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   FROM THE EDITOR
 

SingaporeLearning, the Official Singapore Kids’ Portal

SingaporeLearning.com is proud to announce its new status as the official Singapore Kids’ Portal awarded by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA). Expect to see both fun and educational features on this website.

For the children:

  • Play educational games and even create your own games.
  • View finished e-projects undertaken by various local schools.
  • Enjoy free Cyber Safety course (for all members).
  • Participate in contests and win prizes.

And, No! We haven’t forgotten about the adults:

  • Keep abreast of the latest education news and policies from the MOE and other official bodies.
  • Read interesting articles to increase knowledge on parenting and other general issues.
  • Shop till you drop at our Edushop. Make online purchases from a list of educational e-products available for your children.

We look forward to bringing children many hours of intellectual fun and delight along their e-learning journey! We will soon include features that will allow children to share their thoughts, opinions and games with others through our blogs and forums.
Keep a lookout for more updates!


Singapore Learning is offering free access to our Cyber Safety Course to all members as a gesture of goodwill.


This free course aims to help you understand and be aware of the dangers that lurk within the Internet. This course is useful for those who are not familiar with these dangers and also for parents eager to know what protective and preventive measures can be taken to ensure the safety of their children while on surfing the Internet.



Our Cyber Safety Course covers the following topics:

1. Internet Technology
2. Viruses and Other Menaces
3. Computer and the Law
4. Content Guidance for Children
5. Harmony and Safety in the Cyber Community

 
   EDUCATION NEWS UPDATES

 

Read MOE Press Release on Enhancing Language Learning

Read 2nd Reply by MOS Lui Tuck Yew on Holistic Education

Trim and Fit and MINDEF Physical Fitness Performance Awards 2006 Press Release

Exciting E-Services at Your Doorstep

Recommend a Book
Came across a good book lately? Then share your find with the National Library Board (NLB) so that NLB can add this title to its collection. All you have to do is access the NLB’s Recommend a Title e-service. Take a few minutes to fill in the electronic form there. This service is also useful if you can’t find a title you’ve been eager to get your hands on.

Visit A Fire Station
Attention all teachers! Wondering where to take your class for the next excursion? Then look no further than the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s Fire Station Open House. Learn more about the roles of SCDF and the sophisticated Civil Defence system. Now, making a request to visit the fire station closest to you is just one click away. Just fill in and submit an electronic form. Note: Approval of visit is subject to the stations’ schedule.

New Drama Category for Primary Schools at 8th Schools Video Awards



The Ministry of Education and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (School of Film and Media Studies) hosted the 8th Schools Video Awards (SVA) Ceremony on 2 March 2007 to honour the efforts of 171 schools in their video production ventures. This event is supported by the Media Development Authority.

This year, the drama category was introduced to the primary schools. The aim is to encourage them to put forward their creative stories into video.

The winning entries of the SVA can be viewed at MOE's E-video website or School Showcase.

 
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New! Foundation English Course

PAVE Education is pleased to offer our latest assessment series of “Foundation English” for Primary 1 to 4. This is a concise guide aimed at strengthening the child's command of the English language. Topics include comprehension, cloze passage, grammar, vocabulary etc. This series sets itself apart from other assessments by its focus on analytical thinking and attention to providing clear and comprehensive guidelines on grammar usage. Now available at $6.99 per book.

   
 
 
   SCHOOL SHOWCASE UPDATES
 

Pop into the School Showcase and view the works done by our enthusiastic students.

   

 

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