a warm welcome to st stephen’s school
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WELCOMEP1 Orientation 2019
Fri 8th November
~A Community of Caring, Confident and
Independent Learners
Serving and Excelling for the Glory of God.~
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Program For Today Time Agenda
2.30 pm • Address By Principal, Miss Loh Sing Huay
• Talk By Vice-Principal (Administration), Mr James
Chew
• Sharing By SPARK Co-Chairperson, Mr Nicholli Ee
3.30 pm
onwards
Parents are requested to:
• proceed for registration (for those who have not
done so)
• fetch child from the classrooms
• purchase of books, uniforms in the canteen
• arrange for school transport in the canteen
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Key PersonnelPrincipal Miss Loh Sing Huay
Vice Principal (EO) Mr Tayeb B Rajib
Vice Principal (Administration) Mr James Chew
Head of Department / English Language Ms Rachel Zhou
Head of Department / Mathematics Mr Teng Beng Chye
Head of Department / PE, CCA &
Aesthetics
Mr Stephen Tan
Head of Department / ICT Mdm Murni Bte Masuath
Head of Department / CCE Mrs Danielle Selvanathen
Head of Department / Discipline Ms Yasmin Angullia
School Staff Developer Mrs Annie Choy
Year Head / Primary 1 – Primary 3 Mr Danny Koh
Year Head / Primary 4 – Primary 6 Mrs Tan Chor Kheng
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Designation Name
Assistant Year Head / Primary 3 & 4 Mr Sheikh Alauddin
Subject Head / Science Mdm Herdawati Suleiman
Subject Head / Maths Mrs Katherine Michael
Subject Head / CL Mdm Yang Yiqun
Subject Head / Aesthetics Ms Marianne Woo
Subject Head / CCE Ms Tan Hwei Ling
Subject Head / Discipline Mdm Nadira Nordin
Assistant Year Head (Internal) Ms Pee May May
Assistant Year Head (Internal) Mdm Yasotha
Key Personnel
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Allied Educator Team
Designation Name
Allied Educator
(Learning & Behavioral Support)
Mdm Vickie Ng
Allied Educator
(Learning & Behavioral Support)
Mdm Suhaili
Counsellor Mrs Ann Tan
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Mission
Enabling all Stephenians
to learn how to learn and
to learn how to live;
empowering them to become
men of integrity and men for others
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Values We Hold Dear
School Motto: To Believe, To Serve
~ CREDERE ET SERVIRE~
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• A School of the De La Salle Brothers
• Affiliated to
St Joseph’s Institution Junior
St Anthony’s Primary School
De La Salle School
St Patrick’s School
St Joseph’s Institution
St Joseph’s Institution (International)
• Government-aided Catholic School
St. Stephen’s School(founded in 1957)
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How old are “We”?
Our School
62 years
Lasallian History in Singapore : 166 years
Lasallian History in the World : 339 years
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Lasallian PhilosophyFaith, Service, Community
More than 80 countries and
900,000 Lasallian
students at any one time.
Singapore
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OUR STEPHENIAN
FAMILY
Staff
Pupils
SPARK & Parents
School Council & CBS Board
St Stephen’s Old Boys’ Association
(SSOBA)
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Learning for Life Programme(LLP)
•Physical EducAtion and Sports for every StephenIAN(PASSIAN)
•MUsic for STephenians” (MUST)
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PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR PRIMARY 1
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OVERVIEW
1 Aims of Primary
Education
2 Developments in
Primary Education
3 What is it like
in school?
4 Preparing for
school
5 Transiting to
Primary 1
6 School-Home
Partnership
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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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WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL?• Strengthening efforts to nurture well-rounded
individuals
• Moving away from over-emphasis on grades
Subjects taken at P1
English Language Art
Mother Tongue Language Music
Mathematics Physical Education
Social Studies Health Education
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Curriculum for Lower Primary
Numeracy
Character & Citizenship
Education (CCE)
Literacy
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Holistic Assessment @ SSS
It consists of:
• On-going gathering of information about a child’s learning
• Use of varied sources
• Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback
It aims to develop pupils to
• Be independent and self-directed learners
• Be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers
• Be reflective individuals who are goal-driven
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• Bite-sized assessments
• Class assignments and assessments will be returned regularly for parents’ endorsement.
• More details will be given in Jan 2020.
Holistic Assessment @ SSS
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MT Curriculum
Key Language Skills:
• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
• Spoken Interaction
• Written Interaction
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MT Resources
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Learning Support for English & Maths(LSE & LSM)
• Specialised early intervention program
• Systemic screening process at the start of Pr 1
• Held during curriculum time
• Small group instruction
• Address the needs of pupils who enter P1 with weak EL or Maths competencies
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PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
• Providing a structured and supportive environment
• Providing greater support for students with special
educational needs
Allied Educators & Educational Psychologists
~ Working in partnership with school
and home is key~
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Parents’ Handbook
• School Operation Information: Pg 3
• School Discipline: Pg 8 – 9
• First 3 Days In School: Pg 10 -11
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PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
Snack Break
• 10 mins snack time at 12 pm
• Prepare a simple dry healthy snack
eg. bread, fruits, biscuits
• If your son decides not to snack, it is ok. Use it as a stretch break instead.
• Try out “snack time” at home!
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P1 Reporting and Dismissal Time
Monday - Friday
Reporting
Time7.30 am
Recess 9.45 am - 10.15 am
Dismissal
Time1.30 pm
PREPARING FOR SCHOOL
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Student’s Diary• Will be given to all students on the 1st week of School
• Record homework for the day and items that need to be brought for the next day
• Parents / Guardians to monitor daily
• An avenue of communication between the teacherand parent e.g. clarifying, checking on the child’sprogress, making appointments with teachers.
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Contacting Staff• Email
• Our email addresses are available from our school’s website.
• We may not be able to get back to you immediately as weare not always at our desk.
• Telephone
• If we are not available at that point in time, please leaveyour contact and name.
• School Diary
• Ask your son to inform the teacher of the message written inthe school diary.
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Parent-Child
Activity Book
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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.
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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
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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).
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CREATING A CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT HOME
Set 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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HAVE FUN
WITH YOUR CHILD!
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WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!
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MOE website
On latest announcements, policies and data www.moe.gov.sg
Schoolbag.sg
Through articles and multimedia content,
Schoolbag provide parents and general public with
information and insights related to education, tips
for parent involvement and features on school
programmes.
www.schoolbag.sg
MOE on Facebook www.facebook.com/moesingapore
MOE on Twitter www.twitter.com/#!MOEsg
MOE on YouTube www.youtube.com/moespore
MOE on Instagram www.instagram.com/moesingapore
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HOW CAN I PREPARE MY CHILD FOR PRIMARY 1?
• Relating to others
• Developing good habits
• Nurturing positive learning
attitudes
• Creating a conducive learning
environment at home
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Support a healthy lifestyle
Ensure your child has:
• Sufficient sleep
• A balanced diet
• Unstructured play
• Outdoor activities in the day
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Affirm Your Child
• Recognise small successes
• Praise the process, not the person
• Focus on the efforts, not the outcomes
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Spend Time Chatting• Empathise with your child’s emotions and understand his
needs
• Talk about fond memories of your primary school days
• Ask about your child’s thoughts and feelings about school
• Discuss challenges and worries together
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Transiting to Primary 1What are the tasks that my child should be able to do independently?
• Personal hygiene eg. going to the toilet, hand washing, tying shoe laces, buttoning his/her shirt/blouse
• Look out for traffic
• Organising school bag
• Counting money and receiving change
• Asking for permission
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Thank you &
have a good
weekend!
See you on Thursday,
2nd Jan 2020!