Gongshang Primary SchoolPrimary 1 Orientation

3, 4, 6 November 2020

Gongshang Primary School

P1 Orientation (for Y2021)

Today’s Programme

• Principal’s Address

• Briefing by Year Head (P1/2)

Principal’s Address

School Leadership Team

School Leadership Team

Year Head (P1/2)

Our Vision

Active Learners, Confident Leaders, Gracious Citizens

Our MissionWe nurture and inspire every Gongshanger to be a

Learner with ZealLeader with Courage

Citizen with Purpose

Our Values

勤 Perseverance Every Gongshanger will understand the value of hard work.

Every Gongshanger will continue to work towards his/her goals

despite challenges.

俭 Thrift Every Gongshanger is able to tell the difference between

‘needs’ and ‘wants’.

Every Gongshanger is able to use resources prudently to avoid

wastage.

诚 Integrity Every Gongshanger will do the right thing even when nobody is

around or watching.

Every Gongshanger will have the moral courage to stand up for

what is right.

敬 Respect Every Gongshanger will have pride and confidence in

themselves.

Every Gongshanger will appreciate differences in others and be

sensitive to the feelings of others.

PERI upgrading

• School is currently undergoing PERI Plus upgrading from Jan 2020 to Mar 2022.

• Classrooms are temporarily equipped with air-conditioning to reduce noise and dust generated by the construction work.

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR PRIMARY 1

OVERVIEW

1 Aims of Primary Education

2 Developments in Primary Education

3 What is it like in school?

4 Preparing for school

5 Transiting to Primary 1

6 School-HomePartnership

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AIMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

• Lay a strong foundation

• Nurture well-rounded individuals

and passionate lifelong learners

• Prepare the child for the future

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WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO BE• Confident

• Self-directed learners

• Active contributors

• Concerned citizens

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DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

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DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

Move away from over-emphasis on academic

grades

• Review of PSLE scoring

• Reduction of school-based assessments

• Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB)

Nurturing a well-rounded individual

• Outdoor Education (OE) incorporated as part of

the Physical Education school curriculum

• Applied Learning Programmes (ALP)

• Refreshed Character and Citizenship Education

(CCE) Curriculum

• Incorporated “Everyday Responsibilities’ within

the school context

Student care centre (SCC) services

• SCCs in all primary schools by the end of 2020

Opportunities for students with Special

Educational Needs

• Specialised support provided in mainstream

primary schools for students with dyslexia,

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention

Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

• School-based Dyslexia Remediation (SDR)

programme now available to all primary schools

WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL?

• Strengthening efforts to nurture well-

rounded individuals

• Moving away from over-emphasis on

grades

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WHAT IS IT LIKE IN SCHOOL?

Holistic Assessment

• Focuses on building greater confidence and nurturing a stronger

intrinsic motivation to learn so as to develop your child’s potential

• No examinations and weighted assessments at P1 & P2 to ease your

child into formal schooling.

• Use of appropriate assessment modes to provide useful information to

support students’ learning and holistic development

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PREPARING FOR SCHOOL

• Providing a structured and supportive

environment

• Providing greater support for students with

special educational needs

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HOW CAN I PREPARE MY CHILD

FOR PRIMARY 1?

• Relating to others

• Developing good habits

• Nurturing positive learning attitudes

• Creating a conducive learning environment at home

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RELATING TO OTHERSBuild your child’s interpersonal skills by:

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• Modelling the use of friendly and polite

phrases

• “Hello! My name is… what is your

name?”

• “May I please…”

• Providing opportunities for your child to

share and take turns during playtime with

other children.

• Teaching them coping mechanisms (e.g.

deep breaths, quiet corner, stop-think-do)

to enable them to manage their emotions.

Check out page 34 - 38 of the PCAB for

activities on making friends.

DEVELOPING GOOD HABITS

Routines help children learn to manage themselves.

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Guide your child to do the following

independently:

• Keep to a regular bedtime

• Make healthy food choices

• Pack their bag

• Dress themselves

• Buying food at the canteen

Help your child commit to doing some of

these independently when they are ready.

Check out page 59 - 61 of the PCAB

NURTURING POSITIVE LEARNING ATTITUDES

Developing the right learning

attitude in your child will help

them to transit smoothly into the

learning routines in primary

school.

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You can encourage your child to:

• Ask questions about their experiences and the world

around them.

• Express their thoughts and feelings about and

discuss what can be done if they have worries.

• Practice life skills independently (e.g. buy food and

drink on their own, ask for permission etc). Check out page 39 - 54 of the PCAB for activities that will help your child develop a positive learning attitude.

CREATING A CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

AT HOMESet up a conducive home environment so that your child can learn both at home and in school:

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• Encourage your child to learn English and their

Mother Tongue, through picture books, language

games or songs.

• Set aside space in your home where your child

can read and finish their homework.

Check out page 46 of the PCAB for an activity to help

you create a conducive learning environment at home.

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SCHOOL-HOME PARTNERSHIP

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Our children do best when schools and parents work hand in hand to support them.

Parent Support Group (PSG)

• The PSG works hand-in-hand with the school to encourage family bonding through various activities as well as learning life-skills.

• The members of the PSG provide support in major school events such as Sports Day, Learning Carnival, Racial Harmony Day, Teachers’ Day and P6 Entrepreneur Bazaar.

PSG & Fathers@Gongshang

Food Donation Drive

Visit to Bukit Brown

Making Teachers’ Day gifts

Movie Night

Communicating with your

child’s teacher

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• Have regular conversations with

teachers in both academic and non-

academic areas — this will help you

better guide your child’s

development.

• Ask the teacher for the best way and

time to contact them.

SCHOOL-HOME PARTNERSHIP

PARENTS GATEWAY

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WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!

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MOE websitewww.moe.gov.sg

On latest announcements, policies and data

Schoolbag.sgwww.schoolbag.sg

Through articles and multimedia

content, Schoolbag provide parents

and general public with information and

insights related to education, tips for

parent involvement and features on

school programmes.

www.facebook.com/moesingapore

www.twitter.com/#!MOEsg

www.youtube.com/moespore

www.instagram.com/moesingapore

www.Instagram.com/parentingwith.moe

YOUR CHILD IS READY.

ARE YOU?

Briefing by Year Head 1/2

P1 Form Teachers (Tentative)Class Teachers

1 Perseverance Mr Yusri

1 Thrift Mrs Amelia Tan

1 Integrity Mr Azman

1 Respect Mdm Amizah

1 Courage Mdm Stella Lee

1 Harmony Mrs Gwendolyn Chee

1 Graciousness Mdm Yasmin

School Hours

Day Start Time Dismissal Time

Monday 7.30 am 1.30 pm

Tuesday 7.30 am 1.30 pm

Wednesday 7.30 am 1.00 pm

Thursday 7.30 am 1.30 pm

Friday 7.30 am 1.30 pm

School Gates Opening Hours

Main Gate (along Street 42)6.45 am – 5.30 pm

Side Gate (along Avenue 7)6.45 am – 7.25 am

First Day of School Monday 4 Jan 2021

• Pupils are to report to school by 7.25 a.m.

• Parents are not allowed to enter the school compound due to the COVID-19 situation.

• Parents will drop off their children at the main gate or side gate. Teachers and prefects will assist to lead the children to the assembly area.

• Please remember to adhere to the safe management measure especially putting on masks at all times.

First Three Days of School 4 - 6 Jan 2021

• Orientation activities

• Name tag to be worn at all times

• To bring stationery, water bottle (only plain water), pocket money for recess (about $2) and snacks (optional)

• Please label all personal items for ease of identification

• Formal Lessons will begin on 7 Jan 2021

Recess Time

9.00 to 9.30 a.m.

Recess Time

• Parents are not allowed to enter the school premises due to COVID-19 and safe management measures.

• Please do not bring food for your children during recess or lunch times. Your children can bring packed food from home.

• This is to encourage your children to be independent.

• There are 7 stalls in the canteen comprise the following:

2 Muslim stalls, 1 chicken rice stall, 1 Chinese noodles

stall, 1 fruit juice stall, 1 economical rice stall and 1 snack

stall.

Recess TimeBuddy System

The school has made arrangements for Primary 4 pupils to buddy the Primary 1 pupils during their recess for the first 3 days of school, teach them habits and routines such as washing their hands, queueing up to buy food/drinks and getting a seat to eat their food, showing them where the toilets are etc.

Snack BreakAbout 10 minutes

We encourage pupils to pack healthy snacks like fruits, buns or

biscuits.

Name Tag

NAME :

CLASS :

Bus No :

⃝ Parent Pickup : □ Main Gate □ Side Gate

⃝ Sibling Corner :

⃝ Student Care :

Gongshang Primary School

Dismissal ProceduresAssembly Area

Fetched by parents/guardians

Sheltered link way outsideMain Gate and Side Gate

School bus School Hall

Private vehicles Sheltered drop-off point (after school buses have left school premises)

School Student Care (SCC)

To be dismissed to the respective classrooms

Fetched by community-based child care centre staff

School Hall

Going home with older siblings in GSPS

Siblings Meeting Point (in front to bookshop at the canteen)

Drive-in Policy

• As safety of the children is always our priority, private vehicles are not allowed into the school premises after 7.30 am.

• During dismissal, vehicles are allowed into the school premises only after all the school buses have left at around 1.45pm except Wednesdays at around 1.15pm.

• Please observe all safety regulations and speed limit (not exceeding 15 km/h) when you drive in to the school.

Children not feeling well / Emergencies

• If your child is not feeling well, he/she should inform the teacher in the classroom.

• Your child will be taken to the sick bay in the General Office.• If necessary, parents will be informed to come to school to

bring your child home or to see a doctor.

• If there is an urgent need for medical treatment, the school may send the pupil to the nearest clinic or call for an ambulance if necessary and we will contact you.

• In accordance with advice from HPB and MOE, we will notuse medicated creams/ointments to treat minor headaches or stomach-aches.

Leaving School Early

• Should you need to bring your child home early, please proceed to the school General Office to register your intention and Form Teacher should be informed.

• Please DO NOT go directly to the classroom to pick up your child.

• All parents must sign in at the Security Post and complete the ‘Permission to leave school early’ form in the office.

• You will only be allowed to leave with your child when you hand over the above form to the security guard at the main gate.

Communication Procedures

School to Parents

• Monthly Gongshang e-Bulletin• Parents Gateway• School Website :

www.gongshangpri.moe.edu.sg

• My Learning Journal (Pupils’ Handbook)

Communication Procedures

Parents to School

• My Learning Journal (Pupils’ Handbook)• Teachers’ e-mail : can be found in Parents’

Handbook/School website

• Telephone calls• School e-mail : gsps@moe.edu.sg

Communication Procedures

Monthly e-BulletinParents’ Handbook My Learning JournalSchool Circulars

Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy

All students are insured under Group Personal Accident (GPA) Insurance paid by MOE. The GPA covers death, permanent and total/partial disability and medical expenses due to an accident while participating in school activities.

School Health Services

• Yearly medical check-up by the Health Team from HPB

• Includes medical examination, immunisation, hearing and eyesight tests

• Parents will be informed of the check-up dates

• Child’s Health Booklet should contain all previous immunisation certificates and records

• Catch-up immunisation for Primary one students who have incomplete dose(s) of vaccination will be given the relevant dose(s) by School Health Services based on the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule.

• Parents may opt out of this service and make their own vaccination arrangement.

Dental Services

• Dental clinic in school

• Dental Therapist - Ms Soh Poh Yan

• Dental services

For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents

you could now submit your consent using SingPass

Via

Child Consent Portal http://childconsent.hpb.gov.sg

Purchase of books/uniforms

• Purchases to be made online • Collection in school or home delivery• Date of collection in school is to be

strictly adhere to • Safe distancing of 1 m should be

maintained at all times

School Bus Services

Ng Hong Kok School Bus Services

Blk 172 Bedok South Road Road

#05-423 Singapore 460172

Contact no: 62410350

Contact person: Ms Angie Ng

Email address: coach.88_angie@yahoo.com.sg

Please refer to the school website to retrieve the form.

mailto:coach.88_angie@yahoo.com.sg

Administrative Matters

Parents to complete and submit the following forms in the PDF Room today.

• Pupil Data Form• Edusave Standing Order Form• GIRO Form • Form 1- NMTL/Form 3 NTIL (where applicable)

Please note that all forms to be submitted to the General Office by 16 November 2020 (Monday)

Administrative Matters

Parents to complete and submit the following forms to the Form Teacher in the P1 classroom.

• Individual Student Details Report• Travel Declaration Form (A NIL return is not

required)

Administrative Matters

• Once you have completed all administrative matters, you may fetch your child from the P1 classroom.

• Please get permission from the Form Teacher.

Thank You