29 Jan 2016

1st Parent-Teacher Meeting

(PTM)

2016

PROGRAMME

Welcome

Programme

Introduction

CAMP Domains:

Cognitive (EL, MA, MTL)

Aesthetics (VA , PA)

Moral & Social (CCE, SL, ICTl)

Physical (PHE)

School Matters (Learning Time , Examinations)

Class Matters (Class Rules, Communication Channel)

Announcements

Q & A

INTRODUCTION Primary 1 Grace Teachers

Mrs Ong-Chia Peishan

Form Teacher,

English & Maths

Mdm Fu Dong

Co-Form teacher

Cognitive

Aesthetics

Moral & Social

Physical

CAMP DOMAINS

COGNITIVE

DOMAIN

P1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

KEY PROGRAMMES

STELLAR

Silent Reading Programme

iRead

Learning Support Programme

STrategies for English Language Learning And

Reading

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

STELLAR Programme

STELLAR aims to strengthen both language and

reading skills as well as promote a positive attitude

towards reading in the foundational years through the

use of well-established, learner-centred and

developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches

using authentic children's literature.

What Is a STELLAR Lesson Like?

P1 English Language

Mode of Assessment

Bite-sized assessment relevant to the

Scope & Sequence of STELLAR

Programme will apply.

Concrete - manipulatives, measuring tools, or other

objects the pupils can handle during the lesson.

Pictorial – Drawing, diagrams, charts, or graphs that are

drawn by the students or are provided for the

students to read and interpret.

Abstract - representations such as numbers or letters

that the student writes or interprets to demonstrate

understanding of a task.

PEDAGOGY - P1 MATHEMATICS

CONTENT - P1 MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS Term Sub-strand Topic

1 Whole Numbers

1 – Numbers to 10

2 – Number Bonds

6 – Ordinal Numbers

3 – Addition within 10

4 – Subtraction within 10

2

Geometry 5 – Shapes and Patterns

Whole Numbers

7 – Numbers to 20

8 – Addition and Subtraction within 20

10 – Numbers to 40

11 – Addition within 40

12 – Subtraction within 40

CONTENT - P1 MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS Term Sub-strand Topic

3

Whole Numbers

17 – Numbers to 100

18 – Addition within 100

19 – Subtraction within 100

Money 20 – Money

Measurement 16 – Time

4

Measurement 9 – Length

Whole Numbers 14 – Multiplication

15 – Division

Data 13 – Picture Graph

Ease the transition from Pre-school to Primary 1:

• Term 1 – No word problems

• Term 2 – Word problems with pictures

• Term 3 & 4 – Word problems without pictures

CONTENT - P1 MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS

Note: The topic Mass has been removed from the

Primary 1 Mathematics Syllabus.

1.Math Pupils Books 1A & 1B

2.Math Workbooks 1A & 1B

3.Visible Thinking Books 1A & 1B

4.Activity Sheets

5.Mental Sums Book

Primary 1 Mathematics

Learning Materials

Chinese Language Teachers

Mdm Fu Dong

CL Teacher

Ms Lim Xiao Wei

CL Teacher

Malay Language Teacher

Mdm Ili Sakinah

ML Teacher

Tamil Language Teacher

Mrs Shanti Moorthy

HOD (MTL)

Vision •Communication Culture and Connection (3Cs)

Mission •To nurture proficient Mother Tongue Language users to make it a living language.

Key Focus •To develop pupils oracy skills for effective communication.

Mother Tongue Languages (MTL)

To develop pupils’ language proficiency based on the following skills

P1 Mother Tongue Languages

Listening Picture matching, understand simple text, instructions, spelling

Speaking Picture Description, Show & Tell

Reading Reading of words, sentences, text, Big Books

Writing Language Use (Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension-

CL&ML), Penmanship, Journal Writing

Communication Oral- Conversations

Written- Greeting Cards

Activity-based lessons to strengthen pupils' communication skills.

Reading Culture • Instill the love of reading MTL story books through story-telling and

interactive activities.

MTL Fortnight & School Based Activities • Pupils engaged in language and cultural activities through games,

competitions and learning stations.

Speech & Drama • To build up students’ self-esteem and confidence in speaking in

the Mother Tongue Language (Term 2)

AESTHETICS

DOMAIN

Arts Curriculum 2016

Mission

To develop the attitude and aptitude to live a

contributive life through education in the arts

Vision

Enriched lives through the arts

Curriculum

• Provide broad based exposure to various art forms

• Provide a strong foundation in Music and Art

• Provide student-centred, experiential learning based on the

4Cs

– Confidence, Collaboration, Curiosity, Connection

Arts Curriculum 2016

Levels/

Area

Visual Arts Performing Arts

2D/3D

Art

Ceramics Photography

(LLP)

Music Theatre Dance Dancesport

(LLP)

P1 PAL

Arts Alive

Term 3

P2 PAL

Arts Alive

Term 4

P3

Arts Alive

Term 3

P4

Arts Alive

Term 1

P5

P6

PERFORMING ARTS TEACHERS

Ms Loi Wei Ling

Subject Head

Arts Education

Mrs Jessica Lim

Performing Arts

Senior Teacher

Miss Angela Koh

Performing Arts

Specialist

Mr Terence Teng

Performing Arts

Teacher

VISUAL ARTS TEACHERS

Mrs Cindy Tan

Visual Arts

Co-ordinator

Mrs Esthelle Heng

Visual Arts

Specialist

Ms Siti Nurizzah

Visual Arts

Specialist

Mrs Jeannie Lim

Visual Arts

Specialist

MORAL & SOCIAL

DOMAIN

Understanding CCE Goal of CCE:

To inculcate values and build competencies in our students to develop them to be good individuals

and useful citizens.

Character and Citizenship Curriculum

SEL skills

Respect

Compassion

Courage

Discipline

Team spirit

Integrity

Loyalty

Application

of skills and

values

manifested

in the VE

Companion

Core Values

Self Awareness

Self

Management

Social Awareness

Relationship Management

Responsible

Decision Making

• Our Student Leadership Programme aims

to build the understandings and skills of

service leadership through the curriculum

and many varied activities of school life.

• In this way, students develop their

individual capacity to lead, influence and

serve others in a responsible manner.

ICT Baseline Skills Acquisition Programme

P1 Introduction to ICT hardware; Login accounts; LMS and Touch-typing

P2 Microsoft Word (Basic features); Titan Pad

P3 Microsoft Powerpoint (Basic); Internet search

P4

Emailing

MS Word (Refresher)

MS PowerPoint (Refresher)

MOE ICT Baseline Skills Assessment (Term 3, 2016)

P5 MS Excel (Basic Formulas; Creating tables and graphs)

P6

MOE ICT Baseline Skills Revision

MOE ICT Baseline Skills Assessment (Term 4, 2016)

Basic video production using MS Windows Movie Maker

Library Instructional Programme (LIP)

Fortnightly Library Periods held in the school library.

The LIP aims to equip pupils with :

• critical library skills

• values and behaviours becoming of a considerate

library member

• an appreciation for reading

PHYSICAL

DOMAIN

• New physical education (PE) syllabus for P1 to P6.

– Will be using the PE Journal Book (An Active & Healthy Me)

– Health education lessons will also be integrated into PE lessons at all levels.

• All students will have to take part in Outdoor Education in PHE lessons e.g. orienteering.

• NAPFA test to be conducted at Pri 4 and 6 only.

Levels/

Syllabus

Gymnastics Outdoor

Education

Dance

Games

& Sports

Athletics Physical

Health &

Fitness

P1 NA

P2 NA

P3

P4

P5

P6

EFPS Physical & Health Education Syllabus 2016

** Components of HE is incorporated during PE lessons which includes

•Physical Health Dimension

•Environmental and Your Health Dimension

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALISTS

Mr Hairil

Lead Teacher Mr Azhari

HOD PE/CCA

Mr Zhang

Subject Head PE

Mdm Idayu

Subject Head

Outdoor Education

Mr Hamzah

Co-ord Holistic

Health

Mrs Noor

What is PAL?

• Stands for Programme for Active Learning

• Consists of modules in the two broad areas: Sports & Outdoor Education and Performing & Visual Arts

• Addresses the greater need for non-academic programmes for P1 and P2 pupils

Why the need for PAL?

• Seeks to ensure our children are not

just equipped with content knowledge

• Necessary skills and values to thrive

in a fast changing and globalised

future

PAL objectives

• Provide broad exposure through fun and exploration in different domains

• Facilitate the well rounded development of pupils

• Provide avenue for pupils to develop social emotional competencies

PAL Rotation Dates for P1

Dates

Rotation 1

12 Jan

19 Jan

26 Jan

2 Feb

16 Feb

23 Feb

1 Mar

Rotation 2 8 Mar

22 Mar

29 Mar

5 Apr

12 Apr

19 Apr

26 Apr

Rotation 3 3 May

17 May

24 May

28 Jun 5 Jul

12 Jul

19 Jul

Rotation 4 26 Jul 2 Aug

16 Aug

23 Aug

13 Sep

20 Sep

27 Sep

Other Information

• FAQ for PAL can be found on the school

website

• PAL Outdoor Education – Punggol

Waterway on the 7th session

• Attire – PE Attire for PAL Outdoor

Education and Sports, School Uniform for

other modules

SCHOOL MATTERS

GUIDELINES FOR LEARNING TIME

Learning Time - both written and non-written homework Rationale -

Cultivate the good habit of self study and initiative

Promote thinking skills

Reinforce learning

Lesson preparation

Time Amt of work

Normal school days

(Mon to Fri)

(Mon – Fri)

Maximum 1.5 hours per day

30 mins for Mother Tongue

1 h for English and Maths

SA Revisions

Maximum 1.5 hours

30 mins for Mother Tongue

1 h for English and Maths

*Practice papers will be done in class.

School holidays

(Mar, Jun and Sep holidays)*

Mar holidays

No homework

Jun & Sep – 1 week or 10 hours worth of

homework

Festive seasons

(CNY , Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji,

Deepavali)*

Strictly no homework to be given

LEARNING TIME FOR Primary 1

*Any other school holidays or festive holidays, such as Youth Day, Vesak Day, Labour Day etc.,

it is up to the discretion of the teachers to decide if learning time is necessary.

Assessment Matters

• In the event that your child is absent for any

Diagnostic Quiz, an official medical certificate

is required to be submitted to the subject

teacher upon returning to school.

Assessment Plan

Please refer to the school website for more

details

CLASS MATTERS

• a pencil case

• colouring pencils

• a water bottle

• money for recess/food coupons for pupils under the Financial Assistance

Scheme

• Pupil’s Diary

• Maths Pupils’ Book 1A

• Mother Tongue Textbook 1A (the Mother Tongue Teacher will inform the

pupils on when to bring the 1B Textbook)

• a file for homework

• an English Storybook (for reading before the flag raising ceremony)

Do guide your child to pack their school bags daily and do

avoid trolley bags.

Contents in School Bag

• pencils (at least 2 and sharpened before coming to school)

• an eraser (1 or 2)

• a short ruler that can fit into the pencil case

• a sharpener (preferably those with a cover and casing to

avoid spillage)

• a bottle of glue and a pair of scissors (optional)

• colouring pencils (sharpened before coming to school)

Do label all stationeries including colouring pencils.

Contents in Pencil Case

Attire & Jackets • Uniform: shirt and maroon skirt/shorts (shirt to be tuck out)

and worn on days with no P.E. lessons i.e. Thursday

• P.E. Attire: shirt and black shorts (shirt to be tuck in) and

worn on days with P.E. lessons only

• Jackets: Pupils will have lessons in classrooms with air-

conditioning on the following days. They are encouraged to

bring along a jacket on these days.

– Mon (Music Room)

– Fri (Library)

Pupil’s Diary

• Pupils will copy their homework in their diaries every

day. I will conduct daily checks to ensure that they have

taken down their homework and sign to acknowledge

that they have done so.

• Letters to parents will be attached to the diary. Hence do

check their diary daily.

Letters from School

• You should have received the following letters

from school:

– Letter from Form Teacher (4th Jan)

– Letter from Form Teacher (11th Jan)

– Letter from the Principal (21st Jan)

– English Language Scope & Sequence

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS Fostering A Partnership

• Pupils’ Diary

• School General Office : 63126091

• e-mail: chia_peishan@moe.edu.sg (Mrs Ong)

fu_dong@moe.edu.sg (Mdm Fu)

• School Website : www.edgefieldpri.moe.edu.sg

Parent -Teacher Meeting (PTM) Slides

The slides will be made available on the school

website from 6th February 2016 onwards.

www.edgefieldpri.moe.edu.sg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRP

NPCAf84E

How to read to my child?

http://goodenglish.org.sg/

Q&A

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1. Download the following QR Code App

onto your iPhone or Android Phone:

2. Mobile App : i-nigma

3. Open up your app on your phone

4. Scan the QR Code with your phone

(The presenters will show the QR Code after

their presentation)

5. You can proceed with your online survey.

6. Thank you.