Meet-the-Parents Session 15 February 2019 Yio Chu Kang Primary - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Primary 1 Meet-the-Parents Session 15 February 2019 Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Programme 1. Introduction 2. Observations in the last 6 weeks 3. Primary School Education System 4. Current Changes in The Primary School Educational Landscape 5. P1 Curriculum And Learning Outcomes 6. Level Programmes Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

School Vision : Empowering Mind, Engaging Heart, 3 Extending Hands School Mission : To nurture confident and self-directed learners who are keen to serve Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Our Philosophy To recognise each child as an individual and help him achieve his personal best Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

School Motto Youth of Character 5 Keen to Serve Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

School Values Care Respect Responsibility Integrity Resilience Excellence Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Learning for Life Programme (LLP) CREATE @ YCKPS Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

CREATE@YCKPS A 3-tier ACE approach will be deployed: Tier 1 – A wareness and Appreciation of the Arts Tier 2 – C apacity and Competencies development Tier 3 – E xcellence in the Arts Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

CREATE@YCKPS Tier 1 – A wareness and Appreciation of the Arts • PAL Programme (P1 to P2) • Art and Music (P1 to P6) Curriculum • Theatre Exposure Programme • Museum Education Programme Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

CREATE@YCKPS Tier 2 – Capacity and Competencies Development Towards the end of Primary 2, students are talent scouted for entry into various CCAs. Among the 14 CCAs available in school, 7 are Performing Arts and Visual Arts: (1) Handbell (2) Angklung (3) Chinese Dance (4) Malay Dance (5) Indian Dance (6) Choir (7) Art Club Students of these CCAs are exposed to a greater level of learning, involvement and exposure in the Arts in order to stretch and develop their ability in each of their specialised areas. Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

CREATE@YCKPS Tier 3 – Excellence in the Arts Selected students who have been identified to have a greater capacity of talent and creativity, will be provided platforms to further develop and refine their skills. This is done through putting up external performances and exhibitions in collaboration with various external agencies. Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Applied Learning 12 Programme (ALP) E STEM@YCKPS Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

E STEM@YCKPS E nvironmental STEM-based 13 applied learning at YCKPS Focus: E nvironment & Sustainable Living Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

E STEM@YCKPS S cience T echnology E nglish M athematics with Values-in-Action(VIA) and Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

E STEM@YCKPS Utilising a problem-based learning approach which leverages S.T.E.M. and integrating with other disciplines for students to learn more about environment and sustainable living. Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

E STEM@YCKPS Tier 1 - Awareness about the Environment 16 • Students will understand the vulnerabilities of the environment through assembly talks, assembly shows, Earth Day activities, PAL lessons and Learning Journeys. Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

E STEM@YCKPS Tier 2 - Connecting with the Environment P4 to P6 Environmental Project Work ( E PW) 17 Problem-based approach where students co- construct their understanding of real-life problems with their peers Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

E STEM@YCKPS Tier 3 - Extending Learning • Students with greater interest and aptitude will 18 further enhance their E STEM@YCKPS experience through additional activities and at external platforms. Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Responsibility For Own Things • Label all belongings with name and class • Remind your child not to misplace their belongings  Wallets to be in pockets  Place belongings on the canteen tables during recess playtime Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Snack Time • There will be a snack time at 12.00 p.m . • Providing a 2 nd meal break could ensure that students do not go hungry when they have lunch after 1.40 pm • Students will be allowed to have their snack in class during lesson time. Students should bring only healthy snacks for their snack time. • Examples of snacks are grapes, muesli bars and biscuits. • Do not bring rice, noodles, cut fruits or chocolates as these food can be messy when eaten in class. Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Birthday Celebrations • No birthday parties in school • Birthday cakes and goodies bags are not encouraged Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

School Bag 1. Avoid trolley bags as they are heavier than backpacks and are difficult for the students to push up the stairs. 2. Health Promotion Board Advisory : Weight of School Bag should be between 3.5 kg to 4.5 kg. Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Modes of Communication 1. School notification letters to parents 2. Handwritten notes in the Student 23 Handbook by the Form Teacher and Subject Teachers 3. Message via ClassDojo 4. Email (admin_yckps@moe.edu.sg) Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

If you have any concerns / feedback / suggestions… You may… • call (6385 1365) • email (admin_yckps@moe.edu.sg) • write a message in your child’s handbook • make an appointment to meet school personnel Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Aims of Primary School Education • To lay a strong foundation • To nurture the whole child Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

Where is my child at this stage? • Formative years • Early stages of learning • Discovering abilities Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

27 CURRENT CHANGES IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE Yio Chu Kang Primary School Yio Chu Kang Primary School Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands Empowering Mind  Engaging Heart  Extending Hands

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