HEALTHY LIVING EATING RIGHT The government recently announced changes to the health industry of Singapore following Budget 2017, which affected government schools as well. The government is currently investing heavily to get healthier food into schools, from pre-school to […]
NEIGHBOURHOOD SCHOOL A BASELESS STIGMA There are no Neighbourhood Schools, only good schools in neighbourhoods. This was a phrase echoed by the former education minister, Mr Heng Swee Keat. CPD Singapore Education Services Pte Ltd supports the minister’s views. CPD […]
LOST IN TRANSITION FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOL Primary school and secondary school have more similarities than differences in terms of the structure and form of education. The bigger impact lies in a child’s emotional development. If not managed carefully, […]
ACADEMIC SHOPPING HOW TO CHOOSE A SECONDARY SCHOOL A fulfilling learning experience starts with choosing the right school. This article will highlight some factors that may help parents choose the right secondary school. Proximity to home […]
THE REBEL WITHIN HOW TO DEAL WITH DEFIANT CHILDREN Many parents find rebellious children too hot to handle. Communication and relationships break down, sometimes irreparably. This exacerbates the problem. This article will shed some light on dealing with defiant […]
READING FROM YOUNG DEVELOPING A LOVE FOR LANGUAGE Even the brightest student needs language to express himself, to make his thoughts understood, and also to understand abstract concepts. Poor language skills can severely hamper an otherwise smart child’s academic […]
AIR-CONDITIONED CLASSROOMS COST VS COOL Singapore is a hot and humid country. Understandably, students tend to either arrive in class perspiring, or return to class after recess or physical education (PE) class in a spot of bother. What are […]
GIVE HIM A BREAK WHY A CHILD NEEDS IT Schools in Finland have 15-minute breaks for every hour. Finland ranks just below Singapore in the PISA scores, a worldwide study that evaluates educational systems. CPD Singapore Education Services Pte Ltd […]
SKIP THE SUGAR RUSH PRIMARY SCHOOLS BAN SOFT DRINKS “Since the school started in 2013, Riverside Primary School in Woodlands Crescent has never had a drinks stall,” said the school’s principal Mrs Sharon Siew. “We have always advocated the […]
SAVE GAIA HOW PRIMARY SCHOOLS CAN GO GREEN Primary schools should be agents of change. They should inculcate in children a passion to care for the environment. CPD Singapore Education Services Pte Ltd recognises the benefits of green spaces for […]