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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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…
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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)
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• 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)
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Cultivate the love for learning…• Read to or with your child daily• Bring your child to the library
regularly
Easing into P1 (Home Routines)
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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)
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Support a Healthy Lifestyle
Ensure your child has…
• Sufficient sleep
• A balanced diet
• Unstructured play
• Outdoor activities in the day
… good habits start young
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Download the enhanced
Parents in Education (PiE)
mobile application
Websites
Online Resources
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www.facebook.com/moesingapore
Online Resources
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Thank You…