Curriculum Briefing (Upper Primary) Date: 9 February, 2017

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1 Curriculum Briefing (Upper Primary) Date: 9 February, pm 4.50pm: Directions of Singapore s Education Landscape 4.50pm 5.30pm: Curriculum Matters & Key Programmes 5.30pm 5.45pm: Movement to classroom 5.45pm 6.30pm: Interaction with Form Teachers

2 School Leaders Principal Mrs Jennifer Choy Vice-Principal Mdm Seah Bee Hui Vice- Principal Mr Daniel Yak Vice-Principal (Admin) Miss Kathryn Ng

3 School Management Team Mrs Tan Kah Ghee HOD, English Language Mrs Sylvia Foo HOD, Mother Tongue Miss Pearl Saw HOD, Mathematics Miss Janice Tor HOD, Science Ms Tan Diya LH, English Language Mr Dicky Lim LH, Mathematics Miss Nur Syafiqah Jamal LH, Science

4 School Management Team Mrs Tan Siew Kuan HOD, Character & Citizenship Education Mdm Shannen Lim HOD, Physical & Health Education Mrs Yvonne Seah HOD, Student Management Ms Mary Goh SH, National Education/ Social Studies Mrs Denyse Liu SH, Aesthetics Mr Marcus Tan SH, Information and Communication Technology

5 Year Head, Level Manager & School Counsellors Mr Julian Lau Year Head (Upper Primary) Mr Vincent Wong Full-time School Counsellor Ms Nadiah Hana bte Abdul Rahman Level Manager (Upper Primary) Mrs Christina Chan, Part time School Counsellor

6 Primary 5 Form Teachers 5 Charity 5 Diligence Mrs Denyse Liu Miss Pearl Saw Mr Marcus Tan Miss Janice Tor 5 Faith 5 Grace Mr Muhammad Fadhli Jamaluddin Miss Brenda Koh Mr Christopher Maik Miss Tan Lay Leng

7 Primary 5 Form Teachers 5 Hope 5 Joy Mr Jeremy Wong Ms Nurieza binte Nazir Ahmad 5 Kindness Mrs Shirlyn Ling Mr Saravanan s/o Subramaniam Mdm Loh Puay San

8 Primary 6 Form Teachers 6 Charity 6 Diligence Mrs Irene Ho Mdm Laila Sari Arifin Miss Nadiah Mr Michael Goh 6 Faith 6 Grace Mdm Chan Yoke Peng Mr Dicky Lim Mr Lance Chin Mrs Sylvia Foo

9 Primary 6 Form Teachers 6 Hope 6 Joy Miss Nurul Farhana bte Suradi Mdm Shannen Lim Mdm Ng Lai Leng Mrs Lim Choon Num 6 Kindness Mrs Lee Lai Chan Mr Yin Jian

10 Broad Directions

11 School Mission, Vision & Core Values

12 Mission A school of excellence where students and staff grow in wisdom, stature and in favour with God and Man (adapted from Luke 2:52)

13 Vision Self Directed Learners Compassionate Leaders Responsible and Useful Citizens

14 Self-Directed Learner Mr Lee Kuan Yew ( ) Overcame his dyslexic background Always learning, driven with a vision

15 A Compassionate Leader Mr S R Nathan ( ) Singapore's 6 th President. Longest-serving president He stood firm in placing our nation s interests above self.

gradually causes her muscles to lose their ability to function Mr Kong Hou Jing and Mr Edwin Teoh Engineering science students from

16 A Responsible and Useful Citizen Ms Theresa Goh (SDC Sports Women of the Year) Born with spina bifida, Goh's spinal cord was not fully formed; affected the use of her lower limbs Ms Yip Ping Siew (Paralympic Gold medalist) Born with muscular dystrophy, which gradually causes her muscles to lose their ability to function Mr Kong Hou Jing and Mr Edwin Teoh Engineering science students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic's (NP) School of Engineering (SOE). They invented the low-cost mind- controlled Prosthetic Arm for their final-year project.

17 Core Values Respect Honours God Integrity Teamwork Compassion Passion for Learning

This education opportunity does not come easy Encourage

during lessons Spend time wisely Show respect to friends,

American Screenwriter: We can't choose where we come from,

Poor children living in slums Dilapidated School

18 This education opportunity does not come easy Encourage your child to take this opportunity seriously Be attentive during lessons Spend time wisely Show respect to friends, seniors, authorities at all times Stephen Chbosky, American Screenwriter: We can't choose where we come from, but we can choose where we go from there. Poor children living in slums Dilapidated School Infrastructure Robots replacing humans in the industries Display willingness to learn and excel

19 Curriculum Matters

20 English Language

21 Upper Primary English Language STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading

Say No to Drugs Write a composition about a secret.

22 Upper Primary English Language In the Past What s New Write a composition based on one of the following: 1. A burglary 2. Life of An Acrobat 3. Say No to Drugs Write a composition about a secret. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures. (2016 PSLE) Suggested Starter: Karen whispered some words into my ears it came as a horror..

23 Upper Primary English Language Oral examination that assesses students reasoning skills, & ability to present their opinion (a) Look at the picture. Would you be interested in this activity? Tell us why/ why not? Do you think giving a fruit basket will attract children to register? (b) What do you usually eat during recess and why? What types of food do you usually eat when you are not in school? (c) Do you think you have good eating habits? Why do you say so? What advice would you give to someone who has poor eating habits? (2016 PSLE)

24 Mathematics

25 Upper Primary Mathematics Yasmine uses triangles and circles to form figures that follow a pattern as shown below. (2016 PSLE) (a)the table shows the number of triangles and circles for the first four figures. Complete the table for Figure 5. Fig. No No. of triangles ? (b) A figure in the pattern has a total of 100 triangles and circles. What is the figure number? Another figure in the pattern has 50 more triangles than circles. What is the total number of triangles and circles in this figure? (2016 PSLE Paper 2) No. of circles Total no. of shapes ? ?

26 Upper Primary Mathematics Assesses students ability to identify key patterns. (b) What is the Figure number with a total of 100 triangles and circles? 100 = 10 x = 9 The Figure Number is 9. (a)complete the table for Figure 5. Figure Number No. of triangles No. of circles Total no. of shapes x 2 3 x 3 4 x 4 5 x 5 6 x 6 What is the total number of triangles and circles in the figure with 50 more triangles than circles? Difference in number of triangles and circles in Fig = 0 Difference in number of triangles and circles in Fig = 1 Fig. Number that has 50 more triangles than circles = 51 (50 + 1) x (50 + 1) = 52 x 52 = 2704 Total number of shapes in this figure is 2 704

27 Upper Primary Mathematics Alice and Huda started jogging from the same point of a 5 km track round a park. They started at the same time but in opposite directions. Alice jogged past Huda after 2 km. Both of them did not change their speeds throughout. Alice took 40 min to complete one round. What was Huda s jogging speed in m/min? (PSLE 2016 Paper 2/Q9)

Assessment of students level of metacognition Time Alice took to jog 5000 m 40 min Time Alice took to jog 1000 m 40 5

28 Upper Primary Mathematics Alice and Huda started from the same point, at the same time. Alice jogged past Huda after 2 km. Both of them did not change speed. Assessment of students level of metacognition Time Alice took to jog 5000 m 40 min Time Alice took to jog 1000 m 40 5 = 8 min Time Alice took to jog 2000 m 2 x 8 = 16 min Distance Huda jogged when they passed each other = 3000 m = m/min (Huda s speed) Alice took 40 min to complete one round.

29 Science

30 Upper Primary Science The picture below shows three aquatic plants, A, B and C, in a pond. Name an adaptation that enables aquatic Plant C to float on water. [1] If the water in the pond becomes muddy, which plant will die first? Explain your answer. [3] PSLE 2015 Booklet B

31 Upper Primary Science PSLE 2016 Booklet B Q39(a)

32 Upper Primary Science PSLE 2016 Booklet B Q39(b)

33 Mother Tongue

34 e-oral Video (55-60 seconds) e-oral Reading Passage e-oral Questions Standard MT(50marks) 1. Reading Aloud (20marks) 2. Conversation (Video Stimulus) (30 marks) Foundation MT (55 Marks) 1. Reading Aloud (15 marks) 2. Conversation (Video Stimulus) (40 marks)

35 P5 Examination Matters & Key Programmes

36 Assessment : SA Dates Subject 17 Apr (Mon) English Language Oral/ Mother Tongue Oral 18 Apr (Tue) 26 Apr (Wed) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension 27 Apr (Thu) Mother Tongue Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension 28 Apr (Fri) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2 3 May (Wed) English Language Paper 2 4 May (Thu) Mathematics/ Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 5 May (Fri) Mother Tongue Paper 2/ Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 8 May (Mon) Science/ Foundation Science

37 Assessment : SA (Dates are tentative) Dates Subject 25 Sep (Mon) English Language Oral/ Mother Tongue Oral 26 Sep (Tue) 11 Oct (Wed) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension 12 Oct (Thu) Mother Tongue Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension 13 Oct (Fri) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2 26 Oct (Thu) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 2 27 Oct (Fri) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 30 Oct (Mon) Mother Tongue Paper 2 / Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 31 Oct (Tue) Science / Foundation Science

38 P5 Outdoor Adventure Camp 29, 30, 31 March Venue: Serimbun Scout Camp, Jalan Bahtera More details will be shared via letter to parents

39 P6 Examination Matters & Key Programmes

40 Assessment : CA Dates Subject 27 Feb (Mon) English Language/ Foundation English Language Paper 2 28 Feb (Tue) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 1 March (Wed) Mother Tongue Paper 2/ Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 2 March (Thu) Science / Foundation Science 3 March (Fri) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 2

41 Assessment : SA Dates Subject 20 & 21 Apr (Thu,Fri) English Language/Mother Tongue Oral 26 Apr (Wed) English Language / Foundation EL Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension 27 Apr (Thu) Mother Tongue Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension 28 Apr (Fri) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2 3 May (Wed) English Language Paper 2 4 May (Thu) Mathematics/Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 5 May (Fri) Mother Tongue Paper 2/ Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 8 May (Mon) Science/ Foundation Science

42 Assessment : Preliminary Examination 2017 Dates Subject 31 Jul (Mon) & 1 Aug (Tue) English Language /Mother Tongue Oral 3 Aug (Thu) English Language and Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension 21 Aug (Mon) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & 2 22 Aug (Tue) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics 23 Aug (Wed) Mother Tongue / Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2 24 Aug (Thu) Science / Foundation Science 25 Aug (Fri) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2

43 PSLE Exam Dates & Related Matters (Tentative) Dates March April Subject Registration for PSLE Examination Examination Fee Collection (for PRs and IS) 17 Aug (Thu) & 18 Aug (Fri) English Language and Mother Tongue Oral 15 Sept (Fri) English Language and Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension 28 Sept (Thu) English Language / Foundation English Language Paper 1 & 2 29 Sept (Fri) Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics 2 Oct (Mon) Mother Tongue / Foundation Mother Tongue Paper 1 & 2 3 Oct (Tue) Science / Foundation Science 4 Oct (Wed) Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 and 2

44 PSLE 2017 & Related Matters Dates Subject Oct-Nov Nov (Tentative Dates: Nov) Post-Exam Activities Release of PSLE results Dec Selection of Secondary School & Sec 1 Registration

45 Post Exam Activities (for P6) Learning Journeys Weebiz Project Workshops (Social Etiquette, Sexuality Awareness) Education and Career Guidance related Talks Talks on Secondary schools selection Interclass games

46 Parent-Teacher Meet (for both P5 & P6) 26 May, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (online booking of time slot is required, details will be given at a later date) Receive report books Review performance Report books are to be signed and returned on 27 June, Tuesday, Term 3 Week 1

47 Holiday Classes March Holidays June Holidays September Holidays No extended learning (13 Mar, Mon & 14 Mar, Tue are protected time for staff and students) Extended Learning (first week) Remedial Classes (last week) Remedial Classes

48 Direct School Admission (Subject to changes of MOE s directives) Application Stage (The application deadline for each school is different) Students obtain information on DSA-Sec Schools (e.g. selection criteria, dates of trials, tests, interviews) Identifies school(s) he/she would like to apply to. Check schools websites, call schools and/or visit the school Submit application. July August (Selection Stage) Shortlisted student foes for selection tests/ camps or interviews Receives outcome of application from school(s) (e.g. confirmed, waiting list or rejected)

49 Direct School Admission (Subject to changes of MOE s directives) October Students with confirmed offers/ on waiting list receive a School Preference Form The form indicates the list of schools that has offered your child a placing under DSA. Parents can indicate child s school preference for up to 3 schools. October Parents can submit their child s school preference(s) electronically or physically Parents can amend or withdraw after School Preference Exercise. November Result Release Stage Students collects DSA-allocation result from primary school. Student who is unsuccessful will be notified.

50 Question & Answer

51 Thank You

52 Curriculum Briefing (Upper Primary) Date: 9 February, pm 5.45pm: Movement to classroom 5.45pm 6.30pm: Interaction with Form Teachers

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