Work to enhance productivity at the national level gets underway as the high—level council on National Productivity and Continuing Education (NPCEC) held its first meeting on Friday.
Friday, April 30, 2010
National Productivity & Continuing Education Council to focus on 12 sectors
Work to enhance productivity at the national level gets underway as the high—level council on National Productivity and Continuing Education (NPCEC) held its first meeting on Thursday.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Singapore Armed Forces enhances paramedic training
The Singapore Armed Forces Medical Corp (SAFMC) is collaborating with local and international institutions to enhance paramedic education.
Singapore Armed Forces enhances paramedic training
The Singapore Armed Forces Medical Corp (SAFMC) is collaborating with local and international institutions to enhance paramedic education.
Pathlight School for autistic children officially opens in Ang Mo Kio
Singapore's first school for autistic children, Pathlight School, officially opened Tuesday.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Reducing weightage of Mother Tongue in PSLE will help students: MOE
The Education Ministry said reducing the weightage for Mother Tongue in the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) can help students whose scores border between the normal and express stream.
More schools recognised for niche programmes
The Education Ministry says another 15 schools were recognised this year for offering niches of excellence to enrich their students' educational experience.
Educators say schools are the best starting points for integration matters
Many educators agree that when it comes to matters of integration, the school is a great starting point and the Ministry of Education hopes to nudge things along with a new resource pack for schools.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
MOE to conduct safety review of sports in schools
A committee will soon be convened to conduct a safety review of sports in schools.
Admissions criteria to top secondary schools may be adjusted
The Minister for Education, Ng Eng Hen said admissions criteria to top secondary schools may be adjusted, following Monday's announcement of possible changes to the mother tongue language exams at PSLE.
New services centre set up to help private students with complaints
SINGAPORE : The Council for Private Education has set up a student services centre to provide better consumer information and student support.
MOE to conduct safety review of sports in schools following spate of injuries
A committee will soon be convened to conduct a safety review of sports in schools.
New services centre set up to help private students with complaints
SINGAPORE : The Council for Private Education has set up a student services centre to provide better consumer information and student support.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Ng Eng Hen meets M'sian leaders in KL as part of regular exchanges
Minister for Education and Second Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen attended the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference 2010 (DSA10) in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur Monday.
Ng Eng Hen meets Msian leaders in KL as part of regular exchanges
Minister for Education and Second Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen attended the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference 2010 (DSA10) in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur Monday.
Second Defence Minister Ng in KL for Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference
Education Minister and Second Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen, is in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur for a biennial international defence and security exhibition that showcases the latest developments in the defence technology industry.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Residents at Punggol dialogue ask questions on pay-TV, education
SINGAPORE : The Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts, Lui Tuck Yew stressed the need to conduct a thorough investigation into whether SingTel and StarHub improperly used information the government had shared on changes to pay—TV rules.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Six more Junior Sports Academies launched to develop young sporting talents
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced another six new Junior Sports Academies (JSAs) to develop young sporting talents in Singapore.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Education Ministry says schools should encourage good sportsmanship
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has said schools should encourage good sportsmanship and not condone contrary behaviour.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Education Ministry says schools should encourage good sportsmanship
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has said schools should encourage good sportsmanship and not condone contrary behaviour.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
NTU researchers make significant findings about protein architecture
SINGAPORE : Researchers from Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences have gained insights into the architecture of a protein that controls iron levels in almost all organisms.
It is healthy that there's political contest in S'pore: Ng Eng Hen
SINGAPORE : Education Minister Ng Eng Hen on Sunday said it is healthy that there is political contest in Singapore.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Mascots Lyo & Merly give school sports day a touch of YOG
Two very special guests gave Changkat Primary School a touch of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) at its sports day in Bedok Stadium on Friday morning.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
SOTA wants to engage community, help with capacity building in arts education
The School of the Arts (SOTA) wants to engage the community and contribute to capacity building as Singapore seeks to enhance its arts education sector.
Monday, April 5, 2010
92.2% of grads found employment within 6 months
92.2 per cent of students who graduated from the three local universities last year found jobs within six months of graduation, according to figures posted on the Education Ministry's website on Monday.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
HPB, Dettol team up to spread hand hygiene practices in schools
School children had a lesson on the importance of hand hygiene on Thursday.
Educators find ways to engage, inspire pre-schoolers
Education is also about playing — and this is what educators are getting pre—schoolers to do.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Ngee Ann Kongsi donates S$8.1m to School of Science and Technology
Philanthropic foundation Ngee Ann Kongsi has announced a donation of S$8.1 to the School of Science and Technology Singapore.
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.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
MOE to set up Youth Sports Academies to promote sports excellence
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is setting up Youth Sports Academies (YSAs) to provide centralised training for talented athletes at the secondary and junior college/centralised institute levels and promote sports excellence.
NIE awards S$32,000 worth of sports scholarships
The National Institute of Education (NIE) has awarded S$32,000 worth of scholarships for student—teachers pursuing degrees in Sport Science and Management.
S'pore well positioned to tap on rapidly developing space industry: S Iswaran
Singapore is well positioned to tap on the rapidly—developing industry for space—related technologies in Asia. This is according to Senior Minister of State for Trade & Industry and Education, S Iswaran.
Education Minister Ng to attend ASEAN education meet
Education Minister Ng Eng Hen will attend the 45th SEAMEO Council Conference and fifth ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting in Cebu, Philippines, from Tuesday.
Early childhood education sector signs on to fair employment pledge
More than two in five operators in early childhood care and education in Singapore have made a commitment to adopt fair employment practices.
Education Minister Ng Eng Hen to attend ASEAN education meet
Education Minister Ng Eng Hen will attend the 45th SEAMEO Council Conference and fifth ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting in Cebu, Philippines, from Tuesday.
S'pore has done well over last decade despite challenges: Dr Ng
Singapore's Education Minister Ng Eng Hen has said that the country has done well to weather the storms of the past decade, because of its fundamental systems of nation building.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Posting results for JCs, ITEs and Polys will be out on Jan 27
The Education Ministry will release posting results for junior colleges, polytechnics and Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs) next week.
Legal wrangle between Stansfield College & CASE set to drag on longer
The three—year legal wrangle between private school Stansfield College and the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) is set to drag on longer.
Legal wrangle between Stansfield College and CASE set to drag on longer
The three—year legal wrangle between private school Stansfield College and the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) is set to drag on longer.
NAFA to recruit more regional students
The president of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Choo Thiam Siew, has set a goal to make the school the obvious choice for Southeast Asian arts research and training, as it sets out to attract the best talents from around the region.
NUS Business School unveils new premises at Kent Ridge campus
The NUS Business School has unveiled its new premises at its Kent Ridge campus. The Mochtar Riady Building is named after the founder and chairman of Indonesia's Lippo Group.
18% of ITE students drop out of class but attrition rate going down
Latest numbers show that 18 per cent of Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students drop out before completing their course.
Education Ministry resists calls to nationalise preschool education
The Ministry of Education said it has no plans to nationalise preschool education.
CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School produces top 'O' level student
The GCE 'O' level results are out, and this year's top student with ten A1s is Lai Kai Rou from CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School.
200 youths vie for chance to compete in FIRST LEGO League Challenge
200 youths gathered at the School of Science and Technology on Saturday evening for a chance to represent Singapore at the FIRST LEGO League Challenge in the United States.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
MOE to set up Youth Sports Academies to promote sports excellence
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is setting up Youth Sports Academies (YSAs) to provide centralised training for talented athletes at the secondary and junior college/centralised institute levels and promote sports excellence.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
NIE awards S$32,000 worth of sports scholarships
The National Institute of Education (NIE) has awarded S$32,000 worth of scholarships for student—teachers pursuing degrees in Sport Science and Management.
S'pore well positioned to tap on rapidly developing space industry: S Iswaran
Singapore is well positioned to tap on the rapidly—developing industry for space—related technologies in Asia. This is according to Senior Minister of State for Trade & Industry and Education, S Iswaran.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Education Minister Ng to attend ASEAN education meet
Education Minister Ng Eng Hen will attend the 45th SEAMEO Council Conference and fifth ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting in Cebu, Philippines, from Tuesday.
Early childhood education sector signs on to fair employment pledge
More than two in five operators in early childhood care and education in Singapore have made a commitment to adopt fair employment practices.
Education Minister Ng Eng Hen to attend ASEAN education meet
Education Minister Ng Eng Hen will attend the 45th SEAMEO Council Conference and fifth ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting in Cebu, Philippines, from Tuesday.
Friday, January 22, 2010
S'pore has done well over last decade despite challenges: Dr Ng
Singapore's Education Minister Ng Eng Hen has said that the country has done well to weather the storms of the past decade, because of its fundamental systems of nation building.
Posting results for JCs, ITEs and Polys will be out on Jan 27
The Education Ministry will release posting results for junior colleges, polytechnics and Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs) next week.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Legal wrangle between Stansfield College & CASE set to drag on longer
The three—year legal wrangle between private school Stansfield College and the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) is set to drag on longer.
Legal wrangle between Stansfield College and CASE set to drag on longer
The three—year legal wrangle between private school Stansfield College and the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) is set to drag on longer.
NAFA to recruit more regional students
The president of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Choo Thiam Siew, has set a goal to make the school the obvious choice for Southeast Asian arts research and training, as it sets out to attract the best talents from around the region.
NUS Business School unveils new premises at Kent Ridge campus
The NUS Business School has unveiled its new premises at its Kent Ridge campus. The Mochtar Riady Building is named after the founder and chairman of Indonesia's Lippo Group.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
18% of ITE students drop out of class but attrition rate going down
Latest numbers show that 18 per cent of Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students drop out before completing their course.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Education Ministry resists calls to nationalise preschool education
The Ministry of Education said it has no plans to nationalise preschool education.
CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School produces top 'O' level student
The GCE 'O' level results are out, and this year's top student with ten A1s is Lai Kai Rou from CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
200 youths vie for chance to compete in FIRST LEGO League Challenge
200 youths gathered at the School of Science and Technology on Saturday evening for a chance to represent Singapore at the FIRST LEGO League Challenge in the United States.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Seven primary schools start single session
A new year has brought with it the start of a new school system for some students.
School of the Arts' new S$145-million campus opens
The New Year has heralded a fresh start for two of Singapore's four specialised independent schools.
Parents not concerned about H1N1 as new school year opens
A new school year has begun and many parents said they have no plans to vaccinate their children because the H1N1 situation is stable so far.
Gan Eng Seng Sec School celebrates 125 years with folding paper boats project
The first day of school started with a bang for students of Gan Eng Seng School which also celebrates its 125th anniversary this year.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Public education drive to get sufferers, perpetrators of elder abuse to break silence
Singapore's main centre for dealing with elder abuse said its caseload has doubled over the past three years.
River Valley High School students to start 2010 semester in new campus
Students of River Valley High School will start 2010 in a new campus situated in Boon Lay.
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