Welcome P1 Orientation 19 th November 2015 (Kindly turn your mobile phone to silent mode. Thank you.) P1 Orientation 19 th November 2015 (Kindly turn your mobile phone to silent mode. Thank you.) 4 2 School Information First Day of School Dare to Aspire, Courage to Excel Graciousness, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience 5 Curriculum Briefing 3 School Dental Health Service 1 Introduction 6 Administration School Information School Executive Committee PrincipalMdm Balakrishna Vyjanthimala Vice PrincipalMdm Lee Hwee Kheng & Mr Wong Kin Mun Level Head/ English LanguageMrs Mabel Soh Ms Marie Ho Head of Department/ Mother Tongue Mrs Ang-Tan Siew Chian Subject Head/Malay LanguageMr Aznahar Baharudin Head of Department/ MathematicsMrs Junice Tay Level Head/ MathematicsMrs Anville Chia & Mdm Geraldine Chua Head of Department/ScienceMrs Bhavani Chandra School Executive Committee Level Head/ScienceMrs Teo-Ong Puay Hoon School Staff DeveloperMr Roslie Buang Sidik Head of Department/ Physical Education & Sports Mr Lincoln Lai Level Head/PEMr Willy Ong Head of Department/ Infocomm & Technology Mr Tham Chor Kee Head of Department/ Citizenship & Character Education Mr Elvin Benjamin Subject Head/ Citizenship & Character Education Mr Feroz Muhamad Subject Head/ArtMdm Julia Md Rahim School Administrative Staff Administrative Manager (AM)Ms Diane Tiu Operations Manager (OM)Mr Alvin Chiang Administrative Executive (AE)Mdm Catherine Tan Corporate Support Officer (CSO)Mdm Naziah Bt Abdul Rahman Corporate Support Officer (CSO)Mdm Saniah Bte Nadin Confident Person Believes in oneself Communicates effectively Relates well with others Successful Learner Is motivated to learn and Aims for higher standards Asks questions and Thinks effectively Harnesses technology Involved Citizen Respects others Appreciates different cultures Serves from the heart Our Vision Our Mission A vibrant school that inspires all to maximise their potential, instills in them a passion for learning and brings out in them a heart to serve. Our Motto & School Values Dare to Aspire Courage to Excel Graciousness Integrity Respect Responsibility Resilience Our School Crest Solid Ring signifies all round, holistic education Green signifies Nurturing Letter F & V symbolise the fearless head of a lion courageous, bold & strong spirit of FV Daring & Courageous Three Strategic Thrusts Nurturing the Whole Child Building the Capacity of Staff Fostering Partnerships Communication System Parents with queries Curriculum & Classroom Matters Discipline Pupil Well-Being & Pastoral Care Admin & Operational Matters Form Teachers / Subject Teachers Discipline Master HOD (Citizenship & Character Education) Admin Manager or Operations Manager IP HODs or Subject Coordinators Vice-Principal & Principal (strictly by appointment) School Dental Health Service School Dental Clinic Provides free dental treatment to students, except for special treatment which is referred to the specialist. To receive this free dental treatment, parents have to give their consent in the Consent for Dental Treatment Form. Mdm Lim Yock Liam, Dental Therapist A Healthy Set of Teeth and Gum Brush his/her teeth at least twice a day. After breakfast Before bedtime Things to note In the morning before breakfast, rinse mouth with a cup of warm salt water. At night after brushing, no more drinking of sweet drink or milk. If thirsty, drink plain water. Child will have fewer dental- related problem For any queries, please visit the Dental Clinic A Healthy Set of Teeth and Gum Short video on Health Programme Health Programme Video (FMS) -Assist parents in understanding their children and to guide and nurture them holistically to become useful and caring citizens of the future -Organise relevant talks for parents Family Parent-Child Activity Books Parents Support Group Support school programmes and activities such as learning journeys, celebrations such as International Friendship Day, Racial Harmony Day etc. Parent Support Group First Day of School 4th January 2016, Monday First Day of School 4th January 2016, Monday No formal lessons P1 students are to wear PE attire Activities: Getting to know your teachers Getting to know new friends Getting to know your way around the school School rules Classroom routines Buddy programme (with P5 students) Day 1 to Day 3 Orientation Period Students should bring: Coloured name tags with relevant information filled in (to be worn at all times) Pencil box, stationery & colour pencils A4 plastic folder (to keep school letters) Water bottle (plain water) Lunch Box Pocket money (about $2) Kindly label all personal items (everything from school bag, wallet, water bottle, lunch box, stationery, books, files etc) Day 1 to Day 3 Orientation Period ( ) 11 January 2016 (Monday) 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm At respective P1 classrooms more details will be given through school letter in January 2016 Know Your Teacher Meet the P1 Form teacher P1 Home Partnership (includes Curriculum briefing) School Hours Days Morning Wellness Dismissal Time Monday to Friday 7.30 am 8.00 am1.30 pm School Gates Opening Hours Gate Monday to FridaySaturday, Sunday and Public Holidays Main Gate 6.45 am to 7.45 am Closed Gate A (Blue) Gate B (Orange) 6.45 am to 7.55 am 1.30 pm to 2.00 pm Closed Students will assemble in the hall using the staircase in the school foyer. Parents who drive are allowed to let their children alight at the foyer from 6.45 am to 7.45 am. To ensure smooth traffic flow, parents are advised to make a left-turn when making an exit via the school main gate. Reporting to School in the morning P1 recess: 9.30 am to am Buddy Programme Primary One students will be assigned a buddy from P5 level. Parents are allowed into the school during recess on 4 January 2016, Monday (first day only) and are to remain behind the cordoned area. The school main gate will be open from 9.15 am to 9.30 am for parents to enter. Kindly refrain from parking in the school due to limited parking lots. Recess ( ) P1 students will be dismissed at 1.15 pm from 4 th January 2016 (Monday) to 6 th January 2016 (Wednesday) [ First 3 days ] Parents can come to the hall at 1.15 pm and fetch your child (after you have informed Form Teacher/ Subject teacher) From 7 th January 2016 (Thursday) onwards, they will be dismissed at 1.30 pm Parents are requested to wait for their children outside the designated gate Dismissal Arrangement ( ) Students will be dismissed class by class. Students taking the school buses will assemble in the hall (i.e. Bus 1, Bus 2 etc) Dismissal Arrangement School Plan SIDE GATE B (orange gate) SIDE GATE A (blue gate) Canteen Hall Dismissal Gates Orange gate (behind school canteen, beside the bus stop) Blue gate (near to multi-storey carpark Blk 405) Students must observe road safety rules when crossing the road. Parents accompanying their children are requested to be role models in observing road safety. Students Taking the Public Bus or LRT Students must use pedestrian crossings or overhead bridges. Students must use the overhead bridge (next to orange gate) to cross over to the bus stop. Students Taking the Public Bus or LRT For safety reasons, parents who are driving are requested not to wait in their cars along the roads outside the school. Parents are to park their vehicles in the nearby multi-storey car park at block 405 or 407. Parents are to fetch their children from the Blue Gate (near block 406). Students Going Back via Car Important Students Details Ensure details are complete (front and back) Students must put on his/her coloured name tag for easy identification at least for 1 month Dismissal arrangement (confirm with class teacher later): Red sticker: Bus Orange sticker: Orange Gate Blue sticker: Blue Gate School Procedures Obtain visitors pass from security post (beside school main gate) Report to the General Office before moving around the school compound Safety & Security of Students At Home Seek medical attention and inform the school In School Your child should inform the teacher You will be informed to come to school to bring your child back if necessary Children not Feeling Well / Emergencies Should there be a need to bring a child home early, please go to the General Office to seek permission Do not go directly to the classroom to look for the child All parents must sign in at the Security Post and fill in the necessary information in the Permission to Leave School Early file in the General Office Leaving School Early Please make an appointment earlier if you wish to meet a teacher or school leader to discuss matters pertaining to your child Report to the General Office when you have arrived Meeting Teachers / School Leaders School Rules Can be found in students diary Be present and punctual for all school activities Be properly attired Modification to the school uniform/PE attire is not allowed Students hair should be kept neat and tidy Be gracious and show respect at all times Be well behaved & respectful at all times Students who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and place the right fist over the left side of the chest when reciting the Pledge School Rules Be proud of Own Work Students must hand in all written assignments and projects on time Be proud of the School Keep the school clean. Dispose all litter in the bins provided. Eat / Drink only within the canteen Return all utensils to the respective stalls after eating Curriculum Briefing English (STELLAR) no textbooks Curriculum Matters St St rategies for E E nglish L L anguage L L earning And R R eading Vision Children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language Aim To teach our children the critical life skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English through effective and engaging strategies that are developmentally appropriate Overview of STELLAR Importance of reading Research consistently demonstrates that the more children know about language and literacy before they arrive at school, the better equipped they are to succeed in reading Children should own books, should have access to books in their preschool and primary classrooms, should be read to often, and should see others reading and writing Source: Support Programmes Learning Support Programme (LSP) A specialised support programme for P1 & P2 students with weak English literacy skills Conducted by the LS Co-ordinator Learning Support Programme for Mathematics (LSM) A specialised support programme for P1 & P2 students who do not have the basic numeracy skills Conducted by the LSM Co-ordinator (Parents are requested to support the LSP/LSM by attending the briefing) Support Programmes Special Needs Support Programme The Allied Educators help students with special needs cope with the academic, social, physical and emotional demands of school life. Programme for Active Learning (PAL) Students will be exposed to different genre of Sports & Games, Outdoor Education, Visual Arts and Performing Arts Focus on Social-Emotional Learning Competencies Conducted during curriculum time More details will be given at a later date PERI HA Primary Education Review and Implementation (PERI) Holistic Assessment (HA) Mini Tests Holistic Progress Card Administration Proceed to the General Office to complete the following forms: 1.Dental Consent Form 2.Pupil Data Form 3.Travel Declaration form 4.Pupil Emergency & Medical Contact Form 5.Parent Volunteer Form 6.GIRO form (Only for parents who have not done so during the P1 Admin Day from 19th to 20th October 2015) Administration There will be two queues : 1 st Queue : For buying books 2 nd Queue : For buying Students Diary only (Diary costs $4, however, they are not ready yet. Parents are requested to make payment first. The form teachers will give the Diary to your child when the term starts) Bookshop Contact Details ( ) Address :1 Fernvale Lane S(797701) Office Tel : School Website: Curriculum matters : Please approach any of the Key Personnel (School Executive Committee) Administrative matters: Please approach any of the staff from General Office Questions / Enquiries Location of bookshop CCA Room 1, Ground floor (facing the Parade Square)