Join us in celebrating GESS’ emerging champion (Gold) for Preschool of the Year! Encouraging meaningful learning through play and inquiry, here’s how it places high-quality teaching and learning at the heart of everything they do.
We all know how important the formative years of young children are but, here’s the thing: how do we ensure that they thrive both at school and at home? Choosing the right preschool is key, and we guarantee that you won’t go wrong with the international German European School Singapore (GESS)!
In fact, it recently clinched the Gold award for Singapore Preschool of the Year at the Singapore Education Awards 2024, and was also awarded the Silver accolade for International school with the most future-ready students. A hearty congratulations is in order, and here’s why these awards are so well-deserved.
Families are valued partners of the school
Think of GESS as one big happy family. Known as a community preschool, GESS prides itself as a school that works hand in hand with families. It offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, which is specially designed by their expert early-year educators.
For students between ages two and six, it’s all about meaningful learning through play, inquiry, and problem-solving; as well as having social interactions and physical activities in a safe space. This creates a foundation that prepares these young learners in a safe space, while ensuring that they feel happy, secure, and excited about school.
Rather than just being passive observers, parents are welcomed with open arms here. They’re encouraged to be heavily involved in their child’s student journey, such as taking on volunteer or representative roles in the parents’ committee. The school also actively invests in this relationship through regular Parent Academy Workshops, where members of the faculty share their knowledge and come together to better support the students.
Plenty of fun learning opportunities await
The classrooms at GESS go beyond just being a space for learning: they’re specially designed to transform into areas that engage the students in every way possible. The kiddos especially love the dedicated Preschool library, sports hall, swimming pool, outdoor learning centre, and other facilities.
To take it up a notch, GESS has a variety of after-school programmes and co-curriculars. Think: arts, languages, literacy, music, sports, outdoor education, and more! Focusing on the children’s overall development, these contribute to a holistic education.
More enhancements are in the pipeline, including an enhanced outdoor education programme giving children even more exposure to nature and forest school activities. Watch this space for more to come!
Student wellbeing is a top priority
It’s rare to come across a preschool that cares so much about its students. Parents, rest assured that your little bubs are in good hands!
GESS’ purpose-built campus — with over 50 age-appropriate learning spaces and facilities — provides a safe environment for children to learn and explore. It believes that when children feel connected and secure, they can then play, learn, and grow to their heart’s content. Even better: due to the school’s location at Dairy Farm, the students get to go on regular outdoor adventures at the nature reserve too.
It has even specially curated a Child Safe Curriculum, which teaches children how to keep themselves safe in our ever-changing world. From a young age, they’ll learn valuable skills such as how to recognise signs of danger, who to approach for help, and how to use assertive language to protect themselves.
Why we love GESS
A school that truly loves its students, plus teaches them how to navigate our rapidly-developing world? Sign us up please! We also love how purposeful play is at the core of GESS’ approach, allowing kids to have fun whilst learning.
To find out more, register for its Open House on 4 December 2024. Listen to talks by academic experts, go on a school tour, and learn what GESS is all about. The Admissions and Academic teams will also be on hand to answer any queries you may have.
Congratulations GESS on both your wins!
This post is in partnership with German European School Singapore (GESS).
