Our Vision Learn with Passion Serve with Compassion Lead with Vision
Our Mission Maximising potential through the development of Mind, Body and Soul
Our School Motto Ready to Serve
Our Values Integrity Care GrAtitude Respect and Resilience Entrepreneurial Spirit
ICARE VALUES DESCRIPTORS FOR P3 Conduct Descriptors Integrity • Being honest in our deeds and words • Keeping our promise Care • Caring for and sharing with our (families) and friends demonstrate • Helping those in need adequately for all Respect • Being courteous • Treating others how we want to be treated
HRC Report Slip on the PQ grading at end of each semester
2017- 2018 School Theme I-CARE about Learning with Passion
Lifelong Learning ◦ D eep Learning ◦ I nnovative Thinking ◦ S elf-directed Learning ◦ C ollaborative Learning
Character and Citizenship Education ◦ Leadership ◦ Mentorship ◦ Passion ◦ Service
P3 Level Programmes ◦ Period Phi (on even weeks Fridays) ◦ Learning Journey to Kidzania (Term 2) ◦ Social Studies Learning Journey to Kok Fah Technology Farm (Term 3) ◦ GE Screening Exercise (24 Aug, Fri) ◦ Curriculum Experience - Children’s Day (4 Oct, Thu) ◦ GE Selection Exercise (16 Oct, Tue & 17 Oct, Wed) ◦ Lego Science Programme (Term 4)
Phi – Passion Hour Ingenuity Period Ph
MT and Phi + Every Friday + 11.30 am - 12.30 pm + Odd weeks : MT Even weeks: Phi
Phi + in Mathematics, it is the Golden Ratio + Applied in aesthetics, architecture, music, nature. + Leonardo Da Vinci – art
Phi + stands for Passion Hour Ingenuity + Ingenuity is defined at inventing things & thinking of new ideas + Ingenuity has the quality of being clever, original and inventive
Period Phi It will consists of + Roszania + 7E Innovation Protocol + Passion-Based Learning
Overview of Academic Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Alternative SA1 Science SA2 Assessment 1 Performance Task (5 Feb - 1 Mar) (23 Apr – 11 May) (30 Jul – 3 Aug) (24 Sep-31 Oct) Note: Dates are tentative and may be subject to changes. A letter on assessment will be issued at a later date.
Absence from Assessment ◦ Students who are absent will be given the assessment papers as practice and the marks will not be included in the overall mark computation. ◦ Only the following are considered as valid reasons for absences during assessments: ◦ medical reasons supported by a medical certificate (MC) from a doctor. MCs from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners are not accepted except if the TCM clinic is under the purview of a hospital. ◦ bereavement of family members. ◦ any other reason deemed valid by the school.
Absence from Assessment ◦ A medical certificate or copy of the death certificate has to be given to the form teacher when the student returns to school to support his/her absence. ◦ All other reasons are to be considered on a case- by- case basis subject to school’s approval. ◦ For students who are absent for an assessment without a valid reason , a zero mark will be considered for that assessment and this assessment mark will be considered in the computation of the subject and overall total.
Attendance ◦ Attend school regularly ◦ A medical certificate is required if your child is unwell and unable to attend school. ◦ A supporting document is required for all valid absences (e.g. external exam, bereavement). ◦ Parents need to seek principal’s permission for all other absences during school term.
PE Attire PE lessons: ◦ Girls are required to change into their pinafore or school skirt after PE lessons Sports CCAs: ◦ Students can only change into their PE attire during lunch break if they have no PE lessons for the day. ◦ Students can wear sports shoes for the whole day on days of CCA.
Punctuality ◦ Your child is required to assemble in the ISH for flag raising ceremony by 7.30 a.m. ◦ Please ensure that your child reports to school punctually . Disciplinary action will be taken against frequent late-comers.
Students who are unwell in school ◦ Teachers/ office staff will call the parents. ◦ Kindly pick up your child at the General Office and collect “Permission to Leave” slip before leaving the school.
Students who require early dismissal ◦ Parents are to inform Form Teacher in advance to make arrangements for your child to be sent to the General Office. ◦ Kindly pick up your child at the General Office and collect “Permission to Leave” slip before leaving the school.
Items to Bring ◦ Pencil case (with colour pencils, green pen, correction tape & stapler) ◦ EL storybook (Mon - Wed) ◦ MT storybook (Thu - Fri) ◦ Pupil’s Handbook ◦ Homework file ◦ Water bottle ◦ Packed food or about $2.50 for recess
Items Not Allowed In School ◦ Game cards or trading cards ◦ Electronic devices e.g. CD/MP3 players, electronic games, tablets ◦ Sharp or dangerous objects e.g. metal rulers, penknives, cutters ◦ Expensive items e.g. jewellery, Apple watch etc.
How to Support Learning At Home ◦ Check Pupil’s Handbook and homework file daily ◦ Plan a timetable with your child ◦ Give your child time to play and rest ◦ Give them sufficient sleep (at least 8 hours) ◦ Take them to the library to borrow books
Supporting Your Child ◦ Nurture the social and emotional skills of your child using S.A.F.E. tips S upport A ffirm F amiliarise E mpathise 28
S upport Encourage your child to talk to a trusted • adult for guidance. Help your child understand decisions • made and actions taken. Share the reasons for them. Keep rules short and realistic. • 29
A ffirm ◦ Recognise his/her demonstration of good values or social skills. ◦ Praise your child’s efforts regularly. Only scolding him/her without providing any justified praise at other times can be demoralising. 30
F amiliarise ◦ Find out what school is like for students. Moderate your expectations according to your child’s own strengths and development. 31
E mpathise ◦ Show that you understand your child’s concerns. Be flexible in guiding your child when necessary e.g. vary your voice tone at different circumstances. ◦ Teach with less talk and more role- modelling. Children learn a lot by simply watching. 32
Spend time chatting using T.A.D. ◦ T alk about things that friends might pressure him/her to do, which can be harmful. e.g. risky dares, deciding to meet an ‘online friend’ ◦ A sk your child about interests he/she would like to explore and what he/she needs to do to develop them. ◦ D iscuss a variety of occupations that your child may be interested to explore. 33
During your conversation with your child ◦ Listen without being distracted. Put aside whatever you had been doing. ◦ Be prepared to accept your child’s views even though you may not fully agree with them. 34
Monitoring Your Child ◦ Check child’s use of mobile messaging applications (e.g. WhatsApp). Exit and/or delete chat groups that carry inappropriate language or content. ◦ Establish house rules on access to internet- enabled devices (e.g. through supervised access), and explain the need for the rules. ◦ Consider use of non-smart phones if primary objective is for tele-conversation or basic text messaging. ◦ Configure electronic devices to be child-content friendly , and password-protect equipment/ applications to prevent your child from using your electronic devices when you are not at home.
Monitoring Your Child ◦ Use of monitoring applications (e.g. Mobicip, Net Nanny ) to monitor your child’s Internet usage on the computer, iPad and smartphones. You will be able to view history reports, set usage limits, customise Internet filtering and etc. ◦ Enforce limit on daily screen time to no more than an hour . This includes TV, computer and handheld devices. Research have shown that too much time spent on electronic devices may contribute to disinterest in learning and lethargic behaviour in the child. ◦ Get the support from the caregivers.
Parent-Child-Teacher Conference Levels Dates 6 July (Fri) P1 to P5 OR 7 July (Sat)
Parents Gateway Programme
What is Parents Gateway? ◦ A digital platform (by MOE and GovTech) to bring greater convenience to parents to perform simple administrative functions. ◦ Will enable closer interaction and communication with the school to support parents in playing a larger role in their child’s education journey.
What can Parents do on Parents Gateway? Perform transactions Update Personal Particulars and 1. Pay fees/bills & enquire Details on balances Receive updates on: 1. Child’s progress in school 2. Upcoming school events and programme 3. Parents Teacher Meeting Give consensus on: 1. CCA Registration 2. Attending school’s programme 3. Travel Declaration
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