The Ministry of Education (MOE) announced on 20 April 2017 that more schools will be merged over the next two years to address the significant continued fall in cohort sizes.
For the first time, junior colleges (JCs) will also be merged to maintain the education quality level.
STU’s Response
Responding to the announcement, the Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU) acknowledged the need for school mergers in light of changing national demographics.
“We are particularly concerned as there are limited positions in the JCs to teach and this is the first time JCs are being merged. We know there are concerns from teachers on their new work environment, especially teachers who might have to be redeployed to teach in secondary or primary schools or even be posted to the headquarters,” said STU President Mike Thiruman.
He added that the advance notice has allowed STU to engage MOE on members' feedback.
STU will also be meeting affected members in the upcoming weeks and those with queries can contact the union at stu@stu.org.sg.
