Out & About

Shiny & New

For those new to the red dot, there was only one place to be in August – ANZA’s Newcomers Information Morning!

Hosting our first ANZA Newcomers Information Morning in two years was a high in the ANZA social calendar.

Staff greeted over fifty new members from around the world at the vibrant

HUONE Singapore Meeting & Event Venue in Clarke Quay where we enjoyed tea, coffee, and sarnies from Sarnies.

For some guests, it was the first chance for them to experience our Thriving in

Singapore welcome event since they’d arrived on the island in the midst of the pandemic. For others, they’d only landed in the Lion City a few weeks previously!

The casual get together was the ideal opportunity to meet like-minded people and learn about expat life here.

Along with lots of chat about settling into a new country, including all the important stuff like where to find a decent bottle of wine under $70, where to get your hair highlighted, and where to watch the live rugby, we heard a welcome speech from ANZA President Megan Kinder who shared some of her expat experiences since arriving in Singapore twenty years ago.

Integral to the event was the information shared by ANZA’s GM, Kerry Low. There is nothing about ANZA that Kerry doesn’t know (and is not enthusiastic about), and she talked guests through the many diverse community groups and initiatives that we have in place. From Netball to Nippers, Stitches to Secret Men’s Business, Mahjong to our iconic Melbourne Cup Race Day, there was a lot to pack in!

We were also lucky to hear from our expert ANZA Sponsors. AAM Advisory, International Medical Clinic (IMC), Odin Mortgage and Expat Dental all gave informative talks, covering everything

from securing your finances abroad to keeping your family safe from tropical lurgies.

It was exciting to see friendships forming and a new chapter of the ANZA community developing - one that’s full of promise, passion and huge potential! A big thanks to everyone who stopped by, and a special shout out goes to Sue Chamberlain who kept the scores on the doors.

WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE?

We discover what attracts our members to our growing community.

“We only moved to Singapore from Hong Kong two weeks ago. Right now, I’m looking for somewhere for Georgie, my twelve-year-old, to play netball and meet new friends. For me, I’d like to get into running and cycling.” AMANDA

“I’m just coming out of the fog of moving to Singapore during the pandemic and would like to immerse myself more in local life. I’m looking forward to finding my way around all the nooks and crannies and exciting places to visit, and I’d like to meet some new people as well.” SARAH

“We chose ANZA because it’s easy to join and well-priced, and you get a lot for your money. My wife and I did the registration, have been to the coffee morning, and like that it’s easy to meet new people within the community.” PAUL

“I moved to Singapore in 2020 and have friends that have come and gone. ANZA offers a great opportunity to form new friendships, and I think it’s time for me to join some of the activities too. The coffee mornings and walks sound good, but I’m here to find out what else is on offer!” CECILIA

“I just arrived from four years in Hong Kong so I know how important it is to feel rooted when you live as an expat. My children are six and nine and we’re a sporty family. ANZA appeals to us as it offers the chance to meet energetic, like-minded people.” CATHERINE

“We’ve been in Singapore for two months, and ANZA was recommended by a girlfriend who used to live here. Making friends, doing more sport, and the social side of the community is what most appeals to us.” JO

ANZA Golf has gone rogue of late with trips out of Singapore. Not only did they escape en masse to Malaysia to practice their swing, but our ANZA Golf ladies also nipped over to Batam to tee off and enjoy some spa treatments on the side.

TOURS

We explored what used to be an old swampy area between Rochor and Kallang rivers on our Jalan Besar Tour, hearing stories of street names and discovering the architecture of old shophouses.

WALKING

ANZA Kill-O-Metres have been immersing themselves in nature, keeping their steps high while looking out for wild monkeys and boars crossing their tracks, and kicking back with an energising shot of coffee.

What’s great about the early years programme at Dulwich College (Singapore)?

The early years programme for children aged 2 - 7 years old focuses on holistic learning and nurturing each child’s unique talent. Read on for more.

DUCKS is a community where children are at the heart of everything we do. The purpose built state-of-the-art DUCKS campus offers facilities designed to nurture the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of our youngest students.

Our children are inspired and have the freedom to inquire and steer their own learning.

Here’s why we believe it’s so successful.

1DUAL LANGUAGE CURRICULUM

In DUCKS, every class from Toddler to Year 2 is taught by at least one native English-speaking teacher and one native Mandarinspeaking teacher. Children are fully immersed in both languages daily as well as having daily dedicated and from the age of three years old, students have specialist PE, music and choir lessons. In addition, there’s weekly DUCKS library lessons.

3WORLD CLASS FACILITIES

Children learn in bright, airy classrooms that open up into gorgeous outdoor garden spaces. They also enjoy access to three swimming pools, playing fields, an indoor gymnasium, a rooftop bike track, a dedicated library, two dining rooms, a water play area, our Forest School and a professional kitchen.

Mandarin lessons. Our dual-language programme focuses on all areas of the curriculum as well as interactions, “There is never a dull moment at DUCKS” storytelling, and

role play to boost the 4FOREST SCHOOL development of listening, All DUCKS children speaking and literacy skills. visit our Forest School It’s lots of fun and enables regularly. They undertake our children to gain the making a fire, roasting confidence to use language marshmallows, sawing with meaning rather than just wood, and digging trenches. through imitation. This open-air learning has significant positive effects on 2 SPECIALIST TEACHERS Our specialist teachers children’s physical and mental wellbeing and enables them to develop academic skills are a particular highlight of as well as build emotional our Early Years Programme. resilience. And of course, The DUCKS specialist teacher they’re always happy when programme gives students it has rained the chance to excel within the and they likes of music, sport, drama can jump and art. All children have in muddy weekly swimming lessons, puddles!

5NURTURING HIGH POTENTIAL LEARNERS AND LEADERS

Teachers in DUCKS challenge students in subjects where they show strength and interest and believe they can flourish in areas where they demonstrate talent. This might involve additional maths for those who display an advanced understanding of numbers, or enabling children to lead a lesson in a subject where they possess particular knowledge. We also have several leadership positions open to children including Student Council, House Captains, Global Guardians, Creative Stars, Reading Rockets and Techsperts.

Find out more about Dulwich College Kindergarten School (DUCKS) at singapore.dulwich.org Our admissions team can be contacted at +65 6890 1003 / admissions.singapore@dulwich.org

We hosted pink-themed events throughout October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These included mahjong and coffee mornings with pink clothes, accessories and nibbles!

LADIES NIGHT

ANZA’s Ladies Night at The Exchange was a roaring success. The wine, lychee martinis and Cosmopolitans flowed as the groups of tables mingled well into the night. We were thrilled to welcome so many new people to this monthly event, and already have venues planned well into 2023. See you there!

Hot desking is the way to work postpandemic. SPECTRUM in Bugis has introduced a new Hot Desk Membership with access to their office and events.

With the growing demand for flexible work arrangements, individuals and companies have an ardent desire to form genuine connections and build meaningful networks. Hot desking and shared workspaces provide a great solution to retaining the autonomy and flexibility that people now enjoy, while still fostering a sense of belonging and finding a sense of place.

SPECTRUM has introduced their Hot Desk Membership, complementing their existing packages including Flexi, Dedicated Desks, and Private Offices, which are all part of their diverse and curated community. For individuals working remotely or companies looking for a collaborative environment for their teams, SPECTRUM’s Hot Desk Membership offers unlimited access to their open shared workspace, including monthly credits for meeting rooms and printing. With natural lighting, warm hospitality and spacious seating layouts, their workspace has been carefully designed to provide an inviting habitat primed for productivity.

As the new concept commences, community remains at the heart of everything SPECTRUM do. The company looks forward to growing a membership base that will help to create variety and depth to their already strong network and ecosystem.

With their DNA of “work, play, and belong”, the workspace has not only built a welcome place for proficiency, but a thriving community. To create a personalised service, the team has dedicated personnel who attend to members’ needs. They are constantly on hand to provide operational and IT support, hotel bookings, international guest transfers and other important concierge services.

In line with their vision of helping members to grow their business, SPECTRUM regularly organises activities to link organisations within their ecosystem, thus enabling the right relationships with positive outcomes. Hot Desk members are invited to participate in all community happenings, events, and curated networking sessions to connect with businesses in the same industry or ones that complement their own.

DOOR XXV, a private bar located within SPECTRUM’s workspace, is also an intimate lounge where members can continue to do business or unwind after a long day.

To learn more about SPECTRUM’s Hot Desk Membership, visit https://spectrum.global/hot-desk

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