Are comments on the school? Any other suggestions for 220 point staying near cck?

There is no such ruling. If she needs it by all means ask the school if she can type out her assignments. Find a school that is accommodating. I have three children with dyspraxia and I advocate for computer usage in PSLE and O'levels don't have any in A'levels yet but will :rahrah: advocate for it.

I wrote this to ST forum.




Published on Nov 27, 2013






I VISITED a secondary school in Bukit Panjang after the release of my son’s Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results.

Initially, I was impressed by the school’s showcase of its students’ talents and the school leaders’ warm welcome.

I wanted to inform the school leaders of my son’s special needs and gain their support if he were to be posted there.

I told the head of department that my son has dyspraxia, which affects his coordination and movement, and requested that he be allowed to use his laptop to type out his class work as he has problems with writing.

The head of department said she had never heard of the condition.

When I asked if she had ever come across students who were excessively clumsy, uncoordinated and had messy handwriting, she said these cases arose from the students’ attitude. She also asked how my son would survive in the working world without being able to write.

After I gave her a detailed medical explanation of my son’s condition, she suggested that I put him in a school where he can be well supported.

The Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board had recognised my son’s condition and allowed him to type his answers during the PSLE.

My reason for eyeing this particular school was that it has extensive information and communications technology-based lessons.

When I spoke to the vice-principal, he asked why I brought up the issue even before my son had been posted to the school. He also told me not to talk about dyspraxia and learning difficulties in front of my son as these would become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I am disturbed that educators are ignorant about children with special needs and are unwilling to learn more about them.

Maheswari Gopalakrishnan (Madam)

Any info on this school?

koguma:

mahes_gopal:

While I congratulate all parents for their children excellent results let not forget our foundation pupils who put blood and sweat in it.Parents be proud of your foundation kids and post their achievements. Every small achievement counts for these children

Let me be the first one. My son did 3 foundation MT exempted. He got two grade 1s and 1 grade 2. Aggregate 170 Normal Academic

Congratulations, your son has done well. I hope he can enter his dream school.

However do note that there is a gap between foundation level and standard level in PSLE, hence he needs to put in extra effort for the heavy curriculum in NA, especially for Maths.

Just for info, my nephew sat for 4 foundation subjects last year , hence I rougly know the gaps between the 2 levels. He struggle abit for his Sec 1 NT course this year, considering there are less subjects in NT as compared to NA.

That is my concern too. I never expected this result from him. I was prepared for him to go to normal technical. Even chose the schools. :stupid: This is so shocking. I really dont know if he can cope or not in NA. The gap is really big from foundation to NA. NT might be more suitable for him. I have no choice, I will let him try he really cannot cope will request to go to NT in sec 2.

koguma:

mahes_gopal:

While I congratulate all parents for their children excellent results let not forget our foundation pupils who put blood and sweat in it.Parents be proud of your foundation kids and post their achievements. Every small achievement counts for these children

Let me be the first one. My son did 3 foundation MT exempted. He got two grade 1s and 1 grade 2. Aggregate 170 Normal Academic

Congratulations, your son has done well. I hope he can enter his dream school.

However do note that there is a gap between foundation level and standard level in PSLE, hence he needs to put in extra effort for the heavy curriculum in NA, especially for Maths.

Just for info, my nephew sat for 4 foundation subjects last year , hence I rougly know the gaps between the 2 levels. He struggle abit for his Sec 1 NT course this year, considering there are less subjects in NT as compared to NA.

That is my concern too. I never expected this result from him. I was prepared for him to go to normal technical. Even chose the schools. :stupid: This is so shocking. I really dont know if he can cope or not in NA. The gap is really big from foundation to NA. NT might be more suitable for him. I have no choice, I will let him try he really cannot cope will request to go to NT in sec 2.

koguma:

mahes_gopal:

While I congratulate all parents for their children excellent results let not forget our foundation pupils who put blood and sweat in it.Parents be proud of your foundation kids and post their achievements. Every small achievement counts for these children

Let me be the first one. My son did 3 foundation MT exempted. He got two grade 1s and 1 grade 2. Aggregate 170 Normal Academic

Congratulations, your son has done well. I hope he can enter his dream school.

However do note that there is a gap between foundation level and standard level in PSLE, hence he needs to put in extra effort for the heavy curriculum in NA, especially for Maths.

Just for info, my nephew sat for 4 foundation subjects last year , hence I rougly know the gaps between the 2 levels. He struggle abit for his Sec 1 NT course this year, considering there are less subjects in NT as compared to NA.

That is my concern too. I never expected this result from him. I was prepared for him to go to normal technical. Even chose the schools. :stupid: This is so shocking. I really dont know if he can cope or not in NA. The gap is really big from foundation to NA. NT might be more suitable for him. I have no choice, I will let him try he really cannot cope will request to go to NT in sec 2.

While I congratulate all parents for their children excellent results let not forget our foundation pupils who put blood and sweat in it.Parents be proud of your foundation kids and post their achievements. Every small achievement counts for these children.


Let me be the first one. My son did 3 foundation MT exempted. He got two grade 1s and 1 grade 2. Aggregate 170 Normal Academic

Hi Any parents have comments on this school thinking of putting DS there. Thanks in advance.

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