NE Milestones

28 Aug 08: Launch of Learning Journeys Commemorating Book
Commemorating 10 years of Learning Journeys was launched by Ms Grace Foo, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of National development and Ministry of Education.
2 Aug 08: Launch of Singapore Creates
Singapore Creates was launched by RAdm (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, Senior Minister of State for Education and Information, Communications and the Arts.
1 Apr 08: Redeveloping the Online Central Booking System for Learning Journeys
The Learning Journeys website was redeveloped and enhanced to cater to the growing Learning Journeys programme.

20 Jul 07: Racial Harmony Day Celebrations
In 2007, there are two key events for Racial Harmony Day 2007 namely:
a) RH Forum for school leaders, teachers and parents on 6 July. b) 3 schools are hosting the Racial Harmony Day Celebration.
7 Mar 07: Recommendations by the Committee on National Education (NE)
Announcement of the Recommendations on NE was made during Committee of Supply by Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister of State (Education).
5 Mar 07: Enhanced to MOE NE Website
The MOE National Education Website was enhanced to provide more NE information.

24 Aug 06: Committee on National Education (NE)
The Ministry of Education is setting up a Committee on National Education (NE) to look at ways to further strengthen the heartware and rootedness of our young, and encourage them to shape the character and life of the society they will inherit.

6 Aug 05: Launch of Today In History Book
Today in History book was launched by Mr SR Nathan, President of Singapore.
9 Mar 05: Revised CIP Policy for JC/CI only
Removal of the minimum 6 hours requirement for CIP for all JCs and CI students.
2005: NE Development Awards
In 2005, the NE Awards included also the Development Awards (NE) which were introduced as part of the Expanded Masterplan of Awards.

Oct 03: National Education (NE) Cluster Prototype
The first National Education (NE) Cluster Prototype was held with North 5 cluster.
June 03: Enhanced Learning Journeys
An Enhanced Learning Journeys was introduced for JC/CI students with nine partners.
3 May 03: Network Conference
A Network Conference was held. Mr Lee Hsien Loong, then Deputy Prime Minister was the Guest-of-Honour.
15 Feb 03: Launch of MOE Racial Harmony Website
MOE Racial Harmony website was launched by Mr Hawazi Daipi, then Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education.

18 Sep 02: Lee Kuan Yew National Education (LKY NE) Award
1st LKY NE Award was presented to National Junior College at the Workplan Seminar 2002.
20 Jul 02: Racial Harmony Day Anchor Event
The 1st Racial Harmony Day Anchor Event was held at Tampines Junior College. RAdm (NS) Teo Chee Hean, then Minister for Education was the Guest-of-Honour.
RH Forum was concurrently held for school leaders and teachers.
25 Apr 02: Committee on Strenghtening Racial Harmony
The Committee on Strengthening Racial Harmony in Schools chaired by Mr Hawazi Daipi, Parliamentary Secretary (Education), and comprising representatives from schools, parent support groups and the community met for the first time.

12 Jul 00: Community Involvement Programme (CIP) Thank You Ceremony
The 1st Community Involvement Programme (CIP) Thank You Tea Reception ceremony was held. Dr Aline Wong, then Senior Minister of State (Education) was the Guest-of-Honour.

20 Aug 99: Learning Journeys (LJ) Thank You Ceremony
The 1st Learning Journeys (LJ) Thank You Tea Reception ceremony was held. Mr Peter Chen, then Senior Minister of State (Education) was the Guest-of-Honour.

28 Feb 98: Launch of Learning Journeys (LJ)
Learning Journeys(LJ) was launched at St. Andrew’s Junior College by RAdm (NS) Teo Chee Hean, then Minister of Education.

1 Oct 97: Launch of Community Involvement Programme (CIP)
Community Involvement Programme (CIP) was launched by Mr Wee Heng Tin, then Director General of Education.
Jul 1997: news.Teach Video
The first news.Teach video was circulated to all schools.
17 May 97: Launch of National Education
National Education was launched by Mr Lee Hsien Loong, then Deputy Prime Minister.
29 Oct 96: National Education Seminar
The 1st National Education Seminar was held for MOE officers.