2. English : Mrs Joey Tham Mathematics : Mrs Joey Tham PAL : Mrs Joey Tham Social Studies : Mrs Joey Tham Art & Craft : Ms Fanny Loke Music : Mrs Joey Tham Physical Education : Mr Hairi

3. Whatsapp / SMS / Class Blog Teacher’s Email Address : tan_sock_kien@moe.edu.sg General Office: 67598884 School Website(www.northlandpri.moe.edu.sg) Generic Email: northland_ps@moe.edu.sgnorthland_ps@moe.edu.sg P2 Deputy Year Head: Mdm Lydia nur_suhaila_lydia_ab@moe.edu.sg nur_suhaila_lydia_ab@moe.edu.sg School Learning Management System MC Online (www.mconline.sg)

4. Curriculum Time Day Time Venue Curriculum Time Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Assembly Time 7.30 a.m. Students are to bring a storybook for Silent Reading Flag Raising & Pledge Taking 7.40 a.m. Basketball Court (P1 and P2) School Hall (P3 to P6) 7.45 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. Wednesday 7.30 a.m. Classroom 7.45 a.m. to 12.45 p.m.

5. Main Highlights & Events Chinese New Year Celebration Week 5 (Wed’s timetable will be swopped with Fri’s timetable) Dismissal on Fri (5 February 2016: 12.45 pm) Total Defence Day Commemoration Week 6 Aesthetics Learning Journey (7 February 2016) Wk 10 Health and Fitness Funanza (8 February 2016) Wk 10 Sports Day (9 February 2016) Wk 10

6. Punctuality Students are to report to school by 7.30 am) Absenteeism Attendance for school is important for the consistency of the learning process. All absences must be supported by a medical certificate or a letter from parents. Otherwise, it will be noted as absent without reason.

7. Homework Matters  Students will be assigned homework on a regular basis.  Homework to be submitted the following day unless otherwise stated.  Parents need to monitor child’s daily performance through homework.  Supervise/coach your child but do not do the work for them.

8. Your child may be required to attend extra classes after school for specific intervention or remediation. Your child will be notified if he/she is selected for the class via consent forms. Cancellations will also be notified via notes to parents. Attendance for extra classes is strongly encouraged.

11. STELLAR Big Books for EL lesson STELLAR Learning Sheets, School-based worksheets, Penmanship, Free Writing, Word Bank book Red file – Learning Sheets, School-based worksheets, Topical Tests, Practice Papers Portfolio (Formative and Summative pieces, Individual Writing pieces) Spelling & Dictation (Every Thursday)

12. Construct basic sentence structure (SVO) Eg. Tom kicks the ball. Identify word class (nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, etc.) Subject-verb agreement Past tense verbs Eg. kicked (regular) drank (irregular)

13. Holistic Assessment to support the learning and development of the child

14. English Assessment at Primary 2 Skills/ TopicsTermWeek Weighting Show & Tell – Scripting & DeliveryTerm 1Week 7/910% Stimulus-based Conversation Term 2 Week 7 5% Mini Test 1 Grammar Vocabulary Synthesis Comprehension Week 815% Individual Writing Term 3 Week 65% Mini Test 2 Grammar Vocabulary Synthesis Comprehension Week 715% End of Year Assessment Term 4Week 650% Listening Comprehension (5%) Read Aloud and Stimulus-based Conversation (10%) Individual Writing (10%) Language Use (25%)

15. http://www.northlandpri.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/ u454/Our%20Programme/Levels/P2/P2%20DY H%20Parent%20Briefing%202016%20School% 20Website.pdf

17. Refer to sample Stimulus-based Conversation

18. Assessment Criteria Gives personal responses which are developed Express clearly and with confidence Use a range of appropriate vocabulary and structures, supported by correct pronunciation Able to engage audience

21. Supporting Your Children 1.Read as a family; Expose them to a varied reading diet. 2.Expose them to common experiences such as going to market, beach and places of interest and have meaningful conversations on these experiences. 3.Insist on the use of grammatically correct sentences and varied vocabulary 4.

22. Math Textbook (TB) – no need to bring to school Math Workbook (WB) – torn out Math Worksheet (WS) Math ‘Talk’ (Journaling & CODER) Blue File (Workbook, Math Worksheets)

23. Pre Test Purpose To pick out common mistakes or misconceptions especially for spiral topics To know the entry point of our students in order to better guide them through the topic Learning Experience Hands-on activities/Application to daily life scenarios/ Creating a discourse Teaching will take place at appropriate junctures during the LE

24. Follow up: My Pals Are Here Book/School worksheets Math Talk To deepen conceptual understanding through articulation of thoughts Post Test Purpose To find out if effective teaching & learning has taken place To identify specific areas that students require additional support in

25. Semestral Assessment 2 (SA2) Term 4Week 755% All topics from Term 1 to 4 Skills/ TopicsTermWeekWeighting Mini Test 1 Term 1 Week 55%  Numbers to 1000  Addition within 1000 Mini Test 2 Week 10 5%  Subtraction within 1000  Word problems- Addition and Subtraction (using models)  Multiplication & Division  Weak items from Test 1 Mini Test 3 Term 2 Week 410%  Multiplication Tables of 2,5,10  Multiplication Tables of 3 and 4  Word problems: Multiplication and Division  Weak items from Test 1 & 2 Mini Test 4 Week 810%  Fractions  Length  Two-step Word problems- Addition and Subtraction  Weak items from Mini Test 1-3 Mini Test 5 Term 3Week 915%  Mass  Money  Fraction  Time  Weak items from Mini Test 1-4

26. LEVELTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 4 Primary 2 Performing Arts (Dance) Sports & Games Visual Art Outdoor Education PAL at a Glance

27. P3 Emplacement Based on student’s learning progress/pace to best suit needs of students Based on overall results (whole year) Structure Top 80 (2 classes, 40 students each) Bottom 20 (1 class) Rest (spread equally, no differentiation)

29. If your child takes Chinese Mother Tongue, please stay in this class. If your child takes Malay or Tamil Mother Tongue, please proceed to TMT Room (B-04-01) and MMT Room (B-03-06)