THE kids here are generally pretty smart and do particularly well in mathematics and science.

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This discussion and the need to change is long overdue.

Better late than never.

I went through most of my 12 years of edcuation starting school at 7.30am and yes, there were times where I felt tired, but in general, it was good. My parents, my 2 siblings and I survivied the 7.30am start. What makes the kids todays different? Are the kids getting too pampered or are the parents themselves getting too pampered?

Besides the benefits of the students getting enough rest so they are able to optimise their learning capabilities. There may be other benefits.

1. The later school time would mean that there could be some changes in the traffic patterns. I stay near 2 primary schools and it is always a problem in the morning as parents drop off their children at school but also others are rushing to work. Maybe by changing the school hours to a later time may help elevate the traffic conditions.

2. for those parents working 9~5, there may be some monetary benefits as the children may not need to spend time at the childcare services as school time with co-curricular activities would means the day would end around the same time. This means parents could pick up their kids from school. This may amount to a monthly savings of $300. The bad thing is that the kid may have lesser time socialising with other children.

i agree

stop being ...

next time, tell the SAF don't start 5BX at 5.30am. let the poor soidiers sleep a bit later to 8am ok?

you are forgetting the teachers. To start teaching at 7.40am is crazy, but most just endure it. Most times the first session/period is quite pointless, students are still groggy and teachers have low energy.

Many working parents send their children to school in their car before heading for the office.

A better timing change would be 08:30 for school and 9:00 for office!