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Bugatti vs Lamborghini vs Ferrari
Introduction In this writing, I am going to write about the king of speed vs Lamborghini vs Ferrari. The real speed battle. Bugatti...

Zaid
Aug 21, 20231 min read


Pottery is a Must for Children, and Here’s Why!
Pottery has been a popular form of art and craftsmanship for centuries. It involves the shaping and moulding of clay into various forms...

Rachel Vassanthan
Aug 16, 20233 min read


Why Do Cats Like Themselves?
Introduction Cats groom themselves not only to keep clean, but for several other health reasons. The cat also likes to protect themselves...

Iwo
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Mandarin as a second language: Part 3
Continuing with our inquiry into different types of food, the Astor students learning Mandarin as a second language talked about the...

Xin Rong
Aug 1, 20231 min read


Rock VS Pop Music
Introduction In this writing, I am going to write about rock vs pop music. Did you know pop and rock music origins date back to the early...

Lynn
Jul 27, 20231 min read


Boosting a Child’s Confidence through Class Presentations
Children are often eager to present their thoughts, ideas and projects in the classroom. They have such enthusiasm for the process!...

Priscilla Suen
Jul 25, 20232 min read


What is the Real Reason that Caused Ostriches to be Flightless?
Introduction Ostriches are a type of bird. They got wings just like any other bird. But they just can't fly! What is the real problem...

Lucy
Jul 21, 20231 min read


Why Do Cats Purr?
Introduction In this writing, I am going to be talking about "Why do cats purr?". Did you know not all cats purr? Would you like to know...

Lily
Jul 13, 20231 min read


How Does the World's Fastest Train Move?
Introduction In this writing, I am going to talk about how the world's fastest train works. Before I write about it, I am going to talk...

Kohshiro
Jul 7, 20231 min read


10 Practices Where Art Meets Academics
Art is a wonderful tool for students to express themselves, develop their creativity, and learn new skills. It allows them to explore...

Rachel Vassanthan
Jul 5, 20233 min read


How Does Evolution Work?
Introduction Billions of years ago, everything was just one single cell/organism and that cell was the ancestor of everything. Over time,...

Akira
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Why Do Bunnies Twitch their Nose?
Good question, I'm not sure we all twitch our nose sometimes. If you want to find out then read on... Why? Mostly, their noses help them...

Sophia
Jun 14, 20231 min read


Mandarin as a Second Language: Part 2
This term, during the Mandarin language enrichment class at Astor International School, we are embarking on an inquiry into the different...

Xin Rong
Jun 6, 20232 min read


Cultivating a Harmonious Classroom
For their IPC units in Term 2, Astor students in the upper primary classes focused on the topic of "Different Places, Similar Lives."...

Jasveena Kaur
Apr 26, 20233 min read


Phonic Games
It would come as no surprise that children learn best when they are having fun. At Astor International School, we aim to help children...

Xin Rong
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Easter Egg Hunt and Craft Activities
At Astor International School we take a day to celebrate Easter. We break up into multi aged groups to complete fun Easter activities. We...

Shannon de Winnaar
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Let’s Learn About Money!
As children grow, it is common for them to witness adults buying things and exchanging coins and notes. It is important for them to...

Jasveena Kaur
Mar 30, 20233 min read


Picking Diverse Books
There are so many books in the world, how do you know which books are good for your child, or in the classroom? Well, you’d have to read...

Xin Rong
Mar 9, 20232 min read


Student-centered classrooms
Students actively participate and are involved in their own knowledge acquisition in student-centred classrooms at Astor International Schoo

Rachel Vassanthan
Feb 23, 20233 min read


Having Autonomy in the Classroom
Fostering autonomy in the classroom is important so students will become more independent and can complete tasks.

Priscilla Suen
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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