Talk of the Town: Find out what’s new in Singapore
AFFORDABLE EDUCATION
Razum International School is offering a monthly instalment plan to support parents during COVID-19. Annual fees are $14,900. Two mothers Elena and Maria came together to create this boutique school, which offers a focused four-hour school day. Located in Tanglin, Razum provides quality and affordable education for students from five to 12 years. The academically rigorous and individualised core curriculum teaches Singapore Maths and English within the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Classes are small (capped at 18 students per class) and students can choose from a wide variety of ECAs. The school is also offering up to 50 percent off its $1,700 admission fee. 6974 5700 | razum.edu.sg
Inspirational Speakers
One World International School recently hosted a virtual Leadership Symposium with Singaporean swimmer and Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling. Speaking from Virginia, USA, Schooling shared his thoughts on everything from dealing with pressure to handling social media. His 45-minute interaction with Grade 11 and 12 students included tips on maintaining a positive attitude, working towards goals, navigating social media and finding true friends. OWIS students were inspired by his meaningful messages and thrilled to interact with him. The One World Leadership Symposium is an initiative where industry experts and leaders in various fields are invited to interact with and share their experiences with students. owis.org
Young Ones
Blue House International Preschool is starting a new adultaccompanied playgroup series in the Infant & Toddler Atelier for children aged six to 36 months. The weekly playgroup will take children on a journey to explore the world of metal. Through inviting, open-ended and meaningful provocations and experiences, families will explore metal and its relationships, deepening their knowledge and understanding of the possibilities that metal brings. Children will be able to utilise their sense of sound, sight, touch and smell. The 12-week series will run from 19 April to 9 July 2021, with morning and afternoon sessions in the indoor atelier space as well as outdoors. The weekly schedule can be found on the school website. To sign up, call 6462 6547 or email the school at atelier@bluehouseinternational.com. bluehouseatelier.com
Love for Animals
Keen to spruce up your home while supporting a good cause? Started by 15-year-old student Sidhanth Singh, Lavender Forest carries organic candles and soaps. Made from plant-based ingredients, the brand’s products are handmade and promote sustainable practices. Proceeds go towards organisations that look after stray, abused or orphaned and abandoned animals in Singapore. It’s a passion project begun three years ago when the teen started making soaps to raise funds for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). During the Circuit Breaker last year, the brand’s website was officially set up. Browse the offerings at lavenderforest.org.