SDT – Briefing on Primary 1 matters 2019

Briefing on P1 Student Matters 2019Agenda:

Introduction

School administrative matters

Preparing snack time for my child

How can I further support my child’s growth and personal

development?

Parent-teacher collaboration and communication

Other Information to note

Vision

Leaders of Character, Striving for Excellence

In a Vibrant School

School Mission

To nurture self-directed learners

and critical and creative thinkers who can lead and serve with integrity

and compassion

Ars Potens EstKnowledge is Power

In Service to School, Community & Nation

School Motto

We, the pupils of Haig Girls’ School believe that we can

think, learn, achieve and excel. We believe that we will be gracious, self-disciplined and responsible citizens.

Pupils’ Creed

MDM TNG SHOO LING

(Lower Primary Year Head)

MRS RAIHANA YUNOOS

(Upper Primary Year Head)

Student Development Team (SDT)

MRS SINGH(Primary 1

Assistant Year Head)

Our Vision:

To support the holistic development of every student.

Our Mission:To enhance the quality of school experience for students, with greater emphasis on, and attention to, values education and students’ social emotional needs and development

SDT focuses on student centricity and supports holistic student development. We monitor the social emotional needs and academic progress of our pupils across each level.We work with teachers to ensure that the student development programmes and processes are carried out effectively for the level(s).

Student centricity

SDT outcomes: What we hope to see

Students who are happy to come to school, motivated to learn

Students with healthy self-identity and relationships + able to make responsible decisions

Students who cares for the school community, their families and the nation

I4C: 5 values

Integrity

Commitment

Concern

Creativity

Cooperation

Leadership Trait

Leads by example

Serves with humility

Takes initiative

Works well with and influenced others positively

Social-emotional competencies

Self-awareness

Self-management

Social Awareness

Relationship awareness

Responsible decision-making

Some events that we had planned:P1 orientationPlanning orientation for P1 pupils to ease them into primary school.

Curriculum BriefingsPlanning orientation curriculum briefings for parents

PCTCParent-Child-Teacher-Conference

Form Teachers of P1 2019

1 Charity: Mrs Christina Hing and Miss Zhang Ying

1 Grace: Mdm Hawa Bte Mohd Yusoff and Miss Choo Poh Ying

1 Humility: Mrs Sunita Singh and Mdm Angeline Guay

1 Joy: Mrs Arlene Yang and Mdm Ang Chuay Yen

1 Kindness: Mrs Mabel A and Mdm Rita Zulkarnain Taha

1 Patience: Mdm Sri Burdiasih and Mdm Candy Teo

Refer to HGS website or Staff Board for photos of P1 teachers

Days School Hours

Mon – Thu 7.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

Fri 7.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

School hours

Parents are allowed to drive into school to drop off their daughters between 0645 to 0730 and also to pick up their daughters 15 minutes after school dismissal, when the school buses have left.

SAMPLE TIMETABLEClass: P1-01

Form Teacher(s): Mrs Christina Hing,

Miss Zhang Ying

PERIOD/TIME MON TUE WED THU PERIOD/TIME FRI

1 ASSEMBLY,FTGP P1MATH P1EL PE 1 FT

7.40-8.10 CHRIS KWOK 7.40-8.00

2 ASSEMBLY,FTGP P1EL_LSE P1EL PE 2 P1EL

8.10-8.40 CHRIS CHRIS KWOK 8.00-8.30 CHRIS

3 P1MATH ART MUSIC P1MT 3 P1MATH

8.40-9.10 SALINAH ESTHERC 8.30-9.00

4 P1MATH ART MUSIC P1MT 4 P1MATH

9.10-9.40 SALINAH ESTHERC 9.00-9.30

5 5

9.40-10.10 RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS 9.30-10.00 RECESS

6 PE P1EL P1EL_REA P1MATH 6 P1EL_LSE

10.10-10.40 KWOK CHRIS CHRIS 10.00-10.30 CHRIS

7 P1EL P1EL P1EL_REA P1MATH 7 P1EL

10.40-11.10 CHRIS CHRIS CHRIS 10.30-11.00 CHRIS

8 P1EL P1EL PE P1EL 8 P1CCCE

11.10-11.40 CHRIS CHRIS KWOK CHRIS 11.00-11.30 SHAW

9 P1EL_LSE P1CCCE P1MATH PAL 9 P1MT

11.40-12.10 CHRIS SHAW 11.30-12.00

10 SS P1MT P1MT PAL 10 P1MT

12.10-12.40 SHAW 12.00-12.30

11 P1MT P1MT P1MT PAL 11 P1MT

12.40-1.10 12.30-1.00

12 P1MT P1MT P1MT PAL

1.10-1.30

P1-01: 1 Charity

P1-02: 1 Grace

P1-03: 1 Humility

P1-04: 1 Joy

P1-05: 1 Kindness

P1-06: 1 Patience

EL English

MATH Mathematics

SS Social Studies

MT Mother Tongue: Chinese, Malay, Tamil, Hindi

PE Physical Education

CCE Character and Citizenship Education

PAL Programme for active learning

(focus on building Social emotional competencies):

Sports and Outdoor Education

Performing and Visual Arts

*all conducted within school curriculum hours and in

school

ASSEMBLY

/ FTGP

Assembly / Form Teacher Guidance Period

Abbreviations

Snack time

Every Monday to Thursday from 12.05p.m. to 12.15p.m.

What kinds of snacks can I bring?

Examples of Healthy Snacks

Wholemeal Sandwiches

Cheese Peanut Butter Egg Cucumber

Examples of Healthy Snacks

Fruits

Examples of Healthy Snacks Vegetables

Examples of Healthy Snacks Others

Examples of Healthy Snacks

Examples of Healthy Snacks

Examples of Healthy Snacks

Examples of Healthy Snacks

Partnering the School

1 Knowing your

child

2 Developing

your child3 Keeping in

touch with the

school

Knowing your child

To discover your child’s strengths,

interests and development in

academic and non-academic areas,

so that we can nurture your child for

who he/she is and develop his/her

individual strengths and interests

How HGS is supporting your child’s holistic development

- Teachers’ Heart-to-heart talk with every student

- 2 form teachers per class

- Bonding activities throughout the year

- Close monitoring by form, subject teachers and Assistant

Year Head throughout the year

- Communication with parents on the progress of your child

- Exciting PE, Music and Art programmes during curriculum

time

- Learning Journey

Sample P1 Level Calendar – per Semester

How will I know what homework my child has

been given every day?

Teachers would get the students to write down their

homework in their handbook according to the date.

Parents can check in with their child on the homework and

support them in completing their homework.

Please provide a homework file.

You may wish to label a plastic sleeve for every subject, e.g.

one plastic sleeve for letters, one plastic sleeve for English,

one plastic sleeve for Mathematics.

Student Handbook 2019

How can I support my child’s growth and personal

development?

• Talk to your child when she goes home and ask about her day.

Don’t just ask about what she had learnt that day.

Ask about what did she do with her friends, anything interesting that had

happened in class.

Suggested questions:

1. Tell me something that made you laugh today

2. Tell me one thing you learned today

3. Who did you like to play with during recess?

4. What did you eat during recess today?

5. Where did you play during recess?

6. What was the best thing that happened today?

7. Was there a time when you are unhappy?

How can I support my child’s growth and personal

development?

• If your child experiences sadness, frustrations or anxiety, be patient and

find out more about what had happened.

E.g. friendship issues, unable to complete homework, bully

[Stay calm and discuss what the child can do to resolve this issue.

Parents can also let the teacher know of the situation and work closely with

the teacher in monitoring your child.]

• Guide your child to manage her daily routines, e.g. pack her own bag, wear

her own uniform, wear her own shoes, maintain hygiene,

manage her allowance (role play)

• Listen to your child and be patient.

Your child needs assurance and support.

• Build resilience in your child.

Don’t let her give up so easily.

• Let your child make some decisions on her own by offering

options for her, e.g. would you want to have rice or noodles for

lunch?

• Every child develops at her own pace.

• Do spend time bonding with your child.

RESOURCES FOR P1 PARENTS

https://www.schoolbag.sg/

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

Working with Parents

• Believe in your children

• Trust your child’s teachers

• Manage your expectation

• Monitor your child’s activities

• Be a Parent Volunteer Join the PSG!

How can I communicate with my child’s teacher?

• Through email

• Notes in the Student Handbook 2019

• Contact school office at 63440293

• Form teachers’ introduction letter to all parents

• Leave your name and contact no, and state reason for

calling, e.g. Progress of child

Our School website

• Email addresses of teachers

• Notifications and updates on calendar of events for

teachers

http://www.haiggirls.moe.edu.sg/

School-Parent Engagement

• We value your partnership.

• We welcome your constructive feedback and seek to address your concerns.

• Please do not hesitate to contact

– your child’s teacher if you have concerns or queries regarding her well-being and progress

– the school office or school leaders regarding school matters.

HGS staff are committed to

• Believe in pupils and constantly communicate that belief in them to encourage in pupils intrinsic motivation, effort, engagement, persistence in learning

• Know their pupils and their holistic needs

• Nurture and bring out the best in their pupils

Every teacher a Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) Teacher first.

HGS staff are committed to

• their professional learning

• help their colleagues grow professionally within a culture of learning & collaboration

• working with parents as partners in education

Please help our staff maintain work-life harmony. Unless it is an emergency, our teachers are not expected to respond to text messages or emails sent during- weekends, public & school holidays- from 6pm – 7am on weekdaysThey will respond by the next school day.

What we would appreciate from parents: 3Cs and 1B

Living out our school values of concern & cooperation:

When your child tells you something that alarms you

• keep Calm

• remain Courteous

• Communicate your concerns to the teacher directly and constructively

• Give the teacher or classmate the Benefit of the doubt

We don’t have perfect teachers but we have teachers who care for the pupils and have the pupils’ interests at heart.

Partnership Principle:Mutual Respect

• Let us be good role models for our children:

– Let us speak to all staff, whether they are the security guards, cleaners, office staff, relief / adjunct / permanent teachers, with respect and courtesy.

– if we are upset about something, we should be mindful of our language and express our concerns tactfully via the appropriate channels

Other Admin Matters

Health Promotion Board administrative matters –Health and dental

P1 ParentsBack to School Day

Parents are invited!

1st March (Friday) Tentative: 11.00a.m. – 1.00p.m.

Temperature-taking (On 7th Jan – Monday)

During curriculum time

Complimentary thermometer given to all P1 students.

• Question and Answer Session

Year Head

Mdm Tng Shoo Ling

tng_shoo_ling@moe.edu.sg

Assistant Year Head

Mrs Singh

sunita_singh@moe.edu.sg

Thank You