From clay to childhood memories: Pritam Singh, Janil Puthucheary and Elysa Chen mark Teachers' Day
As Singapore marks Teachers' Day on Friday (Sept 4), several public figures took to social media to pay tribute to the educators who have shaped their lives and communities.Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh shared how he and his wife recently took up clay pottery, while Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Dr Janil Puthucheary reflected on the contributions of educators.Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MP Elysa Chen, meanwhile, looked back on her primary school days and shared a heartfelt tribute to her former form teacher, Ms Karen Albuquerque, from CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel.Pritam said he and his wife had spent the past few weeks trying their hand at clay pottery at the Weekend Worker, under the guidance of a teacher named Ivan.He highlighted the studio's aim to provide a "safe zone" where students can unwind and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city through craft.For Pritam, the experience was also a reminder of the value of traditional art forms and specialised skills, particularly in an age where AI tools can make tasks increasingly accessible.