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1257 Upper Serangoon Road Singapore 534793 ● Tel: 6385 2455 ● Fax: 6385 2012 ● Email: [email protected]
OLN Connect November 2021
School Mission
A CHIJ School is a Christ-centered school community where
all work together for the promotion of
truth, justice, freedom and love, with special reference to the
needs of students who are disadvantaged in any way.
School Vision
Girls of Today for Tomorrow
400th Anniversary of the Birth of our Founder: Blessed Nicolas Barre
As part of the 400th Anniversary Celebrations of the Birth of our Founder: Blessed Nicolas Barre, we published the “IJ Voices”, a compilation of messages from all IJ
schools as well as IJHCC, CHIJ Board of Management and the IJ nuns. Each family would have received a copy. We hope you enjoyed
reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together. You may also access the e-copy of IJ Voices here.
All IJ girls also received a Founder’s Day souvenir, a folder designed by CHIJ Katong Convent.
Although the celebrations has been downsized because of the Covid-19 situation, we are glad that through online celebrations and classroom activities, we were still able to celebrate Father Barre’s 400th Anniversary as a community.
Best Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is here, so our minds have turned
To what time has taught us, to what we've learned:
We often focus all our thought On shiny things we've shopped
and bought. We take our pleasure
in material things, Forgetting the pleasure that
friendship brings. If a lot of our stuff
just vanished today, We'd see the foundation of
each happy day Is special relationships,
constant and true, And that's when our thoughts
go directly to you. We wish you a Thanksgiving
you'll never forget, Full of love and joy— your best one yet!
By Joanna Fuchs
https://www.poemsource.com/
thanksgiving-poems.html
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What is happening in Term 4
GRACIA! Celebrations Prize Presentation and P6 Graduation Programme
The annual prize presentation and the P6 Graduation Programme will be held on Friday, 19 November 2021. The prize presentation has been named GRACIA! Celebrations to celebrate what we truly value – the character of our girls. Whatever the award, be it an academic, sports, aesthetics or character award, what we truly value is what underpins the achievement – the GRACIA values learnt. To ensure the safety of everyone, the ceremony will be broadcast to all students in their respective classrooms. P6s will receive their prizes in the hall while P1 to P5 students will receive their awards in their classrooms.
All students are to report to school at 7.30am and they will be dismissed at 10.30am. All students are expected to be in school as this is a school day. The school bus service will be operating for students registered with them. The pick-up time in the morning will be as per normal, and the buses will send the students home at the end of the event at 10.30am. For students not taking the school bus, parents are requested to make the necessary transport arrangements for them.
We invite parents to watch the P6 prize presentation and graduation programme over Zoom. More details will be disseminated later.
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Primary School Transfer Service (1 Nov 2021, 9am to 25 Nov 2021, 4pm)
The aim of the Primary School Transfer Service is to centrally facilitate the transfer of primary school students who are Singapore Citizens (SC) or Permanent Residents (SPR) and have relocated to another address, to schools nearer to their new residences. If you are seeking a school transfer due to a change of address, you can submit your application using Singpass via the MOE website here .
Construction work at Side Gate 2
To address the crowded situation outside Side Gate 2 during dismissal, the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council will be constructing a larger ‘wait area’ for parents and care-givers. With this larger ‘wait area’, it is hoped that the path leading to the bus stop and residential blocks will not be blocked but remain accessible to members of the public including residents. A notification has been put up at Side Gate 2. Please note that the construction work is scheduled as follows:
Date Scheduled Work
4/11 (Thu) Hoarding work
5/11(Thu) - 11/11 (Thu) Hacking work (after 3pm during weekdays)
12/11(Fri) – 14/11 (Sun) Concreting and Screeding work (Non-noisy work)
*The work schedule is subject to weather condition and any other circumstances.
Please remind your child to be careful as they exit / enter the school via Side Gate 2 during this period of construction. We will also be reminding our students of this.
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We seek your understanding as to the inconvenience caused during this period of time, and ask that you help minimise overcrowding and inconvenience to members of the public and residents while waiting for your child.
Preparing for 2022 Class Allocation
All P1, P3 and P5 students will promoted to the P2, P4 and P6 levels respectively. They will stay with their own classes and their classmates in 2022. P2 and P4 students will be informed on Wednesday 17 Nov 2021 of their P3 and P5 classes. Do note that the allocation to P3 / P5 classes is NOT based on class results. Instead it is based on ensuring that the girls build social skills, get to mix with other girls in the level and by doing so, have a wider circle of friends.
2022 P4 and P6 Science Textbooks and Workbooks
If your child is in P4 or P6 next year, they will continue to use the current Science textbooks and workbooks. Please keep them for use in 2022.
Financial Assistance Schemes (FAS) 2022
If you wish to apply for FAS 2022, please download the application form from https://www.moe.gov.sg/fees-assistance-awards-scholarships/financial-assistance/. You can submit the completed form and required supporting documents via email to [email protected] by Monday, 8 November 2021. Please include “FAS” in the subject of the email. Alternatively your child can obtain the application form from the General Office.
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North East CDC (NECDC) School Transport Subsidy Scheme
North East CDC (NECDC) recently launched a new School Transport Subsidy Scheme. The scheme provides assistance of $180 per year to help defray transport costs for families with Primary and Secondary school-going children and who reside in the North East District (Aljunied, Pasir Ris-Punggol, Tampines, Sengkang GRCs, Hougang and Punggol West SMCs). Singaporeans or Permanent Residents with at least one Singaporean family member in the household and with a per capita income (PCI) of less than $800 are eligible to apply. For more information, please refer to their website at https://go.gov.sg/supportatne If you are not residing in NECDC but require financial support, you can refer to https://supportgowhere.life.gov.sg/ for more information. Purchase of School Books and Uniform
In view of the Covid-19 situation, we strongly encourage you to place orders for your child’s books and uniform online and opt for the home delivery where possible.
Please note that should you come to the school to collect the school books and uniform, we would need you to observe these safe management measures (SMM):
A maximum of 2 parents/guardians per child will be allowed to enter the school.
All visitors to the school will have to undergo temperature-taking and check-in and out of the school via TraceTogether App or TraceTogether Token.
Visitors who are on Stay Home Notice or unwell with Acute Respiratory Symptoms (e.g. coughing, runny
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nose, fever and sore throat) would not be allowed to enter the school.
Should the number of people in the school for these services exceed 50 people, visitors are to wait at the designated holding area in the school before being allowed in to collect school books or buy uniform.
Purchase of School Books
Vendor: BL Marketing Pte Ltd
The sale of school textbooks, workbooks, school worksheets, art materials and stationery will be strictly via online ordering through the school bookshop’s website http://blmarketing.sg. The school bookshop will not entertain walk-in sales. Booklist will be given to the students along with their report books on Wednesday 17 November. Please note the following dates for the sale of books:
22 Nov 2021 to 18 Dec 2021: You can access the online portal during this period. Please allow 5 working days for orders to be processed. The website will officially close at 10.00pm on 18 Dec 2021.
29 Nov 2021 to 21 Dec 2021: You can opt to collect the school books or arrange for home delivery during this period. Home delivery is chargeable at a flat fee of $10.00. Parents who intend to collect their orders from the bookshop must choose an available time slot via the school website between 9.00am to 3.00pm.
More information can be found on the vendor’s website http://blmarketing.sg from 22 Nov 2021 onwards.
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If you have any queries, please call 62848785 or email [email protected]. Parents who intend to sign up for MOE FAS 2022 and the School-based FAS 2022 should not purchase school books via this mode. The school will inform all successful FAS applicants on the collection mode.
Purchase of School Uniform and PE Attire
Vendor: Magdalene Sewing Centre
You can purchase the school uniform and PE attire through any of the following modes:
Online ordering through the supplier’s website at https://www.magdalene.com.sg/
Home delivery fee:
$8.00 For orders less than $80
$12.00 For orders between $80 and $150
$15.00 For orders above $150
Make an e-appointment on the supplier’s website to visit the shop at 5000 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 #05-09 S569870 or the school by choosing an available time slot. Please select the correct venue of choice.
If you are making an e-appointment on the supplier’s website to visit the school, the dates are as follows:
Month Dates
November 29 and 30
December 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
For more information, please contact Magdalene Sewing Centre Pte Ltd at 62935840. You can also contact them via 8638 0499 (WhatsApp) or [email protected] (email).
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Parents who intend to sign up for MOE FAS 2022 and the School-based FAS 2022 should not purchase uniforms and PE attire via this mode. The school will inform all successful FAS applicants on the collection mode.
Gentle Reminders
Congestion at the Overhead Bridge Staircase
We have received feedback from the residents on care-givers and some of our students sitting on the steps of the overhead bridge staircase during dismissal time, particularly on rainy days. This has led to the obstruction of the passageway and this has caused inconvenience to members of the public who are trying to access the overhead bridge. We seek your cooperation in keeping a clear passageway for members of the public to access the overhead bridge by not sitting on the steps of the staircase. Do help us to convey the message to your child’s caregivers e.g. grandparents, helpers if they are the ones picking up your child.
Traffic Conditions: Multi-storey and Open-Air Carpark Outside Side Gate 2
We have received feedback from residents that there have been occasions of illegal parking and that their cars have been blocked and prevented from leaving the open-air carpark and the multi-storey carpark beside the school.
Please park your car in the official lots provided in the open-air or the multi-storey carparks instead of parking them in washing bays, handicapped lots or waiting alongside the road. This will ease the traffic flow and be much appreciated by other parents and residents.
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We also seek your cooperation to turn off your car engine while waiting for your child as the fumes emitted may in turn affect the health of other parents/guardians and pupils who are near the area. Under the Environmental Protection and Management (Vehicular Emissions) Regulations, it is an offence for the driver of a motor vehicle to leave the engine of a vehicle idling while the vehicle is stationary.
The car parks adjoining the school are small and access in / out is limited. Our girls are blessed that they can be dropped off/ picked up by parents. In turn, let us also role model how to be a blessing to others.
Achievements
We are proud to announce that Ms Charissa Chern has been awarded the Inspiring Teacher of English award. Please click here to access the YouTube Channel showcasing the award. We are equally happy to announce that the following officers
have received the MOE Excellence Service Award:
Ms Heng Meow Ern: Gold
Ms Alena Ho Li Na: Silver
Ms Koh Shi Pei Krystal: Silver
Mdm Masturah Azman: Silver
Mdm Nur Ilyana Binte Mohamed: Silver
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Upcoming School Events
Date Activity/Programme Remarks
2 Nov (Tue) P3 to P5 EYE (Science)
3 Nov (Wed) Eve of Deepavali Hindu and Sikh students are allowed to leave at 10.15am on the eve of Deepavali. Please refer to the PG message sent on 19 Oct 2021.
4 Nov (Thu) Deepavali Public Holiday
All students are to report to school on Friday, 5 Nov 2021.
5 Nov (Fri) Class Photo-Taking (Day 2)
Please refer to our PG message dated 25 Oct 2021.
10 Nov (Wed) Administration Day (for teachers only)
Non-school day for all students. All students are to report to school on Thursday, 11 Nov 2021.
12 Nov (Fri) 15 Nov (Mon)
e-MTP Please refer to the Parents Gateway dated 29 October 2021.
16 Nov (Tue) Use your Hands Campaign
17 Nov (Wed) Promotion Day
19 Nov (Fri) P6 Farewell Ceremony Prize Presentation Ceremony
Please refer to this issue of OLN Connect.
20 Nov – 31 Dec (Sat – Fri)
Term 4 School Holidays
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Upcoming School Events
Date Activity/Programme Remarks
24 – 26 Nov (Wed – Fri)
PSLE Release of Results (Tentative)
For P6 students only. The actual date will be announced via a press release from Ministry of Education in due time.
22 Dec (Tue) Release of S1 Posting Results (Tentative)
23 Dec (Wed) P6 students to report to secondary schools at 8.30am for registration (Tentative)
24 Dec (Fri) Eve of Christmas Day The school will close at 2pm.
25 Dec (Sat) Christmas Day: Public Holiday
31 Dec (Fri) Eve of New Year Day The school will close at 2pm.
1 Jan 2022 (Sat)
New Year’s Day: Public Holiday
3 Jan 2022 (Mon)
School Holiday in lieu on New Year’s Day Public Holiday on a Saturday
4 Jan 2022 (Tue)
School Reopens All students are to report to their classrooms by 7:30am.
We seek your understanding that there may be changes to the schedule of activities shared in this newsletter due to the evolving Covid-19 situation. Please refer to Parents Gateway and our school website (https://chijourladyofthenativity.moe.edu.sg/information-for-parents/communications/letters-to-parents) for copies of letters issued by the school.
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Frequently Used Links from
School Website
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