Welcome A NDERSON P RIMARY P6 Parents’ Forum 10 April 2015 Passion for Learning Quest for Excellence Respect for All Service to the Community
Understanding our Education Landscape Types of Options Considerations when choosing a school Admissions to Sec 1 / DSA / Sec 1 Posting Home-School Partnership
“What are the Education Options available after Primary School?” 1 Mainstream 2 Specialised Secondary Schools Schools 4 Specialised 3 IP (Integrated Independent Programme) Schools Schools
1 Mainstream Secondary Schools Offers Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical) streams a) Express Course b) Normal Course Normal (Academic) Normal (Technical)
2 Specialised Schools a) Focus on hands-on learning and practical knowledge b) Training to prepare students for ITE education subsequently c) Training for ITE Skills Certification (ISC) Students at Assumption Pathway School learning to serve macaroons at the training restaurant
3 Integrated Programmes Schools a) An integrated Secondary and JC education b) Secondary school students can proceed to sit for their A-Level or equivalent diploma without taking the GCE O-Level examination c) Allow students who are academically strong to benefit from engaging in broader learning experiences
4 Specialised Independent Schools For students with certain aptitudes in Math, Science, Technology, Sports or Arts: a) Singapore Sports School b) NUS High School of Maths & Science c) School for the Arts (SOTA) d) School of Science & Technology (SST) May offer either the GCE O- or A-level, or Specialised Diplomas
When Choosing a school consider … Personal Considerations Academic Considerations 1.What are the strengths, How does the student’s PSLE interest and learning style of results compare to the the student/child? previous year’s Sec 1 posting aggregates of the school? School Factors 1.Does the school offer programmes, CCAs and niche areas which will bring out the best in the student? 2.How does the student commute to school?
Admission Into Secondary 1 2 ways of seeking admission into Sec 1: a) Sec 1 Posting Exercise (Refer to Secondary 1 Information Booklet and Secondary Education Booklet) b) Direct School Admission (DSA) – Sec Exercise
Direct School Admission (DSA) Under DSA, schools may admit students using criteria other than PSLE results. This allows for a more diverse range of student achievements and talents to be recognized. Click for more information: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa- sec/ Time-line School DSA-Sec Exercise Late Jun - Aug Selection Phase Mid Oct Indicate School Preferences Late Nov Release of Results
Secondary 1 Posting Exercise Conducted for all candidates immediately after the PSLE results are released (late Nov) a) Students who have confirmed DSA offers need not participate in this exercise. b) Students will be given the S1 Option Form to indicate up to 6 secondary school choices c) Students to indicate their choices either by submitting a physical copy of the S1 Option Form through their Primary School or online though the Secondary One Internet System http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/secondary-one-posting/
Secondary 1 Posting Exercise Time-line Remarks Aug Distribution of Sec 1 Posting Booklets (Part 1 – General Information) Oct Distribution of Sec 1 Posting Booklets (Part 2 – Information on Secondary Schools) Late Nov Release of PSLE results Late Nov Submission of Sec 1 Option Form Late Dec Release of School Posting Results
Key Messages 1. Singapore’s education system is broad-based to ensure holistic development but yet flexible and diverse to meet the needs of everyone 2. Find the best fit education pathway to suit the student’s needs, abilities and learning styles 3. There are multiple pathways to success
Education as a Lifelong Journey • Viewing PSLE as a milestone, not an end-all • Recognising that every child is different and has different interests, strengths and talents • Focusing on developing in our children skills, competencies and attributes needed for them to do well in the future • Balancing studies and other non-academic activities • Igniting interest and joy in learning
Support from Parents • Focus and Momentum (Preparation) • Time Management • Assignments/ Homework • Attitude • Physical and Emotional Well-Being (not under or over-stretching)
Support from Parents • Supervising/ monitoring of progress at home • Providing motivation and encouragement • Managing pupils’ anxiety and stress
Direct School Admission (DSA)
Purpose Introduced in 2004, to give secondary schools greater flexibility in student admission To allow a more diverse range of talents and achievements to be recognised To allow secondary schools the flexibility to consider students with abilities not reflected in the PSLE range
DSA exercise is…. Selection exercise based on students’ talents in academic and non-academic areas Criteria is determined by each individual school on the premise of transparency and meritocracy
Stages & Timeline Stages of DSA Time Frame Selection Stage June - August Exercise School October Preference Stage Results Release Late November Stage
Applying for DSA…. Obtain information on DSA schools: check the websites visit the schools (attend open house / parents’ talk) Application deadline for each DSA secondary school may differ Communicate with P6 teachers and CCA teachers on the relevant documents (testimonial, NAPFA, etc)
Process (June – August) Participating secondary schools conduct selection exercises, which might include: Trials Interviews Tests By the end of this period, applicants will be informed if they: have been given Confirmed Offer; or have been put on a Waiting List by the school; or have not been successful in their application.
Results (Late November) Successful DSA applicants will be informed of the school they have been admitted to through their primary schools Since these applicants already have a place reserved for them in a Secondary school, they will not be allowed to opt for a school in the Secondary One Posting Exercise However, they may still indicate their interest in an elective programme or specify the academic course they would like to pursue where applicable
Results (Late November) Unsuccessful DSA applicants will also be notified through their primary schools During the Secondary One Posting exercise, these students may still opt for the schools that had not been able to offer them a place under the DSA-Sec Exercise Other than IP schools, 80%-95% of places in DSA participating schools will continue to be available to students under the Secondary One Posting Exercise
Do Consider : DSA Availability Type of Schools Discretionary Places Schools with Integrated Programme (IP) Up to 100% or Specialised Independent Schools ( viz. NUSHS, SOTA, SST ) Independent Schools (without IP) 20% Autonomous Schools (without IP) 10% DSA Participating Schools with Distinctive 5% Programmes
Autonomous Secondary Schools around Anderson Primary Anderson Secondary CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School Xinmin Secondary Yishun Town Secondary
Secondary Schools with Distinctive Programmes around Anderson Primary Schools Distinctive Programmes Ang Mo Kio Sec Environmental Science & Sustainable Living; Symphonic Band Bowen Sec Band (Display, Concert); Community & Youth Leadership Chong Boon Sec Environmental Science & Sustainable Living Deyi Sec Performing Arts Mayflower Sec Music & Performing Arts Orchid Park Sec Visual Arts Pierce Sec Business & Entrepreneurship; Community & Youth Leadership Presbyterian High Volleyball; Community & Youth Leadership Yio Chu Kang Sec Music & Performing Arts / Visual Arts & Design
UL TIMATEL Y… Look at Academic/Non-Academic performance of your child Distance to be spent on travelling by your child Programmes and schemes offered by the secondary schools Special needs/interests of your child
English
English In School Teaching the English Language skills: ◦ Reading ◦ Writing ◦ Speaking ◦ Listening Practices & Worksheets ◦ Focus Worksheets ◦ Revision Papers
English Areas of Concern Synthesis & Transformation (10 marks) Comprehension Cloze (15 marks) Comprehension Open-ended (20 marks) Revised format for 2015 PSLE Continuous Writing Oral – Stimulus-Based Conversation * The revised format allows pupils greater scope for their own interpretation and personal response in speaking and writing
English Paper 2 (Language Use & Comprehension) Synthesis & Transformation Tips to do well: Check for grammatical errors (e.g. tenses, pronouns and subject-verb agreement) Check for spelling errors Ensure that the original meaning is retained after the synthesis and transformation. Check that unnecessary and repetitive words have been left out.
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