National Education

Announcements

4 Commemorative Days

12 Apr 13

International Friendship Day 2013
Schools commemorate International Friendship Day (IFD) on Friday 12 April.  IFD aims to sensitize our students towards the geo-political realities inherent to Singapore. This year, the theme is ‘The World in Singapore’. From our humble beginnings as a migrant colony, Singapore has continued to remain inclusive. Our rich and diverse heritage together with this sense of inclusiveness has allowed us to flourish as a cosmopolitan city. more

5 Apr 13

Recognising Budding local Talents in Digital Media
More than 300 students received recognition for their creativity in production of video at the Schools Digital Media Awards (SDMA) 2013 presentation ceremony on 7 March 2013. more

18 Mar 13

FY 2013 Committee of Supply Debate: 1st Reply by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education: Hope - Opportunities For All
Minister Heng Swee Keat talked about how we need to recalibrate towards holistic education centred on values.  He mentioned that during Our Singapore Conversation, many have talked about a more caring and cohesive Singapore with a strong ‘kampung spirit’; a Singaporean society anchored on values, where we have a greater sense of togetherness and community; and also share a stronger national identity. Our students must also acquire the skills and competencies to benefit from the quality economic growth that we are pursuing.  Many participants want to see a society with diverse definitions of success.  Schools will continue to emphasise holistic development of our students. more

15 Feb 13

Total Defence Day 2013
Schools commemorate Total Defence Day on 15 February annually to mark Singapore's fall to the Japanese in 1942. This annual event reminds us that the task of nation-building is not easy, and that we must work to preserve our present prosperity and stability. more

12 Jan 13

Young Leaders’ Forum – Our Singapore Conversation
The Singapore Scout Association organized the Inaugural Young Leaders’ Forum on 12th January 2013. more

26 Nov 12

MEWR Learning Journeys Closed
With immediate effect, ENVision Gallery is closed for upgrading till April 2013.

17 Nov 12

Differently Able Carnival at Hong Kah Secondary School
The Differently-Able Carnival was held on 17 Nov 2012 in the premises of Hong Kah Secondary School. more

14 Nov 12

New Syllabus and Textbook Titles for Character and Citizenship Education
The new Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) syllabus will be introduced in stages in primary and secondary schools from 2014. more

20 Jul 12

Racial Harmony Day Celebrations 2012
Schools in Singapore commemorate Racial Harmony Day (RHD) to mark the anniversary of the 1964 racial riots on 20 July 2012. more

25 Apr 12

National Secondary School Student Leaders Conference (NS3LC) 2012
The National Youth Council (NYC) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) have come together to work with schools to take Values In Action (VIA) beyond the schools. more

15 Feb 13 (Friday)	Total Defence Day For more information, check http://www.totaldefence.sg/
12 Apr 13 (Friday)	International Friendship Day
21 Jul 13 (Sunday)	Racial Harmony Day Schools to commemorate RHD on Friday, 19 Jul 2013.
9 Aug 13 (Friday)	National Day Schools to commemorate ND Commemoration on Wednesday, 7 Aug 2013. For more information, check http://www.ndp.org.sg/

QUICK LINKS

Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) Branch Calendar of Events

Refinements to NE (2007)
Find out more about the refinements made to NE.

Singapore School Terms and Holidays 2013

Overseas Singaporean Portal (OSP)
An online platform to connect Overseas Singaporeans with Singapore and with one another. Check here on OSP Facebook.