History
St Andrew's Cathedral Child Development Centre was officially opened by the
Acting Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Hong Kah, the Honorary Mr
Yeo Cheow Tong and was dedicated and blessed by the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt
Rev Dr Moses Tay on 16 May 1987. It is a community service project of St
Andrew's Cathedral Singapore.
Philosophy
It is our philosophy:
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To create a safe and healthy
learning environment
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To advance children's physical and
intellectual abilities
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To develop positive self-image in
children
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To build a healthy group environment
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To coordinate home and centre
experience
Curriculum Guide
Our planned and reliable framework of routines is designed to provide a
conducive and caring environment for every child.
Our varieties of stimulating activities are designed to help in their physical,
cognitive, social and emotional development.
The curriculum comprises the following components:
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Core Component
The core component highlights the creative teaching of languages (English
and Chinese), Mathematics and Science. Our integrated and thematic approach
combines stories, songs, language activities, reading and writing.
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Creative Component
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Music & Movement
Movement activities are conducted to help enhance children creative
expressions and self-esteem.
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Creative Art & Craft
Art activities are conducted to provide learning opportunities to nurture
their creativity. Children can experiment with paints and scrap materials.
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Physical Component
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Outdoor Playground
The outdoor playground provides children with the physical and educational
aspects of play. It also helps to develop their gross motor skills or large
muscles.
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Indoor Manipulative Play
Initiated and structured activities are designed not only to develop their
problem solving skills but also their fine motor skills or small muscles.
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Social Component
Children will learn the importance of social values in our multicultural
society. Children also learn to function as a member of a group e.g. how to get
along with others, to share and to take turns.
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Parental Involvement
Parents are encouraged to attend orientation programmes, family outings and
talks organised by the Centre. Parents are welcome to freely discuss any matter
pertaining to the development of their child with the Centre's Supervisor.
For further information, please
contact:
Adrienne Soon - Chow Kak Lye, Supervisor
Tel: 65609711 E-mail:
saccdc@singnet.com.sg
Location:
Blk 511 Jurong West St 51, #01-80, Singapore 640511
