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First Session (AM) |
Mondays to Fridays |
8:30 am - 11:30 am |
Second Session (PM) |
Mondays to Fridays |
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
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The school year runs on a 4 term calendar. Each term consists of approximately 10 weeks. Public Holidays and government-designated school holidays will be observed. |
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Standard Deposit of SGD $400.00 for all levels to be paid via cheque |
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Non Refundable Registration Fee to be paid via cheque |
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GIRO and CDA Arrangements to be finalized and confirmed during Registration |
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All cheque payments must be addressed to: Barker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten
Please avoid giving us post dated cheques as we regret we are not able to process post dated cheques due to manpower constraints. |
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Applications for Security Pass/Car Park Labels |
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Purchase of school uniform and other miscellaneous items |
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A checklist of items required at the point of registration. |
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Completed Registration Form* |
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1 Child's Passport Size Photo |
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Copy of your Child's Birth Certificate |
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Copy of your Child's Immunisation Record |
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Copy of Parents' Identity Cards |
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Signed School Copy of BRMCK Rules and Regulations* |
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GIRO or CDA application form* |
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Copy of monthly CDA Bank Statement for CDA application |
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| * Please DOWNLOAD forms from our website |
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Parents will be issued Term Fee Invoices 2 weeks before the Term Closure for the next Term's Fee Payment. All Term Fees are due on the first day of each new Term. Please make arrangements to pay all Term Fees via GIRO. In the event that payment of the Term Fees via GIRO or CDA deduction is not made by the 1st day of the new Term, parents shall immediately make the Term Fee Payments via 'crossed' cheques addressed to: Barker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten. We regret we are not able to accept any cash payments. Please take note that there will be no official receipts issued for all cheque payments. Parents who qualify for Baby Bonus Scheme, please send in your CDA Application at least 6 weeks prior to the 1st day of school which is the deadline for fee payment. Please note that the cut-off date for CDA application for any new academic year is 30th September of the preceding year (e.g. for children joining BRMCK in Term 1, 2009, parents must submit all CDA application forms by 30th September 2008). Please note that failure to make the necessary school fee payment on time will result in the de-registration of the student at BRMCK. |
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N1 |
N2, K1 & K2 |
* School Term Fee |
$ 1,187.70 |
$ 898.80 |
| * Registration Fee |
$ 53.50 |
$ 53.50 |
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Standard Deposit for all levels $ 400.00 |
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Annual Material Fees for all levels $ 85.00 |
| BRMCK reserves the right to revise its fees at any time it sees fit. |
| The Deposit will be refunded upon the graduation of your child or in the event of withdrawal, upon the expiry of the required 3 months' written Withdrawal Notice. The Deposit cannot be used to offset any Term Fees. The Deposit shall be forfeited in the event you decide to withdraw your child/ward from BRMCK before the agreed date of admission of your child/ward. |
| includes morning snacks for First (AM) Session and a simple lunch for Second (PM) Session. It does not cover school bus transport, uniforms, bags, concert costumes, graduation gowns, excursions, readers, miscellaneous items, field trips/excursions, enrichment classes and any other BRMCK special events. |
| There will be no refund of Term Fees, rebates or make-up classes if your child is absent for any period of time for any reason whatsoever or in the event of school closures mandated by the Ministry of Education or any other government authorities.
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| Three (3) months' written notice or 3 months' fees in lieu of such notice must be given to BRMCK if you wish to withdraw your child from BRMCK. If such written notice is not given or if the child is withdrawn prior to the expiry of such notice, BRMCK shall be entitled to forfeit the Deposit and claim for the balance of the fees due to BRMCK. |
| Students who join after the 1st day of the month, regardless of whether it be on the 2nd day, mid month or last day of the month, are required to pay the full month fees. |
| BRMCK's decision on the class placement of your child shall be final. |
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8.30 am to 9.45am
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Group 1
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10.00am to 11:15am |
Group 2 |
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12.00pm to 1.15pm
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Group 1
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1:30pm to 2:45pm |
Group 2 |
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After the first month, all N1 students shall observe the same school hours as the rest of the school. |
| Attendance Matters |
| For your child to receive maximum benefit from BRMCK's programme and to reduce disturbance in the class routine, please ensure if your child is punctual for lessons.
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| Please insist on regular attendance for your child. Do not allow your child to miss classes except in the event of illness or urgent family matters. Please ensure your child completes assembly for dismissal before picking him/her up. It is essential that respect and good school habits are formed and established in Kindergarten. |
| Please keep your child at home if he or she has a cold, fever, or any infectious disease. It is the responsibility of all parents to keep their children at home in the event of illness and to inform us and keep us updated of any illnesses and/or allergies to any substance/food. BRMCK shall not be held responsible in the event whereby vital health information regarding the child has been withheld by parents. To prevent the spread of infectious diseases, BRMCK reserves the right to ensure that parents/guardians of students who are ill, be responsible for sending their child home immediately. |
| Students are advised not to bring any money, sweets or toys to BRMCK, nor are they allowed to wear any jewellery to BRMCK as BRMCK cannot be responsible for any article lost or stolen. |
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Students are required to come to school in the full BRMCK uniform which consists of the BRMCK sun hat, white cotton T shirt, shorts/culottes, BRMCK socks and BRMCK bag. Hair accessories for girls should be either blue or black. Girls with long hair are required to tie it up neatly when they come to school. Boys should avoid hair cuts which leave stray strands of hair trailing behind their backs and shoulders. Cardigans: Only plain navy blue or white cardigans (without any logo or designs) are permitted. |
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| If your child inadvertently takes home any article belonging to BRMCK, please return it to BRMCK as soon as possible; failing which BRMCK shall be entitled to deduct the cost of replacing such an article from the Deposit. BRMCK shall also be entitled to deduct the cost of replacing/repairing any school property damaged by the child from the Deposit.
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| Parents are responsible to ensure that all books borrowed are returned in the same condition. All parents and students are required to observe the payment of library fines of SGD$20.00 for soft cover books and SGD$40.00 for hard cover books in the event that these books borrowed are damaged and/or lost. Please note that we regret we do not entertain any book replacements. It is essential that students be taught to be responsible for the proper care and maintenance of public property from an early age. Deductions shall be made from the Deposit for any library fines not paid. |
| Children attending BRMCK will be disciplined firmly but kindly when necessary. BRMCK seek parents' full co-operation with BRMCK teachers in this matter. |
| Please note that while BRMCK holds the interest of its pupils as its top priority, BRMCK shall not be held accountable or responsible for the safety of your children during all enrichment classes. Neither shall BRMCK nor any of its staff be accountable for any other arrangements/concerns parents may have with regards to the service providers. BRMCK ONLY provides the venue for these enrichment classes to be conducted. It is the sole responsibility of parents to liaise with the service providers for the programme they wish to enroll their child/children in. All payments, enquiries and/or concerns with regards to the enrichment classes should be directed to the respective service provider and NOT to BRMCK. Enrolment to Enrichment Classes is strictly optional and subject to availability. |
| Safety Issues |
| As there will not be any supervision of your child prior to and after lessons, for First (AM) Session pupils, we request that parents do not bring their child to BRMCK before 8.15 am or pick them up later than 11.45 am. For Second (PM) Session, parents are requested not to bring their child to BRMCK before 11.45 am or pick them up later than 3.15 pm. For students using private transport, please observe the following Drop Off (Arrival) and Pick Up (Dismissal) times at the ACS Transport Centre. For the safety and well being of all students, please diligently observe the schedule. Please find attached a map of the ACS Transport Centre and instructions for your reference and cooperation. BRMCK and its staff as well as ACS authorities will not be held responsible for you and your child if essential safety rules are not vigilantly observed by parents/guardians/care givers while in the ACS Transport Centre and /or BRMCK premises. |
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8:15am to 8.30am |
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11:30am to 11:45am |
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11:45am to 12.00pm |
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3:00pm to 3:15pm |
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| Please be informed there will be staff on duty before and after the above stipulated times. |
| Parents or other family members who need to pick up their children after the 3pm to 4pm Enrichment classes, are required to wait outside the main entrance at the designated 'KINDERGARTEN WAITING AREA'. Please refrain from waiting outside the Administration Office and along the corridor outside the classrooms. For security reasons, BRMCK reserves the right to put a stop to any form of noisy and /or unruly behaviour/loitering/waiting at unauthorized areas. |
| Please inform your child's teacher if you wish to appoint another person to bring your child home, even if such an arrangement is temporary. |
| For the safety of all our students, parents (without the Barker Road Campus Security Pass) and visitors are to report to the Security Posts outside BRMCK before entering the premises. |
| Please apply for a Security Pass and a car label if your child is coming to school via private transport. The security pass and car label must be returned to BRMCK when your child graduates or when you withdraw your child from BRMCK. |
| Whilst all reasonable care will be taken to ensure the safety of your child, you shall not hold BRMCK liable for any damages to property, accidents or personal injuries sustained or suffered by your child (a) arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon or at BRMCK whether during usual lesson time or otherwise; or (b) whilst attending any outings or events organized by BRMCK outside the premises of BRMCK. You shall also indemnify BRMCK against all claims, demands, costs, losses and expenses of any nature whatsoever which BRMCK may suffer or incur in connection with any personal injuries, accidents, damages or loss of personal belongings arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon or at BRMCK, or the use of the premises by your child at BRMCK or your non-compliance with the rules and regulations herein. |
| Parking & Traffic Issues |
| Do not leave your child unattended at the ACS Barker Road Transport Centre or outside BRMCK premises at all times. |
| All vehicles entering BRMCK Campus will be required to display a Car Park Entry Label. Only parents of pupils with BRMCK may apply for the car park entry label. There shall be a nominal charge of SGD$10.00 per label. All such labels must be surrendered upon your child's graduation/withdrawal of your child from BRMCK. Please display the car label on the front windscreen of your vehicle. The label allows you to enter and exit the ACS Barker Road Campus Transport Centre Level 1 on weekdays only. It does not entitle the holder a car park space. It is for the sole purpose of drop-off and pick-up only. Parking is subject to availability and only in non-reserved/designated lots. |
| Parents who need to come in to BRMCK premise will need to make prior appointment with the Admin Office to obtain a temporary car park coupon for parking at the white lots. Please note that this is dependent on the availability of car park space in the white lots. A temporary car park coupon will be issued by the Security Guard, stating the date and the estimated time period the vehicle will be parked at the ACS Transport Centre. |
| Application for student's pass is the sole responsibility of parents. |
| BRMCK will not be held responsible for any accidents or mishaps outside the school entrance. Kindly observe all traffic rules when driving in the vicinity of the premises as the authorities concerned reserves the right to take appropriate action when such rules are flouted. Courtesy and co-operation is expected of all motorists and users of the Transport Centre. Please cooperate with the security guards and our staff on duty. |
| Please use the Kindergarten lift (outside Adm. Office) to go to the 3rd level. All parents are to refrain from going directly to level 3 via the Transport Centre's lift and using the level 3 corridors at the Methodist Centre. It is important to all of us at BRMCK that this rule is vigilantly observed. |
| For security reasons, all parents/guardians/care givers are required to apply for a Security Pass. This must be renewed upon the expiry date. Upon graduation and/or withdrawal, parents/guardians are responsible for returning these passes to BRMCK. |
| It is the sole responsibility of parents to liaise with the bus operator (Transland Singapore - Ms Carrie Lee Tel: 65608032) if they wish to engage its service. All payments, enquiries and/or concerns with regards to the bus service should be directed to the service provider and not to BRMCK. Engagement of bus service is strictly optional and subject to availability. |
| Other Matters |
| Parents/Guardians/Grandparents/care givers/maids will not be allowed to remain within BRMCK premises with their children after the first three days of school. |
| Registration or enrolment in BRMCK does not entitle your child to any privileges for entry into Anglo-Chinese School or any other Methodist schools. Normal government regulations and priorities apply with regards to entry into Primary 1 of both Government-aided as well as Government schools. |
| Kindly note that financial aid from BRMCK will be granted only upon written approval being given by the Senior Pastor in charge of BRMC, the principal of BRMCK and/or the Management Committee of BRMCK. Discounts in BRMCK Term Fees apply ONLY to BRMC Pastors, BRMC Staff and BRMCK staff. |
| As with all educational institutions, it is the sole responsibility of parents to provide transport to and from school for their children. The school is not able to do this on behalf of parents nor is the school able to adjust school hours specially to fit in with the varied schedules/needs of individuals. |
| Mutual respect is expected of both our staff and parents/guardians/care givers at all times and under all circumstances. While all BRMCK Staff are required to constantly endeavour to serve our students and parents to the best of their ability and with respect, all BRMCK parents/guardians/caregivers are expected to respond in like manner. |
| BRMCK is only equipped to accommodate one high functioning child with special needs per class. In the event that your child is a child with special needs but you have not informed BRMCK upon registration, BRMCK reserves the right not to admit/or to de-register your child if our quota of Children with Special Needs has already been filled. |
| reserves the right to revise and amend all terms, conditions, rules and regulations as and when it deems fit. |
| Wishing your child (and you) a blessed and enriching stay at Barker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten! God Bless! |
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