August 2011 Bulletin

Anchor Green Primary School 31 Anchorvale Drive Singapore 544969 Tel: 68861356 Fax No: 63159825

In Link Bulletin (3 Nov 2011) Issue No: 09/2011 http://www.anchorgreenpri.moe.edu.sg

Dear Parents /Guardians Warmest Greetings from Anchor Green Primary School! As the school term is drawing to a close, we would like to share the following information with you.

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Change in start of school time for Year 2012 as well as dismissal time details.

As we move into the new year, the school will be adopting the revised primary curriculum time by MOE. All levels will have a 52 periods per week curriculum time, with each period lasting 30 minutes. CCAs for P4P6 levels are not included within this 52 periods per week allocation. In view of this revision, the new curriculum schedule for 2012 will be as follows: Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Reporting Time By 7.30 am Flag Raising 7.35 am Dismissal Time 2.00 pm 2.00 pm 1.30 pm 1.30 pm 1.30 pm for P1, P2, P3 Dismissal Time 2.00 pm 2.00 pm 3.30 pm 1.30 pm 1.30 pm for P4, P5, P6 P4 – P6 pupils will end school at 3.30 pm on Wednesdays as their CCAs are held on Wednesday mornings from 8.00 - 9.30 am. Given the long day, P4 – P6 pupils will have a 30 minute lunch break before carrying on with their lessons till 3.30 pm.

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Details of School Events The following table lists some of the important school events that will be happening over the next few weeks.

Date / Day Event Description 5 Nov (Sat) Sec 1 Posting Briefing for P6 Parents at 9.00am 7 Nov (Mon) Hari Raya Haji Public Holiday – No school 11 Nov (Fri) Marking Day - No school for pupils Teachers will be engaged in administrative and planning matters.

16 Nov (Wed) Distribution of Report Book & Dismissal at 1.00 pm Report books will be distributed to the pupils. Please sign and return the report book to the form teacher by 17 Nov. If you would like to meet up with the teachers, please call the office to make an appointment.

All pupils will be dismissed at 1.00pm.

18 Nov (Fri) Prize Giving Day Only prize recipients and concert participants will need to report to school.

Further details on the time to report will be given at a later date to the pupils involved.

19 Nov (Sat) P1 Orientation Exercise for Year 2012 P1 Pupils at 9.00am 25 Nov (Fri) Collection of PSLE Results P6 pupils will collect PSLE results from the school hall at 12.00 noon. Pupils must report in school uniform.

19 Nov ‘11 (Sat) – School Vacation 2 Jan ‘12 (Mon) 3 Jan ‘12 (Tues) Start of new school year 3.

Policy guidelines for promotion to the next level In promoting pupils to the next level, we have a set of guidelines to help the teachers make an informed decision.

Level School Class Allocation Guidelines Guidelines for class allocations: Gender - To ensure a fair mix of pupils Race - To ensure fair distribution across the level Personality clashes amongst pupils

Promotion from P1 to P2 Promotion from P2 to P3, P3 to P4 P4 to P5

P5 to P6

Majority of the pupils will move en-block to P2. As outlined above, some of the pupils will move to different classes to enable a fair spread of pupils.

Pupils will be allocated to classes based on their aptitude and ability in English and Mathematics. For Mother Tongue Language, the pupils are banded according to the different groups comprising Enrichment, Core and Bridging Support.

Pupils will have the option to do subjects at the Standard or Foundation Level.

Parents will be issued Option Forms on the best subject combinations for their child by 14 Nov (Mon). Parents may make an appointment to meet up with the class teachers to discuss further. All option forms are to be signed and returned by 16 Nov ’11 (Wed).

Pupils’ performance will determine the class the pupil moves to.

The school will make the decision to allocate pupils to take the Foundation subjects based on the pupil’s performance in the subject over the 5 years, as well as feedback from the teachers.

4. School Library Books We kindly appeal to parents to get your children to return all books loaned from the school library by Mon 14 Nov ‘11. To date, we have a number of books which have not been returned. During the school holiday, pupils may report to school in PE attire to read in the Library during the following time slots: AM: 9.00 – 12.00 noon PM: 2.00 – 4.00 pm 5. Donation of school textbooks If you wish to donate your child’s textbooks, your child may bring them to school from 14 Nov – 19 Nov. and placed them in special boxes at the recycling corner. We will issue these books to our needy pupils.

All extra sets will be given to NTUC for issue to other school children.

6. Travel Plan Notification Please submit the travel plans for the Nov / Dec school holiday period to your child’s teacher by the given deadline. Your input will help us better prepare for any health crisis situations that may arise, 7. Student Transfer Exercise Programme (STEP) Exercise Parents moving out of Sengkang to other postal districts may take advantage of the STEP Exercise.

MOE will allocate a school for your child nearer your home. Please collect the application form from our General Office. The completed form, together with supporting document, must be submitted to the General Office by 19 Nov. Pupils on the STEP Exercise will have to accept the place offered by MOE. 8. Attire and items to bring on 1st day of school – 3 Jan 2012 Please note that your child will report in school uniform with black shoes. He/She will need to bring only the stationery box and the Pupil Handbook on the 1st day. Class time table will be issued on 3 Jan 2012.

Every pupil should have a name tag on his school uniform as well as PE attire. If your child does not feel well on the 1st day of school and especially if you have travelled out of Singapore, please see a doctor to certify him/her fit for school.

9. School Bag If you intend to purchase a new school bag for your child, we would like to emphasise that it is important to consider the weight and size of the school bag. Please do not buy a trolley bag as pupils find it difficult to carry trolley bags up the staircase. Please do not allow your child to carry a bag which is too bulky or heavy. He/She will learn over time, with support from your end, to carry only the essential items to school.

Thank you and we look forward to your continued support in providing the best for our pupils. Merry Christmas Greetings and a Happy New Year to all of you.

Yours faithfully _________________ Mrs Dhillon A. Singh Principal