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Nature's Classroom: Cultivating Curiosity, Creativity and Character at Astor International School

In today's fast-paced world, where kids are constantly surrounded by screens and gadgets, it's easy to forget the importance of...

Debating for Success: Empowering Primary School Students Beyond the Curriculum

Jasveena Kaur

Dec 8, 20232 min read

Debating for Success: Empowering Primary School Students Beyond the Curriculum

Primary school is a critical stage in a child's development, and enrichment classes play a vital role in shaping well-rounded students....

Empowering Your Child: Strategies for Navigating Stress in School and Beyond

Rachel Vassanthan

Nov 24, 20232 min read

Empowering Your Child: Strategies for Navigating Stress in School and Beyond

As students get older, they are met with different challenges in their lives. As we continue to navigate the challenges of school, I...

'Sketchy Toy Shop': A Student Documentary on Personal Recounts

Shannon de Winnaar

Nov 17, 20231 min read

'Sketchy Toy Shop': A Student Documentary on Personal Recounts

🎥 Dive into the captivating world of personal recounts with our student-produced documentary, 'Sketchy Toy Shop'! 🌟 Astor young...

Stimulating Children's Creativity in the Classroom

Priscilla Suen

Nov 10, 20233 min read

Stimulating Children's Creativity in the Classroom

Creativity is a cornerstone of human progress and innovation. It drives art, science, and every aspect of human achievement. Cultivating...

The Home-School Partnership at Astor International School

Kirsten Jennings

Oct 23, 20232 min read

The Home-School Partnership at Astor International School

The home-school partnership and parent support plays a crucial role in our children’s academic success and overall development. So what...

Mid-Autumn Festival and Mandarin Enrichment Class

Xin Rong

Oct 11, 20232 min read

Mid-Autumn Festival and Mandarin Enrichment Class

We welcomed 16 students this year for our Mandarin enrichment class at Astor! We also celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival during Mandarin...

Importance of a Teacher-Student Relationship

Rachel Vassanthan

Sep 28, 20232 min read

Importance of a Teacher-Student Relationship

One of the most essential components of a good learning experience is the relationship between a teacher and a student. In today’s...

Ayrton

Sep 22, 20231 min read

Children's blog: Venom vs Poison

If you really are afraid of being bitten or biting something that can make you history. If you are dying to know what is the difference...

Xin Rong

Sep 15, 20232 min read

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...

The Benefits of Using Positive Reinforcement in Classrooms

Jasveena Kaur

Sep 8, 20232 min read

The Benefits of Using Positive Reinforcement in Classrooms

It is crucial to create a positive and engaging learning environment for effective classroom management, and research has shown that...

Zaid

Aug 21, 20231 min read

Bugatti vs Lamborghini vs Ferrari

Introduction In this writing, I am going to write about the king of speed vs Lamborghini vs Ferrari. The real speed battle. Bugatti...

Pottery is a Must for Children, and Here’s Why!

Rachel Vassanthan

Aug 16, 20233 min read

Pottery is a Must for Children, and Here’s Why!

Pottery has been a popular form of art and craftsmanship for centuries. It involves the shaping and moulding of clay into various forms...

5 Strategies to Make Your Child Love Reading

Lina Amin

Aug 8, 20232 min read

5 Strategies to Make Your Child Love Reading

Reading is crucial for the development of a strong foundation in education. However, getting children to love reading can be a challenge...

Iwo

Aug 3, 20232 min read

Why Do Cats Like Themselves?

Introduction Cats groom themselves not only to keep clean, but for several other health reasons. The cat also likes to protect themselves...

Xin Rong

Aug 1, 20231 min read

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...

Boosting a Child’s Confidence through Class Presentations

Priscilla Suen

Jul 25, 20232 min read

Boosting a Child’s Confidence through Class Presentations

Children are often eager to present their thoughts, ideas and projects in the classroom. They have such enthusiasm for the process!...

What is the Real Reason that Caused Ostriches to be Flightless?

Lucy

Jul 21, 20231 min read

What is the Real Reason that Caused Ostriches to be Flightless?

Introduction Ostriches are a type of bird. They got wings just like any other bird. But they just can't fly! What is the real problem...

Jasveena Kaur

Jul 19, 20232 min read