First Day of School
On the first day of school, please drop off your child/ren at the respective reception areas at the times listed below. Our academic and admissions staff will be stationed at each reception area to assist you. If you need help or are unsure where to go, feel free to approach any staff member wearing a coloured lanyard: Yellow (DUCKS), Blue (Junior School), Red (Senior School), Black (Admissions). We’re here to help make your first day as smooth as possible.
School Day Schedule
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Toddler and Nursery |
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Drop-off: |
School Day starts at: 9.00am |
School Day ends at: Full-Day – 3.25pm |
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Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 |
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Drop-off: |
School Day starts at: 8.45am |
School Day ends at: 3.25pm CCAs (only for Year 2 and above) starts from: 3.45pm |
Where to Go – Drop-off & Pick Up
Please make sure that your class teacher is aware of your child’s transport arrangements for the end of their first day, a good time for doing this is during your virtual/in-person class teacher welcome meeting.
Drop-off
Parents and carers will be able to drop children off at their classroom, or by the classroom outdoor decking areas (for Toddlers, Nursery and Reception).
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By Car or Taxi: Please enter through the Main Gate and turn left towards DUCKS. For parking, you may wish to park at the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) Basement Car Park or the nearby HDB carparks and make your way towards DUCKS on foot.
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On Foot: Please enter through the side gates located in front of DUCKS or Senior School.
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By School Bus: Members of staff on duty will welcome students upon their arrival and ensure they are guided to the school reception desk and class.
Pick Up
For onsite pick up at the end of the school day, parents can arrive on campus from 3.15pm/12.30pm (half-day) at the following meeting points:
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Toddlers, Nursery and Reception: By the respective classroom outdoor decking areas
For Year 1 and Year 2
- Parents will pick up their child directly from their Year 1 and Year 2 classroom door between 3.10pm and 3.20pm. Please arrive no earlier than 3.10pm to avoid corridor congestion.
- Please ensure you have vacated the corridor by 3.25pm so that bus and CCA children can exit safely.
- You are encouraged to use the rear exit of The College as this disperses the flow of people from the front of the building.
Children taking the school bus will be taken to their allocated bus areas and members of staff on duty will ensure students board the respective bus.
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Drop-off: |
School Day starts at: 8.30am |
School Day ends at: 3.35pm CCAs (only for Year 2 and above) starts from: 3.45pm |
Where to Go – Drop-off & Pick Up
Please make sure that your class teacher is aware of your child’s transport arrangements for the end of their first day, a good time for doing this is during your virtual/in-person class teacher welcome meeting.
Drop-off
Parents and carers will be able to drop children off at their classroom.
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By Car or Taxi: Please enter through the Main Gate and our security team will be able to direct you to the Junior School. For parking, you may wish to park at the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) Basement Car Park or the nearby HDB carparks and make your way towards Junior School on foot.
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On Foot: Please enter through the side gates located in front of DUCKS or Senior School.
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By School Bus: Members of staff on duty will welcome students upon their arrival and ensure they are guided to the school reception desk and class.
Pick Up
For onsite pick up at the end of the school day, parents can arrive on campus from 3.15pm at the following meeting points:
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Year 3 and Year 4: By the Quad at the centre of the Junior School
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Year 5 and Year 6: By the steps in front of The Clocktower Café
Children taking the school bus will be taken to their allocated bus areas and members of staff on duty will ensure students board the respective bus.
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Drop-off: |
School Day starts at: 8.30am |
School Day ends at: 3.35pm CCAs (only for Year 2 and above) starts from: 3.45pm |
Where to Go – Drop-off & Pick Up
Please make sure that the Head of Year/Tutor is aware of your child’s transport arrangements for the end of their first day, you can drop an email to the respective Heads of Year/Tutor accordingly.
Drop-off
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By Car or Taxi: Enter the North Gate from 8am - 9am and our security team will be able to direct you to the Greenhouse for drop-off. For parking, you may wish to park at the spaces towards The Greenhouse (see the map).
Please note Senior School fountain roundabout will no longer support drop-off or pick-up. -
On Foot: Enter through the side gates located in front of DUCKS or Senior School.
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By School Bus: Members of staff on duty will welcome students upon their arrival and ensure they are guided to the school reception desk and class.
Pick Up
For onsite pick up at the end of the school day, parents can arrive on campus from 3.30pm at the following meeting points:
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Senior School Reception
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The Greenhouse Lobby
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Performing Arts Centre Main Foyer
Students taking the school bus will be guided to their allocated bus areas to board their respective bus.
Welcome Sessions
On your child’s first day of school, our academic leadership teams look forward to warmly welcoming you to the College. These informal gatherings provide a wonderful opportunity to meet members of the leadership team, learn more about the year ahead, and connect with other new families in your child’s cohort.
Please note that attendance is not mandatory. There will be other opportunities throughout the term to meet the team and build connections within our parent community.
DUCKS (Toddler to Year 2)
Date: Monday, 13 April
Time: 9.00am
Location: DUCKS Library, Level 2
Parents attending the DUCKS Welcome Session are kindly requested to RSVP here.
Families with children entering DUCKS are kindly asked to drop students off at their respective classrooms before proceeding to the welcome session.
Junior School (Year 3 to Year 6)
Date: Monday, 13 April
Time: 8.30am
Location: Junior School Library, Level 5
For Junior School families, both parents and students are welcome to attend together. Class teachers and student buddies will meet new students at the start of the session, after which parents will have the opportunity to meet and connect with the academic leadership team.
