Marymount Convent

[Chosun]

Freellie:

Hi Mutree,


You mentioned that your dd was given the modular curriculum timetable. May I know when did your dd gets it as I did not find it in my gal's bag and both are in Compassion. Thanks

Hi Freellie,
Mine is in Compassion too, I think my gal received it on Tuesday, just before the class on Wed.

[Freellie]

Hi Chosun,


Thanks for the update. In that case my gal will have to check with her teacher tomorrow.

By the way, any idea why some gals are asked to move to another class for MT?

[sembgal]

Spelling will start in Week 3. This week is Week 1. Last week was Week 0.


The modular curriculum timetable give us an idea of when our dd need to wear PE attire or pinafore on Wednesday. The overview of it is well done. Kudos to the school for good planning.

[Obisana]

Freellie:

Hi Chosun,


Thanks for the update. In that case my gal will have to check with her teacher tomorrow.

By the way, any idea why some gals are asked to move to another class for MT?

This is the reply I received from one of the teacher in Marymount in regards to Chinese MT lesson
\"I believe the Chinese classes are banded so that teachers are more able to cater to the needs of the student. It will have in the differentiation of the lessons. \"

[sembgal]

If the child happens to fall under the Bridging module in Pri 1, it could be a blessing in disguise. It is better to be in the Bridging module first, then moving on to Core module and finally enrichment module.


Modular Curriculum Structure
A Differentiated Approach
The modular Chinese Language curriculum structure caters to the unique needs and abilities of your child during his or her Primary School years.

All students will take the Core Module which occupies approximately 70-80% of CL curriculum time from P1 to P6. At PSLE, only the Core Module will be tested.

Students may move laterally across the various module combinations at appropriate times of the year.

If your child takes only the Core Module
Your child’s teacher will have the flexibility to spend 20 - 30% of curriculum time using:

Alternative teaching approaches to deepen learning; or
Part of the Bridging or Enrichment materials provided by MOE; or
Their self-designed teaching and learning packages

Module\tPurposes

Bridging\t
To build up foundation for listening and speaking skills;
To provide support for character recognition in Core Module

Core\t
To develop listening and speaking skills;
To build up reading and writing skills

Enrichment\t
To encourage extensive reading

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/files/changes-to-pri-chinese-curriculum-english-brochure.pdf

Tips for Parents - Creating a Conducive Learning Environment

- Show interest in your child's CL learning experiences and encourage him or her to share them with you.

- Encourage your child to learn through meaningful language game.

- Read Chinese newspapers and books together, starting with books with attractive illustrations.

- Bring your child to the library or book shops to cultivate a reading habit.

- Watch quality CL television programmes together.

- Make use of objects in your environment such as road signs and advertisements to engage your child in CL conversations.

- Build up your child's confidence by not correcting his or her mistakes excessively.

[jesyeo]

CloverLover:

jesyeo:

Hi mummies,

My girl is in P1 Integrity. I am hoping I can get to know mummies whose girl are in the same class as my girl is quite a blur Sotong.

Hi Chosun, my girl's spelling starts on 14 Jan.

Hi jesyeo,

My girl is also in P1 Integrity, I'm her daddy.
Nice to read all the headaches that parents have in this forum, at least I know what's going on with all the materials given by the teachers, now.

1) how do you know spelling starts on 14 Jan?
2) I told my girl to ask teacher when she will be getting back all her work for English, she says she will be getting them back this Friday. At least we parents know what our girls are doing in school.
3) my girl told me that she is doing handwriting for English since yesterday, now is letter D (I think).

Btw, what does DD mean?

Hi CloverLover,

Great to know you. DD means dearest daughter.
1) My gal wrote down the spelling date on the spelling list. However, last Friday the teacher has changed the spelling date to 21st Jan.
2) my gal brought back the Handwriting book on last Friday. They are to complete till letter 'E'
3) Is your gal joining any CCA? My gal opt for Arts but she din receive the acceptance letter. Wondering if that means she's not being selected.
4) What's your gal's name? My gal is 'Wei Ning'

[mutree]

Hi Hi!

Does anyone know how to make payment for cca?the acceptance letter wrote a price per term. can’t imagine my gal is going to spend the whole day from 930 to 630 in the primary school

[mutree]

Hi Hi!

Does anyone know how to make payment for cca?the acceptance letter wrote a price per term. can’t imagine my gal is going to spend the whole day from 930 to 630 in the primary school

[mutree]

Hi Hi!

Does anyone know how to make payment for cca?the acceptance letter wrote a price per term. can’t imagine my gal is going to spend the whole day from 930 to 630 in the primary school

[sembgal]

Just as I have expected, the Parents' Briefing Session (Pri 1 & 2) form was given out today. Usually school needs to give out such forms at least 2 weeks in advance to allow parents to apply leave.


Updates from form:

Day/Date: Friday, 24 January 2014
Time: 9.30am to 11.15am
Venue: Hall and classrooms

9.15am: Registration in the Hall
9.30am: Briefing by Principal
10.00am: Briefing on key instructional programmed and Holistic Assessment
10.30am to 10.45am: Movement to classrooms
:please: 10.45am Meeting Form and co-Form Teachers
11.15am End of session

sembgal:

24 Jan Friday will be P1/P2 Parents' Briefing. Most probably will be held in the morning between 9.15am to 11.30am. The principal will address the parents in hall before the parents proceed to respective classrooms of our daughters to meet form teacher and subject teachers. Most likely this briefing will be about the Holistic Assessment that will take place in Feb/Mar. 1st term no marks will be taken into account. Most likely, the parents' briefing form details will be given out earliest this Friday or next week.

At Primary 1, there will be more bite-sized forms of assessments to build pupils' confidence and desire to learn. Teachers will use a range of assessment tools, including written and performance tasks to enable them to provide feedback to pupils on their mastery of concepts and skills. These assessments will be spaced out appropriately so that pupils will not be overwhelmed. Termly feedback will be provided on each pupil's development to provide a more complete picture of their achievement and progress. At P1 level, Term 1 is Nil. Term 2: 30%. Term 3: 30%. Term 4: 40%. Total: 100%.

At the end of P1, all pupils will be promoted en-bloc to P2. Pupils with specific needs may be re-grouped.

At the end of P2, placement into top 2 classes for following year P3 is ranked by merit and cut-off will be at the maximum enrolment for each of the top 2 classes. After allocation of the top 2 classes, the remaining pupils will be randomly placed into the rest of the mixed-ability classes.

If any parents need more info regarding Holistic Assessment, please go to http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/primary-education/what-and-how-will-my-child-be-assessed/holistic-assessment