P6 Meet-the-Parents Session

18 January 2019

6.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.

P6 TEACHERSCLASS

FORM/CO-FORM

TEACHERS ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE

Mother

Tongues

6 VMrs Marion Lim

Mrs KhengMrs Marion

LimMrs Kheng

Mrs Toh

Mdm Siti MazniChineseMdm Diana LawMdm RenMdm Queenie HuangMdm Wendy CnengMdm SurayaMdm Ng LP Mdm Mah (FCL)

MalayMdm RahayuMdm NurhaniMdm NorlizahMs Mairah (FML)

TamilMs Santhi

6 TMrs Maria Chua

Mrs Toh

Mrs Maria Chua

Mrs NaveenMdm Saliema

6 S

Mdm Siti MazniMs SanthiMr Chua

Mdm SitiMazni

Mdm Renu Mr NelaMr Chandra

Mr ChayMdm Mariam

Mrs Kheng

Mdm Saliema

6 RMdm Arul

Mdm Diana LawMdm ArulMdm Renu

Mr Lim Kok

Kiong

6 OMs Chin

Mdm Mah

Mrs Marion Lim

Mdm RenuMs Chin

6 L

Mr RizalMs MairahMr Edward

Mr Rizal (EL)Mrs Maria Chua (FEL)

FMAMr Viknesh

Mr Chua

Mr Chua (SC)Mr Habib (FSC)

1. Principal’s Segment

2. Direct School Admission

3. EL, MA, SC Sharing

4. Q & A

5. Mother Tongue Language Sharing

AGENDA

1. Direction of School

2. Uniquely P6

3. Homework Guidelines

4. Partnering in Preparation for PSLESchool

Home

P’s Sharing

1. Direction of School

We Do Our BEST

Passionate Learners, Gracious Citizens

Vision –Our PromiseNurture pupils to become

life-long learners and effective members of society

Our MissionCare (GC)Respect (GC)

Responsibility (PLGC)Resilience (PL)Integrity (PL) Values

2. Uniquely P61. P1 Buddy Programme – CIP

2. Learning Journey to Chinatown

3. National Education Quiz

4. Applied Learning Programme

- Inves-THINK-gative Project Work

a. Learning Journey to River Safari (Mobile Trail using iPad and Outdoor Education)

b. Investigation on the environmental factors affecting the growth of plant in a Terrarium

2. Uniquely P65. NAPFA Test

6. SYF and Competition at Zonal Level for some CCAs

7. Post PSLE Activities:

a. English Festival

b. Science Fair

c. Hip Hop Dance Practices & Performance

d. Friendship Hi-Tea

2. Uniquely P6

8. Health Services: a. Visual Acuity (vision screening)

b. Scoliosis Screening (girls only)

c. Review of Health Conditions

d. Follow up by parents if necessary at Health Promotion Board

3. Homework Guidelines

1. Follow-up of the lesson learnt

2. An assessment to test for understanding

3. A reinforcement of concepts and lessons taught and learnt

4. Preparation for a new lesson

Rationale of Homework

Level P1 & P2 P3 & P4 P5 & P6

Duration1 hour

1.5 hours to

2 hours

2 hours to

2.5 hours

Estimated Duration of Homework

a. Set a specific place / time to do homework or do work (Routine)

b. Check that child completes thehomework and hands it to the teacher ontime (We do our Best)

c. Reinforce good study habits and learningattitude

Homework: Parents’ Support

4. Partnering Pupils for PSLE

Placement exam

Reflects on relative achievement level ofpupils for that year

Places pupils into the respective coursesaccording to their academic ability

Enables posting to a secondary schoolby merit as far as possible into a school ofpupil’s choice

Purpose of PSLE

Points to take note of

PSLE is a placement examination

All pupils sitting for PSLE

(Merged and Foundation) will be ranked

according to T-scores

T-score computation is based on content and

rigour for the subject

(ie. For example a pupil scoring 55 marks for 4

standard subjects will have a higher score than

one who scores 70 marks for all 4 foundation

subjects)

2019 PSLE EXAMINATION CALENDAR

(Tentative)

Registration Monday, 11 March to Monday, 25 March

Oral Examination Thursday, 15 August & Friday, 16 August

Listening Comprehension Friday, 20 September

Written Examination Thursday, September to Wednesday, 2 October

Marking Exercise Monday, 14 October to Thursday, 17 October

Secondary 1 Posting Exercise

Based on Merit

All pupils taking PSLE will be ranked

according to their T-score

Each pupil in the rank order will be placed

in a secondary school according to choice

and availability of places

MERIT BEFORE CHOICE

Depending on how well the pupil does at the PSLE, he will be posted to a course suitable for him :

1. Express

2. Normal (Academic)

3. Normal (Technical)

4. Northlight or Assumption Pathway

Secondary School Admission

Higher Mother Tongue (HMT)

Higher Mother Tongue score is not includedfor calculation of T-score

Higher Mother Tongue Bonus Points is onlyapplicable if a student is consideringapplying to a Special Assistance Plan (SAP)school

Distinction for HMT – add 3 points to T-score

Merit for HMT – add 2 points to T-score

Pass for HMT – add 1 point to T-score

List of SAP Secondary Schools1. Anglican High School

2. Chung Cheng High School (Main)

3. Nan Hua High School

4. Nanyang Girls’ High School

5. Catholic High School

6. CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School

7. Maris Stella High School

8. Dunman High School

9. Hwa Chong Institution

10.River Valley High School

11.Nan Chiau High School

Points to take note of

Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise

• Certain Secondary schools may have

other criterion for admission to their

schools. These criterions are based on

that school’s niche area

Things to consider when

Selecting Secondary School

• Distance should be considered

• Availability of mother-tongue

• Address is crucial (In case of Manual

Posting)

• Pupils with outstanding results will be

invited to apply for Edusave Entrance

Scholarships for Independent Schools and

SAP Schools

Information Booklet

Pupils will receive it in August

Familiarise yourself with the schools and

procedure

Shortlist schools of choice for easier

selection when results are out

Exercising Option

• Ensure that you are available around

PSLE results release period

• If necessary officially assign someone to

make the option

Release of Results Day

Ensure pupil returns in full school uniform

Ensure that all outstanding fees is paid up

– Results will be held back for cases with

outstanding fees!

Primary school is not in a position to make

recommendations etc. for change of

secondary school

In School …

1. Targets Settings – School Planner

2. Motivational Talks

Teachers

School Leaders

Full Time School Counsellor

External Agencies

Partnering Pupils for PSLE

In School …

Moral, Emotional Support

Teachers – Form or Co-form

School Counsellor & AED (LBS & T&L)

Communications – Planner, Emails and Telephone

Smaller Class Size for Some

Partnering Pupils for PSLE

In School …

Holiday Supplementary

• Term 2 – Last week of June holidays

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

(26 June to 28 June)

• Term 3 – September holidays

Thursday & Friday

(12 September and 13 September)

Partnering Pupils for PSLE

At Home …

Schedule :

• After School Time-Table

Support

• Physical - Exercise

• Moral - Bond

• Emotional - Talk

Partnering Pupils for PSLE