By Good School Learning Hub Over the years, many students have shared that starting in a new school feels unsettling, even when they were confident before. Parents often notice this too. A child who once seemed comfortable may become quieter, hesitant to speak up, or more worried about making mistakes. This change is common and reflects adjustment, not a loss of ability. What we often observe is that confidence dips when familiar reference points disappear. New classmates, ne

By Good School Learning Hub Over the years, one of the most consistent patterns I’ve observed in Sec 4 is that stress does not come from O-Levels alone—it comes from how students carry  the year. Many students appear calm on the surface but feel constantly tense underneath. Parents often sense this pressure but are unsure how to help without making things worse. What we commonly see is that stress builds gradually. It starts with small worries about keeping up, then grows as

By Good School Learning Hub Time management becomes a defining challenge in Secondary 4. Students are balancing revision, coursework, prelims, CCAs, and personal commitments—all under the pressure of O-Levels. After more than 15 years of supporting Sec 4 students, I’ve found that time management struggles are rarely about motivation. They are usually about not having a clear, workable system. Problem : Many students feel constantly busy but still behind. Homework runs late, r

By Good School Learning Hub This is one of the most emotionally difficult questions parents ask during the Sec 2 streaming year. When expectations and outcomes don’t align, worry about missed opportunities can set in quickly. Below are the questions we hear most often—and the perspectives that usually help families move forward calmly. Q1: Does not getting the desired stream mean my child has failed?   No. Streaming reflects current readiness at a specific point in time, not