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| The Government has decided to maintain the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI) for students who have started learning the subjects in the language. |
Tears welled up in my eyes this morning when I saw the headlines in the Star-"English All The Way"..Yes!!!I was elated beyond words.That means I will continue to teach in English and most importantly my daughter will be fortunate enough to continue her secondary education in English.I guess this was the brightest piece of news ever since it was announced in 2009 that PPSMI would be scraped. From that day onwards, i had been praying and hoping for a reversal of the decision and as hope became elusive, I grudgingly accepted the fate of my daughter's future.....till PAGE gave us a glimmer of hope...!!
Perhaps PPSMI should not be deemed a failure but rather as a premature challenge and struggle that doesn't spell instant success . Like the CB seed , when planted,watered and nurtured for an entire year it will still not sprout despite all the efforts but should the struggle to see it grow is halted midway .......then it will never even have the opportunity to stand 90 feet tall in its fifth year.
Though their voices were "small",it was heard and I am eternally grateful to PAGE for their undying persistence. PAGE was steadfast about their motion and though it looked like a losing battle.....all was not lost in the end.For now we should overcome all adversities and patiently toil towards making PPSMI a success.
May this wonderful news be "permanent" !!
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| BENT BUT DON'T BREAK!!! |
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