2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)

[JennyC]

Any parents know whether the candidates can leave for home once the written PSLE ends?

like if english paper ends at 1220h, parents can fetch them home or still need to stay in school until official dismiss time like 1.30pm?

[Love Clouds]

JennyC:

Any parents know whether the candidates can leave for home once the written PSLE ends?

like if english paper ends at 1220h, parents can fetch them home or still need to stay in school until official dismiss time like 1.30pm?

Yes, they can go home straight after end of paper for PSLE written.

[JennyC]

Love Clouds:

JennyC:

Any parents know whether the candidates can leave for home once the written PSLE ends?

like if english paper ends at 1220h, parents can fetch them home or still need to stay in school until official dismiss time like 1.30pm?

Yes, they can go home straight after end of paper for PSLE written.

Thanks, hopefully is same practise throughout all schools, not just selective schools based on principal's decision.

[zbear]

JennyC:

Love Clouds:

[quote=\"JennyC\"]Any parents know whether the candidates can leave for home once the written PSLE ends?

like if english paper ends at 1220h, parents can fetch them home or still need to stay in school until official dismiss time like 1.30pm?

Yes, they can go home straight after end of paper for PSLE written.

Thanks, hopefully is same practise throughout all schools, not just selective schools based on principal's decision. [/quote]
It's the same practice for all schools as PSLE is a national exam.

But I understand some schools make their students stay back for extra lessons but this is rare.

[alng]

zbear:

It's the same practice for all schools as PSLE is a national exam.

But I understand some schools make their students stay back for extra lessons but this is rare.

I think it is difficult for the school to conduct extra lessons after the PSLE exam as the teachers will be invigilating the PSLE exam in other schools and difficult to rush back to conduct extra lessons.

[mn_1704]

alng:

zbear:

It's the same practice for all schools as PSLE is a national exam.

But I understand some schools make their students stay back for extra lessons but this is rare.

I think it is difficult for the school to conduct extra lessons after the PSLE exam as the teachers will be invigilating the PSLE exam in other schools and difficult to rush back to conduct extra lessons.

PSLE exam days...DC should come home as early as possible and have a good rest....
to be ready for the next day.

[zbear]

sembgal:

iRabbit:

[quote=\"Giggler1\"]irabbit, I agree with you! Tough papers are indeed very demoralising for the kid and some may just lose confidence totally. Sigh.

I relate to one incident my colleague told me. She shared half her boy's P5 classmates in a HA class failed CL exam. I can't imagine what's the stats like for MA classes then. :slapshead:

I'm all for differentiation as top students need to be academically challenged. But some schs carry it too far. :spank:

Are you referring to the deceased who was previously studying in
Maha Bodhi school when he was alive? Did Maha Bodhi really set the P5 exam too difficult this time that a boy committed sucide?

http://www.zaobao.com.sg/special/zbo/sm ... 518-618538[/quote]
I didn't know Maha Bodhi is considered as an elite school. I thought it is just an average SAP school.

No offense intended.

[janet88]

whatever revision should have completed before psle. no point cramming as it will backfire. a good night’s sleep is important before each exam…first 2 papers are thursday and friday. a short breather before the next paper on monday.

[alng]

janet88:

whatever revision should have completed before psle. no point cramming as it will backfire. a good night's sleep is important before each exam...first 2 papers are thursday and friday. a short breather before the next paper on monday.

Totally agree. Keeping a clear and calm mind to tackle the exam qns is very important. Some people are saying do not practice any Maths questions the day before the Maths exam.

[SpartanMum]

Nebbermind:

SpartanMum:

Was having a discussion recently with friends. I was bemoaning the lack of education on values in schools. Schools only care about excelling in studies, sports and leadership , I said. A friend disagreed. Maybe she was right - because I do hear of schools which believe in compassion and letting children develop at their own pace.


When my first child went to P1, I was so excited. I thought the school culture had changed for the better and teachers would be more excited about all the new teaching methods and certainly be more engaged with the children and parents. There was so much in the news about parents being partners. Boy was I in for a rude shock.

Disillusioned, I definitely 'fought back' against the system - often questioning why things were done in a certain way and imploring teachers to show greater passion towards their young charges. Many a time I did it not just for my kids but also for all the others in the school.

I can honestly tell you that on a number of occasions, my good intentions back-fired. My children ended up being discriminated against because of their meddling mother. I can tell you that this was devastating because I really wasn't being unreasonable. It was basic stuff which would take little effort to improve on/implement ...e.g. returning books and revision materials to the students before their exams instead of holding on to them. It would have made a huge difference to the kids. I wasn't asking for the moon by any means.

Most parents out there keep silent when things go wrong. They are afraid their kids will be 'marked'. Well,sadly, I have just proven them right.

But I stuck with my values. I pointed out to my kids what should be done, even though it wasn't. I also apologised to them for letting them stay in a system which though deemed 'world-class' in terms of academic prowess, failed them when it came to helping to instill the right values.

Just my experience. Maybe yours is different.

Interesting post. What kind of 'values' are you referring to?

In general, I find the current generation of kids more selfish and self centred...some even go to the extend to sabo (in pri school)...probably due to the current more competitive environment.

Yes, I should clarify: the values I am referring to are things like Sharing, Helping, Thoughtfulness, Integrity, Empathy, Compassion, Responsibility, Honesty, Respectfulness,Authenticity, etc
A friend pointed out that 'values' are covered in CCE classes....that's one lesson a week and honestly most kids don't take it seriously and neither do most parents and I daresay teachers as the lessons are readily replaced by other subjects when deemed necessary.

These are values that should be incorporated and role-modeled in everyday school life and definitely home life. Without them, we are not going to be able to lead truly happy lives. No matter how much we may convince ourselves that good results, prestigious jobs and material goods make us happy...IMHO what really brings happiness is when you help someone, spend time with a loved one or work on something you truly love. If these values became part and parcel of everyday life, all our lives would be so much richer.

DS1 did not perform as well in SA1 due to being busy with various roles and responsibilities in school. I was initially disappointed. But after sleeping on it, I realised how much he had learnt through these other commitments. And the fact that he did not shirk any of his responsibilities despite the looming exams is to be very much appreciated. That's all I would ever want from my children.

I know when I go for PTM this week, the only thing the teacher is going to point out to me is his performance (or rather lack of it). If only he/she would appreciate all the other contributions he's made and encourage him to keep working on his values, I somehow think his grades will naturally go on an upward trend.

Sorry, this is a thread on PSLE 2016. Was just trying to respond to Nebbermind and as usual, got carried away. Enjoy the last week of term 2