Welcome to Yu Neng Primary School

15 February 2014

MEET-PARENTS-SESSION 1
Objectives of this session To know important information concerning assessment, school policies and key school programmes To meet up with class teachers How to reach the teachers (contact)

Responsibility 3

Level Advisor

Level Manager

Level Facilitator

Yu Neng Primary School

Form Teachers of Responsibility 3

3-1

3-2

3-3

3-4

3-5

Responsibility 3 MT Teachers

3-13-5

3-1

3-1,3-2,3-3

3-1,3,2,3-3

3-4,3-5

3-1,3-4,3-5

3-2,3-3,3-4,3-5

3-2,3-3,3-4,3-5

Changes moving from P2 to P3

Pupils will sit for SA1 and SA2 exams. An additional examinable subject, Science. Marks included in overall grade. Supplementary or Remedial Class EL/Math/Sc (Tuesdays) and MT (Thursdays) CCA CCA selection day on 27th February.

Key Level Programmes

Term 1 Financial Literacy ( Week 8 to Week 10) -Storytelling on Financial Wisdom, Learning Journey to the Singapore Coins & Notes Museum, Financial Literacy Board Game & Creative Writing Competition Swim Safer at Bedok Swimming Complex Trip to the Zoo Term 2 Learning Journey to LTA ( Term 2 Week 4) -Social Studies Getting Around Swim Safer at Bedok Swimming Complex

Term 3

GEP Screening Test -Applicable to selected pupils only

SWIM SAFER 2014

Monday or Friday at Bedok Swimming Complex. Term 1 and 2 Time: 1.30pm to 3.00pm Dates: Please refer to letter given out earlier

Release time from class: 12.45pm for quick change and lunch Gather and proceed to swimming complex: 1.20pm to 1.30pm Lesson ends at: 2.50pm with quick shower and change to proceed back to school.

Things to bring:- (a) Small bag

(b) Goggles, swimming costume/swimming trunks (c) Towel

English
The aims of middle primary English education By the end of middle primary education pupils will be able to: 1.Communicate effectively in English 2.Have a strong foundation in English grammar and vocabulary 3.Comprehend a range of genres Skills learnt: Listening & Viewing, Speaking & Representing, Reading & Viewing, Writing & Representing, and Language Use

English Holistic Assessment Plan

Term Communication Creativity Problem-Solving

Reading (10%) Reading Aloud 1 Phrasing and (10%) Intonation (Poetry Recitation)

Group Writing

Grammar Vocabulary Comprehension

Sound Discrimination

Show and Tell

English Holistic Assessment Plan

Term Communication Reading Aloud Stimulus-based Conversation
2
(30%)

Creativity

Problem-Solving Listening Comprehension -Picture Matching

Comprehension Spelling/Dictation

Writing Individual Writing based on 4 pictures

Grammar Vocabulary Comprehension

A Parents Letter with more details will be sent out nearing Midyear examination.

English Holistic Assessment Plan

Term Communication Creativity Problem-Solving Mini Test (10%) Grammar Vocabulary Comprehension
Listening Comprehension Narrative Grammar Comprehension

3
(10%)

Reading Aloud

Group Writing

English Holistic Assessment Plan

Term Communication Reading Aloud
Stimulus-based Conversation

Creativity

Problem-Solving Listening Comprehension

Spelling/Dictation

4
(50%)

Writing Individual Writing based on 4 related pictures

Grammar Vocabulary Comprehension

A Parents Letter with more details will be sent out nearing the year-end examination.

English

Formative Assessment
Sound Discrimination Oracy Tasks

Represent their ideas to address purpose/audience/context/culture E.g: give cause and reason/ support opinions with reasons)
Reading a Dialogue/Conversation Group Writing

Mathematics
The Primary Mathematics syllabus aims to enable all pupils to: acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and for continuous learning in mathematics; develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving; and build confidence and foster interest in mathematics.

Math Holistic Assessment Plan 2014

Term Communication Creativity Problem-Solving Term 1 Journal Writing Performance Task Mental Sums / Speed Test (Individual) (Individual ) Numbers to 10000 Multiplication Numbers to Addition and Subtraction within 10000 & Division 10000 Multiplication Tables Multiplication within 10000 Topical Reviews Numbers to 10000 Addition & Subtraction within 10000 Term 2 Journal Writing Performance Task (Group) (Group Work QR Addition & Code Math Trail) Subtraction of Money Money Mental Sums / Speed Test Multiplication and Division (up to 3-digit number with 1-digit number) Money Dollars and Cents Money Addition and Subtraction Topical Reviews Multiplication and Division (up to 3-digit number with 1-digit number) Money Semestral Assessment 1

Math Holistic Assessment Plan 2014

Term Term 3 Communication Journal Writing (Individual) Fractions Creativity Performance Task (Individual) Measurement (Length & Mass) Problem-Solving Mental Sums / Speed Tests Mental Calculation (Addition & Subtraction) Mental Calculation (Multiplication & Division)

Mini Test Measures Bar Graphs Time

Math Holistic Assessment Plan 2014

Term Term 4 Communication Journal Writing (Individual) Area & Perimeter Creativity Performance Task (Individual) Angles Perpendicular and Parallel Lines Problem-Solving Mental Sums Addition & Subtraction within 10 000 Multiplication & Division Semestral Assessment 2

Multiple Approaches to Problem-Solving (MAPS)

Level Heuristics P3 Model Drawing Look for a Pattern Guess and Check Model Drawing Working Backwards Problem-solving heuristics skills will be taught through MAPS lessons by constantly modelling (thinking aloud) George Polyas problem-solving steps: 1. Understand the problem 2. Plan a solution 3. Carry out the plan 4. Check & Reflect

Formative Assessment (AfL) in Math Learning

Journal writing

Performance tasks

Teacher / Peer / Self-assessment Mental sums / speed tests

Topical reviews

Strategic teacher questioning

Responsibility P3: Science

Yu Neng Primary School

Key Learning Area : Learning Journey to Singapore Zoological Gardens (4 March 2014)

Focus Area : Acquisition of Process Skills using RIP Strategy and Concept Maps Objectives: To provide pupils with an avenue to develop a passion for the sciences. To provide pupils with opportunities to develop skills, habits of mind & attitudes necessary for scientific inquiry. To provide pupils with basic scientific concepts to help them understand themselves & the world around them. To nurture pupils as inquirers by providing them with experiences which arouse their interest & curiosity about their environment.
Tell me and I'llName: forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve Teachers me, and I'll understand.

Yu Neng Primary School

Holistic Assessment Plan

Topic/Skills Term Communication Creativity
ProblemSolving No. of Total summati Weighti ve ng assessm ent 1 Journal writing (Individual) Learning Journey Zoo Trip Performance Task Mini Test 1 (10%) (Group) To be carried out Diversity Activity Book in Wk 7 1.2 Staying Alive Performance Task (Individual Diversity Activity Book 4.1 Mouldy Bread

DIVERSITY Classification: Living and Nonliving things Term 1

10%

Topic/Skills

Term Communication

Creativity

ProblemSolving

No. of Total summati Weighti ve ng assessm ent

DIVERSITY Diversity of Living things o Plants

Performance Task (Group) No Journal writing Diversity Activity Book Semestral 2.1 Assessment 1 Exploring plants (30%) Term in the school 2 Performance Task (Individual) Diversity Activity Book 5.4 Is it waterproof?

30%

Materials

Topic/Skills

Term

Communication

Creativity

ProblemSolving

No. of Total summati Weighti ve ng assessm ent

SYSTEM Your amazing body as a system

Term 3

Performance Task (Group) Science Practical (10%) System Activity Book 1.3 Possible topics: Making a model Fungi Plant System Materials

10%

SYSTEM Plants and their parts

Journal Writing Term 4 (Individual) System Activity Book 2.2 Different parts of a plant

Semestral Assessment 2 (50%)

50%

Assessment

Yu Neng Primary School

Formative : Concept Map, Worksheets, Topical Tests Summative: : Semestral Assessment, Mini Test & Practical Test

Assessment Modes :
Exam Mini Test

Format MCQ (8m) OPEN-ENDED(12m)

Wk of 24 Feb

Overall Weighting 10 %

SA1

MCQ (30m) OPEN-ENDED(20m) OPEN-ENDED(20m)

Wk of 4 August

30 %

Practical Test SA2

10%

MCQ (40m) OPEN-ENDED(30m)

50%

How can you help your child?

Raise your childs awareness of Science in their daily life. It is a

way of understanding the world around us. Connect the concepts learnt in the textbooks to actual happening that takes place around them. Create opportunities for Science learning at home while watching educational programmes or perhaps embarking on inquiry-based experiments right in your very own home. Inject fun into Science learning and revision through games, quizzes and crossword puzzles. Show excitement/passion for science. Develop existing skills, reinforce what is learnt in school.

Assessment
Holistic Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
Level Summative Assessment SA1 and SA2 Mini Test (T1 & T3) Weighting Term 1: 10% SA1: 30% Term 3: 10% SA2: 50%

P3

Malay Language Programme

PROGRAMMES
1. MT FORTNIGHT

DESCRIPTION
Theme: Traditional & Modern Games Inter Class Competition Visit to Doughworkz Pastamania Mekar 3B, Unit 8: Asia & International Food

TIME FRAME
Term 1, Week 4 Week 5 Term 3

2. Learning Journey

4. Reading Portfolio

To inculcate the habit & love for reading

2 book reviews per term Reading Booklet

Semester 1 Fortnightly

5. SuLaM

Structured Tiered Essay Writing Training

6. Vocabulary & Spelling Test 7. Online Resources

Reinforce learning of meaning and spelling Fortnightly of words & phrases through test iMTL, Cybermelayu Portal & Mekar dalam Talian 2 ICT lessons per term

Mini Test 1 & 2

COMPONENTS
PAPER 2 - GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY - COMPREHENSION (MCQ & FIB)

MARKS

DURATION

50

40 min

Mini Test 1 Term 1, Wk 9 Mini Test 2 Term 3 * Parents will be notified of the detailed language components at least two weeks before the test.

MT Fortnight Traditional & Modern Games

Objectives: To expose pupils to Malay Traditional Games and able to learn, play and appreciate. To enthuse learning of Malay Language through the use of modern games.

Reading Programme
Objectives: To inculcate the habit & love for reading. 1) School Library visit 2) Reading Portfolio (to complete 2 book reviews per term) 3) Reading Chart (pupils with the most number of books read per term will be awarded a token)

Learning Journey Doughworkz Pastamania

Objectives: To provide the pupils with the opportunity to have hands-on experience in making their own Pasta or Pizza. To learn more about the fun facts of pasta / pizza as well as get to know about the equipment and its usages. (P3_Unit 8 : Asia & International Food)

Chinese Language
Mini test
Term 1 and Term 3 10 % (50 marks) A component testing on

composition vocabulary. E.g.

Other items will be taken from TOS. Details of the TOS will be given to the child

in due date.

P3 Cultural Camp
Date: 2, 3 & 4 Jun Duration: 0900-1200 (TBC) Rationale: To allow pupils to learn

and appreciate Chinese language & culture through interesting, hands-on activities.
Do strongly encourage your child

to participate actively in this cultural camp.

P3 Enrichment/ HCL
Enrichment At least 10 Activity book exercises 8 composition
10 spellings words per chapter

HCL 18 Activity book exercises 8 compositions + additional written & online journals 13-15 spellings words per chapter Additional sentences making/construction practices & assessment exercises Learn additional Chinese words for all chapters
CL results P3 80 marks & above

sentences making/construction practices

P4 HCL Selection Criteria

Chinese Reading Programme

Objective: Cultivate pupils interest in reading and expose them to books of different genres.

Pupils will Buy a story book at the beginning of the year (order by the school, pay with Edusave). Exchange story books with classmates weekly / fortnightly. Record the titles of the books read on the reading card issued Receive rewards upon meeting reading targets. Display / submit their book reviews / projects at designated time. Bring the last story book back home at the end of the year. Read Weekly Zhi Shi Hua Bao. Parents role: Help to ensure that your child take good care of the books & encourage them by reading with them.

Other matters to note

Parents need to acknowledge these homework done: Spelling book (), Activity book (), Composition file (), Language booklet (), Comprehension booklet () Spelling: Thursday Online HW: Chinese software needed Yu Wen Le Fan Tian () Remedial class on Thursday (1.30pm-3.00pm) Revise Chinese learning resources: oral booklet, compo booklet etc.

Please strongly encourage your child to speak Mandarin, listen / watch educational Chinese programme and read Chinese story books with them, let them fall in love with reading.

Every Friday 3.45pm to 5.15pm

Lesson 1 2

Date 1-Feb 8-Feb 15-Feb 22-Feb 1-Mar 8-Mar 15-Mar 5-Apr 12-Apr 19-Apr 26-Apr 3-May

Partner:
Bedok Green Secondary School Student teachers have designed fun activities like games and roleplaying to liven up the class.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

P3/P4 Class Allocation

P1 = no exam.
P2 = year-end exam. P3 = 1 top class based on overall English and Math

results. 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5 etc = Mixed abilities (HA, MA, LA pupils in each class). 3-2 is the same as 3-3 or 3-4 or 3-5 etc. P3 to P4 = enbloc; minimal movement to maintain stability of learning environment.

Non-academic subjects
Grades given for performance for
Social Studies Art

Music
PE

Based on projects/ activities/ workbook or class assignments/ tests.

Non-academic subjects
Non-Academic Programmes
Music Art and Craft Learn an instrument - Recorder Sand Animation Story Boarding

ICT Programme
(Sand Performance Video and Microsoft PowerPoint)

In Yu Neng Primary School, all our students will attend a weekly (double period) structured ICT lessons In Primary 3, they will learn to:
Brainstorm for ideas and create storyboards Use sand to create artwork to represent a story Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations with images, words and sounds

CYBERWELLNESS PROGRAMME
In Primary 3, pupils will be attending to a talk on copyright and participate in a Cyber Wellness Roadshow. They will learn: What copyright and intellectual property are How to cite sources

Suggested Websites for Self-Directed Learning

http://www.brainpopjr.com/ http://www.brainpop.com/

Username: yunengps Password: 1658stud Ask-n-Learn (Learning Management Portal) https://lms.asknlearn.com/

Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) is structured Protected Time to enhance positive Teacher-Pupil relationship Purpose To provide for quality interaction time between Form Teacher and his/her pupils To provide for the explicit teaching of Social-Emotional (SE) skills so as to equip pupils with SE competencies selfawareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management and responsible decision making.

Concept Interaction activities for meaningful play among form teacher and pupils SEL lessons based on programme for explicit teaching of social-emotional competencies

Supplementary and Remedial Policy

Types of Extra Classes

Supplementary Classes are intended for the whole

class. The activities will not be an extension of the normal curriculum time.
Remedial Classes are intended for a selected

group of pupils who underachieve and need additional support.

Enrichment classes provide enriching learning

experiences to pupils with exceptional abilities in the subjects.

General Guidelines
Supplementary Class
P3 P4 NA NA

Remedial class
Max 2 days Max 3 days

Remarks

E/M/S/MT* Option for top band class to conduct Sup class

General Guidelines
Supplementary Class 1330 - 1500 Shared by E/M/S trs
Types of activities permissible: Enrichment /Skill- based activities. E.g. Heuristics and Process Skills

General Guidelines
Remedial Class
1h to 1h 30min (PM: lessons start earliest by 1000 &

end latest by 1130, AM: lessons between 1330 & 1500) Can be shared by E/M/S trs, MT trs will conduct lesson on a separate day. Types of activities
Re-teaching Reinforcement

CCA Policy
Objectives of Co-curricular Activities (CCAs):
An integral part of our students holistic, well-rounded

education.
Aims to build character, inculcate values and develop

leadership amongst our pupils.

CCA Policy
All CCAs are official school activities and all pupils from

P3 to P6 are to participate in at least one CCA.

Pupils need to achieve a minimum attendance rate of

75% in the CCA.

Pupils will be awarded badges (CCA Star) yearly if they

attain 90% annual attendance rate.

School Safety and Student Well-Being Matters

Absence Parents to call teacher or leave a message when child is absent. Contagious Diseases (H1N1, HFMD) The need to practise social responsibility. To submit MC when child is back. Re-certification from doctor is needed if child were to attend school prior to MC expiry. Valid MC required if child is absent from school during exam period.

The need for child to keep a working thermometer in their bags at all
times.

School Safety and Student Well-Being Matters

Issue on heavy school bag Importance of packing school bag according to class

time-table Importance of having sufficient rest and having breakfast daily.

Information on Learning and Behavioural Support

What do we need? Any document or diagnosis report from any agencies, e.g. Report from KKWCH, DAS, CGC. Why is it important? For the school to understand the needs of the child and provide necessary support Who provides additional support? Learning support coordinator, Learning and behavioural officer and school counsellor and respective teacher.

Information on Learning and Behavioural Support

How do we provide additional support to your child? In-class support

Individual / small group session

Referral to external agencies for further assessment or support if necessary

Help the child to apply for special exam

accommodation in school and PSLE. E.g. Extra time, exemption for mother tongue language and etc.

Information on Learning and Behavioural Support

How to seek help or working with school? Speak to your childs Form teacher, he or she will facilitate you to meet up with the respective coordinator for further discussion. If you have any current report, kindly pass to your child Form teacher for reference.

Setting Expectations
Attendance Punctuality

Homework
Quality of work Behaviour in the classroom Behaviour out of school

Setting Expectations
Attendance & Punctuality
minimum 85% attendance arrival by 7.10 am preferred to join Silent Reading Programme

Attire
PE attire only on Mondays & Wednesdays Skirts a must for all girls No wallet chains

Setting Expectations
Work & positive attitude
punctuality and neatness corrections to be completed in pencil, using foolscap or correction pad parents signature only after work is completed and corrections done

extension of 1-2 days given based on individual cases

Setting Expectations
Behaviour in the classroom
Self-leadership to promote independence Community of learners with passion to read

Orderliness so that everyone can focus and learn

Respect and safety

Use of lockersTo keep textbooks and other stuff like drawing blocks, colour pencils and etc.

Setting Expectations
Computer & internet access
www.edmodo.com

Asknlearn Learning Portal

Web 2.0 tools (Linoit and Popplet)

Communication Channels

Handbook Email
Name (P3 Teachers) P3-1 P3-2 P3-3 P3-4 P3-5 Elwirandi Zakiuddin Lee Hui Shan Sharifah Maryam Samsugani Saleem / LM Ng Pauline / LF E- Mail Address elwirandi_zakiuddin_tan@moe.edu.sg lee_hui_shan@moe.edu.sg sharifah_maryam_shahab@moe.edu.sg samsugani_abdul_saleem@moe.edu.sg neoh_swee_lan_pauline@moe.edu.sg

Chua Meng Joo / LA

Name (P3 CL Teachers) Ong Bee Hua Zhu Xiang Jun Phan Huey Ju Chan Wai Wai Low Mui Kwoon Irene Tan Meng Kee Name (P3 ML Teachers) Norashikin Mohamed Ali

chua_meng_joo@moe.edu.sg
E- Mail Address ong_bee_hua@moe.edu.sg zhu_xiangjun@moe.edu.sg phan_huey_ju@moe.edu.sg chan_wai_wai@moe.edu.sg low_mui_kwoon_irene@moe.edu.sg tan_meng_kee@moe.edu.sg E- Mail Address norashikin_mohd_ali@moe.edu.sg

Communication Channels
School Tel: 6449-0121
School Website www.yunengpri.moe.edu.sg Parents Portal Password: ynpp School Newsletter

Home-School Partnership
Fully-engaged parents recognise that effective parenting cannot occur in isolation from the school

Partner school to ensure childs development is on track

Praise your childs good efforts; not dwell on mistakes & academic results

Give your child the confidence to seek help from teachers

At Yu Neng, you can: Join the Very Supportive Parents Group Participate in monthly Family Matters @ School workshops

For more details, visit the VSP booth.

Collaborating as Partners
Packing and organizing Regular checking of bag Reading with / to your child (create a home environment that promotes reading) Monitoring his/her reading resource (age appropriate selection of authors, books from both languages, variety of genres) Communicating with your child (What was the best thing that you learn today?)

Join us at

Annual event by MOE to showcase the importance of holistic education in nurturing the child

See how schools develop engaged learners by catering to their unique needs and abilities and equipping them with the knowledge, skills and values to become lifelong learners
Join us at Suntec Convention Centre on 12 April 2014! Register at www.excelfest.com

Finally
Let us work hand-in-hand to nurture these young minds and help them to be a responsible leader in their Primary Three journey this year. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to your support.

Q&A Session

Feedback form
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