1. 1 JURONG WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION P2 / 2014 Hall, Friday 3 January, 1630h

2. 2AGENDA 1. School Vision, Mission, Core Values & Strategic Thrusts Strategic Thrusts 2. Focus Areas for 2014 3. P2 Development Programmes 4. PERI Holistic Assessments / Assessment Matters Matters 5. Target Setting 6. Important Notes for Parents 7. Questions and Answers

3. 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. 4 1. School Mission A confident person believes in oneself An active contributor always gives selflessly A concerned citizen is socially responsible, cultivates a healthy lifestyle, and puts nation before self A conscientious learner has a thirst for knowledge and love for learning

5. 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

6. 11 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

7. 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

8. 3. P2 Development Programmes n PAL –Outdoor Education –Visual Art (Occupation) –Performing Art (Dance) –Sports & Games (Kids Athletics) n Learning for Life Programme –Choral Reading (Training) n Digital Story-Telling –Communication Skills via Technology 8

9. 3. P2 Development Programmes n STELLAR Day Performance –Showcasing of Talent n E-Learning Day n CIP –Focus: Self/Home/School –Platforms: Personal Responsibility at Home & in School Classroom Cleaning

10. refers to the on-going gathering of information on different facets of a child from various sources, with the aim of providing quantitative and qualitative feedback to support and guide the child's development 4. PERI Holistic Assessment

11. PERI HA Guiding Principles

12. (a) To develop the whole child

13. (b) To strike a balance between AoL and AfL practices

14. Assessment for Learning Assessment of Learning Formative Assessment Summative Assessment verbal or written feedback to the student is primarily descriptive (rubric, checklist) is accompanied by a score or letter grade no grades or scores occurs throughout the learning process occurs at the end of the learning unit emphasizes student’s strengths, identifies challenges, and points to next steps compares one student’s achievement with standards

15. 15 School’s Assessments TermNature of AssessmentsWeighting 1 Mini Written Tests/ Alternative Assessments 10% 220% 330% 4Semestral Assessment40%

16. Sample Assessment Methods and Modes EnglishMathematics Mother Tongue Picture Matching Sound Discrimination Reading Aloud Sequencing of Events Picture Discussions Mini Tests Diagnostic Test Review Exercise Performance Task Journal Writing Listening Task Reading Aloud Picture Description/Retell Story/Dialogue Mini Test

17. (c) To use assessment information to improve your child’s learning and teachers’ teaching

18. 18 Semestral Assessment Dates 8-9 OCT 2014 English Oral Exam 20-21 OCT 2014 Mother Tongue Oral Exam 22 OCT 2014 27 OCT 2014 English Paper 1 (Composition) Paper 2 (Includes Listening Comprehension) 28 OCT 2014 Mathematics 13 OCT 2014 29 OCT 2014 Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension Paper 2

19. 19 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

20. 20 5. Target Setting 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. Pupil’s Targets for the Year 2013 2013Overall

21. 21 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.

22. 22 6. Important Notes to Parents

23. 23 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.

24. 24 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

25. 25 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 2013. 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 2013. P2 Enrichment Programmes P2 Enrichment Programmes 1. Niche – Choral Reading Workshop - (cost borne by 1. Niche – Choral Reading Workshop - (cost borne by school) school) 2. PAL Performing Arts – (by school) 2. PAL Performing Arts – (by school) 3. PAL Visual Art (Materials) – (by school) 3. PAL Visual Art (Materials) – (by school) 4. CL Pupils’ Magazine ($17 to use Pupil Edusave Fund) 4. CL Pupils’ Magazine ($17 to use Pupil Edusave Fund)

26. 26 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.

27. 27 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.

28. 28 6. School Safety Whenever your child is unable to attend school, parents should call the school at 6793 3419 or sms to 8511 7516 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 6793 3419 or sms to 8511 7516 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.

29. 29 7. Questions & Answers

30. 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. 30

31. 31 P2 Form Teachers ClassName 2A Mdm Choo Swee Chiang 2B Ms Chia Gek Lan 2C Ms Shamini d/o Gopal Krishnasamy 2D Mdm Priscilla Lim Shao Leng 2E Mdm Angeline Toh Tiong Leng 2F Mrs George Sudha 2G Mdm Normala Bte Sarman 2H Mdm Siti Nafisah Bte Sharif LSC (English) Mdm Margaret Lim LSC (Mathematics) Ms Norlia Bte Safi’ee YEAR HEAD – Ms Shamini d/o Gopal Krishnasamy

32. 32 Dear Parents, If you wish to have further discussions with the teachers, please make an appointment with them.

33. 33 Thank you