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P2 Parents’ Briefing

26 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 P2 Level

Programme for Active Learning4 domains: Performing Arts – Dance, Outdoor Education

Sports & Games, Visual Arts

Learning Journey to

Peranakan Museum

Learning Journey to

Jacob Ballas

SwimSafer Programme

Games Day

Musical Theatre

Literature Appreciation

Reading Programme

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Academic Matters

School hours & Remedial Schedule

Day 1st period Last period Scheduled remedial

Tues 7.30 a.m. 1.40 p.m. Mathematics

(2.10 – 3.00 p.m.)

Wed 7.30 a.m. 12.30 p.m. Mother Tongue

(1.30 – 2.20 p.m.)

Thurs 7.30 a.m. 1.40 p.m. English

(2.10 – 3.00 p.m.)

Transition from P1 to P2

• To seek parents’ encouragement and

support for the girls

• Need to be more focused and attentive

• To become more independent

• Increased work load / Pace is faster

Notes on Academic Matters

Outline of the fact sheets:

• School Hours

• Examination Dates

• Assessment Format

• Focus Areas

Thank you and

Have a Blessed Evening