In case you need to contact the school regarding academic or pastoral issues the first point of contact should always be your child’s form tutor, class teacher or subject specialist teacher in the first instance.

Any concerns related to the pastoral care of the child at school should be addressed to the Pastoral Leaders of the year group the student is in. Meet our Pastoral Team in ASPS this academic year:

Friday 8th September- 

• International Literacy Day celebration: Word Dress Up Day! (more details below)

Coffee Morning & Parent Engagement Sessions: Mark Your Calendars! 

This is your chance to:

🤝 Connect with our school leaders and fellow parents

📚 Learn more about our innovative learning approach from our wonderful team of teachers

🤓 Gain insights into how your child thrives in our school environment

Monday 4th September- 

• Year 1 - Parent Engagement Session

from 2:00  to 3:00 pm

Tuesday 5th September- 

• Year 2 Parent Engagement Session

from 2:00 pm  to 3:00 pm

Wednesday 6th September- 

• FS1 Coffee Morning

from 8:30 am to 10:00 am

• Year 3 Parent Engagement Session

from 2:00 pm  to 3:00 pm

Thursday 7th September- 

• FS2 Coffee Morning

from 8:30 am - 10:00 am

• Year 4 Parent Engagement Session

from 2:00 pm  to 3:00 pm

Monday 11th September-

• Year 5 to 6 Parent Engagement Session

from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

📍 We look forward to welcoming you in the gym for these sessions!

Supervision during the afternoon Parent Engagement Sessions:

We will be providing supervision for your students during the event. This means that for parents attending the afternoon session, you can collect your student after the event as they will be under our supervision throughout the session. This will allow you to concentrate and participate in discussions about your child's education.

Bus students during the afternoon Parent Engagement Sessions:

If you plan to attend the afternoon Parent Engagement Session and would like your child to go home with you instead of taking the school bus on that day, please let us know by completing the form below.

By filling out the form, you will be helping us coordinate transportation changes accurately and efficiently.

Click here to submit the form

Starting from Monday, in the interest of safeguarding and to ensure that students who are dropped before the official gate opening time at 7:20am are kept safe, from 7am our security guards will direct students to an area where they are provided with basic supervision from our school helpers.

However, we kindly request your understanding that this arrangement will not apply to our Nursery and FS children. For the safety of our youngest students, we ask that parents continue to use the Nursery gate for drop off. Upon arrival, FS children should be handed over to our staff members directly—please do not leave them unattended, even if an older sibling is present. It is important to remember that one child cannot be held responsible for the wellbeing of another child.

Please be aware that FS students' morning supervision will commence at 7:10 am. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this timing.

Whilst we understand the excitement that comes with celebrating birthdays, we kindly request your cooperation in adhering to our school policy on birthdays and other celebration treats to ensure the best experience for all students. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining an uninterrupted learning process, we do not allow birthday party celebrations within the school premises. This helps minimise disruptions and allows us to keep our focus on learning.

Birthday Cakes: To support our emphasis on wellness and nutrition, we request that birthday cakes are not brought to school. You are welcome to enjoy these treats at home, allowing us to promote a healthy school environment.

Individual Packaging: For any items you would like to share, please ensure that they are individually packaged. This helps us maintain hygiene standards and ensures that all students can enjoy the treats safely. 

Any giveaways intended for birthday celebrations and other special occasions will be distributed at the end of the school day. This ensures that classroom activities remain unaffected and all students can fully engage in their lessons.

Food Items: It is important to check with the teacher regarding the classroom allergy list before bringing any items. This precautionary measure helps us avoid allergen exposure and ensures the safety of all students.

Before sending any non-food or food items for birthday celebrations, we ask that you check with the teacher. 

Birthday Books

Donate a book to our school library, where it will leave a lasting legacy and contribute to the literary enrichment of our students for years to come. 

Here's how the 'Birthday Books' initiative works:

Instead of traditional birthday treats such as cakes, sweets, or treats, we invite parents and students to invest in the gift of reading. On your child's special day, consider using a portion of the usual budget for a new book. 

To make the gift even more personal, we encourage you to add a message to the inside cover of the book.

If your child's birthday is coming up next week, they could be amongst the first to participate in the 'Birthday Books' initiative this academic year and be recognised for their thoughtful contribution.

International Literacy Day Celebrations for Primary and Secondary 

Friday, 8th September 2023

We are thrilled to share some exciting news about our upcoming International Literacy Day celebration. This year, we are introducing a unique and engaging activity – "Word Dress Up Day!" 

Next Friday, 8th September, students from Year 1 to 9 will have the chance to bring their favourite words to life by dressing up as them. Yes, you heard it right - dressing up as your favourite word! The challenge is for fellow students to guess the chosen word solely based on their creative dress-up.

To make it even more interactive, students can display their chosen word on four-square vocabulary cards. This will be discussed in class and details will be posted on Google Classroom. This challenge aims to foster vocabulary enrichment, creativity and critical thinking. 

This activity will not only engage students in a unique and enjoyable way but also enhance their vocabulary and word association skills. It aligns perfectly with the spirit of literacy and language appreciation, and our first school priority - READING.

Here's how it works:

• Each student selects an age appropriate word that holds personal significance or captures their imagination.

• They dress up in a way that creatively represents the chosen word.

• Other students will try to guess the word based on their appearance and costume.

• The students can reveal the word, share their choice and its significance.

To encourage participation and creativity, we will select the most creative and aptly dressed word in each class as the winner.

We ask parents to please ensure that your child's dress-up is appropriate, respectful and in line with the school's dress code policy. 

Let's make this a memorable and educational experience for our students!

Because reading is a big focus for us at ASPS, we will be implementing a fresh curriculum approach: the Rising Star’s Read into Writing (RitW) programme, which centres around literature-based learning. This approach is closely aligned with the core aim of English studies, which emphasises that through reading, students have the opportunity to foster cultural, emotional, intellectual and social growth. Literature, in particular, plays a pivotal role in facilitating such advancement. Reading also empowers students to not only gain new knowledge but also to expand upon their existing understanding.

Each year-level will receive a designated novel for each term. We will teach grammar, spelling, punctuation and writing using these novels. The books are available online and will be shared by the English teachers via Google Classroom. Encourage your children to read and become familiar with the story during their 20-minute home reading sessions.

 The books for term 1 are as follows: