P6 Parent Engagement Session24 February 2020

Hello!

I am Mrs LeongYear Head P5 & P6Student Development & Management You can find me at hong_seek_eng@moe.edu.sg

Important Dates Important

Information

P6 Learning Experience

PSLE Registration Process

PSLE Registration Process (Tentative)

ACTIVITY DATE/PERIOD

Application of Access (Special) Arrangements(applicable only to selected students. Sch will notify once results were received at the end of Term 2 or Term 3)

By 31 Jan

Registration for PSLE (applicable to all students)

9 Mar – 23 Mar (tentative)

Deduction of Exam Fees through GIRO(not applicable for students who are Singapore Citizens)Top up Giro account if necessary in March

Apr

Cash Collection of Exam Fees(not applicable for students who are Singapore Citizens)

Apr – May

PSLE Dates (Tentative)

ACTIVITY DATE/PERIOD

Oral Examinations 13 – 14 Aug (Thu & Fri)

Listening Comprehension Examinations 18 Sep (Fri)

Written Examination 1 Oct – 7 Oct (Thu-Wed)EL – 1 Oct (Thu)MA– 2 Oct (Fri)MT – 5 Oct (Mon)SC – 6 Oct (Tue)HMT – 7 Oct (Wed)

• The examination timetable will be made available in the SEAB website by 24 Feb 2020• https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/national-examinations/national-exams-timetable#psle

• Start time of PSLE is not the students’ reporting time for PSLE.

• Students are required to report earlier for PSLE so that we can prepare them well.

Post-PSLE Event Dates

ACTIVITY DATE/PERIOD

Marking Exercise 19 – 22 Oct (Mon & Thu) (Tentative)

Release of DSA & PSLE Results to Candidates &Collection of PSLE Certificates

Nov

Secondary 1 Posting Exercise Nov

Release of Secondary 1 Posting Results Dec

Report to Secondary School Dec

Be with your child on dates highlighted in purple as he/she crosses the first

milestone of his/her life.

School Assessment Dates

CA1 ASSESSMENT DATE/PERIOD

HCL Paper 2 25 Feb (Tue)

EL Paper 2 26 Feb (Wed)

Math 27 Feb (Thu)

Science 2 Mar (Mon)

MTL Paper 2 3 Mar (Tue)

SA1 ASSESSMENT DATE/PERIOD

EL & MTL Listening Comprehension 16 Apr

EL/MTL Oral 20 Apr & 21 Apr

EL Paper 1 27 Apr

MTL Paper 1 28 Apr

HMTL Paper 1 29 Apr

HMTL Paper 2 6 May

EL Paper 2 11 May

Math 12 May

MTL Paper 2 13 May

Science 14 May

School Assessment Dates (TBC)

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION DATE/PERIOD

EL/MTL Oral 4 Aug – 5 Aug

EL & MTL Listening Comprehension 6 Aug

HML (Paper 1 & 2) 12 Aug

English (Paper 1 & 2) 17 Aug

Math 18 Aug

MTL (Paper 1 & 2) 19 Aug

Science 20 Aug

Our arrangement for preliminary examination will mirror the PSLE arrangement

as closely as possible

School Assessment Dates (TBC)

Important Dates Important

Information

P6 Learning Experience

Holistic Development

Well-supported,

Well-equipped,

Well-prepared,

Confident Students

En route to Success

Learning Experience – HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

Focus on Character Development & Citizenship Education

Holistic Target Setting

CCE PAM CCA

Unstructured

Play

VIA student-initiated

Post-Exam Programme

History Curriculum

FTGP & Cyber

WellnessSEAIP GYS

NE Commemorative

Days

Equip students with PQs to maneuver in the fast changing world in the long run. PQs are necessary to help students sail smoothly through PSLE preparation

Provide opportunities

for the children to be

aware of the unique

practices & values of

different culture

through various events

–Vesak Day, Total

Defence Day, Racial

Harmony Day, National

Day, International

Friendship Day, Festive

Celebration, Learning

Journey to Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Ignite the

Singapore Spirit

Provide

opportunities to pick

up life-long skills to

• strengthen

character

• work

collaboratively

with others

• pursue and enjoy

a physically active

& healthy lifestyle

• learn to

appreciate

aesthetic beauty

Desired Outcomes of PAM (PE, Art & Aesthetics) Education

Mee Toh 3-tiered Student Leadership Model

Developed to enhance student leadership potential

Environment

Ambassador

Junior Environment

Champion P4

Environment

Champion P5-P6

done

well

done

well

Revised Student Leadership Programme

Develop - Well-rounded Individuals- Metacognition

Cognitive

智

Physical

体

Social

群

Aesthetic

美

Moral

德

Student Handbook pages 26 & 27 & End-of-Term Reflections

TERM 1

Week 3-5

Trs to guide children to set

aspirational goals. Children to

determine goals & plans/

strategies.

Week 6

Parents to support by

acknowledging the above. We will

work with children to execute their

plans/strategies to achieve goals.

Week 9-10

Trs to guide children to review

goals & evaluate

effectiveness of

plans/ strategies.

Holistic Goal SettingTERM 2-4

Week 1-2

Parents to support by

acknowledging updated

goals & plans/strategies.

Together, we will work

with the children to

execute their

plans/strategies to

achieve goals.

Week 9-10

Trs to guide children to

review goals & evaluate

effectiveness of plans/

strategies.

Learning Experience – ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENTWell-supported, well-equipped & well-prepared confident students en route to success

Focused Sup / Rem

Holiday Classes & Homework

Motivation Talk – SLs & YH

Stress Management Talk by schcounsellor

Exam Blessing by Venerables

Joy of Learning

Varied opportunities

to develop PQs

Pastoral Care & Managing Discipline

Trs Meetings

- YH, HODs & STs

Academic Subj trs Meetings

Staff TrainingsTeacher

Mentoring

It takes the whole village to raise a child – to provide both academic & socio-emotional support

Preparation for PSLE

P6 Coverage

P1 to P5 Coverage

Note : The fraction shown above are just broad estimates and should not be taken as absolute.

This pie chart draws attention to the need to revise what that was not well learnt before.

P6 topic coverage is a small fraction of those tested

Preparation for PSLE - Strategy Map

• Focused Supplementary (commencement 3 Feb)

•Holistic Target Setting • Concurrent Revision Pre-P6 Work & Practice Papers

• CA1 Results Slips• Teacher-Parent Connect for

selected parents CA1

• Peak Performance Talk Part 1•Holistic Target Review •March Holidays homework • Concurrent Revision Pre-P6 Work & Practice Papers SA1

• SA1 Results Slips• Parent-Child-Teacher Conference • Readiness Check• Peak Performance Talk Part 2

•Holistic Target Review • June Holidays Master Classes & homework• Focused Remedial & Supplementary (Term 3 & 4)

•Motivation Talk by YH & Ex-students • Secondary School Fest • Stress Management Talk by AED counsellor •Holistic Target Setting • September Supplementary Lessons •Motivational Talk by VPs • Exam Blessings by FGS •Note of encouragement by P5 Student

• Prelim Exam ResultsPrelim

Sit for Exam Confidently Gain SuccessWell-supported, well-equipped & well-prepared

‘Start the Year Right Talk’ by YH All P6 students

Sharing on P6 PSLE Preparation during PES All parents

PSLE PSLE

Level Focus

Boosting emotional & inner strength to peak performance1. Learn when to study and play

- Do the important things first.- Upon settling down at home, get on to do their homework.- Do less important thing only after more important thing are done.

(Regulate addiction to handphone by offering alternatives)

2. Keep up with the ‘SPIRIT’ of Learning = adopt a Growth Mindset- S trategise (work out a way to achieve)- P ursuit of Excellence (put in best effort)- I can do attitude (believe in self)- R esilience (explore alternative solution)- I have yet to achieve it (learn from past experience & others)- T eamwork (seek help from others & you are not alone)

3. Continue to be kind and empathise with others

Focused Supplementary & Remedial lessons planned

Preparation for PSLE (TBC)

Targetting at strengthening specific skills, strategies & topics

ACTIVITY Date/Period

Supplementary commencement 3 Feb (Mon)

June Holidays : Master Classes Week 1 : 2 Jun – 4 Jun (Tue-Thu)

Week 4 : 23 Jun – 25 Jun (Tue-Thu)

September Supplementary Lessons(Closing Gap noted from Prelims)

10 Sep & 11 Sep (Thu & Fri)

Remediation Programme for students who need additional support

Important Dates Important

Information

P6 Learning Experience

We maintain regular communications with Parents through

Student Handbook, Calendars, Letter of notification, official email & telephone.

ACTIVITY DATE / PERIOD

Parent Engagement Session

(cancelled; slides on school website)

24 Feb

Workshops for Parents MTL – 17 Feb

(cancelled; slides on school website)

EL & MA – 17 Apr (TBC)

Parent-Child-Teacher Conference (PCTC)

(Parents to come along with child)

28 May (full day) to

29 May (morning only) (TBC)

Meeting parents of selected students After CA & Prelims

In support of Home-School Partnership

Refer to FTs’ introductory letter for ways to get in touch with the teachers

For non-urgent matters, the teacher will respond within 3 working days.

For P6 Remedial Programme & Holiday Classes – refer to letters sent by FT

Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec)• Allows students to apply to some secondary schools before PSLE based on skills

not demonstrated in PSLE• Supports holistic development• Allows students to continue to develop their talents, potential & achievements in

secondary schools which offer distinctive programmes like sports, math & science, performing arts, music, leadership, etc.

Look for schools that match your child’s • strengths & interests• pace of learning• overall range of programmes offeredHence, while your child is developing his strengths & interests, he will continue to enjoy learning at an appropriate pace & benefit from the school’s overall programmes.

How to get the latest information about what secondary schools offer?• MOE’s DSA-Sec website https://beta.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa/• Check secondary schools’ websites for updated info on DSA categories, selection

timeline & criteria. • Attend Open House (https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/open-house-dates-of-

secondary-schools-2019 (This year’s information has yet to be updated)

Possible DSA-Sec Outcomes• Confirmed Offer (CO)

Child is guaranteed a place provided they accept the offer & qualify for an academic course offered by the school i.e. Express, NA or NT based on PSLE results

• Wait List (WL) (with rank order) Child given a place only if the place is not taken up

• Unsuccessful Child not given a place. May apply through S1 Posting with PSLE results

Single centralised DSA-Sec Application Portal

• Application is done through a single centralized DSA-Sec Application Portal for all Sec schools that offer distinctive programmes from early May to early June.

• No application fees charged• Encourage more students to consider talent development as it is open to all students• Applicants for SOTA & SSP will have to apply directly to the schools & follow their timelines• Each applicant can indicate up to 3 choices. Consider carefully. Help manage the time &

effort so that your child will not be put through multiple trials & interviews.• On top of the 3 choices made, each applicant can apply separately to SOTA &/or SSP• Access Portal using only one parent’s SingPass login. Parents who are unable to access

their SingPass can seek primary schools’ assistance• No testimonial is required for application• No submission of hardcopy documents required in round 1 • Secondary Schools may conduct interviews, tests, trials or camps to identify students

strengths, fundamentals & potential talents. Personal essays to be written only on the day of interview

Examples of Choice Combinations

A student can apply to up to 3 different schools, with no restrictions on the talent areas.

A student cannot use all 3 choices on one school. He can leave the 3rd choice blank or choose another sch.

EXAMPLE 1

Talent(s) School(s)

Choir School A

Choir School B

Choir School C

EXAMPLE 2

(Not allowed)

Talent(s) School(s)

Choir School A

String Orchestra School A

Mathematics School A

Each child can apply a talent in 3 different schools. Choice order does not matter

Each child have the flexibility to apply up to 2 talent areas in each school. Each child may have talents in more than an area. This caters to the development of his multiple talents.

Each child is allowed to choose different schools to develop one of his talents.

If a student choose 2 talent areas in one school, he can apply to 2 different schools only.EXAMPLE 3

Talent(s) School(s)

Choir School A

String Orchestra School A

Choir School B

Secondary schools have the prerogative to shortlist students for the stronger area

2020 DSA-Sec Timeline (Tentative)

Early May

DSA-Sec Portal opens

Early June

Secondary schools should

have completed their DSA-Sec

selection

End August

DSA-Sec Portal closes

June

Shortlisting & selection by Sec Schs. Each sec sch

has different selection criteria for its categories

& progs. Selection outcome made known by

sec sch by Aug

Select Preferred sec sch

End October

Release of DSA & PSLE Results

Start of S1 Posting Ex

Late November

Dual track school (IP or O-level)

• If a talent area is offered for both the O-level and Integrated Programme (IP) in a dual-track school, applicants are to indicate a preference for one of the programme or no preference.

• The sec sch may offer the applicants a track that is different from their indicated preference, based on the school’s assessment of their suitability.

• Students successfully allocated to their DSA-Sec schools will not join the S1 Posting process to opt for secondary schools.

• They have committed to the sec school and will not be able to seek for a transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.

Note - Students can apply separately to SOTA &/or SSP, on top of the 3 choices made using DSA-Sec Portal.

Growing Years Series

P6 Programme

Conducted

• from Term 1 Week 5 to Term 2 Week 2

• during Form Teachers Guidance Periods

• by specially trained teachers of Mee Toh

Parents may engage your child in conversation about what they have learned from the teachers at your own comfort level.

Education Career Guidance (ECG)

Though infused in our curriculum, ECG is more prominent in upper primary

Education and Career Guidance (ECG) is about equipping students with the

necessary knowledge, skills and values to make informed decisions at each

key education stage for successful transition from school to further education

or work, and hence to manage their career pathways and lifelong learning

throughout their lives.

Parents are encouraged to go to the following websites with your child to

explore their career pathways (What they want to be?) & educational pathway

(How do they get there?)

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9fpBx9xeGU (Short Video Clip)

• https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/primary.html (My Skill Future

Portal for public)

• Student personal assess (introduced during FTGP lessons)

Post-Exam Holistic Development Programme planned (TBC)

ACTIVITY

Children’s Day Celebration cum Sports Carnival

Learning Journey to Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

ART programme

Education Career Guidance - Secondary School Talk

Education Career Guidance - Talk on Transition from P6 to Sec 1 organised by HPB (TBC)

IMDA Code for Fun Programme - ICT lessons

Sports Education Programme

Heritage Centre Programme

My learning journey in MTS – an ICT project

Graduation Preparation & Graduation Day

NOTE : Attendance in school is still mandatory after PSLE. Your child should be present after PSLE to benefit from these programmes.

Attendance

Complete each school term

• Reasons for absence which are not valid include• taking family holidays during term time• return to home country early• oversleeping• wilful absence from school

• Absence from school due to medical reasons – submit a valid medical certificate to FTs upon returning to school. A max of 3 letters from parents are only acceptable if child is still not well after the medical certificate expires & there is no exam or test on the day.

• Absence from school without valid reason is a school offence and the child is liable for a ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’ Conduct Grade.

Announcement

Use of Photographs & Videos

The school may use and publish such photographs and/or video recordings to feature our staff & children positively and/or for training purposes.

Photograph(s) or video image(s) of the children may be captured during lessons, CCAs & other school activities.

Should you have concerns, please write in through email meetoh_sch@moe.edu.sg.

Thanks!Happy 2020