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i'm passionate abotu Singapore's furture which is greatly dependant on our current education system. only a good and all rounded education will bring about future good leader who are able to provide good governance.

this, therefore urges me to hope for a revamp in the current education system. on the whole, our education system may seem faultless, as there have been no major objections or protests from the citizens except for a few complaints on the rising stress level most students may experience. i, myself feel that stress is brought upon oneself if willed. thus the level of stress varies between individuals. moreover, a little stress sometimes may allow students to perform better.

on the other hand, what indeed contributes to this tremendous amount of stress? it leads to the conclusion that the various streaming components that the students are subjected to throughout their education in s;pore may actually be the core of the problem. streaming can also can be deemed unfair and unjust, or at the extreme: a replica of the indian caste system.

in s'pore, at the tender age of 9, primary 3 students are required to take a series of specially formulated tests to determine whether they are eligible for the 'GEP' programme. this programme known as the 'Gifted Education Programme', begs to differentiate between the 'gifted' and 'non-gifted' students. i wish to question this actions. how can the gifted/intelligent qutient of students be determined so easily at such a young age? is there really a need to set students apart from one another?

( this paragraph was originally about the EM1/2/3 system but sine it has been abolished. we shall not go further.. to 'forgive' and 'forget' as long one realises his/her mistake..)

Broaching on the difference between special and express students in secondary school. i feel that the only difference is the additional subject of higher mother tongue and personally i don't think this amounts to such a big issue. however this alone has raised issues such as preferences to 'special' stream students in 'better' and more prestigious schools. also in this 'better' and more prestigious schools it is assumed that more resources and educational opportunities are given to its students.

it is infuriating to know that there is a deprivation of the educational opportunities and facilities amongst students who are not in these schools. it is also on my part to feel unjust that there is a classification of "good" and "bad" schools. this eventually touches on the subject on the reason why one's education and future should be dependent on one grade such as PSLE (primary school leaving exam) or 'o' & 'A' levels. it is duly unfair to limit our education due to a grade and not by an overall or average grade. a yearning for knowledge must be satisfied and not brought down or dampened by a grade or any other acamdemic shortcomings.

lastly our government has been encouraging s'poreans to think out of the box and pursue their dream careers. there also have been campaigns promoting entrepreneurship. entrepreneurs cannot be nurtured; it depends hugely on the society and an environment's influence to shape an entrepreneur. however when the society only places importance in the amount of education you have undergone eg. PhD, BA. Hon. it is understandable why s'poreans stick to professional careers.

therefore, in order to allow our society and country not only to suceed acadmically, but in all sectors such as art and sports, it is important that we change our mindsets and look eyond the boundaries. only then, are we able to be reassured taht our country will be in good hands in the future to come.

sighs..aahs finally.. jia! add a tagboard and archives link. at the rate we are going we will definitely need one.. hehe. oh yah. you want to post pics of us???