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Primary 2

3 February 2016 7.30am to 9.00am

• Vision: Hearts of Service * Minds of Inquiry * Joy in Learning * Confidence in Life
• Mission: Together we bring out the best in every child for a better nation.
• Motto: Standing Tall Achieving Results
• School Core Values:
• Loyalty * Honesty * Compassion * Diligence * Excellence * Unity * Resilience * Self-

Discipline

Objectives

• 1. Strengthen home-school

partnership

• 2. Enhance parent &

teacher interaction

• 3. Inform about school/class

practices & expectations

Agenda

• Introduction
• Holistic School Experience@LHPS
• School & Class Matters
• Announcements
• Q&A

1987

Became a government school

2016

Celebrating

• ur 70th

Anniversary

History of Lianhua

Hearts of Service Minds of Inquiry Joy in Learning Confidence in Life

Our School Vision

Together we bring out the best in every child for a better nation

Our School Mission

Honesty Loyalty Compassion Diligence Excellence Unity Resilience

Our School Values

Self-Discipline

Values “I Will” Statements

Honesty Resilience Loyalty Self-discipline I am truthful to self and to others. I am not afraid to fail and learn from my mistakes. I contribute actively to the community. I do the right thing at the right time. I accept responsibility for my own actions. I strive to overcome my challenges. I recite the pledge, sing the National anthem and school song with pride. I make responsible decisions. I am sincere in my dealings with

• thers.

I stay strong and endure through difficult times. I uphold my school’s name with my behaviour. I will be a role model to my classmates and schoolmates.

Statements for all 8 school values are found in the student diary

Being Pupil-Focused

Physical Engaged in

Sport Activities

Lead a Healthy

Lifestyle

Intellectual Enjoy

Learning

Think critically

and creatively

Social-moral & Emotional Grounded in

Values

Empowered

to Lead

Love Singapore Aesthetics Immersed in

the Arts

Appreciate

the Arts Holistic School Experience @ LHPS

Social-Moral & Emotional

Student Leadership Framework

Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)

Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) CCE Lessons (4 languages) National Education & Social Studies Values-in- Action (VIA)

Key Domain of Social Emotional Skills Description Self-Awareness

• My feelings
• Knowing myself

Self-Management

• Managing my emotional state
• My learning

Social Awareness

• Appreciating diversity
• Relating to others

Interaction time with Form & Co-Form Teachers to build quality Teacher-Student Relationships

Form Teacher Guidance Period

Character & Citizenship Education Lessons

• Adapting to a new school and

making friends

• Self-responsibilities
• Building positive relationships
• Respecting others
• Caring for others

National Education & Social Studies

National Education Social Studies Commemorative Events

• Total Defence Day
• International Friendship Day
• Racial Harmony Day
• National Day

Cluster of Study Inquiry Focus Coming together as a nation What unite us as people of Singapore

• Develop socially responsible citizens who contribute

meaningfully to the community

• Approach:
• Recent involvement:

– Festive Giving (Chinese New Year, Hari Raya & Deepavali) – Environment Education Week

Know the Values Understand the Values Apply the Values Internalize the Values

Values in Action

Coding for Fun

• Code for Fun Enrichment Programme will be offered

to students to increase their exposure to coding and computational thinking.

• Students will go through a 20 hour programming

training using a visual, drag and drop software with robotic kits.

Intellectual

1.Shared Reading Experiences

• 2. Shared Writing

Experiences

• 3. Language Use

Activities in Learning Centres

Children read a storybook with the teacher and engage in discussion with teacher and peers. The teacher prepares mini-lessons based on specific needs of children to prepare them for reading & writing activities, e.g. grammar, vocabulary, word recognition, decoding skills & spelling. The teacher models writing using children’s language. Children engage in writing together and writing independently.

STELLAR in Lower Primary

English Programmes

• Reading Programme

– SURF (Silent Uninterrupted Reading for Fun) – Recess Activities – Extra support provided for struggling learners

• Oracy Programme

– Prsentation : Fractured Fairy Tales

• Writing Programme

– Modififed Language Experience Approach (MLEA) – Publication of Good Stories – Writing Buddy on MCOnline

Library Programme

School Activities Partnership with NLB Book Quizzes E-reading (iPads) Book Talks Storytelling NLB Library Membership Drive Reading Interest Profile Mass Borrowing sessions Read, Swap & Share

Vision: Hearts of Service * Minds of Inquiry * Joy in Learning * Confidence in Life Mission: Together we bring out the best in every child for a better nation. Motto: Standing Tall Achieving Results School Core Values: Loyalty * Honesty * Compassion * Diligence * Excellence * Unity * Resilience * Self-Discipline

Holistic Assessment

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Listening & Viewing 1)Sound Discrimination 2)Picture Matching 1)Sound Discrimination 2)Sequencing of events 1)Picture Matching 2)Sequencing of events (5%) End-of-Year Assessment (50%)

• a. Listening

Comprehension (15%) (Picture Matching, Sound Discrimination and Sequencing of events)

• b. Oral (20%)

1. Reading Aloud 2. Picture Discussion

• c. Composition (15%)

(30 min)

• d. Language Use (50%) (1h

15min)

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension

Speaking & Representing Picture Discussion (5%) Fractured Tales Skit Picture Discussion Reading & Viewing Reading Aloud Reading Aloud (5%) Reading Aloud Writing & Representing 1)Spelling 2) Picture Composition 1)Spelling 2)Picture Composition- Individual writing Individual Writing- Picture Composition (5%) Language Use Mini Test (15%)

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension

Mini Test (15%)

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension

Mini Test

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension

Total (100%) 20% 20% 10% 50%

Mathematics

Content / Mastery of Basic Concepts

• Counting in tens and hundreds
• Comparing Numbers (greater, greatest, smaller,

smallest)

• Addition and Subtraction Algorithms
• Multiplication and Division within Multiplication

Tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10

• Understanding Fractions as part of a whole
• Counting Money in Dollars and Cents

Numbers

• Telling Time to 5 minutes
• Understanding duration of 1 hour / half hour
• Measuring Length / Mass / Volume in Standard

Units

• Identifying and Describing 2D and 3D Shapes

Measurement and Geometry

• Reading Data from Picture Graphs with scales

Statistics

Mathematics Hi-Five! Problem-Solving Process

• What do I KNOW?
• What do I WANT to KNOW?
• Choose a STRATEGY or ACTION

and SOLVE.

• Does my answer MAKE SENSE?
• I DID IT!

Mathematics

To acquire conceptual understanding and make sense of one’s learning

Learning by Doing Learning by Interacting

Mathematics Assessment

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Non- Weighted Journal Diagnostic Test Journal Diagnostic Test Journal Diagnostic Test Performance Assessment

• Weighted

Mini-Test (15%) Mini-Tests (22%) Mini-Test (13%) Semestral Assessment (50%)

‘P.O.T.S.’ – Primary One and Two Science

Ra Rati tionale

• nale

 To formalise a structure to facilitate pupils’ learning in Science in Primary 1 and 2  To prepare pupils for the formal Science curriculum in Primary 3 Timeframe:

• Commencing from Term 1
• One period a week

Le Learning arning Co Content ntent

• Primary 2 Science Content:

– Germination of seeds – Plant parts and their functions – Identification of some plants – Life cycle of some animals (bird, grasshopper and butterfly)

• Science Process Skills:

– Observing – Classifying (leaves, animals, objects) – Measuring (volume)

Features of Mother Tongue Languages Curriculum

• Greater focus on authentic activities to better engage

students and develop their communication skills

• Continue to expose students to culture & values through MTL

learning

• Story characters set in real-life situations that students can

relate to, so as to better engage students in their learning of MTL

• Greater use of ICT e.g. videos, animations and digital

interactive games

Programmes

• Mother Tongue Fortnight
• Reading programme
• ICT platforms eg MC online (refer to school website

for more ICT platforms and resources)

• Publication of students’ work

Performance Task:

• Listening Activities
• Penmanship
• Show and Tell
• Written Expression
• Little Book Creation
• Reading Aloud
• Reading Comprehension

Weighting Term 1 Term2 Term 3 Term4 Listening 30% 0% 10% 10% 10% Speaking 30% 0% 10% 10% 10% Reading 20% 0% 5% Paper 1 :5% Paper 2: 25% Writing 20% 0% 5% Total 0% 20% 30% 50%

Assessment

• We engage our students using various ICT tools.
• Every child has the opportunity to experience and

learn ICT skills through various subjects in the following areas:

• Word processing
• Learning with multimedia
• Using online tools
• For example, students learn more about shapes

through Microsoft Office

Use of ICT to Support Curriculum

• MCOnline (www.mconline.sg)
• Brainpop (www.brainpop.com)
• Provide pupils with opportunity for self-directed

learning

Online Learning Portal

We focus on developing the pupil’s instinct to protect himself and empower him to take responsibility for his own well-being in cyberspace.

Cyberwellness

• Students experience self-directed learning
• Lessons, assignments and tests will be assigned to

students via the MCOnline portal.

• E-Learning Days are at various times of the year (to

be confirmed nearer the date)

E-Learning Days@Lianhua

Physical

How to Raise A Healthy Child

Healthy Child

Safety First Growth & Health Good Health Habits Active Lifestyle

Physical Development Programme

• Weekly PE Lessons (taught by qualified PE teachers)
• PAL Games & Sports (Thursdays)
• PAL Outdoor Education (Thursdays)
• SwimSafer Programme (Term 2, after school)
• Lower Primary Sports Day (TBC)
• CCA Exposure Week (Term 4, after school)

Sports Talent Management Programme

Formative Assessment (Skills, Attitude & Cognitive)

Child’s Sports Talents are identified at Primary Two (PE, PAL)

Sports Academy CCA (P3) Direct School Admission (Sports)

Physical Education Curriculum

Learning Areas Primary 2 Dance PE Games & Sports PE Gymnastics PE Outdoor Education PE Physical Health & Fitness Health Ed (An Active & Healthy Me Book)

Aesthetics

Visual Arts & Music

• Philosophy and belief
• Plays an important role in our daily life
• Imparts values and evokes emotions
• Learn to reflect and express one’s uniqueness by

communicating their thoughts and emotions using images and objects.

• Develop visual literacy which enables pupils to
• bserve and perceive the world with increased

awareness and aesthetic sensitivity

Visual Arts

S/n Themes Description 1. 2D Exploration Pupils will explore the various medium to create their 2-Dimensional artwork 1. 3D Create! Pupils will create 3-Dimensional artwork using the specific techniques and skills shared. 1. Creative Expression! Pupils will interpret the artworks and create their own artwork. 1. Reuse and Recreate! Pupils will explore creative ways to make artwork using recyclable materials. 1. Digital Art Pupils will express their art interpretations through the ICT App in 3-Dimensional artwork.

Visual Art

Visual Art Department 2016 Framework Level Primary 2

Skills Art Techniques (i) Drawing, painting, moulding, rendering Visual Inquiry (i) Visible Thinking Approach Art Form 2-dimensional (i) Drawing, painting, collage (ii) 3-dimensional (ii) Assemblage, recyclable artwork i.e robot Art medium Oil pastels , colour pencils , acrylic paint Research and Processing Observe, record, compare Jotter book serves as documentation and reflection Communication Express ideas visually and orally through presentation and group and pair discussions

Level Portfolio Assessment Rubrics Primary 2 Celebration Portfolio Generalized Rubrics

Assessment

Music

Every student is able to appreciate, create and perform music.

• Educate students in music knowledge
• Enable students to create original pieces
• Empower students to perform confidently

Key Curriculum Framework P1-6

Programmes

Mass singing Assembly Performances Showtime!

SHOWTIME!

http://tiny.cc/showtimelianhua

School Matters

Late Coming

• Absent during Semestral Assessment

– There will be no make-up for exams missed – Student will take the paper when he/she returns to school – Marks will not be taken into consideration in the computation of results, but feedback on the performance will be given.

• Considered absent unless:

– A medical certificate from a doctor is produced

Examination Matters

0 marks will be given when there is no Medical Certificate produced

Homework Policy

• Purpose of homework

– Practise what is learnt – Acquire knowledge prior to lesson – Assess what students have learnt

• Considerations

– Time spent in school (Longer days, less homework) – Public holidays (homework should be minimal) – Level of difficulty ( difficulty, quantity)

Homework Policy

• General guidelines:

P1 & P2 P3 & P4 P5 & P6 0.5 h to 1 h 1 h to 1.5 h 1.5 h to 2 h Complete school homework first

Speak with your Form or Co-form Teachers Speak with P2 Year Head Ms Wang Xiaoxuan Speak with your Vice-Principals & Principal

Getting Help in School

Class Matters

(To be done by Form & Co-form)

• Could include

– Rules – Expectations – Full Value Contract – SOP if absent from class

(To be done by Form & Co-form)

• Support for students in the class

– Stretching – Special needs etc

Announcements

P1 to P6 slides are available

• n the school website at

www.lianhuapri.moe.edu.sg

Breakfast Chat with Principal

Level Date Time Register on MC Online P1 & P2 6 April (Wed) 8.00am to 10.30am 23 Mar to 31 Mar P3 & P4 30 Mar (Wed) 16 Mar to 24 Mar P5 & P6 17 Feb (Wed) 3 Feb to 12 Feb

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/

Parents, Our Supportive Partners