FUN WITH KIDS
Fun With Kids: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, The Artground’s second site
Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.
PSLE
A birth defect made writing a struggle. Then he took the PSLE
He said he is happy that he got into posting group 3.
When PSLE results disappoint, parents face the biggest test ever
Our response as parents may play a critical role as to whether our children fail forward or fail forever.
Minor Issues: A dad’s apology to his son for being a jerk about PSLE results
It is a timely reminder to put the parent-child relationship first, above everything else.
Preparing for P1
Preparing for Primary 1: Tips for kids who grew up during the pandemic
Manage the Primary 1 transition better with these seven strategies from experts and parents.
Parenting
How to talk to your children about sensitive news topics such as wars
Parents can help allay their kids' fears by talking to them. Here are some tips for every age group.
Pre-school
Fun ideas for tots and pre-schoolers to get active and improve movement skills
Parents can download a free resource guide by Sport Singapore and pre-school experts.
How to recognise possible signs of abuse in pre-schoolers
Recent incidents of alleged abuse at Kinderland centres show how important it is to spot signs of abuse in children.
New animated video teaches pre-schoolers body safety skills
The video by Pave – a service for family violence and child protection – was launched by President Halimah Yacob.
Primary school
Schools scrap CCA selection trials, give more space for kids to discover interests
Some parents who are used to the old ways still expect their children to get into CCAs based on their skills.
New curriculum for mother tongue languages for Primary 1 pupils from 2024
Animated videos, online games and augmented reality will be featured more prominently.
Secondary School
Welcome to my secondary school: Glenn Yong, Diana Ser and other celebs relive their student days
Their advice to Primary 6 pupils receiving their school postings – have faith in your new school and enjoy the journey.
PSLE results to be released on Nov 22: What you need to know when picking a secondary school
Find out more about full-subject based banding and what you should look out for when deciding on a secondary school.
JC/Poly/ITE
Viewpoint: I didn’t want my kid to go to polytechnic, but now I’m glad she did
The writer mistakenly thought enrolling in a polytechnic would be a waste of her daughter's time.
Junior colleges beef up job-shadowing opportunities for students
Experts give advice on how to make the most of such experiences.
University
How to land a place in university – here’s a tip: Don’t use ChatGPT
Universities are increasingly basing their selection on more than just grades.
What can you do after studying art? Plenty
Graduates and educators say there is a wide array of jobs open to those with fine arts diplomas or degrees.