 4 Experiential

Strong Foundation in Literacy &

Numeracy

Holistic Assessment

Programme for Active Learning

Primary 1 & 2 Exposure


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




Total Learning Map

Cognitive Leadership Aesthetics Moral Physical Social

P3

Math Olympiad

I3 in Science

Reading

Program

Leadership

Programme

I-busking

Visual Arts and

Pottery

FTGPSwimming

Programme

Hosting

elderly

during

concerts

P4

Math &

Science

Olympiads

P4 Project

Work

I3 in Science

Reading

Program

Leadership

Programme

P4 Leadership

Camp

Recorder

I-busking

Visual Arts and

Pottery

FTGP

Sports

Education

Program

P4

Shopping

Trip


Month Activities

January Orientation

Feb/Mar Future of Us Exhibition

24 March Meet the Parents Session

April CL Theatre Experience

May Singapore Zoo Learning Journey

31 August Parent Teacher Child Conference

September Singapore Art Museum Learning

Journey

October Sports Carnival

Key Programmes for P3


Month Activities

January Orientation

Feb/Mar War Memorial Learning Journey

March Shopping Trip

24 March Meet the Parents Session

31 March Road Traffic Games

31 August Parent Teacher Child Conference

September P4 Leadership Camp

October Sports Carnival

Key Programmes for P4


CA 1 SA 1 CA 2 SA 2

All

Subjects10 % 30 % 20 % 40 %

Assessment Weighting for 2016


Class Promotion Criteria

Objectives:

To cater to different learning pace

P3 to P4 – Enbloc Promotion

P4 to P5 Ranking Process:

1. Ranking by overall scores in English, Math & Science

* Top 80 pupils to form 2 classes

* Bottom 25 pupils to form 1 class

2. Remaining pupils ranked by overall score in Math

* Average of 30 per class


• Math Olympiad Training

• Philosophy for Children

• Sony Creative Toy Challenge

• Banding in CL classes

• Differentiated Literature Programme

• Differentiated Resources for MA/SC

• English Reading Remediation Programme

• ICAN Math Programme

Meeting Diverse Needs of P3 & 4 Pupils


Subject-Based

Banding


Why introduce Subject-Based

Banding?

*To recognise the different abilities of students

*To provide more flexibility in subject

combinations for students with strengths and

abilities that vary across subjects

*Removal of Merged and EM3 streams in

Primary 5 and 6


What Subject-Based Banding

means for your child

*Greater flexibility in subject combinations

*Your child has the choice to take a

combination of standard and foundation

subjects, depending on his strengths


What are the choices available?

If your child

(for P4 Exam)

Your child may be recommended to take

Passes all 4 subjects

and performs very

well in MTL

• 4 standard subjects + Higher Mother Tongue

Language

Passes all 4 subjects • 4 standard subjects

Passes 3 subjects • 4 standard subjects

Passes 2 subjects or

less• 4 standard subjects; or

• 3 standard subjects + 1 other foundation subject; or

• 2 standard subjects+ 2 other foundation subjects; or

• 1 standard subject + 3 other foundation subjects; or

• 4 foundation subjects


How does Subject-Based Banding Work?

Student takes subject combination chosen by

parents

School recommends subject combination, based

on P4 exam results. Parents indicate preferred

combination.

[At P4]

[At P5]


How does Subject-Based Banding Work?

Student who takes 1 or

more foundation subject(s)

and does very well in them

Student who takes

standard subjects

and has difficulty

coping

All other

students

School may allow him to

upgrade 1 or 2 subjects to

standard level if school

believes he can cope; or

continue the same subject

combination in P6

School may allow

him to take 1 or

more subjects at

foundation level in

P6

School will allow

them to continue

the same subject

combination in

P6

[End of P5]

Student takes subject combination decided by school

Student sits for Primary School Leaving Examination

[At P6]

[End of P6]


Important Dates

Timeframe Remarks

Term 4 Week 8 SA 2

Term 4 Week 9 Release of SA 2 results

with school’s

recommendations

Term 4 Week 9 Parents can meet with

teachers for advice

Term 4 Week 10 Class allocation results


http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/fil

es/subject-based-banding.pdf

For more info

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/files/subject-based-banding.pdf


Co-Curricular

Activities (CCA)


Co-Curricular Activities

Objectives:

* To develop pupils holistically through the

inculcation of values, social and emotional

competencies and the emerging 21st Century

Competencies (21CC).

* To develop CCA-specific knowledge, skills, values

and attitudes through sustained participation

* To provide platform for friendship and social

integration of pupils from diverse backgrounds


Types of CCA in JSPS

Uniformed

Groups

Performing

Arts

Clubs and

Societies

Sports and

Games

Brownies Chinese

Dance

Robotics Badminton

Red Cross Guzheng New

Media

Basketball

Scouts Drama Football

International

Dance

Visual Arts

Club


*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters



Agenda


Homework Policy

Level E, M & S MT

P3 – P4 1 hr 30 min

*No homework will be administered during

major festivals namely, Chinese New Year,

Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji and

Deepavali

*Homework given during school holidays will

not exceed 50% of the daily load during the

school week


*Observe Rules and Instructions

*Zero Tolerance for Bullying

*Safety of your child and other children is

important

Safety in School


Heavy School Bags

*Advisory from Health Promotion Board:

*Pupils to carry weight of no more than 15% of

their body weight

*Weight of bags carried by P1 to P4 pupils

should range not more than 3.5kg to 4.0kg


Heavy School Bags

*Choice of School Bags:

*Select bags of lightweight material with few

compartments, and straps that are adjustable

and cushioned

*Encourage children to carry personal items in

a separate bag to distribute load


Heavy School Bags

Advise children to:

Pack according to timetable

Check that only relevant materials are brought

(e.g. Workbook A or B, not both)

Avoid bringing unnecessary items to school

Fill small water bottles in school


School Attire

Attire

• Name Tag on all tops for identification

• PE Attire only on PE days

Accessories

• No jewellery, expensive watches, toys

• For girls, a pair of plain gold/silver ear studs

Hair

• Must be short and neat

• Hair accessories with netting are not allowed for safety reasons (Accessories to be black or dark blue)

Shoes

• Simple black canvas shoes and black socks (ankle socks are notallowed)


Financial Support

*MOE Financial Assistance Scheme

*Lee Wee Kheng Fund

*MOE Opportunity Fund

*School Advisory Committee Fund

*Other funds, bursaries and scholarships

Please approach the school for further

enquiries on financial support


“On a school

day, most

pupils sleep an

average eight

hours, fewer

than the nine

to 10 hours

they should

ideally clock.

This means if

a child gets up

at 6am, he has

to be in bed by

9pm, at the

latest.”

Source: Straitstimes.com.sg


Why Read?

*Increases children’s knowledge

*Expands their vocabulary skills

*Builds stronger analytical thinking skills

*Builds better writing skills

*Builds better communication skills

Presentation Better performance in oral exams

More confident presenter

Writing Better performance in composition exams

Improvements in their comprehension skills



Parents Show Love and

Encouragement*Whose Exam is it anyway?

• Not just about acing the papers and getting high scores

• Not just about ensuring your child gets into a prestigious school

• Exams are part of learning journey that you and child enjoy

•Lifelong learning

*Your Picture of Success

My Child is Top in Class or School My child exhibits good attitude and

values

My Child gets into Integrated

Programme / SAP School

My child has resilience to overcome

challenges

My Child will earn lots of money in

future

My child is confident and

independent


Boundaries – ‘V’ of Love

BIRTH

18 YEARS

CHOICES

CHOICES

CHOICES

CHOICES

CHOICES

Age-appropriate

choices and

responsibilities

contained within

limits set by

parents

Source: Focus on the Family


How Can I Support My Child?

Non-Academic

1. Show your love

2. Balance Work and Play

3. Build Mental and Physical Endurance

4. Set Routines

5. Eat Well-Balanced Meals

6. Have a hearty breakfast

7. Sleep Early (Recommended bed-time 9.30pm)

8. Bring your child to the library often


How Can I Support My Child?

Academic

1. Preparation for PSLE starts NOW

2. Consistency is Key - Ensure your child does homework

3. Provide a conducive study environment

4. Be involved in your child’s learning

5. Balance tuition work with school work

6. Learn weekly spelling (EL & MT)

7. Draw up a plan & schedule e.g. TV time, rest & exercise

8. Be informed of school’s programmes

This is a marathon, not a sprint!


Parenting Programme Plan

*Family Matters @ Jing Shan Primary for P3 & 4Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov

26 Feb [Fri]

5pm to 8pm

Bolla Bola[Parent & Child

Activity]

16 April [Sat]

8am to 11am

Strategies for

Positive

Parenting

7 May [Sat]

8.30am to

10.30amCyberwellness

TRIPLE P – POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAMME

16 July

9am to

11amSeminar on

parenting

Level 2

Consultation

for parents

Level 3

Dates to be

confirmed


Agenda

*Introduction

*About the School

*Curriculum Matters




School Curriculum Hours

Mondays to Fridays

From 7.30 am to 1.30 pm

Report to Hall/Classroom (Tue only) by 7.10 am

Silent Reading from 7.10 to 7.20am

Flag-raising and Announcements from 7.20 to 7.30am

Afternoon Classes

From 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm

CCA

From 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm


Working with Teachers

*Teachers can be contacted during the

weekdays (i.e. between 7.30 a.m. and 6.00

p.m.)

*1–3–7 policy for teachers to respond to

parents’ enquiries during school term time


PERI Upgrading


*Observe Traffic Rules

*Motorists will receive an additional

demerit point if they commit speeding,

red-light, careless driving or

inconsiderate driving offences within

school zones

*Safety of your child and other children is

important

Road Safety


Demarcation of School Zones


Road Safety Outside School


Message from LTA

There shall be strictly NO PARKING:

a) At road bends and entrances or exits of any

other premises or carparks,

b) Within 3 meters of a fire hydrant, 6 meters of a

road junction, 9 meters of a bus stop and 50

meters of the pedestrian crossing,

c) Parking abreast to another vehicle


Alternative Drop Off and Pick Up Points

Located at Blk 522

There is a driveway and

a porch that is located at

the block.

Pupils can then use the

pedestrian crossing at

the traffic lights located

on Street 52, next to the

school.


*Located at Blk 588

*There is a driveway and porch that is located at the

block.

*Pupils can then use the sheltered walkway that leads

to the school’s side gate

Alternative Drop Off and Pick Up Points


*No Right Turn sign

from 7.00 – 7.30 am

on school days

*Any vehicle exiting the

school’s main gate on

a school day will not be

allowed to make a right

turn onto Ang Mo Kio

Street 52 between 7.00

– 7.30 am.

Road Safety in School


Channels of Communication

*Monthly Principal’s Letter

*School Website

http://www.jingshanpri.moe.edu.sg/

*School Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/jingshanpri

*Pupil Handbook

*Email [email protected]

*Telephone 6456 6305

http://www.jingshanpri.moe.edu.sg/

https://www.facebook.com/jingshanpri

mailto:[email protected]


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)

http://www.moe.gov.sg/

http://sis.moe.gov.sg/

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/

http://schoolbag.sg/

http://www.facebook.com/moesingapore

http://www.twitter.com/#!/MOEsg

http://www.youtube.com/moespore


Slides

*The slides for Principal’s Briefing is available

on the school’s website

*The slides for the Learning Festival are

available from the AsknLearn Parents’ Portal.

Refer to school website for instructions on how

to access


P3/P4 ProgrammeTime Activity Venue

8.30 am – 9.30 am Principal’s Briefing Hall

9.30 am – 9.45 am Break

9.45 am – 10.30 am English

- Exploring Writing

Chinese

- Strategies to tackle

Comprehension

AVA Room 1

AVA Room 2

10.30 am – 11.15 am Mathematics

- Mathematical Problem

Solving with Heuristics

Math Room

11.15 am – 12.00 pm Science

- PRESTO!AVA Room 1

Science (For P3/1, 3/4, 4/3) Music Room 2


Thank You

Documents

Principal’s Briefing P3 - P4