parent engagement session
TRANSCRIPT
1. Introductions
2. Sharing on Changes to Our Education System,
PSLE Scoring, S1 Posting
3. Sharing on Direct School Admission matters
4. Key Programmes for P5 and P6
5. Strategic Partnership with Parents
PROGRAMME
OUR SCHOOL LEADERS
Mdm Rahima Bte Abdul Rahman
Vice-Principal (Academic)
Mdm Cassie FanPrincipal
Mr Tan Aik CheongVice-Principal
(Admin)
KEY PERSONNEL
School Staff Developer Mr Lincoln Shen
HOD Mathematics Ms Siti Mariam Bte Abdullah
HOD Mother Tongue Language Mdm Ang Gek Moi
HOD PE, CCA & Aesthetics Mr Wilbert Tan
HOD Character & Citizenship Education Mrs Desri Ann Lee
HOD Student Management Ms Vivian Chiau
HOD ICT Mr Cheong Tuck Wai
Year Head (Lower Primary) Ms Hee Fei Ling
Assistant Year Head (Middle Primary) -
Internal
Mdm Tan Geok Mei
Year Head (Upper Primary) Mrs The-Eng Yu Leen
Level Head (English Language) Mdm Nur Aishah Bte Mohd Tahir
Level Head (Science) Mrs Chua-Tan Li Peng
Subject Head (CCA) Mr Ian Kwok
Subject Head (Aesthetics) Ms Gracelyn Ong
Subject Head (Pastoral Care) -
Internal
Ms Du Yinwei
Administration Managers Mr Chew Lian Huat
Ms Sara Chang
Operations Managers Mr S Muthusamy
Mr Surjit Singh Sewa Singh
KEY PERSONNEL
NURTURE WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS
• Develop students holistically in every domain of learning
• Equip students with knowledge, skills, values and competencies for life
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO DISCOVER AND
DEVELOP THEIR STRENGTHS & INTERESTS
• Diversified school landscape
• Multiple pathways at various stages
OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM AIMS TO:
Over the years, we have been fine-tuning the education system to
help our students discover and develop their strengths and
interests while moving away from an over-emphasis on academic
results. This will better enable them to lead fulfilling lives.
The PSLE changes are Part of a bigger story
The changes to the PSLE scoring and
S1 posting are another step in this direction.
THE PSLE remains a useful checkpoint
It gauges the level of students’ learning
in the core subjects at the end of six years of
primary school and guides his/her future
choices.
WHAT DO OUR CHILDREN NEED TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE?
VALUES
For example:
• Resilience
• Integrity
• Care
21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES
For example:
• Global awareness
• Critical and Inventive
thinking
• Communication and
Collaboration
STRONG
FOUNDATION
For example:
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Social-emotional
Competencies
IN SUMMARY
“Let us prepare every child for the test of life, and not just a life of tests”
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, National Day Rally 2012
Changes at a Glance:
At Stamford Primary:
• From 2019, no weighted assessments for P1 and P2 levels
• From 2020, no mid-year exam for P3 level
• From 2021, no mid-year exam for P5 level
Edusave Merit Bursary and Good Progress Award
For EMB & GPA for P1 & P2 and GPA for P3 levels, students are assessed based on the following learning dispositions, linked to our school values:
• JOY OF LEARNING
• CURIOSITY
• RESPONSIBILITY
• NEVER GIVE UP
• HUMILITY
The
Our School values
As we reduce the assessment load, the aim is not to erode the pursuit of excellence. We are starting from a high point of rigour. With these changes, students will:
• Have more time and space to deepen their learning, especially in the transition years (i.e. P3, P5, S1 and S3).
• Better enjoy the process of learning and develop dispositions for lifelong learning.
Our School Values
Esprit De Corps
Never Give Up
Responsibility
Integrity
Care
Humility
Learn for Life is aligned to our school values and student outcomes:
PASSIONATE LEARNERS
who take ownership of their learning and take joy in it
DISCERNING LEARNERS
who make sound decisions based on moral values, self-
discipline and critical thinking
‘GLOCAL’ LEARNERS
who are rooted to Singapore, socially aware and are able to
effectively collaborate with and positively influence others
How Stamford prepares our students for life…
SCHOOL VISION
A Stamfordian community of learners, contributing to our future.
SCHOOL MISSION
To nurture passionate learners who embody Stamfordian values,
ready to build a better tomorrow.
With effect from 2020
For PSLE in 2020, students will stil l take the placement exam which..
Reflects the relative achievement level of students within their peers.
Places students into different streams (Express/NA/NT) according to their academic ability.
Enables posting to secondary schools by merit and as far as possible into a school of their choice.
• gives the relative position of a student’s performance as compared to the performance of all the other students in that subject.
• The raw mark obtained in the exam only shows how good the student is in that subject, not how good he is as compared to others.
For PSLE in 2020, students will receive a T-score that ..
For more information on Changes to PSLE in 2021, go to:
PSLE Scoring (Updated)
https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/PSLE%20Scoring/psle-scoring.html
S1 Posting
https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/SEC%201%20Posting/sec-1-posting.html
Rationale and Intent of Changes & FAQs
https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/FAQs/rationale-and-intent-of-changes.html
Resources on PSLE Changes
https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/Resources/resources.html
Information on Subject Based Banding https://beta.moe.gov.sg/primary/curriculum/subject-based-banding/
SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SBB) FROM P5 TO P6SBB means taking a combination of standard and foundation subjects based on the
student’s strengths.
Student who takes Standard Subjects and has difficulties coping
All other students
School may allow the student to take 1 or more subjects at Foundation level in Primary 6.
School will allow these students to continue the same subject combination in Primary 6.
AT PRIMARY 6Student takes the subject combination decided by the school and sits for PSLE according to the subject combination given.
AT THE END OF PRIMARY 5
From 2020, SBB is also being piloted in some Secondary Schools.
One Secondary Education, Many Subject Bands: 28 Secondary Schools to Pilot Full Subject-Based Banding
https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/one-secondary-education--many-subject-bands--28-secondary-schools-to-pilot-full-subject-based-banding
• To provide an even more customised secondary education experience for students, MOE will be rolling out Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) to secondary schools by 2024.
• Ahead of this, 28 secondary schools will start piloting aspects of Full SBB in 2020.
PRESS RELEASE (September 03, 2019)
Direct School Admission for Secondary Schools (DSA-Sec)
Information on Direct School Admission https://beta.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa/
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 academic subjects or non-academic areas, beyond what the PSLE recognises
• Allows students to access school programmes to develop their talents
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.
Is the DSA-Sec right for my child?
Which school should my child apply to?
• Look for a school with programmes that match your child’s strengths and interests
o Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents they can develop further.
o 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:
o Visiting schools’ websites
o Attending schools’ Open Houses to experience their environments and cultures
o Visiting the MOE’s DSA-Sec website (will usually be updated around April annually)
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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 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 estimated timeline for 2020 DSA-Sec?
Early May to June(4 weeks)
Apply for DSA-Sec through DSA-Sec Application Portal.
June - August
Shortlisting and selection by secondary schools. Each secondary school has different selection criteria for its categories and programmes. Schools will inform you directly of the selection outcome by end Aug.
Rank your offers, if you receive offers from multiple schools. Submit the DSA-Sec Portal.
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
1. Centralised online applications
• Applications will be centralised across all participating secondary schools
• The form will be easy to fill – you only have to key in contact details and your school and talent choices
Optional: The portal will also allow you to indicate any non-school-based achievements and activities related to the talent areas you applied for.
• You do not need to submit testimonials or hardcopy documents to the secondary school during application.
Features of the DSA-Sec Portal
2. Application using Singpass
• Parents can access the Portal via their SingPass login. Only one parent’s SingPass login is required.
• Parents who are unable to access their SingPass can approach the primary school for assistance.
3. No application fees
• No fees charged for DSA-Sec application and selection.
• We encourage all students who are passionate about and committed to developing particular talents to apply, regardless of family backgrounds.
Features of the DSA-Sec Portal
4. Making choices in the DSA-Sec portal
• Through the portal, you can easily identify schools that offer programmes for your child’s talent area.
• You can indicate up to three choices. For each choice, you will need to choose a secondary school and a talent area from that school.
• The order of the choices does not matter during application.
• 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. This is to cater to your child’s multiple interests, and allow your child to choose different schools which can develop his/her strengths and interests.
• You and your child are encouraged to consider your choices carefully, and manage the time and effort participating in multiple trials and interviews.
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Note. Students can apply separately to School of the Arts and Singapore Sports School, on top of the DSA-Sec choices made through the DSA-Sec Portal.
Features of the DSA-Sec Portal
What are schools looking for?
Talent, passion, commitment
• Schools may look at achievements and participation (e.g. in Junior Sports Academy).
• Schools may also conduct tests, trials or selection camps to identify students with strengths, or sound fundamentals and potential, in particular areas.
Strong personal qualities
• Schools may look at CCA records and VIA participation.
• Schools may also conduct interviews.
Good academic fit
• Schools may look at primary school results to ensure students can benefit from the school’s pace of learning.
Students, be sincere, be genuine, and be yourself –if you are a good fit for the school, it will show.
• The selection process differs across schools, and across different DSA-Seccategories.
• Generally, schools are looking for candidates with:
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)).
• 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.
• 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.
Peer Support Relationship (PSR) is…
PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMME
• Peer Bonding – helping students to make friends, creating a sense of belonging to our school
• Peer Influencing – being a positive peer influence
• Peer Helping – offering simple practical help and providing emotional and social support to friends in time of need
Collectively contributes to a Caring
Supportive Culture
Bridge the ‘adult-student divide’ &
strengthen safety net
Empower students to be positive influencers &
leaders
Contribute to positive school culture of care
Protective factor for students-at-risk
Benefits of leveraging
peer relationships
Peers helping one another…
All Students
Everyone a Peer
SupporterSelected Student
Peer Supporters
Learn peer helping skills to support peers. These students will be guided by their teachers
Learn basic peer helping skills
Some Students
All of us can show care to one another.
Primary 5 & 6 Growing Years Series(Sexuality Education)
• Understand the changes they experience as they mature to develop healthy and rewarding relationships with others
• Make wise, informed and responsible decisions by developing social and emotional skills (self-awareness, management of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours)
• Develop a moral compass, respect for themselves and for others through the teaching of positive values and attitudes
• Conducted by GYS trained teachers
• Boys and girls are taught in separate groups
• Within curriculum time
Primary 5 & 6 Growing Years Series(Sexuality Education)
1. Students succeed when schools and parents work hand in hand to support students in learning self-management skills, taking responsibility and building resilience.
2. Mutual respect and trust form the strong foundation for positive engagement between schools and parents.
To support the holistic development of your child, we need your support! Here are the key guiding principles for this strategic partnership: