River Valley Primary School
P1 Orientation 2009
School Website:
http://www.rivervalleypri.moe.edu.sg
Programme
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Address by Principal
Briefing by HOD/PE & CCA
Sharing by MOH
Parents’ Support Group (PSG)
SFE
Q & A Session
Administrative Matters
Mr Danny Poh (Principal)
Mr Phang Eng Poh (Vice-Principal)
Ms Ying Pik Tho
HOD/English
Ms Ng Chin Ngoh
HOD/MT
Mdm Jumaliah
SSD
Ms Kathleen Lee
HOD/Maths
Mr Roy Lee
HOD/PE, CCA
Ms Tan Hui
Ping HOD/Sc
Mrs. Joanna
Lee HOD/PD
Ms Ang Chye Gek
Ms Evelyn Ng
Mr Ahmad Najip
Ms Siti Suhaila
FTSC
LSP Coordinator
SNO
SNO
School Background
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Established in 1985
through merger of
River Valley
Chinese/ River
Valley English &
Kim Seng Primary
Schs
School moved to its
current premises in
March 2004
School Background
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Present enrolment
about 1600 pupils
Staff strength of
about 75 teachers
“Inspiring Learners, Edifying Leaders”
To nurture our students to be FUTURE-READY
by
providing a Total Education in River Valley Primary School.
Strive for the Best
Serve with Respect
Lead with Integrity
Live with Compassion
Learn with Excellence
RVPS has consistently
achieved good quality results
in PSLE.
School is committed to
offering a holistic education
to all pupils and help them
reach their optimal potential.
Primary Education
Primary 1 - 4
Foundation Stage
Emphasis on
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Basic numeracy (Maths)
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Literacy in EL and MT
P1 Curriculum
English
14 periods
MT/ CME
15 periods
Maths
9 periods
Life Sciences
1 period
Social Studies 1 period
Aesthetics
4 periods
Health Edn
1 period
PE
3 periods
Assembly
1 period
Total
49 periods
P1
P2
Foundation
Stage
P3
P4
Based on EL, MT, Mathematics and Science at end of Primary 4
Subject-Based Banding
4S + HMT
4S
2S + 2F
4F
Orientation
Stage
Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)
Appropriate Courses in Secondary School
Progression Paths for Primary School Children
School Routine
School Hours (pm session)
P1 - 1.00 pm - 6.30 pm
(Wed) – 12.30pm – 6.30pm
12.50pm (12.20pm on Wed)
: Report to school
6.30pm : Flag Lowering Ceremony
Recess : 3.00 – 3.30 pm
P1 Timetable
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
12.30-.1.00
1.00-1.30
1.30-2.00
Modular CCA
2.00-2.30
Modular CCA
2.30-3.00
Modular CCA
3.00-3.30
3.30-4.00
4.00-4.30
4.30-5.00
5.00-5.30
5.30-6.00
6.00-6.30
RECESS
Thursday
Friday
• First Day of school – Mon 4 Jan 2010.
• P1 pupils to assemble at Games Hall
by 12.45pm
• Student leaders will assist pupils in the
first week of school
• For the first 2 days, parents may
choose to join their child/ward during
recess at 3pm.
• Parents are requested NOT to enter
the barricaded area in the canteen.
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Pupils to report in their school uniform and
pin on their name tag.
Name tag to be pinned on uniform for
identification on Orientation Day and whole of
January.
Parents to write their child’s name, address,
and contact number on the reverse side of
the name tag so that teachers can contact
them should the need arise.
Dismissal of Pupils
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Pupils assemble at Parade Square (Level 2) for
flag-lowering ceremony. They will be led to the Games
Hall to line-up for school buses / Gate 3 to wait for
parents. Pupils going home by Gate 4 will be led by a
teacher who will be with them till 7 pm. They will be
brought to office to wait for parents if not collected by
then.
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During wet weather, there will be no flag-lowering
ceremony and pupils will be dismissed from the
Games Hall.
Parents who send their children to
school by car
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Please do not drive into the school
premises except on rainy days.
Students are to alight at Gate 1 or Gate 3
and walk into the school.
Please DO NOT stop vehicle in front of
school gate.
Continual / Semestral Assessments
Semester 1
Semester 2
CA1
10%
NA
CA2
20%
SA1
20
30 %
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SA2
50 %
Total
30 %
Total
70 %
Based on their performance, pupils
will be identified for:
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Learning Support Programme (LSP)
Remedial lessons
Learning Support Programme
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Aims to help P1/ P2 pupils in their EL through small
group teaching on a regular basis.
Lessons taught by the LS Coordinator (Ms Evelyn Ng)
and has MOE’s support.
Lessons are conducted within curriculum time during one
EL period per day.
LSP pupils are weak in EL but are NOT necessarily slow
learners.
Pupils’ Uniform
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Pupils are to be in their school uniform
(including shoes) at all times, even during
school vacation.
Pupils should not bring too much pocket
money to school, wear or carry expensive
items, toys or items that might endanger
others.
School Canteen
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Food in the canteen is meant for pupils and
staff only (as well as PSG helpers on duty).
A range of healthy food is sold at
reasonable prices.
Parents can preorder food for their children.
Visitors to the school
Should you need to see your child on
urgent matters, please
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Report to the Guard Post at the gate.
Inform the guard the purpose of visit (eg
dentist, bookshop, appointment with teacher).
Collect a Visitor’s Pass to be worn for
identification.
Return the Visitor’s Pass before you leave the
school.
Appointment to see a Teacher
If you need to see your child’s teacher :
• Make an appointment with the
teacher
• Via Staff Room phone at Tel :
62357190 / 67342050 or
• Office Phone - 67371785 or
• Email (address on school website)
Pupil Handbook
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Serves as a communication tool
between teachers and parents.
Every pupil is to purchase the
Handbook which will be available at
the bookshop.
Folder for letters from school
Books to bring on 1st day of school
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All parts 1A of textbooks and workbooks
Word Bank Book
2 single-line Exercise Books
1 big-square Exercise Book
1 single-line Jotter Book
School Handbook
Other important information
Please read the School Handbook for
other important information:
 School attire
 Opening hours of school gates
 Bookshop Hours
 Dental Clinic Hours