Hi everyone,

We are exactly 24 days away from the first PSLE written exams. At this stage in the final sprint, the most effective thing you can do for your child’s confidence is to stop chasing raw marks and start setting specific Achievement Level (AL) targets.

When students just hear “do your best” or “study harder,” the PSLE feels like an insurmountable mountain. But when you break it down into a concrete AL goal, it becomes a manageable game plan. The strategic advantage of the AL system is that it operates on bands. Your child doesn’t need a flawless 100 to get an AL1 (a 90 will do), and they only need a 70 to secure an AL3.

This is exactly why I built alscore.sg. I wanted a simple, visual tool for parents and students to reverse-engineer their dream school’s cut-off point into a realistic roadmap, rather than relying on guesswork.

Here is how to set a clear, strategic target this weekend:

• Define the Destination: Sit down together and pick 1 or 2 target secondary schools your child is genuinely excited about.

• Reverse-Engineer the Score: Plug that school’s cut-off point into alscore.sg. If the school requires an AL12, you immediately know that averages out to an AL3 per subject.

• Target the Gap: An AL3 requires 70-74 marks. Look at your child’s recent prelim papers. If they scored a 67 in Science, they don’t need to overhaul their entire understanding of the subject—they just need to find three more marks.

Setting an AL target shifts the energy in your house from anxiety to strategy. It highlights exactly where the “low-hanging fruit” is, allowing your child to spend these last few weeks securing high-yield marks rather than burning out trying to perfect every topic.

Sit down with your child, map out their goals, and let the numbers bring some calm and clarity to the final sprint.

You can run your targets for free right here: [alscore.sg]

Warmly,

pslehacker

Today’s Date: Monday, 3 August 2026

🗓️ 9 Days Remaining

(Oral Day 2 takes place on Thursday, 13 August 2026 — 10 days away)

🔗 Online Resource

👉 Visit psleoral.sg to access 100 plus revision materials, picture prompts, and preparation tools.

Regards
PSLEhacker

Can you believe it? We are officially one month away from the PSLE Oral examinations.

If you are feeling a mix of anticipation and absolute panic right now—you are not alone. With just about 30 days left on the clock, this is the most critical window for your child to refine their reading aloud and stimulus-based conversation skills. The good news? One month is the perfect amount of time for focused, consistent practice to make a massive difference in their final score.

To help you make the most of this final stretch, I am thrilled to announce that the brand-new version of psleoral.sg is officially live!

We’ve rebuilt the platform to make daily practice smoother, more engaging, and completely targeted to what examiners are looking for this year.

What’s new in this version?

• [Feature 1]: Full model question & answers

• [Feature 2]: 30-second picture timer, then auto-advances through each question with 45 seconds each, highlighting and scrolling to the current one

• [Feature 3]: Live search + category filter on the index

• [Feature 4]: Reveal-on-tap answers — child answers first, then compares

The 30-Day Game Plan You don’t need to cram. Just 10 to 15 minutes of guided practice a day using the new platform is enough to build the vocabulary and confidence they need before they walk into that examination room.

Don’t let the countdown timer intimidate you—let it motivate you.

Head over to psleoral.sg to check out the new version and start your 30-day countdown today.

Let’s crush this final month together!

Warmly, [Pslehacker] Creator, psleoral.sg

Your Task (Student Instructions)

Imagine you are Jia Hao, the Head of the Student Health Council. Write a formal email to the Principal, Mr. Yusof, to propose your idea for the new canteen stall.

Refer closely to the information panel and the conversation above to write your email.

In your email, you must include the following information:

• the purpose of your email

• what specific type of food stall you are proposing

• why the current canteen food options are not ideal for students

• two reasons why your proposed stall is a great choice

• when the new stall is expected to open

Writing Guidelines for Students:

• Tone: Since you are writing an official proposal to the Principal, use a formal, respectful, and persuasive tone.

• Format: Remember to include a clear subject line, a formal salutation (e.g., Dear Mr. Yusof,), and a proper sign-off (e.g., Yours sincerely, Jia Hao, Head of the Student Health Council).

• Language: Write in complete sentences and ensure your grammar, spelling, and paragraphing are well-organized.

Your Task (Student Instructions)

Imagine you are Ravi, the Head Prefect. Write a formal email to the Supermarket Branch Manager, Mr. David Teo, to register your prefects as volunteers.

Refer closely to the information panel and the conversation above to write your email.

In your email, you must include the following information:

• the purpose of your email

• how many students you are registering and when they are available

• two specific ways your students can assist the elderly shoppers in the store

• why your group is interested in participating in this specific scheme

Writing Guidelines for Students:

• Tone: Since you are writing an official registration request to a Branch Manager, use a formal, polite, and enthusiastic tone.

• Format: Remember to include a clear subject line, a formal salutation (e.g., Dear Mr. Teo,), and a proper sign-off (e.g., Yours sincerely, Ravi, Head Prefect).

• Language: Write in complete sentences and ensure your grammar, spelling, and paragraphing are well-organized.

Your Task (Student Instructions)

Imagine you are Sarah. Write an email to your cousin, Mark, to invite him to attend the Cyber Wellness Workshop with you.

Refer closely to the information panel and the conversation above to write your email.

In your email, you must include the following information:

• the purpose of your email

• the date and venue of the workshop

• the specific topic that you think will be most helpful to him, and why

• who will be speaking at the event

• one additional benefit or freebie he will get by attending

Writing Guidelines for Students:

• Tone: Since you are writing to your cousin, use an informal, friendly, and encouraging tone.

• Format: Remember to include a clear subject line, an informal salutation (e.g., Dear Mark, or Hi Mark,), and a proper sign-off (e.g., Best regards, Sarah or Cheers, Sarah).

• Language: Write in complete sentences and ensure your grammar, spelling, and paragraphing are well-organized.

Part 1: Situational Writing — Your Task

Imagine you are Amy.

Write an email to your classmate, Gary, to invite him to take part in the “Read for Books” event with you and Nora. Refer closely to the poster and the conversation on the previous page to write your email. In your email, you must include the following information:

1. the purpose of your email

2. the date and time of the event

3. what the three of you will have to do during the event

4. which submission option your group will choose and why

5. how your group’s participation will help the school library

Writing Guidelines for Students:

Tone: Since you are writing to a classmate, use an informal, friendly tone.

Format: Remember to include the recipient’s email address, a clear subject line, and a proper sign-off (e.g., Best regards, Amy).

Language: Write in complete sentences and ensure your grammar and spelling are correct.

Part 1: Situational Writing — Your Task

Imagine you are Mei Ling, the Head Prefect of the school.

Write a formal email to your School Principal to propose a new student initiative to solve the problem of food waste in the canteen. Refer closely to the information panel and the conversation on the previous page to write your email.

In your email, you must include the following information:

1. the purpose of your email

2. two reasons why food waste in the canteen is a serious problem

3. how the campaign will raise awareness among the students

4. how the implementation plan for the class competition will work

5. what your ultimate goal is for the school

Writing Guidelines for Students:

Tone: Since you are writing to the School Principal, use a formal, respectful, and persuasive tone.

Format: Remember to include a clear subject line, a formal salutation (e.g., Dear Principal,), and a proper sign-off (e.g., Yours sincerely, Mei Ling, Head Prefect).

Language: Write in complete sentences and ensure your grammar, spelling, and paragraphing are well-organized.

Your Task

Imagine you are Mdm Lim, the local Youth Committee Leader.

Write a formal email to the Estate Manager, Mr. Raj, to report the safety hazard at the neighborhood playground and request immediate action. Refer closely to the information panel and the conversation above to write your email. In your email, you must include the following information:

1. the purpose of your email

2. the exact location of the safety hazard and how long it has been left unrepaired

3. the specific time of day when the risk of injury is highest, and why

4. what Ahmad is doing in the meantime

5. one immediate interim measure the town council must take to ensure public safety before the monthly maintenance

Writing Guidelines for Students:

Tone: Since you are writing an official report to an Estate Manager, use a formal, urgent, and objective tone.

Format: Remember to include a clear subject line, a formal salutation (e.g., Dear Mr. Raj,), and a proper sign-off (e.g., Yours sincerely, Mdm Lim, Youth Committee Leader).

Language: Write in complete sentences and ensure your grammar, spelling, and paragraphing are well-organized.

The 1-Minute Plot Drill

Theme: A Mischievous Act Format: Look at the 3 pictures. You have 60 seconds to answer these 3 questions before you start writing.

Q1: Which picture(s) are you choosing to build your story around?

• The Strategy: The smartest approach is to choose Picture 1 as the core action, and use Picture 2 and Picture 3 as the setting and consequence to complete a tight “Guilt & Consequence” arc.

Q2: What is your emotional and situational Climax?

• The Setup: The prank backfires horribly. The victim doesn’t just get startled; they suffer a severe panic attack, trip backwards, knock over a heavy shelf, or hit their head on a desk.

• The Turning Point: Instead of laughing, the classroom goes dead silent. The student is instantly consumed by cold terror and guilt as the teacher yells, “Go down to the General Office immediately!”

Q3: How does the character change by the end (The Resolution)?

• The Consequence: Standing in the quiet General Office (Picture 2), staring at the disciplinary cane (Picture 3) lying on the principal’s desk. The wait is agonizing—sweaty palms, trembling knees.

• The Lesson: Even after facing the punishment (whether it’s a suspension, detention, or caning) and apologizing to the victim, the true scar is the broken trust. The character vows never to compromise someone else’s safety for a cheap laugh again.

Your Task (Student Instructions)

Imagine you are Siti, the President of the Green Club. Write a formal email to the Community Club Manager, Ms. Tan, to propose bringing an e-waste bin to the estate.

In your email, you must include the following information:

• the purpose of your email

• the problem you and your neighbour have observed at the rubbish chutes

• what items can be collected in the new bin

• how the smart bin system will reward residents

• why this initiative is important for the environment

Writing Guidelines for Students:

• Tone: Since you are writing an official proposal to a Community Club Manager, use a formal, respectful, and persuasive tone.

• Format: Remember to include a clear subject line, a formal salutation (e.g., Dear Ms. Tan,), and a proper sign-off (e.g., Yours sincerely, Siti, President of the Green Club).

• Language: Write in complete sentences and ensure your grammar, spelling, and paragraphing are well-organized.