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In broadening the definition of merit, let’s continue to celebrate success

When the Ministry of Education (MOE) first announced it would stop naming the top scorers in the nationwide Primary School Leaving Examination some years back, a friend told me that the move was a source of disappointment to her daughter.

When the Ministry of Education (MOE) first announced it would stop naming the top scorers in the nationwide Primary School Leaving Examination some years back, a friend told me that the move was a source of disappointment to her daughter. Every year, the school principal would announce the names of top scorers, who would be called up to take a bow on stage. The girl had hoped that if she did well, she might be able to receive such an honour.