Primary 2 Class Briefing - Ministry of Education

Primary 2Class Briefing

ByForm Teachers

Welcome

Vision

Mission

Values

Curious Minds, Caring Hearts, Creative Spirits

To develop the whole child to be a force of good in the world

Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

Inspiring the Palm View way…

Palm View Challenge• School-wide programme designed along different learning

experiences aimed at developing student’s life skills andvalues.

• By the end of six years, students are provided holisticdevelopment opportunities in the areas of cognitive,physical, social and moral domains.

• Students at every level are challenged to complete different tasks, each carefully designed to develop in them desirable dispositions for the 21st century.

Primary 2 Free Learning Day

English Language

Department ProgrammesTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Little Theatre Speech and Drama Programme

Little TheatrePerformance

Reading Programmes

ACT Lessons (ALP)

English Festival MLEA Writing

Learning Centres

Mathematics

Department Programmes

Math Carnival WeekMonsworld Math online modules

Mother Tongue Languages

Key MTL Department Approaches

• Emphasis on listening and speaking skills

• Arouse interest in the learning of Mother Tongue Languages

through games, stories and drama

• Cultivate habits for reading

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Lunar New Year Celebration

ReadingProgrammes

Speech & Drama programmes

ReadingProgrammes

MTL FortnightHari Raya Celebration

Speech & Drama programmes Showcase

ReadingProgrammes

Mid Autumn & Deepavali Celebration

ReadingProgrammes

Department Programmes

Art and Music

Holistic Assessment

• Portfolio Assessment• Rubrics-based

MUSIC P2

Physical Education

P.E. Syllabus

P2• Sports & Games (Fundamental Movement Skills)• Gymnastics• Dance• Outdoor Education• Health Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Fundamental Skills (Games and

Sports)

Your child is able to:

Throw/toss a ball confidently to a

moving partner’s hands.

Dribble a ball confidently with

dominant and non-dominant hand

while moving in general space.

Roll a ball using the underhand

pattern for distance.

Parent’s Involvement

• Schedule time for outdoor play

• Spend time with them exercising, playing games and enjoying the outdoors.

Character and Citizenship Education

Form Teacher Guidance Programme (FTGP)

The FTGP is designed with activities for pupils to acquire skills that will help them to:- better understand themselves (Self-Awareness);- learn ways to manage themselves (Self-Management);- better understand their family and friends (Social Awareness);- learn ways to work with their family and friends (Relationship Management) - make appropriate and responsible decisions (Responsible Decision Making)

During FTGP• Explicit teaching of social and emotional competencies • Team-building games and birthday celebrations to enhance bonding amongst students.• Teacher-Student Interaction (TSI) to foster better teacher relationship with their students

through one-to-one interaction.

FTGP

Interaction Activitiesfor meaningful play among

the form teachers and students

Teacher-Student Interaction for meaningful one-to-one

interaction between teacher and student

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Based on the programmes for Explicit Teaching of SE

Competencies

POSITIVE TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP

Building Student Morale

• Best Class Award

• Caught Doing Good Cards

• Certificates of Praise

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

• Exposure to varied and fun learning experiences in four domains:

Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts.

• Learning of socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision making.

• Nurtures confidence, curiosity and cooperation skills in students.

Modules for PAL and Enrichment

PAL Enrichment (School-based initiative to provide students withopportunities to discover their talents and passion)

Drama Sports and Games

Visual Arts Keyboard

Outdoor Education Hip Hop Dance

- Choral Singing

PAL is part of the curriculum and offered during curriculum time.

Administrative Matters

I) Absence:• Regular attendance is expected.• Medical certificate or Parent’s letter is required to explain

absence.• Principal’s notification needed for overseas leave during

curriculum time: Leave During Curriculum Time Form

Administrative Matters

2) Punctuality• Arrival in school after 7.40 a.m. is considered late-coming• Silent reading starts at 7.30 a.m.

3) Safety and Security• Please go directly to the General Office should you be in school

for matters relating to your child

Class Routines

1) Homework Policy/ Parent letter- All homework/ parent letter issued will be recorded in the

Student’s Diary.(Students are expected to write their homework in the diary themselves)

- Homework will be collected the following day unless otherwise stated.

2) Spelling Days• English : Tuesday• Mother Tongue: Thursday

Class Routines3) Spelling• Spelling books to be signed weekly with corrections completed.

4) Return of worksheets for signature • English : after every unit • Mathematics : after every chapter (look out for parent’s

signature stamp) • Worksheets would be filed and returned periodically.

Class Routines

5) Discipline:Consequences for persistent incomplete and late work and other behavioural issues-Note to parents-Calling parents

6) Praise notes, group and individual points for affirmation.

Parent’s Involvement in Child’s Learning

1. Communicate with your child about his/her school experience on a daily basis.

2. Check your child’s student diary and homework file daily.3. Encourage your child to learn life skills, not just skills

pertaining to academics.4. Praise for effort, not ability (Growth Mindset).

Partners-in-education Giving children the best support is a shared

responsibility between home and school

Communication

Reply to Correspondence,• Within 3 working days for general matters.• For concerns requiring further investigation or

consultation – on a case-by-case basis

Communication

1. Student Diary2. Staff DID3. Staff Email

Thank You