P6 Parents’ Briefing11 March 2017

8.30 to 9.30 am

Part 1

8.30 am to 9.30 am

Briefing by Princpal and P6YH in the Multi Purpose Hall

Part 2

9.30 am to 12.00 pm

DSA & Publicity Talks by Secondary

Schools

PROGRAMME

CONTENT

• Introduction

• Singapore Education Landscape

• Direct School Admission (DSA) & Sec 1 Posting

• How parents can better support your children in the graduating year

• P6 Level Key Programmes

• P6 Important Dates & Post-Exam Activities

SCHOOL LEADERS & KEY PERSONNEL

Mdm Tan Lee Ching Elis, Principal

Mr Marvin Chan, Vice-Principal

Mrs Stella Kwan, Vice-Principal

Mr Loh Yuh Por, Vice-Principal/Admin

Mdm Chia Chin Woon, Administration Manager

Mr Quek, Operation Manager

Mr Jasbir Singh, Operation Manager

KEY PERSONNEL

Mrs Katherine Wong, HOD/EL

Ms Tan Chia Chih, HOD/MT

Ms Jau Hsiao Chien, HOD/Math

Mrs Sally Yeo, LH/Science

Mr Zohri, HOD PE/CCA

Mdm Hanifa, HOD/Aesthetics

Mrs Evelyn Lem-Koh, HOD/ICT

Mrs May Soh, HOD/CCE

Mr Raymond Bong, SSD

PRIMARY 6 YEAR HEAD (P6/YH) Miss Lim Swee Ching

lim_swee_ching@moe.edu.sg

LEVEL REPRESENTATIVE:

Miss Shirley Kang

kang_li_sanshirley@moe.edu.sg

DISCIPLINE REPRESENTATIVE:Mdm Amirah Sharifah

sharifah_amirah_syed_hamid@moe.edu.sg

P6-INNOVATIVE

Form Teacher:

Miss Shirley Kang

Co-Form Teacher:

Mdm Eileen Lim

EL:

Miss Jau Hsiao Chien

Mrs Katherine Wong

Math:

Miss Shirley Kang

Miss Chua Siew Noi

Science:

Miss Shirley Kang

Mr Edmond Lee

P6-AFFABLE Form Teacher:

Mdm Siti Hanom

Co-Form Teacher:

Mdm Lim Huey

Chee

EL:

Mdm Siti Hanom

Mrs Katherine Wong

Math:

Mr Tan Kian Tiong

Miss Chua Siew Noi

Science:

Miss Lim Swee Ching

Mr Edmond Lee

P6-MAGNANIMOUS Form Teacher:

Mrs Carolyn Leo

Co-Form Teacher:

Mdm Li Na

English

Mrs Siva

Math:

Mrs Carolyn Leo

Science:

Mrs May Soh

P6-RELIABLE Form Teacher:

Mrs Siva

Co-Form Teacher:

Mdm Hang Siew

Man

EL:

Mrs Siva

Math:

Miss Shirley Kang

Science:

Miss Lim Swee

Ching

P6-EMPATHETIC Form Teacher:

Mrs Sally Yeo

Co-Form

Teacher:

Miss Kuan Nai

Lin

EL:

Mr Leow Kok Siang

Math:

Miss Jau Hsiao Chien

Science:

Mrs Sally Yeo

P6-APPRECIATIVE Form Teacher:

Mr Justyn Lim

Co-Form Teacher:

Mdm

Priyatarshini

English:

Mdm Siti Hanom

Ms Maggie Chong (Fn)

Math/ Science:

Mr Justyn Lim

Mdm Evelyn Seah

(Fn)

P6-DEXTROUS Form Teacher:

Mr Leow Kok

Siang

Co-Form Teacher:

Mrs Vickneas

EL:

Mr Leow Kok Siang

Math:

Mrs Carolyn Leo

Science:

Mrs May Soh

P6-TRUSTWORTHY

Form Teacher:

Mr Tan Kian

Tiong

Co-Form Teacher:

Mdm Assyiskin

EL:

Mrs Katherine Wong

Math:

Mr Tan Kian Tiong

Science:

Miss Lim Swee

Ching

P6-RESILIENT Form Teacher:

Mdm Bai Dong

Mei

Co-Form Teacher:

Mrs Helen Tan

EL:

Mrs Helen Tan

Math:

Mdm Teo Lee Ping

Science:

Mdm Parvathy

Social Studies

Mr Melvin Wang

P6-VICTORIOUS Form Teacher:

Mdm Teo Lee Ping

Co-Form Teacher:

Mr Melvin Wang

EL:

Mrs Jennifer

Jeyathurai

Math:

Mdm Teo Lee Ping

Science:

Mdm Parvathy

Social Studies

Mr Melvin Wang

P6-EXCELLENT Form Teacher:

Mrs Jennifer

Jeyathurai

Co-Form Teacher:

Mdm Fiona Ng

EL:

Mrs Jennifer

Jeyathurai

Math:

Mr Michael Kao

Science:

Mdm Parvathy

Social Studies

Mrs Melvin Wang

P6 MOTHER TONGUE TEACHERS Mdm Wong Pei Fen

Mdm Lim Huey Chee

Miss Kuan Nai Lin

Mdm Hang Siew Man

Mdm Ng Chin Hoon

Mdm Trina Ang

Mdm Li Na

Mdm Eileen Lim

Mrs Oh Ek Wah

Mdm Ji Min

Mdm Lee Bao Ling

• Mrs Fiona Ng

• Mr Victor Chew

• Miss Lim Ming Hui

• Mdm Bai Dongmei

Chinese Language

P6 MOTHER TONGUE TEACHERS

Malay Language

Mdm Assyikin(ML & HML)

Mdm Mahana(ML)

Tamil Language

Mrs Vickneas

(TL & HTL)

Mdm Kokila

(TL)

2017 SUBJECT COMBINATION

Subject Combination No. of

Students

379

4S (EL, MA, SC, MT) and 1 HMT

4S (EL, MA, SC, MT)

2S and 2F (EL, MT, FMA, FSCI)

4F (FEL, FMT, FMA, FSC)

Understanding the secondary education

landscape

“What are the Education Options available after Primary School?”

1 Mainstream Secondary Schools

2 Specialised Schools

3 IP (Integrated Programme) Schools

4 Specialised Independent Schools

Mainstream Secondary Schools

Offers Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical) streams

a)Express Course

b)Normal Course

Normal (Academic)

Normal (Technical)

1

a) Focus on hands-on learning and practical knowledge b) Training to prepare students for ITE education

subsequentlyc) Training for ITE Skills Certification (ISC)

Students at Assumption Pathway School learning to serve macaroons at the training restaurant

Specialised Schools2

a) An integrated Secondary and JC education

b) Secondary school students can proceed to sit for their A-Level or equivalent diploma without taking the GCE O-Level examination

c) Students can enrol for IP at Sec 1 or Sec 3

d) Allow students who are academically strong to benefit from engaging in broader learning experiences

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/other/

integrated-programme/

Integrated Programmes Schools3

For students with certain aptitudes in Math, Science,

Technology, Sports or Arts:

a) Singapore Sports Schoolb) NUS High School of Maths & Sciencec) School for the Arts (SOTA)d) School of Science & Technology (SST)

May offer either the GCE O- or A-level, or Specialised Diplomas

Specialised Independent

Schools

Admission Into Secondary 1

2 ways of seeking admission into Sec 1:

a) Sec 1 Posting Exercise (refer to Secondary 1 Information Booklet and Secondary Education Booklet)

b) Direct School Admission (DSA)–Sec Exercise

Direct School Admission (DSA)

Under DSA, schools may admit students usingcriteria other than PSLE results. This allows for amore diverse range of student achievements andtalents to be recognized.

Click for more information: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/

Time-line School DSA-Sec Exercise

Late Jun-Aug Selection Phase

Mid Oct Indicate School Preferences

Late Nov Release of Results

Usually March to May

Stage 1: Selection Stage

1 Jul 2016 – 31 Aug 2016

Stage 2:

Exercise School Preference Stage

24 Oct ( 9 a.m.) – 28 Oct (3 p.m.) 2016

Stage 2:

Exercise School Preference Stage

24 Oct ( 9 a.m.) – 28 Oct (3 p.m.) 2016

Stage 3: Results release Stage

3rd/4th Week of Nov 2016

A WORD OF ADVICE:

Do not sign your child up for too many DSA schools’ entry tests/interviews. Be focused on your choices for DSA schools and discuss them with your child.

Once the pupil has accepted the confirmed offer of a DSA choice school, pupils are not eligible to participate in the S1 Posting exercise. No appeal for change of school will be entertained.

BUILDING A PORTFOLIO

Special Academic & Creativity

Achievements & Awards

Level of participation Examples

International New South Wales

Math Olympiad

National/Inter-school/ Zonal Edusave Award

Sony Creative Toys (Merit)

School-based Academic award e.g. Top

student in Math

BUILDING A PORTFOLIO

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)

Level of

participation

Examples

International Community Problem-Solving Finals

in US

National/ Inter-

school/ Zonal

National Tennis Tournament (Senior

– Champion)

School-based Band public performance at Istana

BUILDING A PORTFOLIO

Leadership & Community Services

Leadership Community

service

Special

Achievements

Class monitor

(2015)

CCA leader

VIA participation

and service

hours

External CIP–

need to be

supported by

documents

Eagles Award

SINGA Award

I-CARE Champion

Award

ECHA Award

BUILDING A PORTFOLIO

Other things to include in portfolio

Photocopies of pupils’ holistic report slips, especially P5

and P6

Progress reports

Special Talents/ Strengths e.g. Piano Grade 6

Secondary 1 Posting Exercise

Conducted for all candidates immediately after the PSLE results are released (late Nov)

a) Students who have confirmed DSA offers need notparticipate in this exercise.

b) Students will be given the S1 Option Form to indicate upto 6 secondary school choices

c) Students to indicate their choices either by submitting aphysical copy of the S1 Option Form through theirPrimary School or online though the Secondary OneInternet System

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/secondary-one-posting/

School Factors1.Does the school offer programmes, CCAs and niche areas which will bring out the best in the student?2.How does the student commute to school?

Personal Considerations1.What are the strengths, interest and learning style of the student/child?

When Choosing a school consider …

Academic ConsiderationsHow does the student’s PSLE results compare to the previous year’s Sec 1 posting aggregates of the school?

Mother Tongue New PSLE Format

Language Skills Item Types

Listening (10%) MCQ Listening Test

Speaking and

Spoken Interaction

(25%)

Oral

a) Reading passage

b) Conversation (*new)

Writing (20%) Topic or Picture Essay

Reading and

Written Interaction

(45%)

• MCQ Language application

• MCQ Cloze Test

• MCQ Comprehension

• Free response Comprehension

(*new)

Mother Tongue New PSLE Format

Video clips, instead of drawings, will be used as stimuli for PSLE oral

examinations in 2017.

- To provide a more engaging and realistic context to stimulate

conversation.

Oral (old format) Oral (2017 new

format)

Marks (%)

Part 1

Reading passage

Part 1

Reading passage

20 (10%)

Part 2

Picture Description -

Drawings

Part 3

Conversation

Part 2

Conversation –

Video Stimuli (*new)

30 (15%)

Total 50 (25%)

HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT

YOUR CHILD, OUR PUPIL

WHAT IS PSLE TO YOU?

PSLE is a LIFE Race

PSLE is a LIFE Race• IT TAKES MORE THAN INTELLIGENCE TO FINISH THIS

LIFE RACE WELL. YOU NEED STRONG LIFE-SKILLS

AND GOOD ATTITUDE IN THIS LIFE RACE.

• You do not run this LIFE Race alone, you run it with a team

AS A PARENT COACH…

PSLE is a “life” race and one of the important life challenges that parents can support and run alongside with your children.

It is valuable opportunity to build bond, trust and teach life lessons to our pupils/ your children.

AS A PARENT COACH…

Inspire your child to achieve high and his fullest potential. Aim for a high standard but realistic aggregate.

AS A PARENT COACH…

Motivate your child by taking an active interest in your child’s learning progress as well as his CCA.

Encourage and affirm him of every good progress step he has made.

AS A PARENT COACH…

Ensure that he does all his homework and complete them properly.

Ensure that he attends lessons in school regularly. Skipping classes makes it difficult for him to catch up with his lessons later on.

Ensure that he has enough hours of sleep every day and takes his breakfast before coming to school.

AS A PARENT COACH…

Draw up a time-table with him/her NOW!

Monitor his daily after-school schedules/ lessons to ensure he is meaningfully and constructively engaged.

AS A PARENT COACH…

Communicate with your child’s teachers regularly whenever you need clarification, assistance and feedback to better support your child in his learning.

Help to look after our teachers together as they need your trust, cooperation, support and motivation to run this PSLE with your children.

THE COMPASS FOR YOU, AS PARENTS

Love

Recognise Your Path is Not Their Way

Listen & Encourage

Help Discover Talents, Abilities, Interests

Value Individual Identity – Build, Do not Demolish

Guide but allow learning by Discovery

No failure- Only lessons

Lead from the Front, Side, Behind, Within

Love

LET’S RUN THIS PSLE ‘LIFE’ RACE TOGETHER,

ALONGSIDE YOUR CHILD, OUR PUPIL.