A Warm Welcome to St. Stephen’s School St. Stephen’s School (founded in 1957) • A School of the De La Salle Brothers • Affiliated to St Joseph’s Institution Junior St Anthony’s Primary School De LaSalle School St Patrick’s School St Joseph’s Institution St Joseph’s Institution ( International) • Government-aided Catholic School A Day at St Stephen’s School 7.40 am - Pupils are to be in school Hall 7.45 am - Flag-raising Ceremony / National Anthem - Pledge (Oath of Allegiance) - Prayers 8.00 am - Lessons 10.00 am - P1 & P4 Recess (Prayers Before & After Recess) 10.30 am - Lessons 1.30 pm - Prayers & School Dismissal 2.00 pm - Enrichment / Remedial/Supp Lessons Partnership with Parents in the Development of Pupils’ P hysical Well-being I ntellectual Well-being E motional Well-being S piritual Well-being Physical Well-being • Health - Diet - Exercise • Hygiene • Taking care of personal belongings Intellectual Well-being Emphasis on English, Maths & Mother Tongue English and Mother Tongue • Pupils learn to speak, read and write well in both languages and gain confidence Maths • Introduction to numeracy • Application to the world around us Emotional Well-being • Respect for self and others • Cooperate with others when working in a group • Take responsibility - Setting the tone at home, monitor homework assignments Spiritual Well-being • Prayers • Service to the Community • Appreciation of the arts SCHOOL REGULATIONS • Wearing the school tie every Monday and on important / special occasions • Attire is white shirt, khaki shorts, white socks and school shoes • Pupils must have their name tags sewn onto their school uniform • Pupils taking PE will be allowed to wear their PE attire for the day SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY In Gate Out Gate Side Gate Field Gate 6.45 am – 7.40 am 6.45 am – 7.40 am 7.00 am – 7.40 am 7.00 am – 7.40 am 1.40 pm – 2.10 pm 1.40 pm – 2.10 pm 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm 3.40 pm – 4.10 pm 3.40 pm – 4.10 pm 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm 5.00 pm – 6.00pm 5.00 pm – 6.00pm Locked Locked Thursday dismissal time is at 3.00pm 3.10pm – 3.40pm 3.10pm – 3.40pm 3.00pm – 3.30pm 3.00pm – 3.30pm IN THE INTEREST OF THE SAFETY OF OUR PUPILS • • • • • • • DROP OFF OR PICK UP SECURITY PASS MAKE A PRIOR APPOINTMENT OUT OF BOUNDS CANTEEN FOOD QUARRELS AND FIGHTS SCHOOL INSURANCE POLICY First Day @ School • Parents can accompany their children to the respective classrooms and leave the school after their children are in class. • Parents may visit during the P1 recess from 10.00 am to 10.30 am and leave the school at the end of the recess. • Primary 4 pupils will be assigned as buddies to the P1 pupils during recess for the first week. Dismissal • Parents are to indicate to the teachers-incharge the means by which their sons will be taken home after school: - by school bus - by private transport: from the Foyer from the Side Gate from the Field Gate Second and Third Day of School • P1 pupils are to assemble at the foyer. Their form teachers will be there to lead them to their classes. • Parents are not allowed in during P1 recess or after school. • Small group of professional staff • Meet on a regular basis • Discuss referred pupils who are experiencing school related difficulties • Intention is to make recommendations to support the pupil’s learning needs 1. Maintain a database of all children with special educational needs who attend St. Stephen’s 2. Collect information on referral cases 3. Facilitate Special Exam Accommodation requests 4. Provide Transition Support 5. Facilitate referrals to outside agencies SFE School Family Education (SFE) was launched in 2002 by the MCYS (Ministry of Community Development, Youth & Sports). St. Stephen’s School embarked on SFE in April 2010. SFE adopts a holistic family learning model: - To equip parents with effective parenting skills - To train them to be parent facilitators - To help school staff to enhance their family life - To provide students with life skills training. S F E Talks & Workshops For the Parents: – – – – – – – – – – – – Helping Your Child to Excel Anger Management Raising A Child of Character Parent-Child Bonding through Rollerblading The Role of Father in His Son’s Life The Role of Mother in Her Son’s Life Talking to Your Children about Sex & Sexuality – The Birds & The Bees Help Me, Help My Child – Identifying & Understanding Children with Special Needs Building Bonds That Last – A Father & Son Bonding Camp Effective Discipline for Primary Age Children 10 Tips to Happy Parenting Handwriting Analysis to Better Understand Your Child • For the Students: – – – – – – Character Building through Drama P6 Motivational Workshop Conflict Management Love Begins at Home – The Starfari Family Show Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies P6 Managing Change & Transition • For the Staff: – Find the Balance! – Essential Steps to Fulfillment in Your Work & Life – Say It Right, Get It Right – Effective Communication to Build Positive Relationship