Tag: National Exams

Nearly Two Decades On, I Finally Get To Witness My Son Receiving His National Exam Results!

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It was Wednesday, 14 January 2026.  Across the island, students were returning to their secondary schools to collect their ’N’ and ‘O’ level examination results.  So was my son. Him who's all16 going on 17.  I had missed out on being present when he collected his PSLE results back in 2021, when he was 12 … Continue reading Nearly Two Decades On, I Finally Get To Witness My Son Receiving His National Exam Results!

PSLE Postmortem — A dad’s final thoughts on national exams

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It's official! With the release of my youngest son's PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examinations) results three days ago, I've finally severed any direct contact as a parent to this odious national exam. What a relief! Now when I say odious, I do mean it. You only have to google the words "PSLE", "parents", "students", and … Continue reading PSLE Postmortem — A dad’s final thoughts on national exams

Failing exams gloriously, son? No sweat!

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My 12-year-old son C gloriously failed his mid-year exams over six weeks ago. Just like he did last year and the year before. But guess what? I'm ok about it. After all, let's face it. Nobody likes exams. At least nobody I'm acquainted with. I know I'm supposed to encourage my kids not to dislike … Continue reading Failing exams gloriously, son? No sweat!

Parenting Motivations #6 — Choose LIFE, not PSLE!

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Hey J Congrats on completing your Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) this year! You're all set to start the new year of 2022 in the next phase of your educational journey in a secondary school of your choice. As your parents, we’re as over the moon as you are, but not for the usual reasons … Continue reading Parenting Motivations #6 — Choose LIFE, not PSLE!

Father-son bonding #1 — “Now that exams are done, …”

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Hey J my precious son, First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS! After six long years of primary school education, you're finally done with that Holy Grail of a gruelling national examination (the PSLE or Primary School Leaving Examinations). That which forever decides which secondary school you'll go to next year. Of course it's only the first of … Continue reading Father-son bonding #1 — “Now that exams are done, …”