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Briefing for P6 Parents

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Student Well-being, PSLE and PEPSE Programme

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The well-being of the children

• It is easier to identify a child’s physical needs.

• But a child’s mental and emotional needs may not be as obvious.

• Good mental health allows children to think clearly, develop socially and learn new skills.

• Additionally, good friends and encouraging words from adults are all important for helping children develop self-confidence, high self-esteem, and a healthy emotional outlook on life.

Reference: https://www.mhanational.org/what-every-child-needs-good-mental-health


Signs of concern• Decline in school performance

• Poor grades despite strong efforts

• Regular worry or anxiety

• Repeated refusal to go to school or take part in normal children’s activities

• Hyperactivity or fidgeting

• Persistent nightmares

• Persistent disobedience or aggression

• Frequent temper tantrums

• Depression, sadness or irritabilityReference: https://www.mhanational.org/what-every-child-needs-good-mental-health


Basics for a child’s good mental health

• Love and acceptance from family

• Self-confidence and high self-esteem

• The opportunity to play with other children

• Encouraging teachers and supportive caretakers

• Safe and secure surroundings

• Appropriate guidance and discipline



Provide appropriate guidance & discipline• Children need:

• the opportunity to explore and develop new skills and independence;

• to learn that certain behaviours are unacceptable and that they are responsible for the consequences of their actions.

• Be firm, but kind and realistic with our expectations. Children’s development depends on our love and encouragement.

• Set a good example. We cannot expect self-control and self-discipline from a child if we do not practise this behaviour.



Enhancing students’ well-being in Eunos Primary

• Emphasis on social-emotional needs

• Form Teacher’s Guidance Period

• One-to-One Student-Teacher Conferencing

• Character and Citizenship Education Lessons

• Talks by Year Heads

• Leveraging on Peer Support Relationships (PSR)

• Student Peer Supporters (SPS) are selected by Form Teachers and trained to:

• Help identify signs of distress in their peers and offer basic social and emotional support;

• Contribute to a caring culture in the school;

• Influence positive mindsets and behaviours among their peers.


PSLE 2020


Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)

• Reflects the relative achievement level of pupils within their peers

• Places pupils into different courses according to their academic ability

• Enables posting to secondary schools by merit and as far as possible into a school of their choice


Removal of Common Last Topics – PSLE 2020

From MOE Press Release dated 21 April 2020

• In light of the impact that the extended CB period has on curriculum time and to further allay students' concerns and anxiety about catching up with the curriculum, the Common Last Topics (CLT) will be removed from the national examinations this year.

Reference:https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/mid-year-holidays-brought-forward-as-schools-adjust-academic-calendar-institutes-of-higher-learning-to-extend-home-based-learning



From MOE Press Release dated 21 April 2020

• For skill-based subjects such as English Language and MTL, it will not be meaningful and practical to identify CLTs.

• In such instances, SEAB will take the disruption to curriculum time into consideration during marking and grading to ensure that all students are fairly assessed.

• For subject-specific CLT, please refer to the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board website:• https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/psle/psle-formats-

examined-in-2020

https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/psle/psle-formats-examined-in-2020



Standard Mathematics

• The Common Last Topics for PSLE Mathematics are only the Primary 6 content of the following topics:

• Speed

• Volume• Pie Charts

• Solid Figures and

• Nets

• The Primary 6 content of these topics will not be examined in 2020 PSLE Mathematics.



Foundation Mathematics

• The Common Last Topics for PSLE Foundation Mathematics are onlythe Primary 6 content of the following topics:

• Volume

• Geometry and• Pie Charts

• The Primary 6 content of these topics will not be examined in 2020 PSLE Foundation Mathematics.



Standard Science

• The Common Last Topic for PSLE Standard Science is:

• Interactions within the Environment

• This topic will not be examined in 2020 PSLE Science.



Foundation Science

• The Common Last Topic for PSLE Foundation Science is:

• Interactions within the Environment

• This topic will not be examined in 2020 PSLE Foundation Science.

Important information & dates for PSLE 2020



Important Information

• Instructions For Candidates booklet was given to all students in June 2020

• Contains all important information and dates for PSLE 2020

• A briefing on the content on the booklet was conducted to all P6 students in June 2020

Scan here for a copy


Important information• The duration of each examination paper includes the time for reading the

questions, writing and / or shading the answers on the Optical Answer Sheet, etc.

• No extra time will be given.

• Phones, communication and electronic devices, including but not limited to:• Concealed communication devices• Miniature wireless receiver• Pen set(s) with built in earpiece and wireless communication

function• Smart Watches and fitness trackers*• Special Glasses *Including POSB Smart Buddy


Important information• Use of dictionaries and calculators:

1. Mother Tongue Paper 1

2. Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1

3. Non-Tamil Indian Languages

(NTIL) Paper 1

1. Mathematics Paper 2

2. Foundation Mathematics

Paper 2

SCHOOL

Vectors designed by Freepik. For illustration purposes only.




Printed dictionary must NOT

have any annotations such as:

a. tagging of pages with stickers;

b. highlighted text; and

c. written text.




Only approved calculator models are allowed.

Make sure the calculator is in working condition.

Any enclosed instruction leaflets must not be taken into the examination hall.


Important information• What to do during an unexpected situation?


Your child will need to have their own writing stationery, dictionary, calculator etc.

If your child is suffering from a

contagious disease, please see a

MOH-accredited doctor.

If you would like your child to

continue to sit for the examinations,

please obtain a letter from the doctor

certifying that he or she is medically

fit to do so, and inform the school.

The school will make the necessary

arrangements for your child to sit

the examination in the school.

If your child is are hospitalised,

arrangements will be made with the

hospital.

1 2 3


Important information• What to do during a major train service disruption?


Look out for instructions

on bridging transport

services OR

Go to the Passenger

Service Centre for

assistance. No excuse

letter from the MRT

station is required

Your child will be

given the full paper

duration

1b

1c

Inform his/her

school immediately

and go to their

school

1a


Dates to note in July and August 2020 Date Activity/ Paper Time

22 to 24 July 2020 P6 Structured Programme For all P6 students

6 August 2020, Thursday Prelim Listening Comprehension EL/FEL & MT/FMT

During curriculum hours

13 August 2020, Thursday PSLE Oral EL/FEL, MT (Day 1) 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

14 August 2020, Friday PSLE Oral EL/FEL, MT, FMT, NTIL (Day 2) 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

18 August 2020, Tuesday Prelim EL/FEL Papers 1 & 2 During curriculum hours

19 August 2020, Wednesday

Prelim MT Papers 1 & 2, FMT Paper 1 During curriculum hours

20 August 2020, Thursday Prelim MA/FMA Papers 1 & 2 During curriculum hours

21 August 2020, Friday Prelim HMT During curriculum hours

24 August 2020, Monday Prelim SC/FSC During curriculum hours


Dates to note in September & October 2020Date Activity/ Paper Time

9 to 11 September 2020 P6 Structured Programme 8.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.For all P6 Students

18 September 2020, Friday PSLE Listening ComprehensionMT/FMT, NTIL EL/FEL

9.00 a.m. onwards11.15 a.m. - 11.50 a.m.

1 October 2020, Thursday EL/FEL Paper 1EL/FEL Paper 2

8.15 a.m. onwards10.30 a.m. onwards

2 October 2020, Friday MA/FMA Paper 1MA/FMA Paper 2


5 October 2020, Monday MT/FMT/NTIL Paper 1MT/NTIL Paper 2


6 October 2020, Tuesday SC/FSC 8.15 a.m. onwards

7 October 2020, Wednesday HMT Paper 1HMT Paper 2


Secondary 1 Posting



Choosing a Secondary School• Choosing of secondary schools is done after the receipt of your child’s PSLE

results in mid-November.

• Parents play a vital role in helping their children decide how to map an education pathway that will best fit him/ her.

• You may wish to consider the following:

1. Talk to your child about their strengths, interests and learning styles

2. Based on your child's strengths, interests, learning styles and PSLE results, you may want to think about:• School culture – Virtual Open Houses & school websites

• Courses available – Express, Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical)

• Programmes, subjects and CCAs offered

• Location and transportation


Choosing a Secondary School• You may wish to consider the following:

3. Shortlisting schools• Prioritising schools with programmes and CCAs that match your child’s strengths

and interests.

• Considering your child’s PSLE score against the schools’ previous score ranges for their chosen course

4. Using all 6 options. • This will increase your child's chances of being posted to a school of their

choices.

• If your child does not get into a chosen school, they will be posted to a school with vacancies near your registered address.


How does S1-Posting work?• Based on merit

• Students with a higher PSLE score will be posted to their school of choice before another student with a lower score.


Choosing a Secondary School• Your child’s Form Teachers & Year Head will

be speaking to them about choosing their secondary schools after the PSLE.

• The Information Booklet on Secondary Schools 2021 will be given to your child in mid-October 2020.

Scan here for 2020’s copy

Post-Examination Primary Six Enrichment (PEPSE) Programme



PEPSE 2020

• All activities will be planned with the safety of the children in mind.

• Safety measures including no intermingling between students from different classes, temperature taking at the start of each day’s programme and wipe-downs will be strictly enforced for the entire programme.

• More information will be given to both students and parents.


PEPSE 2020

•Discovering about our past

•Learning about our present

•Soaring into our future


PEPSE 2020

•Discovering about our past • Deepening students’

commitment and rootedness to Singapore through:• Visits to local heritage sites

• E.g. Fort Siloso, Air Force Museum, Army Museum, etc

• Involvement in the local community• E.g. level VIA


PEPSE 2020

• Learning about our present • Developing in our students the 21CC

of global awareness and cross-cultural skills and sensitivities through:• Equipping

• E.g. SEL Workshop, Understanding Myself Workshop, etc

• Experiencing• E.g. Motivational Talks,

Learning Journeys, etc


PEPSE 2020

• Soaring into our future• Equipping students with the

necessary knowledge, skills and values to make informed decisions at each key education stage for successful transition from school to further education or work through:• Equipping

• E.g. Junior Achievers Programme, etc

• Experiencing• E.g. Job shadowing to

various occupations & workplaces, etc


How you can support your child

• Know your child/ward’s strengths and interests and development in academic and non-academic areas

• Partner the school in the holistic development of your child

• Foster the Joy of learning in your child/ward so that they can be life-long learners


Thank You

If you need any clarification, please do not hesitate to contact

Mr Marcus Cheng (Year Head, P5 & P6) at 67463336 or email to

[email protected]

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