River Valley Primary School P1 Orientation 2009
School Website: http://www.rivervalleypri.moe.edu.sg
Programme
• Address by Principal• Briefing by HOD/PE & CCA• Sharing by MOH• Parents’ Support Group (PSG)• SFE• Q & A Session• Administrative Matters
Mr Danny Poh (Principal) Mr Phang Eng Poh (Vice-Principal)
Ms Ying Pik Tho HOD/English
Ms Kathleen Lee HOD/Maths
Mdm Jumaliah SSD
Mr Roy Lee HOD/PE, CCA
Ms Ng Chin Ngoh HOD/MT
Ms Tan Hui Ping HOD/Sc
Mrs. Joanna Lee HOD/PD
Ms Ang Chye Gek
FTSC
Ms Evelyn Ng
LSP Coordinator
Mr Ahmad Najip
SNO
Ms Siti Suhaila
SNO
School Background Established in 1985
through merger of River Valley Chinese/ River Valley English & Kim Seng Primary Schs
School moved to its current premises in March 2004
School Background
Present enrolment about 1600 pupils
Staff strength of about 75 teachers
“Inspiring Learners, Edifying Leaders”
To To nurturenurture our students to be our students to be FUTURE-READYFUTURE-READY
by by
providing a Total Education in River Valley Primary Schoolproviding a Total Education in River Valley Primary School..
Strive for the BestStrive for the Best
Serve with RespectServe with RespectLead with IntegrityLead with Integrity
Live with CompassionLive with CompassionLearn with ExcellenceLearn with Excellence
RVPS has consistently achieved good quality results in PSLE.
School is committed to offering a holistic education to all pupils and help them reach their optimal potential.
Primary Education
Primary 1 - 4
Foundation StageEmphasis on Basic numeracy (Maths) Literacy in EL and MT
P1 CurriculumEnglish 14 periodsMT/ CME 15 periodsMaths 9 periodsLife Sciences 1 periodSocial Studies 1 periodAesthetics 4 periodsHealth Edn 1 periodPE 3 periodsAssembly 1 period
Total 49 periods
P1
P2
P3
P4
Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)
Appropriate Courses in Secondary School
Foundation Stage
Orientation Stage
Based on EL, MT, Mathematics and Science at end of Primary 4
Progression Paths for Primary School Children
Subject-Based Banding
4S + HMT 4S
4F
2S + 2F
School Routine
P1 - 1.00 pm - 6.30 pm(Wed) – 12.30pm – 6.30pm
12.50pm (12.20pm on Wed): Report to school
6.30pm : Flag Lowering Ceremony
Recess : 3.00 – 3.30 pm
School Hours (pm session)
P1 TimetableMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12.30-.1.00
1.00-1.30
1.30-2.00 Modular CCA
2.00-2.30 Modular CCA
2.30-3.00 Modular CCA
3.00-3.30 RECESS
3.30-4.00
4.00-4.30
4.30-5.00
5.00-5.30
5.30-6.00
6.00-6.30
• First Day of school – Mon 4 Jan 2010.• P1 pupils to assemble at Games Hall b
y 12.45pm • Student leaders will assist pupils in the
first week of school• For the first 2 days, parents may choos
e to join their child/ward during recess at 3pm.
• Parents are requested NOT to enter the barricaded area in the canteen.
• Pupils to report in their school uniform and pin on their name tag.
• Name tag to be pinned on uniform for identification on Orientation Day and whole of January.
• Parents to write their child’s name, address, and contact number on the reverse side of the name tag so that teachers can contact them should the need arise.
Dismissal of Pupils
Pupils assemble at Parade Square (Level 2) for flag-lowering ceremony. They will be led to the Games
Hall to line-up for school buses / Gate 3 to wait for parents. Pupils going home by Gate 4 will be led by a teacher who will be with them till 7 pm. They will be brought to office to wait for parents if not collected by then.
During wet weather, there will be no flag-lowering ceremony and pupils will be dismissed from the Games Hall.
Parents who send their children to school by car
Please do not drive into the school premises except on rainy days.
Students are to alight at Gate 1 or Gate 3 and walk into the school.
Please DO NOT stop vehicle in front of school gate.
Continual / Semestral Assessments
Semester 1 Semester 2
CA1 10% CA2 20%
SA1 20 % SA2 50 %
Total 30 % Total 70 %
NA
30 %
Based on their performance, pupils will be identified for:
Learning Support Programme (LSP) Remedial lessons
Learning Support Programme
Aims to help P1/ P2 pupils in their EL through small group teaching on a regular basis.
Lessons taught by the LS Coordinator (Ms Evelyn Ng) and has MOE’s support.
Lessons are conducted within curriculum time during one EL period per day.
LSP pupils are weak in EL but are NOT necessarily slow learners.
Pupils are to be in their school uniform (including shoes) at all times, even during school vacation.
Pupils should not bring too much pocket money to school, wear or carry expensive items, toys or items that might endanger others.
Pupils’ Uniform
School Canteen
Food in the canteen is meant for pupils and staff only (as well as PSG helpers on duty).
A range of healthy food is sold at reasonable prices.
Parents can preorder food for their children.
Visitors to the school
Should you need to see your child on urgent matters, please
Report to the Guard Post at the gate. Inform the guard the purpose of visit (eg dentist, bo
okshop, appointment with teacher). Collect a Visitor’s Pass to be worn for identification. Return the Visitor’s Pass before you leave the scho
ol.
Appointment to see a Teacher
If you need to see your child’s teacher :
• Make an appointment with the teacher
• Via Staff Room phone at Tel : 62357190 / 67342050 or
• Office Phone - 67371785 or
• Email (address on school website)
Pupil Handbook
Serves as a communication tool between teachers and parents.
Every pupil is to purchase the Handbook which will be available at the bookshop.
Folder for letters from school
Books to bring on 1st day of school All parts 1A of textbooks and workbooks Word Bank Book 2 single-line Exercise Books 1 big-square Exercise Book 1 single-line Jotter Book School Handbook
Other important information
Please read the School Handbook for other important information:
School attire Opening hours of school gates Bookshop Hours Dental Clinic Hours
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