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Re: There are 27,000 Sec. students that need money assistance for food in S'pore!! WT
I guess the difference between the have and haves not is very stark, coming not from the adults but from their children........
Those that are able to go for yearly or even half yearly holidays and those that even need help with their recess money.
Frankly was quite shocked by the numbers of 27,000 for secondary cohorts, what about those in primary school, will it be similar or even higher.
As for the ite or poly or even u students, taking up part time jobs was the norm in my days.......to help with the family finances......
From my secret squirrel, many in ITE also in this same category. If we include the polys, quite clearly we aren't a first world country.
I guess the difference between the have and haves not is very stark, coming not from the adults but from their children........
Those that are able to go for yearly or even half yearly holidays and those that even need help with their recess money.
Frankly was quite shocked by the numbers of 27,000 for secondary cohorts, what about those in primary school, will it be similar or even higher.
As for the ite or poly or even u students, taking up part time jobs was the norm in my days.......to help with the family finances......