Welcome to Endeavour Primary School
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A Warm Welcome to Endeavour Primary School Primary One Orientation for P1 cohort (2019) Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Transcript of Welcome to Endeavour Primary School
A Warm Welcome to Endeavour Primary School
Primary One Orientation for P1 cohort (2019)
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
School Leaders
Principal
Mrs Pek Kwee Lan (till 14 Dec 2018)
Mr Thomas Koh (from 15 Dec 2018)
Vice-Principals
Mr Razali Senin
Ms Chua Hui Pin
Principal, 2019
Mr Thomas Koh
What is Endeavour?
It means to try hard/an attempt to do something new or difficult
To try hard requires Perseverance (毅)
and Diligence (勤).
School Profile Started in 2008
40 classes in 2019
8 P1
8 P2
6 P3
6 P4
6 P5
6 P6
Conducive learning environment
Good facilities including Indoor Sports Hall
Completed PERI Upgrading
Celebrate 10th Anniversary this year
Endeavour Staff
Leadership Team (2018)
School Leaders (Principal, 2 Vice-Principals)
Key Personnel (Head of Department, Subject Heads, Year Heads)
Academic (English Language, Chinese Language, Malay Language, Mathematics, Science)
Non-Academic (CCE, SS, ICT, PE, HE, Art, Music, CCA, PAL)
Student Development (Year Heads & Asst Year Heads for P1 to P6)
School Staff Developer
Education Team About 90 Teachers
Form Teacher and Co-form Teacher in every class
1 Senior Allied Educator (Learning Behavioural Support)
Mr Muhammad Bin Dahlan
1 School Counsellor
Ms Tan Pei Yuan
Year Head for Primary 1
Mrs Tan Yee Min
Executive, Admin and Support Staff
Administration Manager (Mr Chan Jian Xiong)
Administrative Executive (Mr Hisham)
Operations Manager (Mr Liew Pak Siang)
3 Corporate Support Officers
5 Operations Support Officers
ICT Service : ICT Executive, Tech Assistant, ICT Trainer
School Programme Executive
Librarian
Dental Assistant
To provide a unique schooling experience in a caring community, to develop every child
in the Cognitive, Aesthetic, Moral, Physical and Social (CAMPS) domains
SCHOOL MISSION
SCHOOL VISION
School Values• Diligence
• Perseverance
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Compassion
• Respect
• Responsibility
AIMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
Nurture the whole child (holistic education)
Lay a strong foundation in the early years of formal education
Prepare the child for the future
Student-Centric, Values-Driven Education• More Engaging Teaching Methods• Programme for Active Learning
(PAL)• Holistic Assessment • Focus on Character and Citizenship
Education• Enhanced School Facilities
We want to see our children become:• Confident Persons• Self-Directed Learners• Active Contributors• Concerned Citizens
More Engaging Teaching Methods
Active and creative learning strategies
Learning through play and games
Use of manipulatives
Role play and drama
More outdoor activities
Learning Journeys (field-based learning)
Use of technology
Collaborative learning
P1 Holistic Assessment
No examination and no weighted assessment
Build child’s confidence and interest to learn
Bite-sized assessments
Different modes of assessment
Provide better and richer feedback on the child’s learning and development
Primary School Curriculum
Academic Subjects English
Mathematics
Mother Tongue Language
Science (from P3 onwards)
Non-Academic Subjects Social Studies
Art
Music
Physical Education & Health Education
Character & Citizenship Education (in MTL)
Learning Support Programmes
Learning Support Programme
in English Language (LSP)
in Mathematics (LSM)
Provides additional support for identified pupils
LSP - One period of EL in a day for small-group teaching
LSM – All Mathematics periods
FEATURES• Small-group teaching• Specially-trained teachers• Structured and systematic teaching• Variety of teaching approaches
Co-Curricular Programme (CCP)
Programme for Active Learning (EPAL) For P1 and P2 pupils (4 periods within time-table)
CCA starts at P3 level (after school) Choir, Guzheng, Guitar, Chinese Dance, Malay Dance, Rugby, Floorball, Basketball, Volleyball Table Tennis, Badminton, Wushu, Sailing Art Club, ICT Club, Drama Club, STEM Club Brownies, Scouts
Swim Safer for P3 pupils
School Hours
Curriculum Hours (52 periods week)
7.45 a.m. to 1.15 p.m. (Mon, Tue, Fri)
7.45 a.m. to 1.45 p.m. (Wed, Thu)
Must be in school by 7.35 a.m. for pledge-taking
Encouraged to be in school by 7.20 a.m. for silent reading and interaction activities
Recess :
9.15 a.m. – 9.45 a.m. (P1 and P4)
9.45 a.m. – 10.15 a.m. (P2 and P5)
10.15 a.m. – 10.45 a.m. (P3 and P6)
School Uniform and PE attire
School Uniform to be worn
PE attire to be worn for PE lessons and EPAL lessons
Allowed to be in PE attire for the attire day for days with PE / EPAL
EPAL Days for P1 are on Wed (11.45 a.m. to 1.45 p.m.)
Financial Assistance Scheme
Financial assistance (General Office will assist)
Please apply today
Free uniform and books (Applicants do not buy books and uniform for the moment)
Free meal in the canteen ($2.00 per day)
Transport subsidy
Student care service subsidy
School-based Health Screening and Immunisation Exercise
Letter and consent form will be issued before the exercise
Dates will be made known
Get ready your child’s Health Booklet and Immunisation Certificate
Safety and Security
If you drive your child to school:
Drive into the school from Gate A (Guard Post) before 7.35 a.m.
Drop off your child at the Front Porch and drive out of Gate B in an orderly way. Be careful and be patient
After 7.35 a.m. : Do not enter school. Drop off your child at Gate A (Guard Post) and Security Guard will assist your child
If you drive to pick up your child at dismissal:
Please park your vehicle in the car parks at the nearby HDB blocks
Safety and Security
Arrival (morning) Dismissal (afternoon)
Gate A (guard post)
Open for full day
Gate C (side gate)
6.45 a.m. – 7.35 a.m. 1.15 p.m – 1.45 p.m. (Mon, Tue, Fri)
1.45 p.m. – 2.15 p.m. (Wed, Thu)Gate D (side gate)
Not Open
Safer to use Gate C which has sheltered walkway to flats and bus stop and pedestrian crossing.
Safety and Security
Always go to General Office for assistance. Do not move to the canteen or classroom block
Leaving School Earlier:
Parents are to report to the General Office and state reason
Wait for child to be brought down
Sign the child out and fill up a form
Pass form to the security guard at Guard Post
Safety and Security
If your child is unwell
Should see a doctor and obtain MC
Rest at home and return upon full recovery
If your child is unwell in school
Form Teacher or General Office will call
Parent or authorised adult to come and bring child home
Please update any change of contact info.
Safety and Security
If your child has an accident in school
Form Teacher or General Office will call
Determine if child needs to rest in sick bay, go home or see doctor
For injury that needs medical attention
Parent or authorised adult to come and bring child to see doctor
If need be, school will send child to nearby clinic or hospital
School will not be able to administer medicine
Please update any change of contact info.
Healthy Meals in School Canteen
8 Stalls Cold Drinks
Chinese Rice
Malay Noodles
Chinese Noodles
Western and Porridge
Malay Rice
Vegetarian
Hot Drinks, Cakes, Bao, Cereal, Burgers, Sandwiches, Fruits
Food : $1.20 / $1.50 / $2.00 (comes with piece of fruit)
Drinks : 60 cents to $1.20 ; Fruits : 40 cents
Brown rice/bee hoon (20%), wholemeal bread, healthy logo products
Please help to teach your child
Familiarize with routines
Handle money
If they need any help, ask teacher or go to the General Office
‘No running’ message
Sick/injured child (go to General Office )
Learn to be independent (wear shoes, dress up, eat on his own, good toilet habits, good hygiene habits)
Learn schooling skills (listen attentively, take turns, ask for permission, be polite, be helpful, queue-up)
Develop interest to read
School Bag
Trolley bags are discouraged
Stationary, Pupil Handbook, a story book
Clearly label your child’s items (books, water bottles)
First Day of School (Wed, 2 Jan 2019)
7.20 a.m. : Arrive at the Parade Square / Hall
7.35 a.m. : Flag-raising ceremony
7.45 a.m. : Proceed to classrooms (for pupils)
Sharing of school programmes (for parents in AV Rm)
9.45 a.m.: Recess (Day 1 – Classroom)
Parents to leave school latest by 10.15 a.m.
1.45 p.m. : Dismissal (Day 1 – School Hall)
Parent to arrive 10 min earlier
Day 2 and Day 3 (Thu, 3 Jan and Fri, 4 Jan)
7.20 a.m. : Arrive at the Parade Square / Hall
7.35 a.m. : Flag-raising ceremony
7.45 a.m. : Lessons in class
9.15 a.m.: Recess (Day 2 / Day 3 – Canteen)
Every P1 child will have a P4 buddy
There is no need for parents to come
Parents who are around must stay outside the canteen and leave at the end of recess
1.45 p.m. (Day 2) and 1.15 p.m. (Day 3) :
Dismissal (Day 2 and Day 3 – Respective Dismissal Points)
Parents to arrive 20 min earlier
Daily Arrangement (From Day 4, 7 Jan)
7.20 a.m. : Arrive at the Parade Square / Hall (without parents)
7.35 a.m. : Flag-raising ceremony
7.45 a.m. : First period
9.45 a.m.: Recess
Every P1 child will have a P4 buddy till 7 Jan
Parents to refrain from coming in
1.15.p.m. (Mon, Tue, Fri) / 1.45 p.m. (Wed, Thu)
Dismissal (Identified by colour of lanyard)
Gate A, Gate C, Gate D
School Bus - Front Porch
Student Care (school-based) – Outside Library
Student Care (community-based) – Outside Library
Other Matters for Today
If you are interested to join the Parent Support Group, please meet the PSG in the Hall.
If you are interested to apply for MOE-FAS, please go to the General Office.
Enquiries and registration for other services in the Canteen :
Bus arrangement with Heng Bus Transport
After school care service with Commit Learning Schoolhouse
Sales of uniform and books in Canteen
Thank you for choosing Endeavour Primary School
Our Philosophy:
“In what we do it is always for the child, and in how we do, we want to do it well.”
Our Appeal:
Keep calm, cooperate and collaborate.
Provide feedback and give us your input. We will respond.
If there are lapses, please show understanding. We will address the issues
COMMUNICATION
Tel: 64824650
Fax: 64824670
Website : http://www.endeavourpri.moe.edu.sg
Email: [email protected]
Pupil handbook
Teacher’s email
In person (General Office)
THANK YOU
