DSA Appeal 2011
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Dr.K:
My 2 kids are in a catholic boys' school, and they have never felt being ''pushed'' into any religion... Happy New Year to you too...
I know it doesn't happen in Catholic schools.Cheers and Happy New Year!R3mom:
Dr. K, for all u know tt boy who is seeking to transfer on religious grounds is simply trying to use religion as an excuse to justify his cause. MOE should not make exceptions for this, otherwise it will be another loophole which will be taken advantage of. I empathise with the boy if he really did not know mission schools practise some form of religious teaching, but don't tell me his parents are unaware as well? To me, it seems like his parents wanted to use ACSI as an option to fall back on.
Btw, I spent 10 years in a catholic school, my parents are Taoist/Buddhist, I never
felt pushed into Catholicism. I had a nun as my form teacher for 2 years, P5 to P6, she is the best teacher I ever had. -
Errrh…may i add. I actually have asked several of my nephews who attended ACSI and he did mentioned that those who are not uncomfortable with Bible Devotion time are allowed not to sit in. Even my teachers friends also attest to it.
In my opinion if there is religion in question pertaining to school, why not bring this up to MOE or your MP in your constituency or any higher aurhority to seek assistance. It is better not to bring this up as a platform in this forum since religion is always a sensitive and heated topics. Let this forum be a nice platform for cordial discussion please. -
MOE issues a new policy to secondary schools in October 2011 to disallow DSA appeals.
The reason is new Education Minister Heng Swee Keat wants to enforce character education across as many platforms as possible. So the moral message is that if you have nade a decision, you should stick to it. What MOE did not realise is that DSA decisions are made by parents, not their minors. Some school officials told parents that they can appeal but were over-ruled by the new Heng Swee Keat’s policy when it was suddenly released in October 2011.
As part of new PAP, the minister should give a one-year grace period ( for just one cohort ) instead of enforcing it suddenly.
Mr Heng Swee Keat , a SPF Scholar from RI, was a former senior police officer and MD of Monetary Authority of Singapore, so his style is more enforcement than consultative. He is now enforcing character education across all schools, for students only. Teachers are exempted from character development.
In this new policy, DSA students cannot apply for DSA at Secondary 2 and Secondary 4 to transfer to another school. You have to stay through all six years even if you are unhappy - so it is a dead end for some poor kids. -
prada:
Where is it stated that DSA students can't apply for DSA at Sec 2 and 4?
In this new policy, DSA students cannot apply for DSA at Secondary 2 and Secondary 4 to transfer to another school. You have to stay through all six years even if you are unhappy - so it is a dead end for some poor kids. -
To prada,
Just wonder where this piece of information came from.
Regards -
I am disturbed that some netizens are so adamant about influencing others to be anti-government that they will say whatever they want, and will use every opportunity to stir up emotions.
Please, instead of focusing on this, just move on. The discussion on the 2011 PSLE thread is so much more positive and so much more close to reality…that is…you don’t need to get into "R" schools or "H" schools or "N" schools to be successful in life, but you need the right attitude! -
Totally agree with you. There are many good examples out there…
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tiggermum:
:goodpost: for those who wish to stir up emotions in this forum, please do not under-estimate the intelligence of the parents here. Please keep this forum out of all politics!I am disturbed that some netizens are so adamant about influencing others to be anti-government that they will say whatever they want, and will use every opportunity to stir up emotions.
Please, instead of focusing on this, just move on. The discussion on the 2011 PSLE thread is so much more positive and so much more close to reality....that is...you don't need to get into \"R\" schools or \"H\" schools or \"N\" schools to be successful in life, but you need the right attitude! -
religion is always a very hot sensitive topic to debate upon.
keep religion out. -
prada:
What's wrong with this? If he has the moral fibre to push this through, I will vote for him next round.MOE issues a new policy to secondary schools in October 2011 to disallow DSA appeals.The reason is new Education Minister Heng Swee Keat wants to enforce character education across as many platforms as possible. So the moral message is that if you have nade a decision, you should stick to it.
prada:
What MOE did not realise is that DSA decisions are made by parents, not their minors.
But... but... but... MOE's DSA website specifies that parents must submit for kids.prada:
Must be RI, since RI was the only one who collected $20 for appeal and now has to refund?Some school officials told parents that they can appeal but were over-ruled by the new Heng Swee Keat's policy when it was suddenly released in October 2011.
prada:
The way I see it, the ENTIRE teaching body in RI including the Principal got a nice slap on the wrist this time for thinking that MOE's rules doesn't apply to a top school.He is now enforcing character education across all schools, for students only. Teachers are exempted from character development.
prada:
He seemed very consultative to me when he met with parents and attended student gatherings. Just because he is from SPF does not mean he is not consultative. SPF management happens to be highly consultative these days.As part of new PAP, the minister should give a one-year grace period ( for just one cohort ) instead of enforcing it suddenly.
Mr Heng Swee Keat , a SPF Scholar from RI, was a former senior police officer and MD of Monetary Authority of Singapore, so his style is more enforcement than consultative.prada:
If you thought it was a dead end, why accept the offer in the first place? Schools that offer DSA are hardly dead end schools... and the kids in there are hardly poor things.In this new policy, DSA students cannot apply for DSA at Secondary 2 and Secondary 4 to transfer to another school. You have to stay through all six years even if you are unhappy - so it is a dead end for some poor kids.
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