1 JURONG WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION P6 / 2014 Hall, Tuesday, 7January, 1630h

2AGENDA 1. School Vision, Mission, Core Values & Strategic Thrusts 2. Focus Areas for P6 Development Programmes 4. Assessment Matters 5. Target Setting 6. Important Notes for Parents 7. Questions and Answers

Excellence in Attitude (Having high expectations of ourselves & giving our best, leading to excellence in action) Excellence in Life (Achieving to the best of our abilities through a fun and enjoyable journey) 1. School Vision

4 1. School Mission A confident personbelieves in oneself An active contributoralways gives selflessly A concerned citizenis socially responsible, cultivates a healthy lifestyle, and puts nation before self A conscientious learner has a thirst for knowledge and love for learning

1. Core Values R espect people / environment I ntegrity do the right thing / loyalty to class / school / family/ country S elf-Discipline resilience / self- directed / self-control E xcellence excellence in attitude / excellence in action

1. Strategic Thrusts 2014 ST1 Excellence in Leadership and Management ST2 Excellence in Academic Performance ST3 Excellence in Co-curricular Programmes ST4 Excellence in Staff Capacity Building and Well-Being

2. Focus Areas 2014 n Learning for Life Programme – Art of Communication for Personal Excellence n Harnessing ICT, Enhancing Teaching & Learning n Partnership n PERI Holistic Assessment – P2

3. P6 Development Programmes n Aesthetics Programme (Music & Visual Arts) n E-Learning Day n CIP –Focus: Self/Home/School/Community –Platforms: Personal Responsibility at Home & in School Home Visits Preparation for P6 Graduation Concert and Performance

4. Assessment Matters

10 4. Semestral Assessment 1 23 & English / Mother Tongue Oral Exam English Listening Comprehension Paper 1 (Composition) Paper Mathematics Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension Paper 1 (Composition) Paper 2

11 4. Semestral Assessment Science Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 (Composition) Paper 2

12 4. Prelim Examination 21 & English / Mother Tongue Oral Exam English Listening Comprehension Paper 1 (Composition) Paper Mathematics Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension Paper 1 (Composition) Paper 2

13 4. Prelim Examination Science Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 (Composition) Paper 2

14 4. PSLE 14 & English / Mother Tongue Oral Exam English Listening Comprehension Paper 1 (Composition) Paper Mathematics Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension Paper 1 (Composition) Paper 2

15 4. PSLE Science Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1 (Composition) Paper 2

16 5. Target Setting Monitor & review your child’s performance after each assessment Monitor & review your child’s performance after each assessment Parents, please help your child to review the targets for each subject with reference to target set for individuals by the school Parents, please help your child to review the targets for each subject with reference to target set for individuals by the school

5. Target Setting 1. Pupils set targets based on expectations given by the school. 2. Pupils plan how they are going to meet the targets set. 3. Parents to discuss with the child and comment on how they can help their child. Jurong West Primary School Pupil’s Targets for the Year Overall Marks / Grade

18 5. Target Setting 4.Pupils make a mid-year review in May. Parents are to discuss with the child on how they can achieve academic excellence.

5. Supplementary Lessons Day (1.30 to 3.00) p.m. Subject MondayScience TuesdayNo Supplementary / Remedial Lessons WednesdayMath ThursdayEnglish FridayMother Tongue (MT)/ Higher MT

20 6. Important Notes to Parents

21 6. Absence from Assessments Must be supported by a valid reason such as Medical Leave. Letter of excuse from parents is not acceptable. Must be supported by a valid reason such as Medical Leave. Letter of excuse from parents is not acceptable. Absent without a valid reason – results will be reflected as AB (absent) on the result slip. AB indicates that the child will be getting zero for that paper. Absent without a valid reason – results will be reflected as AB (absent) on the result slip. AB indicates that the child will be getting zero for that paper. Upon returning from the medical leave, pupils will only be allowed to sit for the make-up assessments on two designated dates. Upon returning from the medical leave, pupils will only be allowed to sit for the make-up assessments on two designated dates. If the child returns after the designated dates for make-up assessments, it will be reflected as VR (valid reason) on the result slip. If the child returns after the designated dates for make-up assessments, it will be reflected as VR (valid reason) on the result slip.

22 6. Cyberwellness Location of the computer Location of the computer Length of time spent on computer Length of time spent on computer Check on their content Check on their content Self discipline Self discipline

23 6. CCA By the end of May 2014 all P6 students will step down from their CCAs. No more CCA practices from June 2014 onwards.

24 6. Finance With effect from Jan 2014, the 2 nd tier of Misc Fees will be increased from $5.50 to $6.50. Letter had been sent to parents dated 16 Sept With effect from Jan 2014, the 2 nd tier of Misc Fees will be increased from $5.50 to $6.50. Letter had been sent to parents dated 16 Sept P6 Programmes P6 Programmes 1. UNSW Math (Pupil Edusave Fund) 1. UNSW Math (Pupil Edusave Fund) 2. Graduation Concert – (50% by school) 2. Graduation Concert – (50% by school) 3. Music Programme (by school) 3. Music Programme (by school) 4. Art Course (by school) 4. Art Course (by school) 5. Leadership workshop (by school) 5. Leadership workshop (by school)

25 6. School Safety The school gantry will be closed at 0710 for the morning session to facilitate morning assembly and flag-raising ceremony. The school gantry will be closed at 0710 for the morning session to facilitate morning assembly and flag-raising ceremony. Vehicles are not allowed to be driven into the school compound during both dismissal times. Vehicles are not allowed to be driven into the school compound during both dismissal times. Please refrain from parking your vehicles outside the school. Please refrain from parking your vehicles outside the school.

26 6. School Safety To ensure the safety of your child, all visitors to the school are required to exchange their identification cards for visitor passes before reporting to the General Office. To ensure the safety of your child, all visitors to the school are required to exchange their identification cards for visitor passes before reporting to the General Office. Exception to the rule only applies during school initiated events/workshops. Exception to the rule only applies during school initiated events/workshops.

27 6. School Safety Whenever your child is unable to attend school, parents should call the school at or sms to in the following format: [Name;Class;Reason] by 0830 (for a.m. session) and 1430 (for p.m. session) to inform the school of his/her absence. Whenever your child is unable to attend school, parents should call the school at or sms to in the following format: [Name;Class;Reason] by 0830 (for a.m. session) and 1430 (for p.m. session) to inform the school of his/her absence.

28 7. Questions & Answers

Parents’ Support Group You are invited to join the PSG as a member to contribute to the development of your child. You are invited to join the PSG as a member to contribute to the development of your child. Application form will be issued to all parents via your child. Application form will be issued to all parents via your child. Please submit to the form teachers by the deadline given. Please submit to the form teachers by the deadline given. 29

Meeting with Teachers in Classrooms

P6 Form Teachers ClassForm TeacherVenue 6A Mrs Tan MC F B Mrs Vivienne Nai F C Ms Farhana F D Mdm Mawar F E Ms Wai LM F F Mrs Jessie Teow F G Ms Chong SH F G1 Ms Juwiana B01-13

Meeting with MT teachers at 6.15 pm MTVenue FCLF01-01 CL/HCLChinese parents to remain in the classrooms ML/HMLHall TL/HTLF03-03

33 Dear Parents, If you wish to have further discussions with the teachers, please make an appointment with them.

34 Thank you