Sec One Registration Exercise Admin Matters - Mr Lim Wei Ming Assistant Year Head / Lower Sec Temasek Secondary School 23 December 2020 - Temasek ...

Sec One Registration Exercise
      Admin Matters
            Mr Lim Wei Ming
    Assistant Year Head / Lower Sec
      Temasek Secondary School
           23 December 2020

                                      i am temasek

Things to Note
   E-registration
   First day of school (reporting time, venue, attire)
   Purchase of uniforms, textbooks and PE attire
   Student Smart Cards
   MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
   Parents Support Group (PSG)
   Sec 1 Principal Engagement with Parents (PEP) & Starting Right
   Dates to Note for January
   Sec 1 Timetable Structure

E-Registration (Forms to be completed)
Form                              Via                For              By
                               Parents                             12 pm,
Posting Acknowledgement                          All students
                               Gateway                             23 Dec
Sec 1 Bedok Trail Consent      Parents                             10 am,
                                                 All students
Form*                          Gateway                             28 Dec
                               Parents            Eligible         10 am,
HMTL/3rd   Language Offer
                               Gateway        Express students     28 Dec
                                                    Eligible
Subject Based Banding                                                10 am,
                                  Email         Normal Course
Offer                                                                28 Dec
                                                   Students
*Out of school experience for the students during Sec 1 orientation.

Appeal to Transfer Out of TMS

Medical Appeal Exercise (MAE)
 Only applies to students with serious medical conditions
  and/or severe physical impairments.
 Medical documentary evidence is required.
 Please contact the school’s Admin Manager @ 6449 5020
  for assistance by 11am today (23 Dec).

Non-medical appeals for transfers
Please approach the other school directly to secure a place.

First Day of School (Mon, 4 Jan 2021)
 Report to the foyer by 7.15 am in full TMS
  school uniform (if ready), otherwise report in
  Primary school uniform.

 Students must wear masks.

 School will end at about 3pm on 4 Jan 2021.

Purchase of uniforms
Home Delivery

   Order online at: www.intrenduniforms.com
   Pay via PAYNOW (UEN no. 52946428D) / Cash On
    Delivery
   To indicate “home delivery” during check-out
   Orders will be dispatched by a local courier within 3-5
    days from date of order for a delivery fee of $10.00
   Online customer service: 6741 0930
   Email: sales@itu.com.sg

Purchase of uniforms
Self Collection at In-Trend Uniform’s Retail Store
@ 729 Geylang Road Singapore 389640

 Order online at: www.intrenduniforms.com
 Pay via PAYNOW (UEN no. 52946428D) / Cash
 Click on “Appointment” and choose options accordingly
 Dates and time slots are subject to availability and
  changes
 Please be prepared to wait if there is a queue

Purchase of uniforms
Self Collection at TMS

    Order online at: www.intrenduniforms.com
    Pay via PAYNOW (UEN no. 52946428D) / Cash
    You will be given a specific date and time slot to collect
     the uniforms through Parents Gateway.
    Strictly only 1 adult can accompany the student into the
     school
    Please be prepared to wait if there is a queue
    Venue: Classroom #01-05

Purchase of uniforms
1)   As part of Safe Management Measures, we would like
     to minimize contact between parents/students who are
     purchasing     uniforms.  In   view     of    hygiene
     considerations, there will be no fitting/trying of
     uniforms. We seek your kind understanding in this.

2)   In case you need to exchange the uniforms due size
     misfits or product defect, you can exchange them @
     In-Trend Uniform’s Retail Store (by prior
     appointment only).

Purchase of Textbooks, Stationery & PE Attires
Online Order (Home Delivery)
 Order online at: textbook.popular.com.sg by 24/12/2020,
  11.59pm or 2359 hours.
 Payment by credit card.
 5% discount (where applicable) is given to all purchase of
  textbooks online. Prices displayed are already discounted.
 Due to high delivery volume during the festive season, it
  may take up to 10 Jan 2021 for your books & stationery to
  be delivered.

Purchase of Textbooks, Stationery & PE Attires
Online Order (Collection from School)

    A notification email will be sent when your package is
     ready for collection (if you do not opt for Home Delivery).
    Show email or screenshot of email to security guard
    Strictly only 1 adult can accompany the student into the
     school
    Proceed to classroom #01-08

Purchase of Textbooks, Stationery & PE Attires
Walk-in Purchase

   You will be given a specific time slot through Parents
    Gateway.
   Strictly only 1 adult can accompany the student into the
    school
   Payment via Cash, Nets, Credit Cards, NTUC Care
    Fund (e-Vouchers), CDAC Vouchers & Popular
    Vouchers
   Proceed to classroom #01-07
   Please be prepared to wait if there is a queue.

Purchase of Textbooks, Stationery & PE Attires
Contact
 Online customer service: 6259 3163
  (Mondays to Fridays: 10am to 6pm)

 School Bookshop: 6214 0695
  (Mondays to Fridays: 9am to 4pm)

 Popular Bookshop Office: 6462 9530
  (Mondays to Fridays: 9am to 5pm)

 Email: tmss@popularworld.com

Purchase of Textbooks, Stationery & PE Attires
Please note the following:

 In case you need to exchange any items, please book an
  appointment first.

 Exchanges can be made only in January 2021. Please
  produce the original receipt.

 Items to be exchanged need to be good condition. Items
  with names written on them will not be accepted.

Student Smart Card (SSC)
   Sec One students may continue using
    Primary School SSC for concessionary
    travel till end April 2021.

   To purchase Concession Passes (BCP) for
    Secondary School students from January
    2021 onwards.

   New Secondary SSC will be issued by April
    2021.

MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
   Qualifying criteria: Gross household income of
    $2,750 and below OR per capita income of
    $690 and below.
   Parents can call the school’s General Office at
    6449 5020 to obtain a copy of the application
    form.
   MOE FAS assistance include:
    o Free textbooks, free uniforms, transport and

      food subsidy and waiver of school fees

Parents Support Group (PSG)

   PSG has been working with the school since 2001.
   Membership is opened to all parents of Temasek
    Secondary School.
   TMS PSG works in close partnership with the school
    administration including the Principals, teachers and the
    Alumni to organise various events and activities for both
    parents and students.

Celebrating Cultural Festivities

Participating in TMS Open House & School Events

Bonding over food and crafts…

Connecting with the school & other parents
   PSG-Initiated WhatsApp Chat Group

  • Grouped according to your child’s level/Class
  • Dissemination and reminder of School-related events and PSG activities
  • Enable parents to initiate a network amongst themselves

                                                           Bit.ly/tmspsgform
           To register for TMS PSG &
        PSG-Initiated WhatsApp Chat Grp

     Pls fill in & submit the application form
                via this QR code or link

Connect with TMS PSG
   Connect with other PSG members or get updated
    on PSG activities by following and liking the PSG
    Facebook Page and by following our PSG
    Instagram Page.

   Instagram: @wealsocare

   FB: www.facebook.com/temaseksecpsg

We warmly encourage and welcome all TMS
parents to be part of the PSG family!

Sec 1 Principal’s Engagement with Parents
  (PEP) & Starting Right (held online)
Date            Friday 22 January
Time            7 – 8.30pm
Programme       • Address by Principal
                • Sharing by Year Head & School Counsellor on
                  Primary-to-Secondary School transition
                • Sharing about Positive Parenting Programme (Triple
                  P)

Parents will be notified of the sign-up details at the start of Term 1

Dates to note for January
       Date                Event          Timing
                                          Daily reporting time: 7.30am
                      Sec 1 Orientation   Mon, Wed & Thu: Ends at 3pm
   4 Jan – 8 Jan
                           Week           Tue: Ends at 5.30pm
                                          Fri: Ends at 1pm
   12 Jan – 26 Jan
                                          Commence after school, and end at
 (only Tuesdays and      CCA trials
                                          5.30pm
       Fridays)
                       Sec 1 PEP &
      22 Jan           Starting Right     Held online from 7pm – 8.30pm
                       (for parents)

Curriculum Timetable Structure for Sec 1s

                 Monday        Tuesday    Wednesday     Thursday     Friday

        Start    7.30am        7.30am       8.45am      7.30am      7.30am

        End      1.45pm        1.30pm       2.45pm      1.45pm      12.30pm

Note:
• Students report later for Wednesday lessons. However, for 6 Jan, Wednesday
  (during Orientation Week), please report at 7.30am.
• CCA training will commence from 16 Feb 2021 onwards. Trainings will be held
  every Tuesday and Friday from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.