Ref : PT 001/2023
Date : 30 December 2022
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We trust that you have had a meaningful time bonding with your children over the
holidays. As we start a new school year, we would like to welcome our next cohort of
Primary 1, Kindergarten 1 and new students as well as parents/guardians to our Pei
Tong family.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with you, our Parent Support Group
and School Advisory Committee to develop our students and guide them to discover
their talents and interests through their educational journey with us.
1. Handover of school leadership
On behalf of the Pei Tong family, we would like to thank Mrs Ng-Teo Sock Hua, for
leading the school in the past 6 years. We wish her all the best in her future
endeavours as the new Principal at Yumin Primary School. I am honoured to take
over the leadership of the school.
2. Staff Movement Update
We would like to welcome the following members to our Pei Tong Family:
School Management Team
Ms Sally Chow (ICT HOD)
Ms Soh Pei Wen (SH Corporate Communications & Partnership)
Teachers
Ms Yeo Cheng Yong, Lead Teacher (Mathematics)
Ms Yap Shi Mei, Erika (English and Mathematics)
Mr Koh Leong Seng, Morris (Physical Education)
Ms Au Chuin Yin (Chinese Language)
Mr Tan Jit Hong (Physical Education)
3. First Day of School Arrangements
To help the younger students ease into their new school environment on the first
school day, Primary 1 students will report on the first day of school on 3 Jan 2023
while Primary 2 to 6 will report to school on 4 Jan 2023.
Reporting Level Remarks
Date
Tuesday Primary 1 P1 parents are allowed to enter
3 Jan 2023 the school premises on the first
day of school only.
Please refer to the letter sent on 7
Dec 2022 (Ref: PT 245/2022) for
details.
Wednesday Primary 2 to Primary 6
4 Jan 2023
4. School Hours, Recesses and Dismissal
We seek parents’ understanding to send your children to school on time (before
*7.30 a.m.) and to note the two dismissal timings on the different days. Students
must be seated in the hall/classroom for flag-raising ceremony by 7.30 a.m.
Monday to Wednesday Thursday and Friday
School Start Time 7.30 am 7.30 am
School Dismissal Time 1.30pm 1.00pm
Tuesday Thursday
CCA Start Time 2.00pm 1.30pm
CCA Dismissal Time 4.00pm 3.30pm
Gate Opening Hours (During School Term)
Morning Dismissal Time
Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday and
Wednesday Friday
Gate A Open from 7.00am to 7.00pm from Monday to Friday
(including school holidays)
Gate B 7.00am – 7.30am 1.30pm – 1.50pm 1.00pm-1.20pm
Gate D 7.00am – 7.30am 1.30pm – 1.50pm 1.00pm-1.20pm
Gate D (CCA Tuesday Only Thursday only
days) 4.00pm – 4.20pm 3.30pm – 3.50pm
5. Safety and Security
a. Traffic in the Morning and during Dismissal
For parents who are driving, we ask that you alight your child at the foyer
between 7.00 to 7.20 a.m. He/she should alight with his/her belongings
quickly. To ensure student safety, vehicles will be not allowed to enter the
school compound at other times. However, if your child is unwell during the
course of the school day, parents will be allowed to drive into school to pick up
their child at the general office.
Dismissal Cars Driving-
Timing in
Monday, Tuesday & 1.30 p.m. After 2.00 p.m.
Wednesday
Thursday & Friday 1.00 p.m. After 1.30 p.m.
We would like to remind parents whose children are taking the school buses
that on days when your child is not taking the school bus home at the standard
dismissal time, please inform the bus driver to avoid holding up the bus.
b. Road Safety
We would like to encourage all parents to inculcate good road safety habits, such
always using pedestrian crossings, not being distracted by mobile devices while
walking and practising the kerb drill before crossing.
We would also like to seek the support of parents to drive slowly and vigilantly in the
school zone especially when there is high traffic volume (e.g. mornings). Traffic
marshals are stationed to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow.
c. Safe and Conducive Environment
We would like to thank all parents for your support and will continue to ensure that
our school remains a safe and conducive environment for everyone through the
following measures:
- Regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces and disinfection of premises daily
- Frequent hand-washing throughout the school day and the wipe-down of
tables after use
- Meeting with teachers or school staff is strictly by appointment only
d. Unwell Student / Household Members (6 Years and Above)
If your child is feeling unwell (e.g., sore throat, fever, cough and/or loss of
smell), he/she should see a doctor and not come to school. We encourage
students to do a quick test (Antigen Rapid Test or ART) when there is possible
exposure or suspicion of possible infection. Close monitoring of one’s health
and pre-emptive self-testing will be crucial in ensuring a safe environment for
teaching and learning.
5. Update of Student and Parent Particulars
With effect from Jan 2023, parents/legal guardians will be able to update their own
particulars and their child’s/ward’s information by logging in to the Student Details
Form (SDF) via Singpass.
Alternatively, parents/legal guardians can still notify the school if there are changes
in the following details:
i. Contact information (including addresses, contact numbers and contact
details of parents/legal guardian/caregiver)
ii. Commuter Status
iii. Health Declaration
6. Student Attendance
All students are to report to school before 7.30 a.m. to participate in the flag raising
ceremony. Please ensure that your child reports to school on time every morning.
Any absence from school must be accompanied by a medical certificate (MC) or
letter from parents. Please refrain from taking your child for family vacation during
school term as we would like to honour the protected curriculum time for the year.
For parents who are sending your child to school, we seek your understanding not to
arrive at school before 7.00 a.m. as our staff will only be on duty from 7.00 a.m.
7. Student Development Team (SDT)
The SDT looks into the holistic development of the students. The team sets to
provide a conducive learning environment for students where they have
opportunities to engage in quality learning experience and acquire values supportive
of their lifelong well-being.
The Year Heads (YH) & Assistant Year Heads (AYH) will be connecting with
you each term to keep you updated of key matters pertaining to the respective
levels.
Student Development Team Email
YH (P1 & P2)
[email protected] Miss Chan Wen Hui
AYH (P2)
[email protected] Mr Jonah Lim Teo Kwee
YH (P3 & P4)
[email protected] Mr Goh Keng Hock
AYH (P3)
[email protected] Mr Wee Khang Ping
YH (P5 & P6)
[email protected] Mr Mike Tan Boon Tiong
HOD Student Management
[email protected] Mdm Tan Sen Lee
HOD Character & Citizenship
[email protected] Education
Mdm Quek Ting Hui
8. Mode of Communication
We have put in place various communication channels to connect with all parents:
a. Parents Gateway
Parents Gateway will serve as the main communication channel with parents.
We will be uploading school termly letters into the portal. It is important that parents
install the PG app in their smart mobile phones and familiarise themselves with the
app, especially for new parents who just joined the school. It is available for
download at both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
b. Other Communication Channels
Apart from getting information from school circulars, school website, teacher’s email
and the use of the Student Handbook, parents can also participate in the Class Dojo.
Your child’s Form Teacher will be getting in touch with you at the start of the year.
Please note that our teachers can be contacted during weekdays from 7.30 a.m. to
5 p.m. For urgent matters, you may leave a message with the General Office (Tel:
6777 5458). We seek your understanding that teachers may be uncontactable during
the day. They will respond to you as soon as they are available.
9. Developing Responsible Students
All parents are encouraged to ensure that your child packs his/her school bag every
day. Please make sure that your child remembers to bring what is needed for school
the next day. We would like to seek the understanding of all parents to refrain from
sending items and homework your child had forgotten to school. In the event that
your child forgets, it is a good opportunity to teach him/her how to problem solve and
manage the consequences. Let us work together to teach our students to be
responsible and self-disciplined.
10. Photography and Videography
We would like to inform you that throughout the course of the year,
photograph(s) or video image(s) of you and your child may be captured at all
school events. We may use and publish such photographs and/or video
recordings in school publications, website, social media channels, and other
official school communication channels. For clarifications, please feel free to
contact the school.
11. School Terms 2023
Semester 1
Term I Tue 3 Jan to Fri 10 Mar
Term II Mon 20 Mar to Fri 26 May
Semester 2
Term III Mon 26 Jun to Fri 1 Sep
Term IV Mon 11 Sep to Fri 17 Nov
12. Key Dates for Year 2023 Term 1
Date Key Programmes/ Activities Remarks
3 Jan First Day of School for P1 P1 students report to
school
4 Jan First Day of School for P2 to P6 P2 to P6 students
report to school
9 Jan (Mon) P4 and P5 SwimSafer Programme
Commencement
10 Jan (Tues) P4 to P6 CCA Commencement
11 Jan (Wed) P4 SwimSafer Programme
Commencement
12 Jan (Thurs) P4 CCA and P5 SwimSafer
Programme Commencement
20 Jan Chinese New Year Celebration During school hours
22 Jan to 24 Chinese New Year (Public Holiday)
Jan
3 Feb P5 and P6 Meet the Parents (MTP) More details to be
Session announced by Year
Head
10 Feb P3 and P4 Meet the Parents (MTP) More details to be
Session announced by Year
Head
17 Feb Total Defence Day Commemoration During school hour
17 Feb P1 and P2 Meet the Parents (MTP) More details to be
Session announced by Year
Head
17 Feb and 20 P1 and P6 students photo taking for During school hour
Feb School Smart Card
11 Mar to 19 School Holiday
Mar
On behalf of the staff of Pei Tong Primary School, we wish you and your family a
great year ahead! With your continued support, 2023 will be another enriching year
for your child and the school.
Yours in Partnership,
Mrs Ong-Chew Lu See
Principal
