MACRO Academy
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Sec 1,
Decoded

An evening briefing for P6 parents

PSLE results are out on 24 November. Make your school choices with confidence.

Saturday, 21 November 2026 · 4 – 7pmVenue to be announced

Reserve your seats

Moments from past MACRO events

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Laughter between talks at a past MACRO event
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The briefing

Three talks. The decisions that matter now.

Martin Li, Co-founder of MACRO Academy4.30pm · Talk 1

Martin Li

Co-founder, MACRO Academy · Oxford top scholar

Choosing the right secondary school

Reading your AL score, building your six choices, and avoiding the common mistakes.

Joy Soh, Head of English at MACRO Academy5.00pm · Talk 2

Joy Soh

Head of English · 20+ years teaching, 1,000+ students

IP vs G3: what it really means for your child

How the two tracks differ, including what changes in English from Sec 1.

Donnell Koh, Science specialist5.30pm · Talk 3

Donnell Koh

Science specialist · 22 years teaching, formerly Raffles JC

The new SEC syllabus

What changes in Secondary 1, seen through a Science lens.

The evening

How the evening runs

Three hours, start to finish. Three talks, then time with our teachers for the questions that are specific to your child.

A MACRO teacher presenting on switching from SBB to IP at a past open house
Saturday, 21 November 20264.00pm – 7.00pm
  1. 4.00pmDoors open

    Arrival and registration

    Settle in with a welcome drink. The kids' activity corner opens.

    • Welcome drinks
    • Photo booth
    • Kids' corner
  2. 4.30pmTalk 1

    Choosing the right secondary school

    Welcome, then reading your AL score and building your six choices.

    Martin LiCo-founder, MACRO Academy · Oxford top scholar
  3. 5.00pmTalk 2

    IP vs G3: what it really means

    How the tracks differ, including what changes in English.

    Joy SohHead of English · 20+ years teaching, 1,000+ students
  4. 5.30pmTalk 3

    The new SEC syllabus

    What changes in Secondary 1, through a Science lens.

    Donnell KohScience specialist · 22 years teaching, formerly Raffles JC
  5. 6.00 – 7.00pmAsk the teachers

    Subject booths

    Meet our teachers and ask anything about your child's next step.

    • English
    • Maths
    • Science
    A MACRO teacher answering questions in a crowd at a past event
  6. On your way outBefore you go

    Collect your Sec 1 starter pack

    Cheat sheets and goodies for every family.

While you’re here

Something for the whole family

Subject booths

English, Maths and Science teachers on hand for your questions.

Kids' activity corner

Something for your P6 child while you're in the talks.

Drinks and photo booth

Welcome drinks from 4pm, and a photo booth to mark the milestone.

Sec 1 starter pack

Cheat sheets and goodies for every family, collected at the exit.

Complimentary · limited seats

Reserve your seats

Results come out on 24 November. Come prepared to make the right school choice.

Saturday, 21 November 20264.00pm – 7.00pmVenue to be announced
Complimentary · limited to 200 seats

With Martin Li, Joy Soh and Donnell Koh

Prefer to message us? WhatsApp 8979 2396

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Questions, answered

Is it free?

Yes. Sec 1, Decoded is complimentary, but seats are limited, so please register so we can hold yours.

Should my child come too?

Yes, the evening is for parents and their P6 child. There's a kids' activity corner running throughout, so your child is looked after during the talks.

Where is it held?

The venue is being confirmed. Everyone who registers will get the venue details on WhatsApp ahead of the day.

How many seats should I register?

Count everyone who's coming, including your child. Seats are counted per person, up to four per registration.

I have a question before then. Who do I ask?

WhatsApp us at +65 8979 2396. You can also add your question to the registration form and our speakers will try to cover it on the night.