P1 Orientation 07 November 2018

Teck Ghee Primary School

Programme

• Current P1 and P2 teachers will bring the students to the classrooms

• Principal’s Address

• PW and Art sharing by students

• Overview of P1 2019

• Brief on form filing• Completion of PDF in the school hall

• Pick up your child • Visit Art and IPW exhibits• Purchase of textbooks and uniform• Arrangement for school bus transport

School Motto

Aspire & Achieve

School VisionNurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders:

Creative Thinkers,

Confident Communicators,

Life-long Learners,

Responsible Citizens

School MissionWe are committed to providing our pupils with quality education, inspiring our pupils towards excellence, creating a caring environment and

working in partnership with stakeholders.

School ValuesT – Team Spirit

G – Graciousness

P – Perseverance

S – Self-discipline

School Profile

Staff Population: 110

Student Population: 1340

No of Classes: 38

Session: Single

Sch-based student care Yes

Creative Thinkers

• Project Work (PW)

• Innovation programme

• Learning for Life (LLP) : Confident Communication through Ceramics (C3)

• PAL• Read @ TGPS• Healthy &

Active living• Thinking

Routines

• Character & Citizenship Education (CCE)

• Values in Action• SEE@TGPS

Confident Communicators

LifelongLearners

Responsible Citizens

TGPS ValuesTeam Spirit, Graciousness, Perseverance, Self Discipline

TGPS Total CurriculumEnglish, Math, Science, Mother Tongue

PE, Music, Art, CCE & CCA

Working in Partnership

“It takes a village to educate a child.”

Working in Partnership

Towards the next 6 years

• Trust as our foundation

• Remember the child

• Understand our shared responsibilities

• Seek common ground

• Together, we work toward common goals

Working in Partnership

Towards the next 6 years

• Communication

• Cooperation

• Mutual Respect & Understanding

• Support

• Feedback

• Time & effort

Working in Partnership

Towards the next 6 years

• We need your support

• Join the Parents Support Group

• Volunteer in any area

• Be part of our school

• Sign up at the Canteen today

Working in Partnership

Communication Channels

• Call Us (64548769) / Come to the office

• Student Handbook

• Letters/ Emails

• Parents Gateway App

• Meet-the-Parents Sessions

• Parent-Teacher Conferences

• School Website: http://teckgheepri.moe.edu.sg/

For Parents

For Parents

Parents’ Engagement

Parent’s Engagement 2019

• Term 1 – Your Child’s 1st month in school!

• Term 2 – Meet-the-Parents

• Term 4 – Achievement Day

• School Website

• Facebook – Teck Ghee Primary School

Parents’ Engagement

“If we want to go fast, go alone;

But if we want to go far, go together.”

Project Work and Art Sharing by Students

Overview of P1 2019

Day 1 of schoolReporting Time: 8.30 a.m.

Reporting Venue: Respective P1 classrooms (Parents can walk your child into school. Your child will be led to class by our student leaders)

Recess: 9.15 a.m. to 9.45 a.m.

A P4 buddy will be attached to your child for recess for the 1st week.

Day 2 of schoolReporting Time: 7.30 a.m.

Reporting Venue: Respective P1 classrooms (Parents will allow child to walk into the school on his/her own at the gate)

Recess: 9.15 a.m. to 9.45 a.m.

A P4 buddy will be attached to your child for recess for the 1st week.

Primary 1 2019

• You may walk in with your child on Day 1

• Drop your child at Gate A and B from the Day 2 onwards

• You may gather at the designated area in the school canteen between 9.00a.m. to 9.45a.m. on Day 1 and Day 2

• Please do not move beyond the designated areas in the canteen.

Primary 1 2019

Plastic Name Tag on lanyard

• To be worn for the first two weeks of school

Do indicate

• Mode of transport for dismissal

• School Bus No. or Parents’ pick-up (Gate A or B)

Primary 1 2019

What to pack

• Refer to the list that will be given to you in the plastic folder

• Teachers will collect the books over the first 3 days

Timetable

• Will be given out in the second week of school

TimeReporting time

• 7.30a.m.

Recess (30 minutes in canteen)

• 9.15a.m. to 9.45a.m. (P1, P4)

• 9.45a.m. to 10.15a.m. (P2, P5)

• 10.15a.m. to 10.45a.m. (P3,P6)

Power break (15 min in class)

• 12.15p.m.

Dismissal

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 1.15p.m.

• Thursday, Friday - 1.45p.m.

Power Break FoodStrongly Encouraged Strongly Discouraged

Fruits Tidbits and processed food

Wholemeal bread and buns White bread and buns

Plain biscuits or crackers Confectionery eg. muffins, cookies

Plain water Sweetened drinks

* It is not advisable to drink Milo or eat sugar-laden biscuits like Oreo daily, the teachers may suggest the pupil not to bring these but we will not stop them from eating or drinking

Administrative Matters

Mother Tongue Language (MTL)

• Default allocation of MTL is based on the race of the student’s father.

• Parents will need to apply if you would like your child to study a different MTL (subject to approval by MOE)

Administrative Matters

Financial Assistance• Forms for MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)

can be obtained from the MOE website or from the Admin Team at the back of the hall today.

• Refer to pamphlet in the folder for qualifying criteria

Administrative Matters

Student Care Services

• Registration at the canteen for NASCAN school-based student care centre (admission is based on needs)

• Nearest student care – Ananias Centre (AMK) at Blk 336 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1

• Other student care centres near your residence

Administrative Matters

Student Care Services

• Registration at the canteen for NASCAN school-based student care centre (admission is based on needs)

• Nearest student care – Ananias Centre (AMK) at Blk 336 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1

• Other student care centres near your residence

Student Appearance – School Uniform

GirlsBoys

Student Appearance – PE Attire

Student Appearance – Hairstyle

* Outlandish hairstyles are not allowed

Examples of outlandish hairstyles

Student Appearance – Hairstyle

* Only black hair accessories should be used* Long fringe should be pinned up neatly

Administrative Matters

Pupils who are unwell (Safety)

• If your child is suddenly not well in school, his/her Form Teacher or the General Office will call you/guardian.

• Your child will not be allowed to go home alone.

• A dismissal form needs to be signed by parent/guardian who is picking up the child.

Administrative Matters

Safety & Security• Always use the pedestrian crossings

• Use Gates A, B and the designated walkways

• Do not alight/ pick-up your child along Ang Mo Kio Ave 8

• Designated Drop Off Point: After Main Gate

• For the safety of our students and pedestrains, plsdo not make u-turn in front of Gate A

Note: Cars will be allowed to enter the school in the event of wet weather

Gate A

Main Gate

Alight here onlyMain Gate

DO NOT alight in front

of Main Gate

Gate B

DO NOT alight here

Active & Healthy Living @ TGPS

Active & Healthy Living @ TGPS

• We encourage our pupils to make water as their drink of choice as it does not contain any calories

• Please ensure that your child has his/her own water bottle, labelled with his/her name and class

Active & Healthy Living @ TGPS

• In line with My Healthy Plate designed by the Health Promotion Board (HPB), our canteen vendors serve healthy set meals which incorporates food from the four main food groups.

Active & Healthy Living @ TGPS

3 Quick Tips

Here’s how you can help your child to sustain a healthy eating habit at home

1. Look out for snacks/drinks with the healthier choice logo

2. Include at least 20% whole-grains in meals

3. Include 2 servings of fruits and 2 servings of vegetables a day

Active & Healthy Living @ TGPS

Active Recess

• To sustain our pupils’ involvement in physical activity, we make facilities and spaces available and provide sports equipment for loan during recess while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Active & Healthy Living @ TGPS

At Home

• To help your child sustain their involvement in physical activity, do check out the following parent-child programmes offered by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) and ActiveSG.

Active & Healthy Living @ TGPS

• http://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/33/sundays-at-the-park

• www.hpb.gov.sg/active-family

• http://www.myactivesg.com/about-activesg/activesg-programmes

Online Consent for Immunisation

and Dental Services

It only takes three stepsLog on to https://childconsent.hpb.gov.sg using your SingPasswith 2-factor authentication (2FA) after 22 Dec 2018

Please submit your consent online

by

15 February 2019

Online Consent for Immunisation and Dental Services

Kindly refer to the leaflet provided by HPB for more details.