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PRIMARY 2 PARENTS’ BRIEFING SESSION

6 March 2020*

*Cancelled due to precautionary measures for COVID-19

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Programme

No Topic Slides 1 School Vision, Mission, Philosophy, Motto and Values 3 – 6 2 Primary School Education 7 – 12 3 Information on the various subjects 13 – 61 4 Observations in the past weeks 62 – 68 5 School-Home Partnership 69 – 86

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School Vision:

Empowering Mind, Engaging Heart, Extending Hands School Mission: To nurture confident and self-directed learners who are keen to serve

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To recognise each child as an individual and help him achieve his personal best

Our Philosophy

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Youth of Character Keen to Serve School Motto

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Care Respect Responsibility Integrity Resilience Excellence School Values

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PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION

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Aims of Primary School Education

• To lay a strong foundation
• To nurture the whole child

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Where is my child at this stage?

• Formative years
• Early stages of learning
• Discovering abilities

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What is it like in School?

• Moving away from over-emphasis on grades

with revised PSLE scoring

• Reduction in assessment load

Removal of all weighted assessments in P1 & P2 Removal of End Of Year examinations at the end

• f P2
• Strengthening efforts to nurture well-rounded

individuals

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LEARNING PROGRESS IN THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT PROFILE (HDP)

• From 2019, schools will use subject-specific Learning

Objectives (LOs) and qualitative descriptors to report P1 & P2 students’ learning progress for all subjects in the HDP.

• Subject-specific Learning Objectives (LOs) reflects the

syllabus outcomes for P1 and P2 respectively

• The Learning Objectives (LOs) are meant as feedback to

students and parents for learning.

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The changes to school-based assessment aim to reduce over inflation of effort and build intrinsic motivation in our children to learn.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Listening

• 1. Listen attentively and identify

relevant information. Speaking

• 1. Speak clearly to express their

thoughts, feelings and ideas. Reading

• 1. Read multi-syllabic words

accurately.

• 2. Read aloud Primary 2 texts (e.g.

STELLAR texts) with accuracy, fluency and expression. Writing

• 1. Apply basic spelling strategies

using knowledge about phonic elements and spelling rules. Speaking

• 1. Speak clearly to express their thoughts,

feelings and ideas.

• 2. Build on others’ ideas in the

conversations or discussions respectfully. Reading

• 1. Read aloud Primary 2 texts (e.g. STELLAR

texts) with accuracy, fluency and expression.

• 2. Understand Primary 2 texts (e.g. STELLAR

texts) and are able to identify the big ideas in the texts and recall sequence of main events. Writing

• 1. Write short paragraphs to recount

appropriately sequenced events, describe details, and use tenses and connectors accurately.

P2 Learning Outcomes

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STELL TELLAR AR

STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading STELLAR aims to strengthen both language and reading skills as well as promote a positive attitude towards reading in the foundational years. Broad Strategies:

• Shared Book

Approach (SBA)

• Modified

Language Experience Approach (MLEA)

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• Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) Programme

 Morning Silent Reading & Silent Reading Periods  Lexile Reading Programme  Mum’s The Word: Reading Mums  I Love Reading: Reading Confidantes

KE KEY PR PROGRA GRAMME MMES: S: rea eadin ing

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• P1: Poetry Recital; Reading Aloud; Show and Tell

KE KEY PR PROGRA GRAMME MMES: S: sp spea eaki king

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• P2: Speech and Drama; Show and Tell

KE KEY PR PROGRA GRAMME MMES: S: sp spea eaki king

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• Learning Support Programme (LSP)

KEY KEY SUP SUPPO PORT RT PR PROGRA GRAMMES MMES

• Parent Resource Support:

Early Literacy Training Packages (DVD & cards)

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Components Item STELLAR Learning Sheets Com’on Stellar Supplementary Worksheets Dark Purple Ring Folder MLEA Writing – Writing based on learning experience (Term 2 – 4) Writing File (light purple) Picture Narrative Writing (Term 3 – 4) Spelling/Dictation – Checked and signed weekly Sounds Booklets 1 & 2 Vocabulary Practice Word Bank Booklet

P1 EL Key Work Deliverables

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• Activate child’s interest – Go to the library together.

Show/give your child books about their special interests or

• hobbies. Allow your child to choose books to read and

reread.

TIPS FOR PARENTS: READING & SPEAKING

• Teach your child to select and read texts at his/her level: reading

texts that are too difficult can be frustrating; texts that are too easy are not challenging.

• Set aside time for your child to read every day – at least 30 minutes

a day.

• Read to and with your child or have your child read to you.

Encourage your child to talk about books that he/she has just read (ie. story/characters etc.)

• Suggesting that your child give a different ending to the story read.

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• Model the use of Standard English when communicating with him/ her.

Do not attempt to correct their mistakes by repeating their mistakes. Model the right language instead.

• Read and write notes/messages in front of your child. Let them have

ample writing opportunities as well.

• In addition to doing worksheets and assessment books, English

language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities.

TIPS FOR PARENTS: READING & SPEAKING

• Provide ample English language reading materials at
• home. Introduce your child to a variety of texts (e.g. game

instructions, recipes, comic books, catalogues, toy advertisements, magazines and newspapers etc.)

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MATHEMATICS

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Semester 1

• Understand numbers up to thousand
• Solve mathematical problems

involving addition and subtraction

• Multiply and divide numbers within

multiplication tables Semester 2

• Identify, name describe and sort

shapes and objects

• Tell time to 5 minutes
• Compare and order objects by

length, mass or volume

• Read and interpret picture graphs

with scales

• Understand fractions

Mathematics Learning Outcomes For Primary 2

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Primary 2 Mathematics Syllabus

Topics to be covered for the year

• Numbers up to 1000
• Addition and Subtraction
• Multiplication & Division
• Fraction of a whole
• Addition & subtraction of like fractions
• Money, Time
• Length, Mass, Volume
• 2-D & 3-D Shapes
• Picture Graphs with scales

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Primary 2 Mathematics Syllabus

Areas for parental support:

• Read and count numbers up to 1000 accurately
• Express numbers in words accurately
• Add and subtract using mental calculation
• Multiply and divide within multiplication tables of

2, 3, 4, 5 and 10

• How to count money in dollars and cents
• Read time up to 5 minutes
• How to measure length, mass and volume
• Know and name 2-D shapes (eg: square,

rectangle, semi-circle, quarter-circle, triangle)

• Know and name 3-D shapes (eg: cube, cuboid,

cone, cylinder, sphere)

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Things your child will need for Mathematics lessons

• Pencil
• Ruler
• Mini Whiteboard
• Marker & Duster
• Textbook / Activity book and

Math Exercise Book

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How you can support your child in the learning of Mathematics at home

• Provide them with opportunities to apply what

they have learned in daily life

• Work on mental calculation and revise

mathematical facts regularly

• Check their Math activities (in TB, WB, Math

Exercise book, feedback by Math teacher) to see what they learnt and the areas they can improve

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Pupils acquire new mathematical concepts through the Concrete – Pictorial – Abstract approach as they progress from working with real-life objects to abstract mathematical representations.

Learning of Mathematics

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Learning Experiences

Pupils go through a variety of learning experiences to help them develop strong foundations in mathematical concepts.

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MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES

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Learning Outcomes for Primary Two MTL

Semester 1 (Term 1 & Term 2) Semester 2 (Term 3 & Term 4)

• Listen attentively to short,

simple spoken content related to daily life, identify the main idea and some details.

• Speak with correct

pronunciation using vocabulary and sentence structures from Pri 2 texts.

• Recognise characters taught in

Pri 2(CL).

• Recognise words taught in Pri 2

(ML).

• Recognise letters and words

taught in Pri 2 (TL).

• Participate in short

conversations related to daily life with some guidance.

• Read aloud Pri 2 texts with

accuracy and fluency.

• Understand Pri 2 texts and are

able to identify some details with guidance.

• Write short sentence(s) about

daily life with some guidance.

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Primary School Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum

Greater focus to better engage students and develop their communication skills and written skills

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Primary School Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum

Expose students to culture and values through MTL learning

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Primary School Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum

• Learning through authentic activities
• Use of Information & Communication Technology

(ICT) in teaching and learning of MTL

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Mastery of 4 Macro Skills

Listening Speaking Reading Writing Language Use

Vocabulary Grammar Reading with Understanding

Approach

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Primary School Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum

Listening

• Listening to instructions in the respective

Mother Tongue Languages

• Select the correct picture and response
• Listening comprehension

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Primary School Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum

Speaking

• Expressing their thoughts, views and

thinking through conversation section in the MTL textbook

• Show & Tell sessions

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Primary School Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum

Reading

• Able to read aloud and pronounce words,

sentences

• Read with good intonation and pronunciation

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Primary School Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum

Writing

• Learn to write sentences / one short paragraph

based on a picture Language Use

• Diagnostic quizzes on Vocabulary, Grammar

and comprehension

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Primary School Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum

• Online resources to revisit content and

vocabulary taught

• Online platform to build reading skills

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Working in Partnership with Parents

• Show interest in your child’s MTL learning

experiences and encourage him or her to share them with you. This will not only help reinforce what he or she has learnt, but also creates a good opportunity for family bonding.

• Use online resources to revisit content and vocabulary
• taught. Making use of online platform to build their reading.
• Bring your child to the library or bookshops to cultivate a

reading habit.

• Watch quality Chinese, Malay or Tamil language television

programmes together.

• Make use of objects in your environment such as road signs

and advertisements to engage your child in MTL conversations.

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AESTHETICS (ART)

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Semester 1 Semester 2

• Identify simple visual qualities

in what they see around them.

• Ask questions about what they

see

• Share their imagination,

thoughts and feelings through art making

• Show interest in looking at a

variety of artworks

• Talk about what they see, feel

and experience using art vocabulary

• Identify simple visual qualities in

what they see around them.

• Draw from their imagination and
• bservation
• Share their imagination,

thoughts and feelings through art making

• Play with a variety of materials

and tools to make art

• Talk about what they see, feel

and experience using art vocabulary

ART Learning Outcomes For Primary 2

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Art Instructional Programme

School-based Module Exploring Colours Art Techniques Handling a brush/ drawing/ colouring tool, painting & using IT tools to assemble

• bjects and create artworks

Visual Inquiry Actively looking & responding to visuals and participating in discussions Thinking Skills See, Think, Wonder

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AESTHETICS (MUSIC)

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Semester 1 Semester 2

• Perform Music in both

instrumental and vocal settings, individually and in groups

• Listen and Respond to Music
• Appreciate Music in local and

global cultures

• Understand musical elements

and concepts

• Create Music in both

instrumental and vocal settings, individually and in groups

• Perform Music in both

instrumental and vocal settings, individually and in groups

• Listen and Respond to Music
• Appreciate Music in local and

global cultures

• Understand musical elements

and concepts

Music Learning Outcomes For Primary 1 and 2

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Music Instructional Programme

Rhythm Quarter and eighth notes Dynamics Loud and soft Singing in Tune Solfege and handsigns School-based Module Boom Whackers

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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Physical Education

The purpose of PE is to enable students to demonstrate individually and with

• thers the physical

skills, practices, and values to enjoy a lifetime of active, healthy living.

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Dance Games & Sports Gymnastics Outdoor Education Physical Health & Fitness

 Exploration  Creating and Performing  Catching  Dribbling  Striking  Performing sequence of two movements and different start and end body positions  Move to landmarks in school  Apply knowledge

• n weather

condition  Personal safety practices  Good health practices

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P2)

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PROGRAMME FOR ACTIVE LEARNING

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Sports & Games

Outdoor Education

Performing Arts Visual Arts To develop in our students Confidence, Curiosity and Cooperation skills through broad exposure and experiences

Programme For Active Learning (PAL)

Self awareness

Self Management

Social awareness

Responsible Decision Making Relationship Management

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PAL Learning Outcomes

• Students exhibit confidence in what they do

and are able to express themselves effectively

• Students exhibit curiosity and positive attitudes

towards learning

• Enjoy group experiences and cooperation
• Engage in social-emotional learning and values

education

Cooperation Curiosity Confidence

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PAL @ Yio Chu Kang Primary School

• All Primary 1 and 2 students will

participate in PAL

• 2 hours of PAL every week
• 4 Domains:
• Sports & Games
• Outdoor Education
• Performing Arts (Music & Dance)
• Visual Arts

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CITIZENSHIP AND CHARACTER EDUCATION

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Form-Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

• There are 4 strands in the Guidance Curriculum:

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Educational and Career Guidance (ECG) Cyber Wellness (CW) Sexuality Education (SEd) – Only in P5 & P6

• Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is foundational

to nurturing mentally healthy and, socially and emotionally competent learners, enabling them to thrive in the future.

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CCE Lesson: P1 & P2 CCE Themes

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VALUES IN ACTION

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VIA are learning experiences that support students’ development as socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community, through the learning and application of values, knowledge and skills.

Values In Action

3 ways to contribute:

• A student can take ACTION to improve a situation he/she

cares about.

• A student can promote AWARENESS so that others may

learn about an important concern in the community.

• A student can be an ADVOCATE by inspiring and influencing
• thers to make a difference to something he/she cares about.

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P1 VIA @ Home

Values start at home. Involving the children in chores/duties that display the value of care, respect, responsibilities at home. P1 VIA : Taking care of personal space @ class (daily) The Great Clean Up (Termly)

YIO CHU U KANG NG PRIM IMAR ARY Y SCHO HOOL OL Primary 1 Valu lues in Actio ion @ Home

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OBSERVATIONS IN THE PAST WEEKS

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SCHOOL UNIFORM - BOY SCHOOL UNIFORM - GIRL PE ATTIRE- GIRL PE ATTIRE- BOY Name Tag School Badge White socks Above ankle Plain white shoes Name Tag School Badge White socks Above ankle Plain white shoes

Attire

Students can come in PE attire during PE and PAL days. They do not need to change their attire.

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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

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Snack Time

• There will be a snack time at 11.50 a.m.
• Providing a 2nd meal break could ensure that students

do not go hungry when they have lunch after school.

• 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.

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• No birthday parties in school
• Birthday cakes and goodies bags are

not encouraged

Birthday Celebrations

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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.

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SCHOOL-HOME PARTNERSHIP

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COMMUNICATION

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• 1. School notification letters to parents
• 2. Handwritten notes in the Student

Handbook by the Form Teacher and Subject Teachers

• 3. Message via ClassDojo App (school based

platform)

• 4. Notifications via Parents Gateway App

(MOE platform)

• 5. Email (admin_yckps@moe.edu.sg)

Modes of Communication

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Messaging via Class Dojo

• Form Teachers usually share via class stories

– What’s happening in class – Reminders

• Regularly check ClassDojo for updates.
• You can personally message the individual Form

Teachers in the app for issues/concerns regarding the class.

• The Assistant Year Heads (AYH) for P1 and P2 can

be reached via the ClassDojo app. Feel free to share any feedback or concerns.

• Teachers will be available on Class Dojo from 7.00

a.m. to 5.00 p.m. during weekdays. Kindly respect their ‘quiet hours’ reflected in the app.

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Working Together to Support your Child

Guidelines for School-Home Partnership

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“MOE will provide guidelines to

schools, to give greater clarity

• n involving and engaging

parents in their child’s education, in a balanced and meaningful manner. We will also support schools in re-calibrating parent-teacher engagement practices.” – Minister Ong Ye Kung

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Working with the school to know and support your child We want to develop and strengthen mutual understanding, respect and trust between the school and parents for the benefit

• f your child.

Guiding Principles for School-Home Partnership 1.Students succeed when schools and parents work hand in hand to support students in learning self-management skills, taking responsibility and building resilience. 2.Mutual respect and trust forms the strong foundation for positive engagement between schools and parents.

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Guidelines for School-Home Partnership

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Student Well-being and Holistic Development

Developing good habits

We want to nurture your child to be a self-directed learner with good habits and takes responsibility for his/her own learning How parents can partner us:

• Regular hours and sufficient sleep are

necessary for healthy growth

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children.

• “No Screen Time” an hour before

bedtime because the brain will be too active so the quality of sleep will be affected.

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How parents can partner us:

• Create a home environment conducive for

studying and the completion of homework.

• Supervise and provide support for child’s

learning.

• Reinforce good study habits and attitudes.
• Be mindful of the stresses arising from

school homework and

• ut-of-school

activities, and help your child to prioritise his time.

Developing good habits

We want to nurture your child to be a self-directed learner with good habits and takes responsibility for his/her own learning

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How parents can partner us:

• Set a practice at home for your child to

show you periodically his homework progress.

• Ask regularly to see/sign tests or

examination papers.

• Work in partnership with his teachers

to support your child’s learning and development.

Developing good habits

We want to nurture your child to be a self-directed learner with good habits and takes responsibility for his/her own learning

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How parents can partner us:

• Teachers

will write down the homework in the homework column at the side of the class whiteboard. Teacher and remind your child to copy down the homework in his/her handbooks.

• Teachers will include the deadlines for

the assigned homework. Ensure that your child complete his/her homework and hand them in on time.

• School homework must be completed

first before other homework given by

• thers.

Managing self

We want your child to be able to manage challenges and make ethical responsible decisions to thrive in the VUCA future

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How parents can partner us:

• Do

not help your child by bringing books/ learning materials to school during school hours if he/she should forget

Managing self

We want your child to be able to manage challenges and make ethical responsible decisions to thrive in the VUCA future

Student Well-being and Holistic Development

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How parents can partner us: We seek your understanding to stick to these

• fficial modes of communication, as far as

possible, not withstanding emergencies.

• Call the General Office: 6385 1365
• Email (admin_yckps@moe.edu.sg)
• Write a message in your child’s handbook
• Make an appointment to meet school

personnel

• Parents’ Gateway
• Class Dojo

Working with the school to know and support your child

We want to develop and strengthen mutual understanding, respect and trust between the school and parents for the benefit of your child.

Communication between Teachers and Parents

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How parents can partner us:

• We seek your understanding to adhere to

the official school hours, and that if a request is received after official school hours, the teacher is not obliged to reply.

Communication between Teachers and Parents

Working with the school to know and support your child

We want to develop and strengthen mutual understanding, respect and trust between the school and parents for the benefit of your child.

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Guidelines for School-Home Partnership

• We hope to clarify the

nature

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school-home partnership so that we can partner each other more meaningfully.

• We would like parents to

work hand in hand with us to support your children in learning self- management skills, taking responsibility and building resilience.

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• Encourage Joy of Learning by not over-

emphasising academic performance.

• Focus on your child’s learning journey,

rather than compare them to others.

• With your support, your child will:

Better enjoy the process of learning Develop dispositions for lifelong learning

As parents, you can:

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Meet-The-Parents

• Date : 29th May 2020 (Friday)
• Time: 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. (15 minutes

per parent)

• To be confirmed. More details will be

provided closer to the date.

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• r concerns

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