P3 Level Briefing 18 Jan 2019 - Springdale Primary School
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P3
Level Briefing
18 Jan 2019
Agenda • Parent Gateway • Communication with School • Level Highlights i. Introduction to Primary Science ii. Co-Curricular Programme (CCP) iii. Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) iv. SwimSafer
Parents Gateway
Parents Gateway Video
Communication with School
Communication Platforms • Student Handbook • Parents Outreach • Letters to Parents • Parents Gateway Get in touch with: • FTs/CFTs and subject teachers • Respective level Year Head and Assistant Year Head
Level Highlights
Introduction to Primary Science
Science learning in SDPS
Acquiring skills and concepts
through Experiential Learning
Tinkering Activities Hands-on Experiences Science Experiments
Supporting your child
in Science Learning
Explore places together
Encourage their curiosity
Ask them questions
Tinker togetherCo-Curricular Programme (CCP)
Learning Journey (LJ) • T2W2/3: LJ to S’pore Repertory Theatre • T3W1/2: LJ to HDB Gallery • T3W9: LJ to Singapore Zoo Values in Action (I-Care) • Sharity Donation Drive • Food-from-the-Heart
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) & SwimSafer
P3
Co-Curricular Activities
(CCAs) 2019CCA @ SDPS
Purpose of CCA
• Discover interests and talents
• Develop skills & knowledge
• Build character
• Form new friendshipsCCA @ SDPS
CCAs in Springdale Primary
Clubs Sports
• Innovators Club • Outdoor Adventure
• Green Club • Frisbee
• T(h)inkers Club • Floorball
• Media Club • Basketball
• Gymnastics
Aesthetics • Badminton (new 2019)
• Choir
• International Dance Uniform Groups
• Ukulele • Scouts
• Art Club (new 2019)CCA @ SDPS
P3 CCA Experience
• Day: Every Friday starting on 18 Jan 2019
(Term 1, Week 2)
• Time: 7.30 am - 9.00 am
• Recess: 9.30 am – 10.00 am
• Experience 1 session for each CCACCA @ SDPS Why P3 CCA Experience? • Students discover their interests and talents • Make a better selection for CCA at the end of Semester 1 (end May) during CCA Registration period • Some CCA Teachers may also recognise what students may be good at and encourage them to choose the CCA
CCA @ SDPS How? • On Friday mornings, all P3-6 classes will gather in the hall and be split into their CCA groups • Each class of P3 students will split into 2 groups (@20 students per group) • Each P3 group will experience a different CCA (1 session) each week • Rotate among all 15 different CCAs by end of Sem 1 • P3 students will carry out a reflection at the end of each CCA to understand their interests and strengths better
CCA @ SDPS CCA Registration • At the end of Sem 1, after all P3 students have experienced all the CCAs, CCA Registration letters will be given out • Students will make choices for top 4 CCAs • They may not be offered their top CCA choices • Allocation of CCA is based on: Student Choice Student Inclination (teacher feedback sought in some cases) Ballot • In Sem 2 (after June holidays), they will be allocated the formal CCA and continue with it
CCA @ SDPS What can students expect from CCA Participation? • Equip them with skills, knowledge and attitudes in the various CCA domains (Cognitive, Physical and Aesthetics) • Discover what they love doing and develop their passion • Work collaboratively with friends • Develop their character
CCA @ SDPS What is expected of students during CCA? • Pay close attention and follow instructions - Respect • Show a positive attitude to learning - Responsibility • Work collaboratively with friends (sometimes with friends from other levels) - Care & Harmony • Do the right thing and be truthful - Integrity • Keep trying and don’t give up even when activities are challenging - Resilience
CCA @ SDPS Other matters for Students • Come in PE Attire on Fridays during CCA • Have water bottles filled with water • Teachers will bring students to the different CCA gathering areas • Students to reflect and remember as much as possible about each CCA through the CCA Reflection booklets
2019 P3 SwimSafer 2.0
ProgrammeP3 SwimSafer
• Objectives:
o Develop water confidence
o Provide knowledge for water safety and skills for
basic swimming competencies.
• Swimming is part of PE lessons and is compulsory
• Students are excused only if they have a medical
condition that does not allow them to swim. Please
inform teachers and pass the doctor’s letter to them.
• Target is to have all students to be equipped with
water safety and basic swimming skills (SwimSafer
Stage 1)P3 SwimSafer • Some students who already have certain levels of SwimSafer certification, may be grouped to be trained for other stages (eg: if student already has completed SwimSafer stage 1, they may be trained in SwimSafer stage 2 skills) • Provide photocopy of relevant SwimSafer certificates to teachers (where possible)
Swimming Dates
Class P3S, P3P, P3R P3In, P3G, P3D
Day Tuesdays Thursdays
Dates 15, 22, 29 Jan 17, 24 Jan
12, 19, 26 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb
5, 26 Mar 14, 28 Mar
2, 9, 16, 30 Apr 4, 11, 25 Apr
2 May
Time 8.00 am – 9.30 am 8.00 am – 9.30 am
Venue Sengkang Swimming ComplexP3 SwimSafer Items to bring along (as stated in letter) 1. Swimming trunks/costume (should preferably not be longer than the school skirt/pants when worn over) 2. Goggles 3. Towel 4. Water bottle 5. Raincoat/poncho (in case it rains on the way to the pool and back) 6. Recess items (wallets, meal boxes, etc.) – avoid buying food from outside (eg: Mcdonalds) and passing to students after their swim 7. Inhaler (for students with asthma) 8. Sun block lotion/cream (optional as the lessons are carried out in the morning) 9. Slippers when going to shower rooms 10.A plastic bag to contain the wet items after the swimming lesson
P3 SwimSafer • 1 swim cap per child will be provided. • Please ensure all belongings are labelled clearly (name and class). This would include clothing and swimming attire. • Remind students to check all their belongings and be responsible for them.
P3 SwimSafer Safety reminders for students 1. Instructions from swimming instructors and teachers should be obeyed promptly. 2. No student should leave the pool without permission. 3. Running alongside the pool deck is not allowed. 4. Pushing friends into the pool is not allowed. 5. No student should be allowed in the water until permission is granted by the swimming instructors or teacher. 6. Students should wear proper swimming trunks/costumes. 7. Students should not swim if they have any foot or skin infection. 8. Students should not swim if they have a severe cold or ear infection.
P3 SwimSafer
SwimSafer 2.0
1. Practical Test Protocol
• Assessment conducted in authentic setting
• No goggles to be used during assessment
2. Online knowledge assessment (MCQ)
3. ActiveSG Web-based portal
• E-cert provided upon passing SwimSafer 2.0
• Record will stay in the systemTips for Parents • Providing your child a balanced lifestyle – Allocate his/her work, exercise and recreation time wisely • Monitor his/her emotions, relationship with others and stress level • Setting realistic and positive target for and with your child
Working with You • Update us on what is happening to your child at home so that we can provide the necessary support • We will do our best to support your child academically and where possible emotionally and would appreciate your support and understanding • Be consistent in our messaging
Conclusion • We intend to work with and build up your child’s capacity over the years • We appreciate their active participation during lessons and regular attendance of lessons • We continue to strive to partner you in realising your child’s potential
Year Head: Mrs Lee-Ng Yick Kit Contact Info: ng_yick_kit@moe.edu.sg Tel: 63157600 ext 219 Asst. Year Head: Mdm Ellen Chung Contact Info: chung_mui_ling_ellen@moe.edu.sg
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