05 January 2018
Minister for Education (Schools) Ng Chee Meng said it is important to nurture students with the capability to innovate, especially in an increasingly globalised world.
He was speaking at a ceremony during which a new batch of school principals received their appointment letters from director-general of education Wong Siew Hoong, whilst retiring principals were applauded for their contributions.
As an example of how schools can set aside time and space for students to pursue their interests, Mr Ng Chee Meng cited the example of Tanjong Katong Girls’ School, where students can spend up to one hour and 20 minutes every Tuesday morning choosing what they wish to do, such as spending the time on rehearsals or projects.
Mr Ng added that an environment enabling innovation can be created in schools by nurturing what he called the 3Is – imagination, inquisitiveness and interconnections.