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Primary 1 (2017)
Orientation
22 October 2016
Programme Outline
Time Activity 9.00 am Principal’s Address to 2017 Primary 1 Students
9.15 am Start of School Concert
9.40 am Students to go to their classrooms for activities and school tour
Parents to remain in MPH for briefing
10.30 am Document Completion
Welcome Address
by Principal,
Mdm Elis Tan
Welcome to Rosyth School
Mrs Stella Kwan
Mr Marvin Chan Vice-Principals (EO)
Mr Loh Yuh Por Vice-Principal (Admin)
P1 Classes in 2017
P1 Empathetic P1 Observant
P1 Reliable P1 Thoughtful
P1 Magnanimous P1 Trustworthy
P1 Affable P1 Dextrous
P1 Innovative P1 Appreciative
Stage
Teacher-In-Charge
P1 Empathetic- Mr Vernon Tay and Mrs Tong Sook Hwa
P1 Observant- Mdm Nuraidah, Mrs Jyn Li and Mrs Leslie Tan
P1 Reliable- Miss Leong Mok Kam and Mrs Josephine Lay
P1 Thoughtful- Mrs Elsie Goh and Ms Deborah Koh
P1 Magnanimous- Mrs Tang Chai Muay and Mdm Siti Hanom
P1 Trustworthy- Mdm Liyana, Mdm Shazwani and Mdm Ng Chin Hoon
P1 Affable- Mrs Amelia Matthews and Mrs Elaine Low
P1 Dextrous- Miss Laurene Danker and Miss Shirley Kang
P1 Innovative- Mrs Joyce Tan and Mrs Pang Wee Meng
P1 Appreciative- Mdm Fazilah and Mrs Angeline Ong
Welcome to Rosyth School
Morning Greetings
Good morning
Mdm Tan, teachers and friends.
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This year, the school celebrated its 60th Anniversary to the theme - “Appreciate, Affirm, Aspire”. The theme highlights our heritage and achievements, and recognises all pupils, staff and stakeholders, both past and present, who have contributed to the holistic development of Rosythians.
As we anchor ourselves in I-CARE values, hone our talents and abilities to serve and benefit others, we strive to create a better future for Rosyth School and the community.
School Concert
Primary 1 (2017)
Orientation -
Administrative
Matters
22 October 2016
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Programme Outline (for the rest of this morning)
Time Activity Venue
10.30 am – 12.00 noon
Document Completion: A release card will be issued to parents upon document completion.
Classrooms on Level 5
12.00 noon – 12.30 pm
Tour of the school (optional)
Starting point is at MPH.
MPH on Level 4
11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Parents to pick up their children from the respective P1 classrooms. Parents will need to produce the release cards in order to pick up their children from their classrooms.
P1 classrooms on
Levels 2 and 3
10.30 am –
2.00 pm
• Sale of textbooks and school uniforms
• Booking of school transport service
• Parent Support Group (PSG) Recruitment
• Enrolment for weekend enrichment classes
and Student Care Centre
• Sale of RS60 Commemorative Stamps
P2 Empathetic (Level 1)
ISH (Level 1)
Other Admin Matters
At level 1 (P2-Empathetic Classroom)
Sale of Textbooks
Booths at the ISH Indoor Sports Hall
(Level 1 behind the General Office)
Sale of Uniforms
Booking of School Transport Service
Parents Support Group (PSG) Recruitment
Enrolment for Weekend Enrichment Classes and
Student Care Centre
Sale of RS60 Commemorative Stamps
Venue for Documentation
Child’s Class Venue for Documentation (Level 5)
P1 Innovative P5 Innovative (Dx5-03)
P1 Affable P4 Trustworthy (Dx5-02)
P1 Magnanimous P5 Magnanimous (Dx5-01)
P1 Reliable P5 Reliable (D5-01)
P1 Empathetic P5 Excellent (D5-02)
P1 Appreciative P5 Affable (D5-05)
P1 Dextrous P4 Reliable (E5-01)
P1 Trustworthy P4 Empathetic (E5-02)
P1 Thoughtful P4 Appreciative (E5-03)
P1 Observant P4 Dextrous (E5-04)
School Tour for Parents
Group KPs leading group For Parents of Classes
Group 1 Mrs Lui May Ling Mrs Katherine Wong
P1 Innovative P1 Affable P1 Magnanimous
Group 2
Mr Roshan Miss Tan Chia Chih
P1 Reliable P1 Empathetic P1 Appreciative
To meet at outside MPH at around 11.50 am.
Tour will commence at 12 noon.
No registration is required.
School Tour for Parents
Group KPs leading group For Parents of Classes
Group 3 Mr Tan Kian Tiong Miss Jau Hsiao Chien
P1 Dextrous P1 Thoughtful
Group 4 Mr Raymond Bong Mdm Hanifa
P1 Trustworthy P1 Observant
To meet at outside MPH at around 11.50 am.
Tour will commence at 12 noon.
No registration is required.
Primary 1 (2017)
Orientation -
Briefing
22 October 2016
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Financial Assistance
• Forms for MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) can be obtained from the MOE website or from the General Office from today onwards.
– MOE FAS provisions includes: waiver of standard miscellaneous fees, free textbooks & school attire, transport subsidy.
– Income criteria (Gross Household Income not exceeding $2500/mth OR Per Capita Income not exceeding $625/mth)
Financial Assistance
• Students from low-income households can apply for IDA’s NEU PC Plus Programme to own a new computer at a subsidised price. To apply, approach the school general office for an application form.
Opting for MTL
• Default allocation of MTL is based on the race of the student’s father.
• Parents will need to apply if they would like their child to study a different MTL.
• To apply, approach the school general office for an application form.
Registration at Student Care
Centre (SCC)
• Knowledge Park Educare
• Registration forms are available at the SCC (Level 1, classroom block) and the General Office.
• Submit your forms by 28 Oct 2016 to be given priority in registration of places.
Student Care Centre (SCC)
Holiday Activities
Special Sports Activities Cooking Lessons Fun Science Field Trips In-house Educational Programmes
Student Care Centre (SCC)
Daily Activities
Character Development Programmes Indoor/Outdoor Learning Art & Craft
GEMS Enrichment Programs…..
Student Care Centre (SCC)
HOMEWORK SUPERVISION
This activity is not a tutorial but provides supervision by teachers to help students concentrate and get work done on their own.
Activities include :-
Completion of Homework
Spelling
Penmanship
Self-revision
A minimum of 1-Hour Supervised Study Time is set aside for students to complete their homework or self-revision. More time will be allocated for the Study Time nearer the examination period.
School Dental Service
• Provides free basic dental services in the school dental clinics
School Dental Service
• Enrol your child in the School Dental Programme
• Parent must give consent before your child receive the services
School Dental Service
Child Consent Portal http://childconsent.hpb.gov.sg
Submissions will be accepted online from
21 Dec 2016 to 15 Jan 2017.
For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents you can now submit your consent using SingPass
via
School Dental Service
• If you encounter any problem or are unable to do it online, please contact the dental clinic at 64812945 in January 2017 when school reopens.
• If you do have any queries, you may approach our Dental Therapist at the dental clinic (Level 1) before 12.30 pm today.
Mdm Lee Oi Ling Dental Therapist
Name Tags (Uniform)
• Please ensure that the name on the name tag is your child’s official name (that appears on his/her BC)
• A maximum of 15 characters including space
• Need not have full name if it is longer than 15 characters
• The name tag order form will be given to you during the documentation later. Please let the staff certify on the form before submitting it to uniform supplier.
Name Tags (Uniform)
E.g. Name on BC: Tan En Lin Adeline
Adeline Tan
E.g. Name as of BC: Tan En Lin
Adeline Tan
Tan E L
Tan En Lin
E.g. Nurul Atiqah Binte Mohammed Razali
Nurul Atiqah
First Three Days of School
Workshops for Parents 3 Jan 2017 (Tue) - (7.45 am to 9.00 am)
• Overview of Primary Education Review & Implementation (PERI) Holistic Assessment
• Changes to the PSLE Scoring and & Sec 1 Posting
4 Jan 2017 (Wed) - (7.40 am to 9.00 am)
• English Language Programme
• Mother Tongue Programme
5 Jan 2017 (Thu) – (7.40 am to 9.00 am)
• Mathematics Programme
• Programme for Active Learning (PAL)
Important Reminders
You may gather around the designated perimeter of the school canteen during your child’s recesses over the first three days of school.
However, please do not move beyond the designated area in the canteen.
• Mode of operation : Single-session mode
• Reporting Time : 7.30 am
• Reporting Venue : Indoor Sports Hall (ISH)
(Level 1)
• Dismissal Time : 1.30 pm
1st Day of School
1st Day of School
• If your child is suddenly not well in school, his/her Form Teacher or the General Office will call you.
• No child will be allowed to go home on their own.
• A release note will be given to parent/guardian, who comes to pick up the unwell child, to pass to the security guard.
1st Day of School
• Temporary Name Tag
- To be pinned on child’s uniform
- Provide your contact details
- Indicate mode of transport for dismissal
Knowledge Park
School Bus Number ___
Parents’ Pick-Up (car)
Gate ___ (1, 6 or 7)
Front
Back
Weekly Timetable
Period Time Mon and Tue Wed Thu and Fri
1 0730 – 0800
2 0800 – 0830
3 0830 – 0900
4 0900 – 0930
5 0930 – 1000
6 1000 – 1030 Recess Recess Recess
7 1030 – 1100
8 1100 – 1130
9 1130 – 1200
10 1200 – 1230 Lesson + Break
Lesson (Dismissal at
12.30 pm) Lesson + Break
11 1230 – 1300
12 1300 – 1330
Important Reminders
• Temperature-taking and checking of physical well-being of child before school
• Updating of personal particulars and contact numbers
• Packing of school bag
• Labeling of personal items
• Bringing of valuable items and excessive pocket money to school
Important Reminders
• In the case of an medical emergency, the school will call for an ambulance and will arrange for parents to meet your child and our staff at the hospital.
• Updating the school about your child’s medical condition, if any, especially with any doctor’s letter or memo.
Dropping off/ picking up of child and car
parking
Dropping off/ Picking up of child and Parking
Parents fetching their children on foot • You will be allowed to enter the school and
wait at the parents wait area near Gates 1, 6 and 7 after 1.15 pm (12.15 pm on Wed).
Parents who are driving to school • You can park car at HDB public carparks near
to the school and meet your child at Gates 1, 6 and 7; or
• Drive into the school after 1.45 pm (12.45 pm on Wed) and pick your child up from drop-off/ pick-up point B1.
Traffic Safety
When commuting to or from school: • Kindly do not alight/ pick-up your child along
Serangoon North Ave 4
–2 designated places to alight
Nearby HDB car park (enter by Gates 1, 6 or 7)
At the pick-up/ drop-off points in the school
• Always use the pedestrian crossings • Use Gates 1, 6 or 7 and use the designated
walkways
Parent Access Passes
• Parents will be issued 2 Parent Access Passes.
• Parents or guardians entering the school will have to display the passes clearly.
• The passes allow access to the Parents Wait Area, the G.O., Bookshop and Dental Clinic.
• For access to all other areas in the school, parents will need to report to the G.O. first.
2017
Opening hours: 6.00 am to 6.00 pm
Designated Walkway at Gate 1
Opening hours: 7.00 am to 7.30 am 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm (Except Wed) 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm (Wed)
Gate 6
Opening hours: 6.40 am to 7.30 am 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm (Except Wed) 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm (Wed) 3.30 pm to 5.15 pm (Except Wed)
Gate 7
Primary 1 (2017)
Orientation -
Briefing
22 October 2016
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Organisational Structure
Principal
Vice-Principals
Heads of Departments
Subject Heads
Year Heads/ Assistant
Year Heads
Lead Teacher
Senior Teachers
Full-time School
Counselor
Allied Educators
School Programme Exec
ICT Support Staff
Administration Manager
Operations Managers
Corporate Support Staff
Operations Support Staff Teachers
Contract Adj/
Flexi Adj
Total Staff Strength: 157
School Profile 2016
Student Population: 2026
Mode of operation: Single-session
No. of Classes:
52 mainstream classes
9 Gifted Education classes (Primary 4, 5, 6)
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The School of Tomorrow,
Today
Our Vision
Maximising potential
through the development
of Mind, Body and Soul
Our Mission
Integrity First
Care and Share
Adventurous Spirit
Respect and Responsibility
Excellence In All We Do
Our Values
Ready to Serve
Our School Motto
Breadth: Broad and Inclusive in our approach of Providing Opportunities for Every Child; Giving Each Child a Broad and Holistic Education.
Depth: Deep Values and a Deep Commitment to Singapore; Deep Foundation.
Length: Lifelong learning; Learning for life.
Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education
Work Plan Seminar Speech, 25 Sept 2013
• 2014 theme: Together, we can make a difference!
• 2015 theme: We are Part of Something Larger
• 2016 theme: Appreciate, Affirm, Aspire
2017 theme:
I-CARE about Learning with Passion
School Theme
Strengthening Life-Long and
Life-Deep Learning
Confidence to Learn Motivation to Learn
Commitment in Learning
Using Ipads to find out more
about the animals at the Zoo DoughWorkz by PastaMania
Strengthening Life-Long and
Life-Deep Learning
Voice Training Lesson
Art Lesson
Strengthening Life-Long and
Life-Deep Learning
P1 aRtynnovation@Rosyth
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• Curriculum caters to learning needs of students
– Challenge, Enrich & Support Approach
– Learning Support Programme (English) and Learning Support for Mathematics for Primary One and Two (School based learning support till P6)
• Inter-department Collaboration
– Coherence and alignment of curriculum (from students’ perspective)
– Bishan Park Waterways Adoption
and Vermi-composting project
Strengthening Life-Long and
Life-Deep Learning
Co-Curricular Programmes
• Programme for Active Learning (PAL)
– Sports & Games, Outdoor Education, Visual Arts and Performing Arts
• Weekend Enrichment programmes run by the Parent Support Group, e.g. wushu, ballet, etc
Strengthening Life-Long and
Life-Deep Learning
• Resources
– School receives additional resources as Centre of Excellence for the Aesthetics and for it distinctive programmes (ALP/LLP) in Science and in the Aesthetics.
Strengthening Life-Long and
Life-Deep Learning
Character Building
• Infused in formal IP and non-IP curriculum
• Authentic approach to serving the school and the community
Strengthening Life-Long and
Life-Deep Learning
P1 and P3 Buddy Programme P4 Litter-Picking at Bishan Park
Strengthening Life-Long and
Life-Deep Learning
Fostering Lifelong Learning
Flip Learning
Flip Learning
• Use of AsknLearn Portal for Flip Learning
• School’s Homework Policy
Strengthening Life-Long and
Life-Deep Learning
Level Total duration (min)
per day on weekdays
including Mother Tongue
Total duration
(min) per day on
weekend*
Remarks
Primary
1 & 2
30 60
Primary
3
60 120 Avg of 15-30min per
subject per day
Primary
4
90 180 Avg of 20-30min per
subject per day
Primary
5 & 6
120 240 Avg of 30-45min per
subject per day
Supporting Staff Professional Development
• Modes of professional development include workshops, courses, curriculum meetings, conferences
• Professional Learning Communities
– Teacher Learning Communities (TLC)
What happens when teachers are absent
• Away for professional development or medical/ urgent leave, e.g. childcare leave, parent care leave
– Buddy system among level teachers
– Teachers will leave instructions/ lesson plans for relief teachers
– A trained relief teacher is engaged
– Work assigned is marked by teacher upon his/her return
– School will adjust its deployment in cases of long-term absences
Every Parent a Supportive Partner
“Every parent, hopes for his child to grow up to be at his best. We share the same goal. When parents, teachers and the community work together. We multiply our efforts to make every student an engaged learner. We multiply the domains in which our children can find success. We multiply the pathways to success and indeed together we create new pathways to success.”
Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education
Work Plan Seminar Speech, 22 Sept 2015
WISDOM From DEE HOCK
Hire and promote first on the basis of integrity, second, motivation, third, capacity, fourth, understanding, fifth knowledge, last and least, experience.
• Without integrity, motivation is dangerous
• Without motivation, capacity is impotent
• Without capacity, understanding is limited
• Without knowledge, experience is blind
• Experience is easy to provide and quickly put to good use with the other qualities.
COMPASS for YOUR CHILD
Values & Life Attitudes
• Integrity and motivation
• Courage & Self-Confidence
• Conviction & Curiosity
• Do Your Best
• Willing to Try
• Never Give Up
• Failure Yields Success
THE COMPASS for YOU, as PARENTS
• Love
• Recognise Your Path is Not Their Way
• Listen & Encourage
• Help Discover Talents, Abilities, Interests
• Value Individual Identity- Build, Do not Demolish
• Guide but allow learning by Discovery
• No failure- Only lessons
• Lead from the Front, Side, Behind, Within
• Refer to Parent Guide developed by MOE
• Love
Home-School Partnership
How parents can support their children in their learning and growth with the school
• Care
• Connect
• Communicate
What parents can do to help their children
• Care
– Physical care : appearance of the child
: balanced diet for good health
– Checking on weight of school bag. Most books are kept in the classroom cupboard
– Ensure that your child reports for school punctually
– Support your child’s learning by encouraging them
– Keep up-to-date about your child’s progress through our Student’s Handbook/ About Your Child Form
– Guide and encourage your child to explore, discover and pursue his strengths and interests to his fullest potential
Home-School Partnership
What parents can do to help their children
• Connect by – participating in school events/ through PSG involvement
– participating in Parents-in-School Programme (PiSP)
– attending the Parent-Teacher Conference in Term 2
– participating in Parent-Child-Teacher Conference (PCTC) in Term 3
– reinforcing values taught in school
Home-School Partnership
Parents in School Programme (PiSP)
• Launched in 2012 by PS (Education)
• Parents and their children learn together in school
• Parents are also given the opportunity to collaborate with their children and other pupils.
Home-School Partnership
What parents can do to help their children
• Communicate with school through:
– Parents’ Talks/Briefings/Workshops
– Information File for Parents/Guardian
– Student’s handbook
– Letter of Introduction by FT and subject teachers
– Letters for parents
– School website (http://www.rosyth.moe.edu.sg)
– Email teacher(s) and school, [email protected]
– MOE Resources: e.g. ExCEL Fest, Schoolbag articles
Home-School Partnership
How parents can enable your children to learn and grow in the primary school years in Rosyth?
– Giving the child a voice
– Allowing the child space to resolve conflicts or problems independently
Home-School Partnership
60th Anniversary Commemorative
Stamp Collections
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Stamp Design 1 – Appreciate & Affirm
60th Anniversary Commemorative
Stamp Collections
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Stamp Design 1 – Appreciate & Affirm
60th Anniversary Commemorative
Stamp Collections
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Stamp Design 2 – Aspire
60th Anniversary Commemorative
Stamp Collections
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Stamp Design 2 – Aspire
THANK YOU
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P1 Orientation (2017 Intake)
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Venue for Documentation
Child’s Class Venue for Documentation (Level 5)
P1 Innovative P5 Innovative (Dx5-03)
P1 Affable P4 Trustworthy (Dx5-02)
P1 Magnanimous P5 Magnanimous (Dx5-01)
P1 Reliable P5 Reliable (D5-01)
P1 Empathetic P5 Excellent (D5-02)
P1 Appreciative P5 Affable (D5-05)
P1 Dextrous P4 Reliable (E5-01)
P1 Trustworthy P4 Empathetic (E5-02)
P1 Thoughtful P4 Appreciative (E5-03)
P1 Observant P4 Dextrous (E5-04)
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