Preparing Your Child for Primary Education : A Parent Seminar by Ministry of Education November 19, 2010

MOE Seminars for Parents

To support parents and students in making informed decisions about education pathways, MOE conducts seminars on primary and secondary school education for parents with children in K1/K2 and Primary 6 respectively.

Our seminars are conducted at various locations for parents’ convenience. The upcoming ones are listed below.

Seminar Details
Preparing Your Child for Primary School (A Parent Seminar by the Ministry of Education)

Starting primary school is a big step in your child's life. To help you better understand primary school programmes and enable you to make key education decisions, the Ministry of Education will be conducting a seminar on Primary School Education. At the seminar, parents can look forward to sharing sessions by the school principal and a parent volunteer, as well as view the various programmes our primary schools provide.
The Primary Education System and Primary One Registration
Mdm Quek Seok Noi, Principal, Holy Innocents’ Primary School

The Primary School years are focused on giving students a good grasp of English Language, Mother Tongue and Mathematics; as well as helping children build character and cultivate good values and habits. Mdm Quek will share with parents an overview of Primary School Education. Parents will also learn about the registration process and what they need to take note of when registering their child for Primary One.

Supporting Your Child in Primary School
Mdm Faezah Binte Jonit, MOE Parent Ambassador

With the right support from parents and schools, children will be able to adapt well and build a strong foundation for the rest of their education. Mdm Faezah will share practical tips on how to prepare your child for and partner with your primary school so that he or she can have an enjoyable school experience.

Project Showcase

The following participating primary schools will also showcase their niche programmes to give parents a better idea of the programmes our schools offer:

* Ang Mo Kio Primary
* CHIJ – Our Lady of Good Counsel
* Da Qiao Primary
* Holy Innocents’ Primary
* Jing Shan Primary
* Xinghua Primary

Seminar Details
Date Saturday, 20 November 2010
Time 9.00 am – 12.30 pm (Registration starts from 8.30 am)
Venue Holy Innocents’ Primary School
5, Lorong Low Koon, Singapore 536451

Registration

To register, please email the following details to registration@olivegrp.com.

* Name of attendee(s)
* Contact number

Admission is free. For more details, please call 6325 6030.

Closing date: 18 November 2010, Thursday
Directions
Bus Services

51, 72, 80, 101, 119, 132, 136, 153, 325.
Nearest MRT Station

Hougang MRT (You can take bus no. 51 or 153 from Hougang bus interchange to Nativity Church Centre and walk towards Lorong Low Koon where the school is located.)
Parking

Parents who drive are advised to use Hougang Ave 5, which leads to the HDB carpark located behind the school. Parents may enter the school via its side gate which leads to the carpark.

Please refer to the URL link for directions to Holy Innocents' Primary School.

Official Website: http://www.moe.gov.sg/events/seminars-for-parents/