Marymount Convent

[mutree]

Thank you very much , sembgal. Is it confirmed? I dun seem to see that in the material given .Then i have to take leave last min as my office requires us to project leave one month earlier.

[mutree]

Sorry I mean is the briefing time and date confirmed… brain not very home at 4 am… still waking for night feed for my youngest…

[sembgal]

Date confirmed but timing based on past years timing that I got from a friend whose dd in morning session this year. Let’s await for the form.

[Qaseuy]

Hi,


Anybody has any idea if the school bookshop has restock the MPH! Handwriting book for Primary 1? The lady only said the book will arrive this month.

I asked a few popular bookshops but they don’t have this book.

[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

[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.