Primary 1 HeadStart
Preparing for a journey of education in Singapore
With the ever increasing educational demands placed on students studying in Singapore schools, children from 6 to 7 years of age need a good headstart before they embark on their journey in the cutting edge curriculum. Primary 1 Headstart fundamentally includes elements which are crucial and relevant in Singapore’s education course of study while providing a comprehensive support for these beginning learners to engage in higher level of cognitive inter-disciplinary skills.
Benefits:
ü Your child enters the education system mentally and psychologically ready
ü Your child is able to complete school tasks with competency
ü He/She can meet and perform beyond the curriculum standards, ahead of the rest
ü He/She is able to interact well with teachers and friends
ü Increased self-esteem and confidence
Subjects: English, Maths and Mother Tongue
English Modules
n English Language Literacy
n Writing Conventions
n Understanding classroom instructions
n Social conventions in classroom
n Lower Primary Vocabulary
n Lower Primary Grammar
Mathematics Modules
n Basic Numerical Concepts
n Base Values / Trading
n Number Bonds
n Introduction to Problem Solving
n Introduction to model drawing in Problem Solving
u Part-whole model
u Comparison model
Chinese
n Bridging/Core Modules
n Character Recognition
n Vocabulary
n Writing Conventions
Malay
n Malay Literacy
n Suku kata (Syllabic Reading)
n Penulisan Asas (Writing Conventions)
n Kosa Kata Asas (Basic Vocabulary)
n Tatabahasa Asas(Basic Grammar)
n Tatabicara Asas (Basic Speech)
3.5 hours daily from Monday to Thursday (9 am to 12.30 pm)
3 hours on Friday (9 am to 12 pm)
Time-table
Monday to Thursday
Period
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Subject
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9 am to 9.30 am
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CES (Cognitive, Emotional and Social Development)
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9.30 am to 10.30 am
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English
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10.30 am to 11.00 am
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Break
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11 am to 12 pm
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Maths
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12 pm to 12.30 pm
|
Organisation / Reflection
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Friday
Period
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Subject
| |
9 am to 9.30 am
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CES (Cognitive, Emotional and Social Development) in Chinese / Malay
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9.30 am to 10.30 am
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Chinese / Malay
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10.30 am to 11.00 am
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Break
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11 am to 12 pm
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Chinese / Malay
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Learning Support Programme
1 pm to 2 pm
Additional support is given to students who need help in
² Reading / writing or speaking
² Cognitive skills
² Fine Psychomotor skills
so that these young learners are able to catch up with the rest and are on par with their developmental stages of a young learner
