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AMKPS

First Meet-the-Parents Session 19 Jan 2019

The ‘New’ Principal for 2019 Mr Chew Mun Wai

Outline of Principal’s Opening Address

1.

AMKPS Vision

2.

AMKPS Key Student Outcomes

3.

Cyber-Wellness & Mental Health

4.

Learn for Life

5.

DSA Brief

6.

Details for Partnering with School

Mission of AMKPS: Why We Are Here

• To Care: Well-Being
• To Guide: Instruction
• To Inspire: Dream Building

Motto

Set Goals Work Hard to Achieve Be Filled with Power

School Core Values

Resilience

Integrity & Responsibility

Excellence Care & Respect

AMKPS Vision

“Every Child, a Leader of Self and for Others, with a Passion for Excellence”

WHAT IS AMKPS STUDENT LEADERSHIP & WHY LEADERSHIP?

SINGAPORE - Calling on parents to support the recent changes to the education system, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Saturday (Jan 5) said students in Singapore schools are being equipped with not just the skills to earn a living, but also those that help develop character and values.

AN AMKPS STUDENT LEADER CHOOSES TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER ACTIONS AND HELPS OTHERS; AND NEVER STOPS LEARNING TO BECOME BETTER IN WHATEVER HE OR SHE DOES.

What makes up an AMKPS Student Leader?

Joyful Learner Caring Citizen Confident Person

More Details in the Pupils’ Handbook, see page 5

Confident Person

• 1. Knows himself and is able to manage his emotions
• 2. Thinks independently and critically
• 3. Appreciates the beauty in the world around him
• 4. Takes personal responsibility for physical well-being
• 5. Takes initiative and does the right things without being told
• 6. Interacts and works well with others

Joyful Learner

• 1. Is curious about the world and actively asks questions
• 2. Is creative and explores possibilities
• 3. Reflects deeply to improve thinking and actions
• 4. Takes risk(s) and tries different ways to deal with challenges
• 5. Perseveres to meet learning goals, despite difficulties/ setbacks

Caring Citizen

• 1. Makes decisions, based on strong sense of right and wrong
• 2. Is polite and considerate and shows pro-social behaviour that

promotes social harmony

• 3. Takes an active part in helping others
• 4. Is keen to learn about Singapore and wants to contribute to

Singapore

CYBER-WELLNESS

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TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

• Technology changes how education is

delivered.

• Technology can enhance teaching and

learning when used responsibly.

• For instance:
• Online research,
• collaborative learning, and
• access to online learning resources.

Social Media Online Gaming Youtube

WHAT DRAWS CHILDREN TO INTERNET?

WHY ARE CHILDREN DRAWN TO INTERNET?

• The desire to fulfil needs

that are absent in real life.

E.g. Sense of belonging, feeling of accomplishment etc

• Free and easily accessible
• Curiosity

IMPACT

• Easy to influence and control.
• Children have relatively poor impulse control and decision making skills.
• Excessive screen time (35 hours per week)
• About 5 hours per day
• Less time for other important activities such as sleep, family bonding

and studies.

• Sleep deficiency also in turn affects learning and focus, as well as

increases the risk of excessive weight gain.

• Watching media violence is also associated with aggression.

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CHILDREN ARE MORE EASILY TO BE INFLUENCED AND CONTROLLED

• Pre-frontal cortex is responsible for our impulse control and decision making – not fully developed.
• Children who are especially vulnerable:
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Depression
• Social Anxiety
• Poor emotional regulation
• Lonely
• Broken families
• Lack supervision

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Neglect of self and responsibilities
• Lack of sleep, poor personal health and hygiene, school

refusal

• Changes in mood
• Increased time / money spent
• Withdrawal symptoms
• Can be physical or emotional in nature e.g. increased heart

rate, restlessness, aggressive or anxious behaviour

HOW CAN YOU (NOT) HELP YOUR CHILD?

PRIORITISE WHAT WE FILL IN OUR CHILDREN’S LIVES

BIG ROCKS Developmentally appropriate activities SAND Screen time

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S.P.O.I.L THEM DAILY

SOCIAL

Spending undistracted time with child daily helps to build connectedness. Social learning occurs during early relationship e.g. learning cooperation, empathy and perspective –taking.

PLAY

Free and imaginative play requires children to think about things that are not concretely present and plan ahead. Also trains children in inhibiting impulses and sustaining attention.

LITERACY

Activities that help a child enjoy reading and writing e.g. reading to child, trips to the library.

OUTDOOR

Benefits mental and physical health

INDEPENDENT

Independent work helps children feel accomplished. Ideally engrossing activities that keep them busy and require simple instruction.

ONLINE RESOURCES

ICT CONNECTION

https://ictconnection .moe.edu.sg/cyber- wellness/for-parents

MEDIA LITERACY COUNCIL

https://www.betterinternet.sg/

COMMON SENSE MEDIA

https://www.commonsensemedia.org

Learn for Life

The Direction for Singapore Education & Updated Practices

MOE Work Plan Seminar 2018

• 1. Joy of Learning
• 2. Manage the Competitive Culture in our schools
• 3. Recognise and Support students of different learning

paces and learning needs

• 4. Multi-path system to Success for our students

MOE Work Plan Seminar 2018

• Removal of weighted assessments in P1 & P2 in 2019
• Removal of Mid-Year Exams in P3 and P5 by 2020
• Changes to Edusave Academic Awards (especially for P1 & 2)
• Changes to Holistic Development Profile (HDP)/ School

Report to reflect reduced emphasis on academic results and peer competition

What this means

• Emphasis from Exams Results to Learning “Results”
• Learning Outcomes

What this means

• Changes in Assessment Practices and Teaching Practices
• Assessment – Collecting Information about Child’s Learning
• Recognise Children’s Attitudes in Learning and Learning

Mastery

• Changes to Recognition of Student Character and Learning
• Annual Awards for the Year

Adjustments in AMKPS

• ‘Learning for Life’ – the next phase in Singapore education
• Joy of Learning
• Promotion from one year to the next
• Enbloc: P1 to P2, P3 to P4, P5 to P6*
• Regrouping: P2 to P3
• Regrouping: P4 to P5 (SBB)
• There will not be a “top” class for P5 from 2020 onwards

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6

Recognising Talents and Achievements

• Direct School Admission (DSA) -catering to students’ talent in sports,

CCAs and specific academic strengths;

• DSA places will be increased;
• DSA applications can be made via a common portal.
• DSA Application details will

be available from April this year.

Common portal: https://beta.moe.gov.sg/dsa/

THE FOLLOWING SLIDES 4, 5 AND 6 WILL BE COVERED BY THE TEACHERS

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION FOR SEC SCHOOLS (DSA-SEC)

• DSA allows students to apply to some Sec schools

before taking the PSLE.

• Students apply based on their talent in sports, CCAs

and specific academic areas.

• If your child is admitted to a secondary school

through DSA-Sec, they are not allowed to submit school choices during the Secondary 1 (S1) posting process.

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION FOR SEC SCHOOLS (DSA-SEC)

P6 students can apply for DSA-Sec based on a wide-range of talents, including:

• Sports and games
• Visual, literary and performing arts
• Debate and public speaking
• Science, mathematics and engineering
• Languages and humanities
• Uniformed groups
• Leadership (e.g. prefects)

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION FOR SEC SCHOOLS (DSA-SEC)

• Jan to Mar – Explore the eligible DSA-Sec schools
• April - online DSA-Sec Portal will be ready
• 8 May to 4 June – Apply for DSA Sec schs
• July to Aug - Attend interviews, auditions or trials
• End Oct to early Nov - Select preferred schools
• Late Nov - Receive school allocation results
• For more information on the DSA-Sec changes, please refer to the

press release on MOE’s website (http://www.moe.gov.sg).

Parent and School Partnership

• Communicate
• Shared Understanding
• Cooperation

3 Be’s (3 Behavioural Goals for 2018)

• Be Here
• Be Kind
• Be on Time

Be Here: Regular School Attendance

Be Kind: Play/Work well with Others, Help

Be On Time

• Arriving to School on time

 Before 7.30 a.m.

• Sense of Responsibility

 Homework  Packing their own bags

Compulsory Education Act (CAP 51)

The two key objectives of CE are to give our children:

• A common core of knowledge which will provide a strong

foundation for further education and training; and

• A common educational experience which will help to build

national identity and cohesion.

Types of Absence

1.

Absence with Medical Certificate (MC)

• Hospitalisation Leave
• Medical Leave (only from registered doctors)
• (absence due to medical reasons without MC will be covered

under Absence with Private Valid Reasons)

2.

Absence with Valid Reasons (Private)

• Medical (student unwell with parent’s letter of excuse)
• Bereavement or serious illness of family member
• Leave of Absence (only for parents’ work commitments)
• Personal or family commitments (external non-school activity deemed valid

by school) > family vacations will NOT be valid from 2018 onwards

• Special situations e.g. student held in remand, or required to attend court

hearing

3.

Absence with Valid Reason (Official)

• Participation in officially sanctioned overseas activities e.g. Youth

Olympic Games, or Overseas Learning Journey with school

• Officially excused from attending school

 PSLE Oral Exam Days  Marking Days  Home-Based Leaning Days (eLearning Days)  Student with no paper on Exam period

4.

Absence without Valid Reason (Good Reason)

• Family-related

 permissive/ abusive parenting  marriage problems  student needs to help with household chores

• Financial-related
• Truancy

ONLY Absent with Valid Reason (Official) will not result in a drop in the Total Actual Attendance

• Absent with MC
• Absent with Valid Reason (Private)
• Absent with NO Valid Reason

Drop in Total Actual Attendance

Consequences of Low Attendance Rate

• Conduct Grade (if high rate of Absence w/o Valid Reason)
• Consideration for limited participation in optional

enrichment programmes

• Counselling & other Intervention Programmes
• Community Intervention e.g. Ministry of Social & Family

Development (MSF), Compulsory Education Unit (CEU, MOE)

Other Important Habits

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU…

Parents play an important part in your children’s education.

• a. Conducive home environment
• b. Supervise and provide support.
• c. Avoid overloading with additional work arising from

enrichment

• d. Reinforce good study habits and attitudes;
• e. Check your children’s diary/handbook to view the daily

homework assignments

• Further details of the homework policy can be found on the school

website

COMMUNICATION ( PARENT & SCHOOL )

• Student handbook as a means of communication with the

parents.

• Update school promptly when there is a change in the contact

details or child particulars.

• In 2018, we are exploring the use of class dojo to strengthen

communication between parents and students. You will be informed in due time once the communication channel is ready

2019 Pupils’ Handbook

Class Dojo as an alternative channel

• Accessible through PC, laptop and smart

phones

• App Store (iPhones)
• Play Store (Android)

Safety & Security Matters

• Early Dismissal Pick-Ups
• Parents Driving into School
• Road Crossing Safety
• NO cycling to and from

school

Parents Driving Into School

• Strictly no Vehicles to come into the School through

Gate B (next to Security Post) during dismissal period

• Mon – Fri: 1.30 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.
• Driving into school in morning only if it rains

Support for Children & their Families

School-Based Student Care Centre in Ang Mo Kio Primary School

Partnership with Self-Help Groups

Partnership with Community

An AMKPS Leader Confident Person, Joyful Learner,Caring Citizen