(President) Tharman: In the Age of AI, We Must Uphold the Mission of Nurturing People (2026)
At Telok Kurau Primary's centennial, President Tharman highlighted that despite AI's rise, schools must stay committed to nurturing character, building student confidence, and fostering human connections.
(extracted from Lianhe Zaobao, 29 May 2026)
President Tharman was guest of honour at the school's centennial celebrations on 28 May, where he emphasised that in an age of artificial intelligence, schools must hold firm to their core mission of nurturing character and people. He noted that while technology continues to reshape the world, fundamental values of education, building confidence, fostering joy in learning and strengthening human connections, must remain constant. The article also highlights three TKPS Primary 6 students who were recently presented with the Singapore Silent Heroes Student Award.
