Post on 21-Sep-2020
PRIMARY ONE ORIENTATIONWELCOME
PROGRAMMETime Programme Venue Remarks
1.30 pm to 2.00pm
Registration Concourse
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Parents - Briefing Hall
Pupils – Class Activities
Classrooms
3.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Parents - Filling up of PDF form
Classrooms Once parents have completedALL admin matters, you will begiven a card bearing your child’sname, class etc.Please proceed to the class tofetch your child.Please pass the card to theteacher/s in class.
Pupils – Class Activities
Classrooms Buying of school items in schoolcanteen.
Orientation Package Content
• School Books To Bring
• Road Safety brochure
• JPS PSG Recruitment Form
• Parent-Child Activity Book
• 2 sets of pupils’ name tag
• Pencil (please return after form filling)
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School Leaders
Principal Ms Cheah Poh Lian
Principal (wef 2nd Jan 2019) Mr Andy Choong
Vice Principal Mrs Hee Jun-Lynn
Vice Principal (Admin) Mr Wong Wai Hon
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HOD/English Ms Joanne Lim
LH/English Mrs Shoba Michael
HOD/Mathematics Mrs Lim-Yap Siew Ching
HOD/MTL Mdm Hartini
HOD/Science Mrs Leong-Ho Peak Yen
SH/CL Mdm Christy Sia
YEAR HEAD/ P1 – P2 Mdm Jayasree
YEAR HEAD/ P3 – P4 Mdm Maslinda
YEAR HEAD/ P5 – P6 Mrs Tan Hwee Min
Assistant Year Head P1 Ms Chia Li Ling
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HOD/ICT Mr Simon Low
Staff Developer Mrs Adrienne Lye
SH / CCE Mr Ng Ban Hock
HOD/Discipline Mr Wee Chong Chuet
HOD/ Aesthetics Mr Desmond Seah
SH/CCA Mr Lim Tee Wui
SH/ PE Mr Iskandar Alamin
School Counsellor Ms Karina Lee
Admin Manager Ms Linda Yeo
Admin Executive Mr Harry Wee
Operations Manager Mr Choo Ching Hoi
P1 Form Teachers
1 Care Mr Asri
1 Diligence Miss Erni
1 Grace Miss Low Wan Teng
1 Honesty Ms Angelina Tan
1 Joy Mr Hilmi
1 Kindness Mdm Diana Chan
1 Respect Ms Aster He
OVERVIEW1 Primary Education
2 Preparing for school
3 What is it like in school?
4 Transiting to Primary 1
5 What’s in it for me as a parent?
PRIMARY EDUCATION• Formative years• Early stages of learning• Discovering talents
and abilities
AIMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION• Lay a strong foundation• Nurture well-rounded individuals
and passionate lifelong learners• Prepare the child for the future
WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO BE• Confident• Self-directed learners• Active contributors• Concerned citizens
DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
PREPARING FOR SCHOOL!P1 Reporting and Dismissal TimeSchool Begins on Wed, 2nd Jan 2019
Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs
Fri
Reporting Time 7.30 am
Recess 9.45 am – 10.15 am
Dismissal Time 1.30 pm 1.15 pm
FIRST DAYS IN SCHOOLPlease leave your child with the teachers
and pupil leaders who will usher your
child to his / her class in the
concourse.
For the safety & security of children, all
visitors, including parents are not
allowed to remain in the school
premises.
Cars are not allowed into the school
compound unless it is raining
BUDDIES DURING RECESS• Your child will be paired with a buddy from
P4 • Assist with buying food • Show them the toilets & other facilities in the
school
Recess is at 9.15am for the first 3 days only.
(Parents are allowed in from 9.30am & will leave after recess)
Recess is at 9.45am from 7 January 2019.
(Parents are not allowed in the school)
Uniforms will be sold in the canteen.
PARENTING TALK• Helping your child cope with transition • P1 Care, Diligence and 1 Grace- Thurs, 3rd Jan
at 11am• P1 Honesty, Joy, Kindness & Respect- Fri, 4th
Jan at 11am
Dismissal Arrangement
Day Dismissal Time Dismissal Order
Mon to Thurs 1.30 pmP1 - 1.20 pm
1 Care & 1 Diligence
1 Grace & 1 Honesty
1 Joy , 1 Kindness, 1 Respect
Fri 1.15 pmP1 – 1.05 pm
DISMISSAL ARRANGEMENT
Front GateBack Gate
PREPARING FOR SCHOOL!Snack Break
• 10 mins snack time at 12.05 pm • Prepare a simple dry snack eg. bread, fruits, biscuits• Try out “snack time” at home!
Labelling of items
• Please label all of your child’s items such as books, water bottle, lunch box, stationery and even shoes.
Label by writing the
initials or full name
Writing in the Handbook
Shoes to be worn
• Please buy shoes that are WHITE all over.
• Shoes should not have grey or other coloured stripes / bands on them. ×
PREPARING FOR SCHOOL!First two days of school
• What to pack1. Pencil Case (No Scissors)
2. Colour Pencils
3. Water bottle
4. Pocket money
5. A story book
6. A healthy snack
• What to wear1. School uniform
2. White school shoes
3. School socks
Buy Lighter bags Trolley Bags are not allowed
Subjects taken at P1
All P1 students offer:1. English Language2. Mother Tongue Language3. Mathematics4. Social Studies5. Art6. Music7. Physical Education8. Health Education
WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL?
What are the tasks that my child should be able to do independently?
• Personal hygiene eg. going to the toilet, hand washing, tying shoe laces, buttoning his/her shirt/blouse
• Look out for traffic
• Organising school bag
• Counting money and receiving change
• Asking for permission
TRANSITING TO PRIMARY 1!
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Join the Parent Support Group (PSG)!
The PSG consists of a group of dedicated parents who partner theschool to support fellow parents in nurturing their children.
It is the platform for parents to network, share, learn and supporteach other in this parenting journey.
Some of the programmes the PSG support:
• Games for Maths during recess
• Learning Journeys
• Games Day
WHAT’S IN FOR ME?
Photo of PSG
YOUR CHILD IS READY. ARE YOU?
SUPPORT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLEEnsure your child has:• Sufficient sleep• A balanced diet• Unstructured play• Outdoor activities in the day
AFFIRM YOUR CHILD• Recognise small
successes• Praise the process, not the
person• Focus on the efforts, not
the outcomes
SPEND TIME CHATTING• Empathise with your child’s
emotions and understand his/her needs
• Talk about fond memories of your primary school days
• Ask about your child’s thoughts and feelings about school
• Discuss challenges and worries together
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!MOE websiteOn latest announcements, policies and data
www.moe.gov.sg
Schoolbag.sgThrough articles and multimedia content,Schoolbag provide parents and general publicwith information and insights related toeducation, tips for parent involvement andfeatures on school programmes.
www.schoolbag.sg
MOE on Facebook www.facebook.com/moesingapore
MOE on Twitter www.twitter.com/#!MOEsg
MOE on YouTube www.youtube.com/moespore
MOE on Instagram www.instagram.com/moesingapore
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School Fees 2019
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School Fees MiscellaneousFees
2nd Tier Miscellaneous
Fees
Singapore Citizen Free $6.50 $6.50
Singapore PR $180 $6.50 $6.50
International Student (ASEAN)
$440 $6.50 $6.50
International Student (non ASEAN)
$700 $6.50 $6.50
Can use Edusaveto pay
1. GIRO deductions (26th of each month except in Jan, a 2-month deduction of fees in Feb)
2. AXS
a) E-station (internet)
b) M-station (mobile app)
c) Kiosks
3. Cash payment (least preferred as it is risky for pupil)
Methods of Payment
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• $200 yearly per pupil
• To be used for enrichment programmes organised by the school, and/or pay your child’s 2nd
Tier Miscellaneous Fees
Pupil is eligible for Edusave Contributions from MOE if he/she is
• A Singapore Citizen
• Age 7 to 16
Edusave Contributions
MOE Financial Assistance Scheme
• Pupil must be a Singapore Citizen
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Household Income Limits (Meet one of the following criteria)
Monthly Gross Household Income (GHI)
Not exceeding S$2,750 OR
Monthly Gross Household Per Capita Income (PCI)
Not exceeding S$690 per person
• Application is on an annual basis, no auto-renewal
MOE Financial Assistance Scheme
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For more information, please visit http://www.moe.gov.sg/initiatives/financial-assistance/or approach our staff at the General Office.
School AttireStandard
Miscellaneous Fees
TextbookSchool Meals
Transport Subsidy (if applicable)
Uniform (2 sets);
PE attire (2 sets);
Shoes (1 pair);
Socks (2 pairs)
100% WaivedFree
textbooks$14 for 5 days
Transport to / from school:
• School Bus –50% subsidy
• Public Transport -$10 / month
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Free annual dental check-ups in school clinic
Opening hours of clinic will be updated in school website (pending confirmation from HPB)
Please ensure that you have made online approval
Dental Therapist (Health Promotion Board)
School Health Oral Programme
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