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P5 Parents Engagement Session. 22 January 2016. Overview of Briefing. Introduction of Subject Teachers Class Expectation New updates in 2016 Holistic Education in MJS P5 Assessment Plan & Important changes in P5 Partnership with Parents. New updates in 2016.
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P5 Parents Engagement Session 22 January 2016
Overview of Briefing • Introduction of Subject Teachers • Class Expectation • New updates in 2016 • Holistic Education in MJS • P5 Assessment Plan & Important changes in P5 • Partnership with Parents
New updates in 2016 • Curriculum Time : 7.30 a.m. – 1.35p.m. (Reporting time remains at 7.20a.m.) • Recess time : 10.40a.m. -11.05a.m. (25 mins) • 3 block periods : For activity based lessons in English, Mathematics & Science • Camp : Term 2 Week 1, Tuesday 22 Mar- Thursday 24Mar • E-learning day : Friday 22 April (home-based) • Homecoming Carnival: Sat 23 April • Founder’s Day( School holiday) : Monday 25 April • Home-Based learning : Mon, 17 October – Thu, 20 October 2016
ENGLISH @ MJS Writing • Process Writing • Quality vs Quantity • Progressive Teaching of Writing Skills -Introduction -Body -Conclusion
Reading Programme @ MJS • Boys need rituals - Daily 10 min independent silent reading / read aloud - pupils must bring an English storybook daily • Boys need to have direct access to books -weekly library visits -class library books -monthly-themed activities -termly mobile library visits -book recommendations
Reading Programme @ MJS • Boys need role models • teachers read with their pupils daily for at least 10 mins • teachers share their favourite story books • silent reading in the hall / courtyard on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with teachers - assembly talks by local authors
Home Support • Set aside time each day for independent reading time • Surround your son with books • Read aloud to your son • Show that you too love reading / books
1. Learning through TMP/ TSP programme2. Koobits(Online mathematics resource learning platform – daily challenge.) P5 Programmes
Holistic Assessment T1: 1 Past year paperT2: Semestral Assessment 1T3: 1 Past year’ paperT4: Semestral Assessment 2
Ask your child to show you : • how he solves a problem • the steps and sequence • the methods and strategies • Encourage your child to: • solve a problem using different heuristics and strategies • create a new problem • make up another problem that can be solved using the same steps or strategy • modify the problems • Ensure that they check if their answer is reasonable (make sense).
If you are not an expert in solving mathematical problems, you can still coach your child and may wish to: • supervise your child’s mathematics homework. • monitor your child’s work at least every weekend. • interact with your child and get him to talk about the mathematics lessons and work. • suggest to your child to teach you what he has learnt at school. • take note of any message that the teacher has sent home for your attention.
Act promptly if you find out that your child is performing badly in mathematics. • Discuss your concerns with your child’s teacher. • Seek help if necessary. • Keep an eye on the progress of your child.
MOST IMPORTANT! PRAISE HIM MOTIVATE YOUR CHILD ENCOURAGE HIM BE WITH HIM
P5 SA1 and SA2 Format Includes related revision topics covered in P3 and P4
eXperientIAL LEARNING SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMME • Objective - To ensure that our students have ample opportunities to appreciate and apply scientific concepts, language and skills • Focus – Meaningful hands-on activities designed as part of the science curriculum • Time – Every Thursday 2 to 3.30 pm
P5 MTL Programmes: • Reading programme: • - Silent reading • - MSSR • MTL week (Cultural Base Activities) • 3. ICT – Lessons – IMTL portal
CCE Programmes Every Montfortian a Scholar and Gentleman Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) Explicit teaching of values and social emotional competencies Building positive relationship with peers and teachers through play (Interaction Time) Lifeskills • Leadership Training • Career Awareness • Sexuality Education • Cyberwellness
CCE Programmes Every Montfortian a Leader CCE Day Leadership development Leadership Opportunities Leadership Training Pupils are given leadership roles in class or other platforms to develop their leadership qualities • Based on • The Leadership Challenge Model • Model The Way • Encourage The Heart • Enable Others To Act • Inspire A Shared Vision • Challenge The Process
Learning Areas(according to MOE syllabus): Sports and Games Educational Gymnastics Outdoor Education Dance Health Education Athletics Primary Five Physical Education
Primary 5 Camp 2016Pre-Camp Briefing for Parents PE Department Montfort Junior School 22th March 2016 to 24th March 2016
Camp Objectives • To develop students’ confidence, independence and self-efficacy in unfamiliar grounds • To develop students’ social skills and how they relate to others when faced with challenges
Camp Details Venue: Camp Challenge (Sembawang) All meals are provided (Halal; No Beef) Mobile phone usage is prohibited in the camp. Valuables will be kept by teacher
Highlights of P5 Camp • Tent pitching and stay • Night confidence walk • Outdoor Cooking Challenge rope course Water activities Orienteering Campfire (Parents will be invited)
Camp Objectives • To develop students’ confidence, independence and self-efficacy in unfamiliar grounds • To develop students’ social skills and how they relate to others when faced with challenges
Camp Details The camp packing list will be given to your child in the near future. 24 hours first aid coverage (inclusive of a first aider and a Sick Bay) with transportation facilities to a medical facility Facilitators and Form teachers will be around throughout the 3D2N camp
P 5 Arts Program This year we have combined music and art lessons of 3 periods each week. Animation will be the focus of our Montfort Art progammes. Pupils will be exposed to many different ways to do animation throughout their six years with us. Curriculum Pupils will be doing: Term 1 – Guitar Term2 – Relief Clay Art Term3 – Photography Term 4 – Learning Journey on Photojournalism
Music in P5 • Continuation of ensemble playing • Guitar • More advanced strumming patterns and techniques • Use of finger picking • Song writing • Creation through music technology • Incorporating musical elements learned from P1-4 • A love of music! • Advanced form • Pitch • Rhythm • Awareness and usage of music from other countries • Texture • Timbre • Creativity and collaboration
P5 Assessment Plan • Rationale : Important aspect of learning and teaching to support holistic development of our pupils
Progression to SecondaryLevel • Progression to secondary level depends on PSLE Score. Different expectations of standard and foundation subjects will be taken into account when the PSLE score is calculated. • Offering subjects at foundation level is not a disadvantage. Your child will be able to focus on building up strong fundamentals in the weaker subjects.
Progressing to Secondary school 2 ways of seeking admission into Sec 1: Sec 1 posting exercise DSA or
For admission to : • Integrated Programme Schools • Independent Schools • Autonomous Schools • Schools with Niche Programme • NUS High School • Others – Term 3
Progression to SecondaryLevel • More information on secondary school courseshttp://www.moe.edu.sg/education/secondary/courses
Partnership with Parents • Every parent a Supportive partner through : • Design daily time-table together with your son for homework and revision so as to manage his time more efficiently • Teach them the discipline to follow the time-table • Check your son’s diary daily for homework or note from teacher • Inculcate and nurture good habits – completion of homework, revision of topics taught, packing of bag daily, coming to school regularly and punctually
Partnership with Parents • Contact us if you have any queries or feedback through Montfort diary or email or phone call • Read all circulars and termly calendar • Get school’s notifications through SNAAPP (Please download the app in your mobile phone)
Seating arrangement in Hall MT CL stage ML ML MT CL TL TL CCA / PE 5pm -6 pm Music/Art