Parliament: Education key in building fair, just and inclusive society, says Sun Xueling

SINGAPORE - The education system needs to evolve to ensure Singapore remains a fair and just society, said Minister of State for Education, and Social and Family Development Sun Xueling on Thursday .

"As a people, we aspire towards a fair, just and inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, regardless their backgrounds." "Taken together, this sends a strong signal that the Government prioritises the early learning years and wants to give every child a good starting point from which they can chart their future paths," Ms Sun said.

Even existing schemes like Direct School Admission, which already recognise diverse talents such as sports and performing arts, can be improved.For example, in sports selection, schools can look beyond sports-specific competencies such as the ability to dribble or serve, and instead also look for natural abilities such as agility, coordination and speed, she said.

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