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Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)

Primary 4 Breakfast Session

18 January 2019

Theme 2019

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Psalm 1:2-3

His delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

PERI Upgrading

Purpose

- Incorporate standard facilities under MOE PERI Committee’s

recommendations made in 2009 for all schools to raise the

quality of holistic education

- Uphold safety standards and improve flow/accessibility

PERI Upgrading

New Facilities- Student Care Centre (Ready in the course of 2020)

- Art Rooms

- Dance Studio

- Band Room

- Mathematics Room

- Learning and Behavioural Support Room

- CCA Rooms

- Teaching and Learning Laboratory

- Outdoor Learning Area

- Upgraded Playground- Additional Lifts and Ramps

PERI Upgrading

Time Frame

- To commence

in Jun 2019

- Completed by Dec 2021

The school will take the necessary measures to ensure smooth daily operations,

minimise noise and dust, and ensure the safety and security of its stakeholders

Will be distributed on 11 JanFirst collection on 7 Feb

Methodist Walk 2019

Please Support

ACSJ’s PERI

Upgrading

ACSJ will be represented by our P4s for MW 2019

In partnership with Parents

• Building Our School Together• Expertise required in many areas

• For more information, contact the teacher-in-charge

• Information will be available on the school website

• Parent Liaison : Mrs Gloria Chia

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Academic Development

-- Chinese / English Oral

-- Language Hour (CL / EL)

-- Read Up Programme

-- Language Week

-- Creative Science Investigation (CSI)

Enriching School Life

- Adventure Club

- Craft @ Library

- Thinkers @ Recess

Spiritual Support

- Chapel

- Parents’ Prayer Group

- Fathers’ Prayer Group

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Form and co-Form Teachers

1. Provide pastoral care

and ensure well-

being of students

2. Facilitate lifeskills

lessons and one-to-

one interaction time

with students

3. Communicate with

parents and

undertake

administrative matters

Nurturing responsibility

in our boys

Year Head : Mr Kumar

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P4 ACSIAN OUTCOMES

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Value Outcome Statement

Love I care for others I know how to show care for others

I listen and respond appropriately to others

I am considerate of the thoughts and feelings of

others

Integrity I do what is right I do what is right at all times

Loyalty I support my

schoolmates

I show consideration for my classmates

I am supportive of others and celebrate their

success

I help others when they need help

Collaboration I contribute to the

school community

I cooperate with others in my group and class

I contribute towards improving the lives of others

in my class and school

I participate enthusiastically in serving my school

Curiosity I take responsibility for

my own learning

I know what my goals are

I demonstrate a positive attitude to learning

I know how to get help when I need it

Excellence I am responsible for my

learning – regardless of

my talent or ability

I put in good effort in all my work

I am willing to try despite the challenges I face

I persevere

Learn for Life

“Let us prepare every child for the test of life, and not just

a life of tests”

PM Lee, National Day Rally 2012

Photo credit: Singapore Polytechnic

Every ACSian A Servant Leader

Knights of ACSJ

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Knights is a school-wide

initiative. It is a classroom

practice that celebrates

effort and strategies that

lead to good outcomes.

KNIGHTS OF ACS

Tillandsia Gallery

Microbit in Science

Everyday

Responsibilities

Recess

Managers

Thinkers@

Recess

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Uniformed Groups

Clubs & Societies

Performing Arts Groups

Sports

ACS(J) CCA

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MOE PE & Sports Framework

Junior Division Review Principles

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Children are not miniature adults

– They differ from adults in terms of their physical, cognitive

and affective capacities.

There is no perfect form of a sport or competition

– Sport or competition should cater to the needs of the

participants and serve the purpose for which it is conducted.

JDR Approach

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1) Ensure games are developmentally appropriate

e.g. option of age group division, modified rules/duration/

equipment

2) Increase participation opportunities

e.g. round robin competition format, athletes without a team

can still participate with School Authorized Representative

3) Mitigate excessive competitiveness

e.g. award top 8 instead of top 4, remove championship title

to reduce unnecessary stress

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JDR in ACS(Junior)

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Participation

- Non-CCA representation for NSG (e.g. Track & Field, Taekwondo)

- *NEW* Increase approved External CCAs from 21 to 28 (refer to CCA

Policies on School Website)

- *NEW* Open trials at start of season

Reorganization of Training Squad

- Larger pool of student athletes training together as potential School

Team

- Fluid movement of athletes from Recreational to Development/School

Team according to readiness level

2019 School Sports Participation Policy

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Singapore School Sports Council Sports

NSG (Pri)

School CCA

External CCA

NSG (Sec)

External CCA

Thank you for your support

Transition State

- 2019-2021 for implementation of

changes

- Communication with parents to be

done by PE/CCA Department via

SNAC

- HOD (PE/CCA), Ms Chen Xinhong

or SH(CCA), Mr Alwyn Tan

Students

Coaches

Parents

Teachers

Term 1 Term2 Term 3 Term 4

Pri 3

2018

2 HA

Bite-sized

assessment

(10%)

SA1

(30%)

2 HA

Bite-sized

assessment

(10%)

SA2

(50%)

Pri 4

2019

1 HA

Bite-sized

assessment

(10%)

SA1

(30%)

1 HA

Bite-sized

assessment

(10%)

SA2

(50%)

P4 Assessment 2019English, Mathematics, Science & Mother Tongue

P4 Assessment Communications

What document

parents will receive

When parents

will receive

Information covered in each

document

1 Holistic Assessment

Plan

Term 1 Week 5 Schedule of the Bite Sized

Assessment across Term 1 – 4

Topics tested/ Weightings

2 Assessment Format Term 1 Week 5 SA assessment format

3 Assessment Dates &

Coverage

1 month before

SA

Dates, Duration and Topics tested

The school will keep all parents updated of assessment matters

via email.

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P4 Academic Support• After-School Programme – Thoburn & Hinch

– Monday and Thursday, starting 24 Jan (Thu)

– Hinch Programme : develops subject mastery and

reinforce critical concepts

– Thoburn Programme : develops intellectual depth and

critical thinking skills

Day Subject Time Thoburn – Target

Group of students

Hinch – Target

Group of students

Monday Science 2 to 2.50pm Selected Selected

Monday Mathematics 2.55 to 3.45pm Selected Selected

Thursday HMT/MT 2 to 2.50pm Selected Selected

Thursday English 2.55 to 3.45pm Selected Selected

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P4 Thoburn Programme was offered to…

• Students who have been identified by MOE’s GE Branch (GEB) for the GE Programme but chose to stay in ACSJ

• Students who have been identified by MOE GEB during the GE Screening Exercise for exhibiting high ability in EL and/or Maths

• Remaining vacancies will be offered to students based on overall school results in the respective subjects.

For

EL

& MA

• Students who have been identified by MOE’s GE Branch (GEB) for the GE Programme but chose to stay in ACSJ

• Students who have performed well based on overall school results in Science.

For

SC

• Students will be selected based on P3 overall school results for MTCL

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Subject-based Banding at the end of P4

Rationale and Intent

• To allow greater flexibility for pupils to take subjects at different levels depending on their strength in these subjects.

• Standard and Foundation subjects

• Pupils will offer Higher MT only if they have the capability to do it

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P4 Subject-Based Banding

4 Standard

SubjectsPasses all 4 subjects

4 Std. subj. + HMTPasses all 4 Subjects

– done very well in MT

Passes 3 subjects4 Standard

Subjects

Passes 2 subjects or less 3 Std. + 1 Foundn.

2 Std. + 2 Foundn.

1 Std. + 3 Foundn.

4 Foundation Subj.

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Parental Option

• At P4, parents can exercise their option for the course of

study.

• However, parents should be realistic about their child’s

ability (in the choice of HMT).

• Neither should parents go for soft option – impacts the

Secondary Course later on.

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Movement after P5

At the end of P5, promotion criteria must be satisfied. No

more parental option will be allowed. The school has the

autonomy to decide on the level of the subjects to be taken

by pupils in P6.

Pupil who takes 4 standard subjects and has difficulty

coping, may switch to take 1 or more Foundation subjects

at P6.

Subject-based banding (Pri) and Secondary School

admission.

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Time Line (end of P4)

Option Forms with school

recommendation given after SA2

* Parents MUST submit option form to school

Progression from P4 to P5)• Place students in a class which caters to their ability

through a more homogenous grouping of students to

address students’ needs

• Cater to the differing abilities of the children – High Progress – Thoburn Programme (after school)

– Middle Progress – Hinch Programme (after school)

– Low Progress• Small Class Size – pullout for Mathematics; Foundation Level P5-6 (English, Mother

Tongue, Mathematics, Science)

• Hinch Programme (after school)

• Enbloc movement of students from P5 to P6 – To deepen relationships among students and between teachers and

students

– Constant FT and co-FT to provide stability and follow-up learning routines

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We aim to give…

• A memorable year

• Opportunities to build firm ties and friendships

• Sound values education

• Good preparation for academic challenges

• Experiences to prepare ACSJ students for life

ahead