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Home of Servant Leaderswho bring life to the nations
Welcome to
St Andrew’s Junior School
P1 Orientation
Making Lives, Waking HeartsTo serve the coming days
11th Nov 2017
9.00 am
9.05 am
9.45 am
9.45 am
9.50 am
10.00 am
10.20 am
Welcome by VP, Mrs Josephine Lim
and opening prayer by Chaplain Pastor Chong
Wei
8.30 am
Orientation of
pupils by
respective
class
teachers
• Sharing by Principal - Ms Patsy Neo
• Sharing by Year Head – Ms Hoe Shu Chen
• Sharing by Christian Hunter (2016 P1
Thanksgiving)
• Sharing by SAPTA committee member (Mrs
Deborah Wang)
• Q & A
10.30 am End of Programme 10.30 am
Programme
St Andrew’s Junior SchoolEducation Model
Real world
Experience
Content
Knowledge
Skills
Values
Community Builders
Skilled
Communicators
Holistic
Thinkers
Exemplary Character
T.R.U.E. W.I.S.E
To Serve the
Coming
Days
Waking
Hearts
Making Lives
Junior
SchoolMission, Vision and ValuesHome of Servant Leaders
Who bring Life to the Nations
Servant
Leader
School Pride
School Identity
Make a positive
impact at home, class,
school and
community.
Our Vision
Home of Servant Leaders who bring Life to the Nations
Exemplary Character
Community Builder
(Moral Character)
Holistic Thinker
Skill Communicator
(Intellectual Character)
Holistic Development
Moral
Intellectual
(Cognitive)Physical
Student LeadershipAesthetics
Social-Emotional
TRUE VALUESThanksgivingResilienceUnityEmpathy
WISE VALUESWonderIntegritySelf-DisciplineExcellence
St Andrew’s Junior SchoolEducation Model
Real world Experience
Content Knowledge
Skills
Values
Community Builders
SkilledCommunicators
HolisticThinkers
Exemplary Character
T.R.U.E. W.I.S.E
To Serve the Coming Days
Waking Hearts
Making Lives
Junior SchoolMission, Vision and ValuesMaking Lives, Waking Hearts to
Serve the Coming Days
Servant Leader
Knowing one’s purpose to be a character role
model
Lead Self & Others to make a positive impact
The most important thing is CHARACTER…
Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Luke 6:44-45
What can you expect?• Imagine having 30 to 40 boys in your house …
• And you are trying to teach them something…
• For 6 hours…
• From 7.30… to 1.45pm…
What to expect…• Happy
• Orderly
• Engaged in Learning
• Getting along well with everyone
• Doing well in academics
• Good character
• Happy
• Chaotic but learning takes place through different experiences such as…• Quarrels, pulling, pushing, sometimes
“inappropriate” language and actions
• Injuries
• Missing things, forgetting things
• Turn taking
• Everyone has a role to play when differences occur
Ideal Reality
What to expect…Reality continues….• Hygiene level of toilets
• Exponential growth in number of watsappmessages and possible anxiety
• Traffic jams especially during raining
• Dust and noise due to PERI upgrading
My Learning• There is only a perfect school if every child is
perfect, every parent is perfect and everystaff is perfect
• Parents have different expectations
• School is a place to make mistakes and learnbut it doesn’t mean there are noconsequences for the mistakes made• Learn to bravely face the consequence and learn not to
commit the same mistake again!
• Every child is different but each is learning tofind his place in this society
I hope…• Everyone is a Servant Leader especially a Community
Builder
• Seek to help every child and staff improve
• Positive Culture with Thanksgiving in all circumstances
• Resilient Spirit
• Unity – we are all part of the same body
• Respect authority
How You can be a Community Builder
• Role modelling • Be positive
• Show thanksgiving
• Respect the school as the authority
• Have a realistic perspective of what a school will be like
• Trust teachers’ professionalism
• We are mentors, not vendors (nor hotel concierge)
How You can be a Community Builder
• Give our Saints the opportunity to be independent and even show leadership• Do not bring things for our Saints if they have
forgotten to bring. Let them learn to bear with the consequence of their actions.
• Teach them to listen to instructions and take down notes.
• Help our Saints to be a problem solver so that he can be a community builder
• Give every Saint the time and chance to learn
So how do YOU start?
Tips & Activities For A Great Start to Primary Schools1. Get ready for
school!
2. Practise routines
3. New places, new faces
4. We can do this together
5. Be a great role model
Team up with
teachers
7. Let’s help out at
home
8. Time to let go!
9. Show interest in
your child
10. Every child is
unique
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2017 School EventsJan 2017
Beginning of Term Service
P1 Parents Dialogue Session
P1 & P4 Mentoring Programme
CNY Celebrations P1 Colouring
CNY Celebrations P2 Craft
CNY Celebrations P3 & P4 Craft
CNY Celebrations P5 & P6 Quiz
CNY Celebrations – Calligraphy &
Game Booths
CNY Celebration Assembly
Feb 2017
Total Defence Day
P1 Making a Sandwich for the
Hungry Giant
Parents’ Learning Fest
P5 Camp
Mar 2017
P2 PAL – Vertical Planting
Prefects Commendation
Project C
Saints’ Games Day
2017 School EventsJuly 2017
NLB Mass Borrowing
Cyber Wellness Week
MT Fortnight (P1 Sch Crest Clay
Modelling, Pinyin Competition, Story
Challenge)
MT Fortnight (P2 Kuaiban, Story Challenge)
MT Fortnight (P3 Kite Crafting,
Dictionary Competition, Food Testing)
MT Fortnight (P3,4&5 Traditional Food
Making)
MT Fortnight (P4&5 Samsui Woman
Figurine Modelling)
Apr 2017
P2 & P5 Mentoring
International Friendship Day
Saints’ Learning Fest
May 2017
P5 ALP
Overseas Cultural Immersion
Programme
Jun 2017
Musical
2017 School EventsJuly 2017
MT Fortnight (P6 Mask Making)
MT Fortnight (Tamil Language Drama)
MT Fortnight (Pertandingan Dikir Barat)
MT Fortnight (Closing Ceremony)
P4 ALP
Aug 2017
P1 Home Helpers
P1 National Day Celebrations (Lego
Building)
National Day Celebrations
Reading Carnival
Oct 2017
Children’s Day Carnival
P6 ALP
P6 Battlefield Trip
P3 Swimming Carnival
Sep 2017
P1 ALP
SAV Heritage Trail
Nov 2017
Saints Award Ceremony
P1 Orientation
P6 Grad Party
PSLE Results Release
Partnership Appreciation
Home of Servant Leaderswho bring life to the nations
Exemplary Character
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Saints Protocol Morning Devotion &
Assembly Prog Zero Period (Character
Devt Prog) VIA for P1 & 2 – Home
Helpers & Litter Rangers
Home of Servant Leaderswho bring life to the nations
Rubric –TRUE and WISE
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Value Behaviour
Thanksgiving A Saint expresses gratitude through words when prompted.
Resilience With encouragement, a Saint does not give up when working on a
challenging task.
Unity With guidance, a Saint interacts well with peers by using language of
respect
Empathy A Saint is able to state the feelings of others
Wonder A Saint participates actively in learning activities/tasks.
Integrity A Saint is honest and speaks the truth. He does not lie.
Self Discipline A Saint recognises his emotions and thoughts that influence his
actions and behaviour
Excellence A Saint stays focused.
Conduct
Grade
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Community Builder
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Collaborate in teams Keeps others focussed Examples
Project C Student Leadership - Class
Committee P1 Immersion Programme
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P1 Portfolio
Holistic
Development
Moral
Intellectual
Aesthetics
Physical
Student
Leadership
Social
Emotional
Home of Servant Leaderswho bring life to the nations
Holistic Thinker
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Analytical, Reflective & Creative Thinking Skills
STELLAR MANIPULATIVES
READING PROG
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Skilled Communicator
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Confidence and clarity in expressing ideas
Listens attentively to others
Examples STELLAR Conversational skills
Level Structure
Physical & AestheticsDriver & Champion
EL Driver & Champion
Pupil Well-beingDriver & Champion
P1 & P2 Year Head - Ms Hoe Shu Chen
Math Driver & Champion
MT Driver & Champion
Assistant Year Head – Mrs Catherine Yew
ICT Driver & Champion
SA
Boarding
House
SAPTASAV
Praying
Parents
Church of
Ascension
Form &
Subject
TeachersYear
Heads
Counsellors
School
Leaders
YOU
On-Going Monthly Half-yearly Others
• School Website
• Staff Email
• Phone calls/HP
• Pupil Personal
Organizer
• School Email
• All Class
websites
• Parents’ App
• Informal Chats
• Walk-ins
• SMS
Letter to
Parents/
End of SA1 &
SA2
(Parent-Child-
Teacher
Conference)
Portfolio -
Holistic
Development
– your Child’s
Journey
• 1st week of school –
letter to parents
• January - P’s Breakfast/
Time with Parents (P6)
• & Sat for P1 to P5
• Parents Learning Fest
• Year Book
• Saints Award Day
• P1 Orientation
• Saints Games Day
• Dads for Life
• Parents Involvement in
several events
Structured Communication Frequency & Channels
Partnership with Parents
Reply to emails/SMS
• 3-7-21
• Communication with
teachers (7am-6pm)
Use of Social Media
Mindful usage of these platforms encourages all parties to work together for our pupils
Home of Servant Leaders
Bringing life to the nations
YouTube
Upcoming Events
1st day of school
• Welcome by School Leaders
• Conversation & Sharing by SAPTA
• Watch your son enjoy his first recess
February
Sharing on Key Programmes• PERI Holistic Assessment
(PERI HA)• Programme for Active
Learning (PAL)• Strategies for English
Language Learning and reading (STELLAR)
• Character Building Programme
• Teaching & Learning
St Andrew’s Village Praying Parents
Pray for every Saint in SAV
P6 prayer group during PSLE
Pastor Lim Chong Wei@ [email protected]
Meet Every Thursday 7.30-8.30 am
St Andrew’s House (SAH)– Day Boarding Centre (DBC)
Oversubscribed – Wait for vacancies
• Located in St Andrew’s Village
• Governed by St Andrew’s Board of
Governors
• Community-based Student Care Centre
• No subsidy from MSF
Centre Supervisor: Mdm Joyce Sum
For a short tour, please approach SAHDBC
staff at their booth in our canteen
SCHOOL CULTURE-SYNERGIZE, SERVE & SOAR
Tap on each other’s strengths
to achieve common goals
Help others to become
better
Works towards
personal best
No Activity
Personalised table cards to be placed on
students’ table.
0845 Feelings – Sing along session
0900 Teacher introduction
0905 Pupils to introduce themselves
0925 Colouring activity (SAJS house)
0940 School song
0950 2 videos on getting ready for school and
packing the bag
1000 High–five game
1010 Activities to further engage the children
Children’s Programme
Welcome Pack
The Pencil Parable
(pencil, eraser, ruler and sharpener)
On every surface you walk you must leave your mark –be the servant leader of exemplary character and bless all around you.
The most important part of you will always be the values and beliefs you hold to be your compass in life.
You will be able to correct mistakes you might make and learn from them.
Any Questions?
Relevant slides shown will be posted on our school website:
www.saintandrewsjunior.moe.edu.sg
Sharing by P1 & P2 Year Head
Ms. Hoe Shu Chen
Day School Hours Remarks
Mon to
Thurs
7.30* – 1.45am Recess: 10.10 - 10.35am
Break: 12.05 - 12.15pm
Fri 7.30* – 3.00pm PAL: 7.40 – 10am
(inclusive of recess break)
Lunch: 12 – 12.30pm
*Saints are to be with their class by 7.30am.
Do try to be in school by 7.20am. Note: 7.27a.m. 44
Blue Staircase
Linkway from Hall Corridor to Blue Staircase
Red Staircase
(View from side gate)
First 2 days in School• Parents to leave their son with the teacher, parent
volunteers or student leaders on duty, on the
ground level near the blue staircase, upon arrival.
• P1 Saints will gather in the school hall before
returning to their classrooms for morning assembly.
• Please do not enter the classrooms. You can wait
in the canteen and join us for the beginning of
term service at the school field.
• During recess, you can wait at designated areas
outside the canteen.
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Mentoring Programme
• Recess Time: 10.10 am – 10.40 am
• Every P1 Saint will have a P4 recess buddy for Week 1, and Week 2 Monday and Friday (lunch).
• He should know his food allergies and inform his
buddy of them (if any).
• Please give your son the opportunity to be
independent. Parents can observe outside the canteen
during the first 2 days.
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School Attire • Monday
Saints must be in school uniform regardless of whether they have Physical Education (PE) lessons. They can change into their PE attire before their PE lesson.
• Tuesday -Thursday
Saints are to wear their school uniform. However, if they have PE lessons, they can wear their P.E. attire to school and remain in it till the end of the day.
• Friday
Saints to wear P.E. attire throughout the day.
School Attire
Tying of shoelaces –
St Andrew’s tradition.
Teaching discipline
and commitment
Hair Style
Items to be brought to school
(1st 3 days)
Please refer to the yellow handout given to you, along with the other forms.
Workbooks, exercise books and files will be kept by the subject teachers.
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Items to be brought every day
1. water bottle
2. pencil box
3. hymn book
4. Personal Organiser
5. colour pencils
6. story book
7. button file (homework file)
*Please label all personal belongings and refrain from buying expensive and branded things for your son to bring to school.
Saints who are unwell/injured
• Saints report to their teacher or General Office staff.
• Teacher or General Office staff (not Saints) will call parents.
• Parents must obtain visitors’ pass at the guard post.
• Parents then go to office and sign the “Permission to leave School” form, which also has to be signed by a teacher. A reply slip will be given and this has to be shown at the guard post for clearance.
Saints who are unwell or suffering from infectious
illnesses are to stay at home. Please submit the MC to
the Form Teacher upon the student’s return to school.
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Dismissal (1st few days)
1.10 pm – Saints assemble in the hall
Queue according to those who
a) take the school bus
b) go to the boarding house
c) go via the side gate
(parents to be at side gate by 1.30pm)
Give clear instructions to your son.
Do not make exceptions for Day 1.
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Dismissal (Usual practice)• Parents picking up their sons after school at the
side gate, please be there by 1.40pm.
• Teachers will dismiss P1 Saints only when the
parent is at the side gate.
• Parents who drive – please adhere to traffic rules
and be considerate of the safety of others.
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Parents’ Support• Talk to your son about life in a ‘big school’ in
a positive way.
• Walk through with your son what he can expect on the first day of school –environment, curriculum, school hours.
• Tell him that the teacher is there to care for him.
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Parents’ Support• Do go through with your son the book that they have received
from the teacher in class- covers tips and activities for a great start to primary school
• Train your son to be as independent as possible. E.g. toilet habits, putting on his uniform, buttoning his shirt, tying shoe laces.
• Do check that your son has his nametag on his shirts and tee-shirts. Train him to look after his personal belongings. Please label all his belongings (including his shoes) with his name and class.
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Parents’ Support
• Teach basic money sense - give your son the opportunity to run errands and make purchases under supervision.
• Do check with him daily what he spent his pocket money on.
• Remind him of food allergies even if the school has been notified. He needs to know this for his own safety.
• Food for break time (Mon-Thurs: 12.05-12.15pm)
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Students have been bringing food / snacks which are not healthy e.g. chips, chocolates
Students have been bringing food / snacks which take a long time to consume
Students only given 10 minutes to consume snacks
Fruits Wholemeal
Crackers/Biscuits
Wholemeal
BreadPlain
Water
Only Healthy Snacks Are Allowed
during 10 minute Break Time
Parents’ Support
Encourage your son to read.
Button file for homework must always be in
the bag throughout the year.
Do check your child’s Personal Organiser
or class website for homework given.
Please sign spelling books for Mother
Tongue and English.
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Parents’ Support
Plastic name tag is essential for first month
of school- transport arrangement stickers will
be pasted on these tags.
Custody of boys.
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Parents’ Support
Change of contact number or address during
the year – please notify the General Office or
update it via the Parents’ Portal (on school
website)
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Parents’ Support
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Programme for Active Learning
(PAL)
Fridays 7.40 – 10.00am
Background of PAL
Primary Education Review Implementation(PERI) Recommendations (2009):
• To enhance primary education
• To realise a more holistic primary education
• To equip pupils with skills and values to thrive in a fast-changing and globalised future
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From Pre-school to
Primary School
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• Hands-on learning experiences
• Fun and enjoyable
• Peer interaction
• Self-discovery
PAL facilitates smooth transition
from Pre-school to Primary
School education
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Objectives of PAL
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Sports & Games
Outdoor Education Performing
Arts
Visual Arts
Broad exposure & experiences through fun and varied activities
2018 P1 Form teachers (FTs)
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P1 Thanksgiving
Form teachers (FTs)
FT 2: Ms Tong Lai Yi
FT 1: Mrs Esther Morales
morales_esther_auriel@
moe.edu.sg
P1 Resilience
Form teachers (FTs)
FT 2: Mdm Valentina Chong
sg 77
FT 1: Ms Wendy Foo
wendy_foo_siew_li@
moe.edu.sg
P1 Unity
Form teachers (FTs)
FT 2: Mdm Chia Fung Fung
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FT 1: Ms Yap Lai Boon
P1 Empathy
Form teachers (FTs)
FT 2: Ms Hoe Shu Chen
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FT 1: Mrs Angela Chow
P1 Wonder
Form teachers (FTs)
FT 2: Mdm Siti Suraidah
FT 1: Ms Choah Huimin
P1 Integrity
Form teachers (FTs)
FT 2: Mdm Wu Shixian
FT 1: Mrs Germaine Cheng
P1 Self Discipline
Form teachers (FTs)
FT 2: Ms Nicolette Yap
nicolette_yap_jee_lian@
moe.edu.sg 82
FT 1: Ms Norashikin Suhadi
P1 Excellence
Form teachers (FTs)
FT 2: Mr Kelvin Leo
leo_hee_meng_kelvin
@moe.edu.sg 83
FT 1: Mdm Nancy Goh
About SAPTA
• St Andrew’s Parent-Teacher Association
(SAPTA)
• It was one of the 1st PTAs in Singapore.
• We were registered as a voluntary organization
on 11th December 1970.
more about SAPTA
It is a voluntary organization.
We are all Parent Volunteers.
Our son/s are either in SAJS or SASS.
14 SAPTA members form the executive committee
AGM is held every year
SAPTA exists to bless …
The students…Our boys
The parents …Ourselves
The teachers ...Our educators
SAPTA strives to bless the boys by …
Organising memorable School events like SASS
Carnival and SAJS Children’s Day Carnival
Sponsoring SASS and SAJS Academic Support
Program
Providing Scholarships for deserving students,
recognising both Academic and Sports
Excellence
Parent Volunteers for 2017 Children’s Day Carnival
SAPTA strives to support SA Parents …
*Organizing Seminars & Workshops
• Parents’ Learning Festival
• Parenting Talks
• Dads-For-Life Events
*Running
Dad’s Coffee Club (New initiative wef May 2017)
Mom’s Support Group (New initiative wef 2018)
*Supporting
Positive Parenting Program
CCA Support Groups
Positive Parenting Program
Dad’s Coffee Club
@ St Andrew’s
Father’s involvement
& Educational Achievement
Higher School
Grades (Hoffman &
Youngblade, 1999)
Greater
enjoyment
of school
Reduced
risk of
suspension
or expulsion
Father’s Involvement &
Socio-emotional
Lower rates of criminal offence
Lower rates of delinquency
Lower rates of substance abuse
Lower rates of stealing
Less truancy
Dad’s Events in 2017
Edwin Choy
Parenting Talk 22 July 2017Jason Wong Dad’s Coffee Club
21 Sep 2017
Dad’s Coffee Club 2017
SAPTA appreciates the Teachers
Parenting Talks
Dad’s Coffee Club meets monthly
Mom’s Book Club meets monthly
Parents’ Learning Festival in February
SASS Food & Fun Fair in May
Teacher’s Day Celebration in September
Children’s Day Carnival in October
Parent-Child Bonding Trip in November
SAPTA 2018 Calendar of Events
How to Sign up as a SAPTA Member
Fill up a membership form
Membership fee : $60/ for 6 six years
Will receive a Welcome gift
Will get a Membership Card
30% of your 6-year SAPTA Membership Subscription will be channelled to the SAPTA Cares fund for 2018
For those who have signed up during Admin Day, kindly collect your welcome package at the counter
Join Us …and be part of SAPTA community
*to create memorable activities for our boys,
fellow parents and teachers
Here’s a video of 2017 SAPTA’s events
I hope you will be inspired by these
group of caring & supportive parent
volunteers in SAJS !
