AGENDA
1. School Vision, Mission & Core Values
2. Strategic Thrusts
3. PSLE 2016 Results
4. QSE
5. P2 Co-Curricular Development Programmes
6. Assessment Matters
7. Target Setting
8. Important Notes for Parents
9. Questions & Answers
1.1. School Vision
Excellence in AttitudeHaving high expectations of ourselves & giving our
best, leading to excellence in action.
Excellence in LifeAchieving to the best of our abilities through a fun
and enjoyable journey.
1.2 School Mission
A Confident person Believes in oneself
An active Contributor Always gives selflessly
A Concerned citizen
Is socially responsible,
cultivates a healthy lifestyle
& puts nation before self
A Conscientious
learner
Has a thirst for knowledge
& love for learning
1.3. Core Values
Respect People / Environment
Integrity
Do the right thing
Loyalty to class, school, family &
country
Self-Discipline
Resilience
Self-directed
Self-control
ExcellenceExcellence in attitude
Excellence in action
2. Strategic Thrusts
Excellence in Leadership and Management
Excellence in Academic Performance – PSLE
Excellence in Co-Curricular Programmes – QSE
Excellence in Staff capacity Building and Staff
Well-Being
5.1. Co-Curricular Development
Programmes for P2
Programme for Active Learning ( PAL )
Applied Learning Programme (5.2)
Learning for Life Programme (5.3)
PAL & STELLAR DAY PERFORMANCE –
Showcasing of Talent
Values in Action (VIA)
- Focus: Self/Home/School
- Platforms:
1. Personal Responsibility at Home & in School
2. Classroom/ Canteen Cleaning
5.2. Applied Learning Programme (ALP) – Art of
Communication for Personal Excellence
Level Programmes
P2 Choral Reading /
Digital Story Telling P3 Readers’ Theatre
P4 Story-Telling
P5 Public Speaking
5.3. Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Level Programme
P1 Gymnastics / Navigation Skills - Orienteering, Map Reading, Wind
Direction, Appreciate Apparel, LJ to Jacob Ballas
P2 Kids Athletics / Observation Skills -
Tent-Pitching without Pegging, Job
Delegation, LJ to Hort Park
P3 CDP Swimming / Problem-Solving Skills - Tent-Pitching
with Pegging, Survival Skills, LJ to East Coast Park
(DST)
P4 Devising a Packing List, Basic Conflict Management, Working
as a Team, Camp at the Zoo
P5 Ifly / Outdoor Experiential Learning
Term Nature of
Assessments
Weighting
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Mini Written Tests/
Bite-size
Assessments
10%
2 20%
3 30%
4 Semestral
Assessment
40%
6.1 School’s Assessments
7. Target Setting
Monitor & review your child’s performance after each assessment.
Parents – please help your child to review the targets for each subject with reference to target set for individuals by the school.
Please refer to Page 21 of the Student Handbook for the Target-Setting Form.
8.1.1. Absence from Assessments
All absence from exam must be supported by a valid reason such as Medical Leave. Letter of excuse from parents is not acceptable.
Absent without a valid reason – results will be reflected as AB (absent) on the result slip. AB indicates that the child will be getting zero for that paper.
Upon returning from the medical leave, pupils will only be allowed to sit for the make-up assessments on 2 designated dates for written assessment and 1 designated date for LC, Oral & Composition.
Please take note that the make-up exam is only allowed for pupils who are on MC.
Pupil Handbook 2017 – Page 18.
8.1.2. Absence from Assessments:
Make-up Exams
With effect from
2015Remarks
Term Tests & all
bite-sized
Assessments
No make up
assessment will be
given
Weightings are
not significant.
P2 SA2,
P3 to P6 SA1 &
SA2
Yes, make up will
be conducted for
all components
Weightings are
significant.
8.1.3. Absence from Assessments:
Make-up Exams
Guidelines for make-up
Exam with effect from
2015
Remarks
Oral, LC & Composition
- 1 designated day;
Written Papers
- 2 designated days, first
day for English &
Mathematics & second day
for Mother Tongue &
Science
**The dates for make-up exam
will be stated in the Exam
notification to parents
If the pupil is on MC & returns after
the designated dates of make-up
exam, there will be no further make-
up exam arranged for him/her.
His/her marks will be pro-rated or
reflected as VR depends on case by
case basis.
8.2. Absence from School in General
During festive celebrations (e.g. CNY), parents
take the child back to hometown for
celebration, leave earlier than official holidays
or come back later, the school will not grant
such leave, the child’s attendance will be
marked as ‘zero’.
Very often the child is taken to holidays before
the school term is over. The attendance of the
child will be marked as ‘zero’ too.
Attendance will affect the child’s conduct grade.
8.3. Homework Policy
Weekly Homework Guidelines (2-days grace period)
For school days:
P1/P2: Not more than 1.5 hours per day
(inclusive of all subjects)
P3/P4: Not more than 2.0 hours per day
(inclusive of all subjects)
P5/P6: Not more than 2.5 hours per day
(inclusive of all subjects)
8.4. Cyberwellness
Location of the computer
Length of time spent on computer
Check on their content
Self-discipline
8.5. Finance
ALP – Choral Reading Workshop - (cost borne by school)
PAL Performing Arts – (cost borne by school)
PAL Visual Art (Materials) – (cost borne by school)
PAL Athletics (cost borne by school)
PAM - Orff Programme (cost borne by school)
Chinese Magazine “Hao Peng You” (cost borne by
Pupil Fund)
8.6.1. School Safety
The school gantry will be closed at 0740 for the
morning session to facilitate morning assembly
and flag-raising ceremony.
Vehicles are not allowed to be driven into the
school compound during the dismissal times.
Please refrain from parking your vehicles
outside the school.
8.6.2. School Safety
To ensure the safety of your child, all visitors to
the school are required to exchange their
identification cards for visitor passes before
reporting to the General Office.
Exception to the rule only applies during school
initiated events /workshops.
8.7. Snack Time
Let pupils have the some light snacks to freshen
& energise themselves
5-minute break
Snacks such as biscuits, sandwiches, etc.
8.8. Communication
SNAAPP (School Notification & Attendance APP)
Application for Download
- iPhone, iPAD: AppStore
- Android: Google Play
Google Chrome browser on PC
Communication between school to parent for
letter/notification/consent etc.
Surveys
8.9. Absence from School
When your child is unable to attend school:
1. Parents who are on SNAAPP will notify the FT using
SNAAPP by 8.00 a.m.
2. Parents who are not on SNAAPP will call the school
at 6793 3419 or SMS to 8511 7516 in the following
format:
[Name; Class; Reason] by 0800 to inform the
school of his/her absence.
Parents’ Support Group
You are kindly invited to join the PSG as a
member to contribute
to the development of your child.
Application form is available at the
General Office.
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Dear Parents,
If you wish to have further discussions
with the teachers,
please make an appointment with
them.
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You may visit the school website for
today’s briefing slides:
http://www.jurongwestpri.moe.edu.sg/
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P2 Form Teachers
Class Name
2A Mdm Noorwanie
2B Ms Val Tan Yan Kai
2C Mdm Toh Hong Yee
2D Ms Doris Ng
2E Mdm Siti Hawa
2F Mdm Suhaila
2G Mdm Choo Swee Chiang
2H Mdm Siti Mariam
Assistant Year Head (Covering) – Ms Doris Ng