Primary 1 Introductory Briefing 3 March 2018
Agenda • Communication with Teachers • Level Programmes • Assessment • Expectations • ICT Resources • Supporting and Monitoring Your Child
Communication with Teachers
Communication with Teachers • Student Handbook • Email • Contact the office at 6442 5416 to leave a message We seek your understanding that communication with teachers/ staff should be done between 7.30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on working days, unless for emergency cases.
Level Programmes
Level Programme Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Orientation Learning Journey (LJ) LJ to Science Centre LJ to Giant to Singapore Zoo Hypermarket Introductory Briefing Lower Primary for P1 Parents Curriculum Games Day Experience Parent-Child-Teacher Conference
Assessment
Overview of Academic Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Holistic Assessment HA 2 HA 3 HA 4 (HA) 1 20% 30% 50% 0% 9 Apr – 18 May 9 Jul – 24 Aug 17 Sep – 2 Nov Note: • Dates are tentative and subject to changes. • Termly schedules 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 valid 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 immediate family members All other reasons are to be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to school’s approval .
Absence from Assessment • An MC or a copy of the death certificate has to be given to the Form Teacher when the student returns to school to support his/her absence. • For students who are absent for assessment without a valid reason , a zero mark will be considered for that assessment and this mark will be included in the computation of the overall total.
Expectations (Classroom)
Integrity • Be honest. • Always tell the truth. • Keep my promise. • Do not take things that do not belong to me. • Be responsible for my wrong-doings and have the courage to face the consequences.
Respect • Be polite and greet my teachers and classmates. • Listen to my teachers. • Raise my hand before I speak. • Take turns and listen to the ideas and opinions of my classmates.
Responsibility • Be ready to learn. • Pack my own bag and make sure I have the necessary stationery and books. • Always do my best and hand in my work on time. • Play safely and responsibly. • Keep my classroom clean and tidy.
Resilience • Don’t say “I can’t”, say “I will try” . • Do correction and learn from your mistakes.
Compassion • Be kind. • Say nice things. • Care for and share with your classmates. • Help those in need.
Holistic Development Profile in Report Book
Expectations (School)
Attendance • Students are to 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. bereavement, external examination). • Parents need to seek School Leader’s permission for all other absences during school term.
Attendance • We seek your understanding that the school strongly discourages our parents from taking their child out of school for overseas leave during school term. This is to ensure that they do not miss out important curriculum work and learning. We also hope that our parents will work with us to reinforce the importance of attending school regularly. • As such, overseas leave for holidays or visiting will not be considered a valid reason.
Punctuality • Your child is required to assemble in the school hall/ classroom for flag- raising ceremony by 7.30 a.m. Pre-assembly programmes start at 7.15 a.m. • Your child is required to bring an English storybook from Mondays to Wednesdays and a Mother-Tongue storybook on Thursdays and Fridays. • Please ensure that your child reports to school punctually. Disciplinary actions will be taken against frequent late-comers.
Attire • Wear only the prescribed school uniform/ PE attire. • No modification is allowed. • School shoes should be white/ majority white. • Only black and dark blue hair bands are allowed. • Jewellery/ Big earrings are not allowed. • Displaying of religious-related items is not allowed. • Dri-fit PE T-shirt should be buttoned up to the top and tucked in neatly. • Wearing of jackets is discouraged during recess. Jacket should not be tied around the waist.
Recess and Snack Time • Do not give your child too much pocket money. $2 for a meal is sufficient. • Snack time is at 11 a.m. every day. • Do prepare healthy snacks for your child. Avoid giving him/ her tidbits, sweets or food that turns bad easily.
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. scissors, penknives, cutters, metal rulers • Expensive items e.g. jewellery, Apple watch
Common Discipline Issues • Queue-jumping/ Not conforming to spoken and unspoken rules • Use of hurtful words/ Name-calling • Rough play/ pushing • Fighting/ hitting • Vandalism/ Damaging of things • Stealing/ Taking things without permission • Misbehaviour on school buses/ enrichment classes
Management of Discipline Issues • Stern Verbal Warning • Behavioural Contract • Parent Conference • Record in Misdemeanour Form • Record in School System • Conduct Grade ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’ • Counselling
Management of Discipline Issues • Detention/ Corrective work order • Suspension • Caning • Other actions deemed necessary by the Principal and Student Development Team (Vice-Principals, Head of Character and Citizenship Education Department, Year Heads and Discipline Master)
Management of Discipline Issues What should parents do should an incident occur? • Keep calm • Contact the Form Teacher to find out more • Follow up with the Teacher-in-Charge on the actions that best cater to the well-being of all parties
Management of Discipline Issues • Beside having consequences for offences, we take a positive approach to Reward, Recognise and Reinforce good behaviours and efforts. This is more effective than using punishments to teach and encourage self-discipline. BGPS motivational stickers CCE passport for student Reward Scratch Card
Value of the Month • Every month, the school will focus on one core value and highlight it to students. There are pre-assembly talks to teach students these values. • Form Teachers will use indicators (to be shown later) to demonstrate the value of the month during FTGP. • Students who display the value of the month will receive the Star Award at the end of the month. Up to three students per class can receive the award.
Value of the Month
Value of the Month
Good Discipline Award (GDA) • Awarded monthly based on a set of rubrics and criteria • Different rubrics are used for Lower Primary (P1-P3) and Upper Primary (P4-P6) • Holistic and comprehensive approach towards discipline • GDA is assessed by: FT / Co-FT YH / AYH SH / Discipline - General discipline - No. of Offenders - Reading in the hall - Classroom Cleanliness (Summon Slips / - Effective Classroom Leaders - Classroom Culture Checks at Gates) (Upper Primary only) (Lower Primary only)
Good Discipline Award (GDA) • To attain a Good Discipline Award for each month, a class must score a minimum total of 21 points, minimum 2 points for each criteria. • A deserving class that receives GDAs for any 2 months in a term will have a privilege in the form of: Tokens (stationery/ stickers/ healthy snacks) Express pass for school events such as CE, Fiesta etc. Game passes Any other privileges deemed appropriate by CCE Department
Working with the School • Check the Student Handbook/ Parent’s File daily for homework assignments, worksheets sent back for checking and signing, and letters/ notices from the school. • Remind your child to pack only the necessary stationery and books so as to keep his/ her bag light.
Working with the School • Ensure your child’s daily and regular attendance in school throughout the year. • When your child needs to be away from school for reasons known in advance, submit a letter at least one week in advance to the School Leader for her permission, stating the reason for the absence and the period of absence. The school will issue an acknowledgement memo. • When your child is absent from school, contact the General Office to leave a message for the Form Teacher or email him/ her directly.
Working with the School • Share information with the school. Medical Records / Doctor’s Report / Legal Court Documents • Make sure that your child brings to school the prescribed medication for the specific medical condition. Please note that the school is not allowed to administer medication to your child. The school staff can help to supervise your child while he/ she is taking the prescribed medication independently.
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