ADMIRALTY SECONDARY SCHOOL

SECONDARY ONE REGISTRATION

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Ms Chin Hui Jing

Year Head (Lower Sec)

Administrative MattersPlease approach your form teachers/SCs at the back of the hall should you not have any of the following items. Contents distributed: (a) Summary of today’s proceedings – A5 size (b) Information Booklet – A5 size (c) Textbook order form (EX – Blue, NA – Green, NT – Yellow) (d) Uniform order form (white) (e) Financial Assistance Scheme handout (f) Student data form verification (g) Dragon Boating consent form (h) Dental consent form (online) (i) Family Matters @ School – Parenting Talks, brochure

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General Office

LEVEL 1 FOYER LAYOUT

PSG Booth (Compass

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Financial Assistance Schemes Enquiries

MT Enquiries

Book Shop

Canteen Layout

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Administrative Matters Items available for Purchase

Canteen (downstairs) Textbooks,

iPad

Classroom(on your right)

Uniform, shoes, socks, tie

Administrative Matters (Uniform - Classroom)

Option 1 (Purchase today) 1. Separated by gender, Level 1 Female. Level 2 Male. 2. Exchange of sizes available in the classroom from 23 December 2016.

Option 2 (Purchase another day) 1. Drop-by during opening hours. 2. Opening hours are written on the bottom of the form and info booklet (pg 12).Exchanges will only be done for item(s) which are unworn, unwashed, unaltered and purchased directly from the vendor. All shoes must include the original shoebox in its original condition and undamaged. Requests for exchanges for articles which do not meet all mentioned conditions will be duly declined.

If you are purchasing your uniform today1. Fitting room - Limited to 2 sets per student - Submit orders before leaving room. - Order number is written on the top left hand corner of uniform order form. 2. Waiting room - Please look out for your order number on the screen. - Proceed to cashier for payment. 3. Cashier

Administrative Matters (Textbook - Canteen)

Option 1 1. Proceed to bookshop vendor in canteen.

Administrative Matters (Textbook - Canteen)

Option 2 (Purchase another day) 1. Do refer to the booklist or info booklet (pg

12) for details on operating hours.

2. Order online from their website for delivery or self-collection another day. You can choose a delivery date/timing upon ordering.

- May include additional charges for delivery.

3. Textbooks are needed from T1W2 onwards (Mon 9/1/17).

Administrative Matters (iPad)

Option 1 (Purchase today) Recommended: iPad Air 2, 32GB 1. The vendor, Newstead, will be located in the

canteen. 2. Place order with the vendor. No upfront payment

is required. Instalment plans available for credit cards.

3. Free engraving of name. 4. For more info, enquire at booth in the canteen.

Administrative Matters (iPad)

Option 2 1. Obtain the form from the general office. 2. You are strongly encouraged to purchase

AppleCare+ to extend the warranty to 2 years.

Administrative Matters

• First Day of School (Pg 10 of info booklet) A) Flag-raising will begin at 7.30am on 3 Jan 2017, Tuesday.

(Please be in school at 7.15am) B) Assemble in the school hall. C) Attire: Full School Uniform

D) Parents, please inform the school at 63651733 if your child is unable to make it on the first day of school. E) Bring documents in checklist (Pg 13)

Administrative MattersFirst Day of School • Parents who drive their children to school: Drop-off point for students is the foyer. • Students and parents please be aware of the opening and closing hours of the side gate.

6am – 7.30am

Administrative MattersTimetable • Students will receive timetable on Tuesday (3/1/17). • Thursday – Late start day - Students are required to report to school at 8.15am. - Spend quality time with parents (i.e. having breakfast)

Administrative Matters• Sec One Orientation Programme 2017 (Pg 11 of Info Booklet, Orientation Schedule) A) 3 Jan (Tue) to 6 Jan (Fri) B) Dragon boating experience. C) Meet-Parents Session – 6 Jan 2017 (Fri), 6pm - CCA Showcase - Principal’s address - CCA LEAPS Briefing

Administrative Matters• Sec One Orientation Programme 2017 (Pg 11 of Info Booklet)

Objective • ease the transition • provide opportunities for interaction • provide a deeper understanding of oneself

Administrative Matters• Sec One Orientation Programme 2017 (Pg 11 of Info Booklet)

Programme Highlights • Ice-breakers and teambuilding activities • Dragon-boating experience (We welcome parents! Find

out more at the PSG booth.) • Diagnostic tests for English and Mathematics • Personal Grooming • CCA Orientation • Learning styles and personality profiling

ADSS School shorts/skirt

White socks Black Laced Shoes (Pure black in colour, No Velcro shoes)

Administrative Matters Code of Conduct

ADSS School shirt/blouse

Appropriate hair style & hair colour. Female: Simple ear studs

Administrative Matters• Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) • Students who wish to apply for MOE financial

assistance have to fulfill the following criteria: ➢ Singapore Citizen ➢ Gross Monthly Household income $2,500 or

below; OR Per Capita Income $625 or below per capita = Total Monthly Household Income income No. of Household Members

Administrative Matters• Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) – Cont’d A)Parents of eligible students should have applied at the Primary

School. B)Please proceed to the FAS Booth (1st Floor) if you wish to seek

advice or apply for financial assistance. C) If you are receiving financial assistance in 2016, you need to

submit application for year 2017. D) Do not purchase textbooks and uniform until results of your

application is known. E) Please ensure all supporting documents are submitted promptly to

expedite your application. Incomplete submissions would delay the approval of the application.

NEU PC Plus Application

Income Singaporean Permanent Resident

MOE FAS student

Tier 1 subsidy (up to

75%)

Tier 2 subsidy (up

to 50%)

Non MOE FAS student Gross monthly household

income <=$3400 Or

Per Capita Income > $700 and <= $900

Tier 2 subsidy (up to 50%)

Tier 2 subsidy (up to 50%)

NEU PC Plus Subsidy - Example

1) Estimated cost of an iPad - $650 (example)

Tier 1 student – FAS Tier 2 student – non FASIDA funding - $487.50 IDA funding - $325.00You pay - $162.50 You pay - $325.00

2) You can collect the iPad from the vendor once full payment is received

NEU PC Plus Application ProcessDec 2016

NEU PC briefing and application

Jan 2017 All NEU-PC application

submitted by first week of Jan

Application is processedFeb 2017 Parents are

informed of the outcome of application

Parents make payment for the

iPad

Feb / Mar 2017 Students collect

their iPad if payment is made

Administrative Matters• GIRO forms for school fees

A)Parents who have not been using GIRO for payment of school fees while your child is in Primary School are encouraged do so.

B) You can apply for payment of school fees by GIRO by obtaining a GIRO form from the General Office.

Administrative Matters• NTUC Back to School (BTS) Voucher

A)For those who will be using the BTS vouchers, please note that they are for the purchase of textbooks, stationeries school uniforms, PE attire and other school-related items.

B) Please take note of the expiry date indicated on the voucher.

Administrative MattersPrimary Level School Smart Card A) All students entering Secondary One in Jan 2017 can

continue to use their Primary level School Smart Cards (SSCs) for concessionary travel till end Apr 2017.

B) While waiting for the Secondary level SSCs to be ready, the students can still purchase the Bus Concession Pass(BCP) using the Primary level SSCs to enjoy the concessionary travel. However, they would need to purchase the BCP for Secondary School students.

Administrative MattersPrimary Level School Smart Card

C) They will be issued with a new Secondary level SSCs next year. Students will be informed of the delivery dates in due course.

Administrative MattersFamily Matters @ School – Parenting Talks

A) Organised by the Ministry of Social and Family Development for over 257 schools.

B) More information can be found in the handout in the folder.

Administrative MattersDental Consent Form A) Refer to the letter from Health Promotion Board on

how to submit online consent form. B) You will need to log in using your Sing Pass to

submit for your child/ward.

For Sing Pass matters, you may approach the following organisations:

- Fu Chun CC - Woodlands CC - CPF Woodlands Service Centre (Civic Center)

Administrative Matters• Other matters ➢There is no need to take passport size photographs

on your own. The school will arrange for one photo taking in Term 1.

➢How to get to school: Refer to page 4 of info booklet.

Administrative Matters Order of Dismissal

LOOK OUT FOR STUDENT LEADERS WHO WILL GUIDE YOU TO THE STATIONS.

First group: 1E2, 1E3, 1N1, 1T1

Second group: 1E1, 1N2

HAVE A GREAT DAY AHEAD!