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Overview 1) Academic Excellence - English - Mathematics - Assessment Modes 2) Holistic Development - Physical Education PRIMARY ONE - Character Development - Programme for Active Learning (PAL) 3) Partnering with Parents 4) Q & A

STELLAR Strategies for English ENGLISH PROGRAMMES Language Learning and Reading Acquiring English language skills through activities in listening, speaking, reading, writing and visual literacy  Shared Book Approach (SBA)  Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA)

Reading Programmes Graded Reading- Levelled Readers  To encourage pupils to read from a set of ENGLISH LANGUAGE storybooks (Levelled Readers) according to their Reading Levels ‘I - READ’ Class Library Project  To develop extensive reading habit  A box of storybooks is placed in every classroom

Spelling Term 1 7 words per week ENGLISH LANGUAGE Term 2 7 words and 2 phrases Term 3 & 4: 7 words and 2 phrases Dictation

Oral & Writing Programmes Reading - Reading aloud ENGLISH LANGUAGE Oral Communication Skills - Show & Tell - Examples of Topics : My Favourite Clothes, Animals - Stimulus-Based Conversation Writing Skills - Write a story based on a given picture (Semester 1) - Write a story based on 4 pictures (Semester 2)

Extra Programmes Learning Support Programme (LSP) ENGLISH LANGUAGE Early Literacy Indicators  Identified and placed in the LSP  Conducted during Curriculum Time 

Extra Programmes Learning Support Mathematics (LSM) Early Numeracy Indicators  Identified and placed in the LSM  MATHEMATICS Conducted during Mathematics periods 

English Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Listening - Listening Listening - Compre (5%) Compre (5%) 10% -Sound - Sound Discrimination Discrimination -Picture -Picture Matching Matching Oral (10%) Speaking/ - Reading (5%) - - Reading Reading 15% - Stimulus- based Conversation Spelling(5%) - Spelling (5%) Writing Writing (5%) 15% 4 pictures - - Review 1 (20%) Review 2 (40%) Language Use 60%

Maths Assessment Assessment Details Term 1 - Term 2 Practical (10%) Review 1 (15%) Term 3 Practical (10%) Review 2 (15%) Term 4 Practical (10%) Review 3 (40%)

Math Practical

Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4

School Policy- Class Allocation Levels Action  No banding for English and Math Progression from Pri 1 to Pri 2  Banding for CL based on students’ CL summative test scores at end of Pri 1 o No banding for ML and TL in view of smaller cohort size  En Bloc Promotion from Pri 1 to Pri 2 with minor student movements at the end of Pri 1 for special cases  Class size capped at 30 per class at Pri 1 and 2

School Exam Policy – No exam will be held one day after a school holiday and public holiday. This is with the exception of the conduct of Oral Examinations. – Students who are absent for any of the papers due to illness must present a medical certificate in order to have “VR” (Valid Reason) reflected in the results slip. Students who are absent for good reasons other than being sick will be granted “VR” on a case-by-case basis. This will be decided by the Principal or Vice-Principal. Students who are absent for any paper without valid reasons will be given “ZERO” for the paper.

School Exam Policy – For a student who appears unwell on the day of exam, School Exam Committee personnel will use their professional judgement to determine the student’s suitability to sit for the paper.

Make-Up for Missed Papers • With the exception of EL and MTL Oral and Listening Comprehension and Math Practical, make-up will be allowed for all components of EL, MTL and Math Review within 2 working days from the test date. Papers will be administered to the absentees as and when they return to school during curricular hours . No further make-up will be provided should Students miss the make-up test date.

CHEATING • Cheating is a serious offence. Students caught cheating during the exams will be dealt with severely. For example, assignment of “ZERO” for the test component for which cheating was committed.

Character Development HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT To teach the school values “ PRIDE ” to help pupils develop good character. Patriotism Resilience Integrity Discipline Empathy Values inculcation and practice programme (VIP): Lessons that promote our SCHOOL VALUES.

PRIDE CKP Values Patriotism our anchor We exercise responsibility towards our family, HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT school, community and nation Resilience and Discipline in learning We welcome challenges as opportunities for learning and embrace learning as a way of life Integrity the foundation We demonstrate moral courage and uprightness, being consistent in word and deed Empathy in words and deeds We practise Servant Leadership, seeking to serve others through teamwork and personal involvement.

Values in Action (VIA) HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Recycling Programmes We promote the culture of recycling in school 1.Newspaper & Paper 2.Pet Bottles (eg mineral water bottles) Use Your Hand Campaign Pupils are to clean their classrooms before end of each semester. SHINE @ CKPS Pupils are to clean their classrooms 5 minutes before dismissal daily.

Programme For Active Learning (PAL) HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT An initiative introduced to Lower Primary to ensure that pupils are equipped with the necessary skills and values through participation in Performing Arts (Drama) Outdoor Education Sports and Games

Physical Education HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT  Sports and Games  Gymnastics  Dance  Outdoor Education  Physical and Health Fitness The P.E. programme focuses on child’s character development and strives to inculcate sportsmanship.

Information & Communication Technology HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Pupils will learn:  the different components of a computer  touch-typing  Microsoft Word and PowerPoint  Moo-O Plus Frequency:  Once a week (Term 1-4)

Project Work (PW) HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Pupils to work in groups  Assigned a theme  Under teacher’s guidance  Using cooperative learning skills 

Other Activities HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT  Theatre Experience  Mass Borrowing of NLB books  Learning Journeys

Other Activities HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT FTGP – Form Teachers Guidance Period  Provide quality interaction time  Equip pupils with social and emotional competencies

Pre-Assembly Activities HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT  Silent Reading Tue – Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri: English storybook – Tue: MT storybook  Community Singing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT • Self Awareness • Social Awareness (empathy focus) • Self-Management • Relationship Management (social skills focus) • Responsible Decision Making

Growth Mindset @ CKPS Objective: To enhance culture of learning and excellence for teachers and students

What is Growth Mindset (GM)? The belief that:  intelligence can be developed  our brain can get stronger and smarter . What is Fixed Mindset? The belief that:  You cannot grow your brain  Intelligence is static

FIXED MINDSET GROWTH MINDSET  Look smart at all  Learn at all costs costs  Embrace challenges  Avoid challenges  Effort as a sign of  Effort as the path to weakness mastery  Hides mistakes  Learn from mistakes

GM Key Messages I can grow my brain and be smarter I can achieve anything with effort I learn from making mistakes

Ways To Help Home Reading Programme • Daily reading with your child PARENTS AS PARTNERS Mastery of Concepts in Mathematics • Daily revision and reinforcement Other Ways of Partnering • Spelling (Preparation) • Show & Tell (Preparation) • Daily checking of Pupils’ Handbook • Daily checking for Homework & Notices • Participation in School Family Workshops (SFE)

Housekeeping Money/Payment • any collection of money must be put and sealed in an envelope (used or new) with name, class, purpose and exact amount enclosed Assistance in homework is greatly appreciated • neat handwriting • worksheets not crumpled and dirtied from food stains • handed in promptly Handbook • check daily

Housekeeping Snacks • pack light and healthy snacks for your child and remind your child not to share food with his/her classmate School Bag • advise your child to pack according to the timetable • check that only relevant materials are brought • use of trolley bags is discouraged (With effect from 2019, trolley bags will not be allowed, except for those with medical conditions who are given permission to use the lifts.) Guidelines for Birthday Celebrations • school does not allow the distribution of food and beverages, cakes included • school discourages distribution of goodie bags