Storing things in your home can sometimes be a challenge. Not only do you have to find the space to store everything, but you also need to make sure that everything is organised so that it is easy to find ...
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Design Trends: 7 looks for your home you can create in 2023
We are inundated with trends and fads all the time in the world of interior design. Some of them are drastic, coming and going with a season’s sense of urgency. Others stick around for a little bit, integrating themselves into our ...
Lighting Trends 2023: How To Make Your Home Special
You can upgrade the look of your home by updating its lighting scheme. Lighting is not just about providing illumination—it also creates an ambience and highlights architectural details that might otherwise be lost in shadow. Choosing the right lighting fixtures ...
Should my room be orange or beige? 7 tips to decide your interior colours
When it comes to painting your home, choosing the right colours can make all the difference. The colours you choose can impact the mood, atmosphere, and overall style of your home. But with a seemingly endless array of hues and ...
Effective ways to discipline your child
“Spare the rod and spoil the child” A phrase we have heard and believed over the ages. Is it still an effective parenting skill to discipline our children? Smacking is not legal in 60 countries. Sweden was the first country ...
The Truth About Our Obsession With Grades
No doubt, grades are tremendously important. They are a tried-and-tested method of judging a student’s ability and performance. The grades students receive on assessments inform a teacher’s teaching and are the basis on which teachers adjust their teaching and learning ...
Bracing For Educational Change
There is a quote from the Disney Pixar’s animation Wall-E that seems rather apt for the Movement Control Order we find ourselves in today in Malaysia: “I see the ship’s log is showing that today is the 700th anniversary of ...
Exam Success
Increasingly we hear arguments that exams do not matter, do not measure ability accurately, or that they place undue pressure on students. However, it is our view, that society has not changed significantly to embrace a reduction of exams, let ...
Sowing The Seeds Of Physical Education In International Schools
Schools play an integral role in the early formative years of a child. School affects every sphere of child development, particularly the physical and mental realms. In most cases, the discipline instilled in students at school remains with them for ...
Why Accreditation Is Important When Choosing A School
Choosing a school is no easy task especially when there are many choices out there; more so when it is a definitive decision for your child. Education is expensive and as a parent, you need to ensure that your child ...
The values of education at elc International School
elc International School was established more than 30 years ago with a dream to bring affordable international education to Malaysia. What started as a humble enterprise with only 5 students and 6 teachers including the principal herself, it has grown by leaps and bounds. ...
Is Quality Education in an International School a Leap of Faith?
For parents, it is becoming increasingly hard to see through the marketing glitz and glamour, and essentially see the true potential any particular international school has. One of the quickest and easiest methods a parent can adopt in assessing potential international schools ...
Our Route to Educational Success
A Dominican priest by the name of Henri Didon said “Citius, Altius, Fortius”, meaning “Faster, Higher, Stronger”. The words resonated with students and guests alike, so much so that it was adopted by the Olympic Games as their official motto. ...
Imagining The Future Of International Schools
In thinking about what an International School of the future might look like, I’m compelled to think about what makes for any successful school? How can any of us sustain success in the face of new technologies, new routes, and pathways to ...
Crafted Elegance: The Artistry and Beauty of Sandor Timber Doors
Timber doors have long been a popular choice for homeowners and designers alike. With their timeless beauty and natural appeal, these doors bring a touch of warmth and charm to any space. Whether you are looking to enhance the aesthetics ...
One Of The Leading Fire Rated Door Manufacturers In Malaysia
Looking for a fire door manufacturer in Malaysia? Look no further than Sandor! As one of the leading manufacturers of fire doors in Malaysia, we have been in business for many years and offer a wide range of fire doors ...
Why is Maple Leaf Kingsley International School a popular choice for Secondary Schools in Malaysia?
Holistic education for all-round development At Maple Leaf Kingsley International School, we offer the International Secondary Curriculum developed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations. The secondary programme at Kingsley provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to ...
Top 5 Reasons Cambridge IGCSE is the Best Choice for Your Child
As the global economy expands and evolves at an unprecedented rate, it’s vital for students to receive an education that equips them with skills for the future – one that encourages life-long learning and fosters an informed curiosity about the ...
Early Childhood Education: Building a solid foundation for a better future
in your child’s life, the brain is growing rapidly and new neural pathways are being formed to support learning. Hence, children need to be exposed to a stimulating environment. They learn and develop best through play, hands-on experiences, and positive ...
Failing Forward – The Best Way To Learn Is To Make Mistakes
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” -Thomas Edison Have you had an experience where you learned more from a mistake than you ever did from doing things right the first time? Most people think ...