Briefing for Parents (Primary 2)

23 January 2016

11am

STAFF UPDATES

We welcome:

o Mr Lim Jit Hin, Vice Principal

o Mr Mohammad Hazman, Subject Head Malay Lang.

Key Personnel on course:

Mrs Trina Yee, HOD Aesthetics / CCA

Key Personnel covering duty:

Mrs Cindy Khoo – Music and Art

Mr Joshua Seow - CCA

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PROGRAMME Time Presentation Presenter

11.00 am Welcome Mr Martin Chan

Vice Principal

11.05 am Principal’s address Mrs Daphne Yeoh

Principal

11.15am Briefing on Mother Tongue

Programme & Assessment

Mdm Claire Chan

HOD Mother Tongue

11.30 am Move to respective P2

classrooms

11.45 am

Briefing in classroom on

English and Mathematics

Curriculum & Assessment

Form/Co-Form Teachers

12.30 pm

End of programme

OBJECTIVES

To inform parents of the school’s academic

programme and co-curriculum

To foster a closer partnership with parents in

support of the holistic development of our pupils.

To help our pupils to achieve excellence.

PROGRESSION FROM P2 TO P3 • P3 Curriculum & Co-curriculum

• Criteria for P3 Class Allocation

• Differentiated Curriculum

NEW EXPERIENCES IN THE P3

CURRICULUM & CO-CURRICULUM

Science

ICT Baseline lessons

Project Work

CCA

Swimming

*ICARE in the Arts Programme where school

values are infused into Music, Visual Art and

Literary Arts programme

Gifted Education Programme (GEP) Screening

*ICARE stands for Integrity, Care, Active Teamwork, Respect

& Responsibility, Excellence

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CRITERIA FOR CLASS ALLOCATION IN P3

6 classes of P3 in 2017

Pupils allocated to classes according to their overall

P2 performance in English and Mathematics

Top 80 pupils 3A and 3B (mixed ability)

Middle 80 pupils 3C and 3D (mixed ability)

Last 80 pupils 3E and 3F (mixed ability)

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DIFFERENTIATED P3 CURRICULUM

Class

3A Stretch Curriculum

3B

3C Normal Curriculum

3D

3E Normal Curriculum with Support

3F

PURPOSE OF A DIFFERENTIATED

CURRICULUM

To cater to pupils with different learning pace

and ability

To help every child succeed at the end of 6 years

in Sengkang Green Primary

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STRETCH CURRICULUM IN ENGLISH

Use of more challenging learning sheets and

assignments

Introduction of Literature

Weekly Speech & Drama lessons for pupils who

show interest and aptitude

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STRETCH CURRICULUM IN

MATHEMATICS

The use of more challenging assignments to

stretch pupils’ potential and enhance their

problem-solving skills.

Mathematics Olympiad programme to enhance

pupils’ critical reasoning, creative thinking and

higher-order thinking skills.

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SUPPORT PROGRAMMES

Achievers’ Programme to provide motivation and

support to pupils in EL and Math

No Limits Programme to build self-esteem and

confidence

Remediation Programme

School-based Dyslexia Remediation

Reading Remediation Programme

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Pupils are grouped according to ability during CL

to better cater to their learning needs

Pupils who have done well in P2 will be offered

the Bi-Cultural Bridge Programme where they

will be exposed to Higher CL to stretch them

Smaller Class size and after-school remediation

will be offered to pupils who need more support

in learning the language.

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DIFFERENTIATED CURRICULUM FOR CL

DIFFERENTIATED CURRICULUM FOR ML

o Prebaya

- for pupils who show interest and aptitude in

Malay Language

- Exposure to Higher ML

o Smaller Class Size and after-school remediation

for pupils who need extra support

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ENRICHMENT CCA

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Enrichment Programme

P1 & P2

Enrichment Programme

P1 & P2 CCA for P3 to P6

Enrichment

Programme

P3 to P6

For grading and

certification

Objectives of Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)

• help pupils discover and develop their interests and

talents

• develop values and competencies that will prepare

them for a rapidly changing world

• promote friendship and foster social integration

• Deepen pupils'’ sense of belonging, commitment

and sense of responsibility to school, community

and nation.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

To provide a wide range of experiences for pupils to learn about their interests and talents .

To provide programmes and activities to grow pupils’ emerging talents and maximize their potential.

To provide opportunities and platforms for pupils to showcase their abilities and talents and benchmark themselves against the best.

Engaging Minds

(Knowledge)

Equipping Hands

(Skills)

Encouraging Hearts

(Values)

Our Approach

HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

Set high (but realistic) expectations for your child.

Encourage your child to develop in areas that he / she is showing potential in.

Provide a conducive environment in your home that encourages your child to be consistent in his / her studies.

Work closely with the teachers and respond promptly to feedback.

Commend your child for his/her efforts.

ENHANCING COMMUNICATION

BETWEEN SCHOOL AND

HOME…

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