2018 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (Born in 2006)

[ski]

Thanks for sharing. Very useful information and advice.

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.

[phtthp]

sky minecrafter:

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.

For Sec 1 students who entered by PSLE T-score, not by DSA, are they allowed to join (AEP Art Elective / MEP Music Elective) programme ?

[snowmummy]

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:

[quote=\"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.

[/quote]LOL, thanks for your understanding

[snowmummy]

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.

Thanks a lot for the useful information.

[enne]

sky minecrafter:

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.

your child is very independent!

[mommyNg]

phtthp:

For Sec 1 students who entered by PSLE T-score, not by DSA, are they allowed to join (AEP Art Elective / MEP Music Elective) programme ?

Yes, definitely, but need to pass selection tests. The dates of the tests (plus what is being tested, duration, etc.) will usually be made known on the reporting day itself.

[yap_susan]

May we all get good sleep tonight and wake up to good news tomorrow. Early Christmas present for our kiddos.

All the best… May all get first choice granted.

[yap_susan]

mommyNg:

phtthp:

For Sec 1 students who entered by PSLE T-score, not by DSA, are they allowed to join (AEP Art Elective / MEP Music Elective) programme ?

Yes, definitely, but need to pass selection tests. The dates of the tests (plus what is being tested, duration, etc.) will usually be made known on the reporting day itself.

Correct. My son was briefed about Art special Programme (Higher art, extra subject). Had to go through a screening test then admitted into the programme.

[janet88]

snowmummy:

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

usually parents will accompany...when son reported to secondary school, it was hard to imagine son starting secondary school.
hubby & i queued separately to get his uniform and new books.

[pengpeng]

yap_susan:

May we all get good sleep tonight and wake up to good news tomorrow. Early Christmas present for our kiddos.

All the best... May all get first choice granted.

Have a good sleep with sweet dreams and wake up for the Christmas gift! :rahrah: