MOE Seminar: Preparing Your Child for Primary School, 26 Feb 2011, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary February 25, 2011

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 Sim Siew Tin, Principal, Ahmad Ibrahim 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 Sim 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 Tuminah Sujak, 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 Tuminah 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:
• Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School
• Chongfu Primary School
• Jiemin Primary School
• Northland Primary School
• Peiying Primary School
• Xishan Primary School

Seminar Details
Date Saturday, 26 February 2011
Time 9.00 am – 12.30 pm (Registration starts from 8.30 am)
Venue Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School
10 Yishun Street 11, Singapore 768643

Registration
To register, please email the following details to [email protected].
• Name of attendee(s)
• Contact number

Admission is free. For more details, please call 6546 6977.
Closing date: 23 February 2011, Wednesday

Directions

Bus Services (along Yishun Ring Road)
1N, 558, 800, 812, NR1

Nearest MRT Station
Yishun MRT (You can take bus no. 812 from Northpoint Shopping Centre and alight at Peixin Primary School 3 stops later, to walk towards where Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School is located.)

Parking

Parents are encouraged to take public transport. For those who drive, they are advised to park at the HDB carparks across from the school, along Yishun Street 11.

For more details on the location of Ahmad Ibrahim Primary, please visit: http://www.moe.gov.sg/events/seminars-for-parents/

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