School Administrative Information

The link below gives a summary of key administrative information in the school.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General

Q1) Can I fetch my son before dismissal time?

A1) Yes but student must be picked up before 1pm. The school gates will be locked at 1pm to prepare for dismissal.

Q2) I would like to make an appointment to meet School Leaders.

A2) Please e-mail to St Stephen's School generic e-mail to make a formal request.

Admission

Q1) I would like to admit my son in your school. How do I apply for admission?

A1) Please complete the Waitlist Form. Link can also be found in school website under “St Stephen’s School -> Admission”. The school will contact parents if there are any suitable vacancies.

Co- Curricular Activities (CCA)

Q1) Is there CCA/Remedial today?

A1) The generic CCA schedule can be found at the school website CCA Schedule. If you require more specific/updated details of the CCA schedule, please refer to the CCA schedule sent via Parent Gateway (PG) or you can check with the CCA teacher i/c of your child’s CCA .

Financial Assistance

Q1) How do I apply for Financial Assistance?

A1) You may apply for Financial Assistance online at MOE Financial Assistance Scheme. Hardcopy forms are also available upon request from the General Office.

Q2) How do I collect my textbooks and attire

A2) The school will inform parents on the collection details via e-mail or hardcopy letter when it has confirmed with the relevant vendors.

Q3) How is the money for the School Meals disbursed?

A3) School meals are disbursed via your child's Smart Buddy watch or School Smart Card at the rate of $2.90 daily.

Q4) For recipients of Straits Times Pocket Money Fund (STPMF), when will be the funds be disbursed?

A4) By the 1st week of the month e.g. for January the STPMF will be disbursed by the 1st of February.

Leave Of Absence (LOA)

Q1) How do I apply for LOA for my child?

A1) Application for LOA can be done online at LOA Application

Q2 What is the LOA rate for the school?

A2) LOA rate for the school is $120 per year.

P1 Registration

Q1) Will the school be organising any Open House?

A1) The school does not have an Open House. Details of the school programmes and facilities can found at the school website. You can find out more about the history of the school at out 65^th Anniversary microsite.

Q2) What are the different phases of the P1 Registration Exercise?

A2) P1 registration is conducted over several phases. Phases 1 to 2C Supplementary apply to children who are Singapore Citizens (SC) and Permanent Residents (PR).
International students (IS) must register through a 2-step process prior to registration in Phase 3.

Phase	Eligibility	Key Dates & Remarks
Phase 1	SC & PR For a child who has a sibling studying in the primary school.
Phase 2A	SC & PR For a child: Whose parent or sibling is a former student of the primary school, including those who have joined the alumni association of the primary school as a member. Whose parent is a member of the School Advisory or Management Committee. Whose parent is a staff member of the primary school. From the MOE Kindergarten under the purview of and located within the primary school.
Phase 2B	SC & PR For a child: Whose parent has joined the primary school as a parent volunteer not later than 1 July of the year before P1 registration and has given at least 40 hours of voluntary service to the school by 30 June of the year of P1 registration. Whose parent is a member endorsed by the church or clan directly connected with the primary school. Whose parent is endorsed as an active community leader.
Phase 2C	SC & PR For a child who is not yet registered in a primary school.
Phase 2C Suplementary	SC & PR For a child who is not yet registered in a primary school after Phase 2C
Phase 3	IS

Overview of different registration phase

Q3) How do I check for vacancies?

A3) Refer to MOE website under P1 Registration Exercise :- P1 Registration Vacancies

Pupil Group Insurance Claims

Q1) How do i make group insurance claims? What supporting documents need to be submitted?

A1) Accident insurance claim can be made online at Income Student Group Insurance . Please prepare softcopies of supporting documents e.g. receipts, medical reports, discharge summary when making claims

Q2) What is the claim limits for outpatient and hospitalization bills?

A2) The claim limits is up to $13,000 (Out-patient expenses - $ 2,150 and In-patient expenses - $ 10,850) for medical expenses incurred up to 365 days from date of accident.

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School Bill

Q1) What is the frequency of the school bill?

A1) School bill will be issued every Semester for pupil co-payment for enrichment programmes and CCA. Ad-hoc school bills will be issued for co-payment of unscheduled programmes/activities if necessary.

School Fees

Q1) How do I pay school & miscellaneous fees and school bills?

A1) The recommended mode of payment is via GIRO. You can apply for eGIRO at the following website :- eGIRO application

School Vendors

Q1) How do I make online order for school uniform and nametags?

A1) Orders for school uniform and nametags can be made at the following links :-

For school uniform, Online Uniform Order

For nametags, Online Nametag Order

Q2) How do I collect the online orders for school uniforms and nametags?

A2) Online orders will be delivered to your residence. Delivery charges are applicable.

School Smartcard

Q1) When will my child be issued with the School Smartcard?

A1) The photo-taking sessions for P1 pupils for the School Smartcard will be scheduled for Jan/ Feb. School Smartcard will typically be issued to your P1 child by March.

Q2) How do I request for replacement for School Smartcard?

A2) Details on how to request for replacement of School Smartcard can found at the following page : School Smartcard Replacement

You may also refer to the may also refer to the Transitlink website below for details of School Smartcard replacement. Transitlink - Lost Card Replacement