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 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 Education.
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 on this first Friday.
- The Legion of Mary meet every Friday from 12noon 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. Houses 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. Interactive white boards have been installed in all Infant 1 classrooms as well as Infant 2s and Grade 3s. Additionally there are
floating laptops and stationary as well as portable document presenters.
Q. Who else will look after my child?
A. Aunty Stephanie, Auntie Dela and Miss J help to look after the entire school. They assist the children in the bathroom and 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 students, the school day is from 7:55 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For Infant 2s, and Grades 1 - 3 the school day is from 7:55 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For Grades 4, the school day is from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For Grade 5, the school day is from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m. (or 3:30p.m.)
Allowance should also be amde 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 student 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 off from 7.00 a.m. at the main schoolyard.
Q. When can I pick up my child?
A. Your child should be picked up promptly at 2:30 p.m. unless involved in an after-school Club. Please note that your
child will be supervised from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at no cost to you. Childcare commences from 3:45p.m.
Infant 1 students should be picked up promptly at 2:00 p.m. As you arrive, come to the garden gate and give your
child's name to the Teacher on duty. Your child will be brought to you. Please note that your child will be
supervised from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. at no cost to you, after which, Childcare begins.
Q. What is Childcare?
A. Details of the school's Child Care Policy can be found on the Policies page.
Q. Are there numbers I can use in emergencies after normal school hours?
A. 726-5425 and/ or 735-6229. 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 teacher's 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 our 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.
- Hiring an on-site and full-time Counsellor.
- Increasing the amount and variety of Clubs.
- Establishing a Middle Management Team. This consists of Heads of Department (Academic) and Deans (Pastoral,
Safety & Technology).
- Equipping each classroom with either Smart Boards or LCD Projectors/Pull Down Screens complete with acoustics and full internet access.
- Establishing a school website with 'current affairs BLOG' as well as individual teacher 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 time session.
- Relocation of the Library.
- Additionally, features such as Zippy Programme and 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 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 Education.
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 on this first Friday.
- The Legion of Mary meet every Friday from 12noon 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. Houses 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. Interactive white boards have been installed in all Infant 1 classrooms as well as Infant 2s and Grade 3s. Additionally there are
floating laptops and stationary as well as portable document presenters.
Q. Who else will look after my child?
A. Aunty Stephanie, Auntie Dela and Miss J help to look after the entire school. They assist the children in the bathroom and 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 students, the school day is from 7:55 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For Infant 2s, and Grades 1 - 3 the school day is from 7:55 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For Grades 4, the school day is from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For Grade 5, the school day is from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00p.m. (or 3:30p.m.)
Allowance should also be amde 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 student 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 off from 7.00 a.m. at the main schoolyard.
Q. When can I pick up my child?
A. Your child should be picked up promptly at 2:30 p.m. unless involved in an after-school Club. Please note that your
child will be supervised from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at no cost to you. Childcare commences from 3:45p.m.
Infant 1 students should be picked up promptly at 2:00 p.m. As you arrive, come to the garden gate and give your
child's name to the Teacher on duty. Your child will be brought to you. Please note that your child will be
supervised from 2:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. at no cost to you, after which, Childcare begins.
Q. What is Childcare?
A. Details of the school's Child Care Policy can be found on the Policies page.
Q. Are there numbers I can use in emergencies after normal school hours?
A. 726-5425 and/ or 735-6229. 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 teacher's 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 our 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.
- Hiring an on-site and full-time Counsellor.
- Increasing the amount and variety of Clubs.
- Establishing a Middle Management Team. This consists of Heads of Department (Academic) and Deans (Pastoral,
Safety & Technology).
- Equipping each classroom with either Smart Boards or LCD Projectors/Pull Down Screens complete with acoustics and full internet access.
- Establishing a school website with 'current affairs BLOG' as well as individual teacher 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 time session.
- Relocation of the Library.
- Additionally, features such as Zippy Programme and Cuisenaire Rods have been introduced.
