Zhenghua Primary SchoolWelcomes all

Parents of

Primary One 2018 Pupils

Programme for Day 1 (3rd Jan 2018)

Time For Parents

8.05 am – 8.15 am School Leaders’ Opening Address

8.15 am – 8.25 am Sharing of School Matters (Vice Principal - Academic)

8.25 am Parents to Move to Canteen

8.30 am – 9.15 am P1 Recess Experience(Parents Join in)

9.15 am – 10 am Sharing on PERI Holistic Assessment & PAL (P1/P2 YH)Sharing on P1 Expectations & Procedures (P1 AYH)Healthy Meal Programme & ICT Matters

10 am – 10.15 am Mini Exhibition cum Refreshment Break

10.15 am – 10.30 am Transition to P1 (School Counsellor/Year Head)

10.30 am – 11 am Proceed to Classrooms (Classroom Experience)

11 am Dismissal (Home Sweet Home)

EVACUATION ROUTE

Parents Parents

Registration Tables

Welcome to the ZHPS Family

SCHOOL LEADERS

P1 Classes 2018 – School Structure

• 8 classes – 30 students each.• Students are randomly placed in the different classes and will

follow up for the next year. • No formal examination for P1.• Term 1: no extra after school lessons• Snack time: 12noon (biscuits)

Teacher Support • For the 1st month of school, each form teacher is supported

by an additional teacher.

Handbooks: School Structures Student Handbook – each student has one

Use this to communicate with the Teacher.

Parent Handbook – each family has one

Good reference to the school’s structures.

Homelink & Calendar – in parents’ portal

• http://www.zhenghuapri.moe.edu.sg/zhenghua-family/information-for-parents.

• Print a copy of the Homelink and place in your child’s school bag.

MOE: The Key Stage Outcomes of Education

At the end of Primary school, students should:

be able to distinguish right from wrong

know their strengths and areas for growth

be able to cooperate, share and care for others

have a lively curiosity about things

be able to think for and express themselves confidently

take pride in their work

have healthy habits and an awareness of the arts

know and love Singapore

ST1: Care, Mould, Inspire (Character & Citizenship Development )

ST2: Achieving Academic Excellence

ST3: Achieving Aesthetics ExcellenceLLP: Learning for Life

Programme

ST4: Enhancing Partnerships

ST5: Enabling Staff, Building Capacity, Cherishing Individuals

School Holistic Development: 5 Strategic Thrusts

Character = Behaviour

• All older by one year. Required to follow the school rules.

• We do not punish P1 students – we will work with our parents if there are any concerns.

• Zero Tolerance for bullying or any form of misbehaviour.

• Core value principles: Caring, Respectful, ResponsibleResilience & Harmony and be guided by a strong sense of Integrity.

EXPECTATIONS FROM OUR PARENTS Consistency & Effort

• Set goals for your child

• Create a study time table, check on homework etc

Bonding

• Get your child to share on his/her daily school experiences

• Maximize every teachable moment

Working with the School

• Keep an open communication channel with the form teacher

• Understand the constraints of teachers and the school

• Respect Teachers personal time after school

P1- 2018, P2- 2019, P3- 2020, P4 – 2021, P5 – 2022 & P6 - 2023

Let us make this 6 year journey a wonderful learning experience for your children our students.

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM YEAR HEADS & ASSISTANT YH

SUBJECT HEADS AND LEVEL HEADS

SUBJECT HEADS AND LEVEL HEADS

SUBJECT HEADS AND LEVEL HEADS

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER & OPERATIONS MANAGER

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR &ALLIED EDUCATOR (LBS)

The priority in the years ahead will be to teach students about values and character so as to

better prepare them for the 21st century, said Education Minister Heng Swee Keat

Every Pupil of Zhenghua is of Good Character; and is Academically and Culturally Vibrant.

Through a dynamic school culture and a caring environment, every child is nurtured and his potential developed so that he grows up to be a good person and a useful citizen.

ZHPS Student Outcomes Good Character Academically Vibrant Culturally Vibrant

• Understands, cares about and acts upon our R3ICH VALUES

• Displays GoodCitizenship

• Strives to be the “Best that they can be” in all areas

• Be Appreciative of the ARTs

• Actively engaged in Aesthetics and Sports

Key Drivers:CCE/NE/SS/ViA/FTGP/SL

Key Drivers: IP1 (EL/M/S/MTL/ICT)

Key Drivers:PAM/CCA/DArE

ZHPS TOTAL CURRICULUM

T & L Framework ZHPS Curriculum Framework

ST1 ST2 ST3

ST4 & ST5

• CARE

• RESPECT

• RESPONSIBILITY

• RESILIENCE

• INTEGRITY

• HARMONY The Core Values guide students to discern

between right and wrong, help them to

make responsible choices, persevere

during challenges and become more aware

of their roles in a diverse society.

Student Centric Programme :

The Zhenghua ExperienceBroad-BasedOpportunities for ALLWith avenues for talent development

DArE@ZhenghuaEL: P1&2 Occupations Day

Math Shopping Day P3/4 Engaged learners

Environmental Science CCE through Sports

2006

Awarded PSE Cultural Dances

2013

PSE changed to School’s Niche: Aesthetic Experience through Dance Arts Education

2014

School’s Niche changed to LLP:

Aesthetics Experience through Dance Arts Education

Focus Area: Music & Performing Arts

Our Aesthetics Journey:

Safety & Security in School

1.Access To School

2.Safety Around the School

3.Outside the School

4.Insurance

5.Emergency Evacuation Guidelines

P1 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

Ms Daphne Lau & Mdm Khor Mei Zhen Mdm Razifah & Mr Max Lee

P1 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

Mdm Lum ML & Mdm Pamela Kee Mdm Penny Toh & Mdm Lim MC

P1 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

Mdm Maszelin & Mdm Serene Soh Miss Wong Qiu Yan & Mdm Azlina

P1 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

Mdm Tang Ai Wei & Mrs Yam Chui Eng Mrs Molly Wee & Mdm Kang SJ

Minister Ng : “Education is the best gift we

can give our next generation. At every stage

of their education journey, we will create an

environment conducive for holistic

development, by providing them the time,

space and opportunity to discover and

nurture their talents, strengthen their

character, and develop their lifelong love for

learning. We will do this together with parents

and the community.” Jan 2016

PARENTS’ SUPPORT IS KEY TO SUCCESSFor children to thrive, parents must work with teachers in constructive ways.

Jenny Yeo. The Straits Times, Nov 2015

Our Promise to You and Your Child

• Easing P1 students into Primary Education

• Managing Homework

• No Ability Banding for P1 and P2

• No Above Level Testing

• Engaging Student Centric, Values Driven Curriculum

First School Experience with your Child

- RECESS TIME -• Be Patient with Everything

• Let your Child be Independent

• Use Money Wisely

• Choose Different Food

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

PUBLICATION OF STUDENTS’ WORK

We would like to inform you that photographs/videos of

students/parents taken at all school events by the official

school photographers may be published on the school’s

official media platforms (e.g. newsletters & school

website) and used for briefings, workshops and other

educational purposes. The school may publish

photographs, videos and students’ work/achievements

together with the names of the students from time to

time. Please notify the school in writing if you do notwish to grant such permission.