Primary 2Class Briefing

ByForm Teachers

Welcome

Vision

Mission

Value

s

Curious Minds, Caring Hearts, Creative Spirits

To develop the whole child to be a force of good in the world

Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

Inspiring the Palm View way…

Palm View Challenge• School-wide programme designed along different learning

experiences aimed at developing student’s life skills andvalues.

• By the end of six years, students are provided holisticdevelopment opportunities in the areas of cognitive,physical, social and moral domains.

• Students at every level are challenged to complete different tasks, each carefully designed to develop in them desirable dispositions for the 21st century.

Free Learning Day

English Language

Department ProgrammesTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Little Theatre Speech and Drama Programme

Little Theatre Performance

Reading Programmes

ACT-cellent Education through Drama lessons (ALP)

English Festival MLEA Writing

Learning Centres

Stella Nova and Fun Scientist Programme

• Infusing Science concepts in a fun way within the

English curriculum

• Motivate our children to stay curious and in the process

develop in each child an inquisitive spirit that strives on

discovery and exploration.

Mathematics

Department Programmes

Term 3: Math @

Supermarket

Term 1: Math Carnival

Week

Mathematics Learning Experiences

Koobits.com Online Math Modules

Mother Tongue Languages

Key MTL Department Approaches

• Emphasis on listening and speaking skills

• Arouse interest in the learning of Mother Tongue

Languages through games, stories and drama

• Cultivate habits for reading

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Lunar New Year Celebration

Speech & Drama programmes

Reading Programmes

MTL Fortnight

Speech & Drama programmes & Showcase (CL)

Reading Programmes

Hari Raya Celebration

Speech & Drama programmes Showcase (ML)

Reading Programmes

Mid Autumn & Deepavali Celebration

Reading Programmes

Department Programmes

Art and Music

Holistic Assessment

• Portfolio Assessment• Rubrics-based

Music Curriculum OverviewLevel Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

P1 Singing with

body

percussion

Singing with

percussion

instruments

Singing with

Movement

Singing with

movement and

percussion

instruments

P2 Singing with

Boomwhackers

Ensemble work

with

Boomwhackers

Singing and

Improvisation

with instruments

Singing and

Improvisation

with instruments

Physical Education

P.E. Syllabus

P1 & P2• Sports & Games (Fundamental Movement Skills)• Gymnastics• Dance• Outdoor Education• Health Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

This explains the ability of your child Beginning Developing Competent Accomplished

Fundamental Skills (Games and

Sports)

Your child is able to:

∙ Throw/toss a ball confidently to a

moving partner’s hands.

∙ Dribble a ball confidently with

dominant and non-dominant

hand while moving in general

space.

∙ Roll a ball using the underhand

pattern for distance.

Parent’s Involvement

• Schedule time for outdoor play

• Spend time with them exercising, playing games and enjoying the outdoors.

Character and Citizenship Education

Form Teacher Guidance Programme (FTGP)

The FTGP is designed with activities for pupils to acquire skills that will help them to:- better understand themselves (Self-Awareness);- learn ways to manage themselves (Self-Management);- better understand their family and friends (Social Awareness);- learn ways to work with their family and friends (Relationship Management) - make appropriate and responsible decisions (Responsible Decision Making)

During FTGP• Explicit teaching of social and emotional competencies • Team-building games and birthday celebrations to enhance bonding amongst students.• Teacher-Student Interaction (TSI) to foster better teacher relationship with their

students through one-to-one interaction.

FTGP

Interaction Activitiesfor meaningful play among

the form teachers and students

Teacher-Student Interaction

for meaningful one-to-one interaction between teacher

and student

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Based on the programmes for Explicit Teaching of SE

Competencies

POSITIVE TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

• Exposure to varied and fun learning experiences in four domains:

Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts.

• Learning of socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision making.

• Nurtures confidence, curiosity and cooperation skills in students.

Modules for PAL and Enrichment

PAL Enrichment (School-based initiative to provide students withopportunities to discover their talents and passion.Conducted during PAL period)

Drama Hip Hop Dance

Sports Choral Singing

Outdoor Education

PAL is part of the curriculum and offered during curriculum time.

SLS is an online learning platform that aims to provide everystudent (from primary to Pre-U) with equal access to quality,curriculum-aligned learning resources anytime and anywhere.

It is part of our curriculum and used actively in and out of theclassroom.

The URL for SLS is:

https://learning.moe.edu.sg

In the Classroom Out of the Classroom

Conduct lessons using embedded digital media (Webpages, Videos etc.)

Extension of class activities

Quiz and Surveys Independent learning using resources from the MOE Library

Thinking Routines

How is SLS used?

Administrative Matters

I) Absence:• Regular attendance is expected• Medical certificate is required to explain absence• Principal’s notification needed for overseas leave during

curriculum time: Leave of absence form

Administrative Matters

2) Punctuality• Arrival in school after 7.30 a.m. is considered late-coming

3) Safety and Security• Please go directly to the General Office should you be in school

for matters relating to your child

Class Routines

1) Homework Policy- All homework will be recorded in the Student Diary - Students are expected to write their homework in the diary

themselves- Homework will be collected the following day unless otherwise

stated

Class Routines2) Spelling Days

English: Tuesday Mother Tongue: Thursday

3) Spelling Spelling books to be signed weekly with corrections completed

4) Return of worksheets for signature English: after every unitMathematics: after every chapter (look out for parent’s signature stamp)

Parent’s Involvement in Child’s Learning

1. Communicate with your child about his/her school experience on a daily basis

2. Check your child’s student diary and homework file daily3. Encourage your child to learn life skills, not just skills

pertaining to academics 4. Praise for effort, not ability (Growth Mindset)

Parent’s Involvement in Child’s LearningHelp your child identify his/her learning strengths and needs (What am I good at, what am I not so good at)- Have conversations with your child to discuss his/her strengths and

needs- Model the vocabulary needed to describe your child’s strengths and

needsExample: “I am good at ___. However, I need more help in ___.”- When discussing your child’s difficulties, avoid criticising him/her. Instead focus on problem solving and finding solutions to help your child manage his/her difficulties.

Partners-in-education Giving children the best support is a shared

responsibility between home and school

Communication

Reply to Correspondence,• Within 3 working days for general matters.• For concerns requiring further investigation or

consultation – on a case-by-case basis

Communication

1. Student Diary2. Staff DID3. Staff Email

Thank You