Welcome to
Greendale Primary School
Introduction
Name
Mdm Ng Soh Hua
Mr Charles Tan
Ms Joyce Chan
Mrs Chee Kim Ee
Mr Lim Cheng Leong
Mdm Yap Shu Hui
Mrs Low Mun Chin
Ms Caelyn Lim
Mdm Caroline Koh
Mr Alex Toh
Mr Ng Kok Shern Derick
Mrs Teh Fui Fui & Ms Stephanie Gopal
Mdm Jolene Goh
Mr Jonathan Chean
Mdm Siti Zulaikha
Mrs Agnes Yeo
Mrs Mey Asher See
Appointment
Principal
Vice-Principal (EO)
Vice-Principal (Admin)
School Staff Developer
HOD Infocomm Technologies
HOD Mathematics
HOD Mother Tongue Languages
HOD Science
HOD Pupil Management
HOD Character and Citizenship Education
HOD Physical Education /CCA
LH English Language
LH Chinese Language
SH Aesthetics
SH Malay Language
SH Guidance
Year Head
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Our Vision
An Excellent Community of Learners,
Anchored in Values
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Our Mission
To Nurture Every Child Holistically Through
Excellence in Teaching and Learning
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21st Century Competencies
Preparing our Young for the Future
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Student-Centric Values-Driven Education:
A Broad and Deep Foundation for a Lifelong Journey
A Student-Centric,
Values-Driven
Education System
Length
Depth
Deep Values, a Deep
Commitment to
Singapore and a Deep
Foundation in Literacy,
Numeracy and 21CC
Learning for Life and
Lifelong Learning
Breadth
Broad and Inclusive in Providing
Opportunities for Every Child
and Giving Each Child a Broad
and Holistic Education
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Every School a Good School
Every Student an Engaged Learner
Every Teacher a Caring Educator
Every Parent a Supportive Partner
Key
KeyShifts
Shiftsto
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StrengthenStudent-Centricity
Student-Centricity
 10 Years of Basic Education
 ICT-Enabled Learning
• Greater flexibility from S1
• MOE to create and curate
• Applied Learning and Learning
high quality resources
for Life Programmes for each
• New integrated online
secondary school
platform
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Quality of
Student
Experience
School
 Systemic changes (PSLE, DSA, S1 Posting, School Excellence Model)
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Assessment at P1 and P2
• Shorter, “bite-sized”
tests
• Regular and more
feedback
• Wider range of tasks
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• Oral tasks
• Written assignments
• Performance (activitybased tasks)
• End of Year Exam P2
Dramatisation
Reading aloud
Writing stories
Show-and-tell
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STELLAR: Strategies for English
Language Learning and
Reading
An English Language Curriculum for
Primary Schools in Singapore
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English Language Programmes
• Learning Support Programme
• Reading literacy Programme
• Whole School Reading Programme
• Oral Reading Programme
• Speech and Drama
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English Language
Critical Components
• Composition Writing
• Comprehension Open- ended
• Oral Examination – Reading and
Stimulus-based Conversation
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Mathematics
How you can support your child
 Look through his/her work to close gaps
 Consistent revision and practice
 Know the multiplication tables
 Work on your child’s concentration, speed
and accuracy (Duration for SA2 is 1h30min)
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Mathematics
Assessment:
75% - Reviews (once or twice per term)
25% - SA2
Sections
Multiple Choice Questions
Short Answer Questions
Long Answer Questions
Total
Marks
6m
30 m
14 m
50 m
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小
学
华
文
课
程
绿苑小学
多听多说
Listen and
Speak More
有效识字
Recognise
Characters
Effectively
快乐学习
乐学善用
读写跟上
Follow on
with
Reading and
Writing
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单元教学模式 （小二）
(Modular Approach)
Students with little
or no prior CL
exposure
Majority of students
Students with
interest and ability
in CL
Bridging
Core
20-30%
70-80%
Core
Schoolbased
curriculum
70-80%
20-30%
Core
Enrichment
70-80%
20-30%
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四技
听
(Listening)
说
(Speaking)
读
(Reading)
写
(Writing)
评价项目(Assessment)
听得懂指示、听力理解（看图选图、听话
回答问题）
Listening Comprehension
问与答、口试（看图说话）
Oral (Picture description)
朗读课文、口试（朗读篇章）
Oral (Reading)
阅读理解、造句、作文
Comprehension, Sentence Construction,
Composition
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Pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu
Fokus Kami:•
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tumpuan terhadap kemahiran berbahasa –
mendengar, bertutur, membaca dan menulis
(focus on the four language skills – listening, speaking,
reading and writing)
membina kemahiran murid berkomunikasi – Interaktif
Lisan (develop pupil’s oracy skills)
pengajaran pembezaan di dalam kelas – pembelajaran
bertahap (differentiated instruction)
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Pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu
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Aspek bahasa yang diajar di dalam kelas
(language components)
– tatabahasa (grammar)
– kosa kata (vocabulary)
– sebutan & intonasi (pronunciation & intonation)
– ejaan (spelling)
– Karangan: eka gambar (composition)
– Kefahaman: objektif & subjektif (comprehension)
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Program Bacaan Luas (extensive reading programme)
Bacaan Buku Besar (big book: shared book approach)
Dwi-Minggu Bahasa Ibunda (Mother Tongue Fortnight)
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Applied Learning
Programme (ALP)
To develop Critical and Inventive Thinking
(CIT) and Social and Emotional Learning
(SEL) in pupils through toy design.
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Critical Thinking Skills
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
Knowledge
Comprehension
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Application
Analysis
Evaluation
Synthesis
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Thinking Skills
6 Thinking Hats
Thinking Routines
SCAMPER
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Toy Story (P2)
Level
P2
Theme
Puppets
Activity
Making puppets to tell/retell a
story + mini performance with
a stage
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Learning for Life
Programme (LLP)
Mission
Developing 21st Century Lifelong
Learners through Outdoor Education
Theme
“Taking Learning Outdoors”
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LLP in Outdoor Education
P2 Nature Trail  Southern Ridges
• Basic Orienteering
• Appreciate Nature
• Risk Management
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PAL (Programme for Active Learning)
Outdoor
Education
Performing
Arts
Visual Arts
Sports &
Games
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PAL Learning Outcomes
In PAL, pupils will:
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Exhibit confidence in what they do
and express themselves
effectively
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Exhibit curiosity and positive
attitudes to learn
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Enjoy group experiences and
teamwork
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SwimSafer Programme 2016
• Objectives:
– Promote healthy lifestyle and enjoy water activities
– Acquire basic swimming, safety, survival and lifesaving
skills progressively
• 8 sessions (every Friday, 1335 -1600 h)
Cycle
1
2
3
Duration
(TBC)
Jan - Mar
Apr – Jul
Aug – Nov
Classes
2A, 2B, 2C
2D, 2E, 2F
2G, 2H, 2I
• Bring proper swimwear (1 piece modest), water bottle,
towel, sunblock, etc.
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Primary 2 Aesthetics
Visual Arts Modules
• Van Gogh Inspired Artwork
• Digital Art (ICT Tool)
• Paper Weaving
Music Modules
• Engaging with Songs (Singing)
• Music and Movement
• Tambourine
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How you will be receiving feedback on your
child’s progress?
1) Progress Reports (online)
– Rubrics to indicate key learning outcomes
– Express what each child excels in as well as those subjects or
behavioural issues in which the child could improve
2) Mid-year and end of year result slips (from P2 EOY)
– Marks and/or grades to show your child’s attainment
– Overall qualitative comments on your child’s learning
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How does it benefit my child?
• More confident
More
Opportunities
to show
learning
Cater to a
wider range
of learning
styles
Regular
and timely
feedback
• Assessment in P1 and P2 focus
on building children’s
confidence and desire to learn
• Greater motivation
to learn
• Less stressed
• Child enjoys
learning
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How can I help my child?
Don’t …
Do…
 Put too much emphasis on marks  Monitor your child’s work daily
and grades
 Compare your child’s
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performance with that of others
 Give more homework than
necessary, or as a punishment
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Give encouragement and
support in areas where the
child needs improvement
Praise your child for any
progress made
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Partnership
• Working as a Team
• Monitoring Homework (Check
Pupil’s Companion)
• Getting Involved in Child’s School
Life
• Communicating with the Teachers
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Communication Channels
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Written Notes in Pupil Companion
Telephone Calls/ Email
Dialogue with Principal
Parents Seminars
Parent-Teachers Conferences
Letters
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Q&A
THANK YOU
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