BOY Parent-Teacher Meeting

Friday, 13 January 2017

School Journal

• Complete first page on Personal Particulars –Parents’ Contact numbers most important

• Check journal everyday for homework to be done, forms to be submitted, messages from teachers, etc.

• Acknowledge messages sent by teachers (to initial)

• Journal to be brought to school everyday

Everyday File

• Check for letters/ circulars/ worksheets daily

• Clear unwanted letters/ forms/ circulars every week

• Work to be submitted to teacher, reply slips, etc to be put in the everyday file

Dismissal

• Always pick your child up from the same gate

• If there is an urgent need to change the meeting point, please write it in the journal

Absence from school

• On medical grounds, a medical certificate is required or a letter from parents

• The school does not encourage taking the child away on vacation before the school term ends

Absence due to HFMD

Inform school immediately

Relay information - name of clinic and doctor consulted

Submit Certificate of Fitness and medical certificate upon return

Travel Declaration

• Done online (McOnline) – all P1 parents MUST complete the Travel Declaration, including those not travelling

• Further instructions will be given later

English

• STELLAR

STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading

Involves 3 strategies i.e. Shared Book Approach (SBA), Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA) and Learning Centres (LC)

• Weekly Spelling (10 words) and Dictation (Unseen dictation will begin in Term 2 and will be done progressively)

Mathematics

• Maths Instructional Resources

enhancing pupils’ learning of Mathematics

engaging hands-on experiences using manipulatives

• Maths Performance Task

• Maths Journaling

• Maths Trail

Mathematics

• Presentation for Math Problem Sums• Working MUST include horizontal and vertical

representation• Final statement and units of measurement

ie. kg, g, cm, m, etc.) MUST also be included• For e.g.

13 + 10 = 2313

+ 10____

23____The total mass is 23 kg.

Catechism / EthicsCatechism

• the official teachings of Catholic beliefs including creeds, sacraments, commandments and prayers.

Ethics

• Focuses on teaching of School Virtues i.e. Self-Discipline & Integrity, Respect & Resilience, Compassion and Commitment.

FTGP – Form Teacher Guidance Period

• An additional platform for Form/Co Form Teachers to build better rapport with the pupils and to identify the needs of the pupils.

• Class-based activities that will better support the development of pupils’ social-emotional competencies will be carried out.

PAL – Programme for Active Learning

• Aims to develop character and useful life-skills by providing Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils with early exposure to different modular activities.

• Will give your child the chance to discover new interests, learn new skills and build her character. This will also provide her the opportunities to develop confidence and forge new friendships.

PAL Domains for P1s

• Term 1 (Drama)

• Term 2 (Outdoor Education)

• Term 3 (Gym)

• Term 4 (Visual Arts)

The programme spans over 4 terms and will be teacher-facilitated and/or vendor run.

Learning Journeys• Learning Journeys will be carried out during school

hours.

• Social Studies: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens

• ARTS Learning Journey: Singapore Art Museum

Snack Break• Snack Break is daily between noon to 12.30 p.m. (10

min in class)

• Bring a simple healthy snack

Eg. Packet UHT milk, biscuit or sandwiches

Other Subjects• Art Portfolio –will be used from P1 to P6 (follows

pupils up to P6). This is used for compiling good pieces of artwork

• SS may not be taught every week because of the new syllabus – block periods and integrated with English

The IJ E-learning Experience

Project CLICK @ IJ

A day scheduled semestrallywhere students stay home to complete online assignments within that day.

Project CLICK @ IJ

OBJECTIVESTo cultivate independent and self-directed learning

To expose pupils to a different learning environment

To ensure continual learning in any national emergency situation

Dates for Project CLICK @ IJ

Level Dates for Project Click @ IJ Log-in time

Semester 1 Semester 2

7 am to 3 pm

on the respective

Project Click

@ IJ dates

P1 20 & 21 April ** TBC

iLEARN

E-homework day where the pupils will access McOnline learning management system (LMS) for homework assigned by their subject teachers after school.

iLEARN

OBJECTIVESTo expose pupils to different modes of online homework

To apply concepts in contexts, and build on or extend understanding and skill

Dates for iLearn@ IJ

Level Dates for iLearn @ IJ

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

P1 3 March 13 April 16 August14

September

17 October

P1 Touch Typing (TypingClub.com)

P2 Microsoft Word

P3 Microsoft Powerpoint

P4 Microsoft Excel

P5 Windows Movie Maker

P6 Online Blogging (Blogger.com)

P1 – P6 ACE-iT!

Primary 1ACE-It!

• Touch Typing

• Using TypingClub.com – Online Typing ProgrammeSkills

• To be able to type quickly at a required WPM speedObjectives

• To be able to recognize the keyboard keys

• Achieve confidence and faster efficiency in typing Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge about the basic parts of a computer and notebook

• Familiarize with the Windows environment and keyboard keys

• Learn to type at the required WPM

Program Outline

• A report on their touch typing skills

• ACE-iT! Badge

• ACE-iT! Certificate Deliverables

P1 Digital Paint Application (ABCYA Paint)

P2 Online Digital Animation (Photoscape)

P3 Creating a video (Photostory)

P4 Video Editing (iMovie)

P5 Manga Creation (Adobe illustrator)

P6 Animation Clip (Adobe Flash)

(Optional)

P1 – P6 ICT Enrichment Workshops

• ABCYA PaintSkills

•Students will acquire an intermediate understanding of ABCYA Paint varied featuresLearning Outcomes

•Step by step guide to create a drawing using ABCYA toolsProgram Outline

Deliverables

Primary 1iEnrich

• A hardcopy of the digital drawing created by the student

• Certificate of Participation• Stationery collaterals

After-school Lessons to Support Students’ Learning

• A letter will be given to students who are identified for After-school lessons (ASL).

• ASL will begin in Term 2.

• Mother Tongue - Mondays 2.10pm – 3.40pm

• EL / Math - Wednesdays 2.10pm – 3.40pm

• Self-discipline: One of our school’s virtues; focused on in Term 1

• Train your child to do things by herself e.g.:

1. Take off and put on pinafore, shoes, socks

2. Do homework and hand in punctually the next day

3. Packing of school bag

Class Expectations:

• Bring pocket money for recess (not more than $3 each day) – small purse that fits the pocket

• Pack a healthy snack everyday.

• Ensure that writing materials, journal, My Everyday File and a storybook are brought to school daily.

• Maths Textbook to be brought to school from Mondays to Thursdays.

• Label all belongings.

• Practise good personal hygiene e.g. washing hands, cleaning herself after using the toilet

• Parents to sign pages 20 & 21 (re: School rules & Conduct and Cyber Rules) in their Journal

Please note that we do not encourage birthday celebrations (cake cutting/distribution) in the canteen during recess due to several reasons....1) food allergies2) time constraints3) being mindful of those who are less fortunate in any wayHowever, the celebration can be done in class with the distribution of goodie bags

School Website

• For information, visit the school website – chijkcp.moe.edu.sg

• Check parents’ portal for updates

Thank you