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The Career StrategistsSpecial Episode: Flexible Work Arrangement Requests: The Challenges and Impact on HR and Business
With the impending implementation of the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests (TG-FWAR) on 1 December 2024, many HR Leaders are wondering how it will impact their HR operations as well as business decisions.
In this episode, Adrian interviews two HR and Business Leaders to understand the diverse nuances of the TG-FWAR, the benefits it brings and the challenges that lie ahead.
They will also give some practical advice on how to make the process smoother with your stakeholders.
We thank Ms. Evelyn Tay (IHRP Senior Professional and CEO & Group CHRO, EtonHouse International Education Group) and Mr. Aslam Sardar (CEO...2024-09-0346 min
Handful of Leaves | Mindfulness & Buddhism in Everyday LifeEp 28: The Mindful CEO of a $200M International Education Group, EtonhouseIn episode 28, we speak to the Group CEO of Etonhouse International Holdings - Singapore, Ng Yi-Xian who oversees schools from infant care to high school in 11 countries across 120 campuses. We discuss how mindfulness has changed his life, shaped his leadership and a lot more:
🧘🏻How mindfulness supported him in the toughest time in his career
🤟🏻The idea of stupid grit
👔How he balances advocating mindfulness and respecting boundaries in the workplace
👨👩👧👦 How he manages to find time to meditate while taking care of 22,003 kids under his care
Mr. Ng Yi-Xian overs...2024-02-1241 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: The Yellow Bird - Tutorial VersionOn this episode of Book Monsters, Shaista Dinis is joined by Kisa Tan, EtonHouse Educator, and she shared ways to bring the story to life and even activities that parents can do with their children, This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-2907 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: The Yellow BirdIn this episode of Book Monsters, Shaista Dinis reads The Yellow Bird. This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-2901 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: The Adventures of Chiquitto - Tutorial VersionOn this episode of Book Monsters, Shawnrick Hu of Kiss92 is joined by Amanda Lee, an EtonHouse educator, and she shared about Chiquitto, which was an actual chicken that was in the EtonHouse Pre-School Upper Bukit Timah, and how it inspired the teachers and students to get involved in writing and illustrating the book! She also shares her tips for storytellers to bring this story alive. You may email 215bt@etonhouse.edu.sg to purchase the storybook @ $25 per copy Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! Th...2023-09-2217 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: The Adventures of ChiquittoOn this episode of Book Monsters, Shawnrick Hu of Kiss92 reads The Adventures of Chiquitto Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-2204 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: My Daddy Is The Best! - Tutorial VersionOn this episode of Book Monsters, Daphne Khoo of Kiss92 is joined by Ms Josephyne Ho, Senior Principal at EtonHouse, and she shares her tips on how to encourage children to express their feelings, the key message from this story and how to encourage children with the joys of storytelling. Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-1510 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: My Daddy Is The Best!On this episode of Book Monsters, Daphne Khoo of Kiss92 reads My Daddy Is The Best! Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-1502 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: Our Amazing Pioneers: Seah Eu Chin - The King Of Gambier and Pepper - Tutorial VersionOn this episode of Book Monsters, Nat Koh of Kiss92 is joined by Shawn Seah, the author of Our Amazing Pioneers: Seah Eu Chin - The King Of Gambier and Pepper. He shares his storytelling tips, experience writing the book as a descendant of Seah Eu Chin and the challenges he faced and how he overcame them to write it into a children’s story. Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/liste...2023-09-0812 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: Our Amazing Pioneers: Seah Eu Chin - The King Of Gambier and PepperOn this episode of Book Monsters, Nat Koh of Kiss92 is joined by Shawn Seah, the author of Our Amazing Pioneers: Seah Eu Chin - The King Of Gambier and Pepper. Shawn Seah is also the descendant of Seah Eu Chin. Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-09-0805 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: Timmy & Tammy at the National Day Parade - Tutorial VersionOn this episode of Book Monsters, Juliana Yeow of Kiss92 is joined by Esther Eio, a trained preschool educator, curriculum developer, book author and storyteller. She shares some effective techniques for bringing characters and settings to life through storytelling and tips for parents to make storytelling more engaging for their children. Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-2506 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: Timmy & Tammy at the National Day ParadeOn this episode of Book Monsters, Juliana Yeow of Kiss92 is joined by Esther Eio, a trained preschool educator, curriculum developer, book author and storyteller! They read Timmy & Tammy at the National Day Parade, from the Timmy & Tammy series by Ruth Wan-Lu. Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-2502 min
Evolution Exchange SingaporeEvo SG #64 - Emerging Technologies In Education❇️ Our new podcast episode titled, “Emerging Technologies In Education” is up and running ❇️
Join us as we discuss:
- How artificial intelligence can be leveraged to enhance teaching and learning experiences 🤔
- The potential uses of virtual reality and augmented reality in education
- The current challenges or limitations in adopting these emerging technologies in education 💭
- AND MORE!
Our host for this episode is Pearlie Leng (Associate Consultant at Evolution), and joining her is:
🎙️John Ang Sing Woon – Chief Technology Officer at EtonHouse International Education Group
LISTEN NOW!
#educationaltechnology #technologyineducation #techeducation2023-08-2242 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: What Ants Do On Stormy Days - Tutorial VersionIn this episode of Book Monsters, The Flying Dutchman of Kiss92 is joined by Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Social and Family Development, as she shares what inspired her to write this book, what made her choose the keledek (sweet potatoes) as part of the story and her storytelling tips! Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-1810 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters Season 2: What Ants Do On Stormy Days - An Original by Minister of State Sun XuelingBook Monsters is BACK for another season! To kickstart this season, Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Social and Family Development, is back and she reads What Ants Do On Stormy Days, a children's storybook that she has written. Stay tuned every Friday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-08-1804 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: What Ants Do On Rainy Days - Tutorial VersionIn this episode of Book Monsters, Charmaine Phua of Kiss92 is joined by Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Social and Family Development, as she shares what inspired her to write this book, key messages that you can take away from this story and her storytelling tips to help you read the story better to children. This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-1312 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: What Ants Do On Rainy Days - An Original by Minister of State Sun XuelingIn this episode of Book Monsters, Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs & Ministry of Social and Family Development, reads What Ants Do On Rainy Days, a children's storybook that she has written. This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-1304 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: Sing A Song of Hawker Food - Tutorial VersionIn this episode of Book Monsters, Joshua Simon of Kiss92 is joined by Natasha, an educator with The Eton Academy and an EtonHouse Community Fund Volunteer, and she shares her tips on how to make a storytelling session with children more interesting, how we can use props during storytelling and questions we can ask to kickstart a conversation based on the story. Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...2023-04-0607 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: Sing A Song of Hawker FoodIn this episode of Book Monsters, Joshua Simon of Kiss92 sings nursery rhymes that we are all familiar with but with a local twist of Hawker Food inspired lyrics to it! Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-04-0602 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: The Stone Soup - Tutorial VersionIn this episode of Book Monsters, Chamaine Yee of Kiss92 is joined by Hisna, an EtonHouse Educator and EtonHouse Community Fund Volunteer, and she shares how The Stone Soup has a more serious tone than other classics but there are various values that can be taught to our children. Hisna also shares how we can share experiences so that the children can feel connected to the story! Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See...2023-03-3010 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: The Stone SoupIn this episode of Book Monsters, Charmaine Yee of Kiss92, reads a classic bedtime story, The Stone Soup. Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-3003 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: The Little Red Hen - Tutorial VersionIn this episode of Book Monsters, Angelique Teo of Kiss92 is joined by Carmela, an E-Bridge Teacher and EtonHouse Community Fund Volunteer, and they discuss ways to make the story come to life, how to highlight parts of the story to discuss with our children and even her recommendation of what other story to read if you enjoy The Little Red Hen! Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...2023-03-2317 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: The Little Red HenIn this episode of Book Monsters, Angelique Teo of Kiss92, reads a classic bedtime story, The Little Red Hen. Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-2309 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: Jack & The Beanstalk - Tutorial VersionIn this episode of Book Monsters, Glenn Ong of Kiss92 is joined by Thomas, an EtonHouse Community Fund Volunteer, and he shares his tips on how to shift the tone of your voice to match the different moods in the story and how to better execute the dialogues in the stories. Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-1615 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: Jack & The BeanstalkIn this episode of Book Monsters, Glenn Ong of Kiss92, reads a classic bedtime story, Jack & The Beanstalk. Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-1606 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: Goldilocks & The 3 Bears - Tutorial VersionOn this episode of Book Monsters, The Flying Dutchman of Kiss92 is joined by Joanne Wilson an EtonHouse Teacher and EtonHouse Community Fund Volunteer, and she shares her tips on how to start the story, how adding expressions when reading out to your little ones adds flavour to the storytelling and even why pointing to the words as you read makes them lose focus from the storybook! Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See...2023-03-0910 min
Book Monsters - Bedtime StoriesBook Monsters: Goldilocks & The 3 BearsIn this episode of Book Monsters, The Flying Dutchman of Kiss92, reads a classic bedtime story, Goldilocks & The 3 Bears. Stay tuned every Thursday for a new episode! This series is made possible by Kiss92, EtonHouse Community Fund & Singapore Women’s Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-03-0903 min
EtonHouse ConversationsPlay is a child's workThe learning environment and experiences your child immerse in influence their development in all areas - physical, social, emotional and cognitive. How can you encourage child-centred play and exploration in a home learning environment? Lisamarie Hughes, Principal of EtonHouse International School Sentosa, and Luna Deller, Principal of EtonHouse International School Thomson, take a deep dive into the differences between child-responsive and child-led learning and share approaches to fostering a love of learning through innovative play experiences.2022-11-1755 min
EtonHouse ConversationsHow to raise a bilingual child?How can you support your child in Mandarin language acquisition, especially if you don’t speak the language? In this podcast, Priscilia Lim, Principal of EtonHouse Pre-School Robertson Walk and Sim Jianing, Mandarin Teacher at EtonHouse Pre-School Zhong Hua, discuss approaches to cultivating a genuine connection to Mandarin in young learners in school and at home. We also share practical tips you can try with your child to make learning Mandarin fun. 2022-09-0842 min
EtonHouse ConversationsSibling Squabbles - Resolving conflicts peacefullyTo reduce the jealousy, frustration, and competition that comes with sibling squabbles, we invited Matthew Scott, Principal of Middleton International School and father of 3 children, and Stephanie Chalmers, Parent Educator and mother of 2 children, to discuss approaches to using these conflicts as teaching moments to help their children form a loving bond with each other. 2022-06-1652 min
EtonHouse ConversationsThe Language of AcceptanceWe are back! In our first podcast episode of 2022, we explore why, as parents, we often struggle to accept our children’s feelings. And how can we overcome this so we can be there for our children and help them feel better? We find out more in a chat with experienced parenting professionals, Tracy Dawson from EtonHouse International School Sentosa and Stephanie Chalmers, Parent Educator and our EtonHouse parent.2022-04-2956 min
The Straits Times PodcastsNg Gim Choo and Ng Yi-Xian of Etonhouse International Education Group: Lunch With SumikoSynopsis: The Straits Times' executive editor Sumiko Tan gets up close with newsmakers over lunch - and a selfie. At work, Mr Ng Yi-Xian calls his mother, the founder of the EtonHouse group of schools, "Mum". Mrs Ng Gim Choo doesn't mind, "It's the respect that is important," she says of her relationship with her son who is now group CEO, in Lunch with Sumiko. Read Sumiko Tan's full stories here: https://str.sg/Jbhe Lunch With Sumiko videos: https://str.sg/wPrB Produced by: Sumiko Tan and ST Video team2022-04-2506 min
EtonHouse ConversationsEtonHouse Parenting Webinar - Respectful ParentingPower struggles with our children are inevitable. Instead of getting angry or asking your child to 'stop it already', seize these opportunities to learn how to better communicate with each other. In this podcast, we take a deep dive into Respectful Parenting, a parenting approach close to our heart. Hear from Rebecca Gough, Principal of EtonHouse International Pre-School Mountbatten 718, and Sophia Klopp, our EtonHouse parent and a Certified Parent Educator of Positive Discipline, as they share approaches to incorporate respectful parenting in your daily interactions with your children.2021-12-2247 min
EtonHouse ConversationsEtonHouse Parenting Webinar - Supporting Your Child's Growth And DevelopmentA healthy body ensures your child is in the optimal condition to learn and fulfil their potential. It is, therefore, beneficial to understand your child’s development at each stage of growth to help support and nurture their minds and bodies. We share key factors to providing a healthy and secure environment for our children in this podcast with Dr Amy Wang, Specialist in Paediatric Medicine from Raffles Hospital and Denise Teo, Pedagogue from EtonHouse International School.2021-11-1159 min
Break the ISAK!Foreigners in Karuizawa: EtonHouse (in collaboration with FM Karuizawa)In this episode, we interview three teachers from the international preschool EtonHouse. Irene from Spain, Christine from Canada and Jessica from Brazil share their experience about what it's like to be a foreigner living in Japan. This episode is part of our collaboration with FM Karuizawa on their program Kids Media Labo. Radio segment to be out in December 2021.2021-10-2136 min
EtonHouse ConversationsEtonHouse Parenting Webinar - How Do We Nurture Resilience In Our Children?Our Design & Technology teacher from EtonHouse Orchard, Adrian Bennett, is also a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS holder for the longest triathlon completed. In this podcast, Adrian together with Ng Yi-Xian, Executive Director of EtonHouse International Education Group, who is also an avid sportsman, share tips on training the mind and body, and strategies on how to build grit and perseverance in our children to help them cope with the challenges as they grow.2021-10-0654 min
EtonHouse ConversationsEtonHouse Parenting Webinar - Stress and Mental HealthStress and mental health problems can even affect young children. Depression, anxiety and other disorders are often a reflection of the circumstances at home and/or school or the wider society. Many of these factors go unnoticed and sometimes it can be too late when these observations aren’t addressed at an early stage. How can you ensure your child’s emotional wellbeing and build on their resilience to cope with challenges in life? We share more in this podcast with Dr Gina Dahel from International Medical Clinic and Nysa Kaparani, student and moderator from EtonHouse Orchard.2021-08-3159 min
Teach Middle East PodcastWhat The 2020-2021 Academic Year Has Taught Us-With Julia Knight, Jeff Evans, Mark Leppard, Muneer Chalil and Salma Gamil-Season FinaleSend us a textThe 2020-2021 academic year has been one of the most challenging to date. The resilience of staff, students and parents should be applauded. In this season finale of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we assembled an eclectic mix of educators to share the lessons learned in this academic year. Join us as we share all that we learned and what we are looking forward to in the new academic year. Panellists: Julia Knight, Jeff Evans, Mark Leppard, Muneer Chalil and Salma Gamil Julia Knight: School Principal at E...2021-06-3041 min
EtonHouse ConversationsEtonHouse Parenting Webinar - Safe EnvironmentsJump, skip, hop, splash and stomp! All children have a keen sense of curiosity and love to explore, but how do parents encourage this while ensuring their young ones stay safe? Save the bubble wrap and join us at our luncheon webinar with Dr Diana Lin from Urgent Care Clinic International, where she shares tips and takes questions on early childhood safety and injury prevention.2021-06-181h 02
EtonHouse ConversationsCybersecurity and Internet Safety for FamiliesWhat do parents need to know about cyber safety, and what are the common threats children face online? As the world moves deeper into the digital realm with home based learning from the pandemic onset, more time is spent on devices. At the same time, there is no one controlling the internet and cyberspace for children. It is important for parents and children to be equipped with cyber wellness. We share more in this podcast with Peter Dart, EtonHouse PYP coordinator and Common Sense Media and SeeSaw Ambassador. 2021-06-0231 min
EtonHouse ConversationsEtonHouse Parenting Webinar- The Language Of KindnessHow can you nurture positive and respectful relationships with your children? ‘The EtonHouse Parenting’ series host interactive webinars with experts who share practical hands-on strategies and real-life experiences to help parents develop deep, meaningful and sustainable relationships with their children. Our first session, ‘The Language Of Kindness - How do you nurture empathy in your toddler?’ is out now. 2021-05-2058 min
Collaborative EducationEpisode 5: A conversation with Edward Wyn Jones, Principal of EtonHouse Broadrick in SingaporeOn this week's episode, I speak with Edward Wyn Jones. Currently, Edward is the principal at EtonHouse Broadrick in Singapore. He and his family have been living there since January 2020. Previously, Edward was Head of Primary at Craighouse School in Chile for just over two years. Originally from Wales, Edward and his family returned to the UK briefly before settling in Singapore.
Edward mainly shares his experiences as Head of Primary in Craighouse School and his role as principal at EtonHouse. Edward says both have the "same difficulties, same frustrations but it's just got a different name...2021-04-0533 min
EtonHouse ConversationsUniversity and Careers Pathway with Hannah ThompsonUniversity options and career pathways are important and critical considerations for all families. However, it looks different for every individual student. Some know as early as their primary or secondary years on what they would want to pursue as a career option while others may take up to their undergraduate years to figure things out. There are many questions that come to the fore when families start to think of this and we hope this sharing will aid you and your children as they embark on this very exciting and significant journey. We speak to Hannah Thompson, Careers and...2021-03-3111 min
EtonHouse ConversationsHow to master the English language - Tips from our EAL expertIn this podcast we discuss the EAL programme at EtonHouse International School. English as an Additional Language(EAL) learning caters to students whose native language isn't English and require assistance to develop proficiency in the English language. Students come from diverse backgrounds, and in keeping with the IBO's philosophy of intercultural understanding and respect, EtonHouse recognises that learning an additional language together with maintaining the student's mother tongue is essential as language is our means of thinking and communicating. How do we get students well equipped in the language so that they can take an active role in the c...2020-11-2612 min
EtonHouse ConversationsChildren's Day Special - Celebrating children and embracing their individualityWhen we see the world through a child’s eyes, we experience it like no other, their constant wonder and curiosity inspires us every day. In this podcast, we speak to the principal of EtonHouse Sentosa, Lisamarie on how being around children constantly has impacted her life.
2020-10-0312 min
EtonHouse ConversationsTeacher's Day Special - More than just a jobBeing a teacher is more than just a job, it is a calling and comes with many challenges and opportunities. To honour their passion and dedication, we speak to 3 teachers from the EtonHouse International Group in our latest podcast to find out more about their inspiring journey as an educator and all that they have come to achieve in this wonderful journey.2020-09-0717 min
EtonHouse ConversationsGetting to know Chris Quinn - Principal, EtonHouse OrchardTaking on the role of a new principal is no easy feat, furthermore amidst these uncertain times and having to implement safety measures while still ensuring that learning happens can prove to be a challenge. In this podcast, we have a chat with Christopher Quinn as he takes on the leadership role for EtonHouse Orchard and moves it to the next level in its growth and development with 13 years of experience as an educator.2020-08-1713 min
EtonHouse ConversationsNewborn care and development -Sleep schedulesAre you a soon-to-be parent or a parent of a newborn? There must be questions concerning your child's sleep routines and patterns. How can we help nurture healthy sleep habits? In this podcast, we speak to Louise Duncan from Petite Dreamers, where they specialise in sleep routines for babies with step-by-step customised plans to help parents.2020-07-3016 min
EtonHouse ConversationsCybersecurity in Education- Keeping Your Child Safe in the Digital AgeHow can we keep our children safe in the digital age? The internet provides a wonderful platform for children to learn and be entertained. However, there are also risks and challenges involved when learning happens online. In this podcast, we speak to Nina Bual, an in-house entrepreneur at The Creative Square Company. Nina has supported organisations in reducing cyber risk through awareness and online training.2020-07-1715 min
EtonHouse ConversationsCrisis Management -Handling the COVID19 pandemic and keeping our community safeOur latest podcast is all about crisis management and keeping the community safe during this pandemic. ‘Unprecedented’ is one of the most popular words since the Covid19 outbreak. So how have organisations adapted to implications that have no precedence? Especially schools that are the epicenter of communities and an intrinsic part of the lives of parents, teachers, and students. Join us as we speak to Evelyn Tay, Group Director, Human Resource & Operations at EtonHouse International School.2020-07-1008 min
EtonHouse ConversationsWhat Is Respectful Parenting - Understanding the basicsWhat is Respectful Parenting? What does it look like when it comes to parenting and real-life interactions with children? In our latest podcast, we speak to Li Ling Phua, Director of Chapter Zero, who has been instrumental in creating a large community of parents and caregivers who are passionate about supporting children respectfully.2020-07-0323 min
EtonHouse ConversationsBilingual Education: How does it work?The Chinese language is increasingly being recognised as a life skill and an essential communication tool. Many parents now want their children to be effectively bilingual in both English and Mandarin. We all know the benefits of being bilingual, but getting started and sustaining the interest level in a second language; particularly Mandarin, can be daunting. How do we raise children who are truly bilingual, and how do we choose a curriculum that works for our children?
We speak to Ms Zhao Beiyan, Director of the Mandarin Department in EtonHouse International School Broadrick. Beiyan has been with...2020-06-2215 min
EtonHouse ConversationsWhat is the Reggio Emilia approach? -FAQs on Reggio EmiliaIn this podcast, we speak to Anastasia Edwards, Principal of EtonHouse Claymore. Anastasia has been teaching at EtonHouse Claymore since the pre-school first opened. Her pedagogy is deeply influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach. She has attended a study trip in Reggio Emilia and has visited the schools there. She believes the key values behind this approach continue to inform our thinking at EtonHouse. Let’s find out more from Anastasia.2020-06-1219 min
EtonHouse ConversationsImpact of Mindfulness on Organisational CultureIn our chat today, we have a special guest from New York. Asheena Baez is a principal and an Internationally renowned Mindful leadership Coach, Curriculum Developer, and Educational Consultant. Asheena is one of two Contentment Foundation Emissaries to the United States, where she is committed to scaling the Four Pillars of Wellbeing across the country.
Speaking to Asheena is Yi Xian Ng, the Executive Director of EtonHouse who is a strong advocate of the mindfulness practice and has led the way in building this practice within the organisation.2020-06-0239 min
EtonHouse ConversationsGetting Your Child Prepared For School After The Circuit BreakerWith the reopening of schools in the upcoming week, we understand the many concerns and challenges you face having to ease your child back into school after the long break and amidst the COVID19 situation. In this podcast, we speak to our colleagues-Renee Sim, Amanda Cho and Bipasha Minocha to address some of factors that will help make this transition easier.2020-05-2819 min
EtonHouse ConversationsIB Diploma Programme - Unpacking the gold standard in educationIn this podcast, we address some questions regarding the IB diploma programme as parents decide the next educational path for their child. We speak to Alec Jiggins, Principal at EtonHouse International School, Orchard. Alec is not only an IB Consultant and Council of International Schools (CIS) team member but has also led the Orchard campus to its IB Diploma authorisation.2020-05-2213 min
EtonHouse ConversationsLeading The Way In Well-Being And ContentmentThis year in the face of the pandemic, we have seen collective effort across schools and global communities to build their wellbeing and contentment practice. One school, in particular, stands out, having focussed on this practice since its inception in 2018, way before this pandemic impacted our lives. Middleton International School (MIS) has been a trailblazer in this regard and went on to collaborate with the Contentment Foundation in the US to make its practice even more strategic and research-based.
In this podcast, we speak to Atima Joshi, Principal at Middleton, who has been a champion and a...2020-05-1319 min
EtonHouse ConversationsCelebrating Motherhood and Raising Successful ChildrenThis Mother's Day, as we celebrate the selfless superwomen in our lives, we find inspiration in Mrs. Ng Gim Choo Founder of EtonHouse International Education Group, a mother of three and now a grandmother to a pair twins on her parenting journey and raising successful children while also growing a successful brand.2020-05-0807 min
EtonHouse ConversationsDebunking Myths of Home-Based LearningHBL is one of the most popular and well-used acronyms today! Unheard of a few months ago, today, it is a reality for most of us- children, teachers, and parents alike. We speak our pedagogue Denise Teo on the myths surrounding HBL.
Denise has 16 years of experience in education, including being a teacher and principal at EtonHouse. As a part of our pedagogy team, she now works closely with our schools to support the #EtonHouseHBL programme. She is also a mum to two boys aged 8 and 3!2020-05-0519 min
EtonHouse ConversationsEpisode 3: Transforming Well-Being in SchoolsIn this podcast, we discuss how Educators today are working towards a strategic implementation of wellbeing in schools to transform the way teaching and learning take place. Middleton International School (MIS) has collaborated with the Contentment Foundation in the US to ensure that the school community proactively works towards developing mindfulness and well-being. We speak to Ng Yi Xian, the Executive Director of EtonHouse who is a strong advocate of this practice and Matthew Scott, Vice Principal at Middleton who has taken the lead at MIS to weave this practice into the curriculum.2020-04-2922 min
Inner leadership PodcastWebinar - Mindfulness in Management - Contemplation in the WorkplaceTodays podcast is a little different. It is longer ☺️and is a recording of a live Webinar which was held by Inner Leadership in conjunction with 1880 Club here in Singapore. It includes a guided meditation as well as a discussion between Ng Yi Xian and Navin Amarasuriya on their meditative practices and journeys.
Description: What does it mean to look within in the workplace? What are the tools that inspire deeper connections? Explore how meditation and other contemplative approaches can be applied in a Singaporean workplace. Each speaker has his own mindfulness practice and is exploring ways of sharing it with...2020-04-091h 10
EtonHouse ConversationsEpisode 2: Mindfulness in the time of crisisMindfulness during trying times. Does it help during a crisis? It is unthinkable what we are all going through and the psychological impact that this virus has had on us. Our discussion today is therefore on mindfulness and how it can help us cope during this time. On this podcast, we have Yi Xian with us, Executive Director of the EtonHouse International Education Group. Yi Xian is a strong advocate for mindfulness and has been practicing it for several years now. Let’s find out from him about his journey and how it has helped him.2020-04-0118 min
EtonHouse ConversationsEpisode 1: International Women's DayHonouring International Women’s Day 2020 and forging a gender equal world this session will be about celebrating the achievements of women from all walks of life- mothers, daughters, wives and sisters. We have a chat with 2 inspiring women, our HR and Operations Director Evelyn Tay and our Director of Pedagogy Tina Chin. 2020-03-0608 minEtonHouse ConversationsTeenage Health And WellbeingNavigating through the teenage years is a complex phase in life fraught with challenges and changes-mental, physical and emotional. How do we support our teenage children as they develop through adolescence? We speak to experienced medical professional Dr Neil Forrest from International Medical Clinic to find out more.2019-11-0425 minEtonHouse ConversationsScreen Time: How Much Is Too Much?Screen time is a common battlefront between parents and children, from toddlers to teens alike. How much is too much? This is a burning question for parents. We spoke to Nina Bual from Blue Phish Cyber Security to discuss several cyber issues and recommend solutions.2019-11-0430 min
EtonHouse ConversationsWhat causes tantrums in our toddlers and how do you deal with them? As a parent, you've wondered — what causes tantrums in our toddlers, and how do you deal with them? We speak to our Child Psychology expert, Tina Stephenson-Chin. 2019-11-0427 min
Unfinished ThoughtsAgency with Anne van DamAnne van Dam, BEd of Education, Educational Consultant at 'The Learning Square'.
From Anne:
I have taught for 19 years in schools in Rotterdam, Shanghai and Singapore. Since 2000 I have taken on various leadership positions, combining teaching with coordinators responsibilities. I used to work at the Canadian International School (Singapore) where I was part of the team that took the school to IB authorization in 2005. I have been an IB trainer since 2005, sharing my passion for young children with educators in IB schools in South East Asia and developing workshops for the organization.
I joined EtonHouse International Pre-School in Au...2019-05-041h 01