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23 JAN 2016

PARENTS’ BRIEFING

PRIMARY FOUR

AGENDA

• 1. INTRODUCTION
• 2. KCS PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• 3. CCA & DSA
• 4. KCS CARES
• 5. PSLE & SUBJECT BASED BANDING
• 6. HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
• 7. MTL BRIEFING

WELCOME TO OUR KCS FAMILY

Mr Ignatius Lim (School Staff Developer)

Mr Raymond Khoo (PE) Mdm Joyce Chan (CL) Ms Su Yen Leng (Student Leadership & Pastoral Care Coordinator) Mr Mohd Hazli (UT PE/MA) Mdm Hui Soh Wai (UT AED LBS)

THANK YOU & BEST WISHES

Mdm Suhailah Mr Rafiei Ms Jolene Ang Mdm Tan Kai Sin (On Leave)

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MDM SARAH LEONG PRINCIPAL MR WONG SUNG LAI EDWARD VICE-PRINCIPAL MR CHIONH BOON SOO VICE-PRINCIPAL (ADMIN)

SCHOOL LEADERS

MS GRACE FOONG HOD/ EL

EL DEPARTMENT MATHS DEPARTMENT

MS SHALINI D/O VENKITESWARAN EL COORDINATOR MS ALISA CHUA MATHS COORDINATOR MS GOH MING SZE HOD/ MATHS

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Mdm Ong Poh Leng SENIOR TEACHER/ EL

SCI DEPARTMENT

MR MELVIN CHANG SCI COORDINATOR MS TEO YEE LENG LH/SCI MS NILAM SHAFIA HOD/SCI

MTL DEPARTMENT

MS LEONG TIM TIM CL, VIA & CME COORDINATOR MR SEOW CHEE HOW HOD/ MTL

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PE/CCA DEPARTMENT

MR MATTHEW CHAN AESTHETICS COORDINATOR MS S KULASEGARAM HOD/ PE & CCA

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

MR ABDUL HAKIM SENIOR TEACHER/ MUSIC

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MR IGNATIUS LIM SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPER

ICT DEPARTMENT

MDM TOH XIAO YING SH/ICT

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MRS CATHERINE KOH SH/CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, ART & SOCIAL STUDIES MRS JACQUELINE ANTHONY HOD/STUDENT DEVELOPMENT MS SU YEN LENG STUDENT LEADERSHIP & PASTORAL CARE COORDINATOR MR RAJNIKANTH NAIDU SH/DISCIPLINE MRS SHARON CHOO SH/PARTNERSHIPS

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM

MDM LILY SURIANI TAN YH/LOWER PRI (INT) MS PRISCILLA KEK YH/UPPER PRI (INT) MRS SHARON WONG AYH/PRI 1 (INT) MS DIXIE TAN AYH/PRI 2 MDM SHREE KUMAR ARITA AYH/PRI 4 (INT) MRS CARYN ONG AYH/PRI 5 (INT)

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MR JOHN LEE OPS MANAGER MDM LAURA CHAN ADMIN MANAGER MR JACK PUN ADMIN MANAGER

EAS DEPARTMENT

OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

P4.1

MDM JOYCE CHAN CO-FT MR ROMAN ANTHONY FT

P4.2

MDM NUR HIDAYATI FT MR LAM YONG QUAN CO-FT

P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

P4.3 P4.4

MDM KALPANA D/O KANNADHASAN FT MDM KOO FONG KIEW CO-FT MR MOHAMMAD HAZLI BIN SAPTU CO-FT MS ALISA CHUA NYAP LIH SAN FT

P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

MR KER TING WEI JEREMY FT

P4.5 P4.6

MR PUAH BENG SIONG ALVIN FT MS SU YEN LENG CO-FT MDM SUZANA BTE KAMSIR CO-FT

P4 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

MDM WAH YU YUN CL MDM KOO FONG KIEW CL MDM SUZANA BTE KAMSIR ML MS YU MENGCHEN CL MDM JOYCE CHAN CL MDM GOH KOON MEI CL MR LAM YONG QUAN CL MDM SITI AMIRAH BINTE OTHMAN ML MS CUI MIN CL

P4 MOTHER TONGUE TEACHERS

A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF COMPASSIONATE LEADERS & CRITICAL THINKERS

KHENG CHENG’S VISION

EMPOWERING EVERY CHILD TO LEAD & IMPACT THE COMMUNITY, AND BE READY FOR THE FUTURE

KHENG CHENG’S MISSION

21st CENTURY COMPETENTIES

Preparing our Young for the Future

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Source: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/21cc/

KCS PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT

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• Building child’s confidence and desire to learn
• Assessment focus more on information on learning

progress

• Richer feedback on your child’s development
• Feedback Progress Report for Term 1 and Term 3

Overall Academic Performance in P4:

• Term 1 -

10%

• Term 2 -

20%

• Term 3 -

20%

• Term 4 -

50%

INTERNATIONALISATION PROGRAMME

11 MARCH 2016

• To heighten students’ cultural awareness through

appreciating the Malaysian Kampong experience

• To provide an opportunity for students to develop

confidence, teamwork and responsibility.

OBJECTIVES

• Buddy system & assigned groups
• Teacher to student ratio (1 : 10 )
• Pre-trip briefing for students (Objectives, do’s and

don’ts and safety matters)

SAFETY OF STUDENTS

Making ketupat & batik painting

NEW EXPERIENCES & HANDS ON ACTIVITIES

Learning about rubber and palm

• il plantations

It was an eye-opening

• experience. I got to try new,

cultural activities. I now have a deeper appreciation for the Malaysian culture. Jerome, 4.4 (2015)

Willingness to try new experiences & learn new things Working in teams

LEARNING LIFE SKILLS… WHILE HAVING FUN!

CO-CURRICULUM CCA and DSA

• Objectives of CCA:

– Holistic development of your child – Character education through CCA

• Teamwork
• Perseverance and determination
• Sportsmanship

CCA & YOUR CHILD

• Encourage your child to participate in CCA and

develop your child’s interests and potential

• 100% participation – Timetabled during Curriculum
• time. Every Thursday morning

CCA & YOUR CHILD

• A total of 17 CCAs to choose from.

CCA & YOUR CHILD

Uniformed Groups

• 1. Red Cross
• 2. Cub Scouts (New!)

Performing and Visual Arts

• 1. Angklung Ensemble
• 2. Choir
• 3. Chinese Orchestra
• 4. Dance Ensemble
• 5. Visual Arts Club

Sports

• 1. Badminton
• 2. Basketball
• 3. Floorball
• 4. Table Tennis
• 5. Track & Field

Clubs & Societies

• 1. Chess Club
• 2. EL Club (New!)
• 3. Lion Dance Troupe
• 4. Green Club (Science Club)
• 5. Media Club

• Our high-performing CCAs:

– Sports: Basketball – Performing Arts Groups: Angklung Ensemble, Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Dance Ensemble – Clubs & Societies: International Chess

• Talent development for Direct School Admission

(DSA) possibilities

CCA & YOUR CHILD

• Introduced by MOE in 2004
• To promote holistic education and provide

students an opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission to a secondary school

• Conducted yearly from around July

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA)

• Identify Child’s strengths & interests
• Apply and go for admission

tests/trial/audition/interview

• Students admitted through DSA Exercise - Not

allowed to transfer to another school after release

• f PSLE results

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA)

KCS CARES

– Form Teacher Guidance Period, Form Teacher Interaction – SLs, Year Heads, Discipline Master, Allied Educators (Teaching and Learning, Learning & Behavioural) & Senior School Counsellor meet regularly to look into the welfare of the students with learning, disciplinary & behavioural needs, such as: – ADHD – Dyslexia – Autism * If you require assistance, please contact your child’s Form Teacher & Mdm Shree Arita (P4 Asst Year Head)

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

School Counselling @ KCS

• Sometimes children and their families might need extra support if they

are finding it difficult to manage their emotions, behaviour or relationships with peers , teachers or even parents

• Counselling support for these children has many benefits, they include

– Relief from ongoing feelings of distress (sadness, anger, worry, frustration) – Problem behaviours may be reduced or eliminated – Learning to identify and express feelings in healthy ways, which are

• ften at the root of challenging behaviours

– Discovering existing strengths from which improved self-esteem can be build upon – Improved school performance and peer relationships – Opportunity for strengthening of the parent-child relationship – Reduced stress in family communication and interactions

KCS School Counsellor

• Mr Trevor Bamanshaw

– Senior School Counsellor

• Email :

bamanshaw_trevor_gerard@moe.edu.sg

• Referrals can be made by parents or through

your child’s Form Teacher

Primary School Leaving Examination PSLE

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PSLE

• The PSLE serves as a placement examination.
• All P6 pupils will take the PSLE which assesses

their suitability for Secondary Education and places them in an appropriate Sec. School course:

• the Special / Express
• the Normal Course (Academic / Technical)

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PSLE – Subject Banding

Standard Papers:

• English
• Mathematics
• Mother Tongue
• Science
• Higher Chinese/

Malay/Tamil Foundation Papers:

• English (Foundation)
• Mathematics (Foundation)
• Science (Foundation)
• Basic Chinese/Malay/Tamil

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Placement

• Placement into courses and posting to Sec.

Schools of choice is based on the aggregate score for the subjects taken in the PSLE

• The reporting of the results to pupils are

made in terms of grades for each subject & their aggregate score. Their eligibility for the various courses will be given in the result slip.

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Grades - Standard Subjects

Min. Max. Grade/Band 91 to 100 A* 75 to 90 A 60 to 74 B 50 to 59 C 35 to 49 D 20 to 34 E to 19 U

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Grades – Higher Mother Tongue

Distinction : More than 80 Merit : 65 – 79 Pass : 50 – 64 Ungraded : Below 50

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Grades – Foundation Subjects

Grade: Mark range: Brief Description: G1 85 & above Is very good in the subject at the foundation level G2 70 - 84 Is good in the subject at the foundation level G3 50 - 69 Has adequate grasp of the subject at the foundation level G4 Below 50 Has elementary grasp of the subject at the foundation level

PSLE

• The PSLE score determines the secondary school

and course in secondary

• The raw mark for each subject is converted to a

transformed score (T-score). The T-score reflects the child’s standing relative to all students in the cohort

• The Aggregate Score is the sum of the T-scores in

all subjects –Each subject carries equal weighting

Subject-Based Banding

WHY SUBJECT-BASED BANDING?

• To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths

and abilities that vary across subjects

• To encourage greater interaction among pupils

with different strengths and abilities

WHY SUBJECT-BASED BANDING?

• Every child will be encouraged to develop his

strong subject(s)

• Removal of streams at P5 and P6
• Subjects taken at various levels according to the

child’s ability. Different subject combinations. Eg. 4S, 3S1F(MT), 4F

WHAT SUBJECT-BASED BANDING

MEANS FOR YOUR CHILD?

Pupil sits for school-based examinations

Based on pupil’s results, school recommends a subject combination. Parents fill up option form indicating their preferred combination.

Pupil takes subject combination chosen by parents

English, Math, Science and Mother Tongue are available at standard and foundation levels. Mother Tongue is also available at the higher level.

SUBJECT BASED BANDING

S c h o o l - b a s e d D e c i s i o n

Pupil who takes 1 or more foundation subject (s) and does very well in the subjects Pupil who takes 4 standard subjects and has difficulty coping All other pupils School may allow him to upgrade 1 or 2 subjects to standard level if school believes he can cope; or continue the same subject combination in P6 School may allow him 1 or more subjects at foundation level in P6 School will allow them to continue the same subject combination in P6

SUBJECT BASED BANDING

End of P5

Subject-Based Banding in Kheng Cheng School

• Progression to P5 will be based on 4 subjects:

– English – Mathematics – Science – Mother Tongue

PRIMARY 4 EXAMINATIONS

BASED ON STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE IN:

• Term 1 - 10% of the marks
• Term 2 - 20% of the marks
• Term 3 - 20% of the marks
• Term 4 - 50% of the marks

OVERALL PRIMARY 4 GRADES

5 options available to Parents

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS & RECOMMENDED OPTIONS

OPTION 1:

• Standard English
• Standard Mathematics
• Standard Mother Tongue
• Standard Science
• Higher Mother Tongue

CRITERIA Pass all subjects & ‘Band 1’ in MT

Subject Combinations & Criteria

OPTION 2:

• Standard English
• Standard Mathematics
• Standard Mother Tongue
• Standard Science

CRITERIA Pass 2 or more subjects

Default Recommended Option

Subject Combinations & Criteria

OPTION 3:

• Standard English
• Standard Mathematics
• Standard Science
• Foundation Mother Tongue

CRITERIA Pass at least 2 subjects & ‘Band 4’ in MT

Subject Combinations & Criteria

OPTION 4:

• Foundation English
• Foundation Mathematics
• Foundation Science
• Standard Mother Tongue

CRITERIA Did not pass two subjects but pass Mother Tongue with Band 2 (minimum)

Subject Combinations & Criteria

OPTION 5:

• Foundation English
• Foundation Mathematics
• Foundation Mother Tongue
• Foundation Science

SELECTION CRITERIA No minimum criteria

Subject Combinations & Criteria

• School will select the most suitable subject

combination based on the pupil’s aptitude & performance

• No parental option

MOVEMENT AFTER P5 TO P6

MOVEMENT AFTER P5 TO P6

CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 1

SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA

ENGLISH LANGUAGE MOTHER-TONGUE MATHEMATICS SCIENCE HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE

PASS ALL SUBJECTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE MOTHER-TONGUE MATHEMATICS SCIENCE PASS AT LEAST ONE SUBJECT ALL SUBJECTS - NO UNGRADED SCORE (BELOW 20)

SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA

CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 2

ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOUNDATION MOTHER TONGUE MATHEMATICS SCIENCE PASS AT LEAST ONE STANDARD SUBJECT ALL STANDARD SUBJECTS - NO UNGRADED SCORE (BELOW 20)

SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA

CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 3

FOUNDATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE MOTHER TONGUE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS FOUNDATION SCIENCE MUST PASS MOTHER TONGUE OTHERWISE GO TO OPTION 5

SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA

CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 4

FOUNDATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS FOUNDATION SCIENCE NONE

SUBJECTS TO BE CONSIDERED MINIMUM CRITERIA

CRITERIA FOR REMAINING IN OPTION 5

• 2nd week of November (estimated date)
• Parents will be given 3 days to consider their
• ptions

EXERCISE OF P4 OPTION

SWITCHING TO A MORE DEMANDING SUBJECT COMBINATION

• A pupil who does very well at P5 may be allowed

to switch 1 or 2 foundation subject (s) to the standard level at P6, if they are able to bridge the gap (Example: Option 3 to Option 2)

QUESTION & ANSWER

SWITCHING TO A LESS DEMANDING SUBJECT COMBINATION (NO PARENTAL OPTION)

• A pupil who has considerable difficulties coping

with subjects at the standard level in P5 will switch to 1 or more subject (s) to the foundation level at P6 (Example: Option 2 to Option 3, Option 2 to Option 5)

QUESTION & ANSWER

• Students will be allocated to P5 classes based
• n their P4 results
• P4 Results: Total Overall Score for EL, Maths

and Science

• 2 High-progress classes and 4 mixed ability

classes

• Differentiated Instruction for MTL and mixed

ability classes

P4 to P5 Promotion Exercise

• Recognise that every student is different in

terms of their readiness, interest and learning styles

• Praise your child for his/her effort and progress
• Don’t compare her with other students or

students from other classes

• Every child should aim to be the best he/she can

be (not aim to be in the best class)

Support for Your Child

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

• Partner teachers/school
• We are on the Same Side: We want the best for

each child

• Every child is the center and focus of all our

endeavours

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

What you can do …

• Help your child establish a daily routine
• Check your child’s daily homework
• Check your child’s handbook.
• If your child is expected to stay in school, a letter will be

issued.

• Emphasise the importance of education – the learning of

all subjects (Build the foundation)

• Reinforce the values taught in school
• Communicate with teachers (Email, handbook, parents’

engagement platforms etc)

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD?

• Keep an open and collaborative communication

channel with the teachers

• Listen and talk to your child
• Spend quality time with your child
• Instill self-discipline (punctuality, attendance,

packing their bags)

• Expose them to knowledge through various

means (books, media, excursions)

https://www.schoolbag.sg/

Explore SchoolBag website for parenting tips

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

School Policies

• Homework: (6 hours/week)
• Attendance: Students are expected to produce an MC
• r a parent’s letter if they are absent from school.

Parents are encouraged to call the school to inform the Form Teacher of your child’s absence, especially so if child has contacted infectious diseases such as HFMD, chicken pox.

• Late Coming: All students must be in school by

7.30 am for the morning assembly.

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

KCS Examinations Policy

• In alignment to national examinations practices, there

will be no re-sit for P2 to 6 students who are absent for Listening Comprehension and written papers in CA / SA / Prelim. For students who are absent from the oral component, teachers will make arrangements to test the students individually. The last day of the oral examination is the final day of the last written papers.

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

KCS Examinations Policy

• For P1 – 4 bite-size tests, teachers will administer the

test when students return. The last day of the retest is the seventh working day from the originally scheduled test date. For English Show & Tell and Poetry Recitation, teachers will administer the test when student returns. The last day of retest is one day after the last student in the class is tested.

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

KCS Examinations Policy

• Any absence from examinations must be covered by

a medical certificate from a private or government

• clinic. Students are required to submit their medical

certificate(s) to their form teachers on the day they return to school. Students who are absent without a medical certificate/ valid reason will not be awarded any marks. [MC from TCM clinics is not accepted.]

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

KCS Examinations Policy

• Students who are late for 30 minutes or less are

allowed to sit for the full duration of the paper. Students who are late for more than 30 minutes will not be given extra time and they will sit for the remaining duration of the paper.

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

KCS Examinations Policy

• Students can request to sit for the papers for

independent practice when they are well and back in

• school. However, the marks will not be recorded in

the report cards or used for placement purposes.

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

Discipline

• Discipline is an important aspect in the holistic

development of every student.

• Good discipline is needed to create a conducive

environment for work and play in Kheng Cheng School.

Discipline

• All students and parents are to read and adhere to

the school rules, as stated in the Student Handbook 2016.

• Acknowledgement on page 10 and after page 16
• f the Student Handbook 2016.

HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

We strongly encourage you to stay updated of our school matters through the following communication channels:

• Event/programme letters
• Monthly memos by Principal
• School website
• Bi-annual newsletter

If you have concerns regarding your child’s progress, you can communicate with us via:

• Email
• Student Handbook
• Phone conference (preferably after school)
• Face-to-face conference (with prior appointment)

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

1) Parents’ Symposium (Sat 9 Apr 16, 8.30 am) 2) MTP Session – Release of SA1 Results (Fri 27 May 16, 8 am) More details will be provided to you closer to the date.

UPCOMING PARENT ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

THANK YOU