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.
Category: School
How happy is my child?
Happiness – such a simple word, but let’s ask ourselves, how many of us are truly happy? Parents, I’m sure that you agree that w e want our children to be happy. As parents, that is everyone’s ultimate goal. We shower them with love and gifts, send them to good schools. We provide them with everything we think is gonna give them a happy life. But, are our children truly happy?
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.
The Sleep Issues That We Shouldn’t Sleep Over!
The research in the domain of sleep and its significance in determining cognitive capabilities bring out results that cannot be neglected. The need for proper sleep among kids is always highlighted. The threats to cognitive abilities emanating from a lack of sleep as well as sleeping disorders appear to be quite significant.
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?
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.
Let’s teach our kids to be compassionate!
Have you guys heard of the Giving Pledge? Well, it is a campaign that was launched by some of the world’s richest people including the likes of Warren Buffet, Bill, and Melinda Gates. What is it about? It’s aimed at nudging the world’s wealthy to give away at least half their wealth to the poor.
Help, my timetable is packed!
Riddles! How many of you like them? Well, let’s try a simple one right now. Can you name something that can fly but does not have wings? Take a few seconds to think about it. Come on now, take a guess! The answer, yes you’ve guessed it – Time!
Keeping New Year Resolutions!
So, what normally happens around the new year? Well, we send out wishes to our friends and family and of course, we celebrate! But there is one other, an equally popular ritual associated with the new year – ‘the new year’s resolutions’.
Help, I’m not ready for school!
Things don’t always work out as we plan. But things tend to work out a lot better when you breathe some positivity into yourself. Parents need to help their kids see the upcoming year as one with opportunity and not one filled with challenges or hurdles. The subjects in the new academic level are not to be seen as hard or difficult, they are an opportunity to learn more and enhance one’s intellect.
