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Gan Eng Seng Primary School GESPS P P1 O ORIENTATI TION November 2020 Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

Programme Gan Eng Seng Primary School 1.Principal’s Sharing 2.Sharing by Year Head 3.Details for Admin Day 4.Q & A 5.Video by Parent Support Group Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

Gan Eng Seng Primary School PRINCIPAL’S S SHARING Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

PR PREP EPARING G YOUR C CHILD F FOR PRIMARY 1 Y 1 Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

My First Year as Principal, GESPS Gan Eng Seng Primary School Strong culture of Care and Learning Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

School L Leade ders – Vice P Principa pal Gan Eng Seng Primary School Ms E Ellen L Lim Mdm dm R Rina (Adm dministration) (Edu ducation) Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

Ke Key - Pe Personnel Gan Eng Seng Primary School Ms G Grace A Ang Year H Head ( d (Lower Pr Pri) Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

OV OVERV RVIEW 2 Developments in 1 Aims of Primary Primary Education Education 3 What is it like in school? 6 School-Home Partnership 4 Preparing for school 5 Transiting to Primary 1 Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

AIMS O OF P PRIMARY E Y EDUCATI TION • Lay a strong foundation • Nurture well-rounded individuals and passionate lifelong learners • Prepare the child for the future Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

WE W WANT O T OUR C CHILDREN T TO B BE • Confident • Self-directed learners • Active contributors • Concerned citizens Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

DEVELOPMENTS TS I IN P PRIMARY E Y EDUCATI TION https ps://tinyurl.com/y9fqh qh2ka Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

DEVELOPMENTS TS I IN P PRIMARY E Y EDUCATI TION Nurturing a g a w well-rounde ded i d indi dividu dual Move a away f from o over-emph phasis o on acade demic grade des • Outdoor Education (OE) incorporated as part of the Physical Education school curriculum Review of PSLE scoring • • Applied Learning Programmes (ALP) Reduction of school-based assessments • • Refreshed Character and Citizenship Education Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) • (CCE) Curriculum • Incorporated “Everyday Responsibilities’ within the school context Oppo pportunities f for s stude dents w with Spe pecial E Edu ducational N Needs ds Stude dent c care c centre ( (SCC) s services • Specialised support provided in mainstream primary schools for students with dyslexia, SCCs in all primary schools by the end of 2020 • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). School-based Dyslexia Remediation (SDR) • programme now available to all primary schools Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

WHAT I T IS I IT L T LIKE I IN S SCHOOL? • Strengthening efforts to nurture well-rounded individuals • Moving away from over-emphasis on grades Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

VISION, MISSION and VALUES of GESPS Gan Eng Seng Primary School u Vision: Learners w with G Grit, C Citizens w with He Heart u Mission: CARING A AND I INSPIRING . . Together, we will nurture all GESPians by providing a holistic education in a caring and positive learning environment to learn for life. We will instil in them sound values and equip them with future-ready skills and competencies to inspire others and make a difference. u Motto: BE BELIEVE . We believe that every student can learn and we want to instil the self-belief and confidence in them so that they can reach their full potential. u Values : IN INSPIR IRE Values Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Believing & Nurturing u

Va Value I W WILL s statements 1. I will do the right thing even when no one is watching. IN INte tegrity ity 2. I will keep my promise. 3. I will speak the truth at all times. Gan Eng Seng Primary School 1. I will complete and submit my work on time. Sel elf-di discipl pline 2. I will stay focused during lessons. 3. I will manage my emotions and act appropriately. 1. I will always do my best. Per ersever eran ance ce 2. I will continue to stay determined even when I face challenges. 3. I will improve on my weaknesses and work on my strengths. 1. I will learn, work and play with others. Inc nclus lusiv ivene ness 2. I will value the opinions of others even if they are different from mine. 3. I will treat everyone fairly and equally. 1. I will take care of myself. Respe pect 2. I will use kind words when speaking to others. 3. I will look after school property and keep the environment clean. 1. I will put myself in the shoes of others. Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Empa pathy 2. I will consider the feelings of others. Believing & Nurturing 3. I will lend a helping hand to those in need. u

WHAT I T IS I IT L T LIKE I IN S SCHOOL? Subj bjects t taken a at P P1 1. English Language 2. Mother Tongue Language 3. Mathematics 4. Social Studies 5. Art 6. Music 7. Physical Education 8. Health Education Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

WHAT I T IS I IT L T LIKE I IN S SCHOOL? Holistic A Assessment • Focuses on building greater confidence and nurturing a stronger intrinsic motivation to learn so as to develop your child’s potential • No examinations and weighted assessments at P1 & P2 to ease your child into formal schooling. • Use of appropriate assessment modes to provide useful information to support students’ learning and holistic development Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

Gan Eng Seng Primary School YE YEAR H HEAD S SHARING Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

PREPARING F FOR S SCHOOL Gan Eng Seng Primary School u Providing a structured and supportive environment u Important areas to take note Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

PREPARING F FOR S SCHOOL Gan Eng Seng Primary School Impo portant T Timing Monda Mon day - Thursda day Frida day Repo porting T g Time 7.30 am Re Recess 9.15 am – 9.45 am Healthy B Bites 11.45am to 12.15pm (10 min) Dism Dismissa issal l Ti Time* 1.30pm 1.15pm * In view of the COVID-19 situation, the school is practising staggered dismissal and hence P1 students will be dismissed 10 10 mi minute utes be before the the of official di dismissal ti time me . Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

Gate O Ope pening H g Hours Gan Eng Seng Primary School Main G Gate – Blue G Gate During school opening hours (Redh dhill C Close) Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 9.00am 1.00pm to 6.30pm Side de G Gate – Red G d Gate (A (Along long Jalan Jalan Bu Bukit it Me Merah) Friday 6.30am to 9.00am 12.45pm to 6.30pm Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

Repo porting t g to S School (Jalan Jalan Bu Bukit it Me Merah Ga Gate) e) Gan Eng Seng Primary School Bus-stop Red Gate Side de G Gate Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

Repo porting t g to S School ( (Redh dhill C Close) Gan Eng Seng Primary School Main Gate (Blue) Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

Repo porting t g to S School ( (Public T Transpo port) Gan Eng Seng Primary School Redhill Station (East-West Line) MR MRT Along Redhill Road – Bus 63 Bu Bus Jalan Bukit Merah – Bus 14, 147, 96, 197, 855, 961 Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

Repo porting t g to S School ( (Drive) Gan Eng Seng Primary School Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

Repo porting t g to S School ( (Drive - Redh dhill C Close) Gan Eng Seng Primary School U-Turn Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

Parents C Car D Decal Gan Eng Seng Primary School u Parents/guardians who wish to drive into the school compound to drop off or pick up your child/ward will need to display the GESPS car decal u Added security measure to prevent unauthorised vehicles from entering the school and thereby ensuring the safety of our GESPian staff and students. u Parents will need to register for the car decal by scanning the following QR code: Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

Repo porting A g Arrangement Gan Eng Seng Primary School Respe pective C Classrooms Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

Re Recess Gan Eng Seng Primary School Ca Canteen Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

Re Recess Gan Eng Seng Primary School Bring Y g Your Own F Food Pu Purchase ase Your O Own F Food Healthy Set Meal (with vegetables & fruit) • • Sufficient Amount of Food $1.50 to $2.00 • Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive Caring & Inspiring

Healthy B Bites Gan Eng Seng Primary School Healthy B Bites: Dry and Healthy snacks Respe pective V Venues Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive

Dismissal A Arrangement Gan Eng Seng Primary School Blue Gate u Parents/guardians will be allowed entry into the school 5 minutes before dismissal time and can wait along the covered linkway for your child/ward. Caring & Inspiring Official(Open) / Non-Sensitive