MOE not tweaking P1 registration
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rains:
Let's admit that it's only innate for human beings to be hypocritical. But given that all are hypocritical, wouldn't the argument to do away with the sleeping alumni for distance purpose more hypocritical when in actual fact, 'popular schools' is actually the main objective lining every argument for distance-priority?
Indeed, popularity of school is the main objective. no disagreement on that.
But doing away with whatever reasons a parent want to register in a particular school, distance priority is most beneficial and fairest to the overall community. That, is what most pple who support distance priority is taking about.. not the \"love\" of the neighborhood for the next door school.
Everyone loves convenience.. That, is a fact.
Some love their alma mater, some don't. But everyone loves convenience. -
We’re just voicing out our opinions… doesn’t matter whether the pple from MOE listen or not.
Doesn’t affect me with regards to P1 registration anyway… Just feel that it is not right… -
limlim:
Errrr those who travel with their kids or let their kids travel from one end to the other end don't love convenience leh. So not everyone loves convenience.rains:
Let's admit that it's only innate for human beings to be hypocritical. But given that all are hypocritical, wouldn't the argument to do away with the sleeping alumni for distance purpose more hypocritical when in actual fact, 'popular schools' is actually the main objective lining every argument for distance-priority?
Indeed, popularity of school is the main objective. no disagreement on that.
But doing away with whatever reasons a parent want to register in a particular school, distance priority is most beneficial and fairest to the overall community. That, is what most pple who support distance priority is taking about.. not the \"love\" of the neighborhood for the next door school.
Everyone loves convenience.. That, is a fact.
Some love their alma mater, some don't. But everyone loves convenience. -
SAHM_TAN:
I think most people, if not all, loves convenience. But parents who are prepared to send their kids to a good school despite the distance never see that distance as inconvenience.
Errrr those who travel with their kids or let their kids travel from one end to the other end don't love convenience leh. So not everyone loves convenience.
My former Malaysian colleagues used to laugh at us Singaporeans, saying that despite our efficient (some may disagree) public transportation system, we actually think that is a distance of more than 10 km is considered far. -
Inconvenience is very subjective. So i don’t think we should generalise "everyone loves conveniences".
Fetching the kids to school while in the same route and direction to workplace is convenience as well. Starting work early is also a good thing. It is all about time management. -
rains:
The dust had finally been settled, by a team of senior Top level govt Politician(s).There's always a counter-argument for every argument.
We can argue till the cows go home but ultimately it really doesn't matter because the dust has settled
Verdict is:
MOE NOT tweaking P1 registration.
On hand now, MOE focus /concentration is on other far more critical matter to look into. -
rains:
Most alumnus from popular schools aren't poor in the first place. MOE should have the necessary data to support this. If alumnus children are indiscriminately admitted into a school it breeds an elitist culture, an entitlement culture. It effectively shuts the door to that self-made man's child who may have hailed from a humble background, from a primary school that no longer exists and lives near a \"branded\" school. Does it not run counter to a nation which prides itself on meritocracy?
If you do read the papers, they do report on families who buy properties to up their chance to gain entry to popular schools. We don't disregard people who have lived there for years, but I'm just wondering if proximity to popular schools were not on their mind when they first bought the house/flat. Anyway the post was meant to say that giving distance-priority more vacancies would drive up property prices and thus further widen the rich-poor gap. I also believe that if distance-priority is given more vacancies, the popular schools will soon be occupied with only rich kids. Giving alumni more vacancies, on the other hand, will not see this happening, at least not as fast as distance-priority.MR06:
In a way, you are assuming people rushing in to buy property near good schools. On the other hand, you disregard the people who had been living in an area for years with school going children before the property market hots up . -
phtthp:
MOE is not tweaking the policy at the moment does not mean MOE is not tweaking the policy forever.
The dust had finally been settled, by a team of senior Top level govt Politician(s).rains:
There's always a counter-argument for every argument.
We can argue till the cows go home but ultimately it really doesn't matter because the dust has settled
Verdict is:
MOE NOT tweaking P1 registration.
On hand now, MOE focus /concentration is on other far more critical matter to look into.
It may surprise you before the next P1 registration just as it had surprised the PRs in this year's registration!
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Just read today's ST.
This article caught my attention...About students' 3 problems...homework, tuition and tests. YES :rahrah: it's about time Mr HSK works with schools to set reasonable questions for exams. Anything not in line is going to backfire if the objective is meant as 'wake up call'. Gosh, it looks like MOE has FINALLY opened its eyes to the sufferings of students and parents. -
janet_lee88:
Great !Just read today's ST.
This article caught my attention...About students' 3 problems...homework, tuition and tests. YES :rahrah: it's about time Mr HSK works with schools to set reasonable questions for exams. Anything not in line is going to backfire if the objective is meant as 'wake up call'. Gosh, it looks like MOE has FINALLY opened its eyes to the sufferings of students and parents.
at long last, HSK can finally identify the sufferings of students and parent.
He show a genuine concern in trying to battle these :-
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Straits Times, 13 Sep 2012
'Don't overload students with homework': Heng Swee Keat
Education Minister Heng Swee Keat on Wednesday spoke up for students facing the three bugbears of education: homework, tuition and tests.
He said that when schools set more difficult tests to \"wake up\" underperformers, it discourages them, and causes them to lose interest in learning. His ministry, therefore, will begin working with schools to set questions that are appropriate and not overly tough.
And while weaker students may benefit from extra help, excessive tuition for other students can be harmful.
Mr Heng said that the ministry would do its part not to contribute to the need for tuition. He said some parents had complained that teachers have told their children to get help from their tutors. \"If this is true, we must put a stop to it.\"
http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/dont-overload-students-homework-heng-swee-keat-20120913
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