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Briefing for Parents 2010Primary 1Mrs Tse Nan ShingMdm Tang Yen Yen

School Websitewww.mgs.sch.edu.sg

Outline of BriefingHolistic Education in Primary 1 (PERI)AssessmentsNew Chinese Language CurriculumImportant dates to note

Holistic Education in Primary 1@ MGS

PERI Primary Education Review andImplementation School Culture & Environment 21 st century thinking skills Alternative Assessments Programme for Active Learning(PAL) SEAIP

Character First Programme To nurture a godly MGS girl who has a heartof love – self, others, the environment Values and life skills are taught duringChapel and Moral Education lessonsto build character and godlinessthroughout her years in MGS

Character First Programme The CharacterGuide Book is usedby teachers as areferencethroughout her yearsin primary school. This book defines 36qualities that buildcharacter andgodliness.

S E A I PStrategies toEnsure moreAttention toIndividualPupil Developmentthroughout PrimarySchool Life

Teacher- Pupil Conferencing To be conducted by the Formand co-Form teacher each week Up to 5 pupils will be scheduledfor a session of 30 minutes

Pupil-Centred Approach Take an interest in pupils’development Facilitate meaningful interactionsbetween teachers and pupils Strengthen culture of care andconcern

English CurriculumSTRATEGIES FOR ENGLISHLANGUAGELEARNING AND READINGSTELLARA new English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools in Singapore

English Curriculum – The VisionChildren who love reading and have a strongfoundation in theEnglish Language

English Curriculum Use quality children’s books and activities toengage pupils Integrate all 4 language skills. Skills are enhanced through daily practice. Key language items are explicitly taught tochildren.

Language Itemsconcepts about print: (i.e. spacingbetween words, reading from left toright, punctuation)vocabulary (i.e. meaning of words,phrases)word identification (i.e. spellingpatterns, letter-sound relationships)grammar (i.e. present tense, past tense,singular/plural forms)

Myself and My SchoolEnglishCover page for each unitUnit 1: Dan The Flying Man (BB3)Key Teaching Points:Concepts about printVocabularydirections of reading, spaces between words, letters,sentenceshouse, crane, bridge, train, flowers, trees, mountains, seas,peopleWord identification blends: initial blends /br/, /tr/, /fl/, /cr/ vowel sound a as in cat ,rhyming wordsGrammar Preposition : over, in, into, comma for listing nounsSEL: RelationshipEnrichmentConcepts about MyselfConcepts about my SchoolCommunication, social engagement andbuilding relationshipsParts of my body : head, eyes, hair , nose, ears. mouth, neck,hands, fingers, thumb, knee, leg, foot, toes, shoulders.Things in the classroom : window, computer, desk, chair,cupboards, fans, lights, whiteboard , duster easel, shelves,markers, projector, screen

Parts of the BodyChoosinga modeland tracingPencillingAndSketching

Parts of the BodyColouring inLabelling partsof the body

The Body SongP/S: video is not available online

How you can help your child Go to the library and together selectbooks that your child is interested in Give your child books of differentgenre Read to, read with and listen to yourchild read Play language games together (e.g.,Boggle, Scrabble, Upwords)

Enrichment Programmes English Speech & DramaConcert to be held in Term 2 Mother Tongue Speech & DramaConcert to be held in Term 4

Mathematics

Every Pupil Responds - EPR

Sports & Outdoor Programme Gymnastics Modern Jazz In-line Skating Jump Rope Skipping Level Games Recess Challenge CCAs (optional)

Sports & Outdoor Programme

Visual Arts

Music ProgrammeEthnic Drumming

Information & CommunicationsTechnologyLogin to the school’s system using ownusername and passwordComplete assignments in the E-learning portalType sentences and short paragraphs

Learning in and of the Real World Visit to the Philatelic Museum Excursion to the Singapore Zoo Visit to the Health Zone

CommunityInvolvementProgramme For CIP, pupils learnto care for their classroomsand the school compound

Non-academic LearningShare a hongbaoSharity ElephantThe President’s ChallengeMostly I Love Kids (M.I.L.K.)Pink RibbonYellow RibbonMGS Fun FairNational DayTotal Defence DayFounder’s DayRacial Harmony DayInternational Friendship DayTeachers’ DayChildren’s DayBe Yourself DayACES DayHealth Awareness WeekChristmas

Assessment & Reporting

Assessment & Reporting Present information on how well pupilshave progressed Highlight pupils’ strengths and areasfor improvement

Assessment & Reporting Use Marks & Rubrics to report oncore subjects – EnglishMother TongueMathematics Use Grades & Rubrics to report onnon-core subjects - Heath EducationSocial StudiesMusicPEArt

Assessment Use of bite-size forms ofassessment – tasks, mini projectsand written tests Assessment schedule and criteriafor each subject will be given toparents in advance Files will be returned once a monthfor your perusal

Assessment Pupils will not be able to take thetest on another day should they beabsent for Assessments. Medical Certificates must be handedin to support absence of pupil. P1 pupils will be promoted enbloc toP2

English Language AssessmentTerm 1TotalMarksWeightingTerm 2TotalMarksWeightingOral105%Oral105%Spelling105%Spelling205%ListeningGrammar4010%Grammar3010%VocabularyVocabularyComprehensionComprehensionListeningWritingTotal6020%Total6020%

English Language AssessmentTerm 3TotalMarksWeightingTerm 4TotalMarksWeightingOral105%Oral105%Spelling105%Spelling205%ListeningGrammar4020%Grammar3020%VocabularyVocabularyComprehensionComprehensionListeningWritingTotal6030%Total6030%

Chinese Language AssessmentTerm 1WeightingTerm 2WeightingChinese5%Chinese5%SpellingSpellingShow and Tell5%Recital of5%poemsTopical Tests10%Topical Tests10%Total20%Total20%

Chinese Language AssessmentTerm 3WeightingTerm 4WeightingChinese Spelling10%Chinese Spelling5%Show and Tell5%Recital of poems5%Topical Tests15%Topical Tests15%--ListeningComprehension5%Total30%Total30%

Malay Language AssessmentTerm 1MarksWeightingTerm 2MarksWeightingSpelling105%Spelling105%Show andTell105%Poetry Recitation105%Topical Test4010%Topical Test4010%GrammarGrammarVocabularyVocabularyListeningComprehensionTotal6020%Total6020%

Malay Language AssessmentTerm 3MarksWeightingTerm 4MarksWeightingSpelling105%Spelling105%Show and Tell105%PoetryRecitation105%Topical Test4020%Topical Test4020%GrammarGrammarVocabularyVocabularyListeningComprehensionTotal6030%Total6030%

Tamil Language AssessmentTerm 1TotalMarksWeightingTerm 2TotalMarksWeightingTopical Test 12010%Topical Test 22010%Listening205%Writing205%ComprehensionSpellingSpellingShow & Tell205%Reading205%Picture –ConversationTotal6020%Total6020%

Tamil Language AssessmentTerm 3TotalMarksWeightingTerm 4TotalMarksWeightingTopical Test 32010%Topical Test 42010%Listening2010%Writing2010%ComprehensionSpellingSpellingShow & Tell2010%Reading2010%Picture –ConversationTotal6030%Total6030%

Mathematics AssessmentASSESSMENTTERM 1TERM 2TERM 3TERM 4TOTALTOPICS Numbers to 10Number BondsAddition & Subtraction within 10Shapes & Patterns Ordinal NumbersNumbers to 20Addition & Subtraction within 20Measurement – Length & Mass Picture GraphsNumbers to 40Multiplication & DivisionTime Numbers to 100 MoneyWEIGHTING20%20%30%30%100%

Listen and Speak More读 说 多 听 多Follow on withReading and Writing有 上 跟 写 读Recognise CharactersEffectively字 识 效 有EnjoyChinese LanguageLearning多 听 多 说有 效 识 字读 写 跟 上快 乐 学 习

Modular Approach (P1 – 2)Students with littleor no home CLexposureBridgingModule20-30%CoreModule70-80%Majority ofstudentsCoreModule70-80%School-basedCurriculum20-30%Students withinterest and abilityCoreModule70-80%Enrichmentmodule20-30%

PSLE – Only Core ModulesLegendB: BridgingR: ReinforcementC: CoreE: EnrichmentPSLEP6CEP5CEP4RCEP3RCEP2BCEP1BCE

Student Grouping P1 students are divided into B/C/Egroups based largely on: Home language background Teacher’s evaluation ofstudents’ language competency(e.g. through dailycommunication, classroomperformance)

Implementation of Modular CurriculumPull Out Model部 时 间分 组 模 式

Pull Out ModelDuring OtherLessons:Core ModuleBridging Enrichment School-based

Pull Out ModuleCore ModuleBridgingEnrichment School-based

Bridging ModuleOral-AuralactivitiesVocabularyof Coremodules

Core ModuleMain PassageComplementary reading

Core ModuleLanguage activitiesListening and speaking activities

Enrichment Module

Summary of Different ModulesBridging Core Enrichment Oral-auralactivities Vocabulary ofCore modules Main Passage Complementaryreading Characterrecognition Languageactivities Listening andspeakingactivities Extendedreading

Useful CL Learning Resourceshttp://xuele.edumall.sg

Parent Support

Parent Support Encourage children to speak to familymembers in both Chinese and English Encourage your child to read goodChinese and English books Public libraries Books with attractive illustrations tostart the child Audio books, electronic books

Parent Support Expose your child to good Chineseand English television programmes,e.g. cartoons Tap on the environment such as roadsigns and advertisements to engageyour child in Chinese conversationsduring outings

Parent Support

Parent SupportDo not excessively correct children’smistakesBuild up their confidenceChildren will be more willing to use thelanguage and thus, will acquire it betterAllow the children to learn throughmeaningful games

Important Dates (Pr 1)25 May 2010* P1 Speech and Drama Concert16 Aug 2010* P1 Speech and Drama Concert(Chinese)19 – 22 Oct 2010 PSLE Marking Days* Subject to confirmation

Introduction of HODsHOD (Science)HOD (ICT)HOD (Pupil Devt(Covering) & PE/CCA &Aesthetics)HOD (Mother Tongue)LH/MathsHOD (Maths) (Covering)LH/EL & SSHOD (EL) (Covering)Mrs Joan NgMrs Annie FongMrs Kian Lan GosianMdm Tang Yen YenDr Karen SohMiss Shamini Menon

Subject Teachers (P1.1)English, Music,ArtChineseMathTamilMrs TayPohImmMs HooShu MinMissClaireLingMrsYokanathanArtPEHealth EducationTamilMrsMrsMrsMissChrisLimGosianKianLanKayPekHoonKarpagaValli

Subject Teachers (P1.2)English, Math, ArtMrsMagdaleneTanHealth EducationMrsKayPekHoonChineseMissWongSooShanMusicMrs TayPohImmPEMrsGosianKianLanSocial StudiesMissAgnesLee

Subject Teachers (P1.3)EnglishChineseMath, MusicPEMrsKatherineHahMissSandyYuMissClaireLingMsChristinaCheeArtSocial StudiesHealth EducationMrsMissMrsChrisLimAgnesLeeKayPekHoon

Subject Teachers (P1.4)English, SocialStudiesChineseMathPEMissAgnesLeeMissAmyFangMrsMagdaleneTanMsChristinaCheeArtMusicHealth EducationMalayMrsMrs TayMrsMdmChrisPohKaySopiantiLimImmPekHoon

Subject Teachers (P1.5)EnglishMrsKatherineHahPEMsChristinaCheeChineseMissChooHuanLinMusicMrs TayPohImmMath, Art, HealthEducationMrsKayPekHoonSocial StudiesMissAgnesLee

Subject Teachers (P1.6)English, ArtChineseMathPEMissNancyMdmTanMrsLilyMrsGosianLohTat EngNgKianLanHealth EducationMusicSocial StudiesMrsMrs TayMissKayPekPohImmAgnesLeeHoon

Subject Teachers (P1.7)English, Math, ArtMrsChrisLimHealth EducationMrsKayPekHoonChineseMdmLiuBitingMusicMissClaireLingPEMrsGosianKianLanSocial StudiesMissAgnesLee

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