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West View Primary School Parents’ Briefing

31 January 2015

GENERAL SCHOOL MATTERS

Reporting and Dismissal Time

Reporting time: 12.20 p.m. 1.20 p.m. (Thursdays only) Dismissal Time: 6.00 p.m.

• For the safety of the child, please do not send

your child to school too early

• Please pick your child up at 6 p.m. punctually
• Please inform the school if you are unable to

pick your child up at the stated dismissal time

Reporting Time

• Pupils are to be in the hall by

12.15 p.m. every day

• Pupils have to read a book while waiting

for assembly to start

Latecoming

• Afternoon assembly will

start at 12.20 p.m.

• Pupils who come after 12.20 p.m. are

considered late *Frequent latecomers will be referred to the school’s counsellor

Absence from School

• Contact the school if child is absent

from school or unable to attend any activity such as supplementary or remedial

• Call the General Office. (Tel : 67600178)
• Submit the medical certificate/ parent’s

letter of excuse to the teacher when child returns

Absence from Formal Assessments

• There is no make-up paper for all

subjects

• Submit the medical certificate to the

teacher when child returns

– Children’s well-being comes first

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Moral

Character Development Journey

Leadership Citizenship Moral

• Class

Leaders

• Prefectorial

Board

• CCA

leaders

• Learning Journey
• Service Learning Trip
• Community

Involvement * Project Care * Recycling Thursdays * School Cleanliness Duty

• Character and

Citizenship Education * Cultural Immersion Programme

• CIRA Reward

Programme

• CCE lesson

CIRA Reward Programme

CIRA reward programme

aims to encourage pupils to exhibit the school value and they are rewarded with CIRA stamps for doing so

CIRA Reward Programme

Has your child spoken to you about the CIRA rewards or his/her experiences in school with you?

• Be a good listener
• Ask your child to share his/her experiences

in school

• Don’t just ask “Any homework today?”

“How is school?”

• Good starting questions eg “What did

you like about school today?”

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Physical

Oral Health Status

• Percentage of our P1 to P6 pupils who has

1 or more decayed teeth is HIGH

• Parents are encouraged to remind their

children to brush their teeth after every meal

Physical Activity

• It is recommended that children should

perform physical activities for at least 60 minutes daily How many of you think that your child take part in physical activities for at least 60 minutes daily?

• Accompany children to perform more

physical activities as a family like

– brisk walking, climbing the stairs instead of taking the lift, cycling at the park, swimming, hiking, in-line skating etc.

Parental Support

School Bag

• Bring minimal stationery
• Carry only the required books and

essential items to school

• Pack the bags according to the timetable

daily

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Financial

Pocket Money

• Right amount of pocket money
• Teach children important budgeting lessons
• Children learn how to spend
• Instil the good habit of saving
• Healthy Meals in Schools Programme
• Healthy set meals incorporate food

from 4 main food groups – rice / noodles + meat + vegetables + fruit

• Set meal (medium) - $1.50
• Encourage pupils to drink plain water

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Cognitive

Screening Test for entry into Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

• To provide opportunities for the

intellectually gifted to develop to their fullest potential

• Held in Term 3
• Subjects tested : English and Maths
• Not compulsory

Learning Journey Social Studies

• Objective: To understand about

Singapore and instill pride in the country.

• Venue: Chinatown
• Activities: Guided tour with activity booklet.

Pupils will also take pictures and do their reflections.

• Date: 9 March 2015 and 10 March 2015

Music and Art

Music:

• Ukelele
• Making of percussion instrument - shakers

Art:

• Paper by 53 (Digital Art lesson)
• Ceramics ( 6 lessons)

Skills-based Programmes for P3 and P4 (designed by school)

Independent Learners In Action – 3A-3F

Independent Learners in Action (ILiA) Programme is designed:

• to equip pupils with creative problem

solving skills

• to stimulate pupils’ innate creativity and

curiosity to create and present innovative solutions to existing problems

Independent Learners in Action (ILiA)

Objectives Pupils will be able to

• acquire knowledge & skills beyond the curriculum
• develop a creative & innovative mindset
• apply the practical skills learnt to solve problems

systematically

• prepare, present an opinion & express ideas

convincingly

• speak clearly, expressively and confidently before

an audience

• cultivate a passion for life long learning

ICT Programme

ICT Skills Objectives Microsoft PowerPoint

• Type and edit sentences.
• Copy and paste pictures

into slides.

• Create simple animation

for their presentation.

• Insert music for their

presentation.

ICT Programme

ICT Skills Objectives

Paper by 53 (Digital Art lesson) An application in the iPad that pupils will be using to create drawings.

AS ASSES SESSME SMENT NT

English Language

TERM 1

Topic Talk Class Test

• Grammar

TERM 2

Listening Comprehension Oral Composition Main Paper – Vocabulary MCQ, Grammar MCQ, Grammar Cloze, Vocabulary Cloze, Synthesis, Comprehension (2 passages testing on a variety of items)

TERM 3

Composition CA 2 - Grammar MCQ, Vocabulary MCQ, Grammar Cloze, Vocabulary Cloze, Synthesis, Comprehension (2 passages testing on a variety of items

TERM 4

Listening Comprehension Oral Composition Main Paper – Vocabulary MCQ, Grammar MCQ, Grammar Cloze, Vocabulary Cloze, Synthesis, Comprehension (2 passages testing on a variety of items)

English Programme Primary 3

• Library & Reading Programme
• Visit to the Changi Airport

P3 MT Assessment

Mother Tongue

TERM 1 (Practice Only)  Listening  Speaking  Reading  Writing & Language Use TERM 2  Listening  Speaking  Reading  Writing & Language Use TERM 3  Speaking  Reading  Writing & Language Use TERM 4  Listening  Speaking  Reading  Writing & Language Use

MATHEMATICS HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Formative Assessment Mental Sums Topical Worksheet Mental Sums Topical Worksheet Mental Sums Topical Worksheet Mental Sums Topical Worksheet Math Journal - Rubrics

• Creating word

problems and presenting solutions Teacher Observation - Rubrics

• Multiplication

Tables 6, 7, 8 and 9 Performance Task - Rubrics

• Budgeting

Nil Summative Assessment Review 1

• Numbers to 10 000
• Addition within 10

000

• Subtraction within 10

000

• Word problems:

Addition and Subtraction Mid-Year Exam (20%)

• Multiplication

Tables 6, 7, 8 and 9

• Multiplication
• Division
• Word problems:

Multiplication and Division Review 2 (30%)

• Money
• Length, Mass and

Volume

• Word problems:

Length, Mass and Volume

• Bar Graph

End-of-Year Exam (50 %)

• Whole Numbers
• Fraction
• Measurement
• Time
• Money
• Geometry
• Data Analysis

EXAM FORMAT

Part Item Type

• No. of

Qns Marks per Section Duration

 Multiple choice 15 25 1 h 45 min  Short answer Structured/ Long-answer 20 5 35 20 Total 40 80

PROGRAMMES

Primary 3

• Math Olympiad Workshop

Competitions

• Singapore and ASEAN Schools Math

Olympiad (SASMO)

• UNSW International Competitions and

Assessments for School (ICAS)

Themes/Topics Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Diversity

• Classifying things
• Living and non-living

things

• Plants
• Animals
• Classifying animals
• Fungi and bacteria
• Materials

Practical Test (Rubrics – Mastery level) Diversity

• Classifying things
• Living and non-living things
• Plants

Continual Assessment 1 - 0% (50 marks) Diversity

• Classifying things
• Living and non-living things
• Plants

Mid-Year Examination -30% (80 marks) Systems

• Classifying things
• Living and non-living things
• Plants
• Animals
• Classifying animals
• Fungi and bacteria
• Materials

End-of-year Examination – 50% (80 marks) Diversity

• Classifying things
• Living and non-living things
• Plants
• Animals
• Classifying animals
• Fungi and bacteria
• Materials

Systems

• What is a system?
• Your amazing body
• The digestive system
• Plant and their Parts

Interactions

• Magnets and their characteristics
• Making magnets
• Magnets, Magnets, everywhere

Systems

• What is a system?
• Your amazing body
• The digestive system
• Plant and their Parts

Learning Trail @ Science Eco- Garden (Rubrics-Mastery level) Systems

• Plant and their Parts

Diversity

• Classification of plants & animals

Continual Assessment 2 - 20% (50 marks) Systems

• What is a system?
• Your amazing body
• The digestive system
• Plant and their Parts

Interactions

• Magnets and their

characteristics

• Making magnets
• Magnets, Magnets,

everywhere

Total (100%) 30% 70%

West View Primary School - P3 Science Assessment Plan 2015

Science Examination Format

Booklet Item Type Number

• f

questions Number

• f marks

per questions Weighting A MCQ 24 2 48% B Open- ended 10 2,3,4 32% Total 80%

Duration of Paper : 1 hr 30 mins

Science Programmes

Primary 3

 Holistic Assessment

• Practical Test
• Learning Trail @ Science Eco-Garden

 Science Creative Toy Competition  Young Scientists @ Work (during recess, 3-4 sessions per term)

Homework Guidelines

Definition of Homework

• Homework is any learning activity

that students are expected to complete outside of school hours

• This includes assignments, projects,

revision of school work, studying for spelling and tests, and preparation for discussion due on the next day

Purpose of Homework

For the Child

• reinforce learning and deepen

understanding of lessons taught

• allow students to regularly practise, and

apply skills and concepts taught

• develop good study skills and habits
• encourage greater ownership and

responsibility for independent learning

Purpose of Homework

For the Parents

• timely information on the learning

progress of their child; and

• opportunity to be involved in the child’s

learning

How long does your child spend his/her time doing homework every day?

Homework and Spelling

Homework Spelling English Mathematics Science 20 min to 1.5 h daily Weekends Max 1 h Weekly Max 7 h Tuesdays Mother Tongue Depends on the respective classes

Parental Support

• create a home environment conducive

for studying

• supervise and provide support for child’s learning
• reinforce good study habits and attitudes
• be mindful of the stresses arising from school

homework and out-of-school activities, and help their children prioritise their time among these activities

• work in partnership with teachers to support

child’s learning and development

Filing Assignments/ Worksheets

• Files will be returned twice a term,

week 4 and 7

• Parents to acknowledge by signing the

worksheets that are marked

Positive Teacher-Student Relationship

• Caring and supportive school

environment

• Pupils perceive that they are respected

and supported by their teachers

• Positive impact on

– academic outcomes – social and emotional development – behavioural competence

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/social-emotional-learning/

Positive Teacher-Student Relationship

• Form Teacher Guidance Period

(FTGP)

– More quality teacher-student interaction through activities – Equip pupils with social and emotional competencies – One period per week

• Teacher-Pupil Interaction Time (TPIT)

– Form and co-form teacher speak to pupils individually – Pre-assembly on Tuesdays and Fridays – School hall

Preferred Modes of Communication

• Handbook
• Email
• Call the school to leave a message
• Classblog: mssoowvps.wordpress.com

Counselling @ WVPS

• Equip pupils with the

necessary skills to overcome

• bstacles
• Provide emotional support for pupils

who may be feeling down, stressed or are experiencing struggles

• When will counselling be conducted:
• referrals made by teachers
• referrals made by parents
• pupils approach Counsellor directly

NOTE: We would like parents/guardians to give this process the time & effort it deserves before any change can take place.

School Counsellor, Ms Evon Ng

Counselling @ WVPS

If you would like to have a discussion with the Counsellor, you may send an email to schedule for an appointment:

– Ms Evon directly at

evon_ng@moe.edu.sg

OR

– the school at wvps@moe.edu.sg (ATTN: School Counsellor)

School Counsellor, Ms Evon Ng

Thank you.

Together we will make a difference in your child’s education.

Q & A Session