Welcome to YNPS Meet Parents Session 1 13 January 2018 · 1. Penggunaan Bahasa 1. Language Use 2....
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Learn with Passion • Serve with Compassion • Lead with Vision
Welcome to YNPS Meet Parents Session 1
13 January 2018
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P6 Level
Mdm Liz AngAssistant Year Head (P5 & P6)
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• Email• School Tel: 6449-0121• School Website (www.yunengpri.moe.edu.sg)
• Student’s Handbook
• Class Dojo
• Parents’ Portal
• School Newsletters
• Principal’s Monthly Letter to Parents -1st issue
http://tinyurl.com/ltp2018jan
• Meet-the-Parents Sessions
• Parent-Teacher-Child Conference
Home-School Partnership
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• I affirm and encourage others.
• I am appreciative of others.
• I am a positive influence to others.
• I show empathy to others.
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• I take care of the environment around
me.
• I value the views and opinions of others
who are different from me.
• I value the different cultures and religions
of others.
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• I put in my best effort in all that I do.
• I am accountable for my behaviour in
school and public areas.
• I am a good ambassador of the school.
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I will stay focused on my goals and make
plans to achieve them.
I will stretch myself to venture in new areas to
pick up new skills and knowledge.
I pick myself up and remain optimistic when
faced with setbacks.
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• I do what is right without being told.
• I have the moral courage to stand up for
what is right.
• I give credit when it is due.
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• I work towards a common goal for the
greater good of my team.
• I motivate my team members to work
towards a goal.
• I am willing to step up to take the lead in a
team whenever there is a need.
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Holistic Assessment
practices @ YNPS -
Holistic Reporting System
● Report Card – Mid-Year & Year-End feedback comprisesAssessment grades, rating of PQs and HDP remarks
● Parent-Teacher-Child Conference - The process ofconferencing and reporting is changed from a teacher-directed, end-of-term event to a collaborative processdesigned to promote and support learning.
• Monitor your child’s daily work
• Give encouragement and support in areas for
improvement
• Give praises for any progress made
• Communicate with your child’s teachers regularly
whenever you need clarifications, assistance and
feedback to better support your child in his learning
Supporting your child in HA journey
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P6 Key Level Programmes
●Lifeskills- GRIT
●Social Studies - Learning journey to a museum
●Science – Learning journey to Sungei Buloh
●PSLE post activities
●Bargain for a Good Cause
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P6 Supplementary Class during School Holidays
●March Hol – 16/3
●June Hol – 28/5, 30/5 & 31/5
●Sep Hol – 5/9, 6/9, 7/9
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Level Academic support● Supplementary Classes are intended for the whole
class. The activities will not be an extension of the normal curriculum time.
● Remedial Classes are intended for a selected group of pupils who underachieve and need additional support.
● Enrichment classes: Provide enriching learning experiences to pupils with exceptional abilities in the subjects.
SUPPLEMENTARY /
REMEDIAL CLASSES
Remedial Class
• Day : Thursday
• Timing : 2.15 – 3.45 p.m.
• A note from parents will be greatly appreciated if their child is unable to attend the supplementary/ remedial class
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Class Rules & Class Teachers’ Expectations (FT to customize and update)
• Attendance & Punctuality
• Homework & work attitude
• Behaviour in the classroom
• Behaviour at home
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Homework GuidelinesExamples of assignment include:
● Unfinished class work
● Corrections
● Drill and practice
● Preparation for tests
● Research activities and reports
● Reading and writing assignments
● Online assignments
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Homework Guidelines
Level Estimated Time Spent on Homework
Mon to Fri Mon to Sun
P1 to P3 4 - 5 hours 4.5 - 6 hours
P4 to P6 6 - 8 hours 7.5 – 10 hours
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Let’s work together to bring out the best in every pupil
• Homework assigned for the day is written on
the board. Pupils are to copy them into the
handbook to remind themselves of the
homework they have to complete for the day.
• Parents should assist by checking that their
child/children complete their homework at the
end of each day.
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Exam Matters, PSLE & Access Arrangement
2018 PSLE EXAMINATION CALENDAR (TENTATIVE)
Registration Mon, 05 March – Mon, 26 March 2018
Oral Examination Thu, 16 August – Fri, 17 August 2018
Listening Comprehension Fri, 14 September 2018
Written Examination Thu, 27 September – Wed, 03 Oct 2018
Marking Exercise Mon, 15 October – Thu, 18 Oct 2018
Note: The examination timetable will be made available by February 2018
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Access Arrangement●In the PSLE, candidates with learning or physicaldisabilities may request for access arrangements (AA)during the examination, based on their individualneeds.
● All applications for Access Arrangements must besubmitted to the Singapore Examinations andAssessment Board (SEAB) through the schools.
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Learning Disabilities
●Candidates with learning disabilities (e.g. Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.) who wish to apply for Access Arrangements (e.g. extra-time) for the 2016 PSLE are required to submit their applications together with the following documents:
●A copy of a psychological/professional report that:
●states clearly the specific learning disability, as diagnosed by qualified professionals*
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P6 ENGLISH
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Paper Component Marks Weighting Duration
1 Situational
Writing
Continuous
Writing
55 27.5% 1h 10min
2 Language Use &
Comprehension
95 47.5% 1h 50min
3 Listening
Comprehension
20 10% About
35min
4 Oral Communication 30 15% About
10min
Total 200 100%
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English (Fdn)
4 broad components in the Assessment criteria :
• Listening Speaking Reading Writing
SA1 (30%) and Prelim (70%) components
Paper 1 (OE) – Writing skills
Paper 2 (MCQ/OE) – Reading & Understanding skills
Paper 3 (MCQ) – Listening skills
Paper 4 (OE) – Reading aloud, Speaking &
Conversational skills
*OE – Open-ended Questions
Paper Component Mark
s
Weighting Duration
1
Situational
Writing
Continuous
Writing
40 26.7 % 1h
10min
2 Language Use &
Comprehension
60 40 % 1h
20min
3 Listening
Comprehension
20 13.3 % About
35min
4 Oral
Communication
30 20 % About
10min
Total 150 100%
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Learning Strategies● Questioning (sharpening of thoughts)
● Factual
● Inference
● Opinions (critical and inventive thinking)
● Reasoning (critical and inventive thinking)
● Retelling (strengthening memory, retention power)
● Child reads a story (from a storybook)
● Child retells the story (as closely to the story as possible)
● Child reads the story (from the storybook again)
● Child retells the story (for improvement)
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Learning Strategies
● Writing
● Construct correct sentences habitually
● Writing in different genres e.g. narratives (story mountain), recounts, info texts, explanations, procedural texts and expositions
● Connecting/refining ideas and identifying/relating to themes
● Summarising a story/news article in 5 sentences
● Connecting a story to a real-life situations
● E.g.: Relating stories to a real-life stories/news articles that you have heard.
● Reading● Reading widely for exposure - different genres (fiction - graphic novels,
stories / non-fiction - Science/Math, news articles etc.
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Learning Strategies
● Speaking
● Speaking with confidence - expressing ideas and opinions, discussions and presentations
● Listening● Active listening for gist and details
● Spelling and Punctuation● Look up the words in a dictionary for meaning● Listen to the pronunciation of the words through online dictionaries● Strive for spelling (even common words) and punctuation accuracy
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P6 MOTHER TONGUE
(Chinese Language)
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Assessment Weighting
● SA1: 30%
● Preim: 70%
Paper Component Marks Weighting Duration
1 Writing 40 20% 50min
2 Language Use &
Comprehension
90 45% 1h 40min
3 Listening
Comprehension
20 10% About
30min
4 Oral Communication
• Reading of
passage (20
marks)
• Conversation using
video as
stimulus(30 marks)
50 25% About
10min
Total 200 100%
SA1/ Prelim: Chinese Language
Paper Component Marks Weighting Duration
1
Writing 40 40% 50min
2 Language Use &
Comprehension
60 60% 1h
20min
Total 100 100%
SA1/ Prelim 2: Higher Chinese
Note: Students taking HCL are required to sit for
both CL and HCL exams.
Paper Component Marks Weighting Duration
1 Language Use &
Comprehension
15 15% 40min
2 Oral Communication
• Reading of
passage (15
marks)
• Conversation
using video as
stimulus(40
marks)
55 55% About
10min
3 Listening
Comprehension
30 30% About
30min
Total 100 100%
SA1/ Prelim: Foundation Chinese
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Tips for learning Chinese
1. Increase exposure to Chinese Language:
• Chinese Story books
• Chinese Educational TV programme
• Chinese Educational Radio station
• Xuele.moe.edu.sg (MOE Chinese
Resource Portal)
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2. Supervise your child in learning spelling, monitor their work regularly and sign after you have checked.
3. Ensure that they attend supplementary lessons punctually.
4. Make use of the spelling list, activity book, Compo package & Compo file for self-revision.
5. Make use of MOE Xuele CL Resource Portal to train your child in reading aloud. (http://xuele.moe.edu.sg)
Tips for learning Chinese
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Important information:• Spelling day: Thursday
• Supplementary classes on Monday afternoon
(start from week 3)
• Online homework will be given on eZhishi
portal.
• Only SEAB approved e-dictionary / dictionary
are allowed during Paper 1 Writing exams
(refer to SEAB website for list of approved
dictionaries).
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MOTHER TONGUE(MALAY LANGUAGE)
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TIPS FOR DOING WELL IN MALAY• Converse in Standard ML
• Develop the interest to read Malay story books
• Develop the flair for writing
• Adopt the writing and conversational techniques taught
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PREVIOUS YEAR’S TOPICS
• List of Proverbs learnt in P3, P4 & P5 will be tested in P6.
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ML EXAM FORMAT
KERTAS 1 (KARANGAN) PAPER 1 (COMPOSITION)
1. Karangan BerdasarkanTopik
1. Composition based on topic
ATAU OR
2. Karangan BerdasarkanGambar
2. Composition based on series of pictures
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ML EXAM FORMATKERTAS 2 (BAHASA DAN KEFAHAMAN)
PAPER 2 (LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION)
1. Imbuhan 1. Affixes
2. Peribahasa 2. Proverbs
3. Golongan Kata 3. Word Class
4. Kefahaman 1 (Objektif) 4. Comprehension 1 (Objectives)
5. Frasa 5. Phrase
6. Kefahaman 2 (RangsanganGrafik dan Naratif)
6. Kefahaman 2 (Graphic Stimulus and Naratives
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ML EXAM FORMAT
KERTAS 3 KERTAS 3
LISAN ORAL
1. Bacaan Lantang 1. Read Aloud
2. Conversation based on video stimulus
2. Conversation based on video stimulus
KEFAHAMAN MENDENGAR LISTENING COMPREHENSION
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FML EXAM FORMAT
KERTAS 2 (BAHASA DAN KEFAHAMAN)
PAPER 2 (LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION)
1. Penggunaan Bahasa 1. Language Use
2. Kefahaman 1 2. Comprehension 1
3. Kefahaman 2 3. Comprehension 2
4. Lisan (Bacaan danPerbualan)
4. Oral (Reading and Conversation)
5. Kefahaman Mendengar 5. Listening Comprehension
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P6 ML/FML PROGRAMME
• MT Fortnight: 12 Feb 2018 – 23 Feb 2018
• Structured Reading Programme
(Subscription of Berita Harian Gen G/i3)
Contact information:Email: 1. [email protected]
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Mathematics
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The Primary Mathematics syllabus aims to enable allpupils to:
acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everydayuse and for continuous learning in mathematics;
develop thinking, reasoning, communication,application and metacognitive skills through amathematical approach to problem solving; and
build confidence and foster interest in mathematics.
Mathematics
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Mathematics
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Factual Fluency – Provide opportunities to achieve mastery of Math facts
Readiness – Check on prior knowledge or readiness throughactivities/diagnostic tests
Engagement – Demonstrate, model and practice the use of procedures andmanipulatives (if used)
Mastery – Use typical/similar task/work to guide practice & independentlearning
Consolidation – Summarize key learning points and make connectionsbetween what the pupils have already known and what they have just learnt.
Mathematics - FREMC
Paper Item Type Questions Marks per Qn Weighting Duration
1
Booklet A Multiple choice
questions
Q1 to Q10 1 mark each
45%
1hQ11to Q15 2 marks each
Booklet B Short answer questions
Q16 to Q20 1 mark each
Q21 to Q30 2 marks each
2
Short answer Q1 to Q5 2 marks each10%
1h 30 minStructured/
Long-answerQ6 to Q17 3, 4 or 5 marks
each 45%
Total 47 questions100%
2h 30min
P6 Standard Mathematics
Examination Format
The use of calculators is not allowed in Paper 1.
P6 Foundation MathematicsSA1/ Prelim Exam Format
Paper Item Type No. of Questions
Duration
1 Multiple-Choice 201 h
Short-Question
10
2(Calculator
allowed)
Short-answer 10 (2marks) 1 h
Structured/Long-answer
6 (3,4 marks)
Total 46 2 h
53
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Learning by doing - Use of SSM2 manipulatives,performance tasks, timed trials, mastery tests
Learning by reflecting – Journal writing, peer &self-assessment
Learning by questioning – The Math AR3T ofTalking
Formative Assessment (AfL) in Mathematics
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Helps to boost confidence in solving mathsproblems – with bite-sized daily practices,engaging activities and instant rewards.
Pupils will receive personalised questionssuitable for strength & weakness to encourageregular practice and good learning habits.
Koobits Online Portal
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In its efforts to partner parents in education to support the children’slearning of Math, the Math department will continue with its efforts toprovide parents with the just in time Math Misconception Fact Sheet for alllevels prior to semestral assessments.
The Math Misconception Fact Sheet is a collation of the misconceptions ofvarious Math concepts and the common errors made by the pupils in theirmath learning. It identifies the areas of concern and aims to assist parents insupporting their children in their revision for the semestral assessments.
The Math teachers will continue to correct the pupils' misconceptions andalert them of the common errors made during lessons.
Math Misconception Fact Sheet
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Area of Triangle
Pupils are unable to select the correct dimensions to help them to find the area of the triangle.
Eg. Find the area of the triangle.
Area of triangle = 2
1 x 15 cm x 5 cm
= 37.5 cm²
OR
Area of triangle = 2
1 x 9 cm x 7 cm
= 31.5 cm²
Eg. Find the area of the triangle.
Area of triangle = 2
1 x 9 cm x 5 cm
= 22.5 cm²
9 cm
5 cm
12 cm
7 cm
15 cm
9 cm
5 cm
12 cm
7 cm
15 cm
An example of a Math Misconceptions Fact Sheet
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Have CONFIDENCE during the exam. (Thousands of questionspracticed for the past months, most exam questions will be similar)
Be conscientious. Do not skip even the simplest steps. “Win” themethod marks.
Clear everyday’s doubts before the day ends. Practice the samequestion again the next few days.
PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! Practice makes PERFECT!
Tips to do well in Mathematics
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P6 SCIENCE
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The Primary Science Syllabus aims to :• To provide pupils with an avenue to develop a
passion for the sciences.
• To provide pupils with opportunities to develop skills, habits of mind & attitudes necessary for scientific inquiry.
• To provide pupils with basic scientific concepts to help them understand themselves & the world around them.
• To nurture pupils as inquirers by providing them with experiences which arouse their interest & curiosity about
their environment.
Focus Area : Acquisition of Process Skills using RIP Strategy
AssessmentSummative: : Semestral AssessmentsFormative : Revision Worksheets,
Diagnostic Tests, Process Skill Package
Term Process Skills
Term 1 PS 1 Observation & Comparing
Term 1 PS 2 Classification
Term 2 PS 1 Using Apparatus & Equipment
Term 2 PS 2 Inferring
Term 3 PS 1 Analysing
Term 3 PS 2 Communicating
Question type• 60 % Process Skills(PS) • 40 % Knowledge with Understanding(KU)
P6 Science Examination
Format (Std)
Bookle
t
Item Type No. of
Question
s
Number
of marks
per
question
Marks
A Multiple
Choice
28 2 56
B Open-ended 12-13 2-5 44
Total 40-41 100
- Assembly Talk on Project Green
( Clean Plate and Collection of Old Newspapers)
- Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition
- Learning Journey to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
- Environmental Awareness Week
- Learning Journey to Science Centre (Post PSLE)
Other Dept Programmes
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How can you help your child?
● Raise your child’s awareness of Science in their daily life. It is a way of understanding the world around us.
● Connect the concepts learnt in the textbooks to actual happening that takes place around them.
● Create opportunities for Science learning at home while watching educational programmes or perhaps embarking on inquiry-based experiments right in your very own home.
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How can you help your child?
● Inject fun into Science learning and revision through games, quizzes and crossword puzzles. Show excitement/passion for science.
● Develop existing skills, reinforce what is learnt in school.
Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'll understand..
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National Physical Fitness Award(NAPFA) 2018
As part of the school’s effort to develop and assess the
overall fitness of our pupils, the school will be conducting the
NAPFA test for the P6 pupils.
The test comprises a 1.6 km run test and performance
assessment at 5 static stations on the following dates,
12 July Thursday - 5-Stations (after school)
13 July Friday - 1.6 km run (during curriculum time)
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• Absences – Parents to call teacher when child is absent.
• Contagious Diseases (H1N1, HFMD)
- The need to practise social responsibility.
- To submit MC when child is back.
- Re-certification from doctor is needed if child were to attend school prior to MC expiry.
• Valid MC required if child is absent from school during exam period.
• The need for child to keep a working thermometer in their bags at all times.
• School bags to be packed (instill responsibility) and kept at manageable weight (spinal health)
Safety & Pupil Well-Being Matters
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- PSLE or Exam time can be stressful for
your child and everyone in the family
- Take care of your child’s emotional and
mental well-being
- If he/she shows signs of stress, it indicates
that your child needs support and help
PUPIL WELL-BEING:Understanding Pupils’ Mental Health
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Common warning signs of
distress in children
o Sudden loss of interest in study
o Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness
o Ideas and themes of death, suicide or self-harm
o Having frequent negative or worrying thoughts
o Frequently feeling anxious, afraid, guilty
o Unexpected change in mood, behaviour and/or personality.
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School Counsellor
Mr See Siang Hua
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Information on Learning and
Behavioural support● How to seek help or working with school?
● Speak to your child’s Form teacher, he or she will facilitate you to meet up with the respective coordinator for further discussion.
● If you have any current report, kindly pass to your child Form teacher for reference
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Learning and Behavioural Support Staff
Mdm SyafiqahLearning and Behavioural
Support
Miss RaihanLearning and Behavioural
Support
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Singapore’s Education Landscape
Multiple pathways
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As Education Minister (Schools) Ng Chee Meng explained in Parliament…
"Let's help our children make good use of their
time to branch out to explore other interests and
passions and to pursue what they want to do in
life.
"Let's help them make good choices about their
educational and career pathways based on their
aptitudes and aspirations.”
The Straits Times PUBLISHEDAPR 17, 2016, 5:00 AM SGT
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Q&A Session
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Please submit the onlineFeedback Form before leaving the classroom at the end of the session.
URL for online Parents' Feedback Formhttps://tinyurl.com/2018mps1
Thank You.