Xishan Primary School 2018... · 2019-03-19 · Games and Sports 1. Demonstrate a range of motor skills in rolling, catching, and throwing a variety of objects. Gymnastics 2. Perform

Parents Engagement Session

Classroom Briefing

15 March 2019

Xishan Primary School

Every Xishanite, A Life-Long Learner, A Contributing Citizen

OBJECTIVE

Working collectively and to build a partnership in developing your child holistically.

Allowing parents to have an understanding of the classroom routines.


Presentation Outline

1. Contact Information2. Attendance and Punctuality3. Assessment 4. Class Matters – Rules and Routines5. Healthy Eating Tips6. Positive Parent-Child Relationship 7. Online Learning / e-Learning Day/SLS8. Q & A


CONTACT INFORMATION


CL Teachers

Mdm TeoTeo_teng_li_Rosalind

@moe.edu.sg

Mdm NgNg_woan_shya@

moe.edu.sg

Ms [email protected]

.sg

Mdm LiewLiew_siu_chen@

moe.edu.sg

Mdm GongGong_yaqin@

moe.edu.sg

CONTACT INFORMATION


ML Teachers TL Teacher

Mdm [email protected].

sg

Mdm SitiSiti_nur_atiqa_zahrin@moe

.edu.sg

Mdm [email protected]

u.sg

Mrs VenuKamalam_govindasamy

@moe.edu.sg>

• The Compulsory Education Act – Any child(Singapore Citizen) above the age of 6 andunder the age of 15 must attend schoolregularly.

• Attendance is monitored closely by the school.

ATTENDANCE


• Absences must be covered by medicalcertificates from doctors or letters from parents.

• Absences covered by MC are considered as validreason. Absences covered by letters fromparents may not necessary be considered asvalid reasons.

• Frequent absences without valid reasons willaffect child’s conduct grade and eligibility forawards like the Edusave award.

ATTENDANCE


• In the event that your child needs to beaway from school for other good reasons,please inform the FT in advance and remaincontactable.

ATTENDANCE


Examples of non-valid reasons for absences

Going on vacation during school days Staying at home to take care of siblings Overslept Missed the school bus

ATTENDANCE


Reporting time : NOT later than 7.40 a.m. Gate B Closing Time: 7.50 a.m.

Pupils arriving after 7.40 a.m. will beconsidered late.

Frequent late coming will affect child’sconduct grade and eligibility for awards.

PUNCTUALITY



AssessmentKey Objectives:

• Infuse the Joy of Learning

•Build small success and confidence

•Allows for more qualitative feedback of learning


Assessment Matters: Learning Outcomes

• No marks involved

• Covers the various domains of the holistic development of a child

• 4 different levels of ratings• Beginning

• Developing

• Competent

• Accomplished


Assessment Matters: Learning OutcomesENGLISH LANGUAGE

Listening 1. Listen attentively and follow simple instructions.

Speaking 2. Speak clearly to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas. 3. Follow communication etiquette such as taking turns, and using appropriate eye contact and volume in conversations or discussions.

Reading 4. Demonstrate basic word recognition skills (e.g. know the letters of the alphabet; able to pronounce words accurately). 5. Read aloud Primary 1 texts (e.g. STELLAR texts) with accuracy, fluency and expression. 6. Understand Primary 1 texts (e.g. STELLAR texts) and are able to identify simple aspects of fiction (e.g. main characters and setting).

Writing 7. Demonstrate writing readiness and handwriting skills such as letter formation, placement, sizing and spacing. 8. Write a simple paragraph of at least 3 sentences to recount appropriately sequenced events.


Assessment Matters: Learning OutcomesMOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES

Listening 1. Listen attentively to short, simple spoken content related to daily life.

Speaking and spoken interaction 2. Speak with correct pronunciation using vocabulary and sentence structures from Primary 1 texts. 3. Ask and/or respond to simple questions related to daily life.

Reading 4. Recognise characters taught in Primary 1. (CL)/ Recognise words taught in Primary 1. (ML)/ Recogniseletters and words taught in Primary 1. (TL) 5. Read aloud Primary 1 texts with accuracy. 6. Understand Primary 1 texts and are able to identify some details with guidance.

Writing7. Write words, phrases and simple sentence(s) about daily life with guidance. (CL & ML)/ Write words and simple phrases with guidance. (TL)



MATHEMATICS

1. Understand numbers up to hundred. 2. Understand addition and subtraction. 3. Add and subtract numbers 4. Understand multiplication and division. 5. Identify, name, describe and sort shapes. 6. Tell time to the hour/half hour. 7. Measure and compare lengths using everyday objects. 8. Read and interpret picture graphs.



SOCIAL STUDIES

Knowledge Outcomes 1. Recognise that they are unique. 2. Relate to people and the groups they belong to.

Skills Outcomes 3. Express thoughts and feelings effectively. 4. Work in group settings.

Values Outcome 5. Show interest in finding out about people and places.



ART

1. Identify simple visual qualities in what they see around them. 2. Ask questions about what they see. 3. Draw from their imagination and observation. 4. Play with a variety of materials and tools to make art. 5. Share their imagination, thoughts and feelings through art making. 6. Show interest in looking at a variety of artworks. 7. Talk about what they see, feel and experience using basic art vocabulary of elements and principles of design such as lines, shapes, colours, patterns and proportion.



MUSIC

1. Perform Music (e.g. a variety of children’s songs, folksongs) in both instrumental and vocal settings, individually and in groups, focusing on simple rhythm, pitch, tempo and dynamics. 2. Create Music (e.g. short rhythmic and melodic phrases) in both instrumental and vocal settings, individually and in groups. 3. Listen and respond to Music. 4. Appreciate Music from local and global cultures. 5. Understand musical elements and concepts.



PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Games and Sports 1. Demonstrate a range of motor skills in rolling, catching, and throwing a variety of objects.

Gymnastics 2. Perform a gymnastic sequence of two different movements with smooth transition.

Dance 3. Perform a structured dance to the music ‘Chan Mali Chan’, and repeat with modifications to timing (i.e. unison, take turns).

Outdoor Education 4. Move across a variety of ground surfaces in a familiar environment safely and confidently.

Physical Health and Fitness 5. Acquire a range of personal safety practices in school, at home and when using the road. 6. Demonstrate good health practices (drinking water, food choices and physical activities) and habits in personal care (eye care and UV-protection) and hygiene.

Quality Descriptors for Learning Outcomes


Beginning

Developing

Competent

Accomplished


Assessment Matters: Learning Disposition

Different set of indicators from the Learning Outcomes.

Part of the school’s internal process to identify deservingstudents for Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB).

Parents are strongly encouraged to work with their childon developing the identified learning dispositions.


Assessment Matters: Learning DispositionLearning Disposition Actions / Behavioural Indicators

Linked to School Values/Motto

Confidence1. Work independently2. See challenges as opportunities for learning3. Articulate ideas with conviction

Self-Discipline

Curiosity 1. Ask questions to deepen understanding2. Show passion in learning

Love

Collaboration 1. Work well with others2. Help and guide others in learning

Respect Love Care & Share

Resilience1. Show grit and keep trying 2. Work towards the desired learning goals

Resilience

Reflective1. Show clarity of thoughts 2. Act on feedback positively

Mindfulness

Responsibility12. Pay attention and stay focused 13. Complete and submit homework punctually14. Produce quality work15. Attend school regularly and punctually

Self-DisciplineIntegrity

Daily homework from the class notice board is to be writtenin the Student Handbook.

Absentees are to take responsibility in finding out what wasmissed and retrieve handouts from Absentees’ tray.

Submit all reply slips to the Form Teacher.

All homework to be submitted by due date.

All homework to be dated and done neatly.

OUR CLASS RULES & ROUTINES


Follow the school dress code (hairstyle,uniform and footwear) strictly as reflected in theStudent Handbook.

SCHOOL ATTIRE


Ensure that the name tag is ironed on the uniform/PE shirt. Name tag is a key safety aspect, allowing us to identify and help the

child in times of serious injury.

SCHOOL ATTIRE


Stressing the importance of good attendanceto your child.

Consulting a doctor if your child is unwell.

Establish a regular sleeping schedule – Expertssay children need at least 8 hours of sleep tomaximise learning in school.

We need your support by…


• Role-modelling at home.• Reinforcing the school values at home.• Working with teachers to develop the desired

values in your child.• Communicating with teachers when clarification

is needed.



Close monitoring of your child’s online activities.

Children under the age of 13 are not allowed to haveFacebook and most other social media accounts under theirterms of usage.

Watch age-appropriate videos online.

Limiting the amount of time your child can spend ondigital devices.



Ensuring that your child develops a habit of packinghis/her school bag daily and checking against the To-do-listin the diary.

Monitoring the weight of the school bag.

Considering the weight of bags/pencil cases/accessorieswhen selecting them for your child (e.g. trolley bags).



• Monitoring your child’s completion of the tasksagainst the Student Handbook.

• Occasionally do a spot check even if he/she isindependent.

• Teach your child organisation skills and timemanagement – do not do all the things for them

(Packing of bag and Planning of home schedule).



Children who eat breakfast do better in school

Snack Time (10 mins) at 12.30pm daily

Light snacks and finger food

Look for the Healthier Choice Symbol for healthy snacks

Drink water instead of sugary drinks (not even packet

drinks or packet fruit juice)

Eating Tips for School Children: Breakfast and Snack Time


More primary schools keep out sugary drinks


The Straits TimesPUBLISHEDFEB 18, 2019, 5:00 AM SGT

• My Healthy Plate shows you

what a healthy, well-balanced

meal looks like, by visually

representing the correct

proportions of different food

groups you should eat on a

simple plate.

• Eat all foods in moderation.


Show concern and guide your child to manageanxiety or stress in a positive way. Provide a balanced lifestyle of work and play. Ensure sufficient rest, food and exercise. Look out for unusual behaviour at home. Do update us, where possible, on what is happeningat home to your child so that we can provide therelevant support.

Positive Parent-Child Relationship


Online Learning & E-Learning Day

There will be a E-Learning Day in Term 4 where students need not report to school but to be engaged in online learning from home.

Students need to be able to access to a computer and internet at home.

Students who are unable to access a computer and internet at home may report to school and use the school computer labsto do their online learning.


https://learning.moe.edu.sg


https://vle.learning.moe.edu.sg/

Student Account Activation

● The Login ID format for SLS Student Account will be:

[First 5 letters of their names] + [Last 5 characters of their BC]

● Password reset

○ Security Questions

○ Report online at https://tinyurl.com/unlocksls


https://tinyurl.com/unlocksls

Q&A

1. Is there any summative assessment for my child this year?

Ans: The school will not conduct any weighted summative assessment for P1s this year.There will be non-weighted progress checks to assess the learning progress of thestudents.

2. Given that there is no more weighted assessments, how do I know the learningprogress of my child?

Ans: Although there is no weighted assessment, the school will maintain the rigour oflearning and assessment. Daily work and progress checks are put in place to track theprogress of your child. The qualitative reporting of Learning Outcomes will provide youwith insights on your child’s learning.


Q&A

3. How will the students be banded to their P2 classes? Is it by ability?

Ans: The school adopts cohort promotion for some levels (P1, P3 and P5). Inconsideration of the emotional and social well-being of the children, this will ensuregreater stability in the children’s learning environment.


Q&A4. How will the students be banded to their P3 classes? Is it by ability?

Ans: The school adopts mixed ability banding in promoting the students from P2 to P3.All the teachers in Xishan are trained in differentiated instruction (able to teachstudents of varying abilities in a class). Moreover, low progressing students will befurther supported with school based interventions such as smaller pull out groups(subject specific) to help them to close learning gaps. High progressing students aresupported with stretched programmes to maximise their potential in the respectivesubject areas.


Q&A5. Students will be exposed to CCA in P3. Will the school consider exposing the P1

students to CCA on an optional basis?

Ans: The school does not offer CCA to P1 students. It is because the lower primary(P1 and P2) has the PAL lessons in their timetable. For PAL lessons, students will beexposed to Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Visual Arts and Performing Arts on amodular basis. These lessons not only serve as platforms to develop Social EmotionalCompetencies and values, but also to expose the students to develop their interests inthese areas. Students observed to have talents in certain areas will be invited to takepart in some of the CCAs when they are in P2.

In Xishan, CCA starts at 4.00 p.m. and stretches till 5.30 p.m. In view of the well-being of the P1 students, we do not involve them for CCA.


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Xishan Primary School 2018... · 2019-03-19 · Games and Sports 1. Demonstrate a range of motor skills in rolling, catching, and throwing a variety of objects. Gymnastics 2. Perform