WELCOMEP1 Orientation 2019

Fri 8th November

~A Community of Caring, Confident and

Independent Learners

Serving and Excelling for the Glory of God.~

Program For Today Time Agenda

2.30 pm • Address By Principal, Miss Loh Sing Huay

• Talk By Vice-Principal (Administration), Mr James

Chew

• Sharing By SPARK Co-Chairperson, Mr Nicholli Ee

3.30 pm

onwards

Parents are requested to:

• proceed for registration (for those who have not

done so)

• fetch child from the classrooms

• purchase of books, uniforms in the canteen

• arrange for school transport in the canteen

Key PersonnelPrincipal Miss Loh Sing Huay

Vice Principal (EO) Mr Tayeb B Rajib

Vice Principal (Administration) Mr James Chew

Head of Department / English Language Ms Rachel Zhou

Head of Department / Mathematics Mr Teng Beng Chye

Head of Department / PE, CCA &

Aesthetics

Mr Stephen Tan

Head of Department / ICT Mdm Murni Bte Masuath

Head of Department / CCE Mrs Danielle Selvanathen

Head of Department / Discipline Ms Yasmin Angullia

School Staff Developer Mrs Annie Choy

Year Head / Primary 1 – Primary 3 Mr Danny Koh

Year Head / Primary 4 – Primary 6 Mrs Tan Chor Kheng

Designation Name

Assistant Year Head / Primary 3 & 4 Mr Sheikh Alauddin

Subject Head / Science Mdm Herdawati Suleiman

Subject Head / Maths Mrs Katherine Michael

Subject Head / CL Mdm Yang Yiqun

Subject Head / Aesthetics Ms Marianne Woo

Subject Head / CCE Ms Tan Hwei Ling

Subject Head / Discipline Mdm Nadira Nordin

Assistant Year Head (Internal) Ms Pee May May

Assistant Year Head (Internal) Mdm Yasotha

Key Personnel

Allied Educator Team

Designation Name

Allied Educator

(Learning & Behavioral Support)

Mdm Vickie Ng

Allied Educator

(Learning & Behavioral Support)

Mdm Suhaili

Counsellor Mrs Ann Tan

Mission

Enabling all Stephenians

to learn how to learn and

to learn how to live;

empowering them to become

men of integrity and men for others

Values We Hold Dear

School Motto: To Believe, To Serve

~ CREDERE ET SERVIRE~

• A School of the De La Salle Brothers

• Affiliated to

St Joseph’s Institution Junior

St Anthony’s Primary School

De La Salle School

St Patrick’s School

St Joseph’s Institution

St Joseph’s Institution (International)

• Government-aided Catholic School

St. Stephen’s School(founded in 1957)

How old are “We”?

Our School

62 years

Lasallian History in Singapore : 166 years

Lasallian History in the World : 339 years

Lasallian PhilosophyFaith, Service, Community

More than 80 countries and

900,000 Lasallian

students at any one time.

Singapore

OUR STEPHENIAN

FAMILY

Staff

Pupils

SPARK & Parents

School Council & CBS Board

St Stephen’s Old Boys’ Association

(SSOBA)

Learning for Life Programme(LLP)

•Physical EducAtion and Sports for every StephenIAN(PASSIAN)

•MUsic for STephenians” (MUST)

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR PRIMARY 1

OVERVIEW

1 Aims of Primary

Education

2 Developments in

Primary Education

3 What is it like

in school?

4 Preparing for

school

5 Transiting to

Primary 1

6 School-Home

Partnership

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

WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL?• Strengthening efforts to nurture well-rounded

individuals

• Moving away from over-emphasis on grades

Subjects taken at P1

English Language Art

Mother Tongue Language Music

Mathematics Physical Education

Social Studies Health Education

Curriculum for Lower Primary

Numeracy

Character & Citizenship

Education (CCE)

Literacy

Holistic Assessment @ SSS

It consists of:

• On-going gathering of information about a child’s learning

• Use of varied sources

• Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback

It aims to develop pupils to

• Be independent and self-directed learners

• Be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers

• Be reflective individuals who are goal-driven

• Bite-sized assessments

• Class assignments and assessments will be returned regularly for parents’ endorsement.

• More details will be given in Jan 2020.

Holistic Assessment @ SSS

MT Curriculum

Key Language Skills:

• Listening

• Speaking

• Reading

• Writing

• Spoken Interaction

• Written Interaction

MT Resources

Learning Support for English & Maths(LSE & LSM)

• Specialised early intervention program

• Systemic screening process at the start of Pr 1

• Held during curriculum time

• Small group instruction

• Address the needs of pupils who enter P1 with weak EL or Maths competencies

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

• Providing a structured and supportive environment

• Providing greater support for students with special

educational needs

Allied Educators & Educational Psychologists

~ Working in partnership with school

and home is key~

Parents’ Handbook

• School Operation Information: Pg 3

• School Discipline: Pg 8 – 9

• First 3 Days In School: Pg 10 -11

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

Snack Break

• 10 mins snack time at 12 pm

• Prepare a simple dry healthy snack

eg. bread, fruits, biscuits

• If your son decides not to snack, it is ok. Use it as a stretch break instead.

• Try out “snack time” at home!

P1 Reporting and Dismissal Time

Monday - Friday

Reporting

Time7.30 am

Recess 9.45 am - 10.15 am

Dismissal

Time1.30 pm

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

Student’s Diary• Will be given to all students on the 1st week of School

• Record homework for the day and items that need to be brought for the next day

• Parents / Guardians to monitor daily

• An avenue of communication between the teacherand parent e.g. clarifying, checking on the child’sprogress, making appointments with teachers.

Contacting Staff• Email

• Our email addresses are available from our school’s website.

• We may not be able to get back to you immediately as weare not always at our desk.

• Telephone

• If we are not available at that point in time, please leaveyour contact and name.

• School Diary

• Ask your son to inform the teacher of the message written inthe school diary.

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Parent-Child

Activity Book

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RELATING TO OTHERSBuild your child’s interpersonal skills

by:

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• Modelling the use of friendly and polite

phrases

• “Hello! My name is… what is your name?”

• “May I please…”

• Providing opportunities for your child to

share and take turns during playtime with

other children.

• Teaching them coping mechanisms (e.g.

deep breaths, quiet corner, stop-think-do)

to enable them to manage their emotions.

DEVELOPING GOOD HABITS

Routines help children learn to

manage themselves.

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Guide your child to do the following independently:• Keep to a regular bedtime• Make healthy food choices• Pack their bag• Dress themselves• Buying food at the canteen

NURTURING POSITIVE LEARNING ATTITUDES

Developing the right learning attitude in

your child will help them to transit smoothly

into the learning routines in primary school.

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You can encourage your child to:

• Ask questions about their experiences and

the world around them.

• Express their thoughts and feelings about

and discuss what can be done if they have

worries.

• Practice life skills independently (e.g. buy

food and drink on their own, ask for

permission etc).

CREATING A CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT HOME

Set up a conducive home environment

so that your child can learn both at home and in school:

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• Encourage your child to learn English and their Mother Tongue, through picture books, language games or songs.

• Set aside space in your home where your child can read and finish their homework.

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HAVE FUN

WITH YOUR CHILD!

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!

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MOE website

On latest announcements, policies and data www.moe.gov.sg

Schoolbag.sg

Through articles and multimedia content,

Schoolbag provide parents and general public with

information and insights related to education, tips

for parent involvement and features 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

HOW CAN I PREPARE MY CHILD FOR PRIMARY 1?

• Relating to others

• Developing good habits

• Nurturing positive learning

attitudes

• Creating a conducive learning

environment at home

Support a healthy lifestyle

Ensure 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

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

Transiting to Primary 1What 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

Thank you &

have a good

weekend!

See you on Thursday,

2nd Jan 2020!