CHIJ Kellock Primary

Primary 6 Briefing for Parents

10 Jan 2019

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PSLE Information

PSLE Dates 2019

Subject Date

EL & MT Oral

EL & MT List Compre

15 – 16 Aug, Thu – Fri

20 Sept, Fri

Written Papers EL: 26 Sept, Thu

Math: 27 Sept, Fri

MT: 30 Sept, Mon

Science: 1 Oct, Tue

HMT: 2 Oct, Wed

Website: www.seab.gov.sg

Posting to Secondary Schools

Sec 1 Centralised Posting Exercise

Timeline

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Secondary SchoolEducation Information Booklet

Release of PSLE Results

S1 Option Phase7 calendar days starting from release of PSLE results via S1-IS or 5 working days starting from the release of PSLE results via Primary Schools

Release of S1 Posting Results

Reporting to Secondary School

Choosing your Sec Schools Book

PSLE

Posting Method

• Computerised

• Ranked by merit according to PSLE Aggregate Score

• Admission is subject to number of vacancies in the school

• If child fails in all 6 choices, she will be posted to a school near her home (with vacancies & if she meets the required cut-off point)

Courses Offered at Sec Schools

• Express Course

• Normal Academic Course

• Normal Technical Course

Types of Sec Schools

• Independent Schools

• Special Assistance Plan Schools

• Autonomous Schools

• Specialised Schools

• Specialised Independent Schools

Independent Schools

• Enjoy greater autonomy in curricular innovations, school programmes

• Autonomy in administration, student admissions and setting of fee structure

• MOE and school scholarships available, where applicable

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSRaffles Girls’ Sch Raffles Institution

S’pore Chinese Girls Sch Hwa Chong InstitutionMethodist Girls’ Sch St Joseph’s Institution

Nanyang Girls’ High Sch ACS (Independent)

Autonomous Schools

• Offer wide range of innovative courses and

• enrichment programmes

• May charge additional fee of $3 - $18 a month to cover costs of enhanced educational programmes

Autonomous SchoolsAUTONOMOUS SCHOOLS

CHIJ St Nicholas Sch Anderson Sec Victoria SchCHIJ Katong Convent Anglican High Sch Catholic High SchCHIJ Sec (Toa Payoh) Temasek Sec Maris Stella High Sch

St Anthony’s Canossian Sec

Bkt Panjang Govt High Chung Cheng High (Main)

Crescent Girls’ Sch Nan Hua High Sch Tg Katong Sec SchSt Margaret’s Sec Sch Xinmin Sec Sch Fairfield Methodist Sec

PLMGS Sec Commonwealth Sec Sch Zhonghua Sec SchTg Katong Girls’ Sch River Valley High Sch Ngee Ann SecCedar Girls’ Sec Sch Dunman High Sch Dunman Sec Sch

Yishun Town Sec Sch

Specialised Independent Schools

• For students :-

–with an aptitude for Math and Science inquiry,

–with an inclination for applied learning and creativity

–who have a creative flair for the arts

–who excel in sports

SPECIALISED INDEPENDENT SCHOOLSNUS High School of Math and Science

School of Science and Technology (SST)School of the Arts (SOTA)Singapore Sports School

Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools

• Offer enriched programmes and a learning environment that nurtures students to be bi- literate and bicultural in English andChinese

SAP SCHOOLSCHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ Sch River Valley High SchNanyang Girls’ High Sch Dunman High Sch

Catholic High Sch Chung Cheng High Sch (Main)Hwa Chong institution Nan Chiau High Sch

Anglican High Sch Maris Stella High SchNan Hua High Sch

Admission to SAP Schools

• Applicable to students in the top 30% of PSLE

• Cohort taking HCL at PSLE

Higher Chinese Grade Bonus Points

Distinction 3

Merit 2

Pass 1

Specialised Schools

• For Normal (Technical)-eligible students

• Offer innovative practice-oriented teaching methods

• Equipped with specialised infrastructure to apply knowledge in real-life and authentic situations

• Work closely with ITEs and industry partners

SPECIALISED SCHOOLSCrest Secondary School

Spectra Secondary School

Schools with Integrated Programme (IP)

• Integrated 6-year Secondary and Junior College education for academically-strong students

• Stretch potential in non-academic aspects

• Culminates in ‘A’ Level qualification or other diplomas (e.g. the International Baccalaureate Diploma)

Integrated ProgrammeSECONDARY SCHOOL JC PARTNER QUALIFICATION

ATTAINED

CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ Sch *Singapore Chinese Girls’ Sch*Catholic High School*

Eunoia JC A Level

Hwa Chong institutionNanyang Girls’ High

Hwa Chong institution A Level

Raffles Girls’ SchRaffles Institution (Sec)

Raffles Institution A Level

Cedar Girls’ Sec School*Victoria School*

Victoria Junior College A Level

Dunman High School A Level

National Junior College A Level

Methodist Girls’ School*ACS (Independent)*

ACS (Independent) IB

St Joseph’s Institution* IB

NUS High School NUS High Dip

IB – International Baccalaureate Diploma

Types of Programme Offerings-LANGUAGE-

• Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

• Third Language Programmes

• Elective Programme in Malay Language forSecondary Schools (EMAS)

• National Elective Tamil Language Prog (NETP)

• Bi-cultural Studies/Regional StudiesProgramme (RSP)

• Mother Tongue Language ‘B’

Types of Programme OfferingsART & MUSIC

• Art Elective Programme (AEP)

• Music Elective Programme (MEP)

• Enhanced Art Programme (EAP)

• Enhanced Music Programme (EMP)

Schools with AEP/ EAP

ART ELECTIVE PROGRAMME ENHANCED ART PROGRAMME

CHIJ Sec Toa Payoh CHIJ Katong Convent

Nanyang Girls’ High School Jurong West Sec Sch

Bukit Panjang Govt High Meridian Sec Sch

Hwa Chong Institution Nan Chiau High Sch

National Junior College Naval Base Sec Sch

Victoria School New Town Sec Sch

Zhonghua Sec School Ngee Ann Sec Sch

Orchid Park Sec Sch

St Andrew’s Sec Sch

Schools with MEP/ EMP

MUSIC ELECTIVE PROGRAMME ENHANCED MUSIC PROGRAMME

CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School St Margaret’s Sec School

Crescent Girls’ School Ahmad Ibrahim Sec School

Methodist Girls’ School Chung Cheng High School (Main)

Tanjong Katong Girls’ School Yuhua Sec School

Raffles Girls’ School (Sec)

ACS (I)

Catholic High School

Dunman High School

Raffles Institution

Temasek Junior College

Affiliation Policy of IJ Schools

CHIJ Kellock

CHIJ OLQP

CHIJ OLGC

CHIJ OLN

CHIJ KatongPrimary

CHIJ Primary

Toa Payoh

CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent

CHIJ St Joseph’s Convent

CHIJKatong

Convent

CHIJSec

Toa Payoh CHIJSt

NicholasFull

School

A Minimum Cut-Off Point (COP) of 200 Aggregate for admission to the Express Stream of the Affiliated CHIJ Sec School.

Affiliation

• Affiliation ONLY applies when the 1st choice secondary school selected is CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent

• If CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent is NOT placed as the 1st

choice, the student then does NOT enjoy the privilege of the affiliation. Exercise affiliation advantage as 1st choice (to enjoy priority) or NOT

Visit to CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent

• Date : Tuesday 22 Oct 2019

• Venue : CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION

Entering a secondary school

PSLE/S1 Posting Process DSA-Sec• Based on a student’s PSLE score• Most students enter secondary

schools this way

• Based on a diverse range of talents and achievements in specific academicsubjects or non-academic areas, beyond what the PSLE recognises

• Allows students to access school programmes to develop their talents

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Changes to the DSA-Sec

All schools allowed to take in up to 20% of S1 non-IP intake through DSA-Sec

All schools to stop using general academic ability tests to select students

Schools may offer DSA-Sec in more areas

Schools may stop using general academic ability tests to select

students

Online portal for DSA-Sec applicationStudents can apply online, through a

single form

2018 DSA-Sec(2018 P6 Cohort)

2019 DSA-Sec(2019 P6 Cohort)

Moving to an improved DSA

More choices and opportunities for students

2017 DSA-Sec (2017 P6 Cohort)

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Is the DSA-Sec right for my child?

If your child has specific talents which a school offers the DSA-Sec in

And is passionate about and committed to developing his/her strengths and interests

Talent

PassionCommit-

ment

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DSA-Sec can support his/her development in that talent area.

Which school should my child apply to? • Look for a school with programmes that match your child’s strengths and

interests

– Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents they can develop further.

– Learn more about the secondary school’s pace of learning and overall range of programmes

• Get the latest information about what each school offers by:

– Visiting schools’ websites

– Attending schools’ Open Houses to also experience their environments and cultures

– Visiting the MOE’s DSA-Sec website (will be updated around April 2019)

A new DSA-Sec Application Portal

• To encourage students to tap on the expanded DSA opportunities, the DSA-Sec application process will be simplified

• From the 2019 DSA-Sec, students will be able to apply for DSA through a centralised DSA-Sec Application Portal, using a common application form.

• The portal will simplify and streamline the DSA application process, making it convenient for all students.

What is the timeline for 2019 DSA-Sec?

8 May - 4 June(4 weeks)

Apply for DSA-Sec through DSA-Sec

Application Portal.17 June - 31 August

Shortlisting and selection by secondary schools. Each secondary

school has different selection criteria for its categories and programmes.

Schools will inform you of the selection outcome by Aug.

Rank your offers, if you receive offers from

multiple schools

Late-October

You will know whether you have been allocated to a school through the DSA-Sec, at the same time you receive your

PSLE results.

Late-November

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Key features of the DSA-Sec Portal

1.Centralised online applications

–Centralised across all participating secondary schools

–Do not need to submit testimonials or hardcopy documents

2.Application using Singpass

–Access the Portal via their SingPass login

Key features of the DSA-Sec Portal

3. No application fees

–No fees charged for DSA-Sec application and selection.

4. Making choices in the DSA-Sec portal

–Can indicate up to three choices.

–Of the three choices, up to two choices may be used to apply to the same school, for two different talent areas of that school.

What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?

Confirmed Offer (CO)

Waitlist (WL)

Unsuccessful

What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?

Confirmed Offer (CO)

Your child has a place reserved in the school, as long as his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a

course the school offers (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical)).

What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?

Wait List (WL)

Your child will be given a place in the school if other students with Confirmed Offers do not take up those offers, and if his/her PSLE results qualify

him/her for a course the school offers. Allocation will be based on students’ rank on the school’s Wait

List.

What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?

Unsuccessful

Your child has not been given a place in the school. If your child still wishes to enter the schools he/she

applied for, he/she can apply through the S1 Posting process using his/her PSLE results.

Where can I find more information on the 2019 DSA-Sec?

• Check the MOE DSA-Sec website for important dates and timelines, and for information on how DSA-Sec will be conducted.

• The updated 2019 DSA-Sec information will be published around April 2019.

• The MOE DSA-Sec website also contains information on DSA categories and secondary schools offering them.

Successful DSA Applicants

• Student admitted to a school through DSA-Sec Exercise will NOT be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.

• Student is expected to honour the commitment to the posted DSA school for the duration of the programme admitted to.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Aggregate Score

• Aggregate ranges should be treated as a guide

Can vary from year to year

• PSLE cut-off scores not pre-determined before posting

• PSLE cut-off score in each course for the Sec School is the PSLE score of the last PSLE pupil who was posted to the school.

Academic Ability

Choose schools that are comparable to child’s academic ability

Reference:

mid-year & Prelim assessment results

school teachers’ assessment

6 choices should reflect a spread of academic standards

Other Factors to Consider School culture

Single gender

Mixed gender

Secularity

Chinese medium

Distance

Special Needs of your child

Child’s personality, learning style, strengths and interests

Child’s opinion and views

two-way communication is encouraged

Assessment: P6

Level/ Year

Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Total

Weighting

P6

2019

SA1 Prelim PSLERaw Scores

100% 100% -

SA1 and Prelim Results will be captured in the Report Book

School Exam Dates 2019

SA1 Exam Date

SA1 Oral 25 Apr, Thu - 26 Apr, Fri

Written Papers 7 May, Tue & 9 May, Thu - 10 May, Fri

13 May, Mon - 16 May, Thu

Prelim Exam Date

Prelim Oral 5 Aug, Mon & 6 Aug, Tue

Prelim List Compre 19 Aug, Mon

Prelim Written Papers 22 Aug, Wed – 28 Aug, Wed

Social-Emotional Support

• Stress Management Talk by Counsellor

• Notes of Encouragement–By P6 Parents–By P4 sisters

• Motivational cum Study Skills Talks–Programme for identified students–18 Mar, Mon

• PSLE Week Breakfast Prog– Volunteers and sponsors anyone?

POST PSLE

Post PSLE

• School resumes for all P6 students on 7 October after PSLE

• ALL P6 students are expected to attend school daily, unless medically unfit

– Attendance will be reflected in the Report Book

• Post PSLE activities are part of the school’s holistic development programme for the students

Post- PSLE ActivitiesActivity Dates

Sexuality Education 8 Oct – 9 Oct

P6 Retreat 11 Oct

Deportment and Etiquette Workshop 18 Oct

Visit to STC 22 Oct

P6 Malacca Trip 24 Oct to 25 Oct / 31 Oct to 1 Nov

Financial Literacy Programme and Bazaar (Social Enterprise)

4 Nov

Sports Exposure Programme (Golf) 5 Nov & 6 Nov

P6 Graduation Ceremony & Lunch 13 Nov

Kellock Awards Day 15 Nov

If You Wish to Travel After PSLE

Holidays Dates

PSLE Marking 14 Oct – 17 Oct 2019Mon - Thu

End of Year Holiday Preferably AFTER PSLE Results Date

Tentative date for release of PSLE Results21 Nov (Thu)

School-Parent Engagement: Parents’ Gateway

• Parents Gateway is a mobile app available on iOS and Android for parents.

• It provides the convenience – of updating parents of the school’s

programmes and – for parents to provide consent for their

children to participate in school activities.

• Access to the mobile app is restricted to parents and legal guardians who are Singpass holders.

THANK YOU

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