P1 ORIENTATION 2023

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INTRODUCTION

Mr Lim Jit Hin Mr Gau Poh Teck Mdm Ginny Chua

Vice Principal Principal VP Admin

School Leaders
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INTRODUCTION

Mrs Toh Wai Ling

Year Head(P1-P2)
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OBJECTIVES
• Provide information about school policies and
expectations.

• Inform you about school procedures and activities during

the first four days of school.

• Provide tips on what you can do to help your children

transit smoothly from preschool to Primary One.

• Engage you so that you gain clarity on different issues that

concern your child.
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TODAY’S PROGRAMME
• Introduction
• Principal’s Address
• School Rules and Expectation
• Preparing Your Child For Primary 1
• Communication and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Sharing by Parent Support Group (PSG)
•Q&A

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INTRODUCTION

Principal’s Address

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 SCHOOL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
Important School Rules
1. Students who are Singapore Citizens must sing the National Anthem
and take the pledge. Students will take the National Pledge with the
right fist over heart.
2. Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and
modification to the uniform is not allowed.

3. Boys must be clean shaven and neat in appearance. They are not
allowed to wear a beard or moustache.
4. Students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon.
They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like item which can
be used or intended to be used to cause harm to others.
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SCHOOL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

Attendance and Punctuality

• Students are to report punctually for school and be on
time for all school activities (Students who are not at the
reporting venue at 7.30am during the flag-raising
ceremony are considered late).

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SCHOOL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
Attendance and Punctuality
• Students are to remain in school until dismissal for safety
and security reasons.

• Students are not allowed to leave the school grounds during

school hours, including recess, without permission. They are
to seek permission from their teachers if they need to leave
school during curriculum time. They should be accompanied
by an adult when they take their leave after permission has
been sought.
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SCHOOL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
Attendance and Punctuality
• In accordance to Compulsory Education Act, all students
are expected to attend school regularly to acquire core
knowledge which will provide a strong foundation and
educational experience for further education and
training in the future. As such, the school takes a serious
view of student’s absences without valid reasons.

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SCHOOL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS

Attendance and Punctuality

• Absences from school must be supported by a medical certificate for
medical reasons. A letter from parents must be submitted if the
student is absent from school for other valid reasons immediately
upon returning after absence.
• Students are expected to complete each school term. Any request for
students to return to home country early or for tours during school
terms does not constitute a valid reason.

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SCHOOL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
Mobile and Smart Device Policy
• Students are not allowed to bring mobile and smart electronic
devices such as mobile phones, iPads and smart watches to school.
✓avoid distractions from lessons and the loss of such valuables
✓nurture students to be responsible and discerning users of
technology
✓use the pay phones if they need to contact their parents during
school hours

• Any parent with exceptional reason for his/her child to bring mobile
phone to school, must seek the Principal’s prior permission in writing.
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 SCHOOL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
Mobile and Smart Device Policy
• The permission of the Principal will be valid up to 31 Dec of the year and
fresh permission has to be sought on a yearly basis.
• Any inappropriate use of mobile and smart electronic devices in school
may result in the confiscation of the devices.
• Please take note that the school will not investigate the loss of mobile and
smart electronic devices that are brought to school.
• All students are not allowed to take pictures, videos or other recordings in
the school without the school’s permission.
• Students who bring such devices to school without prior written approval
from the Principal, may have their device confiscated. Parents will have to
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 SCHOOL RULES AND EXPECTATIONS
Photographs and Videos
• Photographs or video images of students and parents/caregivers may be
taken during school activities and events such as during classroom lessons,
CCA, school camps, school concerts. These photographs and videos may
be used for school publications, the school website, official social media
channels, and other school communication channels.
• The school is under CCTV surveillance. Video images taken by CCTV will be
used when needed for security reasons and matters relating to the
wellbeing of the students and stakeholders.

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 WHY ARE SCHOOL RULES
IMPORTANT?
School rules and regulations are in place to provide all
students a happy, safe and caring environment conducive
for learning. It aims to cultivate the development of good
learning habits, self-efficacy and the strengthening of
social and emotional competencies.

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PREPARING
YOUR CHILD FOR
PRIMARY 1
 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
Developing Good Habits
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Reporting To be at reporting venue by
Time 7.25 am
Between 8.00 am and 9.00 am
Snack break
(10 mins)
Recess 10.00 am – 10.30 am
Dismissal
Time
1.30 pm
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 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
Developing Good Habits
• Students need to be at the assembly area
by 7.25 am (Flag Raising starts at 7.30 am
sharp)
• Students are expected to report to school
punctually.
• Students not at the assembly area, hall,
parade square or the classroom by 7.30 am
are considered late.
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 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
ASSEMBLY VENUES
Day Assembly Venue
MONDAY HALL
TUESDAY HALL
WEDNESDAY CLASSROOM
THURSDAY HALL
FRIDAY PARADE SQUARE
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 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
Developing Good Habits

• Please ensure that your child has a proper breakfast

before coming to school.
• Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

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 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
Developing Good Habits
• Students are to bring a story book to read while
waiting for the flag raising ceremony to begin.
DAY LANGUAGE OF BOOKS

MONDAY, TUESDAY AND

WEDNESDAY ENGLISH

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MOTHER TONGUE

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PREPARING
FOR SCHOOL

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 Vehicle Drop-off procedure
• You may drive into the school compound to drop-off your child in the
morning only before 7.25 am. 32
 Vehicle Drop-off Procedure

To avoid traffic congestion, do drive off immediately after dropping off your child.
• Let child alight on the side of the kerb.
• Queue for child to alight at a safe location.
• Get your child ready with his/her bag before the car stops.
• Do note alight to kiss/hug child while others are waiting in line.

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 Vehicle Drop-off Procedure

• For drivers, please slow down when exiting the school. 34

Gate A is the main gate of the school that is next to Fernvale Road

Open : Monday to Friday between 6.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m

Gate A 35
Gate B is the back gate of the school which is next to Blk 441C.
During Arrival (7.00am to 7.25am)
During Dismissal (1.30pm to 2.00pm)

Gate B
P1 Dismissal Gate
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School Dismissal
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Waiting Area For Dismissal
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School Dismissal During Wet Weather
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Dismissal Arrangement Dismissal Area
Private Cars Due to limited parking space in the school, only staff of the school can park their
vehicles in the school. Parents are advised to park at the car parks nearby before
walking over to pick their children up:
• Gate B: Car Parks at Blk 446, 443 and 441 (On raining days, parents
are advised to fetch their children from MK Kindergarten, Gate B1).
School bus Students will queue up according to their bus number at the
canteen.

Sibling who studies

in Sengkang Green Students will be seated at a designated classroom to wait for their sibling.
Primary Please make necessary arrangement when the sibling has to stay back for after
school activities.

Parents who are fetching their unwell child may ask for parking inside our school
compound, provided this is not during school dismissal time or during school
Fetching events. Parents must register with the security post. For other matters such as an
appointment with the school personnel, parents need to park at alternative
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• For security reasons, you are required to register at
the security post and put on the name sticker given
by the security officer.
• You are to wear the name sticker at all times.
• Please note that you are only allowed access to the
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First Day of School
Date: 3 January 2023 (Tuesday)

• Parents/Caregivers are welcome in

the school on 3 Jan 2023.
• P5 Buddies will be assigned to help
P1 students from 3 Jan to 6 Jan.
• Dismissal for P1 students on 3 Jan to
6 Jan is at 12.30pm
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Entry to school on 3 January is only via GATE A.

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First Day of School Arrangement:
Date: 3 January 2023 (Tuesday)

• Parents and child enter into school

premise and proceed to the hall.

• Class teachers will lead the children

to their classrooms.

• Parent is to stay in the hall for the P1

Parent Engagement session.
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First Day of School
Date: 3 January 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 7.45am – 11.30am
Venue: Hall
P1 Parent Engagement Programme
• P’s Opening Address
• Your Child in Primary 1 by YH
• Classroom Experiences by IP Heads
• Recess Observation
• Sharing on Technology for Learning
• Sharing on PAL/Holistic Health Education
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First Day of School
Date: 3 January 2023 (Tuesday)
Things to note for parents:
• Have a hearty breakfast before you come
• Bring along a bottle of drinking water
and some light snack for the session.
• Purchase all the necessary books and
uniforms before school starts as the
bookshop and uniform vendor will only
operate at 2pm.
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• Dismissal will be at 12.30 pm for the P1
students from 3 January to 6 January of
school.

• Your child’s form teachers will guide and

assist your child to settle in the primary
school environment.

• Your child is to put on his/her uniform with

nametag on the first day of school and PE
attire for the rest of the week.
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From 3 January to 6 January (Tuesday – Friday),
it will be the orientation week for your child to
find out more about Primary 1.

Some Programmes/Class Activities are:

• Getting to know your Form Teachers and
classmates.
• Learning and practising class habits and routines
• School Tour (Knowing the school)
• P1 Happy Feat (With parents involvement)

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Date: 6 January 2023 (Friday)
Parents are invited to participate in
P1 Happy Feat with your child.

Time: 11.00 a.m. – 12.00noon

Venue: School Hall

P1 students will be dismissed at

12.30pm as usual during the
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What are some tasks that your child should be able to
do independently?

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 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
Temperature-Taking Exercise in 11 January
2023

• School with issue a new thermometer

to each child on the first/second week
of school.

• Do prepare a packet of tissue and a

Ziploc bag to put everything in.

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 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
Snack Break (Between 8 am to 9 am)

• A 10-minute snack break

• Prepare simple dry snack eg. bread, fruits, biscuits

• Try out “snack time” at home

• Teach your child how to clean up after eating

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•Snack brought
by P1 students
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 RECESS
10 am to 10.30am

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RECESS
PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
Habits and Routines:
• Wash of hands before eating
• Clean up after eating
• Queue up orderly

Recess Food Options:

• Bring recess food from home
• Buy food from the canteen
(Suggest to bring $2.00 to $2.50 )

During Recess of Orientation Week:

P1s will be guided by the P5 buddies
for recess.
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 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
Things to Bring on the 1st Day of School (3 January 2023)

Working Stationery Others

1 pencil case with 3 A packet of tissue paper
sharpened pencils, an Snacks (For Snack Break)
eraser and a ruler
$2.00 to $2.50 for recess
A glue stick
Colour pencils A filled water bottle

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• Your child will bring his/her lanyard home after today’s orientation.
• Please fill in his/her dismissal arrangement as well as the contact
numbers.
• Your child is to put on this lanyard for the first two weeks of the school.
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Stationery for
Lesson
Choice of Pencil Casing
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Pencil Case
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Stationery to bring Stationery NOT to bring

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• We strongly encourage
students to use a lightweight
school bag and not a trolley
bag.
• It is easier to manage for
students especially when
there is a need to carry their
bags up and down the stairs.
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CHAIR BAG
 • List of things to
bring for the first
2023 Primary 1X WEEKLY TIMETABLE week will be given
to your child on
the first day of
school.

• Train your child to

pack his/her
school bag based
on subjects
reflected in the
timetable.

• Form Teachers
Introductory
Letter will be out
in the first week
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 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

To purchase
1 set of
uniform

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 PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

To purchase
about 3 sets
of PE attire

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 TRANSITING
TO PRIMARY 1

• A smooth transition
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is made when your
child:
o feels safe and
comfortable in
their new
environment.
o is able to manage
the daily
challenges of
school life.
 HOW CAN I PREPARE MY CHILD
FOR PRIMARY 1?
• Parents often feel that literacy and numeracy are the most important
foundations for primary school. However, studies have shown that
academic preparation alone does not guarantee a smooth transition
for children.
• Over-preparation in academic areas is at the expense of adequate
preparation in other areas such as socio-emotional learning and
motor skills.
• Research is also clear that socio-emotional competencies are
beneficial for better coping during transitions and for progressing
through school. (Margetts, 2014)

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• Help your child relate to others
✓ Help your child build resilience in the face of
obstacles and differences.
✓ Work with the teachers to help your child respect
differences and resolve disagreements amicably.
✓ Let the school have time to verify the facts in any
incident before taking action to ensure a fair,
objective outcomes for all parties.
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• Help your child develop good habits
✓ Create a conducive home environment
for your child to enjoy reading bilingually
and finish his/her homework by
himself/herself.
✓ Encourage your child to live a healthy,
balanced life with time for sleep and
play.
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 take note:
No birthday parties in school
• Cultivates culture of appreciation through
simple and meaningful gestures.
• Students to build quality relationships with one
another without any expectations of gift giving
or comparisons of how birthdays are
celebrated.
No birthday goodie bags to be distributed in the
class
• Food allergies concern and restrictions
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• Email your child’s Form Teachers
• Write messages to your child's
Form Teachers via our SKGian
Handbook.
• Arrange for an appointment to
meet the teacher if there is a need
• For urgent matters, parents can
call the General Office at
63864255. 80
• Notification through Parent Gateway
• School website (important school
information including the school
calendar that will be updated once
ready )
• The SKGian Handbook
• The SKGian Connect 81
• School and parent share a
common interest in the child

• Effective two-way
communication shapes common
understanding and builds
collaboration and trust

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SCHOOL-HOME PARTNERSHIP
Our children do best
when schools and
parents work hand in
hand to support them.

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Please call the school at 6386 4255 during office
hour if there is any questions.

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