WELCOME TO EVERGREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

PRIMARY ONE ORIENTATION 16 NOVEMBER 2012

PROGRAMME

• Performance by Chinese Orchestra

• Welcome Address by Principal

• Video Show on School Health Services

• Talk by Powerlife Student Services

VP (Acad)

Mrs Chue Lay Na

VP (Acad)

Miss Anne Teh

VP (Admin)

Mr Tan Tuang Kin

HOD EL

Mdm Pay Gim Hean

HOD Math

Mrs Janice Chang

HOD Sci

Mdm Nornizah

HOD Aesthetics

Miss Helen Tan

HOD PE

Mr Samy Lim

HOD-CCE

Mr Low Choon Siong

HOD ICT(Intl)

Miss Jaycee Tee

KEY PERSONNEL

LH EL

Mrs May Tan

LH CL

Mrs Linda Ang

SH TL

Miss Ratha

SH-ML

Mdm Elyyah

SH-Mathematics

Miss Noraisha

SH ICT

Mr Alan Pillay

SH PCCG

Mrs C Muru

SH PE

Mr Alfiyan

KEY PERSONNEL

SH-Science(Intl)

Mr Yap Heng Yow

Senior Teacher

Mrs Linden Ng

Senior Teacher

Mrs Jeanette Lee

Senior Teacher

Mdm Zawiah

Senior Teacher

Mr Phua Soon Teck

KEY PERSONNEL

P1 FORM TEACHERS

1 Care

Miss Lin Zijing

1 Charity

Miss Jayanthi

1 Faith

Mdm Haida

1 Grace

Mdm Radin

1 Hope

Miss Aainoo

1 Joy

Mrs Doris Chong

1 Love

Mrs Vanessa Loh

1 Mercy

Mrs Geetha Eddie

LSC

Mdm Muj

LSM

Mdm Lim SY

SCHOOL BACKGROUND

• Established in January 1999

• Started with 22 classes of pupils (P1 – P4)

• Moved to present premises on 22 March 1999

• Currently, has an enrolment of 1788 pupils

• 49 classes (P1 – P6)

SCHOOL VISION & MISSION Vision

A vibrant school which inspires passion in learning and commitment towards excellence.

Mission

To nurture thinking individuals who are confident and self-directed learners with shared values and are

active contributors to society.

SHARED VALUES

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STRATEGIC THRUSTS

• Holistic Development of the Child

• Quality Staff

• Organisational Excellence

SCHOOL FOCUS FOR 2013

• Teaching and Learning

• Character Development

STELLAR • STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading

• Aims to strengthen both language and reading skills.

• Promotes a positive attitude towards reading in the foundational years.

• Adopts well-established, learner-centred and developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches using authentic children's literature.

• The three strategies at the lower-primary level:

– Shared Book Approach (SBA)

– Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA)

– Learning Centres (LC)

HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT • Provides qualitative and quantitative feedback to support and guide the

child's development.

• Informs teachers on their teaching practice and guides them in the design and delivery of student learning.

• Enables parents to support their children's development and growth.

• Emphasises on

– Focusing on the development of the whole child

– Striking a balance between AOL and AFL practices

– Guiding teachers in the design and delivery of their practices

– Using appropriate methods and modes of assessment

• Formative & Summative

– Performance-based Tasks E.g. Show & Tell, Reader’s Theatre, Math Trail

– Portfolio

– Bite-sized Tests e.g. Topical Tests

KEY PROGRAMMES FOR 2013

• Learning Through The Arts (LTTA)

• Learning Journeys

• Modular Art Programme

• Sporty Math Carnival

• Language Fiesta

• SMASH

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT • Structured Pupil Leadership Framework

– Every Pupil Can Be A Leader

• 3 - Pronged Approach to National Education

– Engaging the Heart, Head & Hands

• Values Education

– Civics & Moral Education (CME),

– Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) and

– Community Involvement Programme (CIP)

• Co Curricular Activities (CCA)

• House System

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Screening of P1 for Niche CCA.

• P2 – P6 pupils are strongly encouraged to have at least one CCA.

• Pupils are to be in the same CCA till he/she graduates from Evergreen Primary.

Sports Performing Arts Clubs & Uniformed Groups

• Netball • Sepak Takraw • Badminton • Basketball • Table Tennis

• Chinese Orchestra • Angklung Kulintang • English Drama • Chinese Dance • Malay Dance • Indian Dance

• Art Club • Infocomm Club • Library Club • Weiqi Club • Scouts (Boys and Girls)

CCA ACHIEVEMENTS Performing Arts Sports

Clubs & Uniformed Groups

Chinese Orchestra •SYF Gold with Honours

Angklung Kulintang

•SYF Silver

Chinese Dance

•SYF Gold with Honours

Malay Dance

•SYF Silver

Indian Dance

•SYF Silver

Netball

•Senior Girls Zonal 1st

•Senior Girls National 4th

•Junior Girls Zonal, 1st

•Junior Girls National 2nd

Basketball

•Junior Girls Zonal 4th

Visual Arts

•SYF Bronze

Weiqi Club

Individual Winners:

1 pupil attained in this category.

Consolation:

1 pupil attained in this category.

Team Winners:

Second Place:

3 pupils attained in this category.

SCHOOL KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Character Development Award (2009-2014)

• Sustained Achievement Award for Aesthetics (3rd Time)

• Sustained Achievement Award for Sports (3rd Time)

• CHERISH Bronze Award (2009-2010)

• Programme for School-based Excellence Award (2012-2017)

• National Arts Education Spark Award (2011/2012)

• People Developer Standard (2009)

• PARTNERS Award (2006-2014)

PARENT-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

• Give your full support to the school.

• Establish a good communication link with the teachers.

• Work closely with the teachers for the well-being of the child.

• Sign up as a member of Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

SCHOOL RULES Evergreen pupils:

• are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed.

• who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Pupils will take the Pledge with their right fist placed over their heart.

• are clean shaven.

• are neat and tidy at all times.

• are in school uniform for all school activities.

• are courteous and honest.

• keep the school clean and respect school property.

• seek permission before leaving the school premises during school hours.

• do not wear jewellery to school.

PUPIL’S ATTIRE & APPEARANCE BOYS GIRLS

School Uniform

• White shirt with dark green collar and thin stripes

• Dark green shorts • Name Tag

• White blouse with dark green collar and thin stripes • Dark green skirt

PE

• House T-Shirts • Dark green PE shorts • Name Tag

• House T-Shirts • Dark green PE shorts • Dark green skirt

Hair • Short and above the ear

• Short Hair – Fringe above the eyebrows • Long Hair – To be tied up neatly with dark green/

black rubber bands, ribbons, hair clips or hairband

Jewellery • No jewellery to be worn

• Only small & plain ear studs are allowed

Shoes & Socks

• Plain White Canvas Shoes • Plain White Socks (longer than ankle length)

PUPIL’S ATTIRE & APPEARANCE

• Waiting Area & Pick Up Points for Parents

– Front Gate and Side Gate

• Pick Up Points when it rains

– Canteen ( for Side Gate only)

– Classrooms ( for Front Gate only)

– Bus Bay pupils will be escorted to the buses

• Traffic Arrangement

– Drop off/Pick up at designated areas (outside

school)

– Use the Traffic lights when crossing

GENERAL PROCEDURES

For parents who need to come to school for

enquiries/ assistance

• Report to the School’s General Office directly

• Inform the office staff of your request

• If there is a need to see your child, he/ she

will be brought to you

GENERAL PROCEDURES

• In the case of making a purchase at the school bookshop, a Visitor Pass will be issued. For security reasons, parents are requested not to proceed to the classrooms.

• Make an appointment should you need to see or speak with your child’s teachers so as to avoid disappointments.

• Keep the school updated of any change in home address and contact numbers.

GENERAL PROCEDURES

For pupils who are unwell:

• They will be brought to the sick bay in the General Office.

• Parents will be notified via telephone.

• Parents will need to pick their unwell child from the General Office.

• Unwell pupils will not be allowed to go home on their own.

GENERAL PROCEDURES

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

• $13.00 per month (Only applicable to Singapore Citizens)

• 1st tier: $6.50; 2nd tier: $6.50

• Parents are strongly encouraged to apply for GIRO for payment of miscellaneous fees.

• Singaporean pupils are able to make use of their Edusave Funds for part of the miscellaneous fees.

SCHOOL TERMS FOR 2013

Semester Term School Term School Holiday

One

1 Wed, 2 Jan to

Fri, 15 Mar Sat, 16 Mar to Sun, 24 Mar

2 Mon, 25 Mar to

Fri, 31 May Sat, 01 Jun to Sun, 30 Jun

Two

3 Mon, 01 Jul to

Fri, 06 Sept Sat, 07 Sept to Sun, 15 Sept

4 Mon, 16 Sept to Fri, 15 Nov

Sat,16 Nov to Mon, 31 Dec

PM ASSEMBLY • Assembly Area – School Hall

• Reporting Time for all PM session pupils

– 12.15p.m. (for Mon to Fri except Wed)

– 12.45p.m. (for Wed)

• Read and Respond Time

– 12.15p.m. – 12.30p.m (for Mon to Fri except Wed)

– 12.45p.m. – 1.00pm (for Wed)

• SMASH Programme

– 12.30p.m. – 1.00p.m. (for Mon to Fri except Wed)

– 1.00p.m. – 1.30p.m. (for Wed)

• Pledge Taking

PM RECESS

• Recess Time: 2.30p.m. – 3.00p.m. (30 minutes)

Recess Routine

• Pupils will be trained on the following:

– Washing of hands

– Queuing for food

– Clearing of litter or food left-overs on the table

– Returning of plates and utensils to the containers near the basin

– Assembling quietly and quickly in canteen after recess

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

• First Day of School is Wednesday, 2 Jan 2013.

• All P1 pupils are to assemble in the hall at 12.45p.m.

• All parents are to proceed to the Artstar, for a briefing at 1 p.m.

• Please refer to the handout on what to bring for the first day of school.

RECESS ARRANGEMENT FOR 1ST 3 DAYS (2 – 4 JAN)

• Recess Time:

– 2.00p.m. – 2.30p.m.

(for pupils from 1 Ca, Ch, Fa & Gr)

– 2.30p.m. – 3.00p.m.

(for pupils from 1 Ho, Jo,Lo & Me)

• Parents are allowed to come into the school during recess for the first 3 days.

• Buddy system – P1 pupils will be assisted by P5 pupils

PM DISMISSAL

• Dismissal Time: 6.00p.m.

• Pupils will assemble at the parade square for flag lowering and singing of the National Anthem.

• Classes are lined up according to the following dismissal pattern – Front Gate, Side Gate and Bus Bay.

• We seek the cooperation and understanding of all parents to be punctual in picking up your child, so as to avoid unnecessary anxiety for your child.

PM DISMISSAL FOR 1st 3 Days (2 – 4 JAN)

• Pupils will be dismissed class by class from the Parade Square for the first 3 days of school.

• 4th day onwards, parents are to pick up their child from either the front gate or side gate.

• In the event of wet weather, parents are allowed to come into the school.

• Pupils will be given coloured stickers for easy identification of dismissal pattern.

– Front Gate: Orange

– Bus Bay: Blue

– Side Gate: Green

• Parents are to indicate in the Pupil Particular Form the mode of dismissal.

• Parents are to inform the Form Teacher of any changes so as to avoid any confusion.

PROGRAMME FOR FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

• Ice-Breaker activities in class

• Understanding the School & Class Rules

• Knowing the Roles, Responsibilities & Expectations of a pupil

• Knowing the School (School Tour)

THANK YOU