Parents Networking Session (P5) 2021

26 FEB 2021

Webinar PlatformQ&A Feature

1. Parents are welcome to use the Q&A function to post your questions.

2. Questions will be collated at the end of the session and we will address commonly asked questions via a set of updated slides which will be uploaded on EDP School Website.

3. For any questions that are not addressed, you are most welcome to email/contact the school.

Briefing Overview

•Transition to Primary 5

•Direct School Admission

•Changes to PSLE scoring system

•Sharing by HODs • English Language and Mother Tongue

• Mathematics and Science

• P5 Adventure Camp

Transition to Primary 5

•Start of 2-year journey towards PSLE.

•Increased academic demand and rigour from Primary 4.

•Greater participation in CCA and leadership roles.

•Strong Foundation in Primary 5 is necessary for good PSLE performance.

•Remedial lessons on Mondays and Thursdays for students who need extra guidance.

•Keep the P3/4/5 Textbooks (especially Science) as your child will need them for revision for PSLE.

Personnel to support Well-being

•School Development Team (SDT):• Asst Year Head for P5 – Mr Sani

• AED (Learning Behavioural Support) – Mr Muhammad

• School Counsellor – Miss Clara Lim

Assessments and Examinations

Assessments and Examinations

Assessment Weightage

Term 1 - -

Term 2 WA2 15%

Term 3 WA3 15%

Term 4 SA2 70%

Overall 100%

Subject Based Banding

•Decision to be made at the end of Primary 5 on subject-based banding (SBB).• Continuing with Higher Mother Tongue• At least AL4 for Standard MT (overall score);

• At least 65 (Merit) for HMT (overall score) &

• At least AL5 for all other subjects (overall score).

•Moving to Foundation Subjects (if unable to cope with Standard subjects)

•Remain in the same class for Primary 6 the following year for most students.

Direct School Admission (DSA)

• What is DSA?• How can my child apply for DSA?

Direct School Admission

2. Students already accepted to a secondary school through DSA-Sec:

They will not participate in the Secondary 1 (S1) posting exercise after the PSLE results

They must commit to their chosen school for the duration of the programme. They are not allowed to transfer to another school.

1. Direct School Admission (DSA) for Secondary Schools:

provides students an opportunity to enrol in a school based on their talents, potential and

achievements that cannot be demonstrated through the PSLE.

P6 students and parents can make applications via a common online portal from the 2021 DSA-

Sec Exercise. Applications usually open from April/May to July. Shortlisted students will be

notified by the schools to attend interviews, auditions or trials after the application period.

Admission will only be confirmed when the PSLE results are released at the end of November.

Direct School Admission

Primary 6 students can apply for DSA-Sec based on a wide-range of talents, including: ◦ Sports and games

◦ Visual, literary and performing arts

◦ Debate and public speaking

◦ Science, mathematics and engineering

◦ Languages and humanities

◦ Uniformed groups

◦ Leadership (e.g. prefects)

Schools Areas

Canberra Secondary Photography/ Videography

Woodlands Secondary

Community and Youth Leadership

Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary

Critical Social Inquiry and Media Literacy, Music, Outdoor/ Adventure Education

Chung Cheng High (Yishun)

Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Concert/ Symphonic Band, Drama (Chinese), Fencing, Guzheng Ensemble,International Dance, Volleyball, Wushu.

For Boys Only: BasketballFor Girls Only: Chinese Dance

Some examples:

EDP DSA 2020

◦ Raffles Institution

◦ Bukit Panjang Govt High School

◦ Presbyterian High School

◦ Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary

◦ Naval Base Secondary

◦ Admiralty Secondary

◦ Chung Cheng High (Yishun)

◦ Nanyang Girls’ High School

◦ SOTA

◦ CHIJ St Nicholas’ Girls’ School

◦ Canberra Secondary

◦ Yishun Secondary

Some of the schools our P6(2020) students had DSA for Sec 1 (2021)

DSA – Useful Websites

School Finder

Explore a list of schools based on school type, distance and location, and what programmesthey offer.

https://www.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder?journey=Secondary%20school

Direct School Admission for

secondary schools (DSA-Sec)

Information on how P6 students can seek admission to certain secondary schools based on their talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas. Learn if your child is eligible and how to apply.

https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa

Resources on the new PSLE Scoring and Secondary 1 Posting Systems (5 Feb 2021)

Very Good Resources

Infosheet on PSLE Changes

Infosheet on PSLE Changes

Indicative COP (Cut Off Points)

What are Govt Schools? What are Govt-Aided Schools?

Government schools offer high quality education such as unique electives, applied subjects and student development programmes at standardised feesEg: Canberra, Sembawang, Yishun, Admiralty, Victoria

Government-aided schools are schools set up by various community organisations to cater to the educational needs of their respective communities. They maintain the same education standards as Government schools and charge standardised fees.Eg: Nan Chiau High (Hokkien Huay Kuan), Ngee Ann (Teochew Huay Kuan), St Nicholas’ Girl’s (Catholic Church), ACS (Methodist Church), Christchurch (Anglican Church)

Indicative COP (Cut Off Points)

Examples of Autonomous Schools Examples of Independent Schools

Yishun Town, Xinmin, Victoria, CHIJ Toa Payoh, Nan Hua High, River Valley High, St Margaret’s, Crescent Girls’

Raffles Institution, Hwa Chong Institution, NanyangGirls’ High, Raffles’ Girls’, ACS (Independent), St Joseph’s Institution

Choosing your Secondary Schools 2022 edition – will be given out to all students in Sep/Oct.

Indicative COP (Cut Off Points)

Canberra, Presbyterian High Chung Cheng High (Main) Raffles Girls’ School

Resources on the new PSLE Scoring and Secondary 1 Posting Systems

There will be more updates from MOE HQ in April/May and we will conduct another webinar for P5 & 6 parents in May 2021.

Today’s slides will be made available at our school’s website:

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Subject Briefings