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PRESCHOOLS
White Lodge (Loewen Gardens)
Mayali and Dharshaka Peiris, Sri Lankan and Australian
Rheyan (3.5) and Shanouk (2)
Rheyan has been attending White Lodge Loewen Gardens for two years, and Shanouk
just started last year. We have been living in Singapore for around two-and-a-half years.
When we arrived in Singapore, the preschool system here was new to us. We
didn’t know what we wanted for our then 21-month-old. During our research, White
Lodge stood out from several other schools we visited. We were won over by the
professional and friendly staff, as well as the lively classrooms.
In choosing a school, we placed importance on it having a learning-through-play
approach. The classrooms at White Lodge are full of activities; they were a great
place where our sons could learn, explore and grow. We also wanted our boys to
be exposed to other languages – at White Lodge they have the opportunity to learn
Mandarin through songs and games. In addition, class sizes are small and the
student-to-teacher ratio is just right.
We appreciate the constant interaction between the staff and parents. This was
highlighted when Shanouk was having issues adjusting to his new class – the school
allowed me to stay with him until he was settled. They also publish a weekly report so
we’re kept up to date with what’s going on. As parents, our main concern is whether
the kids are happy in their environment.
When we asked Rheyan how he felt about the school, he replied, ‘I like my Mr
Keemi (Mr Keem, his teacher) and my friends.’ Knowing that our sons are getting a
great foundation while having fun is truly comforting.
White Lodge has eight
locations island-wide.
whitelodge.com.sg