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I REFER to the July 8 report, 'How the S'pore education system is upgraded'.
The Government has done an excellent job with the education system in order to equip students with skills for a fast-changing future. One example of this is the direct school admission exercise for secondary schools.
This exercise differs from the regular Secondary 1 posting exercise by allowing students to highlight co-curricular talents in a wider range of areas - from dance to robotics and niche sports. It also gives schools greater flexibility in selecting students, as the latter are judged on both their academic and non-academic talents.
I am glad that the Singapore's education system is focused on developing well-rounded individuals and that the Government remains committed to improving the system to equip students with the best tools to take on future challenges.
Ng Yi Shen
This article was first published in The Straits Times.
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