St. Margaret’s Secondary School to become autonomous school

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Education on Tuesday announced that St. Margaret’s Secondary School will become an autonomous school from January 2009.

The ministry said the school has a well—rounded education programme and a good system in place to achieve the desired outcomes of education.

It added that St. Margaret’s Secondary School has consistently attained and showed ability to sustain good achievements in academic and co—curricular areas.

The school is also well regarded, and enjoys strong parental and community support and public recognition.

Autonomous schools were established in 1994 to provide pupils with quality education through being given greater autonomy in school management.

These schools are given additional funding and flexibility to develop a holistic education that stretches each pupil to his fullest potential.

There are currently 26 autonomous schools. — CNA/ac

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