PSLE Results Release

Written by Adlyn Koh on 20 November 2024, 4.16pm

Hi everyone! The day has finally come! Today, I received my PSLE results! My whole family (except for my brother because he was at volleyball training) came with me and as we walked to school, I felt normal. Like, I didn't feel anxious or nervous at all (I slept really well last night, surprisingly).

After we reached school, the year head gave a speech followed by the principal informing us about the improvement of these year's average PSLE score. Then, the clock struck 11 am and the results were released! When I saw my results and got to my parents, I cried 😭...tears of joy! 🥳 I did way better than expected and I felt proud of myself. Finally, all my hard work had paid off! 

Before PSLE & Prelims, I would sit at my table every afternoon after I returned from school to do a pass-year paper. I was consistent in my hard work and during the mid-year exams, I scored an AL 11. I was very upset with myself as my target school had a cut-off of AL 8 with a Merit for Higher Chinese! I worked harder and for my prelims, I scored AL 9! But it wasn't enough for me as I wanted to get AL 7. 

In the weeks leading up to PSLE, I stopped doing papers and instead, started revising my work. My Mother would help me when I need help for a question and she would find questions related to topics I was weaker in. 

Before PSLE, I visited the "Healing Garden" to immerse myself in the nature and to calm myself down. I also maintained a positive attitude and a happy mood. The night before each paper, I would karaoke my favourite encouraging songs to encourage me for the next day. After the PSLE, I packed up my studying materials and threw some away to prepare me for the next stage of life. 

I want to take a moment to thank my parents, for always being there for me and supporting me academically and emotionally. My siblings, for being patient and understanding with me whenever I am not free or when my parents focus on me and pay less attention to them. My relatives, for being so encouraging and cheering me on all the time. My friends, for going through thick and thin with me and encouraging me always. All the people I know who encouraged me during this period, all of you have helped me a lot. My teachers, for teaching and nurturing me with kindness and love. My school, for providing a great learning environment for me to grow. And finally, all of you for being there for me. I know that I have a lot of people who love me and care for me. The thought of all of you have given me the extra push that I need to make it this far.

I also want to thank God for all that he has done for me in my life. When I didn't get the DSA offer from my target school, I was sad but the unsuccessful audition made me want to work even harder and enter my dream school. When I burnt my hand before the first paper, God gave me the peace and assurance and my writing wasn't affected. When I got best in level for English, and got AL 2 for English in PSLE, it was a way of God telling me that my English wasn't bad. That getting AL 1 for English wasn't everything. God always has the best plan for each and everyone of us. He knows us the best, he will always be there for us no matter what happens.

This PSLE examination has taught me that how much tuition you go to, or how healthy you are during the exam does not matter as much as the amount of hard work you are willing to put in for what you want. I hope this story has inspired you to not be afraid to work for what you desire. Even if you are injured or have setbacks, always do your best and strive to improve. Wishing all of you a successful life ahead!

Best regards, 

Adlyn :)))