Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Primary 5 & 6 Meet The Parents Briefing

Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Year Head (P5 &P6) Mdm Yang Tzy Shing (yang_tzy_shing@moe.edu.sg) School main line: 6759 2906 ext 222 (7am-5.30pm) Class Class Mentors 5 Care Miss Angelin Chan Mr Eric Wu 5 Diligence Ms Doreen Sin Mdm Nur Azimah 5 Excellence Mdm Meredith Goh Ms Inderjeet Kaur 5 Honesty Mdm Sarimah, Mdm Wong Suk Mee Mr Durai 5 Resilience Mrs Jessie Ang Mdm Nadiah Class Class Mentors 6 Care Mrs Michelle Tan Mr Hatta 6 Diligence Mr Ben Koh Miss Teo Xiwen 6 Excellence Mr Daniel Goh Mdm Sandra Ang 6 Honesty Mdm Yong Foong Er Mdm Zhang Li 6 Resilience Mr Tham Tuck Kong Mr Steven Lim Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Quality learning Experiences Learning focus Activity Time Self leadership   CCE Camp Term 1 3R Resilience Responsible Respect Relationship Dynamics: Able to identify and understand how team members' different personalities and goals influence interpersonal interactions Resilience: Able to perservere in the face of challenges and manifest courage, optimisim, adaptability and resourcefulness Respect: Able to acknowledge the importance of valuing and learning from others Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Quality learning Experiences Learning focus Activity Time Citizenship P5 Overseas Trip to Hong Kong P5 NE Show Term 2 Term 3 Values-in-Action: P5 Neighbourhood newspaper collection P6 Service learning to All Saints Home Term 1 Term 4 P5 Little India Heritage Trail P6 CBD Heritage Trail Global perspectives Cross-cultural skills To become active contributors and concerned citizens Global perspectives Cross-cultural skills Active contributors Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Quality learning Experiences Learning focus Activity Time Self management and Social Skills SBCCE period: Stress Management Terms 2-3 Self Motivation Cyber-wellness Sch Assembly Talk / Year Head Talk: School Discipline, Study skills, Safety talk Terms 1-4 Outdoor Learning: P5 Road Safety Education P6 Social Etiquette class cum Graduation Lunch Term 1 Term 4 Continuous Learning: to attain goals , Having a sense of purpose in life Personal Accountability: Able to be accountable for one's attitude, words and actions Responsible decision making : Able to identify and analyse situations as well as reflect upon the implications of decision made based on personal moral and ethical considerations Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Quality Learning Experiences Activity Sports P5: Tchoukball (Level 1 & 2), Game-based activity   P6: Tchoukball (Level 1 & 2), Game-based activity Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Quality Learning Experiences Activity Aesthetics P5 paper Quiling Resonator bars, Xylophones, Recorder   P6 Buttons Up project Cover version of song Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Exams Dates TT1 22 Feb - 28 Feb SA1 12-17 May TT2 (P5) 21-25 August Prelim (P6)* Direct School Admission (P6) July-November PSLE Oral 17-18 August (tentative) PSLE Listening 15 September (tentative) PSLE written papers 28 Sep - 4 Oct (tentative) SA2 (P5) TBC Appeal to parents not to arrange for overseas holiday trip during curriculum time. P6 Prelim weighting is 100%. It is a good indicator for the school the address learning gaps before PSLE. Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Direct School Admission to Secondary School (DSA) Allow participating secondary schools to select some Primary Six (P6) students for admission to Secondary One. The selection will be based on their achievements and talents before the PSLE results are released. DSA is optional More information: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/ Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Selection of Sec schools: School Distinctive Programmes

Primary Five Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Weekly Supplementary classes Monday 2.15-3pm Math / F Math 3-3.45pm Mother Tongue / F. Mother Tongue 3.45pm-4.45pm Higher Mother Tongue Wednesday EL/FEL Science /F. Science Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Primary Six Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Weekly Supplementary classes Monday 2.15-3pm English / F. English 3-3.45pm Science / F. Science Wednesday Math / F. Math Mother Tongue / F. Mother Tongue 3.45pm-4.45pm Higher Mother Tongue Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

PSLE Preparation Booster Rise and Shine (Study) March – Sep (Mon – Fri 7.15 am to 7.40am) Follow- Up Network Feb – Sep (FUN Club) (Fri 2.15pm-3.15pm) *For invited students only Learning Camp I June Learning Camp II Sep * P6 students will step down from CCA after June Holidays Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Preparing Your Child for the Future How can my child be prepared for the future? How can I increase my child’s motivation to learn? How can I support my child? Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Increasing Motivation 1. Reasons why you want to succeed – Make a list 2. Choices in my life – What do I see myself in 10 years’ time? 3. Time Management – Using little bits of time e.g. waiting for bus/ MRT / Having Lunch Intrinsic Motivation to Study Gratitude Study Career Talk Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

4. Memory skills – Note taking, review cards, concept mapping, mind mapping, associations e.g. formula for Speed & Volume D S T V L H B Speed Formula Volume Formula Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Homework Practise Revise Repeat Repeat Practise Practise Revise An average person has to take 7 times to remember things . Practise Revise Repeat Repeat Homework Practise Practise At certain days where there is no homework, do revision. Reading is not revising. You have to take notes. Highlight important points. Make a summary of things you have learnt. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frequent revision technique for super memory Revise after school, at the end of the week & end of the month. You will soon develop an amazing memory. Revise Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School 5. Distractions in my life – Smartphone, TV, Internet (Social Networks) Prioritize important things Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Goal Setting / Extrinsic Motivation Study Log Daily, Weekly, Monthly targets Chart your progress Reward yourself when a goal is achieved All the Best! Monthly Weekly Daily Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Affirmation Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Good value Class Party Learning Journey Celebrate small successes! Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Individual Targets in Student Companion Book My targets/ goals 2017 Know the level your child is at Set realistic targets Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Personal Time Table Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm Witness by : _________________ Signature : _________________ Personal Time Table Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 7am-1.40pm Curriculum Time 2pm Lunch/ Supp lessons Lunch/Co-CurriculumActivities Lunch/Supp Lunch 3pm Co-CurriculumActivities 4pm Co-Curriculum Activities 5pm Shower & Nap 6pm Dinner 7pm Homework 8pm TV 9pm Revise 10 pm Sleep Draw up a plan with your child to help him to meet the targets Research shown that brain will repeat its previous activity during sleep

Physical environment- Study Area Good lighting Comfortable chair & table Have everything ready Positive messages around study area Gather positive notes from family members – eg. You can do it! Physical environment as third teacher Aim for the Stars Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind All work and no play (physical activities)makes one imbalanced Eat healthy and balanced meals Snack healthily Exercise regularly to relax body & mind * Recommended by World Health Organisation Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School

Snack Time @ 12 noon Benefits: Students by eating regularly, may benefit in terms of cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. Promote well-being of students: Assist students who reach home late in the afternoon might have a late lunch. Snack time will allow for students to have a light bite, so as to not to feel hungry for a prolong period.

Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School It takes a whole village to raise a child ~African proverb Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School