Welcome to

Primary 6 Info Nite 2015

13 February 2015

Introduction of Primary 6 Teachers

Introduction of Primary 6 Marshall Teachers

Miss Lai Xiao Xin

Form TeacherMiss Kat Quek

Co-Form & English Teacher

Mrs Violet Tan

Math Teacher

Mdm Katherine Lim

Science Teacher

Introduction of Primary 6 Gandhi Teachers

Miss Nazrah

Form & Science TeacherMiss Junice Ong

Co-Form & English Teacher

Mr Kevin Tan

Math Teacher

Introduction of Primary 6 Churchill Teachers

Mrs Jessi Siva

Form TeacherMiss Jutina Loh

Co-Form Teacher

Miss Junice Ong

English Teacher

Miss Vanitha

Math Teacher

Mdm Sarah Seah

Science Teacher

Introduction of Primary 6 LincolnTeachers

Mdm Katherine Lim

Form & Science TeacherMiss Irfana Banu

Co-Form & Math Teacher

Mrs Mumtaj Menon

English Teacher

Introduction of Primary 6 Luther King Teachers

Mr Albert Tham

Form, English, Math & Science Teacher

Miss Maggie Wong

Co-Form TeacherMiss Irene Kwok

English Teacher

Miss Hazi

Science Teacher

Subject-Based

Banding

NURTURING EVERY

CHILD

Introduction of Primary 6 Chinese Teachers

Miss Jutina Loh Miss Lai Xiao Xin Mdm Shirley Toh

Miss Tan Hui Jun Miss Tu Meng-Chi Miss Maggie Wong

Introduction of Primary 6 Malay Teachers

Mrs Amy AdamsMdm Hamidah

Mdm Bedah

Introduction of Primary 6 TamilTeachers

Mrs JuneshMrs Vishnu

The importance of school-home partnership and how parents can connect with the

school & MOE

1) You are the key navigator of your child’s/ward’s

growth.

2) Your child/ward will benefit the most when we

understand our shared responsibilities for your

child/ward and work together to bring out the best in

him/her.

3) Effective parenting cannot occur in isolation from

the school

4) We would like to partner you to develop your

child/ward to be the best that he or she can be.

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/parents-in-

education/how-can-parents-be-involved

So how can you be involved in your child’s/ward’s education?

Here are some tips that you could consider to support

your child’s/ward’s learning:

•Praise your child’s/ward’s good efforts, and not only

his/her successes.

•Don’t dwell on mistakes and academic marks. Rather,

always encourage your child/ward to strive for

improvement.

•Give your child/ward the confidence to seek help from

his/her teacher.

More tips can be found at:

http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/parents-in-

education/how-can-parents-be-involved/learning-at-

home/create-a-positive-home-learning-environment-for-

your-child

Helping Your Child

1 + 3 Steps

and

5 Rs

Helping Your Child: 1 + 3 Steps

1.“My Aspirations” p.5 and 6

a) Dream careers: www.ecareers.sg

b) Top 3 choices for secondary school

c) SMART Goals for 2015

d) 3 important steps…

I. “Self Study Time Table” p.169

II. “Targets & Achievements (Term 1)” p.78

III. “Study Tips” p. 57

Guidance & Encouragement from Both Teachers & Parents

The 5 Rs

1. Review

2. Revise

3. Rest

4. Refresh

5. Responsible

Parent’s Roles

Guide and monitor your child’s or ward’s progress.

Give him/her emotional and moral support.

Encourage and praise him/her regularly.

HELP him/her to excel through1+3 steps & 5RS.

How can you do your part?

Homework Policy

(I) Implementation

Standard practice of using the whiteboard for

communication among subject teachers

(II) No. of Hours

• Primary 4 to 6� 1 hour 10 mins or less per weekday; Up to 6 hours

per week

� Less than 1.5 hours of work on weekends

� School Holidays: Up to 3 hours of written work per

week

PSLE Examination

Dates

2015 PSLE Dates (Tentative)

Registration Mon,9 March –

Fri, 27 March 2015

Oral

Examination

Thu, 20 August –

Fri, 21 August 2015

Listening

Comprehension

Fri, 18 September 2015

Written Examination

Thu, 01 October –

Wed, 07 October 2015

Distribution of Booklets Semester 2

PSLE Results 1st week of Nov/Dec

school holidays

Option Form Submission and

Capturing

Within 1 week of

release of results

Posting Results 2nd last week of Dec

Reporting to Secondary School The following day

after Posting Results

has been released.

Important Dates - Tentative

Useful Websites

Secondary School Education: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/

Parents in Education:http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/

PSLE Timetable and Information:http://www.moe.gov.sg/schools/national-exams-timetable/

or

http://www.seab.gov.sg/

Education & Career Guidance:https://ecareers.sg/G_Login_SG/ecareersLogin.asp

Helping your child cope with exam

stress

Helping your child cope

with exam stress

School counsellor

(Mdm. Liza)

nurlizawati_ramlan@moe.edu.sg

What is stress?

�A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances

Is stress good or bad?

�A normal response

� “Good stress” vs “Bad stress”

�Short-term stress can motivate and give a person the extra energy to complete a task successfully.

�However, prolonged and/or extreme stress can wear down the body and cause negative behaviours.

http://www.aprioriathletics.com/acurve.html

Signs and symptoms of stress

Signs and symptoms of stress

�Behavioural

• Change in eating patterns

• Sleep disturbances

• Forgetfulness

• Anger outburst

• Loss of concentration

• Withdrawal

Signs and symptoms of stress

�Emotional

• Irritability

• Anxiety

• Guilt

• Fear

• Restlessness

Signs and symptoms of stress

�Physical

• Ulcers

• Tension headaches

• Back or joint pain

• Indigestion

• Fatigue

Signs and symptoms of stress

�Using the stress scale

0 105

No stress at

all

Very, very

stressed

• Stress level

• Causes

• How has it affected you?

• How to bring it down?

• What will cause the score to go up?

Strategies to Manage Exam

Stress

Helping your child manage

exam stress

�Be realistic

�Set achievable goals (SMART)

Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic,

timely

�Target-setting and regular review of targets set

Helping your child manage

exam stress

�Ensure a suitable environment for study/revision

�Television as a distraction

�Use of music

�Schedule of other siblings

Helping your child manage

exam stress

�Foster good time management skills

�Sorting priorities

�Setting a time-table and keeping to the time-table

�Collaborative

�Factor in breaks and play time in the schedule

Helping your child manage

exam stress

�Monitor usage of social media

�Social media serves as a distraction.

�Limit the time your child can use his/ her

mobile phone/tablet.

�Discourage use of mobile phone/tablet during

study, meal times and before bed time.

Helping your child manage

exam stress� Ensure your child maintains a

healthy lifestyle

�Time for exercise/

physical play

�Balanced diet

�Enough time for sleep/

short naps (9-10 hours)

http://www.todayonline

.com/singapore/lower-

primary-school-

children-not-getting-

enough-sleep

Helping your child manage

exam stress

�Allow your child time for himself/ herself

�Grounding techniques

�Meditate/pray

�Expressive methods

Helping your child manage

exam stress

�Maintain an open communication with your child

�Self-disclosure

�Adopt a non-judgmental attitude

Helping your child manage

exam stress

�Encourage use of positive self-talk

�Use positive words

�Use action words

�Eg. “If you don’t study, you will fail.” vs “If

you work on your decimal, you can score higher

for Math.”

�Reframe negative thinking (E + R = O)

Conclusion

� Stress can be harmful if it is extreme and/or prolonged.

� Stress can be manifested through the physical symptoms, emotions as well as behaviour.

� Among ways to help your child manage stress include:

(i) Being realistic

(ii) Fostering good time management skills

(iii) Monitoring usage of social media

(iv) Ensuring a proper environment for study

(v) Ensuring your child maintains a healthy lifestyle

(vi) Allowing your child time for himself/ herself

(vii) Maintaining an open communication with your child

(viii) Encouraging the use of positive self-talk

Thank you for your attention!