PARENTS BRIEFING PRIMARY SIX 23 JAN 2016
AGENDA 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING EXAMINATION 3. CHOOSING A SECONDARY SCHOOL 4. DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION 5. KCS PSLE RESULTS 2015 6. TARGET SETTING EXERCISE 7. KCS CULTURE OF CARE 8. HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP 9. MTL BRIEFING
WELCOME TO OUR KCS FAMILY Mr Ignatius Lim (School Staff Developer) Mr Raymond Khoo (PE) Mdm Joyce Chan (CL) Ms Su Yen Leng (Student Leadership & Pastoral Care Coordinator) Mr Mohd Hazli (UT PE/MA) Mdm Hui Soh Wai (UT AED LBS)
THANK YOU & BEST WISHES Mdm Suhailah Mr Rafiei Ms Jolene Ang Mdm Tan Kai Sin (On Leave)
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SCHOOL LEADERS MR CHIONH BOON SOO VICE-PRINCIPAL (ADMIN) MDM SARAH LEONG PRINCIPAL MR WONG SUNG LAI EDWARD VICE-PRINCIPAL
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EL DEPARTMENT MATHS DEPARTMENT MS GRACE FOONG HOD/ EL MS SHALINI D/O VENKITESWARAN EL COORDINATOR Mdm Ong Poh Leng SENIOR TEACHER/ EL MS GOH MING SZE HOD/ MATHS MS ALISA CHUA MATHS COORDINATOR
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SCI DEPARTMENT MTL DEPARTMENT MS NILAM SHAFIA HOD/SCI MS TEO YEE LENG LH/SCI MR MELVIN CHANG SCI COORDINATOR MR SEOW CHEE HOW HOD/ MTL MS LEONG TIM TIM CL, VIA & CME COORDINATOR
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PE/CCA DEPARTMENT MUSIC DEPARTMENT MS S KULASEGARAM HOD/ PE & CCA MR MATTHEW CHAN AESTHETICS COORDINATOR MR ABDUL HAKIM SENIOR TEACHER/ MUSIC
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STAFF DEVELOPMENT ICT DEPARTMENT MR IGNATIUS LIM SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPER MDM TOH XIAO YING SH/ICT
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MRS JACQUELINE ANTHONY HOD/STUDENT DEVELOPMENT MS SU YEN LENG STUDENT LEADERSHIP & PASTORAL CARE COORDINATOR MRS SHARON CHOO SH/PARTNERSHIPS MRS CATHERINE KOH SH/CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, ART & SOCIAL STUDIES MR RAJNIKANTH NAIDU SH/DISCIPLINE
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM MDM LILY SURIANI TAN YH/LOWER PRI (INT) MS PRISCILLA KEK YH/UPPER PRI (INT) MRS SHARON WONG AYH/PRI 1 (INT) MS DIXIE TAN AYH/PRI 2 MDM SHREE KUMAR ARITA AYH/PRI 4 (INT) MRS CARYN ONG AYH/PRI 5 (INT)
OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EAS DEPARTMENT MDM LAURA CHAN ADMIN MANAGER MR JACK PUN ADMIN MANAGER MR JOHN LEE OPS MANAGER
P6 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS P6.1A P6.1B MRS MARGARET NG FT MR ALEX TAN CO-FT MDM JANE SEAH FT MR RAYMOND KHOO CO-FT
P6 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS P6.1C P6.2A MR IGNATIUS LIM FT MS PRISCILLA KEK FT MS GRACE FOONG CO-FT
P6 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS P6.2B P6.3 MS NILAM SHAFIA KHAMIS FT MS LIU XIAOYU CO-FT MRS AW LEE SAN FT MDM TOH XIAO YING CO-FT
P6 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS P6.4 P6.5 MS TEO YEE LENG FT MS GOH MING SZE CO-FT MRS CARYN ONG FT MS GOH SOCK LAI CO-FT
P6 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS P6.6 MR MELVIN CHANG FT MS CHEN CHEN CO-FT
P6 MOTHER TONGUE TEACHERS MS YU MINGXIA CL MS LIU XIAOYU CL MDM TOH XIAO YING CL MDM WU SHU QING CL MS DIXIE TAN CL MS CHEN CHEN CL MDM SOH SHAN SHAN CL MS CHEW JIA YING CL MR SEOW CHEE HOW FCL MR CHENG XIJIE FCL MS KHADIJAH ML MDM ASLINDA FML
KHENG CHENG S VISION A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF COMPASSIONATE LEADERS & CRITICAL THINKERS
KHENG CHENG S MISSION EMPOWERING EVERY CHILD TO LEAD & IMPACT THE COMMUNITY, AND BE READY FOR THE FUTURE
21 st CENTURY COMPETENTIES Preparing our Young for the Future Source: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/21cc/ 21
Primary School Leaving Examination PSLE
Primary School Leaving Examination The PSLE serves as a placement examination. All P6 pupils will take the PSLE which assesses their suitability for Secondary Education and places them in an appropriate Sec. School course: the Special / Express the Normal Course (Academic / Technical)
Modified PSLE Subject Banding Standard Papers: English Mathematics Mother Tongue Science Higher Chinese/ Malay/Tamil Foundation Papers: English (Foundation) Mathematics (Foundation) Science (Foundation) Basic Chinese/Malay/Tamil
Placement Placement into courses and posting to Sec. Schools of choice is based on the aggregate score for the subjects taken in the PSLE The reporting of the results to pupils are made in terms of grades for each subject & their aggregate score. Their eligibility for the various courses will be given in the result slip.
Grades - Standard Subjects Min. Max. Grade/Band 91 to 100 A* 75 to 90 A 60 to 74 B 50 to 59 C 35 to 49 D 20 to 34 E 0 to 19 U
Grades Higher Mother Tongue Distinction : More than 80 Merit : 65 79 Pass : 50 64 Ungraded : Below 50
Grades Foundation Subjects Grade: Mark range: Brief Description: G1 85 & above Is very good in the subject at the foundation level G2 70-84 G3 50-69 G4 Below 50 Is good in the subject at the foundation level Has adequate grasp of the subject at the foundation level Has elementary grasp of the subject at the foundation level
CALCULATION OF PSLE SCORE
How will PSLE scores be calculated? The raw mark for each subject is converted to a transformed score (T-score) The T-score reflects the pupils standing relative to other pupils on a common scale The Aggregate Score is the sum of the T-scores in all subjects Each subject carries equal weighting 30
SINGAPORE EDUCATION LANDSCAPE & SECONDARY 1 POSTING
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
1. Mainstream Secondary Schools Offers a) Express Course b) Normal Course Normal (Academic) Normal (Technical)
2. Specialised Schools a) Focus on hands-on learning and practical knowledge b) Training to prepare students for ITE education subsequently c) Training for ITE Skills Certification (ISC) Students at Assumption Pathway School learning to serve macaroons at the training restaurant
3. Integrated Programmes Schools 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 enroll for IP at Sec 1 or Sec 3 d) Allow students who are academically strong to benefit from engaging in broader learning experiences
4. Specialised Independent Schools For students with certain aptitudes in Math, Science, Technology, Sports or Arts: a) Singapore Sports School b) NUS High School of Math & Science c) School for the Arts (SOTA) d) School of Science & Technology (SST) May offer either the GCE O- or A-level, or Specialised Diplomas
Sec 1 Posting Method : By MERIT Rank all PSLE students by their PSLE Scores 285 284 263 240 and below
Sec 1 Posting Method : By CHOICE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th A 285 B 284 There are many other pupils ranked above Pupil C C 263 FULL FULL 38
Considerations in Choice of Sec Sch Personal Considerations 1.What are the strengths, interest and learning style of the student/child? Academic Considerations How does the student s PSLE results compare to the previous year s Sec 1 posting aggregates of the school? School Factors 1.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?
Process of Posting If pupils could not get into any of the schools in the 6 choices Post to a school within the same Postal District that still has vacancy Post to a school anywhere in Singapore that still has a vacancy Post to a school in a neighboring Postal District that still has a vacancy 40
Process of Posting Manually Posted by PPS Group Postal District Postal District Postal Sector 41
Selection in 2016 Selection will be done after the release of PSLE results.
Direct School Admission (DSA) to Secondary One
What is DSA? As part of MOE's move towards a more flexible and broad-based education system.
What is DSA? The DSA-Sec Exercise is not a centralised posting exercise conducted by MOE.
Why DSA? To promote holistic education by giving participating secondary schools greater flexibility in selecting students while holding to the key principles of transparency and meritocracy.
Secondary Schools offering DSA Schools offering an integrated programme (IP Schools) Independent schools (IS) Autonomous schools (AS) Schools with niche programmes approved by MOE (Niche Schools)
Direct School Admission (DSA) Under DSA, schools may admit students using criteria other than PSLE results. This allows for a more diverse range of student achievements and talents to be recognised. Click for more information: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/ Time-line Late Jun-Aug Mid Oct Late Nov School DSA-Sec Exercise Selection Phase Indicate School Preferences Release of Results
Pre-Selection Stage (Before Jun) All schools participating in the DSA- Sec Exercise will publish their admission criteria on their respective websites in May.
Selection Stage (Jun Aug) Applicants who wish to apply to a participating school should approach the school directly or refer to the school s website for additional information Participating secondary schools conduct their own selection exercises anytime from June to August Participating secondary schools then identify, select and categorise applicants who have submitted DSA Application Forms to their schools
Selection Stage (Jun Aug) By end Aug, all participating secondary schools will issue letters to applicants if they have been given a Confirmed Offer, put on the Waiting List or if the school is unable to offer them a place (i.e. Rejected List) Applicants who are given Confirmed Offer(s) and/or placed on Waiting List will be given School Preference Forms in Oct and will have to indicate their school preference(s) in Oct All students with at least 1 Confirmed Offer or who have been placed on the Waiting List of at least 1 school will receive a School Preference Form.
Exercise School Preference Stage (Oct) Prior to the commencement of the Exercise School Preference Stage, Pupil Placement Section (PPS) will send a School Preference Form to all DSA applicants through their primary schools Applicants who have been identified under the Confirmed Offer and the Waiting List of a school will be asked to indicate their preference for up to a maximum of 3 schools
Exercise School Preference Stage (Oct) DSA applicants who decide not to seek S1 admission to a secondary school via the DSA- Sec Exercise may withdraw from the exercise Applicants will then participate in the S1 Posting Exercise upon the release of PSLE results Withdrawal from the DSA-Sec Exercise is NOT allowed after the closure of the ESP Stage
Results Release Stage (Late Nov) Results of the DSA-Sec Exercise will be communicated to the students on the same day as the release of the PSLE results.
Results Release Stage (Late Nov) Successful DSA-Sec applicants will receive a notification indicating the DSA secondary school that they are allocated to through their primary schools Successful applicants will NOT be allowed to participate and make any school selection in the S1 Posting Exercise
Results Release Stage (Late Nov) Successful DSA-Sec applicants who are eligible for special programmes at the secondary schools may opt for these eligibilities during the S1 Posting Exercise Applicants who are awarded Edusave Entrance Scholarship for Independent Schools will also be informed Successful DSA students with no further eligibility will receive a DSA Letter indicating the DSA school they are allocated to
Results Release Stage (Late Nov) Unsuccessful DSA-Sec applicants will receive a S1 Option Form to participate in the S1 Posting Exercise Unsuccessful DSA-Sec applicants may continue to opt for the DSA secondary schools that they had applied to via the DSA- Sec Exercise at the S1 Posting Exercise
MID-YR (SA1) EXAMINATION DATES Oral 29 Apr Listening Comprehension 16 May Written Examination HMT : 26 & 27 Apr English Paper 1 & 2 : 10 May Mathematics : 11 May MT Paper 1 & 2 : 12 May Science : 13 May
PRELIM EXAMINATION DATES Oral - 21 & 22 Jul Listening Comprehension 11 Aug Written Examination English Paper 1 & 2 : 15 Aug Mathematics : 16 Aug MT Paper 1 & 2 : 22 Aug Science : 23 Aug HMT : 24 Aug
2016 PSLE TIME TABLE* Oral 18 & 19 Aug Listening Comprehension 16 Sep Written Examination English Paper 1 & 2 : 29 Sept Mathematics : 30 Sept MT Paper 1 & 2 : 3 Oct Science : 4 Oct HMT : 5 Oct
KHENG CHENG SCHOOL PSLE RESULTS 2015
PSLE Results 2015 Overall % Pass Kheng Cheng School 95.5% National 98.3% 62
PSLE Results 2015 Students Qualifying for Express Stream 65.1% (64.6%-2014)
PSLE Results 2015
PSLE Results 2015
PSLE Results 2015
TARGET SETTING EXERCISE
Target Setting Exercise for P6 Students Rationale To encourage students to take ownership of their learning and work towards the attainment of their personal academic goals To organize his/her time and resources wisely so as to better fulfil their academic potential with more focus on acquisition of knowledge
Target Setting Exercise for P6 Students The Process To generate personal targets for each child based on their P5 2015 results and teachers recommendation To help students to understand their personal targets To help students come up with clear steps on how to achieve their personal targets To review students individual targets set after each major assessment i.e. CA1 (Term 1), SA1 (Term 2) and Preliminary Examinations (Term 3) To provide support for students who do not meet their academic targets
KCS CULTURE OF CARE
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Form Teacher Guidance Period, Form Teacher Interaction SLs, Year Heads, Discipline Master, Allied Educators (Teaching and Learning, Learning & Behavioural) & Senior School Counsellor meet regularly to look into the welfare of the students with learning, disciplinary & behavioural needs, such as: ADHD Dyslexia Autism * If you require assistance, please contact your student s Form Teacher & Ms Priscilla Kek (P6 Year Head)
School Counselling @ KCS Sometimes children and their families might need extra support if they are finding it difficult to manage their emotions, behaviour or relationships with peers, teachers or even parents Counselling support for these children has many benefits, they include Relief from ongoing feelings of distress (sadness, anger, worry, frustration) Problem behaviours may be reduced or eliminated Learning to identify and express feelings in healthy ways, which are often at the root of challenging behaviours Discovering existing strengths from which improved self-esteem can be build upon Improved school performance and peer relationships Opportunity for strengthening of the parent-child relationship Reduced stress in family communication and interactions
KCS School Counsellor Mr Trevor Bamanshaw Senior School Counsellor Email : bamanshaw_trevor_gerard@moe.edu.sg Referrals can be made by parents or through your child s Form Teacher
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD Set reasonable goals with him/her Focus on developing your child s strengths Emphasise the learning process instead of exam results Avoid comparing your child s performance with that of others. Praise effort, beyond performance Learn to let go so that your child can learn to be independent Encourage friendship
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD Help your child establish a daily routine Check your child s daily homework Check your child s handbook. If your child is expected to stay in school, a letter will be issued. Emphasise the importance of education the learning of all subjects (Build the foundation) Reinforce the values taught in school Communicate with teachers (Email, handbook, parents engagement platforms etc)
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD Explore SchoolBag website for parenting tips https://www.schoolbag.sg/
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP School Policies Homework: (9 to 12 hrs/wk for Std; 5hrs/wk for Fdn) Attendance: Students are expected to produce an MC or a parent s letter if they are absent from school. Parents are encouraged to call the school to inform the Form Teacher of your child s absence, especially so if child has contacted infectious diseases such as HFMD, chicken pox. Late Coming: All students must be in school by 7.30 am for the morning assembly.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP KCS Examinations Policy In alignment to national examinations practices, there will be no re-sit for P2 to 6 students who are absent for Listening Comprehension and written papers in CA / SA / Prelim. For students who are absent from the oral component, teachers will make arrangements to test the students individually. The last day of the oral examination is the final day of the last written papers.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP KCS Examinations Policy Any absence from examinations must be covered by a medical certificate from a private or government clinic. Students are required to submit their medical certificate(s) to their form teachers on the day they return to school. Students who are absent without a medical certificate/ valid reason will not be awarded any marks. [MC from TCM clinics is not accepted.]
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP KCS Examinations Policy Students who are late for 30 minutes or less are allowed to sit for the full duration of the paper. Students who are late for more than 30 minutes will not be given extra time and they will sit for the remaining duration of the paper.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP KCS Examinations Policy Students can request to sit for the papers for independent practice when they are well and back in school. However, the marks will not be recorded in the report cards or used for placement purposes.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Discipline Discipline is an important aspect in the holistic development of every student. Good discipline is needed to create a conducive environment for work and play in Kheng Cheng School.
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Discipline All students and parents are to read and adhere to the school rules, as stated in the Student Handbook 2016. Acknowledgement on page 10 and after page 16 of the Student Handbook 2016.
COMMUNICATION CHANNELS We strongly encourage you to stay updated of our school matters through the following communication channels: Event/programme letters Monthly memos by Principal School website Bi-annual newsletter
COMMUNICATION CHANNELS If you have concerns regarding your child s progress, you can communicate with us via: Email Student Handbook Phone conference (preferably after school) Face-to-face conference (with prior appointment)
UPCOMING PARENT ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS 1) Parents Symposium (Sat 9 Apr 16, 8.30 am) 2) MTP Session Release of SA1 Results (Fri 27 May 16, 8 am) More details will be provided to you closer to the date.
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