Today’s kids are in reality, more adapted to life in the tech-powered modern world that we live in. They are on average a lot more at ease with the use of modern technology than their parents. From using social media platforms to accessing online services via a plethora of apps, the kids have got it all covered. They are always updated on the latest trends as well.
Category: Education
How to ACE the DSA interview?
You would have already started thinking about the interview that lays ahead and how to ace it. Yes, many parents, as well as students, tend to be rather tense about the interview. Are you? Don’t worry! With a few basic tips, you will be able to face this challenge and ace it! Let’s take a look at the important things that you should keep in mind while preparing for the interview.
Applying via DSA – How to choose schools?
Are you in Primary 6 or Secondary 4 and thinking of the DSA? Thinking of how to use DSA to your advantage? The Direct School Admission (DSA) to Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges (JCs) for entrance to the academic year 2021 began on 12 May 2020. The DSA gives students an opportunity to get into schools or JCs based on their talents in CCAs, sports and certain academic areas.
The young and uncertain, it’s time for us to lead!
Recent findings by the National Youth Council of Singapore reveal that the pandemic has affected their mental well-being. The study points at three major issues that cause distress – fears about their future, the possibility of a financial crisis, and the inability to access services. But this has not stopped them from being compassionate at a time it is needed most! From leading initiatives such as delivering food to the needy, to giving free tuition to graduating students, youths from all across the nation are stepping up to do their part for the society.
Breathing Positivity Into The Holidays!
In times of crisis, it is truly a blessing to be amongst the people whom we love and care about. As you read this, millions of people across the globe are stranded, unable to go home and reunite with their loved ones. If you are stuck indoors with your family, then you are definitely a lot luckier than a large chunk of people. During this period let us be there for each other, spend quality time with our family and come out of all this even stronger than before. Here’s wishing all kids a stupendous holiday!
Time To Applaud For Our Super Moms!
Academic research continues to tell us that mothers spend a great deal more time taking care of the children and the household than fathers. The most recent of these studies, conducted by economists from the Universities of Cambridge and Zurich in the month of April reaffirms this. The average mother is spending 6 hours a day on childcare and home-based schooling activities while the average father is spending only a little more than 4 hours for the same.
Keeping The Exam Takers In Good Spirits!
This is a challenging period. But we should never let the negativity get to us. For those who are taking important exams this year, there is a lot of ground that you can cover during this period when you are at home. Do not let your spirits fall. Make use of all available resources and cover as much ground as you can.
Life during Covid-19: Getting into the right frame of mind!
The Spanish flu pandemic affected around 500 million people and killed about 20-50 million. It is worth remembering these things today as we are faced with COVID-19. As of 16 April 2020, more than 2 million people have been infected by the virus and more than 130,000 have died.
There is a light at the end of this tunnel!
The number of COVID-19 infected patients, as well as the deaths due to the pandemic, are increasing at an alarming rate. As we all know, many nations have gone into lockdowns, asking their citizens to remain indoors for weeks or months. Singapore has announced our own quarantine period from April 7 till May 4.
Holding hands in the time of COVID-19!
Within a couple of months, our Instagram and Twitter hashtags have changed from #ChineseNewYearCelebration to #StayHome and #StaySafe. As we all know by now, coronavirus has changed the way we lead our day-to-day lives. In a few countries, things are slowly getting back to normal. However, in most nations, the virus is spreading rapidly at an exponential rate and a nation-wide lockdown has been called for.
