By Chew Yu Xuan, Scott Koh, Ria Sarjak Shah, and Grace Ong (Year 12 MarComm interns) From gradual improvements to being launched right back into another total lockdown, while we aren’t allowed to go to theme parks lately, this year has already been a crazy rollercoaster ride. So as we gently tread towards…
By Chew Yu Xuan, Scott Koh, Ria Sarjak Shah, and Grace Ong (Year 12 MarComm interns) When we use the word “discipline”, do you see a child being constrained in a cage or a child being molded for success? We certainly have been disciplined as a child, and we are sure that you…
By Chew Yu Xuan, Scott Koh, and Grace Ong (Year 12 MarComm interns) Money is a hard topic to talk about. There are a lot of things about money that are difficult to explain to younger children, and it is sometimes challenging for parents to even get their children interested in understanding financial literacy, as…
By Chew Yu Xuan, Scott Koh, and Grace Ong (Year 12 MarComm interns) Let’s start off with a seemingly simple question: What is wealth? For some of us, we may picture a big house, expensive cars, and massive yachts; or designer bags, luxury watches and stunning jewellery; or exotic holidays, lavish parties and so…
By Grace Ong & Ria Sarjak Shah (Year 12 Mar Comm Interns) For many, sixth form acts as a stepping stone towards enrolling into their dream university. The two years equip the students with extensive knowledge in their respective subjects and grant them the opportunities to utilise their knowledge in real life. What’s…
By Chew Yu Xuan & Scott Koh (Year 12 Mar Comm Interns) The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about an incredibly unique scenario for many students and families across the globe. With schools being forced to close temporarily in order to keep families safe, students have been encouraged to adapt to a completely new environment…
by Ms Stephanie Cheah, School Counsellor at HIS Think of the last time when you feared something. Maybe it was something that is going on with your life. Was it a real danger? Or was it something bad you’re thinking that might happen? For most people, it is probably the latter. Everyone has fears…
By Ms Charlotte Butcher, HIS Preschool Coordinator Here are some activities to do with your preschool children over the holiday break. They are very simple, using items that you should have in your home. These activities are simple but still educational! 1. Play Shops You’ll need: plastic bags, old receipts and anything you can find…
Ever wondered just what it takes to write a good essay? What exactly are teachers assessing you on when they read your work? Ms Yen Chan, Head of English at HIS, shares five basic principles that will help you, especially when you’re under the exam time crunch. Not answering according to what the question wants…
At HIS, we want to mark this day too, as the friendships we have with each other are precious to us. Whether it’s between a group of students, teachers or parents – we have all experienced the power of friendship in our lives. It is said that friendship is born at that moment when one…