Welcome to Yew Tee Primary School P3 … · Year Head, Mrs Tan 2.30 – 3.30 p.m. 2 ... Presenter:...

Yew Tee Primary SchoolReflective Learners, Gracious Citizens

Welcome to

Yew Tee Primary School

P3 Parent Briefing 12 January 2018


Programme OutlineS/N Subject/ Area of Focus Presenter Duration

1 Introduction to School

Leaders, Key-personnel

& Level teachers

Year Head, Mrs Tan

2.30 –

3.30 p.m.

2 Principal’s Address Principal, Ms Ang

3 Character & Citizenship

School Safety

Subject Head, Mr Rodney

4 Science HOD Science, Mdm Ng

5 PE & Aesthetics Subject Head, Mdm Chang

6 Applied Learning

Programme

Head for Special Project,

Mr Jeg

7 Class Interaction Time Form teachers & Co-form

teachers

3.35 –

5.00 p.m.


Home-School

Partnership

Staff @ YTPS


Principal Ms Ang Mui Khoong

Vice-Principals Mrs Ong Chwee Eng

Mrs Peh Wei Yong

Year Head (Lower Primary) Mdm Fadzilah Moideen

Year Head (Middle Primary) Mrs Tan Yoke Yin

Year Head (Upper Primary) Mr Mohd Helmi

Assistant Year Head (Primary 5) Mr Jegendren

Level Head (English Language) Mdm Lekha

Head of Department (Math) Mdm Miriam Khan

Level Head (Math) Mdm Evelyn Cheam

Head of Department (Science) Mdm Ng Yaw Ling

Level Head (Science) Mdm Siti Zaleha


Head of Department (ICT) Mr Gwee Yee Tat

Head of Department (Mother-Tongue) Mdm Tan Hsuen Fang

Subject Head (Malay Language) Mr Najeeb

Subject Head (Tamil Language)

Internal Appointment

Mdm Shavitha

Head of Department (Character &

Citizenship Education)

Mr Jason Lim

Subject Head (Character &

Citizenship Education)

Mr Sairamprabhu

Subject Head (Discipline) Mr Rodney

Subject Head (Physical Education) Ms Pek Pei Yu

Subject Head (National Education &

Social Studies)

Mdm Shima

Subject Head (Student Well-being) Mdm Sumarni


School Staff Developer Mr Ravindran

Subject Head (Aesthetics) Mdm Chang Mei Cheng

Subject Head (CCA) Ms Soh Siew Cheng

Admin Manager Mdm Chan Siew Hoon

Operation Manager Mr Lim Yew San

Mr Goh Khay Wah

Allied Educator (Learning Behavioural

Support)

Ms Amber Ng

School Counsellor Mrs Chng Sai Tuan

School Counsellor Ms Nicole Lu

Level Leader (Academics) Ms Tan Sin Yee

Level Leader (Student Development) Mdm Chua Lee Lin


P3 Level Teachers

Class Form Teacher Co-Form Teacher

Care Mdm Chua Lee Lin Ms Pang Huey Yee

Diligence Ms Tan Sin Yee Mdm Siti Zaleha

Empathy Mdm Gwei Hwee Theng Mr Ryan Gwee

Integrity Ms Naseera Binte

Mubashir

Mdm Yong Lee Foon;

Ms Chen Ming Zhu

PerseveranceMdm Santhi d/o James Mdm Tan Hsuen Fang

Respect Mr Goh Leong Poon Dav Mdm Chang Mei Cheng


Principal’s Address


Our Philosophy

Every child has intrinsic worth.

Every child can and wants to learn.

Every child can contribute as a gracious and responsible citizen of the world.

Knowledge Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Citizenship

Creativity

Leadership

Action

Service

Integrity

Responsibility

Respect

Perseverance

Care

YTPS

Total Curriculum

Framework v3

Version 3

wef 15 April 2016


Home-School Partnership

• Communicate with your child’s teachers

• Reinforce the school values at home

• Trust your child’s teachers and school

• Monitor your child’s learning

• Get to know his/her friends/ classmates/other

parents

• Be a Parent Volunteer


Partnership with YOU

• Communication

• Commitment

• Collaboration


Communication

• Via email or school phone (ext nos of teachers

which is made known to parents through the FT

Introductory letter)

• During office hours and on weekdays

• Teachers are not required to provide their mobile

phone numbers.


To conclude

• Have confidence in your child

• Have confidence and trust in the school

• Love but don’t smother

• Let your child take responsibility and

face consequences

• Let Go…


Promotion in the Lower Primary1. From P1 to P2

- Students are promoted to P2 en-bloc (ie they remain in the

same class)

2. From P2 to P3

- Based on EL and Math results, students are placed in 2

large groups

- First 50%

- Next 50%

• Both groups are mixed ability groups

• There is a separate grouping for MT language classes

based on MOE guidelines


Promotion in the Middle Primary

1. From P3 to P4

- Students are promoted to P4 en-bloc (ie they remain in the same class)

2. From P4 to P5 (Subject-Based Banding)

– Students are grouped by ability in the individual subject.

– A vast majority of the students will offer subjects at the Standard Level.

– A small minority will offer subject/s that they have difficulty in coping at a Foundation Level.

– Students are split into 2 groups (first 3 classes – by ability, the remaining students – by mixed ability)


Promotion in the Upper Primary

3. From P5 to P6

• If the same subject combination is offered,

students will be promoted to P6 en-bloc

• If students are offering subjects at a different level,

they may be allocated new classes.


School Policy – Early Dismissal

1) Early DismissalWhen child is unwell or is hurt– School will contact the parent to pick the child up to consult a

doctor– Parent/ Guardian MUST accompany the child home– If immediate medical attention is required, the ambulance will also

be contacted

2) Other reasons

– Must be accompanied by parent’s letter

– In the case of an external examination, the official notice must be submitted to the form teacher for endorsement and permission for early dismissal

– Parent/ Guardian must accompany the child home


School Policy – Leave Matters

1) Holidays during the official school term

– Term holidays; please submit online travel declaration

– School Days; leave will not be granted. However, should parents insist on taking your child abroad, you must

• inform the school in writing.

• Note that no additional or make-up lessons will be conducted for lessons missed.

• During exam period, no make-up papers will be given in this instance.

2) Leave of Absence

– For parents who are posted overseas and wish to take their child along; and would like the child’s vacancy to be retained

• An official application form must be completed for submission to MOE through the Principal.

• Fees must be paid for the period of absence.


Character & Citizenship

Education

&

School Safety

Presenter: Mr Rodney


1. Students who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents must sing

the National Anthem and recite the pledge. Students will take the pledge

with the right fist placed over the heart. Students who are non-Singapore

Citizens must show respect to the host country by standing at attention during the ceremony.

2. Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modifications to the

uniform, socks and school shoes are not allowed.

3. a) Male students must keep their face and chin clean shaven at all times.

They must not wear a beard and / or moustache so as to keep a neat and

tidy appearance.

b) Female students who keep long hair or hair below the collar must have it

plaited or tied neatly. Fringes below the eyebrow must be pinned up or a

hairband must be worn.

4. All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are

also not to bring any weapon-like item which is used or intended to be used to

cause harm to others.

General Discipline @ YTPS


A comprehensive description of the rules and regulations adopted at YTPS

is given in the Student Handbook. (pg 19-26)

Students who are booked four times for late coming will be issued a

letter of warning followed by a call to their parents. Late coming offences

will be recorded into School Offences Module (SOM) records and student’s

conduct grade will be affected.

‘FASHION’ Checks are carried out twice per term to ensure students comply

with school’s dress code & hairstyles. A student’s conduct grade may be

affected if they fail to keep in FASHION. As such, the school hopes to work

closely with parents to reinforce this.

The school adopts a holistic approach to discipline and the consequences

that follow to offences committed is a restorative one rather than a punitive

one.

Parents need to acknowledge on the Student Handbook (pg 26) that they

are aware of the school rules and that they have gone through them (e.g.

categories of offences and consequences) with their child/ward.

Holistic Approach to Discipline


School Rules & Regulations (pg 21-22)

All the general school rules apply to both boys and girls. However, some

key ones that needs more attention are:-a. Students should have short, simple and neat hairstyles. Fringe must not

fall across the forehead and touch the eyebrows.

b. Hair must not touch the ears and must be above the school T-shirts’ collar

line. Side burns should be kept short and simple.

c. School T-shirt should be worn over the bermudas.

d. Name tag should be sewn 1cm above the school badge.

e. Nails should be kept short and clean.

f. All students must wear black socks that cover the ankle bone. Ankle

socks (any colour) and branded socks should not be worn at all times.

g. Male students are not allowed to wear earrings or ear studs.

For Boys


School Rules & Regulations (pg 23-24)

All the general school rules apply to both boys and girls. However, some key ones that

needs more attention are:-a. Students who keep long hair or hair below the collar line must have it plaited or tied

neatly. Fringe below the eyebrows must be pinned up or a hairband must be worn.

b. Hair accessories must be black and simple.

c. School T-shirt should be worn over the skorts. Length of the skorts should cover the

knees.

d. Name tag should be sewn 1cm above the school badge.

e. Nails should be kept short and clean. Nail polish or accessories are not allowed.

f. All students must wear black socks that cover the ankle bone. Ankle socks (any colour)

and branded socks should not be worn at all times.

g. Female students with pierced earlobes may wear small, plain and simple ear studs or ring

earrings. Jewellery or accessories in any form (e.g. Gold or Silver) is not allowed in

school.

For Girls


Safety

&

Security Matters


• Observe the speed limit in the school compound (15 km/h).

• Drop off your child at the foyer and not the bus bay as this can

be dangerous for him/her.

• To facilitate smooth traffic – child to be seated on the left hand

side of the vehicle with the school bag resting on his/her lap

so that the child can alight quickly with little hold-up time.

• No cars are allowed into school compound after 7.30 a.m.

• If you drop off your child before 7.10 a.m. – advise your child

to stay in the canteen and do silent reading or have his/her

breakfast.

For Parents who are Driving:


• At YTPS, all students are encouraged to practice the Kerb

Drill while crossing the road.

• Steps to perform the Kerb Drill are:-1.Stop at the kerb.

2.Look to the right.

3.Look to the left.

4.Look to the right again.

5.Ensure that there are no vehicles approaching or that all the vehicles have

completely stopped.

6.Raise your hand high up and cross briskly.

• Students are strongly advised to focus on crossing the road

and refrain from using any electronic devices while crossing.

• Students taking school transport must have the seatbelts

safely fastened and remain seated throughout the journey.

Adopting a Safety Mindset (pg 37-41)


Safety Cycling: Students cycling to school need to register with the school by filling in a

form with parent’s consent. The form is available from the General Office.

Students who must cycle to school need to:

Know safe cycling rules and is a competent cyclist.

Wear safety cycling gear (e.g. helmet – strongly advised)

Dismount at the main gate and push their bicycle into the school.

Ensure that their bicycle is securely locked to the bicycle racks provided.

Cyclists need to ride in a single row and look out for vehicles coming in

and out of the driveways.

Students who cycle on public roads must comply with the same rules as

other road users.

Students spotted not wearing safety gear (e.g. helmet) while cycling or

flouting any safety cycling rule will not be allowed to cycle to school

henceforth.

Adopting a Safety Mindset (pg 37- 41)


• Write clearly contact numbers of parents/care-givers in the information page. (pg 1)

• This could be a quick reference of contact in an emergency

• Remember to sign/acknowledge after you have read and understood the rules, regulations and our approach to managing discipline at YTPS. (pg 26)

Completion of Student Handbook


Introduction To

Primary Science Curriculum

Primary 3 & 4

(Lower Block)

Presenter: Mdm Siti Zaleha


To promote Science learning and interest,

develop thinking skills and cultivate the

appreciation of Nature among students.

Mission


Aims to enthuse students in Science learning

and build up their scientific skills.

Content Acquire the

knowledge & skill needed to

explain what is learnt

PedagogyEngage through various

learning strategies

AssessmentEvaluate students’

learning

Theme Topic Term

DiversityLiving and Non-living

ThingsTerm 1

Diversity Materials Term 2

Cycles Life Cycles Term 2 – 3

Interaction Magnets Term 3 – 4


Explain (Content)

Syllabus coverage – Primary 3

Theme Topic Term

System Plant Parts and Functions Term 1

System Human System (Digestive) Term 1

Cycles Matter Term 2

Energy Light and Shadow Term 3

Energy Heat and Temperature Term 3 – Term 4


Explain (Content)

Syllabus coverage – Primary 4 (2019)

Collecting and presenting evidence

Observing Using senses to gather information about

objects or events. This includes the use of

instruments.

Using

apparatus &

equipment

Use the knowledge of the functions and

limitations of various apparatus and select

the most appropriate for the specific task.


Explain (Content)

Skills

Making meaning of information and evidence

Comparing Identify similarities and differences between

2 or more concepts or processes.

Classifying Group objects or events based on common

characteristics.

Inferring Interpret or explain observations or pieces

of information.


Explain (Content)

Skills

Making meaning of information and evidence

Analysing Identify the parts of objects, information or

processes and the patterns and

relationships between these parts.

Evaluating Assess the reasonableness, accuracy or

quality of information, processes or ideas

and also the quality and feasibility of

objects.


Explain (Content)

Skills

Engaging with an event, phenomenon or problem

Generating

Possibilities

Explore all the alternatives, possibilities and

choices beyond the obvious or preferred

one

Formulating

Hypothesis

Make a general explanation for a related set

of observations or events

Predicting Assess the likelihood of an outcome based

on prior knowledge of how things usually

turn out


Explain (Content)

Skills

Communicating

Communicating Transmit and receive information presented

in various forms –verbal, tabular, graphical

or pictorial


Explain (Content)

Skills

Creative

Problem

Solving

Analysing a problem and choosing an innovative

and relevant solution in order to remedy or alter a

problem situation.

Decision

Making

Establishing and applying criteria to select from

among seemingly equal alternatives. The process

of establishing criteria involves consideration of the

consequences and values.

Investigation Formulating questions or hypotheses, devising fair

methods and carrying out those methods to find

out answers to the questions or to verify the

hypotheses.


Explain (Content)

Processes


Engage our students in experiential learning through:

• Inquiry Based Learning(Lesson package includes experiments and outdoor activities)

• Learning Journey(Singapore Science Centre – Heat and Temperature[P4])

• Use of ICT platform(digital devices, online resources etc)

Engage (Pedagogy)


Content sample of a P3 Science Lesson Package


Content sample of a P3 Sci Lesson Package


Outdoor Experiential Learning

Walk through

the new mini-

rainforest

Harvest what

they sow

Promote

healthy

lifestyle at

home

Learning beyond

classroom



• Formative Assessment– Unit Worksheets

– Checkpoints

– Process Skill Worksheets

– Practice Papers

– Holistic Assessments

• Summative Assessment– Semestral Assessment 1

– Semestral Assessment 2

Evaluate (Assessment)



Insert your content

Term Assessment Weightage

1 Holistic Assessment 1 10%

2 Semestral Assessment 1 30%

3 Holistic Assessment 2 10%

4 Semestral Assessment 2 50%

Total 100%



Insert your content

Level Assessment Duration Total Marks

P3 SA1 1 h 50

P3 SA2 1 h 30 min 70

P4 SA1 1 h 30 min 80

P4 SA2 1 h 45 min 100

Booklets A and B


Aims to enhance students’ Science knowledge and

their scientific skills and challenge them in the

application

CompetitionsAfter curriculum time

(for selected students)

Sony Creative Science Award Term 1 – Term 2

Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors Award Term 1 – Term 3

• Science magazine subscriptions

• Science yearly competitions


Parent-Teacher partnership

For content knowledge:1. Encourage child to read textbook beforehand2. Pay attention in class, copy useful notes during lesson3. Complete flipped lesson at home

For process skills:1. Highlight or underline words/phrases/contextual clues to help identify

the concept2. Practise the strategies taught in class

For file check:1. Do filing diligently at home (Green file with file dividers) and sign upon

checking• Lesson Packages• Unit Worksheets, Checkpoints• Process Skill Worksheets• Practice, Test and Exam Papers

BRIEFING FOR PARENTS


Presenter: Mdm Chang Mei Cheng

4 KEY LEARNING CONTENT

COMPONENTS:

1. Context

2. Artistic Processes

3. Visual Qualities

4. Media

KEY LEARNING CONTENT AND EXPERIENCES IN ART


Context

Learning from a range of artworks by

Singapore and international

masters/contemporary artists as well as

from student artists from primary schools

organised under three focus areas:

• Self and Immediate Environment

• Singapore Past, Present and Future

• The World and Region We Live in


Artistic Processes

Six key elements namely Inspiration, Imagination, Experimentation,

Materiality, Emotion and Presentation, collectively represent the artistic

processes that take place seamlessly in art making and art discussion.


Elements of Art Principles of

Design

Dot, Line, Shape,

Form, Colour,

Texture, Space,

Tone

Scale, Variety, Balance,

Contrast, Rhythm,

Harmony, Dominance,

Proportion,

Pattern/Repetition

Visual Qualities

Students will learn to use elements

of art and principles of design in

their artwork to communicate their

ideas and intentions:


Media

Through the six years of art

education in primary school, all

students will be exposed but not

limited to a range of basic art

tools and materials associated with

art forms to create artworks that

communicate their ideas:

Art Forms Media

Drawing coloured pen, ink, markers, crayon, oil

pastels, chalk

Painting Watercolour, acrylic, tempera

Photography /

film/technology

Digital, Photoshop, graphic design, video

art i.e. animation, Claymation, stop

motion

Mixed media Collage, assemblage or various media

mixed together

Printmaking Linocut, woodcut, etching, mono-printing,

spray painting, block-printing

Sculpture Puppetry, pottery, ceramics, assemblage,

mosaic, paper, plastic, polymer clay,

found objects, wire

Textile Batik, marbling, stamping, fashion design


CORE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

In this revised Primary Art Syllabus, there are 3 core learning experiences that are

designed to enable a more inclusive and authentic art learning experience for students

across all primary schools in Singapore and to bring about shared memories of their art

learning experiences.

Primary 1 -

6

Primary 4 Primary 1 -

6

Primary 3 Swimsafer Programme

Semester 1 - 2018


SwimSafer is a national water safety programme introduced

since July 2010.

It aims to teach swimming proficiency and water survival

skills to children to minimize drowning incidences.

These skills are necessary in view that more than 60% of

drowning incidences in Singapore from 2005 to 2008

occurred in open waters such as seas, rivers and

reservoirs.


Session Monday : 3 Care, Diligence, Empathy

Thursday : 3 Integrity, Perseverance, Respect

1 26 Feb 1 Mar

2 5 Mar 8 Mar

3 19 Mar 22 Mar

4 26 Mar 29 Mar

5 2 Apr 5 Apr

6 9 Apr 12 Apr

7 14 May 10 May

8 21 May 17 May


To support pupils’ participation in any of the Stages 1-6

of the SwimSafer Programme, school will be funding

fully for all students who opt in for the programme.

Participants will be grouped according to learning

ability.

For the details of the programme outline, please refer to

https://www.myactivesg.com


As your child will be returning to the school at about

3.00 pm, you will need to arrange your own transport

arrangement for your child to go home after that.

If you disallow your child to participate in this

programme, he/she will attend lessons in school until

normal dismissal time at 1.40 p.m.


Time: 12.40 to 3.15 pm

Venue: Singapore Sports School

(A two-way transport will be arranged by school.)

For enquiries or clarifications, please email

[email protected]


(PROJECT WORK)

@YTPS


Anchor Subjects

P1

Math / PAL

P2

Arts / English/ PAL

P3P4

P5

P6

VIA / CCE / EL

VIA / CCE / Art / EL

VIA / CCE / EL

VIA / NESS / ICT


CCE Domains

P1

Self / Home

P2

Self / HomeP3

P4P5

P6

Self / School

Self / School/Community

Self / Home School/Community

Community / Nation


P3ALP

TASK: Clean it UP!

Subject Topics/ Themes/ Skills

VIA / CCE • Care for others, contribute actively to the progress of

our community and nation

• Present Modified Cleaning Tool during the

Environment Week (16th to 20th April 2018 – Youth

Environment Day week) for kNOw your cleaners Day

and Little Big Community Project – Present posters

of selected proposals

• Buddy clean programme

EL • Oral presentation


Primary 3

Anchor Subject VIA / CCEPW Domains PVO Outcomes Processes

Knowledge

ApplicationAdaptable • Understands the need for and adapts one’s

behaviour to changes

• Brainstorms alternative solutions to problems

• Volunteers to try and learn new things

• Is comfortable / accepts new settings and learningCommunication Effective

Communicators

• Articulates words clearly with right intonation in 2

languages

• Is able to convey a message/ describe a situation/

express an opinion clearly in speech or writing

• Can address a small audience (class / level)

• Share one’s learning experience with parentsCollaboration SEL Competencies • Works very well with others

• Listens attentively without interrupting

• Demonstrates respect for others most of the time

Independent

Learning Resourceful • Actively engages in independent learning

• Seeks clarification from teachers and peers

• Volunteers answers or resources

• Applies new information


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