P1 Introductory Briefing29 January 2021

Communication with Teachers

Communication with TeachersThe school seeks your understanding to stick to the official modes ofcommunication, as far as possible, not withstanding emergencies.

• Student Handbook

• Email (Refer to School Website, under Our People.)

• Contact the office at 6442 5416 to leave a message

• ClassDojo/ WhatsApp- The form teachers would have provided the details.

Communication with TeachersThe school also seeks your understanding to adhere to the official schoolhours (7.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on working days), and that if a request isreceived after official school hours, the teacher is not obliged to replyimmediately but will do so during official working hours.

School Events and Level Programmes

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Day 1 OrientationAnd Parent

Engagement Programme

P1 Introductory Briefing for Parents

Learning Journey to Singapore Zoo

(Tentative/ Virtual)

CurriculumExperience Day

20th Anniversary Celebration

P1 Parent-Child-Teacher Conference

(PCTC)

Lower Primary Games Day

Award Presentation Day

School Events and Level Programmes

Administrative Matters

Recess and Snack Time

• Term 1- 8.45 to 9.15 am (30 minutes)

Term 2 onwards- 8.30 to 9.00 am (30 minutes)

• Snack time- 15 minutes between 11 and 11.30 am.

Dismissal Arrangement

• Avoid making last-minute changes to the dismissal mode/ venue withoutinforming the form teachers in advance (at least two working days).

School Bag

• Remind your child to pack only the necessary stationery and books so as tokeep his/ her bag light.

• Check the Student Handbook/ Parent’s File daily for homeworkassignments, worksheets sent back for checking and signing, and letters/notices from the school.

• Complete and return forms through your child promptly.

• Remove ‘old’ letters and notices from the file.

Attendance

• Students are to attend school regularly.

• When your child is absent from school, contact the form teachers to informthem of the absence.

• A medical certificate is required if your child is unwell and unable to attendschool.

• A supporting document is required for all other valid absences (e.g.bereavement, external examination).

• Do seek the Principal’s permission for all other absences during schoolterm.

Attendance

• We seek your understanding that the school strongly discourages ourparents from taking their children out of school for overseas leave duringschool term. This is to ensure that they do not miss their lessons. We alsohope that our parents will work with us to reinforce the importance ofattending school regularly.

• As such, overseas leave for holidays or visiting will not be considered avalid reason.

Punctuality

• Your child is required to assemble in the school hall/ classroom for flag-raising ceremony by 7.30 a.m. Pre-assembly programmes start at 7.15 a.m.

• Your child is required to bring an English storybook from Mondays toWednesdays and a Mother-Tongue storybook on Thursdays and Fridays.

• Please ensure that your child reports to school punctually- Responsibility.

Attire

• Wear only the prescribed school uniform/ PE attire. No modification isallowed.

• Only white canvas shoes are allowed.

• Only black and dark blue hair bands and clips are allowed.

• Jewellery/ big earrings are not allowed.

• Displaying of religious-related items is not allowed.

• Dri-fit PE T-shirt should be buttoned up to the top and tucked in neatly.

• Wearing of jackets is discouraged during recess. Jacket should not be tiedaround the waist and hoodie should not be up.

Medical Condition• Share information with the school.

Medical Records / Doctor’s Report / Legal Court Documents

• Make sure that your child brings to school the prescribed medication forthe specific medical condition.

Please note that the school is not allowed to administer medication toyour child. The school staff can help to supervise your child while he/she is taking the prescribed medication independently. The onlyexception to this is for students with chronic disease (e.g. diabetes).Please highlight to the school for further advice.

Being Contactable

• Always remain contactable and update the form teachers should youchange your address or contact number.

• Give the school the authority to care and discipline.

• Be patient, as education is often a long process and your child’s learningand development requires time.

Academic Matters

Overview

• In line with MOE’s direction to reduce over-emphasis on academic assessment results and topromote joy of learning, there are no weightedassessments in Primary One.

• You will be informed of what will be taught throughthe semestral curriculum update announcedthrough Parents Gateway.

Students’ Learning Progress

• To gather information about the students’ learning progress, the school uses a variety of non-weighted assessments such as bite-sized tasks and daily work. Bite-sized tasks and daily work may include class quizzes, short writing and reading assignments, show and tell, class presentations and discussions, in-class work, homework etc.

• Teachers will diagnose each student’s learning progress from these tests, tasks and daily work. These will be filed in the portfolio files.

• As these are formative in nature, please do not overstress your children with unnecessary preparation.

Learning Outcomes

• The Learning Outcomes, provided by MOE, state what we want ourstudents to learn and attain.

• Learning Outcomes will be reported in the Holistic Development Report inMid Year and End of Year.

• Let’s look at some examples.

Learning Outcomes (Semester 1)

• English Language

• Speaking: Speak clearly to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas.

• Writing: Demonstrate writing readiness and handwriting skills such as

letter formation, placement, sizing and spacing.

Learning Outcomes (Semester 2)

• English Language

• Speaking: Follow communication etiquette such as taking turns, and

using appropriate eye contact and volume in conversations or

discussions.

• Writing: Write simple paragraphs of at least three sentences to recount

appropriate sequenced events.

Learning Outcomes (Semester 1)

• Mother Tongue

• Listening: Listen attentively to short, simple spoken content related to

daily life.

• Reading: Recognise characters/ letters/ words taught in Primary 1.

Learning Outcomes (Semester 2)

• Mother Tongue

• Speaking: Ask and/or respond to simple questions related to daily life.

• Reading: Understand Primary 1 texts and are able to identify some

details with guidance.

Learning Outcomes

• Mathematics

• Understand numbers up to hundred.

• Add and subtract numbers.

• Identify, name, describe and sort shapes.

Qualitative Descriptors• Instead of marks and grades, each student will be given feedback on their

learning progress in the form of four levels of Qualitative Descriptors (QDs).

Qualitative Descriptors

• These Qualitative Descriptors reflect the individual student’s mastery level and learning for each of the Learning Outcomes as assessed by the teachers.

• Parents and students should use these descriptors as a form of feedback on the learning areas for each subject that students may need more attention in.

Promotion from Primary 1 to 2

• Promotion from Primary 1 to 2 is en bloc. Students remain in the same classes.

Expectations(Classroom)

Integrity

• Be honest.

• Always tell the truth.

• Keep my promise.

• Do not take things that do not belong to me.

• Be responsible for my wrong-doings and have the courageto face the consequences.

Respect

• Be polite and greet my teachers and classmates.

• Listen to my teachers.

• Raise my hand before I speak.

• Take turns and listen to the ideas and opinions of myclassmates.

Responsibility

• Be ready to learn.

• Pack my own bag and make sure I have the necessarystationery and books.

• Always do my best and hand in my work on time.

• Play safely and responsibly.

• Keep my classroom clean and tidy.

Resilience

• Don’t say “I can’t”, say “I will try”.

• Do correction and learn from my mistakes.

Compassion

• Be kind.

• Say nice things.

• Care for and share with my classmates.

• Help those in need.

Expectations(School)

What Is CCE (Character and Citizenship Education) Made Up Of ?

CCE( MT/ EL )

National Education

Cyberwellness

Values-in –Action (VIA)

Positive

Discipline

FTGP / The Leader in Me(Form Teacher

Guidance Period)

Social Studies

Educational and Career

Guidance (Occupations)

• Teaching of social and emotional competencies with ‘The Leader In ME’ (anchored on 7 Habits)

• Students are given the pupil book ‘The Leader In ME’ by the school.

• Lessons on Career Guidance and Cyberwellness are included.

Form Teacher Guidance Period

What Students Will Be Learning in The Leader In Me?• Programme by Franklin Covey• Starts from Leading Self to Leading Others• Anchoring on 7 Habits

Habit 1 Be Proactive

Habit 2 Begin With The End In Mind

Habit 3 Put First Things First

Habit 4 Think Win –Win

Habit 5 Seek First to Understand Then Be Understood

Habit 6 Synergise

Habit 7 Sharpen The Saw

Parents-Home

Discipline

Anchored on School Values,

SE Competencies and 7 Habits

School-Positive

Discipline

Child- Self Discipline

Safe and Conducive

Environment

School Rules

Discipline@BGPS• To build character and

instil school values • To state the expected

behaviour of a BGPian• To include appropriate

corrective actions to help the child improve

Positive Discipline- Discipline with Care, Dignity & Respect

• Help students understand how their actions would affect themselves and others.

• Students take responsibility to replace inappropriate behaviour and restore relationships with others effected by their actions.

• Care- Give due attention to students’ physical, emotional and social well-being.

• Dignity- Help students preserve the importance and value that they have, which makes them respect themselves.

• Respect- Accept that every student is different and show the same level of politeness, honour and care to all students.

Positive Discipline will only happen when students

• obey the school rules (Habit 1).• have discipline and self-control (Habit 1).• work respectfully with others (Habit 5).• understand how my behaviour affects others (Habit 5).

Common Discipline Issues Consequences

• Irregular attendance• Frequent late coming• Improper attire/ not adhering to BGPS

dress code• Use of hurtful words/ name-calling• Rough play resulting in injuries/pushing,

hitting• Vandalism/ damage school’s property • Stealing/ dishonesty • Misbehaviour on school bus/ not

complying with safety rules

• Logical consequences with reference todiscipline issue

• Stern verbal warning• Reflection form• Loss of privileges• Parent teacher conference• Behaviour contract• Misdemeanour form• ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’ for conduct grade- affects

Edusave Merit Bursary and awards• Other consequences can be found in the

school handbook Pg 21

Discipline@BGPS

Management of Discipline Issues

What should parents do should an incident occur?

• Keep calm

• Get information from both your child and school

• Contact the form teachers

• Follow up with the form teachers on the actions that will best cater to thewell-being of all parties

Model Class Award (MCA)• Awarded monthly based on a set of rubrics

• Inculcate teamwork and synergize as a class

• Instil a strong sense of pride for the class/level/school

• Holistic and comprehensive approach towards discipline

• MCA is assessed by:

- Positive behavior in classroom

- Classroom cleanliness

FT / Co-FT YH / AYH- Positive behavior in

school

Discipline Committee- Classroom cleanliness- Canteen cleanliness

• To receive the Model Class Award certificate for each month, the classmust meet certain requirements based on a set of rubrics.

• The class with the highest score for the month will receive a Model ClassHonour Banner to be hung up outside of classroom to celebrate theirachievement.

• For every three MCA certificates achieved, the deserving class will enjoythese privileges:

A big hamper of presents

Privileges decided by the form teachers

Model Class Award (MCA)

Value of the Month and STAR Award

• Every month, the school will focus onone school value and highlight it tostudents. There are pre-assembly talksto teach students these values.

• Students who display the value of themonth will be chosen for the Star Awardat the end of the month. A maximum ofthree students per class can receive theaward and badge.

Student Learning Space (SLS)

What is SLS• The Student Learning Space (SLS) is a common online platform that is accessible

by all students and teachers across all Singapore schools.

• It will be the main online platform for teachers and students to learn and collaborate. They can have even better access to high quality and relevant learning resources. This will help level up our students across schools.

Why

• All P1 students will have their SLS accounts activated by 2 March 2021.When

Accessing the SLS https://bedokgreenpri.moe.edu.sg/

•Use Google Chrome - https://learning.moe.edu.sg/login

Our School Library

Accessing DiscoveReads (eBooks)

Accessing DiscoveReads (eBooks)

Accessing DiscoveReads (eBooks)

Accessing DiscoveReads (eBooks)

Accessing DiscoveReads (eBooks)

Reflection for Parents

10 years from now, what would I like my child to grow up to be?

What kind of values, skills, knowledge and attitudes would I like my child topossess?

What can I start doing right today to grow these values, skills, knowledge andattitudes in my child?