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Outline
1) About the teachers
• Introduction
• Preferred mode of communication
• Class rules/ Procedures
2) About the school
• Address by Principal (Video)
• General School Matters
3) Character Development
• Character Development Programme
• FTGP
• P6 Motivational Workshop
Outline 4) Important Dates
• School exam dates
• PSLE dates
5) Examination Format
6) Additional Support from school
• Supplementary Lessons
• Mock exam papers
7) PSLE Matters
• Grading
• Streaming
• Posting
• DSA
8) How you can support your child
Reporting and Dismissal
Time
AM session
Reporting time:
• 7.10 a.m.
Dismissal Time:
• 1.30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
Absence from School
• Contact the school if child is absent from
school or unable to attend any activity
such as supplementary or remedial
• Call the General Office. (Tel : 67600178)
• Submit the medical certificate/ parent’s
letter of excuse to the teacher when child
returns
Absence from Formal
Assessments
• There is no make-up paper for all
subjects
• Submit the medical certificate to the
teacher when child returns – Children’s well-being comes first
P6 Motivational workshop
• Increase self-esteem & motivation
• Gain effective learning strategies & study
skills
• Improve relationship with friends & family for
better support
Character Development Journey
Leadership Citizenship Moral
• Class
Leaders
• Prefectorial
Board
• CCA
leaders
• Learning Journey
• Service Learning Trip
• Community
Involvement
* Project Care
* Recycling
Thursdays
* School Cleanliness
Duty
• Character and
Citizenship
Education
* Cultural
Immersion
Programme
• CIRA Reward
Programme
• CCE lesson
CIRA Reward Programme
Has your child talk to you about the
CIRA rewards or his/her experiences in
school with you?
• Be a good listener
• Ask your child to share his/her experiences
in school Don’t just ask “Any homework today?”
“How is school?”
Good starting questions eg “What did
you like about school today?” “What
good thing have you done today?”
CIRA Reward Programme
CIRA reward programme
aims to encourage pupils to
exhibit the school value and
they are rewarded by CIRA
stamps for doing so
Oral Health Status
• Percentage of our P1 to P6 pupils who has
1 or more decayed teeth is HIGH
• Parents are encouraged to remind their
children to brush their teeth after every
meal
Physical Activity
• It is recommended that children should
perform physical activities for at least 60
minutes daily
How many of you think that your child
performs physical activities for at least 60
minutes daily?
• Accompany children to perform more
physical activities as a family like
– brisk walking, climbing the stairs instead of
taking the lift, cycling at the park, swimming,
hiking, in-line skating etc.
Parental Support
School Bag
• Bring minimal stationery
• Carry only the required books and
essential items to school
• Pack the bags according to the timetable
daily
Pocket Money
• Right amount of pocket money Teach children important budgeting lessons
Children learn how to spend
Instil the good habit of saving
• Healthy Meals in Schools Programme
Healthy set meals incorporate food
from 4 main food groups –
rice / noodles + meat
+ vegetables + fruit
Set meal (medium) - $1.50
• Encourage pupils to drink plain water
Definition of Homework
• Homework is any learning activity
that students are expected to
complete outside of school hours
• This includes assignments, projects,
revision of school work, studying for
spelling and tests, and preparation
for discussion due on the next day
Purpose of Homework
For the Child
• reinforce learning and deepen
understanding of lessons taught
• allow students to regularly practise, and
apply skills and concepts taught
• develop good study skills and habits
• encourage greater ownership and
responsibility for independent learning
Purpose of Homework
For the Parents
• timely information on the learning progress
of their child; and
• opportunity to be involved in the child’s
learning
How long does your child spend his/her
time doing homework every day?
School Support
• To ensure optimal learning, the amount of
homework given will be coordinated amongst
teachers.
2 hours per day (30 minutes per subject)
Parental Support
• create a home environment conducive
for studying
• supervise and provide support for child’s learning
• reinforce good study habits and attitudes
• be mindful of the stresses arising from school
homework and out-of-school activities, and help
their children prioritise their time among these
activities
• work in partnership with teachers to support
child’s learning and development
Filing Assignments/Worksheets
• Files will be returned before examinations
for revision
• Parents to acknowledge by signing the
worksheets that are marked
PSLE DATES
Oral Examination (EL & MT)
Dates: 20 - 21 Aug (Thurs/Fri)
Timing: 8 a.m. -1 p.m.
Listening Comprehension
Date: 18 Sep (Fri)
MT/FMT: 9 - 9.40 a.m.
EL/FEL: 11.15 - 11.50 a.m.
PSLE DATES
Written Exam
1 Oct (Thur) - English/Fdn English
2 Oct (Fri) – Math/Fdn Math
5 Oct (Mon) - MT/Fdn MT
6 Oct (Tue) - Science/Fdn Science
7 Oct (Wed) - Higher MT
English (P6 Foundation)
COMPONENT
(DURATION) CONTENT Marks
ORAL
- Reading Aloud
- Stimulus – based
Conversation
10
20
LISTENING - MCQ 20
LANGUAGE USE
(1 h 20 min)
- Language Use
Comprehension 50
COMPOSITION
and SITUATIONAL
WRITING
(1 h 10 min)
- Situational Writing
- Continuous Writing
10
30
TOTAL 150
English (P6 Standard)
COMPONENT
(DURATION) CONTENT Marks
ORAL
- Reading Aloud
- Stimulus – based
Conversation
10
20
LISTENING - MCQ 20
LANGUAGE USE
(1 h 50 min)
- Language Use
Comprehension 95
COMPOSITION
and SITUATIONAL
WRITING
(1 h 10 min)
- Situational Writing
- Continuous Writing
15
40
TOTAL 200
EXAM FORMAT
(Standard)
Part Item Type No. of
Qns
Marks per
Section
Duration
Paper 1 Multiple
choice
Short answer
15
15
20
20
50 min
Total 30 40
Paper 2 Short answer
Structured/
Long-answer
5
13
10
50
1 hr 40 min
Total 18 60
EXAM FORMAT
(Foundation)
Part Item Type No. of
Qns
Marks per
Section
Duration
Paper 1 Multiple
choice
Short answer
20
10
30
20
1 hr
Total 30 50
Paper 2 Short answer
Structured/
Long-answer
10
8
20
30
1 hr 15 min
Total 18 50
PROGRAMMES
Primary 6
• Math Olympiad Workshop
Competitions
• Singapore and ASEAN Schools Math
Olympiad (SASMO)
• Raffles Institution’s Primary Mathematics
World Contest (RIPMW)
• Singapore Mathematical Olympiad for Primary
School (SMOPS)
Standard Science Examination
Format
Booklet Item Type Number
of
questions
Number
of marks
per
questions
Weighting
A MCQ 30 2 60%
B Open-ended 14 2,3,4 40%
Total 100%
Duration of Paper : 1 hr 45 mins
Foundation Science Examination
Format
Booklet Item Type Number
of
questions
Number
of marks
per
questions
Weighting
A MCQ 16 2 32%
B Structured
Open-ended
6-8
6-8
2-3
2-4
14%
24%
Total 70%
Duration of Paper : 1 hr 15 mins
Science Programmes
Primary 6
Support Programme: Banded Groups for
Standard Science 6A to 6C (Group 1 to Group 4)
Enrichment lessons @ Science Centre
Science Creative Toy Competition
Young Scientists @ Work (during recess, 3-4
sessions per term)
Mother Tongue (P6 Standard)
COMPONENT
(DURATION) CONTENT Marks
ORAL
- Reading Aloud
- Picture Description
Conversation
20
20
10
LISTENING - MCQ 20
LANGUAGE USE
(1 h 40 min)
- Language Use
Comprehension 90
COMPOSITION
(50 min)
Topic Writing
OR
Picture Writing (5 pic + 1
question mark)
40
TOTAL 200
Mother Tongue (P6 Foundation)
COMPONENT
(DURATION) CONTENT Marks
ORAL
- Reading Aloud
- Picture Description
Conversation
20
20
20
LISTENING - MCQ 30
Reading
Comprehension
(30 min)
- MCQ
10
TOTAL 100
Strategies
Mother Tongue
1) Listening : songs, news, TV programmes
2) Speaking: Converse in the Mother Tongue
language with your child whenever
possible.
3) Reading: let the child read to you for 10 min
everyday ( textbooks, storybooks, model
essays.)
4) Writing: encourage your child to write, do
not be afraid to write.
Every Child, A Talented Pupil
• Arts Appreciator
• Creative Communicator
• Passionate Performer Vision for the Aesthetics (Music, Visual and the Performing Arts): M astery of Values, Skills and Knowledge U nderstanding of People and Cultures S elf-discipline and Self-expression I dentification of Talent in every child C reativity in every Child
Aesthetics Development (Music)
• General Music Programme (GMP) that will help pupils to develop awareness of and appreciation for music of various cultures
• Creative Learning @ West View where pupils get to
1) Compose songs about CIRA and perform their
songs
2) Create their own percussion instruments - tambourines
3) Create Music
• SG50 – Singing of Singapore songs and cultural songs
• Young Musician Programme – Learn to
play in an ensemble, learn to play the bell
plates and xylophones
• General Art Programme – provide a broad and holistic art curriculum involving
2D and 3D artworks. – develop pupils’ imaginations, creative thinking skills,
aesthetic awareness and appreciation – Fundamentals of colours and composition – Use of variety of medium and skills
• IT lessons – Create artwork using an iPad
• Post-PSLE Programme – Create artworks using an iPad – Manga Drawing
Aesthetics Development (Art)
Positive Teacher-Student Relationship
• Caring and supportive school environment
• Pupils perceive that they are respected and supported by their teachers
• Positive impact on
– academic outcomes
– social and emotional development
– behavioural competence
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/social-emotional-learning/
Positive Teacher-Student Relationship
• Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) – More quality teacher-student interaction through
activities
– Equip pupils with social and emotional competencies
– One period per week
• Teacher-Pupil Interaction Time (TPIT) – Form and co-form teacher speak to pupils
individually
– Pre-assembly on Tuesdays and Fridays
– School hall
Counselling @ WVPS
• Equips pupils with the necessary skills to overcome obstacles
• Provides emotional support for pupils
who may be feeling down, stressed or are experiencing struggles
• When will counselling be conducted:
referrals made by teachers referrals made by parents pupils approach Counsellor directly
Our School Counsellor,
Miss Roz Rusli
NOTE: We would like parents/guardians to give this process the time &
effort it deserves before any change can take place.
Our School Counsellor,
Ms Evon Ng
Counselling @ WVPS
If you would like to have a discussion with the Counsellor, you may send an email to schedule for an appointment:
– Ms Evon directly at [email protected] OR – the school at [email protected]
(ATTN: School Counsellor)
Our School Counsellor,
Ms Evon Ng
West View Celebrates SG50 Objectives
To introduce seven founding fathers to pupils and to create awareness of their contributions to Singapore’s development.
To engage pupil in meaningful activities pertaining to the contributions made by our founding fathers.
Each month focuses on the contributions by 1 founding father
Include pre-assembly, recess and/or classroom activities
• Supplementary classes are meant for
the whole class.
• Held every Monday (2-3.30 p.m.) and
Wednesday (2 to 4 p.m.)
• Mother Tongue classes on Mondays.
Supplementary Lessons
• Pupils will not attend CCA from
Term 3 Week 1. (Resume after PSLE)
• Mock tests will be conducted during CCA
slots in term 3 until PSLE.
Mock Exam Papers
PSLE Grading
(Standard)
Grade Mark Range Descriptor
A* >= 91 Has very good understanding
A 75 - 90 Has good understanding of the
subject B 60 - 74
C 50 - 59 Has adequate understanding of
the subject
D 35-49 Has fair understanding of the
subject
E 20-34 Has elementary understanding of
the subject
U <20 Has not met the requirement for
the minimum grade
Posting Posting is by: • Merit (by PSLE aggregate)
Child A with score 250 has no trouble getting into his first choice, school 1, which has a COP of 245, and has vacancies)
• Choice
Child B with a score of 240 is not able to get into school 1, but gets into her second choice, school 2, which has a COP of 240 even ahead of Child C (score 238) who chose school 2 as his first choice. It is still merit before choice.
• Places available
Direct School Admission
(DSA)
• Exercise to allow participating schools to
select some P6 students for admission to
Secondary 1
• Based on achievements and talents before
the PSLE results are released
• Visit the participating DSA-Sec school’s
websites to check their application dates,
areas of focus and their selection criteria
and selection processes.
Ladder of Success
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Faith & Belief in the child
Give encouragement &
support
Forge good partnership
with teachers & school
Monitor child’s progress.
Take corrective action
Working with Parents
Working
With
Parents
Discipline
Consistency Role-modelling
Good language
use
Good time
management Monitoring of
Schoolwork
How parents can help
• Create the ideal/safe environment
(A regular time for homework/revision, a
quiet environment for learning, a
happy/cordial environment)
• Support & encourage
(Express positive beliefs in your child’s
ability to learn, praise)
How parents can help
• Monitor your child/homework
(Who does your child hang out with? How is his/her behaviour? How is he spending his time? Is his/her homework done on time? Is the homework done properly?)
• Talk to & listen to your child
(Spend quality time with your child. Address worrying signs such as sudden mood swings or unexplained time away from home)
Strategies
English
• Encourage your child to read. Read
with/to your child. Have a discussion on
books read.
• Teach dictionary skills. Encourage your
child to use the dictionary when new
words are encountered. This helps to build
their vocabulary.
Strategies
Math
• Encourage your child to do Math drills to train them in mental and manual calculations.
• Do Math problem sums with your child. Have a mini competition with them!
• Teach your child to revise by getting them to redo sums in their workbooks/worksheets that they had done wrongly.
• Train your child to sit through the short and long papers and practice using the timed approach.
Strategies
Science
• Get your child to write Science
notes/mindmaps on Science concepts.
• Encourage your child to read up the
textbooks (P3 – P6) to get familiar with the
concepts.
Using ICT as a support
ICT Skills Lessons:
• Video Editing (Post PSLE)
– Corel Video Studio Pro X5
• MCOnline (www.mconline.sg - Social Learning
wall)
• Cyberwellness
Innovating through
Problem-solving Post PSLE Activity:
• Project I Can! – I can contribute to the
community
• Pupils will be equipped with problem-solving
skills and solve a problem relating to
school/community improvement