Primary 1 Introductory Briefing - 3 March 2018 - Bedok Green Primary School
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Primary 1
Introductory Briefing
3 March 2018
Agenda • Communication with Teachers • Level Programmes • Assessment • Expectations • ICT Resources • Supporting and Monitoring Your Child
Communication with Teachers
Communication with Teachers • Student Handbook • Email • Contact the office at 6442 5416 to leave a message We seek your understanding that communication with teachers/ staff should be done between 7.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on working days, unless for emergency cases.
Level Programmes
Level Programme
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Orientation Learning Journey (LJ) LJ to Science Centre LJ to Giant
to Singapore Zoo Hypermarket
Introductory Briefing Lower Primary
for P1 Parents Curriculum Games Day
Experience
Parent-Child-Teacher
Conference
Assessment
Overview of Academic Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Holistic Assessment HA 2 HA 3 HA 4
(HA) 1 20% 30% 50%
0% 9 Apr – 18 May 9 Jul – 24 Aug 17 Sep – 2 Nov
Note:
• Dates are tentative and subject to changes.
• Termly schedules will be issued at a later date.
Absence from Assessment
• Students who are absent will be given the assessment papers as practice
and the marks will not be included in the overall mark computation.
• Only the following are considered valid during assessments:
Medical reasons supported by a medical certificate (MC) from a doctor;
MCs from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners are NOT
accepted except if the TCM clinic is under the purview of a hospital
Bereavement of immediate family members
All other reasons are to be considered on a case-by-case basis subject
to school’s approval.Absence from Assessment • An MC or a copy of the death certificate has to be given to the Form Teacher when the student returns to school to support his/her absence. • For students who are absent for assessment without a valid reason, a zero mark will be considered for that assessment and this mark will be included in the computation of the overall total.
Expectations (Classroom)
Integrity • Be honest. • Always tell the truth. • Keep my promise. • Do not take things that do not belong to me. • Be responsible for my wrong-doings and have the courage to face the consequences.
Respect • Be polite and greet my teachers and classmates. • Listen to my teachers. • Raise my hand before I speak. • Take turns and listen to the ideas and opinions of my classmates.
Responsibility • Be ready to learn. • Pack my own bag and make sure I have the necessary stationery and books. • Always do my best and hand in my work on time. • Play safely and responsibly. • Keep my classroom clean and tidy.
Resilience • Don’t say “I can’t”, say “I will try”. • Do correction and learn from your mistakes.
Compassion • Be kind. • Say nice things. • Care for and share with your classmates. • Help those in need.
Holistic Development Profile in Report Book
Expectations (School)
Attendance • Students are to attend school regularly. • A medical certificate is required if your child is unwell and unable to attend school. • A supporting document is required for all valid absences (e.g. bereavement, external examination). • Parents need to seek School Leader’s permission for all other absences during school term.
Attendance • We seek your understanding that the school strongly discourages our parents from taking their child out of school for overseas leave during school term. This is to ensure that they do not miss out important curriculum work and learning. We also hope that our parents will work with us to reinforce the importance of attending school regularly. • As such, overseas leave for holidays or visiting will not be considered a valid reason.
Punctuality • Your child is required to assemble in the school hall/ classroom for flag- raising ceremony by 7.30 a.m. Pre-assembly programmes start at 7.15 a.m. • Your child is required to bring an English storybook from Mondays to Wednesdays and a Mother-Tongue storybook on Thursdays and Fridays. • Please ensure that your child reports to school punctually. Disciplinary actions will be taken against frequent late-comers.
Attire • Wear only the prescribed school uniform/ PE attire. • No modification is allowed. • School shoes should be white/ majority white. • Only black and dark blue hair bands are allowed. • Jewellery/ Big earrings are not allowed. • Displaying of religious-related items is not allowed. • Dri-fit PE T-shirt should be buttoned up to the top and tucked in neatly. • Wearing of jackets is discouraged during recess. Jacket should not be tied around the waist.
Recess and Snack Time • Do not give your child too much pocket money. $2 for a meal is sufficient. • Snack time is at 11 a.m. every day. • Do prepare healthy snacks for your child. Avoid giving him/ her tidbits, sweets or food that turns bad easily.
Items NOT Allowed in School • Game cards or trading cards • Electronic devices e.g. CD/MP3 players, electronic games, tablets • Sharp or dangerous objects e.g. scissors, penknives, cutters, metal rulers • Expensive items e.g. jewellery, Apple watch
Common Discipline Issues • Queue-jumping/ Not conforming to spoken and unspoken rules • Use of hurtful words/ Name-calling • Rough play/ pushing • Fighting/ hitting • Vandalism/ Damaging of things • Stealing/ Taking things without permission • Misbehaviour on school buses/ enrichment classes
Management of Discipline Issues • Stern Verbal Warning • Behavioural Contract • Parent Conference • Record in Misdemeanour Form • Record in School System • Conduct Grade ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’ • Counselling
Management of Discipline Issues • Detention/ Corrective work order • Suspension • Caning • Other actions deemed necessary by the Principal and Student Development Team (Vice-Principals, Head of Character and Citizenship Education Department, Year Heads and Discipline Master)
Management of Discipline Issues What should parents do should an incident occur? • Keep calm • Contact the Form Teacher to find out more • Follow up with the Teacher-in-Charge on the actions that best cater to the well-being of all parties
Management of Discipline Issues • Beside having consequences for offences, we take a positive approach to Reward, Recognise and Reinforce good behaviours and efforts. This is more effective than using punishments to teach and encourage self-discipline. BGPS motivational stickers CCE passport for student Reward Scratch Card
Value of the Month • Every month, the school will focus on one core value and highlight it to students. There are pre-assembly talks to teach students these values. • Form Teachers will use indicators (to be shown later) to demonstrate the value of the month during FTGP. • Students who display the value of the month will receive the Star Award at the end of the month. Up to three students per class can receive the award.
Value of the Month
Value of the Month
Good Discipline Award (GDA)
• Awarded monthly based on a set of rubrics and criteria
• Different rubrics are used for Lower Primary (P1-P3) and Upper Primary
(P4-P6)
• Holistic and comprehensive approach towards discipline
• GDA is assessed by:
FT / Co-FT YH / AYH SH / Discipline
- Reading in the hall - General discipline - No. of Offenders
- Effective Classroom Leaders - Classroom Cleanliness (Summon Slips /
(Upper Primary only) - Classroom Culture Checks at Gates)
(Lower Primary only)Good Discipline Award (GDA) • To attain a Good Discipline Award for each month, a class must score a minimum total of 21 points, minimum 2 points for each criteria. • A deserving class that receives GDAs for any 2 months in a term will have a privilege in the form of: Tokens (stationery/ stickers/ healthy snacks) Express pass for school events such as CE, Fiesta etc. Game passes Any other privileges deemed appropriate by CCE Department
Working with the School • Check the Student Handbook/ Parent’s File daily for homework assignments, worksheets sent back for checking and signing, and letters/ notices from the school. • Remind your child to pack only the necessary stationery and books so as to keep his/ her bag light.
Working with the School • Ensure your child’s daily and regular attendance in school throughout the year. • When your child needs to be away from school for reasons known in advance, submit a letter at least one week in advance to the School Leader for her permission, stating the reason for the absence and the period of absence. The school will issue an acknowledgement memo. • When your child is absent from school, contact the General Office to leave a message for the Form Teacher or email him/ her directly.
Working with the School
• Share information with the school.
Medical Records / Doctor’s Report / Legal Court Documents
• Make sure that your child brings to school the prescribed medication for
the specific medical condition.
Please note that the school is not allowed to administer medication to
your child. The school staff can help to supervise your child while he/
she is taking the prescribed medication independently.Working with the School • Always remain contactable and update the Form Teacher should you change your address or contact number. • Give the school the authority to care and discipline. • Be patient, as education is often a slow and long process.
ICT Resources
ICT Resources • MC Online • KooBits
User ID
• ‘bgps’ and the last six characters of your child’s BC number
• Example
bgps77777FPassword • For MC Online- bgps1230t1 • For KooBits- bgps1230
User ID and Password • MC Online User ID: bgps77777F Password: bgps1230t1 • KooBits User ID: bgps77777F Password: bgps 1230
Login To MC Online Search for MC Online.
Login To MC Online Select the following.
Login To MC Online You will see this screen.
Login To MC Online
Fill in the information.
User ID
School Name
bgps1230t1Login To MC Online
Example
bgps77777F
Bedok Green Primary School
bgps1230t1Login To MC Online You will see the home screen of MC Online.
Login To KooBits Search for KooBits.
Login To KooBits Select the following.
Login To KooBits You will see this screen.
Login To KooBits
Fill in the information.
User ID
User ID
School Name
bgps1230
bgps1230t1Login To KooBits
Example
User ID
bgps77777F
School Name
bgps1230
bgps1230t1Login To KooBits You will see the home screen of KooBits.
Login To KooBits Direct links from BGPS home page
Other ICT Resources • English Language- http://www.stellarliteracy.sg • Chinese Language- http://xuele.moe.edu.sg/ • Malay Language- http://tinta.moe.edu.sg/ • Tamil Language- http://sangamam.moe.edu.sg/
Supporting and Monitoring
Your ChildParents as Key Partners • Key navigators of your child’s growth • Home and school environments are attuned to each other Common understanding Similar rules and expectations • Home-school collaboration Better learning Healthy self-esteem More positive attitudes and behaviour
S.A.F.E. • Build a caring home environment to nurture the social and emotional skills of your child using the S.A.F.E. tips.
S.A.F.E. Support • Commit some time every weekend to play games and have fun together. • Visit places or take part in events that both of you enjoy. • Encourage your child to make new friends. • Create a conducive learning environment for your child’s learning needs • Make time for daily chats- understand his/ her needs and fears. • Try out CCE/ FTGP Family Time activities. Parents who use Android can download the CCE Family Time App.
S.A.F.E. Support • Role model for your child the values/ social emotional competencies you want to see in him/ her. Share your success stories/ failures with your child.
S.A.F.E.
Affirm
• Encourage your child when he makes observations.
E.g. Say “That’s interesting!” and ask why he/ she said that.
• Recognise small successes.
E.g. Say “You’ve made another new friend in class , well done!”
• Appreciate your child’s efforts- focus on the process, not just grades.
• Encourage and point out your child’s strengths, it will build self-esteem.
“Children who are regularly affirmed have a healthier sense
of self-worth and experience greater success in overcoming
challenging situations.”S.A.F.E.
Familiarise
• Find out what primary schools have in store for students these days.
• Do practical things to ease your child into new routines.
E.g. Plan daily routines together, teach your child new habits like
packing his/ her bag.S.A.F.E. Empathise • Teach your child words that describe feelings. • Acknowledge your child’s emotions. E.g. “ It is alright to feel anxious about going to school.” • Understand your child’s needs. E.g. Start bedtime early. Children needs lot of sleep. • Make use of teachable moments/ stories /newspaper articles. • Provide opportunities for your child to practise being caring and helpful.
Reflection for Parents 10 years from now, what would I like my child to grow up to be? What kind of values, skills, knowledge and attitudes would I like my child to possess? What can I start doing right today to grow these values, skills, knowledge and attitudes in my child?
Thank You!
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