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How to help your child ace the transition to Secondary 1

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Students from the Modern Dance CCA (co-curricular activity) performing at the open house at Junyuan Secondary School on Nov 22, 2025.  Open houses, which give visitors an idea of the school's learning environment and culture, can be useful in helping post-PSLE students find a secondary school that is a good fit for them.

CCA sessions at Junyuan Secondary School often take place twice a week, with additional training when preparing for competitions and performances.

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  • Transition to Sec 1 involves changes like longer days and new subjects; CCAs also increase time spent in school.
  • Full subject-based banding allows for subject levels based on strengths, promoting opportunities for late bloomers to adjust. Parents should support children.
  • Schools implement stricter digital rules; parents should set similar boundaries at home to manage screen time effectively.

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SINGAPORE – As post-PSLE students await their posting to secondary school on Dec 19, they and their parents may be contemplating what the transition from primary school to Secondary 1 will be like.

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