welcome to springdale primary school · 2017. 7. 13. · 21st century competencies a confident...

1. What are we preparing our children for?2. What our school does to prepare them?3. How can you support your child?4. Useful resources for parents

Presentation Outline

Welcome to Springdale Primary School

Preparing our Young for the Future

• The world is increasingly Volatile, Uncertain, Complex & Ambiguous

• To prepare students for the unknown: what students can do with what they know is more important than what they know

Aims of Primary Education

Preparing our Young for the Future

• Lay a strong foundation• Nurture well-rounded individuals

and passionate lifelong learners• Prepare the child for the future

21st Century Competencies

a confident person who has a strong sense of right & wrong, is adaptable & resilient, knows himself, is discerning in judgment, thinks independently & critically & communicates effectively.

a self-directed learner who questions, reflects, perseveres & takes responsibility for his own learning.

an active contributor who is able to work effectively in teams, is innovative, exercises initiative, takes calculated risks & strives for excellence.

a concerned citizen who is rooted to Singapore, has a strong sense of civic responsibility, is informed about Singapore & the world, & takes an active part in bettering the lives of others around him.

Preparing our Young for the Future

Developments in Primary Education

• Moving away from over-emphasis on grades with revised PSLE scoring

• Strengthening efforts to nurture well-rounded individual through Outdoor Education

• Providing a structured & supportive environment after school through student care services

• Providing greater support for students with special educational needs

Preparing our Young for the Future

MissionTo engage young minds, mould their

character and equip them for the future.

VisionEvery Springdalite is a Secure individual,

a leader of Self-worth and a Significant citizen.

Our Aspiration

More Engaging Teaching Methods

• More engaging teaching methods

• Programme for Active Learning

(PAL)

• Enhanced school facilities

• Holistic Assessment (HA)

• Focus on Character & Citizenship Education

What is primary school like?

STELLAR Approach• STELLAR stands for “Strategies for English Language

Learning And Reading” • Develop a love for reading & build a strong foundation in

the English Language• Children learn through shared

reading & shared experiences

Our Approach

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

• More opportunities for your child to participate in non-academic activities during curriculum time

• Discover new interests, develop a range of skills & build character

Our Approach

Learning Support Programmes (LSP)

• Cater to child’s strengths & needs• EL: provides additional learning support in EL at the

time they enter P1• Math: provides additional support in Math at the time

they enter P1

Our Approach

Holistic Assessment

• Shorter & varied assessments• Focus is on building child’s

confidence & desire to learn• Assessment focus more on

learning progress• Richer feedback on your child’s

development

Our Approach

Enhanced School Facilities• Our school is single session, to create more space & time for

the learning of both academic & non-academic disciplines• School hours are from 7.30 am to 1.30 pm daily & maybe

extended to support learning, e.g. ACE programme

Our Environment

New Design Norms for Primary Schools & Customised Facilities• Redesigned classrooms, Performing Arts Studios,

Indoor Sports Hall, Outdoor Experiential Learning facilities, Fitness Playground, etc.

Easing into P1 (School Routines)

In primary school, your child will need to:• adjust to a larger learning environment • adapt to longer school hours & a

structured timetable & schedule• interact with more students &

teachers

Changes to expect…

Help your child know what to expect…• Discuss new routines, school rules, longer

school days, etc.• Enthuse your child to learn new things as

there will be more subjects• Encourage your child to make new friends

as class size would be ‘big’

Easing into P1 (School Routines)

• Help your child learn to be independent & responsible

• Develop good homework habits & time management skills

• Create a conducive learning environment at home

Easing into P1 (Home Routines)

Cultivate the love for learning…• Read to or with your child daily• Bring your child to the library

regularly

Easing into P1 (Home Routines)

You can also…• Set reasonable goals with him/her• Focus on developing your child’s

strengths• Emphasize the learning process

instead of results• Avoid comparing your child’s

performance with that of others

Easing into P1 (Home Routines)

Support a Healthy Lifestyle

Ensure your child has…

• Sufficient sleep

• A balanced diet

• Unstructured play

• Outdoor activities in the day

… good habits start young

Be involved• Attend seminars & workshops organised• Participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences• Volunteer in school programmes, e .g.

buddy reading, chaperon, etc.• Work hand-in-hand with the teachers• Be consistent especially between Daddy &

Mummy

Partnership with Parents

Everyday Responsibilities• Students have everyday responsibilities both

at home & in school• Inculcate a sense of responsibility & care

for their own & shared spaces• Most effective when there

is partnership between the home, school & community

Partnership with Parents

Online Resources

• MOE website - www.moe.gov.sg

• Schoolbag - www.schoolbag.sg

• School Information Service - www.sis.gov.sg

• MOE on Facebook - www.face.book.com/moesingapore

• MOE on Twitter - www.twitter.com/#!MOEsg

• MOE on YouTube - www.youtube.com/moespore

Websites

Online Resources

For more information on the Primary 1 registration process, please refer to:

www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/primary-one-registration/

P1 Registration Process

Download the enhanced

Parents in Education (PiE)

mobile application

Websites

Online Resources

www.facebook.com/moesingapore

Online Resources

Thank You…