It was a hectic, yet fabulous first week of school. We got to know more friends, started our Chinese classes and were well-prepared. Our new teachers Aden, Sook Yee, Yang Ping and Yaxi were able to hit the ground effortlessly with their years of experience in teaching. We are thankful for their help, and of[…]
A friend recently asked if I thought I have changed someone’s life. We don’t know if we have, but hope we have at the very least influenced a student for the better. Education is unlike other businesses. It is not just about dollars and cents. We have to go beyond our duty and care for[…]
One thing I really hate about PSLE is the streaming exercise that comes after that. I am all for getting the students to study hard to lay the foundation of their languages, Science and Maths- these skills will aid them in life. While putting the students in different schools based on their grades at 12[…]
Have you thought of giving up everything and just see the world? Meigo Mark thought of doing so and did it. In the last three years and five months, he walked 17,950km and visited 21 countries! Currently in Singapore, we are inviting him to talk to students as part of our quarterly career talk session.[…]
How are you conducting your P1-P4 Chinese classes? This is a frequently asked question by parents. 1. We adhere strictly to MOE’s syllabus. 2. Our goal is to build your child’s foundation and more importantly, cultivate his interest in the language in a friendly and encouraging environment. Easier said than done! Let me show, not[…]
Giving back to society and helping others are important aspects of education. Every year, we try to help the less fortunate and try to get our students involved too. Last year, we started our Hair for Hope satellite site and got 20 students and parents to shave their hair with us to raise funds and[…]
It was the best Halloween party we ever had. That was because the party was co-organized by students and parents this year. It was a team effort. Thanks to everyone who contributed- manned the booths, brought food along, donated generously and had fun to make the event an enjoyable one. Also, special thanks to our[…]
Maths tip: Elimination method: Try the 5 questions in the picture (P3 level). If you can do them, then you’ve already got an understanding of the elimination method. Ans: 1.3 2. 8 3. 6 4. 18 5. 8 These questions below are more difficult but build on the same method of problem-solving: 1. Mdm Lim[…]
Science tip: “What is the relationship between…” This is a common exam question and you may feel confident about answering it. However, you will be surprised how many students still make mistakes for such a question. The standard answer always goes: “As the [changed variable] increases/decreases, the [measured variable] increases/ decreases” and it’s usually a[…]
Science tip: The following is a common misconception by students. Remember: Weight and mass are different things. Weight is the effect of the pull of gravity on an object. It is the same as the gravitational force acting on an object. i.e. weight is a force. Mass is the amount of matter of an object.[…]