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Claymore supports social and emotional learning through School-Wide Initiatives that focus on well-being and social sustainability. The Social Sustainability Initiative defines the well-being of students, teachers, families and the wider community, and promotes equality, understanding poverty, respecting cultural diversity, and openness to others. The Well-Being Initiative centers on the well-being of all staff, with a wellbeing committee that runs workshops on mindfulness, yoga, and breathing techniques to support classroom practice. The Documentation Initiative supports learning about student voices and collaborative learning as part of an intentional, community-based approach. Together, these elements aim to foster confident, caring global citizens through inquiry-based learning.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision at Claymore, including which kinds of SEN it can support or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution.
The Pre-School offers a robust and integrated second language programme with Mandarin taught in a relevant environment. The school provides Mandarin and English support, including a bilingual programme in English and Mandarin. A bilingual English–Mandarin curriculum is highlighted on Claymore's pages as a core feature of the programme. The dual-language structure is supported by staff planning and delivering classes together in English and Mandarin.
The Well-Being Initiative focuses on staff well-being and aims to create a joyful, positive environment; the well-being committee organizes workshops on mindfulness, yoga or breathing techniques that support classroom practice. The school's social sustainability efforts also emphasize the well-being of others and the broader community, reinforcing a supportive school culture. These elements collectively contribute to a mindful, caring learning environment that underpins student wellbeing.
Claymore is MOE-registered as a foreign-system Pre-School, indicating regulatory oversight; safeguarding details and a dedicated safeguarding policy are not publicly disclosed on the Claymore pages.
EtonHouse International Pre-School Claymore offers an inquiry-based curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Catering to children aged 18 months to 6 years, the school provides a bilingual learning environment in English and Mandarin. The campus features lush playgrounds, bike tracks, and an interactive sandpit, creating a sanctuary for exploration amidst the city. A distinctive feature is the ReAldo lab, where children engage in innovative thinking by transforming everyday materials into creative projects.
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