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Learning Is Child’s Play Our Classes:
“Once our instructors have
explained the theore�cal concepts, students build a LEGO model which reinforces the lesson’s topic. Each model is constructed using a custom built Young Engineers kit. Who says learning can’t be fun?
Lesson Structure:
Program Objectives
15 minutes: Overview of the lesson’s scien�fic concepts and the model the class will be building. 40 minutes: Model Building. 10 minutes: Playing and improvements. 10 minutes: Model dismantling, kit arrangement, and lesson summary.
. Provide theore�cal knowledge in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathema�cs. . Integrate theore�cal material and 24 key scien�fic principles into a LEGO based project. . Encourage crea�ve and inven�ve thinking. . Advance the students’ motor skills and spa�al vision. . Develop �me management skills. . Broaden knowledge of physical laws and various natural phenomena. . Helps students build a sense of self-efficacy
For every lesson, they will be building different Lego models that demonstrate different scientific and engineering principles.
Bricks Challenge Objectives: Using LEGO Technic and other exci�ng tools, we teach theore�cal and applied concepts in the fields of Science, Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathema�cs (STEM). Exciting Transportation and Aviation Models . . . .
Racecar Motorcycle Balloon car Tow truck
. Elas�c powered car . Rescue helicopter . Sand buggy And many more!
We provide different programs from age 3-15 years old and 100 over different models.
Main Topics . Angular momentum, Bernoulli’s principle and the law of iner�a. . Newton’s third law. . Centrifugal & Centripetal force . Chain, Power & Speed increasing transmission . Types of Energy: Kine�c energy, Poten�al energy, Elas�c energy. . Gears, Pulley & Lever Principle LEGO is a registered trademark of companies which do not sponsor, authorize or endorse this ad.
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Editor Note Gree�ngs
to all Home Owners. Educa�on has always been a topic between parents and there are so much room for discussion. It is a never-ending topic which parents tend to compare and wan�ng their children to be the best. But parents tend to forget about the basic fundamentals when it comes to learning. Learning should be fun and never boring, as it will encourage the children to take more ini�a�ve and value-add to their knowledge. Parents play a crucial role and should always facilitate their problem-solving skills, thinking and reasoning. It will mo�vate them and improve self-esteem and confidence level. I will never forget those days when my mum only focuses on good grades and school a�endance. Especially in PSLE and O’ Level period. It was never a pleasant route. It was only a�er Post-Secondary, where I am able to have the freedom to study something I love, a�end enrichment classes I enjoy and explore ideas I am passionate about, I started to see myself grow and accept learning and educa�on. Enrichment classes should be learning something out from the school context. There are so many things to explore and further hone their learning capabili�es. Examples like, Arts, Music, Mar�al Arts, Drawing, Build a Robot and many more. Parents, just remember that the importance of play and educa�on will cul�vate a healthy brain for the kids. Looking at how the world is progressing, robots will eventually take over some of our roles. It might cause the world unemployment rate to rise. To prevent that from happening, introducing either learning one or two skills that robots are unable to take over or learn to build one. Educa�on shouldn’t be like how our parents had taught us. Having a good grade equate to successful career. It is not the case anymore, especially the near future. In this issue, we would like to take the opportunity to introduce what are some of the interes�ng enrichment classes and how it is able to help your kids to grow and learn at the same �me. There are two classes of skills to learn, Core and Hands-on skills. Core skills refers to, Leadership, Confidence Speaking, Crea�vity, Innova�on and many more. Hands-on skills refer to learning Music, Arts, Sports, Third Language and many more. It will take pa�ence, skills and self-awareness for parents to develop a stable rela�onship with our children. But it is worth every minute of it.
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Happy Train
prepares your child for a journey of lifelong learning.
The
Happy Train programme is a holis�c brain-training programme conducted in a Bilingual environment to enrich children’s growing minds through a variety of games, hands-on ac�vi�es and guided play. We strongly believe that parents should not miss the “windows of opportunity” in every child, and should make use of this opportunity to create a strong passion for learning. Our s�mula�ng lessons are conducted in English and Mandarin, to help children develop rich neuron connec�ons that are cri�cal for op�mal brain growth. Although we do use flashcards in class. that is just a small component of our curriculum as we include a whole lot more exci�ng ac�vi�es. Unlike other brain development schools that focus only on right brain training, Happy Train believes in the importance of Whole Brain Ac�va�on. Our programme is built on our unique HEART framework. Besides nurturing the intellectual, mental and cogni�ve abili�es, this approach focus on the socio-emo�onal aspect of the brain, the crucial component that provides a strong founda�on for other ac�vi�es:
Happiness:
The core founda�on for whole brain ac�va�on is Happiness. Parents’ love is most important in helping their infants learn about the world around them. When the heart closes, the head stops learning.
Experiences:
Children make sense of the world around them using real objects and things they come across daily. They need to connect to the real world they live in, by internalizing their own experiences.
Ac�vi�es: -
Ac�vi�es of the Happy Train programme are designed to hold the interest of the children’s curious minds and are set to improve their concentra�on skills. In order to develop the brain holis�cally, we must ac�vate the right hemisphere and therea�er connect it to the le� hemisphere of the children’s brains.
Rela�onship
Children learn to communicate their feelings and needs from a young age, thus minimizing frustra�ons and misunderstandings. When they learn various expressions and situa�ons of daily situa�ons through roleplaying games, they can learn to clearly express themselves.
Techniques
Skills such as photographic memory, perfect pitch and high-speed calcula�on are skills that children pick up throughout the course of our programme. They learn to focus & complete each task independently a�er a few tries. Memory games in the Happy Train programme help children to gain the abili�es to recognise and recall objects, pictures or informa�on.
Call us now and discover how you and your child can benefit from the Happy Train programme! www.facebook.com/happytrain.sg www.happytrain.com.sg
Our knowledge hubs:
Happy Train - Bugis 87 Beach Road, Chye Sing Building #06-02, Singapore 189695 T: 6336 5080 enquiry@happytrain.com.sg
Happy Train - Tampines CPF Tampines Building 1Tampanies Central5 #08-01, Singapore 529508 T: 6781 6788 enquiry-TM@happytrain.com.sg
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SINGAPORE’S LEADING ART EDUCATION BRAND Empowering the artist in you
JUST BEGINNING
画画入门
(21/2 - 4 years old)
According to the features of the brain development at this age, begin early art training, especially focus on the development of visual percep�on. 根据此阶段孩子大脑发育的特点制定课程，进行早期艺术训练，注重视觉感知能力 的发展。
LITTLE ARTIST
小小艺术家
(4 - 5 years old)
Learn drawing skills by using different drawing kits, experience the fun of pain�ng and cul�vate a taste of art. 参加绘画活动，尝试使用不同的绘画工具，学习绘画技巧，体验绘画乐趣，培养孩 子对艺术的兴趣。
DISCOVERING ART
发现艺术
(5 - 7 years old)
Learn various basic pain�ng and drawing skills. Develop art crea�vity and innova�on. 学习各种绘画的基本技巧和方法，引导孩子尝试艺术创造，培养他们的创造能力和 创新意识。
EXPLORE ART
探索艺术
(7 - 9 years old)
Begin to learn professional drawing and pain�ng skills systema�cally. Prac�ce crea�ve thinking and show out poten�al crea�vity via HiArt unique teaching methods. 更加系统学习专业的绘画技巧。通过HiArt独特的教学方法，培养学生创造性思维 ，发掘学生的创造潜能。
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掌握艺术
(9 - 12 years old)
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1 Marine Parade Central, #07-04 Parkway Centre, Singapore 449408 Email: marineparade@hiart.com.sg Phone: +65 6440 8700
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302 Tiong Bahru Rd, #04-104 Tiong Bahru Plaza, Singapore 168732 Email: �ongbahru@hiart.com.sg Phone: +65 6352 0400
Learn drawing skills by using different drawing kits, experience the fun of pain�ng and cul�vate a taste of art. 为那些有一定绘画基础，并希望学习更多绘画技巧的学生所设计。学生将开始接受 立体和写实的训练。鼓励学生发展自己的风格和创作手法。
PORTFOLIO PREP COURSE HiArt - NAFA Authorised Education Counsellor & Scholarships Donor This course is designed to assist the students in pu�ng together a por�olio of work applica�on to DSA to local art schools, art ins�tu�ons or similar course of study around the world.
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Why Choose Us?
We will provide children a good environment. We also will teach the children how to focus on their homework, so that the children's performance will be improved. It will also let your children's enjoy even you are working. Here the children have a lot of co-curricular ac�vi�es and DIY, so that every child can enjoy their own happiness.
How We Work?
At Golden apple you don’t have to worry, you can be assured that they are in good hands. Upon arrival they will need to shower, take their lunch and have a short break. 3pm to 4.45pm they need to do their Homework, Spelling and Revision Exercises. From 4.45pm- 5.15pm is a refreshment break of 30mins. Once homework is done, they can read on their own.
What We Do?
· Homework & dicta�on help · Online homework guide · Extra tui�on sessions · Arts sessions and Crea�ve ac�vi�es
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We have the most professional teacher team and useful techniques. We are the best choices for you to take care of your children.
· Customized Learning Materials · Rivision For Examima�ons · Having All Examina�on Paper of Best Singapore Primary Schools · Online Homework Guides · Extra Tui�on Sessions
Before & After Student Care . . . . . . . . .
Cosy and Secure environment Free English, Maths, Chinese & Science exam papers from Best Primary Schools Tui�on for all level students Homework Supervised by our responsible teacher Moral Educa�on, Character Building program & Reading, Wri�ng program General Knowledge Enhancement, tables, indoor & outdoor Ac�vi�es Provide students with a wide variety of DIY handicra�ing Wholesome home-cook meal, snack and warm shower Sending & Fetching : Queenstown Pri School
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Our Principal and author of the best-selling Chinese assessment book used by MOE schools island wide is finally opening a centre near you!
Star River principal Mdm Li
Xiurong has spent the last 20 years teaching students to not only ace their exams, but also to love the Chinese language beyond the classroom. This dedica�on has culminated in Mdm Li authoring a Chinese assessment book so BENEFICIAL that it is the go-to book for many Chinese department HODs in MOE schools island wide!
At Star River Language Center, we pride ourselves on having:
. An in-depth understanding of MOE curriculum and how best to score A*s for Chinese . A strong track record, where 90% of our students improve within 3 months . Passionate teachers who help students to not only excel in exams, but also to love the Chinese language . A proven methodology of helping weak students improve quickly and to help A studennts gain that elusive A*
Our Speciality
. Pre-School Fun Learning 幼儿乐园 . Primary & Secondary School Composi�on, Comprehension and Oral Class (CCO) 中小学写作，理解与口实课程 . Composi�on Skills and topic Discussion 写作课程 . Comprehension Skills 阅读理解 . Oral Skills 口试课程
Composi�on is easy! 作文很简单！ Comprehension needs skill! 理解有技巧！ Oral prac�ce makes perfect! 口试需练习
Holiday Programme 假期课程
Trial Class Available Now TEL: 6271 0064 EMAIL: info.starriver@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.starriver.sg
我们的专长
Pre-School Chinese Fun Camp 幼儿华文趣味营 Han Yu Pin Yin Prepara�on Class 小一汉语拼音预备班 Composi�on, Comprehension & Oral 作文，理解，口试班 PSLE Chinese Drilling Class 小六会考冲刺班 Sec 1 Prepara�on Class 中一预备班
Author of Singapore’s Best-Selling “阅读理解我最强” Chinese Assessment Book
OUR ADDRESS: 302 Tiong Bahru Road, #02-144 Tiong Bahru Plaza, Singapore 168732 1 Marine Parade Central #10-03 Parkway Centre, Singapore 449408
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The Shift of Priorities towards Fun Learning SINGAPORE
Commonly described as Asia’s KIASU Parents, we are imbedded with a mindset and belief that achieving good grades equalize and secures us a stable and good career. Ironic isn’t it. The fact Ministry of Educa�on (MOE) made a bold move last September in reducing our grading systems.
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The hidden joy of this to us students is that we now GET TO HAVE FUN and not forge�ng of the vast space to grow and develop our crea�vity. Just recently, Senior Minister of State for Educa�on, Mr. Chee Hong Tat highlighted that the recent enhancements in enhanced junior division compe��ons will encourage our young athletes to enjoy their spor�ng experiences and exposures, have more opportuni�es to par�cipate in compe��ons and most importantly, to develop good and reliable character and values through playing sports. In May 2018, MOE also focused on the importance of role educators in helping to nurture future-ready and responsible digital learners where approximately 1,500 local and overseas prac��oners gathered to exchange crea�vity and bright ideas, insights and prac�ces in embracing innova�on in learning; leveraging technology to enable students to explore and discover their interests and passions; fostering a culture of lifelong learning in a digital world, and helping students exercise responsibility and thrive in the digital space. An inaugural design challenge was held where students developed innova�ve ideas on how technology can shape the future of learning. This sparked a high rise in demand of parents reaching out to various robo�c, coding and STEM schools where children are exposed and taught of the fundaments and founda�ons of robo�c-relevant studies and groomed into bright brainers. Just recently, the Commi�ee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (CPCLL) and Mandarin edutainment channel – MaxToon has recently organized the inaugural Chinese Street Dance Compe��on (爱上华文街舞比赛) hoping to increase addi�onal students’ interests in learning the Chinese Language and Chinese history. Aspiring young dancers, aged 7 to 12, were invited to par�cipate in this compe��on to not only cul�vate their love for the Chinese language and culture through music and dance; but also deliver an oral introduc�on of their dance in Chinese and demonstrate their interpreta�on of the lyrics of “爱上华文” (the theme song of the compe��on) through their dance moves. The concept of fun learning was embraced and developed by crea�ng a pla�orm in helping young students develop and strength an interest in Chinese through something they like and enjoy like dancing.
Last week, MOE highlighted on the new move in our educa�on system is to be�er support students in developing the joy of learning and preparing them for lifelong learning. Posi�ve and meaningful school-home partnerships will help to ensure that our children get the most benefit from these changes. MOE has thus developed a set of Guidelines for School-Home Partnership where the central feature of the guidelines is how schools and parents can work hand- in-hand so that our children develop self-management skills, take responsibility as well as ownership of their learning, and build resilience.
Looking ahead, times have changed. Haven’t it?
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Chinese Dance
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Designed for 3-12 years old children, Chinese Classical Dance is a technique that encourages fun learning while building a strong founda�on and passion towards Chinese history and characters.
This
March, we spoke to WE CHINESE DANCETECH in sharing with us the benefits of Chinese Dance. The essence of Chinese Dance covers vivid whirling ribbons, hand-held fans, lanterns with delicate moves, ethnically-designed diverse costumes along with historical China stories offers a tantalising glimpse of their ancient culture. WE CHINESE DANCETECH designs and choreograph moves which has successfully brought mythical beasts and myths to life whilst celebra�ng a rich ancient history. STEP UP now and get ready to immerse yourself in the Chinese culture and history through gracious moves and classical music. Behind every Mandarin-character entails a story. During classes, students display gentle beauty and restraint in their temperament while possessing elegance. With each move, expression or pose; one displays a character forming an essence.
Chinese Dance is a technique that equates both mar�al arts and acroba�c movements. Learning Chinese Dance is a knowledge worth exploring. At We Chinese DanceTech , students will be able to relate every dance moves with maximum joy and fun.
WHY CHINESE DANCE?
Learning Chinese Dance allow us to increase our body movement, flexibility, motor skills and teamwork. STEP UP NOW! Let’s learn Chinese gracefully today with WE CHINESE DANCETECH. To enrol, engage Ms. Cindy or Mrs. Goh at 8166-1298 or 9092-0621 now. Check out their dance studios at Bukit Timah, Bugis and Choa Chu Kang area now!
FREE TRIAL CLASS IS AVAILABLE
Chinese Dance bonds friendship, reduce shy behaviour, improve mental health, increase overall flexibility and boost self-confidence. Children learn the different type of dance move to each Chinese ethnic Culture. We encourage children to sing and dance along to the move .
WHY US?
We teach an Interna�onally recognise syllabus, our instructors are qualified and experience. A joyful method of teaching Chinese Dance with the usage of Chinese vocabulary encourages the learning of Chinese language, Culture and History.
8166 1298 / 9092 0621 wechinesedancetech@gmail.com WuXuanSG www.wechinesedancetech.sg
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ENRICHING YOUNG MINDS FOR LIFE The degree of necessity of early childhood enrichment has been widely and o�en discussed in Singapore. This term broadly refers to ac�vi�es or classes that amplify learning. Despite being o�en used together, it is not to be confused with tui�on, which focuses on boos�ng academic performance, rather than a passion and enthusiasm for lifelong learning. Such enrichment classes typically widen learning scopes beyond the tradi�onal subjects taught at schools. They can include art, sports, e�que�e, speech and drama, music, foreign languages, ballet and more. The ever-growing demand of enrichment classes has been evident. In fact, there has been a rising trend of parents sending young children who have yet learnt how to walk to these classes.
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Why?
Because parents, educators and the children themselves see and understand the benefits they offer. It is recommended that the children are sent with the mindset of wan�ng to be given the best, for their young minds to explore their early interests, instead of being afraid to lose out in the rat race. Of course, there are parents who wish to develop their children at home as well, but do not have the �me to do so because of work commitments. This also contributes to the growing demand. It is true to say that early childhood is a special period for children. Indeed, in the first two years of a child’s life, his or her brain develops at ligh�ng speed. When the child reaches three years of age, intelligence and emo�onal growth come into play. They experience a con�nuous learning curve that sets the founda�on on which they shape the rest of their lives.
And how do children learn?
They learn and widen their world through social interac�on, play, crea�vity and other s�muli. Therefore, it is impera�ve that kids must be appropriately and
sufficiently s�mulated during that �me. This will place them in desirable posi�ons for future development as they grow. Instead of only building academic excellence, enrichment classes fulfil the need to shi� to enhancing a different set of skills and abili�es: those that make us unique and improve our personal quali�es. Think leadership, manners, teamwork, confidence, language, social skills, crea�vity and the all-important cri�cal thinking; because we want to develop thinkers, not blind followers. Research has suggested that such enrichment ac�vi�es are connected to a child’s improvement in asser�veness – and yes, even academics. Let us use robo�cs as an example to further exemplify our points.
The Rise of Robo�cs
Today, we have robots that can speak, dance and interact. Tomorrow, who knows what will be invented, and how that will change our world? Robo�cs has remained �meless throughout the years with skills that are future-forward and suitable for the ever-growing world of science, technology and innova�on. It is a wondrous process learning how to build robots from scratch and discovering what it takes to make them move. This is exactly what young and inquisi�ve minds look for and what opens their world to more. Melding robo�cs into the curriculum does not limit the learning to only understanding how to build robots from bo�om-up. It can trigger lifelong passion in the respec�ve areas that it involves, with skills including coding, programming, engineering and more. It has proven its effec�veness and consistency in coaching children the concepts of STEM - an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathema�cs. Robo�cs also forges solid team work. To make that robot raise its hand, it needs to be injected with a variety of skills and applica�ons, from programming to coding and more. A child who excels in a par�cular area works together with others who have their own capabili�es. It also encourages the children to communicate with each other in order to convey necessary informa�on. By working together and communica�ng their ideas, children develop social and communica�on skills - skills which follow them throughout life. They enjoy the lessons and have an exci�ng �me with their peers, building development skills in the process. These are all valuable takeaways children can get from a robo�cs class. So, think deeply and ask yourself – are enrichment classes necessary?
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Designed using a blend of Music and Science ac�vi�es which including singing and dancing to songs. The Music Scien�st made sure that every song/tune/ac�vity is embedded with Science facts, interac�ve visuals and hands-on ac�vi�es like games, experiments and demonstra�ons. This helps to supplement and reinforce our children’s learning points. PLUS! This programme also builds on a strong Music founda�on which our children are guided to learn and eventually they will be able to perform a huge variety of unpitched and pitched instruments! Furthermore, <Scouts and Virtuosos> cover science topics like Human Anatomy, Ocean, Space and Universe! What can be more exci�ng and interes�ng THAN playing with science? Register now for their Human Anatomy Workshop for 5 to 7 years old, this March School Holidays. Looking for a fun learning method for Science? Call The Music Scien�st @ 6909 6350 today! Visit below on how the programme is conducted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeOoK48v6 7s&t=6s
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KIDS’ EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
A COLLECTION OF EDUCATION VIDEOS FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES TO ENJOY
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“Really cute Nursery Rhymes for your kids to sing along with!”
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Don’t miss this live stream! Today #DaveAndAva are going to help your li�le ones learning ABC’s! Let’s sing along to ABC Song, spell Oscar the Ki�en’s name, hop on the Alphabet Train to learn all the le�ers and the way they are pronounced. Enjoy your #DaveAndAvaTime!
Lo�y Learns offers free Kids Learning videos that are designed to give every child a jump-start in their educa�on. Our goal is to let children progress through lessons at their own pace, while they learn the basics in reading with ABC Phonics, colors, and numbers. We hope that our lessons will teach these fundamentals in a fun and engaging way. Along with educa�onal videos, we also have a collec�on of nursery rhymes videos for your li�le ones to enjoy. Thanks for watching!
Dave and Ava - Nursery Rhymes and Baby Songs Suitable for kids age: 1 - 6
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“Have you wonder how a Fire Truck looks like? Jungle Animals? Or even, how to fly a seaplane? Blippi’s videos will be able to take you through. ”
Videos for Toddlers with Blippi | Learn Colors and Numbers for Children Blippi takes you on a journey to learn colors and learn numbers at the play place. In the Blippi compila�on Blippi will also teach you about Blippi Buses for children, LAPD Helicopters, Blippi Go Karts, and your toddler will even learn colors and numbers! Blippi makes educa�onal videos for toddlers,
Blippi Suitable for kids age: 5 - 12 *image taken from google
“Jump-start your kids’ education with Lotty Learns! Play with Phonics and numbers!”
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“Are your kids always curious about human bodies, animals or science? Dr Binocs will help you understand them easier!”
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Our Pioneer Generation deserve to be treated like a Royalty Without our parents, there would not be a
place like Singapore today. Years of hard work was ins�lled in their mind. From a developing country to be developed country in less than 50 years, we have count ourselves lucky and should be grateful of those who helped us built it. There are a lot of elderly benefits ac�vi�es in the market to pamper our parents. Having said that, Singapore government rolled out a lot of benefits for them, examples are, Pioneer Genera�on Package, CHAS, increase spending in Healthcare Schemes, Grants and Subsidies. It is also to curb the aging popula�on. There are many Public Sectors rolling out benefit, which it can be found online. But how about Private Sectors? For example, previously the big 3 hypermarkets in Singapore, namely NTUC, Sheng Siong and Giant are giving out 3% off their purchase once they flash their Pioneer Genera�on card and introduce priority queue. Even Singapore Telco companies jumped in the bandwagon as well. With all this cash discount, but how about entertainments? There are also plenty Private Sectors giving out benefits for our elderlies. Example Esplanade has
a membership programme name, JOYears. It is open for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents 55 years old and above. With that, elderlies are able to apply for free and enjoy Esplanade’s performance like “A Date with Friends”, which elderly is able to bring their friends along to join the fun. Other than the above, by signing up JOYears can also enjoy, 1. Ticket specials for Coffee Morning & A�ernoon Tea and A Date with Friends 2. Senior concession �cket pricing for all Esplanade Presents programmes where available 3. Priority queue at Esplanade Box Office 4. Special promo�ons at selected outlets at Esplanade Mall 5. Quarterly newsle�ers about events at Esplanade that you are interested in Source from www.esplanade.com/joyears What’s more interes�ng is that, Esplanade pride themselves to have something for all 3 Gens in the family, including kids! Which Esplanade has PIP’s PLAYbox, a dedicated space for children and families to discover, imagine and play! Therefore, let’s not forget our parents and by now, they should be living to their fullest and enjoy every moment they have. Thank you, our Parents, Pioneer Genera�on and people who had sacrifice to build Singapore. We appreciated what you have done for us.
h om e & l iv ing Think the home cleaning and personal care products are safe? “Many Singaporeans assume that the chemicals in their shampoos, detergents and other consumer products have been thoroughly tested and proved to be safe. This assump�on is wrong.”
Many of us who, as best we can, feed our families organic food and follow organic gardening prac�ces have been concerned about the chemicals, many of them uniden�fied, in the products we use on our bodies and around our homes every day. You can always choose products made from natural ingredients and without harmful or dangerous chemicals. But everyone should have the knowledge and ability to protect themselves.
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With nearly one-third of the world’s popula�on- 2.34billion people accessing social network on a regular basis, the impact of digital media is undeniable. We know how to use these channels to distribute content, engage right customers and drive traffic on behalf of you. Digital marke�ng is crucial to business success.
Customer will prefer to see visual images. It will give them a be�er idea of what you can provide. Hence, increase the confidence to contact you. Having said that, a video will enchance your corporate image and adver�se on mu�ple pla�orms. This will enble your company to reach out to your targeted audience via mui�-channel.
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We are a ONE-STOP SERVICES SOLUTION PROVIDER that consults,Design,Build,Supply and Install as well as Maintain. So if you have a query on outdoor shading or would simply like to know more about what other crea�ve solu�ons we can come up with for you.
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YONG HE AIRCON AT YOUR SERVICE Yong He Aircon Engineering team has technicians to service all the brands. Our technicians are cer�fied, well trained and have years of exper�se in dealing with the complexi�es of the cooling systems. We place a strong importance on con�nued training and customer care.
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NA NA NA NA BATMAN ! This March marks the 80th anniversary of the famous comic book character and toy, Batman.
This year Batman turns 80, and to celebrate we invite you to Make & Play – Adventures of Batman. Join us for an exclusive tour of the museum's collec�on of Batman toys, comics and memorabilia on 31st March 2019. The adventure begins at MINT Museum of Toys with a special look at the life and �mes of this iconic superhero. Fly into MINT Museum of Toys for a unique look at this classic character, his friends and the world they live in. Find out more about the adventures of Batman through ac�on figures, cars and comics. And make your own Batman-inspired toy!
What will your child learn?
Children will learn about the history of Batman, one of the world's first superheroes, and about the DC comic universe. They will learn about the many representa�ons of Batman from around the world and how Batman became a symbol of perseverance and hard work. Enquire to sign up at ticketing@emint.com today!
About Make & Play
Through a specially curated tour and workshop, Make & Play welcomes all families with children a bonding session at the Asia’s largest toy museum, MINT Museum of Toys. Together, we learn about basic toy-making techniques such as paper cra�ing, clay modelling and many more! Be equipped with the skills to reinvent everyday materials into your own playthings. At MINT Museum of Toys, this is also where li�le ones can learn about their parents’ childhood experiences and memories.
With its exci�ng line-up of workshops and tours that vary from month to month, Make & Play brings you on a journey of rediscovery, making history come alive through everyone’s favourite medium – toys!
MINT Museum of Toys
As the world’s first purpose-built museum for toys and Asia’s largest toy museum, MINT’s collec�on is made up of an extensive series of toys and items – most in mint condi�on - from over 40 countries and up to 8,500 pieces. The collec�ons vary from wind-up toys to games, and so� toys to vehicles. Today, MINT Museum of Toys serves diverse and expanding audiences, including tourists, families, collectors, ar�sts and students. It con�nues to fascinate and inspire the imagina�ons of audiences, taking them to on a journey of rediscovery to rekindle that Moment of Imagina�on and Nostalgia with Toys (MINT).
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A Normal, Arts and Sports-Based Education – What Are the Differences? “Every child has a passion, an interest, a love for something.” Be it arts, sports related or more, it is a young mind's hopes and dreams. Once upon a �me, it seemed that for parents and kids alike, the main conceivable op�on a�er PSLE was premium further educa�on in an elite school. To pursue a career in the arts or sports would be to invite tough �mes, future unemployment and no place in society. These cynical labels a�ached to such careers discouraged others from following suit. It is safe to say that the s�gma, or fear of doing that s�ll exists today. However, what is different today is that our future genera�on has greater freedom to choose what they love, what inspires and what mo�vates them.
Both ar�s�cally and sports inclined students are given greater opportuni�es to shine. The Government has gone all-out in its arts-sector funding, more so than those in many other countries. It recognises the long journey ahead to support the local arts sector in reaching new heights. From 2014 to 2018, the Ministry put forth a funding scheme, part of which aimed to develop local ar�sts and ins�tu�ons. Late last year, they also launched the “Our SG Arts Plan”, mapping out the various areas of focus for the local literary, performing and visual arts divisions, spanning between 2018 to 2022.
Yes, it is not completely so, but they have less boundaries, limita�ons and fear of social norms. Children can opt to go into an arts school or sports school, whichever fulfils their pursuit for passion.
This plan aims to give arts professionals improved support and boost the accessibility of the arts for everyone. Since its debut, record-breaking figures rela�ng to the performing arts ac�vi�es have occurred, signalling a posi�ve start.
Singapore is gradually opening its doors to the prospect of different paths for different talents and skills. The arts and sports scene in Singapore are slowly evolving and shi�ing.
The enrolment figures for Singapore’s local art ins�tu�ons have also steadily risen, proving that there is demand for an arts-focused educa�on here.
e ducation Huge technological advances over the years have also contributed to the blooming arts scene. For example, the Internet and social media have helped many local ar�sts expand their reach to the rest of the world. In similar fashion, sports funding has also climbed yearly. Early last year, the Government injected huge funds into a local sports system and grants for the na�onal spor�ng fund. The much-lauded wins of local athletes have also further boosted confidence and determina�on of the younger genera�on in the sense that they can find a sustainable future in sports. In today’s genera�on, it also helps parents are more open and suppor�ve of their children’s aspira�on and passion in the arts and sports. This is a no�ceable contrast to those of a decade ago. As you can imagine, a regular school has its own perks, as is with the art and sports school. The former will prepare the students to excel academically for a be�er headstart. But perhaps with the la�er, they offer greater exposure and direc�on to the young, ins�lling within them a different set of thinking to last them through life. There are various benefits associated with these different paths. An arts-based educa�on allows students to build cri�cal thinking and inculcates crea�ve expression. It also promotes self-development, leadership quali�es and enrich other academic subjects. They are influenced to seek out their passion, develop and plan what they want to achieve of it. They expand these young minds and their line of sight, beyond what is usually taught in a normal school.
A sports-based educa�on teaches teamwork, problem-solving skills, offers physical health benefits, and goes out of the classroom to engage and educate students. Both curriculum types promote self-esteem and confidence, relieves academic pressures and in turn, transfers determina�on and goal-se�ng abili�es to the classroom. Even in pre-schools, they are beginning to see the importance of developing children’s interests and likes from young. This is in-line with the na�onwide movement of fostering lifelong learning.
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A PASSION for Chemistry
When
you like doing something, you naturally become good at it.” This is the policy that Mr William Lin abides by at Making Sense Learning Centre. He founded the tui�on centre in 2011 offering A Level Chemistry tui�ons with the aim to help students ‘make sense’ of seemingly complex concepts. By elimina�ng the fear factor associated with the subject, he believes any and every student is capable of achieving academic excellence in Chemistry.
LOVE THE SUBJECT
“I s�ll remember the days when I felt lost in every lesson, unable to keep up with tutorials at school. Then, I started tui�on with William. Chemistry suddenly went from being my greatest source of worry to the subject I had the most confidence in. I was blown away by the ease with which Mr William helped us to realise concepts, link topics together and remember things be�er.” These are the words of Felix Tseng, enrolled into Making Sense to be guided under the able tutelage of Mr William. Felix started out on a U grade, but a�er his enrollment to Making Sense he went on to achieve an A grade in his GCE A level. The secret? Mr William’s innova�ve teaching strategies! He claims, “Lecturing is like a performance. You need to find a way to deliver content in the most interes�ng way. Part of me wants to teach, while the other part wants students to be entertained and enjoy coming for class. When they find Chemistry interes�ng, that is half the ba�le won.” At Making Sense, teaching and enjoyment do not stand exclusive of each other. By inser�ng relevant and interes�ng factoids as well as well-�med jokes into his lessons, he ensures that students enjoy a�ending his lessons enough to a�end his classes willfully and regularly.
THEORY VS APPLICATION
With overwhelming quan��es of concepts and theories for students to recall, it can o�en become difficult for them to effec�vely apply these theories via conven�onal learning prac�ces. Sheer hard work is not always enough to see them through the examina�ons. The trick is to learn effec�vely. In his early years of teaching, Mr William realised that students are o�en “paralysed by the sheer amount of concepts.” He believes that students must fully comprehend the ra�onale behind concepts in order to apply them effec�vely. The idea is to ensure that students go beyond the syllabus and retain a proper chain of thoughts that enable them to completely grasp theore�cal concepts.
CUSTOMISED STUDY MATERIALS
Making Sense takes their commitment to effec�ve teaching to a whole new level by developing customized study material that translates their teaching strategy on to textbooks. “Every year, we match our materials against those of the best colleges and try to be�er them. Our notes are well-structured, detailed yet concise, and many of our students rely heavily on our notes to ace their examina�ons. This is one of their most powerful tools to help them stay ahead of the na�onal average.”
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Regular Class
1-to-1 Coaching
Over 97% of our students see improvement in their grades. Approximately 90% of our students achieve ‘A’ or ‘B’ grade or their ‘A’ Level & over 90% achieve at least a B3 for their ‘O’ Level.
Small Group Classes Holiday Program
BUGIS
116 Middle Road, ICB Enterprise House, #09-02 S(188972) (Next to Bugis & Bras Basah MRT)
Tel: 6908 2980 / 9475 6362
BUKIT TIMAH
144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Beauty World Centre, #03-12 S(588177) (Next to Beauty World MRT)
Email: info@makingsense-sg.com
www.makingsense-sg.com
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