Frequently asked Questions
Q. Who is the Principal of the school?
A. The Principal of the school is Mrs. Elizabeth Crouch (2007 to present).
The Vice Principals are Mrs. Frances Oblington and Mrs. Kathryn Seow. All matters of importance must be referred
to the Principal directly. Please write, email, call or make an appointment.
Q. What is the school population?
A. The school's population is currently 490 students, with a teaching staff of 43 permanent and 7 part time.
Q. What is the curriculum followed?
A. We follow the Ministry of Education's Primary School Curriculum.
Q. What are the age and requirements for admission to Infants 1?
A. Pupils are accepted into Infants 1 in the year that they achieve the age of five.
Q. How will my child be taught Reading?
A. We use the Jolly Phonics program which is a U.K. developed program, approved by the Ministry of Eductaion.
We expect your child to be a confident reader at the end of the program.
Q. Is Religion taught?
A. Maria Regina Grade School is a Roman Catholic school of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny. Our children are taught Religion during designated Religious Education classes. In addition:
The Grade 2s make their First Communion at the St. Joseph's Convent Chapel
We celebrate Mass at the start and end of each Term
Grades 3 to 5 have Confession once per Term
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on the first Friday of each month
Staff Mass is also held monthly
The Legion of Mary meet every Friday from 12:00noon to 12:20p.m.
Q. What is our Homework Policy?
A. Details of the school's Homework Policy can be found on the Policies page.
Q. Are there co- and extra-curricular activities?
A. Depending on the age group, students have the option of joining various Clubs, which take place either during the school day or after school.
Q. Is there a House-based system?
A. Yes, there are four Houses: Dominic Savio (blue), Immaculata (yellow), Maria Goretti (red) and St. Joseph (green). Student placement is un-biased. Housed are utilised not only for Sports Day but as a part of the academic and class motivational system.
Q. Are there opportunities for multi-media and i-learning?
A. All our air conditioned classrooms are equipped with LCD Projectors and pull down Screens. Ingteractive White Boards have been installed in all Infants 1 and Infants 2 classrooms. Additionally there are floating laptops and stationary as well as portable document presenters.
Q. Who else will look after my child?
A. Aunty Stephanie, Aunty Dela and Miss J help to look after the entire school. They assist with the children in the bathroom, to warm up your child's packed lunch as well as ensure that the school is a Clean Zone.
Q. What are the hours of the school day?
A. For Infants 1, the school day is from 7:55a.m. to 2:00p.m.
For Infants 2, Grades 1 - 3, the school day is from 7:55a.m. to 2:30p.m.
For Grade 4s, the school day is from 7:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.
For Grade 5s, the school day is from 7:30a.m. to 3:00p.m. (or 3:30p.m.)
Allowance should also be made for curriculum-related activities occurring outside these
hours. You will be informed in advance.
Q. When can I drop off my child to school?
A. Infants 1 can be dropped off from 7:15a.m. at the Garden Gate, where an Infants 1 Teacher will receive your child. All other students may be dropped of from 7:00a.m. at the main schoolyard.
Q. When can I collect my child?
A. Your child should be collected promptly at 2:30p.m. unless involved in an after-school Club. Please note that your child will be supervised from 2:30p.m. to 3:45p.m. at no cost to you. Child Care commences from 3:45p.m.
Infants 1 should be collected promptly at 2:00p.m. Your child will be supervised from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. at no cost to you. Child Care begins from 3:00p.m.
Q. What is Child Care?
A. Details of the school's Child Care Policy can be found on the Policies page.
Q. Are there numbers I can use in emergency after normal school hours?
A. These are: 726 5425 and/or 735 6226.
Please attach/pin your number inside your child's school bag or write it on the inside cover of the Homework Notebook.
Q. Can my child leave the school compound without permission?
A. No. There is a Security Guard at our disposal. Children are only allowed to leave school at the end of the day, either accompanied by a parent or an authorised driver. Prior written and verbal permission can be granted for a child to walk a certain distance from the school, to get to for example, lessons or houses of relatives. Children are not allowed to go to the Tea Shop or the Lolly vendor and return to the school compound.
Q. How can I help my child's schooling?
A. Here are some suggestions:
Review their books and supplies daily
Check homework daily and sign all homework and classwork
Communicate with the Teachers regularly (many avenues are available)
Visit the school and Teachers; websites regularly
Read to your child daily. Children who read, succeed.
Provide adequate and well-balanced meals, snacks and water to properly nourish your child.
Q. Are there any other areas of school life which I should know about?
A. After the fire in 2009, many renovations and updates were made to our school. This includes:
Infants 1 was moved from across the street to being a part of the existing school compound, bringing all of Maria Regina Grade School
'under one roof'
The installation of a state-of-the-art Power Court, directly at the front of the new Infants 1 building
Construction of a Dance Studio and Art/Music Room
Increasing the amount and variety of Clubs
Establishing a Middle Management Team. This consists of heads of Departments (Academic) and Deans (Pastoral)
Equipping each classroom with either Smart Boards or LCD Projectors and pull down Screens, complete with acoustics and full internet access
Establishing a school website as well as individual Teachers' websites
Accessibility of warm meals for all students
Expansion of the eating and play areas under a covered Portico
Initiation of supervised play during the lunch session
Relocation and expansion of the Library
Additionally, features such as the Zippy and Apple Programmes as well as Cuisenaire Rods have been introduced
A. The Principal of the school is Mrs. Elizabeth Crouch (2007 to present).
The Vice Principals are Mrs. Frances Oblington and Mrs. Kathryn Seow. All matters of importance must be referred
to the Principal directly. Please write, email, call or make an appointment.
Q. What is the school population?
A. The school's population is currently 490 students, with a teaching staff of 43 permanent and 7 part time.
Q. What is the curriculum followed?
A. We follow the Ministry of Education's Primary School Curriculum.
Q. What are the age and requirements for admission to Infants 1?
A. Pupils are accepted into Infants 1 in the year that they achieve the age of five.
Q. How will my child be taught Reading?
A. We use the Jolly Phonics program which is a U.K. developed program, approved by the Ministry of Eductaion.
We expect your child to be a confident reader at the end of the program.
Q. Is Religion taught?
A. Maria Regina Grade School is a Roman Catholic school of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny. Our children are taught Religion during designated Religious Education classes. In addition:
The Grade 2s make their First Communion at the St. Joseph's Convent Chapel
We celebrate Mass at the start and end of each Term
Grades 3 to 5 have Confession once per Term
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held on the first Friday of each month
Staff Mass is also held monthly
The Legion of Mary meet every Friday from 12:00noon to 12:20p.m.
Q. What is our Homework Policy?
A. Details of the school's Homework Policy can be found on the Policies page.
Q. Are there co- and extra-curricular activities?
A. Depending on the age group, students have the option of joining various Clubs, which take place either during the school day or after school.
Q. Is there a House-based system?
A. Yes, there are four Houses: Dominic Savio (blue), Immaculata (yellow), Maria Goretti (red) and St. Joseph (green). Student placement is un-biased. Housed are utilised not only for Sports Day but as a part of the academic and class motivational system.
Q. Are there opportunities for multi-media and i-learning?
A. All our air conditioned classrooms are equipped with LCD Projectors and pull down Screens. Ingteractive White Boards have been installed in all Infants 1 and Infants 2 classrooms. Additionally there are floating laptops and stationary as well as portable document presenters.
Q. Who else will look after my child?
A. Aunty Stephanie, Aunty Dela and Miss J help to look after the entire school. They assist with the children in the bathroom, to warm up your child's packed lunch as well as ensure that the school is a Clean Zone.
Q. What are the hours of the school day?
A. For Infants 1, the school day is from 7:55a.m. to 2:00p.m.
For Infants 2, Grades 1 - 3, the school day is from 7:55a.m. to 2:30p.m.
For Grade 4s, the school day is from 7:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.
For Grade 5s, the school day is from 7:30a.m. to 3:00p.m. (or 3:30p.m.)
Allowance should also be made for curriculum-related activities occurring outside these
hours. You will be informed in advance.
Q. When can I drop off my child to school?
A. Infants 1 can be dropped off from 7:15a.m. at the Garden Gate, where an Infants 1 Teacher will receive your child. All other students may be dropped of from 7:00a.m. at the main schoolyard.
Q. When can I collect my child?
A. Your child should be collected promptly at 2:30p.m. unless involved in an after-school Club. Please note that your child will be supervised from 2:30p.m. to 3:45p.m. at no cost to you. Child Care commences from 3:45p.m.
Infants 1 should be collected promptly at 2:00p.m. Your child will be supervised from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. at no cost to you. Child Care begins from 3:00p.m.
Q. What is Child Care?
A. Details of the school's Child Care Policy can be found on the Policies page.
Q. Are there numbers I can use in emergency after normal school hours?
A. These are: 726 5425 and/or 735 6226.
Please attach/pin your number inside your child's school bag or write it on the inside cover of the Homework Notebook.
Q. Can my child leave the school compound without permission?
A. No. There is a Security Guard at our disposal. Children are only allowed to leave school at the end of the day, either accompanied by a parent or an authorised driver. Prior written and verbal permission can be granted for a child to walk a certain distance from the school, to get to for example, lessons or houses of relatives. Children are not allowed to go to the Tea Shop or the Lolly vendor and return to the school compound.
Q. How can I help my child's schooling?
A. Here are some suggestions:
Review their books and supplies daily
Check homework daily and sign all homework and classwork
Communicate with the Teachers regularly (many avenues are available)
Visit the school and Teachers; websites regularly
Read to your child daily. Children who read, succeed.
Provide adequate and well-balanced meals, snacks and water to properly nourish your child.
Q. Are there any other areas of school life which I should know about?
A. After the fire in 2009, many renovations and updates were made to our school. This includes:
Infants 1 was moved from across the street to being a part of the existing school compound, bringing all of Maria Regina Grade School
'under one roof'
The installation of a state-of-the-art Power Court, directly at the front of the new Infants 1 building
Construction of a Dance Studio and Art/Music Room
Increasing the amount and variety of Clubs
Establishing a Middle Management Team. This consists of heads of Departments (Academic) and Deans (Pastoral)
Equipping each classroom with either Smart Boards or LCD Projectors and pull down Screens, complete with acoustics and full internet access
Establishing a school website as well as individual Teachers' websites
Accessibility of warm meals for all students
Expansion of the eating and play areas under a covered Portico
Initiation of supervised play during the lunch session
Relocation and expansion of the Library
Additionally, features such as the Zippy and Apple Programmes as well as Cuisenaire Rods have been introduced