Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need get a lanyard/ID tag for my child? 

• There is no need for you to prepare one. You will receive one with your child’s name on it along with the Orientation Welcome Pack from the school. Ensure you fill in the other important details on the ID tag.  

Q: When will we know the class timetable?

• Class timetable will be available within the first week of school. 

Q: What is the price range for the food sold in the canteen?

• The stalls in the canteen serve set meals. Set meals include servings of fruits and vegetables. The set meal prices range from $2.00 - $3.00. 

• There are also snacks (e.g. steamed buns, sandwiches) from $0.70 onwards.  Please click HERE to find out more about the food sold at each stall. 

Q: When will P1 booklist be released?

• You will receive the booklist in the Welcome Pack. As there is a syllabus change for certain subjects, some books may not be available for purchase as yet. The bookshop vendor will be able to advise you accordingly.  

Q: How many sets of school uniform and PE attire should I purchase for my child?

• Your child will need at least 1 set of school uniform and 3 sets of PE attire. Students will put on their PE attire on the days where they have PE and PAL lessons. 

Q: What does my child need to bring on the first day of school? 

• Your child will only need to bring the following items: Lanyard with ID tag (to put on), pocket money or lunch box, a water bottle,  a pencil case, colour pencils and an item for your child to introduce himself/herself in class. Please refer to the Information Booklet for more details. . 

Q: What will my child be doing on the first week of school? 

• The first week of school is an important part of your child's transition to school.  Activities are planned to orientate your child to significant features of the new school environment. Your child will also get to know more  about school routines and expectations.  At the same time, they will learn how to make friends and find their way around school.  

Q: What does my child need to bring for in the first week of school?

• There will be a checklist in your Welcome Pack on what to bring. Please refer to the Information Booklet for more details. 

Q: For the first week of school, will there be staff on duty to assist my child in buying food if he/she needs help? 

• On the first day of school, there will be staff on duty to assist your child during recess. On the following days, your child will be paired up with a P4 buddy during the P1/P4 Buddy Programme. There will also be staff around to guide your child when necessary.  

Q: Can a P4 sibling be assigned as my child’s buddy? 

• The buddy programme is an opportunity for your child to know and make friends with other students. By having a non-sibling buddy, your child will have a unique experience. He/she will also have one more senior student to approach for help since P1 and P4 students share the same recess.  

Q: Can we see them from afar during recess? 

• Yes, only 1 parent is allowed to enter the school on the first day.  You will get to view your child from afar during his/her recess time. 

Q: Where should parents drop off the child in the morning? 

• Parents should lead their child up to the main school gate, at the security post. If driving in, you may drop off your child at the porch area.  

Q: How is my child dismissed if he/she takes the school bus? 

• There is a waiting area for students taking the school bus in the concourse. They will proceed to the waiting area upon dismissal while the teacher will lead the rest of the students out to the school gate.  Please ensure your child knows which bus number he/she belongs to. 

Q: Are school buses from private after-school care centers allowed to enter into the school to pick up the students as well? 

• Private school buses not contracted by the school will not be able to enter the school premises during dismissal time. Alternative arrangements should be made. We usually recommend that the child be picked up at the designated void deck area by the private bus driver, who can park the vehicle at the public car park.  

Q: May I know how to join the school bus and the bus route? 

• You can easily contact the  school bus operator and they will be ready to assist you. Click HERE for the contact of the school bus company.  

Q: Are shoes with velcro straps allowed? 

• Yes. White, plain shoes with velcro straps are allowed. 

Q: Can my child wear a smart watch?

• Students are not allowed to bring or use digital or communication devices with capabilities to store information, video or images and/or to make and answer calls. Such devices include handphones, smart watches, tablets etc.