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JURONG WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL

JURONG WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL. MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION P4 / 2014 Hall, Friday 10 January, 1630h. AGENDA. 1. School Vision, Mission, Core Values & Strategic Thrusts 2. Focus Areas for 2014 3. P4 Development Programmes 4. Subject-based Banding 5. Assessment Matters 6. Target Setting

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JURONG WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL

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  1. JURONGWEST PRIMARY SCHOOL MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION P4 / 2014 Hall, Friday 10January, 1630h

  2. AGENDA 1. School Vision, Mission, Core Values & Strategic Thrusts 2. Focus Areas for 2014 3. P4 Development Programmes 4. Subject-based Banding 5. Assessment Matters 6. Target Setting 7. Important Notes for Parents 8. Questions and Answers

  3. 1.School Vision Excellencein Attitude (Having high expectations of ourselves & giving our best, leading to excellence in action) Excellencein Life (Achieving to the best of our abilities through a fun and enjoyable journey)

  4. 1. School Mission

  5. 1. Core Values

  6. 1. Strategic Thrusts 2014

  7. 2. School’s Focus Areas 2014 • Learning for Life Programme – Art of Communication for Personal Excellence • Harnessing ICT, Enhancing Teaching & Learning • Partnership • PERI HA – P1 and P2

  8. 3. P4 Development Programmes • Interdisciplinary Project Work Theme : Embracing Diversity Duration : Term 1 Week 3 – Term 2 Week 4 Objectives of Project : • To learn about the different food, culture and attractions at the different ethnic places • To understand the uniqueness of Singapore as a multi-racial society • To design a poster using PowerPoint Programme to promote an ethnic place of interest. Activities : • Classroom discussions • Learning Journey to Kampong Glam/Little India/Chinatown • Presentations in class and during Racial Harmony Day

  9. 3. P4 Development Programmes • Leadership Camp P4 pupils will be given an opportunity to go for a 3 days 2 nights camp. Objectives • To promote team spirit and build self-confidence • To provide a platform for the development of students’ leadership skills and social-emotional competencies. Desired Outcomes of the Camp • Students to put into practice the leadership skills and the school values that they acquired during the camp when they are back in school. • Students to be more confident and are able to work better in teams.

  10. 3. P4 Development Programmes • CIP • Focus: School/Community • Platforms: • IPW Presentation • Campsite Cleaning • Estate Cleaning

  11. 4. Subject-based Banding Nurturing Every Child in Jurong West Primary School

  12. What Subject-based Banding means for your child • Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his/her abilities • Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6

  13. Why introduce Subject-based Banding? We recognise different abilities • To help each student to proceed at a pace that he/she can manage • To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects • To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths

  14. How does Subject-based Banding work? School recommends a subject combination based on P4 examination results. Parents select preferred combination. Pupil takes subject combination chosen by parents.

  15. How does Subject-based Banding work? School recommends a subject combination based on P4 examination results. Parents select preferred combination. Passes all 4 subjects and performs very well in Mother Tongue Language • 4 standard subjects + Higher Mother Tongue Language

  16. How does Subject-based Banding work? School recommends a subject combination based on P4 examination results. Parents select preferred combination. Passes all 4 subjects • 4 standard subjects

  17. How does Subject-based Banding work? School recommends a subject combination based on P4 examination results. Parents select preferred combination. Passes 3 subjects • 4 standard subjects

  18. How does Subject-based Banding work? School recommends a subject combination based on P4 examination results. Parents select preferred combination. • 3 standard subjects + 1 other foundation subject; or • 2 standard subjects + 2 other foundation subjects; or Passes 2 subjects or less • 1 standard subject + 3 other foundation subjects; or • 4 foundation subjects

  19. Selection Criteria Achievement Bands Achievement Band Mark Range Brief Description Is very good at the subject 1 85 - 100 Is good at the subject 70 - 84 2 Has adequate grasp of the subject 50 - 69 3 Has not met minimum requirements for the subject 4 Below 50

  20. How does Subject-based Banding work? Gets Band 1 or very strong Band 2 in EL, Maths and Science, and Band 1 in MT Language 4 standard subjects + Higher Mother Tongue Language Gets Band 1 – 3 for EL, Maths, Science and MT Language 4 standard subjects Gets Band 1 – 3 for 3 subjects 4 standard subjects

  21. How does Subject-based Banding work? • 3 standard subjects + 1 other foundation subject Gets just 1 Band 1 – 3 in any subject or Band 4 in all 4 subjects • 1 standard subject + 3 other foundation subjects; or • 4 foundation subjects

  22. Movement after P5 Pupil takes a subject combination determined by the school End of P5 All other pupils who meet expectations Pupils who do very well Pupils who do not meet expectations Upgrade or continue with the same subject combination Switch some subjects to foundation level Continue with the same subject combination PSLE End of P6

  23. 5. School’s Assessments Semestral Assessment 1 Dates

  24. Semestral Assessment 2 Dates

  25. 6. Target Setting • Monitor & review your child’s performance after each assessment • Parents, please help your child to review the targets for each subject with reference to target set for individuals by the school

  26. 6. Target Setting • Pupils set targets based on expectations given by the school. Pupil’s Targets for the Year 2013 2013 Overall • Pupils plan how they are going to meet the targets set. • Parents to discuss with the child and comment on how they can help their child.

  27. 6. Target Setting • Pupils make a mid-year review in May. • Parents are to discuss with the child on how they can achieve academic excellence.

  28. 7. Important Notes to Parents

  29. 7. Absence from Assessments • Must be supported by a valid reason such as Medical Leave. Letter of excuse from parents is not acceptable. • Absent without a valid reason – results will be reflected as AB (absent) on the result slip. AB indicates that the child will be getting zero for that paper. • Upon returning from the medical leave, pupils will only be allowed to sit for the make-up assessments on two designated dates. • If the child returns after the designated dates for make-up assessments, it will be reflected as VR (valid reason) on the result slip.

  30. 7. Cyberwellness • Location of the computer • Length of time spent on computer • Check on their content • Self discipline

  31. 7. Finance • With effect from Jan 2014, the 2nd tier of Misc Fees will be increased from $5.50 to $6.50. Letter had been sent to parents dated 16 Sept 2013. • Other Enrichment Activities/Programmes 1. UNSW English (by Pupil Edusave Fund) 2. Heritage Tour (by Pupil Edusave Fund) 3. P4 Leadership Camp – Tshirt included (by Pupil Edusave Fund) 4. Wireless Math Trail (borne by school) 5. 8-week Basic Ukulele (borne by school) 6. Niche – Story Telling Workshop (borne by school) 7. Aesthetics – Theatre Experience (borne by school)

  32. 7. School Safety • The school gantry will be closed at 0710 for the morning session to facilitate morning assembly and flag-raising ceremony. • Vehicles are not allowed to be driven into the school compound during both dismissal times. • Please refrain from parking your vehicles outside the school.

  33. 7. School Safety • To ensure the safety of your child, all visitors to the school are required to exchange their identification cards for visitor passes before reporting to the General Office. • Exception to the rule only applies during school initiated events/workshops.

  34. 7. School Safety • Whenever your child is unable to attend school, parents should call the school at 6793 3419 or sms to 8511 7516 in the following format: [Name;Class;Reason] by 0830 (for a.m. session) and 1430 (for p.m. session) to inform the school of his/her absence.

  35. 8. Questions & Answers

  36. Parents’ Support Group You are invited to join the PSG as a member to contribute to the development of your child. Application form will be issued to all parents via your child. Please submit to the form teachers by the deadline given.

  37. P4 Form Teachers YEAR HEAD – Mr Ali Aziz

  38. Dear Parents, If you wish to have further discussions with the teachers, please make an appointment with them.

  39. Thank you

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