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PRE-SCHOOLS
Shaws Preschool
Grant and Megan Chalmers, Australian
Thomas (nearly 3)
Since the beginning of the year, Thomas has been attending the new Shaws Preschool
at Carmichael. The environment is very friendly and family-orientated, and the helpful
teaching staff understands that each child develops in his or her own way. Daily Mandarin
lessons are given, and Thomas is already speaking some basic words.
Shaws strongly encourages the participation of parents and other family members
in each child’s learning. For example, every month there is an activity that the family
is encouraged to do together at home, for the child to bring to school for a show and
tell session. Excursions are well organised and usually involve some unique learning
experience; parents are encouraged to join in.
On Tuesdays, Shaws Little League runs a sports session for each class, and every
Wednesday involves water play. In addition to this, there is outdoor play both before
and after class. We find that Shaws offers our very active and inquisitive son enough
stimulation during the day, and the opportunity to learn at his own pace.
School meals and snacks are quite healthy: mid-morning fruit, plus a rotating lunch
menu featuring, for example, brown rice, quinoa and lentils. We are very happy with
the school, and we know that Thomas is too.
5 locations
shaws.com.sg