School-Parent Interaction

Session

2017 1 A

Form Teacher – Mdm Suzanah Taib

Co-Form Teacher 1 –Mdm Chen Ying

Co-Form Teacher 2 –Mdm Jean Teo

Objectives of this Interaction Session

Foster School-Parent

Collaboration

Share

Discipline

Policies

Seek support for

school initiatives and

activities

The Impact of Parent Involvement

• Important for parents to be involved in their children’s education

• Parents shape their children’s beliefs and attitudes towards school and schoolwork

• The earlier and more direct parent’s involvement in their child’s educational progress, the more positive the impact on the child’s academic results and experience of schoolwork.

Our Mission

To Nurture Caring Hearts, Creative Minds

and Confident Individuals

Our Vision

A Vibrant School of Choice where Character

Shines and Talents Soar

Care

Respect Responsibility Resilience Rallying Together

Excellence

Care

Respect Responsibility Resilience Rallying Together

Excellence

Hallmark of a Whitesandian

By the end of the six years, our pupils will be

• confident individuals with

caring hearts, creative minds

and will exude the qualities of

being responsible, respectful,

caring and able to rally

together in times of need and

resilient in times of adversities.

Getting in touch…

• Email address – suzanah_taib@moe.edu.sg

• School contact details:

• General Office Number: 6922 9100

• Staff Room 1 Number: 6922 9124

• ( ML/ TL teachers)

• Staff Room 2 Number: 6922 9125

• (CL / EMS teachers)

• Pupil’s Handbook

Getting in touch…

Check pupils’ books and assignments

regularly.

Highlight issues or problems to teachers e.g. health conditions , behavioural/learning difficulties and family

situations.

Check pupils’ Handbook for homework or notes

from teacher

Reinforcements/Reminders

: Signing of files/books

: Corrections

: Snack time- healthy snack

: Pupil’s attire/ hairstyle & accessories

: Reporting time – by 7.30 am

: Labelling of items

Common Understanding

Pupils Grooming

– School Uniform → Thursday, Wednesday

– PE Attire → Monday, Tuesday. Friday

Attendance Matters

– If pupil is absent,

• an MC or Parent’s letter is required

Areas of Language Learning (Overview) o Listening

o Reading

o Speaking

o Writing

o Grammar

o Vocabulary

School-based Resources (Overview)

o STELLAR Learning Sheets

o Oral booklet

o Listening Comprehension

o Comprehension

o Writing

Components to be tested (Overview)

Non-Paper Format (Performance Tasks) o Pick and Tell

• Pupils choose an item and talk about it.

o Reading Aloud

• Pupils read a given passage aloud.

o Stimulus-Based Conversation

• Pupils respond to a given stimulus by engaging in a conversation with the teacher.

Paper Format (Performance Tasks) o Understanding Text

Pupils listen to a text being read and answer questions based

on it.

o Picture Matching

Pupils listen to 5 sentences and select the picture that best

matches each sentence.

o Picture Composition

Pupils write 8 to 10 sentences on a picture with the aid of

helping words.

o Term Test

Pupils are assessed on their language use, namely grammar,

vocabulary, punctuation, synthesis and comprehension.

• Reading with your child: – creates a special bond

– helps to comfort

– boost your child’s listening skills

– develops language skills

– helps prepare your child to learn

– provides fun and entertainment

Start TODAY. There is no better time

Set a REGULAR time, five to ten minutes a day

ANY TIME is good. Have a book with you at all times

Be a GOOD ROLE MODEL. Be seen reading

English Support @ Home

What we are doing for Mathematics Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Unit 1:

Numbers to 10

Unit 8:

Addition and

Subtraction within 20

Unit 13:

Picture Graphs

Unit 17:

Numbers to 100

(continue from Term 3)

Unit 2:

Number Bonds

Unit 9:

Length

Unit 14:

Multiplication

Unit 18:

Addition within 100

Unit 3:

Addition within 10

Unit 10:

Numbers to 40

Unit 15:

Division

Unit 19:

Subtraction within 100

Unit 4:

Subtraction within 10

Unit 11:

Addition within 40

Unit 16:

Time

Unit 20:

Money

Unit 5:

Shapes and Patterns

Unit 12:

Subtraction within 40

Unit 17:

Numbers to 100

Unit 6:

Ordinal Number and

Positions

Unit 7:

Numbers to 20

Topics to be tested (Overview)

Term 1

(0%)

Term 2

(25%)

Term 3

(35%)

Term 4

(40%)

Unit 7:

Numbers to 20

Unit 11:

Addition within 40

Unit 17:

Numbers to 100

Unit 8:

Addition and

Subtraction within 20

Unit 12:

Subtraction within 40

Unit 18:

Addition within 100

Unit 9:

Length

Unit 13:

Picture Graphs

Unit 19:

Subtraction within 100

Unit 10:

Numbers to 40

Unit 14:

Multiplication

Unit 20:

Money

Unit 15:

Division

Unit 16:

Time

For topics that are not tested, topical reviews will be conducted.

They are not weighted.

Paper Format (Term Test – 1 hour)

Section A Section B

Question

Type

Multiple Choice

Questions Fill in the Blanks

Marks 15 15

Number of

Questions 9 9

Remedial Lessons

(For Selected Pupils)

• Tuesday

• 2.15 pm – 3.00 pm English

• 3.00 pm – 3.45 pm Mathematics

• Remedial lessons will commence in Term 2.

Key Programmes for Primary 1

Programme Details

LJ to Zoological Garden Details will be given

out in Term 2

LJ to Peranakan Museum

Details will be given

out in Term 3

Speech and Drama During curriculum

Q & A

1. What books are suitable for the children? https://www.nlb.gov.sg/Browse/ForChildren.aspx

Other examples:

Depending on pupils’ current reading stage.

Well-known authors: Roald Dahl. Jow Cowley,

Margaret Mahy, Julia

Donaldson, Judy Blume,

Enid Blyton

2. How to inculcate good studying habits?

- plan time table

- parents/family members have quality protected

time.

- guide your children

- positive reinforcement/ encouragement

3. How are the children progressing and adapting in

the areas of school life and understanding of

concepts?

Hope you have enjoyed the session.

Looking forward to collaborate in ensuring great success

for your child

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