Early Years Program
St. Mark's provides abundant opportunities for our students to experience success and to develop healthy self-esteem. It is a place where students grow and learn through play, laughter, imaginative experiences, wonderful literature, and nurturing relationships.
A continuity of experiences, interactive routines, and access to high-quality materials and resources, enables each student to experience the joy of learning. We provide a safe and caring environment conducive to children's educational development. Students bring with them a valuable store of knowledge, abilities, experiences, values, and attitudes, which have grown in the context of their family and social settings. As educators, we foster partnerships with our families in order to build on these significant experiences. A significant portion of the curriculum and school setting focuses on the development of our students' social and emotional skills. Activities are arranged to allow for collaborative learning and emphasis is placed on personal development.
Key Developmental Area
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Our teachers will introduce study topics which will allow students to learn through exploration and creative play.
Communication and Language Skills
The early years curriculum builds foundations on mastery of basic listening, speaking and literacy skills including letters and sound recognition, simple reading and writing.
Numeracy Skills
The curriculum is purposefully structured to promote learning and understanding of numbers and their relationship.
Social and Emotional Development
A significant portion of the curriculum and school setting focus on the development of our students’ social and emotional skills. Activities are arranged to allow for collaborative learning and emphasis is placed on personal development.
Creative Development
Art is an important instrument used by our teachers to promote learning. Our students explore each topic under study through art, music and play. Additionally, children in Preparatory and Pre-Prep will be taught Music by our specialist music teacher.
Physical Development
Our curriculum is organised to provide excellent opportunity for mastery of basic fine and gross motor skills, including beading, cutting, writing, balancing, jumping, bouncing, etc.
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Key Learning Area |
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Subject
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Curriculum |
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English
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Australian |
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Mathematics
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Singaporean |
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Science
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Singaporean |
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Arts
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Australian |
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Physical Education
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Thai
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Thai |
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Mandarin (Optional)
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Singaporean |
What others are saying
St. Mark’s is a great school with many classes to learn from like Chinese which makes us a lot smarter. I also like that there are classes like Technology, Arts, and Anklong because they teach very interesting things. I like that we are able to join different competitions and get medals and certificates for trying and winning and it also teaches us to be brave and try to get out of our comfort zones and try something new.
Ireland (Primary)
I really like this school because the education here is very good. The teachers are very nice, knowledgeable and funny. They taught me many things. My friends and classmates are nice too. But, the best thing is that the school has everything the kids need.
Korea (Primary)
St. Mark’s not only focuses on teaching but organises social activities such as camps, field trips, sports day, showcase, after-school activities. Participation in these activities has made me become more confident. Teachers here are experts in their fields and are entertaining, making learning very enjoyable. They are very approachable and often would help us whenever we have a need. The school guides me to achieve my academic goals and become a better person.
China (Secondary)
St. Mark's class size was one of the reasons I like this school. I was able to connect well with my classmates and teachers, who have inspired me to love learning, especially in Maths and Chemistry. St. Mark's has given me the opportunity to interact with students from different countries, which has helped to improve my English. St. Mark's provides an excellent education for both native and non-native English speakers.