Junior School Handbook 2026-27

Tanglin Trust School Junior School Parent Handbook 2026-2027

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Tanglin Mission Statement Tanglin Trust School in Singapore has a long tradition of providing Britishbased learning with an international perspective. At Tanglin we strive to make every individual feel valued, happy and successful. Responsibility, enthusiasm and participation are actively encouraged, and integrity is prized.

Working together in a safe, caring yet stimulating environment, we set high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world.

Tanglin Vision Statement We aspire to be the best school in the world with a dynamic learning community which nurtures and inspires every individual to be the best they can be.

Tanglin Values Respect, Responsibility, Purpose

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CONTENTS Welcome Message from the Head of Junior School

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Junior School Leadership Team

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Absence from School

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Uniform

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What Should Children Bring To School

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Mobile Phones

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Breakfast Club, Snacks, Lunch, and Birthday Cake

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Lost and Found

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Junior School Timetable

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Morning Provision

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Going Home Arrangements

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Guardianship

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School Buses

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The Tanglin 10

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Tanglin's 3-14 Curriculum Framework

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Technology

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Online Safety Hub

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Reporting

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Learning Showcase

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Public Speaking Board

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Communication with Parents

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Friends of Tanglin

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Parentwise

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Parent Volunteers

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Co-Curriculum

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

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Safeguarding

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The Tanglin Pastoral Circle

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Health Centre

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Student Voice

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Welcome message from the Head of Junior School Dear Parents,

Clair Harrington-Wilcox Head of Junior School

As the Head of Juniors, it is my pleasure to welcome you and your child to our vibrant community. We are excited to embark on this educational journey together, where each child’s individuality will be nurtured and celebrated while passions and interests will be piqued and explored. Our Junior programme is designed to create a supportive and engaging environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a love of learning. We believe that every child is unique, and our dedicated team is committed to supporting you and your child through this wonderful journey.

Tanglin’s Junior School (Years 3 to 6, ages 7 to 11) provides a nurturing environment where every child can flourish and thrive. To ensure that all children can achieve their very best, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires, motivates, and challenges.

Our engaging learning environment facilitates a holistic approach that provides children with a wide range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom. These experiences promote children's personal, academic, creative, and physical development. For example, by the end of the Junior School, every child has the chance to gain a public speaking award either internally or accredited through the English Speaking Board. The new addition of our impressive Junior Arts Centre provides a stimulating environment where inspiration and creativity thrive.

We encourage you to be actively involved in your child’s education as together, we can create a positive experience that will lay the foundation for their future.

Clair Harrington-Wilcox Head of Junior School

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Mrs Clair Harrington-Wilcox Head of Junior School clair.wilcox@tts.edu.sg

Junior School Leadership Mrs Rachel Turpin Team (JSLT) Deputy Head (Academic)

rachel.turpin@tts.edu.sg Mr Peter O'Brien Deputy Head (Pastoral) peter.obrien@tts.edu.sg Mr Benjamin Walker Assistant Head (Co-Curriculum) benjamin.walker@tts.edu.sg Mr Daniel Marr Head of Year 3 daniel.marr@tts.edu.sg Ms Emma Cottrell Head of Year 4 emma.cottrell@tts.edu.sg Mr Oliver Griffin Head of Year 5 oliver.griffin@tts.edu.sg Mr Thomas Parsonage Head of Year 6 thomas.parsonage@tts.edu.sg Mrs Michelle Durant Head of Learning Support michelle.durant@tts.edu.sg You can email any member of staff by using the following email structure: firstname.surname@tts.edu.sg

Absence from School

If your child is absent due to illness, please call the Junior School Office at +65 67703545 or email us at junior.school@tts.edu.sg by 8.15 am. Please try to avoid appointments during the school day but if unavoidable, please let the office know and sign your child out and back in.

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Uniform

Children are required to wear the correct uniform, as illustrated below. All items, except school shoes, can be purchased in the School Shop located on Level 7 in The Centenary Building.

All uniform items should be clearly labelled with your child’s full name.

Girls’ Uniform • White Oxford blouse in Tanglin design • Wrap-around skirt or culottes in Tanglin plaid design • White ankle socks and must not have any logos, motifs, coloured patterns and ribbons or be trainer socks.

• Black shoes non-patent/suede or leather (both upper and sole should be black).

• Girls with pierced ears should have no more than a single stud earring in their ears.

• All other jewellery (other than religious significance or a simple analogue watch) is not permitted.

• Make-up, nail varnish, and temporary tattoos are not allowed.

Boys’ Uniform • White button-down collar shirt in Tanglin design, worn outside shorts • Dark blue knee length shorts • White ankle socks and must not have any logos, motifs, coloured patterns and ribbons or be trainer socks • Black shoes non-patent/suede or leather (both upper and sole should be black) Hairstyle No extreme hairstyles. Any hair dyes and highlights should be of a natural colour. Hair below the shoulder must be tied back.

Hats School hats or caps must be worn when playing at break time or lunchtime on the Playing Field, Sky Quad or Creative Play.

Watches Children can wear a simple analogue watch.

Children should not wear smartwatches, such as Apple Watches, Fitbits and Garmins.

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PE • Red cotton Tanglin PE t-shirt worn outside shorts.

• Blue cotton shorts.

• Trainers can be white or coloured.

House and Sports Days Children are assigned to one of eight Houses and are required to wear their respective House t-shirts for weekly games, lessons and House events.

Swimming Tanglin Sunsmart one or two piece (top and shorts) swimwear or girls can opt for the Tanglin swimsuit.

School Shop The School Shop is open from 7.30am to 4.30pm during term time in the academic year, and from 8.00am to 3.00pm during school breaks (closed during lunch break from 11.00am to 1.00pm). The Shop is closed on weekends and public holidays. Parents can also order via https://shop.tts.edu.sg where home delivery is available.

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What Should Children Bring to School?

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Tanglin Junior School Hat (Blue)

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A clearly labelled water bottle

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Official Tanglin backpack

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A reading folder to protect books

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A school diary provided by the school

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A packed lunch is required for children who do not opt for a hot meal. A healthy morning and end of day snack which is clearly labelled and placed in a Tanglin snack bag.

* please note that Tanglin has a no nuts and no sesame seeds policy

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Tanglin Art Apron

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Red PE kit or House kit or Swimming kit on PE days. Kit should be placed in an official Tanglin sports bag.

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Children in Year 3 and Year 4 do not need to bring in a pencil case each day as the school will provide the children with all the relevant equipment they will require.

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Children in Year 5 and Year 6 are required to bring a pencil case to school. It is important to mention that we do not permit the use of large pencil cases, as they occupy excessive space within the classroom. Pencil cases should include the following items:

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Mobile Phones

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Small named pencil case

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3 x pencils (HB)

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2 x blue and 2 x purple Frixion pen (with spare refills)

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Metric 30 cm ruler (does not need to fit in pencil case)

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Coloured pencils

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Eraser

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Sharpener

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2 x glue sticks

Please apply mosquito repellent and sunscreen on your child before school.

Only Year 5 and 6 students with an unaccompanied pass, or those who use the 5pm bus, are permitted to bring a mobile phone to school. Mobile phones must be handed to the child’s teacher, and they must remain turned off during the school day.

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Breakfast Club, Snacks, Lunch and Birthday Cake

At Tanglin, we recognise the importance of good nutrition for our students' overall health and well-being. Our food services partner, Sodexo, provides balanced and nutritious meals that fuel students' learning and activities while promoting a positive approach to food choices.

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Parents can opt to purchase a meal and/or snack each day. These should be ordered and purchased in advance via the Everyday App.

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The following options are available daily: •

Breakfast club: meals served from 7.15am-7.45am

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Lunch: 11.35am (Year 3/4) or 12.00pm (Year 5/6)

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End of day snack (pre CCA): can be collected from 2.30 pm

We encourage parents to send a healthy snack or lunch, and we do not encourage sweets, chocolate or sugary items. Please consider fruit, cheese, crackers, raisins, yoghurts, or sandwiches. Foods that could be considered a choking hazard, such as cherry tomatoes or grapes, should be cut into smaller pieces.

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We urge everyone to ensure that no nuts, no nut products, or products containing sesame seeds are brought in from home. If your child has food allergies, please inform the class teacher and Junior Health Centre (HealthCentre.Junior@tts.edu.sg) at the beginning of the term.

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As part of our ongoing commitment to student wellbeing, we are making some suggestions to how birthdays are celebrated in class.

These changes support our nut-free policy and help us carefully manage allergies and dietary requirements, while also promoting healthy eating habits. To support this new approach, we recommend that parents no longer send in cakes, doughnuts, or other treats from home and order a healthy option from Sodexo via the Everyday App.

Lost and Found

Please ensure that all items that are brought into school are clearly labelled with your child’s name so that lost property can be returned. Any unnamed items will be taken to the Lost Property Office, located on Level 1 of the Senior Faculties Building, opposite Car Drop Point 2. For convenience, the Office is open 7am until 7pm, Monday to Saturday during term time.

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Junior School Timetable Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

7.15-8.10am Optional Breakfast Club / Morning Co-Curriculum Activities / Early Play Supervision

8.15-9.10am Period 1

7.55-8.10am

Buses Arrive

8.10-8.15am

Registration

8.15-9.10am Period 1

8.15-9.10am Period 1

9.10-9.25am

Snacktime

9.25-9.40am

Playtime

8.15-9.10am Period 1

8.15-9.10am Period 1

9.40-10.35am Period 2

9.40-10.35am Period 2

9.40-10.35am Period 2

9.40-10.35am Period 2

9.40-10.35am Period 2

10.40-11.35am Period 3

10.40-11.35am Period 3

10.40-11.35am Period 3

10.40-11.35am Period 3

10.40-11.35am Period 3

11.35-12pm

Year 3/4 Lunchtime and Year 5/6 Playtime

11.35-12pm

Co-Curriculum - Specific Music Ensembles

12-12.25pm

Year 5/6 Lunchtime and Year 3/4 Playtime

12.30-1.25pm Period 4

12.30-1.25pm Period 4

12.30-1.25pm Period 4

12.30-1.25pm Period 4

12.30-1.25pm Period 4

1.30-2.25pm Period 5

1.30-2.25pm Period 5

1.30-2.25pm Period 5

1.30-2.25pm Period 5

1.30-2.25pm Period 5

2.30-2.50pm Pastoral Time 3pm onwards Further Co-Curriculum 3.05/4.08/5.08pm*

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Bus Service departs (*5.08pm for Year 5 and 6 only)

Morning Provision

Junior School children can be dropped off at school from 7.15am and will be supervised by a member of staff. Children who have been booked for the Breakfast Club are supervised. Some morning cocurriculum activities also take place during this time and breakfast can be ordered for students to eat post-activity. There are also a number of supervised play spaces and quiet spaces for children to visit before they are expected to be in their classroom from 7.50am. Morning buses will arrive onsite between 7.50-8.10am.

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Going Home Arrangements • Scan this QR code to complete the daily Going Home Arrangements.

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Changes to Going Home Arrangements

All Junior students must have a registered daily going home arrangement.

Any changes must be submitted via the respective forms available on the Parent Portal.

Parents must complete the daily Going Home Arrangements for their children at https://myportal.tts.edu.sg/documents/200 or scan the QR code on the left.

Junior students not taking buses must be collected from the Junior dropoff point, this can be accessed by driving in via the Main Entrance.

Year 5/6 students parents may apply and receive an approved ‘Request to Leave School Unaccompanied Pass.’ (valid for one term only and must be renewed each term).

Junior children may apply for a Library Pass if they have an on-campus activity starting later than 3.00pm (valid for one term only and must be renewed each term).

Your child(ren)’s going home arrangements should be updated on the Going Home Arrangements page on the Parent Portal. Going home arrangements should be updated here no matter how your child goes home (by parent/ helper pick up or by bus) or even if your child has the same arrangement every day so class teachers can confirm the information on the system. Please note that any changes to going home arrangements must be done online before 11.30am on the day of the change.

If you do need to make a last minute/unplanned change to your child’s going home arrangements, please contact the Junior School Office before 1pm. If you have any queries regarding bus arrangements, please contact the Transport Services Manager at transportservices@tts.edu.sg.

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Guardianship Scan this QR code to complete the guardianship form.

School Buses

If you are leaving the country and your children are being taken care of, please ensure that you inform the teachers and also complete the guardianship form on the Parent Portal at https://myportal.tts.edu.sg/page/423. You can scan the QR code on the left as well.

This is extremely important so that the school is clear on who to contact in an emergency. This should not only include a helper.

Where possible, every school bus has a “bus aunty” who ensures the safety and wellbeing of children on the bus during their journey to and from school.

Behavioural expectations within school are also expected on the school buses.

The bus service is provided by KAL transport and they should be contacted directly to arrange your child’s bus transport. Morning buses will arrive onsite between 7.50-8.10am. Afternoon buses depart at 4.08pm unless Year 5/6 students are registered for the 5.08pm departure. This is not available to Year 3/4 children.

Transport Service Provider (KAL Transport Pte Ltd) KAL Transport Office is located on the ground floor of the Infant School.

Open Monday to Friday, 6.45am - 5.15pm (during school term) Email: KALtransport@tts.edu.sg Tel: +65 6776 7371 (no messages please) Tanglin Transport Services Manager Email: transportservices@tts.edu.sg Tel: +65 6770 3503

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More information can be found at www.tts.edu.sg under School Life/School Services/Transport at www.tts.edu.sg/school-life/school-services. Please note that the bus service is not a full island-wide service. If a bus service is essential for you, please do check that your location is served and has space.

FUTURE READY The Tanglin Ten

The Tanglin Ten supports our Future Ready strategic aim by providing a shared language for the dispositions, values and behaviours we want every student to develop throughout their time at Tanglin. It gives students, staff, and parents a clear and consistent way to recognise, discuss and nurture the qualities that help young people thrive as learners, friends and members of the wider community. By embedding The Tanglin Ten Learner language across learning, pastoral care and co-curricular experiences, we make these qualities visible, teachable and recognisable in every aspect of school life.

This helps students understand not only what they are learning, but who they are becoming.

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INSPIRED LEARNERS Tanglin’s 3-14 Curriculum Framework Tanglin has developed its own curriculum framework for students aged 3 to 14, based upon the UK National Curriculum. Junior School encompasses Milestones 2, 3, and 4, which supports the transition from Infant to Junior and Junior to Senior. For each subject, the Framework consists of the following three elements: • Threshold Concepts: The key concepts or ‘big ideas’ of the subject; these are the concepts that we want our students to develop a deep understanding of as they progress through the school.

• Knowledge Categories: The areas of knowledge within each concept area.

• Milestone Statements: What all students should know and be able to do at the end of each milestone, organised by Concept and Knowledge Category.

The Milestone statements for each subject can be found in the 3-14 Curriculum at https://www.tts.edu.sg/junior-school/academics/curriculum or scan the QR code on the left.

Scan this QR code to view the 3-14 Curriculum.

Technology

Online Safety Hub

Reporting

Learning Showcase

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In Years 3 to 6, children benefit from a one-to-one iPad environment in school to complement the provision of desktops PC in media suites. This is an important step, giving children the added responsibility of looking after a personal device while learning how to use it responsibly in the safe, familiar, and structured environment of school.

The Online Safety Hub is an amazing resource for our Tanglin Community that offers a wealth of information and guidance covering the minefield of technology and apps out there. Visit https://tts.onlinesafetyhub.uk for more information. It can be found in the Parent Handbook on the School Portal and our website under the Safeguarding section.

Around the middle of the school year, you will be updated on your child’s progress and next steps, as well as their approaches to learning. At the end of the year, you will receive a summative report that details their attainment measured against age-related expectations for their milestone, using the terminology Beginning, Developing, Advancing or Mastering. These are complemented by a parent-teacher conference to ensure that questions can be answered.

Parents will be invited to school to celebrate their learning journey at different points throughout the academic calendar. This will be in the form of productions, learning showcases, and book sharing.

Public Speaking Curriculum

Internal and accredited examinations through the English Speaking Board (ESB) examinations for Years 4-6 provide an invaluable opportunity for children to develop essential life skills through the assessment of speaking and listening. The ESB is a nationally recognised body in the UK that offers progressive and accredited qualifications, ensuring students gain the skills needed for school, further education, and beyond. These qualifications work on building confidence and improving communication skills. By focusing on these key areas, the Public Speaking Curriculum helps students strengthen their ability to engage in conversations, present ideas, and collaborate effectively—key skills for success both in and out of the classroom.

TEAM TANGLIN Every family is emailed a username and password for the Parent Portal once

Communication they have joined the school. A one-stop shop for all information regarding it features "Quick links" to the school calendar, contact directory, with Parents Tanglin, and other relevant sections such as the Temporary Guardianship Form for when both parents are travelling. Training sessions for the portal are run by the Marketing and Communications Team at the beginning of each academic year. If you need any support with navigating the portal, please contact communications@tts.edu.sg.

In Touch This e-Newsletter is "everything you need to know about your child’s school" and is sent out every Friday. In Touch includes a key message from the CEO, Heads of School or other staff members, as well as links to in-depth information about each school and year group. This newsletter covers important dates, whole-school announcements, and community news and events. Parents should check In Touch each week for announcements regarding their child's year group.

The Voice This biannual magazine celebrates Tanglin and is published in Term 1 and Term 3. Free to read, it is available from magazine stands around the campus and online.

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Friends of Tanglin

Friends of Tanglin brings the Tanglin community together by facilitating the opportunity to socialise, network, volunteer and support the school. Friends of Tanglin welcomes new families and supports our class representatives, who act as a liaison between Class Teacher and Parents. Please refer to the Friends of Tanglin overview to find out more.

Connect You can access your class list on the school portal through the dashboard icon ‘Connect with your Class Parents!”. We aim to have a parent class representative per class at the beginning of the academic year, however this can take a couple of weeks to organise. Your class teacher can e-introduce you to your class rep as soon as they are in place.

Most classes choose to have an informal Whatsapp chat for parents in the class. Whilst all formal communication is through In Touch, The Portal, and by email, it is suggested that at least one parent is added to the Whatsapp group so that any reminders can be disseminated effectively. Your class rep, once in place, can add you to the Parent Whatsapp for your individual class. In the meantime, for any queries, please get in touch directly with your teacher or friendsoftanglin@tts.edu.sg and we will be happy to help!

Check out the Friends of Tanglin Portal Page to join one of our community interest groups or if keen, please join our pool of volunteers!

You can also connect with us on social media at the Friends of Tanglin Facebook Page and our Friends of Tanglin Classifieds.

Scan this QR code for all FoT-related links.

ParentWise

Get involved!

Community events such as Welcome Drinks, Quiz Nights, Movie Night and the Christmas Fair are organised throughout the year. There are regular opportunities for parents to contribute to the school, so please do keep your eye on In Touch for upcoming volunteering activities or reach out directly to our team at FriendsofTanglin@tts.edu.sg to get involved!

Tanglin's ParentWise Programme was established to enable our community to connect with the school and provide a toolkit for Tanglin parents and carers to gain knowledge, increase confidence and seek assurance.

ParentWise courses, information sessions and workshops cover four main themes: Educational and Curriculum Support, Parent and Student Wellbeing, Hot Button Topics and Inspirational Speakers. Sign-ups for ParentWise events is via the Parent Portal.

Parent Volunteers

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There are many opportunities for parents to help within the classroom and your child's teacher or class representative will inform you of these at the beginning of each term. Parents are asked to complete a Safeguarding Declaration and sign in at the Junior School Office.

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PERSONAL BEST

The Co-Curricular Programme at Tanglin is an ever-growing, dynamic part

Co-Curriculum of school life, offering a vast range of after-school opportunities to inspire

and engage every child. The programme includes activities in sports, music and the arts, STEAM, technology, and coding, to name a few. These diverse options provide a platform for children to discover new passions and develop their talents in meaningful ways.

Activities are led by our dedicated Tanglin teachers as well as external providers, ensuring a positive experience for all participants. While some clubs take place before school, the majority run after school from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm.

Parents are notified of registration periods via In Touch, our weekly newsletter, and sign-ups are managed through SOCS, Tanglin’s online activities platform, accessible from the Parent Portal homepage. Comprehensive information about the programme, including termly updates and sign-up details, is always available on the Parent Portal under the Co-Curriculum section.

We are proud of the Co-Curricular Programme’s opportunities for pupils to explore interests, build friendships, and we encourage all to get involved!

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

For over a hundred years, a Tanglin education has been based on the shared understanding that outdoor learning and time spent in nature are essential for the health and wellbeing of every child.

Outdoor Education plays a crucial role in the Junior School by helping to develop real resilience and building a sense of community and connection.

There are onsite experiences and events for children, along with a range of carefully selected day trips in and around Singapore. As the children progress through the Junior school, they begin to venture further afield, which culminates in a milestone residential trip for our Year 6 children. The trip is an opportunity to celebrate the successful completion of their time in the Junior School, while preparing them for more independence in the next stage of their school life.

Children will participate in a number of day trips and residentials throughout the academic year. The residential trips include: • Year 3 - Residential at Singapore Zoo (2 days 1 night) • Year 4 - Residential in Singapore (3 days 2 nights) • Year 5 - Residential Trip to Pulau Sibu, Malaysia (4 days 3 nights) • Year 6 - Residential Trip to Sarawak (5 days 4 nights) • Service Trip to Cambodia • FOBISIA Music - Southeast Asia • FOBISIA Sport - Southeast Asia Heads of Year or Trip Leaders will notify parents about upcoming Outdoor Education trips through the termly year group newsletter and In Touch (the weekly school newsletter sent to parents each Friday). Dates of the trips are also available on the school calendar. Detailed information regarding itineraries and required equipment will be shared through an in-person information session led by the Trip Leader.

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FLOURISHING INDIVIDUALS

In the Junior School, every child is seen, valued and well known. We create a community where children feel respected, cared for and develop a strong sense of belonging, with positive relationships at the heart of school life. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose underpin daily life in the Junior School and are brought to life through assemblies, our Life Skills curriculum and dedicated pastoral time.

Together with the Tanglin 10 Learner Profile, they provide a shared language and framework that supports every child’s personal growth and wellbeing. Our pastoral approach is both proactive and responsive, recognising that children succeed when they feel safe and connected. An explicit behaviour curriculum, built on clear expectations, consistent routines and positive relationships, creates an environment where every child develops the knowledge, skills and dispositions to thrive in school and beyond.

Safeguarding

Scan this QR code to watch a video about safeguarding at Tanglin for visitors.

Safeguarding involves keeping children safe from harm and promoting their wellbeing. Safeguarding is a key priority in Tanglin - it is everyone’s job to ensure that our children are safe. We welcome parents onsite as part of our community and request your support by watching a short video (scan the QR code on the left) and adhering to the safeguarding rules we have in place such as: signing in at the relevant school reception when you arrive; always wearing your lanyard and security pass; ensuring children arriving late are signed in at the office; only using toilets that are clearly marked for adults; and avoiding taking photos or videos of any children other than your own.

Please help us by being a good role model at all times when you are on site – speak politely and kindly, praise children’s work and behaviour, and avoid foul or unkind language. If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please approach any of our Designated Safeguarding Leads (look out for the posters around the school, or any member of staff can direct you). We thank you for supporting our efforts to keep our students safe, and invite you to look out for safeguarding updates and information through our various channels.

The Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) for Junior School are: • Rachel Turpin, Deputy Head (Academic) • Peter O'Brien, Deputy Head (Pastoral) • Benjamin Walker, Assistant Head (Co-Curriculum)

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The Tanglin Pastoral Circle

Students and families are encouraged to access additional support when needed through engagement with our Co-ordinated Wellbeing Services (CWS). The team that forms CWS (nurses, school counsellors, learning support staff, educational psychologist, and school social worker) aims to be proactive as well as reactive and regularly contributes to the Pastoral and Lifeskills programmes for students.

Every student at Tanglin Junior School is supported by at least 12 adults in different roles who look after their wellbeing. Each year group in Junior School is supported by a dedicated school counsellor. Parents who have a concern about the wellbeing of their child or wish to explore socialemotional issues related to school life may reach out to their child's class teacher.

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Health Centre

Our experienced Nursing Team, part of Coordinated Wellbeing Services, provides healthcare support for children across the whole school, including the Infant, Junior and Senior school. The Junior Health Centre is open from 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, providing care for children who sustain an injury or become unwell during the school day. Our registered nurses work closely with teaching and Junior support staff when children are accompanied to the Health Centre.

If a child is not well enough to continue with the school day, or develops symptoms of a contagious illness, they will need to go home to rest and recover. Parents will be contacted and asked to collect their child as promptly as possible.

If your child is unwell at home with a fever of 37.8°C or above, and/or any respiratory symptoms or symptoms of a contagious illness, please do not send them to school until they have been symptom-free for 48 hours without the use of medication. If your child has been absent from school due to diarrhoea or vomiting, please also ensure they have been symptom-free for 48 hours before returning to school. This helps reduce the spread of infection and allows sufficient time for recovery.

The Nursing Team will notify families of any contagious illnesses circulating within the school community via email or through the weekly newsletter, In Touch. Please feel free to contact the Health Centre if you have any healthrelated questions or concerns regarding your child.

Student Voice

As a Gold Rights Respecting School, Tanglin places children’s rights and student voice at the heart of our learning community. We believe that every child should have opportunities to contribute, lead and help shape their school experience. Every pupil takes on a meaningful position of responsibility within their class or year group, developing confidence, a sense of purpose and pride in making a positive difference.

Whether your child is a Rights Rep, House Representative, Recognition Ranger, Legacy Leader or a member of our Student Council, they will meet regularly with a member of staff to develop their leadership skills, share ideas and contribute to school improvement. We actively seek pupils’ views through regular feedback, class discussions, surveys and student forums, ensuring that their perspectives inform decision-making and help us continually enhance school life.

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