5. Parents
Table of content
5.1 Safeguarding
5.2 Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
5.3 Volunteering
5.4 Food Safety
5.5 Collection of money for teacher gifts
5.6 Birthday party protocol
5.7 Parent child communication
5.8 Parent ID cards
5.9 Temporary guardianship when parents are out of Singapore
5.10 Husky puppies
5.1 Safeguarding
CIS is committed to engaging parents as partners in safeguarding. As part of our commitment to safeguarding all parents entering the school are required to show their CIS identification and wear it at all times.
Opportunities to learn about how CIS safeguards and protects students from harm is communicated at school events, the safeguarding section of the school website, Communication bulletins, and through the schools social media channels.
5.2 Parent teacher association(PTA)
A child’s school life is greatly enriched by a family that is well informed and active in school affairs. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) host a number of events throughout the year for CIS families and welcomes you to get involved in school life. To learn more, visit the PTA page on My.CIS or email them at lkspta@cis.edu.sg.
5.3 Volunteering
In kindergarten and primary school, parents are invited to volunteer, whether in their own child’s classroom, in other classrooms and in other areas of the school, such as the library, or in support of the programme of inquiry (POI) and co-curricular activities. This can be done on a regular basis or intermittently for special events.
Other supportive activities may include class parties, field trips, celebratory events or productions. Parents who are interested in involvement in the school should inform their child's classroom teacher, the relevant PYP coordinator, vice principal or principal.
All parent volunteers must agree to abide by our parent volunteer policy:
Open Minds - volunteering
Parents are an integral part of the Open Minds programme as classes engage in learning off-campus. In preparation for the time offsite, interested parents will be invited to an information session which will outline expectations and tips for volunteers. Our goal is to ensure that parents support student learning in the best possible way. Further details about information sessions will be sent out by your child's classroom teacher.
5.4 Food safety
As children often have food allergies, we ask parents to remind their children that packed lunches should not be shared with friends.
5.5 Collection of money for teacher gifts
CIS does not condone or encourage the collection of monies for group parent gifts for teachers.
5.6 Birthday party protocol
Young children love to celebrate their birthdays with their peers at school. However, so that these celebrations do not interfere with teaching time, the classroom teacher will advise a suitable time and date that food can be shared during a break period (not during class time).
Guidelines for children who would like to celebrate their birthday at school:
- Cakes must be single serve, eg cupcakes or similar as they are easy to share and do not need cutting. Slab cakes are not allowed.
- Candles with a naked flame are not allowed. Battery operated candles are acceptable.
- Food choices must be respected - allergies, sensitivities and/or religion.
- Loot/goodie bags must not be brought to school.
Although we prefer that birthday party invitations are distributed outside of school, teachers will distribute paper invitations to students on behalf of parents, but only if the entire class is invited.
5.7 Parent child communication
If parents need to contact their children during the school day, they must do so via the homeroom teacher or the divisional office. Please do not phone, text or email your child during the school day.
5.8 Parent ID cards
Each family is provided with 3 Parent ID cards at no cost. Additional or replacement cards can be obtained from the school at a cost of $25.00 per card. All Parent ID cards must be returned to the school when your last child leaves CIS. Failure to return the cards may result in either your child’s report card/transcripts and/or your refundable family deposit being withheld.
5.9 Temporary guardianship when parents are out of Singapore
If all parents are outside Singapore at any time during a school term, they must notify the school immediately and complete this Temporary Guardian Form. This form outlines who is responsible for your children at all times, who to contact in the case of emergency, and who should be contacted if there are any concerns during your absence.
5.10 Husky puppies
At CIS, we understand that the early years of your child’s life are incredibly important. That’s why we’ve created the Husky Puppies programme, an exciting and enriching experience for parents and their children aged 0 to 18 months. Husky Puppies offers a warm and supportive community where you can bond with your child and meet other parents while giving your little one a head start in their educational journey. For more information please visit this page.