p1 parents’ briefing - ministry of education
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P1 Parents’ Briefing
27 January 2018
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Wiser
Stronger
Better
FOCUS
for
2018
School is the school of life. Family is the 1st school of life
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-MGS Identity - behaviour (speech, decorum,
thought, work)
-Working with & having regard for others
-Respect & responsibility for school property
The MGS Culture of Honour
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The Importance of the Co-curriculum
It is necessary for pupils to be present during important
school events such as Founder’s Day, National Day
celebrations
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School Attendance during Curriculum Time and School events
Categories of Absence from School
CategoriesActual attendance
recorded
Effect on
Attendance %Examples
Absent with Official Reasons
- approved competitions
representing school or
Singapore
Considered
"PRESENT"Not affected
- child sent to activities by school or
nation
- students not taking subjects on day of
exam
Absent with medical
certificate/ hospitalisation
Considered
"ABSENT"
Decrease - short term mc or long term
hospitalisation
Absent for all other reasons
covered parents' letter
Considered
"ABSENT"
Decrease - letter from parents
Absent for all other reasons
without parents' letter
Considered
"ABSENT" &
"TRUANCY"
Decrease
& booked with
9 DEMERIT
POINTS
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• A zero mark will be given for missing tests / examinations without a valid reason.
• A valid medical certificate must be produced should a student be absent. (copies of mc to be given to Form Teachers)
• For other extenuating reasons, parents are to write to the Principal (cc Form Teachers) for consideration.
ABSENCE FROM TESTS & EXAMS
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The following are the consequences if a student
accumulates or receives outright,
9 or more demerit points:
▪ Detention Class
▪ ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’ conduct rating in
student’s Semestral Report
▪ Possible disqualification from school and
other awards
Demerit Points & Consequences
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Highlights of P1 Level
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Recess Buddy Programme
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P1 Picnic
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PAL Programme
Visual Arts Outdoor Education
Performing Arts -
Music Sports and Games
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Learning Journey to
Singapore Zoo
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Games Day
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Inline Skating
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Reading Programme
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P1 Open House
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Academic Matters
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Transition from Preschool to P1
• To seek parents’ encouragement and
support for the girls
• Need to be more focused and attentive
• To become more independent
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Notes on Academic Matters
Outline of the fact sheets:
• School Hours
• Assessment Format
• Focus Areas
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Annual Health Visit 2018
• 19 – 26 Mar 2018
• Online consent for immunisation jab
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Ezlink Smartcard Photo Taking
• Tuesday, 13 February 2018
• Come in school uniform and neatly tied
hair
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Thank you and
Have a Blessed Day