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Are they forcing schoolkids in MOE schools to wear masks during PE lessons?
- Thread starter laksaboy
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where was this taken?
Masks need not be worn when exercising.
The principal is either overzealous or is ignorant of the guidelines.
The students could experience breathing difficulties.
The principal is either overzealous or is ignorant of the guidelines.
The students could experience breathing difficulties.
It's from a certain school in the north, I'll leave it at that.
Don't be a fucking wuss, just name the school already.
Someone’s going to get a heatstroke, perhaps die and then an ‘independent committee’ will be set up. 6 months later they will declare a ‘misadventure’ and say policies have been updated to prevent further incidents.
And Minister of Education Lawrence Wong will say: "I can see in their eyes that they have fires in their bellies to set right what was wrong."
KNN my uncle observed that most sinkies are wearing their mask properlee most of the time KNN very few people geng like my uncle KNN even hawkers frying carrot cake so warm environment also wearing mask without genging KNN very good endurance KNN
This is too over zealous and over the top. This proves my theory that our highly paid civil serpents have no flexibility and don't have the guts to bend some stupid rules. They fear incurring the wrath of their political masters. In this present hot sticky weather, someone's kid going to drop dead soon after doing PE wearing a mask.
Haze still exercisez. Waiting for kiddie coffin
So what happened in the case of the ACS boy who died on a school-approved adventure trip? Damn.... that young boy didn't even get to experience life at all, passing away so young at 15. What i don't get is this.... why does it take so long to investigate? We are not talking about a bank robbery. The accident happened in the daytime with many eyewitnesses.
By NAVENE ELANGOVAN
Published FEBRUARY 05, 2021
Updated FEBRUARY 05, 2021
308 SHARES
Photo courtesy of Puah family
Jethro Puah Xin Yang, who was a student at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent).
Jethro Puah Xin Yang, an ACSI student, died after appearing to lose his footing at a high-element course at Safra Yishun
His parents described their only child as a loving son, exemplary student and caring friend
He was class chairperson and top of his class academically, they said
His aunt said that it will take a long while for the family to get over the loss
SINGAPORE — The parents of the 15-year-old Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) student who died on Thursday (Feb 4) described their only child as a loving son, exemplary student and caring friend as they held his wake on Friday.
In a statement issued to the media, Mr and Mrs Puah, who declined to give their full names, said that it would be hard to let go due to the close bond with their son, Jethro Puah Xin Yang.
“He had always been a part of the family equation and we did everything together. More than a son, he was a close friend who communicated openly and we mutually supported one another in the family unit.
“We know this is not a goodbye as we will see him again in our heavenly home.”
The boy, a Secondary 4 student, was taking part in a school camp programme at an adventure sports centre at Safra Yishun on Wednesday when he apparently lost his footing while at a height, and later died.
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In a statement on Thursday, the police said he “had purportedly lost his footing while participating in a high-element course, but was suspended by the safety harness and subsequently lost consciousness when he was lowered to the ground”.
The programme was run by outdoor adventure learning company Camelot.
Paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force, responding to a call at about 1.50pm that day, performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and used an automated external defibrillator on him.
He was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Yishun where he died the next morning.
The wake took place at Singapore Casket’s funeral parlour at Lavender Street on Friday and was attended by family and relatives.
In their statement, Jethro’s parents said that he had grown up in a nurturing family and church background.
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As a class chairperson, he was among the top in his class academically, even without tuition and pressure from his parents.
His friends would also turn to him for advice, words of comfort and encouragement, they added.
“He walked through difficult times with friends and prayed for them. He had lived such an impactful and fruitful life. Short it may be, more importantly, very purposeful and completed.”
In a Facebook post on Friday evening, Education Minister Lawrence Wong sent his deepest condolences and sympathies to Jethro's family.
"My heart goes out to the parents of the Secondary 4 boy who left us suddenly. To his family members and loved ones, my deepest condolences and sympathies.
"To his friends and classmates — be strong. As a school, as a community, we are with you. Know that you can reach out to your teachers and counsellors any time.”
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Speaking to the media at the wake, Ms Betsy Lee, Jethro’s aunt, said that the family was “distraught and traumatised” by his death.
“Anyone who saw his body just broke down and wailed. Even the cousins were all crying and weeping over the loss of this young man.”
Ms Lee, who is in her 70s, described Jethro as a compassionate and thoughtful boy who had touched all those around him.
He was a “very talented” musician who played the guitar and violin.
She declined to comment on the incident which led to his death, but said that it will take a long while for the family and relatives to get over his death.
“It’s really a great loss to see him just gone overnight, you know. He’s really a child that every parent would want.”
Following Jethro’s death, the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Thursday announced the immediate suspension of outdoor activities involving high elements for all schools, pending the completion of the investigations.
High-element activities involving students clearing an obstacle course at a height are commonly organised as a form of outdoor education to instil confidence, ruggedness and teamwork.
All activities at the Safra Yishun adventure sports centre are temporarily suspended to facilitate investigations.
Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapo...dent-who-died-mishap-high-element-course-hold
By NAVENE ELANGOVAN
Published FEBRUARY 05, 2021
Updated FEBRUARY 05, 2021
308 SHARES
Photo courtesy of Puah family
Jethro Puah Xin Yang, who was a student at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent).
Jethro Puah Xin Yang, an ACSI student, died after appearing to lose his footing at a high-element course at Safra Yishun
His parents described their only child as a loving son, exemplary student and caring friend
He was class chairperson and top of his class academically, they said
His aunt said that it will take a long while for the family to get over the loss
SINGAPORE — The parents of the 15-year-old Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) student who died on Thursday (Feb 4) described their only child as a loving son, exemplary student and caring friend as they held his wake on Friday.
In a statement issued to the media, Mr and Mrs Puah, who declined to give their full names, said that it would be hard to let go due to the close bond with their son, Jethro Puah Xin Yang.
“He had always been a part of the family equation and we did everything together. More than a son, he was a close friend who communicated openly and we mutually supported one another in the family unit.
“We know this is not a goodbye as we will see him again in our heavenly home.”
The boy, a Secondary 4 student, was taking part in a school camp programme at an adventure sports centre at Safra Yishun on Wednesday when he apparently lost his footing while at a height, and later died.
READ ALSO
MOE suspends outdoor high-element activities after death of ACS(I) boy who attended school camp at Safra Yishun
In a statement on Thursday, the police said he “had purportedly lost his footing while participating in a high-element course, but was suspended by the safety harness and subsequently lost consciousness when he was lowered to the ground”.
The programme was run by outdoor adventure learning company Camelot.
Paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force, responding to a call at about 1.50pm that day, performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and used an automated external defibrillator on him.
He was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital in Yishun where he died the next morning.
The wake took place at Singapore Casket’s funeral parlour at Lavender Street on Friday and was attended by family and relatives.
In their statement, Jethro’s parents said that he had grown up in a nurturing family and church background.
READ ALSO
Most CCAs allowed to resume after year-end exams, cap on activities raised to 50: MOE
As a class chairperson, he was among the top in his class academically, even without tuition and pressure from his parents.
His friends would also turn to him for advice, words of comfort and encouragement, they added.
“He walked through difficult times with friends and prayed for them. He had lived such an impactful and fruitful life. Short it may be, more importantly, very purposeful and completed.”
In a Facebook post on Friday evening, Education Minister Lawrence Wong sent his deepest condolences and sympathies to Jethro's family.
"My heart goes out to the parents of the Secondary 4 boy who left us suddenly. To his family members and loved ones, my deepest condolences and sympathies.
"To his friends and classmates — be strong. As a school, as a community, we are with you. Know that you can reach out to your teachers and counsellors any time.”
READ ALSO
All Secondary 3 students to go through five-day OBS from 2020
Speaking to the media at the wake, Ms Betsy Lee, Jethro’s aunt, said that the family was “distraught and traumatised” by his death.
“Anyone who saw his body just broke down and wailed. Even the cousins were all crying and weeping over the loss of this young man.”
Ms Lee, who is in her 70s, described Jethro as a compassionate and thoughtful boy who had touched all those around him.
He was a “very talented” musician who played the guitar and violin.
She declined to comment on the incident which led to his death, but said that it will take a long while for the family and relatives to get over his death.
“It’s really a great loss to see him just gone overnight, you know. He’s really a child that every parent would want.”
Following Jethro’s death, the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Thursday announced the immediate suspension of outdoor activities involving high elements for all schools, pending the completion of the investigations.
High-element activities involving students clearing an obstacle course at a height are commonly organised as a form of outdoor education to instil confidence, ruggedness and teamwork.
All activities at the Safra Yishun adventure sports centre are temporarily suspended to facilitate investigations.
Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/singapo...dent-who-died-mishap-high-element-course-hold
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