Orientation Week 2019 Talk for Primary 1 Parents 1
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PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY 7.25 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony 7.40 a.m. Introduction to the Nan Chiau Curriculum 8.30 a.m. Transition into Primary 1 9.00 a.m. Break 10.00 a.m. Road Safety Talk by Traffic Police 11.00 a.m. Classroom interaction with Form Teacher 12.00 noon Dismissal procedure for P1 students 1.30 p.m. onwards Home Sweet Home 3
Introduction To NCPS Curriculum 4
STELLAR STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading
MOE’s STELLAR Vision Children who… love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language. NCPS EL Department Vision instil the love for English Language Learning and Reading through different strategies while integrating 21CC and values into the curriculum 6
STELLAR & Language Learning Teaching and learning of English Language using more speaking and listening activities. Children learn reading and writing using rich and interesting books, with discussions led by the teacher. 7
What is a STELLAR lesson like? Shared Reading Experiences Children read storybook with the teacher and engage in oral discussions with teacher and peers. Shared Writing Language Use Activities in Learning Centres Experiences The teacher prepares mini lessons The teacher models writing based on specific needs of children using children’s language. to prepare them for reading & Children engage in writing writing activities; e.g. grammar, together and in writing vocabulary, word recognition, independently. decoding skills, spelling. 8
Each STELLAR Unit includes… Development of the four language skills listening and viewing speaking and representing reading and viewing writing and representing 9
Learning Outcomes… listening and viewing -listen attentively and follow simple instructions speaking and representing - speak clearly to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas -follow communication etiquette such as taking turns, and using appropriate eye contact and volume in conversations and discussions reading and viewing - demonstrate basic word recognition skills (know the letters of the alphabets and able to pronounce words accurately) -read aloud Primary 1 text with accuracy, fluency and expression -understand texts and are able to identify simple aspects of fiction writing and representing -demonstrate writing readiness and handwriting skills such as letter formation, placement, sizing and spacing. -write a simple paragraph of at least 3 sentences to recount appropriately sequenced events 10
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Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Curriculum • Greater emphasis on spoken & written interaction skills • Greater focus on authentic activities to better engage students and develop their communication skills (e.g. buying fruits at a supermarket, identifying fruits) • Continue to expose students to culture & values through MTL learning 12
Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Curriculum • Story characters set in real-life situations that students can relate to, so as to better engage them in their learning of MTL • Different mediums of resources • Greater use of ICT e.g. videos, animations, digital interactive games etc. 13
Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Curriculum • Greater use of authentic language activities to better develop our students’ communication skills • Encourage language use in its various forms (e.g. Toastmasters@Recess, MTL@Recess, MT Fortnight) 14
Language activities Monday to Wednesday Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading (USSR- EL Storybooks) Thursday and Friday Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading (USSR- MT Storybooks) T-Rex – T ime for R eading Ex posure Story Telling by School Leaders and teachers 15
MATHEMATICS The broad aims of mathematics education in Singapore are to enable students to: • acquire and apply mathematical concepts and skills; • develop cognitive and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving; and • develop positive attitudes towards mathematics A spiral approach is adopted in the building up of content across the levels. 16
MATHEMATICS (C-P-A Approach) 17
MATHEMATICS (C-P-A Approach) 18
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MATHEMATICS (P1 Key Concepts) 1. Whole Numbers up to hundred. 2. Addition and Subtraction. 3. Understand Multiplication and Division. 5. Shapes 6. Time 7. Length 8. Picture Graphs 20
Programme for Active Learning - PAL 21
Programme for Active Learning - PAL 22
Watch Me Soar@ NCPS LOWER PRIMARY (1 & 2) LOWER PRIMARY (1 & 2) EXPOSURE STAGE: Tinkering (experimenting & playing) Basic Device Operations, Touch Typing NCPS 6 Habits Web Browsing, Search engines I am in charge! ICT Skills Coding – Basics, Scratch Jr Scratch, Osmo I set Goals! Lifelong Digital Storytelling with Chromakey I Prioritise! skills I believe everyone can win! I Emphatise and Listen! Cyber Use I believe Together is Better! Cyber Cyber Identity Wellness Cyber Relationship Cyber Citizenship
OSMO 24
Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) Short ETD video titled: Who will do it? 25
Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) 26
Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) 27
Email Addresses of HODs/Level Head Year Head (Lower Primary) – Mdm Stephanie Chua chua_siew_lin_Stephanie@moe.edu.sg English HOD - Mdm Nur Ashikin - nur_ashikin_naharuddin@moe.edu.sg Mathematics Level Head – Mdm Lin Xiuyue lin_xiuyue@moe.edu.sg Mother Tongue HOD - Mr Darren Lim lim_kiang_shiang@moe.edu.sg CCA Subject Head/PAL Co-ordinator – Mr Adam Bin Md Ali adam_mohamed_ali@moe.edu.sg 28
Gentle Reminder Do submit the Online Dental Consent ASAP 29
Welcome to NCPS! Supporting your child’s transition through PRIMARY 1 Esther Say (Mrs) Senior School Counsellor
Build a caring home and school Tripartite environment to nurture the social and partnership between school, emotional skills of your child. student & parents. S.A.F.E. Tips : Support, Affirm, Familiarise, Empathise.
S.a.f.e. = Support • Commit some time everyday to talk with your child. • Commit some time during • Encourage your child to make weekend to play games and new friends. have fun together. • Role play with your child on • Visit places or take part in ways to make friends. events that both of you enjoy. • Try out FTGP family time activities.
s.A.f.e. = Affirm 1. Encourage y our child when he/she makes observations. 2. Recognize small successes. • E.g. Say “ you’ve made another • E.g. Say: “ That’s interesting!” friend in class – well done!” and ask why he/she said that. • E.g. Say “you’ve have raise • E.g. Say: “ Howcome?” and “tell your hand to ask the teacher a me more” question? Ask for permission to go to the toilet – fantastic, I like your bravery, keep it up.”
S.a.F.e. = Familiarise 1. Find out what primary schools have in store for 2. Do practical things to ease students for these days. your child into new routines. • Prepare your child what to • E.g. Plan daily routines together, expect for the first three day teach your child new habits like packing his/her bag. • Put in stationery that are necessary
S.a.f.E = Empathise 1. Teach your child words that describe feelings E.g. Glad, sad, mad, scared, anxious 2. Acknowledge your child’s emotions. E.g. “ It’s okay to feel anxious about starting school.” 3. Understand your child’s needs. E.g. Start bedtime early. Children need a lot of sleep.
Spend time Chatting (Communication) • Talk • Talk about fond memories of your own school days. E.g. What you did in primary one; kind of teachers and cheeky classmates you had. • Ask • Ask about his/her thoughts and feelings about the school. E.g. FTGP activities; when he/she felt happiest. • Discuss • Discuss together what can be done if he/she has worries at school. E.g. Explore how people deal with conflicts.
Quick Tips: • Listen without interrupting • Nod your head and ask questions to show interest and affirmation • Hold on to your emotions and clarifies when in doubt • Be involved.
Being involved… •
Questions? Email : Esther_Tan_Ai_May@moe.edu.sg Tel: 6489 7905
Let’s Have a Great Year!
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