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Olympic Buzz

By Marc Checkley in Beijing

Olympic fever is running high and the world turns its eyes to Beijing the host of this year’s event. The whole city is abuzz and thousands of people have been showing up at the rehearsals outside the National Stadium or Bird’s Nest in north Beijing. Read more to find out, live from Beijing!

 

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Attention Parents! If your answer to this question is “No”, then explore this page. We have informative articles on the latest education news and articles for parents on relevant issues like parenting. Need fresh ideas for family fun? Then read on for suggestions on family activities, children’s programmes and holiday programmes.

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Articles

Frogs and Friends

Frogs and other amphibians are seriously threatened. There are about 6,000 amphibian species in the world and scientists believe that half of these species may become extinct in our lifetime. If this happens, it will be the largest mass extinction since the disappearance of dinosaurs. Click here to find out more

Community Garden 101

Get tips on various aspects of setting up and sustaining a successful community gardening project.
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Journeys Beyond the World Wide Web with Gerry Ellis

Meet Gerry Ellis, naturist and photographer and also the founder of GLOBIO as he shares with you the message of wildlife conservation. Read all about it here!

Study and Exam Preparation Strategies Series

Click here to view all the articles in the 'Study and Exam Preparation Strategies Series'

 

Hitch Hiker's Guide to Internet Series

Click here to view all the articles in the 'Hitch Hiker's Guide to Internet Series'

Learning Styles

How People Learn and Do Differently As They Grow

The preferred ways in which we use for learning are known as our learning styles. Knowing and applying our learning styles will allow us to achieve better results. Read more to find out ...

Applying Learning Styles to Your Life

Your life story can also reflect that of mine or that of Samantha. She knew how she learned best and applied it to her life. You can do the same if you know your learning styles. Her success came from knowing herself. Yours too will come from knowing yourself. Learn to learn. Read more to find out ...

Education News


Student Trained by Helen O’Grady Drama Singapore Tops PESA Competition

Helen O’Grady Drama Singapore, announced today that Bronwyn Imogen McIntyre, from St James’ Church Kindergarten, has emerged Champion in the Pre-School Category of the 22nd YMCA Plain English Speaking Award (PESA) competition co-organized by the MOE, the NLB and the Speak Good English Movement. Click here to find out more.

MOE Spotlight

Assumption Pathway School to Start in 2009

The Ministry of Education (MOE) will enhance and enrich the programme currently available at the Assumption Vocational Institute (AVI). AVI will be transformed into Assumption Pathway School (APS) and run the enhanced programme in January 2009.
2007 GCE A-Level Examination Results Released

13,053 school candidates sat for the 2007 GCE A-Level examination. This is the first cohort of candidates who sat for the examination under the revised A-level curriculum.
FY 2008 Committee of Supply Debate

At the FY2008 Committee of Supply Debate, MOE political leaders spoke on preparing students for the future and on measures that MOE will be taking to level up opportunities for students across the education system. They also spoke on how MOE sought to provide more opportunities in university education and to strengthen Singapore as an Education Hub.
More Professional Development Opportunities for Mother Tongue Language Teachers

Mother Tongue Language (MTL) teachers can look forward to more professional development opportunities such as more overseas immersion programmes, summer institute programmes and work experience programmes. MTL teaching will receive a boost as well from initiatives to enhance the recruitment of MTL teachers.
Enhanced Programmes by Special Assistance Plan Schools

Students of the Special Assistance Plan (SAP) schools can look forward to more opportunities to deepen their learning of the Chinese Language (CL) and culture as SAP schools introduce enhancements to their programmes, including a new 'O' level subject, new enrichment modules and flagship programmes, among others.
2007 GCE O-Level Examination Results Released

The results of the 2007 GCE O-Level Examination was released on 24 Jan 08. This year, 38,402 (99.9%) students will be awarded the O-Level certificate.
More Support for Schools' "Teach Less, Learn More" Initiatives

To provide more support for our schools' 'Teach Less, Learn More' (TLLM) initiatives, MOE will offer the 'TLLM Ignite!' package to 100 selected schools and will disseminate the 'PETAL(Trademark): The Teacher's Toolbox' to all schools.
10th Appointment Ceremony for Principals

At the 10th Appointment Ceremony for Principals on 28 Dec 07, the Minister for Education announced a new pay and career package aimed at making the teaching profession more attractive. He also emphasised the importance of leadership development across the teaching profession, and unveiled the Philosophy for Educational Leadership.
Release of the data on the Performance by Ethnic Group 1997 - 2006

The data on the performance at PSLE, 'O' Levels and 'A' Levels, by the major ethnic groups was released today.

 

Feature Website: http://www.schoolbag.sg/

http://www.schoolbag.sg/ is a new MOE initiative with updated education news, info for parents,and features from schools and teachers.

   

Watch this space for updated articles from KidzGrow Newz on the latest developments and trends relating to learning in children. To request for the KidzGrow Newsletter, send an email here.


Learning Difficulties in Children

Read this important article about the types of Learning Difficulties (LDs) in children. Understand the causes of these LDs and know what signs to look out for in children suffering from them.

Tell Tale Signs of LDs

Early detection of LDs in children is crucial for a fruitful intervention. This article lists the tell tale signs to look out for in children experiencing LDs. It includes a list of Child Development Clinics and Child Guidance Clinics that parents can go to for assessment and intervention. Click here to find out more.

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