P1 (2021) Orientation
12 November 2020
Principal
Mr Ong Lye WhattVice- Principal Admin
Mrs Audrey Lee
Vice- Principal
Mr Victor Wee
School Leaders (2021)
Vice- Principal
Mr Amran Bin Tasrif
P1/2
Ms Fiona Seow
P1/6
Ms Yeo Si Min
P1/3
Mdm Nur Faezah
P1/4
Year Head, P1 & P2
Mrs Simon Foo
P1/5
Mdm Diyanah
P1/7
Mdm Rozita
P1/8
Ms Chong Yuan Ping
P1/9
Mdm Siti Raudah
P1/1
Ms Subhadra
2021 P1 Year Head & Teachers
Principal’s Address
Build Character,
Inspire Passion in Learning
OUR
PEOPLE
GLOBAL &
FUTURE OUTLOOK
Future Mindset
SOCIAL &
CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Socially Responsible
21st CENTURY SKILLS
CHARACTER VALUES
Anchored in Values
Prepared for the Future
School Values .....
School Beliefs .....
Community of Learners
@ the School for the Future
~ Respect ~~ Resilience ~
~ Responsibility ~
~ Integrity ~~ Care ~
~ Harmony ~
Our Beliefs………
Every Student an Engaged Learner
Every Staff a Caring Educator
Every Parent a Supportive Partner
In North Vista, we believe that every CHILD
- Is curious, has potential and is capable of building his own knowledge and sharing his learning with others
- Wants to and can learn when opportunities are given- Learns better in a happy and nurturing environment- Can learn good values and habits - Can achieve through focussed support
School PhilosophyEvery Student an Engaged Learner …….
Aims of Primary Education
To lay a strong foundation
To nurture the whole child
Learn for Life
Learn for Life
“Let us prepare every child for the test of life, and not just
a life of tests”
PM Lee, National Day Rally 2012
Photo credit: Singapore Polytechnic
Changes at a Glance
P1 & P2
Removal of all
weighted
assessments
(including P2
year-end
exams
Changes at a Glance
P1 & P2
Use attainment of
Learning Objectives (LOs)
to report students’
learning in subjects.
Learning dispositions to
be used as criteria for
Edusave Awards.
HOW WELL WILL A KID FARE IN LIFE?
DUNEDIN STUDY OFFERS CLUES
Give Help Early
The early years are absolutely critical for how a
person’s life turns out, and if you really want to
make a difference to people’s lives, intervening
early is KEY. That’s where governments should
put their money. That is where their focus
should be.
- Prof Richie
Poulton * Startling finding: brain tests at age three could predict a child’s future chance
of success in life.
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Guiding Principles for School-Home Partnership
1.Students succeed when schools and parents work hand in hand to support students in learning self-management skills, taking responsibility and building resilience.
2. Mutual respect and trust forms the strong foundation for positive engagement between schools and parents.
Developing good habits
We want to nurture your child to be a self-directed learner with good habits and takes
responsibility for his/her own learning
How parents can partner us:
Setup routines for your child at
home and provide a conducive
place for him to do his homework
X Expect teachers to give daily updates on
your child, or contact the teacher to
check on things that your child needs to
do e.g. spelling list, homework, etc.
Encourage a reading habit, an
active healthy lifestyle, and also
control the use of social media,
personal and gaming devices
X Deliver your child’s forgotten items [e.g.
water bottles, wallets, books, consent
forms, etc.] to the school unless it is a
medical emergency [e.g. Ventolin Inhaler,
Insulin jab, etc.]
Developing good habits
We want to nurture your child to be a self-directed learner with good habits and takes
responsibility for his/her own learning
How parents can partner us:
Support your child in doing his
homework e.g. by reminding him to
check his handbook. Let him attempts
the homework on his own and
encourage him to ask his teacher if he
needs help
X Do your child’s homework for him
X Add to your child’s learning load
unnecessarily with tuition and
assessment books.
Managing Self
We want your child to be able to manage challenges and make ethical responsible
decisions to thrive in the VUCA future
How parents can partner us:
Reinforce school efforts in the holistic
development of your child e.g. by allowing
time for play at home, ensuring sufficient
sleep, and encouraging active participation
in school programme such as CCA, camps,
VIA, etc.
X Focus only on academic
progress in conversations
with teachers; ask about your
child’s progress in other areas
such as socio-emotional
aspects and values
inculcation.
Know your child’s strength and abilities and
set realistic expectations for him. If need be,
discuss with your child’s teachers.
Managing Self
We want your child to be able to manage challenges and make ethical responsible
decisions to thrive in the VUCA future
How parents can partner us:
Encourage your child to be resilience and to learn from the
consequences of not completing his homework or
forgetting to
bring items to school.
Guide your child to also manage disappointments e.g. if he
did not win a prize, get nominated as one of the class
leaders, etc.
Speak to the teachers to find out more so as to help your
child to solve his problems if he expresses concerns about
school.
Working with the school to know and support you child
We want to develop and strengthen mutual understanding, respect and trust between the
school and parents for the benefit of your child
How parents can partner us:
Clarify the preferred modes of
communication with the teacher
e.g. handbook, email, office phone
X Expect teachers to give daily updates
on your child or provide detailed
instructions on homework, preparations
for tests and exams, etc.
Contact teachers during school
operating hours only and to leave a
message to call back if the teacher
is having lesson
X Expect teachers to respond
immediately to your queries. Call the
school office if it is an emergency.
Working with the school to know and support your child
We want to develop and strengthen mutual understanding, respect and trust between the
school and parents for the benefit of your child
How parents can partner us:
Work together with the school to fully
understand and support the teacher in helping
your child to respect differences and resolve
disagreements respectfully
X Approach another child/parent
directly when an incident occurs
Have confidence in the school to resolve any
disagreements and misunderstandings between
students. In the event of an incident occurring,
give the teacher time to establish the facts and
allow school to take the necessary actions to
address the issue and restore relationships
X Come into the school e.g. canteen
during dismissal to bring food.
Instead, wait for your child at the
Main Gate area OR at the side gate.
This is also part of the school safety
and security measures.
Work with the teachers to help your child learn
from his mistakes, and take restorative actions
to correct his mistake
Allow the school to engage parents of all parties
involved before coming to a decision on the
actions to be taken
School Dental Services
Dental Therapist : Mdm Florence WuTo support your child’s wellbeing, the Health Promotion Board provides free health services, such as screening, immunisation and dental checks in schools.
Parents must give their consent before their children receive the services
Every year to date, 99% of parents have done so
Health Promotion Board has launched the Child
Consent Portal (https://childconsent.hpb.gov.sg)
to submit your consent online
Scan Me!
It only takes three steps
Log on to
https://childconsent.hpb.gov.sg
using your SingPass with 2-
factor authentication (2FA)
from 22 Dec 2020
1
2Type in your child’s
NRIC/BC/FIN
3Fill up and submit the
medical form
Give Online Consent for Immunisation and Dental Services
From 22 December 2020
by
15 March 2021
Getting your
Child/Ward ready for
School (2021)
4 & 5 JAN 2021 Morning Assembly
Reporting time 8 a.m. to 8.15 a.m.
P1 students will assemble in the Multi Purpose Hall (Level 2)
Parents will have to leave the school compound after dropping your child off at Level 1 and will not be allowed into the MPH or classrooms due to the Safety Management Measures (SMM).
*Only 1 parent to one child is allowed into the school.
4 JAN 2021, Mon (FIRST DAY)
P1 students to wear the temporary name card until their name tags are ready.
Each P1 student will receive a thermometer on the 1st day
Shade or tick
whichever
applicable
Day One : 4 JAN 2021, MONDAYEvent Location
8.15a.m. Reporting time Multi Purpose Hall8.30 a.m. Routines and
orientation induction
Classroom
9.30 a.m. Recess break for P1
(with assigned P5
buddy)
Bistro
11 a.m. Routines and orientation induction
Classroom
11.45 a.m. Dismissal Indoor Sports Hall
*Only one parent will be allowed in to pick child up from the
Indoor Sports Hall
What To Pack?Day One
Water bottle
Pencil case
Coloured pencils
Dry snacks / Money to purchase food
Do not bring any books
Day Two : 5 JAN 2021, TUESDAYEvent Location
8.15 a.m. Reporting time Multi Purpose Hall
8.30 a.m. Class bonding activities & orientation package
Classroom
9.30 a.m. Recess break for P1
(with assigned P5
buddy)
Bistro
11 a.m. Class bonding activities Classroom11.45 a.m. Dismissal
*Only one parent will be
allowed in to pick child up
from the Indoor Sports Hall
Indoor Sports Hall
1.30p.m. Parents-Teacherengagement session
Zoom meet
5 JAN 2021, TuesdayParent-Teacher Engagement Session
P1 parents will be notified via Parents Gateway on the Zoom codes and ID for the Zoom meet by the respective Form teachers.
The Zoom session will be from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30p.m.
Week 1 (RECESS)
Buddy System for P1 students
P5 buddies will assist them in buying food and show them
around the school during recess.
Form teachers will be there with them.
P1s will have recess break at 9.30 a.m. to learn how to buy own food and drinks with the help of their buddies.
4 & 5 Jan 2021 (Mon & Tues) 6 Jan 2021 (Wed)
Early Dismissal Time: 11.45 a.m.
Parents will pick up child from the Indoor Sports Hall
Please indicate the dismissal point on their name tags
Familiarise your child on the route to the dismissal point of your choice
Bus drivers will assemble the children at ISH and sort them out according to their bus numbers, together with the school staff.
Student care personnel will also be on standby to receive NASCANS students
Daily Dismissal Time: 1.20 p.m.
Teachers will lead students to the various dismissal points.
Pick your child from your chosen meeting point for dismissal.
School Dismissal Time
DAILY SCHOOL HOURS
REPORTING RECESS DISMISSAL
7.35 a.m. reporting
7.40 a.m. for Flag Raising Ceremony
P1 : 9.30 am to 10 am
P1 Dry Snack Break (in-class): 12 p.m.
1.20 p.m.
Parents are discouraged from:
packing food for children for hygiene reasons.
passing food to children via the school fence.
Arrival / Dismissal Points
Side GateMain Gate
Only opened during Dismissal
Back Gate near Block 266A
GENTLE REMINDER…
Be considerate to the residents.
Park at the nearby HDB car parks.
Please do not park along Compassvale Link.
It is illegal to do so.
It obstructs traffic.
The traffic police will take action against offenders.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSALParents who drive child to school*
Drop off point is at Block A. Please drop child under the porch.
Parents to wait patiently in queue to alight child. Prepare to get
child to hop off quickly by getting child to sit with bag and water
bottle ready.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Morning access to school
All drivers must exhibit greater care and patience while driving in the school. Please refrain from honking within school compound.
Please keep to the speed limit of 15km/h and follow the directions given by the security guards.
Parents should not leave their cars unattended during drop off/pick up.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Morning access to school
Parents who choose to drive their children to the school will be allowed to drive into the school compound and drop of their children at Block A (canteen) only.
Students are to walk into the school premises by themselves, via the main gate 1 (Security Post) or side gate 3 (Bistro).
SAFETY & SECURITY
Dismissal
All students can be dismissed via the main gate 1 (Security Post), side gate 3 (Bistro) or side gate 7 (near ISH).
Please work out an agreed meeting point with your child.
For the safety of your child, please wait at the designated void decks of the HDB flats so as to avoid congestion at the gates.
If you are driving in to pick up your children (6 Jan onwards):
You can only do so after 1.45 pm or when all our school buses have left. Please pick up your child at the Main Gate A where the security guard post is.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Parents’ access to school
Register at the Security Post at the front gate when you visit the school.
All visitors’ temperature will be taken and they are issued a Visitor Sticker so that staff and students can easily identify visitors with authorized access to the school.
Please proceed to the General Office thereafter so that we can attend to your needs.
You should paste the Visitor Sticker clearly while in school.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Early dismissal for students who are unwell/injured in school
If your child is unwell or injured, our office staff will contact you. You will need to come and pick your child up.
Please report to the General Office where our staff will assist you.
Do not go straight to the classroom as the Classroom Blocks are strictly out of bounds to all visitors.
You will be issued with a slip “Permission To Leave School Early”. Do pass this slip to the security guards when you leave the school with your child.
SCHOOL ATTIRE
Neatly attired at all times.
School will impress on self discipline of students. Hair is to be short and neatly trimmed or tied up with black or navy blue accessories.
Male students must be neat in appearance, clean-shaven and no facial hair is allowed.
For girls, small, simple ear studs are allowed.
Modification of uniform is not allowed.
Ensure Name Tags are sewn or ironed-on on uniforms.
Boys’ Attire
SCHOOL ATTIRE
Girls’ Attire
PE ATTIRE
P.E. T-shirts to be worn on designated P.E. /PAL days only, together with the school P.E. shorts or culottes.
Shirts are to be tucked in.
Purchase P.E. T-shirts according to House colours.
Name tags to be sewn above the school logo on left side of shirt/ blouse.
SCHOOL SHOES
Black Sports Shoes only.
School socks that are above the ankles.
School socks can be purchased at the uniform supplier.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to be regular in their attendance.
School will not grant permission for vacation before term ends.
Students who arrive after 7.40a.m. are considered late. Parents will be informed if the child has been late for more than 3 times.
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
Call General Office before 7.30am and inform Office Staff of absence, medical conditions (if any) and child’s particulars
produce a medical certificate or letter from parents upon returning to school.
For HFMD, Chicken Pox and other infectious illnesses
inform the school once diagnosed.
return to school after the medical leave expires or seek extension from Medical Officer if child is not fully recovered.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/CONTACT
Notify school promptly
Update School Records
Information is vital in case of emergencies, especially mobile numbers
CARE FOR SCHOOL/PERSONAL PROPERTIES
The school is our home. We need to take care of the school.
Keep School Clean movement, 5 to 10 minutes every day before dismissal – wipe down routine
Wipe down routine after eating in the Bistro
Students are expected to take care of their personal belongings
Label books and personal items with name and class
Lockers are provided in the school
Students are expected to pack their bags daily and bring the right books to school.
SCHOOL CONTACT
General Office Number is 6484 3566
Email Address: [email protected]
Website address:
www.northvistapri.moe.edu.sg
North Vista Primary’s Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthVistaPrimary
SCHOOL BOOKSHOP
BL Marketing Pte Ltd
Opening Hours
7.20 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. daily
During term time, please purchase items during non-peak hours (11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Contact Nos: 6481 2378 / 6281 9274
Email Address: [email protected]
Website: http://blmarketing.sg
Online purchase is
available!
SCHOOL BUS
Steadfast Transport Service
Please contact the bus company if you wish to use their services.
Do not use other unauthorized school bus operators.
Telephone No. : 6747 4825
Email address: [email protected] / [email protected]
SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIER
Kong Chong Pte Ltd
Telephone No. : 6753 1489
Delivery is available with a surcharge of $5 delivery fee.
*Terms and conditions applies
STUDENT CARE CENTRE
Nascan Pte Ltd (North Vista Primary)
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone: 9829 2889 / 9622 4924
Opening Hours: 11.00 am – 7.00 pm
FAQs
Should I start sending the books on the first day of school?
Collection of books will be done by the subject teacher/ form teacher over a period of time. A booklet issued to all students on Day One to indicate which books/files to be brought to school on a daily basis.
FAQs
Can books be kept in class?
Yes. An individual locker is provided for every student. Student will be assigned a locker. A number lock is preferred.
FAQs
When will the time table be issued?
It will be issued by the end of Term 1 Week 1.
FAQs
Can my child wear PE attire to school daily?
Students can wear PE attire on days where there is PE or Program for Active Learning (PAL).
FAQs
Is there CCA in Primary One?
CCAs will begin in Primary Two for those who have been recommended to join the Excellence CCAs. For the rest, CCAs begin in Primary Three.
FAQsWill there be a group chat created for parents of each class by the school teacher? In line with MOE’s guidelines for home-school partnership,
(https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/Press-releases/guidelines-for-school-home-
partnership-preparing-students-for-the-future), we want to nurture students
to be self-directed learners with good habits and takes responsibility for their
own learning. Students will miss the opportunities to learn to take on
responsibility for his own learning should parents keep going to teachers for
daily updates on homework, tests, exams etc. Students will be trained to
take notes regarding homework, test, exams and other school matters.
Students can refer to the notes as reminders for the various task they need
to perform. To partner school, parents can help check on the notes taken by
students and have a conversation with your child on their learning
experiences. Teachers can be contacted via official email. Parents can also
call school, leave a message and our teachers will revert when they are
available. Teachers are not obliged to share their personal phone numbers
with students or parents. Therefore, chat group is not a necessity to facilitate
communications between teachers and parents.
FAQs
Are trolley bags allowed?
To ensure safety and security, trolley bags are discouraged unless child has medical reasons.
FAQs
Are students allowed to bring mobile phone to school?
Mobile phones are strongly discouraged. However for any calls to be made, students can only use mobile phones outside the General Office at the Meeting Place. Phones must remain switched off and should only be switched on when necessary, for child to use it.
FAQs
Can I apply for longer leave over festive season if we need to spend time overseas with my child’s grandparents?
School will not grant permission for students to leave before school holidays. However, for special cases, parents can write in to the Administrative Manager, Ms Sandra Sia, via the school email
Permission will be granted on a case by case basis.
FAQs
Any possibility of adding Hindi language to the Mother Tongue classes in North Vista?
The school offers only Malay, Tamil and Chinese Language as the official Mother Tongue Languages. We cannot add in NTiL languages into the school curriculum.
FAQs
For students taking Hindi lessons outside school, can he/she attend Chinese lessons in school?
Parents to write in to request. He/she will be exempted from examinations and daily assignments for the Chinese lessons.
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