Singapore's haze contingency plans: What parents need to know about school closures, home-based learning and exams
As haze conditions worsen in Singapore, many parents are wondering whether schools could close and what that might mean for national examinations that students have spent months preparing for.Speaking at a haze press conference on Friday (Oct 16), Minister for Education Desmond Lee outlined how schools, preschools and national examinations will be managed if conditions deteriorate further.These concerns include whether learning and examinations can continue, and how families will manage if schools have to close."These are serious considerations. We must look after the well-being of our children, especially younger ones who are more vulnerable," the education minister said.What happens if schools close? Will exams continue? AsiaOne breaks down what parents need to know.Where can parents get official updates?Parents and students should refer only to updates from the Ministry of Education's (MOE) official channels and Parents Gateway — a one-stop mobile app developed by MOE and GovTech to connect schools and parents on key administrative matters. It is also used for announcements.