2018 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (Born in 2006)

[pirate]

From 4 subjects in primary school to 8-9 subjects in secondary school?! So, what's new? :roll:


If our generation could, they jolly well can too. :nunchuk:

[janet88]

blue_bird:

Don't have to worry to much about the kids handling 4 to 8/9 subjects. For lower secondary, there are only additional 2 or 3 subjects ie Geo, History and XX (depending on schools). 3 days will be taken up by CCA and 3rd lang (2+1). There will be projects, meetings, group work, research, consultations .... on non-CCA days. Generally, the kids will be dismissed btwn 6-7pm. SBQ is Source Based Questions. By the end of Sec 1, the kids will generally familiarise with it.

3rd language is usually for IP students. not all CCAs take up 3 times a week.
however, do be prepared for projects which would require kids to meet up after school. dismissal for non IP is around 2-3pm.

[amk]

blue_bird:

phtthp:

How u feel when u received the sms ? Feel excited or more or less expected the school posting ?

My girl was posted to her choice of school (1st choice). She selected the school based on her PSLE result and hence, expected to get into her 1st choice of school.

Same for me.
My girl scored 256 and she got in Cedar IP which was her 1st choice.

[amk]

blue_bird:

janet88:

[quote=\"phtthp\"]
hi Janet,
can share some key points, how to guide Secondary school children, from handling 4 to 9 subjects this huge, big jump ? Thank you.

the first 2-3 months can be overwhelming because of the adjustment.
it's advisable to find a CCA which doesn't demand too many days staying back after school as it will zap up the energy to revise and get homework done. then there is this WhatsApp group among students which will distract the kids from studying.
most importantly, listen in class and do not hesitate to ask the teacher if there is anything not understood. secondary school teachers treat sec 1 students as young adults. if need to, ask the teacher for a few minutes after school to clarify.
SBQ (short based questions) is something new to learn for history and geography.
hope this helps.

Don't have to worry to much about the kids handling 4 to 8/9 subjects. For lower secondary, there are only additional 2 or 3 subjects ie Geo, History and XX (depending on schools). 3 days will be taken up by CCA and 3rd lang (2+1). There will be projects, meetings, group work, research, consultations .... on non-CCA days. Generally, the kids will be dismissed btwn 6-7pm. SBQ is Source Based Questions. By the end of Sec 1, the kids will generally familiarise with it.[/quote]Yeah. No need to be worried.
My girl just did fine her S1 with 3rd lang Japanese, even though she got C for HCL.
But, her A+ Japanese was used for GPA.

[phtthp]

Soon, Wed (19 dec) … sms coming soon



After gotten sms, sayonara to P6, mark the end of primary school education. Trot off to Secondary school, to report to.

[snowmummy]

Do parents need to report together to the secondary school on 20th?

[floppy]

snowmummy:

Do parents need to report together to the secondary school on 20th?

Yes.
Preferably in your ex-school uniform as well :evil:


It’s time to let go.

[ski]

Whether snowmummy thinks it's time to let go is her choice. She asked a genuine question about whether the school requires parents to be there and I think that deserves a relevant reply. Some parents need to apply for leave in advance if the school needs parents to be there.


Btw, I don't keep my ex-school uniform so need to buy 2nd hand from carousell. :evil:

floppy:

snowmummy:

Do parents need to report together to the secondary school on 20th?

Yes.
Preferably in your ex-school uniform as well :evil:


It’s time to let go.

[Macc0608]

I thought so … isn’t there a briefing for parents? If not, can buy books and uniforms. Dun tk DC is capable at this stage to settle these on their own

[sky minecrafter]

snowmummy:

Do parents need to report together to the secondary school on 20th?

Hello, adding on to fellow forummers' posts... iirc, the school did give a quick briefing (15min?) targeting parents. For instance: school hours, what to expect on the first day of school, orientation & start of lessons, selection tests (AEP, MEP, HMT), subjects taken in Sec 1, electronic gadget program, forms to be returned, Year Head contact... A more detailed session happens in the new school year.

My child handled his own uniforms, books & stationery purchases, administrative affairs; but to be there physically is a show of support for a new stage of their life.