• Forging The Singapore Identity

• Putting National Education Into Practice

• A Tale of Inspiration; A Legacy of Love

• Teachers' Day Celebrations...
• Launch Of Discipline Guidelines
• Shaping The Future
• MOE Helps Teachers Get Ahead With IT
• Using Multi-media Tools In The Classroom
• Feedback On Contact
• The 1997 Promotion Ceremonies
• Re-organisation of MOE HQ
• Notice

• Health Screening Programme
• Racial Harmony Day
• National Day Celebrations With Members Of The Home For The Aged
• Seminar On "Helping Skills For Teachers"
• Musical Drama On "Noah And His Ark"
• National Day Observance Ceremony
• Stretching Beyond Our Horizons
• Community Service On Youth Day
• Workshop on "Values Across The Curriculum"
• Lakeside Concert
• Racial Harmony Day

Contact is a publication aimed at promoting two-way communication between MOE HQ and schools. We would like to hear your views. Please send your feedback and contributions to: Contact, Public Affairs Division, Ministry of Education, Kay Siang Road, Singapore 248922. http:// www.moe.edu.sg.

The Editorial Board welcomes articles and contributions to Contact. Please send your contributions to The Editorial Board, Public Affairs Division, Ministry of Education, Kay Siang Road, Singapore 248922. Views and opinions expressed in these articles and contributions are not necessarily those of the Editorial Board. The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit the articles and/or contributions.

COVER

In the cover picture, the small palm prints represent the young in Singapore and the circle represents unity. The picture, in the middle, of old Singapore is a representation of the past that the young should be aware of. Taken together, the picture resembles a sun and its reflecting rays, a sign of their bright future ahead.

The Vanda Miss Joaquim, which is Singapore’s national flower, is depicted in a flowing motion, representing Singapore’s glorious transition from the past to the present. The flower, cutting through the picture, is a revelation and appreciation of our past to our young.

MASTHEAD
The masthead shows a mirror image of the word Contact. It reflects the symbiotic relationship between the Ministry of Education and schools. It highlights the open communication lines between the Ministry and the schools in every contact both make with each other.

• PERSPECTIVE sets the theme for each issue.
• REFLECTIONS includes interviews with teachers and non-teaching staff based on the theme of the issue.
• FEATURE spotlights various individuals or programmes.
• UPDATES introduce new policies and provide the latest on Ministry and school activities.
• IN & AROUND provides a snapshot of various Ministry and school activities.

EDITORIAL BOARD
Nicholas Tang, M. Hirubalan, Norien Johari, Renuka Vijayakumar, Jean Goh, Giselle Hie Lioe Lie, Chang Teck Hui, Lilian Chan, Tan Bee Tin, Foo Choh Hoon, Gary Lit Ying Loong, Tham Kum Chee. Adviser: Goh Soon Poh