WELCOME TO EVERGREEN PRIMARY

SCHOOL PRIMARY ONE ORIENTATION

13 NOVEMBER 2014

PROGRAMME

• Welcome Address by Principal

• Briefing on the New Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum 2015

• Video Show on School Health Services

Key Personnel Designation Name

Principal Ms Ong Lee Choo

Vice-Principal (Acad) Mrs Chue Lay Na

Vice-Principal (Acad) Mrs Pearlyn Wai

HOD Mathematics Mrs Janice Chang

HOD Science Mdm Nornizah Said

HOD MTL Miss Wong Wai Yu Stella

School Staff Developer Mdm Jin Pay Gim Hean

HOD Aesthetics & CCA Aesthetics Miss Helen Tan

HOD PE & CCA Sports Mr Samy Lim

HOD ICT Miss Jaycee Tee

HOD CCE Mr Low Choon Siong

Key Personnel Designation Name

LH English

(Covering HOD EL)

Mrs May Tan

LH English (Internal) Mrs Rahman

LH Mathematics Miss Noraisha

LH Science Mr Yap Heng Yeow

SH Chinese Language Mdm Linda Tan

SH Malay Language Mdm Elyyah

SH Tamil Language Mdm Saraswathy

SH ICT Mr Alan Pillay

SH Student Leadership &

Discipline

Mdm Alison Yong

SH PE Mr Alfiyan

SH PCCG Mrs Tina Eng

Key Personnel

Designation Name

SH Visual Arts Mdm Radin

SH Citizenry Education &

Community Engagement

Mrs Tracy Lee

P1 FORM TEACHERS

1 Care

Miss Khairunnisa

1 Charity

Mrs Vanessa Low

1 Faith

Mdm Janet Chin

(LM)

1 Grace

Mrs Geetha Eddie

1 Hope

Miss Serene Koh

(ALM)

1 Joy

Mdm Isnarti

1 Love

Mrs Serene Poon

1 Mercy

Ms Nurulhuda

Learning Support

Coordinator (LSC)

Mdm Mujtahidah

Learning Support Mathematics (LSM)

Mdm Lim Seow Yin

SCHOOL BACKGROUND

• Established in January 1999

• Started with 22 classes of pupils (P1 – P4)

• Moved to present premises on 22 March 1999

• Currently, has an enrolment of 1547 pupils

• 43 classes (P1 – P6)

SCHOOL VISION & MISSION Vision

A vibrant school which inspires passion in learning and commitment towards excellence.

Mission

To nurture thinking individuals who are confident and

self-directed learners with shared values and are active contributors to society.

SCHOOL MOTTO

Joy in Learning

Pure in Act

SHARED VALUES

I D E A S

ntegrity our Core

are to innovate

xcellence our Quest

rdent Pursuit of learning

ynergy for Success

STRATEGIC THRUSTS

• Holistic Development of the Child

• Quality Staff

• Organisational Excellence

SCHOOL FOCUS FOR 2015

• Holistic Development

• Character Development

STELLAR • STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading

• Aims to strengthen both language and reading skills.

• Promotes a positive attitude towards reading in the foundational years.

• Adopts well-established, learner-centred and developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches using authentic children's literature.

• The three strategies at the lower-primary level:

– Shared Book Approach (SBA)

– Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA)

– Learning Centres (LC)

HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT • Provides qualitative and quantitative feedback to support and guide the

child's development.

• Informs teachers on their teaching practice and guides them in the design and delivery of student learning.

• Enables parents to support their children's development and growth.

• Emphasises on

– Focusing on the development of the whole child

– Striking a balance between AOL and AFL practices

– Guiding teachers in the design and delivery of their practices

– Using appropriate methods and modes of assessment

• Formative & Summative

– Performance-based Tasks E.g. Show & Tell, Poetry Recitation, Math Trail, Math Practical

– Portfolio

– Bite-sized Tests e.g. Topical Tests

KEY PROGRAMMES FOR 2015

• Learning Through The Arts (LTTA)

• Learning Journeys

• Modular Art Programme

• Sporty National Education (NE) Carnival

• Math Week

• Language Fiesta

Character and Citizenship Education • Structured Pupil Leadership Framework

– Every Pupil Can Be A Leader

• 3 - Pronged Approach to National Education

– Engaging the Heart, Head & Hands

• Values Education

– Character and Citizenship Education (CCE),

– Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) and

– Values in Action (VIA)

• Co Curricular Activities (CCA)

• House System

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Screening of P1 for Niche CCA.

• P3 – P6 pupils are strongly encouraged to have a CCA

• Pupils are to be in the same CCA till he/she graduates from Evergreen Primary.

CCAs available to P1 & 2 pupils are those marked in red.

Sports Performing Arts Clubs & Uniformed Groups

• Netball • Table Tennis • Badminton • Basketball • Soccer

• Chinese Orchestra • Chinese Dance • Malay Dance • Indian Dance • Angklung Kulintang • English Drama

• Art Club • Infocomm Club • Weiqi Club • Scouts (Boys and Girls)

CCA ACHIEVEMENTS 2014 Sports Clubs & Uniformed Groups

Netball

•National Competition 2014

Senior Girls Zonal 1st

, National 4th

Junior Girls Zonal 1st

, National top 8

Sepak Takraw

•North Zone and National Championship 2014

Senior Boys Zonal 2nd

, National top 8

Junior Boys Zonal 2nd

, National 2nd

Chinese Orchestra

SYF 2014 – Certificate of Distinction

Chinese Dance

SYF 2014 – Certificate of Distinction

Malay Dance

SYF 2014 – Certificate of Distinction

Indian Dance

SYF 2014 – Certificate of Accomplishment

Angklung Kulintang

SYF 2014 – Certificate of Accomplishment

Our Ex-Evergreen Pupils Loh Jia Wei Charlene Ong

Recipient of PSC Scholarship 2014 Nominee for TNP School Sport Star 2014

SCHOOL KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Character Development Award (2009-2014)

• Sustained Achievement Award for Aesthetics (4th Time, 2013)

• Sustained Achievement Award for Sports (5th Time, 2013)

• CHERISH Bronze Award (2009-2010)

• Programme for School-based Excellence Award (2012-2017)

• National Arts Education Spark Award (2011-2014)

• People Developer Standard (2009)

• PARTNERS Award (2006-2014)

• Learning for Life Programme (LLP) for Performing Arts (2014)

PARENT-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

• Give your full support to the school.

• Establish a good communication link with the teachers.

• Work closely with the teachers for the well-being of the child.

• Sign up as a member of Parent Support Group (PSG)

SCHOOL RULES Evergreen pupils:

• are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed.

• who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Pupils will take the Pledge with their right fist placed over their heart.

• are clean shaven.

• are neat and tidy at all times.

• are in school uniform for all school activities.

• are courteous and honest.

• keep the school clean and respect school property.

• seek permission before leaving the school premises during school hours.

• do not wear jewellery to school.

PUPIL’S ATTIRE & APPEARANCE BOYS GIRLS

School Uniform

• White shirt with dark green collar and thin stripes

• Dark green shorts • Name Tag

• White blouse with dark green collar and thin stripes • Dark green skirt • Name Tag

PE

• House T-Shirts • Dark green PE shorts • Name Tag

• House T-Shirts • Dark green PE shorts • Dark green skirt • Name Tag

Hair • Short and above the ear

• Short Hair – Fringe above the eyebrows • Long Hair – To be tied up neatly with black rubber

bands, ribbons, hair clips or hairband

Jewellery • No jewellery to be worn

• Only small & plain ear studs are allowed

Shoes & Socks

• Plain White Canvas Shoes • Plain White Socks (longer than ankle length)

PUPIL’S ATTIRE & APPEARANCE

• Waiting Area & Pick Up Points for Parents

– Front Gate and Back Gate

– Bus Bay pupils will be escorted to the buses

• Traffic Arrangement

– Drop off/Pick up at designated areas (outside

school)

– Use the Traffic lights when crossing

GENERAL PROCEDURES

For parents who need to come to school for

enquiries/ assistance

• Report to the School’s General Office directly

• Inform the office staff of your request

• If there is a need to see your child, he/ she will

be brought to you

GENERAL PROCEDURES

• In the case of making a purchase at the school bookshop, a Visitor Pass will be issued. For security reasons, parents are requested not to proceed to the classrooms.

• Make an appointment should you need to see or speak with your child’s teachers so as to avoid disappointments.

• Keep the school updated of any change in home address and contact numbers.

GENERAL PROCEDURES

For pupils who are unwell:

• They will be brought to the sick bay in the General Office.

• Parents will be notified via telephone.

• Parents or guardians will need to pick their unwell child from the General Office.

• Unwell pupils will not be allowed to go home on their own.

GENERAL PROCEDURES

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

• $13.00 per month (Only applicable to Singapore Citizens)

• 1st tier: $6.50; 2nd tier: $6.50

• Parents are strongly encouraged to apply for GIRO for payment of miscellaneous fees.

• Singaporean pupils are able to make use of their Edusave Funds for part of the miscellaneous fees.

SCHOOL TERMS FOR 2015

Semester Term School Term School Holiday

One

1 Fri, 2 Jan to Fri, 13 Mar

Sat, 14 Mar to Sun, 22 Mar

2 Mon, 23 Mar to

Fri, 29 May Sat, 30 May to

Sun, 28 Jun

Two

3 Mon, 29 Jun to

Fri, 04 Sept Sat, 05 Sept to Sun, 13 Sept

4 Mon, 14 Sept to Fri, 20 Nov

Sat, 21 Nov to Thur, 31 Dec

MORNING ASSEMBLY

• Assembly Area – School Hall

• Reporting Time for all pupils

– 7.20a.m.

• Singing of National Anthem and Pledge Taking

Singing of School song (on every Monday morning)

– 7.25a.m.

RECESS

• Recess Time: 9.30a.m. – 10.00a.m. (30 minutes)

Recess Routine

• Pupils will be taught on the following:

– Washing of hands

– Queuing for food

– Clearing of litter or food left-overs on the table

– Returning of plates and utensils to the containers near the basin

– Assembling quietly and quickly in canteen after recess

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

• First Day of School is Friday, 2 Jan 2015.

• All P1 pupils are to assemble at the canteen at 7.20a.m.

• Form teachers will lead their respective classes to the hall for singing of national anthem and pledge taking

• All parents are to proceed to the Arts Fusion for a briefing at 7.30a.m.

• Please refer to the handout for pupils on what to bring for the first day of school.

SPECIAL RECESS ARRANGEMENT FOR 1ST 3 DAYS (2 JAN & 5-6 JAN)

• Recess Time:

- A short 30 min break (9.00a.m. – 9.30a.m.) will be given to all P1 pupils for the 3 days of orientation

- The school will provide light snacks for all P1 pupils

• Parents are allowed to come into the school during recess for the first 3 days.

• Special recess arrangement: 10.30a.m. to 11.00a.m.

• Buddy system – P1 pupils will be assisted by P5 pupils

SPECIAL DISMISSAL ARRANGEMENT FOR 1st 3 Days (2 Jan and 5-6 Jan 2015) • Pupils will be dismissed class by class from the hall for the first 3 days

of school. Parents are allow to come to the hall at 12.45p.m.

• From 7 January 2015 onwards, parents are to pick up their child from either the front gate or back gate.

• In the event of wet weather, pupils will be dismiss in a staggered manner

• Pupils will be given coloured stickers for easy identification of dismissal pattern.

– Front Gate: Orange

– Bus Bay: Blue

– Back Gate: Green

• Parents are to indicate in the Pupil Particular Form the mode of dismissal.

• Parents are to inform the Form Teacher of any changes so as to avoid any confusion.

DISMISSAL

• Dismissal Time: 1.30p.m. (Monday)

1.00p.m. (Tuesday – Friday)

• Classes are lined up according to the following dismissal pattern – Front Gate, Back Gate and Bus Bay.

• We seek the cooperation and understanding of all parents to be punctual in picking up your child, so as to avoid unnecessary anxiety for your child.

PROGRAMME FOR FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

• Ice-Breaker activities in class

• Understanding the School & Class Rules

• Knowing the Roles, Responsibilities & Expectations of a pupil

• Knowing the School (School Tour)

Important Note

2015 Primary One Mother Tongue Language instruction materials (textbooks, activity books, small readers etc) will only be available to the school bookshop in mid December 2014

THANK YOU

Video Screening on School Health Services

IMPORTANT NOTE

• Parents are to complete the verification of PDF form,

pick up their children from the respective classrooms

(level 1) before proceeding to purchase textbooks and

uniforms.

• Parents who are interested in the student care

services or school bus service, please visit the booths

in the canteen.

IMPORTANT NOTE

• Please do not purchase the textbooks and school

uniforms if you are applying for Financial Assistance

Scheme (FAS). Please proceed to the school office for

more details.

Parents are to proceed to the classrooms at Level 2 for part 2 of the orientation programme.