By Form Teachers
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Vision
Mission
Value
s
Curious Minds, Caring Hearts, Creative Spirits
To develop the whole child to be a force of good in the world
Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony
Palm View Challenge• School-wide programme designed along different learning
experiences aimed at developing student’s life skills andvalues.
• By the end of six years, students are provided holisticdevelopment opportunities in the areas of cognitive,physical, social and moral domains.
• Students at every level are challenged to complete different tasks, each carefully designed to develop in them desirable dispositions for the 21st century.
Department ProgrammesTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Little Theatre Speech and Drama Programme
Little Theatre Performance
Reading Programmes
ACT-cellent Education through Drama lessons (ALP)
English Festival MLEA Writing
Learning Centres
Stella Nova and Fun Scientist Programme
• Infusing Science concepts in a fun way within the
English curriculum
• Motivate our children to stay curious and in the process
develop in each child an inquisitive spirit that strives on
discovery and exploration.
Key MTL Department Approaches
• Emphasis on listening and speaking skills
• Arouse interest in the learning of Mother Tongue
Languages through games, stories and drama
• Cultivate habits for reading
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Lunar New Year Celebration
Speech & Drama programmes
Reading Programmes
MTL Fortnight
Speech & Drama programmes & Showcase (CL)
Reading Programmes
Hari Raya Celebration
Speech & Drama programmes Showcase (ML)
Reading Programmes
Mid Autumn & Deepavali Celebration
Reading Programmes
Department Programmes
Music Curriculum OverviewLevel Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
P1 Singing with
body
percussion
Singing with
percussion
instruments
Singing with
Movement
Singing with
movement and
percussion
instruments
P2 Singing with
Boomwhackers
Ensemble work
with
Boomwhackers
Singing and
Improvisation
with instruments
Singing and
Improvisation
with instruments
P.E. Syllabus
P1 & P2• Sports & Games (Fundamental Movement Skills)• Gymnastics• Dance• Outdoor Education• Health Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This explains the ability of your child Beginning Developing Competent Accomplished
Fundamental Skills (Games and
Sports)
Your child is able to:
∙ Throw/toss a ball confidently to a
moving partner’s hands.
∙ Dribble a ball confidently with
dominant and non-dominant
hand while moving in general
space.
∙ Roll a ball using the underhand
pattern for distance.
Parent’s Involvement
• Schedule time for outdoor play
• Spend time with them exercising, playing games and enjoying the outdoors.
Form Teacher Guidance Programme (FTGP)
The FTGP is designed with activities for pupils to acquire skills that will help them to:- better understand themselves (Self-Awareness);- learn ways to manage themselves (Self-Management);- better understand their family and friends (Social Awareness);- learn ways to work with their family and friends (Relationship Management) - make appropriate and responsible decisions (Responsible Decision Making)
During FTGP• Explicit teaching of social and emotional competencies • Team-building games and birthday celebrations to enhance bonding amongst students.• Teacher-Student Interaction (TSI) to foster better teacher relationship with their
students through one-to-one interaction.
FTGP
Interaction Activitiesfor meaningful play among
the form teachers and students
Teacher-Student Interaction
for meaningful one-to-one interaction between teacher
and student
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Based on the programmes for Explicit Teaching of SE
Competencies
POSITIVE TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP
Programme for Active Learning (PAL)
• Exposure to varied and fun learning experiences in four domains:
Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts.
• Learning of socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision making.
• Nurtures confidence, curiosity and cooperation skills in students.
Modules for PAL and Enrichment
PAL Enrichment (School-based initiative to provide students withopportunities to discover their talents and passion.Conducted during PAL period)
Drama Hip Hop Dance
Sports Choral Singing
Outdoor Education
PAL is part of the curriculum and offered during curriculum time.
SLS is an online learning platform that aims to provide everystudent (from primary to Pre-U) with equal access to quality,curriculum-aligned learning resources anytime and anywhere.
It is part of our curriculum and used actively in and out of theclassroom.
The URL for SLS is:
https://learning.moe.edu.sg
In the Classroom Out of the Classroom
Conduct lessons using embedded digital media (Webpages, Videos etc.)
Extension of class activities
Quiz and Surveys Independent learning using resources from the MOE Library
Thinking Routines
How is SLS used?
Administrative Matters
I) Absence:• Regular attendance is expected• Medical certificate is required to explain absence• Principal’s notification needed for overseas leave during
curriculum time: Leave of absence form
Administrative Matters
2) Punctuality• Arrival in school after 7.30 a.m. is considered late-coming
3) Safety and Security• Please go directly to the General Office should you be in school
for matters relating to your child
Class Routines
1) Homework Policy- All homework will be recorded in the Student Diary - Students are expected to write their homework in the diary
themselves- Homework will be collected the following day unless otherwise
stated
Class Routines2) Spelling Days
English: Tuesday Mother Tongue: Thursday
3) Spelling Spelling books to be signed weekly with corrections completed
4) Return of worksheets for signature English: after every unitMathematics: after every chapter (look out for parent’s signature stamp)
Parent’s Involvement in Child’s Learning
1. Communicate with your child about his/her school experience on a daily basis
2. Check your child’s student diary and homework file daily3. Encourage your child to learn life skills, not just skills
pertaining to academics 4. Praise for effort, not ability (Growth Mindset)
Parent’s Involvement in Child’s LearningHelp your child identify his/her learning strengths and needs (What am I good at, what am I not so good at)- Have conversations with your child to discuss his/her strengths and
needs- Model the vocabulary needed to describe your child’s strengths and
needsExample: “I am good at ___. However, I need more help in ___.”- When discussing your child’s difficulties, avoid criticising him/her. Instead focus on problem solving and finding solutions to help your child manage his/her difficulties.
Partners-in-education Giving children the best support is a shared
responsibility between home and school
Communication
Reply to Correspondence,• Within 3 working days for general matters.• For concerns requiring further investigation or
consultation – on a case-by-case basis