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P1 Parents’ Briefing

27 January 2018

Wiser

Stronger

Better

FOCUS

for

2018

School is the school of life. Family is the 1st school of life

-MGS Identity - behaviour (speech, decorum,

thought, work)

-Working with & having regard for others

-Respect & responsibility for school property

The MGS Culture of Honour

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The Importance of the Co-curriculum

It is necessary for pupils to be present during important

school events such as Founder’s Day, National Day

celebrations

School Attendance during Curriculum Time and School events

Categories of Absence from School

CategoriesActual attendance

recorded

Effect on

Attendance %Examples

Absent with Official Reasons

- approved competitions

representing school or

Singapore

Considered

"PRESENT"Not affected

- child sent to activities by school or

nation

- students not taking subjects on day of

exam

Absent with medical

certificate/ hospitalisation

Considered

"ABSENT"

Decrease - short term mc or long term

hospitalisation

Absent for all other reasons

covered parents' letter

Considered

"ABSENT"

Decrease - letter from parents

Absent for all other reasons

without parents' letter

Considered

"ABSENT" &

"TRUANCY"

Decrease

& booked with

9 DEMERIT

POINTS

• A zero mark will be given for missing tests / examinations without a valid reason.

• A valid medical certificate must be produced should a student be absent. (copies of mc to be given to Form Teachers)

• For other extenuating reasons, parents are to write to the Principal (cc Form Teachers) for consideration.

ABSENCE FROM TESTS & EXAMS

The following are the consequences if a student

accumulates or receives outright,

9 or more demerit points:

▪ Detention Class

▪ ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’ conduct rating in

student’s Semestral Report

▪ Possible disqualification from school and

other awards

Demerit Points & Consequences

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Highlights of P1 Level

Recess Buddy Programme

P1 Picnic

PAL Programme

Visual Arts Outdoor Education

Performing Arts -

Music Sports and Games

Learning Journey to

Singapore Zoo

Games Day

Inline Skating

Reading Programme

P1 Open House

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Academic Matters

Transition from Preschool to P1

• To seek parents’ encouragement and

support for the girls

• Need to be more focused and attentive

• To become more independent

Notes on Academic Matters

Outline of the fact sheets:

• School Hours

• Assessment Format

• Focus Areas

Annual Health Visit 2018

• 19 – 26 Mar 2018

• Online consent for immunisation jab

Ezlink Smartcard Photo Taking

• Tuesday, 13 February 2018

• Come in school uniform and neatly tied

hair

Thank you and

Have a Blessed Day