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CHIJ Kellock Primary
Primary 6 Briefing for Parents
10 Jan 2019
GraciousnessIntegrity
RespectResponsibility
LoveResilience
PSLE Information
PSLE Dates 2019
Subject Date
EL & MT Oral
EL & MT List Compre
15 – 16 Aug, Thu – Fri
20 Sept, Fri
Written Papers EL: 26 Sept, Thu
Math: 27 Sept, Fri
MT: 30 Sept, Mon
Science: 1 Oct, Tue
HMT: 2 Oct, Wed
Website: www.seab.gov.sg
Posting to Secondary Schools
Sec 1 Centralised Posting Exercise
Timeline
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Secondary SchoolEducation Information Booklet
Release of PSLE Results
S1 Option Phase7 calendar days starting from release of PSLE results via S1-IS or 5 working days starting from the release of PSLE results via Primary Schools
Release of S1 Posting Results
Reporting to Secondary School
Choosing your Sec Schools Book
PSLE
Posting Method
• Computerised
• Ranked by merit according to PSLE Aggregate Score
• Admission is subject to number of vacancies in the school
• If child fails in all 6 choices, she will be posted to a school near her home (with vacancies & if she meets the required cut-off point)
Courses Offered at Sec Schools
• Express Course
• Normal Academic Course
• Normal Technical Course
Types of Sec Schools
• Independent Schools
• Special Assistance Plan Schools
• Autonomous Schools
• Specialised Schools
• Specialised Independent Schools
Independent Schools
• Enjoy greater autonomy in curricular innovations, school programmes
• Autonomy in administration, student admissions and setting of fee structure
• MOE and school scholarships available, where applicable
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSRaffles Girls’ Sch Raffles Institution
S’pore Chinese Girls Sch Hwa Chong InstitutionMethodist Girls’ Sch St Joseph’s Institution
Nanyang Girls’ High Sch ACS (Independent)
Autonomous Schools
• Offer wide range of innovative courses and
• enrichment programmes
• May charge additional fee of $3 - $18 a month to cover costs of enhanced educational programmes
Autonomous SchoolsAUTONOMOUS SCHOOLS
CHIJ St Nicholas Sch Anderson Sec Victoria SchCHIJ Katong Convent Anglican High Sch Catholic High SchCHIJ Sec (Toa Payoh) Temasek Sec Maris Stella High Sch
St Anthony’s Canossian Sec
Bkt Panjang Govt High Chung Cheng High (Main)
Crescent Girls’ Sch Nan Hua High Sch Tg Katong Sec SchSt Margaret’s Sec Sch Xinmin Sec Sch Fairfield Methodist Sec
PLMGS Sec Commonwealth Sec Sch Zhonghua Sec SchTg Katong Girls’ Sch River Valley High Sch Ngee Ann SecCedar Girls’ Sec Sch Dunman High Sch Dunman Sec Sch
Yishun Town Sec Sch
Specialised Independent Schools
• For students :-
–with an aptitude for Math and Science inquiry,
–with an inclination for applied learning and creativity
–who have a creative flair for the arts
–who excel in sports
SPECIALISED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSNUS High School of Math and Science
School of Science and Technology (SST)School of the Arts (SOTA)Singapore Sports School
Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools
• Offer enriched programmes and a learning environment that nurtures students to be bi- literate and bicultural in English andChinese
SAP SCHOOLSCHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ Sch River Valley High SchNanyang Girls’ High Sch Dunman High Sch
Catholic High Sch Chung Cheng High Sch (Main)Hwa Chong institution Nan Chiau High Sch
Anglican High Sch Maris Stella High SchNan Hua High Sch
Admission to SAP Schools
• Applicable to students in the top 30% of PSLE
• Cohort taking HCL at PSLE
Higher Chinese Grade Bonus Points
Distinction 3
Merit 2
Pass 1
Specialised Schools
• For Normal (Technical)-eligible students
• Offer innovative practice-oriented teaching methods
• Equipped with specialised infrastructure to apply knowledge in real-life and authentic situations
• Work closely with ITEs and industry partners
SPECIALISED SCHOOLSCrest Secondary School
Spectra Secondary School
Schools with Integrated Programme (IP)
• Integrated 6-year Secondary and Junior College education for academically-strong students
• Stretch potential in non-academic aspects
• Culminates in ‘A’ Level qualification or other diplomas (e.g. the International Baccalaureate Diploma)
Integrated ProgrammeSECONDARY SCHOOL JC PARTNER QUALIFICATION
ATTAINED
CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ Sch *Singapore Chinese Girls’ Sch*Catholic High School*
Eunoia JC A Level
Hwa Chong institutionNanyang Girls’ High
Hwa Chong institution A Level
Raffles Girls’ SchRaffles Institution (Sec)
Raffles Institution A Level
Cedar Girls’ Sec School*Victoria School*
Victoria Junior College A Level
Dunman High School A Level
National Junior College A Level
Methodist Girls’ School*ACS (Independent)*
ACS (Independent) IB
St Joseph’s Institution* IB
NUS High School NUS High Dip
IB – International Baccalaureate Diploma
Types of Programme Offerings-LANGUAGE-
• Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)
• Third Language Programmes
• Elective Programme in Malay Language forSecondary Schools (EMAS)
• National Elective Tamil Language Prog (NETP)
• Bi-cultural Studies/Regional StudiesProgramme (RSP)
• Mother Tongue Language ‘B’
Types of Programme OfferingsART & MUSIC
• Art Elective Programme (AEP)
• Music Elective Programme (MEP)
• Enhanced Art Programme (EAP)
• Enhanced Music Programme (EMP)
Schools with AEP/ EAP
ART ELECTIVE PROGRAMME ENHANCED ART PROGRAMME
CHIJ Sec Toa Payoh CHIJ Katong Convent
Nanyang Girls’ High School Jurong West Sec Sch
Bukit Panjang Govt High Meridian Sec Sch
Hwa Chong Institution Nan Chiau High Sch
National Junior College Naval Base Sec Sch
Victoria School New Town Sec Sch
Zhonghua Sec School Ngee Ann Sec Sch
Orchid Park Sec Sch
St Andrew’s Sec Sch
Schools with MEP/ EMP
MUSIC ELECTIVE PROGRAMME ENHANCED MUSIC PROGRAMME
CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School St Margaret’s Sec School
Crescent Girls’ School Ahmad Ibrahim Sec School
Methodist Girls’ School Chung Cheng High School (Main)
Tanjong Katong Girls’ School Yuhua Sec School
Raffles Girls’ School (Sec)
ACS (I)
Catholic High School
Dunman High School
Raffles Institution
Temasek Junior College
Affiliation Policy of IJ Schools
CHIJ Kellock
CHIJ OLQP
CHIJ OLGC
CHIJ OLN
CHIJ KatongPrimary
CHIJ Primary
Toa Payoh
CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent
CHIJ St Joseph’s Convent
CHIJKatong
Convent
CHIJSec
Toa Payoh CHIJSt
NicholasFull
School
A Minimum Cut-Off Point (COP) of 200 Aggregate for admission to the Express Stream of the Affiliated CHIJ Sec School.
Affiliation
• Affiliation ONLY applies when the 1st choice secondary school selected is CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent
• If CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent is NOT placed as the 1st
choice, the student then does NOT enjoy the privilege of the affiliation. Exercise affiliation advantage as 1st choice (to enjoy priority) or NOT
Visit to CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent
• Date : Tuesday 22 Oct 2019
• Venue : CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent
DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION
Entering a secondary school
PSLE/S1 Posting Process DSA-Sec• Based on a student’s PSLE score• Most students enter secondary
schools this way
• Based on a diverse range of talents and achievements in specific academicsubjects or non-academic areas, beyond what the PSLE recognises
• Allows students to access school programmes to develop their talents
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Changes to the DSA-Sec
All schools allowed to take in up to 20% of S1 non-IP intake through DSA-Sec
All schools to stop using general academic ability tests to select students
Schools may offer DSA-Sec in more areas
Schools may stop using general academic ability tests to select
students
Online portal for DSA-Sec applicationStudents can apply online, through a
single form
2018 DSA-Sec(2018 P6 Cohort)
2019 DSA-Sec(2019 P6 Cohort)
Moving to an improved DSA
More choices and opportunities for students
2017 DSA-Sec (2017 P6 Cohort)
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Is the DSA-Sec right for my child?
If your child has specific talents which a school offers the DSA-Sec in
And is passionate about and committed to developing his/her strengths and interests
Talent
PassionCommit-
ment
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DSA-Sec can support his/her development in that talent area.
Which school should my child apply to? • Look for a school with programmes that match your child’s strengths and
interests
– Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents they can develop further.
– Learn more about the secondary school’s pace of learning and overall range of programmes
• Get the latest information about what each school offers by:
– Visiting schools’ websites
– Attending schools’ Open Houses to also experience their environments and cultures
– Visiting the MOE’s DSA-Sec website (will be updated around April 2019)
A new DSA-Sec Application Portal
• To encourage students to tap on the expanded DSA opportunities, the DSA-Sec application process will be simplified
• From the 2019 DSA-Sec, students will be able to apply for DSA through a centralised DSA-Sec Application Portal, using a common application form.
• The portal will simplify and streamline the DSA application process, making it convenient for all students.
What is the timeline for 2019 DSA-Sec?
8 May - 4 June(4 weeks)
Apply for DSA-Sec through DSA-Sec
Application Portal.17 June - 31 August
Shortlisting and selection by secondary schools. Each secondary
school has different selection criteria for its categories and programmes.
Schools will inform you of the selection outcome by Aug.
Rank your offers, if you receive offers from
multiple schools
Late-October
You will know whether you have been allocated to a school through the DSA-Sec, at the same time you receive your
PSLE results.
Late-November
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Key features of the DSA-Sec Portal
1.Centralised online applications
–Centralised across all participating secondary schools
–Do not need to submit testimonials or hardcopy documents
2.Application using Singpass
–Access the Portal via their SingPass login
Key features of the DSA-Sec Portal
3. No application fees
–No fees charged for DSA-Sec application and selection.
4. Making choices in the DSA-Sec portal
–Can indicate up to three choices.
–Of the three choices, up to two choices may be used to apply to the same school, for two different talent areas of that school.
What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?
Confirmed Offer (CO)
Waitlist (WL)
Unsuccessful
What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?
Confirmed Offer (CO)
Your child has a place reserved in the school, as long as his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a
course the school offers (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical)).
What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?
Wait List (WL)
Your child will be given a place in the school if other students with Confirmed Offers do not take up those offers, and if his/her PSLE results qualify
him/her for a course the school offers. Allocation will be based on students’ rank on the school’s Wait
List.
What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?
Unsuccessful
Your child has not been given a place in the school. If your child still wishes to enter the schools he/she
applied for, he/she can apply through the S1 Posting process using his/her PSLE results.
Where can I find more information on the 2019 DSA-Sec?
• Check the MOE DSA-Sec website for important dates and timelines, and for information on how DSA-Sec will be conducted.
• The updated 2019 DSA-Sec information will be published around April 2019.
• The MOE DSA-Sec website also contains information on DSA categories and secondary schools offering them.
Successful DSA Applicants
• Student admitted to a school through DSA-Sec Exercise will NOT be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.
• Student is expected to honour the commitment to the posted DSA school for the duration of the programme admitted to.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Aggregate Score
• Aggregate ranges should be treated as a guide
Can vary from year to year
• PSLE cut-off scores not pre-determined before posting
• PSLE cut-off score in each course for the Sec School is the PSLE score of the last PSLE pupil who was posted to the school.
Academic Ability
Choose schools that are comparable to child’s academic ability
Reference:
mid-year & Prelim assessment results
school teachers’ assessment
6 choices should reflect a spread of academic standards
Other Factors to Consider School culture
Single gender
Mixed gender
Secularity
Chinese medium
Distance
Special Needs of your child
Child’s personality, learning style, strengths and interests
Child’s opinion and views
two-way communication is encouraged
Assessment: P6
Level/ Year
Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Total
Weighting
P6
2019
SA1 Prelim PSLERaw Scores
100% 100% -
SA1 and Prelim Results will be captured in the Report Book
School Exam Dates 2019
SA1 Exam Date
SA1 Oral 25 Apr, Thu - 26 Apr, Fri
Written Papers 7 May, Tue & 9 May, Thu - 10 May, Fri
13 May, Mon - 16 May, Thu
Prelim Exam Date
Prelim Oral 5 Aug, Mon & 6 Aug, Tue
Prelim List Compre 19 Aug, Mon
Prelim Written Papers 22 Aug, Wed – 28 Aug, Wed
Social-Emotional Support
• Stress Management Talk by Counsellor
• Notes of Encouragement–By P6 Parents–By P4 sisters
• Motivational cum Study Skills Talks–Programme for identified students–18 Mar, Mon
• PSLE Week Breakfast Prog– Volunteers and sponsors anyone?
POST PSLE
Post PSLE
• School resumes for all P6 students on 7 October after PSLE
• ALL P6 students are expected to attend school daily, unless medically unfit
– Attendance will be reflected in the Report Book
• Post PSLE activities are part of the school’s holistic development programme for the students
Post- PSLE ActivitiesActivity Dates
Sexuality Education 8 Oct – 9 Oct
P6 Retreat 11 Oct
Deportment and Etiquette Workshop 18 Oct
Visit to STC 22 Oct
P6 Malacca Trip 24 Oct to 25 Oct / 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Financial Literacy Programme and Bazaar (Social Enterprise)
4 Nov
Sports Exposure Programme (Golf) 5 Nov & 6 Nov
P6 Graduation Ceremony & Lunch 13 Nov
Kellock Awards Day 15 Nov
If You Wish to Travel After PSLE
Holidays Dates
PSLE Marking 14 Oct – 17 Oct 2019Mon - Thu
End of Year Holiday Preferably AFTER PSLE Results Date
Tentative date for release of PSLE Results21 Nov (Thu)
School-Parent Engagement: Parents’ Gateway
• Parents Gateway is a mobile app available on iOS and Android for parents.
• It provides the convenience – of updating parents of the school’s
programmes and – for parents to provide consent for their
children to participate in school activities.
• Access to the mobile app is restricted to parents and legal guardians who are Singpass holders.
THANK YOU
Simple in Virtue
Steadfast in Duty