Welcome to Yew Tee Primary School

School Leaders Principal Mrs Janis Kok Miss Ang Mui Khoong (from 15 Dec 2013) Vice- Principals Mrs Sharon Tobias Mdm Noorismawaty Ismail

Engaging Minds, Touching Hearts, Inspiring Growth School Mission

I - ntegrity R - esponsibility R - espect P - erseverance C - are School Values

Total Curriculum Literacy, Numeracy, Knowledge Skills Citizenship Creativity Leadership Action Service

Reflective Learners Gracious Citizens School Vision

Is your Child ready for the BIG school?

 Toilet trained  Identify & care for his own belongings  Ask questions  Speak – express himself  Follow simple instructions  Recognise simple words  Count - Money Sense  Pack his bag Pre- Primary Preparations

 2 January – 20 January  14 Day Orientation Programme They will:  learn about primary school  make many friends  get to know many teachers and staff in the school Orientation Programme

OBJECTIVES 1.They love to come to school 2.They would have made more than 2 friends 3.They would have got to know or have been taught by more than 2 teachers Orientation Programme

 Pupils have been placed in Orientation Groups  15 pupils per group  1 teacher per group  1 P5 mentor per pupil  1 P2 buddy per pupil Orientation Groups

 When? – 20 th Jan, Monday  Class Size – 30 per class  Form Teachers will be introduced to you via an introductory letter  Pupils will report to school as per normal on 20 th Jan, Monday  Teachers will assign them their classes  New timetables will be issued Class Allocation

Are YOU ready for the BIG School?

 Thursday 2 nd January  1pm – 6pm  Parent Workshop (FOC)  Total Curriculum  Academic Programme  Holistic Development Programme  How to support your child?  Helping your child adjust to Primary 1 The 1 st Day of School

Enjoy this journey with your child…

Administrative Details Primary

1 st Day of School Thursday 2 nd January 2014

Parents are Invited to spend the day p.m.Parents and pupils report to the hall 1.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.Parent Briefing on Curriculum & Assessment by the respective Key Personnel 3.30 p.m. – 3.55 p.m.P1 Recess 4 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.Parents’ break 4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m.Talk/Workshop for Parents 6.25 p.m.Dismissal

2 nd Day of School Friday, 3 rd January 2014

Key Points to Note Parents may accompany their children to canteen at 12.20pm then leave. Teachers will receive the pupils at the canteen.

3 rd Day of School Monday, 6 th January 2014

Key Points to Note Parents are not allowed to come into the school. Teachers will receive the pupils in the canteen. P5 Mentors will take care of them during recess.

Things to Bring (Day 1 to 3) 1. Water bottle and $1 for recess 2. A Story book 3. Stationery and coloured pencils

Recess Time

Canteen Layout During Recess (Day 1 only) STALLS Parents

Recess & Dismissal Canteen Stalls Group 1Group 3Group 5Group 7 Group 9 Group 2Group 4Group 6Group 8 Group 10 2 Care 2 Diligence2 Empathy 2 Faith Group 11 Group 12 Group 13 Group 14 Group 15 Group 16 2 Grace 2 Integrity 2 Perseverance 2 Respect

Pupils on Special Diets For pupils who are vegetarian or on a special diet do pack snacks from home

School Hours Mondays to Fridays – 6.25pm

CCAs and Enrichment Programmes CCAsEnrichment Prog (not CCAs) Fully subsidised by schoolFully borne by parents Strongly encouragedOptional but can act as a feeder to CCA in P3 From P3From P1 Managed by SchoolManaged by Ext Vendors Social & Emotional Competencies taught by teachers Cost is kept lower than programmes run outside as school does not charge rent

Enrichment Programmes Violin Ballet Taekwondo Badminton Wushu The 2014 Schedule & details will be on the school website by end Nov

See you on Thursday, 2 nd January