Touch-Base Parent-Teacher-Meet Primary 6 29 Jan 2016

1. Touch-Base Parent-Teacher-Meet Primary 6 29 Jan 2016

2. Agenda • School’s Focus for 2016 • Class Processes • Teachers’ Expectations • Preparation for PSLE • Home-school collaboration • Q & A

3. VMV Vision Concerned Citizens, Innovative Thinkers, inspired for Excellence, Service and Influence

4. Hallmarks of Our students A Cantonment student is • Innovative in thinking • A servant leader • Morally upright 4

5. School’s Focus 2016 Be confident Taking responsibility (leadership opportunities) Student Leadership Authentic values education lessons Values-in-action opportunities Character and Citizenship Education Recognition of students practising school values

6. School’s Focus 2016 Teaching students to use thinking strategies / protocols Thinking Curriculum Thinking strategies/protocols are integrated into the curriculum Different programmes for different learning abilities Effective Learning

7. Class Processes • Homework • Support for academically weaker students • Class Rules • Class Expectations • Absenteeism • Collaboration with Parents

8. Homework Policy What is homework? • Any learning activity that students are required to complete outside of curriculum time. • Assignments and Projects are considered homework. • Revision of school work or studying for tests and exams are not considered homework. • There is a difference between class work that a student did not complete in class and work that is assigned as ‘homework’

9. Homework Policy Key objectives of homework • Reinforce learning and deepen understanding • Apply skills and concepts taught • Develop good study skills and habits • Encourage ownership and responsibility for independent learning • Teachers and parents can monitor student progress.

10. Homework PolicyPromoting a Balanced Life • No homework will be given on holidays accorded for religious observances and racial celebration e.g. Hari Raya, Good Friday. This is to recognise that homework will mean time taken away from family bonding and family commitments.

11. Homework PolicyPromoting a Balanced Life • Homework is regulated and monitored so that there is no overload on any one day. • E/M/S/MTL will not all assign homework on one day for completion by the next day. Teachers will write on the whiteboard work assigned for their respective subjects to help monitor this. Sufficient lead time is given for completion. • Homework submission date is made known to pupils. • Based on individual student needs, homework can be modified and scaled down or scaled up.

12. Parents are our partners • As far as possible, provide a conducive environment for study at home. • Regularly and consistently supervise to help student develop good work habits. • Dedicate a homework period/time at home.

13. Class Homework Guidelines Important Note on Homework

14. CLASS EXPECTATIONS • Homework to be handed in on time • All books to be brought according to the time table • Duty Roster (if any) • Recognition system (if any) • Reading Programme (or any class- • students stay behind after school/ come early before school

15. Absenteeism LESS THAN THREE DAYS On Returning: Please provide a • medical certificate or • letter giving valid reason (not to be used during review test and exams) MORE THAN 3 DAYS • Please call / email the Form Teacher

16. Punctuality • Silent Reading begins at 7.40am. • Students are expected to participate in silent reading and flag raising. • When students are late for school, it causes stress to the child and this affects their readiness for class. • Students need to develop the habit to being punctual. • Frequent late coming will affect conduct grade.

17. SUPPORT FROM PARENTS IS CRUCIAL Home-school Collaboration HELP US TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN

18. What can Parents do? • Spend time with them : • Talk to them – they may feel the pressure as there is more homework this year (syllabus need to be completed by end July) • Play with them – family outings during weekends to de-stress

19. Managing Stress & Anxiety • Start revision early • Stick to a revision time-table • Set realistic targets • Seek help when in doubt • Be prepared

20. De-stressing and Relaxing • Encourage your child to • Talk to you or a teacher or a friend • Exercise or play a sports regularly • Go for a movie or read a good book • Have sufficient rest

21. Communication • SNAAPP • Download SNAAPP mobile app • Teachers can message parents for • Quick updates • Reminders • Consent forms • If you have not downloaded, please take a copy of the handout for the instructions

22. Communication 2. Students’ Handbook • Platform for communication with parents • Parents should check the children’s handbook from time to time • Teachers cannot check every student’s handbook so may not get the message from parents immediately • Teachers will train the students to write their homework in the handbook

23. Communication 2. Email • Do give a lead time to parents on your reply e.g. 3 days 3. Phone calls • DID • General Office: For urgent message, please call the office and leave your contact 4. School website & Facebook • Regular updates

24. Exams Matters Exams • CA1 – End February/Early March • SA1 – Mid May 2016 • P6 Prelims – Mid August 2016

25. Assessment Framework (Standard)

26. Assessment Framework (Foundation)

27. Motivational Workshop • 14 & 15 March (1st two days of the March holidays) • 2 full days and 1 half day of booster during the 1st week of June holidays on 30 May.

28. PSLE Timeline PSLE • PSLE Oral – August 2016 • PSLE Listening – September 2016 • PSLE Written Exams – End September to beginning October 2016

29. Our Approach to Safety

30. ROAD SAFETY • Use the Overhead Bridge and Pedestrian Crossings

31. ROAD SAFETY • DO NOT CROSS AT DANGEROUS POINTS

32. Communicating Road Safety Message To Parents through the school newsletter Setting up a Road Crossing Practice Area for students

33. Q & A