SLIDE 1 P1 Curriculum Briefing 2016 29 January , Friday
Programme for the Day a) Introduction to School Management Team and Level Teachers b) Sharing on: School Vision and Mission Level Programmes and Classroom Practices Holistic Assessment Strategies to support the pupils at home Other forms of school support
haring on School Vision, Mission and Values
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School Vision
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SLIDE 4 GM GMSP SP C2 C2015 15 St Stud udent ent Out utco come mes s
Self-directed directed Learner ner Disciplined Responsible for his holistic development Exhibits 21st Century Skills Strives for excellence Comp mpass ssiona
te Leader der Love and Reverence for God Respect for self and others Empathy for others Social and Emotional (SEL)Competencies Re Resp spons
ible and d Use seful ful Citi tizen zen Appreciate Singapore Strong sense of civic responsibility Is informed about local and global affairs Active in serving the community
SLIDE 5 School Values
R: Res espect ect I: Int nteg egrity rity C: Co Comp mpassion ion H: Ho Hono nour ur Go God , N , Nation
School
T: Tea eamwo mwork rk P: Passion ion Fo For Le Learning ning
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SLIDE 7 Mrs Rina Liang Principal
Mr Daniel Yak Vice-Principal
School Management Team
Mrs Jessie Soh School Staff Developer Mdm Seah Bee Hui Vice-Principal Miss Kathryn Ng Vice-Principal Administration
SLIDE 8 School Management Team
Miss Pearl Saw HOD Math Mrs Chan Wai Leng P3 & P4 Year Head Mrs Sylvia Foo HOD Mother Tongue Mrs Tan Kha Ghee HOD English Mrs Tan Siew Kuan HOD CCE P1 & P2 Year Head Mrs Tok Bing Hwee P5 & P6 Year Head Miss Janice Tor HOD Science Mr Pierre Fong HOD ICT
SLIDE 9 School Management Team
Mrs Yvonne Seah HOD Pupil Management Mr Dicky Lim LH Mathematics Miss Mary Goh SH CCE 9 Mdm Sulis SH Student Welfare Mrs Denyse Liu SH Aesthetics Mrs Chen Yan Xi LH English Mdm Shannen Lim SH PE, Aesthetics & CCA
SLIDE 10 Other Key Support Staff
Miss Theresa Tong P2 Level Manager Miss Tan Li Ling P1 Level Manager Miss Noor Muneera Shaik Ali Special Needs Officer ( PM ) Miss Noor Shafrina Special Needs Officer ( AM ) Miss Ng Choi Mei Learning Support Co-ordinator for Mathematics Mrs Sim Siew Yah Learning Support Co-ordinator for English Mdm Rani Learning Support Co-ordinator for English Mr Vincent Wong School Counsellor Mrs Tan Wai Heng School Counsellor
SLIDE 11 Primary One Form and Co-Form Teachers
1CH Form Teacher Mr Sufian Dadula 1CH Co-Form Teacher Mdm Wong Xiruo 1DI Form Teacher Miss Chua Jingyi 1 DI Co-Form Teacher Miss Ong Li Ling 1FA Form Teacher Miss Norfarahin Binte Abdul Rahim 1FA Co-Form Teacher Miss Chan Choy Hong 1GR Form Teacher Miss Ler Yu Min 1GR Co-Form Teacher Mr Lai Yong Hui 11
SLIDE 12 P1 and 2 Form and Co-Form Teachers
1HO Form Teacher Mrs Esther Tok 1HO Co-Form Teacher Mrs Kannan TL Teacher 1JO Form Teacher Mrs Goh Yu Cui 1 JO Co-Form Teacher Mrs Tan Siew Kuan HOD CCE P1 and 2 YH 1KI Form Teacher Miss Aneesa Rehana Amanullah 1KI Co-Form Teacher Mrs Christabel Chue 1LV Form Teacher Miss Tan Li Ling P1 Level Manager 1LV Co-Form Teacher Mrs Sim Siew Yah 1PA Form Teacher Mrs Huang Yui Nguan 1PA Co-Form Teacher Mdm Fazilah
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A Broad & Deep Foundation for a Lifelong Journey
CONFIDENTIAL
Breadth
- Valuing Every Child
- Giving Each a
Holistic Education
Depth
- Deep Values
- A Strong Foundation
Length
- Learning for Life
- Lifelong Learning
Every School a Good School Every Student an Engaged Learner
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Key Programmes in P1 and P2 to promote Holistic Education
1) Programme For Active Learning ( PAL) 2) Learning Journeys to places of interest Examples: Zoo and Bird Park 3) Speech and Drama Programme ( EL or MT ) 4) Learning Support Programme for English and Mathematics and Remedial Classes to support pupils who need extra help * Please remember to send your child for their remedial lessons which will start in Term 2 Week 1
SLIDE 15 Classroom Practices
Eng English Mathematics
- STELLAR Approach
- Penmanship : Stellar Handwriting Book
- Reading Programme
( Story World and I-Read)
- Listening Comprehension & Oral
- Stellar Worksheets on
grammar, vocabulary and comprehension
- Spelling and Dictation
- Writing ( Composition ) package
- Free Writing
- Model drawing and heuristics
- My PALS Worksheets
- Supplementary Worksheets
- Mental Sums
- Review Test
- Activity Based Lessons
- Koobits (online questions for self-practice)
- AsknLearn (Math Content)
- Moth
ther Ton
IC ICT T
- Hanyu Pinyin ( Chinese )
- Weekly Spelling
- Activity Book
- Penmanship(Handwriting Book)
- Comprehension
- Composition
- Structured Reading Programme
- Use of Learning Portal (Ask and Learn) to engage
pupils in their learning at home
- P1 Touch Typing
- AsknLearn
- Koobits (online Math questions for self-practice)
- 10C, 10T and 10M Learning Programme for
Mother Tongue
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Importance of Reading
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Importance of Spelling/ Dictation
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Importance of Penmanship
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Importance of Penmanship
Please remind your child to : a) Write his/ her full name Example: Tan Hui Hui Alice John Lee Jun Ming b) Date his/ her work correctly: Example: 14 January 2016 Incorrect : 14/1/2016 c) Write neatly at all times
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Importance of knowing the Mathematical Language and Facts
SLIDE 21 Tips on Languages Tips for Mathematics
- Expose your child to different
materials and text types . Example: Story books
- Cultivate good reading habits
to acquire more vocabulary
highlight and use good phrases or words for composition
- Give your child consistent
practice especially for grammar
have consistent practice
have perseverance in solving problems
- Help your child to address
his / her learning difficulty at any point of time
- Draw models /use any
- ther form of illustrations
/ in problem-solving ( especially in Primary 2 )
SLIDE 22 Login using student BC no Password: Qwer1234
SLIDE 23 Please update email address if you have not done so . If you have done so, click cancel
SLIDE 24 Website for Math Online Portal Koobits Website to practise Touch Typing
SLIDE 25 Click here for homework.
SLIDE 26 Click to the right month to do the homework
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SLIDE 28 Click Content. Choose level and subject
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SLIDE 31 Steps for PARENTing in the digital age
adopted from schoolbag.sg
- Provide opportunities for offline activities
- Activate parental controls in computing
devices
- Role-model good digital habits
- Establish ground rules such as setting time
limit for computer usage
- Navigate the Internet with your child
- Talk with your child about his/her Internet
use
- For more tips, refer to Pupil’s Handbook Page 16 and 17.
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Character and Citizenship Education in GMSP
Objective of CCE in GMSP : To develop Responsible and Useful Citizens and Compassionate Leaders who are guided by Christian values, global in outlook but rooted in Singapore School Values: Honour God , School and Nation, Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Passion for Learning and Teamwork
SLIDE 33 Components in Character and Citizenship
Components in CCE Objectives Form Tea eacher Guid idance e Peri eriods To provide quality interaction time between teachers and pupils and to
equip ip pupils ils with ith soci
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Ch Character and Citi Citizenship le lessons in Mother Tongue/ English for non-MT pupils Teaching of values, knowledge and skills for CCE in Mother Tongue languages with parents’ involvement Soc
ial Stu tudies le lesson
Teaching of values on Citizenship One-To To-One Tea eacher Pupil il In Interaction Tim ime To provide an opportunity for the Form and Co-Form Teachers to get to know the pupils better and to identify any student needs which may require further support from the school
Oth Other Prog
Values in Action Experience, Cyberwellness Programme, Heritage Tours, Learning Journeys, Camps, Overseas trips, etc Platforms for pupils to exhibit Social Emotional Competencies and school values
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Parents As Key Parents in the Character and Citizenship Education of the Child
SLIDE 35 Wearing shoe by myself Brushing Teeth Packing my own bag
P1 Values In Action Experience: I Can Take Care
SLIDE 36 P2 Values In Action Experience: I Can Take Care Of My Family
Helping to sweep the floor Folding clothes
SLIDE 37 SUPPORT FROM PARENTS
Role Model for your child the values/Social emotional competencies you want to see in him/her . Share your success stories/failures with your child
SLIDE 38 Primary 1 and 2 Holistic Assessment
to support the Learning and Development
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Assessment is part of learning
SLIDE 40 Assessment at Primary 1 and 2
√ Shorter Assessments
√ More and richer feedback √ Appropriate types of assessments
Short weighted assessment tasks over the terms . Examples:
- Topical Tests
- Short Writing
- Reading
- Performance Tasks
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How will my child be assessed for English?
a) Poetry/ Nursery Rhyme Recitation b) Reading Aloud c) Listening Comprehension d) Individual Writing e) Spelling/ Dictation f) Bite-Sized test on Grammar / Vocabulary taught
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How will my child be assessed for Mother Tongue?
Show and Tell Reading Tasks Simple Writing Tasks
Listening and Situational Dialogue
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How will my child be assessed for Mathematics ?
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How will my child be assessed in other subjects?
A range of appropriate assessment tasks and practices
SLIDE 45 An Overview
P1 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Although there are review assessments, the marks will not be counted in T1
30% 30% 40%
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P2 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 10% 20% 20% 50% ( SA2 )
SLIDE 46 P2 Achievement Bands
Band Mark Range Brief Description
1 85 – 100 Is very good in the subject 2 70 – 84 Is good in the subject 3 50 – 69 Has adequate grasp of the subject 4 Below 50 Has not met minimum requirement of the subject
SLIDE 47 Reporting Tool Purpose Frequency Holistic Development Profile Provides an overview of the pupil’s total development (e.g. pupil’s marks, conduct, attendance, awards, Co-Curricular Activities, Values in Action) Term 2 & 4 Progress Report Provides information on the child’s development in personal qualities and attainment of learning outcomes for English, Mathematics, Mother Tongue, Art, Music, Physical Education, National Education and ICT Provides information on the child’s development in values, leadership attributes and 21st Century Competencies Term 1 & 3 Holistic Development Portfolio Showcases pupil’s works in various subjects and documents pupil’s learning and progress across all domains Term 2 & 4 Teacher Meet Parent Session/PCTC Teacher meets parent to communicate pupil’s learning, progress and areas for improvement
Date : 26 May, Thursday
Once a year
How will I receive feedback on my child’s progress? HA in strengthening Holistic Education – Holistic Reporting System
SLIDE 48 1) Please go through the progress report with your child 2) Praise him/her for the areas done well and encourage him/her to work on the areas for improvement
SLIDE 49 How will this benefit my child?
show learning
learning styles
feedback
- More confident
- Motivated to learn
- Enjoys learning
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Please hand in the Portfolio to your Child’s Form teacher if you have not done so. Blue Ring File, Divider, 2 sets of pockets
SLIDE 51 School Assessment Policy
- No marks will be given when a pupil is absent without
medical certificate (MC) . A letter from the parent / guardian will not be accepted in this case unless for valid reasons such as the death of closed relatives (e.g. grandparents) will be accepted.
- For pupils who do not produce an MC, a ZERO will be
given for that assessment.
- For pupils who has an MC, marks will be pro-rated (for
language component, it depends on which is affected). There will be no re-sitting of examination papers for pupils except for oral. An “MC” will be reflected in the result slip.
SLIDE 52 Attendance
- Pupils who are absent from school due to sickness must
produce a medical certificate (MC) .
- If the reason is non-medical , (e.g. death in the family) , a
letter is required.
- Please inform the Form Teacher when your child is unable to
attend school (Example: Via phone call, SMS, email etc ) .
- The school does not encourage parents to take their
children out during term time and parents are to check with the subject teachers with regard to the curriculum that their children will miss as well as the homework that will be given for reinforcement of what has been covered.
SLIDE 53 Homework Policy
Practice exercises Preparatory homework Extension assignments Intended Outcomes Provides pupils with the
- pportunities to apply new
knowledge , or review , revise and reinforce newly required skills Provides pupils to gain background information on a unit / theme so that they are better prepared for future lessons Encourages pupils to problem solve , think creatively and critically Types Consolidation exercise e.g. memorisation of times table Practising for mastery e.g. spelling words Revising information about a current topic Composition Writing Background reading Reading of a text for class discussion Researching topics for a unit / theme Writing e.g. a book review Project work Making or designing something e.g. an artwork Investigations e.g. Science Researching .e.g. social studies Information and retrieval skills e.g. using a computer to find material on the Internet
The school believes that :
- a good , well-managed homework programme helps pupils to develop the skills and
attitudes they will need for successful lifelong learning.
- homework also supports the development of independent learning skills and provides
parents with an opportunity to take part in their children’s education.
SLIDE 54 Homework Policy
- The time spent on homework should remain a norm but the amount of work given to
the pupil should be assigned based on the pupil. ( Example: For a high progress pupil, 20 MCQ could be given. For a middle progress pupil, 15 MCQ could be given and for a low progress pupil, 10 MCQ. The amount of time spent on homework should be the same but the task given should be varied to suit the learning needs of the pupil.)
- The school and teachers have worked out an estimated amount of time that pupils
would spend to complete their homework assignments for all subjects daily. Level Estimated time spent on homework daily P1 30 minutes to 1 hour P2 30 minutes to 1 hour P3 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes P4 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes P5 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours P6 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
SLIDE 55 Homework Policy
- During the school holidays and the PSLE Marking Exercise,
homework assignments will be issued. The school and teachers have worked out an estimated amount of time that pupils would spend on each subject during the duration. Period Estimated time spent on homework daily March Holidays 30 minutes to 1 hour June Holidays 30 minutes to 1 hour September Holidays 1 hour 30 minutes per subject
SLIDE 56 Expectations of Teachers
- Neat handwriting
- Writing of homework in the Pupil Handbook
- Checking of homework daily
- Punctuality in submitting homework
- Signing of books , files ,forms and letters that are
needed to be returned to the school
SLIDE 57 1) Check your child’s Pupil Handbook/ homework file daily for any homework that
has been assigned for the day or forms/memos to be signed 2) Ensure that there is time set aside for homework /revision of work learnt daily
- Work out a structured timetable with your child
- Always remind your child to work first, play later
3) Ensure that your child has a proper workplace and is not distracted by the television/ computer or I-pad.
- Place the computer in the living room instead of your child’s room.
- Limit the amount of time your child can spend on the computer.
4) Remind your child to complete the school homework before doing any tuition work 5) Guide your child in his/her work if necessary 6) Remind your child to learn his/her weekly spelling/ dictation
How can I help my child at home?
SLIDE 58 How can I help my child at home?
7) Speak to your child’s teachers on his/her academic progress if you have any concerns 8) Encourage your child to read. For example, bring him to the library at least
- nce a week to borrow story books to read
9) Ensure that your child is eating a balanced diet, exercise regularly and have enough sleep daily ( at least 9 to 10 hours
10) Check on your child’s overall
- appearance. Examples: Hair, name tag,
nails, shoes 11) Check on your child’s school bag to ensure that it’s not too heavy for him/her * Encourage your child to persevere and never to give up trying
SLIDE 59 Some parents have kids who are picky eaters. On the other end of the spectrum, some kids simply overeat. Rule of thumb when it comes to maintaining weight is energy balance. Do look out for the Healthier Choice Symbol on your next trip the supermarket! Include a variety of HCS products as part of a healthy, balanced diet. However, they should be eaten in moderation.
Use healthier cooking methods Choose fresh food rather than processed or preserved Eat less oily food Shop together at the supermarket Do not use food to reward or punish your child for good
behaviour
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- About half the children in
Singapore have myopia (short-sightedness) by the time they are 12 years old.
- Your child is more likely to
develop myopia if you and/or your spouse suffer from myopia. Unnecessary near work is also known to contribute to myopia.
- Currently there is no cure
for myopia.
Do not let your child engage in near work for long, continuous stretches.
Encourage you child to spend time
everyday
The role of Parents
You can help to delay your child’s
progression of myopia!
Get your child’s eyes checked annually.
Teach your child how to take care of his spectacles.
Encourage your child to take a break after 30 minutes of near work
SLIDE 61 Channels of Communication
Pupil’s Handbook Email : gmps@moe.edu.sg Teachers’email : Pupil’s Handbook Letters from school Termly memo Semestral Newsletters School website: http://www.geylangmethodistpri.moeedu.sg/ Telephone 6748 6746 (O) *Please ensure that you have installed the AskNLearn Apps in your
I-phone or Android phone if you have not done so
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Installation of AskNLearn Apps Please refer to the instructions given together with the Memo to parents on 6 January 2016
SLIDE 63 AsknLearn : Parents’ Portal - Introduction
What is the Parents’ Portal?
Portal for the Parents Allows for ease of communication from school to parents Parents can use the features within the Portal to track their children's progress
Features:
Important Announcements from GMSP Travel Declaration online Notification of child’s ongoing tasks
SLIDE 64 AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App - Announcements
Announcement
New feature: Push Notifications will be sent out (*will only work if parents stay logged in to the App). Parents can click “I have read this Notification” - acknowledgement
SLIDE 65 Parents’ Portal App – Child’s Attendance Report
Travel Declaration
Submit Travel Plans via the Portal: Tools Travel Declaration
SLIDE 66 AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Child’s Attendance Report
Travel Declaration
Submit Travel Plans via the App
SLIDE 67 AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal – Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Track the activities that have been assigned to the children eReports
SLIDE 68 AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal – Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Track the activities that have been assigned to the children
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AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Download the Asknlearn App from iTunes or Play Store Launch the app. Key in the school name.
SLIDE 70 AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Details:
User ID: Your Child’s BC Number Password (for first time Login): parents
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AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Once you have logged in, kindly fill in the mandatory information to register.
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AsknLearn: Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Click on the “Back” button to login to the Parent Portal using your new password. You can start using the App.
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LMS Technical Support (Helpdesk)
Getting Help and Support URL: lms.asknlearn.com/gmps
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Other Forms of School Support
1) Special Needs officer to support pupils with special needs 2) School Counsellors to support pupils with behavioural needs/ social emotional needs 3) Learning Support Co-ordinator for English and Mathematics 4) Support from Christalite Methodist Church 5) MOE Financial Assistance Scheme ( MOE FAS ) Criteria for MOE FAS : a) Gross Household Income (GHI) not exceeding $2,500 per month OR b) Per Capita Income (PCI) not exceeding $625 per month
SLIDE 75 Other Forms of School Support You are most welcome to join any of the following groups for support
- DADs For Life
- Parents As Loving Supporters ( PALS)
- School Alumni
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Please join us Fathering Workshop: Fathering For The Future 27 February Sat from 9am to 11am PALS Welcome 5 March Sat from 9am to 1pm
SLIDE 77 Important Announcement : Road Safety and Traffic Management We would like to seek your cooperation on the following matters:
Dismount from bicycles, scooters, etc Continue to teach the children to observe safe crossing
- To queue and wait for the public bus and not push their way up.
Regular checks will be done by teachers and security officers BUT children must own the responsibility
- Dropping off at Block 120
Prepare the child for prompt alighting Keep schoolbags with the child and not in the boot, if possible * Please fetch your child latest by 6.45p.m. every evening
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- I"It takes a village to raise a child.”
- ~ African proverb
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- Train a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old , he will not turn from it ’ Proverbs 22:6 a child
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Reflection for Parents
10 years from now, what would I like my child to grow up to be ? What kind of values, skills, knowledge or attitude would I like my child to possess ? What can I start doing right today to grow these values, skills, knowledge or attitudes in my child ?
SLIDE 80 Please complete the Parents’ Feedback Form and drop it into the box on your way out. Please write your child’s name beside your name ( in bracket ) and shade your child’s class accordingly
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Thank you very much for coming
Have a blessed weekend with your family
