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title: Blog | One World International School - Singapore
description: Singapore | OWIS Blog | One World International School Blog
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- [ABOUT](http://www.owis.org/about) 
    - [Welcome from the School Principal](http://www.owis.org/about/history-and-welcome-from-head-of-school)
    - [Our Team](http://www.owis.org/about/owis-staff)
    - [Our Values](http://www.owis.org/about/owis-values)
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    - [Curricula Offered](http://www.owis.org/learn/curricula-offered)
    - [Primary School](http://www.owis.org/learn/primary) 
          - [PYP Early Childhood](http://www.owis.org/learn/primary/pyp-early-childhood)
          - [PYP Primary Years](http://www.owis.org/learn/primary/pyp-primary-years)
    - [Secondary School](http://www.owis.org/learn/secondary) 
          - [Secondary Curriculum](http://www.owis.org/learn/secondary/grades-6-8)
          - [IGCSE Curriculum](http://www.owis.org/learn/secondary/igcse-1)
    - [Additional Learning Programmes](http://www.owis.org/explore/parent-involvement)
- [EXPLORE](http://www.owis.org/explore) 
    - [Academic Calendar](http://www.owis.org/explore/academic-calendar)
    - [Communication](http://www.owis.org/explore/communication) 
          - [News and Events](http://www.owis.org/explore/communication/news-and-events)
    - [Student Handbook](http://www.owis.org/explore/handbooks)
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    - [Application Process](http://www.owis.org/admission/application-process)
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- [CONNECT](http://www.owis.org/connect) 
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# Blog | OWIS - Singapore

## [Teaching in Singapore at OWIS: A great place to work at!](https://blog.owis.org/teaching-in-singapore-at-owis)

## [How to choose an international school in Singapore: K-12 education guide](https://blog.owis.org/how-to-choose-an-international-school-in-singapore)

## [Stress-factors for Parents During COVID-19 and How to Cope](https://blog.owis.org/stress-factors-for-parents-during-covid-19)

## [10-Point Checklist to Make Moving to Singapore Seamless](https://blog.owis.org/10-point-checklist-to-make-moving-to-singapore-seamless)

## [E-learning: A Day in the life of a (VIRTUAL) Early Childhood student at OWIS](https://blog.owis.org/e-learning-for-an-early-childhood-student)

## [The Cost of an International Education in Recessionary times](https://blog.owis.org/cost-of-an-international-education-in-recessionary-times)

## [5 Tips when relocating with children during Covid-19](https://blog.owis.org/5-tips-when-relocating-with-children-during-covid-19)

## [Re-opening school post Circuit-breaker: Safety Measures at OWIS](https://blog.owis.org/re-opening-school-post-circuit-breaker-safety-measures-at-owis)

## [Choosing an International School in Covid-19 times: 7 Key Questions to ask](https://blog.owis.org/choosing-an-international-school-in-covid-19-times)

## [Empowering the youth with mindfulness - starting from the classroom](https://blog.owis.org/empowering-youth-mindfulness)

## [Critical thinking: How provocations help your child become a critical thinker](https://blog.owis.org/how-provocations-help-your-child-become-a-critical-thinker)

## [How Teaching is Only a Part of the Learning Process](https://blog.owis.org/how-teaching-is-only-a-part-of-the-learning-process)

## [Managing anxiety during a COVID19-driven time of uncertainty](https://blog.owis.org/managing-anxiety-during-a-covid19-driven-time-of-uncertainty)

## [OWIS is now EduTrust Certified](https://blog.owis.org/owis-is-now-edutrust-certified)

## [21st Century Competencies in Students: What are They and Why are They Important?](https://blog.owis.org/21st-century-competencies-in-students)

## [The Power of Storytelling: and why it's an important skill to learn!](https://blog.owis.org/the-power-of-storytelling-and-why-its-an-important-skill-to-learn)

## [An Evening with Michelle Obama: Perspectives of OWIS students (Part 2)](https://blog.owis.org/an-evening-with-michelle-obama-perspectives-of-owis-students-part-2)

## [An Evening with Michelle Obama: Perspectives of OWIS students (Part 1)](https://blog.owis.org/an-evening-with-michelle-obama-perspectives-of-owis-students-part-1)

## [Why is the Inquiry Cycle Important for Learners?](https://blog.owis.org/why-is-the-inquiry-cycle-important-for-learners)

## [Helping Secondary Students Foster Their Values: The Secondary Six](https://blog.owis.org/helping-secondary-students-foster-their-values)

## [How Digitisation is Changing Education](https://blog.owis.org/how-digitisation-is-changing-education)

## [Spending an Evening with Michelle Obama](https://blog.owis.org/spending-an-evening-with-michelle-obama)

## [Education Trends in Asia - and Why it Matters](https://blog.owis.org/education-trends-in-asia)

## [STEM vs STEAM: Future-Proofing Education](https://blog.owis.org/stem-vs-steam)

## [Why is Creativity, Activity and Service so Important at OWIS?](https://blog.owis.org/importance-of-creativity-activity-and-service)

## [What is Core Visible Thinking?](https://blog.owis.org/core-visible-thinking)

## [One World International School Expands in Singapore](https://blog.owis.org/one-world-international-school-expands-in-asia)

## [Why Music Is Important In Our Schools](https://blog.owis.org/why-music-is-important-in-our-schools)

## [PRESS RELEASE - One world International School Launches International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme](https://blog.owis.org/press-release-one-world-international-school-launches-international-baccalaureate-diploma-programme)

## [Healthy Mind, Healthy Body and Healthy Relationships](https://blog.owis.org/healthy-mind-healthy-body-and-healthy-relationships)

## [Managing Stress and Creating a Nurturing School Environment](https://blog.owis.org/managing-stress-and-creating-a-nurturing-school-environment)

## [3 Tips for Making the Most Out of Your Parent-Teacher Consultation](https://blog.owis.org/3-tips-for-parent-teacher-consultation)

## [The Importance of Communication Between Our Teachers and the Parents](https://blog.owis.org/the-importance-of-communication-between-our-teachers-and-the-parents)

## [Undeniable Benefits of the IB Diploma Programme](https://blog.owis.org/benefits-to-the-international-baccalaureate-diploma-programme)

## [Creativity, Activity and Service](https://blog.owis.org/creativity-activity-and-service)

## [Celebrating festivals and traditions for third culture children](https://blog.owis.org/celebrating-festivals-and-carrying-traditions-for-third-culture-children)

## [Theory of Knowledge](https://blog.owis.org/theory-of-knowledge)

## [Private k-12 Schools: Top reasons to send your child](https://blog.owis.org/private-k-12-schools-top-reasons-to-send-your-child)

## [What is International Mindedness?](https://blog.owis.org/what-is-international-mindedness)

## [Transitioning a New Student](https://blog.owis.org/transitioning-new-student)

## [What is International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme?](https://blog.owis.org/what-is-international-baccalaureate-diploma-programme)

## [Selecting the Right Secondary School for your Children](https://blog.owis.org/selecting-the-right-secondary-school-for-your-children)

## [Choosing an International School for your child](https://blog.owis.org/choosing-an-international-school-for-your-child)

## [Technology in the classroom: what we're doing right at OWIS](https://blog.owis.org/technology-in-the-classroom-what-were-doing-right-at-owis)

## [How School Libraries Have Evolved](https://blog.owis.org/how-school-libraries-evolved)

## [The House System at OWIS](https://blog.owis.org/the-house-system-at-owis)

## [The Kindness Council at OWIS](https://blog.owis.org/the-kindness-council-at-owis)

## [The Importance of PSPE in PYP: The OWIS Commitment](https://blog.owis.org/the-importance-of-pspe-in-pyp-the-owis-commitment)

## [A Week at Early Childhood](https://blog.owis.org/a-week-at-early-childhood)

## [Programme of Inquiry: Why it’s Needed For Each Grade Level?](https://blog.owis.org/programme-of-inquiry)

## [A Week at Primary School](https://blog.owis.org/a-week-at-primary-school)

## [Inquiry-Led Learning: Less Teaching, More Thinking](https://blog.owis.org/inquiry-led-learning-less-teaching-more-thinking)

## [Early Childhood Educators Lay the Foundation for Success](https://blog.owis.org/early-childhood-educators-lay-the-foundation-for-success)

## [How Does IB PYP Help in Transitioning to Education in Your Home Country?](https://blog.owis.org/how-does-ib-pyp-help-in-transitioning-education-in-your-home-country)

## [What should you be looking out for while visiting a school ?](https://blog.owis.org/school-tours)

## [How IGCSE Prepares Young Minds for Academic and Professional Success](https://blog.owis.org/how-igcse-prepares-young-minds-for-academic-and-professional-success)

## [A Week at Secondary School](https://blog.owis.org/a-week-at-secondary-school)

## [What is Inquiry-based Learning?](https://blog.owis.org/what-is-inquiry-based-learning)

## [3 Reasons to Choose the OWIS Early Years Programme for Your Child](https://blog.owis.org/3-reasons-to-choose-the-owis-early-years-programme-for-your-child)

## [The Value of Hobbies and Co-curricular activities in education](https://blog.owis.org/the-value-of-hobbies-and-co-curricular-activities-in-education)

## [Learning at home](https://blog.owis.org/learning-at-home)

## [How to Encourage Holistic Development for a Healthy Child](https://blog.owis.org/encouraging-healthy-lifestyles-in-children-a-holistic-approach)

## [Why Mindfulness Matters for Student Learning](https://blog.owis.org/why-mindfulness-matters-for-student-learning)

## [Why is physical education so important?](https://blog.owis.org/why-is-physical-education-so-important)

## [How Learning Mandarin Prepares Students for Future Success](https://blog.owis.org/how-learning-mandarin-prepares-students-future-success)

## [English language proficiency at OWIS: how we approach it](https://blog.owis.org/english-language-proficiency-at-owis)

## [Music Plays a LOUD Role in Your Child’s Education](https://blog.owis.org/music-plays-a-loud-role-in-your-childs-education)

## [The Impact of Art Class on Students](https://blog.owis.org/the-impact-of-art-class-on-students)

## [Visible Thinking Routines to Promote Lifelong Learning](https://blog.owis.org/visible-thinking-routines-to-promote-lifelong-learning)

## [What makes an outstanding OWIS teacher?](https://blog.owis.org/what-makes-an-outstanding-owis-teacher)

## [Globalisation and Multicultural Education](https://blog.owis.org/globalization-and-multicultural-education)

## [Our Space to Engage and Interact | The Multi-Purpose Hall](https://blog.owis.org/multi-purpose-hall-at-owis-our-space-to-engage-and-interact)

## [For Love of the Game | The sports field at OWIS](https://blog.owis.org/for-love-of-the-game-the-sports-field-at-owis)

## [Advantages of Concept-Driven Curricula vs. Knowledge-Driven Curricula](https://blog.owis.org/concept-driven-vs-knowledge-driven-curricula)

## [Top 3 Elements of an Early Childhood Curriculum](https://blog.owis.org/top-3-elements-of-early-childhood-curriculum)

## [How Science is Implemented Through PYP For the Next Generation of Learners?](https://blog.owis.org/how-science-is-implemented-through-pyp-for-the-next-generation-of-learners)

## [Higher ROI: Why it pays to invest SMARTLY in education](https://blog.owis.org/higher-roi-why-invest-smartly-in-education)

## [Mathematics in the PYP Curriculum: What You Need to Know](https://blog.owis.org/mathematics-in-the-pyp-curriculum)

## [Why Choose the PYP Primary School Curricula at OWIS?](https://blog.owis.org/why-choose-the-pyp-primary-school-curricula-owis-0)

## [Why Choose the PYP Early Years Curricula at OWIS?](https://blog.owis.org/why-choose-the-pyp-early-years-curricula-owis)

## [Intentional School Design and Infrastructure Drives Academic Performance](https://blog.owis.org/intentional-school-design-and-infrastructure-drives-academic-performance)

## [How Early Childhood Education Sets Your Child Up for Success](https://blog.owis.org/early-childhood-education-building-a-strong-foundation-for-future-academic-success)

## [Everything you need to know about the moderate fee structure at OWIS](https://blog.owis.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-moderate-fee-structure-at-owis)

## [OWIS Nanyang: Outdoor Learning (Part 2)](https://blog.owis.org/owis-nanyang-outdoor-learning-part-2)

## [OWIS Nanyang: Outdoor Learning (Part 1)](https://blog.owis.org/owis-nanyang-outdoor-learning-part-1)

## [OWIS Nanyang: The Classroom Experience](https://blog.owis.org/owis-nanyang-the-classroom-experience)

## [How Diversity Leads to Better Learners and Future Leaders](https://blog.owis.org/how-diversity-leads-to-better-learners-and-future-leaders)

## [Three International Journeys point to the Secret to Successful School Systems](https://blog.owis.org/finding-school-success-three-international-journeys-point-to-the-secret-to-successful-school-systems)

## [3 Big Future Trends in Education](https://blog.owis.org/3-future-trends-in-education)

## [Technology - How It Impacts Learning and Improves Security and Safety at OWIS](https://blog.owis.org/technology-how-it-impacts-learning-and-improves-security-and-safety-at-owis)

## [OWIS Nanyang - How does a child's learning environment affect growth?](https://blog.owis.org/how-does-a-childs-learning-environment-affect-growth)

## [Why a Future-Forward Campus is the Foundation of a First-Class Education](https://blog.owis.org/future-forward-campus-foundation-of-education)

## [How OWIS Offers a High-Quality Education for Moderate Fees](https://blog.owis.org/how-owis-offers-a-high-quality-education-for-moderate-fees)

## [Setting Students Up for Success in a 21st-Century World](https://blog.owis.org/setting-students-up-for-success-in-a-21st-century-world)

## [STEAM: What It Is and Why It's Important](https://blog.owis.org/steam-what-it-is-and-why-its-important)

## [Why Choose One World International School (OWIS)?](https://blog.owis.org/why-choose-one-world-international-school-owis)

## [A Thoughtfully-Priced Education, a Lifelong Impact](https://blog.owis.org/a-thoughtfully-priced-education-a-lifelong-impact)

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