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More Bil ingual C lasses
The
Canadian International School
will offer additional classes following the
successful launch of its new bilingual Chinese-English programme. Children from the
age of four have the opportunity to become fluent communicators in both Chinese
and English, giving them a competitive edge in tomorrow’s job market. New classes
will open for students aged seven in January 2015, and for students aged eight and
nine in August 2015. To find out more, register for the next open house at
www.cis.edu.sg/openhouse; 2 October at Tanjong Katong Campus, 30 October at Lakeside
Campus.
cis.edu.sg/bilingual
NEW FACE AT
SJII
New Principal at
SJI International
Elementary School
, Kevin Hannah,
brings with him years of experience, and
a child-centred approach. Originally from
Western Australia, Kevin has worked in
Jakarta, London, Kuala Lumpur and,
for the past seven years, All Hallows
Preparatory School in Somerset in
the UK. Kevin is enthusiastic about
maintaining excellence in the school’s
curriculum – which includes Singapore
Maths, the International Primary
Curriculum and daily Mandarin lessons
– while developing the school’s sports
and arts programmes.
sji-international.
com.sg
FAIRY-TALE BIRTHDAY
Does the thought of throwing another big birthday with invitations, entertainers and
party bags send shivers up your spine? A birthday break in a quirky location should
appease any child who loves to celebrate their big day. Check out
Airbnb
’s creative
accommodation choices in a range of amazing locations, including an “Old Woman
Who Lived in a Shoe” experience in New Zealand, and a delightful tree-house in San
Francisco.
airbnb.com.sg
VIRTUAL
PIGGY
BANK
Want to keep track of
the kids’ pocket money,
but without the hassle
of doling out coins
from your pocket or
emptying piggy banks
onto the floor? RoosterBank is a fun and
educational website with benefits for kids
and
parents. Kids can watch their hard-
earned pocket money grow, and they can
accrue rewards and prizes for saving.
Parents can follow how much has been
given and spent, while teaching children
to save and spend responsibly. And there
are no cash deposits, so you stay in
charge.
roosterbank.com