Welcome to Zhangde Primary School P3

Welcome to Zhangde Primary School P3

Forms of Communication O Leave a message in the Student s Diary O Leave a note message with the receptionist (School Tel. No.: 62740357) O Email the teacher O Monthly Open Letter O School Website Page 2

Daily Essentials O Student s Diary O Storybook (EL storybook for all days, MT storybook for Wednesdays) O Stationery O Thermometer O Lesson materials (to refer to Timetable) Page 3

Homework Policy O Homework can be given in the form of written work, e-learning work, research, reading assignments, mini-projects and preparatory work for the following day. O At P3, daily homework for all subjects should not exceed 1.5 hours. (Refer to page 15 of school diary) Page 4

Name Tags O Name tags must be attached to the pupil s school uniform. O If students do not have a name tag, they are to place an order at the bookshop. The cost of name tags is 6 pieces for $4. O All students are expected to have a name tag by the end of February 2017. We will do a spot check to ensure that they have the name tag by then. Page 5

Let s work hand-in-hand Parents, you are encouraged to: O help ensure that students have a conducive study place at home. O monitor your child s learning at home. O help your child to develop independence and motivate your child to read and learn. O Page 6

Let s work hand-in-hand O ensure that your child files in all worksheets dutifully. O check to make sure that all worksheets are filed in neatly when your child gets his/her file back. O encourage your child to keep trying. O keep the form teacher informed should your child needs help. Page 7

CURRICULUM MATTERS Page 8

English Language Teaching strategies STELLAR STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading O Semester 1 Lower Primary Strategies SBA, MLEA O Semester 2 Upper Primary Strategies Sustained Silent Reading (SSR), Supported Reading (SR), Know - Want to know - Learnt (KWL), Retelling (RT), Language Activities and Sentence Manipulation, Writing Process Cycle (WPC) Page 9

English Language O Level Programmes a) School-based Dyslexia Remediation (For selected students) b) Reading Remediation (For selected students) c) Story Telling (For selected students) d) Read @ ZPS - Teachers will conduct activities based on the magazine purchased in class O School-Level Programmes USSR, DEAR, Languages Week, NLB activities Page 10

Reading Research findings in applied linguistics and reading research consistently show a strong correlation between reading proficiency and academic success at all ages, from the primary school right through to university level: students who read a lot and who understand what they read usually attain good grades." Pretorius, E. Page 11

English Language O For more information, please visit the website: http://www.stellarliteracy.sg/ Page 12

Spelling O English spelling will be every Friday. O Mother Tongue Spelling will be every Monday. Page 13

Mathematics Framework (MOE) Page 14

Math Strategies O Develop understanding of mathematical concepts : Use Concrete- Pictorial- Abstract (C-P-A) Approach Page 15

Math Strategies O Engage the students in learning experiences such as: O using different Mathematical representations O applying skills in real-life situations Page 16

Math Strategies O Develop Factual Fluency - Enable students to recall the answers to basic math facts automatically and without hesitation Benefits : Supports learning Builds confidence Page 17

Examples of basic skills to master O Basic addition/subtraction facts within 20 O Multiplication/Division facts (Pr 2 : 2, 3, 4, 5 &10) O Multiplication/Division facts (Pr 3 : 6, 7, 8 & 9) O Suggested activities to develop factual fluency : Drill and Practice Games Page 18

Math Strategies O Develop problem solving skills O using different problem solving strategies and contexts Page 19

Mathematics Activities O Math Recess Games O Math Games Day Page 20

Science O Teaching strategies: Inquiry-based approach Differentiated Instruction Hands-on activities Process Skills: Observing Classifying Comparing Communicating O Level Programme: 3E Science Day O School-wide Programmes: Project RAP: Bring newspapers, magazines for recycling every Friday Environment Events: Environment Week (T2Wk1); IBD (T2Wk9) Page 21

Science Parents Support O Trigger students curiosity O Get students to connect to Science around them O Bring them out and see the Science in living and Non-living things around them. O Some places Botanical Gardens, Mount Faber, Science Centre, SEA Aquarium etc. Page 22

Science Term 1: Diversity Living and Non-living Things Plants Animals Things to submit for Term 1: Science File (Green) Diversity Workbook Vitamindz Worksheets (Set of 5 booklets) Page 23

Science- Files and Workbook O Science Files Worksheets will be filed in and sent back every term, latest by Week 8. O Parents to endorse and return files on the last week of each term. O Workbooks returned when completed Page 24

Mother Tongue Language New Curriculum (Primary 3) 2015 MTL Syllabus Language Skills Listening Skill Speaking Skill Reading Skill Writing Skill Spoken Interaction Skill Written Interaction Skill Page 25

MTL P3 Teaching Resource Teaching & Learning in classroom Printed Materials ICT Resources Games Tool Kit Textbook, Activity Book, Reading Card, Picture Card Video, Audio, Song, Reading Material, Interactive Game, Interactive Book Board Game, Grammar Card, Values Card, Picture Card Teaching & Learning at home Printed Materials ICT Resources Small Book, Activity Book Interactive Game, Post-Reading Page 26

MTL ICT Resources CL ML TL Web Address http://xuele.moe.edu.sg/xuele/slot /u107/index.html http://tinta.moe.edu.sg/mekar/slo t/u112/ecekap/index.html http://sangamam.moe.edu.sg Page 27

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES O E-Oral examination Computer-based for Reading Aloud Conversation based on video stimulus Page 28

Assessment (Mother Tongue) O Listening Stimulus O Integrated Performance Task (Speaking & Reading) O Integrated & Interactive Performance Task (Speaking, Reading & Writing) O CA1 & CA2 O SA1 & SA2 Page 29

Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) MTL Fortnight Activities to create an immersive and bustling environment to enable students to learn and use their Mother Tongue languages MTL TL Week MTL Week CL Week ML Week Month April July July August Page 30

Subject Files Files will be kept in class and returned to students before the examination for revision. Parents are encouraged to check regularly to make sure all marked worksheets are filed in neatly. Files will be called for checking during term breaks after Parents have signed them. students must take responsibility for their own files and learning. Page 31

Information & Communications O Aim: Technology (ICT) O To equip students with basic computer skills such as creating presentation and learning with searches. O To develop students 21 st Competencies skills (Creativity thinking, collaboration skills and problem solving skills ) O To infuse computational and logical thinking through basic coding enrichment classes. Page 32

Information & Communications Technology (ICT) When During Zoo Camp Term 2 after school Modules Creating multimedia presentation Learning with searches Cyber wellness Basic Coding Skills Page 33

Learning Management System O MConline Online Learning Portal O www.mconline.sg O Login ID will be O Zps + last 6 characters of BC number [Including Alphabet] O School will be O ZDPS O Password will be O 2017-zps zps12345a 2017-zps Page 34

Learning Management System O MConline Online Learning Portal O www.mconline.sg O Parent's loginid O p_zps+last 6 characters of child's BC O School O ZDPS O Default password O parent01 p_zps12345a parent01 Parents are strongly encourage to change their password upon first login. If parents have forgotten the password, do contact Mconline directly. Page 35

students who do not have computer at home can access Mconline through the APP. However, do note that the APP does not support flash (game based revision content will not be accessible) Page 36

NEC PC Plus Programme by IMDA O What is this programme about? O To offer students, from low income households, the opportunity to own a brand new computer at an affordable price. O The PC-Bundle scheme provides a two tier subsidy. Successful applicants can own a new computer with free software and three years of free subscription to broadband services and will only be required to pay a sum starting from *$251 for a desktop or $223.63 for a laptop. O *Price includes 7% GST Who is eligible? Monthly Household Income $3,400 or PCI $900 (or $1,125 if there is a permanently disabled family member) Page 37

NEC PC Plus Programme by IMDA O A PC-Bundle includes: O Your choice of computer O Three years free broadband subscription O Antivirus Software O Productivity tools O Internet filtering service O Delivery & installation O Productivity Tools O Warranty If you are interested, please approach the General Office for more information and collect the application form. Page 38

Co-Curriculuar Activities (CCA) O Every Friday, within curriculum time O Extra training for certain CCAs (consent forms will be given by the teacher-in-charge O For change in CCA for P3 students, please write a letter to HOD/PE (Mdm Chung) to request for change (subject to approval) Page 39

P3 Programmes 2017 O Term 2 Wk2: P3 2D1N Zoo Camp O Swim Safer Programme in Term 1 O Information for all other programs will be given timely through our school s monthly Open Letter Page 40

ASSESSMENT MATTERS Page 41

Purpose: (i) (ii) Assessment to measure students attainment and report evidence of learning in different learning areas and to support students learning and classroom teaching. Page 42

Holistic Assessment at P3 O Bite-size forms of assessment such as topical tests, short writing, reading and performance tasks to provide your child with more opportunities to experience success and build his/her confidence and desire to learn. Page 43

Holistic Assessment at P3 O Teachers will also use a range of assessment strategies such as questioning, giving of feedback, and peer- and self-assessment to support your child s learning. O More details will be released nearer to the assessment dates Page 44

Attendance During Exams O Attendance during exams is compulsory Exceptions: O Provide an MC in order to get a Valid Reason (VR) for the exam. O If a student is absent without a MC, the student will receive a zero. O Passing on of relative, please provide the death certificate O Special cases/ emergencies, please inform Form Teacher at the earliest possible time. Page 45

EXPECTATIONS IN SCHOOL Page 46

Discipline O Disciplining the HEART way O School Values GIVER 3 S Page 47

Punctuality O Be in the hall by 7.25 a.m. for the morning assembly. O Students who arrive after 7.30 a.m. will be considered late and their names will be recorded down. O Ensure that your child hands in reply slips /forms/ Homework / letter of excuse/mc promptly. Page 48

What if my child is absent.. O Please inform school/me through telephone/ e-mail on the day of absence. O Try to complete whatever work missed and hand in as soon as possible. O Submit Medical Certificate/ Letter to Form Teacher/Co-Form Teacher upon return to school. 49 Page 49

Use of mobile phones O Students are strongly discouraged from bringing mobile phones to school. O Any student caught using a mobile phone in class will have to surrender the mobile phone to the teacher confiscated for safe-keeping until a parent/guardian comes to school to retrieve it. (Refer to page 13 of Student s Diary) 50 Page 50 2017/2/7

Let s partner together in this Learning journey For your child. Page 51