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Welcome!

P1 Orientation15 Nov 2019


Our Programme TodayProgramme

Parents PupilsTime Activity Time Activity3.00 Briefing by Principal 3.00 Introduction to P1

My friendsMy EL lesson: learning to shareopinions interacting with one another and in writingMy Maths lesson: counting activities

3.30 Briefing by VPA3.40 Life of a P1 CHIJ OLN Girl3.45 Briefing by Year Head

4.15 Skit by Health Promotion Board“My Healthy Happy Family”

4.50 Prepare to leave

4.45 Talk by PSG5.00 Pick up child from classroom 5.00 Picked up by parents from

classroom


Primary 1 Form Teachers

1 Charity 1 Faith 1 Grace 1 Hope

Mdm Nadira Mdm Fiona Foo Mrs Eileen Goh Mrs Adeline Enriquez


Primary 1 Form Teachers

1 Joy 1 Love 1 Peace 1 Truth

Ms Aileen Yap Mdm Raniah Mrs Stephanie Ho Mdm Parvin


School Leaders

• Principal – Ms Christina Teo

• Vice‐Principal (Acad) – Mdm Yeo Dai Yun

• Vice‐Principal (Admin) – Mrs Yvonne Tan

• Year Head (Lower Primary) – Mrs Sharidah Lim


Mission• The mission of an Infant Jesus School is the creation of a Christ‐centered school community where all work together for the promotion of truth, justice, freedom and love, with special reference to the needs of persons who are disadvantaged in any way.


Who we are

• A Govt aided school. This means …• Adhere to MOE policies and requirements like all MOE schools

• Managed by a Board• 5% payment for all building costs


Who we are

• A Govt aided school• A Catholic school

• Prayer• Catholic programmes and activities

• Value education: moral and life values. See perspectives beyond that of the individual’s.

• Service to the community


Who we are

• A Govt aided school• A Catholic school• An IJ school

• Affiliation to CHIJ St Joseph’s Convent

• Partnership with all IJ schools

• Simple in virtue, steadfast in duty


What We Teach


Aims of Primary Education (MOE)• Nurture the whole child.

• Lay a strong foundation in the early years of formal education.

• Prepare the child for the future.


A Holistic Curriculum that goes beyond the academics

Character focused• Values‐education lessons• CCE & Social Studies lessons• Values‐in‐action programmes• Field Trips & activities• Daily assembly e.g. pre‐assembly talks

Physical Development• PAL Programmes e.g. Outdoor

Education, Sports & Games• Physical Education programme• Events e.g. P1 Fit Party, P2 Games

On!

Citizenship & CultureCommemorations e.g. International Friendship Day & National DayMT FortnightCelebrations e.g. Hari Raya Puasa & Deepavali

The ArtsPAL Programme, e.g. Music, Dance, Drama, ArtArt ProgrammeMusic Programme (Music Comes Alive!)


Simple in virtue Steadfast in duty


The IJ OLN Girl For Tomorrow …

1. Acts according to the IJ Mission and our GRACIA values

2. Leads with initiative, serves with love

3. Communicates confidently4. Thinks creatively, reflects thoughtfully5. Remains steadfast in the face of

challengesEdited : 25 April 2018


Getting accustomed to a Primary School: Learning Independence

• No birthday parties & goodie bags• Longer days• Managing Friendships• Taking Responsibility

– School rules– Facing consequences, e.g. remembering things


Changes implemented in 2019


Changes implemented in 2019

• Removal of all weighted assessments• Use of qualitative descriptors to report student learning in all subjects

• Edusave awards to focus on consistent demonstration of learning dispositions in school


Planning for this new stage in your child’s life!


Myths abound …


Myths abound…

Source: Ministry of Education, Singapore (FB page)


https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary


“Each one of us is called in a uniquely different way to bring

about this image of God in ourselves. We must not look for

cherries on a plum tree. Each of us must bear the kind of fruit that

grace has given us.” Blessed Nicholas Barre


Working Together


Partnering IJ OLN

• Seek to understand what we do and why we do it – consideration for all and meeting multiple needs

• Show respect to staff and to one another.• Model gracious behaviour


Communications

• Tok Tok messaging Meetings, e.g. Networking

• Make appointments• Email / write notes• Call us but …

https://chijourladyofthenativity.moe.edu.sg/information‐for‐parents/messaging‐system


Communications

• Web page• School Organiser• Parent Gateway (MOE mobile app for school communications, consent forms, travel declaration etc.)– Access is only for parents and legal guardians

– Access is via Singpass


When We Meet Again In Jan

• School begins at 10.30am on Day 1.

• Recess (9.45am –10.15am)

• Talks for parents are important


Thank you

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