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That is one way that they keep themselves in power.
Chan Chun Sing
43 mins·Father’s Day is coming soon. This weekend, I joined about 30 families to learn how to tie-dye tees at an e-workshop organised by My Buona Vista Family Life Champion.
Some of the children wanted to tie-dye tees for their daddies. Well done and I’m sure they will treasure the gifts of love! CCS
Sex is technically also a contact sport.
proven that Singaporean are idiots especially those at the constituency supported him....the one call you idiot and you still agree to vote for him.
A lot more at https://tinyurI.com/qwlc44b
Maybe they voted for him because they agree that they are idiots.
Due to the increase in #COVID19 community cases, we made the transition to full Home-Based Learning (HBL) at the end of Term 2. However, I know for most teachers and students, nothing beats going back to school – having learning take place face-to-face and being able to interact and share experiences with fellow classmates.
As Singapore moves into Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) with the gradual easing of community safe management measures (SMMs), students will be progressively returning to their schools after the June school holidays:
— From 28 June, our Primary 4 to 6, Secondary 3 to 5 and JC/MI students will be returning to school
— From 6 July, all levels of students will return to school
— From 21 June, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) will gradually increase the number of students allowed back on campus.
We are making good progress in our students vaccination programme – close to 90% of our students have signed up for vaccination, and 1 in 3 of them have already received their first dose of the vaccine.
Going forward, we must combine vaccination with increased testing and rapid isolation of potential infection clusters to keep our schools open and safe.
To provide a safe environment for our students, we will continue to implement SMMs such as wearing of masks, regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces and disinfection of premises, daily temperature-taking in schools, as well as temperature and symptom screening at entrances of IHLs. Students should also have their TraceTogether token with them at all times, to facilitate accurate contact tracing if necessary.
Kudos to all our school staff, students and parents, whose resilience and hard work allowed learning to progress smoothly during the full HBL period in end May. As we transit to in-person learning arrangements, let us continue to do our part and work together in the fight against COVID-19 by practising good personal hygiene and adhering to all SMMs and screening measures. I strongly urge all staff and students seek medical attention immediately if feeling unwell, and for parents to keep their children at home if there are household members who are unwell with flu-like symptoms, until the household members are tested negative for COVID-19.
Our students’ well-being and undisrupted learning will remain our priority. MOE will continue to monitor the situation closely and make adjustments in accordance with the national posture. CCS
As Singapore moves into Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) with the gradual easing of community safe management measures (SMMs), students will be progressively returning to their schools after the June school holidays:
— From 28 June, our Primary 4 to 6, Secondary 3 to 5 and JC/MI students will be returning to school
— From 6 July, all levels of students will return to school
— From 21 June, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) will gradually increase the number of students allowed back on campus.
We are making good progress in our students vaccination programme – close to 90% of our students have signed up for vaccination, and 1 in 3 of them have already received their first dose of the vaccine.
Going forward, we must combine vaccination with increased testing and rapid isolation of potential infection clusters to keep our schools open and safe.
To provide a safe environment for our students, we will continue to implement SMMs such as wearing of masks, regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces and disinfection of premises, daily temperature-taking in schools, as well as temperature and symptom screening at entrances of IHLs. Students should also have their TraceTogether token with them at all times, to facilitate accurate contact tracing if necessary.
Kudos to all our school staff, students and parents, whose resilience and hard work allowed learning to progress smoothly during the full HBL period in end May. As we transit to in-person learning arrangements, let us continue to do our part and work together in the fight against COVID-19 by practising good personal hygiene and adhering to all SMMs and screening measures. I strongly urge all staff and students seek medical attention immediately if feeling unwell, and for parents to keep their children at home if there are household members who are unwell with flu-like symptoms, until the household members are tested negative for COVID-19.
Our students’ well-being and undisrupted learning will remain our priority. MOE will continue to monitor the situation closely and make adjustments in accordance with the national posture. CCS
Chan Chun Sing
3 hrs·It is encouraging to learn from the Census 2020 findings that the education profile of the resident population in Singapore has continued to improve in the last 10 years. Thank you to the generations of educators and parents who have helped us to achieve this together.
(Singapore Census of Population 2020 — https://www.singstat.gov.sg/publicati…/…/cop2020/cop2020-sr1)
At the Ministry of Education, we firmly believe that every student is uniquely talented in different dimensions. We will do our best to enable our students to realise their potential by discovering their strengths and interests, regardless of their starting points in life.
Improving our education system and outcomes are never-ending tasks. Beyond our current achievements, our focus going forward will also include:
• Nurturing the qualitative dimensions of our students’ development to include the confidence to connect and compete in an increasingly globalised world;
• Igniting and sustaining their passion to learn beyond the school system and continuously improve themselves throughout their lives; and
• Inculcating in our people a set of forward-looking values and perspectives – integrity, meritocracy, inclusiveness and teamwork - that will allow us to distinguish ourselves in a more uncertain and troubled world.
[Photo credit: Republic Polytechnic — Alumnus Noor Afrah Sajidah Binte Surya Dinata and Ryan Heng performing sample analysis using a spectrophotometer at the School of Applied Science’s Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory]
from CCS facebook:
Our students in two of the Special Education (SPED) schools started receiving their #COVID19 vaccinations today.
Mobile vaccination teams have been deployed, with some personnel bringing with them experience in supporting SPED students during previous routine health checks and vaccinations. This has made the vaccination process easier for our SPED students and their parents, who accompany them throughout. The vaccination teams will progressively cover all 20 SPED schools by August.
For extra support and reassurance, teachers and allied professionals have also taken the time to return to school during this term break to offer a helping hand and familiar presence to their students.
About 8 in 10 of the eligible students in our SPED schools have registered to get vaccinated. 85 of them received their first dose today. This is a very positive response.
Appreciate the support of Ministry of Health, Singapore and Health Promotion Board, Singapore in arranging the vaccination exercise in SPED schools, and looking out for the needs of our students.
Chan Chun Sing
14 hrs·Our students in two of the Special Education (SPED) schools started receiving their #COVID19 vaccinations today.
Mobile vaccination teams have been deployed, with some personnel bringing with them experience in supporting SPED students during previous routine health checks and vaccinations. This has made the vaccination process easier for our SPED students and their parents, who accompany them throughout. The vaccination teams will progressively cover all 20 SPED schools by August.
For extra support and reassurance, teachers and allied professionals have also taken the time to return to school during this term break to offer a helping hand and familiar presence to their students.
About 8 in 10 of the eligible students in our SPED schools have registered to get vaccinated. 85 of them received their first dose today. This is a very positive response.
Appreciate the support of Ministry of Health, Singapore and Health Promotion Board, Singapore in arranging the vaccination exercise in SPED schools, and looking out for the needs of our students.
Wow............. Mr President.............. 
Singapore has assumed Presidency of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council for a two-year term (2021 to 2022), taking over from Malaysia. Yesterday, Ministry of Education, Singapore was pleased to host the virtual 51st SEAMEO Council Conference and 5th Strategic Dialogue for Education Ministers.
I had a fruitful exchange with my counterparts - we discussed ways to better prepare learners for a future changed by #COVID19, while keeping education inclusive and accessible for all, especially for the less privileged amongst us. We also agreed on the Singapore Statement, which reaffirms our collective commitment to improving educational outcomes in Southeast Asia.
We have several activities lined up for students and educators in the region over the next two years. Through virtual platforms, we intend to continue to keep our students and teachers connected with one another and the world at large, to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges even without travelling. CCS
Find out more in my speech here: https://bit.Iy/3gBpdiJ
Chan Chun Sing
1 hr·Singapore has assumed Presidency of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council for a two-year term (2021 to 2022), taking over from Malaysia. Yesterday, Ministry of Education, Singapore was pleased to host the virtual 51st SEAMEO Council Conference and 5th Strategic Dialogue for Education Ministers.
I had a fruitful exchange with my counterparts - we discussed ways to better prepare learners for a future changed by #COVID19, while keeping education inclusive and accessible for all, especially for the less privileged amongst us. We also agreed on the Singapore Statement, which reaffirms our collective commitment to improving educational outcomes in Southeast Asia.
We have several activities lined up for students and educators in the region over the next two years. Through virtual platforms, we intend to continue to keep our students and teachers connected with one another and the world at large, to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges even without travelling. CCS
Find out more in my speech here: https://bit.Iy/3gBpdiJ
from msn.com:
Singapore — Singapore’s Education Minister Chan Chun Sing has taken to Facebook to laud Singapore’s improved education profile.
Mr Chan starts the post by sharing the Census 2020 findings. Singapore has seen a continued improvement in the education profile of the resident population in the last decade.
Mr Chan emphasises that the Ministry of Education (MOE) staunchly believes that every single student is talented in their own way and possesses skills in different dimensions. As such, the Ministry of Education will work hard in order to allow students in Singapore to realise their potential by first finding out their strengths and interests regardless of how they started in life.
While there will always be room for improvement for the education system and the outcomes it achieves, there are a few main focal points that the Ministry of Education will prioritise. These include:
Another netizen pointed out that academic inflation could also occur. Academic inflation, also commonly known as degree inflation, occurs when a large number of candidates with degrees are forced to compete for a few job openings. Employers also start to require college degrees from job applicants when the positions they applied for did not previously demand such credentials. /TISG
Chan Chun Sing applauds Singapore’s improved education profile
Singapore — Singapore’s Education Minister Chan Chun Sing has taken to Facebook to laud Singapore’s improved education profile.
Mr Chan starts the post by sharing the Census 2020 findings. Singapore has seen a continued improvement in the education profile of the resident population in the last decade.
Mr Chan emphasises that the Ministry of Education (MOE) staunchly believes that every single student is talented in their own way and possesses skills in different dimensions. As such, the Ministry of Education will work hard in order to allow students in Singapore to realise their potential by first finding out their strengths and interests regardless of how they started in life.
While there will always be room for improvement for the education system and the outcomes it achieves, there are a few main focal points that the Ministry of Education will prioritise. These include:
- Developing students qualitatively to ensure they will have the confidence to connect and compete in a world that is becoming increasingly globalised;
- Fuelling students’ passion to learn outside of school and to continuously improve themselves throughout their lives;
- Instilling in Singaporeans forward-looking values and perspectives (integrity, meritocracy, inclusiveness, and teamwork) so that Singaporeans can stand out in an increasingly tumultuous world.
Another netizen pointed out that academic inflation could also occur. Academic inflation, also commonly known as degree inflation, occurs when a large number of candidates with degrees are forced to compete for a few job openings. Employers also start to require college degrees from job applicants when the positions they applied for did not previously demand such credentials. /TISG
https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...-collective-role-to-meet-needs-here-chan-chun
Singaporeans need to be determined to stay united by what they have in common and a shared vision to create a better nation, said Mr Chan Chun Sing.PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO FILE
Choo Yun Ting
SINGAPORE - Despite differences in approaches and perspectives, Singaporeans can play a collective role to help meet the varying aspirations and needs of society here, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on Friday (June 4).
While there could be friction, ultimately, Singaporeans need to be determined to stay united by what they have in common and the shared vision and purpose to create a better nation.
"No one has a monopoly over good solutions. No one solution is good enough to meet all needs.
"Different groups can play different roles to meet the different aspirations and needs in society. Together, they make a collective difference in society," said Mr Chan.
He added that it is not just the outcomes that matter, but the manner in which Singaporeans come together and get groups with different backgrounds and interests to unite.
Mr Chan was speaking at the closing ceremony of the annual Pre-University Seminar.
Held online, the event drew more than 500 participants from 30 pre-university institutions over four days.
This year's seminar focused on challenges and opportunities for Singapore amid the pandemic.
In his speech, Mr Chan urged students to treasure their local identity even as they embrace a global mindset.
"I hope our young will have the gumption to venture out and make your mark in the world. Beyond that, we must also be able to work with talented people from elsewhere and locally - a diversity of international talent working alongside skilled Singaporean talent, exchanging ideas and bringing out the best in each other," he said.
But while young Singaporeans keep up with the goings-on in other countries and adapt best practices where suitable, they must not copy blindly or become "intellectually subjugated", the minister added.
"We must be careful not to get swept up in popular theories, rhetoric and movements which could divide us."
Instead, young Singaporeans must understand what works best for the country given the nation's unique context.
They must be prepared to do this even if it sets the Republic apart from the crowd, Mr Chan said.
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"Thus, we should be culturally secure, without being culturally superior. We should have the intellectual humility to learn and improve, but not feel intellectually inferior," he said.
"If not, we are no better than a broken reed blown in every direction of the wind; or a rudderless, anchorless vessel tossed about by the vagaries of the waves generated by megaships."
Mr Chan said that the current generation can be a pioneering and conquering one that will help Singapore shine even brighter in the world, even as the nation weathers the Covid-19 crisis.
He acknowledged the stress that young people face, given global competition and the pressures of pursuing a "mirage of perfectionism".
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"Our youths face more pressure to pursue a mirage of perfectionism, from OOTD (outfit-of-the-day) to idealised relationships. And now with the pandemic thrown in, the challenges are exacerbated," Mr Chan noted.
But the challenges are not insurmountable, he said, adding that the students' generation is blessed with knowledge, resources and opportunities to be among the world's best.
The minister noted that the measure of every generation's success is not in how well they do but how they steward the strong foundations they inherited and enable the next generation to do even better.
"Just like those before you, I hope your generation will do justice to your blessings, and pay it forward by leaving a lasting legacy to those who will come after you," he said.
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Despite differences, S'poreans can come together to create a better nation: Chan Chun Sing
Choo Yun Ting
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JUN 4, 2021, 10:44 PM
SINGAPORE - Despite differences in approaches and perspectives, Singaporeans can play a collective role to help meet the varying aspirations and needs of society here, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on Friday (June 4).
While there could be friction, ultimately, Singaporeans need to be determined to stay united by what they have in common and the shared vision and purpose to create a better nation.
"No one has a monopoly over good solutions. No one solution is good enough to meet all needs.
"Different groups can play different roles to meet the different aspirations and needs in society. Together, they make a collective difference in society," said Mr Chan.
He added that it is not just the outcomes that matter, but the manner in which Singaporeans come together and get groups with different backgrounds and interests to unite.
Mr Chan was speaking at the closing ceremony of the annual Pre-University Seminar.
Held online, the event drew more than 500 participants from 30 pre-university institutions over four days.
This year's seminar focused on challenges and opportunities for Singapore amid the pandemic.
In his speech, Mr Chan urged students to treasure their local identity even as they embrace a global mindset.
"I hope our young will have the gumption to venture out and make your mark in the world. Beyond that, we must also be able to work with talented people from elsewhere and locally - a diversity of international talent working alongside skilled Singaporean talent, exchanging ideas and bringing out the best in each other," he said.
But while young Singaporeans keep up with the goings-on in other countries and adapt best practices where suitable, they must not copy blindly or become "intellectually subjugated", the minister added.
"We must be careful not to get swept up in popular theories, rhetoric and movements which could divide us."
Instead, young Singaporeans must understand what works best for the country given the nation's unique context.
They must be prepared to do this even if it sets the Republic apart from the crowd, Mr Chan said.
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He stressed that young people here must always be willing to do better and stay humble and agile, as how things are done could change as circumstances evolve."Thus, we should be culturally secure, without being culturally superior. We should have the intellectual humility to learn and improve, but not feel intellectually inferior," he said.
"If not, we are no better than a broken reed blown in every direction of the wind; or a rudderless, anchorless vessel tossed about by the vagaries of the waves generated by megaships."
Mr Chan said that the current generation can be a pioneering and conquering one that will help Singapore shine even brighter in the world, even as the nation weathers the Covid-19 crisis.
He acknowledged the stress that young people face, given global competition and the pressures of pursuing a "mirage of perfectionism".
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"Social media has made us more connected, but also heightened a pervading, judgmental sense of inadequacy and a culture of hollow aspiration."Our youths face more pressure to pursue a mirage of perfectionism, from OOTD (outfit-of-the-day) to idealised relationships. And now with the pandemic thrown in, the challenges are exacerbated," Mr Chan noted.
But the challenges are not insurmountable, he said, adding that the students' generation is blessed with knowledge, resources and opportunities to be among the world's best.
The minister noted that the measure of every generation's success is not in how well they do but how they steward the strong foundations they inherited and enable the next generation to do even better.
"Just like those before you, I hope your generation will do justice to your blessings, and pay it forward by leaving a lasting legacy to those who will come after you," he said.
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from CCS facebook:
What will the future of manufacturing look like? And how can our students tap into exciting emerging opportunities in the sector?
For Singapore to have a robust and future-ready manufacturing sector, we need to adopt a three-pronged strategy - attract frontier investments to Singapore, support the transformation of our local manufacturing ecosystem through adoption of new technology, and groom a new generation of skilled and motivated workers through education and training.
Enjoyed my visit to Temasek Polytechnic today to launch the Temasek Polytechnic Advanced Manufacturing Centre (TP AMC) and tour the systems and facilities. The AI-empowered TP AMC will provide multi-disciplinary learning opportunities for students and adult learners alike, in close partnership with industries. The training programmes cut across fields such as Engineering, Business and IT, to provide hands-on learning opportunities while using the latest technologies to create innovative solutions in advanced manufacturing. The TP AMC, alongside other centres across the island specialising in different fields, is important in building up a manufacturing ecosystem for students to learn about the technologies of today and tomorrow.
Our students will define the future of Singapore. Ministry of Education, Singapore will continue our efforts to help them achieve their potential, and equip them with relevant competencies by keeping our curriculum current, and fostering partnerships with the industry. I hope that such practice-based learning will ignite a lifelong passion to continuously hone their skills and contribute quality ideas and solutions to their fields. CCS
[Photo credit: Temasek Polytechnic – With Noah, a 3rd year student in the School of Informatics & IT at the Nerve Centre within the TP AMC]
Chan Chun Sing
2 hrs·What will the future of manufacturing look like? And how can our students tap into exciting emerging opportunities in the sector?
For Singapore to have a robust and future-ready manufacturing sector, we need to adopt a three-pronged strategy - attract frontier investments to Singapore, support the transformation of our local manufacturing ecosystem through adoption of new technology, and groom a new generation of skilled and motivated workers through education and training.
Enjoyed my visit to Temasek Polytechnic today to launch the Temasek Polytechnic Advanced Manufacturing Centre (TP AMC) and tour the systems and facilities. The AI-empowered TP AMC will provide multi-disciplinary learning opportunities for students and adult learners alike, in close partnership with industries. The training programmes cut across fields such as Engineering, Business and IT, to provide hands-on learning opportunities while using the latest technologies to create innovative solutions in advanced manufacturing. The TP AMC, alongside other centres across the island specialising in different fields, is important in building up a manufacturing ecosystem for students to learn about the technologies of today and tomorrow.
Our students will define the future of Singapore. Ministry of Education, Singapore will continue our efforts to help them achieve their potential, and equip them with relevant competencies by keeping our curriculum current, and fostering partnerships with the industry. I hope that such practice-based learning will ignite a lifelong passion to continuously hone their skills and contribute quality ideas and solutions to their fields. CCS
[Photo credit: Temasek Polytechnic – With Noah, a 3rd year student in the School of Informatics & IT at the Nerve Centre within the TP AMC]
Wow, Keechiu went shopping at Temasek Poly................
Believe it or not — this is not a retail mall, but a new part of the Temasek Polytechnic campus that will provide students with immersive practice-based learning
From merchandise that are designed and marketed by students to an automated coffee bistro powered by advanced engineering solutions, students at the polytechnic will see their creative work come to fruition from July.
Also enjoyed my chat with 3rd year Business School students Yee Shien and Pearlyn who have been working as interns for Yocorn Food, as part of TP’s industry-centric projects. To gain hands-on experience for the food marketing project, Yee Shien even tried his hand at making sushi for the first time!
Glad to see the drive and creativity of our students, and may these experiences ignite their passion for lifelong learning.
#temasekpoly
Chan Chun Sing
52 mins·Believe it or not — this is not a retail mall, but a new part of the Temasek Polytechnic campus that will provide students with immersive practice-based learning
From merchandise that are designed and marketed by students to an automated coffee bistro powered by advanced engineering solutions, students at the polytechnic will see their creative work come to fruition from July.
Also enjoyed my chat with 3rd year Business School students Yee Shien and Pearlyn who have been working as interns for Yocorn Food, as part of TP’s industry-centric projects. To gain hands-on experience for the food marketing project, Yee Shien even tried his hand at making sushi for the first time!
Glad to see the drive and creativity of our students, and may these experiences ignite their passion for lifelong learning.
#temasekpoly
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