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Look beyond cut-off points, PSLE scores when choosing secondary schools: Principals at ST forum

Families should attend school open houses to hear from students and see if the school is a good fit.

(From left) Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School principal Goh Soon Hoe, Anderson Secondary School principal Tan Po Chin, National Junior College principal Lucy Toh, Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School principal Koh Caiyu and St Andrew’s School (Secondary) principal Mr Lee Han Hwa on a panel at the SPH Media Auditorium for the ST Post-PSLE forum on Oct 31.

School Spotlight: Crest and Spectra Secondary offer a different route to success post-PSLE

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‘We survived’: Actress Yvonne Lim throws party celebrating end of PSLE

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

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

Grace Lio encourages her daughter Jodi to do what she wants, like marking her own practice papers and taking time for family bedtime conversations.

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How do I pick the right secondary school for my child?

It was full house at the 2023 post-PSLE forum held by The Straits Times to help parents choose a secondary school for their children.

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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.

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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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Articles of the month

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

Parents are urged to address the root causes of the stress, rather than resort to extra tuition.

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.

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

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

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