(i) School Vision, Mission & Core Values (ii) School Hours & Absenteeism (iii) Parents Gateway (iv) Major Programmes (v) Assessment (vi) Project Inno
A Learner A THInKER A Leader
The sense of togetherness and unity in working T eamwork together with one another. H onesty The virtue of always doing the right thing and being true to oneself. The courage to always question and think In novativeness creatively. One who takes calculated risks in coming up with ideas for the benefit of everyone. The show of care and concern for others and the K indness environment. Always gracious in our words and actions. E nthusiasm The passion and enjoyment in the things we do. R esilience The spirit of perseverance regardless of any challenges
To develop a C onfident person an active C ontributor, a C oncerned citizen and a C onscientious learner .
Day Reporting Time Dismissal Time Monday By 07 30 13 45 Tuesday By 07 30 13 45 Wednesday By 07 30 13 45 Thursday By 07 30 13 45 Friday By 07 30 13 15
During festive celebrations (e.g. CNY), parents take • the child back to hometown for celebration, leave earlier than official holidays or come back later, the school will not grant such leave, the child’s attendance will be marked as ‘ zero ’. Very often the child is taken to holidays before the • school term is over . The attendance of the child will be marked as ‘ zero ’ too.
• An App created by MOE: – For school to broadcast announcements – For school to gather respond from parents • One App for all your children (different class, different school) • Download and install (from AppStore or Google Play): – Search for ‘Parents Gateway’ from Ministry of Education (Singapore) • Login using your NRIC and Singpass
Respond Form Announcement
Applied Learning Programme (ALP) • Readers’ Theatre Learning for Life Programme (LLP) • CDP Swimming / Problem-Solving Skills - Tent-Pitching with Pegging, Survival Skills, LJ to East Coast Park (DST) Interdisciplinary Project Work (IPW) • Healthy Living – Mental Health (Focus on creating games from recycled materials) • Values In Action (VIA) IPW process and presentation of games to peers
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Inquiry-based Projects SA2 (30%) (70%)
• Only MC is accepted or under the unfortunate circumstances of a demise of a family member. • Other reasons or letters will not be accepted. (Not accepted; ZERO marks)
• No make-up for Paper 2 and LC • Pro-rate is only applicable to students who have taken Paper 1 or Paper 2 • If no marks for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 - VR (Case by case basis, decided by Principal)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Progress Communicate Communicate Report / Report Slip with parents via with parents via call when Checklist call when (MTP) necessary necessary (MTP)
What is in inquir uiry- ba based ed le learni rning ng (I (IBL) L)? 17
Inquir iry-Bas Based ed Learning rning (IBL) BL) • Constructivist theory – John Dewey people construct own knowledge through experience 19
Inquir iry-Bas Based ed Learning rning (IBL) BL) Essentially, IBL starts with a QUE UESTI TION ON. 20
investigate te / / researc rch ask q questions share & discuss new ew reflect knowledge Elements of IBL 21
Rather than just feeding information to students, IBL cultiv ltivat ates es curi uriosity osity in students using g questions ions as a basis to open up their minds and help them understand concepts in their own unique way. This enhance the learning experience and fosters in inde depen endent dent prob oblem lem so solv lvin ing g capabilities in the students.
Project-based learning using Essential Questions • What makes a good inventor? • What impact do I have on the environment as a student? • What impact does fear have on us?
In the various Projects Inno, students will participate actively in learning through inquiry by: • taking ownership of the initial question • conducting individual experimentation / searching the needed information on their own • working for the outcome they want to see • communicating their learning through speaking and writing 29
Aims ms of Proje ojects cts Inno 30
Aims ms of Proje ojects cts Inno 31
Aims ms of Proje ojects cts Inno 32
If we give a child a fact … If we teach a child to think… … he’ll pass the test tomorrow 33
Our beliefs iefs … he’ll be a lifelong learner 34
Questions?
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