First Day of School
On the first day of school, please ensure you drop off your child/ren at the respective reception areas and timings as listed below. Our academic and admissions staff will be stationed at each reception area, ready to assist you if needed. If you are lost, please do not hesitate to approach any of our staff members wearing coloured lanyards: Yellow (DUCKS), Blue (Junior School), Red (Senior School), Black (Admissions), and we will be able to help you.
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: 9.00am |
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
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Year 1: Level 2, DUCKS Dining Hall
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Year 2: Level 1, DUCKS Dining Hall
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.
First Day Welcome Coffee
On your child’s first day of school, you are warmly welcomed to a coffee morning with the academic leadership teams. This informal gathering provides a wonderful opportunity to meet our leadership team and connect with other new families.
For families with children entering DUCKS and/or Senior School, please drop students off at their respective class before joining the coffee morning.
For families with children in Junior School, both parents and students are welcome to attend together. Class teachers and class buddies will meet new students at the session’s start, allowing parents to enjoy coffee and conversation.
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DUCKS (Toddler to Year 2)* *Parents who are attending the DUCKS Welcome Coffee, kindly RSVP here. |
Monday 6 January, 9.00am | DUCKS Library, Level 2 |
| Junior School (Year 3 to Year 6) | Monday 6 January, from 8.00am | Junior School Library, Level 5 |
| Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13) | Monday 6 January, 9.00am | The Greenhouse, Level 6 |
If you have multiple children attending various grades across different schools, we recommend that you attend the session for your youngest child.
