Burst of colours at The Grange for Deepavali celebration
At The Grange we respect and regularly celebrate all the significant cultures and festivities of the main ethnic groups not only for our children to relish the joy of being a part of the joyous occasions. It also allows our children to better understand each other’s cultural traditions and build closer bonds. For Deepavali on […]
The Grange Marks Children’s Day with ”LOVE”
Children’s Day this year at The Grange took on a special meaning, as it partnered with a charity to help our students show support for children with cancer and their care-givers. Our partnership with LOVE, NILS, a registered charity, allowed parents, students and teachers to donate toys and help bring cheer to the young cancer […]
The Grange Professional Development: Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn
Academic and non-academic staff at The Grange Institution (TGI) spent two days together prior to the start of Semester 2, upgrading themselves at a workshop conducted by our principal – Eugene Low. The focus of this workshop was to strengthen their understanding of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and how can they improve on the […]
The Grange students get warm “Welcome Back” with a Welcome Pack!
A day before school classes were suspended due to the Circuit Breaker that kicked in on 8 April, children in The Grange community received a Care Pack from the school. It was an exercise to reiterate the importance of good personal hygiene and health during the Circuit Breaker period and beyond. Fast-forward to the lifting […]
The Grange Institution Expresses Support & Solidarity at Home and Abroad
During the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, business units of the Crestar Education Group (CEG) had in various ways expressed and given their support and encouragement to those affected by the pandemic, as well as front-liners in China and Singapore. The Grange Institution (TGI), a member of CEG, participated in a short video in […]
Home-Based Learning: How The Grange Navigated this New Ground
Prior to COVID-19, Home-Based Learning (HBL) is uncharted territory for many. A month and a half ago, it’s clear that this new approach of learning is going to be a steep learning curve for not just teachers but for students and parents alike. The biggest challenge was – how could we replicate a classroom experience […]
Charity Begins at Home with “Care Packs” for All at The Grange
Students and staff at The Grange each received a ’Care Pack’ on the 6 April 2020, one day before the ‘Circuit Breaker’ began. It was an exercise to remind to practice good personal hygiene and stay healthy during the ‘Circuit Breaker’ period and beyond. Packs for teachers contained an orange, apple, hand-sanitiser, pack of anti-bacterial […]
Making Our Very Own Hand Sanitisers!
The initial stage of the coronavirus pandemic in late January 2020 saw stores running out of hand sanitisers, an essential item for protection against this virus. With this widespread shortage, The Grange decided to let our students have the opportunity to try their hands at making the alcohol-based cleanser. On 2 April 2020, a week […]
How The Grange Is Using Technology To Support its Learning
The Grange uses technology as an integral tool to support our students’ learning to make them more effective in achieving the desired outcomes. This follows the introduction of the school’s future-focused curriculum to support our unique Cre8tors-in-Action© educational philosophy aimed at developing and equipping our students with the following eight core competencies. Construction & Design Respecting […]
How 5 Pieces of Bread Taught Us About Personal Hygiene
To educate students in the importance of personal hygiene, especially during the current health crisis, The Grange conducted an experiment for them to understand the necessity for washing and sanitising their hands. Students were divided into groups of five and were each given five pieces of bread. They were told to give each piece of […]
The Grange Institution 2.0 | A Future-Focused Curriculum
The Grange Institution started its inaugural school year in August 2018 with a vision of being the school “Where Creativity Flourishes”. This was done through a balanced combination of subject rigor using the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum and transferability of knowledge and skills through a transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry approach. This future-oriented curriculum was a […]
School fees: International Schools vs Local Schools in Singapore
International schools in Singapore provide education for students in a largely international environment. The curricula offered are typically foreign, such as the UK system, American system or any other international curriculums like the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) or International Baccalaureate (IB). Students who attend international schools typically seek pathways into foreign universities in other parts […]
