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Hot days expected over the next fortnight, but heatwave risk in Singapore low: Government

In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.
In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.

MOE appoints 4 student care operators to replace Little Professors; will cover 2 months of fees

A sign at Block 835 Jurong West Street 81 for the Little Professors Learning Centre pictured on Feb 14, 2025.
A sign at Block 835 Jurong West Street 81 for the Little Professors Learning Centre pictured on Feb 14, 2025.

GP resource for pre-university students: The future of reading

People browsing books at Books Kinokuniya in Orchard, 23 December 2023.
People browsing books at Books Kinokuniya in Orchard, 23 December 2023.

In a post-literate age, books are acting like chatbots. Can reading survive?

Readers who have no time or patience to slog through author Irene Ng’s 1352-page The Lion’s Roar had a chance to instead pose questions about to the National Library Board's generative AI-powered ChatBot in 2024.
Readers who have no time or patience to slog through author Irene Ng’s 1352-page The Lion’s Roar had a chance to instead pose questions about to the National Library Board's generative AI-powered ChatBot in 2024.

More salary claims lodged against student care operator Little Professors; court cases ongoing

A sign at Block 835 Jurong West Street 81 for the Little Professors Learning Centre pictured on Feb 14, 2025.
A sign at Block 835 Jurong West Street 81 for the Little Professors Learning Centre pictured on Feb 14, 2025.

About 36,000 MOE teachers, allied educators to get pay rise of 2% to 9% from Oct 1

The salaries of education officers, allied educators and MOE kindergarten educators were last reviewed in 2022.
The salaries of education officers, allied educators and MOE kindergarten educators were last reviewed in 2022.

Montfort Junior School to take in girls from 2028, secondary school to also become co-ed

The Montfort schools join the list of single-sex schools in Singapore that have opened their doors to both genders.
The Montfort schools join the list of single-sex schools in Singapore that have opened their doors to both genders.

Science experiments and honing debate skills: How after-school enrichment pushes stronger pupils

A Blangah Rise Primary School student raising her hand to offer feedback on a classmate's oratorical skills on March 2.
A Blangah Rise Primary School student raising her hand to offer feedback on a classmate's oratorical skills on March 2.

All S’pore schools to get more powerful fans for classrooms by 2027, cool paint for building facades

This story is about how schools in Singapore are coming up with unique measures to help staff and students beat the heat. Tampines Sec is being featured for its use of smart technology to bring temps down in classrooms - cool paint, LED lights, smart DC fans, sun shades, ventilated chairs.
This story is about how schools in Singapore are coming up with unique measures to help staff and students beat the heat. Tampines Sec is being featured for its use of smart technology to bring temps down in classrooms - cool paint, LED lights, smart DC fans, sun shades, ventilated chairs.

Forum: Junior colleges meeting diverse learning needs

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