Administrative Matters

1. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The Leave of Absence scheme, implemented in 1999, enables students accompanying their parents on overseas postings to maintain links with Singapore and retain their existing school places. The annual LOA fee of $156 (based on monthly miscellaneous fee of $13 x 12 months) helps defray administrative costs.

Application Procedures

First-Time Applicants:

• Inform your child's Form Teacher or Admin Manager (phone 6481 2273 or email rosyth_sch@schools.gov.sg)

• Complete and submit the online application form

• Make payment via AXS:

Payment Methods:

• AXS Website (e-Station): Visit https://e-station.axs.com.sg → eServices → Education/Government → Ministry of Education → "Other payment to schools (LOA)" → Enter child's Birth Certificate Number or Invoice Number

• AXS Mobile App: Download from App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and follow navigation steps

LOA Renewal

• Email will be sent by the school to parents by 31 October each year

• Payment instructions will be provided during the LOA renewal applications

• Parents must update the school of any changes to their contact address (local or overseas) and/or overseas postings

Important Notes

• LOA status lapses if renewal is not submitted by 30 November each year

• Child's school place will be released to waitlisted students upon lapse

• For school immersion placement, contact us at least one month in advance (phone 6481 2273 or email rosyth_sch@schools.gov.sg)

2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (MOE FAS) is to help financially needy Singaporean students in Government and Government-aided schools to meet basic schooling expenses.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The student must be a Singapore citizen enrolled in a Government or Government-aided school as a full-time student and must not be enrolled in any other schools or institutes of higher learning.

• The student must attend school regularly. As financial assistance is provided to assist students in paying for expenses in connection with attending school, a student who fails to attend school regularly for any reason (including but not limited to Leave of Absence, medical leave, or hospitalisation leave) shall have his eligibility for financial assistance reassessed. In such circumstances, MOE is entitled to withdraw, reduce and/or withhold financial assistance without providing further reasons.

• The student must not be receiving financial assistance provided by more than one MOE funded school or institute of higher learning.

• The student must meet either one of the following criteria:

a. Gross household income (GHI) as at the time of application does not exceed $4,000 per month; or

b. Household per capita income (PCI) as at the time of application does not exceed $1,000 per month. PCI = Monthly GHI / No. of members in the same household.

You can find more information on the MOE website.

HOW TO APPLY

Parents/Guardians can apply for the financial assistance through the Parents Gateway app services or https://go.gov.sg/moe-efasggas

3. BOOKLIST

Parents may refer to the school bookshop if your child has misplaced the hardcopy booklist.

4. SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN

THINK SAFE, PLAY SAFE, STAY SAFE

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

Please ensure all caregivers transporting your child to/from school are aware of these procedures.

Pedestrian Access:

• Gates 1 and 7 are for pedestrians only.

• Use designated pedestrian crossings (marked with the in Diagram above).

• Bicycle racks are available near Gate 1.

Vehicle Access (Gate 2):

• Please note that the school will no longer be issuing vehicle entry labels (car decals) for parents/guardians. Our Parent Support Group (PSG) and Alumni Association (RSAA) are designing new car decals showcasing Rosyth's identity for parents to acquire. We will notify you when they are available.

• Arrival: Drop off at Points 1 or 2 outside the Indoor Sports Hall (ISH).

• Dismissal:
  P1 and P2 students: Follow Route 1 to pick-up point 1.
  P3 to P6 students: Follow Route 2 to pick-up point 2.
  Families with multiple children: Follow the arrangement of the youngest child

General Guidelines:

• Do not get out of your car to assist your child during arrival and dismissal.

• Prepare your child to exit/enter the car independently.

• No waiting is allowed at the pick-up points.

• Adhere to the 15 km/h speed limit within the school compound.

• Follow instructions from security personnel.

Pick-up and Drop-off Reminders:

• Do not proceed into the school beyond Gate 1 or Gate 7.

• Do not drop off or pick up children along Serangoon North Avenue 4.

• Do not wait in vehicles outside school gates or bus bays.

• Peak period traffic is between 6.55a.m. to 7.25a.m. and 1.30p.m. to 2.00p.m. from Mondays to Fridays. This may be longer during rainy weather.

• Do allow enough time to reach the school before school starts at 7.30a.m.

• Arrive after designated gate opening/pick-up times to avoid congestion:

Entering School Premises:

i) Visitors and parents entering the school premises are permitted to access only the following parts of the school:

ii) All visitors are required to register at the main entrance guard post (Gates 1 and 2) before accessing school grounds. Please wear the issued visitor pass at all times while on school grounds.  The classroom block is strictly out-of-bounds.

Use of HDB Car Parks:

Should you use the HDB car parks near Gates 1 and 7, please help us to be good neighbours by not causing any inconvenience or obstruction to the residents living there and by not honking vehicle horns impatiently. Do not park in the no parking zones or the red lots meant for season parking holders. Please slow down as you enter the car park and give way to pedestrians.

Peak Period Traffic:

The peak period traffic is between 6.55a.m. to 7.25a.m. and 1.30p.m. to 2.00p.m. from Mondays to Fridays. This may be longer during rainy weather. Parents are requested to drive safely and follow the instructions provided by the school personnel on duty. Do allow enough time to reach the school before school starts at 7.30a.m.

Student Care Centre (SCC) Pick-up:

For parents who are fetching their child before 6.00p.m. do contact the SCC staff in advance to arrange for pick-up at point B2 if you are driving or at the parents’ waiting area via Gate 1 between 4:15pm to 6:00pm. You may also arrange to pick-up your child from Gate 7 during this period. All parents are to refrain from leaving your vehicle and/or walk to the SCC to meet your child. After 6.00pm, parents will have to pick-up your child only from Gate 7.

Fetching Students Early:

Should you wish to pick up your child prior to school dismissal (e.g., medical appointments, external examinations), kindly inform your child’s form teacher in advance so that the staff can make the necessary arrangements. Please also arrange with your child on the timing to meet you at the GO. The GO staff will then assist with the early dismissal for your child upon your arrival.

5. HOAX CALLS

The Singapore Police Force has over the past years issued warnings about “Phone Kidnapping Scam” calls. If you should receive such a call about your child during school hours, please contact us immediately to ascertain the safety of your child. If the main office line is busy, kindly contact our Operations Managers Mr Kng at 9755 8132 or Mdm Juliana at 9247 2147.

6. INSURANCE

As part of our student well-being efforts, the school has purchased insurance to provide basic coverage for our students in case of accidents. You may refer to the NTUC Income website for the policy coverage and benefits. In the event of any claim, you have to do e-submission of your claim through their website. If you need higher coverage for your child, please arrange a separate policy from your preferred insurer.