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The problem with low student enrolment resulting from low birth rate is extending from primary to secondary schools with Band 3 schools being the hardest hit. Reviews the historical trend in student enrolment over the past few decades. School principals criticize that school closure is an inappropriate reaction to the demographic change and that the government should instead seize the opportunity to adopt small-class teaching. Shows how some schools take advantage of a drop in student enrolment by starting to provide special services such as teaching students with special needs. Also shows some schools that are recruiting across the border.
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