Want to keep up to date on with what’s new in Singapore and Singapore life? We bring you news in Singapore today on events, products, school news and services for families, plus fun happenings around the city.
Kylie on Stage in 2025
Following her performance at the Singapore F1 race, Kylie has released Tension II, a follow-up to her chart-topping album Tension. The new album features 13 electronic dance tracks with fresh musical collaborations. She’ll also kick off her Tension Tour in 2025, starting in Australia followed by major Asian cities including Bangkok, Tokyo, Kaohsiung and Manila before heading to the UK. It’s set to be Kylie’s biggest tour since 2011.
Fresh Clothes, Zero Effort
Laundryheap simplifies your life through its professional laundry and dry-cleaning services with flexible pick-up slots and real-time driver tracking. It’s suitable for busy professionals, families and frequent travellers. Deal! When booking through the app or at laundryheap.com.sg, use code “EXPAT20” at checkout for 20 percent off your first order. This promotion is available until 31 December 2024.
Low-Cost Mental Support
Psych Connect believes that therapy should be accessible to everyone. It’s now offering the option of low-cost therapy to ensure that finances don’t hinder an individual from receiving necessary mental health support. The team aims to promote overall wellbeing as they say that a healthy mind contributes to a healthy body.
10 Winstedt Road, #03-12/13. psychconnect.sg
Challenge the Lens
The Canon PhotoMarathon 2024 at Clarke Quay drew over 500 photography enthusiasts. This year’s theme, Every Lens, Every Age, celebrated the diversity and creativity of participants who captured Singapore’s beauty through their own unique perspectives. With a two-hour submission window for each theme, it was a dynamic and challenging experience that resulted in one-of-a-kind visual stories from photographers.
Wild Wonders of Asia
BBC Earth’s newest natural history documentary, Asia, is hosted by none other than Sir David Attenborough. The seven-part series was filmed over the course of nearly four years and spotlights Asia’s wildlife and landscapes. These include the Gobi Desert, jungles of Borneo, coral seas of the Indian Ocean and polar wilderness of Siberia. The series emphasises the ongoing conservation efforts vital for preserving these natural wonders. See it on BBC Player in Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan, and BBC Earth across Asia.
Golden celebrations
From now until 1 January 2025, the Ferrero Rocher (FR) Christmas Tree will be illuminating the roof top of Design Orchard. The golden tree is part of the Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up running at the same time. Shoppers can bring their very own miniature FR Christmas Tree home. With a $38 purchase of FR products or Ferrero Collection, you can participate in the Gift of Appreciation Workshop on 14 and 15 December to customise your tree. Register for your spot at ferrerorochergoldengift.com.
Schools News
Garden Party for Kids
Discover how the kindergarten environment at Canadian International School encourages creativity and discovery. Come for the Magical Garden Party on 23 November from 9.30am to 11.30am to meet the teachers and explore the school while your child (2 to 8 years) engages in activities such as crafting insect crowns, navigating obstacle courses and experimenting in a mud and sand kitchen.
Insight on American Boarding Schools
The American Boarding School Fair, hosted by VJB, offers the chance to meet with Admissions Officers from 16 leading boarding schools. From 4pm to 7pm on 2 November at The American Club, parents and students can explore academic curriculums, athletic facilities, music and art programmes, and get a clear understanding of the admissions process. VJB has over 75 years of combined experience in placing students in boarding schools and universities.
Register at virginiabush.com.
Girls Leading Tomorrow
Havergal College in Toronto provides an all-girls educational environment where each student is encouraged to take charge of her own education and craft a journey that blends academic excellence with personal growth. The curriculum emphasises critical thinking, creativity and leadership, preparing students to address complex challenges in an ever-evolving world. Havergal’s campus covers 22 acres and offers a welcoming environment for day and boarding students to learn and grow. Priority is given to boarding applications submitted by 1 December 2024.
Scholarships for Achievers
Dover Court International School is offering scholarships for Sixth Form students joining in August 2025. The scholarship covers up to 50 percent of tuition fees for one of the categories of The Arts, Sports, Social Impact, Dover Court Values and Academic Achievement. Limited numbers of awards are given to students who demonstrate excellence and have shown significant impact to the school community.
Mandarin Cultural Immersion
Nurtured Nest Preschool has launched a new Mandarin programme where young learners immerse in the language through folk tales, hands-on art activities and traditional crafts. This deepens their understanding of Chinese history and traditions through creative expression and play as they learn the language.
Local Preschool with International Flair
Established over 40 years ago in Singapore, Lorna Whiston Preschool is the only ECDA-certified preschool with an international-style curriculum delivered by teachers from the UK, US and Australia. Children aged two to six years will experience a curriculum that includes lessons in Speech and Drama, Music, Sports, Art, Taekwondo and Chinese Culture. There are five Lorna Whiston Preschool campuses in Singapore.
These news snippets appeared in the latest issue of Expat Living. Now take a look at our expat guide to where to live in Singapore and 20 quirky facts about Singapore.
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