Recognising Student-Athletes from Special Education Schools Representing Singapore at Sporting Events

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Foo Cexiang, Tanjong Pagar GRC

Question

To ask the Minister for Education whether the Ministry will consider recognising and supporting student-athletes from special education schools who represent Singapore at sporting events, such as with the Singapore Schools Sports Council (SSSC) Colours Awards or by creating a framework equivalent to the SSSC Colours Awards.

Response

1. MOE and the Singapore Schools Sports Council (SSSC) are reviewing the SSSC Colours Award Framework and will consider how student-athletes from government and community-funded Special Education schools who represent Singapore at key sports events can be recognised.