The Ministry of Education, National Heritage, Culture and Arts acting permanent secretary Basundra Kumar has reminded teachers and students on the need to adopt a balanced approach to their school work in this final term of the 2014 academic year.
“While we embrace the sporting talents and creative skills of our students in extra-curricular activities, we must ensure our academic priorities are not compromised,” Mrs Kumar said.
“Now that most sporting activities have ceased, it is imperative that teachers and students prepare academically for the most important school term of the year.
“This is in line with the mission of the ministry on providing a holistic and empowering education system.
“This term is important academically because our children in Year 12 and Year 13 will be sitting their external examinations and I wish all teachers, students and parents all the best in their preparation for the final term.”
The schools open for Term 3 on Monday, September 1 for the staff meeting and all classes begin on Tuesday, September 2.
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