CURRICULUM BRIEFING. Primary 6

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1 CURRICULUM BRIEFING Primary 6

2 Time Program Venue Principal s Address Hall Briefing by Year Head Briefing by MT teachers CL Hall ML P6 Humility classroom TL P6 Charity Classroom Hall Briefing by form teachers & subject teachers (English, Math & Science) Respective P 6 classrooms Blk C Level 4 6 Charity 6 Grace 6 Humility 6 Joy 6 Kindness 6 Foundation Slot 1 FORM TEACHERS (4.00pm 4.20 pm) Slot 2 ENGLISH 420pm -4.40pm) Slot 3 MATHS/ SCIENCE (4.40pm-5.10pm) Slot 4 MATHS/ SCIENCE (5.10pm-5.30pm) Miss Aerial Goh Mrs Nikki Mrs Charlotte Mok (Maths) Mrs Clara Kang (Science)) Mrs Estee Goh Mrs Estee Goh Mrs Raihana (Maths) Mdn Hani (Science) Mr Asyik Mrs Esther Tan Mr Asyik (Maths) Mr Ansar (Science) Mdm Hani Mrs Grace Chia Mdm Evelyn Teo (Science) Mrs Charlotte Mok (Maths) Miss Pooja Mrs Grace Chia (Sc Mrs Raihana (Maths) Miss Pooja Mdm Samsiah (Science) Mrs Ng (English & Maths

3 Student Development Team (SDT) Enhance the quality of school experience for students, with greater emphasis on values education and students social emotional needs and development Manage student s holistic development as a level Student needs Teacher development Engaging parents

4 Members of the SDT P6 YEAR HEAD CCE HOD And ALL Form and Subject Teachers

5 LEVEL PRIORITIES IPW - USE Community Problem Solving Drama in Science English Writing Circle Maths - Polya Problem Solving Approach Music Song Arrangement PE - Hip Hop VBC Dance Programme Leaving a Legacy - Value-based Creativity Project Transition to Secondary School Learning journey to Indian Cultural Centre & New Water

6 LEVEL CALENDAR DATE TERM 1 ACTIVITY Developmental Domains* 3 Jan (Tue) First Day of School Jan to May Music Programme Learn to play the Ukelele A,S,& M 6 Jan (Fri) Temperature-Taking Exercise P 6 Jan (Fri) CCA Carnival A, E, P, S & M 9 Jan (Mon) Commencement of Art Discover, Develop and Dedicate your Talent Time (D3T2) A, P, C, S & M 11 Jan (Wed) Commencement of Remedial/Stretch lessons C, S & E Week of 16 Jan (Mon) Commencement of other Discover, Develop and Dedicate your Talent Time (D3T2) Commencement of all CCAs A, P, C, S & M 24 Jan (Wed) P6 Curriculum Briefing C, S & M 27 Jan (Fri) Chinese New Year Celebrations Dismissal at 10.10a.m. (No CCA and D3T2 in the afternoon)

7 HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT PLAN Subject Component Weighting Date English Language (Standard) English Language (Foundation) Mathematics (Standard) Paper 2 (Language Use & Comprehension) Non weighted 2 March Semestral Assessment 1 Paper 4 Oral Communication) Paper 1 (Writing) Paper 3 (Listening Comprehension) Paper 2 (Language Use & Comprehension) 30% 24 April 3 May 8 May 8 May Mock Test Paper 2 (Language Use & Non 2 March Comprehension) weighted Paper 4 (Oral Communication) Paper 1 (Writing) Paper 3 (Listening Comprehension) Paper 2 (Language Use & Comprehension) Mock Test Semestral Assessment 1 30% 24 April 4 May 8 May 8 May Mock Test

8 How HGS is Supporting Your Child s Learning for PSLE Learning packages designed by our key personnel and teacher Subject banding and smaller group teaching for pupils who need more support for Maths and Science

9 Remedial & Stretch Lessons Schedule P6 A more focused approach Monday 1.50 p.m. to 3.50 p.m. English,Maths and Science Tuesday 2.20 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Maths Olympiad Wednesday Thursday 2.20 p.m. to 3.20 p.m p.m. to 4.30 p.m p.m. to 3.20 p.m p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Friday p.m. to 1.40 p.m. Maths Mother Tongue English/Science Maths/Science Maths/Science

10 CLASS ALLOCATION P4 TO P5 ALLOCATION BASED ON SUBJECT BASED BANDING (SBB) SORTED BY TOTAL OF ENGLISH AND SCIENCE P5 TO P6 ENBLOC WITH SOME MINOR ADJUSTMENTS

11 How HGS is Supporting Your Child s Learning for PSLE Benefits of Attending Remedial and Stretch Teachers have Marked PSLE papers and are familiar with the expectations and finer points to approaching and presenting their answers attended briefings by MOEHQ and SEAB about the expectations of the new English exam format Reinforcement of concepts taught in class Material catered to the needs, of the students Closing of learning gaps from daily work marked by teachers; Exposure to a variety of questions and levels of difficulty; questions are reviewed and updated to be line with PSLE standards Opportunities for one to one or small group consultations with teachers

12 How HGS is Supporting P6 Pupils Social-Emotional Well-Being Form Teacher Guidance Period and pupil journals Motivational Talks by school leaders Motivational Treats, Workshops on Study skills, time and stress Management whenever there is a need

13 DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA) To allow our schools to have greater flexibility to recognise a more diverse range of achievements and talents. In turn, we want to encourage students to put more effort into activities and pursuits that they have special interest or talent in. The selection will be based on their achievements and talents before the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results are released.

15 School website E career portal Visit the school Speak to present students or ex students Please do not apply to more than 3 schools Identify schools whose niche match their area of strength or interest Find out as much as you can about the schools

Photocopy all the certs ready so that office can help certify true copies.

16 Compile list of achievements made this year as it may not have been updated. Inform which other teachers they want input from besides the FTs. Photocopy all the certs ready so that office can help certify true copies. Once you have received the holistic report, need to check thoroughly if anything is amiss or reported inaccurately. IMPORTANT Please inform your FTs early

17 School Leaders can conduct mock interview for students but they must inform early Get advice from CCA teachers to help prepare for trials or audition Get advice from Mdm Anwara to prepare Art portfolio if asking for DSA under visual Arts Get advice from Form Teachers or Year Head (Mrs Raihana) for any other matter that needs clarification

18 CHIJ Katong Methodist Girls School Raffles Girls School School of the Arts School of Science and Technology (Singapore) Singapore Chinese Girls School (IP) St Anthony s Canossian Secondary School Tanjong Katong Girls School Tanjong Katong Sec Temasek Sec

19 AREAS THAT OUR STUDENTS GET ADMITTED TO Visual Arts Performing Arts Dance Performing Arts Drama Sports Bowling Sports Gymnastics Sports Golf Sports Netball Leadership Academics Maths and Science

20 Students who have opted for DSA must achieve PSLE results that would enable them to be eligible for their opted DSA-Sec schools. Students admitted through DSA-Sec Exercise will not be allowed to participate in the annual Secondary One Posting Exercise. Students admitted through DSA-Sec Exercise will not be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.

21 How parents can support the school s efforts Take an interest in your child s schoolwork Ask: What homework do you have today? Check the student handbook & homework file Look through your child s homework: Are the answers neat and clearly-presented? Are the corrections done? What are the teachers comments? What are the kinds of errors that my child tends to make?

22 How parents can support the school s efforts Reinforce the school s expectations of the quality of work expected (PSLE standards: rigour and neat presentation), e.g. Maths captions and answer statements with the correct units

23 How parents can support the school s efforts Provide a conducive environment for study and for the attempt of practice papers within the prescribed time ** Monitor your child s use of social media and Whatsapp

24 Absence and punctuality Curriculum time is precious. Students and parents should honour the time and effort teachers have put into planning lessons. Absence from school Valid reasons for absence from school: Illness: please attach a doctor s note or write a note to the form teacher Participation in external exams or competitions (parents should seek permission from the Principal and Vice-Principals at least a week in advance.) Reasons that are not valid: We do not approve of absence from school for the above reasons. Birthday celebrations of the child or family members Vacations or overseas family reunions

25 How Parents can Support School Efforts What happens if your child doesn t know how to do her homework or practice paper? Do not do the homework for the child Guide your child and ask her questions If you provided assistance,, indicate next to the answer, Guided by Parent This will enable teachers to know what your child can or cannot do

26 How Parents can Support School Efforts Know your child Believe in your child Trust your child s teachers Manage your expectations

27 Communication with parents Please leave your name and contact no. General office no State the reason for calling eg. to find out about Math remedial

28 Feedback

29 Thank You

Briefing for Parents on SBB, DSA & PSLE

Briefing for Parents on SBB, DSA & PSLE 18 May 2017 6.30pm to 8.00pm Vision: Hearts of Service * Minds of Inquiry * Joy in Learning * Confidence in Life Mission: Together we bring out the best in every