2006 Forum Letter Replies

1. 25 Dec 2006
   A-level Chinese Language curriculum changes enhance students’ appreciation and analysis of literature
2. 05 Dec 2006
   Level of Difficulty of Interim Chinese Language Exam Comparable to Previous Format
3. 03 Nov 2006
   Grooming Good Leadership in Schools a Priority for MOE
4. 31 Oct 2006
   MOE Provides Support for Special Needs Children
5. 28 Oct 2006
   School Buildings Designed in Accordance with Safety Requirements
6. 09 Oct 2006
   Termite-infested trees removed for safety reasons
7. 12 Sep 2006
   Primary School Teachers Aid Students’ Holistic Development
8. 30 Aug 2006
   Unhealthy trees within vacant school premises have been removed
9. 24 Aug 2006
   Incentives in place to attract Singaporeans to take up higher research degrees
10. 04 Aug 2006
    Girls’ Soccer already a recognised CCA
11. 27 Jul 2006
    Care taken to protect students’ eyes in school
12. 25 Jul 2006
    Why pupils at stadium faced long wait
13. 15 Jul 2006
    Direct School Admission recognises students’ diverse talents
14. 10 Jul 2006
    Clear guidelines and training provided on classification of CCAs under the LEAPS system
15. 01 Jul 2006
    Schools support children with visual impairment
16. 28 Jun 2006
    Primary school Higher Chinese covers all learning outcomes for Chinese
17. 28 Jun 2006
    Level of Difficulty of Interim Chinese Language Exam Will Not be More Difficult than the Previous Format
18. 22 Jun 2006
    All primary school English teachers are trained; criteria for selecting foreign teachers are stringent
19. 15 Jun 2006
    MOE recognises students’ participation in external competitions
20. 06 Jun 2006
    Measures in place for needy students to own computers
21. 05 Jun 2006
    Examinations set within students’ abilities and experiences; mathematics taught sequentially
22. 03 Jun 2006
    Exam dates guided by principle of maximising curriculum time
23. 01 Jun 2006
    Admission of Integrated Programme Students to Polytechnics
24. 01 Jun 2006
    Minimum educational requirement necessary to raise quality of early education providers
25. 19 May 2006
    Applicants with diverse educational background welcomed to join the teaching profession
26. 06 May 2006
    Clarification on Straits Times Report on 26 April 06
27. 04 May 2006
    MOE training teachers to help children with special learning needs
28. 29 Apr 2006
    Local Students Are Not Sidelined
29. 26 Apr 2006
    First priority in university education is the provision of affordable, top-quality education to citizens
30. 25 Apr 2006
    Schools provide support for dyslexic students
31. 20 Apr 2006
    Admission to foreign system schools considered on a case-by-case basis and with relevant supporting documents
32. 14 Apr 2006
    Government Committed to Top Quality Varsity Education for Singaporeans
33. 14 Apr 2006
    Interim PSLE Oral format will not be more demanding than previous one
34. 10 Apr 2006
    Foreign Students Part of School System
35. 03 Apr 2006
    Foreign students part of school system
36. 30 Mar 2006
    Students should check with JCs on pre-requisites for different streams
37. 28 Mar 2006
    No Student will be Left Unattended to in Real Civil Emergencies
38. 28 Mar 2006
    Posting Process is based on Merit
39. 28 Mar 2006
    Posting Process is Based on Merit
40. 21 Mar 2006
    MOE approaches teacher recruitment and retention holistically
41. 09 Mar 2006
    Private education: Students should conduct prudent checks before enrolling
42. 07 Mar 2006
    Racial harmony requires long-term nurturing by schools and community
43. 15 Feb 2006
    All schools get sufficient funding
44. 15 Feb 2006
    Sexuality Education in Schools is Secular
45. 13 Feb 2006
    Bonus points for Higher Chinese Language spur students on to take it at a higher level
46. 28 Jan 2006
    Bonus points as incentives to promote bilingualism
47. 17 Jan 2006
    Adequate facilities for school activities and emergencies
48. 11 Jan 2006
    Selection of bookshop operators: Student needs are top priority