Welcome to SJI Junior A School of the Brothers

TODAY’S PROGRAMME

• Background • Directions and Ethos • Policies • Getting Ready for Primary School • Administration • Getting Involved

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

PRINCIPAL MR TIMOTHY GOH

VICE--PRINCIPAL MRS LINDA TAN

VICE--PRINCIPAL (ADMIN) MR WINSTON LIM

WHAT’S A LASALLIAN SCHOOL?

IN SINGAPORE • De La Salle School • St Anthony’s Primary School • St Joseph’s Institution Junior • St Joseph’s Institution (Independent) • St Joseph’s Institution International • St Patrick’s School • St Stephen’s School • Lasalle College of the Arts

LASALLIAN SCHOOLS

• 900 Schools Around the World • 850,000 Students • 2,000 Brothers • 80,000 Teachers

ST JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE

ST JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE • Moved by the suffering of the poor and

abandoned children.

• Decided to use his talents and education to serve the children.

• Devoted himself to forming teachers totally

dedicated to the education of young people especially the poor.

ST JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE • This group of teachers called themselves

"Brothers”.

• Brothers to each other and older brothers to the young people.

• Teacher training was important as he felt that

teachers were called by God to make a difference in the lives of the children they teach.

ST JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE • Every child in his school, no matter rich or poor,

received the same quality education & same attentive care.

• De La Salle was made Patron Saint of Teachers in 1950.

• De La Salle Brothers first came to Singapore in 1852 and founded St Joseph’s Institution.

ST JOSEPH

• Husband of Mary and Guardian of Jesus

• Faithful to God in the face of difficulty

• Patron of the De La Salle Brothers

HISTORY OF SJI JUNIOR

• Started in 1954 as St Michael’s School

• Housed St Joseph’s Junior School

• Renamed SJI Junior in 2007

THE SPIRIT OF FAITH & ZEAL

Our Lasallian Ethos

LASALLIAN VALUES • Faith • Service • Community

FAITH Being in a Lasallian school is a call from God, a mission to grow to

our fullest potential.

• 1.1 We have faith in our ability as well as our peers’ ability to grow individually as persons to learn according to our natural ability and to act always with respect and responsibility.

• 1.2 We have faith that the teachers and support staff have our

best interests at heart and will discharge their duties towards us to the best of their ability.

• 1.3 We have faith in God who has called us and has blessed us

with the necessary gifts to do our best.

SERVICE

Faith is lived out as Service • 2.1 As students/pupils we serve with zeal in whatever we

do, always giving of our best.

• 2.2 We pay special attention to the last, the lost and the least

(the marginalised and disadvantaged) both in our school community and outside it.

COMMUNITY Faith calls us to build a fraternal community in which we

share a common mission and vision. • 3.1 We see our school mates as brothers and we see our

teachers as older brothers and sisters, all members of the one Lasallian family here in our school.

• 3.2 We carry out our mission "together and by

association" with our teachers and school mates.

OUR LASALLIAN MISSION

Enabling our children in a Lasallian community,

• to learn how to learn, • to learn how to live, • to become men of integrity • and men for others.

SCHOOL MOTTO

Ora et Labora

• Pray like everything depended on God and work like everything depended in you

SCHOOL DIRECTIONS

VISION

Faith •in themselves, others and God Zeal •in Learning and Living to the fullest

FAITH

ZEAL

SCHOOL PRIORITIES

• Learning to Learn • Character Development • Focus on Mother Tongue • Technology--Enabled Learning

MOE DIRECTIONS

• PERI • Holistic Assessment • Focus on Learning, not Exams • Emphasis on Holistic Development

THE LEADER IN ME

7 HABITS

THE LEADER IN ME – 7 HABITS

Habit 1: Be Proactive

You’re in charge

THE LEADER IN ME – 7 HABITS

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

Have a Plan

THE LEADER IN ME – 7 HABITS

Habit 3: Put First Things First Work First, Then Play

THE LEADER IN ME – 7 HABITS

Habit 4: Think Win Win Everyone Can Win

THE LEADER IN ME – 7 HABITS

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Listen Before You Talk

THE LEADER IN ME – 7 HABITS

Habit 6: Synergise

Together is Better

THE LEADER IN ME – 7 HABITS

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Balance Feels Best

SCHOOL POLICIES

EXAMINATIONS

• No examinations in P1 • First major exams will be in P2 • Other forms of class assessments to check for

mastery

CCAS OFFERED TO P1 • Band • Choir • Dance

The school will conduct an audition for all Primary 1 pupils and they will then be offered one of the above CCAs.

CATHOLIC PROGRAMME

• All Catholics, especially those registered under Phase 2B, must attend the catechism programme

• Non--Catholics will have a similar Lifeskills programme

• Not the same programme as Church based catechism

• We need Catholic parents who are able to volunteer

COMMUNICATION WITH SCHOOL

• Use the student planner • Call or email teachers • Avoid making unannounced visits to avoid

disappointment

BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS

• Be Respectful of Others

• Punctuality: Please be at the School Hall by 7.20 am

• Study and Pay Attention in class

• Complete his homework on his own

IMPORTANT MAGIC WORDS

Practise Good Manners: • Greeting: “Good Morning ...” • Asking: “Please …May I …” • Show Gratitude: “Thank You …” • Apologising: “I’m Sorry …”

DISCIPLINE • Serious misbehaviour may result in corporal

punishment • Caning can be meted out

RULES

• The school rules can be found in detail in the Parent’s and Student’s Handbook

• Some rules to take note: • Use of Hand phones • Only water is allowed in the water bottle • No passing of forgotten items to pupils • Attire -- Smart with School Ties • Behaviour – Respect Staff and Other boys • Absence -- Letter or MC

IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

• Absences must be covered by medical certificates from doctors or letters from parents (in certain cases)

• Absences without valid reasons may affect child’s conduct grade

• The following examples of reasons for absences are considered non--valid: – Going on tours during school days – Overslept

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

• Teachers do acknowledge birthdays of boys and encourage the class to make it special

• In view of very tight school hours and in consideration of sensitivities, parties like those in Pre--school will not be allowed

• Party bags are also discouraged • Be sensitive when arranging private parties

WORKING TOGETHER

SUPPORTIVE PARTNERSHIP

1. Start of a 6--year partnership 2. Best outcomes when Teachers & Parents trust each other

and work together 3. Seek First to Understand 4. A partnership based also on mutual respect of

stakeholders 5. Measured and constructive feedback & NOT anonymous 6. Parent involvement is a form of supportive

partnership 7. Never lose sight of the goal of developing each boy

PARENTS AS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION • Be involved in your child’s education and

development • Daily conversation about school is encouraged • Ensure school attendance is not compromised • Be in communication with your child’s teachers • Make routines of checking homework , packing bag

according to the time--table, reading letters and notifications from school

• Know your child’s school schedule, upcoming events etc

HOME SUPPORT

• Check Student Handbook EVERY DAY and monitor progress

• Read with your boy • Set up daily his own study space • Ensure he has sufficient sleep and proper meals

PRIMARY ONE ISSUES

• Adjusting to Primary School • Enjoy Learning • Learning to Socialise

Parent-Child Activity Book

10 Tips 1. Get Ready for School 2. Practise Routines 3. New Places, New Faces 4. We can do this, Together 5. Be a Great Role Model 6. Team Up with Teachers 7. Let’s help out at Home 8. Time to Let Go! 9. Show Interest in Your Child 10. Every Child is Unique

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL

First – Day Kit Please write your son’s name and decorate the stick. Bring it back on first day of school.

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL • Ensure your child wears the name tag issued

by the school till end of Term 1.

• If your child is taking the school bus, ensure the bus number is written clearly on the name tag.

• You may want to write your contact number on the reverse side of the name tag.

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL

• Maintain a manageable bag load – Avoid using trolley bags as they

are heavier and harder to manage, especially along staircases.

• Bring only necessary items. Heavy schoolbags pose a danger

• Pack daily according to timetable

• Avoid oversized bags

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL

• Label your child’s belongingswith Name and Class – Insoles of shoes – Wallet – Books – Water bottles – Pencil case – Lunch box – Inside of T--Shirts/Shorts

• Teach your child to wash his hands after going to the toilet and before taking food

• Teach your child how to use the urinal and toilet bowl

• Accidents Happen…It's OK! Go to the General office to request for a change of uniform

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL

SCHOOL HOURS • Start Time : 7.20 am • End Time : 1.30 pm

9.30 am – 10 am • Teach your boy how to use money • Teach him how to buy things • Limit daily allowance ($3 per day)

School Attire School uniform with school tie (pupils can remove the school tie once they reach the classroom )

Only plain white shoes and white / school socks allowed (covering ankles)

3 times a week of PE lessons

NAME TAGS

Right side of the T-shirt above the horizontal line

Things to bring for first 3 days of school (Pg 17 of Parents’ HB)

Date Items Day 1 – 4 Jan (Mon) Oral Booster

SBA Book Math Workbook 1A Part 1 English and Math files

Day 2 – 5 Jan (Tue) Social Studies Activity Book Health Education Book The Leader in Me Activity Book Mother Tongue Book and Files

Day 3 – 6 Jan (Wed) 20-pocket clear folder A3 Art-Kit folder A4 Art Sketchbook Report Book Getting to know Jesus (for boys taking Catechism)

Day 1 – 4 Jan 2016 (Mon) Time Programme Venue

9am Arrival (parents are allowed to park in the school)

School Concourse

Part 1 Classroom activities for Pupils Briefing for Parents

Classroom Hall

Part 2 Meeting with Form and Co--form Teachers (Parents) Activities for Pupils

Classroom Hall

12noon Dismissal (no school buses for Primary 1)

Tue, 5 Jan 2016 onwards

Reporting Time : 7.20am Dismissal Time : 1.30pm Recess Arrangement • P5 buddies will guide the P1 boys for a week during

recess. • You may give about $2-$3 a day for your child’s

recess.

• No Parents/relatives/helpers are allowed to enter the school during recess.

Don’t worry, your child will survive!

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

SAFETY AND SECURITY

• Safety for all students Paramount • Movement within school for visitors is

restricted • Passes must be worn at all times • All students leaving school before dismissal time

must be accompanied by adult

ACCESS TO SCHOOL

• Main gate opening – 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

• Side gates along Moulmein Road & Derbyshire Road – 6:30 am to 7:30 am – 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

HOW TO CONTACT A TEACHER

• Leave a message with the General Office (Response may not be immediate)

• Email the teacher – An introductory letter with teachers’

email addresses will be issued within the first week of school

ENTERING THE SCHOOL • Proceed to the main gate security guard post, inform your

purpose of visit and obtain a visitor pass • Proceed to General Office, office staff will assist • Return the visitor pass before you leave the school

ENTERING THE SCHOOL • Note : Only allowed to visit the school bookshop after

1.45pm. No waiting at canteen, no accompanying of boys

during recess Delivery of home cooked lunch - wait at the gate at

1.30pm for your child to collect from you. No fast food delivery.

• LTA general guidelines - to contain traffic within school compound

• Prevent issues for other road users as a result of surge of vehicular traffic

TRANSPORTATION

MORNING DROP--OFF • Strongly encouraged to drop off your

child inside the school compound • Refrain from dropping off along Essex

Road or Moulmein Road • Follow the security guards / staff’s

direction to the designated drop-‐off points.

• Drive carefully within school zone • No speeding (15km/hr)

MORNING DROP--OFF • Get your boy ready to alight swiftly:

• Move to the left side of car (back row) • Get ready all belongings before entering gate • Open door only after vehicle has come to a full

halt

• Refrain from having to get out of your car to assist.

• Teachers/staff/PVs will assist in alighting and crossing

• Be patient

DISMISSAL • Teachers will lead students down to level 1 • Dismissal Point (A) Bus Bay

• Priority given to school buses • Cars only allowed in after 1.45pm

(B) School side gate • Students to be received at gate • Parents/guardians only allowed in after 1.45pm

• No parking available for parents in the school premises to wait for son/ward

SCHOOL BUS SERVICE

• Familiarise him with drop off and pick up arrangements

• Seat belts, if available, must be worn at all times

• Proper behaviour on the bus to be observed at all times

LOST AND FOUND

• Boys get anxious when things go missing • LABEL EVERYTHING! • Return any found item to the Generally Office • Go to the General Office to check if lost

items have been returned • Minimize cash payment for school activities.

Use GIRO/Edusave deduction/cheque payment where possible

GETTING INVOLVED

ALUMNI

• St Michael’s Alumni Association • (A Heritage of SJI Junior) • Join via their Facebook page

PARENT--TEACHER ASSOCIATION

• All parents are automatically members under the constitution

• AGM will be held in early 2016 • Do consider coming forward to serve

RECRUITING CATHOLIC PARENT VOLUNTEERS

CATECHIST IN FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM

• Once a week during school hours either on Tuesday or Thursday

• Lesson duration is an hour for lower primary and 30 minutes for upper primary. Training will be provided.

CHAPEL RECESS PROGRAM

• Assist in prayer and activities for pupils during recess time.

• Either Tuesday or Thursday.

CHAPEL PRAISE & WORSHIP MUSIC TEAM

• Please join us if you have music talents in either instrument or singing.

• Every Friday morning (7--720am) except 1st

Friday of the month.

CHAPEL MAINTENANCE

• Assist to clean and upkeep the cleanliness of the chapel.

• Once a month on the 1st Monday of the month.

MASS SUPPORT TEAM

• Once a month in the morning (7 - 7:30am) on the 1st Friday of the month in the chapel.

• Days of obligations in the morning (7 – 8:30am) in the hall.

• Assist in the preparation of the mass with set- up and maintenance of the mass items.

AD--HOC CATHOLIC RELATED ACTIVITIES

• If you are unable to commit on a regular basis but still have a keen interest to assist in other ad--hoc activities.

SIGN UP TODAY!

• Please sign up at the Registration Booth at the school concourse