PRIMARY 5 & 6

2020

PARENT ENGAGEMENT SESSION

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

INTRODUCTIONS

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

CHANGES TO OUR

EDUCATION SYSTEM,

PSLE SCORING, S1 POSTING

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

Holistic Reporting

Holistic Development Profile (HDP)

Learning Outcomes

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

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.

KEY PROGRAMMES

FOR PRIMARY 5 & 6

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)

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS

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:

Thank You