JURONG WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION P6 2017 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

JURONG WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION P6 2017

AGENDA 1. School Vision, Mission & Core Values 2. Strategic Thrusts 3. PSLE 2016 Results 4. QSE 5. P6 Co-Curricular Development Programmes 6. Assessment Matters 7. Target Setting 8. Important Notes for Parents 9. Questions & Answers

1.1. School Vision E xcellence in Attitude Having high expectations of ourselves & giving our best, leading to excellence in action. E xcellence in Life Achieving to the best of our abilities through a fun and enjoyable journey.

1.2 School Mission A C onfident person Believes in oneself An active C ontributor Always gives selflessly Is socially responsible, A C oncerned citizen cultivates a healthy lifestyle & puts nation before self A C onscientious Has a thirst for knowledge & love for learning learner

1.3. Core Values R espect People / Environment Do the right thing I ntegrity Loyalty to class, school, family & country Resilience S elf-Discipline Self-directed Self-control Excellence in attitude E xcellence Excellence in action

2. Strategic Thrusts Excellence in Leadership and Management  Excellence in Academic Performance – PSLE  Excellence in Co-Curricular Programmes – QSE  Excellence in Staff capacity Building and Staff  Well-Being

5.1. Co-Curricular Development Programmes for P6 I. Aesthetic Programmes - Performing Arts and Visual Arts II. Sports Day (5.2.) III. CCAs (5.3.) IV. Values in Action (VIA) - Focus: Self / Home / School - Platforms: I. Personal responsibility at home & in school II. Home visits III. Preparation for P6 Graduation Concert & Performance

5.2. House Practice Houses Day Time Puma Tuesday 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Jaguar Wednesday 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Panther Thursday 3.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Cheetah Friday 4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. House Practice will commence with effect from: Term 1 Week 2, 10th January 2017 (Tuesday).

5.3. CCA Uniform Groups & Sports Clubs & Societies Cultural Activities Badminton Art & Craft Cadet Scouts Basketball Infocomm Concert Band Hockey Math Olympiad Choir Netball Drama Chinese Dance Soccer Robotics Taekwondo Environmental Track & Field You may refer to our school website for more details.

6. ASSESSMENT MATTERS You may refer to our school website for more details.

7. 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. Please refer to Page 21 of the Student  Handbook for the Target-Setting Form.

8. Important Notes to Parents

8.1.1. Absence from Assessments All absence from exam 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 2 designated dates for written assessment and 1 designated date for LC, Oral & Composition. Please take note that the make-up exam is only  allowed for pupils who are on MC. Pupil Handbook 2017 – Page 18. 

8.1.2. Absence from Assessments: Make-up Exams With effect from Remarks 2015 Term Tests & all No make up Weightings are bite-sized assessment will be not significant. Assessments given P2 SA2, Yes, make up will Weightings are P3 to P6 SA1 & be conducted for significant. SA2 all components

8.1.3. Absence from Assessments: Make-up Exams Guidelines for make-up Exam with effect from Remarks 2015 Oral, LC & Composition If the pupil is on MC & returns after - 1 designated day; the designated dates of make-up exam, there will be no further make- Written Papers up exam arranged for him/her. - 2 designated days, first day for English & His/her marks will be pro-rated or Mathematics & second day reflected as VR depends on case by for Mother Tongue & case basis. Science **The dates for make-up exam will be stated in the Exam notification to parents

8.2. Absence from School in General 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. Attendance will affect the child’s conduct grade. 

8.3. Homework Policy Weekly Homework Guidelines (2-days grace period) For school days: P1/P2: Not more than 1.5 hours per day  (inclusive of all subjects) P3/P4: Not more than 2.0 hours per day  (inclusive of all subjects) P5/P6: Not more than 2.5 hours per day  (inclusive of all subjects)

8.4. Cyberwellness Location of the computer  Length of time spent on computer  Check on their content  Self-discipline 

8.5. Finance P6 Enrichment Programmes I. Aesthetic Dance Programme for Graduation Ceremony - At least 50% of the cost borne by school II. Percussion Music Programme - At least 50% of the cost borne by school III. Drawing & Painting Using Watercolour - 100% cost borne by school

8.6.1. School Safety The school gantry will be closed at 0740 for the  morning session to facilitate morning assembly and flag-raising ceremony. Vehicles are not allowed to be driven into the  school compound during the dismissal times. Please refrain from parking your vehicles  outside the school.

8.6.2. 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.

8.7. Snack Time Let pupils have the some light snacks to freshen  & energise themselves 5-minute break  Snacks such as biscuits, sandwiches, etc. 

8.8. Communication SNAAPP (School Notification & Attendance APP)  Application for Download  - iPhone, iPAD: AppStore - Android: Google Play Google Chrome browser on PC  Communication between school to parent for  letter/notification/consent etc. Surveys 

8.9. Absence from School When your child is unable to attend school: 1. Parents who are on SNAAPP will notify the FT using SNAAPP by 8.00 a.m. 2. Parents who are not on SNAAPP will call the school at 6793 3419 or SMS to 8511 7516 in the following format: [Name; Class; Reason] by 0800 to inform the school of his/her absence.

9. Questions & Answers

Parents’ Support Group You are kindly invited to join the PSG as a member to contribute to the development of your child. Application form is available at the General Office.

Dear Parents, If you wish to have further discussions with the teachers, please make an appointment with them. 27

You may visit the school website for today’s briefing slides: http://www.jurongwestpri.moe.edu.sg/ 28

P6 Form Teachers Class Name 6A Mdm Liu Hong Ping (Mrs Seng) 6B Ms Jean Chia 6C Ms Ng Wei Ching 6D Ms Esther Neo 6E Ms Emily Lim 6F Mdm Sunitha 6G Mdm Eliza Lim 6G (Fdn) Mr Alphonsus Png Assistant Year Head (AYH) – Ms Gladys Ong 29