Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) Primary 3 & 4 Pupils Meet-The-Parents Session 1 11 January 2017
His Banner Over Me is Love 2
Sheltered Linkway from MPH to Teaching Blocks Joyful Cheers on Day One 3
Raising this generation for the future • Shepherding the Child’s Heart – Build attitudes and values • Imparting the gift of joy and gratitude • Role-modelling how to live for a cause greater than self Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 4
Our Vision Every ACSian a young gentleman of character, ready for the future to lead and to serve Our Mission To nurture our Boys with a quality, holistic education, rooted in Christian values and strength of character, that allows each to reach his fullest potential, equipped with life skills to face the future and to serve God and Nation. Our Values Integrity, Love, Excellence, Curiosity, Collaboration, Loyalty 5
ACSian Outcomes C haracter A spiration S ervice Love Curiosity Collaboration Integrity Excellence Loyalty The ACSian The The Gentleman of ACSian ACSian Character embraces works with demonstrates the future others to love, integrity with an make a and loyalty at all times. aspiring positive mindset. difference.
ACSian Outcomes VALUE WHAT DOES IT MEAN? HOW IS IT DEMONSTRATED? Curiosity Curiosity is the desire to know or learn something. I demonstrate curiosity when I Let the wise hear and increase in learning, Joy is experienced through the process of learning am enthusiastic to gain new knowledge and the one who understands obtain and acquiring new knowledge. take responsibility for my own learning guidance am willing to explore new ideas independently Proverbs 1:5 Excellence is to have an attitude that of ‘the best is Excellence I demonstrate excellence when I yet to be’ in all endeavours. It speaks of having And whatever you do, in word or deed, do participate in all activities everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, resilience and diligence in the face of challenges. take pride all my work, regardless of my giving thanks to God the Father through personal ability or talent him. consistently put my best effort in. Colossians 3:17 Love Love is caring and showing compassion to those I demonstrate Love when I care for Be devoted to one another in love. Honour around us. It also speaks of forgiveness. myself one another above yourselves. others Romans 12:10 the community Integrity Integrity is the quality of being honest and having I demonstrate Integrity when I consistently Whoever walks in integrity will be strong moral principles (moral courage?) in all speak the truth delivered, but he who is crooked in his situations and under all circumstances. do what is right ways will suddenly fall. keep my word Proverbs 10:9 Loyalty Loyalty speaks of a rootedness to family, school, and I demonstrate Loyalty when I support For the L ORD is good; his steadfast love nation. It is more than mere words. True loyalty my classmates endures forever, and his faithfulness to all results in action. my schoolmates generations my nation Psalm 100:5 Collaboration Collaboration is working with others in order to make I demonstrate Collaboration when I contribute to In the same way, let your light shine a positive difference in the lives of others. Love and the class before others, that they may see your loyalty is the motivation to make this positive the school community good deeds and glorify your Father in difference. my nation heaven Matthew 5:16
• This biennial fundraising walk has been supporting 16 Methodist schools in Singapore for 16 years, and is organized by the Methodist Schools’ Foundation . • 100 percent of proceeds raised by students, will be used by schools to support different activities of each school. • ACS(J) : Funds will be channeled towards the upgrading of school facilities and implementation of school-wide activities • Fund-raising period : 13 th Jan to 24 th Feb 2017 INDIVIDUAL EFFORT ● CLASS SPIRIT ● LEVEL UNITY 25 th March (Saturday) ACSJ 7.15 – 10.30am P4 ACJC
Parent Volunteers • Building Our School Together • Expertise required in many areas • For NEW volunteers, please sign up through school website from13 to 26 Jan 2017 • For more information, contact the teacher-in-charge Academic Development - Creative Science Investigation Enriching School Life - Training of Thinkers Captains / - EcoGarden Organisation of DI Competition - Library - Chinese Oral /English Oral - Aesthetics : Art and Craft - Adventure Club - P6 Post-PSLE Activities Spiritual Support Teachers’ Day - - Chapel Parents’ Prayer Group & - Fathers’ Prayer Group 9
Form and co-Form Teachers 1. Provide pastoral care and ensure well-being of students 2. Facilitate lifeskills lessons and one-to-one interaction time with students 3. Communicate with parents and undertake administrative matters 10
Holistic Support for your Child Miss Noelle Selvadurai Mr Sathis Kumar HOD Character & Citizenship HOD Year Head (P3 & P4) Education Ms Ang An Lian Ms Karen Tham Mr Chen Jieming Mrs Kim Cheang SH Discipline ST/ Special Needs SH CCE / Student SH CCE / VIA Leadership 11
Enhancement to P3 and P4 Assessment 2017 2016 Assessment 2017 Enhanced Holistic Assessment Term 1 Term2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 1 Term2 Term 3 Term 4 5 Holistic Bite-sized SA2 2 HA SA1 2 HA SA2 Pri 2 Pri 3 assessment (50%) (50%) Bite-sized (30%) Bite-sized (50%) 2016 2017 assessment assessment (10%) (10%) CA1 SA1 CA2 SA2 Pri 3 2 HA SA1 2 HA SA2 Pri 4 (10%) (30%) (10%) (50%) 2016 Bite-sized (30%) Bite-sized (50%) 2017 assessment assessment (10%) (10%) Rationale: 1. Allows pupils to get timely feedback about learning and address it promptly 2. Encourage consistent effort throughout the year. 3. Revision Papers ( Full SA paper ) will be given before SA so as to train the pupils in time management as well as for familiarization with Examination format.
Academic Support • After-School Programme – Monday and Thursday, starting on Term 1 Week 4 Day Subject Time Monday Mathematics 2 to 2.50pm Monday Science 2.55 to 3.45pm Thursday HMT/MT 2 to 2.50pm Thursday English 2.55 to 3.45pm – Hinch Programme : develop subject mastery and reinforce critical concepts – Thoburn Programme : develop intellectual depth and critical thinking skills 13
Selection Criteria for Thoburn Programme from P4 – Students who have been identified by MOE’s GE Branch for the GE Programme but chose to stay in ACS Junior will be automatically offered the programme every year – For English and Maths Thoburn Programme, students are identified through GEP screening tests if they exhibit high ability in English or Maths or English and Maths. They will be offered the corresponding subject/(s). – For Science and Mother Tongue Thoburn Programme, students are identified based on overall school results in respective subjects at the end of each year. 14
P3 GEP Screening Test 23 Aug 2017 15
Weighting Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL) Based on MOE Guidelines SA1 SA2 30% 70% • All assessments are conducted at the respective language centres. • Parents are to communicate with the NTIL Centre directly on matters pertaining to the subject. 16
Subject-based Banding at the end of P4 Rationale and Intent • To allow greater flexibility for pupils to take subjects at different levels depending on their strength in these subjects. • Standard and Foundation subjects • Pupils will offer Higher MT only if they have the capability to do it 17
P4 Subject-Based Banding Passes all 4 Subjects 4 Std. subj. + HMT – done very well in MT 4 Standard Passes all 4 subjects Subjects 4 Standard Passes 3 subjects Subjects 3 Std. + 1 Foundn. Passes 2 subjects or less 2 Std. + 2 Foundn. 1 Std. + 3 Foundn. 4 Foundation Subj. 18
Parental Option • At P4, parents can exercise their option for the course of study. • However, parents should be realistic about their child’s ability (in the choice of HMT ). • Neither should parents go for soft option – impacts the Secondary Course later on. 19
Movement after P5 • At the end of P5, promotion criteria must be satisfied. No more parental option will be allowed. The school has the autonomy to decide on the level of the subjects to be taken by pupils in P6. • Pupil who takes 4 standard subjects and has difficulty coping, may switch to take 1 or more Foundation subjects at P6. 20
Time Line (end of P4) Option Forms with school recommendation given after SA2 * Parents MUST submit option form to school 21
We aim to give… • A memorable year • Opportunities to build firm ties and friendships • Sound values education • Good preparation for academic challenges • Experiences to prepare ACSJ students for life ahead 22
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KN KNIG IGHTS OF ACS HTS OF ACS • classes will be awarded a badge of accomplishment upon completing the initiative / program / activities that is driven by different departments / committees / classroom teacher.
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