Parent Briefing for 2019 02 November 2018 05 November 2018

Overview 1) Principal’s Address 2) Single Session and School Hours 3) Safety and Security 4) Transport (School Bus Service) 5) Student Well-Being 6) What to expect on the First Week of School (HIPS HURRAY!) 7) PTM and Open House 2019 8) Feedback and FAQ

2)School Hours and Single Session (Flag Raising Ceremony at 0730) P1 – P3, P5 & 6 (4S &4F) 0730 – 1330 (Mon to Fri) P4, P5&6 (4S1H, 3S1F) 0730 – 1330 (Mon to Fri except Tues) 0730 – 1430 (Tues only, with Lunch Break)

2)School Hours and Single Session Recess: (P1,3,5): 0940 – 1010 (P2,4,6): 1010 – 1040 CCA (Mon and/or Thurs) : 1400 – 1600 Remedial/Enrichment (Fri)*: 1400 – 1600 *for selected students New school canteen is now bigger and has 10 stalls (previously 8). We are currently advertising for the two additional stalls as well as the Muslim stall.

3) Safety and Security Matters

HOLY INNOCENTS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL@LLK Holy Innocents’ Gate (Gate H) ISH TRACK St Francis’ Gate (Gate F) MPH BLK C BLK B BLK D St Anthony’s Gate (Ingress – Gate A) BLK A Bus Bay Exit (Egress) BLK E

SCHOOL GATES - OPERATING HOURS St Anthony’s Gate [GATE A] (Vehicle, Pupil walkers, Vendors & Visitors) St Francis’ Gate [GATE F] (Pupil walkers only) Holy Innocents’ Gate [GATE H] Remarks 6.45 am – 7.30 am Daily 1.45 pm* – 2.15 pm 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm 4.15 pm* – 4.45 pm (CCA & Remedial day) 4.00 pm – 4.30 pm (CCA & Remedial days) - CCA & Remedial Days 2.45 pm* – 3.15 pm (Tues only) 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm Tues only *after school bus departs

RECOMMENDED GATES FOR DROP-OFF & PICK-UP Walkers Public Bus Private Car Parents, Visitors, Vendors Waiting Non-Waiting St Anthony’s Gate - St Francis’ Gate Holy Innocents’ Gate

ARRIVAL by PUBLIC BUS@LLK Bus Stop B63069 51,72,80,101,119, 132,136,153 Bus Stop B64019 51,72,80,101,119, 132,136,153,325 Bus Stop B63061 51,72,80,101,119, 132,136,153,325 Bus Stop B64011 51,72,80,101,119, 132,136,153,325

Arrival for Walkers @ St Anthony’s Gate Arrival for Walkers @ St Francis’ Gate Arrival for Walkers @ Holy Innocents’ Gate BEWARE OF VEHICLES ALONG THE ROAD. CROSS THE ROAD SAFELY. BEWARE OF VEHICLES ENTERING SCHOOL VIA GATE A

ARRIVAL for VEHICLES @ ST ANTHONY’S GATE Drive in via Lorong Low Koon Enter school via St Anthony’s Gate Drop-off at drop-off point Exit school via Egress (bus bay exit)

ARRIVAL for VEHICLES @ ST ANTHONY’S GATE SAFETY REMINDERS PLEASE SLOW DOWN ALONG SCHOOL ZONE. SPEED LIMIT IS 40 KM/H. Drive slow in single file and adhere to speed limit – 15 km/h Look out for pedestrians when entering and exiting school Drop-off at designated area (No drop-off at front porch) No honking and over-taking in school No parking or waiting outside Lorong Low Koon Take note of school gates operating hours

ARRIVAL for VEHICLES @ ST ANTHONY’S GATE EXITING of VEHICLES @ BUS BAY EXIT (EGRESS) NO DROP-OFF AT FRONT PORCH. DROP-OFF ONLY AT DROP-OFF POINT. DROP-OFF POINT BE PATIENT. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS OF TRAFFIC WARDENS. EXIT GATE SAFELY. LOOK OUT FOR PEDESTRIANS AND VEHICLES.

LORONG LOW KOON ROAD BE SAFE AND CONSIDERATE. NO DROP-OFF OR PARKING ALONG LORONG LOW KOON. LTA ADVISORY NOTE We seek the cooperation from the school to encourage parents to perform the drop-off/pick-up activities within the school compound.  We will monitor the situation closely once school re-opens

ARRIVAL for VEHICLES @ ST ANTHONY’S GATE SAFETY REMINDERS Get your child ready before entering the school Let your child open their own door and carry their own bag Adhere to instructions given by our traffic wardens If you are in a rush, please use St Francis’ Gate Be polite, patient and considerate

Pick-up for Walkers @ SCHOOL GATES SAFETY REMINDERS Pupils will wait at designated waiting areas near the gates Parents are not allowed to enter school for pick-up unless due to special circumstances

Pick-up for VEHICLES @ ST ANTHONY’S GATE SAFETY REMINDERS Pick-up at front porch No waiting or parking is allowed in school or along Lorong Low Koon If waiting is required, please pick-up at St Francis’ Gate LTA ADVISORY NOTE We seek the cooperation from the school to encourage parents to perform the drop-off/pick-up activities within the school compound.  We will monitor the situation closely once school re-opens

4) Transport - School Bus Service Morning Buses to arrive at school between 0645 to 0700 Dismissal (Students assemble at the hall) Mon to Fri : 1330 Tues [additional ride for P4, P5&6 (4S1H, 3S1F)]: 1430 CCA/Remedial bus: 1615 (Students assemble at the hall)

5) Student Well-Being : Attire 5) Student Well-Being : Inculcating Responsibility PE attire is only to be worn on PE days and CCA days (for Sports CCA only) Please remind your child to pack his/her bag to avoid overloading

6) What to expect on the First Week of School? HIPS HURRAY! Programme A whole-school approach to character education: Fostering school pride and culture of care Promoting class bonding and team spirit Enhancing positive teacher-pupil rapport

Programme Highlights School Tour Co-creation of class motto, rules and consequences Ice-breaker games Team-building activities School Tour Classroom decorations Things to bring: A small bag, a story book, water bottle and snacks (for snack-break)

Please look out for more information in January 2019 7) PTM and Open House 2019 Please look out for more information in January 2019