~ The Place Where Your Child Will
Blossom ~
Saraswathy Kindergarten, established
in 1990 by the Hindu Endowments Board, is situated at the void deck
of Block 254, Kim Keat Avenue. For eight years until 1997 it was
operating out of the premises of Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple
in Toa Payoh.
The Kindergarten aspires to meet a pressing need of the Indian
Community for pre-primary education in English and Tamil. In designing
the curriculum we recognize that each child is different and hope
to provide an educational experience that will meet the needs of
the growing individual. Nursery classes have been introduced and
a computer room with eight computers has been set up to better serve
the students.

The Curriculum
The Academic Programme encompasses instruction
in Tamil and English with emphasis in Mathematics and Science. Slightly
more than half of instructional time is devoted to teaching English
as a first language and the rest to teaching Tamil as a second language.
Mathematics and Science concepts are established through interesting
activities using daily experiences and extensive use of concrete
materials and games. In addition, the Kindergarten introduces computers
to its pupils as early as in the Nursery level.
The Physical and Aesthetics Programme include music education and
art & craft which are taught weekly during curriculum time.
Pupils who reveal talent in a particular area will be further groomed
by encouraging participation in concerts and cultural activities.
Swimming lessons are organized weekly at a neighbouring swimming
complex where trained coaches provide instruction for children to
acquire lifelong swimming skills.
The Enrichment Programme comprises activities conducted outside
curriculum time. The Kindergarten organizes excursions to places
of interest to enable the children to relate better to their class
work and themes taught. A Games Day, Graduation Ceremony, visits
to places of worhsip and carnivals are organized annually to supplement
the curriculum.

Our Teachers
Our facilities and curriculum, attractive though they may
be, are incidental to our main strength: the quality and commitment
of our teachers. Saraswathy Kindergarten’s teachers are trained
in early childhood education and are continually upgrading themselves
by attending courses organized by the National Institute of Education
and Ministry of Education.
Subjects Offered
Language Arts, Early Mathematics, Exploratory Science,
Music and Movement, Phonics, Swimming, Computer Education, Tamil
and Religious Knowledge, Art and Craft, Indoor Gym, Outdoor play
Enrichment Programmes
Children’s Yoga, Indian Carnatic Vocals, Indian Classical
Dance, Tamil Speech & Drama
School Hours
Morning Session: 8.30am – 12.00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Location
Saraswathy Kindergarten
Block 254, Kim Keat Avenue
#01-110
Singapore 310254
Contact Information
Tel: 6258 2744
Fax: 6258 9348
E-mail: heb_skg@pacific.net.sg
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