Feeling The PSLE Stress? This Workshop Will Help You Reset Expectations
Hear from a family life specialist and experienced parents on how to navigate the emotional landscape of the PSLE, set realistic goals, and turn performance anxiety into motivation.
By The Weekly team -
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Is the heat of the PSLE getting to you, even though your child is years away from Primary 6? Take a deep breath — help is here.
On January 17, 2026, a PSLE Stress Management workshop will be held at SPH to address the concerns of both parents and children. Over three hours that Saturday morning, you will hear from experts and fellow parents, participate in a Q&A session, and take part in a goal-setting exercise. You will walk away with a clearer understanding of what to expect for the PSLE, and a better grasp of your own parental expectations.
This event is part of the ST PSLE Companion package, a 24-month subscription to The Straits Times that includes complimentary access to four PSLE-themed workshops held in 2026, worth a total of $500. Find out more here.
What to expect at the PSLE Stress Management Workshop
1. Practical insights from a family life and counselling expert
Family life specialist and counselling associate June Yong from Focus on the Family, Singapore will share strategies to dial down stress — including checking in on your own expectations as a parent.
A mother of three who has written about her own PSLE parenting journey, June emphasises that the goal isn’t to remove stress entirely, but to help families harness it constructively to support learning and performance.
2. Honest conversations with fellow parents
You are not alone in this journey. In a panel discussion, Jane Ng, senior correspondent at The Straits Times and mother of three, will share lessons learnt from navigating PSLE with her two older children.
She will be joined by Estelle Low, editor-in-chief of The Singapore Women’s Weekly, who will speak candidly about her own worries as she prepares her child for PSLE in 2027.
The discussion will be moderated by Olivia Quay, news editor (video), The Straits Times.
3. Aligning expectations between parents and children
Senior education correspondent Sandra Davie from The Straits Times will guide parents and children through goal-setting worksheets included in the ST PSLE Companion package.
“The idea is not to get a child to aim for AL1 in every subject,” she explains, “but to think about where his strengths and weaknesses are, and what an achievable goal looks like.”
The worksheets also prompt children to consider the concrete actions needed to reach their goals — while giving parents a chance to reflect on whether their own expectations may be unintentionally adding pressure.
“It’s important for parents to complete this together with their child,” Sandra adds. “Often, parents’ expectations differ — and tend to be higher. This process helps open up honest conversations before stress escalates.”
PSLE Stress Management Workshop *by online registration only*
Date: January 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 10am to 12.30pm; registration starts at 9.15am (light refreshments and lunch provided)
Venue: SPH Auditorium (physical) or online (Zoom webinar)
Price: Complimentary access with an eligible 24-month The Straits Times subscription
Registration: Eligible subscribers will receive a registration link via email or WhatsApp; advance sign-up required, first-come, first-served
Visit the ST PSLE Companion microsite for more PSLE-related content.
