Welcome to Kranji Primary School - MOE Briefing Slides 2019... · English Language Mrs Amanda Tham Head of Department. Every Child Matters and Deserves the Best English department

Every Child Matters and Deserves the Best

Welcome to

Kranji Primary SchoolP5 & P6


Mdm Goh Meei Yunn(Mdm Goh)

Principal


Vice-Principals

Mr Simon Gan Miss Marion Tay Mdm Neu Siew Lay

(Mr Gan) (Miss Tay) (Mdm Neu)


Primary 5 & Primary 6

Mdm Yak Hui Hua Mrs Stephanie Thoo

Assistant Year Head (P5) Assistant Year Head (P6)

Every Child Matters and Deserves the BestEvery Child Matters and Deserves the Best

Principal’s Briefing slides are available on the school’s website

https://kranjipri.moe.edu.sg/


Q & A

Note: Q&A closes on Friday, 18 Jan 7pm


English Language

Mrs Amanda ThamHead of Department


English

department

Vision

Confident & Competent communicators of EL

MISSIONTo develop avid readers and effective communicators with a love for the English Language

A strong foundation and rich language for all


English

department

Approach

We aim to help our students achieve effective use ofEnglish through:

• A systematic and explicit instruction to build a strongfoundation in language skills, grammar and vocabulary

• A contextualised and holistic approach to learning thatwill provide a rich language environment fordeveloping language skills, grammar and vocabulary.


Authentic Learning and Integration of ICTDrama Infused Classroom Experience (D.I.C.E)

P5 NewsCasting project - Newscasting Enrichment Programme (Term 3)

- P5 Project Work

P6 Story bird(Digital Story)

- Writing of story- Create a digital picture book

Other Programmes

1. Extensive Reading• Reading Passport• Class Library• MRL/NLB Programmes

2. STELLAR (Reading and annotation)

3. Writing (Story Starters and endings, Picture on the Wall)

4. EL Fiesta

5. After School Programme (ASP)


EL Assessment Plan P5 P6

Term 1(HA Tasks)

• Situational Writing• Synthesis & Transformation

Digital Story: Storybird

Term 2 Semestral Assessment 1

Term 3(HA Tasks)

• Newscasting EnrichmentProgramme

• Newscasting Project Work

Preliminary Examination

Term 4 Semestral Assessment 2 PSLE


Examination Format

Components Standard

(200 marks)

Foundation

(150 marks)

Writing

• Situational Writing

• Composition

55 marks

(15m)

(40m)

40 marks

(10m)

(30m)

Language Use & Comprehension 95 marks 60 marks

Listening Comprehension (MCQ) 20 marks 20 marks

Oral Communication

• Reading

• Stimulus based conversation

30 marks

(10m)

(20m)

30 marks

(10m)

(20m)


EL Learning beyond school

Make revision notes

Grammar and Synthesis rules

Commonly misspelt words

Good words and phrases

Cultivate a good reading habit

Learn vocabulary in context

Use annotation strategies

Practise the 6 Traits of Writing

Ideas and Content, Organisation,Choice of words, Sentence Fluency,Voice and Conventions


Mathematics

Mdm Neo Bee Leng Head of Department


Math department

Vision

Every Kranjian a joyful and confident problem solver with strong

numeracy skills


Math department

Approach

We aim to help our students to:

• Acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday usethrough authentic learning and varied experiences.

• Develop thinking, reasoning, communication, applicationand metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach toproblem solving.

• Build confidence and foster interest in math through Fun InLearning Programme.


Math Programme Fun-In-Learning

P5 Champion Chef (Pizza Making)

- Measurement

- Estimation

- Average

- Money

Math Carnival

Math It Up

P5 Kite Flying

P6 Math Trail


Math Programme

Olympiad Training and Competitions


MA Assessment Plan

Primary 5Term 1 & 3Review ExercisesMath Journals

Term 2 & 4Semestral Assessment 1 & 2

Primary 6Term 1 Review ExercisesMath Journals

Term 3Preliminary Examination


Term 4PSLE


Examination Format

Use of

Calculator

is NOT

allowed.

Booklet A (20 marks)

15 Multiple Choice

Booklet B (25 marks)

15 Short-answer

Paper 1 - 1h (45 marks)

Paper 2 - 1h 30 min (55 marks)

Short-answer questions

- 5 questions ( 2 marks each)

Structured/ Long-answer questions

- 12 questions ( 3, 4 and 5 marks )

Use of Calculator is allowed.

Use of

Calculator

is NOT

allowed.

Booklet A (30 marks)

20 Multiple Choice

Booklet B (20 marks)

10 Short-answer

Paper 1 - 1 h (50 marks)

Paper 2 - 1h (40 marks)

Short-answer questions

- 10 questions ( 2 marks each)

Structured questions

- 6 questions ( 3 or 4 marks )

Use of Calculator is allowed.

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MA Learning beyond schoolStrengthen Basic Calculation skills (Whole Numbers, Fractions and Decimals)

Fluency in Conversions

Conversion of fractions to decimal and percentage

= 0.25 = 25%

Conversion of units

4.5 m = 450 cm

4

1

Commit Basic number facts to memory:

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

Build up:

Mental calculation Skills

Estimation skills


MA Learning beyond school

Relate Math to daily life

• Show how math skills and concepts are involved in real-life situations

• Encourage reasoning and explaining

Respond positively to errors

• Identify errors

• Reflect and Analyse

• Correct the errors

Rushed errors?


Mother Tongue Language

Mdm Yong Chin Head of Department


Provide a platform for studentsto actively learn MTL and the associated cultures so as to experience MTL as “living languages”.

Activities1. Enrichment ( Cultural)2. Book Sharing3. Inter-class competitions

1.Class-based library2.Reading activities3.iMTL Portal

• Nurturing students to enjoy learning and experience success• To engage students through varied learning experiences

K-Studio

Reading Programme

MTL Fortnight

Promote the love of reading

Provide a platform for pupils to develop

and showcase their oral presentation skills

using ICT tools.

Activities 1. Interview 2. Video recording of Learning

Journey & school events


P5 Bridging Programme

P6 Support Programme

Provide additional support to help pupils develop their oracyskills.

Approach1. After School Programme for

6 sessions2. Using ICT platform

Provide additional support to help pupils prepare PSLE

Approach1. Structured After School

Programme (ASP)2. Study Camp3. P6 Prep. Class


• Paper 1 (Writing ) : 20%• Paper 2 ( Language Use & Comprehension ) : 45%• Paper 3 ( Listening Comprehension ) : 10%• Paper 4 ( Oral ) : 25%

Standard MT

Feedback form for oral & writing

ReportBook

• Oral Presentation

• Reading Feedback Form


• Paper 1 ( Language Use & Comprehension ) : 15%

• Paper 2 ( Oral ) : 55%

• Paper 3 ( Listening Comprehension ) : 30%

FoundationMT

• Oral Presentation

Feedback Form for

oral

ReportBook

Feedback Form


• Paper 1 ( Writing ) : 40%• Paper 2 ( Language Use & Comprehension ) : 60%

Higher MT

• News ReportingFeedback

Form

Feedback Form for writing

ReportBook


Good time

Management skills

• Do with a purpose and

with understanding.

• Use the resource packages

effectively.

• Application

• Consistency & Frequency

Cultivate good

reading habits(books, newspapers, magazines

etc.

Show interest in your child’s MTL learning experiences

and encourage him or her

to share with you their learning & reflections

Learning Beyond School

2

1

3

4


Science

Miss Azzulin Head of Department


Vision:

Finding joy in Science, developing inquiring minds

Mission:

To nurture young scientists through

scientific inquiry

Science department


Science Department

Approach

We aim to nurture our students through:

• Inquiry based lessons where students could apply scientific concepts, skills and processes to inquire things and phenomena around them

• Hands-on lessons to provide students the opportunity to make discoveries on their own

• Thematic themes where students can relate to in their everyday experiences and to the commonly observed phenomena in nature


Science Programmes

To build strong Numeracy, Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills ● Structured Journals ● Investigative Tasks ● SHINE strategies ● After School Programme

To engage students through varied learning experiences

Awe & Wonder in Science

● Discrepant events● Awe & Wonder corner in the classrooms (A&W kits)● Learning Journey


Science Assessment Plan

P5 P6

Term 1(HA Tasks)

Water and Changes of state Forces


Term 3 (HA Tasks) Electrical System

PreliminaryExamination

Term 4 Semestral Assessment 2 PSLE


Examination Format

Standard (1h 45 min) Foundation (1h 15 min)

Booklet A 28 Multiple Choice

Questions

(2 marks each)

Total : 56 marks

18 Multiple Choice Questions

(2 marks each)

Total : 36 marks

Booklet B 12-13 Open-ended

Questions

(2, 3, 4 or 5 marks)

Total : 44 marks

Overall Total: 100 marks

6-7 Short-answer Questions

(2-3 marks - 14 marks)

5-6 Open-ended Questions

(2-4 marks - 20 marks)

Total : 34 marks

Overall Total : 70 marks


Learning Beyond School

Various tools to understand concepts

• Mind maps or concepts maps

• Write science notes

(Science Journal)

• Discuss or talk it over with family / friends

• Clarify with teachers / parents

Pose Questions

Independent Learning

Explanation

Inquiry @ Home

● Opportunities and exposure to

science around them

● Promote self-initiated and

self-directed learning

● Engage further through questioning

● Making connections


Awe & Wonder at Home

Self-directed learners who will search and

learn more deeply on their own:

● Toys● Non-fiction books● Newspaper articles● Science magazines● Television programmes● Online research (science websites /

quizzes)● Online interactive simulations / videos


Agenda

• Introduction

• About the School

• Curriculum Matters

• PSLE & DSA Matters

• Pupil Well-Being Matters

• Other School Matters


Agenda

• Introduction







About the School - Our History• Established 1997• Celebrated 21st Anniversary in 2018



Our School VisionJoyful Learners

Gracious citizens

Champions in Life


Our School MissionNurturing Minds

Engaging Hearts

Developing Character


Our School ValuesResponsibility to Serve

Compassion to Care

Integrity to Uphold

Perseverance to Pursue


Our Philosophy


We believe that every pupil:

• is a unique individual with

his own worth and potential

• has the capability to realize

his potential

• deserves the opportunities

and resources to enable him

to achieve his fullest

potential


School Achievements


Students

• Top 4 positions at National Schools Games = 9• SYF Certificates of Accomplishment and above = 3

• National Youth Upcycling Movement = Gold Award

• Environment Challenge for Schools (ECS) 2018 = Merit Award


Staff Statistics

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69

Teaching Staff

Teaching Staff

Master 15%

PhD2%

Diploma23%

Degree60%

HIGHEST QUALIFICATIONS


Agenda

• Introduction







Curriculum Matters


• Nurturing students to enjoy learning and experience success

• Developing students to be citizens of good character


Our Curriculum – Assessment Weighting


All

Subjects

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

P5NA

SA1

30%NA

SA2

70%

P6NA

SA1

30%

Prelims

70%

Overall

100%


P5 Subject-Based Banding


Learning for Life Programme


Developing Champions in Life thru Sports


Developing Champions in Life thru Sports


Our Signature Programmes


English – D.I.C.E. (Drama Infused in Classroom experience)




Mathematics – Champion Chef




Science – A&W (Awe & Wonder)




Mother Tongue – K-Studio


P5 Programmes

When What

Every Friday CCA

May SA1, PTCC

July National Education Show

Aug Learning Journey Science

Oct Champions Day, SA2

Nov Overseas LJ (Penang)


P6 Programmes

When What

Every Friday CCA (Term 1 and Term 2)

April NAPFA Test

May SA1, PTCC

End-July Preliminary Examinations

September Study Camp (2-Day Non-Residential during Sept Holidays)

Oct - Nov Champions DayPost-Exam ActivitiesSports Exposure ProgrammeGraduation Day


Agenda

• Introduction







PSLE ExaminationWhen What

15, 16 August Oral Examination

20 September Listening Comprehension

26 September English Language

27 September Mathematics

30 September Mother Tongue

1 October Science

2 October Higher Mother Tongue


Preparing Your Child for PSLE

• After-School Programme (ASP)

• Every Monday and Thursday

• All P6 and identified P5 from Term 1 Week 4 onwards

• PSLE Preparatory Lessons

• From Term 3 onwards, every Friday from 7.30am to 9am

• Study Camp – 9 & 10 Sept


PSLE - A placement exam …

• Need to reflect relative achievement level of pupils among the same cohort nation-wide

• Places pupils into different courses according to their academic ability

• Enables posting to secondary schools by merit and as far as possible into a school of their choice


Direct School Admission (DSA) 2019




2019 DSA• Online DSA-Sec Portal via SingPass• 8 May to 4 June 2019• Up to THREE choices• Only need to key in

• choice of schools and talent areas• Contact Details• Non-school-based activities /achievements

(optional field)

• School-based activities / results/ awards will be shared with the secondary schools applied to

• Do NOT need to submit testimonials and hardcopy documents







Secondary 1 Posting Exercise

Timeframe Remarks

Aug Distribution of Sec 1 Posting Booklets

(Part 1 – General Information)

Oct Distribution of Sec 1 Posting Booklets

(Part 2 – Information on Secondary

Schools)

Late Nov Release of PSLE results

Late Nov Submission of Sec 1 Option Form

Late Dec Release of School Posting Results


Agenda

• Introduction








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

9. Allow child to take consequence


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

9. Inform school of child’s needs

10.Support School rules


How Can I Support My Child?

• Be Involved

• Be Interested

• Remember you are the adult – Set rules and limits

• School Festive Celebration Events – Chinese New Year/ Hari Raya/ Deepavali

4 Feb, 8 am - School Hall


Be Part of Our PSG Now!Indicate your interest here !


Agenda

• Introduction







Communication with School

• 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

• 1 working day for acknowledgement of feedback/query

• 3 working days for reply to feedback/query

• 7 working days for final reply to parent if needing further investigation


Find out more about us…



Principal’s Briefing slides are available on the school’s website



Q & A

Note: Q&A closes on Friday, 18 Jan 7pm


Q & AQn 1: What will Kranji do if my child require extra assistance in certainsubjects? Since that now ALL students will be involved in extra classes. Somestudents learn better in a smaller group.

Ans 1: In Kranji, we customise our teaching to cater to the learning needs ofstudents. The After School Programme (ASP) seeks to address learning gapsand reinforce concepts learnt. Besides banding students according to theirlearning abilities, ASP classes are also conducted by teachers who are familiarwith their students’ needs. In addition, students who require furtherassistance may also approach their teachers after school.


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