Making Lives, Waking Hearts To serve the coming days Welcome to St Andrew’s Junior School P1 Orientation Home of Servant Leaders 8th Nov 2019 who bring life to the nations
PROGRAMME 2
PROGRAMME (IN THE CLASSROOM) Ø Sing Along Session Ø Welcome and getting to know the teacher Ø Getting to know my classmates Ø Story of St Andrew and colouring Activity Ø Our School Song Ø Viewing of videos – Getting Ready for School Ø Story Time Ø Other activities Ø Home Sweet Home 3
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR PRIMARY 1
OVERVIEW 2 Developments in 1 Aims of Primary Primary Education Education 3 What is it like in school? 6 School-Home Partnership 4 Transiting to Primary 1 5 Preparing for school 5
1. AIMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION • Lay a strong foundation • Nurture well-rounded individuals and passionate lifelong learners • Prepare the child for the future 6
WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO BE • Confident • Self-directed learners • Active contributors • Concerned citizens 7
St Andrew’s Junior School Education Model Make a positive impact at home, class, school and community. School Pride School Identity Junior School Mission, Vision and Values Home of Servant Leaders Who bring Life to the Nations Real world To Serve the Community Builders Experience Coming Days Content Holistic Skilled Knowledge Waking Hearts Thinkers Communicators Servant Skills Leader Exemplary Character Making Lives Values T.R.U.E. W.I.S.E
The most important thing is CHARACTER… Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of . Luke 6:44-45
2. DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION 1. Move away from over-emphasis on academic grades: • Review of PSLE scoring • Reduction of school-based assessments • Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) 2. Nurturing a well-rounded individual • Outdoor Education • Applied Learning Programmes • Character and Citizenship Education • Everyday Responsibilities 3. Opportunities for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) • Compulsory Education • School-based Dyslexia Remediation Programme 10
Declaration of Special Educational Needs (supported by Psychological Assessment) Benefits of declaration Psychological assessment Psychological assessment is a process of • Allow teachers to understand your testing that uses a combination of child’s strengths and weaknesses techniques to help arrive at some better. hypotheses about a person and their • Teachers and Allied Educators can behavior, personality and capabilities. adopt possible strategies recommended and facilitate a Psychological testing is nearly always smoother transition to P1 for your performed by a licensed psychologist. child Please submit your child’s psychological reports / OT reports / therapy reports to the General Office.
3. WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL? • Strengthening efforts to nurture well-rounded individuals • Moving away from over-emphasis on grades 12
EXEMPLARY CHARACTER • Saints Protocol • Morning Devotion & Assembly Prog • Zero Period (Character Devt Prog) • VIA for P1 & 2 – Home Helpers Home of Servant Leaders 13 who bring life to the nations
EXEMPLARY CHARACTER Conduct Grade Value Behaviour Thanksgiving A Saint expresses gratitude through words when prompted. TRUE WISE Resilience With encouragement, a Saint does not give up when working on a challenging task. Rubrics Unity With guidance, a Saint interacts well with peers by using language of respect Empathy A Saint is able to state the feelings of others Wonder A Saint participates actively in learning activities/tasks. Integrity A Saint is honest and speaks the truth. He does not lie. Self Discipline With guidance, a Saint knows the school rules and follows them. Excellence A Saint is open to feedback for improvement. Home of Servant Leaders 14 who bring life to the nations
COMMUNITY BUILDER • Collaborate in teams • Keeps others focussed • Examples • Project C • Student Leadership - Class Committee • P1 Immersion Programme • Everyday Responsibilities Home of Servant Leaders 15 who bring life to the nations
WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL? Holistic Assessment • Focuses on building greater confidence and nurturing a stronger intrinsic motivation to learn so as to develop your child’s potential. • Use of appropriate assessment modes to provide useful information to support students’ learning and holistic development. • No examinations and weighted assessments at P1 & P2 to ease your child into formal schooling. The criteria for the Edusave Merit Bursary and Good Progress Award has also been changed, to focus on learning dispositions, instead of academic results. • Parents can also support your child’s learning progress by affirming their efforts and be proud of their learning progress and achievements. 16
WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL? Learning Dispositions 17
WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL? Learning Outcomes English Language for Primary 1 18
P1 PORTFOLIO Moral Social Intellectual Emotional Holistic Development Student Aesthetics Leadership Physical Home of Servant Leaders 19 who bring life to the nations
SO WHAT? BE A COMMUNITY BUILDER… 1. Role modelling • Have a realistic perspective of what a school will be like • Be positive and demonstrate thanksgiving in all circumstances • Be resilient and demonstrate unity 2. Respect the school as the authority. Trust teachers’ professionalism. Together, we work towards common goals.. 3. Seek common ground. Respect all school staff and understand our shared responsibilities. We are not vendors (nor hotel concierge).
SO WHAT? HELP OUR SAINTS TO BE A COMMUNITY BUILDER… 4. Give our Saints the opportunity to be independent and even show leadership • Do not bring things for our Saints if they have forgotten to bring. Let them learn to bear the consequences of their actions. • Teach them to listen to instructions and take down notes instead of having my teachers to repeat the instructions to you. 5. Help our Saints to be problem solvers so that they can be community builders. 6. Treat every Saint as your own (One Family Unbroken) and give every Saint the time and chance to learn.
4. TRANSITING TO PRIMARY 1 • A smooth transition is made when your child: o feels safe and comfortable in their new environment. o is able to manage the daily challenges of school life. • To prepare our Saints for P1,we can: o Teach them to relate to others o Help them develop good habits o Nurture them to have positive learning attitudes o Create a conducive learning environment at home 23
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RELATING TO OTHERS Build your child’s interpersonal skills by: • Modelling the use of friendly and polite phrases • “Hello! My name is… what is your name?” • “May I please…” • Providing opportunities for your child to share and take turns during playtime with other children. • Teaching them coping mechanisms (e.g. deep breaths, quiet corner, stop-think-do) to enable them to manage their emotions. 25
DEVELOPING GOOD HABITS Routines help children learn to manage themselves. Guide your child to do the following independently: • Keep to a regular bedtime • Make healthy food choices • Pack their bag • Dress themselves • Buying food at the canteen 26
NURTURING POSITIVE LEARNING ATTITUDES Developing the right learning attitude in your child will help them to transit smoothly into the learning routines in primary school. You can encourage your child to: • Ask questions about their experiences and the world around them. • Express their thoughts and feelings about and discuss what can be done if they have worries. • Practice life skills independently (e.g. buy food and drink on their own, ask for permission etc). 27
CREATING A CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT HOME Set up a conducive home environment so that your child can learn both at home and in school: • Encourage your child to learn English and their Mother Tongue, through picture books, language games or songs. • Set aside space in your home where your child can read and finish their homework. 28
5. PREPARING FOR SCHOOL • Providing a structured and supportive environment P1 & P2 Year Head - Ms Hoe Shu Chen Assistant Year Head – Mdm Sandy Low ICT Driver & Champion MT Driver & Champion CCE Driver & Champion Math Driver & Champion Physical & Aesthetics EL Driver Driver & Champion & Champion 29
Sharing by P1 & P2 Year Head Ms. Hoe Shu Chen
Day School Hours Remarks Mon to 7.30 a.m.* – Recess: 9.55 - 10.20 a.m. Thurs 1.30 p.m Break: 11.50 a.m.- 12.00 p.m. Fri 7.30 a.m.* – PAL: 7.40 – 10 a.m. 3.30 p.m. (inclusive of recess break) Lunch: 12 – 12.30 p.m. *Saints are to be with their class by 7.30 a.m. Do try to be in school by 7.20 a.m. Note: 7.27a.m. 31
For those driving their boys to school in the morning 1) Parents who are driving their boys to school in the morning, please get an application form from the General Office to apply for the car decal. 2) The car decal can be collected from the General Office from 2 Dec 2019 onwards. 32
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