FAQS

FAQS

First Week of School

1. What is the assembly and dismissal time on the first day of school?

• The school term begins on Friday, 2 Jan 2026 (Week 0).  Students are to report at the school concourse by 7.30am and will be dismissed at 1.20pm.

• More details about the Orientation Programme (2, 5, 6 and 9 Jan 2026) will be shared via Parents Gateway (PG).

• For regular school days, students report at the assembly venue punctually by 7.30am (8.30am on Tuesdays). Dismissal timings may differ.

2. What do students need to bring for the Orientation Programme?

Water bottle, stationery, notebook and a story book.

3. What is the attire for the first day of school?

Students should come in their blue polo T-shirt and school shorts/ skirt on Fri, 2 Jan 2026. Those who have yet to purchase the school uniform can report to school in their Primary School uniform.

4. Is there parking in the school when I collect my purchases from the book shop?

Parking is subject to availability and priority will be given to school staff.  Please park at the nearest HDB carpark opposite the school if you are unable to find a parking lot.

Secondary One Registration

5. How does my child/ ward register for Secondary One registration if I am not onboard Parents Gateway (PG)?

The school disseminates messages to parents via PG.  Parents can download the PG app from official app stores and perform a simple one-time onboarding process, if you had not done so when your child/ ward was in primary school.

6. Does my child/ ward need to register via e-registration or report in person if he/ she intends to appeal for a transfer to another school?

If you intend to appeal for a transfer, please continue to submit your e-registration via PG. You may subsequently approach the school of your choice to request for a transfer.

7. My child/ ward has been posted to KCPSS, but would like to request for school transfer due to medical reasons. What should I do?

For appeals due to serious medical conditions or severe physical impairment, please submit your appeal by 12pm on 22 December 2025.  All appeals must be accompanied by relevant supporting documents, such as medical reports, letters from doctors. If you are unable to do so, you can submit your appeal and documents via email at kcpss@moe.edu.sg.

Full Subject-Based Banding

8.  How will Full SBB affect my child’s post-sec pathways?

Students will  progress over 4/ 5 years of secondary education to take the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Examination.

More details on the admissions to various post-secondary pathways can be obtained from MOE’s website on FSBB.

9. Are students allowed to opt out of various aspects of Full SBB (e.g., mixed form classes)?

No. 

10. How does the school ensure that students with diverse backgrounds socialise well and accept one another?

There are opportunities for authentic interaction among students to help them socialise and interact with one another.  Teachers provide guidance and support through weekly form teacher interaction with students and cohort activities, e.g., orientation programmes, cohort camp, inter-class games.  These programmes and activities are designed to widen students’  social circle and create opportunities for them to forge new friendships.  Peer student leaders will also be appointed to support their classmates.

11. My child/ ward did not obtain AL5 for the subject.  Can I appeal for him/ her to take the subject(s) at a more demanding level (MDL)?

Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for subject(s) at MDL at the start of Secondary One may still offer the subjects at a more demanding level based on their performance at the end of Secondary 1 Semester 1, at the end of Secondary 1 Semester 2, and at the end of Secondary 2 Semester 2.

12. If my child/ ward cannot cope with a subject at a more demanding level, can he/ she take the subject at a less demanding level?

Students are strongly encouraged to give themselves time to adjust to the demands of the higher-level subject(s).  Parents/ guardians should speak to their child/ ward’s Subject Teachers, Form Teacher and Year Head to find out more about their child/ ward’s progress and potential before deciding on requesting for a change in level.

13. What is the benefit of students taking subjects at a more demanding level?   

Subjects at the different levels allow students to build a stronger foundation at a pace that is more suited to them.  This allows students to nurture their strengths, grow their interests and be more engaged in the learning process.

If the student continues to thrive in the subject and takes a subject at a MDL at the end of 4-5 years, the grades can be used (where relevant) in the computation of the aggregate for their courses, e.g. Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP).

School Support

14. Who can I contact regarding support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or counselling?

For SEN support, contact our Special Education Need Officer, Ms Angelia Ng at ng_sian_erh_angelia@schools.gov.sg.

For counselling support, contact our School Counsellor, Mr Joey Hong at joey_hong@schools.gov.sg. 

15. How can I apply for MOE Financial Assistance/ School-Based Financial Assistance?

Submit an online application via Parents Gateway (Services > Financial Assistance). Submission of hardcopy and supporting documents are no longer required.

Parents may contact the school’s general office or email the school at kcpss@moe.edu.sg, if you require assistance in the online application.

School office hours are Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm.

16. Will my child/ ward be issued with a new School Smart Card when term starts?

All students entering Secondary One in Jan 2026 will be issued a new Secondary level School Smart Card (SSC).  While Secondary One Students are waiting for their Secondary level SSCs to be ready, they can continue to use their Primary level SSCs for concessionary travel till end Apr 2026. Students can still purchase the Bus Concession Pass (BCP) using their Primary level SSCs, but they will need to purchase the BCP for Secondary School students.

School Attire

17. What kind of school shoes should students wear?

Students must wear white shoes with white laces. Only simple, dark/white coloured (i.e., black, grey, white) patterns or logos are allowed for sport shoes.