Principal’s Address

Outline of Presentation

A Journey of Care & Excellence

- Our HIPStory

- Our People

- Our Partnership

- Our Future

We believe in every

child’s innate ability

to achieve personal excellence,

grounded on sound values.

Child

Stars In Action

L.A.P.

Live it

Act on it

Pass it on

Behavioural Indicators

Our HIPStory

1985: Amalgamation of Holy Innocents’ High School (Pr Section) & Holy Innocents’ Chinese Girls’ School 1992: Accorded Special Assistance Plan (SAP) status

1999: Launched International Chinese Language Competition (ICLC) 2000: Achieved Innergy Award for Chinese Language School-based Curriculum Innovation 2001: Awarded Thinking Culture Best School (North Zone & National)

2005: Appointed Cluster Centre of Excellence for Chinese First Awarded People Developer Standard 2006: First Awarded Development Award for National Education 2007: First Awarded Development Award for Character Development First Awarded Green Audit Award (Lotus) 2009: Accorded Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Flagship Programme 2013: First awarded Singapore Quality Class (SQC) 2014: Accorded Learning for Life Programme (LLP) – Artistry @ HIPS 2015: Accorded Applied Learning Programme (ALP) – Digiminds @ HIPS

Our People

P1 Form & Co-Form Teachers 2017

Class

Form Teachers

Co-Form Teachers

1S1 Mdm Xu Jie

Mdm Nadiah

1S2 Mdm Yee Yok Sin

Mrs Soh-Chan Siew Lai

1S3 Mdm Lin Lin

Mrs Allison Lim

1S4 Mdm Booi Mo Lian

Ms Rasidah

1S5 Mdm Beanes Kartara

Mdm Luo Jing

1S6 Ms Koh Jia Shan

Mrs Sabrina Neo

1S7 Mdm Rathna

Mr Ryan Tay

1S8 Ms Magdalene Teo

Mdm Chew Kim Fong

1S9

Ms Lee Shi Hui

Mdm Wee Hwee Cheng

Our Partnership

21st Century Competencies Student-Centric, Values-Driven Education

A Holistic Education

• School-wide approach to provide opportunities for learning experiences

Experience

• Differentiated approach to reinforce and deepen learning

Enrich

• Targeted approaches to groom talents Excel

3E Approach – A Total Curriculum

The HIPS Experience

Vibrant Engaging

Applied Learning Programme Learning for Life Programme

Our Learning Experiences

(Curricular)

Digiminds@HIPS ARTistry@HIPS

Ukelele

Erhu

Design

Thinking

Robotics Pottery

Character & Citizenship Programmes

Learning Journey HIPS Hurray! Values In Action

CNY Outreach P5 Camp FTGP

Our Learning Experiences

(Co-Curricular)

Chinese Cultural Programme

Flagship Programme

Kuaibanshu

Tea Art

Speech &

Drama

Immersion

trips CL calligraphy

Wushu

Transition Support • S upport • A ffirm • F amilarise • E mpathise

Resources are available on Parent Portal

Checklist: Holistic development: - Well-being - Safety - Self- Management - Academic skills

Parent-Child Activity Book - Fun activities for

bonding - Life Skills - Activity-based

Activity Book will be distributed to all parents

1) 10 tips to help you navigate your child’s first year in school 2) Activities to do together • Chat with your child • Boost their confidence • Practise various scenarios • Create something interesting • Thank others for their help • Pledge to do things together

Parent-Child Activity Book “Tips & Activities for a Great Start to Primary School”

Social-Emotional Learning

• Managing Emotions

• Social Skills

• Empathy

Bringing out the BEST in our children, TOGETHER

Your Support: • Role-modelling • Encouragement • Perspective-taking • Acts of Kindness

Social Awareness: • Interaction Skills • Working with Others /

Teamwork • Care & Empathy

Resources are available on Parent Portal

Resources are available on Parent Portal

School-Home

Partnership

Parent-child Bonding

Checklist for Transition Support

Early Intervention

For special needs & social emotional issues

Special Provision

For medical conditions

An Inclusive Learning Environment

Healthy Lifestyle

• Exercise & Outdoor Play

• Diet & Nutrition

• Sufficient sleep

• Personal hygiene

Bringing out the BEST in our children, TOGETHER

Home-School Communication

•School Information & Updates

•Photo Gallery of Important Events School Website

• Letters from Principal (Alert & Access)

•Notifications from school

•Attendance

SNAAPP

• Letters from Principal (Depository)

•Resources

• Level Matters

Parent Portal

* Use the QR code on the next page to access School Website

QR Code for School Website

Home-School Communication

•School (Look out for Header)

•Generic email to School Leaders

• Teachers

Emails

Phone calls

SMSes

•School Information

• Termly Planner

•Parent’s and Teacher’s Comments

HIPS

Pupil’s Diary

•Survey

•Online Registration / Travel Declaration

•E-learning platform

MConline

•Class Chat Groups (WhatsApp)*

•Class Webpage / Class Blog

•Class Dojo

Others

* Please allow up to 3 working days for reply of correspondence. • Phone calls / SMSes to adhere to office hours (12pm to 7pm) except for emergency cases.

Pupil’s Diary 2017 • Student’s Contact Particulars • Our School Crest, Motto, Belief, Culture • Vision, Mission, Core Values • School Song • Theme of the Year • GIFT Programme • Prayers • Character & Citizenship Development, Habits of Mind • Awards and Recognition for Pupils • School Attire • School Rules • Cyberwellness • Offence List & Intervention Table • Co-Curricular Activities • Typical School Day / Pupil Welfare / Safety & Security • School Vendor Information • PSLE Grading System • NAPFA Standards • Journey towards Personal Excellence

Bringing out the BEST in our children, TOGETHER

Our Future

PERI Upgrading Project - A Glimpse

Basketball Court

2-storey Indoor Sports Hall

Facilities

Outdoor Fitness Playground

Gate

Facilities

Centre of Excellence (COE)

Science Garden

Outdoor Playground

Thank You