SAT, 9 NOV 2019

PRIMARY ONE 2020ORIENTATION

Welcome toPrincess Elizabeth

Primary School

School Leaders

Mdm Moliah HashimPrincipal

Ms Ngiam Wee HengVice-Principal

Mr Gabriel ChuaVice-Principal (Admin)

Mr Eugene LeeVice-Principal

ProgrammeTime Key Activity By

0900Welcome Year Head (LP)

Welcome and Introduction Principal

0905

Ushering of New Students to Classrooms by

Form Teachers & Co-Form Teachers

P1 Form Teachers & Co-Form

Teachers of 2020 & Parent

Volunteers

0910 Introduction and Overview Principal

0945 Sharing on PEPS Parent Support Group 3PIE Chairperson

1000

Parents adjourn to Classroom KPs & PV to assist

Briefing by Form Teachers in Respective

Classrooms

P1 Form Teachers

of 2020

1030

onwards

Completion of Feedback Form Parents

General Administration Parents

Our P1 Form Teachers and Co-Form Teachers

Introduction of FTs & Co-FTs

1A

FT Mdm Angeline Ow

CoFT Mdm Patricia Kan

1C

FT Mdm Chew Tuck Wah

CoFT Mdm Nur AnamariaBte Mohd Amin

1B

FT Mdm Genevieve Toh

CoFT Miss Liu Wei

Introduction of FTs & Co-FTs

1D

FT Miss Aida Lisa Aiman

CoFT Mdm Patricia Kan

1E

FT Miss Nur Diyana Binte Johari

CoFT Miss Koh Siew Lian

Introduction of FTs & Co-FTs

1F

FT Mdm Teng Leng Leng

CoFT Mdm Fazlyana Bte Ismail

1G

FT Miss Nur Diana Binte Abd Rahman

CoFT Miss Gui Wan Yi

Introducing the Team@PEPS

Year Heads (YH)

Mrs Puspalatha SaravananYH Lower Pri

Mdm Kamisah Bte SallehYH Upper Pri

Mr Wong Chee KuenYH Middle Pri

Heads of Department (HOD)

Mdm Dalvindar KaurHOD English

Mrs Michelle YapHOD Math

Mdm Gui Wan PingHOD Science

Ms Yew Hui TinHOD Mother Tongue

Heads of Department (HOD)

Mr ZaidHOD PE/CCA

Mrs Toh Gek HuayHOD Discipline

Ms Shanthi Govindasamy

HOD CCE

Ms Teresa Maria Lee SSD

New Appointments in 2020& a note of thanks to

Mrs Joyce LeeSenior Officer

Guidance BranchMOE HQ

Mrs Daphne Choy Vice-Principal

Frontier Primary School

Mr Roy LeePrincipal, Gan Eng

Seng Primary School

A Brief Introduction of PEPS

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History

1952 – Bukit Panjang Afternoon School, sharing premises with Bukit Panjang Malay School and Chua Chu Kang Malay School

1954 – Princess Elizabeth Estate School; Princess Elizabeth Estate

1986 – Princess Elizabeth Primary School; Bukit Batok

Niche Areas

West Zone Centre of Excellence for Character and Citizenship Development

Learning for Life Programme – Community Involvement & Student Leadership Development

Applied Learning Programme – Innovation and Enterprise -Inclusive Design Thinking

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Our School’s Vision, Mission, Values

AIMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

Lay a strong foundation

Nurture well-rounded individuals

and passionate lifelong learners

Prepare the child for the future

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WE WANT OUR CHILDREN TO BE

Confident

Self-directed learners

Active contributors

Concerned citizens

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Everyone can Learn Love Lead

Our Philosophy

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Preparing your child for

Primary School

DEVELOPMENTS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

https://tinyurl.com/y9fqh2ka

Schools may access the video via:

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Importance of Positive transitions

•Positive transitions help children feel a sense of ease at leaving one environment contribute to a sense of belonging in the new environment

•When children feel like they belong, they engage -positive engagement helps children develop a positive image of themselves as learners

•Children who experience positive transitions build the strategies to manage future transitions

Emeritus Professor Sue Dockett, Charles Sturt University Australia

Thinking about Readiness◦Who needs to be ready?◦Ready for what?◦What does it mean to be ready?

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•Positive transitions involve elements of readiness – i.e. preparation

Physical + Socio-EmotionalReadiness

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Mental and Physical Preparation for a full school day is important

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RELATING TO OTHERSBuild your child’s interpersonal skills by:

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• Modelling the use of friendly and polite

phrases

• “Hello! My name is… what is your

name?”

• “May I please…”

• Providing opportunities for your child to

share and take turns during playtime with

other children.

• Teaching them coping mechanisms (e.g.

deep breaths, quiet corner, stop-think-do)

to enable them to manage their emotions.

DEVELOPING GOOD HABITS

Routines help children learn to

manage themselves.

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Guide your child to do the following

independently:

• Keep to a regular bedtime

• Make healthy food choices

• Pack their bag

• Dress themselves

• Buying food at the canteen

NURTURING POSITIVE LEARNING ATTITUDES

Developing the right learning attitude in your

child will help them to transit smoothly into the

learning routines in primary school.

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You can encourage your child to:

• Ask questions about their experiences and the world

around them.

• Express their thoughts and feelings about and

discuss what can be done if they have worries.

• Practice life skills independently (e.g. buy food and

drink on their own, ask for permission etc).

CREATING A CONDUCIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

AT HOMESet up a conducive home environment so

that your child can learn both at home and in school:

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• Encourage your child to learn English and their

Mother Tongue, through picture books, language

games or songs.

• Set aside space in your home where your child

can read and finish their homework.

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HOW TO WATCH

Go to the link (via a computer):

https://tiny.cc/moe360

To enjoy the 360 experience,

If you are viewing it on a computer, click and drag around the video to look left and right.

If you are viewing it on your mobile devices (smart phone/tablet), swivel the device to look left and right.

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A HEALTHY REMINDER

HPB ADVISORIES :

STUDENTS TO CARRY WEIGHT OF NOMORE THAN 15% OF THEIR BODYWEIGHT

WEIGHT OF BAGS CARRIED BY P1 TOP4 STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE MORETHAN 4.0KG.

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Lightening Student’s School Bags

Sunday Times, July 21, 2013

Wan Bao, March 17, 2013

Sunday Times, Jan 13, 2014

The New Paper, March 17, 2013

The New Paper, March 17, 2013

Straits Times, October 18, 2013

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YOUR CHILD IS READY.

ARE YOU?

Understanding School Term & Importance of Regular Attendance

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• Curriculum hours between 7.30 and 1.30 are designed to allow for holistic development of your child

• Learning is carried out in a reiterative process –continuity and stability is critical

• School routines is part of developing discipline and right attitude towards learning in future

• Make a point not disrupt school experience in the term

• Plan family outings and holidays in advance – school holidays, long weekends, PSLE Marking days, e-Learning Days etc.

Primary One Time-Table StructureTime Activity

7.30amFlag Raising Ceremony

First Period of the Day

9.30am P1 and P2 Recess (30 minutes)

12.00pm Snack Break in class (15 minutes)

1.30pm Dismissal

2.00pm - 4.00pmEnrichment Programme on Mondays and

Thursdays (where applicable)

Parent-School Communication

Mode/Means For

Grid System (Urgent) Announcements

School Main Line

6565 5111

General Enquiries &

Appointment with Teachers & School

Leaders

School Website

www.princesselizabethpri.edu.sg

General Information about the School &

Feedback

School Generic Email Address

peps@moe.edu.sg

General Enquiries &

Feedback

Staff’s Email Address

(in School Website)

Communication between Parents &

Teachers

Parents Gateway App Communication between School & Parents

Parents Gateway

If you are a parent whose first child is enrolled in Primary 1 for year 2020

Download and install the PG app on your phone tentatively after 19 November 2019

After successful login and onboarding, you will see your child’s initials on the HOME screen

Enable ‘Allow Notifications’ to receive the push notifications

Stay logged in to receive notification of your child(ren)’s school announcements and consent forms.

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PARENTS GATEWAY

https://youtu.be/PCM5o8jAncc

Schools may access the video via:

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Rationale:The app allows parent to engage closely with schools, receive information and perform a range of administrative functions including giving consent for school trips.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/tW9jwyuovOo

Schools may access the video via:

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Some Possible Challenges Affecting Child’s Learning and Growth

Specific Learning Difficulties

Care arrangements that are stressful

Custodial conflicts

Change/Loss of family income

Eligibility Criteria for Student Care

Financial Assistance (SCFA)• both parents are working at least 56 hours per

month*

• total gross monthly household income is $4,000 or

less, or your total gross monthly household per

capita income is $1000 or less;

• your child is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent

Resident (at least one immediate family member in

the same household must be a Singapore Citizen)*Please refer to website for more details.

First Day of School Matters(Thursday, 2 January 2020)

(Parents are Invited!)Time Item

9.00am Parents and P1 Students to assemble in the School Hall

FTs to lead P1 Students to the respective Classrooms

PEPS Briefing (Part 1) for Parents commences:• P’s sharing on Home-School-Community Collaboration, etc• VP’s sharing on Holistic Development of students

11.00am Parents will join P1 students at canteen for recess

11.45am

• P1 Students assemble in Princess Court• Parents to go to hall for PEPS Briefing (Part 2):

Curriculum Matters by Heads (EL, Math, MT, PAM, Student Well-being)

1.10pmDismissal for P1 Students: Gate 4 or Princess Court (School Bus & student care centres)

Programme for First Day of School (2 Jan 2020)

THANK YOU!

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