WELCOME TO EVERGREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL - PRIMARY ONE ORIENTATION 13 NOVEMBER 2014
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WELCOME TO
EVERGREEN PRIMARY
SCHOOL
PRIMARY ONE ORIENTATION
13 NOVEMBER 2014
PROGRAMME • Welcome Address by Principal • Briefing on the New Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum 2015 • Video Show on School Health Services
Key Personnel
Designation Name
Principal Ms Ong Lee Choo
Vice-Principal (Acad) Mrs Chue Lay Na
Vice-Principal (Acad) Mrs Pearlyn Wai
HOD Mathematics Mrs Janice Chang
HOD Science Mdm Nornizah Said
HOD MTL Miss Wong Wai Yu Stella
School Staff Developer Mdm Jin Pay Gim Hean
HOD Aesthetics & CCA Aesthetics Miss Helen Tan
HOD PE & CCA Sports Mr Samy Lim
HOD ICT Miss Jaycee Tee
HOD CCE Mr Low Choon Siong
Key Personnel
Designation Name
LH English Mrs May Tan
(Covering HOD EL)
LH English (Internal) Mrs Rahman
LH Mathematics Miss Noraisha
LH Science Mr Yap Heng Yeow
SH Chinese Language Mdm Linda Tan
SH Malay Language Mdm Elyyah
SH Tamil Language Mdm Saraswathy
SH ICT Mr Alan Pillay
SH Student Leadership & Mdm Alison Yong
Discipline
SH PE Mr Alfiyan
SH PCCG Mrs Tina Eng
Key Personnel
Designation Name
SH Visual Arts Mdm Radin
SH Citizenry Education & Mrs Tracy Lee
Community Engagement
P1 FORM TEACHERS
1 Care 1 Charity 1 Faith 1 Grace 1 Hope
Miss Khairunnisa Mrs Vanessa Low Mdm Janet Chin Mrs Geetha Eddie Miss Serene Koh
(LM) (ALM)
1 Joy 1 Love 1 Mercy Learning Support Learning Support
Mdm Isnarti Mrs Serene Poon Ms Nurulhuda Coordinator (LSC) Mathematics (LSM)
Mdm Mujtahidah Mdm Lim Seow Yin
SCHOOL BACKGROUND • Established in January 1999 • Started with 22 classes of pupils (P1 – P4) • Moved to present premises on 22 March 1999 • Currently, has an enrolment of 1547 pupils • 43 classes (P1 – P6)
SCHOOL VISION & MISSION
Vision
A vibrant school which inspires passion in learning and
commitment towards excellence.
Mission
To nurture thinking individuals who are confident and
self-directed learners with shared values and are active
contributors to society.
SCHOOL MOTTO Joy in Learning Pure in Act
SHARED VALUES I ntegrity our Core Dare to innovate E xcellence our Quest Ardent Pursuit of learning S ynergy for Success
STRATEGIC THRUSTS • Holistic Development of the Child • Quality Staff • Organisational Excellence
SCHOOL FOCUS FOR 2015 • Holistic Development • Character Development
STELLAR
• STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading
• Aims to strengthen both language and reading skills.
• Promotes a positive attitude towards reading in the
foundational years.
• Adopts well-established, learner-centred and developmentally
appropriate pedagogical approaches using authentic children's
literature.
• The three strategies at the lower-primary level:
– Shared Book Approach (SBA)
– Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA)
– Learning Centres (LC)HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT
• Provides qualitative and quantitative feedback to support and guide the
child's development.
• Informs teachers on their teaching practice and guides them in the design
and delivery of student learning.
• Enables parents to support their children's development and growth.
• Emphasises on
– Focusing on the development of the whole child
– Striking a balance between AOL and AFL practices
– Guiding teachers in the design and delivery of their practices
– Using appropriate methods and modes of assessment
• Formative & Summative
– Performance-based Tasks E.g. Show & Tell, Poetry Recitation, Math
Trail, Math Practical
– Portfolio
– Bite-sized Tests e.g. Topical TestsKEY PROGRAMMES FOR 2015 • Learning Through The Arts (LTTA) • Learning Journeys • Modular Art Programme • Sporty National Education (NE) Carnival • Math Week • Language Fiesta
Character and Citizenship Education • Structured Pupil Leadership Framework – Every Pupil Can Be A Leader • 3 - Pronged Approach to National Education – Engaging the Heart, Head & Hands • Values Education – Character and Citizenship Education (CCE), – Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) and – Values in Action (VIA) • Co Curricular Activities (CCA) • House System
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Screening of P1 for Niche CCA.
• P3 – P6 pupils are strongly encouraged to have a CCA
• Pupils are to be in the same CCA till he/she graduates
from Evergreen Primary.
CCAs available to P1 & 2 pupils are those marked in red.
Sports Performing Arts Clubs &
Uniformed Groups
• Netball • Chinese Orchestra • Art Club
• Table Tennis • Chinese Dance • Infocomm Club
• Badminton • Malay Dance • Weiqi Club
• Basketball • Indian Dance • Scouts (Boys and Girls)
• Soccer • Angklung Kulintang
• English DramaCCA ACHIEVEMENTS 2014
Sports Clubs & Uniformed Groups
Netball Chinese Orchestra
•National Competition 2014 SYF 2014 – Certificate of Distinction
st th
Senior Girls Zonal 1 , National 4
st
Junior Girls Zonal 1 , National top 8 Chinese Dance
SYF 2014 – Certificate of Distinction
Sepak Takraw
•North Zone and National Championship 2014
nd
Malay Dance
Senior Boys Zonal 2 , National top 8 SYF 2014 – Certificate of Distinction
nd nd
Junior Boys Zonal 2 , National 2
Indian Dance
SYF 2014 – Certificate of Accomplishment
Angklung Kulintang
SYF 2014 – Certificate of AccomplishmentOur Ex-Evergreen Pupils
Loh Jia Wei Charlene Ong
Recipient of PSC Scholarship 2014 Nominee for TNP School Sport Star 2014SCHOOL KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Character Development Award (2009-2014) • Sustained Achievement Award for Aesthetics (4th Time, 2013) • Sustained Achievement Award for Sports (5th Time, 2013) • CHERISH Bronze Award (2009-2010) • Programme for School-based Excellence Award (2012-2017) • National Arts Education Spark Award (2011-2014) • People Developer Standard (2009) • PARTNERS Award (2006-2014) • Learning for Life Programme (LLP) for Performing Arts (2014)
PARENT-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP • Give your full support to the school. • Establish a good communication link with the teachers. • Work closely with the teachers for the well-being of the child. • Sign up as a member of Parent Support Group (PSG)
SCHOOL RULES Evergreen pupils: • are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed. • who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Pupils will take the Pledge with their right fist placed over their heart. • are clean shaven. • are neat and tidy at all times. • are in school uniform for all school activities. • are courteous and honest. • keep the school clean and respect school property. • seek permission before leaving the school premises during school hours. • do not wear jewellery to school.
PUPIL’S ATTIRE & APPEARANCE
BOYS GIRLS
School • White shirt with dark • White blouse with dark green collar and thin stripes
Uniform green collar and thin • Dark green skirt
stripes • Name Tag
• Dark green shorts
• Name Tag
PE • House T-Shirts • House T-Shirts
• Dark green PE shorts • Dark green PE shorts
• Name Tag • Dark green skirt
• Name Tag
Hair • Short and above the • Short Hair – Fringe above the eyebrows
ear • Long Hair – To be tied up neatly with black rubber
bands, ribbons, hair clips or hairband
Jewellery • No jewellery to be • Only small & plain ear studs are allowed
worn
Shoes & • Plain White Canvas Shoes
Socks • Plain White Socks (longer than ankle length)PUPIL’S ATTIRE & APPEARANCE
GENERAL PROCEDURES
• Waiting Area & Pick Up Points for Parents
– Front Gate and Back Gate
– Bus Bay pupils will be escorted to the buses
• Traffic Arrangement
– Drop off/Pick up at designated areas (outside
school)
– Use the Traffic lights when crossingGENERAL PROCEDURES For parents who need to come to school for enquiries/ assistance • Report to the School’s General Office directly • Inform the office staff of your request • If there is a need to see your child, he/ she will be brought to you
GENERAL PROCEDURES • In the case of making a purchase at the school bookshop, a Visitor Pass will be issued. For security reasons, parents are requested not to proceed to the classrooms. • Make an appointment should you need to see or speak with your child’s teachers so as to avoid disappointments. • Keep the school updated of any change in home address and contact numbers.
GENERAL PROCEDURES For pupils who are unwell: • They will be brought to the sick bay in the General Office. • Parents will be notified via telephone. • Parents or guardians will need to pick their unwell child from the General Office. • Unwell pupils will not be allowed to go home on their own.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES • $13.00 per month (Only applicable to Singapore Citizens) • 1st tier: $6.50; 2nd tier: $6.50 • Parents are strongly encouraged to apply for GIRO for payment of miscellaneous fees. • Singaporean pupils are able to make use of their Edusave Funds for part of the miscellaneous fees.
SCHOOL TERMS FOR 2015
Semester Term School Term School Holiday
Fri, 2 Jan to Sat, 14 Mar to
1
Fri, 13 Mar Sun, 22 Mar
One
Mon, 23 Mar to Sat, 30 May to
2
Fri, 29 May Sun, 28 Jun
Mon, 29 Jun to Sat, 05 Sept to
3
Fri, 04 Sept Sun, 13 Sept
Two
Mon, 14 Sept Sat, 21 Nov to
4
to Fri, 20 Nov Thur, 31 DecMORNING ASSEMBLY • Assembly Area – School Hall • Reporting Time for all pupils – 7.20a.m. • Singing of National Anthem and Pledge Taking Singing of School song (on every Monday morning) – 7.25a.m.
RECESS
• Recess Time: 9.30a.m. – 10.00a.m. (30 minutes)
Recess Routine
• Pupils will be taught on the following:
– Washing of hands
– Queuing for food
– Clearing of litter or food left-overs on the table
– Returning of plates and utensils to the containers
near the basin
– Assembling quietly and quickly in canteen after
recessFIRST DAY OF SCHOOL • First Day of School is Friday, 2 Jan 2015. • All P1 pupils are to assemble at the canteen at 7.20a.m. • Form teachers will lead their respective classes to the hall for singing of national anthem and pledge taking • All parents are to proceed to the Arts Fusion for a briefing at 7.30a.m. • Please refer to the handout for pupils on what to bring for the first day of school.
SPECIAL RECESS ARRANGEMENT FOR 1ST 3 DAYS (2 JAN & 5-6 JAN) • Recess Time: - A short 30 min break (9.00a.m. – 9.30a.m.) will be given to all P1 pupils for the 3 days of orientation - The school will provide light snacks for all P1 pupils • Parents are allowed to come into the school during recess for the first 3 days. • Special recess arrangement: 10.30a.m. to 11.00a.m. • Buddy system – P1 pupils will be assisted by P5 pupils
SPECIAL DISMISSAL ARRANGEMENT
FOR 1st 3 Days (2 Jan and 5-6 Jan 2015)
• Pupils will be dismissed class by class from the hall for the first 3 days
of school. Parents are allow to come to the hall at 12.45p.m.
• From 7 January 2015 onwards, parents are to pick up their child from
either the front gate or back gate.
• In the event of wet weather, pupils will be dismiss in a staggered
manner
• Pupils will be given coloured stickers for easy identification of dismissal
pattern.
– Front Gate: Orange
– Bus Bay: Blue
– Back Gate: Green
• Parents are to indicate in the Pupil Particular Form the mode of
dismissal.
• Parents are to inform the Form Teacher of any changes so as to avoid
any confusion.DISMISSAL
• Dismissal Time: 1.30p.m. (Monday)
1.00p.m. (Tuesday – Friday)
• Classes are lined up according to the following dismissal
pattern – Front Gate, Back Gate and Bus Bay.
• We seek the cooperation and understanding of all
parents to be punctual in picking up your child, so as to
avoid unnecessary anxiety for your child.PROGRAMME
FOR FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL
• Ice-Breaker activities in class
• Understanding the School & Class Rules
• Knowing the Roles, Responsibilities &
Expectations of a pupil
• Knowing the School (School Tour)Important Note 2015 Primary One Mother Tongue Language instruction materials (textbooks, activity books, small readers etc) will only be available to the school bookshop in mid December 2014
THANK YOU
Video Screening on School Health Services
IMPORTANT NOTE • Parents are to complete the verification of PDF form, pick up their children from the respective classrooms (level 1) before proceeding to purchase textbooks and uniforms. • Parents who are interested in the student care services or school bus service, please visit the booths in the canteen.
IMPORTANT NOTE • Please do not purchase the textbooks and school uniforms if you are applying for Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS). Please proceed to the school office for more details.
Parents are to proceed to the classrooms at Level 2 for part 2 of the orientation programme.
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