2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)

[SpartanMum]

NAPFA test - yes, it is stressing my P6 boy too. He was just saying how glad he was that his birthday is closer to the end of the year, so he still belongs to the 11 year-old age category.


My DS1 in Sec 2 also have NAPFA now. He is also stressed becos like DS1 there are certain components he is weak in.

I feel very sorry for both of them. They are in the midst of preparing for SA1 and have this to worry about at the back of their minds. I have told them to take it easy but they both feel pressured (mostly self-imposed) to perform.

I am just doing my best to provide encouragement and moral support. Looking forward to NAPFA being over!

[janet88]

SpartanMum:

My DS1 in Sec 2 also have NAPFA now. He is also stressed becos like DS1 there are certain components he is weak in.


I feel very sorry for both of them. They are in the midst of preparing for SA1 and have this to worry about at the back of their minds. I have told them to take it easy but they both feel pressured (mostly self-imposed) to perform.

my son in Sec 4 was just informed of NAPFA on thursday...he has common tests this week! planning of NAPFA dates is really poor :stupid: it's conducted right before SA1 :siao: this is unnecessary stress because failure in certain components mean there is some ridiculous class which i associate as 'punishment'.

[MrsKiasu]

janet88:

SpartanMum:

My DS1 in Sec 2 also have NAPFA now. He is also stressed becos like DS1 there are certain components he is weak in.


I feel very sorry for both of them. They are in the midst of preparing for SA1 and have this to worry about at the back of their minds. I have told them to take it easy but they both feel pressured (mostly self-imposed) to perform.

my son in Sec 4 was just informed of NAPFA on thursday...he has common tests this week! planning of NAPFA dates is really poor :stupid: it's conducted right before SA1 :siao: this is unnecessary stress because failure in certain components mean there is some ridiculous class which i associate as 'punishment'.

oh dear, usually very near exam time, we would like our kids to have better rest..hopefully no under hot sun or long time under hot sun.

[MrsKiasu]

nicnac:

MrsKiasu:

may I know when do kids start doing the Napfa test? at upper primary and on yearly basis?

P4 and P6

Thanks nicnac..looks like every 2 years..

[MrsKiasu]

SpartanMum:

NAPFA test - yes, it is stressing my P6 boy too. He was just saying how glad he was that his birthday is closer to the end of the year, so he still belongs to the 11 year-old age category.


My DS1 in Sec 2 also have NAPFA now. He is also stressed becos like DS1 there are certain components he is weak in.

I feel very sorry for both of them. They are in the midst of preparing for SA1 and have this to worry about at the back of their minds. I have told them to take it easy but they both feel pressured (mostly self-imposed) to perform.

I am just doing my best to provide encouragement and moral support. Looking forward to NAPFA being over!

Spartanmum, what diff would a year end child have on the NAPFA thing? something like test due only after 10th/12th birthday?

[janet88]

MrsKiasu:

oh dear, usually very near exam time, we would like our kids to have better rest..hopefully no under hot sun or long time under hot sun.

daughter was so worried she will fail certain components of the NAPFA...insisted hubby bring her to practise standing broad jump and shuttle run yesterday. if injections can be done in P5 now, why can't NAPFA be conducted last year as well? person in charge of planning needs to be aware that this is creating unnecessary pressure for the P6s to have NAPFA during this crucial year.

[MrsKiasu]

janet88:

MrsKiasu:

oh dear, usually very near exam time, we would like our kids to have better rest..hopefully no under hot sun or long time under hot sun.

daughter was so worried she will fail certain components of the NAPFA...insisted hubby bring her to practise standing broad jump and shuttle run yesterday. if injections can be done in P5 now, why can't NAPFA be conducted last year as well? person in charge of planning needs to be aware that this is creating unnecessary pressure for the P6s to have NAPFA during this crucial year.

:hugs: your dd...she must be feeling the \"stress\" that she asedk her dad to bring her run. Need to drink lots of water. When we went out yesterday afternoon, the sun was really hot..could penetrate thorugh even few layers of clothing

[janet88]

MrsKiasu:

:hugs: your dd...she must be feeling the \"stress\" that she asedk her dad to bring her run. Need to drink lots of water. When we went out yesterday afternoon, the sun was really hot..could penetrate thorugh even few layers of clothing

if there is clothing made of tissue paper, i don't mind wearing. the sun rays scorching hot! she was so scared to fail today's 5 item...insist daddy bring her to practise running...for the first time yesterday, knocked out at 945pm.

[pirate]

This type of thing need at least 6 weeks to train. If last minute then go practice, might just as well not bother.

[janet88]

pirate:

This type of thing need at least 6 weeks to train. If last minute then go practice, might just as well not bother.

pass can already...just get it done and over. more important stuff ahead.