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Agenda Principal’s Sharing Computation of PSLE Aggregate Score – Vice-Principal Examination Requirements for PSLE English Language - Ms Ying Pik Tho Mother Tongue - Ms Ng Chin Ngoh Science - Ms Tan Hui Ping Mathematics - Ms Kathleen Lee Question and Answer

Principal’s Sharing PSLE Results 2009 PSLE Exam Timetable Sec 1 Registration

PSLE RESULTS 2009

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 Placement of pupils in Secondary School Percentage 5

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 Movement of pupils to Express Stream in Secondary School Percentage 6

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 Overall Percentage Pass ENGLISH Percentage 7

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 A & A* Achievement ENGLISH Percentage 8

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 Overall Percentage Pass CHINESE Percentage 9

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 A & A* Achievement CHINESE Percentage 10

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 Overall Percentage Pass MALAY Percentage 11

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 A & A* Achievement MALAY Percentage 12

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 Overall Percentage Pass MATHEMATICS Percentage 13

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 A & A* Achievement MATHEMATICS Percentage 14

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 Overall Percentage Pass SCIENCE Percentage 15

RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL PSLE 2009 A & A* Achievement SCIENCE Percentage 16

Top Student YEN REN ZUO BRIAN 282 17

PSLE Time Table Oral exams 19 & 20 Aug 2010 Listening comprehension 17 Sep 2010 Written exams 6 to 12 Oct 2010 Marking 19 to 22 Oct 2010

Important dates PSLE Results First week of EOY vacation (late Nov) S1 Option 5 working days after PSLE results S1 Posting Results 2nd last week of EOY vacation (late Dec)

March September

September October Impt Dates

Direct School Admission (DSA) DSA Leaflets Criteria in DSA schs’ websites. Selection – Term 3 (Jun – Aug) Exercise School Preferences (Oct) Release of DSA results – same date as PSLE results

DSA – Direct School Admission Aims to promote holistic education, gives participating sec schs greater flexibility in selecting students while holding to the key principles of transparency and meritocracy. Contact DSA schools, visit their websites, or www.moe.gov.sg May to August – inquire early, can begin now.

DSA – Direct Sch Admission 5 Categories of DSA-Sec Schools Specialised Independent Schools (SIS) – NUSHS, SST, SOTA, SSS Integrated Programme Schools (IP) Independent Schools (IS) Autonomous Schools (AS) Niche Programme Schools (NS)

DSA Application Deadline for each Sec Sch differ DSA Sec Schs publish their latest selection criteria on their websites in May. Financially needy pupils could approach sch for financial assistance to pay for application and admin fees.

DSA Selection by Schools Shortlisted student goes for selection tests / camps or interviews By Aug, outcome of application (Confirmed offer, Waiting List, Rejected List) will be given to the student.

DSA Selection by Schools Confirmed offer – guaranteed a place provided the school offers a course (Express / NA / NT) which the student is eligible. Waiting List – admission subject to available vacancies Rejected List – rejected but student could still opt during the S1 posting exercise.

Exercise School Preference Stage Mode 1 - Submission through Internet by Parents Schools should advise parents to Access DSA-Sec website and click on DSA-Sec-IS link. www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/ Logon using pupil’s BC/FIN and DSA-Sec PIN (as printed on School Preference Form) Input school preferences Print out Verification Slip for reference and record Primary schools to provide PCs (with Internet access) and printers for parents to use during Exercise School Preference Stage

Exercise School Preference Stage Mode 2 - Submission through Primary School School staff to collect completed DSA School Preference Form from parents School staff access DSA-Sec IS using School User account 2 copies of verification slips (VS) to be printed. Parent to sign on both copies and school to retain a copy one copy for audit purposes

DSA Results release stage DSA results out together with release of PSLE results Successful admission to Sec Sch thru’ DSA – not eligible for the centralised Sec 1 posting exercise. DSA unsuccessful applicants will participate in the Sec 1 posting exercise.

Secondary Programmes Language programmes - Higher MT, 3rd Languages Art Elective programme (AEP) Music Elective programme (MEP) Gifted Education programme (GEP) Integrated programme (IP)

Higher Mother Tongue Pupils may opt to study HCL, HML or HTL if they meet the following criteria:- Among top 10% of PSLE cohort Among top 11-30% of PSLE cohort with A* in MTL or at least a Merit in HMT

3RD LANGUAGES Seven 3rd Languages offered Malay Chinese Bahasa Indonesia Arabic French German Japanese

Integrated Programme Objective: To enable university bound students to engage in broader learning experiences. 6 years leading to IB Diploma or A levels 2 phases for DSA IP schs admission based on their own admission requirements Pupils can opt for IP schs during Sec 1 option.

September October Impt Dates

CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHOICES OF SEC SCHOOLS 1. Academic performance PSLE aggregate score Cut-off scores of Sec Sch last year Express, N(A), N(T) – match pupils’ learning abilities and interests

2 Distance Affiliated schools – 1st choice CCAs What are the school’s strengths School Programmes & schemes

Successful in DSA-Sec Exercise with eligibility No Exercising Secondary School Options PSLE pupils promoted to Secondary One are eligible to participate in S1 Option Exercise, as follows: S/N Type of PSLE Pupils Allowed to opt for Sec Schs? Allowed to opt for Third Languages and/or Course Options? 1 Did not participate in DSA-Sec Exercise Yes Yes (if eligible) 2 Unsuccessful in DSA-Sec Exercise 3 Successful in DSA-Sec Exercise with eligibility No

Exercising Secondary School Options > Option Form & Eligibility Letter Did not participate in DSA-Sec (Sample shown for pupil with Third Language eligibility) Allowed to participate in S1 Option Exercise

Exercising Secondary School Options > Option Form & Eligibility Letter Unsuccessful DSA-Sec candidates (Sample shown for pupil with Option Band and Third Language eligibilities) Allowed to participate in S1 Option Exercise

Exercising Secondary School Options > Option Form & Eligibility Letter Successful DSA-Sec candidates (Sample shown for pupil with Third Language eligibility) To opt for specified eligibilities in S1 Option Exercise but not allowed to make any school selection

Exercising Secondary School Options > Option Form & Eligibility Letter Lists all programmes, scholarships and/or awards pupil is eligible for

Exercising Secondary School Options > Submission of S1 Option Form Mode 1 - Submission through Internet by Parents Refer to S1-IS step-by-step guide in S1 Info Booklet (Part One) Mode 2 – School to help September Submission by parent via S1-IS Print VS as confirmation and record of successful submission Impt Dates VS printed for schools and parents to sign on.

Edusave Entrance Scholarships for Independent Schools Exercising Secondary School Options > Programmes and Eligibilities Edusave Scholarships – 4 types of scholarships only applicable to pupils who are Singapore Citizens (details in Part 1 book) Edusave Entrance Scholarships for Independent Schools Edusave Scholarships for Integrated Programme Schools Edusave (Independent Schools) Yearly Awards Edusave Scholarships for Secondary Schools Eligible pupils to receive Eligibility Letter

Monthly Gross Household Income Financial Assistance and Bursary Schemes for Singapore Citizens MOE Financial Assistance Scheme for Govt and Govt-Aided Schools Household Type Monthly Gross Household Income With 1 or 2 children Not more than $1,500 per month With 3 or more children Not more than $1,800 per month 100% subsidy of school fees & standard miscellaneous fees Free textbooks & school attire 75% subsidy of national exam fees (100% subsidy for pupils under MCYS Public Assistance Scheme)

Financial Assistance and Bursary Schemes for Singapore Citizens 2. MOE Independent Schools Bursary Monthly Gross Household Income Gross Income per Dependent Child (3 or more children) Financial Assistance Not exceeding $1,500 Not exceeding $600 -100% subsidy of school fees -Free textbooks & sch attire -75% subsidy of national exam fees (100% subsidy for pupils under MCYS Public Assistance Scheme) 1,501 – 2,500 601 – 1,000 90% subsidy of school fees 2,501 – 3,750 1,001 – 1,500 75% subsidy of school fees 3,751 – 4,500 1,501 – 1,800 50% subsidy of school fees 4,501 – 7,200 1,801 – 2,900 33% subsidy of school fees

Bonus points for admission to SAP schools Exercising Secondary School Options > Programmes and Eligibilities Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools Bonus points for admission to SAP schools Interested eligible pupils (top 30%) advised to select SAP schools among their secondary school choices Eligible pupils to receive Eligibility Letter Higher Chinese Grade Bonus Point Distinction 3 Merit 2 Pass 1

Course Option (for borderline cases) E/NA Option Band Exercising Secondary School Options > Programmes and Eligibilities Course Option (for borderline cases) E/NA Option Band NA/NT Option Band Pupils in option bands must exercise course preference

Tentative Timeline For S1 Posting Exercise PSLE Results Release late Nov S1 Option Exercise 1 week after PSLE Results Info Booklet (Part Two) October Info Booklet (Part One) September S1 Posting Results late Dec Registration at Sec Sch 1 day after posting SEP OCT NOV DEC

Points to Note Update of latest home addresses & Contact numbers Important dates Avoid travel arrangements on those dates.

Posting Results Release Late December Modes for checking of posting results: Short Messaging System (SMS) - Parents will receive posting results via SMS if they provide a valid local mobile number when submitting their child’s secondary school options through the S1-IS during S1 Option Exercise Online (with Internet Access) - Access S1-IS via S1 website for posting results Pupils’ BC/FIN and PSLE Index Number Primary schools to provide PCs (with Internet access) and printers for parents to use during Posting Results Release, if necessary

Posting Results Release Modes for checking of posting results (continued): Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) - Call Telephone No. 6691-2066 Pupils’ BC/FIN and PSLE Index Number Primary Schools - Access S1-IS via S1 website for posting result - Pupils’ BC/FIN and PSLE Index Number - Schools to use pupils’ own BC/FIN and S1 PIN when assisting parents (School User accounts not to be used)

S1 Posting Method Posting will be based on merit 1st and then choice 285 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th A 284 B There are many other pupils ranked above Pupil C 243 C

After 6 choices…… Manually Posted by PPS Group Postal District Postal Sector

(S1) POSTING EXERCISE KEY MESSAGES TO PARENTS 1 Parents/Guardians are advised to read the S1 information booklets - “Choosing Your Secondary School” Part One and Part Two that you would expect to receive from your child/ward’s primary school in September and October respectively before making the secondary school options for your child/ward.

September October Impt Dates

(S1) POSTING EXERCISE KEY MESSAGES TO PARENTS 2 Parents/Guardians can submit the completed S1 Option Form for their child/ward, either: electronically via the S1 Internet System (S1-IS) (from home or anywhere with Internet access or using the primary school’s internet facility) OR by bringing the hardcopy form to the child/ward’s primary school to submit.

(S1) POSTING EXERCISE KEY MESSAGES TO PARENTS 3 Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to complete the hardcopy S1 Option Form worksheet before accessing the S1-IS. This will help parents/guardians reduce the time needed to complete the online submission and for it to be more accurate.

(S1) POSTING EXERCISE KEY MESSAGES TO PARENTS Parents/Guardians can access the S1-IS using their child/ward’s BC/FIN and the S1 PIN. The unique S1 PIN is issued to parents/guardians in the sealed S1 Option Form, which will be given to their child/ward together with the child/ward’s PSLE results slip. 5 Parents/Guardians are advised to keep the S1 PIN confidential to prevent unauthorised access to their application on the S1-IS.

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