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and have seen vast advances with Mia
and Lola, particularly in their English,
mathematics and Mandarin skills, as well
as their overall enthusiasm to learn.
We believe this is testament to the
strength of the curriculum as well as the
outstanding input and encouragement
of the teachers, who offer strong
support to each child’s different learning
requirements. Most welcome has been
the development in the girls’ confidence,
whether it be standing up in front of
the school and speaking at assembly,
completing homework, preparing for tests
or participating in class.
The girls have enjoyed taking part
in athletics and swimming carnivals,
cross country and interschool sports.
We have lived in Singapore for six years.
Mia, Lola and Catia are in Grade 5, Grade 3
and Foundation. Nico and Luca will attend
the preschool when the time comes.
Friends who were extremely happy
with the school referred us to Avondale,
and separately we had heard about its
small size and great reputation. Everyone
knows everyone at Avondale: from the
children and their parents to the principal
and teachers and the reception, canteen
and security staff. It’s lovely to walk in
and be greeted by so many warm and
familiar faces.
As parents, we feel that our most
valued treasures are in good hands. Our
children are all thriving. We have been very
impressed with the standard of education
Considering its comparatively small
size, Avondale always seems to perform
respectably well. The children have
had the opportunity to explore different
cultures and activities on class camps
and excursions. Mia’s class visited Darwin
to explore Australian indigenous art and
culture, history and geography, while Lola
visited Sibu, Malaysia.
One of the biggest highlights for the girls
is Avondale’s annual Musical and Family
Concert. Every child takes part and is
made to feel integral to the performance,
which is indicative of the school spirit on
the whole.
318 Tanglin Road
6258 8544 | avondale.edu.sg
Avondale Grammar School
Angelo and Rosalind Scasserra, Australian;
Mia (10), Lola (8), Catia (5), Nico (2) and Luca (2)