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MOE considering changes to PSLE to slow down education ‘arms race’

The Education Ministry will soon start a series of conversations with Singaporeans to hear their views before making any changes.
The Education Ministry will soon start a series of conversations with Singaporeans to hear their views before making any changes.

PSLE parents want answers on dealing with stress

Father and son using laptop
Father and son using laptop

Ask Sandra: No point revising for long hours. Study smart instead, and PSLE Companion will show you how

P1 registration system being reviewed to improve social mixing in primary schools: Minister

Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at how to increase the diversity of children in primary schools.
Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at how to increase the diversity of children in primary schools.

Exam difficulty, use of PSLE results being studied by MOE to lower exam stakes: Desmond Lee

Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at issues to curb the education “arms race”.
Education Minister Desmond Lee said MOE is looking at issues to curb the education “arms race”.

Badminton teacher-coach’s hands-on approach a smash hit at Xingnan Primary School

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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Ms Denise Yap, 33, Teacher in charge of Xingnan Primary School’s Badminton CCA, attending the National School Games Opening Ceremony at The Kallang OCBC Arena on Jan 27, 2026. 

The National School Games (NSG) 2026 will see its highest participation to date, with around 69,000 student-athletes from more than 300 schools competing across 29 sports. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Sneaking fun into PSLE English preparation

Tarek Amara, 35, English teacher at British Council, at Museum of Ice Cream Singapore.
Tarek Amara, 35, English teacher at British Council, at Museum of Ice Cream Singapore.

P4 and P5 pupils, pre-schoolers to join national scheme to get children to adopt healthy habits

The rollout will be implemented in phases across pre-schools and is expected to reach about 1,800 pre-schools by end-2026.
The rollout will be implemented in phases across pre-schools and is expected to reach about 1,800 pre-schools by end-2026.

One hospitalised after 147 North View Primary pupils suffer suspected gastroenteritis symptoms

Students across different levels reported experiencing gastroenteritis symptoms since Jan 13.
Students across different levels reported experiencing gastroenteritis symptoms since Jan 13.

60 pupils from River Valley Primary School down with suspected food poisoning

The pupils felt unwell after lunch break on Jan 14 and reported having symptoms of gastroenteritis on the following day.
The pupils felt unwell after lunch break on Jan 14 and reported having symptoms of gastroenteritis on the following day.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.