NURTURING TALENT, EXPANDING PATHWAYS
“It is important that every student is given the
opportunity to discover and develop his or her
interests and strengths, and be supported in making
more informed choices about their future career
pathways.”
ROLE OF ARTS EDUCATION AS THE CATALYST FOR
CHANGE
“We believe in the power of the arts to move beyond
the aesthetics into work that enables individuals and
communities to effect change, whether in attitude or
in action.
I encourage you to continue to tap on the
transformative power of the arts, to influence
and impact students’ lives. Arts education
plays a part in nurturing the whole child.
It continues to be a pivotal platform for
students to cultivate a sense of curiosity,
discover their interests and talents, grow
their passions, and develop life skills, and a
love for life-long learning.
“Portraits III:
Narratives of
Singapore Arts
Educators” was
launched at AEC
2018.
A critical dimension of your teacher leadership is
to champion and shape how learning in the arts
can impact and influence communities locally and
globally. For the shift to succeed, we will need to work
together as a community, with our stakeholders and
partners.”
RECOGNISING OUR ARTS EDUCATORS
“Arts educators play a critical role in the pursuit for
excellence through multiple pathways. They shape
and advocate for students’ development in different
ways.
“I strongly encourage everyone in this room to create
your own stories of success and share them so that
others may learn and be inspired.”
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Read full speech by Second Minister for Education HERE.
View opening address by Second Minister for Education HERE.
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