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Objectives • To establish a positive and collaborative partnership with the form teacher. • To network with other parents. CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

The OLN Graduate S Acts according to IJ Mission S Leads with initiative, serves with love S Communicates effectively S Is open-minded and is able to construct new knowledge S Is persevering and resilient S Is socially responsible CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

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Mission, Vision & Values G raciousness Girls of R esponsibility A ppreciation Today for C ompassion Tomorrow I ntegrity A daptability A CHIJ School is a Christ-centred school community where all work together for the promotion of truth, justice, freedom and love, with special reference to the needs of persons who are disadvantaged in any way. CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

How we work with you Prioritise the child and her growth: our • common goal Communication with parents • OLN Connect • Website ( chijourladyofthenativity.moe.edu.sg ) • Workshops, meetings & conferences • Tok Tok Messenger & letters • Pupil Organiser • Call / Email teachers or the school ( chijoln@moe.edu.sg) • What to do when issues crop up • CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

How we help your daughter learn S A holistic education focused on the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, spiritual. S Smaller class size for closer monitoring process S Customisation within the curriculum: • Banding of pupils • Pull-out groups • Differentiated attention within class S Differentiated support for selected pupils: • Remedial lessons to help pupils level up. • Customised programmes to stretch the more able pupils. S Assessment for summative and formative purposes CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

How we help your daughter learn S Values Ed lessons ‘I am a G.R.A.C.I.A Star’ and Values Cards S Leadership roles S Values in Action programmes S CCAs and Camps S Chit Chat sessions and semestral FGDs S Specific programmes, e.g. OLN Care Ambassadors, P6 Mission and P6 Bazaar S Emphasis on values throughout the curriculum and school day, .e.g athletes’ oath CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

P4 Subject-Based Banding S CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

What it means for your child? • Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet her abilities • To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects. NOT intended to provide a softer option • Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6 CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

How does Subject-based banding work? At the end of P4: • School makes recommendation for a subject combination • Parents have the option to accept the school’s recommendation or proceed with their own choice CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

How does SBB work at P5? S Please note: There is no parental option at the end of P5. CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

Q: Should my child take Foundation subject(s)? S Must be guided by child ’ s ability. Come talk to us about it. S Implications of Foundation subjects on T-score, & ability to cope in secondary school S Foundation Maths: Importance of Mathematics in the secondary school; for application to polytechnic & ITE S Foundation MT: MT ‘ B ’ is offered in the secondary school S ‘ U ’ grade implications: Std subjects: >20 marks S Foundation subjects: >30 marks S CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

Q: Should my child take HMT or not? S Bonus points only given to S In S1, pupils can offer HMT pupils if they are even if they do not offer it at PSLE. Criteria: Applying for admission to SAP S schools Top 10% of the PSLE cohort S In the top 30% of the PSLE S Top 11-30% of the PSLE cohort S cohort who take HCL and obtain at least an A* (MTL) or Merit (HMTL) S Points awarded: Pls note that not all secondary S schools offer HMTL Distinction (3 pts) S Merit (2 pts) S S Useful for DSA? Depends Pass (1 pt) S HMTL is a 5 th subject. Can your S child take the additional load? CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

Q: What is ‘ DSA-Sec Ex ’ ? Gives participating schools greater flexibility in their admission of S students Adheres to key principles of transparency and meritocracy. S Talents & achievements, in both academic and non-academic areas, can S be considered for S1 admission. Each participating school sets its own criteria for selection, based on the S academic and/or non-academic areas that the school would like to emphasise. Include portfolios, trials, interviews or tests S Participating schools: eg CHIJ St Joseph’s, Holy Innocents, SOTA S CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

Q: Where else can I find out more about DSA – Sec Exercise? S Visit MOE’s DSA -Sec website of www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsasec/ S Visit the websites of participating schools through http://www3.moe.edu.sg/schdiv/sis// CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

What you can do to help your daughter S Team up with the teachers. S Understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Chat with your child. Create a conducive learning environment at home Develop a routine for school and homework. S Help her set realistic and achievable goals. S Encourage her to fulfil her responsibilities as a student S S Ensure a holistic lifestyle, e.g. CCAs, time to play, reflection. S Join the Parent Support Group (PSG) or volunteer at the school to play an active role in your child’s education. Contact: chij_olnpsg@yahoo.com.sg S Focus on the work ethics and character values that lead to results. CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

Encourage Responsibility S When she is doing her homework S When she is drawing up her schedule S When she forgets things S When she and her friends get upset with one another S When coming to school, e.g. getting out of the car or when late CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

What’s Coming Up School 60th Fund-raising upgrading project anniversary (2.5 times rebate) CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity

Girls of Today For Tomorrow CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity