1. resilientgood character civic-minded passionate about developing their own unique potential and talents and are well equipped for the futureExcellence IntegrityContinuous LearningRespectInnovation Ahmad Ibrahim Primary pupils are resilient, of good character and civic-minded. They are passionate about developing their own unique potential and talents and are well equipped for the future. They are anchored in the values of Excellence, Integrity, Continuous Learning, Respect and Innovation. Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School Preparing Your Child for the Future

2. Year Head (P5 &P6) Mdm Yang Tzy Shing email at yang_tzy_shing@moe.edu.sg Assistant Year Head (P6) Mr Steven Lim Wee Kiat email at lim_wee_kiat@moe.edu.sg School main line: 6759 2906

3. The P6 journey

4. ExamsDates Term Test 125 Feb – 3 rd Mar SA128-30 Apr(Paper 1), 13-19 May (Paper 2) Prelim23 July (Oral), 30-31 July (LC) PSLE Oral20-21 August* (tentative) Prelim24-28 August PSLE Listening18 September* (tentative) PSLE written papers 1-7 Oct*(tentative)

5. Weekly Supplementary classes Monday 2.10-3pmMathematics 3-3.50pmMathematics Tuesday 2.10-3pmEnglish 3- 3.50pmScience Wednesday 2.10-3pmMother Tongue/Foundation Mother Tongue 3-3.50pmFoundation Science Science (6 Excellence) CCA starts from 3.50pm- 5.45pm (Mon-Wed)

6. PSLE Preparation Booster Study Camp I June 24- 26 Study Camp II Sep Holiday (3 days) (7.40am-1.40pm) Study Clinic July – Sep (Mon-Wed 4.00pm-5.00pm) *For focus group and individual consultation * P6 students will step down from CCA after June

7. Quality learning Experiences Learning focusActivityTime Self leadership CCE Camp 1: SurvivorTerm 1 CCE Camp 2Term 3 A Confident person Resilience Respect

8. Quality learning Experiences Learning focusActivityTime Citizenship Overseas Immersion to JBTerm 1 Social Studies Field Trip: Asian Civilization MuseumTerm 4 Values-in-Action: Service learning to All Saints HomeTerm 4 NE: CBD Heritage TrailTerm 4 Global perspectives Active contributors Cross-cultural skills

9. Quality learning Experiences Learning focusActivityTime Self management and Social Skills Sch-based CCE: Stress Management TalkTerm 2-3 Sch-based CCE: Self Motivation TalkTerm 2-3 Sch assembly: School Discipline, Study skills Safety talkTerm 1-4 Graduation Lunch cum Social Etiquette class12 Nov Self-directed learners Continuous Learning Responsible decision making

10. SEd (Growing Years programme) 8 30-min lessons conducted during School-based CCE period by our school SEd trained teachers. Details of the lessons will be available on the school website. Parents may opt their children out of the Growing Years programme. The opt-out form will be given at the start of the year and available on the school website.

11. New CCE (MTL) curriculum (used to be CME) “Family Time”, a new feature in the Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons provides suggested activities for families to bond. These activities enable values to be taught gradually over time, allowing parents to partner schools on this meaningful journey of values inculcation in their children.

12. Quality Learning Experiences Learning focus ActivityTime Aesthetics Enhances Creative thinking skills Ability to express themselvesDrumming Term 2 Appreciate beauty and different art forms Batik Painting Term 1 To become more cultured individuals who are better able to appreciate beauty and are knowledgeble of different art forms AI20 concert4 June

13. 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 will my child be prepared for the PSLE? How can I support my child?

14. Study Tips 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 – Study Log Card, using little bits of time e.g. waiting for a next teacher to come, waiting at a bus-stop

15. 4. Distractions in my life – handphone, tv, computer (gaming/social media), Ipad 5. Memory skills – Note taking, review cards, concept mapping, mind mapping, associations e.g. formula for Speed & Volume D ST Speed Formula Volume Formula V LHB

16. Increasing motivation Study tips - Before the Exams An average person has to take 7 times to remember things. Practise Revise

17. Goal Setting All the Best! Study Log Daily, Weekly, Monthly targets Chart your progress Reward yourself when a goal is achieved Daily Weekly Monthly

18. Individual Targets My targets/ goals for 2015 2015

19. Home Personal Time Table MonTuesWedThursFriSatSun 9amIn School 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm Parents’ Signature:______________

20. Good lighting Comfortable chair & table Have everything ready Positive messages around study area Gather positive notes from family members – eg. All the best! I can learn ANYTHING. I CAN DO IT! I can learn ANYTHING. I CAN DO IT! Study Area You Can Do It!

21. Affirmation % Improve Chart Class Party Good value Overseas Trip

22. All work and no play (physical activities)makes one imbalanced! Eat healthy and balanced meals. Snack healthily. Exercise daily to relax body & mind (60 minutes* per day) * Recommended by World Health Organisation

23. It takes a whole village to raise a child ~African proverb

24. Kindly proceed to the back of the hall and our teachers will guide you to your children’s classroom for a briefing by the Form and Co-Form teachers.