PARENTS' BRIEFING PRIMARY FOUR 27 JAN 2018

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1 PARENTS' BRIEFING PRIMARY FOUR 27 JAN 2018

2 AGENDA 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PSLE & SUBJECT BASED BANDING 3. DSA 4. THE KHENG CHENG EXPERIENCE 5. HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP 6. OUR CULTURE OF CARE

3 WELCOME MDM HILWAH MR VINCENT KAN MDM NGO CHIA HSING MRS CHERYL HO MDM NEO HUI WAN

4 WELCOME MISS TAN YING RUI MISS NUR SODIQIN MR YUNG KENG SING MDM KOO SEN HOOI MISS CHERYNN TAN

5 THANK YOU & BEST WISHES MISS TAN SIEW NAI MRS MARGARET NG MRS GIN CHAN MISS LIU XIAOYU MISS LAM KER SIM MISS FLORENCE TAN

6 THANK YOU & BEST WISHES On Leave MRS EMMELINE LOO MRS DOREEN LIM

7 OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SCHOOL LEADERS MR CHIONH BOON SOO VICE-PRINCIPAL (ADMIN) MDM SARAH LEONG PRINCIPAL MR WONG SUNG LAI EDWARD VICE-PRINCIPAL

8 OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MATH DEPARTMENT MISS GRACE FOONG HOD ENGLISH LANGUAGE MISS SHALINI D/O VENKITESWARAN SH ENGLISH LANGUAGE MDM ONG POH LENG ST ENGLISH LANGUAGE MISS GOH MING SZE HOD MATHEMATICS MISS ALISA CHUA SH MATHEMATICS

9 OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SCI DEPARTMENT MTL DEPARTMENT MR MELVIN CHANG HOD SCIENCE (INT) MDM SHREE ARITA SH SCIENCE MISS TEO YEE LENG ST SCIENCE MDM TAN HWEE SANG HOD MTL (INT) MDM WU SHU QING ST CHINESE

10 OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PE/CCA DEPARTMENT MUSIC DEPARTMENT MISS SIVAMALAR KULASEGARAM HOD PE & CCA MR MATTHEW CHAN SH MUSIC & INNOVATION MR ABDUL HAKIM ST MUSIC

11 OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STAFF DEVELOPMENT ICT DEPARTMENT MR IGNATIUS LIM SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPER MS NILAM SHAFIA HOD ICT MDM TOH XIAO YING SH ICT

12 OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MRS JACQUELINE ANTHONY HOD STUDENT DEVELOPMENT MS SU YEN LENG SH STUDENT LEADERSHIP & PASTORAL CARE MRS SHARON CHOO SH/PARTNERSHIPS MRS CATHERINE KOH SH/CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, ART & SOCIAL STUDIES MR RAJNIKANTH NAIDU SH/DISCIPLINE

13 OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM MDM LILY SURIANI TAN YH/LOWER PRI MRS CARYN ONG YH/MIDDLE PRI (INT) MS PRISCILLA KEK YH/UPPER PRI MS DIXIE TAN AYH/PRI 2 MRS SHARON WONG AYH/PRI 3 MDM SOH SHAN SHAN AYH/PRI 3 (INT)

14 OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EAS DEPARTMENT MDM LAURA CHAN ADMIN MANAGER MR JACK PUN ADMIN MANAGER MR JOHN LEE OPS MANAGER MR KARUPPIAH RAVINDRAN OPS MANAGER

15 P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS P4.1 P4.2 MR RAJINIKANTH NAIDU FT MISS LEONG TIM TIM CO-FT MR VINCENT KAN FT MISS NUR SODIQIN CO-FT

16 P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS P4.3 P4.4 MDM SHARON CHIA FT MISS KOH YUAN TING CO-FT MRS AW LEE SAN FT MDM JOYCE CHAN CO-FT

17 P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS P4.5 P4.6 MRS SHARON CHOO FT MR MATTHEW CHAN CO-FT MISS JOY GAN FT MDM HILWAH CO-FT

18 P4 MOTHER TONGUE TEACHERS MISS LEONG TIM TIM CO-FT MISS YU MENGCHEN CL MISS CUI MIN CL MDM JOYCE CHAN CL MDM WANG PING CL MDM TOH XIAO YING CL MISS YU MINGXIA CL MISS KHADIJAH ML MDM NUR SODIQIN BINTE MOHD FAUD ML

19 KHENG CHENG S VISION A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF COMPASSIONATE LEADERS & CRITICAL THINKERS

20 KHENG CHENG S MISSION EMPOWERING EVERY CHILD TO LEAD & IMPACT THE COMMUNITY, AND BE READY FOR THE FUTURE

21 CORE VALUES KINDNESS in HEART We are gracious in our actions. We show care and concern for others. We love our community and environment. COURAGE to STAND We do the right thing. We dare to try. We finish the race strong. SINCERITY of MIGHT We speak the truth. We show consideration to others. We learn from our mistakes. DILIGENCE of HAND We seek to learn. We plan and act on what we set out to do. We work hard and excel in what we do.

22 Focusing on 10 years of quality basic education that goes beyond academics 1. Broad and Inclusive Approach and Providing Each Child with a Broad and Holistic Education 2. Deep values, Deep Commitment to Singapore and Deep Foundation for Learning 3. Learning for Life and Lifelong Learning

23 JOY OF LEARNING- HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT Building child s confidence and desire to learn Assessment focus more on information on learning progress Richer feedback on your child s development Feedback Progress Report for Term 1 and Term 3 Overall Academic Performance in P4: Term 1-10% Term 2-20% Term 3-20% Term 4-50% 23

24 Primary School Leaving Examination PSLE

25 PSLE The PSLE serves as a placement examination. All P6 pupils will take the PSLE which assesses their suitability for Secondary Education and places them in an appropriate Sec. School course: the Special / Express the Normal Course (Academic / Technical)

26 PSLE Subject Banding Standard Papers: English Mathematics Mother Tongue Science Higher Chinese/ Malay/Tamil Foundation Papers: English (Foundation) Mathematics (Foundation) Science (Foundation) Basic Chinese/Malay/Tamil

27 PSLE - Placement Placement into courses and posting to Sec. Schools of choice is based on the aggregate score for the subjects taken in the PSLE The reporting of the results to pupils are made in terms of grades for each subject & their aggregate score. Their eligibility for the various courses will be given in the result slip.

28 Grades - Standard Subjects Min. Max. Grade/Band 91 to 100 A* 75 to 90 A 60 to 74 B 50 to 59 C 35 to 49 D 20 to 34 E 0 to 19 U

29 Grades Higher Mother Tongue Distinction : More than 80 Merit : Pass : Ungraded : Below 50

30 Grades Foundation Subjects Grade: G1 Mark range: 85 & above Brief Description: Is very good in the subject at the foundation level G G Is good in the subject at the foundation level Has adequate grasp of the subject at the foundation level G4 Below 50 Has elementary grasp of the subject at the foundation level

31 PSLE The PSLE score determines the secondary school and course in secondary The raw mark for each subject is converted to a transformed score (T-score). The T-score reflects the child s standing relative to all students in the cohort The Aggregate Score is the sum of the T-scores in all subjects Each subject carries equal weighting

32 Subject-Based Banding (SBB)

33 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB

34 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB WHY SUBJECT-BASED BANDING? To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths and abilities

35 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB WHAT SUBJECT-BASED BANDING MEANS FOR YOUR CHILD? Every child will be encouraged to develop his strong subject(s) Removal of streams at P5 and P6 Subjects taken at various levels according to the child s ability. Different subject combinations. Eg. 4S, 3S1F(MT), 4F

36 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB SUBJECT BASED BANDING Pupil sits for school-based examinations Based on pupil s results, school recommends a subject combination. Parents fill up option form indicating their preferred combination. Pupil takes subject combination chosen by parents English, Math, Science and Mother Tongue are available at standard and foundation levels. Mother Tongue is also available at the higher level.

37 Subject-Based Banding in Kheng Cheng School

38 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB PRIMARY 4 EXAMINATIONS Progression to P5 will be based on 4 subjects: English Mathematics Science Mother Tongue

39 OVERALL PRIMARY 4 GRADES BASED ON STUDENT S PERFORMANCE IN: Term 1-10% of the marks Term 2-20% of the marks Term 3-20% of the marks Term 4-50% of the marks

40 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB SUBJECT COMBINATIONS & RECOMMENDED OPTIONS 5 options available to Parents

41 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB Subject Combinations & Criteria OPTION 1: Standard English Standard Mathematics Standard Mother Tongue Standard Science Higher Mother Tongue CRITERIA Pass all subjects & Band 1 in MT

42 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB Subject Combinations & Criteria OPTION 2: Standard English Standard Mathematics Standard Mother Tongue Standard Science Default Recommended Option CRITERIA Pass 2 or more subjects

43 Subject Combinations & Criteria OPTION 3: Standard English Standard Mathematics Standard Science Foundation Mother Tongue CRITERIA Pass at least 2 subjects & Band 4 in MT

44 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB Subject Combinations & Criteria OPTION 4: Foundation English Foundation Mathematics Foundation Science Standard Mother Tongue CRITERIA Did not pass two subjects but pass Mother Tongue with Band 2 (minimum)

45 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB Subject Combinations & Criteria OPTION 5: Foundation English Foundation Mathematics Foundation Mother Tongue Foundation Science SELECTION CRITERIA No minimum criteria

46 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB MOVEMENT AFTER P5 TO P6 School will select the most suitable subject combination based on the pupil s aptitude & performance No parental option

47 MOVEMENT AFTER P5 TO P6

48 EXERCISE OF P4 OPTION 2 nd week of November (estimated date) Parents will be given 3 days to consider their options

49 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB QUESTION & ANSWER SWITCHING TO A MORE DEMANDING SUBJECT COMBINATION A pupil who does very well at P5 may be allowed to switch 1 or 2 foundation subject (s) to the standard level at P6, if they are able to bridge the gap (Example: Option 3 to Option 2)

50 JOY OF LEARNING- SBB QUESTION & ANSWER SWITCHING TO A LESS DEMANDING SUBJECT COMBINATION (NO PARENTAL OPTION) A pupil who has considerable difficulties coping with subjects at the standard level in P5 will switch to 1 or more subject (s) to the foundation level at P6 (Example: Option 2 to Option 3, Option 2 to Option 5)

51 JOY OF LEARNING P4 to P5 Promotion Exercise Students will be allocated to P5 classes based on their P4 results P4 Results: Total Overall Score for EL, Maths and Science 2 High-progress classes and 4 mixed ability classes Differentiated Instruction for MTL and mixed ability classes

52 DSA

53 DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA) Introduced by MOE in 2004 To promote holistic education and provide students an opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission to a secondary school Conducted yearly from around July

54 DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA) Identify Child s strengths & interests Apply and go for admission tests/trial/audition/interview Students admitted through DSA Exercise - Not allowed to transfer to another school after release of PSLE results

55 Learning for Life Programme (LLP) Student Voice

56 NURTURING THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT Learning for Life Programme- Student Voice KCS SVA@KCS - School Improvement School wide programmes are put in place through the year to empower students with a voice to step forward to become active agents of change and practise advocacy and active citizenry in their immediate community SVA@KCS - Community Service Using the Visible Thinking routines (Harvard Ground Zero Project) as the thinking framework to facilitate the thinking processes, teachers used these as questioning in class so that students could plan for and implement the community service VIA project through a grounds up approach.

57 NURTURING THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT

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59 NURTURING THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT

60 NURTURING THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT Helping hand at the Thye Hua Kwan Hospital. Students pushing the mobile library around for the patients to select books to read.

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62 NURTURING THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT The classes rallied the school to donate pre-loved clothes for an orphanage at Batam.

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64 Sorting clothes according to the different sizes.

65 Packing the clothes for shipping to Batam.

66 NURTURING THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT Students from 5.5 brought smiles to the old folks at the Lions Home for the Aged. They prepared a mini concert and games to engage the elderly. They also brought nice snacks for them to eat.

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68 NURTURING THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT

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70 OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL DARE

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72 OUR ENTREPRENEURIAL DARE

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74 Developing Critical Thinkers & Compassionate Leaders Highlights of the Kheng Cheng Learning Experience

75 Hello! I am Mrs Caryn Ong. Year Head for Primary 4!

76 P4 WHAT TO EXPECT?

77 KCS STUDENT LEADERS DEVELOPMENT Key Student Leaders: Prefects and CCA Leaders

78 KCS PROGRESSIVE STUDENT LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM PRACTICE MODEL THE WAY (P1 & P2) INSPIRE A SHARED VISION (P3) CHALLENGE THE PROCESS (P4) ENABLE OTHERS TO ACT (P5) ENCOURAGE THE HEART (P6) LEADERSHIP DISPOSITIONS FOR KCS STUDENTS Set an example of what is expected Follows through on promises and commitments Appeals to others to share dream of the future Describes a compelling image of the future Experiments and takes risks Seeks challenging opportunities to test skills Develops cooperative relationships Treats people with dignity and respect Gives team members appreciation and support Recognises people for commitment to shared values

79 UPCOMING EVENTS

80 Upcoming events Local Learning Experience Learning Journey to National Museum K2 Visits Road Safety Games

81 Budding Buddies

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83 Fill in the boxes with your answers.

84 P4 NAPFA TEST IN APRIL P4 students are doing for the first time It is a test on strength, endurance, speed, agility, power and flexibility PE lessons are not sufficient to perform well in NAPFA Test. Seek the assistance of parents/wards to get the child/ward to try out the drills at least 3x a week Accompany the child/ward to train at the stadium for the 1.6km run.

85 P4 NAPFA TEST Only open to medically fit students Severely overweight students have to be certified fit in order to participate in NAPFA Test If they are not certified, they cannot participate in the Test. We encourage parents to visit the School Health HPB upon receiving the appointment letter.

86 ART FEST 2018

87 OUR CULTURE OF CARE

88 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) Form Teacher Interaction (FTI) Case Management Team: SLs, Year Heads, Discipline Master, Allied Educators (Teaching and Learning, Learning & Behavioural) & Senior School Counsellor meet regularly to look into the welfare of the students with learning, disciplinary & behavioural needs, such as ADHD, Dyslexia & Autism

89 School KCS Sometimes children might need extra support if they are finding it difficult to manage their emotions, behaviour or relationships with peers, teachers or even parents The counselling process includes : Learning how to regulate negative feelings such as anger, anxiety etc. Mastering positive behaviours such as turn taking, self control etc. Learning how to identify and express feelings in healthy ways Understanding their basic needs such as love & belonging, freedom, fun and power Building self esteem and self efficacy

90 KCS School Counsellor Mr Trevor Bamanshaw (Senior School Counsellor) bamanshaw_trevor_gerard@moe.edu.sg Referrals can be made by parents or through your child s Form Teacher

91 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

92 SUPPORT YOUR CHILD Partner teachers/school We are on the Same Side: We want the best for each child Every child is the center and focus of all our endeavours

93 SUPPORT YOUR CHILD What you can do Help your child establish a daily routine Check your child s daily homework If your child is expected to stay in school, a letter will be issued. Communicate with teachers ( , handbook, parents engagement platforms etc)

94 SUPPORT YOUR CHILD Explore MOE SchoolBag website for useful parenting tips

95 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL POLICIES Homework: (6 hours/week) Attendance: Students are expected to produce an MC or a parent s letter if they are absent from school. Parents are encouraged to inform the Form Teacher of your child s absence, especially so if your child has contracted infectious diseases such as HFMD, chicken pox. Late Coming: Pre-assembly programmes start at 7.15 am. All students must be in school by 7.30 am for the morning assembly. Failing which, students will be considered as late for the day.

96 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP DAILY ATTENDANCE IN SCHOOL An SMS will be sent to the students guardians at 9.30am if the student s attendance is marked as absent without valid reason. The SMS will look like this: [KCS] Dear Parent/Guardian, your child/ward is not in school at 09:30. Please contact the General Office at for clarifications. Thank you.

97 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP KCS EXAMINATION POLICY For P4 bite-size tests: 1.Teachers will administer the test when students return. 2.The last day of the retest is the 3 rd working day from the originally scheduled test date. 3.For oral presentations or show and tell, teachers will administer the test when student returns. The last day of retest is 3 days after the last student in the class has been tested.

98 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP KCS EXAMINATION POLICY Any absence from examinations must be covered by a medical certificate from a private or government clinic. Students are required to submit their medical certificate(s) to their form teachers on the day they return to school. Students who are absent without a medical certificate/valid reason will not be awarded any marks. [MC from TCM clinics is not accepted]

99 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP KCS EXAMINATION POLICY Students who are late for 30 minutes or less are allowed to sit for the full duration of the paper. Students who are late for more than 30 minutes will not be given extra time and they will sit for the remaining duration of the paper.

100 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP KCS EXAMINATION POLICY Students can request to sit for the papers for independent practice when they are well and back in school. However, the marks will not be recorded in the report cards or used for placement purposes. EXAMINATION POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Pg22 (Student Handbook 2018)

101 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP DISCIPLINE Discipline is an important aspect in the holistic development of every student. Good discipline is needed to create a conducive environment for work and play in KCS. All students and parents are to read and adhere to the school rules, as stated in the Student Handbook. SCHOOL RULES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AGREEMENT: After Pg16 (Student Handbook 2018)

102 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP BEING RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL LEARNERS Students must learn to be responsible digital learners to ensure that there is a safe, healthy and conducive online environment. ICT USER ACCEPTANCE POLICY AGREEMENT: Pg10 (Student Handbook 2018) KCS CYBER WELLNESS PLEDGE: Pg11 (Student Handbook 2018)

103 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP HOME-BASED LEARNING (HBL) DAY Dates Event 16 Aug PSLE Oral Day 17 Aug PSLE Oral Day 14 Sept PSLE LC Day All P1 to P5 students will not report to school. Online assignments will be assigned via MC online School will provide support for students who do not have computer or laptop.

104 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS CHANNEL We strongly encourage you to stay updated of our school matters through the following communication channels: Event/Programme Letters Monthly Memos by Principal School Website Bi-annual Newsletter

105 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS CHANNEL If you have concerns regarding your child s progress, you can communicate with us via: Student Handbook Phone conference (preferably after school) Face-to-face conference (with prior appointment)

106 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PLATFORMS FOR OUR PARENTS TO BE MEANINGFULLY ENGAGED TWA Together We Achieve CL Reading Program 读读乐 Saturday Sessions (Badminton) Racial Harmony Day Sports Fiesta Sports Carnival Children s Day Concert

107 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER BE PART OF THE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP (PSG)! The PSG Family PSG welcomes you! Please contact Mrs Sharon Choo tan_su_cheng_sharon@moe.edu.sg

108 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP UPCOMING PARENT ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS 1) Parents Symposium (Sat, 7 Apr) 2) Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) (Fri, 25 May) More details will be provided to you nearer the date.

109 PERI UPGRADE

110 PERI UPGRADE

111 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - Arrival Front Gate Kheng Cheng School Back Gate BLK 84 ESSO

112 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - Arrival Front Gate Back Gate ESSO Kheng Cheng School BLK 84 Prepare your child for alighting Wait in line, do not overtake Do not alight your child on Lane 1 as it endangers them

113 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - Arrival If you need more time to prepare your child, use Jackson Square Car Park or Blk 84 (Back Gate) Front Gate Jackson Square Kheng Cheng School Back Gate BLK 84 ESSO

114 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - Dismissal Wait along Lor 3 after 1.15pm Use Jackson Square CP or Blk 84 CP (Back Gate) Front Gate Jackson Square Kheng Cheng School Back Gate BLK 84 ESSO

115 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PERI Upgrading Front Gate Kheng Cheng School ESSO Back Gate BLK 84

116 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Arrival Additional walkway via main gate Inclement Weather: Umbrella Party along new Sheltered Link Way

117 HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Dismissal Additional walkway via main gate Enlarged waiting area for Parents outside GO/Health Corner

118 Please contact your child s Form Teacher or Mrs Caryn Ong (Year Head/Middle Primary) for any assistance or queries. We will respond to your queries within working hours.

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