P6 Parents Engagement Session 18 January 2019

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2 Event Schedule Address by School Principal Video Montage on 2018 P5 Learning Experience School Support in the Preparation for PSLE Progression to Secondary School Time 3.00 p.m. to 3.45 p.m p.m p.m P5 Prize Giving ceremony 4.15 p.m p.m. Classroom session with Form teachers (Please note that this is not a one-to-one session with the teachers) 4.30 p.m p.m.

4 Focus School Theme 2019 Supporting your child s journey in Primary 6 (School Strategies) Sharing PSLE Results 2018

5 SCHOOL THEME FOR 2019 Our Focus for the Year LEARNING A LIFELONG PASSION

6 Understanding the School Theme While P6 is the final year of Primary School, we must not see PSLE as an endpoint to his/her learning. In fact, it is a milestone in your child s journey of lifelong learning While PSLE assesses your child s learning in the four academic subjects, your child s success is very much also determined by many factors beyond academic ability. For example, habits and routines, time management, self-management

7 WHAT DO OUR CHILDREN NEED TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE? STRONG FOUNDATION For example: Literacy (Bilingualism) Numeracy Social-emotional core 21 ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES For example: Global awareness Inventive thinking Communication VALUES For example: Resilience Integrity Care Sengkang Green Values

8 21 Century Competencies Essential Learning in students that bound our design of learning Attempt to lay the strong foundations for them to thrive & achieve success in life

9 Supporting Your Child s Learning for the Final Year of Primary Education

10 Strategies Class & Home Level-wide School-wide

11 School-wide Strategies Our Common interest : your child, our student We believe in working collaboratively to develop our students holistically Let us support each other jointly as we support our students in their PSLE preparation

12 School-wide Strategies Regular Communication with parents Student Handbook, calendars, letters of notification & School Website Sessions P6 Parent Engagement Session (not one-to-one session with teachers) Parent-Teacher-Child Conference (For all students) Meeting parents of selected students DATE/PERIOD Friday, 18 Jan 2019 Fri, 24 May (full day) & Mon, 27 May (PM) After CA & Prelims

13 School-wide Strategies Strengthening Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Numerous researches & newspaper reports have stated that students school holistic achievements are closely related to social emotional competencies.

Not Seen Seen Social Emotional Competencies Self awareness Self management Social awareness Relationship management Responsible decision-making In school, FTGP, SEAIP, ECG, Motivational Talks At

14 Not Seen Seen Social Emotional Competencies Self awareness Self management Social awareness Relationship management Responsible decision-making In school, FTGP, SEAIP, ECG, Motivational Talks At home, essential for parents to reinforce SEL Engage in conversation with your children to keep track of their emotions Success inner strength possessed highly motivated hunger for success bear with hard work persistent be discipline accept failure accept criticism be courageous dare to take risks accept changes manage relationships with parents, teachers & friends

15 School-wide Strategies How the Big 5 in Social Emotional Learning Impact Life Outcomes August 2018 the teaching of social and emotional skills throughout a child s school career not only impact their lives in the short term, including ability to respond in a healthy manner to difficult life situations or stress, but will also play a large role in their success later in life. `

16 School-wide Strategies The Future of Education Depends on Social Emotional Learning: Here s Why June social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical to a child s development, as it directly correlates to success and happiness as an adult Combining with academic development creates high-quality learning experiences and environments that empower students to be more effective contributors in their classrooms today and in their workplaces and communities tomorrow `

School-wide Strategies Target Setting Guide students in setting targets for all subjects Help students set direction and focus to realise their academic

17 School-wide Strategies Target Setting Guide students in setting targets for all subjects Help students set direction and focus to realise their academic potential to the fullest Teachers will work with the students to set realistic targets. Targets are not meant to stress the students but to keep them focused.

school to work, and hence to manage their career pathways and lifelong learning throughout their lives.

18 School-wide Strategies Education Career Guidance (ECG) 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 work, and hence to manage their career pathways and lifelong learning throughout their lives. Parents are encouraged to explore the MySkillsFuture portal with your child at the following link: /en/primary.html

19 Level-wide Strategies PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & BOOSTING CONFIDENCE Emotional Support by Care Team Form Teachers Subject Teachers School-based Counsellors Student Development Team (inclusive of YH & SLs) Motivational Talks School Leaders HODs YH Notes of Encouragement from other levels before PSLE CCE - VIA

20 Level/Class Strategies PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & BOOSTING CONFIDENCE 1. Develop a Growth Mindset 2. Develop self-management skills Complete homework Have an afterschool study plan 3. Display ICAR 2 E values in school as they make use of the enhanced curriculum to revise for their work

$Level Strategies P6 topic coverage is a small fraction of those tested and total marks allocated$

21 Level Strategies P6 topic coverage is a small fraction of those tested and total marks allocated Implication: There is a need to actively revise what has been learnt before P6 P6 Coverage P1 to P5 Coverage

22 Level / Class Strategies Targeted revision and remediation programme Strengthening skills, strategies and topic Programme Concurrent revision during lesson time Timeline For all subjects Maths and Science Revision Programme after school Language remediation programme For Term 1, starting from T1 Week 3 Thursday (extended Timetable) All subjects remediation programme Term 2 All subjects revision programme Term 3 till PSLE Parents to be aware of the schedule and ensure the students attend the programme.

23 Level / Class Strategies School Holidays Revision / Remediation Programmes School holidays Date Students involved March Holidays 18 Mar (Mon) 19 Mar (Tue) Selected students June holidays 24 Jun (Mon) 28 Jun (Fri) All students September Holidays 11 Sep (Wed) 13 Sep (Fri) All students Parents to be aware of the schedule and ensure the students attend the programme.

24 How did SKGians fare in PSLE 2018?

25 Percentage eligible for secondary school education Stream Percentage (%) Express 51 N(A) 30 N(T) 18 99% of SKGians successfully progressed to secondary schools

26 Percentage Passes across Standard Subjects Subject % Passes English Language 91.8 Chinese Language 95.6 Malay Language 97.5 Mathematics 74.4 Science 82.5

27 Percentage Passes across Foundation subjects Subject % Passes Foundation English 100 Foundation Chinese 100 Foundation Malay 100 Foundation Mathematics 96.9 Foundation Science 93.1

28 Percentage Passes across Higher Mother Tongue Subjects Subject % Passes Higher Chinese 100

29 No School Admission 1 Methodist Girls School Integrated Programme Speech & Drama 2 School of the Arts Speech & Drama 3 CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls School Leadership 4 Bowen Secondary School Soccer 5 Nan Chiau High School Art 6 Catholic High School Integrated Programme 7 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 8 Chung Cheng High School (Main) Speech & Drama Bowling Basketball 9 Anderson Secondary School Basketball 10 School of the Arts Art 11 Xinmin Secondary School Choir 12 Xinmin Secondary School Basketball 13 Sengkang Secondary School Soccer Successful DSA applications

30 Important Dates

31 Route Map of 2019 P6 Assessment Term 1 Continual Assessment Term 2 Semestral Assessment Term 3 Preliminary Assessment Term 4 PSLE

32 PSLE Dates (Tentative) Activity PSLE Registration Dates PSLE Oral PSLE Listening Comprehension PSLE Written Examination EL/FEL Paper 1 and 2 MA/FMA MT Paper 1 & MT/FMT Paper 2 SC / FSC HMT Date / Period 11 March (Mon) 25 Mar (Mon) 15 Aug (Thu) 6 Aug (Fri) 20 Sep (Fri) 26 Sep (Thu) 27 Sep (Fri) 30 Sep (Mon) 1 Oct (Tue) 2 Oct (Wed) Note: The examination timetable will be made available by 25 February 2019.

33 Post PSLE Dates (Tentative) Event PSLE Marking Release of PSLE results and certificates Secondary 1 Posting Exercise Release of Secondary Posting Results Report to Secondary School Date / Period Mon, 14 Oct Thu, 17 Oct Mon, 18 Nov Fri, 22 Nov Nov Dec Dec

34 School Assessment Dates Continual Assessment (CA) English(EL) Foundation English (FEL) Mathematics(MA) Foundation Mathematics (FMA) Mother Tongue(MTL) Foundation Mother Tongue (FMT) Science (SC) Foundation Science (FSC) Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) Date 26 Feb 2019 (Tue) 27 Feb 2019 (Wed) 28 Feb 2019 (Thur) 1 Mar 2019 (Fri) 4 Mar 2019 (Mon)

35 School Assessment Dates Semestral Assessment (SA) EL/FEL Oral Examination MT/FMT Oral Examination EL/FEL Listening Comprehension EL/FEL Paper 1 MTL/FMT Listening Comprehension MTL Paper 1 EL /FEL Paper 2 MA/FMA MTL/FMT Paper 2 SC/FSC HMT Paper 1 and 2 Date 15 Apr 2019 (Mon) 17 Apr 2019 (Wed) 6 May 2019 (Mon) 7 May 2019 (Tue) 13 May 2019 (Mon) 14 May 2018 (Tue) 15 May 2019 (Wed) 16 May 2019 (Thu) 17 May 2019 (Fri)

36 Preliminary Assessment School Assessment Dates EL/FEL/MTL/FMT Oral Examination Day 1 EL/FEL/MTL/FMT Oral Examination Day 2 EL/FEL/MTL/FMT Listening Comprehension EL/FEL Paper 1 & 2 MA/FMA MT Paper 1 and 2 FMT Paper 2 SC/FSC HMT Paper 1 and 2 Date Note: The Preliminary Examination will be conducted as close as possible to the actual PSLE. 22 Jun 2019 (Mon) 23 Jun 2019 (Tue) 5 Aug 2019 (Fri) 19 Aug 2019 (Mon) 20 Aug 2019 (Tue) 21 Aug 2019 (Wed) 22 Aug 2019 (Thu) 23 Aug 2019 (Fri_

37 Preparation for PSLE Strategy Map Developing the Growth Mindset Sharing on P6 Preparation Target Setting Focused Maths and Science revision programme Concurrent revision of pre-p6 work Remediation programme during March holidays March holidays homework Focused revision/remediatn programme for all subjects Motivational Talks by YH and SLs Revision programme during June holidays June holidays homework Focused revision programme for all subjects Prep Talks by YH and SLs Revision programme during Sep holidays Focused Revision Programme Well-prepared and well-supported P6 students CA SA Prelim Confident at PSLE P6 students P6 parents PTCC for selected parents after CA SA result slips PTCC for all parents Readiness Check Prelim Results Success at PSLE

38 Progression to Secondary School

39 Progression to Secondary Schools Choices for P6 Students Sec 1 Posting Exercise Direct Schools Admission Secondary Exercise

40 S1 Posting Exercise All students who pass the PSLE are eligible for S1 Posting Exercise. Conducted after the release of the PSLE results Students are posted to secondary schools based on merit according to three criteria: Student s PSLE results Choices of schools Vacancies available in the schools Information on secondary schools will be provided to all students prior to the release of the PSLE results.

41 Direct School Admission (DSA-SEC) Promote Holistic Education Allows students to gain direct entry to certain secondary schools based on their talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas Allow participating secondary schools to select some P6 students for admission to Secondary 1 based on : talents potential achievement

42 Direct School Admission (DSA-SEC) Introduced by the Ministry of Education in 2004 Seeks to promote holistic education and provide students an opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission to a secondary school An admission exercise to allow participating secondary schools to select some Primary Six (P6) students for admission to Secondary One. The selection will be based on their achievements and talents before the PSLE results are released. Takes place from May to Nov (tentative) each year

43 Direct School Admission (DSA) Centralised DSA-SEC Application Portal Make applications via a common online portal from the 2019 DSA-Sec Exercise using one of the parents Singpass login. Applicants only need to fill in one online form to apply to multiple schools. Students interested to apply to Singapore School of the Arts (SOTA) or Singapore Sports School (SSP) will continue to apply directly to the schools because of their unique admission requirements. Details such as student s Primary 5 and Primary 6 academic results, Cocurricular Activities (CCA), school-based achievements/awards will be automatically shared with the schools that the student applies to. No certificates, transcripts or testimonials will be required from the students.

44 Direct School Admission (DSA-SEC) Type of Secondary School Specialised schools such as Singapore School of the Arts (SOTA) and Singapore Sports School (SSP) All other Secondary Schools (for non-integrated Programmes) % of Places offered 100% 20%

45 Direct School Admission (DSA-SEC) Jan - Jun Explore schools Application Tentative Time Frame Jul - Aug Attend interviews, audition and trails Oct Nov Select preferred schools Nov Receive school allocation results together with PSLE results

46 Direct School Admission (DSA-SEC) Choosing your DSA-Sec school Learn more about DSA schools, their programmes and selection criteria through the school website. Consider your child s strengths Encourage your child to develop his/her talents through the school s existing programmes (eg CCA, C 3 Programme) Ensure your child remains committed to the talent development programmes (eg regular attendance, good performance) Consider the location of the school and transportation matters Choose a DSA school that best caters to your child

47 Direct School Admission (DSA-SEC) Dissemination of information on DSA, Talent Academy, Open House, etc. Development Programmes (eg CCA, C3 Programme, Art Mentorship, Junior Sports Academy) Building of portfolios Support provided by SKGPS FAS pupils may seek financial assistance from school for application fees or administration fees required for DSA selection test, trials or camps.

48 Direct School Admission (DSA-SEC)Stage Outcomes of DSA Application DSA School will inform applicants of application outcome: Confirmed Offer Waiting List Unsuccessful Successful applicants will exercise their preference.

49 Direct School Admission (DSA-SEC) Important Things to Note Your child s PSLE score still matters. Students offered placement in a DSA-Sec school still need a PSLE score that qualifies them for the course offered by the school. Successful DSA candidates will not be allowed to make any school option in the centralised S1 Posting Exercise. Unsuccessful DSA candidates will have to participate the S1-Sec Posting Exercise after receiving their PSLE results. Information on the 2019 DSA-Sec will be available from April You may find more about the DSA-SEC at the following link:

50 Challenges common to P6 Students higher academic demands along with cognitive development (content coverage, conceptual understanding, length of exam papers & questions of higher order thinking) matters relating to personal physiological changes matters relating to their relationship with peers Students need to: stay confident in the face of challenges at P6 be disciplined and stay focused over a longer time span Have social emotional competencies to deal with the challenges

51 How can parents support their children? Supportive Home SAFE tips

52 Supportive Home for your child using S.A.F.E tips

53 Spend time chatting using T.A.D

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