Primary 4 27 January 2016 7.30am to 9.00am Vision: Hearts of - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Primary 4 27 January 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

History of Lianhua 1987 2016 Became a Celebrating government our 70 th school Anniversary

Our School Vision Hearts of Service Minds of Inquiry Joy in Learning Confidence in Life

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

Our School Values Loyalty Diligence Honesty Compassion Unity Excellence Resilience Self-Discipline

Values “I Will” Statements Honesty Resilience Loyalty Self-discipline I am truthful to self I am not afraid to I contribute actively I do the right thing and to others. fail and learn from to the community. at the right time. my mistakes. I accept I strive to overcome I recite the pledge, I make responsible responsibility for my challenges. sing the National decisions. my own actions. anthem and school song with pride. I am sincere in my I stay strong and I uphold my I will be a role dealings with endure through school’s name with model to my others. difficult times. my behaviour. classmates and schoolmates. Statements for all 8 school values are found in the student diary

Being Pupil-Focused Social-moral Physical Intellectual & Emotional Aesthetics E ngaged in E njoy G rounded in I mmersed in Sport Activities Learning Values the Arts T hink critically E mpowered A ppreciate L ead a Healthy and creatively to Lead the Arts Lifestyle L ove Singapore Holistic School Experience @ LHPS

Social-Moral & Emotional

Student Leadership Framework

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

Form Teacher Guidance Period Key Domain of Description Social Emotional Skills • My feelings Self-Awareness • Knowing myself • Managing my emotional state Self-Management • My learning • Appreciating diversity Social Awareness • Relating to others Interaction time with Form & Co-Form Teachers to build quality Teacher-Student Relationships

Character & Citizenship Education Lessons • Contributing to the school • Maintaining harmonious relationships with peers • Caring for things around us • Respecting others • Responsible decision-making • My responsibilities

National Education & Social Studies National Education Social Studies Commemorative Events Cluster of Inquiry Focus - Total Defence Day Study - International Friendship Day Valuing Our How is life in - Racial Harmony Day Past Singapore - National Day today shaped by what happened in the past

Values in Action • Develop socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community • Approach: Know the Understand Apply the Internalize Values the Values Values the Values • Recent involvement: – Festive Giving (Chinese New Year, Hari Raya & Deepavali) – Environment Education Week

Project Work : VEX IQ • Interdisciplinary  English  Mathematics  Mother Tongue • Robot  VEX IQ

Project Work : VEX IQ • Skills / Values  Critical Thinking and Problem Solving  Communication  Computing and ICT Literacy  School/NE Values

Intellectual

STELLAR in Upper Primary

English Programmes • Reading Programme – SURF (Silent Uninterrupted Reading for Fun) – Decentralised Library Books – Extra support provided for struggling learners • Oracy Programme – Storytelling – Speakers’ Corner • Writing Programme – Writing process cycle – Publication of good stories – Writing Buddy on MC Online

Library Programme School Activities Partnership with NLB NLB Library Membership Drive Reading Interest Profile Books to Go Read, Swap & Share

Mathematics Content / Mastery of Basic Concepts • Place Values of Whole Numbers up to Ten Thousands • Addition / Subtraction / Multiplication / Division Algorithms • Factors and Multiples Numbers • Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions • Addition and Subtraction of Fractions • Place Values of Decimals • Four Operations of Decimals • Reading time in 24-hour clock format • Four Operations of Money Measurement • Measuring Length / Mass / Volume in compound units • Area and Perimeter of Squares / Rectangles and Geometry • Understanding concepts of Lines and Angles • Understanding concepts of Symmetry • Scale Reading Statistics • Reading data from Tables, Bar Graphs and Line Graphs

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 Learning by Inquiry

Topics pics Taugh aught t in in P4 P4

Cha hanges nges in in Syll llabus abus Significant Change from 2008 to 2014 Syllabus: Li Life e C Cyc ycle e of of So Some me An Anima mals Ministry of Education Website: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/science-primary-2014.pdf

Sc Scien ience ce Pr Process ess Sk Skil ills ls  Observing, Comparing and Classifying  Communicating  Inferring  Using apparatus and equipment

Scie ience nce Exam xam Format rmat Booklet Running Revision Running Revision 2 Semestral Assessment 1/Semestral 2 Assessment 1 Total Marks 100 100 100 Booklet A Marks: 56 Marks: 44 Marks: 56 (MCQ) No. of qns (2m): 28 No. of qns (2m): 22 No. of qns (2m): 28 Booklet B (OE) Marks: 44 Marks: 36 Marks: 44 No. of qns (2m, 3m, No. of qns (2m, 3m, No. of qns (2m, 3m, 4m, 5m): 13 4m, 5m): 12 4m, 5m): 13 Practical Test NA Marks: 20 NA Paper: 1h 15 min Practical Test: 30 min Duration 1h 30 min 1h 15 min 1h 45 min

Ke Key Pr Programmes grammes  School-based Curriculum Innovation: Light and Shadow  United We Learn (Peer-learning)  Indoor Hydroponics

Mother Tongue Languages Programmes • Mother Tongue Fortnight • Reading programme • ICT platforms eg MC online (refer to school website for more ICT platforms and resources) • Publication of pupils’ work

Use of ICT to Support Curriculum • 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 • Online tools • Internet Research • For example, students write collaboratively using ICT tools.

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

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

E-Learning Days@Lianhua • 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)

Physical

How to Raise A Healthy Child Safety First Healthy Active Growth Lifestyle & Health Child Good Health Habits

Physical Development Programme • Weekly PE Lessons (taught by qualified PE teachers) • Inter-class Games (Term 2 & 4) • Sports Meet (Term 2) • P4 Outdoor Camp (3 days 2 nights, Term 3)) • Sports Education Programme (Term 2 & 4) • NAPFA Test (Term 2) • Sports Academy (Volleyball, Basketball, Fencing) CCA

Physical Education Curriculum Learning Areas Primary 3 & 4 Athletics PE Dance PE PE Games & Sports Gymnastics PE Outdoor Education PE Physical Health & Health Ed Fitness (An Active & Healthy Me Book)

Aesthetics Visual Arts & Music

Visual Arts • 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 observe and perceive the world with increased awareness and aesthetic sensitivity