SENG KANG PRIMARY SCHOOL

A Vibrant Community of World-Ready Learners

http://www.sengkangpri.moe.edu.sg

21 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 545166; Tel: 6384 0809; Fax: 6384 0839

SKPS / 2015 / P4 Level / 131

25 March 2015
Dear Parent / Guardian
Primary 4 Level Letter for Term 2 2015
Warm greetings! Welcome back to Term 2 for another term of enriched learning. The
Primary 4 teachers would like to thank you for your support and encouragement shown to
your child / ward in Term 1. Lets continue to strive for excellence in everything that we do
so that we can have strong belief in ourselves and be diligent in our efforts.
This term, we would like to focus on the value of Confidence. The word means more than
just being vocal in our thoughts or to speak in Internationally Acceptable English.
Confidence also refers to a person's ability to recognise and understand ones strengths
and leverage on these qualities to benefit themselves and others. People who are confident
will be able to socialise appropriately and enhance their own learning and use any available
opportunity to confidently present themselves.
Let me share with you a biography of a successful and confident local entrepreneur,
Thomas Feranandez, founder of PestBusters.
Mr Thomas Fernandez started his career in a pest control company and almost killed
himself on the job. Experimenting with different cocktails of chemicals without fully
understanding their effects, he had underestimated the toxicity of his concoctions. On the
hospital bed, Thomas reflected over the near-death incident and decided to take on the
proper route to be a professional pest management applicator.
Hungry for knowledge, Thomas went around searching for a course that would help him
achieve this goal. There was no pest control school for him to attend in Singapore. His
search ultimately led him to a pest control conference in Canada. It took him more than one
year to convince Ken Doty, a 20 year veteran of the pest management business, to be his
mentor. As an entrepreneur, you must never lose hope, Thomas advised.

SENG KANG PRIMARY SCHOOL

A Vibrant Community of World-Ready Learners
http://www.sengkangpri.moe.edu.sg

21 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 545166; Tel: 6384 0809; Fax: 6384 0839

When he started his business, Mr Thomas Fernandez invested heavily in training his
staff, empowering them with relevant knowledge so that they are able to deliver and
keep clients happy. Till today, Thomas strongly believes that knowledge is power
and as an entrepreneur, it is imperative to know every detail about ones products
and services.
Thomas shared that as an entrepreneur, one needs to be hungry and not
complacent. He believes in the importance of differentiating ones business from that
of competitors.
A market leader, PestBusters has captured 95% of the highly competitive premium
pest control market. Mr Thomas Fernandezs high-profile clients include the Whos
Who of the hospitality industry including Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Mandarin
Orchard Hotel, Grand Hyatt, Hilton, Raffles Hotel, The Fullerton, Shangri-La Group,
Capella Singapore, The Ritz-Carlton and Conrad, amongst many others.
Mr Fernandez is also involved in successful business ventures in other industries,
such as Timbre@The Arts House. He has mentored entrepreneurs such as the
owners of bridal boutique Silhouette, and solar film company Cool N Lite. Thomas is
also the co-author of three best seller books: Secrets To Dominate Your Niche,
Niche Dominator and Success Secrets Exposed.
Quote: Stand out and be different no matter which crowd you go to. Build your
brand and leave a legacy. Mr Thomas Fernandez

Like what Mr Fernandez mentioned, As an entrepreneur, you must never lose hope,
we want our pupils to not lose hope but instead to have self confidence in
themselves so that they can be make a difference in whatever they do. Confidence is
an important life skill to impart to a child and along with it, we will also like to
emphasise that your child should exhibit the 4As to show that he is ready to learn.
Firstly, the childs Attendance to school must be regular. He should come in the right
Attire and display the correct Attitude in suitable contexts. This will ensure that he
disciplines himself towards the expectations that will lead to his desired
achievements.
Please also find information on the following in the attached Annexes. Annex A:
General Information
Annex B: Programmes / Events / Activities for Term 2
Annex C: Assessment Plan for Term 2
Annex D: Remedial Schedule for Term 2

SENG KANG PRIMARY SCHOOL

A Vibrant Community of World-Ready Learners
http://www.sengkangpri.moe.edu.sg

21 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 545166; Tel: 6384 0809; Fax: 6384 0839

Please take note:

We have noticed that the pupils are bringing trading / game cards to school. Please
note that such cards are not allowed. We discourage the pupils from buying / selling /
trading with such cards in and out of school. Disciplinary action can be taken against
pupils who flout this rule.
We look forward to a closer partnership with you as we believe we have the same
goals in mind to ensure that your child succeeds and enjoys quality learning
experiences in Seng Kang Primary School that will help shape a sound character in
him/her. Together, lets reach out to create an N.I.C.E school.
Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this letter and return the acknowledgement slip via
your child to his form teacher by 27 March 2015, Friday.

Thank You.

On behalf of the P4 Level,

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Tracy Lee

P4 Year Head
cc: Mrs Rabia Shahul (P), Mr Hamri (VP-Admin) and Mrs Winefrede Loo (VP)

SENG KANG PRIMARY SCHOOL

A Vibrant Community of World-Ready Learners
http://www.sengkangpri.moe.edu.sg

21 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 545166; Tel: 6384 0809; Fax: 6384 0839

(Annex A)
Primary 4 (General Information)
General Information

Remarks

1. Level Motto

Our level motto for this year is Thinking with our hearts and minds. We
would like our pupils to develop good thinking habits so as to strive for
excellence in all that they do.

2. Mother Tongue
Morning Silent
Reading

Please ensure that your child brings an age-appropriate MT storybook for

his silent reading on Thursdays.

3. Remedial Lessons

In our efforts to help your child towards academic excellence, the teachers
will be conducting remedial lessons. Please note that remedial lessons will
start from Term 2 Week 1 onwards. Remedial lesson are for selected pupils
only.
(Please refer to Annex D for the Remedial Schedule for Term 2)

4. Learning through the

use of ICT

The pupils will be using Edmodo and other ICT tools in the learning process.
These tools serve as platforms for pupils to access information posted by
their teachers, share their knowledge with their peers, as well as to engage
in collaborative work with their group members.
We strongly encourage all parents to allow their children to log in to the
computer to access these tools so as to supplement their learning.

5. Thermometers

6. SNACTM (Smart
Notification
Acknowledgement
Console)

Please note that all pupils are to bring along their thermometers daily.
With the advancement of technology and the increase ownership of
smartphones, the school has embarked on SNAC to effectively
communicate with our parents. We would strongly encourage all parents to
download the free SNAC app onto their smartphones to receive the
notifications and forms from the school. In this way, you are helping to cut
down on paper wastage and hence help the environment.
Do access the link should you need any help in downloading and activating
the app. (http://www.sengkangpri.moe.edu.sg/partners/parents-resources)

7. Eco-Tuesday

The school has been participating in the SembWaste recycling pogramme

and all collected paper recyclables will be converted into points and cash for
the school. These monies will contribute to the school fund for the needy
pupils. We look forward to your active partnership in this effort by letting
your child bring paper recyclables such as unwanted milers, assessment
books, newspapers, etc to school for recycling.

SENG KANG PRIMARY SCHOOL

A Vibrant Community of World-Ready Learners
http://www.sengkangpri.moe.edu.sg

21 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 545166; Tel: 6384 0809; Fax: 6384 0839

(Annex B)
Primary 4 (Programmes / Events / Activities) Term 2
Programme / Event
/ Activity
1. P4 Sell & Raise
VIA Project

Remarks

Date / Time / Duration

All P4 pupils will be involved in a Values-In-Action Term 2 Week 4

project to raise money for Pertapis Childrens
Home. This is the schools intent to develop our
pupils to be concerned citizens and to provide
platforms for them to learn entrepreneurial skills.
Each P4 class will be selling products made during
their art lessons (eg placemats, bookmarks, cards)
to raise funds. This activity will be conducted during
the three recesses.
More details will be provided at a later date.

2. Physical Fitness
Test

Pupils will be prepared for PFT during their PE

lessons. Please refer to the Pupil Companion for
NAPFA standards. More details will be provided to
your child / ward at later date.

T2 Week 5
(20 - 23 April 2015)

3. P4 Mid-Year
Meet-TheParents Session

More details will be provided closer to the event.

2 June 2015, Tuesday

SENG KANG PRIMARY SCHOOL

A Vibrant Community of World-Ready Learners
http://www.sengkangpri.moe.edu.sg

21 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 545166; Tel: 6384 0809; Fax: 6384 0839

(Annex C)
ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR TERM 2
Primary 4
Subject

Term 2

English Language

Mathematics

Math Trail
Journal
Practice 3
Practice 4
SA1 (40%)

Chinese Language /
Malay Language

Reading & Video Description (T2W3-W4)

Practice 2 (T2W6)
SA1 (40%)
- Listening
- Paper 1 & 2 (T2W8)

Science

Science Cloze Passage 1

Science Practical Test
Termly Quiz 2
SA1

# Performance task marks

will not contribute to the
marks in the report book.

Journal
Performance-based task
Stimulus-based Conversation
Guided Writing
SA1 (40%)

For P4:

Termly Quiz 1 and 2 contribute 5% to SA1

Termly Quiz 3 and 4 contribute 5% to SA2

Science Practical Test contributes 10% to SA2

Science Cloze Passage 1 contributes 5% to SA1

Science Cloze Passage 2 contributes 5% to SA2

Please note that SA1 will be held in week 7 and 8. More details will be provided at a later date.

SENG KANG PRIMARY SCHOOL

A Vibrant Community of World-Ready Learners
http://www.sengkangpri.moe.edu.sg

21 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 545166; Tel: 6384 0809; Fax: 6384 0839

(Annex D)
Primary 4 (Remedial Schedule) Term 2
Monday (EMS)
Week

2 p.m. 2.45 p.m. /

2.45 p.m. 3.30 p.m.

Tuesday (MT)

Thursday (EMS)

2 p.m. 3 p.m.

2 p.m. 2.45 p.m. /

2.45 p.m. 3.30 p.m.

23/3

24/3

26/3

30/3

31/3

2/4

6/4

7/4

9/4

13/4

14/4

16/4

5
6

No Remedial (PFT)
No Remedial
(SA1 oral)

No Remedial
(SA1 oral)

No Remedial (SA1)

No Remedial (SA1)

No Remedial

10

No Remedial

Term 3 Week 1

29/6

30/6

30/4

1/7

Note to parents:
Remedial lessons are for selected pupils only.

SENG KANG PRIMARY SCHOOL

A Vibrant Community of World-Ready Learners
http://www.sengkangpri.moe.edu.sg

21 Compassvale Walk, Singapore 545166; Tel: 6384 0809; Fax: 6384 0839

Acknowledgement Slip
Primary 4 Level Letter for Term Two 2015

I have noted the contents of this letter.

Name of Child / Ward: __________________________________

Class: P 4 (

Name of Parent / Guardian: _______________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________________
(Please provide a valid e-mail address for further correspondence)

__________________________

Signature of Parent / Guardian

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Date