WE WELCO LCOME ME TO PRIMAR IMARY Y 1 Agenda Introduction - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WE WELCO LCOME ME TO PRIMAR IMARY Y 1

Agenda ● Introduction – Ice Breaking Activity ● Modes of communication ● Expectations of students ● Class targets ● Curriculum ● Home support ● School involvement, volunteer! ● Q & A

Expectations of Students

Expectations of Students  Be polite & disciplined at all times  Be punctual – Time & Work  Hand in neat and accurate work  Be respectful and listen when others speak  Be responsible for self and others

P1 & P2 Curriculum

P1/2 Curriculum • English – Stellar Approach • Mother Tongue – New P1 Curriculum which focus on spoken & written interaction skills • Mathematics – Use of concrete objects

READING PROGRAMME • Read and Reflect • Class library books • Weekly visits to the school library • Reading Corner in the canteen

Home Support (EL and MT)

Home Support • English - Encourage reading and spend time discussing what has been read. Discuss new vocabulary and reinforce grammar items that have been taught in school that are found in the text. • Mother Tongue Languages - Encourage reading , at least 10 minutes a day and spend time discussing what has been read. Expose your child to TV programmes or other media in their Mother Tongue language.

Home Support (Mathematics)

Home Support HOME SUPPORT • Mathematics – For P1 Eliasians, knowing the number bonds within 20 will ease the learning process for your child. Ensure that they commit the addition and subtraction facts within 20 to memory (by term 3). • Examples of number bonds:  2 and 8 make 10  3 and 7 make 10 Therefore 10 – 3 = 7 and 7 + 3 = 10

Home Support HOME SUPPORT • Mathematics  Maths Whiz card (for Primary 1 only)  Maths Ace Passport (for both P1 & P2)

Home Support HOME SUPPORT • Mathematics – Maths Whiz card (for Primary 1 only)

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Home Support: E-learning E-Learning on MC Online (monthly) • Monthly MC Online assignments will be given by Subject teachers on the last Thurs of the month from Term 3 onwards. No written homework for that Thurs • Parents are to ensure that their children complete the assignments given. • Please indicate in the MTP Survey forms if your child has access to internet from home.

Cyber Wellness • Remind your child of the importance of netiquette - Do not share password with others - Mind the language used during online group discussion - They are responsible for what they post online • Remind your child of the ELIAS value of integrity - No copying of other people’s work - Give due credit through proper citation http://schoolbag.sg/story/safeguarding-your-child-online http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/resources-and-references/how-can-i-support- my-child-s-growth-and-development/cyber-wellness/resources/useful-links

School Involvement, Volunteer

School Involvement Activity When Remarks • P1 Stellar Term 1 Give ideas on how to Classroom decorate the class Decoration according to class Theme • Help to decorate the classroom • Japanese Term 3 Support the teachers the 15 th July (0930-1100) Exchange activities and discipline 22 nd July (0930-1100) • Learning Term 3 Support the teachers the Journeys activities and discipline • Goat Farm • Esplanade

School Involvement SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT Volunteering ● Let your child knows that you care about what they do in school ● Gives you an opportunity to see your child in action ● Establishes partnership with the teachers

Forms FORMS ● Class Parent Volunteer Form ● Feedback Form Please leave your feedback forms in the box provided before proceeding to the hall for Chinese Orchestra Performance cum Recruitment Drive. Thank you

Q & A