School-Parent Engagement and Communication Session (SPECS) P

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1 School-Parent Engagement and Communication Session (SPECS) P

2 C4RE Class Teachers To deepen Teacher-Student-Relationship (TSR), all Form Teachers and Co-Form Teachers are henceforth known as C4RE (pronounced as Care) Teachers and will collaborate as a team to attend to the students needs Each class will have two or three C4RE Teachers and students can approach any of them should they need guidance and assistance The C4RE teachers-in-charge of your child are 2

3 Subject Teachers Subject English Language Mathematics Science Physical Education/ Health Education Social Studies Art and Craft Music Mdm Norizah Mr Amos Sim Mrs Hariani Mrs Teo-Sim Mdm Hafiza Mdm Nurul Mrs Teo-Sim Mrs Gurung Mdm Norizah Mrs Droze Teacher/ Teachers Mrs Jennifer Ong 3

4 Objectives of SPECS Foster school-parent collaboration Share expectations of students Seek support for school initiatives and activities 4

5 The Impact of Parent Involvement Important for parents to be involved in their children s education Parents shape their children s beliefs and attitudes towards school and schoolwork The earlier and more direct parent s involvement in their child s educational progress, the more positive the impact on the child s academic results and experience of schoolwork. 5

6 Our Mission To Nurture Caring Hearts, Creative Minds and Confident Individuals 6

7 Our Vision A Vibrant School of Choice where Character Shines and Talents Soar 7

8 Care Responsibility Excellence Resilience Respect Rallying Together 8

9 Level Outcome for Orientation Years A Resilient Achiever Creative pupils who are self-directed learners striving to do their best for self, family, community & nation. (School / Community / Nation) 9

10 Hallmark of a Whitesandian By the end for six years, our pupils will be confident individuals with caring hearts, creative minds and will exude the qualities of being responsible, respectful, caring and able to rally together in times of need and resilient in times of adversities. 10

11 Getting in Touch s: -may not receive a reply immediately generally will reply within 3 working days / urgent matters call the school 11

12 Getting in Touch School Contact Details: General Office Number: Staff Room 1 Number (EMS/ML teachers): Staff Room 2 Number (CL/TL teachers): Mr Amos Sim: Mrs Hariani: Pupil s Handbook 12

13 Getting in Touch Highlight issues or problems to teachers e.g. health conditions, behavioural /learning difficulties and family situations. Pupil Management Form Check pupils books and assignments regularly. Check pupils Handbook for homework or notes from teacher 13

14 Common Understanding Pupils Grooming School Uniform - Tuesday PE Attire (on PE and CCA Days) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Attendance Matters If pupil is absent, an MC or Parent s letter is required 14

15 Communication Checking of pupils books and assignments regularly and communicating or highlighting issues to teachers. Check pupils Handbook for homework or notes from teacher. Books will be sent home for parents to check progress on a monthly basis- please go through the worksheets and acknowledge by signing them Communicate with teachers if you do not receive your child s books to check on his progress 15

16 ClassDojo ClassDojo is a communication app for the classroom. It facilitates a two-way communication between teacher and parents. Teachers will be using this app for important messages on class, school matters and individual student feedback. Parents can respond, seek feedback or send concerns to the teacher directly. 16

17 General Guidelines for Use of ClassDojo Teachers may not be able to respond to queries immediately especially those that come in late in the evening. The app should not be used for asking about homework etc. Students are encouraged to be attentive and responsible to take note of homework and instructions given in class. 17

18 Letter on Summary of Level Programmes Objectives provide a consolidated information of programmes and activities at the beginning of the term minimise parents receiving too many forms at various points of time be easy on students who sometimes forget to show parents and forms go missing one-time payment and collection of monies Missing forms or notification can be retrieved from the school website. 18

19 CURRICULUM MATTERS 19

20 ENGLISH LANGUAGE Areas of Language Learning o o o o o o Listening and Viewing Reading and Viewing Speaking and Representing Writing and Representing Grammar Vocabulary 20

21 o o o o o o o o o STANDARD ENGLISH School-based Resources STELLAR Learning Sheets Companion Booklets Oral & Listening Comprehension booklet Situational Writing booklet Comprehension Cloze Passage Synthesis & Transformation Grammar Skills Composition 21

22 Components to be tested Term 1 (unweighted) Term 2 (30%) Term 3 (30%) Term 4 (40%) Paper 1 (Writing) Paper 2 (Language Use) Paper 3 (Listening Comprehension) Paper 4 (Oral Communication)

23 Paper Format - Standard English PAPER COMPONENT ITEM TYPE NO. OF ITEMS MARKS DURATION 1 (Writing) 2 (Language Use) Situational Writing OE 1 15 Continuous Writing OE 1 40 Booklet A: Grammar MCQ Vocabulary MCQ 5 5 Vocabulary Cloze MCQ 5 5 Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 8 8 Booklet B: Grammar Cloze OE Editing for Spelling and Grammar OE h 10 min 1 h 50 min Comprehension Cloze Synthesis / Transformation OE OE 5 10 Comprehension OE OE up to (Listening Comprehension) Listening Comprehension MCQ (Oral Communication) Reading Aloud OE 1 passage 10 Stimulus-based Conversation OE 1 visual stimulus 20

24 Topics to be Taught STANDARD MATHEMATICS Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Unit 1: Whole Numbers Unit 2: Operations of Whole Numbers Unit 3: Fractions and Mixed Numbers Unit 4: Multiplication of Whole Numbers, Fractions and Mixed Numbers Unit 5: Word Problems: Fractions Unit 6: Area of a Triangle Unit 7: Ratio Unit 8: Volume of Cubes and Cuboids Unit 9: Decimals Unit 10: Percentage Unit 11: Average Unit 12: Rate Unit 13: Angles Unit 14: Triangles Unit 15: Quadrilaterals 26

25 Topics to be Tested STANDARD MATHEMATICS Term 1 (0%) Units 1 5 P4 Topics Term 2 (30%) Term 3 (30%) Term 4 (40%) Units 1 8 Units 1 13 Units

26 Paper Format STANDARD MATHEMATICS NO. OF PAPER BOOKLET ITEM TYPE MARKS DURATION QUESTIONS Multiple Booklet A Choice hour 5 5 Booklet B Short-Answer Short-Answer Structured / 1 h 30 min Long-Answer The use of an approved scientific calculator is allowed in Paper 2. 28

27 Topics to be Taught STANDARD SCIENCE Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Water & Water Cycle Reproduction in Plants Reproduction in Plants The Unit of Life Transfer of Energy Reproduction in Animals Electrical Systems Photosynthesis Plant and Human Systems Conservation of Electrical Energy Practice Papers will be assigned before each formal assessment 32

28 Standard Science Assessment CA 1 Readiness Test ( is not weighted ) but SA 1, CA2 and SA 2 are weighted. Topics to be tested in each term will be shown in the next slide 33

29 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Matter Matter Heat & Temperature Magnets Plant parts & Functions Plant parts & Functions Light Life Cycles of Plants & Animals Digestive System Water & the changes of State Water Cycle Reproduction of Plants Digestive System Water & the changes of State Water Cycle Reproduction of Plants Reproduction in Humans Plant Transport System Air & Respiratory System Water & the changes of State Water Cycle Reproduction in Plants Reproduction in Humans Plant Transport System Air & Respiratory System Circulatory System Water & the changes of State/Water Cycle Reproduction of Plants Reproduction in Humans Plant Transport System Air & Respiratory System Circulatory System The Unit of Life Circulatory System The Unit of Life Electrical Systems Electrical Systems Photosynthesis 34

30 Paper Format STANDARD SCIENCE 38

31 P5 Readiness Test 39

32 What is it? o A non-weighted test to: gauge pupils readiness level to face the P5 demand and rigour identify learning gaps that may hinder the progress of learning new concepts o Replaces existing CA1 in Term 1 o Change implemented in

33 What Subjects will be Tested? All subjects (Standard and Foundation) English (Paper 2 only) Mathematics Science Mother Tongue (Paper 2 only) 41

34 What Happens After the Test? o o o Pupils needing support to bridge the learning gap will be identified. They will attend Banded Remediation lessons in Term 2 to Term 4. Those who are not identified may choose to take part in preparatory stage for selected competitions. 42

35 What is Banded Remediation? o o Pupils are grouped according to their areas for improvement and targeted remediation will take place on Monday and/or Tuesday afternoons (2.15 p.m. to 3.45 p.m.) A pupil may be scheduled to attend more than one subject for remediation lesson. 43

36 Banded Remediation This practice unlike past years where all pupils attend supplementary lessons Effort to monitor overall well-being of pupils Quality teaching and learning takes place during curriculum hours pupils not selected for remediation will not be disadvantaged in any way *A detailed letter will be given to your child later in the term. 44

37 Progression to Primary 6 Generally, most students would move up en- bloc to P6 Those not performing, would have SBB based on their P5 overall performance at the end of the year School based decision Based on students aptitude and performance in the four academic subjects 45

38 Progression to Primary 6 The four academic subjects (English Language, Math, Science and Mother Tongue) carry equal weightage 2019, being the PSLE year and year of merger, students overall well-being will be our priority 46

39 Admission to Secondary 1 2 ways of seeking admission into Secondary 1: a) Sec 1 Posting Exercise (refer to Secondary 1 Information Booklet and Secondary Education Booklet normally given in October a copy of 2017 available on MOE website) b) Direct School Admission (DSA) Sec Exercise 47

40 DSA Direct School Admission (DSA) allows students to seek admission to a secondary school on the basis of talents and achievements that may not be demonstrated at the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). enables students to enter suitable academic and nonacademic programmes in Secondary Schools that can develop the students in these areas. Information is released normally in March April at 48

41 Parent s Role Straits Times 1 Jan 2014 Academic resilience [ability to deal with academic setback & challenges] plays a big part in whether child remains motivated Suggestions Build a good child-parent relationship Avoid comparing your child s performance with that of others Link praise to effort, attitude or behaviour rather than the result [ You did well due to your effort. Congrats ] 49

42 Parent s Role Begin with end in mind (Stephen Covey) Inspire your child Guide child on aspirations; which 3-4 secondary schools What is the possible score required Plan how to achieve it Daily Study Time Table Interim targets to achieve in May; Aug/Sept; PSLE Results Small increments 50

43 Parent s Role Travel the journey together Be present with your child Provide emotional and moral support Explore with child the different careers available : 51

44 Useful Websites Parents in Education Secondary School Education 52

45 Interaction Time 53

46 Hope you have had a fruitful session. Looking forward to collaborating with you to bring out the best in your child Kindly complete the evaluation form via

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