Announcements(1) for "Bintan Trip"

To ALL Student Councillors,

Bintan Trip

19 Nov 2010 (Fri) to 22 Nov 2010 (Mon)

Not optional unless valid reasons approved by Teachers.

ALL are to acknowledge that you know about this trip by signing on the Notice Board in the SC room - Before examinations start.

Do Check your Passport that it does not expired before July 2011.

There'll be more info in the SC room & Announcements will be made here...

Hey Student Councillors

Hey guys,
Give yourselves a pat on the back :D
We have planned so many activities in the school and we did well for it
I'm sure the seniors enjoyed the ROD
And the teachers during the Methodist Get Together were so full of praise.
As Student Councillors, let's stand tall and do well for our school.
JiaYou for EOYs!

Faith

Attendance Taking for Morning Assembly

• Report to two of the EXCO members at CMS Foyer near the piano at 7.10am(Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri) / 8.10am(Thurs) to have your attendance taken for ALL who are doing duty.
• Monday: Mandy and Yuke Ling
  Tuesday: Janson and Shu Ting
  Wednesday: Wendy and Yan Ting
  Thursday: Irwin and Tzi Wah
  Friday: Sheryl and Jordan
• Should you be late (after 7.15am/8.15am > ALL should be ready at your own venue doing duty), please go to the general office (after assembly) and take the ORANGE attendance book (placed above the class record book shelve - the book will be there just before dismissal) to mark yourself as LATE - L and place it back.
• Those who failed to do so will be counted as NEVER REPORT-0. SCs who are absent(on MC), do inform the EXCO members who are marking attendance the next day.
• This will take effect from 13/09/T4Wk1.

Don't be late...

Janson

BLAZERS

Councillors,

Those who have borrowed SC Blazers for Methodist Get Together, do WASH them and return to the SC room in the Blazer Cupboard by 17/09/Friday when it's open. Please hang it up with the hangers provided in the cupboard, not else where. Do record your name for yourself in the Blue Blazer Book! (you can find it on the tables/in the cupboard & remind the rest about this)

If you have any queries for this, please find Yuke Ling or Mandy.

Thank you:)

Welfare Committee

Main Ushers to Memorise Names of Schools

ACS(P) - Anglo Chinese School (Primary)
ACS (J) - Anglo Chinese School (Junior)
ACS(I) - Anglo Chinese School (Independent)
ACS(Int) - Anglo Chinese School (International)
ACS(Barker) - Anglo Chinese School (Barker)
ACJC - Anglo Chinese Junior College
MGS(S) - Methodist Girls' School (Sec)
MGS(P) - Methodist Girls' School (Pri)
FMS(S) - Fairfield Methodist School (Sec)
FMS(P) - Fairfield Methodist School (Pri)
PLMGS(S) - Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Sec)
PLMGS(P) - Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Pri)
MSM - Methodist Music School
SFMS - St. Francis Methodist School

Pre-Methodist Get Together

1) Attire for Ushers that NEED to wear blazers:

• Blazer with your badge pin above the school crest, School long pants / skirts, White collar unform, Black socks (if really dont have, white socks) with Black leather shoes for males, Cork shoes for females and Tie (will be given tomorrow).

2) Attire for Ushers that DONT need blazers:

• White collar uniform with your badge, School long pants / shorts / skirts, White socks, normal white school shoes and Tie (will be given tomorrow).

3) Please try NOT to leave your own belongings in the SC room as there will be other stuffs lying around for the event and you need your stuffs when reporting to Band room.

Please find a way to get your full attire!
Ex-Prefects are to use their own ties, we may not have enough ties for the rest, so if you have tie that is plain navy blue, do bring it.

4) Report to BAND ROOM - L1 (near staircase 7) @ 12.40pm with your proper attire & belongings. You may need to leave your class a little early (12.25pm) to change into your proper attire. You are not allowed to come to school in the morning with your ushering attire including socks, change during recess / after you have been released. [bear in mind that no one is to stay in class during recess]

5) Do sign and bring your consent forms tomorrow. Pass to Class Reps and then to Shu Ting.

6) Remember to memorise the guidelines given to you.

General Guidelines for Ushering Duty

Three Golden Guidelines:
1. Smile. :D
2. Speak in complete sentences.
3. Be neatly attired.

Information you MUST know:
“Type” of teachers Location
Primary school teachers
(exclud. Muslim teachers & vegetarians) Primary School Canteen

(Sec) English, Humanities, Art and Music GMSS Canteen

(Sec) Mathematics, Science and PE GMSS Indoor Sports Hall

(Sec) MT teachers & ALL VEGETARIANS GMSS CMS Foyer

ALL Muslim teachers GMSS Library


General Greeting:
Good Afternoon, Sir/Mdm.
How may I help you, Sir/Mdm.
May I know which (teaching) department are you from?
Please allow me to direct you to _____________________ for the tea reception. This way please.

Greetings at applies for ushers at back gate:

• Good Afternoon, Sir/Mdm. Welcome to Geylang Methodist School.
  
• Please allow me to direct you to the respective locations for the tea reception.
  
• May I know if you are a primary or secondary school teacher and which department you are from?
• TEACHER RESPONDS
• I see. May I also ask if you have any special dietary requirements? Would you need vegetarian food?
• TEACHER RESPONDS
• Thank you for the information, please allow me to direct you to the _______________. This way please. (Lead the teacher away to the specific location)
• (On your way there, you may consider making small talk with the teacher like providing useful information) E.g. Just for your information, Sir/Mdm, the tea reception would take place between now to 4pm, followed by a service and award ceremony in the Hall at 4pm. Everything should end by 6pm. If you have any queries or if you need directions for the restroom, please do not hesitate to approach any of the ushers.
  
• *Upon reaching the destination* Here we are, Sir/Mdm. I hope that you'll enjoy the tea reception. Have a nice day.
  

Main ushers "Survival" Manual: (those "collecting" guests from bus drop off)
Main ushers, we need you to be friendly, composed and fluent.
Do not be afraid to pose questions to the guests or to state information to them.
Once a bus arrives and teachers start getting off, approach the first teacher and say the following:

• Good Afternoon, Sir/Mdm. Welcome to Geylang Methodist School.
  
• If a few teachers are listening in/crowding around you at the same time, say "Good Afternoon, teachers. Welcome to Geylang Methodist School."
  
• Please allow me to direct you to the respective locations for the tea reception.
• (Refering to everyone from the same bus) May I know which school are you teachers from?
• TEACHER RESPONDS: *Primary school* Please allow me to direct you to the primary school canteen. This way please.
• TEACHER RESPONDS: *Secondary school* Please allow me to direct you to the secondary school. This way please.
• Speak loudly (Not shouting though) and inform the first few teachers that: "As you can see, teachers of different departments will be directed to different locations for the tea reception, kindly follow the ushers accordingly."
• Teachers may ask you questions. E.g. Duration of tea reception. Answer: Tea reception is from now till 4pm. The service will start at promptly at 4pm, so do take your seat in the Hall before 4. *Smile* If you have any queries or if you need any directions, please do not hestitate to approach any of the ushers. *Smile*
  

General responses (in case you are asked):
I am very sorry, Sir/Mdm, but we do not have _________________. However, we do have ________________, would you like me to get you some of that?

Yes, we do have that. Please wait a moment. (Proceed to get a drink/more tissue/food for the teacher.)
(When you get back to the teacher) Here you go.

(Guest asks you to clear the plates.) *Smile* Sure. Please leave it to me. *Smile* (Proceed to clear plates)

(Guest asks you for more drinks.) *Smile* Certainly, I'll be right back. *Smile* (Proceed to get the guest a drink/refill his or her drink or get more food etc.)

(Guest asks you for directions to the toilet and you feel trapped because it's too complicated to give the directions) Sir/Mdm, it is kind of complicated for me to describe the exact location of the toilet/restroom, please allow me to show you the way. Follow me please.

(Guest asks you a question that you are UNABLE to answer) I am sorry but I am not sure. However, please let me find out for you. Could you kindly give me a few minutes. Thank you. (RUN OFF TO ASK SOMEONE. Remember that guest's face! After you find out the answer, go back to him/her.) Sir/Mdm, according to what I've found out, ............

***WHEN a guest thanks you, remember to say "You're welcome." (Then :D smile!)

Dear SC members,

There are many more greetings that you may need to use. But it all depends on the scenario/situation. We will brief you specifically (as per your duty area) during rehearsal tomorrow. But do know what has been listed here. In general, remember to SMILE alot, speak in complete sentences and use keywords like "please", "thank you", "you are welcome" etc.

Please remember to bring your blazers to school tomorrow! See you at 4pm!