PSLE Companion

Ask Sandra

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.

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.

Ask Sandra

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

Experts advise providing a stable environment where children are well-rested and feel supported.

The final stretch: Essential listening tips for PSLE pupils

Founder and academic director of Writer’s Guild, Trinity Wang, 44, with her daughter, Emma Hong, 12.

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.

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.

Is your stressed PSLE child overwhelmed or burnt out? How to spot the difference

Dodging revision is rarely about a child being lazy or difficult.

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.

Top PSLE time management mistakes and how to fix them

Time management is critical for PSLE success, but it is not about rushing.

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