School-Parent

Engagement & Communication

Session

2018Primary 1

Welcome to 1 Attentive

As part of our on-going effort to deepen the Teacher-Student Relationship (TSR), all Form Teachers and Co-Form Teachers

will henceforth be known as C4RE (pronounced as Care)

Teachers. (Uniquely WSPS)

C4RE TeachersMdm DianaMdm TeoMdm Nazia

1 Attentive

Objectives of this SPEC session :

Foster School-Parent Collaboration

Share school’s

expectations of students

Seek support for school initiatives and activities

The Impact of Parent Involvement

Our MissionTo Nurture Caring Hearts, Creative Minds and Confident

Individuals

Our VisionA Vibrant School of Choice where Character Shines and

Talents Soar

Care

Respect Responsibility Resilience Rallying Together

Excellence

Hallmark of a WhiteSandian

By the end of the six years, our pupils will be

confident individuals with caringhearts, creative minds and will exudethe qualities of being responsible,respectful, caring and able to rallytogether in times of need andresilient in times of adversities.

Level Outcomes

P3 & P4

A Responsible Team Player

Caring students who are active contributors and take responsibility in promoting social cohesion & harmony

(Family / School / Community))

P1 & P2

A Caring & Respectful Individual

Confident students who make good decisions and build positive relationships with others through care & mutual respect.

(Self / Family / School)

P5 & P6

A Resilient Achiever

Creative students who are self-directed learners, striving to do their best for self, family, community & nation.

(School / Community / Nation)

Getting in touch…

School contact details:General Office Number: 6922 9100

Staff Room 1 Number: 6922 9124

Staff Room 2 Number: 6922 9125

School Website http://whitesandspri.moe.edu.sg

School Email wsps@moe.edu.sg

Call General Office for urgent matters

Email response may not be immediate,

probably 2-3 working days.

ClassDojo

Pupil’s Handbook

Subjects Subject Teachers

English

Language

Mdm Nazia

Mathematics Mdm Nazia

PAL Mrs Alexandrea Droze

Mother

Tongue

Cikgu Diana, Mr Seng, Mr Sathia

Social Studies Mrs Kathryn Ang

PE Mrs Susan Tan, Mr Rizal

Art & Craft Mrs Alexandrea Droze

Music Mrs Jennifer Ong

Name Email

Mdm Nazia naziathul_suhailah_Ibrahim@moe.edu.sg

Mrs Droze yuen_mei_alexandrea_joanna@moe.edu.sg

Cikgu Diana nur_diana_abd_kadir@moe.edu.sg

Mr Seng seng_liak_soon@moe.edu.sg

Mr Sathia t_sathiamoorti@moe.edu.sg

Mrs Kathryn Angkathryn_kan_sok_mun@moe.edu.sg

Mrs Susan Tan susan_a@moe.edu.sg

Mr Rizal rizal_afandi_rais@moe.edu.sg Mrs Jennifer Ong koh_lai_har@moe.edu.sg

ClassDojoClassDojo is a classroom communication app that makes it easy for teachers, parents, and students to share what's happening at school.

ClassDojo connects teachers with students and parents to build an amazing positive culture in the classroom.

Serve as a springboard to start a conversation with your child about school.

SNAC™ (Smart Notification Acknowledgement Console)

SNAC™ is a smartphone (Android& IOS) app that uses the 3G/4G/WIFI network to receive notification send by the school.

Why Use SNAC™?

As of April 2015, the school is utilising SNAC™ to send notifications such as our school’s In Link Bulletin to parents.

We will be discontinuing the use of printed copies for notifications in the later part of the year.

Please sign up if you have not done so.

Instructions for signing up can be found in http://whitesandspri.moe.edu.sg/for-parents/snac

Common UnderstandingPupils Grooming

School Uniform →Mondays, Wednesdays

PE Attire → Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

Attendance Matters

If pupil is absent,

an MC or Parent’s letter is required

Parents are discouraged to extend school holidays during term time

Only an MC is accepted if the pupil absent for

exams

What we are doing for English

English lessons are conducted viaSTELLAR ApproachSTELLAR Learning CentresComprehension CompositionSpelling Oral & Listening ComprehensionHolistic Assessment: • Mini Tests• Composition Writing

Performance Tasks-Pick & Tell; Reading Aloud, Conversation-

Areas of Language Learning (Overview)

o Listening and Viewing

o Reading and Viewing

o Speaking and Representing

o Writing and Representing

o Grammar

o Vocabulary

School-based Resources (Overview)

o STELLAR Learning Sheets

o Oral booklet

o Listening Comprehension Practices

o Comprehension Practices

o Composition

Components to be tested (Overview)

Non-Paper Format (Performance Tasks)o Pick and Tell

• Pupils choose an item and talk about it.

o Reading Aloud

• Pupils read a given passage aloud.

o Stimulus-Based Conversation

• Pupils respond to a given stimulus by engaging in a conversation with the teacher.

Paper Format (Performance Tasks)o Understanding Text

Pupils listen to a text being read and answer questions based

on it.

o Picture Matching

Pupils listen to 5 sentences and select the picture that best

matches each sentence.

o Picture Composition

Pupils write 8 to 10 sentences on a picture with the aid of

helping words.

o Term Test

Pupils are assessed on their language use, namely grammar,

vocabulary, punctuation, synthesis and comprehension.

What we are doing for MathematicsTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Unit 1:

Numbers to 10

Unit 8:

Addition and

Subtraction within 20

Unit 13:

Picture Graphs

Unit 17:

Numbers to 100

(continue from Term 3)

Unit 2:

Number Bonds

Unit 9:

Length

Unit 14:

Multiplication

Unit 18:

Addition within 100

Unit 3:

Addition within 10

Unit 10:

Numbers to 40

Unit 15:

Division

Unit 19:

Subtraction within 100

Unit 4:

Subtraction within 10

Unit 11:

Addition within 40

Unit 16:

Time

Unit 20:

Money

Unit 5:

Shapes and Patterns

Unit 12:

Subtraction within 40

Unit 17:

Numbers to 100

Unit 6:

Ordinal Number and

Positions

Unit 7:

Numbers to 20

Topics to be tested (Overview)

Term 1

(0%)

Term 2

(25%)

Term 3

(35%)

Term 4

(40%)

Unit 7:

Numbers to 20Unit 11:

Addition within 40

Unit 17:

Numbers to 100

Unit 8:

Addition and

Subtraction within 20

Unit 12:

Subtraction within 40

Unit 18:

Addition within 100

Unit 9:

Length

Unit 13:

Picture Graphs

Unit 19:

Subtraction within 100

Unit 10:

Numbers to 40

Unit 14:

Multiplication

Unit 20:

Money

Unit 15:

Division

Unit 16:

Time

For topics that are not tested, topical reviews will be conducted.

They are not weighted.

Paper Format (Term Test – 1 hour)

Section A Section B

Question

Type

Multiple Choice

QuestionsFill in the Blanks

Marks 15 15

Number of

Questions9 9

Mathematics Support @ Home• Use recycled materials like buttons/beans/macaronis/bread tags/

straws/etc. to count to 100

• Write numbers to 100 in words and numerals

• Add & Subtract numbers to 100

• Relate Math to Real Life;

Tell the time, count money, read labels on packaging,

share a cake/pizza, read recipes; help to measure,etc

• Suggested websites

• http://www.multiplication.com/games

• http://www.mathsisfun.com/tables.html

• http://www.mathsisfun.com/timestable.html

• http://www.teachingtables.co.uk/

• www.mconline.sg

• Reading with your child:– creates a special bond

– helps to comfort

– boost your child’s listening skills

– develops language skills

– helps prepare your child to learn

– provides fun and entertainment

Start TODAY. There is no better time

Set a REGULAR time, five to ten minutes a day

ANY TIME is good. Have a book with you at all times

Be a GOOD ROLE MODEL. Be seen reading

English Support @ Home

1. Packing of school bag according to

timetable

2. Have the necessary pencils, rulers,

sharperner, eraser – Please label them

3. Whiteboard markers and duster – Pupils are loving it!

4. Healthy snack time – Eg; fruits, wholemealcrackers and bread

5. Checking homework file and complete

homework

6. Parent’s Signatures

1A Conducive Environment

Remedial Lessons

Mondays

2.15 pm – 3.00pm Session 1

3.00 pm – 3.45 pm Session 2

Tuesdays

2.15 pm – 3.00 pm Session 1

3.00 pm – 3.45 pm Session 2

More details will be provided when Remedial lessons commence in Semester 2.

Key Programmes for Primary 1

Lower Primary Games

Speech and Drama

Gotcha @ Home

NLB Storytelling Session and Mass Borrowing

Learning Journey to Zoo

1. New timetable will be issued on Monday26 February

A copy will be uploaded in Class Dojo.

2. Pupils will paste the new timetable in the Pupil Handbook on Monday.

Announcement

Interaction Time

Hope you have enjoyed the session.Looking forward to collaborate in ensuring great success for your child

Kindly complete the evaluation form

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Thank you and See you

again .