Dear Class,
Last week Singapore (and ITE) welcomed 18 ministerial delegations and 9 observer delegations for the International Summit of the Teaching Profession (ISTP) 
.
This is Singapore’s first time hosting this prestigious event, it is also one of the pivotal moments of reflection 
as senior leaders in the education spaces around the world share ideas 
, discuss concerns 
that will shape the future of education 
.
You belong to the generations that have to 
surf a lot of different waves 
.
To level you up into the best surfers of the emerging waves 
, Singapore schools will emphasis more on opportunities where you can 
build-up capabilities in:
- Creating
- Connecting
- Contributing
So that you can become:
- Creators (Can Think
, Can Do 
), - Connectors (Can Communicate
, Can Sense 
) and - Contributors (Have a Heart
, Solve the Tough Problems 
)
to empower others 
and shape the best future environments 
for yourself and others.
As always it takes two hands to clap 
, the schools can give your the environment, resources and lessons to build 
yourself 
.
But you need to be willing to take up the challenge 
and design the brand new you 
.
Go and hear 
from the man, Minister Chan Chun Sing (CCS).
Those of you who says you want to be politicians or teachers 
catch up on the news, this will be your arena one day 
.
Links to:
- Minister Chan Chun Sing’s Welcome Address for ISTP 2024. Ref: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUoNRny1FrU
- MOE’s Speeches. CCS’s Welcome Address. Ref: https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/speeches/20240422-welcome-address-by-minister-for-education-mr-chan-chun-sing-at-the-international-summit-on-the-teaching-profession
- MOE’s Speeches. CCS’s Closing Address. Ref: https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/speeches/20240424-closing-remarks-by-minister-for-education-chan-chun-sing-at-the-international-summit-on-the-teaching-profession