West View Primary School

West View Primary School

Parents’ Briefing

31 January 2015

GENERAL SCHOOL MATTERS

Reporting and Dismissal Time

Reporting time:

12.20 p.m.

1.20 p.m. (Thursdays only)

Dismissal Time:

6.00 p.m.

• For the safety of the child, please do not send

your child to school too early

• Please pick your child up at 6 p.m. punctually

• Please inform the school if you are unable to

pick your child up at the stated dismissal time

Reporting Time

• Pupils are to be in the hall by

12.15 p.m. every day

• Pupils have to read a book while waiting

for assembly to start

Latecoming

• Afternoon assembly will

start at 12.20 p.m.

• Pupils who come after 12.20 p.m. are

considered late

*Frequent latecomers will be referred to the school’s counsellor

Absence from School

• Contact the school if child is absent

from school or unable to attend any

activity such as supplementary or remedial

• Call the General Office. (Tel : 67600178)

• Submit the medical certificate/ parent’s

letter of excuse to the teacher when child

returns

Absence from Formal

Assessments

• There is no make-up paper for all

subjects

• Submit the medical certificate to the

teacher when child returns – Children’s well-being comes first

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Moral

Character Development Journey

Leadership Citizenship Moral

• Class

Leaders

• Prefectorial

Board

• CCA

leaders

• Learning Journey

• Service Learning Trip

• Community

Involvement

* Project Care

* Recycling

Thursdays

* School Cleanliness

Duty

• Character and

Citizenship

Education

* Cultural

Immersion

Programme

• CIRA Reward

Programme

• CCE lesson

CIRA Reward Programme

CIRA reward programme

aims to encourage pupils to

exhibit the school value and

they are rewarded with CIRA

stamps for doing so

CIRA Reward Programme

Has your child spoken to you about the

CIRA rewards or his/her experiences in

school with you?

• Be a good listener

• Ask your child to share his/her experiences

in school Don’t just ask “Any homework today?”

“How is school?”

Good starting questions eg “What did

you like about school today?”

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Physical

Oral Health Status

• Percentage of our P1 to P6 pupils who has

1 or more decayed teeth is HIGH

• Parents are encouraged to remind their

children to brush their teeth after every

meal

Physical Activity

• It is recommended that children should

perform physical activities for at least 60

minutes daily

How many of you think that your child take

part in physical activities for at least 60

minutes daily?

• Accompany children to perform more

physical activities as a family like

– brisk walking, climbing the stairs instead of

taking the lift, cycling at the park, swimming,

hiking, in-line skating etc.

Parental Support

School Bag

• Bring minimal stationery

• Carry only the required books and

essential items to school

• Pack the bags according to the timetable

daily

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Financial

Pocket Money

• Right amount of pocket money Teach children important budgeting lessons

Children learn how to spend

Instil the good habit of saving

• Healthy Meals in Schools Programme

Healthy set meals incorporate food

from 4 main food groups –

rice / noodles + meat

+ vegetables + fruit

Set meal (medium) - $1.50

• Encourage pupils to drink plain water

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Cognitive

Screening Test for entry into Gifted

Education Programme (GEP)

• To provide opportunities for the

intellectually gifted to develop to their

fullest potential

• Held in Term 3

• Subjects tested : English and Maths

• Not compulsory

Learning Journey

Social Studies

• Objective: To understand about

Singapore and instill pride in the country.

• Venue: Chinatown

• Activities: Guided tour with activity booklet. Pupils will also take pictures and do their reflections.

• Date: 9 March 2015 and 10 March 2015

Music and Art

Music:

• Ukelele

• Making of percussion instrument - shakers

Art:

• Paper by 53 (Digital Art lesson)

• Ceramics ( 6 lessons)

Skills-based Programmes

for P3 and P4

(designed by school)

Independent Learners In Action

– 3A-3F

Independent Learners in Action

(ILiA)

Programme is designed:

• to equip pupils with creative problem

solving skills

• to stimulate pupils’ innate creativity and

curiosity to create and present innovative

solutions to existing problems

Independent Learners in Action

(ILiA)

Objectives

Pupils will be able to

• acquire knowledge & skills beyond the curriculum

• develop a creative & innovative mindset

• apply the practical skills learnt to solve problems systematically

• prepare, present an opinion & express ideas convincingly

• speak clearly, expressively and confidently before an audience

• cultivate a passion for life long learning

ICT Programme

ICT Skills Objectives

Microsoft

PowerPoint

• Type and edit sentences. • Copy and paste pictures

into slides. • Create simple animation

for their presentation. • Insert music for their

presentation.

ICT Programme

ICT

Skills

Objectives

Paper by 53

(Digital Art

lesson)

An application in the iPad that pupils

will be using to create drawings.

ASSESSMENT

English Language TERM 1 Topic Talk

Class Test

- Grammar

TERM 2 Listening Comprehension

Oral

Composition

Main Paper – Vocabulary MCQ, Grammar

MCQ, Grammar Cloze, Vocabulary Cloze,

Synthesis, Comprehension (2 passages

testing on a variety of items)

TERM 3 Composition

CA 2 - Grammar MCQ,

Vocabulary MCQ,

Grammar Cloze,

Vocabulary Cloze,

Synthesis, Comprehension

(2 passages testing on a

variety of items

TERM 4 Listening Comprehension

Oral

Composition

Main Paper – Vocabulary MCQ, Grammar

MCQ, Grammar Cloze, Vocabulary Cloze,

Synthesis, Comprehension (2 passages

testing on a variety of items)

English Programme Primary 3

• Library & Reading Programme

• Visit to the Changi Airport

P3 MT Assessment Mother Tongue

TERM 1 (Practice Only)

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing & Language

Use

TERM 2

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing & Language Use

TERM 3

Speaking

Reading

Writing & Language

Use

TERM 4

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing & Language Use

MATHEMATICS HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Formative

Assessment

Mental Sums

Topical Worksheet

Mental Sums

Topical Worksheet

Mental Sums

Topical Worksheet

Mental Sums

Topical Worksheet

Math Journal - Rubrics

• Creating word

problems and

presenting solutions

Teacher Observation -

Rubrics

• Multiplication

Tables 6, 7, 8 and

9

Performance Task -

Rubrics

• Budgeting

Nil

Summative

Assessment

Review 1

• Numbers to 10 000

• Addition within 10

000

• Subtraction within 10

000

• Word problems:

Addition and

Subtraction

Mid-Year Exam

(20%)

• Multiplication

Tables 6, 7, 8 and

9

• Multiplication

• Division

• Word problems:

Multiplication and

Division

Review 2 (30%)

• Money

• Length, Mass and

Volume

• Word problems:

Length, Mass and

Volume

• Bar Graph

End-of-Year Exam

(50 %)

• Whole Numbers

• Fraction

• Measurement

• Time

• Money

• Geometry

• Data Analysis

EXAM FORMAT

Part Item Type No. of

Qns

Marks per

Section

Duration

Multiple choice 15 25

1 h 45 min Short answer

Structured/

Long-answer

20

5

35

20

Total 40 80

PROGRAMMES

Primary 3

• Math Olympiad Workshop

Competitions

• Singapore and ASEAN Schools Math

Olympiad (SASMO)

• UNSW International Competitions and

Assessments for School (ICAS)

Themes/Topics Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Diversity

• Classifying things

• Living and non-living

things

• Plants

• Animals

• Classifying animals

• Fungi and bacteria

• Materials

Practical Test

(Rubrics – Mastery level)

Diversity


• Living and non-living things

• Plants

Continual Assessment 1 - 0%

(50 marks)

Diversity



• Plants

Mid-Year Examination -30%

(80 marks)

Systems



• Plants

• Animals



• Materials

End-of-year Examination – 50%

(80 marks)

Diversity



• Plants

• Animals



• Materials

Systems

• What is a system?

• Your amazing body

• The digestive system

• Plant and their Parts

Interactions

• Magnets and their characteristics

• Making magnets

• Magnets, Magnets, everywhere

Systems





Learning Trail @ Science Eco-

Garden (Rubrics-Mastery level)

Systems


Diversity

- Classification of plants & animals

Continual Assessment 2 - 20%

(50 marks)

Systems





Interactions

• Magnets and their

characteristics

• Making magnets

• Magnets, Magnets,

everywhere

Total (100%) 30% 70%

West View Primary School - P3 Science Assessment Plan 2015

Science Examination Format

Booklet Item Type Number

of

questions

Number

of marks

per

questions

Weighting

A MCQ 24 2 48%

B Open- ended 10 2,3,4 32%

Total 80%

Duration of Paper : 1 hr 30 mins

Science Programmes

Primary 3

Holistic Assessment

- Practical Test

- Learning Trail @ Science Eco-Garden

Science Creative Toy Competition

Young Scientists @ Work (during recess, 3-4

sessions per term)

Homework Guidelines

Definition of Homework

• Homework is any learning activity

that students are expected to

complete outside of school hours

• This includes assignments, projects,

revision of school work, studying for

spelling and tests, and preparation

for discussion due on the next day

Purpose of Homework

For the Child

• reinforce learning and deepen

understanding of lessons taught

• allow students to regularly practise, and

apply skills and concepts taught

• develop good study skills and habits

• encourage greater ownership and

responsibility for independent learning

Purpose of Homework

For the Parents

• timely information on the learning

progress of their child; and

• opportunity to be involved in the child’s

learning

How long does your child spend his/her

time doing homework every day?

Homework and Spelling

Homework Spelling

English

Mathematics

Science

20 min to

1.5 h daily

Weekends

Max 1 h

Weekly

Max 7 h

Tuesdays

Mother

Tongue

Depends on the

respective

classes

Parental Support

• create a home environment conducive

for studying

• supervise and provide support for child’s learning

• reinforce good study habits and attitudes

• be mindful of the stresses arising from school

homework and out-of-school activities, and help

their children prioritise their time among these

activities

• work in partnership with teachers to support

child’s learning and development

Filing Assignments/

Worksheets

• Files will be returned twice a term,

week 4 and 7

• Parents to acknowledge by signing the

worksheets that are marked

Positive Teacher-Student

Relationship

• Caring and supportive school

environment

• Pupils perceive that they are respected

and supported by their teachers

• Positive impact on

– academic outcomes

– social and emotional development

– behavioural competence

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/social-emotional-learning/






Positive Teacher-Student

Relationship

• Form Teacher Guidance Period

(FTGP)

– More quality teacher-student interaction through

activities

– Equip pupils with social and emotional competencies

– One period per week

• Teacher-Pupil Interaction Time (TPIT)

– Form and co-form teacher speak to pupils individually

– Pre-assembly on Tuesdays and Fridays

– School hall

Preferred Modes of

Communication

• Handbook

• Email

• Call the school to leave a message

• Classblog: mssoowvps.wordpress.com

Counselling @ WVPS

• Equip pupils with the necessary skills to overcome obstacles

• Provide emotional support for pupils

who may be feeling down, stressed or are experiencing struggles

• When will counselling be conducted:

referrals made by teachers referrals made by parents pupils approach Counsellor directly

NOTE: We would like parents/guardians to give this process

the time & effort it deserves before any change can take place.

School Counsellor,

Ms Evon Ng

Counselling @ WVPS

If you would like to have a discussion with the Counsellor, you may send an email to schedule for an appointment:

– Ms Evon directly at

[email protected]

OR – the school at [email protected]

(ATTN: School Counsellor)

School Counsellor,

Ms Evon Ng

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Thank you. Together we will make a difference in your

child’s education.

Q & A Session

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