The Perse School
Both our children joined The Perse School in January 2021. Maira is now in Year 4 and Mehreen is now in Year 2.
We moved to Singapore in November 2020. Leaving home and coming to a new place can be quite a daunting experience especially for our little ones; finding a school that’s a good fit for our kids would make settling in easier.
The Perse School in Singapore shares a strong lineage with The Perse Cambridge – there’s an abundance of history, academic excellence and good school ranking. During a tour of the school, students from different classes knew each other by name, and the teachers and staff knew the names of the kids passing by. This strong school community felt very comfortable.
Our kids enjoy the smaller class size and have the advantage of personalised and tailored learning by truly dedicated teachers. It’s an inclusive school with families from diverse backgrounds.
The school follows the International Cambridge Programme and has a holistic approach towards education, allowing Maira and Mehreen to develop both academically and personally.
The school provides a variety of elements such as arts, performance, music, sports and leadership skills with daily Chinese and a combination of Singapore Maths incorporated with Cambridge Maths. There’s a science lab and a designated library with a creative corner for Lego building, chess and brain games. There’s also a variety of ECAs ranging from drama and Scouts, to sports, foreign languages and many more. The school also makes use of conveniently located external resources such as The Rainforest Hub for outdoor sports and the Temasek Club for swimming taught by qualified swimming instructors.
Both our kids are thriving here. Maira was recently elected as the Vice Chairperson of Pupil Organised Democracy, giving her an avenue to develop and enhance her leadership skills as well as giving a voice to the students. Mehreen has taken a liking to Music and Drama – she loves participating in school music performances, plays and public speaking events.
The school recently established a Perse Parent Association, and Sumbal was selected as its Head. The PPA plays an integral role in fostering a positive liaison between the school and the parents to meet our shared goal – to enhance a child’s education and to give a better quality of school learning as well as provide a conducive and a comprehensive school experience.