PSLE Companion

Don’t say ‘just do your best’: What your child actually needs to hear before the PSLE

After an exam paper, parents should also avoid asking “How did you do?” and “Was it hard?”

President’s Award for Teachers 2026 recipient Ong Xuan Wan with Primary 6 pupils at Dazhong Primary School.

How to stay calm with a little over a week to the written PSLE papers

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How can I best support my son to ensure he stays focused and confident for the PSLE?

The final stretch: Essential listening tips for PSLE pupils

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Free breakfast packs, AI study tool, stress-busting activities to support PSLE pupils

Pupils can meet radio personality Joakim Gomez at Ang Mo Kio Hub’s Cheers outlet during the Sept 3 launch from 1pm.

PSLE stress management: Find out root causes and listen to your child

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) student Miyahara Karin, 12, started reading to improve her English oral and composition skills, but soon developed a love for books.

What your child’s P6 prelim results are telling you and how to boost PSLE marks

After receiving the prelim results, the first conversation should focus on the child, not the marks.

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Top five PSLE revision tips from experts

Parents are revving up their children's PSLE revision, but they may be overlooking some important details.

Parents can help their child analyse his or her strengths and weaknesses.

Missed ST’s PSLE Prep Forum? Here are videos of the sessions with the two experts

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ST PSLE Companion

Learn to solve tough PSLE Maths questions with Dr Yeap Ban Har

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Focus on concept, reasoning to tackle science papers: Ex-PSLE examiner at ST PSLE Companion

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Better energy and focus: Simple TCM tips for parents supporting children through PSLE season

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Articles of the month

Parents, are you fighting over the PSLE? Put your child first

When it comes to major milestones, parents may not always agree on what is best for their child.

Parents should put their child at the centre when it comes to major milestones such as the PSLE.

When 12-year-olds’ reflection in class revolves around PSLE

Focus on concept, reasoning to tackle science papers: Ex-PSLE examiner at ST PSLE Companion

The ABCs of acing the PSLE English composition

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