Unusual schools that explore different ways of teaching and learning

As Singapore moves away from secondary school streaming and towards subject-based banding, The Sunday Times takes a look at some schools here and around the world that are doing things differently.

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Punggol Primary School

Adding 15 minutes to the timetable has not only given pupils of Punggol Primary School in Hougang more time for unstructured play, but also a later start to the school day.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on March 17, 2019, with the headline Unusual schools that explore different ways of teaching and learning. Subscribe