Punggol Green Primary SchoolPrimary One Orientation

21 November 2015

School Vision

Every PGPS student,

A Future-Ready Leader

School MissionEngaging Learners,

Nurturing Leaders,

Empowering Givers

The Punggol Green ExperienceTo develop each PGPS student as

a leader with exemplary (Performance & Moral)

character who demonstrates the core values of the

school

a confident communicator who leads and inspires

others

a critical and creative problem solver who strives for

excellence.

an empathetic public-spirited giver who is empowered

to contribute to society

Core ValuesRespect

Responsibility

Resilience

Integrity

Care

Harmony

Our PGPS Family

Key PersonnelPrincipal : Mrs Seah Lay Tin

Vice-Principal: Mr James Goh Chang Chuen

Administration Manager: Mdm Oh Chew Ling

Operations Manager: Mr Dixon Peh

Key PersonnelHOD, Mother Tongue Languages: Mr Wee Chee Kok

Level Head, Mother Tongue Languages: Ms Corinne Fan

HOD, Mathematics: Ms Angelynna Lim

HOD, Science: Mr James Long

HOD, Character and Citizenship Education: Mdm Kylicia Soo

Level Head, English Language: Mr Aaron Ho

Subject Head, Physical Education: Ms Joanne Toh

Subject Head, ICT: Mr Liu Peng

Lead Teacher: Mr Michael Long

Senior Teacher: Mrs Esther Chia

Year Heads: Mdm Cai Aimei, Mr Raihan Bin Rajin

Strategic Thrusts

Innovative &Engaging Curriculum

Intentional & Effective Character Education

Innovative &Empowering

Culture

Innovative& EngagingCurriculum

Core CurriculumEnglish

LanguageMother Tongue

LanguagesMathematics Science

• STELLAR approach

• Speech & Drama

• Storytelling• Extensive

Reading Programme

• Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Writing

• Greater emphasis on spoken and written interaction skills

• Authentic activities

• Exposure to culture and values

• Harness use of ICT

• Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach

• Experiential Learning

• Development of mathematical acumen

• Extending learning through games

• Reflective, Doing and Experiential Learner

• Learning for Life Environmental Education Applied Through Project Work

Learning beyond the classroom

Integrated LearningJourneys

P1 Holistic Assessment Supports child’s learning and development

Inculcates values, good study habits and a positive attitude towards learning

Provides timely and meaningful feedback on child’s progress

Engages a range of age-appropriate assessment modes

P1 Holistic Assessment• Role of parents:

Adopt an active role in child’s learning

Encourage child to set realistic goals and strive towards

achieving them

Maintain good communication with child’s teachers

Attend termly Parent-Teacher-Child Conferences

* More details about Holistic Assessment will be provided during the

parents’ induction workshop on the first 3 days of school.

Intentional& EffectiveCharacter Education

FISH! Philosophy @ PGPS

Play

Be There

Make Their Day

Choose Your Attitude

The ‘Sea-riously’ Unique ExperienceAdaptation of the FISH! Philosophy in building up a school

culture that underlines all teaching and learning activities

Alignment to school’s vision and mission

Translation of FISH! Philosophy into behavioural patterns

guided by Core values

3 prong approach –

Staff, Students, Parents

Intentional & effective character education Learning values through story telling & life experiences

Weekly Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) and Programme for Active Learning (PAL) lessons focussing on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Values in Action (VIA)

SkillsFuture through Education and Career Guidance (ECG)

Leadership Opportunities

FISH! Inventory

Programme for Active Learning (PAL) Facilitate holistic development of students

Experiential activities, encompassing learning in a creative way

2 hours a week, within curriculum time

4 modules: Sports & Games, Performing Arts,

Visual Arts, Outdoor Education

Innovative& Empowering

Culture

School and Parent Partnership

Parent Support Group

School and Parent Partnership• Parent Support Group

Curriculum support (e.g. chaperon for learning journeys)

Library support (e.g. conduct activities, shelving of books)

School events (e.g. open house, P1 orientation)

School safety (e.g. traffic warden, canteen duty)

Conduct parent-child bonding activities

Others (e.g. gardening, photo/video taking)

MOE Kindergarten @ Punggol Green

• Host school for MOE kindergarten

• One big family for joint projects and celebrations

• Enriched learning experiences for both our students and the kindergarten children

• Kindergarten curriculum hours: 8.00 a.m. to 12 noon, 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

• Kindergarten before : 7.00 a.m. to 6.50 p.m.& after school care

Key Guiding Principles• Curriculum time is precious.

• We are professionals.

• Parents and the community are our partners.

• Our students’ interest and well-being is core to us.

• Mutual respect is essential.

Getting ready for a great year ahead!

Curriculum Hours

Students may be involved in after-school activities such

as CCAs, remedial and enrichment programmes.

Consent forms will be issued to inform parents of such

arrangements (if any).

P1 Induction Programme• 3-day programme (4th, 5th and 6th January 2016)

• Series of class bonding activities to help ease students

into the new school environment

• Assisted by PSG members and volunteers from MJC

• Series of parents’ workshops to provide parents with an

overview of some of the school’s curriculum and key

programmes

(*No meals will be provided for parents during the

workshops)

P1 Induction Programme• Parents are allowed to be present outside the cordoned

off area at the canteen during recess only on the first 3 days of school

• P1 recess time

– 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. (during first 3 days of school)

- 9.35 a.m. to 10.05 a.m. (on a typical school day)

P1 Induction Programme• Ensure that child wears his/her lanyard during the first

week of school, till the iron-on name tags are issued.

• Refer to checklist given to pack required items for the

first 3 days of school accordingly

• Label all belongings with child’s name and class

• Trolley bags are STRONGLY discouraged

P1 Induction Programme• Dismissal Procedures:

Students taking school bus: Indoor Basketball Court (IBC)

Students to be picked up by parent/guardian: Foyer

Students staying on at Student Care Centre:

Indoor Basketball Court (IBC)

*Brief child about

the dismissal arrangements

(i.e. school bus/parents

fetching/student care)

P1 Induction Programme (Parents)4th , 5th, 6th Jan 2016, 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

PERI HA @ Punggol Green Primary

Punggol Vista CC – Father Support Group

Bonded as one – Parent-child bonding activity

Together with their parents, students to customize their

table tops with family photos, pictures of child’s

favourite objects etc.

P1 Induction Programme (Parents)4th , 5th, 6th Jan 2016, 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

A School of FISH! – FISH! Philosophy Workshop

Learning Management System (LMS) Workshop

English Language Workshop

Mathematics Workshop

Mother Tongue Languages

Workshop

Preparing your child for school• Familiarization with routines

Sleeping and waking times, adherence to timetable

• Developing independence

Dressing, eating, packing his/her own bag

• Schooling skills

Asking politely for permission, buying food in the canteen

• Learning skills

Attentive listening, writing neatly, active participation in class

Preparing your child for school• Daily reporting time: 7.30 a.m. sharp

• All students are expected to complete the

FULL 10 weeks of each term.

• Absence from school must be substantiated by

Medical Certificates

Safety and Security• Vehicles are only allowed in the school for morning

drop-off

• Vehicles are not allowed to enter the school premises during dismissal

• All visitors are to sign in at the guard post and obtain a pass to enter the school

• No parents will be allowed to go the classrooms or student activity areas

• All P1 and P2 students are to be picked up by parent/authorized adult

Safety and Security• Early dismissals:

Parents/authorized adult is to first report to the

General Office to state reason for early dismissal

Wait at the General Office for the child to be

brought down

Parents/authorized adult to sign child out for early

dismissal

Safety and Security (General well-being)Share medical conditions (if any) of the child with

the school

Obtain a copy of doctor’s report to be submitted to Form Teacher (if applicable)

If child falls ill in school, parents will be notified via phone (*Important to keep Form Teacher updated on any changes in contact information)

Ensure that your sick child rests at home for the full duration of the MC and recovers fully before returning to school

Health related matters• Temperature Taking Exercise:

To be conducted on Thursday, 7th January 2016

All P1 students will be issued with a oral digital

thermometer

• Dental Health Services:

Dental check-up for all P1 students

Operating days/hours to be confirmed

Canteen Management• 4 stalls

(Malay rice, Malay noodles, Western, Chinese food)

• Prices typically $1 for a portion of rice/noodles

• Ample water coolers found in canteen and throughout

the school – Use of water bottles is STRONGLY

encouraged

Student Care Centre• Operated by KiddieWinkie

• Expectations:

Provision of meals

Homework supervision (No teaching involved)

Values-based activities

Staying Connected• Modes of communication:

Student’s daily organiser

Email

Telephone

Website

Newsletters

Communication file with notices and forms

Tripartite parent-teacher-child conferences (PTCC)

PGPS Parent Support Group

Till 2016• In the meantime, if you need to contact us

General Office – 6358 3011

Email - admin_punggolgreen_ps@moe.edu.sg

Website - http://www.punggolgreenpri.moe.edu.sg/

See you next year!