top of page
Search


Beyond the Brush: Empowering Young Minds Through Art
Discover how art education at Astor International School fosters creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.

Elena Holloway
May 15, 20242 min read
19
0


Students Unite at World Summit – Astor Edition
In a remarkable showcase of global awareness and collaboration, students from Astor International School recently took part in the “World...

Rachel Vassanthan
Apr 12, 20243 min read
21
0


Exploring Festivals in Mandarin Enrichment Class
In Term 2, the students who took Mandarin as an enrichment class learnt about different festivals and celebrations that occur during the...

Xin Rong
Apr 3, 20242 min read
17
0


Enhancing Mathematical Fluency: Teaching Multiple Strategies for Multiplication and Division
In primary school, the fundamental concepts of multiplication and division lay the groundwork for more complex mathematical understanding...

Jasveena Kaur
Mar 20, 20242 min read
22
0


Nurturing Young Minds Through Experience and Exploration
Children learn through doing and experiencing things, which is known as hands-on learning. Children's developmental domains - including...

Saranya D/O Vasudevan
Mar 13, 20242 min read
25
0


How to Help Students Excel at Maths Word Problems
Mathematics word problems are a crucial component of the mathematics curriculum in Singapore. However, many students find it challenging...

Lina Amin
Jan 31, 20242 min read
27
0


Symphony of Development: Musical Enrichment for Well-Rounded Kids
Music plays a powerful role in shaping a child's development: From the rhythmic lullabies soothing infants to the lively tunes that...

Rachel Vassanthan
Jan 25, 20242 min read
24
0


Exploring Professions in Mandarin: Astor International School's Creative Approach to Enrichment Classes
Unlocking the world of professions through Mandarin enrichment classes at Astor! In Term 1, our students delved into the fascinating...

Xin Rong
Jan 10, 20242 min read
20
0


'Dejavu': A Student-produced Documentary on Personal Recounts
🎥✨ Dive into the world of nostalgia with our latest video, "Dejavu," where Astor International School students take center stage to...

Shannon de Winnaar
Dec 1, 20231 min read
34
0


Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 4
The Astor students who have been taking Mandarin as a second language spent the term learning about different types of food. We delved...

Xin Rong
Sep 15, 20232 min read
22
0


Learning Outside the Classroom
Riding a bike, going to the playground and field trips; these are some activities that children enjoy doing. What do these activities...

Xin Rong
Aug 28, 20232 min read
39
0


Mandarin as a second language: Part 3
Continuing with our inquiry into different types of food, the Astor students learning Mandarin as a second language talked about the...

Xin Rong
Aug 1, 20231 min read
17
0


Creating a Positive Learning Environment
A positive and nurturing learning environment is of utmost importance when it comes to learning. In school, an exemplary classroom is not...

Jasveena Kaur
Jun 27, 20233 min read
10
0


Opening Minds with Open-Ended Math Problems in the Primary Classroom
Open-ended math problems are problems that have more than one possible answer. These problems might present an end result and then ask...

Priscilla Suen
Jun 21, 20233 min read
27
0


Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 2
This term, during the Mandarin language enrichment class at Astor International School, we are embarking on an inquiry into the different...

Xin Rong
Jun 6, 20232 min read
13
0


Cultivating a Harmonious Classroom
For their IPC units in Term 2, Astor students in the upper primary classes focused on the topic of "Different Places, Similar Lives."...

Jasveena Kaur
Apr 26, 20233 min read
125
0


Phonic Games
It would come as no surprise that children learn best when they are having fun. At Astor International School, we aim to help children...

Xin Rong
Apr 19, 20232 min read
330
0


Do Children Need a Morning Routine?
Your child is sitting at the breakfast table, staring at the pancake that they are holding, and you have already told them to put on...

Rachel Vassanthan
Apr 5, 20233 min read
48
0


Let’s Learn About Money!
As children grow, it is common for them to witness adults buying things and exchanging coins and notes. It is important for them to...

Jasveena Kaur
Mar 30, 20233 min read
19
0


How to Make Your Child Say “YES” to You?
“NO!” 2 letters- but it delivers such a strong message. Have you had to go through countless “NO” episodes? Have you ever felt helpless...

Lina Amin
Mar 22, 20233 min read
71
0
bottom of page