P1 PARENTS SHARING SESSION 2013

1. P1 PARENTS SHARING SESSION 2013 PUPIL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

2. Agenda Contents Introduction Overview of Pupil Development School rules & expectations Good parenting tips Home-School partnership

3. CONGRATULATIONS! You have taken that 1st step in your child’s journey towards educational excellence with us in WoodgrovePri!

4. Pupil Development Structure MrMdFaizanHOD PupilLeadership CharacterDevelopment PastoralCare Discipline MrDheelipSubject Head(Internal) MdmNachaSubject Head MdmIdayuSubject Head(Internal) MdmZarinahSubject Head

5. A Caring Community where Every Pupil is a Gift, Every Teacher is a Blessing • Robust Special Needs support • Effective Literacy Support Cognitive Well-Being • Values inculcation • SEL • 21st Century Competencies • Life Skills • Pastoral Care & Guidance • Counseling • Discipline • Every Pupil can be a Leader; high functioning individuals • Broad-based leadership development • Talent development Caring Community Social & Emotional Well-Being Student Leadership ActiveCitizenry • NE • SS

6. Pupil Development - Our Operating Model Head Internalize & Embrace Customized & differentiated approach Broad-based approach Equip pupils with knowledge & skills A Caring Community where Every Pupil is a Gift, Every Teacher is a Blessing Hand Heart Apply the knowledge & skills Assessment & Review: 3-level Review Process

7. Pupil-Centred Values Driven • Loyalty • Integrity • Respect & Responsibility • Compassion Staunch • Self-Control • Perseverance • Diligence • Striving for accuracy • Goal-oriented • Independent learner • Critical Learner • Critical Thinker • Creative Thinker • Team Worker Successful SCHOOL VALUES Steadfast • Determination • Perseverance Stable • Resilience • Confidence • Being sensible • Self-Controlled/Self-Disciplined

8. Rules & Expectations • STAUNCH • Loyalty to the school & nation; take pride in one’s turn-out & bearing, no modification to school uniform, take the pledge & sing national and school song with pride • Honest in all dealings • Show respect, care & concern to everyone, school & nation • Be responsible, punctual, complete all tasks & assignments promptly • STEADFAST • Give their best in all endeavours • Resilience, don’t give up easily • Strive for improvements • Seek help when in need, don’t keep to oneself • Courage to make choices based on ethical principles • Have self-control • STABLE • Do the right thing without being told or being reminded • Manage anger and frustrations well • Give and take and think win-win • Show flexibility in their dealings with others • Get out of their comfort zone and the best that they can be • SUCCESSFUL • Complete assignments on time • Show pride in their work • Have a plan and strive to achieve success • Do self-study and revision without being told or reminded • Work well with others • Be resourceful and seek alternative solutions • Be the best that they can be

9. We will not achieveS_CCESS without U

10. Literature on Home-School Partnership SCHOOL SUCCESS SCHOOL SUPPORT Enhanced motivational level High self esteem Confident individuals Greater school achievements HOME SUPPORT Conducive school environment that nurtures holistic development of pupils through varied programmes, coupled with competent staff Conducive home environment that nurtures the love for learning, embedded in values

11. Critical Role of Parents Consistency Role modeling Effective Parenting Discipline Good language use Monitoring of school work Good time management

12. I am lovable I am capable I am worthwhile

13. I can’t accept compliments I can accept compliments I can only be stupid

18. Learning Milestones: Primary One • Social Skills: • Express anger without tears • Work independently • Cooperate with peers • Own her/his own mistakes • Be responsible for one’s actions • Help peers • Solve minor problems

19. Our Role as Parents • Give Positive Messages • Words of Affirmation • Teach character and life skills Make your home a safe haven for your family.

20. Develop a Sense of Personal Competence • Helping a child to recognize his or her own unique talents and abilities. • Offering praise and reinforcement.

21. Develop a Sense of Acceptance • of self and others • talk about his or her feelings and help him/her learn to express them • develop problem-solving skills • learning to think of solutions

22. How does your Child Feel about School? • Talk about school frequently • Ask detailed questions • Volunteer • Keep in touch with teachers

23. How does your Child Feel about School? Signs that your child is unhappy • Stomachache before school • Nervousness • Silence • Boredom • Fear of going back to school

24. My child says he/she hates school …. What should I do? • 2 Tasks as a Parent • Help your child express emotions • Help your child deal with damaging things at school like teasing, bullying, etc • Avoid jumping to conclusions quickly • Talk to other parents and/or teacher/school counselor

25. Practicals on Positive Messages Affirm the worth of the child by • Positive Words • Quality Time

26. I am lovable I am capable I am worthwhile

27. Home-School Partnership Support from school in Academic Excellence, Character Development & Physical Well-Being, Aesthetics Excellence and Creativity & Innovation Effective Communication, Close Monitoring, Positive Reinforcement, Motivation. Support from School Child’s Success Support from Home Reinforcement Foundation from the home is CRUCIALin behaviour, literacy and numeracy.

28. Home-School Partnership Communication Involvement Faith & Trust Class, School Programmes & Activities Class Teachers 2-Way process Emails Leave message with General Office for teachers to return call Pupils’ Handbook Conferencing MPS session Website, letters Managing expectations Get information from reliable source We Care for our pupils Trust and have faith in school in dealing with discipline issues, teaching and learning and other school programmes & activities. Work with us NotAgainst us We have interest of our pupils at heart Check handbook daily Clarify with teachers if unsure Build rapport with class teachers Join PSG Take part in school activities Be involved in your child’s education with us

29. Ladder of Success Monitor children’s progress Take corrective action Step 4 Forge good partnership with the teachers and school Step 3 Give encouragement & Support Step 2 Faith & Belief in our children Step 1

30. Thank You!