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Northoaks Primary School

Briefing for Parents (Primary 6)


Programme Outline Welcome by Principal

Briefing on PSLE Matters

Post-Primary Options

Briefing on Secondary 1 Option

How we can work together

Question and Answer Session


Primary 6 Key PersonnelOur Upper Primary Year Head Mrs Lim Mei Leng

([email protected])

HOD in-charge of Primary 6 matters Miss Ang Huei Minn (Level Head -

English Language) ([email protected])

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Plans for Primary 6 (2020)• Additional lessons to be conducted during the

June holidays 22 & 23 June – 8am to 1pm 24 June – 8am to 11.00am

• September holidays – only remedial classes forthose who need them (Thursday & Friday).

• All CCAs for Primary 6 will end in Term 2.• For Term 3: Tuesday & Wednesday –

Supplementary Classes


• Continual Assessment 27 Feb to 3 Mar (24 Feb – Higher MTL)

• Semestral Assessment 11 May to 15 May (Main Papers)

• Preliminary Examination 20 Aug to 26 Aug 2020

Assessment Schedule for Primary 6 (2020)


Briefing on PSLE Matters 2020• Dates for PSLE 2020

Oral Examinations 13 & 14 August

Listening Comprehension 18 September

Written Examinations 1 to 7 October

Marking Exercise 19 to 22 October


• Schedule for Written PapersEnglish Language (Papers 1 & 2)Foundation English Language (Papers 1 & 2) 1 October (Thursday)

Mathematics/Foundation Mathematics 2 October (Friday)

Mother Tongue Languages (Paper 1 & 2)Basic Mother Tongue Languages 5 October (Monday)

ScienceFoundation Science 6 October (Tuesday)

Higher Mother Tongue Languages (Part 1 & 2) 7 October (Wednesday)

Briefing on PSLE Matters 2020


• PSLE Oral Students will report on both days – one day for

English Language, and another day for MotherTongue Language.Reporting time will be given later – there will be

2 reporting time (one at 7.15am, and another ataround 9.15am. The group reporting at 7.15amcan only leave the school at around 10am to10.15am. The group reporting at 9.15am canleave the school once the student has finished theexamination.)



PSLE Matters • For Oral, there will only be make-up

given if the student produces a validmedical certificate from a medicalpractitioner that the student is not fit forexamination*.

(* if the student is unwell on Day 1 of the Oral, the studentwill sit for both EL and MTL Papers on Day 2. If the studentis unwell on Day 2, there will be a make-up on another day[for Day 2 paper] to be made known later.)


• PSLE Listening Comprehension Students will report to school by 8am and go

home after they have completed both papers (usually at around 12 noon)



• PSLE Written Papers –Students will report to the school at 7.15am in

the morning.Students will go home after the end of the

examination. They will not need to stay in schooluntil 1.30pm/2.30pm.

• On all the PSLE days – all students must wearthe full school uniform.



PSLE Matters • Please note that there will be NO make-

up examinations for the PSLE – ListeningComprehension and Written Papers.

• Thus, students must take care ofthemselves throughout.

(Note: Students are encouraged not to be absent for theCA, SA1 and Preliminary Examination in preparation forthe rigour for the PSLE)


PSLE Score• PSLE Score is based on the aggregated T-score

of the students.• All 4 subjects are given EQUAL weighting at

the PSLE.


Release of PSLE Results & Posting

• Release of PSLE results - usually within thefirst week of the November school holidays.

• Choosing Secondary Schools can be doneonline.

• Posting to Secondary Schools - Posting will bereleased some time before Christmas

• Report to Secondary Schools – this will takeplace the day after the posting results isreleased. Students must report in person.


• Parents are advised not to make any travelplans around the 2 periods of time (Nov –release of PSLE results and secondary schoolsoption, Dec – posting and reporting tosecondary school)

• Parents have to assign a proxy using the proxyform if they are not in Singapore during theoption exercise and reporting to secondaryschool.

Choosing Secondary Schools


Choosing Secondary Schools• All students will receive an information

booklet on “How to Choose SecondarySchool” after the PSLE.

• The school will arrange for secondary schoolsto talk the students after the PSLE.

• Parents can refer to secondary schools’websites for open house information.


Overview of the PSLEProgression Path for Primary School Students

Express

Normal (Academic)

Normal (Technical)

Normal (Academic)

Normal (Technical)

PSLE

Primary 6 Standard

PSLE

Primary 6 Foundation

However, do note that increasingly with Subject- Based Banding at Secondary schools, the differences between the different courses can be more vague.


Post-Primary Options1. Mainstream Secondary Schools

2. Specialised Schools

3. IP (Integrated Programme) Schools

4. Specialised Independent Schools

5. Independent Schools


1. Mainstream Secondary Schools• Offers Express, Normal (Academic), Normal

(Technical) StreamsExpress Course – 4-year leading to “O” LevelNormal (Academic) – 4-year leading to “N” Level, 5th

year – “O” levelNormal (Technical) – 4-year leading to “N” Level(However, do note that increasingly more secondaryschools are offering subjects based on banding. Thiswould mean the differentiation between the courseswill be more vague.)


• Special Assistance Plan (SAP) SchoolsTo nurture students to be bilingual and bicultural

in English and Chinese LanguagesCurrently, there are 10 SAP Secondary Schools

• Autonomous Schools – similar in many waysas mainstream secondary schoolsOffer a wider range of enrichment programmes

1. Mainstream Secondary Schools


2. Specialised Schools• Focus on hands-on learning and practical

knowledge• Training to prepare students for further

skills education at the ITE or ITE SkillsCertificaton

• Schools like Spectra Secondary,Northlight School, Assumption Pathway,Crest Secondary


3. Integrated Programmes (IP) Schools

• Integrated Secondary and JC Education• Secondary school students proceed directly to

the “A” Levels or Diploma (by NUS orInternational Baccalaureate) after spending 4years in the secondary section

• Students can still enter IP schools after the “O”Levels after Secondary 4

• IP schools allow students who are academicallystrong to benefit from a broader learningexperience


4. Specialised Independent Schools

• For students with certain aptitude inMathematics, Science, Technology, Sports orArts(a) School of Science & Technology (SST) [“O” Level](b) NUS High School of Maths & Science [NUS

Diploma](c) Singapore Sports School (SSP) [“O” Levels/IB](d) School of the Arts (SOTA) [IB]


5. Independent Schools• Offer 4- to 6-Year Programme• Greater autonomy given to schools• GCE “A” Levels or International

Baccalaureate Diploma• Currently, there are 8 Independent

Schools


Admission to Secondary 1• 2 ways of seeking admission into

Secondary 1(a) Sec 1 Posting Exercise – after the release of

PSLE Results(b) Direct School Admission (DSA) – online

application (details will be released later)


Direct School Admission (DSA)

• Under DSA, schools may admit studentsusing criteria other the PSLE results.

• It is to allow for a more diverse range ofstudent achievements and talents to berecognised.


• A centralised online application portal(Note: Applicants interested in applying to the specialisedindependent schools will have to apply directly to theschools. Please check the respective school’s website)• Common application formAccess the Portal via one of the parents’ SingPass login or

hard copy forms submitted through the primary schoolNo need for (primary) school to submit any documents

• No application fees



• Each student can indicate up to three choices (ofschools if offered)

• Students can choose to apply to the same schooltwice, under two different talent areas (eg.Leadership and CCA)

• Options for dual-track IP schools(Note: Applications to SOTA and SSP do not counttowards the three choices)



Example of Choice Combinations for DSA

Example 1 School(s) Talent Area(s)

School A Percussion

School B Percussion

School C Percussion

Example 2 School(s) Talent Area(s)

School A Percussion

School A Choir

School B Percussion

NOT ALLOWED School(s) Talent Area(s)

School A Percussion

School A Choir

School A Sports


DSA-Sec Exercise ProcessGather Information on Secondary Schools

Application

Selection by Schools

Selection Outcome

School Preference Indication*

Results

* Usually during the PSLE Marking Exercise Period


A word of advice• Do not sign up for too many DSA schools. Make

sure that your child is willing to commit to theareas of admission under the DSA domains.

• Students must still continue to do their best forthe PSLE

• Once the offer is given and student accepts theoffer, student is NOT eligible to participate in theS1 Posting Exercise. No appeal will beentertained.


Choosing Secondary Schools• All students will have to make 6 choices (if the

student has received a confirmed offer underDSA and has exercised the option, the studentwill not be eligible to select secondary schoolsafter the release of the PSLE results).

• Parents and students will usually be given 5 –7 working days to make their choices.

Posting• Posting to a secondary school is strictly by

merit.

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Posting Method


Posting to Secondary Schools• If a student fails to get a place in any of the

school of his/her choice, he/she will be posted toa school near his/her home – based on theOfficial Residential Address as indicated on theNRIC (of parents), subject to vacancies availability.

• It is thus important that parents update theirOfficial Residential Address (with NeighbourhoodPolice Post). (Please note that posting will not be basedon Contact Address.)


Posting to Secondary Schools

• Parents and students are reminded to exercisethe options carefully and ensure that the 6choices are within the score of the students.

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Postal District

Group Postal District

After 6 choices…


• You may wish to refer to “myskillsfuture”portal for more information on secondaryschools.

Information on Secondary Schools


Home-School Partnership• Collaborate with the school/teachersPut first things first – Ensure work is completedBegin with the end in mind – Consistent revision,

do not do last minute revision or increase amountof workBe Proactive – Support in learningBe present for the Parent-Teacher-Meet on 28 or

29 May 2020(Note: Teachers will contact parents after CA if there areconcerns)


Home-School Partnership• Monitor the well-being of your childBe there for your childEnsure sufficient sleepEat HealthilyExercise regularlySharpen your saw – take a break


• Celebrate successes Success does not mean scoring “A” Every small success is a success Encourage and not discourage, keep our

disappointment “silent” Do not compare with others

Home-School Partnership


We journey together for our children!

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