Primary 1 2021 Orientation 7 November 2020 Briefing

Primary 1 (2021) Orientation 7 November 2020

Briefing Outline 1 2 3 4 Item Administrative Briefing - School hours - Safety - Student Care Centre Preparations for School Communication & Parents Gateway Online Consent for Immunisation and Dental Services

Administrative Briefing

Administrative Highlights 1. School Hours 2. Safety 3. School-based Student Care Centre

School Hours Day Assembly Time Recess Curriculum Time Mon Tues Thurs Fri 7. 30 am 9. 45 am 10. 15 am 7. 45 am 1. 15 pm Day Assembly Time Lunch Curriculum Time **Wed 7. 30 am 12. 15 pm 12. 45 pm 7. 45 am 3. 45 pm First day of school is on Monday, 4 January 2021

Alighting Point – Bus Bay

• 2 lanes • Innermost lane is for Parents • Outermost lane is for Staff • Safety

No parking or waiting along this stretch of road

No illegal U-turn

Please do not stop before the traffic lights, near or at the bus stops

Fees The MOE strongly encourages all parents to pay all the fees through GIRO and student’s Edusave Account (for Singapore Citizens only). Citizenship of Student School Fees Standard Miscellaneous Fees 2 nd Tier Miscellaneous Fees School Enrichment Programmes Fees & School Charges SC Free $6. 50 As per programme Payable by Student’s Edusave Account, if balance is insufficient, to pay shortfall by GIRO/ Cash As per programme Payment Mode - Payable by GIRO Payable by Student’s Edusave Account SPR $205. 00 $6. 50 Payment Mode Payable by GIRO

Student Care Centre • Managed by Self-Help Group Student Care Limited School Term School Holidays Sundays Public Holidays Additional 5. 5 days a year Monday – Friday Saturday 1. 30 PM – 7. 00 PM Closed 7. 30 AM – 7. 00 PM Closed Please note that dates differ from year to year. The closure dates will be made known to you at the beginning of each year in order to facilitate your arrangement for alternative care.

Programme Structure • Programmes are designed to develop the key domains of a child’s growth, namely, the cognitive, language, physical, aesthetics, social and emotional domains in a warm, nurturing and safe learning. • Key programmes ü Pastoral Care ü Homework Supervision ü Character Building ü Creativity Development ü Physical Development ü Enrichment

Fee Structure S/N 1 2 • • Registration Fee (non-refundable) Refundable Deposit (one month fee) Amount $65. 00 $290. 00 Remarks Payable at initial enrolment or reenrolment after earlier withdrawal. 3 Student Care Fee $290. 00 Payable monthly including June and December school holidays. 4 Centre T – Shirts (first 2 pieces compulsory) $24. 00 Additional shirt at $12 each $5. 00 Payable during June and December school holidays and in the event that we are open from 7. 30 am to 7 pm. 5 • Fees Collectible Full-Day Surcharge Monthly fees for June and December school holidays are still payable even if your child does not attend the student care centre during this period. Holiday excursions and activities are charged separately. Student Care Financial Assistance Scheme : Gross monthly household income of the family does not exceed $4, 000 or the per capital income is $1, 000 and below (5 members & above)

First Week of School PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

Briefing Outline Item 1 First day of school - Reporting time and venue - Dismissal points - Modes of transport - Books and materials required 2 Important information - Communication - Well being - School Attire Other administrative matters 3

First Day of School • First day starts on 4 January 2021 • Students are to report to the school hall by 7. 25 am. • Students must wear the name tag. Please note that the name tags will be given to the parents on Orientation Day (7 November 2020) 17

Name Tag STUDENT X PRIMARY 1 OBSERVANT Dismissal: Gate 1 / Gate 2 Bus No: Fetched by: ________ Please state relationship with child Colour of PE T-shirt

Name Tag (Dismissal from Gate 1) STUDENT X PRIMARY 1 OBSERVANT Dismissal: Gate 1 / Gate 2 Bus No: Fetched by: Mdm YY(Mother) Please state relationship with child Colour of PE T-shirt

Name Tag (Dismissal from Gate 2) STUDENT X PRIMARY 1 OBSERVANT Colour of PE T-shirt Dismissal: Gate 1 / Gate 2 Bus No: Fetched by: Mdm YY(Mother) Please state relationship with child

Name Tag (taking school bus) STUDENT X PRIMARY 1 OBSERVANT Dismissal: Gate 1 / Gate 2 Bus No: 9 Fetched by: ________ Please state relationship with child Colour of PE T-shirt

Pick-up Point – Gate 1

Pick-up Point – Gate 2

Important notes • For parents who are driving, we encourage you to pick up your child from Gate 2. • There ample parking lots available. 26

Important notes • Make sure the information tally. • Circle dismissal via gate, e. g. Gate 1 or Gate 2 • For students who are taking school bus, please provide the school bus number, not the bus plate number. • For the 1 st week, fix the caregiver who is going pick up the child. State the relationship clearly on the name tag. 27

Books and materials for the first day • Refer to the checklist on last page of the handbook in the orientation kit • Please ensure that your child has labeled his/her books and personal belongings with his/her full name and class. Provide a plastic file for letters and notices to be kept.

Booklist • In-house production • STELLAR Booklets • Chinese Essay Writing Guidebook

Lightweight School Bags Trolley school bags are not encouraged 1. Light 2. Padded 3. Safety

Uniforms

Shoes and Socks üPlain white shoes and socks üLabel for easier identification

Wearing of Jewellery/Watches • For safety, students will not be allowed to wear/bring: • Jewellery • Expensive watches • Please help to remind your child to take care of his/her own belongings. E. g. wallet and money

Mobile Devices and Smart Watches • Students will not be allowed to wear/bring: • Smart watches with audio or call functions • Handphones • Electronic games

School Attire • School Uniform • Minimum 2 sets, together with name tags • PE Attire • To be worn during PE and PAL • Minimum of 3 sets, together with name tags

Programme for Active Learning (PAL) Objectives of PAL: • Provides students with broad exposure to a range of sports and arts programmes in a fun and creative manner • Nurtures students to be confident, arouse their curiosity of their surroundings and instil cooperation skills • Creates authentic socialisation experiences for acquisition of SE competencies and facilitate holistic development

Programmes for Active Learning (PAL) • There are 4 domains to be completed in a year. They are Outdoor Education (OE), Performing Arts (PA), Visual Arts (VA) and Sports and Games (S&G). • Each domain consists of 7 lessons, conducted over 4 periods.

Student Well-Being Items provided for each student: –Locker • Keep miscellaneous items –Thermometer • Temperature-taking exercise

Meal Breaks • A short break of 20 -30 minutes in class at a scheduled timing, daily. • Students are allowed to eat dry finger food. They are encouraged to pack healthy snacks for consumption in class/during lessons • Examples of suitable snacks; raisins, nuts, bun, fruit, sandwiches

Communication with Parents Student’s handbook / diary Telephone E-mail cfs@moe. edu. sg or teachers’ e-mails • Letters / emails / Parents Gateway • School newsletter School website: • http: //www. chongfu. moe. edu. sg • • •

Communication If you have queries… • Contact Form Teacher/Subject Teacher at 6758 -5527 • Extension number for each teacher is provided at the school website

Communication If you have queries… • Please make an appointment for a meeting • At the time of appointment, do approach the staff in the General Office • For safety reasons and to minimise the disruption of lessons, parents/guardians are not allowed to enter the classrooms

Communication Parents Gateway is a new digital platform developed by Ministry of Education (MOE) and Gov. Tech to bring greater convenience to parents to perform simple administrative transactions and to stay updated on schools’ programmes and activities.

Parents Gateway will be the platform which you will: Receive important announcements (e. g. Start of Term letter, Exam Dates, Parents Workshop Dates) Give consent for your child to go for a Learning Journey, Camp Inspire, etc… And with further important functions to be added later

Health Promotion Board Give Online Consent for Immunisation and Dental Services

It only takes three steps 1 Log on to https: //childconsent. hpb. gov. sg OR scan the QR code in the letter and login using your Sing. Pass with 2 factor authentication (2 FA) from 22 December 2020 2 Type in your child’s NRIC/BC/FIN 3 Fill up and submit the medical form

Please submit your consent online by 15 March 2021

Thank you