Philanthropic foundation Ngee Ann Kongsi has announced a donation of S$8.1 to the School of Science and Technology Singapore.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
New Air Force Training Command inaugurated by Ng Eng Hen
SINGAPORE : A new Air Force Training Command was inaugurated on Monday by Education Minister and Second Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Singapore Institute of Technology's open house attracts over 700 visitors
SINGAPORE : The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) held its first—ever open house on Saturday at the Education Ministry's building, attracting more than 700 visitors.
Parents learn about early childhood education at conference
SINGAPORE : Some 270 parents had an opportunity to learn about early childhood education at a two—day conference which ended on Saturday.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Educators find ways to engage, inspire pre-schoolers
Education is also about playing — and this is what educators are getting pre—schoolers to do.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Standards, practices not laid down for Sped schools: IB Singapore
It had hoped to be the first special education (Sped) school in Singapore to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum to its higher—functioning students. But the new St Gerard's International at Mountbatten Road had its suggestion turned down last week.
AVA starts drive to get consumers to switch to liquid and powdered
Make the switch to liquid and powdered eggs is what Singapore's food watchdog is trying to persuade consumers to do.
AVA pushes for liquid, powdered eggs as alternatives to shell eggs
The Agri—Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) is pushing out a public education programme to create greater awareness of liquid and powdered eggs as alternatives to shell eggs.
Place-based education to get students motivated, caring & rooted
SINGAPORE : Getting Singaporeans to be caring, motivated and rooted to their country is one objective set out by educators at the inaugural Place—based Education Seminar held at Raffles Institution on Wednesday morning.
JC fitness programmes pay off, with more students fit for NS
From differentiated training during Physical Education (PE) classes to a modified Standard Obstacle Course — that is what some Junior Colleges have been putting their students through to get them fit for National Service.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Former Sports School principal dies
SINGAPORE : The pioneering principal of the Singapore Sports School, Mr Moo Soon Chong, died on Tuesday at the age of 63 after battling liver cancer for more than a year.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Parents and children conduct science experiments with everyday objects
SINGAPORE : It is the first day of the March school holidays, but some primary school students are back in the lab — this time with their parents.
Monday, March 8, 2010
New productivity council to be inclusive, reflecting comprehensive nature
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean said Wednesday the new National Productivity and Continuing Education Council that will drive Singapore's national effort to boost skills and productivity will be an inclusive one.
Second concessionary loan to help people manage mortgage obligations
Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Education Grace Fu said the recent announcement to extend a second loan to more HDB flat buyers is to help manage their mortgage obligations and not to encourage property speculation.
MOE gives record number of awards for innovative ideas in education
Singapore's Education Ministry is giving a record number of awards for innovative ideas in education.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Greater urgency to give jobs a "makeover": Halimah Yacob
Singapore's labour movement has urged the new National Productivity and Continuing Education Council chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean to focus more on re—creating jobs.
School fees still competitive; further hikes not ruled out
School fees here remain "highly subsidised and competitive" despite the upcoming increase for permanent residents and international students studying in local polytechnics, said Education Minister Ng Eng Hen.
Continuous education, company-specific training crucial for productivity
For the very low—skilled, older and low—wage workers, there is this assurance — a training scheme is being devised.
A book or bookmark to raise awareness
To help foster a better understanding of autism, Times bookstores and Pathlight School have joined hands to raise funds for Eden School, the vocational school for children with autism.
Raffles Education may set up campus in Iskandar, Malaysia
Private education provider Raffles Education said it is determining the feasibility of a multi—institutional education campus in Iskandar, Malaysia.
New portal allows students to make informed career choices
Primary 5 and 6 students can now make informed choices of their career aspirations. The Ministry of Education has launched an interactive web—based Education and Career Guidance (ECG) portal for primary schools on Wednesday.
Singapore polytechnics and ITE to increase tuition fees
Singapore's polytechnics and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) may have held off their planned fee hike last year due to the financial crisis.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuition fees for ITE and polytechnic courses to go up from April
Tuition fees for Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and polytechnic courses will be going up starting April, when the new academic year begins.
Institute of Technical Education tuition fees to go up from April
Tuition fees for Institute of Technical Education or ITE courses will be going up.
Tampines Primary School commences bicultural programme
Bicultural studies is not just for the elite, as proven by Tampines Primary School. This year, it became the first neighbourhood elementary school to offer a bicultural programme.
Customised training for disabled
Instead of setting up Continuing Education and Training (CET) centres for the disabled, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will work with agencies and voluntary welfare organisations to provide customised training for the disabled.
High-level council to raise productivity at individual, enterprise & sector level
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean has outlined the role that a new high—level council will play in the country's national effort to boost skills and productivity.
MP Indranee Rajah suggests "education eco-system" around rental flats for children
The living standards of residents in rental flats was discussed in Parliament on Wednesday.
ITE students learn finer points of coffee making
Some 120 Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students will be taught the finer points of coffee making under a five—year collaboration between the institute and Boncafe International.
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