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…
The very BEST of international education from around the world HELP International School has set itself the goal of becoming a world-renowned school that embodies a high achieving holistic education. A culture of excellence underpins all that we strive to do. Our mission is to develop our students into curious, self-directed, and resilient learners with…
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…
I stand and watch helplessly, as my 6 year old screams and kicks on the living room floor because she doesn’t get her way. Her fists are clenched, and she’s gritting her teeth so hard that her jaw is shaking. She starts to throw things around her room to vent her anger. My 12 year…
Ms Charlotte’s Top 5 Books to Read for Preschoolers Hi! I am Ms Charlotte and I love reading books to my preschoolers to instil a love of reading. Along with that, reading also helps with a child’s cognitive development in so many ways – it helps spark their imagination and stimulates curiosity, helps them get…
Every parent has a dream for their child. Not just a dream – but big dreams. The question however remains, is your child’s dream the same as yours? Read on to find out how we start these conversations with them – what should we be mindful of, what do we look out for and how…
The essence of bilingual education is not simply the process of learning and studying two languages as subjects; it is the incorporation of the language into the actual teaching process. Bilingual education means studying your core subjects in two languages. In this way, it teaches the application of languages better than any weekly language lesson…
According to GSMA real-time intelligence data, there are currently 5.17 billion people in the world who own a mobile device. And with many of us possessing more than one connected device, studies show that there are now over 9.42 billion mobile connections worldwide, surpassing the current world population of 7.75 billion. The Independent reported that…
2 mins read – 3 Steps to Discovering Your Superpower It is very common for people to get stuck in trying to change something that is truthfully beyond our control. Picture yourself driving a vehicle and somehow you found your way into a huge mud pit, and your wheels get stuck in deep mud. No…
8 Tips For Parents Navigating Online Learning With Their Children– Life in all its Fullness @ HIS With virtual learning (or hybrid learning) here to stay, here some quick tips and reminders for parents on how to navigate online learning with their children, especially the younger ones. Have them follow a routine as if they’re…
8 Study Tips For Online Learners– Learning Never Stops @ HIS Given the current global situation, virtual learning seems inevitable for students of today. Many students are adapting well to virtual learning; some find they are doing better, and some find it a real struggle to cope.Here are 8 quick tips to help you stay…