Supporting students of all backgrounds in developing their talents

支持不同背景学生发展才能

谨答复《联合早报·交流站》于7月10日刊登的许绮纹读者投函《课程辅助活动不应是财力赛场》：

我们感谢许女士的反馈，并认同她的观点，即所有学生，无论背景如何，都应获得发展自身才能的机会。

课程辅助活动在学生的全人发展中扮演着重要角色。本地学校已建立结构化的流程，积极培养来自不同背景的学生，帮助他们发掘兴趣并发展特长。在适当情况下，我们会与社区伙伴及专业教练合作，通过课程辅助活动培养学生的才能。教育部也设立少年体育学院（Junior Sports Academy），为具有体育潜力的小学生提供支持。

在直接收生计划或各项课程辅助活动的校队的选拔中，学校采取全面而平衡的方式，会考量学生的投入度、长处、潜力以及其他个人品质等多种因素，而不仅仅是技能和成就。加入校队、申请直接收生计划，或参加课程辅助活动，并不要求学生接受私人培训或上增益课程。

教育部会继续与学校、家庭及伙伴合作，营造有利的环境，以便学生无论起点如何，都能充分发挥潜力。

教育部学生发展课程司（第二司）统筹司长陈允晶

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Supporting students of all backgrounds in developing their talents

We thank Xu Qiwen for her feedback ("课程辅助活动不应是财力赛场", 10 July) and share her views that all students, regardless of their backgrounds, should be provided with opportunities to develop their talent.

Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) play an important role in the holistic development of our students. Our schools have structured processes to proactively nurture students from all backgrounds to develop their interests and talents. Where appropriate, we work with community partners and professional coaches to develop the talents of our students' talents through these CCAs. The Ministry of Education (MOE) also runs the Junior Sports Academy to support primary school students with sporting potential.

In the selection of students for Direct School Admission (DSA) or school teams for respective CCAs, schools take a holistic and balanced approach and will consider various factors such as the student's commitment, strengths, potential and other personal qualities, which are beyond skills and achievements. There is no need for students to receive private coaching or attend enrichment classes to be considered for school teams, DSA, or CCAs.

MOE remains committed to working with schools, families and partners to build a supportive environment so that our students, regardless of their starting point, can develop to their fullest potential.

Mrs Eugenia Lim
Divisional Director, Student Development Curriculum Division 2
Ministry of Education