JURONG WEST
PRIMARY
SCHOOL
MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION
P6 / 2014
Hall, Tuesday, 7January, 1630h
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AGENDA
1. School Vision, Mission, Core Values & Strategic
Thrusts
2. Focus Areas for 2014
3. P6 Development Programmes
4. Assessment Matters
5. Target Setting
6. Important Notes for Parents
7. Questions and Answers
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1. School Vision
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 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
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1. Core Values
Respect
Integrity
people / environment
do the right thing /
loyalty to class / school
/ family/ country
Self-Discipline
resilience / selfdirected / self-control
Excellence
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
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Learning for Life Programme – Art of
Communication for Personal
Excellence
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Harnessing ICT, Enhancing Teaching
& Learning
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Partnership
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PERI Holistic Assessment – P2
3. P6 Development Programmes
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Aesthetics Programme
(Music & Visual Arts)
E-Learning Day
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
4. Semestral Assessment 1
23 & 24.4.2014
English / Mother Tongue Oral Exam
17.4.2014
English
Listening Comprehension
21.4.2014
Paper 1 (Composition)
9.5.2014
Paper 2
12.5.2014
Mathematics
17.4.2014
Mother Tongue
Listening Comprehension
21.4.2014
Paper 1 (Composition)
15.5.2014
Paper 2
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4. Semestral Assessment 1
16.5.2014
Science
Higher Mother Tongue
22.4.2014
Paper 1 (Composition)
19.5.2014
Paper 2
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4. Prelim Examination
21 & 22.7.2014
English / Mother Tongue Oral Exam
23.7.2014
English
Listening Comprehension
30.7.2014
Paper 1 (Composition)
30.7.2014
Paper 2
31.7.2014
Mathematics
23.7.2014
Mother Tongue
Listening Comprehension
1.8.2014
Paper 1 (Composition)
1.8.2014
Paper 2
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4. Prelim Examination
4.8.2014
Science
Higher Mother Tongue
5.8.2014
Paper 1 (Composition)
5.8.2014
Paper 2
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4. PSLE
14 &15.8.2014
English / Mother Tongue Oral Exam
19.9.2014
English
Listening Comprehension
25.9.2014
Paper 1 (Composition)
25.9.2014
Paper 2
26.9.2014
Mathematics
19.9.2014
Mother Tongue
Listening Comprehension
29.9.2014
Paper 1 (Composition)
29.9.2014
Paper 2
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4. PSLE
30.9.2014
Science
Higher Mother Tongue
1.10.2014
Paper 1 (Composition)
1.10.2014
Paper 2
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5. Target Setting
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Monitor & review your child’s
performance after each
assessment
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Parents, please help your child to
review the targets for each
subject with reference to target
set for individuals by the school
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5. Target Setting
Jurong West Primary School
Pupil’s Targets for the Year 2014
2014
Overall
Marks /
Grade
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.
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.
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5. Supplementary Lessons
Day
(1.30 to 3.00) p.m.
Monday
Tuesday
Subject
Science
Wednesday
No Supplementary /
Remedial Lessons
Math
Thursday
English
Friday
Mother Tongue (MT)/
Higher MT
6. Important Notes to
Parents
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6. Absence from Assessments
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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.
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.
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6. Cyberwellness
Location of the computer
 Length of time spent on computer
 Check on their content
 Self discipline
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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.
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6. Finance
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With effect from Jan 2014, the 2nd tier of Misc Fees
will be increased from $5.50 to $6.50. Letter had been
sent to parents dated 16 Sept 2013.
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P6 Programmes
1. UNSW Math (Pupil Edusave Fund)
2. Graduation Concert – (50% by school)
3. Music Programme (by school)
4. Art Course (by school)
5. Leadership workshop (by school)
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6. School Safety
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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.
Please refrain from parking your vehicles
outside the school.
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6. School Safety
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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.
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6. School Safety
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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.
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7. Questions & Answers
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Parents’ Support Group
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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.
Please submit to the form teachers by the
deadline given.
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Meeting with
Teachers in
Classrooms
P6 Form Teachers
Class
6A
6B
6C
6D
6E
6F
6G
6G1
Form Teacher
Mrs Tan MC
Mrs Vivienne Nai
Ms Farhana
Mdm Mawar
Ms Wai LM
Mrs Jessie Teow
Ms Chong SH
Ms Juwiana
Venue
F05-01
F05-02
F05-03
F04-01
F04-02
F04-03
F01-01
B01-13
Meeting with MT teachers at
6.15 pm
MT
Venue
FCL
F01-01
CL/HCL Chinese parents
to remain in the
classrooms
ML/HML
Hall
TL/HTL
F03-03
Dear Parents,
If you wish to have further
discussions with the teachers,
please make an
appointment with
them.
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Thank
you
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