Programme For Active Learning (PAL)
What is PAL?
To encourage learning beyond the classroom, Programme for Active Learning (PAL) gives your child the chance to discover new interests, learn new skills and develop his character. Your child will have the opportunity during curriculum time to try out activities in sports and outdoor education, as well as in the performing and visual arts.
The focus in PAL lessons is engaged learning and teaching the whole child via a strong teacher and pupil relationship, and equipping our young with the necessary skills and values to thrive in a fast-changing and globalised future.
At Meridian, PAL is offered to all P1 and P2 students. It consists of modules of activities in two broad areas: Sports & Games and Outdoor Education, and Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Lessons are carried out within the curriculum time on every Friday morning.
What is the purpose/rationale of PAL?
From 2022, PAL should be planned and enacted intentionally as one of the CCE lessons along with CCE (FTGP) and CCE (MTL) during curriculum time. At Meridian, PAL lessons are carefully curated to achieve the following knowledge and skills that have been specifically identified for PAL at primary 1 and 2 respectively:
Objectives for Social-Emotional Learning in accordance to 21st CCE framework |
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| Self-Awareness: | Identifying and recognising emotions and needs; self-efficacy ; appreciate diversity |
| Self-Management: | Self-discipline and self-motivation |
| Social Awareness: | Perspective taking, respect for others |
| Relationship Management: | Working cooperatively, communication, social engagement and relationship building |
| Responsible Decision-Making: | Personal responsibility |
Primary 1
Learning Outcomes (LOs) for PAL (2022) |
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| Developmental Milestones | Knowledge LO | Skills LO |
| Demonstrate a lively curiosity and find joy in the people and things around us. | Being curious
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Self-motivation
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| Work in a respectful manner with others | Working Together
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Interpersonal communication
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Primary 2
Learning Outcomes (LOs) for PAL (2022) |
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| Developmental Milestones | Knowledge LO | Skills LO |
| Work in a respectful manner with others | Working together
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Interpersonal Communication
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What are the characteristics of PAL modules?
To achieve the learning outcomes of PAL, the modules of Sports & Games and Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts are designed such that they are:
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Experiential
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Fun and enjoyable
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Encompass learning in a creative way
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Provide opportunities for children to create
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Incorporate values education and social emotional learning
How is PAL carried out in Meridian Primary School?
PAL lessons are conducted on Fridays for 2 hours. The schedule is as follow:
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
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| Level | 6 Session | 5 Session | 5 Session | 5 Session |
| P1 | Performing Arts | Visual Arts | Sports and Games | Outdoors-Education |
| P2 | Visual Arts | Performing Arts | Sports and Games | Outdoor-Education |
Reflection
Students will be engaged in reflection at the end of every PAL lesson. This allows them to see their growth, strength, proud moments, and areas to improve on. At the end of each term, PAL teachers will identify students who best display our school values (i.e. Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Care, Teamwork, Integrity) and present to them the Awesome cards which are uniquely designed by our school to recognize their positive behaviors.
PAL in Action
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 of students who display school value |
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