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Editorial
e live in an age of utmost human prosperity and humanity’s magical
Wupliftment towards excellence. Technology has spread up its wings to
turn the world into a bed of roses with its brand-new inventions.
However, everything in the world comes with a bane and a boon. Technology is also
no exception.
While on one hand, digitization of each and everything has decreased human efforts
in a huge way; at the same time, it has become pretty obvious that too much comfort
has started to affect the human physique and human consciousness in a terrible way.
Its deteriorating effects like overuse of social networking sites have started to
overpower the human brain and mental health in an unusual way, the young adults
and school children being the main victim. Thanks to those educational institutes
which have adopted and implemented the new trend of Mindfulness as a preventive
measure to improve the students’ mental health and empowering them to stand out
in any future hazardous situations.
Practice of Mindfulness and meditation can help in increasing the success rates in
the schools and colleges. In the words of Arnaud Desjardins, the renowned French
author, “Mindful and creative, a child who has neither a past, nor examples to
follow, nor value judgements, simply lives, speaks and plays in freedom.”
Mindfulness is purposefully paying attention, in the present moment, without
making any kind of judgement. It is the blessing of mindfulness that enriches our
lives with happiness and peace whenever our journey of life gets interrupted by
hardships and anxieties. Mindfulness is a secular philosophy and set of techniques
adapted from ancient Buddhist meditation traditions— that have only recently
harnessed by the mainstream Western consciousness.
It is not surprising anymore that mindfulness has already been made its way into the
modern classroom. This implementation of ‘mindfulness’ in the state-of-the-art
curriculum has led to significant achievements for the students. The impact of the
implementation of Mindfulness in Education is undeniably far-reaching.
Mindfulness improves the students’ focus in the classroom. This is the practice that
definitely improves the attention span of the young children. Practice of Mindfulness
reduces stress and anxieties in older students helping them increase their
concentration level and perform better. Apart from that, Mindfulness with its
ever-charming affects helps students in developing a strong sense of self-esteem,
compassion and gratitude. A Mindful journey develops and creates a bond between
faculty and students. It develops peacefulness, receptiveness, willingness, and
accepting mindsets in individuals paving the way for strong bonds between students
and their teachers. The concept of mindfulness is simple and practice of this art fills
lives with peace, gratitude and joy.
Trends in education will come and go and new horizons will open up to achieve
success and excellence. Amidst all the magic and miracles of digitization and
gamification of education, Mindfulness is bearing amazing results for millions of
decades. With its all-amazing benefits, Mindfulness might be worth a second look! T R
Mindfulness:
A Pathway to
Success and
Excellence
Upama Goswami
Upama Goswami

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CONTENTS
Singapore American
School: A Successful Sojourn
in the Pursuit of Excellence
Stamford American
International School:
Cultivating Creative Geniuses
with Advanced Pedagogy
EDITOR’S PICK
Beating Nerve-racking
Situations is a Vital Necessity
for Preserving a Healthy Mind
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Chatsworth International
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Australian International
School: Crafting a New
Path towards Excellence
Invictus International
School: Nurturing Students
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Inspiring Way
Swiss School in Singapore:
Exploring New Horizons
of Academics
The Winstedt School:
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nowledge, like air, is vital to life. Like air, no one should be denied it”, Allan Moore quoted
Kso truly. To live a life of prosperity, everyone should own the gem of education. The
massive impact of digitization has changed the way we live, the way we interact with each
other or how we gain and treasure our knowledge. The educational institutions have spread its hands
worldwide to ignite the azure of knowledge. These modern institutes are designed in child-friendly
way so that the techno-savvy Generation Z learn to cope up with the world outside. With changing
time, education has changed and its pedagogical approaches.
Students today have achieved boundless opportunities to excel and master in life-skills and
performing arts with the changing paradigm of education as a whole. To color those wings with
more power and strength, numerous world-class International Schools have been established. We’ve
cherry-picked some of those distinctive educational beehives of Singapore to introduce in this issue,
“The 10 Best International Schools in Singapore 2018”.
On the Cover of the issue, we’ve highlighted Singapore American School, an eminent institute
which provides an exemplary American educational experience with an international perspective,
cultivating exceptional thinkers prepared for the future.
The issue also features Australian International School, Chatsworth International School,
Invictus International School, Stamford American International School, Swiss School in
Singapore, The Winstedt School, ISS International School, NPS International School, and The
Explore School House.
We’ve also included enlightening articles Why Is Gifted Education Necessary? by renowned
Yee-Wuen and Instilling Motivation and Inspiration in Students by Dr. Alex Kuznetsov.
So, browse through the pages to get more information about these prominent institutes!
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Founded by a group of pioneering American parents
in 1956, Singapore American School has been on
the leading edge of preparing students for their
future. Initially, it opened its door to 105 students on King’s
Road campus. With the passing waves of time Singapore
grew, and so did the school. Growing over six decades and
through four campuses, SAS has satisfied the real needs of
families and provides students from preschool to grade 12
with an exemplary American education with an
international perspective.
State-of-the-art Infrastructure and Facilities
Singapore American School is a non-profit school with
over 600 faculty and staff. The school has 388 faculty
members, 74 percent of whom have earned master’s
degrees or PhDs. The school invests heavily in professional
development and continually sends teachers across the
globe to discover innovative ideas and best practices from
influential educational institutions.
There are 3,970 students from over 50 nationalities enrolled
at SAS.
An SAS education involves deep and lasting learning in an
academic community among people with varied learning
styles, experiences, cultures, and global perspectives.
State-of-the-art facilities on a 36-acre campus include four
libraries, modern science laboratories, three auditoriums,
five air-conditioned gymnasiums, two outdoor covered play
areas, three swimming pools, three cafeterias, five tennis
courts, a 1000-seat stadium, track and field, baseball,
softball, soccer, rugby fields, and an air-conditioned
climbing wall.
With open and airy walkways, tropical courtyards
throughout the campus and a 1.6 acre natural rainforest,
SAS students have the place and space to explore areas of
interest and pursue their passions; all while being nurtured
in a tight-knit community.
The Strategic Anchors
SAS is renowned for its commitment towards innovative
education, personalized learning, and extraordinary care.
With a mission to provide each student an exemplary
American educational experience with an international
perspective, SAS is committed to providing innovative
education. While the institute strives towards the vision,
SAS recognizes that to be truly exemplary, they need to
have an organizational culture that is well-defined and
deliberate. As such, they have identified three essential
cultural components or ‘strategic anchors’:
· Culture of Excellence,
· Culture of Extraordinary Care and
· Culture of Possibilities
These three strategic anchors guide the vision for the future
of SAS and have created a filter that helps them to make
every decision, and pursue every activity in the best interest
of the students.
Cultivating Excellence with Extraordinary Academic
Programs
SAS is fully accredited by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC) and offers a growing
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number of advanced studies courses for students
who wish to pursue college-level study while still
in high school.
Learning at SAS is a process of discovery and transformation
by pursuing individual passions and encountering new ways of
viewing the world. The high school courses are directly aligned
to the vision of SAS and foster the skills students need to
develop into exceptional thinkers. SAS programs are designed
to prepare students for the demands of the 21st Century and
provide students with additional opportunities to differentiate
themselves in the college application process.
The SAS world language program offers instruction in three
different languages: Chinese, French, and Spanish. The goal of
the World Language program is to establish an understanding
of the respective cultures and to develop language proficiency
through a focus on communicative ability. SAS also launched a
Chinese Immersion program in Kindergarten in the 2017-18
school year.
The SAS Catalyst Project
The SAS catalyst project is a cultural, instructional, and
course-specific student-directed self-study project where high
schoolers work with a mentor in a relevant field on a
school-based to the work-based learning experience, aimed at a
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specific and strategic, measurable, attainable,
results-oriented, and time-bound goal. Every project is a
minimum of one semester long and students are challenged
to design and create their own learning experience by
pursuing an area of interest. They get to merge their
passions with academic learning and develop academically,
intellectually, socially, and emotionally. As students design,
plan, and conduct their projects, they are taught how to
employ regional and global professional networks in and
beyond Singapore, starting by working with a mentor from
an academic field or profession related to their passions.
The world-class teachers in SAS provide student-centered
guidance, support, and extraordinary flexibility, focusing
instruction on the school’s desired student learning
outcomes, development, and assessment within authentic
contexts such as work studies, apprenticeships, internships,
and scientific research. Mentors offer students greater
meaning, purpose, and insight while they work on their
projects, bringing highly relevant knowledge, skills, and
experiences through authentic guidance and real-world
opportunities.
Exploring Life beyond Comfort Zone at SAS
SAS has a rich history and heritage, producing exemplary
graduates who achieve lifetimes of success. It maintains a
staggeringly good track record of graduate success, with
100 percent of last year’s seniors gaining acceptance to
universities all over the world or enrolled in Singapore
National Service. Among the
universities that SAS grads have
gone on to are University of
Cambridge, Columbia
University, Cornell, MIT, the
University of Oxford, and Harvard.
At SAS, students are afforded every possible opportunity
to explore interests, delve into passions, and discover their
true self through experiences that ultimately shape them.
Students gain experiences that are incomparable to any
other school; experiences that open their eyes, not just to
their own potential, but to the untold potential of
professional life after study.
The academic visitors-in-residence program brings
renowned authors, illustrators, artists, and actors to
campus to work with students. The program allows
students to understand the craft and work of professional
artists and develop relevant learning skills in relation to
creativity and different modes of communication. These
visits result in a greater sense of community that connects
the head and the heart.
At SAS students across all divisions, are given plentiful
opportunities to participate in service learning. Students
participate in a direct or indirect action, advocacy, or
research, and present their findings in a public forum.
Service learning at SAS focuses on building partnerships
and contributing to the community.

Let’s Meet the Astute Leader of SAS
Dr. Chip Kimball is the Superintendent of
Singapore American School, one of the largest
single-campus international schools in the world.
Since his arrival, Dr. Kimball has led SAS
through a process of continuous improvement
building on a rich legacy of success. This “R&D”
process is resulting in more project-based
learning, interdisciplinary courses, curriculum
supporting 21st century learning outcomes,
personalized learning, language immersion
programs, advisory, and new advanced topics
course offerings. Under Dr. Kimball’s leadership,
professional learning communities have become
central to the school’s work, resulting in
recognition as one of the only model PLC
schools outside of the US.
Dr. Kimball joined SAS after 16 years where he
served as chief technology ofﬁcer, assistant
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superintendent, and deputy superintendent before
becoming superintendent in 2007 in the Lake
Washington school district (WA). His work in Lake
Washington resulted in multiple awards and
recognition as one of the most innovative school
districts in the United States. In 2010, Dr. Kimball
was awarded a national award for technology
leadership and was also awarded Superintendent of
the Year by the Washington Library Media
Association. Prior to Lake Washington, he worked for
the California Center for School Restructuring,
providing leadership to 144 schools in 101 districts
implementing education reform.
The Golden Pages of Glory
As a pioneering school on the leading edge of
innovation, SAS has undergone a rigorous multi-year
research and development process with administrators
and faculty visiting more than 100 forward-thinking
and innovative schools worldwide. The process
challenged deeply held assumptions, engaged faculty,
and took on the challenge of transforming an existing
successful school to better serve students well into the
future. The exercise resulted in the strategic plan of
SAS which focuses on five priorities: professional
learning communities, a standards-based approach,
high-impact instructional practices, pastoral care, and
systems that support learning. In a culture of
excellence, SAS students have all kinds of
opportunities for growth and success.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 which successfully lifted off from
the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States,
and sent the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. This
spacecraft was carrying an experiment built by SAS
students — the first-ever experiment to be sent to
space by high schoolers in Singapore.
Kartikye Mittal, a 2016 graduate, used his SAS
achievements to find his way into the world-renowned
UC Berkeley. After being granted permission to
complete a one-semester internship at Stanford,
Kartikye used the opportunity to work on PocketQube
Sat for his senior project.
Within a culture of possibilities, like at SAS, students
are continually encouraged to achieve dreams they
have yet to dream of and believe that nothing is
impossible in the pursuit of excellence.
Words of Trust
It’s hard to boil down my experiences into one
defining achievement, but at the end of the day, I am
most proud of having been able to secure my future
for the next four years. Applying to and affording
college, and generally knowing where I would be in a
year’s time has been a defining challenge during my
senior year.
- (Faisal Halabeya, Class of 2018) *attending Boston
College
Eleven Advanced Placement classes. Cranking out art
pieces week after week. Endless hours practicing
after school sports. SAS taught me to understand my
potential and my limits and how far I could challenge
myself. It taught me to be realistic and prioritize my
tasks.
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My track coaches have been my biggest
inspirations. In four years of varsity track,
I was lucky to have met adults that truly
care about their team, not just as athletes,
but as people. Mr. Shriner, Mr. Moineau,
and Mr. Coppell would put in countless
hours for us on top of what their coaching
positions entailed.
With its unique offering, combining
elements of a liberal arts college with that
of a research university, Tufts’emphasis on
interdisciplinary will make it easy for me to
study history and anthropology. I’m excited
to have the opportunity to take courses in
subjects that weren’t offered in high school.
- (Andrea Horn, Class of 2018) *attending
Tufts University

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URLName of the Institution Location of the Institution
Australian International
School Singapore
www.ais.com
Chatsworth
International School
www.chatsworth.com
Invictus
www.invictus.school
NPS International School www.npsinternational.com
Singapore American
School
www.sas.edu
Swiss School in Singapore www.swiss-school.edu
The Explore School House www.theexploreschool.org
Stamford American
www.sais.edu
1 Lor Chuan, Singapore 556818
73 Loewen Rd, #01-21,
Singapore 248843
10 Chai Chee Ln, Singapore 469021
40 Woodlands Street 41,
Singapore 738547
1 Woodleigh Ln, Singapore 357684
38 Swiss Club Rd, Singapore 288140
Arcade #02-06, 41 Sunset Way,
Singapore 597071
The Winstedt School www.winstedt.edu
1208 Upper Boon Keng Rd,
Singapore 387312
230 Orchard Road, #07-230,
Faber House, Singapore 238854
ISS International School www.iss.edu 21 Preston Rd, Singapore 109355
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The world of education is changing; and for good. In
the newly emerging schooling systems knowledge
is being made more practical, application-based,
and is tailored differently for every child. The education
sector is drifting away from the widely established
‘guideline of learning’, which is “what to study” and
moving in the direction of “how to study”. This change will
equip the children to cultivate the qualities of life-long
learning and help them identify their strengths and
weaknesses and likes and dislikes from the very start.
Stamford American International School is one of the
pre-eminent international schools in Singapore that aims to
inspire students to create their unique dreams; academically,
“Stamford American International School aims to cultivate a culture
of optimism, excellence, and empowerment for everyone by
developing the mind-set and skills to thrive in a complex world.”
STAMFORD AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
INSPIRING STUDENTS TO CREATE THEIR UNIQUE FUTURE
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socially, and as ecologically literate citizens in the
culturally diverse world. It is the country’s ﬁrst and the only
school that offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB)
and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. It renders the best
start to the life of children, between the ages of 18 months
to 18 years. Stamford is fully accredited by the IB World
School, the Western Association Schools and Colleges
(WASC), Council of International Schools (CIS) and
Edutrust.
The school is centrally connected to the major expatriate
area of Singapore. It has two purpose-built campuses- The
Early Learning Village campus and the Woodleigh campus.
Both the campuses are carefully designed to promote
enhanced learning and provide exclusive facilities.
Stamford is the home for a globally diverse student
community of over 70 nationalities.
Academia at Stamford
The institute offers an Academic Field Studies Program,
starting from Grade three. It explores the academic
curriculum within fascinating and often challenging
environments beyond the
classroom. It demonstrates the
importance of taking
responsibility for one’s own life
journey. Developed in
consultation with experiential
education market-leaders-
‘JUMP! Foundation’, this
program aims to develop students
as ecologically literate,
compassionate, and engaged
global citizens.
For children as young as 18
months, the early learning
curriculum of the school is guided
by the USA Head Start Early
Learning Outcomes Framework.
It starts at birth and outlines the
skills, behaviors and
developmentally appropriate
milestones to foster the growth of
young learners.
The “All-In-One” Curriculum
With an aim to develop its
children to become bilingual and to excel in communication
skills, Stamford has a World Language Program that offers
three of the world’s most spoken languages- Mandarin,
Spanish, and English. Additionally, it organizes a weekly
and optional mother tongue program led by the parents.
With more now different mother tongue languages offered
in this, such as Swedish, Finnish, Dutch, French, Russian,
Tagalog, Hindi, Hebrew, Norwegian, Portuguese, and
Spanish, children are taught by native teachers and have
access to classroom facilities, IT support, library and event
space to host special activities.
Along with this, the school has introduced music from
Pre-Nursery at 18 months with songs and dance, moving on
to theory and technical aspects of music in the Elementary
and Secondary school. This helps to foster creative
development and emotional awareness in the children.
Further, to nurture the students’ passion for drama, it has
weekly drama classes in its curriculum for children of age 5
to Grade 10. For those keep to pursue performing arts,
Stamford offers an IB diploma in US or UK theatre.
Dr. Eric Sands, Superintendent of
Stamford is an experienced
strategic education administration
leader with more than two decades
of experience in six international
schools across four continents.
Stating about the success statistics
of the school, Eric asserts, “These
results are a testament to the ability
of our dedicated teaching staff in
motivating and engaging our
students to excel to the best they
can be. We are also attentive to
catering each student with their
own graduation pathway, suited to
their capabilities and interests. With
support from both parents and
school, our students are well
equipped for the future”.
About The Superintendent
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At Stamford, all the students are required to engage into
age-appropriate, grade level community services alongside
optional co-curricular activities. This triggers students’
personal development and helps them understand and
embrace their aspirations through a variety of services.
These included activities from developing lesson plans and
materials for the Cambodia Hope School, helping to
provide rural and disadvantaged children better education
and brighter life, to activities developed to support UN’s
sustainable development goals, and many more.
Additionally, its Global Mentor Program helps the students
to interact with world’s most inspirational minds, industry
leaders, artists, and athletes.
The school is committed to the “Sport for All” philosophy.
To develop student athletes to reach their fullest potential,
its competitive and recreational Sports Program supports
various individual as well as team sports. This program
promotes Stamford’s core values of growth, integrity, and
caring by fostering the development of character, lifetime
wellness skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, morality, and a
sense of fairness and respect.
Some of its other exemplary parts of curriculum include
Social Program, which is based on the award-winning
Second Step methodology, to nurture the skills of learning,
empathy, emotion management, conﬂict management as
well as to proactively combat bullying. It also promotes
Visual Arts, which includes three programs- PYP (Primary
Year Program) to foster creativity and self-discovery in
students from KG1 to Grade 5; MYP (Middle Year
Program), for grade 6 to 10, to develop research,
inspiration, ideation, creative thinking, and responding
skills preparing them for visual art Diploma Program; and a
thought-provoking course for students in Grade 11 &12,
encouraging them to challenge their own creativity and
cultural expectations and boundaries. Technology and
Innovation is another part of Stamford’s curriculum. This is
to teach students the importance and how to exploit
technology and plant in them the roots of innovation. Its
state-of-the-art tools and programs, coupled with world’s
leading educators and an education technology coaching
program, not only helps the students, but also the teachers
to use the technology effectively.
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Tailoring Special Educational Journey for Every
Student
Catering to the theory of ‘no-one-size-fits-all’ approach in
the journey of learning, every student at Stamford is guided
towards a successful academic outcome, which is
individually right for them. It is a non-selective school and
offers course options to suit different proficiency levels and
interests. This inclusive approach supports different student
educational backgrounds and ambitions.
Stamford not only offers over 40 IB courses and 19 AP
courses to select from, but also carries out pre-university
testing from Grade 10 with SAT and ACT test center onsite.
Its dedicated Academic & College counseling team works
closely with EducationUSA on campus to provide the best
advices for students and to prepare them for universities
anywhere in the world.
Every Stamford student graduates with a US High School
Diploma and at the same time has an opportunity to pursue
the IB Diploma, AP International Diploma, aligned to their
capabilities and interests.
Perfectly-Designed and State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
Stamford’s Elementary and Secondary Campus located at
Woodleigh Lane, combines the best teaching and learning
facilities – three swimming pools, two indoor sports arena,
one outdoor sports field, a 500-seat professional theater,
rock climbing walls, and classrooms designed to spark
imagination and learning.
The Woodleigh campus has an Innovation Center, built with
the aim of cultivating innovative mindset in the children
and bringing technology into play. It is a great space for
students from aged 6 to 18 years to explore their creative
minds. The center allows them to learn with new
technologies, collaborate with external partners and
organizations who are leading entrepreneurs and leaders in
their field. Being a purpose-designed area, it fully optimizes
the contemporary ‘market-space’ concept. Unlike a
standard classroom, the flexible space allows the students to
play with emerging technologies and techniques, such as
3D printers, robots, electronics, textiles, and fashion.
Just ten minutes away from the main campus, is its ‘Early
Learning Village’, which caters for children from 18
months to 6 years. Inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy
where the environment nurtures the child, the Village has
purpose-built facilities with little learners in mind.
Word of Trust
“I enjoyed studying at Stamford as
it allowed me to discover my
interest for Math and cater the
graduation pathway for me. I
made some great friends along
the way as well.”
- Dong Hyun, an alumnus currently
enrolled into University of
California to study Mathematics.
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Located in Lorong Chuan,
within easy access of many of
Singapore’s popular residential
areas, the Australian International
School has over 2700 students across
its Early Years, Elementary and
Secondary Schools. The Australian
International School’s ‘globally
focused, distinctly Australian’
approach provides students with an
international education that is
underpinned by Australian culture and
values. As the only
southern-hemisphere school to offer
both the IB and Australian curriculums
for students aged 2 months to 18 years,
the Australian International School is
widely regarded as a leading centre of
educational excellence in Singapore.
Culture that Develops Young Men
and Women of Character
The AIS curriculum and culture not
only values academic achievement, but
aims to develop students into adults
who have a moral commitment to
making the world a better place as
reﬂective, caring, knowledgeable and
principled people.
Students at AIS enjoy a wealth of
opportunities across academics, sport,
the arts and co-curricular activities.
There is a place for every child at AIS,
and as such the school remains
non-selective in its admissions policy,
conﬁdent that it is not intellectual
ability alone that determines an
individual’s worth or contribution to
the world.
Learning at AIS begins with a
Reggio-Emilia inspired program of
play based learning from 2 months old
in the Infant Care and Pre-nursery
classes. The IB Primary Years program
is introduced from 3 years old, igniting
curiosity and providing strong
foundations for future learning
throughout the Elementary School. The
Australian Curriculum forms the basis
of the teaching from Years 6 through to
8, when the IGCSE curriculum is then
introduced in year 9. After completing
the 2 year IGCSE program, students
are given the opportunity to choose
between two different graduating
pathways – the Australian HSC and the
IBDP, as well as the option of
vocational courses such as Hospitality
and Construction.
As an international school, diversity is
at the heart of the AIS culture. With a
AIS offers a holistic, rounded education, which cherishes the arts and sport as well as
academics as being essential to each student's learning journey.
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It is our resolve
that everyone in
our community
will be the best
version of
themselves so that
they are inspired to
make a difference
for good
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community made
up of more than 50
different
nationalities,
students are
exposed to a truly
global education
and the opportunity
to gain a deeper
understanding of
other cultures.
Excellent
Infrastructure and
Facilities
The School boasts
many excellent
facilities which
support its diverse
range of programs
and
extra-curricular
opportunities. As a
school with
Australian culture
at its heart, there is
a strong emphasis
on sport and
outdoor activities,
with facilities
including four large
gyms, two playing
fields, an outdoor
climbing wall and
two swimming pools. There is also a significant focus on
performing and visual arts supported by facilities such as
the 270 seat Theatre and dedicated rooms for art, dance and
drama across all three sub-schools.
The School’s Early Learning Village has been purpose built
for children under 6 years old and boasts many excellent
facilities to nurture and engage young minds. Located next
door to the main school campus, every detail of the
environment has been designed with young learners in
mind. From the child-height windows and doors to the
extensive outdoor play decks with UV cover, the Early
Learning Village offers a truly unique learning experience
for children, with opportunities to explore and make new
discoveries in every corner.
THE
LEADING
PERSONA
In January 2018,
Andre Casson
was appointed as
the Head of
School at AIS.
Prior to this he
had roles as
School Principal
(November 2014
to January 2018)
and Head of
Secondary
School (2012 to
2014). He brings
25 years’
education experience to the School, teaching in
independent educational institutions in Australia and
Asia.
Andre strongly believes that good education should be
accessible and enjoyable for every child regardless of
their academic ability. During his time at AIS he has
championed the school’s values of respect, opportunity
and achievement, to ensure that every child feels
welcome and valued as a member of the school
community. He can often be found greeting children at
the school gates in the mornings and chatting to
students and parents around campus throughout the
school day.
Andre began his career at the Christian Brothers
Agricultural School, Tardun; a small rural boarding
school in Western Australia. He was appointed as the
schools Sportsmaster, a reflection of Andre’s passion
for sport and holistic education beyond the traditional
classroom setting.
Andre has also taught Science and Senior Physics at
Aquinas College, Perth, and Anglican Church
Grammar School (Churchie) in Brisbane. In his role as
Head of School at AIS he teaches a weekly Physics
class to Secondary School students, enabling him to
continue his passion for teaching and enriching the
minds of young people.
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I’ve had great pastoral
support throughout my time
at AIS. Special STRIVE (the
School’s welfare program)
sessions, Elevate study skills
workshops and advice from a
dedicated HSC coordinator
helped me to achieve a great
result in the HSC. There is a
real sense of community at
the school and students
really support each other,
particularly during difcult
times such as busy exam
periods.
- Gabriel Van Duinen, Year 12
HSC graduate
I’m really excited to begin my
Bioengineering major at
Stanford, and better
understand Computer
Science and Physics. I hope
to amass the laboratory and
technical skills to contribute
to biomedical research
and/or start my own biotech
entrepreneurial venture”
- Amelia Woodward, Year 12
IB Graduate
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BEATINGNERVE-RACKING
situations is a VITAL NECESSITY
for preserving a
HEALTHY
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tress is the body’s natural defense against danger and
Spredators. When people are in stress their bodies
produce larger quantities of the chemicals cortisol,
adrenaline, and noradrenaline. But increased level of stress
can lead into depression, lack of concentration, and
in-effectiveness at work. Thus, to combat stress and make
your distinct presence felt in this hypercompetitive world is
a vital necessity to stay relevant and dominant.
Thus, there are many widely popular techniques that are
effective to beat the stress which one can find useful in
dealing with nerve-racking situations.
This Art of Twist, Turn and Stretch can give Feeling of
Transcendence
Although any physical exercise is good to fight stress, but
yoga is among one of the best. Yoga is the platform which
unites individual consciousness with the universal
consciousness or spirit. This 10,000 years old practice has
very profound effect on human’s physical and mental
well-being and provides infinite possibilities on a human
mind and soul.
Almost everyone knows about the physical benefits derived
from yoga, but in reality its practice can also give
psychological benefits, such as reducing stress and
developing a sense of well-being. It also provides spiritual
benefits, such as a feeling of connectedness with god or
spirit, or a feeling of transcendence.
Many studies have proved that performing little yoga a day
can reduce stress and enhance productivity. Yoga also brings
and encourages a good mood, an increase in mindfulness, and
a healthy dose of self-compassion.
Balance the Consumption of Caffeine
Caffeine is the world’s most extensively consumed
psychoactive drug which acts as a stimulant which alerts
brain and also temporarily relieve drowsiness and fatigue. But
too much consumption of caffeine can lead to negative health
effects like insomnia, nervousness, an upset stomach,
restlessness, heartburn, jitters, irritability, a fast heartbeat, and
ultimately stress. According to Mayo Clinic, consumption of
more than 500-600 mg of caffeine can lead towards adverse
health effect.
Although caffeine rich food and beverages are scrumptious
which can lift your mood and give you a refreshing boost but
its consumption in excess quantities can elevate cortisol
levels.
Cortisol plays an important role in controlling blood sugar
levels, metabolism, reducing inflammation, and sharpening
memory formulation. Increase in cortisol level can result
further into muscle weakness, high blood pressure, mood
swings, anxiety etc. which ultimately cause deep stress.
Foods which contain caffeine include dark chocolate, sweet
chocolates, energy drinks, coffee liquors, American style
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brewed coffee (Americano), black tea, soft drinks (especially colas), instant tea and coffee powders,
espresso and baked goods containing chocolate.
Too much consumption of sugary products, alcohol, and nicotine also invites stress.
Learn the Art of Saying ‘No’ Sometimes
By portraying oneself superior in front of manager, employees sometime say ‘Yes’ to some tasks which
they aren’t proficient at. Sometimes people accept promotion when they know they are not yet ready to
take upon the new challenges, marrying to someone about whom they feel unsecure about, having children
when not financially or emotionally ready and more. The list is endless but the symptoms are same, the
hesitation to say ‘No’.
“Sometimes, we need to say no so that we have more time to say yes”- Suzette Hinton, Author. There are
tasks in life which you cannot avoid but there are plenty in which you want to say ‘No’ but ultimately end
up by saying ‘Yes’ and thus invite lot of trouble and even stress as well sometime due to the
un-preparedness or in-competency for that task. Thus saying ‘No’ when you genuinely mean ‘No’ is a life
skill. For many people it comes naturally but for some it is like a mission impossible. At first glance,
saying ‘No’ to the other person may not feel right or pleasant but in the longer run it can foster better
emotional and mental health outcomes.
Thus saying ‘Yes’ all the time thus ultimately invites stress which could be avoided just by saying a polite
‘No’.
Beat the Stress with Effective Breathing Exercises
The main role of breathing exercise is to inhale oxygen and exhale CO2 through the movements of lungs.
Muscles that control the movement of the lungs are the diaphragm and the muscles between the ribs.
Breathing pattern of an anxious person is quite different from a non-anxious person. A stressed person
takes very small and shallow breaths using their shoulders instead of diaphragm to move air in and out of
their lungs. This form of in taking oxygen disrupts the balance of gases in the body. Thus to maintain the
balances it is vital to take deep breaths to feel relaxed and relieved.
Scientific studies have shown that controlling your breath can help to manage stress and stress-related
conditions like lowering blood pressure and heart rate, reducing levels of stress hormones in the blood,
and in balancing levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. Many effective breath control exercises
are used in some form of yoga, tai chi and meditation which gives huge boost to the mental well-being of a
stressed person.
Skull Shining Breath, Alternate Nostril Breathing, Abdominal Breathing Technique, and Equal Breathing
are some of the popular breathing techniques which are very effective to beat stress.
Apart from these vital aspects leisure activities; be it any like giving time to act on hobbies, watching
movie, playing music or doing anything creative etc. also does provide a great relief to cope up with stress.
Fun activities can lift up the mood and can translate into a decrease in stress levels as well.
So beat the stress whenever it comes and stay calm, positive and encouraged. As someone rightly said,
nothing is permanent, so don’t stress yourself too much because no matter how bad the situation is…it will
change.
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C
hatsworth International School was founded in
1995 with the brilliant motif of enlightening young
minds with flames of education and wisdom. The
school had a humble beginning with only five students,
which has grown to more than 800 at two campuses. Both
campuses of the school offer an international curriculum
and attract students from diverse nationalities.
Notwithstanding this, Chatsworth International School has
built and maintained a small school ethos and takes pride in
providing a nurturing and trusting environment where
students are given the space to explore, learn and grow.
Today, the two international campuses are part of the
Chatsworth Group of Schools, which also includes two
local preschools registered with the Early Childhood
Development Agency in Singapore. Chatsworth Preschool
operates in two locations and runs the local curriculum for
children aged between 18 months and 6 years, preparing
them for primary education in Singapore mainstream
schools. Chatsworth International School is an International
Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the IB Primary
Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. It is
accredited by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges and is Edutrust certified.
Chatsworth International School:
Enlightening Minds with Education and Inspiration
The School provides a holistic learning experience for students through a
three-programme International Baccalaureate (IB) education. Chatsworth values
each individual and empowers them to nd their purpose in the wider world. The
mission of Chatsworth International School is to Inspire, Educate & Enlighten.
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Chatsworth International Campuses
Chatsworth International School has two campuses
providing International Baccalaureate (IB) education. They
are Orchard and Bukit Timah.
Orchard Campus
Chatsworth moved from Upper Serangoon to Orchard
campus in 1998, the original site of Singapore Chinese
Girls’ School, situated on a heritage street right off Orchard
Road in the heart of Singapore. What used to be Chatsworth
main campus for K-13 students for two decades is now a
primary only campus for K-6 (Grade 5) students from
August this year (2018).
Orchard campus has undergone renovation works that see
new innovative and quality play structures (not one but
three) being installed with EPDM ﬂooring. The play
equipment is designed to foster imaginative and physical
play and each structure offer challenge for K-6 students.
There is also a new rubberized running track around the
perimeter of the basketball court for greater outdoor play.
A dedicated Discovery Centre and Maker Space that
provide facilities for the sciences, cooking, design, and
construction. Inventing, experimentation, problem solving
and creating are integral processes of the inquiry cycle and
the Primary Years Programme. Equipped with stoves,
ovens, workbenches, tools and a laboratory, the Discovery
Centre aims to stimulate and inspire the creativity and
experimentation of its students.
Bukit Timah Campus
Located amidst lush greenery and next to Singapore’s
breath-taking nature reserve, Chatsworth Bukit Timah is the
latest addition to Chatsworth Group of Schools. Bukit
Timah campus opened up its door in August this year
(2018) to its pioneering batch of students, staff, and parents.
It is the original site of German European School
Singapore. With a comfortable capacity of 850 students,
Chatsworth Bukit Timah caters to students from
Kindergarten to Year 13 (Grade 12). Its wide-ranging
facilities include a huge indoor sports hall, swimming pool,
basketball court, open amphitheatre, football pitch, drama
black box and more.
At Chatsworth, the facilities and programs are continually
improved for advanced learning and development of its
students.
The Pre-School Campuses- where elegance lies
Formerly known as Chatsworth Kindergarten, Chatsworth
Preschool offers local curriculum for ages 18 months to 6
years, preparing them for primary education in Singapore
mainstream schools.
Piccadilly Campus
The Piccadilly campus has the exclusive position of being
Chatsworth Group of Schools’ ﬁrst local kindergarten
campus which opened in 2003. The campus comprises two
buildings and has a total of ten state-of-the-art classrooms
About The Head
Tyler Sherwood, the Head of the School earned his
Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts
degrees from the University of New Brunswick;
International Reading Specialist certication from
Queen’s University and Masters in Education from
the University of British Columbia. After working for
a short while in Canada, Sherwood moved
overseas to work with two different Canadian
school programmes in China (Beijing and Suzhou).
In 2004, he moved to Singapore and proudly has
been at Chatsworth ever since. “I am
‘Internationally educated’ in terms of my
experience”, Sherwood says.
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and ample outdoor spaces, within a beautiful and quiet
residential estate in Seletar Aerospace Hub. The campus
offers full/half programmes for Playgroup and 3 hour
programme for Pre-Nursery/ Nursery and 4 hour
programme for Kindergarten One and Two.
Bedok Campus
Opened in October 2012, the Preschool Bedok campus is
the fourth campus belonging to the Chatsworth Group of
Schools. It is located within the same building as the
Singapore Post Office - Simpang Bedok Branch. The
campus has a total of 4 classrooms and an outdoor play area
equipped with a playground, sand pit, gardening patch and
bike play. Bedok campus currently offers full/half day
programmes (Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten Two) for
children from 3 to 6 years old.
Life at Chatsworth
The friendly and nurturing school environment of
Chatsworth provides a right at home feel. Chatsworth
values and respects each individual, no matter which part of
the world they hail from. Very often, it is heard that
‘everyone knows everyone at Chatsworth’ and this is in part
owing to the size of the school but not without the
camaraderie that has been fostered amongst the community.
New students will be assigned a buddy on their first school
day; a fellow student from homeroom who acts as a guide
and support to the new student over the first few days at
school. “We are here to help students assimilate into the
Chatsworth community as quickly as they can”, says
Sherwood.
Within Chatsworth, all students and staff are divided into 3
Houses: Changi, Sentosa and Raffles. Each student who
joins Chatsworth will be assigned to a House, with siblings
assigned to the same one. Houses are split vertically
throughout the school so each House will have Primary,
Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary students within it.
The house system is used to promote school spirit within all
areas of the school.
CCAs/ECAs
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) and External Curricular
Activities (ECAs) are an important part of student life.
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These activities provide opportunities for students to participate in
team-based sports, discover new passions, develop social skills,
play together and, most importantly, have fun!
Athletics
Chatsworth International School is an active member of the ACSIS
(Athletic Conference Singapore International Schools). Through
ACSIS, students from Year 3 through Year 13 have the opportunity
to compete in basketball, badminton, soccer, cross country
running, swimming, ultimate frisbee, touch rugby and netball
across the three sporting seasons of each academic year
Arts
Art at Chatsworth is engaging, vibrant and inspiring! Chatsworth
students actively ﬂesh their talents and love for arts in varied ways,
from Arts Nights and participation in the IN Art Exhibition at the
Australian High Commission, from IB Diploma Visual Arts
Exhibition to various school productions and dance competitions
etc Art gallery visits and music ﬁeld-trips are also organized to
further broaden students’ learning.
“The thing that sets Chatsworth apart
is the way that everyone knows
everyone due to its small size.
Whenever I am walking down a
corridor or looking out of a window on
the campus, I can always identify at
least several people with whom I am
very well acquainted, and that will
always make Chatsworth special to
me.”
- Max Issel, Year 11
“Chatsworth has truly been one of the
best decisions I ever made. It offered
an encouraging learning environment,
provided me with exposure and gave
me some lifelong friends!”
- Anjali Goyal, former Chatsworth
scholar of IB Diploma Programme
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Why Is
Gifted
Education
Necessary?
Yee-Wuen has been developing
new business opportunities for
Hewlett-Packard, Nokia and
Microsoft across the globe. She
has always believed that
education should be nurturing
the love of learning and every
child should be allowed to
explore their interests. While
trying to support her gifted
son, Yee-Wuen has been
reading up on the different
education systems, visiting
different schools and
interviewing educators,
attending gifted conferences
and workshops. The Explore
School House was the fruit of
4 years of due diligence, her
lifelong interest in education
and her business development
skill sets.
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What is Gifted Education?
Gifted education is simply an
appropriate and challenging education
which meets the atypical educational,
social and emotional needs of our
gifted children. It is an education
which allows gifted students to learn
something new every day, to be
challenged and to move ahead at their
own pace. Gifted education programs,
along with specially trained gifted
education teachers, provide a
environment where gifted children can
engage in learning, develop
academically and thrive. An
appropriate gifted education program is
the only way to provide gifted children
the education they require—anything
less is failing our gifted children.
Gifted education is not elite education.
Star athletes are not benched until
everyone else catches up. Students do
not take turns being class president.
Friends are not redistributed from
popular kids to outcasts. In contrast,
gifted students often do not receive
academic stimulation until the rest of
the class catches up, are not called on
when they know the answer, and asked
to mentor students who are behind.
3 Reasons Gifted Education Is
Necessary:
1. Gifted children require a more
challenging education
The advanced cognitive abilities of a
gifted child help them grasp new
information quicker with fewer
repetitions than their same-age peers.
The material must be appropriately
aligned and paced to the child. When
much of the material is review or the
pace is too slow, the students do not
learn as much as they should or could.
They do not acquire necessary skills in
how to study, how to learn, and how to
work hard to achieve a goal. Not
having those skills will harm them in
their careers and lives. According to
The Marland Report on gifted children
in 1972, “because the majority of
gifted children’s school adjustment
problems occur between kindergarten
and fourth grade, about half of gifted
children became ‘mental dropouts’ at
around 10 years of age.”
If a gifted child is expected to sit and
listen to instruction on single-digit
addition when they have already
grasped 2digit multiplication (and this
scenario repeats itself over and over in
the regular classroom), frustration and
boredom set in and eventually gifted
children disengage from their
education, develop behavior problems
in class or drop out of school
completely.
2. Gifted education can provide
specially-trained teachers who
understand the unique needs of gifted
children
Many regular education teachers only
understand the stereotypical gifted
child who excels in school, is
well-behaved and is a natural leader.
We know this is not often the case. Too
often, boredom is misinterpreted as
ADHD, misbehavior is labeled as a
behavior disorder, and disengagement
from learning is viewed as lazy,
careless or disorganized. When
specially-trained gifted education
teachers who understand and can
provide the educational, social and
emotional environment gifted children
need, then gifted children have the
opportunity to fulfill their potential and
thrive in school.
3. Gifted children need to socialize
with like-minded peers
Gifted children have intellectual
interests that rarely coincide with their
peers and they may find themselves as
social outsiders among the majority of
typical students. Gifted children often
learn at a young age that they just don’t
fit in and finding a like-minded friend
is often very difficult. Gifted education
programs provide a social environment
where gifted children can socialize
with each other and be a part of a
group where they feel they belong and
fit in.
The very essence of education is to
educate our children so that they can
fulfill their potential. Knowing that
gifted children have specific academic,
social and emotional needs quite
different from their more typical
same-age peers, how can we not
provide these children an educational
environment which meets those needs?
In The Explore School House, students
are taught based on their ability levels
and not based on their chronological
ages. Each child will have his/her own
Personal Development Plan. Due to
such high customization, the teacher to
child ratio is kept at a low 1:10. The
curriculum materials used are specially
designed for the gifted and highly
talented to encourage critical thinking.
Our teachers are trained and have
experience working with gifted
students. We believe it takes a village
to nurture our students’ gifts and
interests. Thus, we partner with the
professionals in each area to work with
our students (for example, we have
professionals from Singapore
Symphony Orchestra to help our
students who are talented in music).
We believe in making education
relevant to the students, thus field trips
and honored guests visits are an
essential part of the student’s
experience here in The Explore School
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S
ingapore-based Invictus
emphasizes learning time and
potential to support student growth
and progress. As an inclusive school,
Invictus proudly welcomes students
of all nationalities, races, and creeds.
Invictus International School is a
CPE registered Private Education
Institution.
The Journey of Invictus
The journey of Invictus began in
November 2015 when two
experienced technology
entrepreneurs came together to create
a forward-looking, affordable
international school which would
serve the expatriate community. The
idea of founding Invictus came when
John Fearon discovered how high the
cost of international education was in
Singapore for his children. He and
his Co-founders put together a team
of experienced educators and built
the CPE registered school using the
International Primary Curriculum,
Singapore Mathematics, Jolly
Phonics and a Mandarin curriculum
of its own design.
In June 2017, Invictus moved from
Bukit Merah Central to the greener
campus at Dempsey Hill. Invictus’s
Loewen Road campus is set in an
historic black and white building
tucked in to the jungle of Dempsey
Hill. The school’s approach towards
the education is simple: high quality
teachers, with a 1:25 student to
teacher ratio, in a rich natural
environment.
Offering well-rounded education
with community based Resources
Invictus keeps tuition affordable by
utilizing resources in the area.
Through an agreement with the
neighboring swimming school,
Swish, Invictus students engage in
focused swimming lessons as part of
physical education without driving
up the cost of tuition.
To support children who are pulling
ahead or falling behind in class,
Invictus offers over 35 after school
(extra-curricular) activities. The
academics are taught by Invictus
International Teachers, and cover
topics such as Phonics, Maths,
Reading, Writing, Advanced
Mandarin and Spelling. Invictus also
offers athletic courses such as
Multisport, Aikido, Gymnastics
Football, Ballet, Yoga and
Swimming. After school activities on
Lego robotics, coding, piano, Fun
Science, and Spanish are also
offered.
The school provides simple, focused and affordable education which empowers all learners
and encourages them to be active, independent participants in the learning process.
Nurturing Students in an Innovative and Inspiring Way
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State-of-the-Art Curriculum Taught
by International Teachers
Invictus teaches the International
Primary Curriculum (IPC), which is a
thematic and creative way of teaching.
The IPC allows the teachers to plan
lessons that engage students in subjects
surrounding the unit of focus. Instead of
learning subjects such as History,
Geography, Science, and Social Studies
separately students engage with each
subject as it relates to an interesting
topic.
Invictus International is one of the few
international schools in Singapore that
teaches the Singapore Mathematics
Curriculum. Singapore Maths focuses on
fewer topics with the intent of learning
them thoroughly to mastery before
moving on. In this way, the
understanding is deep and can be applied
in new and different situations instead of
constantly being relearned at a basic level. The core purpose is to craft critical
thinkers and problem solvers.
The school offers a Mandarin program which is developed in-house with the
goal of obtaining useable language skills. Through the three (hour-long)
Mandarin lessons each week, students are challenged to develop the practical
skills to help them order in a restaurant, navigate a travel situation, and
immerse themselves in the Singapore culture. Mandarin courses are taught by
native speakers, who are experienced in teaching children at different levels
within the classroom.
For English Language, Invictus teaches phonics, grammar, and spelling using
Jolly Phonics. Jolly Phonics is the gold standard of synthetic (blended)
phonics and grammar since 1987. Jolly Phonics ﬁrst teaches the letter sounds
and then builds up to blending these sounds together to achieve full
pronunciation of whole words.
Because Invictus offers a rigorous curriculum in a 1:25 student to teacher
environment, Invictus emphasizes the importance of the assessment
component of their admissions process. Students who apply for the school
must sit for an in-person assessment, designed to ensure that children will
thrive in the Invictus learning environment.
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“What I love most about
Invictus is the Math lessons.
We are given a very clear
way of learning the topic,
and then I can also be
creative and think of the
other ways to solve
problems. I think learning
this way makes Math fun.”
- Shya, Grade 6
“Going to Invictus, I love
being able to swim as part
of PE. We learn our school
work in the classroom, but
it's nice that we get to do
other activities, and not only
be inside all day. I love
swimming!”
- Eluthera, Grade 3ABOUT THE HEAD OF
THE SCHOOL
Alan Duncombe Campbell,
the Principal at Invictus
International School, hails from
South Africa and brings more
than three decades of extensive
experience as an educator.
Campbell joined Invictus at a
time of great expansion and
growth, and has brought the
stabilizing force that comes
with his extensive experience in
headmaster positions.
“As a school we strive to
recognize each child’s special
gifts and attributes while
developing self – discipline,
independence and
responsibility, while respecting
individuality and diversity of
all.”
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Swiss School in Singapore
(SSiS) is a prestigious Swiss-
based, internationally-oriented
educational institute, based on a high
standard of social, moral and ethical
values. Founded by Marie-Therese
and Werner Kaufmann-Sialm on 2
May 1967, the school started with
eighteen children in kindergarten and
ten students in primary classes. The
school has now officially been
recognized as one of the Swiss
government approved school. A
dedicated and enthusiastic team of
educators at Swiss school delivers a
modern curriculum that enables the
students to explore new avenues of
academics and life skills.
Exceptional Educational and
Infrastructural Facilities
The Swiss School is a small, intimate
school located in a tropical
environment, far away from busy
streets and urban influences. It can be
described as a small learning oasis
waiting to be explored by children,
which offers sufficient space for
playing and sports while preparing
children for life with the highest
academic standards. The lessons are
conducted in both German and
English.
The educators of the Swiss School are
very creative, innovative, highly
qualified, and flexible. They not only
support students’cognitive skills, but
also assist in cultivating their
independence, self-confidence, and
sense of self-responsibility. The core
values such as social responsibility,
open communication, respect for
others, honesty, and reliability are not
just words, but principles they adhere
to in life and teaching in Swiss School.
The School follows the curriculum of
the Canton of Zug and provides a
well-rounded education in German and
English. The school is separated into
two sections – Early Childhood and
Primary. The Little Tots and
SSiS bears the azure of knowledge and supports students on their way to becoming independent, self-
condent and well-balanced individuals. The students at Swiss School experience a Swiss-based,
internationally-oriented education that compiles a high standard of social, moral and ethical values
Swiss School in Singapore
We accompany and
support children
to mould them
into independent,
self-confident and
well-balanced
individuals
Exploring New Horizons of Academics
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Playground classes under the Early Childhood section are for the children aged
2 to 4, and are taught in English with an introduction of German language. Its
Kindergarten and Primary classes under the Primary section are for children
aged 5 onwards and are taught in German with English as a second language.
The French language is also introduced in the fifth standard.
Age-mixed Learning Approach—the Unique Approach
Last year, Markus implemented the Age-mixed Learning Approach (AdL),
with the committee of the school. Age-mixed learning (AdL) fits ideally into the
school strategy and supports the pedagogical development of the school by
moving away from one-to-one teaching towards individualised learning, in
which the children assume more responsibility for their own learning within the
scope of their abilities. In an age-mixed class, the younger children meet their
“potential role models”, who help them out with solving their problems and
clearing ambiguities. Studies show that well implemented age-mixed learning
has no effect on academic performance, but has plenty of advantages in social
and personal competence.
The Swiss School in Singapore is definitely one of the firsts, if not only, school
in Singapore who has integrated this into its teaching methods.
Career opportunities and Exposures
As the curriculum is offered both in English and German language, the students
of Swiss school are at an advantage to get admitted into any school in
German-speaking countries. In addition, the school prepares its students for a
smooth transition to the United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA),
one of the school’s affiliates, where the students can obtain the International
Baccalaureate Diploma, allowing them to study at universities worldwide later
on in their career.
Accomplished Alumni
Swiss School maintains regular interaction with its alumni. Ursina
Kopp-Schweizer is one of its alumni. She was a Primary Student in the year
1982, and is now a Dental Hygienist with more than 14 years of experience.
Since 2013, she is back in the Swiss School in Singapore, but, this time as a
parent! Her daughter Anna and son Finn are in the Primary 4 and Primary 1
classes respectively.
INSIGHTFUL LEADER OF
SWISS SCHOOL
Markus Pallmann, the Principal
of Swiss School in Singapore hails
from Thurgau, Switzerland, and
brings with him more than twenty
years of experience as an educator.
He is very passionate about making
a change at the Swiss School in
Singapore.
“One of my major objectives in
educational management and
teaching is to support
self-confidence and individual
development in a pleasant,
stimulating learning atmosphere. It
is important to me to show
everyone their value and have an
esteemed contact in a stimulating
environment with lots of room for
experimentation in which a
community spirit is awakened and
encouraged ”, asserts Markus.
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he School’s major goal is to raise students
Tmotivated to learn, independent students
with self-learning skills. The desire to gain
new knowledge is the main engine on this road and
the power of that engine is a result of the aggregate
inﬂuence of the following factors.
Interesting Tasks
For various reasons, some children prefer physical
experiments from a young age, studying plants, or reading ﬁctional
works. The task is motivating on its own merits and, in such
instances, our job is to do no harm and provide as many opportunities
as possible for the child’s self-realization in his favourite area.
Outstanding Results
Over time, most students of the School move far ahead in mastering
fundamental subjects when compared to their peers attending public
schools. The interaction of the children at the playground, at friends’
homes, at competitions, or in clubs or groups quickly makes
respected leaders of the School’s students. This inevitably leads to a
greater desire to achieve even better results and, when all is said and
done, shapes a personality that is successful and prepared to
overcome obstacles.
INSTILLING
MOTIVATION
&
INSPIRATION
IN STUDENTS
Dr. Alex Kuznetsov
Headmaster of
5 Steps Academy
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No Worse Than Others
We do not compare students with each other. What’s more,
we constantly emphasize the value of each child’s
individuality. However, after seeing the success of his
peers, even the laziest of children will strive to find his way
and be successful. We help them do just that.
Micro-successes
It is human nature to feel pleasure from achieving
micro-successes. When a student understands a concept or
he sees that he was finally able to master one topic or
another, his self-worth grows. To support this, we
encourage the child’s thirst for knowledge by dividing
difficult topics into easy micro-steps. Daily experiencing
these small successes forms a prolonged desire to discover
something new and to pave your path to the top.
Life Goals
One of the best motivators, especially for older children, are
dreams of the future. With the help of experienced School
teachers, children learn to mold their dreams within the
confines of the reality of life, while not losing the power of
this strong motivator. Sometimes cautionary tales like
“You’re going to end up a janitor” do the job. Though it’s
only worth using this as a last resort and only in
conjunction with a joint search of a positive life path.
A Fun Atmosphere
We love to be where we feel good and to do what gives us
positive emotions. For that reason, interactions between
student and teacher should be infused with jokes and fun
and absent of anger or threats as much as possible. For
example, to fight unavoidable student’s anxiety before
exams, the teacher can emphasize that we are much more
interested in the students’ day-to-day efforts than test
results. If you work diligently, results will inevitably follow.
Only rarely do we remind a student that he has the
opportunity to return to a public school, which doesn’t even
come close to fitting into his plans. However, if the
educational process feels like a fun, engaging game, then
the atmosphere itself makes using negative stimulation
unnecessary.
A Favorite Teacher’s Approval
Emotional contact with his teacher serves as major
motivation for a child to learn in school. If a kind, fun, and,
at the same time, hard-working atmosphere is created, then
the child will inescapably be drawn to his teacher and love
the subject. Under these circumstances, the teacher’s praise
and support in difficult moments may be the critical factor
among other motivational factors. It’s important to
celebrate not only the smallest results, but the child’s efforts
as well. A kind word, spoken at the right time, is
remembered for a long time and can change the child’s
attitude about school.
Rewards
When a student experiences significant success in school,
he regularly receives a valuable prize. Significant successes
could include mastering a grade’s content or completing
some portion of the learning plan in a given subject. The
prizes are chosen from a student’s wish list and are
discussed with him beforehand. A prize could be, for
example, a Lego set, a trip to a waterpark or a hike,
depending on the family income and the child’s wishes. The
frequency of receiving prizes should be tied to the speed of
the child’s learning and the difficulty of the material. It’s
recommended that rewards be given once every 1–2
months.
Personal Example
A child learns largely through imitation. If a student sees
the teacher studying on his own, that the teacher, just like
the student, experiences highs and lows, and endures
failures unfalteringly, it not only increases the teacher’s
authority in the eyes of the student, but the student also
gains a model for becoming a self-directed learner himself.
Examples of vitality and cheerfulness, of the ability to be
amazed by the unknown and the unexplored, these are
quickly absorbed by students and serve as powerful drivers
in the future self-realization on their life paths.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Full member of the American Psychological Association
(APA) and headmaster of 5 Steps Academy in Singapore,
Dr. Alex Kuznetsov needs no further recommendation.
He has already earned the trust of over 500,000 parents
all over the globe, as a father of 5 kids and the child
psychologist and pediatrician who has helped them bring
up happy kids while building a lifelong strong relationship
with them!
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The Winstedt School is located
in the sunny beautiful island of
Singapore. The school is
unique in that it delivers a mainstream
British curriculum through
multi-sensory lessons and personalised
instruction. Leveraging the small
classes and emphasis on integrated
arts, Winstedt teachers customise
instruction to support the learning
needs of each student, while keeping
them actively engaged and excited
about learning.
What makes Winstedt special is that
each child has a dedicated team of
educators, support specialists and
therapists involved in all aspects of the
school day. This integrated team
approach ensures that each child’s
unique educational needs are met and
woven throughout the school day.
Special Features Enriching Students’
Life at Winstedt
Personalised Instruction
With a maximum class size of 15
students to 2 qualified teachers,
Winstedt provides personalised
attention to the children so that they
can perform better and shine in the
classroom. Teachers develop tailored
learning goals, based on each child’s
individual needs and abilities, with
on-going follow-up and adjustments
throughout the school year. In addition,
throughout the term ‘Knowledge
Checks’ are conducted in literacy and
numeracy and documented in a
systematic way so that parents can see
a detailed record of their child’s
progress.
Multi-age Groupings
Rather than assuming all students of a
given age are working at the same
level, Winstedt students are placed in
their classes based on a variety of
factors, including social and emotional
development, learning profile and
academic skills.
Students in Year 3 and above are
further grouped by learning profile for
the core subjects of Literacy,
Phonology and Maths so that each
student is learning at the level, and in
the style, that best suits his or her
needs.
Integrated therapy
Weekly integrated therapy sessions are
conducted by Speech and Language,
Occupational and Behavioural
Therapists in the classes of Winstedt.
Therapists work in tandem with
teachers to implement customised
strategies to support the individual
development needs of each student and
of each class. This integrated therapy
approach allows the students to
practice skills in real-time, as a group
and enables students to learn from one
another.
Multisensory Lessons and
Collaborative Instruction
While traditional classrooms rely
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breathing vision to defy convention and create a movement of equity in education for every child.
A Haven for Children who Learn Differently
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Active Learning
Daily morning fitness sessions help in
improving concentration and focus,
especially for students with attention
challenges. Regularly scheduled movement
breaks, active lessons and Occupational
therapy fidgets are built in to classrooms
and lessons.
Beyond Academics
Regularly scheduled, whole-class sessions
on personal, social, emotional and health
topics with the school counselor help
students develop critical soft skills often
taken for granted.
Regular field trips, connected to academic
units, are scheduled every term to allow
students to apply concepts in a real-world context. Whole-day, overnight and
overseas camps for students of Year 4 and above, facilitate independence,
problem solving and leadership skill.
The Vision of Winstedt
The Winstedt School has a living and breathing vision to defy convention and
create a movement of equity in education for every child. This vision is supported
by the commitment and adherence to the school’s core beliefs:
• No two brains are alike
• There are many paths to successful learning
• The connectivity of community
• The best classrooms are made up of 2 teachers and a maximum of 15 students
• The power of art in education
• That education should be relevant to the opportunities of today and tomorrow
Through intuitive, imaginative and engaging learning, the specially trained and
exceptionally committed teachers demonstrate and affirm their vision each day.
The school delivers a UK-accredited curriculum and has been given Singapore’s
EduTrust certification, a rigorous quality assurance framework for private
education providers. The school has also recently been recognised by a Member
of the French Parliament.
Unleashing Career Opportunities
The Winstedt School currently goes to Year 9 with additional class levels added
each year. The School has recently rolled out its Senior School curriculum,
utilising the Pearson Edexcel and ASDAN academic frameworks. These
globally-recognised, high-quality frameworks are used in more than 10,000
schools across 160 countries.
This diverse range of academic options provides Winstedt students with flexible
pathways, globally recognised qualifications and critical employability skills.
mainly on hearing and seeing for
instruction, Winstedt delivers a
multisensory learning approach
allowing students to access concepts
through all their senses. Winstedt’s
arts-infused curriculum provides
creative avenues for both differentiated
instruction and for students to
demonstrate what they’ve learned. And
Winstedt’s specialist teachers
collaborate to deliver cross-discipline
instruction facilitating alternative ways
to introduce and reinforce concepts.
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“Word of Trust”
“We are very grateful to have
found The Winstedt School.
The supportive community
has done so much to help my
son in gaining the condence
to enjoy school again. The
Teachers are wonderful and
in a place where everyone
knows everybody, the
anxiety in my son is almost
completely gone. A happy
child is a happy learner.”
- Cheryl, Parent of a Year 8
student
ABOUT THE CEO
The Winstedt School was
purpose-built and founded by the
CEO, Ms. Sharon Solomon. Her
experiences as a student and
teacher have helped shape the
decision to provide equal
opportunities for those who learn
differently. Sharon has earned her
Master of Education (M.Ed.),
Education and Graduate
Certificate of Research Methods
from James Cook University.
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Career in
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at
the same time.” - Thomas Merton, a renowned
writer, mystic, poet, and social activist.
Art is another language of an artist through which they
express their thoughts, feelings, stories, and ideas. It is been
said that an artist doesn’t only involve in painting,
sculpting, or creating something unique but a true artist
constantly involved in art. A world-class arts education
engages, inspires and challenges a person and equips them
with the knowledge and skills to invent and create their own
works of art, craft, and design.
Arts education has various interesting options and one can
opt for it to start a career in the creative world. It is a vast
subject whose boundaries cannot be defined. In general, as
a broad division of culture, it comprises multiple
disciplines, ranging from music to painting, industrial
design to the performing arts. Arts education provides
opportunities to think imaginatively and creatively and
develop confidence. Arts can actually be a very fruitful
career option if you work hard and remain resilient. There
are various lucrative employment options that are open to
individuals who are interested in making a career in arts.
Animator and Graphic Design Artists
Graphic designing is a combination of art and technology.
Graphic designers design attractive graphics for websites,
logos, and drawings in everything from advertising to
aerospace to meet specific needs such as packaging, logos,
displays, websites, publications as well as design for film
and television credits. Graphic designers deal with colors,
photography, software, and animation to create the
eye-catching illustrations. A person who is visually creative
can have successful and rewarding career in graphic design
and animation. With the completion of professional course
in animation and graphics designing, a person can get the
job as a web designer, web developer, flash designer, flash
animator, graphic artist, and so on.
Art Therapist
Art therapy is the innovative process of art making to
improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional
well-being. An art therapist helps people to cope with their
problems through a variety of art activities. Such
professional need certain skills such as good
communication skills, sensitivity, empathy, emotional
stability, patience, understanding of human behavior and
artistic media. Moreover, art therapist must be an attentive
listener and a keen observer. It is a mix of the fields such as
human development, visual arts, counseling, and
psychotherapy. Art therapists can work in healthcare sector
includes psychologists, social workers, mental health
counselors, rehabilitation counselors, and more.
Interior Designer
Interior designing is all about creativity, imaginative and
artistic skills to craft mesmerizing interior space. Interior
designers provide perfect designing solutions with optimal
utilization of available space and give it an attractive look.
Persons with creative bent of mind, excellent imagination
and communication skills are fit for this profession.
Moreover, those who understand client needs clearly can
become a successful interior designer. With the professional
course in interior designing, the individual can learn
professional designing solution which is effective,
eye-catching and at the same time safe.
Art Director
In creative fields such as graphic design, advertising,
marketing, publishing, movie and television productions,
magazines, web design, video games etc., art director create
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the overall design and direct the creative team. They work
as a leader which involves managing a team of designers
working on a creative project. Art director defines the
overall style and designs, desired and articulate vision to the
artists.
Makeup Artist
Make-up artist is a professional who applies cosmetics on
the skin in a creative way to transform the appearance of a
person. For make-up artist human skin is a canvas and
makeup is a tool to draw their art and design. A trained and
experienced makeup artist might work in theatrical,
television, film, fashion shows, magazines, specialized
wedding or event makeup and other similar fields.
Makeup artistry is a creative career with a range of lucrative
opportunities. In this profession a person requires certain
qualities and skills such as design skills, experimentation,
and makeup application to create gorgeous looks. There are
various courses available in makeup artistry like short-term
courses and professional in cosmetology, makeup etc.
Fashion Designer
In today’s world, fashion designing is one of the most
lucrative and wonderful career options. Fashion designers
apply art and creativity in designing clothing and lifestyle
accessories to make apparels look beautiful and stylish. If a
person has interest to create some magic with colors,
shapes, and design then he or she can join the course to start
a career in the world of fashion designing. A formal degree
or professional program in fashion designing helps
ambitious designers to gain valuable experience through
internships and training before they enter in the real world.
Writer
In today’s era of internet, content has become an effective
way for brands to promote and endorse the company and its
products. Nowadays, companies are hiring employees with
efficient writing skills and knowledge base. Apart from
good writing skills, it is important for a good writer to have
effective research skills. Writing is unique occupation with
multi-faceted career opportunities. They write for various
industries from academic world to business, journalism to
entertainment like content writing, technical writing,
copy-writing, social media writing, novel writing, scripts
writing and the list simply does not end.
Apart from career options mentioned above, there are still
plenty of options available in arts. Students of art discipline
can choose from a number of career options including,
journalism, management, textile or fashion, hotel
management, professional photography, jewelry designing,
event management, humanity, travel tourism, and so on. If
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