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Welcome to Unity Primary School
P2 Parent-Teacher Connection
18 Jan 2019
Agenda for this session
Welcome and Introduction
School Vision, Motto and Values
English
Math
PAL
Other School Programmes (ALP, LLP)
Feedback Process
General Matters
Q & A
SNAAPP
Unity Primary School
School Vision
Creative Minds,
Caring Hearts
School Motto
In Unity,
We Achieve!
School Values
Integrity
Courage
Respect
Responsibility
Value Inculcation at UPS
‘Taught’ and ‘Caught’
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‘Taught’
Explicit teaching of school values and SEL
competencies
Main platforms:
- FTGP Lessons
- Assembly Talks
- CCE Lessons (Mother Tongue)
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‘Caught’
Values-In-Action (VIA)
- Daily and Termly Classroom Cleaning
- Recycling movement on Fridays
Friendship Week
Gratitude Week
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Caught In Action (CIA)
To recognise good values being exemplified
To have good role models for peers
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Learning the English Language
STELLAR
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STELLAR: STrategies for English
Language Learning And
Reading
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The STELLAR Vision
Children who
love reading and
have a strong
foundation in the
English Language
What is a STELLAR lesson like?
1.Shared Reading
Experiences
3. Shared Writing
Experiences
2. Language Use Activities
in Learning Centres
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 are
engaged in writing together and
independently.
Other English Activities
To promote the joy of learning, UPS has these
programmes:
1. Reading Fest
2. Speech & Drama lessons during curriculum
- To build confident speakers in our
pupils
3. CAPtivate booklet
- To build a critical thinker in every child
4. Moo-o
- To develop expressive reading
skills
Joy of Learning English
Learning Mathematics
CPA Approach
(Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract)
Concrete
stage
Pictorial
stage
Abstract
stage
KEY TO THE SUCCESS IN LEARNING OF MATH
Early success
Strong basics
Steady progress
How our students learn Math in
UPS?
Learning of Whole Numbers:Using cubes for counting
Learning of Length:Using non-standard units for measurement
Concrete Use of manipulatives
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PictorialUse of pictures
Use of pictures/ drawing of symbols, etc. to
help visualise after the concrete stage.
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AbstractWithout the help of
concrete materials/pictures
Writing of number equations/ Making connections
1 ones + 2 ones= 3 ones
1 ten + 2 tens = 3 tens
Mother Tongue
Chinese Language
Malay Language
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Chinese Language
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Chinese Language Department
Infusing Joy of Learning!
Chinese Language Department
Infusing Joy of Learning!
Malay Language
Malay Language Department
Fun with ML! To nurture active learners
and proficient users
To promote self-directed
and collaborative learning
Highlights:• ICT portals/apps eg
eCekap, iMTL/SLS,
cerita-cerita Nusantara,
Pintar Kata
• board and card
games
• workshops
ML CAPtivate ! To promote love for
reading
To develop critical
thinking
Highlights:• ML Class Library
• Pre, during and post
reading activities
• Reading Festival
Malay Language Department
MTL Fortnight [July] To enable students to
learn and use ML in
novel and exciting
ways
Highlights:• outside-class ML
activities
• level competitions
• games & quizzes
Parents’ Symposium [March] To provide opportunities for parents
to have a better understanding of
the ML curriculum
and the different
strategies to help
and guide their
child in the
learning of ML
Storytelling Enrichment Programme (Term 2] To develop listening, understanding and
communication skills through fun activities
To develop thinking and problem-solving skills
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Programme for Active Learning (PAL)
Objectives of PAL
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1. Broad exposure &
experiences through fun
and varied activities.
2. Values and Social &
Emotional Competencies
3. Holistic Development of
Child.
PAL Learning Outcomes
In PAL, pupils will:
Exhibit confidence in what they do
and express themselves effectively
Exhibit curiosity and positive
attitudes to learn
Enjoy group experiences and
teamwork
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PAL @ UNITY
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Continuation of PAL program from Primary 1.
Term 1 and 2 – Drama and Art
Term 3 and 4 – Music and Outdoor Education
Pupils to come in their PE attire for that day.
UPS Signature Programmes
ALP (Applied Learning Programme)
LLP (Learning for Life Programme)
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Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Our CAPtivate Booklets
Post-Reading Questions are aligned to Critical Thinking
Elements tagged to the level
Purpose
Assumption
Information
Precision
Point of view
Question at Issue
Mass Borrowing
Parents’ Symposium –NLB Sharing on Raising Readers
CAPtivate in Action!
Book Buzz by NLB Officer
CAPtivate in Action!
LLP
(Learning for Life Programme)
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CharGE UP!’s Vision
Engaged Contributors, Caring Individuals
MOE Learning for Life Programme
Unity Primary School
CharGE UP! – Character development through Green and Experiential Learning @ Unity Primary
CharGE UP! ‘s Mission Provide opportUNITY through Green Education and Experiential
Learning for students to develop into students of character who are
concerned and active contributors of our community
CharGE UP!
Pang Sua
Waterway
Clean-up
Unity Primary School
Mass Classroom Cleaning & Green
Why do you think it is important?
So what is one thing you have done well?
What can be better?
What is the value or lesson learnt from this
experience?
Now how do you display this value
learnt in your daily life? You may
write or draw a picture.
Learning Objectives
Students to learn :
1. Respect and Responsibility
towards the environment
Dear parents, please sign on the dotted line when you
have observed your child carrying out this activity as
he/she has pledged.
Sample
How will I receive feedback on my
child’s progress?
Feedback Process
● Parent-Teacher Interaction (at the end of
Term 2)
● Portfolio File (at the end of every semseter)
● Communication via other channels
● No weighted assessments at Primary 1 and 2
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How to monitor students’ learning?
• During teaching (responses in class)
• Daily work (eg workbook, classwork,
learning sheets)
• Non-weighted formative assessments
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Class Allocation to P3
• Removal of tests and exams at P2
• Parents will be informed in due course
• In general, considerations include conduct,
motivation and aptitude
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Other Matters
Reporting Time: 7.20am at the hall
Absence from school:
Do inform the class teacher if your child is
absent from school.
Medical certificate or letter from parents is
required to cover for valid absence.
If a child is unwell, we encourage parents to
bring your child to the doctor. A maximum of
5 letters will be accepted per semester.
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Use of SNAAPP
• The school uses the SNAAPP app as a means of
communication with parents
• Teachers will use it for attendance-taking
everyday
• Consent forms and letters from school will be sent
via this app
• All parents should download this app in order to
receive the intended information from the school
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Role of Parents
Home support – regularly monitoring at home, read to your child regularly
Activate child’s interest – show your child that learning is enjoyable and useful in your daily life.
Cultivate routine – homework, sleep
Holistic development. Take care of
physical and emotional health
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Thank you!
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