Customised and useful information for P6 parents at Frontier Primary School

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INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR
PRIMARY SIX PARENTS /GUARDIANS
Principal’s Briefing for Parents of P6 Pupils
12 January 2019

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CONTENTS
S/No Title Page
1 Useful Contact Information for Parents 3
2 School Executive Committee 3
3 Primary Six Year Head, Form and Co-Form
Teachers
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4 Subjects in Secondary Schools from MOE 5-7
5 Types of Specialized Secondary Schools 8-10
6 Direct School Admission 11
7 ALP and LLPs in Secondary Schools 11
8 2019 School Examination and PSLE Dates 12-13
9 Supporting Programmes for Primary Six students 14
10 Major School Event and Awards for Primary Six 15
11 Useful Notes for parents 16

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Useful Contact Information for Parents
Frontier
Primary
School
Address Telephone Online contacts
20 Jurong West
Street 61 Singapore
648200
6578 9555
6790 8596
(Fax)
Email:
frontier_ps@moe.edu.sg
Website:
http://www.frontierpri.moe.edu.sg
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/frontier.primary/
School Executive Committee
School Leaders
Name Designation
Mrs Tonnine Chua Principal
Mr Syamsul Anwar Awang Vice-Principal
Mrs Wilna Chan Vice-Principal
Mr Goh Gin Howe Vice-Principal (Administration)
Key Personnel
Name Designation Email Address
Mdm Jacyntha R. Kaur HOD/Character & Citizenship Education ranjeet_kaur_jernavyl_s@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Toh Bee Choo HOD/English Language (covering) toh_bee_choo@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Rozianah Ibrahim HOD/ICT rozianah_ibrahim@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Yap Huie Yuan HOD/Mathematics yap_huie_yuan@moe.edu.sg
Mrs Mary Loh-Lim HOD/Mother Tongue Languages lim_cheng_nee@moe.edu.sg
Mr Tan Choon Seng
Anderson
HOD/PE, Art & Music tan_choon_seng_anderson@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Norain Hassein HOD/Science norain_hassein@moe.edu.sg
Mrs Teo Ming Hui HOD/Student Management (covering) lim_ming_hui@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Rasidah Mohd Rasit School Staff Developer (covering) rasidah_mohd_rasit@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Nellie Soh Year Head (Upper Primary) nellie_soh_wee_hong@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Luk Meng Lee Year Head (Middle Primary) luk_meng_lee@moe.edu.sg
Mr Mohammad Fahmy Year Head (Lower Primary) mohd_fahmy@moe.edu.sg
Miss Lee Xiang Ning
Peggy
Assistant Year Head (P4) lee_Xiang_Ning_Peggy@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Dorcas Lee Hao Yih SH/Chinese Language lee_hao_yih_dorcas@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Nusraat Begum SH/Character & Citizenship Education nusraat_begum_akbar_ali@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Sri Arianti SH/Malay & Tamil Languages sri_arianti_ariffin@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Annabelle Pek SH/Student Management pek_bee_lay@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Guo Xuanyun ST/Art guo_xuanyun@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Chia Qian Lin ST/Chinese Language chia_qian_lin@moe.edu.sg
Mr Yang Qidong ST/English Language yang_qidong@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Sally Heng Ju Imm ST/Mathematics heng_ju_imm@moe.edu.sg

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Primary Six Year Head, Form and Co-Form Teachers
Name Form Teachers /
Co-Form Teachers
Email Address
Mdm Nellie Soh Year Head nellie_soh_wee_hong@moe.edu.sg
Miss Pang Chu Keng
Mdm Nellie Soh
6 Loyalty 1 pang_chu_keng@moe.edu.sg
soh_wee_hong@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Oon Saw Kim Eileen
Mdm Rasidah Mohd Rasit
6 Loyalty 2 oon_saw_kim@moe.edu.sg
rasidah_mohd_rasit@moe.edu.sg
Mrs Marie Ow Yong
Mdm Siti Idzmaidar
6 Loyalty 3 yap_huijing_marie_noele@moe.edu.sg
siti_idzmaidar@moe.edu.sg
Miss Lim Weiqing Eulindra
Mdm Lim Lan Shii
6 Loyalty 4 lim_weiqing_eulindra@moe.edu.sg
lim_lan_shii@moe.edu.sg
Mr Muhammad Ali
Mr Anderson Tan
6 Loyalty 5 muhammad_ali_md_yasin@moe.edu.sg
tan_choon_seng_anderson@moe.edu.sg
Mr Alan Yang Qidong
Mdm Dorcas Lee
6 Loyalty 6 yang_qidong@moe.edu.sg
lee_hao_yih_dorcas@moe.edu.sg

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Subjects in Secondary Schools from MOE
https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/express-course-curriculum
The inner circle centring on life skills ensures that students acquire sound values and
skills to take them through life as responsible adults and active citizens. It comprises the
non-academic curriculum.
The middle circle on knowledge skills seeks to develop students’ thinking, process and
communication skills. This will enable students to analyse and use information and be able
to express their thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively. It comprises skills-based subjects.
The outermost circle covers the content-based subject disciplines i.e. Languages,
Humanities & the Arts, and Mathematics & Sciences. It ensures that students have a good
grounding in content across different areas of study.

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Subjects in Secondary Schools from MOE
In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 6-8 subjects in the GCE ‘N’ Level
examination. They have, as compulsory subjects, English Language, Mother Tongue and
Mathematics. For upper secondary, Combined Humanities and a Science subject are also
compulsory.
https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/normal-course-curriculum

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Subjects in Secondary Schools from MOE
In the Normal (Technical) course, students offer 5-7 subjects in the GCE ‘N’ Level
examination. This curriculum prepares them for a technical-vocational education at the
Institute of Technical Education. The curriculum is geared towards strengthening students’
proficiency in English and Mathematics. Students take English Language, Mathematics,
Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects.
https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/normal-course-curriculum

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Types of Specialized Schools
Integrated Programmes
School Programme
Offered
Length of
Programme
JC Partner
Catholic High School ‘A’ Level 4 years + 2 years
at JC Partner
Eunoia JC
CHIJ St. Nicholas
Girls’ School
‘A’ Level 4 years + 2 years
at JC Partner
Singapore Chinese
Girls’ School
‘A’ Level 4 years + 2 years
at JC Partner
Dunman High School ‘A’ Level 6 Years -
Nanyang Girls’ High
School
‘A’ Level
4 years + 2 years
at JC Partner
Hwa Chong
InstitutionHwa Chong
Institution
(Secondary)
National Junior
College
‘A’ Level 6 Years -
Raffles Girls School
(Secondary)
‘A’ Level
4 years + 2 years
at JC Partner
Raffles Institution
Raffles Institution
(Secondary)
River Valley High
School
‘A’ Level 6 Years -
Temasek Junior
College
‘A’ Level 6 years -
Victoria School ‘A’ Level 4 years + 2 years
at JC Partner Victoria Junior
CollegeCedar Girls’
Secondary School
‘A’ Level 4 years + 2 years
at JC Partner
Anglo Chinese
School (Independent)
International
Baccalaureate
6 years -
Methodist Girls’
School
International
Baccalaureate
4 years + 2 years
at JC Partner
Anglo Chinese
School (Independent)
St Joseph’s
Institution
International
Baccalaureate
6 years -
NUS High School NUS High School
Diploma
6 years -
More details about the respective schools are available on the schools’ websites.

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(A) Specialized Independent Schools
If your child has an aptitude for mathematics and scientific inquiry, an
inclination for applied learning and creativity, excels in sports or has a
creative flair for the arts, you may wish to enrol him in one of the
Specialised Independent Schools. These schools offer courses that are
specially designed to help your child reach his potential in these areas.
The Specialised Independent Schools are:
a) National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and
Science
b) School of Science and Technology
c) School of the Arts
d) Singapore Sports School
(B) Specialised Schools
Specialised Schools such as NorthLight School and Assumption Pathway
School offer customised programmes for students who are inclined
towards hands-on and practical learning.
In addition, Crest Secondary School and Spectra Secondary School are two
Specialised Schools catering to Normal (Technical) course students. Both
Secondary Schools adopt a whole-school approach in providing a
customised learning environment to develop its students. They also work
closely with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and industry partners
to develop vocational programmes and provide attachment opportunities
for their students.
All these schools work within national educational policies and guidelines
set by the MOE.
(C) Students with Mild Special Educational Needs
Special provisions have been made in schools to support students with mild
learning disabilities, including Dyslexia and Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and
students with physical and sensory impairment.
All our secondary schools have teachers who are trained to support
students with mild special needs. Some secondary schools are resourced
with Allied Educators (Learning and Behavioural Support), who work with

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teachers to help these students integrate into the school learning
environment and manage their learning.
For students with physical disabilities, they can enrol into secondary
schools that are equipped with full facilities for the handicapped. Some
secondary schools also offer integration programmes for students who are
hearing and/or visually impaired. These schools with special provisions can
be found in different parts of Singapore.

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Direct School Admissions (DSA to Secondary) – An Overview
P6 students in 2018 can seek admission to certain secondary schools based on talent in sports, CCAs and
specific academic areas. Information on the 2019 DSA-Sec will be available from April 2019 on MOE
website
How it works
Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec) allows students to apply to some schools before
taking the PSLE. Students apply based on their talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas.
If your child is admitted to a secondary school through DSA-Sec, they are not allowed to submit school
choices during the Secondary 1 (S1) posting process.
Who can apply
Primary 6 students can apply for DSA-Sec based on a wide-range of talents, including:
 Sports and games
 Visual, literary and performing arts
 Debate and public speaking
 Science, mathematics and engineering
 Languages and humanities
 Uniformed groups
 Leadership (e.g. prefects)
View the list of DSA-Sec schools at http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/
Applied Learning Programme (ALP) and Learning for Life Programme
(LLP) in Secondary Schools
The ALP and LLP provide opportunities for students to discover their strengths and interests, and
to find greater relevance and motivation in their learning. They complement schools’ core
academic and student development programmes, and help students acquire a broad and deep
foundation for life and lifelong learning. The linkages with the industries and various community
sectors also allow students to experience and connect with the world beyond the school. With a
more diverse school landscape, students will be able to choose from a range of schools with
various distinctive strengths.
The list of ALP and LLP offered by schools are also available at the above weblink.

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2019 School Examination and PSLE Dates
No. Examination Details Day/Date
1 English Language Common Test
Foundation English Language Common Test
Mon, 4 Mar
2 Mathematics Common Test
Foundation Mathematics Common Test
Tue, 5 Mar
3 Chinese/Malay Common Test
Foundation Chinese/Malay Common Test
Wed, 6 Mar
4 Science Common Test
Foundation Science Common Test
Thu, 7 Mar
5 Higher Chinese / Higher Malay Common Test Fri, 8 Mar
6 English Language Mid-Year Oral Exam
Foundation English Language Mid-Year Oral Exam
Chinese/Malay Mid-Year Oral Exam
Foundation Chinese/Malay Mid-Year Oral Exam
Mon – Tue,
15-16 Apr
7 English Language Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension Mid-Year Exam
Foundation English Language Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension Mid-
Year Exam
Thu, 25 Apr
8 Chinese/Malay Paper 1 & Listening Comprehension Mid-Year Exam
Foundation Chinese/Malay Paper 1 Listening Comprehension Mid-Year
Exam
Fri, 26 Apr
9 English Language Paper 2 Mid-Year Exam
Foundation English Language Paper 2 Mid-Year Exam
Mon, 13 May
10 Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 Mid-Year Exam
Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 Mid-Year Exam
Tue, 14 May
11 Chinese/Malay Paper 2 Mid-Year Exam Wed, 15 May
12 Science Mid-Year Exam
Foundation Science Mid-Year Exam
Thu, 16 May
13 Higher Chinese / Higher Malay Paper 1 & 2 Mid-Year Exam Fri. 17 May
14 English Language Prelim Oral Prelim Exam
Foundation English Language Prelim Oral Exam
Chinese/Malay Prelim Oral Exam
Foundation Chinese/Malay Prelim Oral Exam
Mon – Tue,
22-23 May

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No. Examination Details Day/Date
15 English Language Listening Comprehension Prelim Exam
Foundation English Language Listening Comprehension Prelim Exam
Chinese/Malay Listening Comprehension Prelim Exam
Foundation Malay Listening Comprehension Prelim Exam
Tue, 6 Aug
16 English Language Oral PSLE
Foundation English Language Oral PSLE
Chinese/Malay Oral PSLE
Foundation Malay Oral PSLE
Thu – Fri,
15-16 Aug
17 English Language Paper 1 & 2 Prelim Exam
Foundation English Language Paper 1 & 2 Prelim Exam
Mon, 19 Aug
18 Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 Prelim Exam
Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 Prelim Exam
Tue, 20 Aug
19 Chinese/Malay Paper 1 & 2 Prelim Exam
Foundation Malay Paper 1 Prelim Exam
Wed, 21 Aug
20 Science Prelim Exam
Foundation Science Prelim Exam
Thu, 22 Aug
21 Higher Chinese / Higher Malay Paper 1 & 2 Prelim Exam Fri, 23 Aug
22 English Language Listening Comprehension PSLE
Foundation English Language Listening Comprehension PSLE
Chinese/Malay Listening Comprehension PSLE
Foundation Chinese/Malay Listening Comprehension PSLE
Fri, 20 Sep
23 English Language Paper 1 & 2 PSLE
Foundation English Language Paper 1 & 2 PSLE
Thu, 26 Sep
24 Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 PSLE
Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 & 2 PSLE
Fri, 27 Sep
25 Chinese/Malay Paper 1 & 2 PSLE
Foundation Malay Paper 1 PSLE
Mon, 30 Sep
26 Science PSLE
Foundation Science PSLE
Tue, 1 Oct
27 Higher Chinese / Higher Malay Paper 1 & 2 PSLE Wed, 2 Oct
* All school exam dates are accurate & all PSLE dates are tentative as of 12 Jan 2019

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Supporting Programmes for Primary Six pupils
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1 English Language
 Revision Lessons (after school and in June/Sept holidays)
 Differentiated worksheets & Practice papers from other schools
 Smaller pupil-teacher ratio (for selected pupils)
 Intensive Revision Programme
 CDAC programme (for selected pupils)
 Morning Mentoring Programme (for selected pupils)
2 Mathematics
 Revision Lessons (after school and in June/Sept holidays)
 Differentiated worksheets & Practice papers from other schools
 Smaller pupil-teacher ratio (for selected pupils)
 Intensive Revision Programme
 CDAC programme (for selected pupils)
3 Science
 Revision Lessons (after school and in June/Sept holidays)
 Differentiated worksheets & Practice papers from other schools
 Smaller pupil-teacher ratio (for selected pupils)
 Intensive Revision Programme
 CDAC programme (for selected pupils)
4 Mother Tongue Languages
 Revision Lessons (after school and in June/Sept holidays)
 Differentiated worksheets & Practice papers from other schools
 Banding of pupils into different ability groups
 Intensive Revision Programme
 Oratorical Skills Programme
5 Motivation & Character Development
 Study Skills Workshop
 Motivational Programme

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Major School Event
P6 Graduation Lunch – Friday, 8 Nov 2019
Awards for Primary Six
(A) Frontier Holistic Excellence Awards
 Model pupils in academic results (top 5%), holds leadership position at school
level, excellent conduct grade, at least 95% attendance, outstanding in CCA &
demonstrates school values
(B) Frontier Excellence Awards
 Pupils who have demonstrated commendable qualities in pursuing learning
(C) MOE Edusave Awards
 Edusave Character Award (ECHA)
 Edusave Scholarship
 Edusave Award for Achievement, Good Leadership & Service (EAGLES)
 Edusave Merit Bursary
 Edusave Good Progress Award

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Useful Notes for Parents
What Research Show
1. The more parents are involved in their children’s education, the better their children’s
performance in school – better school attendance, better able to handle stress, more
emotionally and socially well adjusted.
2. Children with fathers who are involved in their education are more likely to get As, have
better numeracy and verbal skills.
3. Successful students have parents who provide structure at home.
4. How parents react to grades can make a big difference to how well their children do in
the future. Children who get better grades tend to have parents who praise, encourage
and offer help.
What Parents Can Do
1. Build good relationship with children by investing quality and quantity time with them.
Telling the children that you are proud of them and that you will be there for them.
2. Ask children about their day in school daily. Talk about what happens at school. Do not
focus only on grades.
3. Visit the school to meet children’s teachers and principal early so as to establish a mutual
relationship of respect and trust.
4. Volunteering in the school helps to give an indication to children that parents place value
on schooling.
5. Establish a pattern of excellent attendance by making sure that children attend school.
6. Provide an environment that encourages learning by having a wide variety of reading
materials available at home and having a conducive place for children to study.
7. Provide structure by controlling the amount of time children spent on the computer or on
watching television.
8. Respond appropriately to how children do in school by providing positive feedback and
encouragement at the right time. Praise should be tied to the child’s effort, behaviour or
attitude rather than results.
9. Let the children know that it is ok to take breaks and they should not feel guilty when doing
so.
10. Give children very specific information, advice, direction, encouragement and support.
References:
 The Straits Times, Saturday, 7 February 2009
 Opening Address by Ms Grace Fu, Senior Minister Of State, Ministry of
National Development and Ministry of Education, at the Compass Convention
on Saturday, 16th October 2010 at 9.00am, at the Singapore Polytechnic
Convention Centre
 Khong, Lana Yiu Lan. (2004). Family Matters: The Role of Parents in Singapore
Education. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Academic.
 COMpass and PArents in Support Schools (COMPASS) website,
http://www3.moe.edu.sg/compass/parents_grand.html