IN, a weekly publication of the Straits Times exclusively focused at secondary school students and education in Singapore, featured some of the greatest Singapore innovations from the last 50 years in its special edition on the first day of the New Year.
Category: Institutions
The concept of Bamboo School basically is for the rural and poor children who want to get education but are incapable of going to a better school for some or the other reasons. The Bamboo School is an innovation that begins with all school acquisitions, procurements and assessments all by students themselves. Even the selection of incoming students and teacher, community related services and other activities related to student businesses are also the work of students.
Education is very important in a country’s growth. From years there have been several debates, conferences, etc. for solidifying the roots of education all across the world. But, Mr. Taleb (a famous aouthor), thinks in another way. He agrees to the point education helps to preserve wealth. But, too much education removes entrepreneurs from the system, turning them to bureaucrats. Find out, what reasons he give for this.
The Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus or (CHIJ) is famous world over for its high standards in education. On completing its 160 years, it is all set to launch a fund to helps needy students. The details of the fund are given below.
My Pals are here, is a favorite book of so many children studying in Singapore.
The Bukit Batok Secondary School, Si Ling Secondary School, and Yio Chu Kang Seconday School have been recognized for achieving highes taccolades in the normal course.
The recommendations put forward by Aspire committee are a segment of the government’s efforts to develop a bigger applied educational framework in Singapore, to complement the extensive economic reformation efforts of the government.
Young Singaporeans may not be old enough to vote, but that does not restrict them from being politically active. They don’t even have to be a politician to shape the national policies. After all, policies affect every citizen. Do you agree with the writer?
The NUS raising its proportion of honor degree undergrads is a welcome change. It will have more students from a variety of streams entering the honors programs. It’s going to be an increase by 10 to 15%. Isn’t that great news? Read on to know more.
Transformation of the education system has become the need of the hour. The skill sets of students need to be revamped in order to make them ready for the future.