PSLE-GO - Exams are not do or die. A story on teenage suicides in Singapore. // Viddsee.com

[含中英双字幕] Zihui and Justin are sitting for their year-end PSLE examinations, which will determine whether they get into the top schools or not. It is a stressful time and Zihui is having serious trouble coping. Despite her parents’ support, her fear of disappointing them is overwhelming. Justin knows that Zihui is not herself but can he convince the adults that his friend is crumbling before it is too late?
《倦子2:PSLE-GO》 簡介: 子慧和正康是一對正在參加小學離校會考的小六生。這將測定他們是否能進入頂尖名校。在這緊張時期，子慧面對着巨大的壓力。儘管有父母不斷的支持與鼓勵，子慧還是深怕辜負父母對她的期望。發現子慧有點不對勁的正康，是否能及時向家長們說明一切？
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[@Yx6583]

some parents even dare to say "just do your best, that's all im asking for" **results are back** "what?! This is not acceptable! from now on stop playing your phone"

[@Hailey-ed7yy]

literally my dad smh

[@extractedcancer1976]

Rosé's voice so good it clears all blackheads lol

[@kellyngo_]

Rosé's voice so good it clears all blackheads yes that's my parents

[@---xv5jp]

Rosé's voice so good it clears all blackheads OMG IT'S SO TRUE

[@eshn4342]

Rosé's voice so good it clears all blackheads hi army & blink

[@baristamojito]

in Japan, u don't have to study like math or science before 4th grade, they study about life, humanity, cleaning and discipline

[@hryank33]

Ryandra Akbar That is so wrong, they study math and science too.

[@lalapisy]

Ryandra Akbar THX FOR THE REMINDER IM GOING THERE

[@mayuk3055]

Ryandra Akbar That's not true! I study in Japan and you learn math and Japanese mainly. 国語と算数!

[@takebackthenight4390]

Anyways, they have a higher suicide rates than us.

[@amymorelikearmyx3838]

Not like that is helping much though, Japan has one of the highest suicide rates. No hate though.

[@charcooler]

Do You ever have those friends who got 250+ for their psle and is so damn sad and cry or something? And you just look at the 150 on your paper like, "Wow, i must be really dumb..."

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

charelle lee OF COURSE THAT HAPPENED TO ME 4 YEARS AGO! I got 200 on my result and then my friend was crying like his result was so bad(250) then I was like " BITCH YOU THINK U DUMB BRO?!?!?!?! I GOT 200 SO I DUMBER IS IT??!?!"

[@kimjongun9311]

I'm totally not a gay As someone who can't even speak proper English, yeah, you're dumb. Jk

[@imthecoolest50]

Playliszt Man That is one mean joke

[@kimjongun9311]

cat no banana I'm a sadist? I know it doesn't really apply, but yeah, I like insulting people. And seeing them sad. I should really go see a therapist

[@monochrom1870]

I scored a FUCKING 49.5 for MY MATH KILL ME

[@Rigs82]

Now, this is why Finland has the best education system in the world. They don’t have homework, examinations, immense pressure on students or anything like that. The schools focus on cooperation and not competition among students. The school system lets kids be kids.

[@Leaftigger]

Wait what?!

[@romosharomosha5248]

Say what now?

[@sofya3033]

I wanna go to school in finland

[@lily6897]

Anonymous well, to us asians, it’s ingrained in us to be competitive to come up on the TOP, so that when we fall, we won’t fall that much. So really, like what our minister of education for Singapore says, Every school is a good school. So really there is no need to compare which education is best in the world. I mean, you can’t really compare because asians and westerners think differently. Correct me if I’m wrong, because this is from my point of biew

[@Rigs82]

Kendra Dumbledore, you can’t be wrong in giving your opinion. I, however, disagree with the way that “you Asians” think about and resort to education.

[@eddy360146]

the problem is the expectation set by parents, schools and peer pressure. Schools and government need to set expectations to the parents where such exams do not necessarily dictate how the future will be for their children, that should be done first. Teachers should also expose the students to all outcomes rather than focusing on negativity (as a motivation for the students to excel). This is the most basic social problem that is caused by both the government and the parents where it is a domino effect and the last chip to fall and suffer are the students/children.

[@eddy360146]

forgot to complete this, nonetheless this is indeed a very good video! share to parents!

[@khookhoo_bird]

eddy360146 Singapore's education system is based on meritocracy. In other words, u do well in exams it is almost guarenteed that you succed in life. So how parents who want to see their children succeed in life not set a high expectation for their children?

[@eddy360146]

that's the conception that we all have right? study hard, get to a good school, study even harder, get better grades, get scholarship and then get a job with the gov or in a mnc make a lot of bucks, get married, buy a house and settle down. Nothing wrong with that. The only thing wrong is that when this meritocracy is so strictly defined that if one fails an exam, his/her life is almost certain to be over. That is wrong, performing well in exams do not necessarily guarantee a success nor not performing well will be a certain dead end in the future. My point is that instead of exerting so much pressure onto a child, why not guide the kid, encourage to do well, if the child didn't make the cut, encourage him/her it's not the end, just the route ahead will be tougher and try again as well.

[@knigftyoaks537]

eddy360146 Best Speech SG

[@heyhi391]

eddy360146 so true, I agree with your conception. 👍

[@nizhenteo3664]

Actually sometimes its not the parents that add on to the pressure, I feel that it is the system. While growing up, my parents always know what to expect from me and do not set impossible standards. I actually felt ashamed when my teacher expressed her disappointment in my O level results. More than 10 years down the road, sometimes I look back and wonder why did i let my grades determine my mood.

[@mememan1694]

Ni Zhen Teo if the education keeps getting harder and harder the suicide rate would go plunge trough the ceiling.

[@VasReds]

Completely agree, the system is flawed.

[@jonathanlee6660]

MeMe Man I think it already is through the ceiling

[@benjamintay3006]

Parents beating kids if they do not score A?

[@skateboardingt-rex5046]

I snapped many times because of the system

[@mayrar9164]

As an American, I feel so sorry for all you east Asian students having all this pressure to succeed in academics. Just hope you look on the bright side, study but don't beat yourself up if you didn't do as you would've wished. by the way anyone here class of 2019?

[@oof-wx2xr]

I'm class of '18 for junior high

[@heiloniris1747]

Singapore is southeast asia...China,Japan and Korea is east asia

[@skycheng17]

class of 2019 and want to shoot myself in the foot

[@adithyakashyap9315]

Mayra R completely agree with you. I have been living in India for about three years, and over here things aren’t as bad as there in Singapore (no offence Singaporeans)

[@jamesjiao]

@@heiloniris1747 Sure.. but the phenomenon is more or less the same. Your statement makes absolutely no difference to the toxicity of these unrealistic expectations

[@jimmy8280]

Asian parents," You have two choices, do well, or die" Pretty much comes down to expectations and mentality

[@ThomaYeo]

I'm Malaysian here. Still having my SPM test and one last subject to go! I strongly agree with the director of this short film. This short film is really meaningful and truly portrays most of the present Malaysian and Singaporean students' life and dilemma they faced.

[@Viddsee]

glad you enjoyed it ;) help us share it to your friends! All the best for your exam!

[@ThomaYeo]

Viddsee Thanks for the wish!! :)

[@warmart2174]

Thomas Yeo wah,you have so many unread msg ah? The part is funny

[@dannylee4817]

Thomas Yeo we

[@pestolover]

Thomas Yeo i dont think msia is as stressful as sg just stating my own thoughts ..

[@annabelle9018]

PSLE shouldn't be a thing,kids should enjoy their childhood and not worry about national exams

[@freakyblank7728]

They ain't happening anytime soon :')

[@ronaldodekopio]

I Know right??

[@jamesdlatovskiy589]

Just like in finland

[@irowaca]

WHY IS THIS NOT THE TOP COMMENT. I agree on this very much. I think that children in the 21st Century are facing difficulties in studies, especially. Parents really shouldn't put pressure on their children. Like in the video, the child will think they are bad children if they fail in anything their parents want them to acheive. Also, even if the parents tell them to share their problems, they most likely won't want to, thinking it will just make things worse. I'm not saying they are bad parents, but they must also be aware of their child's behaviour. My sister has a friend, they live in a hostel. Apparently, her friend is the eldest among her other siblings. Her father fell sick, and her mother is a nurse, so she won't be able to take care of the rest of her family. Her mother decided to move my sister's friend to another school near their hometown. However, she didn't want to. We live in Malaysia, so we have exams like UPSR, PT3, SPM and such. PT3 is usually held for 10th graders, so my sister and her friend here are 15. So she was pressured. Taking care of her 4 other younger siblings, studying, exams, etc. She became stressed. Her parents saw her acting very weirdly, day by day and turns out she became mental, due to depression. This happened earlier in the year, and she is still in the mentals' ward. I have no idea how her family's doing, but it's sad. longest comment i've ever written.

[@faridahkamil87]

Too late.. Malaysia and Singapore already done that already..

[@diana.nikolova7383]

My tears started pouring... what the heck. Terrible story.... And then I found out the girl didn't jump. Phew

[@bujjibujji9471]

Same happened to me

[@beautifuldurian]

Same here. I wanted to change channel when I thought she was going to jump.

[@dreisneckdeep]

waste time

[@yeahigotyouigotthisoncamer1838]

Fuck off spoiler

[@yugiamane4136]

Diana.Nikolova I’m confused, if she didn’t jump, what happened?

[@CaLegend16]

PSLE doesn't determine your future! I scored a very low score, made my parents cry, everything seems like it's the end..but now, I'm studying in NTU

[@WowWowClub]

PSLE is Please Stress LESS on Exams

[@riverh9062]

WowWowClub HAHAHA

[@evevl9891]

WowWowClub I thought it was PLEASE STRESS LOT ON EXAMS ._.

[@kenixlawkx]

No... should be Principal Speaks Lousy English *Sorry to my principal, this for entertainment xD 😂 *

[@justsomeone.-.907]

Nixie GT My school also does say that about PSLE 😂 can relate

[@Azshley]

The true meaning is Primary School Leaving Exams

[@renderz8435]

i think psle is a failed exam system because it sieves out those who have matured at a young age, just like gep. Many who are talented or smarter than these gep/high scorers but did not study hard for psle will not be able to enter better sec schs, and the environment they are put in wont let them reach their potential. National exams should come at 16, not 12

[@sololo1391]

YT Stephistaecated , agreed ..your a smart fella

[@u7t753]

YT Stephistaecated exactly their squeezing our life out to the max..

[@Luth3725]

YT Stephistaecated totally argee with this. ugh the government should have something better like finding their talents then go to schools with the talent they are interested in but i still argee with the age of national examination

[@monochrom1870]

O LEVEL exist u know

[@serii1588]

@@monochrom1870 they are talking about postponing psle to a older age I think

[@kami9391]

Actually, I took my PSLE last year and I have lost a very good friend/lover from it. She was the kindest and sweetest person I ever knew. She was there for me when my abusive dad was being trash. She had strict parents and could no longer take the pressure from them. She scored decently, but didn’t score as well as me and her parents kept comparing her marks with mine. I went to express and she went to NA. We ended at the same school but different courses. She studied very hard while i slacked so i felt horrible. A week before our school started, she jumped. Fly High my best friend, I will always miss you.

[@lovelycakes7109]

i’m so sorry for your lost , at least she’s at a happy place now ❤️ all the best in your life too

[@enamiamappi]

im so so sorry for your loss and that such things happen in real life 🕊

[@fpsreactions8481]

As a foreigner, I honestly think schools in Singapore are too tough. We're young, we should have fun.

[@36_snaps]

fun your head la we should start learning from 3

[@fpsreactions8481]

@@36_snaps Ye we should start from a very young age of course. But we shouldn't be taking exams that pretty much dictate the rest of our academic years and possibly our working future at the age of 11.

[@poteyatocheapp6978]

@@fpsreactions8481it doesn't

[@baeldaikokuten_yj6792]

I had AL21 for my PSLE and couldn’t care that much in primary school now in secondary school, I’m trying my best and it’s my third year already 😊 and I like my results so far

[@lookersTV1]

Fear is what kept us alive.

[@---dg4rf]

lautiko tv umaru chan 😂😂

[@lookersTV1]

Kaori Miyazono 宮園 かをり my onii chan is the one keeping me alive

[@kumamon3406]

lautiko tv lmaooo

[@racistlobsterofficial]

Savage

[@baeldaikokuten_yj6792]

Agreed. I have a deep fear of dying 😊

[@estella2lenne]

Thank you to Splash Productions for producing this short film. It is a much needed one for everyone in Singapore. I am a tutor and I've heard about and witnessed the deaths of my students' friends. It is extremely devastating and heartbreaking. My plea to all parents and parents to be, is to Please genuinely love your child for who they are and not what you want them to be. Spend legit human hours with them, get to know them and let them get to know you too. Growing up in a competitive family myself (and contemplated suicide several times), I truly understand how Zihui feels. So please, those feelings are real and not some mental disorder. Just put the phone away and spend quality time with them. 🙏

[@knigftyoaks537]

I got 169... for my height.

[@yitong1766]

Knigfty Oaks lol

[@user-uj5yp9xr7m]

I got 148...for my height

[@h34rt33]

Knigfty Oaks I'm 6.63

[@caseylim6027]

BTS Rap Monster my ruler is taller than u perpendicularly

[@oof-wx2xr]

162 oof

[@joreneng4037]

i thought more parents should know about this ... parents usually dont understand how much stress and work we srudents are going through...

[@travellerking1997]

Ya some parents thought their child are born smart can handle so much stress

[@lifeisgood2542]

errrrrrmm unless your parents didnt go to school or didnt study well, i am sure they know how stressful it is

[@Agostina999]

Did Pokémon Go sponsor tis oooorrrrrrrrr?

[@samster0221]

lol

[@user-qr2uo9yf9i]

you know i was really in deep watching this short film then i saw ur comment . hahahahaha . i burst into laughing hahahaa

[@mizukii2819]

thats what i thought

[@Unace1]

Yes

[@GuardianDiancie]

I thought the same thing as well.

[@robinlee9148]

grade doesnt show ur future

[@prettylittlekitty705]

Robin lee ya it depends on how u do ur job in the future

[@---xv5jp]

Robin lee That is what parents believe

[@carolinerodriguez8086]

Pretty Little Kitty not really, take Steve Jobs. He was basically failing school but look what he accomplished.

[@emilydoan2577]

Yeah it does. Or else you dont know enough to take the exams which can give you a full scholarship.

[@lalapisy]

Robin lee OH MY GOD!!!! IT TRUE!

[@donnatan616]

And idk how to feel watching this as a rafflesian lol. Even if you went to an elite school doesn't mean that you wouldn't be successful seriously parents

[@nigelang8352]

Heah Lol What Year are you in lol

[@donnatan616]

Nigel Ang year 2

[@knigftyoaks537]

smart boi entitlement?

[@rujet14]

Heah Lol I was from raffles girl's primary school (counted as a rafflesian) but I ended up in ite. at least it is not the end I still can go further in life... psle and ite does not mean it is the end there always will be a test or obstacles for you to encounter everything test out there is for you to learn something more and to know what mistakes arr not to be made again....

[@chloryfish3013]

rujet14 I was from RGPS too!

[@aliqq._.n]

Justin’s parents are a good example of how parents should treat their kids. They are right about how there are many other good schools in Singapore. Just because Raffles and Nanyang are the top schools in Singapore doesn’t mean the other schools are bad. His parents also let him try things which he wants to do. By doing that he can relieve stress and he is learning. Justin’s parents are also supportive of his dreams of being a water polo player. Doctors and Lawyers aren’t the only jobs where you can male large sums of money.

[@qisiangng1611]

As long as examination are graded on bell curve, the notion of there being no need to compete is a pipe dream.

[@HQR000]

I relate to this so much I used to be a very stressed out kid when I took psle.. aimed for 250++ During prelims I got predicted 253 but the pressure of not maintaining my grades got to me & I ended up with a T score of 232 or something.. I moved overseas a few years after for high school lost interest in studying and started failing my exams or just barely passing & getting lost in the whole education system. When I took the A level equivalent in Australia & flunked tho it was a big wake up call for me. I took a bridging course studied my ass off & ended up topping it. Now I'm in my first year of engineering. Moral of the story is dont be so hard on yourself life has its ups and downs. A student who gets straight A grades right now doesnt mean he will be an A grader forever. Likewise even if you're flunking everything right now it doesnt mean you'll flunk forever. if you're willing to put in the time and effort and be patient even if you're a slower learner than the rest you will get where you want to be someday.

[@kawaiipotato6332]

I'm crying because my parents are the complete opposite of them... I just feel like..the worlds against me..I don't belong...worst of all..I just feel like dying. I'm already dying on the inside😭😭

[@rosemaryjoy9114]

Jia xuan Chua I'll pray for you... Jesus loves you

[@jasmineteo4512]

Jia xuan Chua tell your parents how you feel, talk about it instead of bottling up 😊 And don't sweat the small stuff like exams.

[@ha-ny2qx]

Kawaii Potato God be with you.

[@kawaiipotato6332]

Rosemary Joy no he doesn't, he completely hates me

[@kawaiipotato6332]

Jasmine Teo they don't listen to me they just say I need "more time"

[@limjunwei7584]

PSLE so useless the things we learn in primary sch doesnt even apply for secondary sch

[@huizh.3957]

Jun Wei Lim PREACH

[@Msmc-pr4mr]

some of them do.

[@lalapisy]

Lim Jun Wei yup

[@robloxianalamat1019]

EH u primary school teach u stuff u dont learn in sec1 right???!

[@sarah.3599]

Shouldnt have any exams in primary school actually

[@gondegoogoo]

I've seen this happen to quite a few of my classmates at every level of education, and it really tugged at my heartstrings. Thank you for portraying this so well.

[@disneyloh824]

When teacher ask us "Why do we hate exams ?" Me : *Tells my friend* we don't hate exams if it won't disappointed our parents and get scolded by them

[@solaig5016]

As someone who took psle before...if i look back it seems silly that i stressed over it soo much In the end its the same o levels ur taking

[@azhoo]

It also seems silly that I took psle this year but I didn't study

[@muscatman101]

Layla idk how much did you get man?

[@Xgm.]

Me: *Doesn't study much and gets into express stream* Parents: *_"How come your score so low ah? It's cos of that phone! Give it to me noow!_*

[@azhoo]

I didn't study much too

[@rachelling3956]

Am I the only one who's curious on how much she got ? Oops

[@annabella1252]

Ling RuQing no me three

[@draxedits4083]

Ling RuQing lol

[@darkexlxpxe9045]

Me

[@timelapsesofsingapore5674]

She got 226

[@Yx6583]

KieronKN Singapore how u know

[@froggo4511]

Some parents do this before PSLE Parent : Just try your best After PSLE Parent : YOU SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN MORE MARKS UGH YOUR A DISGRACE TO THE FAMILY *me : this is the legit problem*

[@skxnnycat]

it is just psle and parents are giving so much stress for her? I wonder what happens when she take her o/n/a levels. Such useless stress for a 12 year old. They said that if they were to remove psle, it would help the child, but isn't that the same if they remove psle and the stress goes on to the next exam? maybe not change the national studies but more of the parents's mindset. wake up singapore. stress doesn't bring you success. not everyone's success is on academic.

[@cryingfuck3723]

Your wrong, some stress is good for you and stress for PSLE isn’t useless. Sure I hate it too, but I have to disagree with your point. This is the facts. PSLE is a national exam where you start to learn that you have to make your future, it makes you stress so you can focus on it and not be a lazy slug. That’s when you learn your future matters. Stress brings you to success,because when stressed. You try hard, and remember that said that trying hard can bring success. Yes yes, not everyone’s success is on academic but it doesn’t mean that they can’t do that right? Wait and see, score amazing for your PSLE and exams all the way then in your adulthood, no need to clean floors at all

[@pipe6729]

Guys who ever reading this and you have to over come a exam don't stress to much. If your parents put high expectation on you. Talk to them I'm sure they will understand you. As long as you have faith in you there is nothing in getting wrong. Just calm yourself down and it will go smoothly for sure

[@vivid8280]

Nah they won't understand. I used to rank first or second all the time but last time I did terrible in the exams and failed one subject. After that my parents have been treating me like shit and won't stop taunting me about my marks .

[@iseeyou9062]

I didn't remember being so stressed when I took my psle most probably because I was immature and didn't think much of my future ahead at 12 years old. I didn't think it'll matter much if I got a higher score then anyways. but this really represents some p6 students out there, I'm glad there's a documentary like this out there. Although not to such a extent, I'm stressed for my upcoming o levels

[@alyssa-vk6tv]

Same i wasn't really stressed for psle the one thats stressing me now is my national exams next yr 😂

[@manifestasisanubari]

An Indian film called '3 Idiots' explain this better, even with humor but can be teary if it is really sad and India too, has this suicide 'culture'. But still, nice short film, guys! :)

[@ennn5403]

manifestasisanubari yup, watched it before! It was truly touching and inspirational!! Do watch guys!!

[@shycookii]

my english teacher showed the class the movie after psle lol

[@ernestantonioching]

shycookii same

[@freakyblank7728]

OMG I LOVE THAT MOVIE. ITS DEEP;w;

[@aliciatan6417]

that was my school after we were done with our sec 4 mye :)

[@nanadiggie311]

It's so hard when your parents has always a high expectation to you.😭😔

[@Junispro31]

Please to all people taking PSLE this year, do not be too stressed out. PSLE isn't the end and is just a small milestone in your life.😀

[@TLlim03]

If everyone finds a certain's year psle hard, then her score may not exactly be low

[@premakumari7862]

Hey, what the hell is pele?

[@depressedacademicvictim]

@@premakumari7862 PSLE is The Primary School Leaving Exams that are taken my Students in Primary 6 . Currently it is based on a T score which is a aggregate of your Exam scores of English Math Science Mother tongue . It is also an entrance exam to secondary school . The secondary school you go to depends on your score. Your score is spilt into 5 streams Integrated 250+/300 , Express 200-250/300 Normal Academic 150-200/300 Normal Technical 68-150/300 Vocation studies 0-68/300

[@premakumari7862]

@@depressedacademicvictim tnx

[@kehui20]

I swear everyone here is either complaining about how easy PSLE is or how badly they have done in the comments section. TBH this isn't exactly the platform and you're kind of missing the point here. Everyone have different pov and environment, it's not about how difficult the paper is or how they should be grateful for their excellent study conditions. She is missing out on life, still young and unexperienced, she is stuck with her own problems which she doesn't know how to deal with. Her life is so constructed that failure isn't a option for her. Well, not exactly the person to say it. I didn't do too well for my PSLE but who cares? I'm doing well in secondary school life awaiting for my Os result next year. It's really about the balance in your life. Don't get too stressed out!

[@pastelangel5049]

Nah KH I totally agree with u!😊 I got 174 for PSLE but this year,I can go for PFP cuz my results r good enough.My family told me exam results r not everything,but the effort we put in,matters.😁

[@YCbrawlstars]

U have a point too but psle or any other exam doesnt depend your life. Life is about luck and everything so yup

[@MusicHavenSG]

I'd rather have an education system that is holistic and catering to their interests than pressuring kids for exams all the time. Books and a structured system whether it's just only English, Math and Science can only go so far. And damn it's too competitive. For example, some people wanna do art, some may wanna pursue sports, some music, I rather have a system that will cater to their interests and stuff.

[@cattykat2369]

I'm a student taking PSLE this year, watching this made me tear up. I did not know that stress will rise so high, I am really grateful I am not that stressed

[@lumirumi_]

The girl is overthinking

[@lolyeet3443]

Not Zeph Zeph that means she is Normal

[@aliceslayszmsp1354]

Not Zeph Zeph nope my parent only allow me to play on my phone for 30 mins each week and i have loads of revision books and all that i feel damn stressed 😞😞😏

[@ernestantonioching]

Aliceslaysz MSP 30 MINS FOR 1 WEEK? WHAT

[@luckyangel4682]

This reminds me of a childhood friend who also sucide because she could not get into the special (3 years course) in secondary school while she managed to get into express (4 years course). I regret not staying with her that day because she claim age is fine and I am too excited and wanted to share with my parents n family that I get into my choosen school n my psle result. Her story is very different. Her mum is already in her 50s when she is 12 and they are from very poor family so she is determined to finish school n start work to reduce her mum's stress n hardwork...

[@sankari2912]

Malaysia also had national exams at 12 but has been abolished. 2019 was the last batch to experience it 😬

[@xxjaywinggirlxx1250]

Who cried while watching this???? no-no one? ok.... i'll go now...

[@chelsealorenzo9802]

JayWing Girl me nice profile u play Minecraft

[@NormallyImKim]

Me!! I am used to feeling nothing. I have 7 more days to PSLE.

[@cchaesworldd]

xX JayWingGirl Xx me did

[@tsonkavelikova4528]

I did

[@weakesers6055]

*I have no hopes for school, school life makes me too pushed. So I find an intresting way to make it unstress, I rarely study and IT MAKES MY LIFE HAPPIER*

[@pupanimatics2074]

Weakesers how does your life become happier with not so good grades?

[@sabikunm1816]

@@pupanimatics2074 who says grades define happiness

[@nangselora4749]

@@sabikunm1816 I mean it kinda does when you fail you feel useless when you pass you get happy so yeah,

[@angwenyi2739]

even this vid is so stressful to watch

[@NormallyImKim]

Yah. Even walking on street got so many people and bicycle and pmds. So noisy!!

[@nishatnawar6731]

Yeah you are right

[@muhammadshaffin2916]

This video shows us that your childs mental health is more important than their grades

[@AkshanyaA]

I can't control my tears, to anyone who is going through stress, hardships or depression alone I'm really sorry, just remember that you mean a lot to those around you!!! even if you don't feel it it's true, the people around you may not show it but your presence brings them joy trust me

[@khookhoo_bird]

Every single batch of Singaporean Student have experienced and went through PSLE. No doubt the syllabus have gotten more and more tough each year, I don't see how students who had a less condusive environment at home in the past can deal with it while students now generally have a better life at home and receive tuitions cannot deal with PSLE. And im very tired of people complaining about it. Personally I had my PSLE at 2012 and attained 250. By no means it is a very good result but enough to go by.

[@arieljess9242]

henry kenneth I agree. I took PSLE in 2012 too. Didn't do as well as you but enough to enter express stress in a Neighbourhood secondary school. I am also wondering why parents are stressing their children so much about excelling in PSLE, because it doesn't determine ones future. I know some friends who flunked PSLE but did well in O's. At the end of the day, all express students in the different schools will sit for O levels and have equal chance to do well. This is when PSLE results do not matter anymore. Parents are stressing their children so that they can boast about their score to other parents. They are fearful about losing face.

[@jrawing]

smlj 250 no good

[@ohic3034]

Ariel Jess Sometimes, perhaps parents are stressing their child for PSLE so that they will get into IP/IB and won't have to go for O Levels. The parents stress a lot too for their child's exams, and they don't want their child to go through too many exams, so if their child gets into IP/IB he/she won't need to go for O Levels.

[@exsctr1369]

henry kenneth I

[@foxsisters6257]

Ariel Jess this is so true...i remember my parents telling me to do well so their friends won’t laugh at them

[@massbrainsystem3768]

PSLE= Please Stop Learning Everything

[@itsbritneybyotch7471]

To the parents who are reading this, I hope you understand that your child's/children's mental health is more important than their grades

[@50lbsOfCheese]

I think we all need to see the point of the film - it's about noticing those in pain. And while PSLE is indeed a major stressor of this issue, i do hope we can take steps to identify those who are suffering in silence, and sound out their pain. And even if you dont live in Singapore, this is a prime example of just how vulnerable kids are to serious psychological stressors. And while students are only 20% of the population, they are going to be 100% of our future. A simple "how are you" can go a long way. Spread this video, it deserves to be viral, it deserves to be known. This is something we cannot keep quiet about any longer

[@shahidahchannel5686]

Don't waste your life for suicidal because life still goes one

[@knyxx.kjm72]

All i can say as a singaporean who just experienced PSLE not long ago, our system have its problems and its not to be ignored... PSLE is sometimes going way too far for just primary school kids... MOE said psle will be cancelled, but srsly it dosent change anything... The new system is even more harsh for the kids...

[@ghoulfishe]

took the dad 3 months to evolve his mahi-magikarp to gyarados although he is an addicted pokémon go player bruh

[@nangselora4749]

Lolas he should be

[@turnippp]

Actually, a main reason most PSLE candidates can't do their best is that their worries and anxiety pull their negativity up. So many do bad from careless mistakes. Anyways PSLE exams are the most crucial in my childhood and I'm currently still studying for it.

[@yelloshuie]

Excellent short clip! Really enjoyed it. Hope your message gets across!

[@ixii0003]

Who the hell plays badminton at such area 15:46

[@alyhdy4168]

iXii000 HAHAHAH omy

[@dynaamirah9515]

@@timelapsesofsingapore5674 Its not even the right time

[@everhirstseyt2667]

Ya lor just asking for a potted plant or ded body to fall on dem. Smdh

[@pattammalvaradarajan9017]

Exams are exams. Go with the flow. Let the mind choose what is important to it. Studying is a good thing. It let us help to develop our critical thinking abilities. Enjoy what you do. Reaching your potential is far more important than grades. Also choose profession that suits your interest.

[@tyanstory9560]

I remembered when i did my PSLE and i was just chilling in the test room 😂

[@tanfiona6029]

Same =) 😂😂

[@ukwn_zacho1441]

Tyan. Swp I got 189 and I don’t even care lol

[@Elucie7575]

Same here 😂

[@azhoo]

I was seriously sweating during math paper LMAO.

[@Ennnn.jenn.]

Sameee I slept through math 😮I didn't know how to do anways 🤷

[@willquitsoonsearchnewchann4951]

Who else thought zihui was gonna jump

[@starryskies.]

Me

[@Tim_meh_]

*Me.*

[@Cough_ez3931]

She though she was a Pokémon

[@amarbazaar4468]

Me

[@joleneeng715]

I still can recall taking my psle when I got it back my parents shouted at me and even called me useless I stayed in my room for days not eating and even started cutting myself now every single time they fight they would bring me up...

[@bioacer25000]

I'm sorry to hear that but like I feel ur pain (somewhat) my parents call me useless on a daily basis and I rly feel sad ://

[@mish8183]

@@bioacer25000 I'm having As in less than 3days and I'm panicking. Looking back, psle was just one of the first of obstacles that was to come.

[@premakumari7862]

@@mish8183 what is psle

[@mish8183]

@@premakumari7862 Right?? 😭🤧 But srsly sg education is just -☠️

[@premakumari7862]

@@mish8183 I'm a Indian, I don't have any public exams till 10th grade. So I'm asking

[@jayswag8584]

this was such a nice film !! kudos to the team that delivered it so beautifully :)

[@maganashaker167]

This was made when I did my PSLE sia. I think I just chilled at home while doing it. Don’t stress too much, this world is stressful enough

[@piggieluv92]

to be honest guys why push ur kids to so many classes ended up , not you being stress but your kids. i believe children like them should play more while study. well either they pass or fail parents shud accept them the way they are. if i really have my own kid i wud tell them to work hard and play hard. i wouldnt wan them to miss out their fun as a kid. childrens shudnt be working so hard becuz of the parents. but parents shud be more understandable and listen what the child wants. study is important . listen to the kids interest are important to. its hates to say i pity the child as she doesnt have any life studying hard ended up stress. parents shud learn how learn how to love them more even they fail .

[@matthewyeoh2studioshere934]

I study a lot cause to me playing is just a waste of time

[@justachanel2373]

Blink here whattt no way

[@YCbrawlstars]

@@matthewyeoh2studioshere934 ....

[@ellenma6002]

@@matthewyeoh2studioshere934 Ok...

[@funtime8771]

Based on a true story. One day,this girl zihui missed her bus. The end.

[@KevMania316]

There are very touching moments in the video. life is full of challenges and failures. the best thing we need to teach the kids is that they are not alone to face them and we will always be supportive as parents. resilience is more important than being smart...

[@huizh.3957]

idk why ppl are so stressed taking psle esp the parents pushing their children. my prelim was 205 and my parents didnt give me any stress at all. they always say" 尽力就好" which means "try your best" in the end i got 230. ofc to some, 230 is not good but i dont see the point of getting into a top secondary school. i went to a neighbourhood sch near my house because really, sleep is very important. And its yourself who is taking the exam, not the school. Yall still learn the same thing at the end of the day so why must give yourself so much stress?

[@ruiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Lol I got 231

[@hiiro1213]

What's the highest

[@icysyngamingwarner1595]

1% People will see this 99% won't

[@kookieslimezz372]

IcySynGaming Warner uhh...nice try dude lol

[@anittakottai3324]

IcySynGaming Warner I'm a special 1% ☺️

[@kellyngo_]

Lol not

[@glassios8054]

Heh

[@kimigabrielle76]

I did

[@398dogs9]

"There are many choices" Every adult: U don't do well for exams ah, the choices u have are only the ones u dont like

[@hummit]

Great storyline! Excellent acting! KIids need to be taught that failure is part and parcel of life. They just need to pick themselves up and start going again. The problem is that well meaning parents place too much of their own expectations on their kids, and the kid think they just can't measure up. Tragedy can be avoided if parents don't behave like they themselves are the ones sitting for the exams in front of their kids - kids see this kind of behaviour and get even more stressed. The important thing is to pace out the learning over the year and just be chill when it comes to exams....Last minute cramming doesn't really help. It only overwhelms the poor kid. Let them sleep early every night - that's more important.

[@FastCarsNoRules220]

As a former Singaporean who is now currently living in Canada, there are quite a lot of things I miss about Singapore, but I DO NOT miss studying there. I was 11 when I moved out of the country, so I was fortunate enough to escape from PSLE. And to y'all who are in Primary 6, I salute you and wish you the best.

[@taehyungstan2556]

ive been wanting to know their marks lol

[@elle2194]

Peach Meee same lmao

[@knigftyoaks537]

Peach Meee Its a show. Fake, like that virtual ornament on your head.

[@h34rt33]

taehyungstan 김태형 I've been waiting for VKook

[@timelapsesofsingapore5674]

She got 226

[@venuskoh8269]

Timelapses Of Singapore did u ask her before telling everyone first lol

[@iaino1473]

When you think that your PSLE year is damn stress and your parents damn xiong... Then you watch this video.

[@TransportationONLY]

Phew luckily I didn't play Pokemon go Before my PSLE Also I never play it before because I don't want to

[@mememan1694]

Transportation ONLY! Good for you

[@miohitos]

Wait till you sit for N/O Level. More stress than PSLE

[@alucard19]

singapores fault i think because they make it so important to have 200 up

[@sololo1391]

Colin Tan , my parents - below 100 - I'm dead 100-150 I am still dead 150-200 I am still dead 200-250 I am still dead 250-259 I am still dead 260-280 hated 280-290 ignored 290-295 no food for you 295-298 extra homework for doing so badly 298-299 scolding for not getting 300 300 I live normally -_-

[@racistlobsterofficial]

Ayyy lmao

[@lalapisy]

Colin Tan don't blame other countries

[@backstreetbacteria7868]

Sololo 1 That’s impossible... what kind of parents do you have?

[@lalapisy]

Colin Tan my Mother tougue-7/80 English-59/60 Math-14/20 Science-45/50

[@maincharacter7241]

well it's a good thing i live in Philippines ,different educational system

[@HNreport]

Astronut Squirrel I live in brunei

[@maincharacter7241]

Cleary ftw ok👍nice

[@zoilacamias6106]

Same

[@daisyh9449]

Transdimentional Space Goat igghhh

[@bbobyang9564]

Transdimentional Space Goat sameEEEE

[@adrianangg_]

Pri 6 kids who r watching dis just give everything u can don't stress if ur parents are mad and disappointed at ur results let them cool off cause they will still accept and love u in the end 🙏 don't be sad I've been through this phase in my life and I'm in sec 2 I'm doing fine my psle score wasn't the best but life goes on and just live every moment to the fullest ❤️ 😀

[@stacie2506]

I feel her, I've been through the same exam last year . Once its over....its over. Just stick into the positive side.Once you finish the exam, before you know it, your alr in Secondary School!

[@Sxin209]

I wasn’t really stressed for PSLE because I thought of it as another exam in my school just that the seating arrangement is different :D But I have to get used to having exams in Sec school now since I’m sec 1 and my CT is next week. Feeling a little stress because of having an exam in a different environment but I think it’s best to treat major exams like your normal SAs or CTs (ofc still have to study lah, just don’t stress so much) because it helped me quite a bit

[@KiariLeader123]

aww..this was so amazing and also adorable and sad. AMAZINGGG

[@aoyamaisamazing6408]

I'm a singaporean and primary 5, after watching this video I honestly feel terrified of primary 6, and A levels and O levels.

[@jaslikeart]

Hope you're doing well

[@darenaoh2202]

Ah... Had it last year, it wasn't the worst in the world, just stressful

[@nahz2805]

I got 232 and I was so heartbroken but actually psle isn’t as bad as you think it is. You just have to memorize all the notes and listen in class

[@iwascj6113]

Received my results in school just now and I passed my efforts paid off!

[@Avrilleong123]

MoreCNCJ congrats!!! I took PSLE last year and I didn't do very well... I got 215.. my family put into ACS ( International ) cause they didn't want me to take O levels... they want me to take something called IGCSE than instead of A Levels is IB

[@summeri3]

Avril Leong 215 good already leh!

[@pastelangel5049]

Avril Leong I got 174 for PSLE

[@chloryfish3013]

Avril Leong Avril? From RGPS?

[@Avrilleong123]

Chloe Low ya

[@zerotwo5922]

P=Pikachu S=scyther L=lapras E=electabuzz

[@nishiisunn]

it means P=Please S=Stop L=Learning E=English

[@yurei3860]

I remember watching this a year ago when I took PSLE. Ahhh good old days

[@chongleeching1626]

I used to go to that primary school, very nostalgic to get reminded of the uniform and the bridge. I didnt have the heart in studying but i still did decent and made into a mildly good school without dsa and an extremely good score.

[@silvercomet2245]

I myself have a hard time, being a perfectionist. As a high schooler, I always aim for a perfect 4.0, and an A- already have my skin crawling. My family always compare me with my older cousin who is a natural prodigy. It made me work harder, but at the cost of anxiety, stress and intense rebellious hatred. Now I think I am better, but my anxiety makes me unable to procrastinate ( a good habit, some may think, but it is a result of my anxiety) and stressed out over the smallest thing.

[@theredcupcake]

I am always pressed as an Asian. I live in America but I am Asian. I’ve always been having good grades. But this year was different, I kept getting C’s and 1 D. My parents were so disappointed of me, I got my computer and phone token away for 2 weeks. I hate the stereotype “Asians are smart and they always listen to directions.” People who assume that make me angry. I feel like people treat us like we’re angels. But I am a regular student like you all. And American’s shouldn’t be assuming me as a smart student, I’m a regular student. I hope you guys understand. I apologize for the long passage.

[@nikiniki-4802]

I dsa-ed into Dunman high through bilingualism but I did not plan ahead, neither did my parents force me to prepare a portfolio, I didn’t go to any competitions or win any medals in chinese or English but I got accepted, I think that some parents are pressuring their children too much and being kiasu. My chinese and English had never been very good but I was just above average so I surprised myself during psle, i think parents might have put too much pressure on children to do well in psle, however, my parents gave me time to relax and did not pressure me to revise and mug till late at night so I am really thankful for such supportive parents that did not pressure me but encouraged me to strive to do my best

[@Lost-Kin]

Please Stop Learning Everything Also I'm retaking my PSLE this yr,since I've been having depression since 2013 and it affected my attendence to school last year...I'm happy my parents support my dreams and goals,and just tell me to do my best. I can relate to this a lot,I wouldn't be here enjoying time with close friends and drawing if my parents never knew of my depression.

[@brandonok813]

I need this,mine is in 10 days time,i need prayers

[@shuyulei2767]

This is a real story but it a lesson for u to never give up and the only thing help u is study hard and wish yourself luck

[@sauravrai5600]

The idea of a Magicarp is well placed in the movie. Magicarp one of the weakest pokemon, which is frowned upon by many trainers. This pokemon turns into one of the strongest pokemon, a Grayodos. Hence, a person cannot be judged by their exam results alone, because what matters is how you do in your life exams, if you pass you will turn from a magicarp into a Grayodos. This video is inspiring and I believe many trapped souls will be saved by your actions. God bless you all who work hard for Good of the innocent. Thank you.

[@skraaapapakakaka145]

It really depends on the environment. I’m the youngest amongst all my cousins. All of them were in normal academic/technical, so my parents weren’t giving me too much stress when i was in my PSLE year. I too, told myself to at least get into normal academic and did not worry too much about PSLE. Results came, turned out i got a 227 for my PSLE. My parents and I were ecstatic, knowing that i would be the first one to get into the express stream in my family. Although that may not be a good score for many students in singapore, I myself and my family were very proud of me.