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School Values: Patriotism, Resilience, Integrity, Discipline and Empathy

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Dear Parents/Guardians, 9 Jan 2020

School Vision: Learners with Passion, Citizens of Honour 1. Event Calendar (Term 1 Week 1: 9 – 16 Jan 2020)

Dates Day Levels Subject 9 Jan Thu P4-6 Assembly Talk by Mr Parathi (12.30 p.m. – 1.00 p.m.) 9 Jan Thu P1-3 Assembly Talk by Mr Parathi (1.00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.) 9, 10 Jan Thu, Fri P5 Motivational Programme (during school hours) 16 Jan Thu All Levels Temperature-Taking Exercise

2. Dissemination of Weekly Notifications via Parents Gateway For parents who are not on-board Parents Gateway (PG) yet, please do so by end of January 2020. For the month of January, hard copies of the Notification will be printed and issued to all students. From February onwards, only Parents Gateway (PG) will be used. Parents not on a phone data plan will receive hard copies of the notification through the younger/youngest child studying in the school. No action will be required of parents who are already on-board Parents Gateway. We strongly encourage and urge all parents and legal guardians to come aboard as Parents’ Notifications as well as Consent Forms will be disseminated only through PG. Please download the Parents’ Gateway app and sign in with your SingPass. For details on how to go onboard Parents Gateway, please refer to T1W1’s Parent Notifications. 3. P1 Induction Programme for Parents We would like to thank all P1 parents who attended the P1 Induction Programme on 2 and 3 Jan 2020. We hope you find the briefing sessions useful. We look forward to your continued support and we would to hear from you. Please give us your feedback via the attached link: https://tinyurl.com/P1Induction2020 or through the attached QR code by 15 Jan 2020. 4. Winners of “My Take on Water” As part of the national water conservation campaign 2019, PUB introduced the My Take on Water initiative as a platform for the community to express their love for water through various artistic expressions. Last year, some of our students participated in an art competition organised by PUB as part of the My Take on Water campaign. One of our students Srivastava Sunishka (2I) won first prize in the Primary One category and three students, Aishwarya R Meena (4P), Yap En Tong (4D) and Shruthi Suresh (4P) won first, second and third in the Primary Three level category. Congratulations to these students! 5. Upcoming School Programmes/Activities

5.1 Temperature-Taking Exercise The school will be conducting a temperature-taking exercise on Thursday, 16 Jan 2020. All P1 students will each be given an oral digital thermometer (ODT), inclusive of the battery, which they can use for the exercise. For all P2 to P6 students, please ensure that you have a working ODT which you are to bring to school every day. If you do not have a working ODT or the battery is flat, you may buy an ODT for $2.80 and a battery for $1 at the school bookshop.

CHANGKAT PRIMARY SCHOOL 11 SIMEI ST 3 SINGAPORE 529896 TEL: 67830923 FAX: 67844740

T1W1 Parent Notification

https://tinyurl.com/P1Induction2020


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5.2 EX Rhino [20 January 2020] In collaboration with Singapore Civil Defence Force and Singapore Police Force, Changkat Primary will be conducting EX Rhino on Monday, 20 January 2020. This is a full-scale fire evacuation exercise. Curriculum will be suspended. Please refer to the table below for the programme and the important thing to take note of:

TIME MAIN ACTIVITY Important Things to Note 7.30am Students report to

school

7.40am to 9am

Pre-EX Rhino activities in Form Class

Students are to have a full breakfast at home or bring breakfast to school. They will be allowed to consume their breakfast in their Form Class before the start of EX Rhino

9.00am – 11am

EX Rhino

Whole school will be involved in this fire evacuation exercise

11am – 1.30pm

Post-EX Rhino activities As this is a full-scale evacuation exercise, the canteen vendors will not have time to prepare food. School will provide all students with a bun to be consumed in their Form Class after EX Rhino.

1.30pm School Dismissal

5.3 P3 SwimSafer Programme [31 Jan – 27 Mar 2020] Our Primary 3 Students will be embarking on the SwimSafer progamme from 31 Jan to 27 March 2020 (8 lessons) during curriculum time. We hope that you will encourage and support your child in this national progamme. The SwimSafer programme aims to teach swimming proficiency and water survival skills to children in a fun manner to minimize drowning incidences. The programme consists of 6 progressive stages, each consisting of about 12 hours of lessons. Survival and activity skills are taught in each stage of the programme, working progressively towards the next stage. You may find more information via the attached link: https://www.myactivesg.com/Programmes/Swim-Safer-Programme-For-Children. A separate letter will be issued to all Primary 3 parents. 6. School Matters

6.1 CCA Teachers-in-Charge and Timings CCA Recruitment Exercise started last week and the deadline for submission of forms was 8 Jan 2020. Successful applicants will be issued a consent form by the CCA teacher-in-charge (TIC). The consent forms given would have more details on the sessions and venue. The table below outlines the CCAs for P4 to 6 students. The email address of the overall-in-charge (OIC) for each CCA is also as attached.

CCA Teachers Day and Time Performing Arts Choir Miss Ha Siok Ting (OIC)

[email protected] Miss Yong Yun Yun Ms Anithasri

Mondays 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. Thursdays (Sem 1) 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.

Dance (Modern) Mdm Kalai Selvi (OIC) [email protected] Mrs Christina Chan Miss Rauhdah

Mondays 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. Thursdays (Sem 1) 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.

Guitar Ensemble Miss Nur Azura (OIC) [email protected] Mdm Sharifah Aminah Miss Gina Goh Mrs Manoj Kamala

Thursdays 2.00 – 4.30 p.m. Mondays (Sem 1) 2.00 – 4.30 p.m.

https://www.myactivesg.com/Programmes/Swim-Safer-Programme-For-Children

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Clubs & Societies

Art Club Mdm Aznani (OIC) [email protected] Miss Faradillah Mrs Geeta Ms Shainas Mdm Koh Geok Hwa

Mondays 2.00 – 3.30 p.m.

Tech Club (previously known as Media Studio Club)

Mr Chong Yong Tian (OIC) [email protected] Mr Seow Tian Hou Mdm Maybelline Tan Miss Hazel Huang Ms Dian Hazwani (ICT Trainer)

Mondays 2.00 – 3.30 p.m.

Sports & Games Wushu Mrs Geraldine Wong (OIC)

[email protected] Mdm Tay Aifang, Faith Mdm Chew Poh Kim Miss Yan Zhuyun (Sem 2)

Mondays & Thursdays 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.

Track & Field Mr Ng Boon Teng David (OIC) [email protected] Miss Farhanah Mdm Annisa Mdm Nur Arina


Multisports Mr Lim Choon Hong (OIC) [email protected] Mr Mohammad Taufeek Mr Faiz Siddiq Mdm Siti Hajar Miss Ofelia Lim Mr Nurisham Mdm Siti Aisyah (Sem 2)


Basketball Mr Muhammad Khairil (OIC) [email protected] Miss Chan Hui Ying Kris (2OIC) Mr Li Kun Peng Mrs Saraswathy Samuel Mdm Radziyah Mdm Nadjah Mrs Juliana Ms Ivy Ang Wei Li Ms Gladys Soh Kang Hwee (Sem 2)

Mondays & Thursdays Boys Junior: 2.00 – 3.30 p.m. Senior: 3.30 – 5.00 p.m. Girls Junior: 2.00 – 3.30 p.m. Senior: 3.30 – 5.00 p.m.

6.2 School Discipline School is a safe place for students to learn and grow. As educators, we hope that our students will engage in behaviours that will enable them to learn and develop well. Disruptive behaviours can derail students from learning effectively. As behaviour and learning cannot be separated, it is important for the school to promote positive student behaviours in support of learning and growth, and manage disruptive behaviours. This is the key function of discipline in the school. The long-term, ultimate aim of discipline is to develop our students as self-disciplined individuals, who can take responsibility for their own actions and demonstrate care for others out of their own volition across time, space and situations. When students do so, they become active contributors to the safety and conduciveness of the school learning environment. Discipline is an educative process and the goal of discipline is self-discipline. Students need to understand that their actions carry consequences and they must learn to take responsibility for their actions. Consequences are designed to educate and not to humiliate students. Question: What happens when an offence is reported to the teacher? An investigation is carried out. This includes interviewing the alleged aggressor, victim and eye-witness(es). Once a clear picture of what happened has been established, consequences are then meted out. Such consequences relate logically to the behaviour (e.g. pick up litter when caught littering) and may include restitution to the victim(s) e.g. issuance of an apology or replacement of damaged items. Teachers and/or School Counsellor follow(s) up with counselling of the student so that the child learns from his/her mistake.








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Question: What should I do if I suspect that my child has been bullied? Parents/Guardians could encourage your child to report the matter to the Form Teachers. Alternatively, Parents/Guardians could report the matter to the Form Teachers or Year Head. At no time should Parents/Guardians approach the alleged aggressor or the aggressor’s Parents. We seek Parents/Guardians’ full cooperation on this matter. 6.3 Policy on Visitors and Parents/Guardians taking pictures/videos of Students, Staff and School facilities while at the School Premise The school hosts visitors and parents during events such as P1 orientation, Kindergarten visits and Teacher-Parent meetings. We have observed visitors and parents/guardians taking pictures/videos while in our school, sometimes with our teachers and students in the photos/videos. To protect our staff and students, please note the following policy: Visitors are allowed to take pictures within the school provided the • focus of the picture/video is general i.e. does not zoom in on any particular child or staff • picture/video is not used for publicity/advertisement 6.4 Guidelines for Birthday Celebrations Food Allergy affects 1 in 20 children in Singapore. This equates to 2 in every classroom. Allergic reactions can be life-threatening if prompt treatment is not given. In view of increasing allergens, the school does not allow the distribution of food and beverages, cakes included, during birthday celebrations in school. The school also discourages the distribution of goodie bags to reduce excessive spending and comparison amongst students. 6.5 School Policy on Attire & Accessories for Students Students must wear the prescribed school uniform or PE attire when they are participating in the various school activities such as PE lessons, Learning Journeys, Enrichment Activities or CCAs. Due to safety concerns, Students may be allowed to wear track pants / or bring along a cap for certain activities.

During Physical Education (PE) Lessons P1 & P2 Students can be in their PE attire the whole day (PE attire = School T-shirt and shorts) P3-P6 Students can be in their PE attire the whole day.

Girls will need to wear the school skirts over their shorts before and after the PE lessons. Learning Journeys

PE Attire If students are expected to wear their PE attire. Girls must wear a skirt over their shorts (P3 to P6)

Cap / Hat • Only if activity requires Students to be out in the sun from 1030 hrs to 1600hrs. • Teachers to ensure that Students do not put on their caps in school or while travelling in bus (or

when they are indoors)

Track Pants

• Students are allowed to wear track pants for activities which are conducted in dense forests. (E.g. Sungai Buloh or Bukit Timah Hill). This is to prevent from being bitten by insects.

• Students will only be allowed to wear full length track pants (in black or navy blue only) • Students are not allowed to wear track pants of any other colours or materials (E.g. denim). • Students who do not abide by this rule will be barred from participating in the learning journey.

Enrichment Activities (Non-Sports Based MCCA) School Uniform

Students are required to be in their school uniform for non-sports based MCCA activities unless they have PE lessons on the day of MCCA.

Enrichment Activities (Sports Based MCCA)

PE Attire

• Students are allowed to be in their PE Attire throughout the day when they have a sports based MCCA module on that day.

• Girls must wear a skirt over their shorts (P3 to P6) during the time when they are not participating in the activity.

• Students are to be in their track pants only for the duration of the activity for modules where the wearing of track pants is mandatory. An example would be Rock Climbing. Once the activity ends, Students are to change back into their PE shorts with Girls wearing their skirts over their shorts.


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Enrichment Activities (P4 Camp & P5 Leadership Camp)

PE Attire • Students are required to be in their PE Attire throughout the camp. • Girls need not bring along their skirts for the duration of the camp.

Track Pants

• Students are allowed to wear track pants only for specific activities that state that the wearing of track pants is mandatory. Examples would be High Element Activities.

CCAs (Non-Sports Based CCAs) School Uniform

• Students are required to be in their school uniform for non-sports based CCAs activities unless they have PE lessons on the day of CCA.

CCAs (Sports Based CCAs)

PE Attire / CCA Attire

• Students are required to be in their PE Attire / CCA Attire for their sports based CCA. • If Students do not have PE lessons on the day of their CCA, they are to change into their PE Attire

/ CCA attire only before the start of their CCA session. They are not allowed to change during recess, Snack Time or during lunch before the start of their afternoon lessons. In other words, students involved in afternoon classes will change into the PE or CCA attire after the classes end.

Wearing of Jewellery/Trinkets/Religious Accessories Students are not allowed to wear jewellery or trinkets to school. Students with pierced ears are allowed to wear plain ear-studs. Religious accessories, if worn, should be kept out of sight. For example, necklaces should be sufficiently long to be hidden underneath students’ school shirts and blouses. For safety reasons, students are required to don a plain black or dark blue wrist band to cover religious ornaments if these are worn on the wrists. Failing which, students will be asked to remove and keep their ornaments.

6.6 Lightening of Students’ School Bag We would like to share with Parents and Guardians what the school is doing to help Students manage the weight of their school bags. The following measures are undertaken: • Form teachers explain the timetable to students, especially those in the lower primary. For our students in

P1 and P2, Teachers also brief them on the books to bring on a daily basis until they are familiar with the timetable.

• Teachers taking multiple subjects have been advised against swapping periods thereby changing the timetable. Students will be informed ahead of time should there be a need by the Teachers to swap periods.

• Heavier materials such as dictionary, workbooks and files may be collected and stored in the classrooms. What Parents/Guardians can do: • Select bags of lightweight material with few compartments and straps that are adjustable and cushioned. • Have your child carry personal items in a separate bag to distribute load • Advise your child to

pack according to the timetable pack loose worksheets into a file. It is not necessary for the children to bring the different subject files

on a daily basis. check that only relevant materials are brought (e.g. Workbook A or B, not both) avoid bringing unnecessary items to school e.g. 1 storybook, not several fill small water bottles in school (unless students have health concerns)

6.7 School Reporting Time and Punctuality School reporting is 7.30am. Students are expected assemble at the following venue by 7.30am:

Day of Week Reporting Venue Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri School Hall Thu Form Class

Students must begin the day right by showing up for school on time. This sets the tone for learning for the rest of the day. School will like to work closely with Parents/Guardians to impart the values of responsibility, resilience and respect to our students. Punctuality shows a strong sense of responsibility. It takes resilience to be punctual every school day. Students also show that they respect the school when they abide with the school rules.


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From 13 Jan 2020, student leaders will be stationed outside the General Office. They will take attendance of students who are late for school*. Repeated late-coming would become an offence that could lead to disciplinary consequences. *Exception will be made on wet weather days. 6.8 Group Personal Accident (GPA) Insurance

A Group Personal Accident (GPA) Insurance for Students (“Master Contract”) has been established by MOEHQ. You may contact the insurance agent, NTUC Income Insurance Co-operative Limited at 6332 1133 or email them at [email protected] if you have any queries on the policy coverage and claims. Please refer to the attached product factsheet for 2020. Information on claims, FAQs and other details pertaining to the GPA Insurance Plan for Students can be found on NTUC Income’s website at https://www.income.com.sg/studentgpa

6.9 Revision of Menu for Set Meals in School Canteen The school has revised the healthy set meals menu to indicate set meals which are suitable for vegetarians. Please refer to Annex A for the updated healthy set meal menus. Please take note of the following: Canteen Stall 7 - provides a few meals which are suitable for vegetarian. Students can inform Canteen Stall 7 vendor that they want the vegetarian version of the dish. There is no need to pre-order. Canteen Stall 2 – provides a separate vegetarian menu. The vegetarian set meals will not contain garlic and onion. Mushroom seasoning will be used if deemed suitable. To avoid food wastage, Stall 2 vendor requires students to pre-order and pay for their vegetarian meal one school day in advance.

6.10 School’s Traffic Management Plan: Drop-off During Morning Peak Hours During the morning peak hours, parents should drive into school for drop-off of their children. The drop-off area allows students to alight from 6 cars concurrently (refer to the picture below). The drop-off area will start at the left red pillar. To enter the school building, students from Cars 5 and 6 will use the pavement behind the red pillars and students from Cars 3 and 4 will use the walkway behind the barricade. Cars 1 and 2 (not in the picture), will continue to alight in front of the General Office. To ensure the safety of our students, we would like to seek the full cooperation of all parents to wait patiently after you have alighted your children and not to overtake the cars in front of you when you exit the school. We will have carpark wardens and student leaders to direct cars and students respectively. Let’s work together to ensure a safe and secure environment for our students, your children.


https://www.income.com.sg/studentgpa


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7. From the Counsellor’s Desk [refer to the attached Infographic] It is important to raise kids to be independent thinkers and to take a proactive role in their everyday lives. 8. SEN Issue #1 [refer to the attached Infographic] 5 Simple Back to School Routines.

• Use a calendar to help your child to stay organised. • Create a schedule for routines. • Create a study corner at home for your child. • Pack and prepare together with you child, what he/she needs to bring to school. • Importance of establishing routines.

I urge you to read through this notification in detail to have a strong start to the school year. Thank you for your support. With warm regards, Cheng Huey Teng (Mrs) Principal


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Annex A

Changkat Primary School Canteen Set Meals Menu Suitable for vegetarian Price: $1.80 for Regular $2.50 for Large

Day of the Week

Stall 2 (Chinese) Stall 7 (Muslim) Stall 8 (Muslim)

Monday Set Meal A Sesame Oil Chicken with Rice Set Meal B Yum Mama Noodle

Set Meal A Tom Yam Soup Noodle Set Set Meal B Aglio Olio Spaghetti Set Set Meal C Maggie Goreng Set Set Meal D Maggie Goreng Set with Mock Meat/Chicken

Set Meal A Chicken Rice Set Set Meal B Prata Set with Grilled Chicken

Tuesday Set Meal A Fried Rice Set Meal B Minced Chicken Noodle Soup

Set Meal A Mee Soto Soup Noodle Set Meal B Nasi Lemak Set Set Meal C Mee Goreng Set Set Meal D Mee Goreng Set with Mock Meat/Chicken

Set Meal A Prata Set with Grilled Chicken Set Meal B Mashed Potato Set with Grilled Chicken

Wednesday Set Meal A Chicken Curry with Rice Set Meal B Chicken Curry Noodle

Set Meal A Fish Ball Soup Noodle Set Set Meal B Aglio Olio Spaghetti Set Set Meal C Maggie Goreng Set Set Meal D Maggie Goreng Set with Mock Meat/Chicken

Set Meal A Kway Teow Set with Egg Set Meal B Nasi Lemak Set

Thursday Set Meal A Soy Sauce Chicken with Rice Set Meal B Dark Sauce Chicken Noodle

Set Meal A Tom Yam Soup Noodle Set Set Meal B Nasi Lemak Set Set Meal C Mee Goreng Set Set Meal D Maggie Goreng Set with Mock Meat/Chicken

Set Meal A Mee Siam Set with Egg Set Meal B Chicken Rice Set

Friday Set Meal A Pasta with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Set Meal A Mee Rebus with Boiled Egg Set Meal B Aglio Olio Spaghetti Set Set Meal C Maggie Goreng Set Set Meal D Maggie Goreng Set with Mock Meat/Chicken

Set Meal A Nasi Briyani Set with Chicken Set Meal B Prata Set with Grilled Chicken

Daily Set Meals

Classic Menu A (Regular) Chicken Rice


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Stall 2 (Chinese) Vegetarian Menu [Does not contain garlic and onion] Must place order (PAID) during recess for next day recess pick up to avoid food wastage.

Day of the Week Stall 2 (Chinese) Monday Set Meal

Stir Fry Spinach Goji Berries Sesame Seed + Corn (Olive oil) with Rice

Tuesday Set Meal Dry Tossed Dark Sauce Non fried Noodle + Mixed Vegetable + Mushroom

Wednesday Set Meal Stir Fry Mixed Vegetables Carrot + Potato + Black Fungus + Shimeji Mushroom with Rice

Thursday Set Meal Stir Fry Dark Sauce Yellow Noodle (Hokkien Mee) with Cabbage + Shimeji Mushroom

Friday Set Meal Mushroom + Mixed Vegetable Tomato Sauce Pasta


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From the Counsellor’s Desk


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SEN Issue #1

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