However anxious we are, time cannot stand still, and the Direct School Admission interviews are around the corner. In a time when Covid-19 has instilled fear and uncertainty amongst all of us, some parents are hoping that the DSA interviews will provide a safety net for their Primary 6 children this year.
Category: Education
How to cope up with exam stress and learn effectively?
It’s exam time once again, and parents and students are feeling the pressure. Everyone is busy preparing for it. But, students and parents both need to make sure that the preparations go on well and not end up as wasted efforts. For this, ensure that the stress is not getting to you and you’re not distracted by things around you. Also, working hard doesn’t cut it anymore. You have to make sure your child inclines more towards working smart.
New PSLE Scoring system : Selecting the best school for your child
The scoring system has been implemented to follow the MOE’s plans to shift away from an overemphasis on academic results. Students will now have a wide range of choices that might be more suitable for them. The new system puts less stress on students to perform academically well and work for the top percentage. It gives them more time to focus on co-curricular activities and developing their soft skills.
Life lessons to teach your children
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” – F. Douglas.
This quote, hits adults at the heart, but so painfully true isn’t it? It definitely gives every parent some food for thought. Often we see people trying to get rid of their faults and try to change themselves. No parents want their children to end up in that situation. As parents, you want your children to grow up to be successful, kind, and upstanding individuals who make you (and themselves) proud.
How to pick a private school?
Finished your Secondary school education? Not keen on pursuing a junior college or polytechnic education? Thinking of enrolling in a private education institution? Well, there are plenty of choices, especially in an education hub like Singapore! There are about 1000 private schools in Singapore that offer you a wide variety of courses. There are courses at the certificate, diploma, bachelor, and postgraduate levels.
Help, Term 2 is here! How can I prepare for it?
In the blink of an eye, the March holidays have come, and they will be gone soon. On March 22, our kids are all set to begin their Term 2 for this academic year. So, try reading the expressions on your young one’s face when you speak to her about this. Do you spot excitement? Or is it a look of concern? How do you think they feel about the coming term?
How can our kids be safe online?
Throw a stone and if it lands on a group of youths, chances are that almost 90% of them would be hooked onto their mobile gadgets. Not just youths, but adults are guilty of this habit as well. How long do our kids spend before their gadgets, surfing through the internet? What content do they come across and consume via online platforms? How much privacy should we allow our kids to possess with regard to their online activities?
Choosing the right CCA in schools
What are my child’s talents? What activity or interest will best serve his/her career prospects? How much time and energy should you invest in CCAs? CCAs are co-curricular activities that students are encouraged to take on in school, to enable them to have a more holistic education. These are some common doubts that can pop up in the minds of parents while helping their kids pick CCAs. When there is no clear-cut option, students themselves tend to get confused as well.
Teaching kids self-reliance in an age of competition
Yes, we have all heard these words at some point in time. But do you happen to notice that they are becoming increasingly true today? We live in an age powered by technology and convenience. But take a look at the workplace, the sphere of academics, and any other field of relevance.
Junior College or Polytechnic? Seniors, this is for you!
Congratulations to all students who just received their GCE ‘O’ Level results! Admittedly, the O Level examinations are one of the most important examinations in our lives, not just as kids, but even as adults. Yes, this is the time when there are going to be many questions in the minds of students as well as parents. Questions about whether students should apply for a junior college, or opt for a polytechnic education may arise, and we are here to share what options both institutions provide
