January 30, 2009
Over a 20-year career, Mdm Siti Anita has learned to appreciate her pupils' 'imperfections' and look for their potential.
In 2008 she was one of three recipients of the MOE-NCSS Special Education (SPED) Awards, which recognises SPED teachers who have shown particular passion and commitment to providing an all-rounded education.
January 27, 2009
As an Education Associate, Ms Farahana co-teaches classes in art and digital design.
Here's a new word to try on for size: Education Associate (EDA). These are school staff with other expertise who work with teachers in co-teaching and pastoral support. In Ms Farahana's case, she works with teachers at Si Ling Secondary School to plan and conduct lessons for lower secondary Normal (Technical) students. She also develops coursework for the "O" and "N" level curricula, and is the co-form teacher for an N(T) class, taking on pastoral care and liaising regularly with her students' parents.
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January 23, 2009
Assumption Pathway School students gathering for service learning at a community centre.
It sounds predictable, but at Assumption Pathway School (APS), the start of a brand new semester in 2009 literally meant that. Formerly named Assumption Vocational Institute, the school has undergone a complete reformation in its education focus. It has taken in students who have failed their PSLE, as well as those who prematurely left other secondary schools, and in the new year, it's unveiled a new programme to better address their needs.
January 20, 2009
This year's ecstatic N.E.mation teams.
From 16 January you can watch their clips at the N.E.mation! III website and vote for your three favourite clips! Visit the website now!
January 17, 2009
Taking their first steps into St Hilda's Primary School - it is re-assuring to have a buddy to show the way.
At St Hilda's Primary School, as soon as the Pri 1 pupils alighted from the school buses on the first day, they were greeted by Pri 2 pupils who showed them to the canteen where all the new pupils were gathering. The canteen and school hall were decked out with bundles of colourful balloons - brilliant blues, reds and yellows to give that extra feeling of welcome.
The rest of the day was spent getting to know the school: the Pri 1 pupils attended their first assembly in the hall, were showed around the school and introduced to their teachers, learnt about school rules and, most importantly, began making new friends. Their parents were busy too, capturing all the Kodak moments of the first day on camera or video.
January 13, 2009
The 88 pioneering students from NUSHS.
The inaugural convocation saw 88 students of the pioneering batch graduate receive their diplomas from Minister of Education Dr Ng Eng Hen. Recognised by all tertiary institutions in Singapore and even foreign universities like Harvard, the diploma recognises their completion of a six-year integrated course specialising in mathematics and science. As Dr Ng remarks during his congratulatory address, "You were all pathfinders, seeking paths that other students and schools haven't gone through."
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January 9, 2009
Maha Bodhi teacher Preston Tan with his framed New Paper article.
Why dive into journalism? Mr Tan explains, "I've been using Little Red Dot, a newspaper catering to primary school pupils, in my English classes and was keen to find out what goes into the production of a newspaper." He applied to join Singapore Press Holdings under MOE's Teacher Work Attachment programme and headed for seven weeks at TNP.
January 6, 2009
Mdm Fathima (pictured here with her family) is the chairperson for the St Andrew's Junior School Rugby Parents Group.
Do you stand by and watch when you see groups of boys pushing, shoving, grabbing one another's thighs and pulling at each other's shorts?
Of course! And it would be even better if you cheer them on with gusto too, especially if it's happening during a scrum in a rugby game.
That's what the St Andrew's Junior School Rugby Parents Group (RPG) did this year with an annual RPG Cup tournament, held to coincide with the Primary One registration exercise. Having an RPG Cup taps into the St Andrew's family of schools' long and proud tradition in rugby. Just as the hookers for each side win the ball during the put-in, the rugby tournament has won the hearts of the young boys as they watch their big brothers duke it out.
But it's not all about punts and passes on the pitch.
January 2, 2009
Mr Foo and teacher Mr Vincent Chia speaking with Year 7 (11-year-old) pupils at Bradon Forest School.
When pupils from Choa Chu Kang Primary School were learning about Total Defence in National Education, they could read about the real-life experiences of a fireman on their school portal, contributed by a parent in that profession. Another parent, a doctor, provided tips on first aid.
The children's online buddies from around the world also participated in the forum: one talked about how frightened she had been when she witnessed an angry crowd throwing stones at a factory, another described the emergency evacuation drill in her school. With such interesting input from different sources, the National Education lessons came alive and fuelled the pupil's enthusiasm to learn better and learn more. Such a participatory, resource-rich online environment will soon be a reality for all Choa Chu Kang Primary School pupils, says Principal Mr Francis Foo.
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