Welcome to Yew Tee Primary School. School Leaders Principal Mrs Janis Kok Miss Ang Mui Khoong (from...

Welcome to

Yew Tee Primary School

School Leaders

PrincipalMrs Janis Kok

Miss Ang Mui Khoong (from 15 Dec 2013)

Vice-Principals

Mrs Sharon Tobias

Mdm Noorismawaty Ismail

Engaging Minds,

Touching Hearts,

Inspiring Growth

School Mission

I - ntegrityR - esponsibilityR - espectP - erseveranceC - are

School Values

Total Curriculum

Literacy, Numeracy, Knowledge

Skills

CitizenshipCreativity

LeadershipActionService

Reflective Learners

Gracious Citizens

School Vision

Is your Child ready for the BIG school?

Toilet trained Identify & care for his own belongingsAsk questionsSpeak – express himselfFollow simple instructionsRecognise simple wordsCount - Money SensePack his bag

Pre- Primary Preparations

2 January – 20 January 14 Day Orientation Programme

They will: learn about primary schoolmake many friends get to know many teachers and staff in

the school

Orientation Programme

OBJECTIVES 1.They love to come to school2.They would have made more than 2 friends3.They would have got to know or have been taught by more than 2 teachers

Orientation Programme

Pupils have been placed in Orientation Groups 15 pupils per group 1 teacher per group 1 P5 mentor per pupil 1 P2 buddy per pupil

Orientation Groups

When? – 20th Jan, Monday Class Size – 30 per classForm Teachers will be introduced to you via an introductory letterPupils will report to school as per normal on 20th Jan, Monday Teachers will assign them their classes New timetables will be issued

Class Allocation

Are YOU ready for the BIG

School?

Thursday 2nd January 1pm – 6pm

Parent Workshop (FOC) Total Curriculum

Academic Programme Holistic Development Programme

How to support your child? Helping your child adjust to Primary 1

The 1st Day of School

Enjoy this journey

with your child…

Administrative DetailsPrimary 1

2014

1st Day of SchoolThursday 2nd January 2014

Parents are Invited to spend the day

12.20 p.m. Parents and pupils report to the hall

1.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Parent Briefing on Curriculum & Assessment by the respective Key Personnel

3.30 p.m. – 3.55 p.m.

P1 Recess

4 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Parents’ break

4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Talk/Workshop for Parents

6.25 p.m. Dismissal

2nd Day of SchoolFriday, 3rd January 2014

Key Points to Note

Parents may • accompany their children to canteen

at 12.20pm then leave.

Teachers will receive the pupils at the canteen.

3rd Day of SchoolMonday, 6th January 2014

Key Points to Note

• Parents are not allowed to come into the school.

• Teachers will receive the pupils in the canteen.

• P5 Mentors will take care of them during recess.

Things to Bring (Day 1 to 3)

1. Water bottle and $1 for recess2. A Story book3. Stationery and coloured pencils

Recess Time

Canteen Layout During Recess

(Day 1 only)

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Pupils on Special Diets

• For pupils who are vegetarian or on a special diet

• do pack snacks from home

School Hours

Mondays to Fridays12.20 – 6.25pm

CCAs and Enrichment Programmes

CCAs Enrichment Prog(not CCAs)

Fully subsidised by school Fully borne by parents

Strongly encouraged Optional but can act as a feeder to CCA in P3

From P3 From P1

Managed by School Managed by Ext Vendors

Social & Emotional Competencies taught by

teachers

Cost is kept lower than programmes run outside

as school does not charge rent

Enrichment Programmes

Violin

Ballet

Taekwondo

Badminton

Wushu

The 2014 Schedule & details will be on the school website by end Nov

See you on

Thursday, 2nd January