We believe our focus on our learning aspirations will continue to empower our students to navigate the artificial intelligence movement along with other large-scale technological advancements they will inevitably see in their lifetime. Here are some ways we can help students develop the types of skills needed to use the tools effectively.
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Since its establishment in 1956, Singapore American School has been privileged to have a dedicated and committed faculty. SAS has seen its share of changes and challenges over the years, but our educators—teachers, instructional assistants (IAs), and staff—have remained steadfast in their commitment to providing an excellent educational experience for our students.
In 2020, SAS announced the next step in teacher development and growth—the PLC coach. We are excited to work with our PLC coaches to continue to learn and to provide a coaching and support approach best suited for SAS.
We are excited to share that we will be taking Journeys from a bi-annual print publication to a hybrid of an on-demand digital publication and an annual print publication!
From tackling a climbing wall to creating media content to engaging in political activism, general interest clubs offer students a huge variety of personally fulfilling activities.
Foundations are formed in day-to-day life. What are you doing on a daily basis to instill values in your child? On the other side of the coin, what are your long-term parenting goals for sustaining your child’s foundation?
For those at Singapore American School who feel they stand “on the shoulders of Giants,” in Isaac Newton’s famous words, no giant is more respected than S. K. Kasinathan, or Coach Kasi, as he was known by the students. This Ultimate Eagle, who passed away last spring, touched the lives of countless students in his two decades at the school.
On April 15, 2021 Singapore American School announced a S$400 million campus upgrade project that reimagines school...one that reimagines the role of classrooms and buildings in the learning journey to provide unmatched opportunities for students and teachers.
Singapore American School seeks to extend a warm welcome and provide a safe and supportive environment. One of the three pillars of an SAS education is “extraordinary care,” and we are committed to ensuring that all our LGBTQIA+ students feel cared for.
The need for certainty is so powerful it can lead us to make faulty predictions and actions. During adolescence, anxiety commonly manifests in academics, interpersonal relationships, and athletic and artistic performance. Without healthy coping skills, kids are prone to maladaptive outcomes. How can adults help?
Student. Teacher. Coach. Mentor. Friend. Legend. A man of many talents, Jim Baker did not just prepare students for college; he prepared students for life. We pay tribute to the ultimate Eagle—Jim Baker, now retired in Penang, Malaysia—whose legacy has enriched our diverse community.
Perfectionism is sometimes viewed as a positive personality trait that increases a person's likelihood of success; however, perfectionism, when accompanied by self-defeating cognitive distortions and corresponding maladaptive behaviors, actually makes it more difficult to achieve goals. High school personal academic counselor and psychologist Jeff Devens shares some suggestions on how you can help your child who might be struggling with perfectionism.