We often watch out for updates on a primary school open house to see prospective institutions for our kids. These events parents and students the chance to get a quick overview of class expectations and the year’s curriculum.
In this article, you’ll read:
- The Importance of a Primary School Open House
- Things to Consider in Attending Open Houses
- List of Primary Schools with Open House Schedules in Singapore
The Importance of a Primary School Open House
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School open houses allow parents and guardians to have an opportunity to come to the school of their kids. By attending school events like this, they will become more prepared and acclimated for the upcoming school year.
Schools commonly host this kind of event right before school begins or within the first two weeks. The open house allows the parents and students to be familiar with teachers and see the school building and classroom.
5 Reasons to Participate in a Primary School Open House
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Here are a few reasons why you must attend the school open house:
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Get To Know the Teachers and Staff
This will allow teachers to see how serious you are about your parental involvement. It indicates that you are invested in your child’s education. Attending an open house will also show your willingness to collaborate with school staff for excellent results for your child.
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Learn About the Curriculum
Attending this kind of event will allow you to ask questions and raise any of your concerns. This will help you explain to your child the importance of learning goals.
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Connect With Other Parents
When you have good relationships and communication with other parents, you’ll be able to learn from them as well. You will become more informed about your child’s strengths, needs, behaviours, and learning styles.
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Look for potential concerns
You may be able to discover a way to support your child and the teacher. Aside from that, you will know better how to support the curriculum from home and the best way to communicate with the teacher.
There are many opportunities to help. Offering help will give parents, students, and the school a sense of connection. Every positive effort will help your children and their education.
Things to Consider in Attending a Primary School Open House
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Schools encourage parents to attend the open houses that different schools are conducting. In attending, you may keep these factors in mind:
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Talents and Hobbies of Your Child
You may talk to your child and ask them what they like to do. Talk about their hobbies, such as playing sports, making music, creating art, or it could be gaming.
Allow them to share with you what they like and what they want to do. From then, you may think about primary schools that will provide your child with opportunities to explore and deepen their interest.
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Distance Between Your Home and the School
Parents need to consider their child’s journey to school. Parents must know the safest and most convenient way and option for their children at they go to school.
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The Tradition and Culture Present in the Primary School
Every school is unique and each school has its distinctive culture. Attending open houses will allow you to gain a sense of what each school has to offer. It includes their programmes, facilities, values, teachers, and school culture.
You may browse through each school’s website to learn more about their schedules and offers.
List of Primary Schools with Open House Schedules in Singapore
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Primary School Name
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Address
|
Schedule
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| Beacon Primary School |
36 Bukit Panjang Ring Road, Singapore 679944 |
7 July 2022 | 10:30 AM -12:30 PM
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| Bendemeer Primary School |
91 Bendemeer Road, Singapore 339948 |
24 June 2022 | 8 AM – 3 PM |
| Blangah Rise Primary School |
91 Telok Blangah Heights, Singapore 109100 |
28 May 2022 | 9 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Canberra Primary School |
21 Admiralty Drive, Singapore 757714 |
4-7 July 2022 (Virtual Open House) |
| Canossa Catholic Primary School |
1 Sallim Road, Singapore 387621 |
13 May 2022 | 2-5 PM |
| Cantonment Primary School |
1 Cantonment Close, Singapore 088256 |
20 May 2022 (eOpen House) |
| Casuarina Primary School |
30 Pasir Ris Street 41, Singapore 518935 |
8 July 2022 | 3 PM – 4:40 PM (eOpen House) |
| Changkat Primary School |
11 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529896 |
15 July 2022 | 9-11 AM |
| CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel |
2C Burghley Drive, Singapore 558979 |
30 June 2022 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM |
| CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity |
1257 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534793 |
1 July 2022 | 3-5 PM |
| Compassvale Primary School |
21 Compassvale Street, Singapore 545901 |
23 July 2022 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
If you can’t find the school you’re looking for, check out the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) website to find other details.
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