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The curriculum includes Social and Emotional Development as one of its six learning domains. Outcomes listed include building confidence, learning to manage emotions, showing respect for diversity, and developing positive relationships with peers and teachers. These elements are embedded in daily activities and integrated across the preschool’s Play & Inquiry Curriculum. Beyond the curriculum outline, the school does not provide additional detail about SEL-specific staff, training, or separate programmes.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.
Apart from the Social and Emotional Development outcomes described in the curriculum, the school does not provide details of specific programmes or initiatives dedicated to supporting children’s mental wellbeing. No references are made to wellbeing staff or external support services on the Katong campus website.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child-protection policies on its website.
Adventure Tree Preschool – Katong serves children aged 18 months to 6 years in a renovated two-storey house across Meyer Park with a large playground, water play area, garden, and a dedicated music room. The school’s Play & Inquiry Curriculum is aligned to Singapore’s NEL framework and moves children from play-based to inquiry-based learning across six domains, including Language & Literacy, Numeracy, Social and Emotional Development, and Motor Skills. Weekly programmes include Ma Petite Cuisine (a French-inspired culinary class), STEAM project work, Eureka inquiry explorations, and Sustainability Projects. Teaching is delivered by English and Chinese teachers. The Katong campus operates Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, and lists no transport service. The Principal/Centre Manager is Ms Hui Jia Tang. Address: 4 Crescent Road, Singapore 439289; nearest MRT: Tanjong Katong; buses 12, 14, 14A, 196, 36, 36B, 48. Fees (incl. GST): SGD 1,560 (Half Day) / SGD 1,800 (Full Day) per month
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