P1 2017 Orientation 18 November 2016 HOLISTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCE - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

P1 2017 Orientation 18 November 2016 HOLISTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCE EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARENT

P1 2017 Parents ’ Briefing S/N Time Programme Content 1 9am-9.30am Pupils to assembly at Void Deck D 9.30am-11am Briefings for Hall Parents 1) Principal’s welcome address - 15min 2) Safety Briefing by Vice Principal (Admin) – 10 min 3) Admin brief by Year Head – 45min 4) Parent Support Group - 10min 5) Q& A – 15min 6) Moving to classroom – 10min P1 Classrooms Teacher-Pupils 1) Teachers-Pupil Time in class and School Tour Time 2 11.00am - Class Admin 1) Class teachers to assist parents to complete forms and 12.30pm collect them. Parents-Child 2) Booth at canteen: Family Matters@School, Bus and Free & Easy Bookshop Vendor, Student Care, Parent Support Tour around Group school

Principal’s Address 以诚待人 以毅处事 SINCERITY & PERSEVERANCE

Vice Principal’s(Admin) Address 以诚待人 以毅处事 SINCERITY & PERSEVERANCE

Admin / Safety Brief 2017

Scope of Brief  Overview of school layout  School Arrival and Dismissal Times  Opening hours for school gates  School commencement and dismissal plans for students  On Foot  By School Bus  By Car  Key Points to note for Parents/Visitors

Overview of School

Overview of School Layout Indoor Block C Block E Sports Hall Block B Block D Parade OEL Square A Transport Hub Block A /Soccer Field Multi-Purpose Hall Block F B E Main Gate C Exit Gate D

Availability of Carparks HDB and Key Highlights Car Park All cars to turn left upon leaving the exit gate and make a U-turn at end of Bright Hill Drive Public Mid-View City Parking available at Car Park No Right-Turn Except for School Buses

Admin & Safety Pointers

School Operating Hours (Single Session)  Arrival Time :  7.30 am (Monday to Friday)  Dismissal Timing :  1.30 pm ( Monday to Friday )

Opening Hours for School Gates Gates Opening Hours Remarks Side Gate A Weekdays (Mon to Fri) Dismissal point for P1 & P2 i. 1.30pm – 2pm ii. 4pm – 4.30pm Weekends Closed Side Gate B Weekdays (Mon to Fri) Entry/Dismissal point for P3 – P6 i. 6.30am – 7.30am (Dismissal point for Student Care Centre students after ii. 1.30pm – 2pm 7pm) iii. 4pm – 4.30pm Weekends Closed Gate C Closed at all times For emergency use only Gate D Closed at all times For emergency use only Gate E Weekdays (Mon to Fri) Entry/Dismissal point for all students i. 6.30am – 7.30am ii. 1.30pm – 2pm iii. 4pm – 4.30pm Weekends Closed

Opening Hours for School Gates Gates Operating Hours Remarks Weekdays (Mon to Fri) Main Gate i. 7.30am – 7.00pm Weekends Closed For cars and school buses Weekdays (Mon to Fri) Exit Gate entering/departing the school i. 6.30am – 7.30am during designated timings. ii. 1.30pm – 2pm iii. 4pm – 4.30pm All cars entering the school are Weekends to turn left and proceed to Closed main foyer unless directed to proceed straight to the transport hub to alight your child. All cars leaving the school are to turn left upon leaving the gate and make a U-turn further down Bright Hill Drive. Right- Turn is NOT allowed for all cars except School Buses.

Traffic flow in the morning and Alighting and pick-up during dismissal point (Block F, Foyer) for parents driving their children to school Bright Hill Drive Warning !! - Please do not alight your child in front of School Main Gate and Exit Gate.

Please slow down and be prepared to stop

Key Points to Note • Get your child ready in advance to alight when approaching the alighting bays at the main foyer – Avoid the need to open the doors for your child when alighting – Avoid saying “ L ong Goodbyes”, Hugs, Kisses etc • Follow instructions by Traffic Wardens/Marshals on duty • Be patient, be considerate and be polite – Do not horn your vehicle unnecessarily – Do not overtake or cut lanes within school – Seek help from our personnel on duty where required • Give way to school buses • Please DO NOT SPEED in school – 15km/hr – Avoid Endangering others • NO RIGHT-TURN at Exit Gate

Illegal Parking Areas Main Gate Exit Gate

Key Points to Note • No parking for visitors to school – Due limited parking lots and space within school – Ample parking available (opp Bus-stop along Sin Ming Ave and Mid- View City) • No parking along Bright Hill Drive (just outside the school) – Is illegal (Double Yellow Lines) – Short & Narrow Dual Carriageway – Will result is unwanted congestion – Be considerate to other road users – Dangerous for your child due expected heavy traffic • Parents advised to park at nearby carparks if early – School gates WILL NOT open outside of designated operating hours • LTA Officers may be at hand to enforce strict compliance

School Bus Boarding at Transport Hub during dismissal hours

Access to/from School on foot A B Heavy Traffic Zone Exit Gate Main Gate C D E

Key Points to Note • All visitors to school to register at Guardroom – To make prior arrangement with School (except for emergencies) – To obtain Visitor Pass – To proceed to General Office – Restricted from wandering around school • Parents Not Allowed in School during School Commencement and Dismissal Periods – No Parents Corner • All Parents are kindly advised to wait outside the designated school gates (A, B & E) – Avoid coming too early – Parents are not allowed to visit their children in their classrooms or go to rooms reserved for teaching and learning. • Parents fetching their children home during school hours have to sign out at the General Office. – Parents have to pass the permission slip to security guards before leaving the school.

Key Points to Note • School Canteen STRICTLY for students and staffs of Ai Tong – No sale of food to the general public!! • Parents NOT ALLOWED to buy food for your child in the canteen – For special request, please see school leaders

Thank you for your kind understanding & cooperation.

For further inquiries, kindly contact Mr Chan Kim Hoong chan_kim_hoong@moe.edu.sg

Year Head’s Address 以诚待人 以毅处事 SINCERITY & PERSEVERANCE

Scope of Brief • Introduction - School Information • Getting Ready for School • First Week of School • Partnership with Parents • Parent-Child Activity Book • Administrative Matters

SCHOOL INFORMATION 以毅处事 以诚待人 Sincerity & Perseverance

SCHOOL INFORMATION OUR VISION 愿景 A SCHOOL OF DYNAMIC LEARNERS IN A CULTURE OF CARE 爱心校园 活力学生

SCHOOL INFORMATION Our mission 使命 To Nurture Students of Good Character Rooted in Chinese Culture 培育学生植根华族文化的高尚品格

我们的班级 我们的价值观 Class Names Care 爱 Harmony 同 Sincerity 诚 Perseverance 毅 以礼待人 以毅处事 爱护同学 诚恳待人 和睦相处 绝不放弃 保护环境 诚心做事 Respect 敬 Responsibility 责 Creativity 创 Independence 律 尊敬师长 做好本分 发挥创意 独立思考 尊重同学 承担责任 勇于创新 自立自律 Diligence 勤 Patience 耐 Sportsmanship 正 耐心待人 公平竞争 勤奋求学 耐心处事 公正无私 努力向上

GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL Pupils’ Attire & Grooming • Neat hairstyles • White shoes and socks • Clean uniform ( at least 2 sets ) • Clean PE Attire ( at least 3 sets ) • Shirt/T-shirt tucked into short • Name tag above school crest

GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL Pupils’ Attire & Grooming • Neat hairstyles (girls whose hair reaches below collar must tie it up with plain black hair accessories; fringe above eyebrows or pinned away from face) • White shoes and socks • Clean uniform, collar buttoned • Name tag above school crest Only P1 and P2 girls are excused from putting on their pinafore when they come to school on PE and Programme for Active Learning (PAL) days.

GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL Belongings • Label own belongings & take good care of them • Avoid giving your child too much money • Valuables/toys/games should not be brought to school • Mobile phones : strictly for contact with parents/guardians before/after school; must be switched off during lessons

Key considerations to avoid heavy school bags a) Choice of school bags: factor in your child’s height and built in choosing the right size and type of school bags

* How to count money * How to buy food *How to take care of own things especially when they start to play, they will forget water bottle, wallet and lunchboxes

Birthday Celebrations To ensure pupil well-being and avoid unnecessary competition, we do not permit pre-school birthday celebration practices to be continued in primary school.

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL For Parents • Briefing in the hall on first day of school • Talk on “ Preparing your child for Primary One ” on 3 Jan and 4 Jan For Pupils • Recess Buddy Programme (Parents are allow to observe their child during recess for day 1 and 2) • Orientation Package Updated information will be put up on parents’ portal nearer school re -opening. Parents will be informed via SMS