My First Skool

What a day it was at the Teck Ghee Children's Day Carnival! 🎉

We had an amazing turnout, with children and families from four of our Ang Mo Kio centres coming together to join the fun and celebrate our little ones. Our K2 children also put on a dance performance for the audience – watch their cute performance below!

The highlight of the day was meeting Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, making the event even more special and memorable for everyone! 💖

Thank you to the organisers Teck Ghee Preschool Network. We look forward to creating more positive impact for young children and families together.

My First Skool is honoured to be part of the Teck Ghee Preschool Network, a truly inspiring initiative!

"The most critical years of a child’s development occur in the earliest stages, and the Teck Ghee Preschool Network is uniquely positioned to nurture this important growth. The network brings together high-quality early childhood education operators with the shared mission to create nurturing, dynamic learning environments where young children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, while fostering deep connections within the broader community. By bringing families together and encouraging collaboration, we build strong, connected communities where both children and parents benefit. The network is a vital resource that provides far-reaching benefits for children, families, and the community," said Thian Ai Ling, General Manager of My First Skool.

Together, we can build bright futures for our children!

Sums up our Children's Day Out! 🎉 Thank you everyone who joined us at our events! We hope you and your little ones enjoyed the creative art sessions, outdoor adventures, and storytelling sessions as much as we did. 🥰

For those who participated in our giveaway, stay tuned to our Instagram Stories next Tuesday, 1 Oct for the announcement of our lucky winners of the $50 Grab voucher! 🥳

Good luck!

Together, we can build strong communities and make a positive impact! 💪🌍

Since 2019, My First Skool at Blk 667 Hougang Ave 4 and Blk 677 Hougang Ave 8 have proudly supported the annual "Bag to School" event, organised by Ci Yuan CC to help children from low-income families. This year, 10 of our children were beneficiaries of this programme. 🌟

The 2024 event focused on sustainability and was graced by Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong as the Guest-of-Honour. Our little ones designed the event backdrop using recycled materials, while parents joined in by creating beautiful upcycled tote bags from plastic during a special workshop. ♻️

We are grateful for the enthusiastic response from our community, reaffirming the importance of sustainability and social support in shaping bright futures for our children. 💚

Our heartfelt congratulations to Jas Chia, Executive Principal at My First Skool at Blk 491 Admiralty Link, for clinching the EcoFriend Award! 🤩 Now in its 16th year, the award, presented by the National Environment Agency (NEA), recognises outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to Singapore's sustainability journey. We’re proud to share that My First Skool is the only preschool to receive this honour!

Since 2016, Jas has led the centre’s sustainability programme, empowering both children and staff to embrace eco-friendly practices like upcycling, water conservation, and energy saving. Through thoughtful, hands-on activities, she has instilled a deep appreciation for the environment in our little ones. 🌿♻️😉

We are proud of Jas’s leadership and the positive impact she’s making on our children and the environment — building a brighter, greener tomorrow! 🌏✨

Congratulations to Teacher Sutha, Teacher Yitong, and Teacher Liu Jing for receiving awards at the 2024 Mother Tongue Languages Symposium last Saturday! 🔥

We are deeply grateful for their dedication to nurturing our children, and their commitment to supporting bilingualism and preserving our Mother Tongue. 🙌🏻

👏🏻 Teacher Sutha d/o Kandasamy from My First Skool at Blk 423 Yishun – Outstanding Award 💫
👏🏻 Teacher Zhou Yitong from My First Skool at 6 New Punggol Road – Outstanding Award 💫
👏🏻 Teacher Liu Jing from My First Skool at Blk 269 Compassvale Link – Merit Award ✨

A love for reading opens doors to a world of imagination and discoveries 📖💫

Our teachers from My First Skool at Blk 487 Segar Road invited the children to dress up as their favourite storybook characters and bring their stories to life! With parents joining us, it was a perfect blend of learning and bonding, making reading a cherished shared experience for all. 🤗

We don’t just teach children their ABCs; we also guide them in developing essential lifestyle habits. 😉🥗

Our continuous partnership with the Health Promotion Board, Singapore ensures that our little ones at My First Skool learn the importance of balanced diets, regular exercise, and good hygiene from an early age. Our little ones at Blk 443A Fajar Road enjoyed a puppet show that taught them about healthy nutrition, followed by an interactive session where they created their own Healthy Plate.

To top it off, they prepared nutritious sandwiches using low-sugar strawberry jam and wholemeal bread, making healthy choices both fun and delicious! 🥪✨

Children develop strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through early peer interactions, and our word games like Word Bingo and Word Swat are essential tools in this process too! 📚🎉

Our teachers prepare activities like this to help our little ones enhance their literacy by identifying high-frequency words in engaging ways. Swipe to see our children from My First Skool at Blk 18A Holland Drive having fun while boosting their language skills! 🎯📖

More NDP celebrations ahead! 🇸🇬🤩

Our little ones showcased their creativity and love for Singapore by designing a large birthday card. They also proudly recited the Singapore pledge and learned more about iconic local landmarks through puzzles prepared by their teachers. Our teachers guided our infants in exploring the Singapore flag and learning about its colours and symbols. It was indeed a heartwarming and joyous celebration of Singapore’s 59th birthday. 🥳

From all of us at My First Skool, Happy National Day to our beloved Singapore and to all fellow Singaporeans! 🇸🇬❤️

To help children understand numeracy concepts, our teachers from My First Skool at Blk 82 Strathmore Avenue had another fun method up their sleeves! 🎉

They designed an outdoor obstacle course where our little ones jumped and sorted counters by colours. This engaging activity not only reinforced sorting skills but also enhanced gross motor development.🌟🧩

By curating multi-sensory activities in different environments, we help our children to learn through play and actively support their physical and cognitive growth. 🚀🌈

Six My First Skool teachers were awarded at the 9th Thumbs Up Little Junior Nursery Rhyme Competition. Congratulations to all the winners and a big shoutout to all our teachers who participated! Great job!!

🥈 Second Place: Teacher Gan Chunyan, My First Skool at Blk 601 Ang Mo Kio
🏅 Commendation Award: Teacher Yu Kwong, My First Skool at 505 Yung An Road
🏅 Commendation Award: Teacher Zhang Ling, My First Skool at Blk 383 Yishun
🏅 Commendation Award: Teacher Gao Meng, My First Skool at Blk 82 Circuit Road
🏅 Commendation Award: Teacher Yang Huixian, My First Skool at Blk 302B Anchorvale Link
🎖️ Special Recognition Award: Teacher Tang Yili, My First Skool at Blk 383 Yishun

These awards recognise our teachers' creativity and dedication in making Chinese Language learning both fun and effective for our little ones. 🌟

Warmest congratulations to 3 of our My First Skool preschool educators for clinching the prestigious Ministry for Home Affairs Minister’s Public Spiritedness Award at the 2024 Home Team National Day Observance Ceremony. 🧡

Kudos to Principal Shanthi, English Teacher Sya, and Chinese Teacher Ting Ting from My First Skool at Jalan Sultan for their heroic actions that led to the saving of lives and prevention of crime or damage to property.

This award recognises their bravery and unwavering commitment to public safety. Among the 49 recipients this year, we are exceptionally proud of their dedication to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our preschool children and protecting Singapore.