Important Notices

Years 5 & 6 Digital Devices

(Important announcement for parents of current Year 4 learners)

As you are aware, Nexus parents are asked to purchase a digital device to support their child’s learning when they enter Phase 4 of the Primary School. To support your child’s future learning, we are asking that Year 5 learners entering the academic year starting August 2021 (ie: our current Year 4 cohort) purchase an iPad.

At this time of year, we would usually share with Year 4 families the device specifications. However, we have been informed that new devices will be launched shortly. In Term 4, we will share with you our Nexus Approved 1:1 Devices and Accessories for 2021/22. In the meantime, to give you an idea of the Apple devices we use and why we use them, you can view the ‘Nexus: Learning with iPads’ site by clicking this link. Devices must be equipped with the recommended keyboard case and compatible stylus.

In Term 4, the members of the Phase 4 teaching team, Year 6 learners, Ed Bailey, Nexus Digital Learning Coach and Paul Beach will also hold an online information briefing about the device programme for current Year 4 parents. Invites will be sent closer to the event.

We look forward to helping your child navigate the digital world and are excited at the possibilities that the iPad has in supporting and extending learning.

Changes to Morning Drop Off for Nursery and Kindergarten Learners

In Term 4, we will be implementing a new drop off point for our youngest learners. We ask our parents/guardians to drop off their child outside the Phase 1 Learning Hub on Level 2. This can be accessed in two ways:

If you arrive at the main staircase on Level 1 you can walk around the edge of the sports field and up the stairs at the back of the gymnasiums and then walk round to the Phase 1 Learning Hub.
If you arrive via the Level 2 walkway you can continue past the Eco Cafe, walk round the back of the gyms and to the Phase 1 Learning Hub.

Outside the Phase 1 Learning Hub you will be met by a member of staff, your child's temperature will be taken and then they can enter the building.

Afternoon pick-up will remain the same (at the Level 2 Atrium doors by the Eco Cafe).

Our School Day

As we settle into our new an amazing campus and there is more movement across the school as we utilise the fantastic facilities we have been reviewing our school day and how it can be structured to offer the very best learning opportunities for all our children.

Recently we invited parents to an NCG Meeting to share thoughts about a revised school day. Since the meeting we have set up a website with our proposals and invited feedback from our community. Much of the feedback has been positive, but there have been some common questions within the comments. Click here to look at our proposals and see answers to the FAQs.

Masks

Please may we remind all families that at school learners are expected to wear masks at all times (except when involved in sports or eating/drinking).

We are noticing that a number of learners have masks that do not fit securely. This is particualrly true of the reuseable masks, where the elastic ear straps or the wire nose bridge become loose over time.

This weekend, please may you check your child's masks fit securely and remind them of the importance of wearing their masks properly at all times.

Birthday Celebrations

We enjoy celebrating children's birthdays at school. Many families like to bring in a sweet treat for the learners in the class. Unfortunately, due to the current restrictions placed on us, we cannot allow families to bring in treats to share.

As an alternative, families can purchase regular-sized or small cupcakes (more suited to Nursery to Year 2 learners) or cookies from Victus, our in-school catering team. These are made on-site following the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) standards and delivered directly to class. If you would like to consider this option, please contact the Victus team. Their details are on the Parent Zone of our website.

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