School Focus for P6 Students Gau Poh Teck 16 January 2015
HAPPY NEW YEAR 新年快乐
Flow of Events Programme Principal s Sharing School Theme 2015 Important roles parents play in CCE P6 Preparation Direct School Admission (DSA) Some Important Dates for P6 Classroom Session with P6 Teachers Remarks Not a one-toone session
School Theme 2015
School Theme for 2015 See Principal s 2015 message on the school website: http://www.meetoh.moe.edu.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=24614 Strengthening Bonds, Unleashing Potentials 强化联系, 激发潜能
Recapitulation of 2014 Sharing Shifts in Singapore s Education System
Character & Citizenship Education (CCE)
The world awaiting our children VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) To deal with the demands of a VUCA environment, good grades in school are not enough. In fact they might not even be relevant. Instead, individuals need to be adaptable and willing to learn. They need to have the confidence to deal with problems that have no clear-cut solutions. And they need to be able to work effectively with others, across races and nationalities, and to communicate clearly. Mr Leo Yip, Chairman EDB quoted by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education MOE Work Plan Seminar 2013
Singapore s Character & Citizenship Education (CCE) Framework Swiss Roll Diagram
Character, Values & Social Emotional Competencies The three terms are closely related Values guide and provide the purpose for one s behaviours. Values refer to the national values and school values that are being explicitly taught in the formal and informal curriculum. Actions without grounding in values would lead to inconsistency in purpose and actions. Character is values manifested in life
National Values: R 3 ICH Values Respect Responsibility Resilience Integrity Care Harmony R 3 ICH nurture a person of good character and a good citizen
MTS FUNDAMENTALS School Motto Compassion 慈 Conscience 良 Purity 清 Righteousness 直 School Values Care ( 仁心关爱 ) Teamwork ( 群策群力 ) Resilience ( 坚韧不拔 ) Excellence ( 精益求精 ) Confidence ( 满怀信心 ) Integrity ( 正直清廉 ) Respect ( 互敬互重 ) Service ( 奉献精神 )
Social Emotional Competencies Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) An umbrella term that refers to students' acquisition of skills to recognise and manage emotions, develop care and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships, and handle challenging situations effectively
What does research say about SEL? Multiple research and studies have consistently concluded that pupils school achievement (in a holistic sense) and later success in life are closely related to pupils social emotional competencies
Importance of Social Emotional Competencies Children who have positive self-belief tend to get better results, do difficult schoolwork confidently, feel optimistic, try hard and enjoy school. The Straits Times, 1 January 2014 Praise child for his efforts, not grades
Strengthening Bonds, Unleashing Potentials Students are more likely to be emotionally and intellectually invested in classes where they have positive relationships with their peers and teachers
An important outcome of CCE Students must understand that they can be part of the solution when situations arise and that they are capable of creating positive outcomes they hope to have!
Parents play a key role in CCE of their children
Parents conversation with their children matters
Can SVE be achieved? Not going to be easy but is achievable. Values are intangible, with outcomes not easily measurable like examination results Wise Chinese saying: Values education needs to be approached differently from the learning of examinable subjects. Emphasis must start from the process School and parents must be persistent partners in this whole effort of values education and character development Adults need to provide positive role-modelling and engage in conversations to deepen values learning with their children
Preparation for PSLE
The PSLE Process Activities Dates Application of Access (Special) Arrangements By 2 Feb 2015 (Mon) Registration for PSLE 9 27 March 2015 Deduction of Exam Fees through GIRO Cash Collection of Exam Fees *(April) To be informed *(April to May) To be informed * Tentative Dates
PSLE Exam Dates* Activities Dates Oral Examinations 20 & *21 Aug 2015 (Thu & Fri) Listening Comprehension Examination Written Examination 18 Sep 2015 (Fri) *1 Oct 7 Oct (Thu-Wed) *Tentative up to this point in time The examination timetable will be made available in Feb 2015
Post-PSLE Dates* Activities Release of PSLE Results to Candidates Collection of PSLE Certificates S1 Option Release of Sec 1 Option Results Reporting to Sec Sch Dates *Thu, 26 Nov or Fri, 27 Nov 2014 TBC TBC TBC TBC * Tentative Dates
School Assessments Assessments CA1 SA1 EL LC & EL Paper 1 MT LC & MT Paper 1 HCL Papers 1 EL/MTL Oral HCL Paper 2 EL Paper 2 Maths MT Paper 2 Science Dates 24 Feb 3 Mar 2015 (Tue - Tue) 14 Apr 2015 (Tue) 15 Apr 2015 (Wed) 24 Apr 2015 (Fri) 27 28 Apr 2015 (Mon - Tue) 7 May 2015 (Thu) 8 May 2015(Fri) 11 May 2015 (Mon) 12 May 2015 (Tue) 13 May 2015 (Wed)
School Assessments Assessments Dates Mock Examination Higher Mother Tongue (Paper 2) 7 Jul 2015 (Tue) English (Papers 1 and 2) 8 Jul 2015 (Wed) Mathematics 9 Jul 2015 (Thu) Mother Tongue (Papers 1 and 2) 10 Jul 2015 (Fri) Science 13 Jul 2015 (Mon)
School Assessments Assessments Preliminary Examinations EL / MTL LC EL / MTL Oral Higher Chinese Lang (Papers 1 and 2) English (Papers 1 and 2) Mathematics Mother Tongue (Papers 1 and 2) Science Dates 22 Jul 2015 (Wed) 30 & 31 Jul 2015 (Thu & Fri) 11 August 2015 (Tue) 13 August 2015 (Thu) 14 August 2015 (Fri) 17 August 2015 (Mon) 18 August 2015 (Tue)
School Level Strategies Regular Communication with parents Activities Meeting all parents Dates 16 Jan 2015 (Fri) Workshops for Parents CL (16 Jan 2015) EL & MA (13 Mar 2015) Meeting selected parents after CA1 Term 2 Week 1 23-27 March 2015 (Fri) Meeting all parents after SA1 28-29 May 2014 (Thu & Fri) Results Slips after Prelim Exam *3 Sept 2015 (Thu) P6 Graduation Day: 18 November 2015 (Wednesday) *Tentative Dates
Home-Based Learning 2015 Portals MCOnline and e-tutor Dates to note June holidays Other dates to note P1,3 : 1 October 2015 P2, 4 : 2 October 2015 P5 : 5 October 2015
School Level Strategies Importance of P1 P5 Work P1-P5 Work P6 Work P6 Work 25% P1 - P5 75% Note: The figures given are just broad estimates and should not be taken as absolute figures. This draws pupils attention to the need to revise what they have learnt before P6
School Level Strategies Target Setting Your child will be guided in setting his targets in the various subjects Expectations, to be set by the teachers will be set beyond the comfort level for each pupil to stretch the pupil To help him/her realise his/her academic potential to the fullest Regular review of targets Test & Exam Papers (P6 pupils must have a good idea of which school or which type of secondary schools they would like to be admitted)
P6 Programmes June Supplementary Lessons 2 to 5 June 2015 22 to 25 June 2015 Sept Supplementary Lessons 7 & 9 Sep 2015 Remediation Programme for pupils who need additional support 33
School Level Strategies Other Forms of Support Emotional Support By Form Teachers, Subject Teachers & Allied Educators The Care Team School-based full-time counsellors Motivational Talks By School Leaders and HODs Exams Blessing By venerables from FGS 34
Sharing on P6 PSLE Preparation for 2015 Strategy Map: PSLE Preparation All parents Concurrent Revision of P1 to P5 Work (Jan) Target Setting Holiday Homework Term 1 approaches continue Practice of P6 papers CA1 SA1 Results Slips Meeting selected parents Results Slips Meet Parents June Holiday Prep Programme Holiday Homework Mock Exam Readiness Check Intensive Revision Sessions Holiday Homework Prelim Exam Prelim Exam Results Well-prepared and wellsupported P6 Pupils Confident Pupils at PSLE Success at PSLE 35
PSLE Results 2014 (Please refer to school website)
Direct School Admission (DSA) Promote holistic education Provide students an opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission to a secondary school Allow participating secondary schools to select some P6 students for admission to Secondary One Academic Niche Area, e.g. CCA Conducted in 3 stages from Jul to late Nov in P6 http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/
DSA: Points To Note Consider your child s strengths and select the DSA schools that best meet his/her needs. Think carefully before accepting a Confirmed Offer or a Waiting List as once your child has exercised his school preference, and is accepted, he will not be allowed to make any school selection in the centralised S1 Posting Exercise.
School Testimonial Many DSA schools had told primary schools that they do not need a testimonial Testimonials will be written by P6 Form / Co-Form Teacher Testimonial will only be given to pupils with consistently good conduct and behaviour Only 1 testimonial for pupils who meet the criteria A holistic report No need to go to different teachers to obtain testimonials for different areas of learning Entries on strengths or participation can only admitted with supporting documents Testimonial will be posted directly to DSA schools which require the testimonial. Parents to provide a envelop with a stamp for school to post to receiving institution upon making the request.
Relationship Between School and Parents Parents are not our customers school parents Parents are our partners in the holistic education of the children Our common interest is the child Pupil/child
Partnership between School and Parents Guiding Philosophy Quality Relationships A mindset of partnership, collaboration and mutual support Anchored on Mutual Trust and Mutual Respect (Guided by the school ethos) A no-blame culture Clarity of Communication of School Directions and Standards of Service
Communication with School 1. Always work with your child s teachers first as they are the ones who know your child best Write your queries in the Student Handbook If you prefer to communicate through email, email of the teachers will be given to you through a letter that will been sent out by the form teachers in next week The teachers will respond to non-emergency queries within 3 working days 2. If you need to meet up with your child s teacher, make an appointment first before coming to school 3. Do be patient with the teachers as they are teaching many children and have many other commitments too.
Communication with School School Notifications will be sent out on Thursdays Replies or collection of payment/documents will be done on the next Tuesday. If Notifications are sent out on a Tuesday, Replies or collection of payment/documents will be done on Thursday of the same week.
Thank you for your kind attention. Touching Souls Challenging Minds