Learning through Play – What does that look like?
The Link between Play and Classroom Learning
There is a lot of conversation about the importance of play for young learners and whether we are giving our children enough time to play. The questions...
Fun with small children in Singapore
Having a small child can often be isolating. It can often be hard to think about ways to fill the day so that your little one is stimulated while you as a parent...
Experiencing STEAM subjects at MIT
As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, four DCIS (Dover Court International School) students will head to MIT in Boston to take part in a week-long event immersed in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,...
The Art of Rangoli
Rangoli is a type of art originating from Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Rangoli is created using coloured sand, rice, flour and even flower petals to make beautiful patterns on flooring typically around the time...
IGCSE: Is it right for my child?
As a parent and a science teacher, I am familiar with the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). It is the world’s most widely used international qualification for 14-16-year-olds, developed by the University...
The Power of Sports in Developing Children
Sports is an important part of a child’s educational journey and development as it fosters transferable characteristics that are applicable to everyday life as well as building character along the way.
In their quest...
The School of the Future Is Here
GEMS World Academy (Singapore) is pleased to announce the launch of its “Future School” initiative, built around 3 key pillars, to prepare students for the realities of future life.
BLENDED LEARNING
The first pillar is Blended...
A Quality Primary Education That Won’t Break The Bank
Singapore is a wonderful place to live and you can often find yourself staying for much longer than you originally anticipated. With rising outgoings, families often find themselves in the position where they...
Experiential Learning – actively connecting with the world around us
Experiential learning is a process which results in greater student engagement and, whilst most educational pedagogies allow for some exposure to experiential learning, approaches which fully integrate these experiences within academics deliver greater opportunities...