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Keechiu wants to stop nagging his kids. 
Is it reminding? Or is it nagging?
I read this Schoolbag article by a mother who challenged herself to stop nagging at her children for 2 weeks. It’s very relatable. With my three children, there are also times I face challenges in communicating and connecting with them as they grow up and enter different stages of their lives.
The writer shared a good takeaway: trusting our children to do the right thing is harder than simply telling them what to do. But doing so will help them build confidence and master self-efficacy.
Parenting is always a work-in-progress. I’m also learning and adapting as we go along.
Chan Chun Sing
12 hrs ·Is it reminding? Or is it nagging?
I read this Schoolbag article by a mother who challenged herself to stop nagging at her children for 2 weeks. It’s very relatable. With my three children, there are also times I face challenges in communicating and connecting with them as they grow up and enter different stages of their lives.
The writer shared a good takeaway: trusting our children to do the right thing is harder than simply telling them what to do. But doing so will help them build confidence and master self-efficacy.
Parenting is always a work-in-progress. I’m also learning and adapting as we go along.
from straitstimes.com:
SINGAPORE - New technologies can be leveraged to ease teachers' workload to enable them to focus more on areas such as the social-emotional development of our children, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.
In his opening address at the Ministry of Education (MOE) promotion and appointment ceremony on Thursday (April 28), Mr Chan said: "The biggest payoff from applying new technologies will come from how we use them to scale the preparation of teaching resources; how we use adaptive learning systems to stretch our students based on their different abilities; and how we use blended learning to focus the use of our teaching time."
New technologies and pedagogies, he noted, could be used to scale up efficiency and effectiveness in delivering to the masses, while freeing up resources, time and bandwidth to focus on students with greater needs.
"We are and we have been on this trajectory. But we need to do more, faster and better for the benefit of our teachers and students," Mr Chan added.
A total of 5,454 MOE officers, including education officers, allied educators and MOE kindergarten educators, were promoted on April 1.
The ceremony to celebrate their career milestones was held at the Resorts World Convention Centre on Thursday.
Mr Chan highlighted three areas that need greater emphasis in order to seize new opportunities and overcome new challenges in education as Singapore recovers from Covid-19.
They are boosting the competencies of teachers to deal with the demanding social-emotional development needs of students; use of technology to manage workload; and enabling and encouraging greater agency in school leaders and teachers.
Noting why teachers need to be better equipped with the ability to mentor and guide students with social-emotional development needs, he said: "There are more special needs and high needs students whom we are aware of. Part of it can be attributed to demographics; part of it, to better diagnosis."
As teachers cannot be expected to do this alone, there has to be a partnership with parents and the community, said Mr Chan, adding that teachers need to have the skill sets and mindsets to work more closely with parents and community partners.
"Without strong and stable social-emotional support, it is difficult for our children to even start to focus on their academic development," he said.
On the third emphasis, Mr Chan said: "School leaders and teachers must also have the agency to chart the course for your students. Diversity of approaches for the diversity of needs.
"Do things differently, do different things, explore student-initiated learning and even student-initiated CCAs. Nurture our students' discipline and maturity to take the lead and learn from the process and even failures."
Noting the toll that two years of the pandemic had taken on educators, he acknowledged how they had done everything to keep schools open and allow students to continue learning.
He said: "I witnessed first-hand how colleagues were able to pivot within short notice, even though we are such a big system."
Mr Chan also highlighted two educators who, like many others, had to overcome the constraints and embrace the opportunities during the pandemic.
Mr Tham Kine Thong, principal of St Andrew's Junior College (SAJC), had worked with his team to develop the blended learning model for SAJC.
The model encompasses home-based learning to allow students to experience innovative lessons to deepen their understanding of concepts and consolidate their learning.
Ms Nuraini Abu Bakar, school staff developer at Changkat Changi Secondary, was instrumental in driving the blended learning efforts at the school, and in equipping teaching staff to be competent and confident users of technology in the classroom.
It is this same level of vigour and conviction among educators that Mr Chan hopes will carry on and find new ways to engage students and instil a joy of learning.
"I urge that you continue to carry the same positivity as when you were catapulted into full home-based learning for the first time when you became experts in running virtual lessons and video streaming almost overnight," he added.
Tap new technologies to ease teachers' workload so they can focus more on students: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE - New technologies can be leveraged to ease teachers' workload to enable them to focus more on areas such as the social-emotional development of our children, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.
In his opening address at the Ministry of Education (MOE) promotion and appointment ceremony on Thursday (April 28), Mr Chan said: "The biggest payoff from applying new technologies will come from how we use them to scale the preparation of teaching resources; how we use adaptive learning systems to stretch our students based on their different abilities; and how we use blended learning to focus the use of our teaching time."
New technologies and pedagogies, he noted, could be used to scale up efficiency and effectiveness in delivering to the masses, while freeing up resources, time and bandwidth to focus on students with greater needs.
"We are and we have been on this trajectory. But we need to do more, faster and better for the benefit of our teachers and students," Mr Chan added.
A total of 5,454 MOE officers, including education officers, allied educators and MOE kindergarten educators, were promoted on April 1.
The ceremony to celebrate their career milestones was held at the Resorts World Convention Centre on Thursday.
Mr Chan highlighted three areas that need greater emphasis in order to seize new opportunities and overcome new challenges in education as Singapore recovers from Covid-19.
They are boosting the competencies of teachers to deal with the demanding social-emotional development needs of students; use of technology to manage workload; and enabling and encouraging greater agency in school leaders and teachers.
Noting why teachers need to be better equipped with the ability to mentor and guide students with social-emotional development needs, he said: "There are more special needs and high needs students whom we are aware of. Part of it can be attributed to demographics; part of it, to better diagnosis."
As teachers cannot be expected to do this alone, there has to be a partnership with parents and the community, said Mr Chan, adding that teachers need to have the skill sets and mindsets to work more closely with parents and community partners.
"Without strong and stable social-emotional support, it is difficult for our children to even start to focus on their academic development," he said.
On the third emphasis, Mr Chan said: "School leaders and teachers must also have the agency to chart the course for your students. Diversity of approaches for the diversity of needs.
"Do things differently, do different things, explore student-initiated learning and even student-initiated CCAs. Nurture our students' discipline and maturity to take the lead and learn from the process and even failures."
Noting the toll that two years of the pandemic had taken on educators, he acknowledged how they had done everything to keep schools open and allow students to continue learning.
He said: "I witnessed first-hand how colleagues were able to pivot within short notice, even though we are such a big system."
Mr Chan also highlighted two educators who, like many others, had to overcome the constraints and embrace the opportunities during the pandemic.
Mr Tham Kine Thong, principal of St Andrew's Junior College (SAJC), had worked with his team to develop the blended learning model for SAJC.
The model encompasses home-based learning to allow students to experience innovative lessons to deepen their understanding of concepts and consolidate their learning.
Ms Nuraini Abu Bakar, school staff developer at Changkat Changi Secondary, was instrumental in driving the blended learning efforts at the school, and in equipping teaching staff to be competent and confident users of technology in the classroom.
It is this same level of vigour and conviction among educators that Mr Chan hopes will carry on and find new ways to engage students and instil a joy of learning.
"I urge that you continue to carry the same positivity as when you were catapulted into full home-based learning for the first time when you became experts in running virtual lessons and video streaming almost overnight," he added.
from straitstimes.com:
SINGAPORE - Two in five people have personally experienced mental health struggles, and this statistic increases to one in two in young people aged 15 to 35.
These figures from a mental health survey conducted last month were unveiled on Saturday (April 30) at the launch of #BetterTogether, an initiative by the People's Action Party (PAP) to raise awareness and drive collective action for mental health in Singapore.
The survey of 607 Singaporeans conducted by PAP's youth wing, Young PAP, also showed that more than 70 per cent of the participants felt there is a lack of awareness of the issues associated with mental health. And more than 70 per cent of them do not feel equipped to help or support someone else who is struggling with mental health problems.
The results were brought up in a round-table discussion at the #BetterTogether launch at the Apiary in Neil Road.
The initiative is led by Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, Minister of State for Education and Social and Family Development Sun Xueling, and MP for Jalan Besar GRC Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah. It builds on the party's past and existing efforts in the community and Parliament to champion mental health literacy, support and destigmatisation.
Stressing the importance of building one's capacity in safeguarding one's mental health as well as those around them, Mr Chan said: "Many of our young students will not approach counsellors and professionals first, that is not natural. Rather, for a typical young person, when you or your friend encounters a problem, you are likely to talk to your friends."
This is because there is a trust young people have towards their peers, there are similar lived experiences and there is no judgment, Mr Chan said.
"#BetterTogether reiterates PAP's commitment towards mental health and building a resilient Singapore that can continue thriving amid adversity. We want to rally all to take action and advocate a paradigm shift with us so that no one is alone in his or her journey of recovery," he said.
From surveying perspectives to collecting feedback, to plenary sessions and dialogues on mental health and well-being, the initiative aims to consolidate people's concerns and proposals for legislative and policy changes, the ministers said.
Highlighting the need for an effort from the whole society, Ms Sun said: "Mental health is a deeply personal issue, but it is also one that extends beyond the individual because a person's life is so intricately interwoven into those around him or her. How do we ensure that there is a helping hand before one steps into the abyss of despair? It is paramount that we create a circle of care and support around individuals."
The public can find out more about #BetterTogether at this website.
Survey finds 2 in 5 S'poreans have mental health struggles; initiative launched to drive action
SINGAPORE - Two in five people have personally experienced mental health struggles, and this statistic increases to one in two in young people aged 15 to 35.
These figures from a mental health survey conducted last month were unveiled on Saturday (April 30) at the launch of #BetterTogether, an initiative by the People's Action Party (PAP) to raise awareness and drive collective action for mental health in Singapore.
The survey of 607 Singaporeans conducted by PAP's youth wing, Young PAP, also showed that more than 70 per cent of the participants felt there is a lack of awareness of the issues associated with mental health. And more than 70 per cent of them do not feel equipped to help or support someone else who is struggling with mental health problems.
The results were brought up in a round-table discussion at the #BetterTogether launch at the Apiary in Neil Road.
The initiative is led by Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, Minister of State for Education and Social and Family Development Sun Xueling, and MP for Jalan Besar GRC Wan Rizal Wan Zakariah. It builds on the party's past and existing efforts in the community and Parliament to champion mental health literacy, support and destigmatisation.
Stressing the importance of building one's capacity in safeguarding one's mental health as well as those around them, Mr Chan said: "Many of our young students will not approach counsellors and professionals first, that is not natural. Rather, for a typical young person, when you or your friend encounters a problem, you are likely to talk to your friends."
This is because there is a trust young people have towards their peers, there are similar lived experiences and there is no judgment, Mr Chan said.
"#BetterTogether reiterates PAP's commitment towards mental health and building a resilient Singapore that can continue thriving amid adversity. We want to rally all to take action and advocate a paradigm shift with us so that no one is alone in his or her journey of recovery," he said.
From surveying perspectives to collecting feedback, to plenary sessions and dialogues on mental health and well-being, the initiative aims to consolidate people's concerns and proposals for legislative and policy changes, the ministers said.
Highlighting the need for an effort from the whole society, Ms Sun said: "Mental health is a deeply personal issue, but it is also one that extends beyond the individual because a person's life is so intricately interwoven into those around him or her. How do we ensure that there is a helping hand before one steps into the abyss of despair? It is paramount that we create a circle of care and support around individuals."
The public can find out more about #BetterTogether at this website.
Keechiu likes them big and hairy. 
Singapore has always been bold in setting “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” or BHAGs.
From diversifying our water sources to innovative urban planning in maximising our landuse – technology and engineering ingenuity has helped to address many of our existential challenges.
In an increasingly complex world, Singapore needs talented engineers to work alongside scientists to uncover even more transformative solutions. To provide quality STEM education and nurture a pipeline of young talents, we need strong collaboration between Ministry of Education, Singapore, our Institutes of Higher Learning and industry partners.
Was glad to witness the MOU signing between SUTD Singapore University of Technology & Design and James Dyson Foundation. This collaboration will see the launch of an engineering innovation studio at SUTD at the end of the year, where students can #BeCurious and #BeCreative.
MOE is introducing the Engineering and Tech Programme Scholarship (ETPS), which will encourage pre-university students to pursue undergraduate studies and careers in engineering, and to imbue in them a sense of mission to lead and contribute to Singapore by harnessing the power of engineering.
I look forward to seeing our students #BeTheChange and take Singapore forward.
#STEMSG
Chan Chun Sing
2 hrs ·Singapore has always been bold in setting “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” or BHAGs.
From diversifying our water sources to innovative urban planning in maximising our landuse – technology and engineering ingenuity has helped to address many of our existential challenges.
In an increasingly complex world, Singapore needs talented engineers to work alongside scientists to uncover even more transformative solutions. To provide quality STEM education and nurture a pipeline of young talents, we need strong collaboration between Ministry of Education, Singapore, our Institutes of Higher Learning and industry partners.
Was glad to witness the MOU signing between SUTD Singapore University of Technology & Design and James Dyson Foundation. This collaboration will see the launch of an engineering innovation studio at SUTD at the end of the year, where students can #BeCurious and #BeCreative.
MOE is introducing the Engineering and Tech Programme Scholarship (ETPS), which will encourage pre-university students to pursue undergraduate studies and careers in engineering, and to imbue in them a sense of mission to lead and contribute to Singapore by harnessing the power of engineering.
I look forward to seeing our students #BeTheChange and take Singapore forward.
#STEMSG
from straitstimes.com:
SINGAPORE - When Ms Rina Evianna, 29, was growing up, all she ever dreamt about was finding a job in the aviation sector.
After graduating from university in 2015, Ms Rina landed a coveted job with Singapore Airlines (SIA) as a stewardess. Her dream had come true.
But just two years into her contract with SIA, she suffered a debilitating back injury that forced her to resign after she could not cope with the gruelling physical demands of being on her feet for long periods while flying.
"I suffered a slipped disc and had to go for intensive physiotherapy, so I decided to make the tough decision to quit and focus on my health," Ms Rina said.
While disappointed, she was determined to remain in the aviation sector. After taking time to heal, she soon found a job as a customer service specialist with the International Air Transport Association (Iata). She also took a part-time diploma course to upskill herself during this period.
On Wednesday (May 4), Ms Rina received a Specialist Diploma in Aviation Management from Republic Polytechnic (RP), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
It marked its 17th graduation ceremony with the biggest graduating cohort of Continuing Education and Training (CET) graduates to date at 958, its spokesman said.
This year's graduating class consists of a total of 4,477 students.
Ms Rina, who is one of the CET graduates, was retrenched by Iata in December 2020 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, and now works as a manager in the public sector.
But she plans to either pursue a part-time degree in aviation management or a business management course, and is open to new opportunities emerging from the aviation industry, especially after border restrictions in Singapore were eased further on April 1.
Ms Rina said: "I want to upskill and put myself in a position to make a strong contribution to Singapore's aviation industry. I know it's taken a big hit, but it is temporary. It will get back to what it was," she said.
Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, who gave the keynote address at RP's School of Engineering graduation ceremony on Wednesday, reiterated the importance of lifelong learning.
"Be open to learning new skills and make the best use of resources and opportunities available for continual learning," he said.
Encouraging the graduates to pay it forward, Mr Chan said: "As you go on to take on different job roles, continue to live your best and always find ways to make a positive impact to those around.
"Your diploma is but the foundation to scale to greater heights. Your diploma will not define your entire life, your continuous efforts beyond your diploma will."
Republic Poly graduate, 29, eyes return to career in aviation sector
SINGAPORE - When Ms Rina Evianna, 29, was growing up, all she ever dreamt about was finding a job in the aviation sector.
After graduating from university in 2015, Ms Rina landed a coveted job with Singapore Airlines (SIA) as a stewardess. Her dream had come true.
But just two years into her contract with SIA, she suffered a debilitating back injury that forced her to resign after she could not cope with the gruelling physical demands of being on her feet for long periods while flying.
"I suffered a slipped disc and had to go for intensive physiotherapy, so I decided to make the tough decision to quit and focus on my health," Ms Rina said.
While disappointed, she was determined to remain in the aviation sector. After taking time to heal, she soon found a job as a customer service specialist with the International Air Transport Association (Iata). She also took a part-time diploma course to upskill herself during this period.
On Wednesday (May 4), Ms Rina received a Specialist Diploma in Aviation Management from Republic Polytechnic (RP), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
It marked its 17th graduation ceremony with the biggest graduating cohort of Continuing Education and Training (CET) graduates to date at 958, its spokesman said.
This year's graduating class consists of a total of 4,477 students.
Ms Rina, who is one of the CET graduates, was retrenched by Iata in December 2020 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, and now works as a manager in the public sector.
But she plans to either pursue a part-time degree in aviation management or a business management course, and is open to new opportunities emerging from the aviation industry, especially after border restrictions in Singapore were eased further on April 1.
Ms Rina said: "I want to upskill and put myself in a position to make a strong contribution to Singapore's aviation industry. I know it's taken a big hit, but it is temporary. It will get back to what it was," she said.
Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, who gave the keynote address at RP's School of Engineering graduation ceremony on Wednesday, reiterated the importance of lifelong learning.
"Be open to learning new skills and make the best use of resources and opportunities available for continual learning," he said.
Encouraging the graduates to pay it forward, Mr Chan said: "As you go on to take on different job roles, continue to live your best and always find ways to make a positive impact to those around.
"Your diploma is but the foundation to scale to greater heights. Your diploma will not define your entire life, your continuous efforts beyond your diploma will."
Keechiu thanks schools for sharing their photos. 
About 2 years ago, school assemblies and other large-scale, in-person activities had to be put on pause.
But now that safe distancing measures have eased and these activities are resuming, I’m happy to see our schools enjoying these moments where they get to bond as a community again!
Thank you Crest Secondary School, Corporation Primary School, Cedar Girls' Secondary School, Yuhua Secondary School, West View Primary School, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School, Horizon Primary School, Temasek Junior College, Nanyang JC (Official) for sharing your photos.
#ourschoolstories
Crest Secondary School students enjoyed a learning journey to the Changi Experience Studio!
Chan Chun Sing
13 hrs ·About 2 years ago, school assemblies and other large-scale, in-person activities had to be put on pause.
But now that safe distancing measures have eased and these activities are resuming, I’m happy to see our schools enjoying these moments where they get to bond as a community again!
Thank you Crest Secondary School, Corporation Primary School, Cedar Girls' Secondary School, Yuhua Secondary School, West View Primary School, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School, Horizon Primary School, Temasek Junior College, Nanyang JC (Official) for sharing your photos.
#ourschoolstories
Chan Chun Sing
13 hrs ·Crest Secondary School students enjoyed a learning journey to the Changi Experience Studio!
Chan Chun Sing
13 hrs ·Corporation Primary School gathered as a whole school for assembly and even filled the gallery seats in the school hall.
Chan Chun Sing
Yesterday at 09:18 ·Yuhua Secondary School Parent Support Group on a school tour. Thank you to our parents who lend their time and support to our schools in so many ways.
Chan Chun Sing
Yesterday at 09:18 ·West View Primary School students hosted a Farmers Market in school and gave tours of their mini garden!
Chan Chun Sing
Yesterday at 09:18 ·Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School students at their Sec 1 Outdoor Adventure and Leadership camp.
Chan Chun Sing
12 May at 09:18 ·Horizon Primary School students celebrating Earth Day with a book exchange.
Chan Chun Sing
12 May at 09:18 ·Nanyang JC (Official) PE Teachers celebrating the lowering of Dorscon level from orange to yellow.
Keechiu visits Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School. 
What if our students could learn art, mother tongue language and brush up their tech skills all at the same time?
At Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School, some of the art lessons are conducted in the Chinese language – it was interesting to see students designing their versions of blue and white porcelain (青花瓷) using recycled bottles and then uploading their designs onto tablets to hand them in. The hybrid teaching modality kept the students engaged, and I like the natural camaraderie as they helped one another to figure things out.
The school also encourages students to explore the “why” behind learning – see Noemi’s excellent reminder below on how Math is everywhere, and its utility to us in everyday life.
Founded in 1889, the school has a long history that spans more than a century. May you grow from strength to strength, as you continue to evolve over the years in nurturing young and curious minds.
Chan Chun Sing added 7 new photos.
Yesterday at 08:24 ·What if our students could learn art, mother tongue language and brush up their tech skills all at the same time?
At Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School, some of the art lessons are conducted in the Chinese language – it was interesting to see students designing their versions of blue and white porcelain (青花瓷) using recycled bottles and then uploading their designs onto tablets to hand them in. The hybrid teaching modality kept the students engaged, and I like the natural camaraderie as they helped one another to figure things out.
The school also encourages students to explore the “why” behind learning – see Noemi’s excellent reminder below on how Math is everywhere, and its utility to us in everyday life.
Founded in 1889, the school has a long history that spans more than a century. May you grow from strength to strength, as you continue to evolve over the years in nurturing young and curious minds.
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