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special

Explore,

experiment,express

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that children apply and retainknowledge and skills betterthrough hands-on experiences.

Interestingly, the benefits ofphysical, creative and explorationactivities extend beyond growthin their own respect. The creativearts, for example, are not strictlyabout creative expression.

According to Mark Beau de Silva,facilitator and director-in-residenceat The Actor’s Studio Academy,children learn to better understandhow their bodies work while in

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a child’s world, the schoolidays are a time to look forward

because they provide a welcomeak from the routine of school.

Although routine holds anportant role in encouraginguctured learning within safevironments, sometimes childrenrn the best lessons when theyak away from this monotony.

At the same time, adults often tryprotect a child’s sense of wonderd curiosity – after all, these areal ingredients in the recipe for

ective learning.With that being said, parentsd educators can structure-of-school learning during theidays to encourage children to

plore with the right guidance.

ore than meetse eye

Children absorb new knowledgeout the world around themring day-to-day activities anderactions, which is the purestm of continuous learning.t is no wonder, then, thatensive research has proven

Discovery feeds development

the process of refining theircreative skills.

“For example, speech anddrama lessons teach them aboutenunciation, projection and usingthe whole body as an instrumentto speak,” he says.

 Younger ones may be attractedto the song, dance and funinvolved in speech, drama andother performing arts holidayprogrammes, but de Silva feels theimpact of performing arts onpersonal acceptance and growth

is amplified among teenagers.“Many young people with pent-

up emotions find the outlet theyneed in drama and the arts.

“With practice, they also learn tolove their bodies through awkwardchanges, which builds confidenceas they find themselves becomingless and less intimidated in front ofan audience,” de Silva explains.

Growing together

While some may find their placein the arts, others may be moreinclined to exploration and

outdoor play linked to the sciences,or sports and martial arts.

Each of these has latentdevelopmental benefits that arekey to moulding children to excelbeyond academia.

“All children are different intheir learning ability andpersonality. Let them try as manytypes of activities and programmesas possible to explore and identifytheir passion and interests,” saysWai Haw Linn, manager of anactivity and learning centre inPetaling Jaya called Lara’s Place.

Learning and activity classesduring the school holidays such as

speech and drama class build vitalinterpersonal skills while providingchildren with platforms forindividualised expression, she says.

Dance or martial arts sessionskeep kids fit and alert, especiallythose who may not get enoughexercise during the busy schoolterm.

These programmes often involvesmall groups of children exploringareas that are not typicallyincluded in formal education.

This type of involvement notonly expands a child’s knowledgeand skills, but creates a motivating,

exciting environment wherechildren are allowed to discoverthemselves and their interests.

In modern education, much issaid about creating well-roundedlearners through holistic methods.Central to this ethos is acceptingthat education should not belimited to the four walls of theclassroom.

Encourage children to learnfrom everyday life, enrol themin enrichment classes, or simplycreate opportunities for them toexplore and grow without a biason the type of lessons that wouldbe useful for their future.

THERESA BELLE

Immersing children in activities such as art classes during the school holidaysoffers them a platform for individualised expression and self discovery.

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EDUCATION today involves the applicationof theories and practices that help establishschools and give them high rankings.

Some schools are identified by theexamination results of their students whileothers emphasise the quality of integrated

technology in classroom, the curriculadelivered or even the universities that theirstudents progress onto.

International schools, in particular, helptheir students succeed and become well-rounded and engaged global citizens whocare not only about themselves but theglobal community around them.

They do this by offering service learning –a hands-on approach to teaching andlearning that can be implemented as aco-curricular activity or integrated into thecurriculum.

Service learning involves a hands-oncomponent in which students go out into thecommunity and identify people’s needs toplan how they can contribute throughvolunteer work, which is always supervisedby a teacher who plays the role of mentor.

It can be done in several ways such asthrough fundraising for an orphanage oranimal shelter as well as raising awarenesson current and local issues relevant tostudents such as public dumping of trash inpublic parks or beaches.

Schools such as UCSI International Schoolincorporate service learning as part of thecurriculum and students are constantlyengaged in different social activities thatallow them to interact with the widercommunity in a safe and controlledenvironment.

Even though most of the activities arestudent-led, the school and supervisors playan essential role in guiding students in theprocess.

Service learning involves planning,research and strategy, which are skills

needed in adult life after graduation whenpeople get their jobs.Even though there is an outcome as a

result of any activity, authentic servicelearning takes students through the processso they understand exactly what they aretrying to accomplish and are able tocontinuously reflect on what they are doing.

Students exposed to service learning havethe opportunity to go through Kolb’sExperiential Learning Cycle, which involvesplanning, taking action, observing the

Hands-on learning

Middle Years Programme 2 students of UCSI International School washed cars to raise funds foran animal shelter.

Primary Years Programme students planted

trees for cleaner air.

results, reflecting on them and planning onchanges for improvement so they can actagain, observe improvementsand reflect on the results in a continuouscycle.

Another trend in service learning isstudent-led mini social enterprises.

These mini businesses run by studentsprovide a long-term exposure so studentscan work collaboratively on one singleproject for an extended period of time,simulating a real-life situation where theyare in charge of running their business toraise funds for chosen charities continuallyas opposed to sporadic fundraisers.

The study published in the Journal of Entrepreneurship Education in 2010 suggests

that allowing students to run a socialenterprise while in school will provide themthe experience of being an entrepreneur andthe skills needed to master the art ofentrepreneurship.

This way, the school plays an essential rolein developing future leaders and innovators,teaching and allowing them to go above andbeyond to make a difference.

n For more information, visitwww.ucsi.edu.my.

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Making adiference

BUAN International School (LIS) aspires toa leading international school in Borneo,institution renowned for excellentdemic, arts and sports achievements.

With more than 10 years of excellentievements, LIS continues to nurtureldren in mind, body and soul to helpm become well-balanced individuals.

LIS meets desired standards, providingmary and secondary education in bothional and international curricula. It offersents the choice of an education that

onates with 21st century learning for therld of global communication andportunities.n addition to this winning edge, thedibility of the school is enhanced withine-up of academic staff.

LIS has spared no effort and resource inengaging teachers who are qualified,professional, dedicated and trustworthy.

Teachers are constantly upgradingthemselves to improve their teaching skillsand techniques as well as enhance theirknowledge through development coursesconducted by established local teachinginstitutes and the University of Cambridgefor International Examinations.

LIS has continuously embraced new ideasand state-of-the-art technology, including its

Virtual Learning Environment platform – alearner-centred one-to-one learningprogramme that engages personalisation oflearning and development of lifelong skills.

There is integration of KSPK (ChildEducation Standard Curriculum), KSSR

(Primary School Standard Curriculum) andinternational curriculum, where English isthe medium of instruction for all subjectsexcept Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.

Students at Reception level are preparedfor primary school, where reading, writing,counting and thinking skills are the mainfocus of their daily learning activities.Information technology skills are also taughtduring these early years. Students atReception 2 level are geared for moreadvanced academic work at primary level.

The main primary school curriculum atLIS for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 followsthe British curriculum with integration ofthe Singapore curriculum.

Some Malaysian national subjects areintegrated into the international curriculum,with the secondary school level following theBritish curriculum.

In Year 10, students take the InternationalGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education(IGCSE) course, culminating in theCambridge International Examinations.

The school offers the CambridgeCheckpoint Examination to lower secondarystudents every academic year.

LIS prides itself in the variety ofextracurricular activities that it offers. Theseactivities build noble character and nurtureleadership qualities while demonstrating theimportance of discipline and teamwork.

The performing arts are also integratedinto both primary and secondary schoolcurricula to create students who have anear for music, are proficient in at least one

musical instrument and have a growingappreciation for dance and vocals.

The campus provides Wi-Fi,air-conditioned classrooms equipped withinteractive teaching facilities, modernlaboratories, a spacious cafeteria, boardingfacilities, a state-of-the-art auditorium andart gallery, 24-hours gated security and anOlympic-sized swimming pool.

n For more information, call08-759 7300 or visit www.lis.edu.my.

Embrace the

new waveAT Fairview International School, studentsstudied the pH level of muddy water whilesoaked knee-deep in a river, recorded theirhousehold’s water consumption andtranslated the information into graphs andpercentages, conducted a survey with IndahWater, and came up with suggestions toresolve water issues.

After working on the water unit for sixweeks, these Grade 4 students in the Primary Years Programme of the InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) programme decided toauction their paintings, carry out book andcake sales, and rope in their parents andteachers to raise money for the Ryan’s Wellproject in Africa.

Meanwhile, 11-year-old students workedon mathematical concepts in physicaleducation – a far cry from memorisingformulae.

IB’s interdisciplinary nature andapproaches to learning encourage studentsto research, collaborate, reason, debateand analyse issues, building in themconfidence, resilience and internationalmindedness.

Twice a year, students as young as 10years old embark on overseas learning journeys to see the bigger world forthemselves, forcing them out of theircomfort zones.

During these learning expeditions, theyare given tasks that build independence,confidence, discipline and team spirit,nurturing them to exhibit more than just the

10 attributes of the IB learner profile.Students initiate actions such as raisingmoney and building wells in Siem Reap orrebuilding schools devastated by typhoons inthe Philippines.

These small gestures create lastingimpacts not so much in the eyes of therecipients as in the students as they realisethat learning is not limited to textbooks,homework, tuition or a string of 13As butcan take place anywhere, given the righttools and proper guidance.

About Fairview

FAIRVIEW is part of a rapidlyexpanding network of IB WorldSchools in Malaysia and beyond.

It has five international schoolsthroughout Malaysia – located inKuala Lumpur, Subang, Penang, JohorBaru and Ipoh. With the exception ofthe Ipoh campus, which is a candidate

school, all the Fairview schools areIB World Schools.Fairview KL and Fairview Penang

have undergone the five-yearevaluation process by the IB. Allschools offer the Primary and Middle Years Programmes, with Fairview KLoffering the IB Diploma as well.

Participate in various activities andlearn more about the distinguishedIB programmes this month.

n For more information, visitwww.fairview.edu.my or call 03-4142 0888.

Fairview International School studentsdevelop key attributes of the InternationalBaccalaureate learner profile through exciting,educational learning expeditions.

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Sharan Prastha of Smart Reader KidsDamansara Heights with his parents.

Lim Zhi Kai of Smart Reader KidsPermatang Damar Laut with hismother.

Muhammad Razin Akmal of SmartReader Kids Precinct 11, Putrajaya,with his guardians.

Quality English programmeRECENTLY, Smart ReaderWorldwide launched the SmartSpeaker_Writer Series inaddition to the Smart ReaderKids Intensive EnglishProgramme (IEP) that hasbecome one of the most popularprogrammes for children tosharpen their English languageskills.

The IEP programme focuseson developing skills in reading,writing, vocabulary, spelling,communication and publicspeaking.

Children who undergo theprogramme emerge with highself-esteem and can speakarticulately, write correctly and

express their thoughtseffectively.

The newly launched SmartSpeaker_Writer Series buildspublic speaking and creativewriting skills in children.Through the programme,children learn to presentorganised thoughts and ideasand write using correct grammarbased on picture cards ofdifferent themes.

The programme is offered atall Smart Reader Kids andlicensed tutorial centres.

Many parents are excited tosee their children improve interms of the skills and attitudetowards learning the English

language after joining the IEP.Baskaran Subramaniam and

Rameswari Arumugam, parentsof four-year-old Sharan Prasthaof Smart Reader Kids DamansaraHeights, noticed their son’simproved use of the Englishlanguage in just a month.

“Compared to his progress inhis former kindergarten, he cannow read more English wordsand shows more interest in hislearning. He enjoys going toSmart Reader Kids and makesmore friends every day.

“What surprises us most isthat he talks about his aspirationto become a doctor someday,”they say.

Six-year-old Lim Zhi Kai ofSmart Reader Kids PermatangDamar Laut was once quite shybut he has developed into aconfident child who has mademany friends.

His mother Tee Siew Hwasays, “The Smart Reader KidsIntensive English Programme isreally good and does wondersfor my son. His vocabulary,reading and writing skills haveimproved tremendously. He isexcited to attend classes and Iam happy to see him learningand growing.”

An environment that isconducive to learning anddedicated teachers at Smart

Reader Kids attracted Amat AzmiAbu Hassan and Mohd Ridhwan

Rahimi Che Rahim to enrol five-year-old Muhammad Razin Akmal MohdRafiuddin in the IEP at Smart ReaderKids Precinct 11, Putrajaya.

Muhammad Razin Akmal used tobe a quiet child with a small circle of

friends but he has now becomemore friendly and outspoken and

has excellent communication skills.“We saw an improvement in his

English skills within just fourmonths. He can read labels,signboards and newspapers withaccurate pronunciation. He also

understands conversations ontelevision and radio very well,”

say Amat and Ridhwan.

n For more information,call 03-6279 5555 or the SMARTLineat 1300 885 555 or visitwww.smartreader.edu.my.

Joy anddiscoveryGAKKEN Classroom programmesaim to develop children’sfundamental knowledge inscience and mathematics,nurture a self-learning attitudeand ability, enable students tolearn at their own pace andprovide a fun and excitingedutainment environment.

Gakken Classroom, the leading

provider of science andmathematics education with 70years of experience in Japan,embarked on a major expansionplan in Malaysia by establishingits affiliated company GakkenEducation Malaysia Sdn Bhd inDecember last year.

“Gakken Classroom has beenactively cultivating the love ofscience and mathematics inMalaysian children between theages of four and 12 since lastyear.

“Based on the Japanesesyllabus, our programmes helpchildren discover the joy oflearning science andmathematics, build their self-

confidence and impartknowledge that will complementwhat they have learnt in school,”says Gakken Education Malaysiachief executive officer HiroakiMiyahara.

In the Gakken ScienceExperiment Classroom, studentsare divided into small groupsand use experiment kitsprovided by Gakken Classroom.Covering 36 themes, Gakken

science experiments are

conducted individually, in agroup or demonstrated by ateacher.

All lessons are based on threekey principles – observe, exploreand reflect. The activity-basedand hands-on learning allowschildren to see, feel andmanipulate.

Gakken Math Classroomdevelops children’s ability tothink and solve mathematicalproblems independently, usingillustrated worksheets designedto get children interested inlearning.

Teachers guide children tofind answers and childrenproceed to the next level only

after they have fully understooda lesson.Presently, Gakken Classroom

has eight centres in Malaysia –seven in the Klang Valley andone in Sibu, Sarawak, to cater tothe growing educational needsof 5,000 students.

n For more information, visitwww.gakkenclassroom.com.my or call 012-316 6103.

Based on the Japanese syllabus,Gakken Classroom programmesare designed to complementwhat children learn in school.

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An artist’s impression of St Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia.

Unique holisticearning experienceIS August, a new internationalool will officially open its doors

Tropicana, Petaling Jaya.t Joseph’s Institutionernational School MalaysiaIM) is set to nurture holisticrners at all levels with itsues-centred education approached on the best of the globallyognised Lasallian ethos.

Although this will be its firstlaysian institution, St Joseph

ernational has already made itsrk in the region with the-year-old St Joseph’s Institution

d St Joseph’s Institutionernational School in Singapore.

Building on its brother schools’ensive history of educationalellence, SJIIM aims to initiate infuture a collaborative learningtform to encourage sharing ofowledge and resources betweeninstitutions.

esigned for success

Neoh Soon Ken, marketing andmmunications director of SJIIM,

has indicated that for its foundingbatch of students, the registrationsfor all levels, except forexamination Years 11 and 13, havebeen more than encouraging sofar.

“The selected programmes offerglobal flexibility to the students,who will have wider tertiaryoptions when they graduate withInternational General Certificate ofSecondary Education (IGCSE) and

International Baccalaureatequalifications.

“This gives students and theirparents the advantage of beingable to make and alter educationaldecisions at every schooling level,”says Neoh.

SJIIM will be able to cater to1,500 plus students uponcompletion of its six-acre (2.43ha)campus, which is currently in thefinal stages of development.

Its comprehensive range offacilities will include state-of-the-art libraries and laboratories,music, arts and sports spaces,swimming and wading pools,

a Lasallian formation centreand ample parking spacecomplemented by a campus-widesecurity system.

Raising good citizens

The tagline Lasallian Ethos,International Perspective, CaringHearts is central to SJIIM’sphilosophy – it is a mark of St JohnBaptist De La Salle’s brand of

education, which is built on faith,service and community buildingfrom within.

Brother president Thomas Lavinwill helm development in this veinalong with elementary schoolprincipal Eileen Quigley and highschool principal Stuart Glascott.

Four Brothers from the Instituteof the Brothers of the ChristianSchools will complement theinternational staff of highlyqualified teachers, joining hands toguide students along their rigorousyet personalised academic journey.

Holistic learning is envisioned tobe the everyday reality at SJIIM,

and this will be largely supportedby the Brothers.

Besides providing round-the-clock pastoral care, they will alsowork closely with teachers tonurture strong characterdevelopment regardless of

individual religious beliefs.This ties in with the service

aspect of learning, where studentswill support a range of charitiesand organisations throughcommunity events that will allowthem to develop personally whileunderstanding and appreciatingthe world.

“Ultimately, this multi-faith,values-driven education will mouldstudents into caring humans readyto serve society,” says Neoh.

Co-curricular and outdoorlearning are two other aspectsthat will contribute to all-roundedprogress, allowing students to

identify and explore theirtalents and passions throughself-discipline and motivation.

Explore this opportunity

SJIIM will cater to local and

international families in therapidly developing Tropicana areaas well as the Klang Valley andbeyond. Register now to be eligiblefor the discounted welcomepackage for the 2016/17 intake.

The management welcomes allnew and prospective parents forenquiries and admissions at TheCatalogue House, Petaling Jaya,from 9am to 5pm every Monday toFriday (except public holidays).

n For more information,call 03-7887 3883 or e-mailenquiries@sji-international.edu.my.

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Cambridge English For Life offersa wide range of English languagecourses to develop good

communication skills.

FOR more than 16 years,Cambridge English For Life(CEFL) has been continuouslydelivering a wide range ofEnglish language courses thatraises learners’ English languageproficiency levels and preparesthem for the Cambridge EnglishLanguage Assessment.

CEFL’s courses, however, offermuch more than Englishlanguage development.Nowadays, the focus of Englishlanguage learners, whatevertheir age, is on developing goodcommunication skills.

Whether they are school-leavers going to college or

university, graduates enteringthe job market for the first timeor working adults recognisingthe need to speak or write moreconfidently, the benefits of beingable to communicate effectivelymanifest through better grades,greater understanding and abroader outlook in life.

At CEFL, learners are giventhe opportunity to use thelanguage in every lesson. Theycan start as young as four yearsold and progress step by stepthrough increasingly advancedlevels to eventually achieve thestandard of English proficiencythat will serve them well for therest of their lives.

At CEFL, learners also benefitfrom the discipline required tosit for the Cambridge EnglishLanguage Assessment.

CEFL believes that success inacquiring language skills can beachieved most effectively usingthe communicative approach tolearning.

All course lessons areinteractive and materials usedare colourful and relevant to the

Raising real

communicators

particular age group. This makeslearning engaging and exciting,which is especially important foryounger learners.

To develop confidence in usingEnglish, CEFL emphasisesaddressing the four languageskills: reading, writing, listeningand speaking.

Grammar and vocabularyshould be learned in context andCEFL provides a foundation thatallows for the development oflanguage skills to take placeprogressively over a period ofyears.

Come visit one of the 60 CEFL

centres nationwide to experiencethe specialised English languageprogrammes that offer realpractice in using the languagewhile at the same time provideinteresting topics to broaden themind.

n For more information onCEFL’s English language courses,call 03-7883 0912 or visit thewww.cambridgeforlife.org.

Deal with lice safelyHEAD lice infestation is one ofthe most contagious conditionsamong children. Use Nitclear toget rid of head lice withoutworry as Nitclear offers apesticide-free treatment.

Although head lice infestationsare common, dealing withthem can be emotionally andphysically gruelling for parentsand children.

Furthermore, currenttreatment options availablein the local market are oftenharmful or pesticide-basedproducts containing permethrin,lindane and benzyl benzoate.

Nitclear is a liquid lotion

treatment clinically proven toeliminate head lice and eggs in just three simple steps.

Its primary ingredientscyclomethicone and isopropylmyristate are safe, effective,non-irritating andhypoallergenic.

Nitclear works by filling thetracheal system of head licewithin minutes, interrupting

oxygen supply and leading torapid death of lice. It is alsocapable of killing eggs.

Therefore, Nitclear can stop thedevelopment of the parasites andprevent recurrence of infestation.

Since Nitclear is pesticide-free,it can be safely reapplied whennecessary. Nitclear is non-greasy,has a pleasant smell and requiresno shampooing, which makes theuse of Nitclear stress-free.

Head lice infestation, alsoknown as pediculosis, is acommon childhood disease, withincidences peaking in childrenaged five to 11. It is not due topoor hygiene.

Head lice can spread whenthere is direct contact betweenthe head or hair and an infestedindividual as well as throughsharing personal articles such ashats, towels, brushes, helmetsand hair ties.

Head lice infestations are onthe rise worldwide. This is partlydue to the emergence of geneticresistance in adult lice to

commonly used pediculicidessuch as pyrethrin, permethrinand lindane.

Overexposure to thesepediculicides in an attempt totreat resistant infestations mayincrease the risk of toxic sideeffects of these agents.

Pesticide-based productscontaining permethrin havebeen shown to be respiratoryallergens and the use of themmay result in asthma-likesymptoms, especially in childrenwith a history of asthma orallergies.

It can also cause neurotoxicityresulting in aggressive behaviour

and disruption oflearning.

Various studieshave shown thatpermethrin can affectthe reproductive system bydisturbing the sex hormone andsuppressing the immune system.

More recently, the UnitedStates Environmental ProtectionAgency classified permethrin aslikely to be carcinogenic tohumans.

According to the US FDAPostmarket Drug SafetyInformation, lindane can causeserious side effects, includingseizures and deaths in patients

who use too much lindane orafter a second treatment withlindane.

Nitclear is available at leadingpharmacies and clinics inMalaysia, sold together with aspecial comb.

n For more information,call 03-5629 3750.

A single applicationof Nitclear effectivelydestroys lice at all

developmentalstages.

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NWAY International School (SIS)built its success since 2008 by

ering one of the most respectedricula in the world – thetario (Canada) Secondary Schoolgramme.

A diverse student bodym more than 30 countries,eign-trained staff and anernationally recognisedriculum contribute to makingan outstanding internationalool.

The unique Ontario approachuses on students’ continuous

velopment, with formativeessments that are cumulatived consistent, derived primarilym coursework, and a finaltion allotted to an end-of-

mester evaluation.Early exposure to this style of

ctical assessment endowsdents with smart study skills as

ll as real-world knowledge tovelop critical thinking and deepection, preparing them earlyuniversity.nspired by this standard, SIS’west initiative is to offer theernational Baccalaureateloma Programme (IBDP) nextr.

The recent consultant’s visitm the IB Organisation hasrmed that SIS is well preparedpply for IB World Schoolhorisation.

With everything in place, SISicipates the authorisation togranted in advance for the

Primed for IBDPinaugural intake in Januarynext year.

The Canadian (Ontario) teaching

philosophy dovetails with thecurricular expectations,frameworks and IB learnerprofile of the IBDP.

“We have some of the best-trained, knowledgeable teachersanywhere who are alreadydelivering the Canadiancurriculum.

“I couldn’t be more confidentin the success of the new IBDPcurriculum and the continuingOntario curriculum, both beingtaught here at SIS,” says deputyprincipal Heath Kondro.

SIS teachers help developstudents into problem-solvers,

creative thinkers and risk-takers byusing modern, dynamic teachingmethods to help students take

ownership of their own learning.In addition, all of the teachers

who will be delivering the IBDPhave undergone training in thespecific IB subjects that they will beteaching.

To meet the demands of the newprogramme and increasingenrolments, the school has recentlycompleted an extensive renovationwith two new science laboratoriesin addition to the existing threescience laboratories.

The East Building boasts a newand improved library, black boxdrama room, music room and 11spacious classrooms.

Many of the goals in theIBDP – to develop inquiring,knowledgeable and caring young

individuals to positively impact thecommunities they live in – parallelthe objectives in the OntarioSecondary School curriculumpractised at SIS.

The IBDP requires students tostudy multiple subject disciplines,which eventually leads toexaminations after two yearsof rigorous study.

Students explore the connectionsbetween these areas through aglobal lens, reflect critically onaspects of knowledge, pursueindependent research, and havethe opportunity to apply theirknowledge and skills through local

and community service.As the overall education

philosophies, curricula contentand delivery model of both theIB and Ontario programmes aresubstantially similar, compatibleand interchangeable, students maytransfer from one programme tothe other with relative ease.

In this curriculum deliverymodel, all students can continueaccumulating credits and beeligible to receive the OntarioSecondary School Diploma (OSSD),while those who so choose maypursue the IB Diploma.

Together, both theseprogrammes assure students ofsound progression pathways tohigher study, as the globalrecognition of these qualificationspave the way for students topursue specialisations in theirchosen field of study at prestigious

educational institutions anywherein the world.

To ensure a smooth entranceinto and readiness for IBDP,students will be assessed withreadiness assessments designedand administered by the teachingstaff.

Interested students mayregister their interest by calling03-7491 8070 and take thereadiness assessment during theSIS Application Week from May 30to June 3.

n For more information, visitwww.sis.sunway.edu.my/AppWeek.

Students are assured of sound pathways to higher study through the International Baccalaureate DiplomaProgramme (IBDP) and the Ontario Secondary School programme, both offered by SIS.