Maris Stella Kindergarten
49B Holland Road Singapore 258 851 Tel: 6474 3590
Fax: 6479 2874
Principal: Sr Anne May Chua f.m.m.
Email:
  Letter to Parent
 

General Information

Licensed and Inspected By:

The Ministry of Education (MOE), under the Education Act (1985 Edition).

Policies & Procedures

LEVELS

Admission for our nursery/kindergarten programme is governed by the age stipulated by the Ministry of Education.

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Nursery 2
 : The child is 3 turning 4 years old.
       
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Kindergarten 1 (K1)
 : The child is 4 turning 5 years old.
       
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Kindergarten 2 (K2)
 : The child is 5 turning 6 years old.

Enrollment:

To enroll a child in Maris Stella Kindergarten a personal interview with the Principal may be required prior to admission. The interview with the child and the child's parent will determine if the kindergarten is able to meet the needs of the individual child. Each child will be admitted on his or her individual merits regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin or ancestry

Registration for the public is by appointment only, and booking begins in January. Kindly call the office
(Tel: 64743590) to book an appointment.

Please come personally to the office with the following documents on the appointment date:

1. Parents' I/Cs

2. Original and a phototstat copy of the child's Birth Certificate

3. Health Record Book and a photocopy of Certificate of vaccination

4. 1 passport size of his/her photograph

5. Registration fee - $50.00 (non-refundable)

For expatriates/PRs only: Please bring the above (1) to (5) together with the original and a Photostat copy of the child's dependant pass/PR certificate.

1. Operation Hours

Two sessions at the following time slots:

Morning Session (AM) Mondays to Fridays 08:45am - 11:45am
Afternoon Session (PM) Mondays to Fridays 12:00noon - 3:00pm

with effect from Jan 2011 the school hours will be;

Morning Session (AM) Mondays to Fridays 08:45am - 12:15pm
Afternoon Session (PM) Mondays to Fridays 12:30pm - 4:00pm

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In order for your child to receive the ultimate kindergarten experience, s/he must be in class no later than 8.55am (morning session) and 12.10pm (afternoon session).
   
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Please call the kindergarten admin office, if your child is going to be late or absent, especially when field trips are planned to start at these times.
   
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The school will not be able to accommodate your child when s/he arrives after the nursery/kindergarten classes have left for the field trip.

2. School Term

The kindergarten year consists of 4 terms. Each term is approximately 10 weeks. We will be closed on government designated school holidays, exceptional holidays and public holidays.

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School Fees & Other Payments
   
3.1 All fees paid are non-refundable.
   
Description Amount Remarks
School fees S$690.00 per term (Nursery)
S$590.00 per term (K1 and K2)		 Nursery class size - 20 to 22 children per class
K1 and K2 class size - 25 to 27 children per class
Holistic supplementary fee S$185.00 per term Covers the Sportball programme conducted once a week, half hour per session, daily meals and celebrations in school (eg. Children's Day).
Computer fee (K1 and K2 only) S$130.00 per term
(payable directly to Ednovation Pte Ltd)		 Lessons are conducted twice a week, half an hour per lesson.
Miscellaneous fee S$80.00 per year Covers miscellaneous items like name tags, school folder, plastic pouch, communication book, stationery and art and craft materials, penmanship work books, newsletter and insurance coverage.
Book fee (English and Chinese readers and work books, Maths and Phonics work books) Estimated S$170.00 per year; exact amount to be advised by the book vendors subject to change according to exchange rate fluctuations. Cover the Rigby Rocket Readers (English and Chinese) and Maths and Phonics workbooks.
Registration fee (one time) S$50.00  
Note: with effect from 2 January 2011, all fees will be subject to 7% GST.
   
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Revision of School Fee: Maris Stella Kindergarten reserves the right to revise its fees at any time. Notification of revised fees will be communicated to parents 3 months before it takes effect.
   
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No Pro-Rated or Refund in Fees: Fees will be paid in full either by cash or cheque. There will be no pro-rate, refund of Term Fees, or make-up classes in the event of school closures mandated by the Ministry of Education and any other government authorities, or if your child is absent for any period of time for any reason whatsoever.
   
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Children who register and join at any time after the new term begins are required to pay the full term fees.
   
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Withdrawal Notice: Two (2) months' written notice or 2 months' fees in lieu of such notice must be given if you wish to withdraw your child from Maris Stella Kindergarten. If such written notice is not given or if the child is withdrawn prior to the expiry of such notice, the Management shall be entitled to claim for the balance of the fees due to the Kindergarten.
   
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Information Updates: Notify the office of any change in address, home and mobile phone numbers, caregivers' and their contact numbers, transport arrangement and any other important information.

School Uniform

This must be obtained from the school tailor. It consists of a cepia blue dress with white trimmings for the girls (drip dry material) and blue shirt with white shorts for the boys.

Safety Issues

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Car parking: Parents driving their children to school are to park at the school's designated car park lots or alternatively to park at Maris Stella Convent car park. Parking is subject to availability and only in non-reserved/designated lots.
   
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Kindergarten Porches: It serves as a drop-off point only. Parking at the Kindergarten porches for 5 minutes or more is illegal as it may cause traffic congestion.
   
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School Buses Priority Parking: Priority is given to school buses to park along the school bus bay during arrival and dismissal times. Kindly give way to school buses to help ease traffic congestion. Courtesy and co-operation is expected of all motorists. Parents and caregivers are advised to follow the directions of our staff on duty as traffic wardens.
   
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Supervision of Children:
   
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For AM (morning) session, we request that parents do not bring their child to class before 8.15am or pick them up later than 12.15 pm as no adult supervision will be available.
   
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For PM (afternoon) Session, parents are requested not to bring their child before 11.30 am or pick them up later than 03.15pm as no adult supervision will be available.
   
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Maris Stella Kindergarten Management and Staff will not be held responsible for any child if the parents/guardians/caregivers do not observe punctuality and the essential safety rules.
   
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Parents' Waiting Areas:
   
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Parents or other family members who are waiting to pick up their children after classes are required to wait outside the main entrances at the designated "Parents Waiting Area".
   
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Please refrain from waiting along the corridor outside the classrooms. For security reasons, our Kindergarten teachers and staff reserve the right to inform and escort parents/caregivers out of the unauthorized areas. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

   
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Whilst all reasonable care will be taken to ensure the safety of your child, you shall not hold Maris Stella Kindergarten liable for any damages to property, accidents or personal injuries sustained or suffered by your child (i) arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon or at Maris Stella Kindergarten whether during normal lesson time or otherwise; or (ii) whilst attending any outings or events organized by the Kindergarten outside the premises of Maris Stella Kindergarten.
   
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You shall also indemnify Maris Stella Kindergarten against all claims, demands, costs, losses and expenses of any nature whatsoever which Maris Stella Kindergarten may suffer or incur in connection with any personal injuries, accidents, damages or loss of personal belongings arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon or at Maris Stella Kindergarten, or the use of the premises by your child in the Kindergarten or your non-compliance with the rules and regulations herein.

Health Issues:

Maris Stella Kindergarten is committed to provide a safe and healthy place. To avoid the spread of viruses, parents/caregivers (including domestic helpers) are obliged to:

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do daily checks on their child's temperature and body for the following symptoms:
 
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has a persistent fever of 38 º C or higher;
     
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has symptoms such as unexplainable rash, vomiting, diarrhea, chronic cough or pink eye;
     
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becomes ill at school or develops new symptoms.
     
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contact the Kindergarten within 24 hours when your child contracts a communicable disease (i.e. chicken pox, dengue, hand, foot, and mouth) or a parasite (i.e. lice).
     
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Ensure that after a suspected or confirmed communicable disease or parasite, a child may only return to the nursery/kindergarten with a written medical consent.

Medication:

Maris Stella Kindergarten is committed to provide a safe and healthy place. To avoid the spread of viruses, parents/caregivers (including domestic helpers) are obliged to:
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First Aid will be provided without any form of medication.
     
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An attempt will be made to contact the child's parent/guardian or the alternative person (emergency contact) prior to any medical treatment by a medical professional.
     
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Parents/guardians are encouraged to administer medication at home. The teacher will only administer medication at the written request of the parent and according to the doctor's orders as noted on the original pharmacist dispensed container.
     
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Non-prescription medication must be pre-approved in writing by your family doctor.
     
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Children who are taking medication orally may only return 24 hours after the start of the medication and when the child has not displayed any adverse reaction to the medication.
     
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Medication that is added to a container of liquid will not be administered by the teacher.

Other Matters

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Subsidy: Kindly note that fees subsidy from Maris Stella Kindergarten will be granted only upon written approval with relevant supporting documents, on a case-by-case basis, begin given by the Management Committee of Maris Stella Kindergarten.
     
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Children with Special Needs: Maris Stella Kindergarten is only able to accommodate one high functioning child with special needs per class. In the event that your child has special needs and you have not informed us upon registration, Maris Stella Kindergarten reserves the right not to admit/or de-register your child if our quota of Children with Special Needs has been met.
   
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Class Placements:
 
 
 
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Children's placement in particular classes is done with discernment to help each child achieve his/her best potential.
   
 
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Reallocation. Groups of K1 children from each class will group with another to form a new class grouping when they progress to K2. This is to help children widen their circle of friends and to learn to be proactive in relating.
     
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The Kindergarten's decision on your child's placement and reallocation shall therefore be final. We seek parents' cooperation and understanding.
     
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In the event the quota for the minimum class number is not met, the Kindergarten reserves full rights to transfer its students to other classes of the same level.

Your Child Matters:

. RECESS Time: 9.15am/12.15pm (approximate and may differ among classes)

DAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

 

WHOLEMEAL

PANCAKES

HONEYSTAR

CEREAL

CHICKEN PUMPKIN

PORRIDGE

MUFFIN WITH MILK

 

TOAST,

SAUSAGE,

BAKED

BEANS

EGG

SANDWICH

MACARONI

SOUP

 

MUFFIN

FRUITY SALAD

HAM & CHEESE

SANDWICH

KOKO CRUNCH

 

PASTA SALAD

CAKE

KOKO

CRUNCH

HOTDOG

SANDWICH

 

KAYA TOAST &

MILK

TOAST/EGG/BAKED

BEANS

KAYA TOAST &

MILK

BEEHOON FRIED

LUNCH

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

 

FRIED RICE

CHICKEN PORRIDGE,

FRIED KWAY TEOW

RICE, LEMO

CHICKEN &

WINTERMELON

 

 

MACARONI

SOUP

CLAYPOT

RICE

MACARONI

SOUP

PANDAN

RICE

 

CHICKEN RICE

HOR FUN

CHICKEN

PORRIDGE

WESTERN MEAL

 

FRIED

NOODLE

SPAGHETTI

WESTERN

RICE/FISH/VEG

 

CLAYPOT RICE

NASI LEMAK

CLAYPOT RICE

BEEHOON FRIED

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Size of bags: Ensure backpacks or bags are not oversized as your child need only to bring a pencil case, a fork & a spoon, a water bottle, an extra set of clothes, i.e. a school t-shirt, an underwear, shorts/culottes for emergency purposes.
   
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Label Items: All items must be clearly marked with your child's name.
   
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Shoes & Socks: Children are required to wear socks and Velcro strapped shoes to school daily. No sandals please.
   
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Gold & Silver: Children are not allowed to wear expensive necklace, bracelet, ear-rings, etc to school. Maris Stella Kindergarten will not be held responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen personal property.
   
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Daily Bag Checks: We hope you will assist us by checking your child's bag daily for updates in the communication book, for circulars, newsletter etc. Should you have any queries, please contact the office to verify any information or leave a message and the class teacher will return your call.
   
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English & Chinese Readers, Activity Sheets & Plastic folder with kindergarten logo:
   
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Readers will be kept by the school. It will be returned after each pre-reading sessions.
   
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Activity sheets completed in class will be filed into your child's plastic folder and kept in class. This folder and its contents will be returned home with your child's Progress book just before the Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) at mid-year and before the end of term 4.
     
   

Kindly return only the Progress book and the plastic folder to the teacher after the mid-year PTC for term 3 & term 4.
     
. Verbal messages: We will be training your child to try to pass on messages verbally to you; however, any notice of importance will either be by the communication book or directly communicated.
   
. Parents/Guardians/Grandparents/caregivers/domestic helpers will not be allowed to remain in the classrooms with their children after the first two days of school without prior permission from the Principal of the Kindergarten (on a case-by-case basis).
   
. Rights of Maris Stella Kindergarten: We reserve the right to amend all terms, conditions, rules and regulations as and when it deems fit.

POLICY FOR THE RELEASE OF A CHILD FROM MARIS STELLA KINDERGARTEN

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Late Pick Up
   
  If a guardian has not picked up a child or called fifteen (15) minutes after school dismissal, the teacher will try to contact the family and then the person(s) from the authorized pick up list.
   
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Unauthorized Pick Up
   
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Please verbally inform the admin office or your child's teacher if you wish to appoint another person to bring your child home, even if it is a temporary arrangement.
   
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If the person appointed to bring your child home is not known to the teacher, information about the person must be provided (name, phone number and physical description). The person will be asked to show identification.
   
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If an unauthorized person arrives to pick a child, the child will remain under the supervision of the teacher/caregiver. The teacher/caregiver will speak to the individual and explain the policy that no child will be released without written authorization from the guardian and the teacher/caregiver will phone the parent/guardian.
   
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If difficulties arise, all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure the safety of the child and other children.
   
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If necessary, the police will be called for assistance.
   
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Custody and Related Court Orders
   
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If a custody or court order exists, a copy of the order needs to be placed in the child's file.
   
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The guardian is responsible for providing accurate and up to date information concerning the legal guardianship of the child. Without a custody or court order on file, the teacher/caregiver cannot deny access to the non-enrolling parent.
   
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If the non-enrolling parent is not listed on the authorized pick-up list, the policy on authorized persons will be implemented.
   
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The guardian will provide all consents.
   
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