Welcome

1. Welcome P1 Orientation 19th November 2015 (Kindly turn your mobile phone to silent mode. Thank you.)

2. Dare to Aspire, Courage to Excel Graciousness, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience 2 4 5 3 1 6 Introduction School Information School Dental Health Service First Day of School Curriculum Briefing Administration

3. School Information

4. School Executive Committee

5. School Executive Committee

6. School Administrative Staff

7. Global Learners of Tomorrow Confident Person • Believes in oneself • Communicates effectively • Relates well with others Involved Citizen • Respects others • Appreciates different cultures • Serves from the heart Successful Learner • Is motivated to learn and Aims for higher standards • Asks questions and Thinks effectively • Harnesses technology Our Vision

8. A vibrant school that inspires all to maximise their potential, instills in them a passion for learning and brings out in them a heart to serve. Our Mission

9. Dare to Aspire Courage to Excel Graciousness Integrity Respect Responsibility Resilience Our Motto & School Values

10. Our School Crest • Green signifies ‘Nurturing’ • Letter F & V • symbolise the fearless head of a lion • courageous, bold & strong • spirit of FV ‘Daring & Courageous’ • Solid Ring signifies all round, holistic education

11. Three Strategic Thrusts • Nurturing the Whole Child • Building the Capacity of Staff • Fostering Partnerships

12. Communication System Curriculum & Classroom Matters Form Teachers / Subject Teachers IP HODs or Subject Coordinators Discipline Master Discipline Parents with queries Vice-Principal & Principal (strictly by appointment) Pupil Well-Being & Pastoral Care HOD (Citizenship & Character Education) Admin & Operational Matters Admin Manager or Operations Manager

13. School Dental Health Service

14. Provides free dental treatment to students, except for special treatment which is referred to the specialist. To receive this free dental treatment, parents have to give their consent in the Consent for Dental Treatment Form. School Dental Clinic Mdm Lim Yock Liam, Dental Therapist

15. Brush his/her teeth at least twice a day. After breakfast Before bedtime Things to note In the morning before breakfast, rinse mouth with a cup of warm salt water. At night after brushing, no more drinking of sweet drink or milk. If thirsty, drink plain water. A Healthy Set of Teeth and Gum

16. Child will have fewer dental-related problem For any queries, please visit the Dental Clinic A Healthy Set of Teeth and Gum

17. Short video on Health Programme Health Programme Video

18. FamilyMatters@School(FMS)

19. Family Matters@School • Assist parents in understanding their children and to guide and nurture them holistically to become useful and caring citizens of the future • Organise relevant talks for parents

20. Parent-Child Activity Books

21. Parents Support Group

22. Parent Support Group • Support school programmes and activities such as learning journeys, celebrations such as International Friendship Day, Racial Harmony Day etc.

23. First Day of School 4th January 2016, Monday

24. Day 1 to Day 3 – Orientation Period • No formal lessons • P1 students are to wear PE attire • Activities: • Getting to know your teachers • Getting to know new friends • Getting to know your way around the school • School rules • Classroom routines • Buddy programme (with P5 students)

25. Day 1 to Day 3 – Orientation Period () Students should bring: • Coloured name tags with relevant information filled in (to be worn at all times) • Pencil box, stationery & colour pencils • A4 plastic folder (to keep school letters) • Water bottle (plain water) • Lunch Box • Pocket money (about $2) • Kindly label all personal items (everything from school bag, wallet, water bottle, lunch box, stationery, books, files etc)

26. Know Your Teacher • Meet the P1 Form teacher • P1 Home Partnership (includes Curriculum briefing) • 11 January 2016 (Monday) 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm At respective P1 classrooms • more details will be given through school letter in January 2016

27. School Hours

28. School Gates Opening Hours

29. Reporting to School in the morning • Students will assemble in the hall using the staircase in the school foyer. • Parents who drive are allowed to let their children alight at the foyer from 6.45 am to 7.45 am. • To ensure smooth traffic flow, parents are advised to make a left-turn when making an exit via the school main gate.

30. Recess () • P1 recess: 9.30 am to 10.00 am • Buddy Programme • Primary One students will be assigned a buddy from P5 level. • Parents are allowed into the school during recess on 4 January 2016, Monday (first day only) and are to remain behind the cordoned area. The school main gate will be open from 9.15 am to 9.30 am for parents to enter. Kindly refrain from parking in the school due to limited parking lots.

31. Dismissal Arrangement () • P1 students will be dismissed at 1.15 pm from 4thJanuary 2016 (Monday) to 6th January 2016 (Wednesday) [ First 3 days ] Parents can come to the hall at 1.15 pm and fetch your child (after you have informed Form Teacher/ Subject teacher) • From 7th January 2016 (Thursday) onwards, they will be dismissed at 1.30 pm Parents are requested to wait for their children outside the designated gate

32. Dismissal Arrangement • Students will be dismissed class by class. • Students taking the school buses will assemble in the hall (i.e. Bus 1, Bus 2 etc)

33. SchoolPlan SIDE GATE B (orange gate) SIDE GATE A (blue gate) Canteen Hall

34. Dismissal Gates Orange gate (behind school canteen, beside the bus stop) Blue gate (near to multi-storey carpark Blk 405)

35. Students Taking the Public Bus or LRT • Students must observe road safety rules when crossing the road. • Parents accompanying their children are requested to be role models in observing road safety.

36. Students Taking the Public Bus or LRT • Students must use pedestrian crossings or overhead bridges. • Students must use the overhead bridge (next to orange gate) to cross over to the bus stop.

37. For safety reasons, parents who are driving are requested not to wait in their cars along the roads outside the school. Parents are to park their vehicles in the nearby multi-storey car park at block 405 or 407. Parents are to fetch their children from the Blue Gate (near block 406). Students Going Back via Car

38. Important Student’s Details Ensure details are complete (front and back) Students must put on his/her coloured name tag for easy identification at least for 1 month Dismissal arrangement (confirm with class teacher later): Red sticker: Bus Orange sticker: Orange Gate Blue sticker: Blue Gate

39. School Procedures

40. Safety & Security of Students • Obtain visitor’s pass from security post (beside school main gate) • Report to the General Office before moving around the school compound

41. Children not Feeling Well / Emergencies At Home • Seek medical attention and inform the school In School • Your child should inform the teacher • You will be informed to come to school to bring your child back if necessary

42. Leaving School Early • Should there be a need to bring a child home early, please go to the General Office to seek permission • Do not go directly to the classroom to look for the child • All parents must sign in at the Security Post and fill in the necessary information in the ‘Permission to Leave School Early’ file in the General Office

43. Meeting Teachers / School Leaders • Please make an appointment earlier if you wish to meet a teacher or school leader to discuss matters pertaining to your child • Report to the General Office when you have arrived

44. School Rules • Can be found in student’s diary • Be present and punctual for all school activities • Be properly attired • Modification to the school uniform/PE attire is not allowed • Student’s hair should be kept neat and tidy • Be gracious and show respect at all times • Be well behaved & respectful at all times • Students who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and place the right fist over the left side of the chest when reciting the Pledge

45. School Rules • Be proud of Own Work • Students must hand in all written assignments and projects on time • Be proud of the School • Keep the school clean. Dispose all litter in the bins provided. • Eat / Drink only within the canteen • Return all utensils to the respective stalls after eating

46. Curriculum Briefing

47. Curriculum Matters • English (STELLAR) – no textbooks Strategies for English Language LearningAnd Reading

48. Overview of STELLAR • Vision Children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language • Aim To teach our children the critical life skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English through effective and engaging strategies that are developmentally appropriate

49. Importance of reading • Research consistently demonstrates that the more children know about language and literacy before they arrive at school, the better equipped they are to succeed in reading • Children should own books, should have access to books in their preschool and primary classrooms, should be read to often, and should see others reading and writing • Source: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/foundations-reading

50. Support Programmes Learning Support Programme (LSP) • A specialised support programme for P1 & P2 students with weak English literacy skills • Conducted by the LS Co-ordinator Learning Support Programme for Mathematics (LSM) • A specialised support programme for P1 & P2 students who do not have the basic numeracy skills • Conducted by the LSM Co-ordinator (Parents are requested to support the LSP/LSM by attending the briefing)