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JURONG WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL

MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION P6 2017

AGENDA

• 1. School Vision, Mission & Core Values
• 2. Strategic Thrusts
• 3. PSLE 2016 Results
• 4. QSE
• 5. P6 Co-Curricular Development Programmes
• 6. Assessment Matters
• 7. Target Setting
• 8. Important Notes for Parents
• 9. Questions & Answers

1.1. School Vision

Excellence in Attitude

Having high expectations of ourselves & giving our best, leading to excellence in action.

Excellence in Life

Achieving to the best of our abilities through a fun and enjoyable journey.

1.2 School Mission

A Confident person

Believes in oneself

An active Contributor

Always gives selflessly

A Concerned citizen

Is socially responsible, cultivates a healthy lifestyle & puts nation before self

A Conscientious learner

Has a thirst for knowledge & love for learning

1.3. Core Values

Respect

People / Environment

Integrity

Do the right thing Loyalty to class, school, family & country

Self-Discipline

Resilience Self-directed Self-control

Excellence

Excellence in attitude Excellence in action

• 2. Strategic Thrusts

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Excellence in Leadership and Management

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Excellence in Academic Performance – PSLE

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Excellence in Co-Curricular Programmes – QSE

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Excellence in Staff capacity Building and Staff Well-Being

5.1. Co-Curricular Development Programmes for P6

• I. Aesthetic Programmes
• Performing Arts and Visual Arts
• II. Sports Day (5.2.)
• III. CCAs (5.3.)
• IV. Values in Action (VIA)
• Focus: Self / Home / School
• Platforms:
• I. Personal responsibility at home & in school
• II. Home visits
• III. Preparation for P6 Graduation Concert & Performance

5.2. House Practice

Houses Day Time Puma Tuesday 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Jaguar Wednesday 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Panther Thursday 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Cheetah Friday 4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. House Practice will commence with effect from: Term 1 Week 2, 10th January 2017 (Tuesday).

5.3. CCA

Sports Clubs & Societies Uniform Groups & Cultural Activities Badminton Art & Craft Cadet Scouts Basketball Infocomm Concert Band Hockey Math Olympiad Choir Netball Drama Chinese Dance Soccer Robotics Taekwondo Environmental Track & Field You may refer to our school website for more details.

• 6. ASSESSMENT

MATTERS

You may refer to our school website for more details.

• 7. Target Setting

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Monitor & review your child’s performance after each assessment.

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Parents – please help your child to review the targets for each subject with reference to target set for individuals by the school.

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Please refer to Page 21 of the Student Handbook for the Target-Setting Form.

• 8. Important

Notes to Parents

8.1.1. Absence from Assessments

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All absence from exam must be supported by a valid reason such as Medical Leave. Letter of excuse from parents is not acceptable.

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Absent without a valid reason – results will be reflected as AB (absent) on the result slip. AB indicates that the child will be getting zero for that paper.

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Upon returning from the medical leave, pupils will

• nly be allowed to sit for the make-up assessments
• n 2 designated dates for written assessment and 1

designated date for LC, Oral & Composition.

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Please take note that the make-up exam is only allowed for pupils who are on MC.

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Pupil Handbook 2017 – Page 18.

8.1.2. Absence from Assessments: Make-up Exams

With effect from 2015 Remarks Term Tests & all bite-sized Assessments No make up assessment will be given Weightings are not significant. P2 SA2, P3 to P6 SA1 & SA2 Yes, make up will be conducted for all components Weightings are significant.

8.1.3. Absence from Assessments: Make-up Exams

Guidelines for make-up Exam with effect from 2015 Remarks

Oral, LC & Composition

• 1 designated day;

Written Papers

• 2 designated days, first

day for English & Mathematics & second day for Mother Tongue & Science **The dates for make-up exam will be stated in the Exam notification to parents If the pupil is on MC & returns after the designated dates of make-up exam, there will be no further make- up exam arranged for him/her. His/her marks will be pro-rated or reflected as VR depends on case by case basis.

8.2. Absence from School in General

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During festive celebrations (e.g. CNY), parents take the child back to hometown for celebration, leave earlier than official holidays

• r come back later, the school will not grant

such leave, the child’s attendance will be marked as ‘zero’.

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Very often the child is taken to holidays before the school term is over. The attendance of the child will be marked as ‘zero’ too.

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Attendance will affect the child’s conduct grade.

8.3. Homework Policy

Weekly Homework Guidelines (2-days grace period) For school days:

• P1/P2: Not more than 1.5 hours per day

(inclusive of all subjects)

• P3/P4: Not more than 2.0 hours per day

(inclusive of all subjects)

• P5/P6: Not more than 2.5 hours per day

(inclusive of all subjects)

8.4. Cyberwellness

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Location of the computer

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Length of time spent on computer

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Check on their content

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Self-discipline

P6 Enrichment Programmes

• I. Aesthetic Dance Programme for Graduation Ceremony
• At least 50% of the cost borne by school
• II. Percussion Music Programme
• At least 50% of the cost borne by school
• III. Drawing & Painting Using Watercolour
• 100% cost borne by school

8.5. Finance

8.6.1. School Safety

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The school gantry will be closed at 0740 for the morning session to facilitate morning assembly and flag-raising ceremony.

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Vehicles are not allowed to be driven into the school compound during the dismissal times.

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Please refrain from parking your vehicles

• utside the school.

8.6.2. School Safety

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To ensure the safety of your child, all visitors to the school are required to exchange their identification cards for visitor passes before reporting to the General Office.

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Exception to the rule only applies during school initiated events /workshops.

8.7. Snack Time

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Let pupils have the some light snacks to freshen & energise themselves

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5-minute break

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Snacks such as biscuits, sandwiches, etc.

8.8. Communication

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SNAAPP (School Notification & Attendance APP)

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Application for Download

• iPhone, iPAD: AppStore
• Android: Google Play

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Google Chrome browser on PC

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Communication between school to parent for letter/notification/consent etc.

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Surveys

8.9. Absence from School

When your child is unable to attend school:

• 1. Parents who are on SNAAPP will notify the FT using

SNAAPP by 8.00 a.m.

• 2. Parents who are not on SNAAPP will call the school

at 6793 3419 or SMS to 8511 7516 in the following format: [Name; Class; Reason] by 0800 to inform the school of his/her absence.

• 9. Questions &

Answers

Parents’ Support Group

You are kindly invited to join the PSG as a member to contribute to the development of your child. Application form is available at the General Office.

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Dear Parents, If you wish to have further discussions with the teachers, please make an appointment with them.

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You may visit the school website for today’s briefing slides: http://www.jurongwestpri.moe.edu.sg/

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P6 Form Teachers

Class Name 6A Mdm Liu Hong Ping (Mrs Seng) 6B Ms Jean Chia 6C Ms Ng Wei Ching 6D Ms Esther Neo 6E Ms Emily Lim 6F Mdm Sunitha 6G Mdm Eliza Lim 6G (Fdn) Mr Alphonsus Png

Assistant Year Head (AYH) – Ms Gladys Ong