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Keechiu is impressed by Lianhua Primary School's Gamelan ensemble.

Chan Chun Sing​

Yesterday at 08:53 ·
How do you practise as an ensemble if you cannot play together, and the instruments cannot be brought home?
During the #COVID19 period when CCAs had to be conducted online, Lianhua Primary School’s Gamelan ensemble was not fazed. No instruments? No problem. Bins, sticks, containers, maracas… students made do with any alternatives that they could rustle up at home to practise their beats and hone their sense of rhythm.
CCA teacher-in-charge Mdm Siti Nuraini shared that while it was challenging for the ensemble during that period, she saw many instances of student initiative and family support. “It was difficult for the students to hear each other while playing on Zoom. But they showed up, did their best, and their families also supported by recording videos and sending them to the instructor for feedback.”
Fast forward to now, and the ensemble had 25 confident little musicians performing in front of a live audience for the Singapore Youth Festival - SYF Arts Presentation, with this being the first time performing on stage for many of the members.
“I think it is a once in a lifetime experience to be representing my school in SYF. It was nerve-wracking just before my friends and I entered the Concert Hall for our performance, but when we finished, I felt so happy. Our hard work all paid off when I heard the audience clapping so loudly!” shared Primary 6 student Nur Al’Darwisyah.
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Keechiu looks forward to students becoming teachers.

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“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
“A Chinese teacher!” “A Math teacher!” “A Chinese AND Math teacher!” Almost half of the students I chatted with at Kranji Primary School aspire to be teachers.
This is testament to the great impact the teachers and school initiatives have on them. For example, an after-school programme enables students to pursue diverse interests such as gardening, baking and even learning to perform a circus skill. Through this, P5 student Nanushkah honed her skills and interest in balloon sculpting. She even ran up to me after my visit to give me a butterfly balloon she made!
As recipients of the care, love and dedication shown by their own teachers, these students wish to pay it forward – by becoming teachers themselves

 

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Keechiu helps little boy.

 

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Keechiu watches teachers and students dancing.

 

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Keechiu watches intently.

 

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Keechiu makes a balloon.

 

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Keechiu enjoyed welcoming His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, Brunei, his wife Crown Princess Sarah, and their accompanying delegation to Victoria School Singapore and Victoria Hall.

Chan Chun Sing​

Yesterday at 18:26 ·
Enjoyed welcoming His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, Brunei, his wife Crown Princess Sarah, and their accompanying delegation to Victoria School Singapore and Victoria Hall this morning.
Crown Prince Billah is in Singapore for the 8th annual Singapore-Brunei Young Leaders' Programme (YLP), which Singapore is hosting.
During the visit, we observed a biology experiment, and visited the school's Eco-garden. At Victoria Hall, Possaweekrish, a Sec 3 student from Thailand, shared his experiences as an international student in Singapore.
To commemorate the visit, the school presented a painting of the façade of Victoria School to Crown Prince Billah, done by the very talented Damien Soon, Sec 2 student on Ministry of Education, Singapore’s Art Elective Programme (AEP).
With the gradual resumption of travel, I am glad that we are once again able to have in-person exchanges with close friends like Brunei. Our two countries

have much to learn from each other, and I look forward to furthering our cooperation in education and beyond.

 

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Keechiu watches an experiment.

 

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Keechiu brings his guests to look at fishes.

 

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Keechiu poses with his guests and a painting.

 

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Keechiu has group photo with his guests.

 

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Keechiu went on a tour.

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4 August at 16:25 ·
Nurturing a Community of Inclusiveness – the spirit of MINDS Fernvale Gardens School was keenly felt during my visit this morning.
Keith guided me on a tour of the new INFINITE@FGS, a space which allows students to acquire, practise and refine their vocational and soft skills. I was treated to an energetic dance performance by student dancers and a beautiful recital delivered by Hayden, Najm and Farid

Was glad to see students working together, tapping on one another’s strengths and gifts to achieve their goals

Even as parents/caregivers focus on caring for their children, it is important that they have time away from caregiving to prioritise self-care. We hope that the opening of the second Raintree SSCC at MINDS FGS will provide respite for more caregivers of children with special needs.
Ministry of Education, Singapore will continue to work with partners, employers, caregivers and the community to support persons with special needs. Together, we can be a more inclusive society that fully embraces those with different needs and gifts.
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Keechiu tries an experiment.

 

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Keechiu poses with friends.

 

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Keechiu showcases a piece of artwork.

 

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Keechiu opens the curtain.

 

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Keechiu thanks scholarship and award recipients.

Chan Chun Sing added 4 new photos.​

5 August at 09:03 ·
To the recipients of the 2022 Teaching Scholarship and Awards — welcome to Ministry of Education, Singapore!
The world is rapidly changing, and our teachers will need to face the challenges to come, and help inspire our students to achieve their fullest potential.
Yet, as the next generation of teachers enter this new, bewildering world, you can be assured that you are not alone. Each and every one of us in MOE and our partnering stakeholders will be here, to support you in your journey to inspire our students, and nurture #LifeLongLearning .
It is my hope that each and every member of the teaching fraternity will grow and subsequently bring to the table their unique strengths and skillsets, so that together as a team, we can take our education system forward into the new world.
I thank all the scholarship and award recipients for stepping forward to serve. All the best in your journey ahead!

 

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Keechiu poses with many unmasked people.

 

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Keechiu hands out an award.

 

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Keechiu believes strongly in leaving a place better than he found it.

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5 August at 20:18 ·
Leave a place better than when you found it — I believe strongly in this and am glad to see students embracing this at Edgefield Primary School.
When speaking with the students, many said they greatly enjoy the facilities their school offers. The library is one of their favourite spots. The basketball court, edible garden, and indoor sports hall are other spaces which allows them to explore their interests.
Nurun and Faith showed me a stevia plant that is grown in the edible garden, and I was happy to plant a guava tree there. Rithvik shared the school's food waste composting system at the canteen. The library, run by Ms Eunice Tan for the past 20 years, is extensively decorated and follows a theme every month. Thanks to her diligence and creativity, the library has helped to make reading enjoyable and convenient for the students.
It was clear that these school spaces are lovingly maintained and cared for by the school so that they only get better over the years.
Leaving my guava tree in the students’ good hands and green thumbs

Looking forward to see it again the next time I visit Edgefield Primary — better than when I left it!

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