Research continues to prove beyond any doubt that play is vitally important to the healthy development of a child; physical, cognitive, social, emotional and language. More parents and educators are now subscribing to the belief that play is one of the best ways children learn. Why is play such an important part of children’s development, … Continued
At Middleton, we follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a comprehensive curriculum based on the English National Curriculum adapted for international primary schools, with reference to an inquiry-based approach to learning. It has a clear learning process and specific learning goals, designed to appeal to children’s interests and help them learn more about the world. … Continued
Mr Ng Yi-Xian, Group CEO and Executive Director of EtonHouse International Education Group, wants EtonHouse to nurture students who can achieve success anywhere in the world. He took a leap of faith when he left his successful financial career in the US to join the family business, but testifies that embracing change comes with priceless … Continued
As the Chinese proverb goes, “活到老, 学到老” (One is never too old to learn), Mindy is constantly learning to make experiences fun and meaningful to help children develop an interest and genuine lifelong love for the Mandarin language. Passionate about children and the Mandarin language, Mindy Koh, Mandarin Teacher at Middleton International School Tampines, set her … Continued
Early years education goes beyond picking up phonics and learning numerics. Lina Ong, Early Years Teacher and Play Coordinator of Middleton Tampines, believes that play is vital in children’s early development and promoting of critical thinking skills. As an advocate of play, she is deeply committed to foster a love of learning through meaningful and … Continued
Anu Raghuram is a data scientist with the JPMorgan Chase Institute. Her sister, Ananya Raghuram is an undergraduate in Biology, Neuroscience and Psychology at New York University. Anu and Ananya joined EtonHouse International School Broadrick in 1997 and 2002 respectively. Today when they look back on those days, the benefits they reaped from having been … Continued
Have you ever imagined having your hobby as your career? Divya Kentachary has. Being an avid reader, Divya is passionate about inculcating the habit of reading in children and works as a Teacher Librarian at Middleton International School Tampines. She believes reading opens up the mind to many worlds and can be food for the … Continued
When should you be hands-on or hands-off with your child’s development? Ms Mei Tan, CEO of EtonHouse Malaysia, reckons that including parents in children’s learning nurtures a life-long and close-knit relationship that lays the foundation for success. In this week’s EtonHouse Stories article, she shares the value of the EtonHouse approach based on the foundation of … Continued
When your child moves from Primary school to Secondary school, the experience can be overwhelming for them. Previously, they may be used to being in one classroom, having one main teacher who follows them throughout the day. Now, they have to be responsible for moving themselves between classrooms for different subjects, having different teachers, and … Continued
Ms Josephine Wong, Planning and Operations Director of E-Bridge Pre-School, lives this motto at work and in life: think with your head and act with your heart. Her leadership is centred on humility, honesty and humaneness. These beliefs serve as her personal and professional compass, through life. Starting out as a Principal in an EtonHouse … Continued