primary one 2020 orientation
TRANSCRIPT
SAT, 9 NOV 2019
PRIMARY ONE 2020ORIENTATION
Welcome toPrincess Elizabeth
Primary School
School Leaders
Mdm Moliah HashimPrincipal
Ms Ngiam Wee HengVice-Principal
Mr Gabriel ChuaVice-Principal (Admin)
Mr Eugene LeeVice-Principal
ProgrammeTime Key Activity By
0900Welcome Year Head (LP)
Welcome and Introduction Principal
0905
Ushering of New Students to Classrooms by
Form Teachers & Co-Form Teachers
P1 Form Teachers & Co-Form
Teachers of 2020 & Parent
Volunteers
0910 Introduction and Overview Principal
0945 Sharing on PEPS Parent Support Group 3PIE Chairperson
1000
Parents adjourn to Classroom KPs & PV to assist
Briefing by Form Teachers in Respective
Classrooms
P1 Form Teachers
of 2020
1030
onwards
Completion of Feedback Form Parents
General Administration Parents
Our P1 Form Teachers and Co-Form Teachers
Introduction of FTs & Co-FTs
1A
FT Mdm Angeline Ow
CoFT Mdm Patricia Kan
1C
FT Mdm Chew Tuck Wah
CoFT Mdm Nur AnamariaBte Mohd Amin
1B
FT Mdm Genevieve Toh
CoFT Miss Liu Wei
Introduction of FTs & Co-FTs
1D
FT Miss Aida Lisa Aiman
CoFT Mdm Patricia Kan
1E
FT Miss Nur Diyana Binte Johari
CoFT Miss Koh Siew Lian
Introduction of FTs & Co-FTs
1F
FT Mdm Teng Leng Leng
CoFT Mdm Fazlyana Bte Ismail
1G
FT Miss Nur Diana Binte Abd Rahman
CoFT Miss Gui Wan Yi
Introducing the Team@PEPS
Year Heads (YH)
Mrs Puspalatha SaravananYH Lower Pri
Mdm Kamisah Bte SallehYH Upper Pri
Mr Wong Chee KuenYH Middle Pri
Heads of Department (HOD)
Mdm Dalvindar KaurHOD English
Mrs Michelle YapHOD Math
Mdm Gui Wan PingHOD Science
Ms Yew Hui TinHOD Mother Tongue
Heads of Department (HOD)
Mr ZaidHOD PE/CCA
Mrs Toh Gek HuayHOD Discipline
Ms Shanthi Govindasamy
HOD CCE
Ms Teresa Maria Lee SSD
New Appointments in 2020& a note of thanks to
Mrs Joyce LeeSenior Officer
Guidance BranchMOE HQ
Mrs Daphne Choy Vice-Principal
Frontier Primary School
Mr Roy LeePrincipal, Gan Eng
Seng Primary School
A Brief Introduction of PEPS
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History
1952 – Bukit Panjang Afternoon School, sharing premises with Bukit Panjang Malay School and Chua Chu Kang Malay School
1954 – Princess Elizabeth Estate School; Princess Elizabeth Estate
1986 – Princess Elizabeth Primary School; Bukit Batok
Niche Areas
West Zone Centre of Excellence for Character and Citizenship Development
Learning for Life Programme – Community Involvement & Student Leadership Development
Applied Learning Programme – Innovation and Enterprise -Inclusive Design Thinking
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Our School’s Vision, Mission, Values
AIMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
Lay a strong foundation
Nurture well-rounded individuals
and passionate lifelong learners
Prepare the child for the future
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WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO BE
Confident
Self-directed learners
Active contributors
Concerned citizens
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Everyone can Learn Love Lead
Our Philosophy
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Preparing your child for
Primary School
DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
https://tinyurl.com/y9fqh2ka
Schools may access the video via:
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Importance of Positive transitions
•Positive transitions help children feel a sense of ease at leaving one environment contribute to a sense of belonging in the new environment
•When children feel like they belong, they engage -positive engagement helps children develop a positive image of themselves as learners
•Children who experience positive transitions build the strategies to manage future transitions
Emeritus Professor Sue Dockett, Charles Sturt University Australia
Thinking about Readiness◦Who needs to be ready?◦Ready for what?◦What does it mean to be ready?
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•Positive transitions involve elements of readiness – i.e. preparation
Physical + Socio-EmotionalReadiness
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Mental and Physical Preparation for a full school day is important
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RELATING TO OTHERSBuild your child’s interpersonal skills by:
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• Modelling the use of friendly and polite
phrases
• “Hello! My name is… what is your
name?”
• “May I please…”
• Providing opportunities for your child to
share and take turns during playtime with
other children.
• Teaching them coping mechanisms (e.g.
deep breaths, quiet corner, stop-think-do)
to enable them to manage their emotions.
DEVELOPING GOOD HABITS
Routines help children learn to
manage themselves.
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Guide your child to do the following
independently:
• Keep to a regular bedtime
• Make healthy food choices
• Pack their bag
• Dress themselves
• Buying food at the canteen
NURTURING POSITIVE LEARNING ATTITUDES
Developing the right learning attitude in your
child will help them to transit smoothly into the
learning routines in primary school.
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You can encourage your child to:
• Ask questions about their experiences and the world
around them.
• Express their thoughts and feelings about and
discuss what can be done if they have worries.
• Practice life skills independently (e.g. buy food and
drink on their own, ask for permission etc).
CREATING A CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
AT HOMESet up a conducive home environment so
that your child can learn both at home and in school:
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• Encourage your child to learn English and their
Mother Tongue, through picture books, language
games or songs.
• Set aside space in your home where your child
can read and finish their homework.
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HOW TO WATCH
Go to the link (via a computer):
https://tiny.cc/moe360
To enjoy the 360 experience,
If you are viewing it on a computer, click and drag around the video to look left and right.
If you are viewing it on your mobile devices (smart phone/tablet), swivel the device to look left and right.
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A HEALTHY REMINDER
HPB ADVISORIES :
STUDENTS TO CARRY WEIGHT OF NOMORE THAN 15% OF THEIR BODYWEIGHT
WEIGHT OF BAGS CARRIED BY P1 TOP4 STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE MORETHAN 4.0KG.
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Lightening Student’s School Bags
Sunday Times, July 21, 2013
Wan Bao, March 17, 2013
Sunday Times, Jan 13, 2014
The New Paper, March 17, 2013
The New Paper, March 17, 2013
Straits Times, October 18, 2013
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YOUR CHILD IS READY.
ARE YOU?
Understanding School Term & Importance of Regular Attendance
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• Curriculum hours between 7.30 and 1.30 are designed to allow for holistic development of your child
• Learning is carried out in a reiterative process –continuity and stability is critical
• School routines is part of developing discipline and right attitude towards learning in future
• Make a point not disrupt school experience in the term
• Plan family outings and holidays in advance – school holidays, long weekends, PSLE Marking days, e-Learning Days etc.
Primary One Time-Table StructureTime Activity
7.30amFlag Raising Ceremony
First Period of the Day
9.30am P1 and P2 Recess (30 minutes)
12.00pm Snack Break in class (15 minutes)
1.30pm Dismissal
2.00pm - 4.00pmEnrichment Programme on Mondays and
Thursdays (where applicable)
Parent-School Communication
Mode/Means For
Grid System (Urgent) Announcements
School Main Line
6565 5111
General Enquiries &
Appointment with Teachers & School
Leaders
School Website
www.princesselizabethpri.edu.sg
General Information about the School &
Feedback
School Generic Email Address
General Enquiries &
Feedback
Staff’s Email Address
(in School Website)
Communication between Parents &
Teachers
Parents Gateway App Communication between School & Parents
Parents Gateway
If you are a parent whose first child is enrolled in Primary 1 for year 2020
Download and install the PG app on your phone tentatively after 19 November 2019
After successful login and onboarding, you will see your child’s initials on the HOME screen
Enable ‘Allow Notifications’ to receive the push notifications
Stay logged in to receive notification of your child(ren)’s school announcements and consent forms.
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PARENTS GATEWAY
https://youtu.be/PCM5o8jAncc
Schools may access the video via:
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Rationale:The app allows parent to engage closely with schools, receive information and perform a range of administrative functions including giving consent for school trips.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/tW9jwyuovOo
Schools may access the video via:
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Some Possible Challenges Affecting Child’s Learning and Growth
Specific Learning Difficulties
Care arrangements that are stressful
Custodial conflicts
Change/Loss of family income
Eligibility Criteria for Student Care
Financial Assistance (SCFA)• both parents are working at least 56 hours per
month*
• total gross monthly household income is $4,000 or
less, or your total gross monthly household per
capita income is $1000 or less;
• your child is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent
Resident (at least one immediate family member in
the same household must be a Singapore Citizen)*Please refer to website for more details.
First Day of School Matters(Thursday, 2 January 2020)
(Parents are Invited!)Time Item
9.00am Parents and P1 Students to assemble in the School Hall
FTs to lead P1 Students to the respective Classrooms
PEPS Briefing (Part 1) for Parents commences:• P’s sharing on Home-School-Community Collaboration, etc• VP’s sharing on Holistic Development of students
11.00am Parents will join P1 students at canteen for recess
11.45am
• P1 Students assemble in Princess Court• Parents to go to hall for PEPS Briefing (Part 2):
Curriculum Matters by Heads (EL, Math, MT, PAM, Student Well-being)
1.10pmDismissal for P1 Students: Gate 4 or Princess Court (School Bus & student care centres)
Programme for First Day of School (2 Jan 2020)
THANK YOU!
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