1.

When the interviewees go for a job interview, they know that first impression matters. That’s the reason why they will always be on their best behaviour and in their best dressed clothes.

There’s really not much difference between that and your child taking the Oral Communications examination.

2.

Do you know that a school teacher once took a pair of scissors and cut a boy’s hair minutes before the PSLE Oral examinations in 2012? The school teacher felt that the boy’s hair was too long and faced a risk of getting lower grades. You can read more over here. 

We are not here to discuss whether it is right or wrong of the teacher to do that. But it definitely highlights the importance of looking neat on the important day.

3.

a.

PSLE Entry proof (this is only for students taking PSLE).

b.

Get a neat haircut.

c.

Clean and neatly pressed uniform.

d.

Whitest shoes.

e.

Smile and greet your examiners.

f.

Ask for permission to sit.

g.

Do not drag your chair.