Training institute may help address biggest challenge: Attracting talent
While industry observers hail the setting up of the new National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC), some are worried that private training providers may be pushed out of the market. The institute will consolidate [...]
New award for students with special needs
A new award was introduced this year to recognise the achievements of students with special needs. The Lee Kuan Yew Exemplary Student Award notes the strides made by students in 20 government-funded special education schools [...]
5 young Singaporeans receive President’s Scholarship in Istana ceremony
Five young Singaporeans were awarded the President's Scholarship on Wednesday (Aug 16) evening at the Istana. They are Mr Lee Tat Wei, from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Ms Cheri Wee Jin Ting, from the School of [...]
New SMU scheme benefits needy students
Since she was in secondary school, 21-year-old Joyce Lee has been pulling shifts in various retail or service jobs to save up for university. From gigs as a barista at McDonald's and as a service [...]
School term for 2018 to start on Jan 2, ends on Nov 16: MOE
The school term next year for primary and secondary schools will start on Jan 2 and end on Nov 16, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Monday (Aug 14). The school year will start [...]
PCF opens childcare centre at Hillion Mall
The PAP Community Foundation (PCF) has opened its first childcare centre in a mixed-use development. The large centre, spanning close to 2,000 sq m and with a capacity of close to 300, was officially opened [...]