PSLE results to be released next Wednesday
Students may obtain their result slips from their respective primary schools from 11am on Nov 25, says the Ministry of Education.
POSTED: 20 Nov 2015 11:26
SINGAPORE: Students who took the 2015 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) will be able to obtain their results from next Wednesday (Nov 25), the Ministry of Education said on Friday.
These students may obtain their result slips from 11am on that day, and eligible students will receive option forms to select secondary schools upon collection, it said.
In every sealed Secondary 1 (S1) Option Form, there will be a unique S1 Personal Identification Number which can be used to submit the secondary school options online via the Secondary One Internet System (S1-IS). The S1-IS will be accessible from 11 am on Nov 25 to 3 pm on Dec 1 through MOE's S1 Posting website, according to the press release.
Alternatively, the option form can be submitted through the student’s primary school. Submission at the schools can be made during the following timeslots: From 11am to 3pm on Nov 25; and 9am to 3pm on Nov 26, 27, 30 and Dec 1, the ministry said.
It added that the release of the S1 Posting Results will be on Tuesday, Dec 22, and students can find out the results via the following channels:
Short Message Service (SMS) via a local mobile number (if provided by the applicant during the application process)
S1-IS at www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/secondary-one-posting
At the child’s primary school
Students are to report on Dec 23 at 8.30am to the secondary schools they are posted to, MOE said.
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More PSLE students qualify for secondary schools
More PSLE students qualify for secondary schools
By Sharon See | Posted: 22 November 2012 1940 hrs
SINGAPORE: More students qualify for secondary schools this year as compared to last year, with 97.6 per cent obtaining a pass for the Primary School Leaving Examination.
The passing rate last year was 97.4 per cent.
This is also the first time that the Ministry of Education is not naming the top scorers in the national examination... in a break from its practice of many years.
At Nanyang Primary School, a sense of anticipation fills the air.
The school has done exceptionally well this year, with 45 students obtaining aggregate scores above 270, and a 100 per cent pass in English Language.
Among them was Shermaine Ang who obtained 275 points, and done so without any tuition.
Beyond good grades, the prefect is also an all-rounder, having clinched two good character awards while balancing her time between Chinese calligraphy and guzheng (a Chinese instrument) in school.
Shermaine Ang said: "I believe that enriching myself is important as well, not only by academic, but on a holistic one. Learning extra, not just to do well and succeed in life but more about learning about the culture, learning about other things, learn about how we can do many things besides studying. Studying's important too, but having other activities also helps you relax, relieve stress as well."
Seng Kang Primary School has also reported an improvement in the number of students who have obtained 250 points and above.
Naturally inquisitive Lee Xuan Jin credits the supportive environment in his school for helping him achieve 274 points.
He hopes to enter the Integrated Programme at Hwa Chong Institution.
Lee Xuan Jin said: "Hwa Chong Institution, it focuses more on the bilingual culture, so because I like both cultures, I would like to go to Hwa Chong, then I can expose myself to more knowledge."
Result slips show the highest aggregate score this year is 285.
And Channel NewsAsia understands that one student in Nanyang Primary is a top scorer in the PSLE.
It is the first time the MOE is not revealing the top scorer of the PSLE, and so far, reaction has been mixed. Some parents say it's a matter of time before they find out through word of mouth, while others say it does not matter to them who the top scorer is as long as their own children have done their best.
Internet forums like the one at kiasuparents.com, however, were abuzz with speculation on who the top scorer could be.
Jean Lai, a parent, said: "Actually I feel a little sad for children who have done really well because I think they should be honoured for what they have done for their good results."
Shermaine Ang added: "Personally I feel it's not a very good move because as a student, I understand how tough the competition is, and especially this year is the dragon year, so there're many more candidates taking the examination. I feel that if they release the result and tell us who the top scorer is, it's a benchmark for us, and we can do even better after this exam. It spurs our juniors on, makes them do even better.
"In recent years, the neighbourhood schools all that have got top scorers as well, so I think it's a really good motivation for the students from other schools as well, not only from my school, or other so-called brand-name schools. I don't believe there's a separation between brand-name and neighbourhood schools. I think we're all equal."
Education Minister Heng Swee Keat has said on his Facebook page the ministry's move in not naming the top scorer is "not to address stress per se, or move away from merit".
He said the PSLE is not the be-all and end-all, and there are now more avenues to recognise success.
- CNA/de
- wong chee tat :)
By Sharon See | Posted: 22 November 2012 1940 hrs
SINGAPORE: More students qualify for secondary schools this year as compared to last year, with 97.6 per cent obtaining a pass for the Primary School Leaving Examination.
The passing rate last year was 97.4 per cent.
This is also the first time that the Ministry of Education is not naming the top scorers in the national examination... in a break from its practice of many years.
At Nanyang Primary School, a sense of anticipation fills the air.
The school has done exceptionally well this year, with 45 students obtaining aggregate scores above 270, and a 100 per cent pass in English Language.
Among them was Shermaine Ang who obtained 275 points, and done so without any tuition.
Beyond good grades, the prefect is also an all-rounder, having clinched two good character awards while balancing her time between Chinese calligraphy and guzheng (a Chinese instrument) in school.
Shermaine Ang said: "I believe that enriching myself is important as well, not only by academic, but on a holistic one. Learning extra, not just to do well and succeed in life but more about learning about the culture, learning about other things, learn about how we can do many things besides studying. Studying's important too, but having other activities also helps you relax, relieve stress as well."
Seng Kang Primary School has also reported an improvement in the number of students who have obtained 250 points and above.
Naturally inquisitive Lee Xuan Jin credits the supportive environment in his school for helping him achieve 274 points.
He hopes to enter the Integrated Programme at Hwa Chong Institution.
Lee Xuan Jin said: "Hwa Chong Institution, it focuses more on the bilingual culture, so because I like both cultures, I would like to go to Hwa Chong, then I can expose myself to more knowledge."
Result slips show the highest aggregate score this year is 285.
And Channel NewsAsia understands that one student in Nanyang Primary is a top scorer in the PSLE.
It is the first time the MOE is not revealing the top scorer of the PSLE, and so far, reaction has been mixed. Some parents say it's a matter of time before they find out through word of mouth, while others say it does not matter to them who the top scorer is as long as their own children have done their best.
Internet forums like the one at kiasuparents.com, however, were abuzz with speculation on who the top scorer could be.
Jean Lai, a parent, said: "Actually I feel a little sad for children who have done really well because I think they should be honoured for what they have done for their good results."
Shermaine Ang added: "Personally I feel it's not a very good move because as a student, I understand how tough the competition is, and especially this year is the dragon year, so there're many more candidates taking the examination. I feel that if they release the result and tell us who the top scorer is, it's a benchmark for us, and we can do even better after this exam. It spurs our juniors on, makes them do even better.
"In recent years, the neighbourhood schools all that have got top scorers as well, so I think it's a really good motivation for the students from other schools as well, not only from my school, or other so-called brand-name schools. I don't believe there's a separation between brand-name and neighbourhood schools. I think we're all equal."
Education Minister Heng Swee Keat has said on his Facebook page the ministry's move in not naming the top scorer is "not to address stress per se, or move away from merit".
He said the PSLE is not the be-all and end-all, and there are now more avenues to recognise success.
- CNA/de
- wong chee tat :)
小六会考：全国及格率微升 最高分285
11/22/2012 22:00
小六会考：全国及格率微升 最高分285
小六会考成绩放榜，有97.6%的考生成功升上中学，比去年97.4%的全国及格率高，最高分数的是285分。据本台了解，南洋小学就有学生考获这个成绩。
教育部今年第一次不再公布状元名单，以鼓励学生要追求全面发展。教育部长王瑞杰在他的面簿上表示，无论孩子的成绩如何，他都希望父母给予支持和鼓励，协助他们在下一个学习阶段中成长，建立自信心和韧性，长大后才有望取得更高的成就。
与此同时，一改过去个别表扬学生的做法，成康小学则分批让优异考生集体接受全校喝彩。
成功克服逆境的考生也获表扬。来自小康家庭的李宣進，是全校最优异的学生，考获274分。热爱中华文化的他希望报读华侨中学。
“有一次就我的数学就没有拿到我所期望的那么高，我很伤心，之后也几次出现这样的情况，所以我就告诉自己要发奋图强，就一直努力下去。”这名成康小学的小状元这么告诉记者。
至于学林小学蔡慧敏，则是师长眼中的模范生，尽管家庭财务状况不理想，须接受学校经济援助，但生活的困境没有影响她的奋斗心，最终考获260分佳绩。她希望报读南洋女中。
为什么会选择这间中学，蔡慧敏表示，这是她妈妈儿时的愿望。
“我想帮她达成心愿，而且听朋友说那里的教育品德非常好。” 蔡慧敏这么表示。
- wong chee tat :)
小六会考：全国及格率微升 最高分285
小六会考成绩放榜，有97.6%的考生成功升上中学，比去年97.4%的全国及格率高，最高分数的是285分。据本台了解，南洋小学就有学生考获这个成绩。
教育部今年第一次不再公布状元名单，以鼓励学生要追求全面发展。教育部长王瑞杰在他的面簿上表示，无论孩子的成绩如何，他都希望父母给予支持和鼓励，协助他们在下一个学习阶段中成长，建立自信心和韧性，长大后才有望取得更高的成就。
与此同时，一改过去个别表扬学生的做法，成康小学则分批让优异考生集体接受全校喝彩。
成功克服逆境的考生也获表扬。来自小康家庭的李宣進，是全校最优异的学生，考获274分。热爱中华文化的他希望报读华侨中学。
“有一次就我的数学就没有拿到我所期望的那么高，我很伤心，之后也几次出现这样的情况，所以我就告诉自己要发奋图强，就一直努力下去。”这名成康小学的小状元这么告诉记者。
至于学林小学蔡慧敏，则是师长眼中的模范生，尽管家庭财务状况不理想，须接受学校经济援助，但生活的困境没有影响她的奋斗心，最终考获260分佳绩。她希望报读南洋女中。
为什么会选择这间中学，蔡慧敏表示，这是她妈妈儿时的愿望。
“我想帮她达成心愿，而且听朋友说那里的教育品德非常好。” 蔡慧敏这么表示。
- wong chee tat :)
97.6% of students pass PSLE
97.6% of students pass PSLE
Posted: 22 November 2012 1555 hrs
SINGAPORE: 97.6 percent of students who sat for this year's PSLE are eligible to progress to secondary school.
A total of 48,333 Primary 6 students sat for the PSLE this year.
47,163 of them passed the examination.
63.1% qualify for the Express course, 23.1% for the Normal (Academic) and 11.4% for the Normal (Technical) course.
There are 1,170 students (or 2.4%) who are assessed to be not yet ready for secondary school.
Students collected their PSLE results from their respective schools from noon on Thursday.
Result slips obtained by Channel NewsAsia showed that the highest aggregate score for this year's Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is 285.
Students eligible to progress to secondary school could select their school and submit their forms before 3pm on 28 November.
The Secondary One posting results will be released on 19 December.
Ahead of the release of this year's PSLE results, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said it will stop the practice of listing the top students for PSLE.
This is in line with the importance of recognising the students for their holistic development and all-round excellence.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the Primary School Leaving Examination is far from the only thing which counts.
In a posting on his Facebook page, Mr Lee said students must also develop good moral values, strong social skills, and a sense of duty to their families and nation.
He said these are not in the PSLE syllabus, but they are important to a fulfilling and productive life.
He said Singapore's education system offers many pathways and opportunities, and students should make the most of them.
They should study hard, but also make time to play and pursue their passions.
One parent MediaCorp spoke to said the move may be a good start to changing parents' mindset.
But Jean Lai, a mother whose child has just completed her PSLE, believes there's still some way to go before the desired outcome can be achieved.
She added that "probably, this is not the only way to change the mindset of parents. This is not stopping the root of the problem. Actually I feel a little sad for children who have done really well, because I think they should be honoured for what they have done for their good results."
Mrs Lai believes there are other more important ways to manage students' stress about the PSLE.
She said: "The system has to change to cater for a mindset shift in the future, especially the way we are testing children in schools. PSLE is a way to get into a good secondary school education. Probably they also have to change the (secondary school admissions system)."
- CNA/ir
- wong chee tat :)
Posted: 22 November 2012 1555 hrs
SINGAPORE: 97.6 percent of students who sat for this year's PSLE are eligible to progress to secondary school.
A total of 48,333 Primary 6 students sat for the PSLE this year.
47,163 of them passed the examination.
63.1% qualify for the Express course, 23.1% for the Normal (Academic) and 11.4% for the Normal (Technical) course.
There are 1,170 students (or 2.4%) who are assessed to be not yet ready for secondary school.
Students collected their PSLE results from their respective schools from noon on Thursday.
Result slips obtained by Channel NewsAsia showed that the highest aggregate score for this year's Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is 285.
Students eligible to progress to secondary school could select their school and submit their forms before 3pm on 28 November.
The Secondary One posting results will be released on 19 December.
Ahead of the release of this year's PSLE results, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said it will stop the practice of listing the top students for PSLE.
This is in line with the importance of recognising the students for their holistic development and all-round excellence.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the Primary School Leaving Examination is far from the only thing which counts.
In a posting on his Facebook page, Mr Lee said students must also develop good moral values, strong social skills, and a sense of duty to their families and nation.
He said these are not in the PSLE syllabus, but they are important to a fulfilling and productive life.
He said Singapore's education system offers many pathways and opportunities, and students should make the most of them.
They should study hard, but also make time to play and pursue their passions.
One parent MediaCorp spoke to said the move may be a good start to changing parents' mindset.
But Jean Lai, a mother whose child has just completed her PSLE, believes there's still some way to go before the desired outcome can be achieved.
She added that "probably, this is not the only way to change the mindset of parents. This is not stopping the root of the problem. Actually I feel a little sad for children who have done really well, because I think they should be honoured for what they have done for their good results."
Mrs Lai believes there are other more important ways to manage students' stress about the PSLE.
She said: "The system has to change to cater for a mindset shift in the future, especially the way we are testing children in schools. PSLE is a way to get into a good secondary school education. Probably they also have to change the (secondary school admissions system)."
- CNA/ir
- wong chee tat :)
Thursday, November 22, 2012
97.6% of students pass PSLE
SINGAPORE: 97.6 percent of students who sat for this year's PSLE are eligible to progress to secondary school.
A total of 48,333 Primary 6 students sat for the PSLE this year.
47,163 of them passed the examination.
63.1% qualify for the Express course, 23.1% for the Normal (Academic) and 11.4% for the Normal (Technical) course.
There are 1,170 students (or 2.4%) who are assessed to be not yet ready for secondary school.
Students collected their PSLE results from their respective schools from noon on Thursday.
Result slips obtained by Channel NewsAsia showed that the highest aggregate score for this year's Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is 285.
Students eligible to progress to secondary school could select their school and submit their forms before 3pm on 28 November.
The Secondary One posting results will be released on 19 December.
- CNA/ir
- wong chee tat :)
A total of 48,333 Primary 6 students sat for the PSLE this year.
47,163 of them passed the examination.
63.1% qualify for the Express course, 23.1% for the Normal (Academic) and 11.4% for the Normal (Technical) course.
There are 1,170 students (or 2.4%) who are assessed to be not yet ready for secondary school.
Students collected their PSLE results from their respective schools from noon on Thursday.
Result slips obtained by Channel NewsAsia showed that the highest aggregate score for this year's Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is 285.
Students eligible to progress to secondary school could select their school and submit their forms before 3pm on 28 November.
The Secondary One posting results will be released on 19 December.
- CNA/ir
- wong chee tat :)
Parents welcome scrapping of top students list
Parents welcome scrapping of top students list
Yahoo! NewsroomBy Fann Sim | Yahoo! Newsroom – 19 hours ago
Parents in Singapore appear to welcome the news that the Ministry of Education (MOE) will no longer provide a list of students that top national exams.
According to local media reports, the ministry will start with the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) scheduled to be released on Thursday and then with the results of the N- and O- levels expected to be announced later his year and early next year respectively. Both the overall list of top scorers and the lists of top scorers for each race will be scrapped.
MOE added that this is in line with the "importance of recognising our students for their holistic development and all-round excellence, and to balance the over-emphasis on academic results."
Several parents Yahoo! Singapore spoke to approved of this change.
"As a parent, I think it is totally fine. Whether they announce the names of top students or not, it's just a name. It's just an extra recognition and I believe students are not studying so hard to just get their names announced on national television or printed in newspapers," sales assistant Sim Kim Heok said.
"When there is no announcement [of the top students], I believe there will be less pressure placed on children," the 47-year-old with a Primary 1 child added.
Another parent said the removal of such lists is long overdue.
"I feel that it's not necessary to announce even the top student of each race. Why should we bother to mention the race? How a child does boils down to his own abilities and, I should say, his teachers too," said Jill Choo, 40, mother of a Primary 4 child.
"Removing the top students list will not help in a big way, but it's a small step that the MOE is taking," Choo added.
Not naming top scorers is especially helpful for PSLE students, a parent said.
"As a parent, I am glad that this practice had been removed. I was with my son when he received his PSLE results last year. When the announcement was made for top student and other top 20 to 30 students, you could see the pressure on the faces of those children, including parents," Joycelin Tan, early 40s, healthcare admin.
"Why put a child through such stress when this is only a initial part of their life and it's still to early to determine whether the child will be successful in his future life?" Tan continued.
However, some parents questioned the changes and said that it's a knee-jerk reaction by MOE to address the stresses of PSLE.
One parent, Funz, posted on parenting forum Kiasuparents and said, "Just because the noise about PSLE being stressful is getting louder, they are now going into overdrive to avoid all possible contribution to that stress."
Another user Pirate said, "What's wrong with celebrating the efforts and talents of those who come out tops? How do we inspire excellence in any particular field if we do not celebrate the best performers in that field? Are we taking the first step towards the slippery slope of dumbing down and a culture of mediocrity?"
Though the top scorers’ lists will be scrapped, schools can still recognise academic excellence through other avenues. Students who perform academically well will still be recognised through Edusave Awards and scholarships, MOE told local media.
- wong chee tat :)
Yahoo! NewsroomBy Fann Sim | Yahoo! Newsroom – 19 hours ago
Parents in Singapore appear to welcome the news that the Ministry of Education (MOE) will no longer provide a list of students that top national exams.
According to local media reports, the ministry will start with the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) scheduled to be released on Thursday and then with the results of the N- and O- levels expected to be announced later his year and early next year respectively. Both the overall list of top scorers and the lists of top scorers for each race will be scrapped.
MOE added that this is in line with the "importance of recognising our students for their holistic development and all-round excellence, and to balance the over-emphasis on academic results."
Several parents Yahoo! Singapore spoke to approved of this change.
"As a parent, I think it is totally fine. Whether they announce the names of top students or not, it's just a name. It's just an extra recognition and I believe students are not studying so hard to just get their names announced on national television or printed in newspapers," sales assistant Sim Kim Heok said.
"When there is no announcement [of the top students], I believe there will be less pressure placed on children," the 47-year-old with a Primary 1 child added.
Another parent said the removal of such lists is long overdue.
"I feel that it's not necessary to announce even the top student of each race. Why should we bother to mention the race? How a child does boils down to his own abilities and, I should say, his teachers too," said Jill Choo, 40, mother of a Primary 4 child.
"Removing the top students list will not help in a big way, but it's a small step that the MOE is taking," Choo added.
Not naming top scorers is especially helpful for PSLE students, a parent said.
"As a parent, I am glad that this practice had been removed. I was with my son when he received his PSLE results last year. When the announcement was made for top student and other top 20 to 30 students, you could see the pressure on the faces of those children, including parents," Joycelin Tan, early 40s, healthcare admin.
"Why put a child through such stress when this is only a initial part of their life and it's still to early to determine whether the child will be successful in his future life?" Tan continued.
However, some parents questioned the changes and said that it's a knee-jerk reaction by MOE to address the stresses of PSLE.
One parent, Funz, posted on parenting forum Kiasuparents and said, "Just because the noise about PSLE being stressful is getting louder, they are now going into overdrive to avoid all possible contribution to that stress."
Another user Pirate said, "What's wrong with celebrating the efforts and talents of those who come out tops? How do we inspire excellence in any particular field if we do not celebrate the best performers in that field? Are we taking the first step towards the slippery slope of dumbing down and a culture of mediocrity?"
Though the top scorers’ lists will be scrapped, schools can still recognise academic excellence through other avenues. Students who perform academically well will still be recognised through Edusave Awards and scholarships, MOE told local media.
- wong chee tat :)
PSLE important, but not be-all-and-end-all: Heng Swee Keat
PSLE important, but not be-all-and-end-all: Heng Swee Keat
Posted: 22 November 2012 1137 hrs
SINGAPORE: Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said his ministry's move to stop releasing information on top scorers in the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is "not to address stress per se, or move away from merit".
Writing in his Facebook page on Thursday morning, Mr Heng said: "It is not possible, nor desirable, to eliminate stress completely. Nor should we be shy about achievements."
He said there are broader considerations and he believes in the pursuit of excellence in all areas of endeavour.
He said: "We must encourage our students to apply themselves and to persevere, so that they can reach their full potential in their chosen fields. When they put in the effort, we should cheer them on. When they succeed, we should recognise and celebrate their success."
Mr Heng pointed out that there are now more avenues to recognise success, such as through the Edusave Scholarships and Edusave Merit Bursary for academic achievements, the expanded EAGLES award for CCA, leadership and community service achievements, and Edusave Character Awards for exemplary display of character.
Schools also provide various forms of recognition - through sporting events, academic Olympiads and competitions in different fields.
All these, Mr Heng said, are platforms to promote excellence.
He added that in education, it is useful to bear in mind two key points - that children need to develop at their own pace and they need to develop as a whole person.
"Pulling up the shoot to accelerate its growth or distorting growth in particular areas at the expense of holistic development will set the children back," he said.
This is why, Mr Heng said, "we are putting the emphasis on a 'student-centric, values-driven' education."
"PSLE is an important exam - but it is not the be-all-and-end-all. It marks the conclusion of one stage of the learning journey - and the road ahead is a long one," he added. "As adults, all of us will have to learn continually throughout our lives. It is not healthy to have such national focus at this stage of the journey.
"Rather, we should encourage them to persevere, to pursue learning along appropriate pathways, and help them succeed in the next phase. What matters is that our children grow up to have a love for learning, and to be life-long learners. It is a marathon, not a sprint."
He hopes parents will support and encourage their children in their next phase of learning and growth regardless of their examination results.
He concluded: "Our children will be more likely to succeed if they grow up to be confident and resilient, able to bounce back from setbacks; and be inventive and adventurous, able and willing to try and create new things. Let us celebrate their effort, continue to encourage excellence, and broaden our definitions of success."
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
Posted: 22 November 2012 1137 hrs
SINGAPORE: Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said his ministry's move to stop releasing information on top scorers in the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is "not to address stress per se, or move away from merit".
Writing in his Facebook page on Thursday morning, Mr Heng said: "It is not possible, nor desirable, to eliminate stress completely. Nor should we be shy about achievements."
He said there are broader considerations and he believes in the pursuit of excellence in all areas of endeavour.
He said: "We must encourage our students to apply themselves and to persevere, so that they can reach their full potential in their chosen fields. When they put in the effort, we should cheer them on. When they succeed, we should recognise and celebrate their success."
Mr Heng pointed out that there are now more avenues to recognise success, such as through the Edusave Scholarships and Edusave Merit Bursary for academic achievements, the expanded EAGLES award for CCA, leadership and community service achievements, and Edusave Character Awards for exemplary display of character.
Schools also provide various forms of recognition - through sporting events, academic Olympiads and competitions in different fields.
All these, Mr Heng said, are platforms to promote excellence.
He added that in education, it is useful to bear in mind two key points - that children need to develop at their own pace and they need to develop as a whole person.
"Pulling up the shoot to accelerate its growth or distorting growth in particular areas at the expense of holistic development will set the children back," he said.
This is why, Mr Heng said, "we are putting the emphasis on a 'student-centric, values-driven' education."
"PSLE is an important exam - but it is not the be-all-and-end-all. It marks the conclusion of one stage of the learning journey - and the road ahead is a long one," he added. "As adults, all of us will have to learn continually throughout our lives. It is not healthy to have such national focus at this stage of the journey.
"Rather, we should encourage them to persevere, to pursue learning along appropriate pathways, and help them succeed in the next phase. What matters is that our children grow up to have a love for learning, and to be life-long learners. It is a marathon, not a sprint."
He hopes parents will support and encourage their children in their next phase of learning and growth regardless of their examination results.
He concluded: "Our children will be more likely to succeed if they grow up to be confident and resilient, able to bounce back from setbacks; and be inventive and adventurous, able and willing to try and create new things. Let us celebrate their effort, continue to encourage excellence, and broaden our definitions of success."
- CNA/xq
- wong chee tat :)
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
MOE, SEAB to stop listing top-scoring students in all national exams
MOE, SEAB to stop listing top-scoring students in all national exams
By Kimberly Spykerman | Posted: 20 November 2012 2000 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Education (MOE) and Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) will stop listing the top-scoring students in all national examinations.
The ministry told Channel NewsAsia on Tuesday that it will stop the current practice of listing the top students for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), and the "O" and "N" Level examinations.
MOE began providing a list of top students in 1999 but has never indicated the top scorers for the "A" Level examination.
Ahead of the release of the results of this year's PSLE on Thursday, MOE said the focus will be on the performance of the whole cohort.
This is in line with the importance of recognising the students for their holistic development and all-round excellence.
Amid the current debate on the pressure the PSLE exerts on parents and students, MOE hopes the change will balance the over-emphasis on academic results.
MOE said this does not mean that academic achievement will no longer be celebrated.
Students who have done well academically will still receive recognition for their hard work, such as through the Edusave Awards and scholarships.
At the school level, schools may continue to celebrate their students' achievements to recognise their students' efforts and to use this platform for students to express their appreciation to teachers and parents.
MOE hopes that this change will enable it to foster a better balance in emphasis and help parents and students understand that academic performance is just one aspect of a student's overall development and progress.
MOE stressed that each student deserves to be commended for his or her effort and progress.
- CNA/de
- wong chee tat :)
By Kimberly Spykerman | Posted: 20 November 2012 2000 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Education (MOE) and Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) will stop listing the top-scoring students in all national examinations.
The ministry told Channel NewsAsia on Tuesday that it will stop the current practice of listing the top students for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), and the "O" and "N" Level examinations.
MOE began providing a list of top students in 1999 but has never indicated the top scorers for the "A" Level examination.
Ahead of the release of the results of this year's PSLE on Thursday, MOE said the focus will be on the performance of the whole cohort.
This is in line with the importance of recognising the students for their holistic development and all-round excellence.
Amid the current debate on the pressure the PSLE exerts on parents and students, MOE hopes the change will balance the over-emphasis on academic results.
MOE said this does not mean that academic achievement will no longer be celebrated.
Students who have done well academically will still receive recognition for their hard work, such as through the Edusave Awards and scholarships.
At the school level, schools may continue to celebrate their students' achievements to recognise their students' efforts and to use this platform for students to express their appreciation to teachers and parents.
MOE hopes that this change will enable it to foster a better balance in emphasis and help parents and students understand that academic performance is just one aspect of a student's overall development and progress.
MOE stressed that each student deserves to be commended for his or her effort and progress.
- CNA/de
- wong chee tat :)
Monday, November 19, 2012
PSLE results out on 22 Nov
PSLE results out on 22 Nov
Posted: 19 November 2012 1137 hrs
SINGAPORE: The results of the 2012 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) will be released on 22 November.
Students may obtain their result slips from their respective schools from noon on that day.
On the same day, eligible students will also receive from their respective primary schools option forms to select secondary schools.
Students are required to hand the option forms to their parents.
The Secondary One posting results will be released on 19 December.
Crest Secondary School, the first of two new Specialised Schools for Normal (Technical) students, will admit its first batch of Secondary 1 students in January 2013.
Apart from offering N(T) English Language, Mother Tongue Language and Mathematics as part of a four-year Normal (Technical) secondary school education, students will be able to specialise in one of four ITE Skills Certificate courses at upper secondary, namely Hospitality Services, Retail Services, Facility Services and Mechanical Servicing.
Apart from the new subject offerings, Crest Secondary School also uses a hands-on approach to teaching.
Students who are successfully admitted into Crest Secondary School will be informed via email or SMS by 14 December and will not be posted to another school under the Secondary 1 Posting Exercise.
Six more schools will be offering the Integrated Programme (IP) from Secondary One in 2013. They are Catholic High School, CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School, Methodist Girls' School, Singapore Chinese Girls' School, St Joseph's Institution and Temasek Junior College.
- CNA/ir
- wong chee tat :)
Posted: 19 November 2012 1137 hrs
SINGAPORE: The results of the 2012 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) will be released on 22 November.
Students may obtain their result slips from their respective schools from noon on that day.
On the same day, eligible students will also receive from their respective primary schools option forms to select secondary schools.
Students are required to hand the option forms to their parents.
The Secondary One posting results will be released on 19 December.
Crest Secondary School, the first of two new Specialised Schools for Normal (Technical) students, will admit its first batch of Secondary 1 students in January 2013.
Apart from offering N(T) English Language, Mother Tongue Language and Mathematics as part of a four-year Normal (Technical) secondary school education, students will be able to specialise in one of four ITE Skills Certificate courses at upper secondary, namely Hospitality Services, Retail Services, Facility Services and Mechanical Servicing.
Apart from the new subject offerings, Crest Secondary School also uses a hands-on approach to teaching.
Students who are successfully admitted into Crest Secondary School will be informed via email or SMS by 14 December and will not be posted to another school under the Secondary 1 Posting Exercise.
Six more schools will be offering the Integrated Programme (IP) from Secondary One in 2013. They are Catholic High School, CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School, Methodist Girls' School, Singapore Chinese Girls' School, St Joseph's Institution and Temasek Junior College.
- CNA/ir
- wong chee tat :)
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