Haig Girls' School Curriculum Briefing with our P3 Parents - Character Leadership Creativity
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Haig Girls’ School
Established in 1951
Character Leadership Creativity
Curriculum Briefing with our P3 Parents
19 February 2018
Program Outline
▪ Supporting your child
School-Parent Partnership
MOE announcements on school based
assessment and PSLE 2021
▪ P3 Cohort Experience
Curriculum
Co-curriculum
Engaged,
Inclusive
Learning
Life-Long Student
Learning Well-Being
“Every Haig girl can think, learn, achieve and excel.”
• Putting Haig girls at the centre of what we do
• Catering to differentiated needs
• Preparing them for the future – Holistic Education, being
Leaders of Character and serving others, the school and
community
• “Right-sizing” & mitigating “effort inflation” to achieve all of
the above
Growth Mindset Teaching students how to learn is as important as teaching them content because acquiring both the right learning strategies and possessing a growth mindset are essential in promoting lifelong learning.
Growth Mindset • Their brain is a muscle which keeps growing and there is no limit to their learning capacity • The difference between a fixed and growth mindset; • How mindsets can affect their learning.
Growth Mindset Students will learn: • Power of not knowing yet • Mistakes are opportunities for learning • Feedback – Receive, don’t reject it • Setting S.M.A.R.T goals
Your Support for Your Child • Unconditional love; believe in your child • Avoid comparing your child to others. Get to know your child – her strengths, her interests. • Develop a ‘growth mindset’ in your child - Nurture the belief that with effort, she can improve, achieve & excel - Praise the process (effort, strategy, focus, improvement) enables your child to be more resilient & motivated
Build your child’s resilience
& independence
• Butterfly Story
New class
P3 are years of self-
discovery & character
shaping
New CCAs
Building Resilience
https://www.schoolbag.sg/
Ref: https://www.schoolbag.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/resilience-resources_for-parents_2016.pdf• Several official channels of
communication in which you
can engage our teachers
(school/ teacher’s email,
school’s general
office@63440293)
• Communication during
official work hours:
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
on weekdays• send updates on programmes and activities • parents to provide consent for participation in school activities.
Holistic Assessment • Ongoing gathering of information from various sources on different facets of the child to provide feedback to support and guide the child’s holistic development
Key Elements in
HGS Holistic Assessment
• Balance between formative
and summative assessment
KNOWING the • Using a range of
whole child appropriate assessment
modes and methods
• Assessing the child in
different domains: including
Developing the core subjects, PE, Art &
WHOLE child Music, values, leadership
and 21st CC
Building the • Feedback that feeds the
learning forward
CONFIDENCE • Engaging pupils in taking
and DESIRE to responsibility for learning
learn • Holistic ReportingP3 Holistic Assessment - Overview
Subject Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Non weighted (15%) (15%) (70%)
Assessment
English Oral Test Creative SA2
presentation writing
Mother • Listening • Oral practice Reading aloud SA2
Tongue Comprehension (Non weighted) and Picture
• Writing • Test Conversation
Math Quiz Test Test SA2
Science Test Performance SA2
Task- Science
Busking: boat
making2021 PSLE Changes See attached PSLE brochure
Cohort Milestone Experience • 21st Century Competencies: Self-directed learners, critical and creative thinkers • Learning for Life Programme (LLP) and • Applied Learning Programme (ALP) • Co-curricular Programmes (CCA)
Our Distinctive Programme (LLP) • LLP - Arts education is integral to 21st century learning at HGS. • Our students participate in diverse learning experiences in art, music, drama and dance. Building character and leadership through performing and visual arts • Explore self-interests and discover talent
Art Curriculum
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
VBC: Batik ICT: Digital Portrait Using Lesson: Material
(Lesson: different styles (E.g. Anime, Portrait
Core Drawing Abstract Nature) abstract etc.)
(Lesson: A Reflection of Me)Music Curriculum
Creative, expressive pupils with a passion for the arts in a values-based
environment
Inculcating Values Developing Active and Concerned
Values-based Creativity (VBC) Citizens
Programme Music Appreciation (Music Cultures)
Programme
P3: Singing Birds P3: Folk SongsOur Distinctive Programme (ALP) • Our ALP: Innovation and Service Learning through Integrated Project Work (IPW). • Through our ALP, students ideate innovative solutions to real-life problems and engage in value creation and service learning.
P3 Applied Learning • Learning through Joo Chiat Heritage Trail. • In their groups, students will create videos to promote heritage and culture of the Joo Chiat neighbourhood.
Holistic Development Through
Co-Curricular ActivitiesCCA Learning Outcomes
Our girls will develop and demonstrate
• Passion
• Character and Leadership
• Friendship and belonging
• Spirit of service to the community
• Knowledge, skills and values
• SEL and emerging 21st century competencies
All Primary 3-6 students are strongly encouraged
to enrol in at least one CCA.Clubs & Uniformed Groups
• Brownies
• Red Cross
• Science Club
Sports
• Badminton
• Netball
• Soccer
• Tenpin Bowling
• WushuPerforming & Visual Arts
• Art Club
• Dance Club (Chinese, Indian & Modern Dance)
• Drama Club
• Gamelan Ensemble
• Handbells Ensemble
• HGS Chorale
At least one year of commitment for
CCA involvement to be recorded
Medical Certificate/Letter if absent
from any sessionLearning Support
How HGS is Supporting
Your Child’s Learning
Conducive Learning
Spaces
Variety of Teaching &
Learning ResourcesHow HGS is Supporting
Your Child’s Learning
Repertoire of teaching and learning strategies
● Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract
● Artful Thinking Routines
● Teaching Through the Arts
● Knowledge Building in Science
Active Learning Experiences
● A Story A Week (ASAW)
● Math Trail
● Learning Journeys
● Language & Literacy Week
● MT FortnightKnowledge Building – Science
● Collaborative knowledge creation
● Making thinking visible
● Acquisition of disciplinary thinking
Screenshots from
Knowledge ForumHow HGS is Supporting
Your Child’s Learning
● Subject banding for Math & MT
● Smaller group teaching for pupils who need
more support - Learning Support Programs
● Remedial LessonsHow can parents partner the school? ● Provide a conducive environment at home for study and homework ● Ensure regular attendance & punctuality ● Reinforce the school’s expectations of the quality of work expected
Nurture her character to position her well for Life • Complement the school’s efforts in building her character e.g. giving your child the opportunities to clean up at home to nurture responsibility & independence
Nurture her character to position her well for Life • In character education, more is caught than taught. - Our children watch how we respond to situations. - Our actions and behavior shape who they become. • Let us be good role models for our children” - Let us speak to all staff with respect and courtesy - If we are upset about something, let us be mindful of our language and express our concerns tactfully through the appropriate channels.
Parents – what else can you can do • Find time every day to talk to your children • Take an interest in your child’s school life – interesting anecdotes? Friendships? CCAs? • Help your child think through problems she may be facing in school and help her build her resilience/self-discipline/school values (I4Cs) • Let your child take ownership of her own learning by getting her to share with you what she has learnt, troubles she has faced and how she has overcome them
How can we support our daughters in their learning of English at P3?
What Can Parents and Guardians Do To Support their Child/Ward in their learning? • Provide a rich language environment at home – Make a wide variety of English language reading materials available at home (e.g. newspapers, non-fiction books, recipe books, poetry books). • Engage her in meaningful talk – For instance, ask her what she thinks about a movie that she watched, or a meal that your family had, or about current affairs. • Role model good English – Read and write often in front of and with your child/ward. – Speak in standard English whenever possible • Reinforce skills and strategies learnt in school – Effective language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities.
What Specific Ways Can Parents or Guardians Support Learning? ✓ Visit the library regularly with your child/ward ✓ Have a wide variety of good reading materials in your home ✓ Find out what your child/ward is interested in, discuss what and find books that are related to those interests ✓ Allow your child/ward to choose books to read and re-read ✓ Read to and with your child (or, have your child read to you) ✓ Talk to your child about what she reads and observes around her ✓ Ask her about the STELLAR units that she is currently learning in school
How can we support our daughters in their learning of Math at P3?
MOE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
Primary 1 Primary 2 & 3 Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6
Whole Whole Whole Whole Whole
Numbers Numbers Numbers Numbers Numbers
Measure Measure Measure Measure Measure
ment ment ment ment ment
Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry Geometry
Data Data Data Data Data
Analysis Analysis Analysis Analysis Analysis
Fractions Fractions Fractions Fractions
Decimals Decimals Decimals
Percentage Percentage
Spiral Approach Math Curriculum
Ratio
Ratio Ratio
SpeedTopics P2 P3
Whole Numbers Numbers up to 1000 Numbers up to 10 000
Addition & Subtraction Addition & Subtraction
Mental Calculation Mental Calculation
Multiplication & Division Multiplication & Division
Money Comparing Addition & Subtraction
Converting
Measurement Length Length
Mass Mass
Time Volume
Volume Time
Geometry 2-D Shapes Angles
3-D Shapes Perpendicular and Parallel
lines
Area and Perimeter
(square and rectangle)
Data Representation Picture Graphs Bar Graphs
and Interpretation (with scales) (with scales)
Fractions Fractions of a Whole Equivalent Fractions
Addition & Subtraction Addition & SubtractionWhole School Heuristics Approach No. Heuristics P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 1 Model Drawing: Part and Whole √ √ √ √ 2 Model Drawing: Comparison √ √ √ √ Model Drawing: Multiplication 3 and Division √ √ 4 Model Drawing: Before and After √ √ √ √ 5 Systematic Listing √ √ √ √ √ √ 6 Find a Pattern √ √ √ √ √ √ 7 Draw a Diagram √ √ 8 Restate The Problem √ 9 Guess and Check √ √ √ √ 10 Working Backwards √ √ √ 11 Make an Assumption √ √ √
Supporting your child in their learning journey
What YOU can do…
• Be involved in your child’s
learning in school and at home
Ask
Praise
EncourageMath Tips for Parents
• Work and communicate closely with your
child’s Maths Teacher.
• Follow up on homework – ask questions that
guide without telling them the answer.
• Train your child to show proper and detailed working steps.
• Train your child to check their answers.
• Relate Math concepts to daily life examples eg.
Is the table longer or shorter than one metre?
• Play mathematical games / puzzles.
• Provide a positive environment – encourage and praise your
child’s effort.Tips for parents When your child encounters difficulties with homework, you can help by asking questions that guide, without telling them what to do.
How can we support our daughters in learning Mother Tongue at P3?
Joy of Reading
• Inculcate the habit of reading widely
– Weekly borrowing of MT books
– Read MT newspapers
– Read together with your child, ask
questions when reading to check
understanding and also develop critical
thinking skills
– Encourage them to use the dictionary to
check up words that they are not sureLive the Language • Converse with your child in MT • Watch TV programs/ videos in the MT – Tamil: Vasantham channel, news at 8.30pm – Malay: Medic Kid (Tuesday – 6 pm) – Chinese: Channel 8 weekends mornings • Tuning in to a MT radio channel
Support your child
• Regular check on the child’s
work
• Understand child’s needs
• Lots of encouragement
• Monitor your child’s stress level.
• Cooperation and collaboration
between teacher and parents.How can I support my daughter’s learning for MT? • To help the child to complete and hand in assignments/homework. •Read and practise spelling at home •Apply strategies taught by teachers when completing assignments/homework •Revise consistently with your child
Chinese
http://xuele.moe.edu.sg/
https://www.ezhishi.netRead widely What kind of story books are recommended for my child? http://www.cpcll.sg/resources/reading-group 《2018/2019小学华文课外读物参考书目》
Approved dictionaries for Malay Langugae - Kamus Pelajar – KBSM - Kamus Dewan (Edisi ke 3 atau 4) - Kamus Komprehensif Bahasa Melayu : Arbak Othman - Kamus elektronik : E-Kamus Bimbit Riang Ria ($140)
Joy of Learning – The Use of ICT •The following portals/app are being used for the teaching and learning of Malay Langugae : - iMTL (ETD - MOE) - SLS (MOE) - e-Cekap (CPDD - MOE) - Adaptive Reading Comprehension (Pembaca Arif) – (ETD – MOE)
Joy of Learning – The Use of ICT •The following portals/app are being used for the teaching and learning of Malay Langugae : - Legenda Singapura (MLCS - MOE) - Cerita-cerita Rakyat (MLCS - MOE) - Pintar App (MLCS - MOE)
Joy of Learning – The Use of ICT •The following portals/app are being used for the teaching and learning of Tamil Langugae : - iMTL (ETD - MOE) - SLS (MOE) - Pazhahutamil
How is class placement done from
from P3 to P4?Class Placement P3 to P4 • En Bloc • Banding in Math
Time management
Creating a personal timetable, listing post after-
school activities and their order of importance.
List after-school
activities and their
order of importance.Pease take note
The tentative dates for the GEP Screening and Selection
Exercises for P3 students are as follows:
a) GEP Screening Exercise - 23 August 2019 (Friday)
English Language and Mathematics papers
b) GEP Selection Exercise - 15, 16 October 2019
(Tuesday, Wednesday)
English Language, Mathematics papers and General
Ability (for shortlisted students)
More details will be provided at a later date in a separate letter.Working with Parents
• Contact Form teacher / Year Head
• Emails – available in school website
• General Office Tel.: 63440293
• Leave your name and contact no, and state reason
for calling, e.g. Math remedialThank You Ars Potens Est
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