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WELCOMEPrimary 6 Parents’ Briefing

30 January 2019

Principal’s address

P6 matters

P6 Programmes

PSLE

DSA

Engagement session with Form Teachers

Mrs Ng-Teo Sock Hua

Principal – Pei Tong Primary School

Every child a Passionate Learner, a Resilient Individual and a Gracious Citizen

Nurturing and inspiring every child to be an engaged learner who is holistically developed, future-ready and anchored in

values in a caring environment.

Children to be happy in school

Children to find joy in learning

Children to be future ready

Children to be of strong moral fibre

Children to be the best they can be

Making Learning

Meaningful

Making School a

Fun & Safe Place

Enabling students to build Positive Relationships

among peers

Quality Holistic

Learning Experience

• Beliefs and Philosophy

- Every child is valuable, every child can learn and want to learn

- Opportunities for everyone

- Desired Culture – A Culture of Care

- Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Resilience and Excellence

- Structures and Approaches – Student centric

- Processes – Values and Competencies –Driven, Meaningful

- Programmes – Holistic, tiered and accessible to all

Preparing our Young for the VUCA World:

What students can do with what they know is more important than what they know.

Volatile

Uncertain

Complex

Ambiguous

"I was in EM3 in primary school and was quite the introvert. I often felt out of place in school which probably affected my studies. But thankfully, I had a very supportive form teacher who treated her students like her kids.

“There are a lot of things that are way more important in life, like your character, EQ and having the right attitude.I mentor students and interns in the course of my job, and I always inculcate in them the importance of learning from mistakes, and the need to understand your own strengths and weaknesses. Your strengths guide you in finding your niche in life.”

The Sunday Times, 6 Jan 2019,Sumiko Tan“You can’t be effective if you go againstyour instincts”

Mr Lee Tzu YangChairman

Public Service Commission

It takes time to teach,

imbue values and equip

competencies and life skills

• “perseverance to accomplish goals in the face of challenge” by engaging the psychological resources of academic mindsets, effortful control, and strategies and tactics

[U.S. Department of Education, 2013, p.15]

• “perseverance and passion for long-term goals” [Duckworth, Peterson, Matthews, & Kelly, 2007, p.1087]

• “Grit is the disposition to pursue long-term goals with sustained interest and effort over time”

[Duckworth et al, 2007]

–Spirit of picking up oneself up each time one falls

–Believe that One can succeed and allow for experiences of small successes

–Responsibility for one’s learning – Desire to Learn

A process that needs perseverance

Gritty children need Gritty adults – Teachers and Parents

Attributes What it takes Practical Tips

Resilience Discipline

Spirit of never give up –

Keep trying

Set high standards

Emotional Strength

Provide structure for discipline – there is a

time for work and play

Get them to work towards high standards

Do not be too protective – allow

experiences of set backs

Encouragement

Is ok to make mistakes or ‘fail’

Attributes What it takes Practical Tips

Intrinsic

Motivation

Make learning meaningful

Experience little success –

’Success begets success’

Equip them to experience

success

Believe that child can learn

Build good relationships

Focus on process and not results

Celebrate little successes – focus on

attitude and not absolute results

Relate classroom learning to real life

Be Mindful of language – what are we

signalling?

Develop love for reading – go to the

library every week – enabling child to

learn

Attributes What it takes Practical Tips

Sense of

ownership

Take responsibility for their

learning

They are not doing HW for

parents or teachers

They desire to learn

Understand & accept consequences

for not being responsibility – eg do

not bring things for them if they

forget

Equip them with skills and cultivate

attitudes to be independent

Socio-Emotional :Holistic Feedback Card

Physical :PE

Cognitive:CL Compo

Cognitive Leadership Aesthetics Social and Moral Physical

Type I ELOral CommunicationSpeech & Drama I write with intentI read with my lensesOratorical CompetitonMaths M2 (Mastery in Maths)M3 (Making Maths Meaningful) MTMT Fortnight ActivitiesSCDILE (Developing Inquiring Learners through 5E)

Class monitorsSubject Leaders

Art of Life Programme : Art Discussion, Digital Photography

Melody@PTPS : IpadGarage Band & Songwritingprogramme

iCare Programme

Welcome Back Programme

ACESUpper Pri SportsCarnivalHip-Hop DanceFrisbee

Type II Literacy ClubMath and Science Week Activities

CCA captainsCCE AmbassadorsAVA leadersJunior PrefectsCyberwellness AmbassadorsActive Recess Reps

Visual and Performing Arts CCA- Internationalisation

Dance- Angklung- Chinese Orchestra- Choir

CCE Ambassadors Sports CCA

Type III E2K Math (P5)E2K Science (P5)Destination Imagination (P4)

Senior PrefectsPrefects Exco

SYFSchool-based PublicPerformanceSchool-based Art Exhibition

VIA Champions School RepresentativesJunior Sports Academy

Levels Key Programmes

Primary 1 Art Discussion, Drawing Recipe

Primary 2 Art Discussion, Fun with Mixed Media

Primary 3 Art Discussion, 3D Sculpture (Recycled Materials)

Primary 4 Art Discussion, Ceramics, Museum-Based Learning

Primary 5 Art Discussion, Print Making

Primary 6 Art Discussion, Digital Photography

Levels Programme

Primary 1 Vocal Enrichment

Primary 2 Vocal Enrichment

Primary 3 Integrated PAM/ NE Musical Performance

Primary 4 Ukulele Enrichment

Primary 5 Ukulele Enrichment

Primary 6 iPad Garage Band, Song-writing programme

Levels Key Programmes

Primary 1 Lower Primary Sports Day, I’m Impossible, Mass Dance (Part1), ibounce (Part 1)

Primary 2 Lower Primary Sports Day, I’m Impossible, Mass Dance (Part 2), ibounce (Part 2)

Primary 3 Upper Primary Sports Carnival, Bowling, Swimming, Inline Skating

Primary 4 Upper Primary Sports Carnival, Kin-ball, Resilience Walk

Primary 5 Upper Primary Sports Carnival, P5 Camp, P5 Orienteering

Primary 6 Upper Primary Sports Carnival, Hip Hop Dance, Inter-class games : Frisbee

Areas

Levels Values-in-Action (iCare) Positive Relationships Positive emotions

Primary 1 Everyday Responsibilities at Home

Welcome Back to School Programme- Circle Time

Panning for Gold

Primary 2 Appreciating Non-teaching staff Welcome Back to School Programme- Circle Time

Panning for Gold

Primary 3 Foodbank Welcome Back to School Programme- Circle Time

Panning for Gold

Primary 4 Clean plates campaign, Welcome Back to School Programme- Circle Time

Panning for Gold

Primary 5 Celebrating National Welcome Back to School Programme- Circle Time

Panning for Gold

Primary 6 Community Lunch Welcome Back to School Programme- Circle Time

Panning for Gold

(a)Through structures

(i) Class allocation

class environment that is conducive for overall development and

emotional well-being of students

beyond grades, include other factors such student profile, student

dynamics, gender etc

Progression from P5 to P6

- generally en-bloc

- movements of students (due to changes in subject combinations, review at the

end of P5

(a)Through structures

(ii) Support structures – maximise the potential of students

Customised & Timely Support For Primary 6

During school hours – Banded Class / Pullout Class

After school hours - Remedial Classes / Outreach Classes

Holiday Classes (revision classes for P6 during the holidays)

Enhanced Outreach Programme - to provide conducive environment for

students to study ; to motivate students to take ownership of their learning by

studying together with their peers; additional platforms for students to be

coached; at least 1 teacher on duty

Mentoring for students who need more support from teachers

(b) Through differentiated approaches

– to develop competencies eg self-directed learning and passion in

learning

(i) Students who need more support

• more teacher-directed – remedial lessons to complement class lessons

to ensure students have a strong foundation in the fundamentals in the

subjects

(b) Through differentiated approaches

(ii) Students who have stronger foundation in fundamentals and are

more independent

• Adopt a more student-directed approach with teachers’ support eg

through provision of more resources and consultation for students,

provide students with space to achieve own targets according to

their pace

• Enable students to be equipped with study skills and enhance

motivation for learning

(b) Through differentiated approaches

(iii) Term 1 and Term 2 – School will apply (i) and (ii)

(iv) Term 3 and Term 4 – School will apply (i), (ii) as well as whole-

school revision for all students to prepare for PSLE

School is safe

(a) Physical safety and security –

• Structures

• School Safety and Security SOPs – meet needs of majority in context of

limited resources (appreciate understanding and co-operation of parents)

Security barrier Linkway Lightning Alert Anti-skid floor Road Safety Signs

School is safe

(b) Emotional Safety

Positive relationships among peers and positive relationships

between teachers and students

Positive Emotions

Welcome Back Programme

Circle TimeBonding Through

PlayCaught in Action

Acts of Appreciation

Panning For Gold

Values Ed: Caught in Action Character Ed : Panning for Gold

PTPS

Student

Outcomes

Every Child a

Competent Learner

Every student a

Servant Leader

Every student an

overcomer grounded in values

Every Student a

Self-Directed Learner

Every student an

active citizen

Every Student a

Motivated Learner

(Motivated Learner includes Engaged Learner)

Communication

• Give feedback to school

• Work closely with school

Communications with Teachers

• Teachers are not obliged to give their personal contact numbers. Do call

the school number or email the teachers if you need to reach a teacher.

• If teachers have given you their personal contact number out of trust, do

try to keep your calls to week days – before 6 pm. For weekends –

respect teachers’ personal time unless it is an emergency. Thank you for

your kind understanding

Ms Li Xiaoxi

Assistant Year Head

If Your Child is Absent

Do get your Child to submit their Medical

Certificates (MC) or parents’ letter* upon returning

to school

*Parents’ letters will not be considered for

absenteeism on days when weighted assessment

are conducted

Ms Li Xiaoxi

Year Head

Important Dates for 2019Dates Events

Term 2 - > week 7 – 8 SA1 Written Exam

May to August Direct School Admission (DSA)

Term 3 -> Mid-August

Tentative : 15 to 16 Aug

PSLE Oral Exam

Term 3 -> Week 8 to 9 School Preliminary Written Exam

Term 4 ->Mid-September

Tentative : 20 Sept

PSLE Listening Comprehension

Exam

Term 4 -> End of September to Early

October

Tentative : 26 Sept to 2 Oct

PSLE Written Exam

Important Dates for 2019

Dates Events

Term 4 - > Mid October

Tentative : 14 to 17 Oct

PSLE marking days

Term 4 -> 2nd week of October to

end of term

Post Exam activities

3rd to 4th week of November Release of PSLE results and Sec One

application

3rd week of December Release of Sec One posting results

and reporting to Secondary School

Subsequent Engagement sessions with P6 Parents

End of Term 2

◦ One-to-One Parent-Teacher Conference

Mid of Term 4

◦ Briefing on DSA-Sec and S1 Posting matters

Monday Wednesday

Mother Tongue Language ( 2 to 2.45pm)

Mathematics( 2pm to 2.45pm)

English Language (2.45pm to 3.45pm)

Science (2.45pm to 3.45pm)

Remedial lessons are for selected pupils only.

June Holidays lessons

Either Week 1 or Week 4

Weeks 2 and 3 is a good window to plan for any overseas holidays

Enhanced Outreach

Our school has been opening up our Library to P6 students, who

may need a conducive environment to do their self-revision, on

selected evenings in T3 and early T4

At least 1 teacher will be around to monitor the students and to

provide help if needed.

Ms Li Xiaoxi

Assistant Year Head

Mrs Lim-Foo Boon Ching

Vice Principal

Each P6 student’s achievement in PSLE is represented by his / her Aggregate

Score.

The Aggregate Score is the sum of all the T-scores for the 4 subjects. The 4 main

subjects which include English, Maths, Science and Mother Tongue will

contribute equally towards a student’s PSLE aggregate score. In other words,

each of the 4 main subjects carries equal weighting.

The Aggregate Score will then be used to place him or her in the appropriate

stream and secondary school.

The changes to PSLE scoring system announced 2 years ago does not apply to

this cohort.

Higher Chinese

Up to 3 bonus points will be awarded to students who take Higher Chinese

and are applying for admission into a SAP school during Sec 1 application

phase

Distinction – 3 bonus points

Merit – 2 bonus points

Pass – 1 bonus point

Foundation Subjects

Will have different weighting on T-scores than standard subjects because of

the different demands

T-Score = Transformed Score

A need for standardisation of the

raw scores

T-Score is the transformed score (that reflects the pupil’s standing relative to other pupils in that subject

x is the pupil’s markm is the average mark scored by all pupils who

sat for the subjectSD is the standard deviation (ie. the

spread of marks around the average)

T-Score = 50 + 10(x – m)SD

H U R R A Y !

Scored 85% forEnglish Language & Mother Tongue

DOLLY

T-Score

ave = 60

EL MTL

ave = 80

50

85% 85%

T-Score converts average mark of each subject to a common score of 50 points.

It also converts other marks taking into consideration the extent to which they

differ from the average and the size of spread of the marks around the average

PSLE Aggregate Score

= TEL + TMTL + TMATH + TSC

= 61 + 54 + 55 + 58

= 228

Grade Mark Range

A* 91-100

A 75-90

B 60-74

C 50-59

D 35-49

E 20-34

U 0-19

Grade Mark Range

G1 85-100

G2 70-84

G3 50-69

G4 Below 50

200 and above : Express

188 – 199 : Express / Normal Academic

161 – 187 : Normal

152 – 160 : Normal Academic / Normal

Technical

Candidates in 4F Stream with scores of :

161 – 187 : Normal Academic Course

152 – 160 : Normal Academic/Normal

Technical Course

Below 152 : Normal Technical Course

A

B

C

D

Different secondary schools have different aggregate range. The range can change year to year depending on the demand for places in the school each year.

Mrs Lim-Foo Boon Ching

Vice Principal

DSA-Sec is an admission exercise to allow participating

schools to select some P6 students for admission to

Secondary 1 based on their achievements and talents in

areas like sports and aesthetics before the PSLE results

are released.

Application of DSA is a personal process. It will not go

through the primary school.

Stages in DSA

Application Stage

Selection Stage

Exercise School Preference Stage

Results release Stage

To simplify and streamline the DSA application process, students and parents will make applications via a common online portal* from the 2019 DSA-Sec Exercise

*Students interested to apply to Singapore School of the Arts (SOTA) or Singapore Sports School (SSP) should continue to apply directly to the school. (You may visit school website for more information.)

All schools will have a common DSA-Sec application timeline. Applicants only need to fill in one online form to apply to multiple schools, and their details will be provided electronically to the schools.

School information such as the student’s Primary 5 and Primary

6 academic results, Co-curricular Activities (CCA), school-based

achievements/awards will be automatically shared with the

schools that the student applies to.

No certificates, transcripts or testimonials will be required from

the students.

DSA-Sec application is free-of-charge. It will be open for four weeks, from 8 May to 4 June 2019.

Students can indicate up to three choices during the application. For each choice, student will need to choose a secondary school and a talent area from that school.

Of the three choices, a maximum of two choices can be used to apply to the same school, for two different talent areas of that school.

Which school should your child apply to?

When selecting a DSA-Sec school, consider the following:

Schools with talent areas that match your child’s strengths

and interests;

The pace of learning

The overall range of programmes offered

What will you need to provide during the application?

1) Your child’s choice of schools and talent areas

2) Your contact details

3) An optional field will allow you to indicate any non-school-

based activities and achievements your child may have

participated in.

End June to End August

Selection by schools Shortlisted student goes for selection tests / camps or

interviews at the DSA-Sec school(s).

Selection Outcome Student receives outcome of application from the

school(s) he/she has applied to (i.e. Confirmed, Waiting List or Unsuccessful) by end Aug.

October, 2019

Students with "Confirmed" Offers or who have been put on the "Waiting List" of a school will receive a School Preference Form from their primary schools.

The student can submit up to three school choices, in order of preference, online or at the primary school.

If your child has accepted an offer from Singapore Sports School (SSP), they will contact you separately. You should NOT submit the DSA-Sec School Preference. Otherwise, your child’s offer from SSP will be void.

End November.

Student collects his/her DSA-Sec posting result from his/her

primary school, together with his/her PSLE results.

Student who is unsuccessful in the DSA-Sec Exercise will be

notified of the outcome of the application and will participate in

the Secondary One Posting Exercise

4 specialised schools

NUS High

School of Science and Technology

School of the Arts

Singapore Sports School

Admission into these 4 schools is only through DSA

Parents who are interested to enroll their child into any of these

4 schools should do so during DSA

Motivator –Targets

Encourager –Emotional

Supporter-Well-Being

Parent as a Coach on this journey

Sec Sch Website Sec Sch Open House MOE Website