Good Morning & Welcome!

2019 Primary One Orientation

19 November 2018

Introduction of Staff

Today’s Programme

Time Agenda

0900 Principal’s Opening Address & Introduction of Staff

0920 Overview of School Programmes

0930 Modes of Communications & ICT Matters

0945 Safety & Security

1000 Preparing for School / Building a Caring Home Environment

1020 Parent Support Group (PSG) Portal

1030 School Tour

1050 Pick child up from P1 Classrooms (Level 2)

Introduction of ALPS School Leaders

Miss Chan Yan Hoon

Vice Principal

Mrs Lim Bee Lay

Principal

Mdm Noraini Mansoor

Vice Principal

Miss Joanne Tan

Year Head

Primary 1 & 2

Introduction of Year Head (Lower Primary)

1 Harmony

Introduction of ALPS Primary One Team

(Teaching Faculty)

Class Form Teacher Co-Form Teacher

1 Harmony Mrs Jesse Wan Ms Patricia Sin

1 Empathy Ms Sylvia Wong Ms Susan Low

1 Resilience Mdm Suguna Manickam Mdm Zhong Mingfang

1 Respect Mrs Hensa Ee Na Miss Dewi Nurzalin

1 Optimism Mrs Chang Li Ting Miss Goh Sok Teng

1 Integrity Ms Pamela Leong Mr Tay Chee Beng

1 Creativity Ms Faith Ng Mr Yeo Wee Kiang

Aims of Primary Education

• To lay a strong foundation for future learning

• To nurture the whole child

• Discovering abilities and talents

Desired Outcomes of Education (Primary)

• 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

Our Purpose @ ALPS

Preparing our students for the 21st Century

Harmony Empathy Respect Resilience

Responsibility Optimism Integrity Creativity

HER3OIC

VALUES

Reflective Learner, Empathic Designer and Inspiring LeaderVision

We aim to create a caring, safe and stimulating school

environment where each child can grow and glow.Mission

Every child matters, is unique, and has the potential to make a difference.

Every staff member is an asset, has different strengths, and wants to contribute.

Every parent and community partner is a valuable collaborator in nurturing the

child to GLOW.

Philosophy

Overview of School Programmes

(P1 – P2)

Role of the Year Head

1. Advocate for the well-being / needs of all students

2. Work with level(s) teachers to strengthen teacher-student

relationships

3. Manage the delivery of level(s)-wide initiatives with relevant

middle managers to facilitate holistic development of students

4. Synergise efforts aimed at identifying and managing specific

groups of students who require additional support

5. Manage and coordinate efforts during crisis

6. Provide professional advice, guidance and support to level(s)

teachers

Assessment Matters

Overview of School Programmes (P1 – P2)

• PAL Programme

• Lower Primary Sports Meet

• P1 and P2 Southern Ridges Hike

• Theatre Experiences

• Learning Journeys (Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Park etc.)

• Math Shopping Day

• Life Skills Camp

• Recess Busking (Art and Music Activities)

• Fun Fit Day (End of Semester Activities)

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Joy of Learning

Communications Mode

Environment Education at ALPS

Impact on the Environment

Printed copies of school letters,

official notes and consent forms

Environmentally Friendly Modes of

Notification

• Since January 2015, the school has stopped

issuing printed copies of letters to students and

parents.

• All letters, official notes and consent forms are

made available online via the Parents

Gateway app.

Environmentally Friendly Modes of

Notification

Parents Gateway is an initiative by MOE to enable

parents to interact with schools more conveniently

on administrative and financial matters.

Modes of Notification

Primary Mode of Notifications

Announcements

Letters

Official Notes

Consent Forms

Note: Sign-in using your SingPass

Modes of Notification

• Other Modes of Notification

– Short Message Service (SMS)

• Sent to the main contact of each student only

– Electronic Mail (E-Mail)

Note: Please inform the school

immediately upon any changes to your

mobile phone number or e-mail address.

Safety & Security in ALPS

Gate 1 (Prince Charles Crescent)

Gate 2 (Prince Philip Avenue)

Gate 3 (Alexandra Road)

School Gates Opening Hours (Mon – Fri)

School Gates Vehicle Access Pedestrian Access

Gate 1 @

Prince Charles

Crescent

School Buses & School Staff

only

7.00am – 6.00pm

7.00am – 6.00pm

Gate 2 @

Prince Philip

Avenue

Drop-off only

7.00am – 7.30am

7.00am – 7.30am

1.30pm – 1.45pm

3.30pm – 3.45pm (Fri only)

Gate 3 @

Alexandra

Road

NA

Drop-off at bus-stop

7.00am – 7.30am

1.30pm – 1.45pm

3.30pm – 3.45pm (Fri only)

Movement in & out of School:

Arrival & Dismissal

Movement in & out of School:

Arrival (Children Alighting Area)

Upon arrival, students will

proceed to the Parade Square with their bags

sit according to their classes and

do their silent reading

Movement in & out of School: Arrival

Parents/Guardians will wait for their child(ren)

near the security guard post at Gate 1 or 2

near the bus stop at Gate 3

Students taking the school bus will assemble at the Parade Square. Bus uncles/aunties will lead them to the respective buses which will leave via Gate 1.

Movement in & out of School: Dismissal

Vehicular Movement at Gate 2 : Dismissal

Parking at Gate 2: Dismissal

In case of a downpour, Parents/Guardians will enter the school on foot through Gates 1, 2 or 3 to pick up their child(ren) at the:

- Learning Terrace (for Gate 1) - Drop-off Point (for Gate 2)- Parade Square (for Gate 3).

For students taking the school bus, they will assemble at the Parade Square as usual and be led by the bus uncles/aunties to the respective buses. They will leave via Gate 1.

Movement in & out of School: Dismissal

Unauthorised Parking

Unauthorised Parking

Unauthorised Parking

Unauthorised Parking

Unauthorised U-turning

Unauthorised Crossing

Unauthorised Crossing

Movement in & out of School: Early Dismissal

When your child is unwell ...

The school will notify the Parents/Guardians

Your child will be taken to the General Office to wait for his/her

parents/guardians

School will not administer any medication

Movement in & out of School: Early Dismissal

Parents/Guardians have to sign in at the security counter, put

on the visitor’s tag and report to the General Office for

assistance.

Parents/Guardians will sign the Early Dismissal Form and

receive a verification slip to be handed to the Security Officer

before being allowed to take the child out of the school

premises.

Parents/Guardians who wish to speak with a teacher or any school personnel are advised to first make an appointment before coming to the school.

Parents/Guardians will have to sign in at the security counter, put on the visitor’s tag and report to General Office for assistance.

Parents/Guardians will not be allowed in classrooms, along corridors and canteen during school hours.

Movement in & out of School: Visitors

Safety & Security at ALPS

Preparing for

First Week of School

Transition to Primary One

• Video link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0EnKuL

THpQ

School Hours

School will start on Wednesday, 2 January 2019.

School Hours Day

Term 1 - 4 7.30am – 1.30pm Mon – Fri

Recess

P1 Recess Time

1st Week : 2 Jan – 4 Jan 9.15am – 10.00am

From 7 Jan 2019 onwards 9.30am – 10.00am

Recess Buddying

• Student Councilors 2 – 4 Jan (Week 0)

• P2 Buddies from 7 – 11 Jan (Week 1)

Things to bring on First Day of School

1. Name tag lanyard provided during P1 Orientation

2. School Bag (light, non-trolley backpacks are encouraged)

• Pencil Case with pencils, ruler, eraser and sharpener

• Coloured pencils

• Water bottle

• Story book (NOT required to bring any other items in the

booklist)

• Letter will be issued to students on first day of school to

inform them what to bring for school

Things to bring on First Day of School

3. Small wallet/purse with small change for use during recess

(about $2)

4. Handkerchief or Tissues

* Write your child’s name on all his/her belongings (including

their lunch boxes, water bottles & wallets)

School Attire

1. Smartly attired in clean, ironed

uniforms with a name tag whenever

they come to school. No

modifications of the uniform is

allowed.

2. Wear clean black shoes with grey

school socks.

1. Hair should be kept

clean, neat and short.

2. Hair should not touch

the eyebrow and the

collar of the school

uniform.

3. Fanciful hairstyle,

colouring or

highlighting of hair is

not allowed.

School Attire

1. Long hair should be tied up neatly.

2. Long fringe should be combed away from

the face and pinned up neatly.

3. Hair accessories should be kept simple,

and in black only.

4. Girls with pierced ears may wear only

one pair of simple stud earrings.

School Attire

Name Tag

(For the girls’ blouse and all PE T-shirt : name tags should be

placed about 1.5cm above the school crest)

School Attire

Name Tag

(For the boy’s School Shirt: name tag should be placed on the shirt

pocket as shown)

KOH WEI MING

Boy’s Shirt Pocket

School Attire

ALPS School Socks Black School Shoes (samples)

School Attire

Samples of Black Shoes that are NOT accepted

School Attire

2019 Important Dates

Event Date

Parents Induction Programme 2 & 3 Jan 2019, Wednesday

& Thursday (7.30am –

10.00am)

Evening with Teachers Term 1 Week 10 (TBC)

8 March 2019, Friday

(6.30pm – 8.00pm)

Parent-Teacher Interaction Week 10, Semester 1

Week 10, Semester 2

How to ensure that your

child is SCHOOL READY?

Parent-Child Activity Book from MOE

Tips on Starting The Primary School Adventure

Tips on Starting The Primary School Adventure

1. Get Ready for School

2. Practise Routines

3. New Places, New Faces

4. We Can Do This, Together

5. Be a Great Role Model

6. Team Up With Teachers

7. Let’s Help Out at Home

8. Time to Let Go

9. Show Interest in Your Child

10. Every Child is Unique

Get Ready for School / Practice Routines

• Discuss with your child how they can prepare for school the night

before.

• What should your child do before he / she leaves home?

• Time – What time is bed time? What is the time to wake up? What

is the time to leave home for school?

• Pack according to the timetable

• Buy food, eat a small meal within 25 minutes

• Show interest and check in on your child daily (how was their day,

what did they learn, homework, assessments etc.)

• Decide together as a family what after school routines would be

like. Draw up a schedule together.

Survey Time!

Source:

https://www.straitstimes.

com/singapore/glued-to-

screen-for-612-hours-

digital-habits-in-

singapore

A Study by DQ Institute in 2017

IN FRONT OF SCREEN

46 - Number of hours 12-year-olds spend a week before a screen

24 - Number of hours nine-year-olds spend a week before a screen

SOCIAL MEDIA AND CHAT APPLICATIONS

77% - 12-year-olds who actively use social media and chat apps

55% - Nine-year-olds who actively use social media and chat apps

OWNERSHIP OF MOBILE DEVICE

70% - 12-year-olds who have their own mobile device

52% - Nine-year-olds who have their own mobile device

Consequences / Effects

• Prior studies have consistently found excessive usage of mobile

devices to be associated with poorer sleep quality which affects

mood and mental capacity, and can lead to weaker school

performance.

• National University of Singapore (NUS) lecturer Kelvin Seah said

excessive usage of devices could "alter sleeping habits, as (people)

stay up later into the night to use them".

• Assistant Professor Ryan Hong, from the NUS psychology

department, said that over-usage may even lead to addiction.

Children may feel uneasy without their devices, he said. "The

prolonged use of mobile devices can also impede children's ability to

connect socially with people offline.”

Creating A Print Rich Home Environment

Creating A Print Rich Home Environment

PSG Portal

https://www.alpspsg.sg/

School Tour

Gentle Reminder

• For identification, kindly show the white label issued to you

at the registration counter to the Form/Co-Form Teacher

when you pick up your child :

Thank you!

See you on Wednesday, 2 January 2019