P3 PTM Schedule

30 min: Principal’s briefing and ICT updates

30 min: Year Head’s briefing

20 min: Form and Subject Teachers

30 min: Mother Tongue Teachers

ICT Updates

G-suite Education› Replacement of MC Online email accounts and

google apps› Access google drive with unlimited storage space› Simple log in into gmail (anywhere)› Account and resources are used in classrooms and

during e-learning day› In replacement of e-learning materials, school will

embark on MOE portal – Student Learning Space [SLS] in April. More updates will be made available at a later date.

G-suite account› Every student in NPS has an account› Domain: (name)@nps.edu.sg › Each student will receive a sticker which contains the

log-in details. Sticker will be pasted on the school diary for easy reference.

Communication

› SNAAPP› For School-wide/ Level-

wide and class announcements

› Class-based teacher-parent communication

› Class Dojo › School-wide / class

announcements› Teacher-parent

communication

- Do ensure that you have signed up for SNAAPP to receive all updates.

- Refer to user guide in school website to link your child to the school (if you have not done so).

Communication› Check website announcement page regularly for

updates from school› Other modes:› 1) Letter to Parents [LTPs]› 2) Parents’ email for non-urgent LTPs

New School Website› Launch on 17 April 2018› What is new?1) Parents Portal -> Log in with password (to be given at a later date) to access LTPs/ calendar/ level updates etc2) Termly travel declaration3) New Announcement page

Content

Rationale

Introduction of Science and CCA

Level Programmes

Remedial/Supplementary Schedule

Content

Structure of Assessment

Parental Involvement In Schools

Rationale

Foster collaboration between parents and school

Know programmes relevant to your child

Better understand the concerns on your child’s development

Introduction of Science

Science Curriculum Framework :

Science as an inquiry

Opportunities to develop concepts,

skills and attitudes through experiential learning

Usage of a variety of strategies to facilitate the

learning process

The Inquiry Approach

Explain

Elaborate

Evaluate

Engage

Explore

Revised (2014) Syllabus

Organisation of Syllabus - Levels of Development

Upper Block ** (P5 and P6)

Lower Block * (P3 and P4)

Textbooks / Activity BooksBoth textbooks and activity books will be presented inTHEMES, not levels, to align to the intent of strengthening the thematic approach. Block Textbook Activity Book

P3 - P4 Lower Block

In 5 themes (1 booklet per theme)

In 5 themes (1 booklet per theme)

Teaching and Learning Resource:•My Pals Are Here (3rd edition) by Marshall Cavendish (Textbook) : usage for 2 years•Customised Learning Package

Aims and ObjectivesHolistic development of students.

Provides opportunities for the development ofdesirable attitudes and correct values,leadership qualities, an esprit de corps andscope for constructive learning.

Mass participation and intra-school activities.

Aims and Objectives

• Present opportunities for students toengage in activities that will help themdevelop important qualities such as

• leadership, teamwork and resilience.• develop and apply organisational and

time management skills• develop a sense of self-respect, self-

esteem, and self-confidence

SPORTS AND GAMESMini TennisBasketballNetballFloorballFootballWushuSilat

Performing ArtsChinese Cultural Dance

Malay Cultural Club

Modern Dance

Choir

Handbell Ensemble

String Ensemble

Drama Club

Clubs and SocietiesArt & Craft ClubChess ClubLibrary ClubGreen ClubInfocomm Club

Uniformed Groups Cub Scouts

Brownies

CCA DaysFrom Term 1 Week 3 on Thursdays :

Non-sports CCAs 2.15 - 4.15 p.m.

Sports CCAs (except Mini Tennis) 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. (indoor sports)2.45 – 4.45 p.m. (outdoor sports)

Mini Tennis CCA (Fridays) 2.45 – 4.45 p.m.

Level Programmes

TMT Pongal Heritage Experience LJ (Term 1)

House Practice (Term 1, Week 5)

Project Work : In Someone Else’s Shoes (Term 1, Week 9)

Science Learning Journey to Yishun Park (Term 1, Week 10)

Health & Fitness Funnanza (Term 1, Week 10)

Sports Day (Term 1, Week 10)

Level Programmes

P3 SSO Concert – Aesthetics Learning Journey (March Holidays)

MT Fortnight (Term 2, Week 1 & 2)

Aesthetics Night Festival (Term 2, Week 5)

Applied Learning Programme - Code for Fun Programme (Term 2, Week 10)

Level Programmes

P3 Social Studies Trip to LTA (Term 3)

P3 Cultural Camp (Sept Holidays)

P3 Swim Safer Programme (Term 3)

GEP Screening Exercise (Term 3 Week 9)

Applied Learning Programme – ALP

A well-structured thinking programme that teaches thinking skills explicitly where students learn to think more systematically and comprehensively

Aims to develop in our students these distinguishing qualities

: creativity to appreciate all problems in different lights

: confidence in their abilities resulting from a rigorous thought processes

Traits we want to nurture :

intellectual humilityintellectual autonomy

intellectual integrityintellectual courage

confidence in reason

intellectual perseveranceintellectual empathy

fair-mindedness

Applied Learning Programme –The Thinking Skills

SequencingAnalysing Part-WholeOrganisingCompare & Contrast

PredictingBrainstorming

Perspective-Taking

Metacognition

ReasoningRelevance

InferencingSynthesizingQuestioning

Curriculum / Level

Mathematics English Science Intellectual Traits

Primary 3

Analysing Part-Whole

Confidence in Reason

Compare & Contrast

Confidence in Reason

Organising Confidence in Reason

Questioning Courage / AutonomyPredicting Empathy / Confidence

in Reason / Fair-mindedness

Brainstorming Humility / Empathy

Creative Thinking Analytical Thinking Critical ThinkingLegends:

Remedial/Supplementary Lessons

Commenced on 15 January, T1 Week 3

Mon – 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. (E/M/S)

Tue – 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. (MT)

– 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. (E/M/S)

Structure of Assessment

The assessment plan for Pri. 3 is as follows:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Total

Semestral Assessment 1 Semestral Assessment 2100%30% 70%

Important Notes on AssessmentBe punctual for all school assessments.

The school will decide, on a case-by-case basis, whether a latecomer isgranted extra time or even allowed to sitfor the paper he/she is late for.

Important Notes on Assessment

There will be NO make-up assessment for all the subjects in P3 SA1 and SA2.

Important Notes on Assessment

Allocation of marks for absentees:

Type of Examinations Marks Allocation

P3 SA1 and SA2 Total marks will be pro-rated accordingly if the absence is covered by an official leave of absence.

Important Notes on AssessmentThe school has the right to decide onhow marks should be awarded for anyirregularity, including cases ofdishonesty, during an assessment.

P3 Exam Format SA1/SA2

EnglishComponent Description Marks Weighting Duration

Paper 1 Continuous Writing

20 20% 50 min

Paper 2 Language use &Comprehension

50 50% 1h 15 min

Paper 3 ListeningComprehension

14 14% About 30 min

Paper 4 Oral Communication:• Reading

Aloud• Stimulus-

Based Conversation

16 16% About 6 min

MathematicsBooklet Item Type No. of

questionsAllocation of marks/questions

Marks Duration

A Multiple choice questions(MCQ)

15 2 30

1h 45 minB Short-

answerquestions(SAQ)

15 2 30

Structured/Long-answer

5 4 20

Science

Exam Components No of Qns Marks Total Duration

SA1 Booklet A 15 MCQs 30 50 1 h

Booklet B 8 Open-Ended

20

SA2 Booklet A 24 MCQs 48 80 1 h 30 min

Booklet B 10 Open-Ended

32

Mother TongueComponents Description Marks Weighting Duration

Paper 1 Writing a paragraph 15 15% 40 min

Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension

45 45% 1 h

Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 10 10% About 30 min

Paper 4 Oral:1. Reading Aloud2. Picture Description3. Conversation

30 30% About 10 min

With effect from 2017

Parental Involvement in Schools

Education research supports the general idea that students do better in school when parents are

involved in their education.

Parental Involvement in Schools

According to Harris and Robinson (2016), it is important for parents to convey the importance of education

to their children and maintain an environment in which learning can

flourish.

Parental Involvement in Schools

We seek your guidance and support in your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:

1) Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience.

2) Completes all homework assignments given by teachers.

3) Reads daily to develop a love for reading and toimprove literacy skills

Parental Involvement in Schools

We seek your guidance and support in your child’s learning by ensuring that he/she:

4) Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life.

5) Informs you and/or the teacher if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject

Parental Involvement in Schools

It is important to teach our students to take responsibility for their own belongings. We can do this by:• inculcating the habit of checking for the items they need

to bring • refraining from delivering items unless they are critical

ones, such as wallets, bus pass, medicine, spectacles or house keys.

• Making students think on their feet and find their own solutions on those occasions when they have forgotten to bring an item to school.

Parents’ Engagement3 things families should know about their

child’s school and school work:

they are an integral part of their child’s development

they have knowledge about their children that we need

Parents’ Engagement3 things families should know about their

child’s school and school work:

they should not be afraid to reach out to their children’s

teacher and the school

Parents’ Support

Time Management

Help your child draw up a time-table for his week’s work.

Sunday night is perfect for them to sit down and plan for the following week.

Allow time for each subject, giving more time to their weaker subjects.

Be realistic; know how much they can do.

It is important to give time for relaxation and exercise.

Parents’ Support

Parents can support your child by helping them to develop good study habits.

To study effectively means to put in less time and get better results.

Parents can support your child by listening to them and pay more attention to their emotional needs.

Webpage By Year Heads

The link:

http://northlandpri.moe.edu.sg/our-programme/levels-p1-to-p6

Platforms for Communication

Matters relating to: Staff

Class or Subjects P3 Form or Subject Teachers

Departmental programmes Respective HODs, Subject Heads (SH) / Level Heads (LH)

P3 General Level Matters P3 Year Head

School policies: Principal, Vice-Principals

Operations and Administration matters:

General Office, Operations Manager (OM) or Administration Manager (AM)

https://tinyurl.com/NPS-PTM-2018