River Valley Primary School P1 Orientation 2009

School Website: http://www.rivervalleypri.moe.edu.sg

Programme

• Address by Principal• Briefing by HOD/PE & CCA• Sharing by MOH• Parents’ Support Group (PSG)• SFE• Q & A Session• Administrative Matters

Mr Danny Poh (Principal) Mr Phang Eng Poh (Vice-Principal)

Ms Ying Pik Tho HOD/English

Ms Kathleen Lee HOD/Maths

Mdm Jumaliah SSD

Mr Roy Lee HOD/PE, CCA

Ms Ng Chin Ngoh HOD/MT

Ms Tan Hui Ping HOD/Sc

Mrs. Joanna Lee HOD/PD

Ms Ang Chye Gek

FTSC

Ms Evelyn Ng

LSP Coordinator

Mr Ahmad Najip

SNO

Ms Siti Suhaila

SNO

School Background Established in 1985

through merger of River Valley Chinese/ River Valley English & Kim Seng Primary Schs

School moved to its current premises in March 2004

School Background

Present enrolment about 1600 pupils

Staff strength of about 75 teachers

“Inspiring Learners, Edifying Leaders”

To To nurturenurture our students to be our students to be FUTURE-READYFUTURE-READY

by by

providing a Total Education in River Valley Primary Schoolproviding a Total Education in River Valley Primary School..

Strive for the BestStrive for the Best

Serve with RespectServe with RespectLead with IntegrityLead with Integrity

Live with CompassionLive with CompassionLearn with ExcellenceLearn with Excellence

RVPS has consistently achieved good quality results in PSLE.

School is committed to offering a holistic education to all pupils and help them reach their optimal potential.

Primary Education

Primary 1 - 4

Foundation StageEmphasis on Basic numeracy (Maths) Literacy in EL and MT

P1 CurriculumEnglish 14 periodsMT/ CME 15 periodsMaths 9 periodsLife Sciences 1 periodSocial Studies 1 periodAesthetics 4 periodsHealth Edn 1 periodPE 3 periodsAssembly 1 period

Total 49 periods

P1

P2

P3

P4

Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)

Appropriate Courses in Secondary School

Foundation Stage

Orientation Stage

Based on EL, MT, Mathematics and Science at end of Primary 4

Progression Paths for Primary School Children

Subject-Based Banding

4S + HMT 4S

4F

2S + 2F

School Routine

P1 - 1.00 pm - 6.30 pm(Wed) – 12.30pm – 6.30pm

12.50pm (12.20pm on Wed): Report to school

6.30pm : Flag Lowering Ceremony

Recess : 3.00 – 3.30 pm

School Hours (pm session)

P1 TimetableMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

12.30-.1.00

1.00-1.30

1.30-2.00 Modular CCA

2.00-2.30 Modular CCA

2.30-3.00 Modular CCA

3.00-3.30 RECESS

3.30-4.00

4.00-4.30

4.30-5.00

5.00-5.30

5.30-6.00

6.00-6.30

• First Day of school – Mon 4 Jan 2010.• P1 pupils to assemble at Games Hall b

y 12.45pm • Student leaders will assist pupils in the

first week of school• For the first 2 days, parents may choos

e to join their child/ward during recess at 3pm.

• Parents are requested NOT to enter the barricaded area in the canteen.

• Pupils to report in their school uniform and pin on their name tag.

• Name tag to be pinned on uniform for identification on Orientation Day and whole of January.

• Parents to write their child’s name, address, and contact number on the reverse side of the name tag so that teachers can contact them should the need arise.

Dismissal of Pupils

Pupils assemble at Parade Square (Level 2) for flag-lowering ceremony. They will be led to the Games

Hall to line-up for school buses / Gate 3 to wait for parents. Pupils going home by Gate 4 will be led by a teacher who will be with them till 7 pm. They will be brought to office to wait for parents if not collected by then.

During wet weather, there will be no flag-lowering ceremony and pupils will be dismissed from the Games Hall.

Parents who send their children to school by car

Please do not drive into the school premises except on rainy days.

Students are to alight at Gate 1 or Gate 3 and walk into the school.

Please DO NOT stop vehicle in front of school gate.

Continual / Semestral Assessments

Semester 1 Semester 2

CA1 10% CA2 20%

SA1 20 % SA2 50 %

Total 30 % Total 70 %

NA

30 %

Based on their performance, pupils will be identified for:

Learning Support Programme (LSP) Remedial lessons

Learning Support Programme

Aims to help P1/ P2 pupils in their EL through small group teaching on a regular basis.

Lessons taught by the LS Coordinator (Ms Evelyn Ng) and has MOE’s support.

Lessons are conducted within curriculum time during one EL period per day.

LSP pupils are weak in EL but are NOT necessarily slow learners.

Pupils are to be in their school uniform (including shoes) at all times, even during school vacation.

Pupils should not bring too much pocket money to school, wear or carry expensive items, toys or items that might endanger others.

Pupils’ Uniform

School Canteen

Food in the canteen is meant for pupils and staff only (as well as PSG helpers on duty).

A range of healthy food is sold at reasonable prices.

Parents can preorder food for their children.

Visitors to the school

Should you need to see your child on urgent matters, please

Report to the Guard Post at the gate. Inform the guard the purpose of visit (eg dentist, bo

okshop, appointment with teacher). Collect a Visitor’s Pass to be worn for identification. Return the Visitor’s Pass before you leave the scho

ol.

Appointment to see a Teacher

If you need to see your child’s teacher :

• Make an appointment with the teacher

• Via Staff Room phone at Tel : 62357190 / 67342050 or

• Office Phone - 67371785 or

• Email (address on school website)

Pupil Handbook

Serves as a communication tool between teachers and parents.

Every pupil is to purchase the Handbook which will be available at the bookshop.

Folder for letters from school

Books to bring on 1st day of school All parts 1A of textbooks and workbooks Word Bank Book 2 single-line Exercise Books 1 big-square Exercise Book 1 single-line Jotter Book School Handbook

Other important information

Please read the School Handbook for other important information:

School attire Opening hours of school gates Bookshop Hours Dental Clinic Hours