Congratulations to our recipients of ECDA Awards 2018! It was a joyous occasion for us as we were presented with 10 out of 18 awards! This is a testament to our continuous commitment to the holistic development of our young children through exemplary practices in curriculum, pedagogy and innovation. Thank you for your hard work and for inspiring young lives!
- Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) Fellows
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The ECDA Fellows are a select group of exemplary early childhood professionals with high levels of leadership and professional expertise. They work closely with ECDA to drive quality improvements of the sector, develop sector-wide resources, inspire and contribute to the professional growth of the current and next generation of early childhood leaders. ECDA fellows are appointed for a three-year term with an option to be re-appointed after their first term.
Under the NTUC First Campus Co-operative family, we are proud to share that five of our early childhood leaders have been appointed as ECDA Fellows, with three of them from My First Skool.
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Batch of 2018Suhana Bte SallehCluster Quality Manager My First Skool"It is important that our children are valued and respected as individuals. I believe we must stimulate and challenge our children, who each come with their own needs, talents and interests. As a team of educators, we can support children's learning through continual observation, planning, documentation and reflection. As an EC leader, I believe in inspiring educators, and guiding them to design and implement holistic learning experiences supported by appropriate and engaging pedagogies. As a pedagogical and organisational leader, I am committed to extending my professional learning, as well as sharing and co-creating knowledge with children's families, colleagues and community."
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Batch of 2018Sylvia YeoCluster Quality Manager My First Skool"Every child is unique. Each child grows at his/her own pace and comes from a family with their own beliefs and values. I believe we have to understand each child as a whole and design learning experiences according to his/her needs and interests. I am committed to empowering and inspiring educators to work together towards a shared purpose of supporting children's holistic development. With different curriculum models currently available, we must understand and leverage them to design quality learning experiences. A high quality centre is characterised by a strong learning and sharing culture, where educators are provided with opportunities to experiment with new ideas and engage in reflective practices. I am committed to extending my professional learning and co-creating new knowledge with colleagues, the children, their families and the larger community."
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Batch of 2015, re-appointed in 2018Nagalinggam ThamaraiSenior Cluster Quality Manager My First Skool“Ever since I could remember, I have always wanted to play a part in children’s education. There is nothing more fascinating than a child. Watching them grow and learn is one of life’s most humbling experiences. I believe every child can embark on their own unique learning journey - one that affords them with the values, dispositions and knowledge. I advocate for children to grow as healthy and creative individuals, in a nurturing environment, where children from all backgrounds feel included and are able to take part in enriching learning experiences, and where parents can feel confident about sending their children.”
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- Top Influential Brands 2017
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My First Skool is extremely proud to be awarded Top Brand – Pre-School Education at the Influential Brands Conference in 2017. The highly-coveted award recognises brands that go beyond providing a product or service to its customers and the brand’s ability to connect with their customers and capture their “top of mind”. Based on a nationwide survey of more than 1,000 Singaporeans aged 30 to 50 years, My First Skool is the leading brand under the Pre-School Education category. This award is a confirmation of the hard work that we have put in over the past 40 years and we will strive to do better to provide quality pre-school education for all Singaporeans.
- Leading Foundation Teacher Award
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For providing exceptional care to their children, a number of our teachers have received The National Institute of Education’s Leading Foundation Teacher Award.
Year Categories Recipient 2015 The Leading Foundation Teacher Award Intan Ismail - The ECDA Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Development
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The ECDA Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Development recognise the contributions and achievements of outstanding leaders, teachers and educarers; centres that have excelled in teaching and learning; as well as the innovative practices of early childhood professionals.
Individual Awards
Year Categories Recipient 2018 Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award Tay Shu Ling Eunice 2018 Outstanding Early Childhood Educarer Award Aishah Bte Sirajuddin 2018 Promising Early Childhood Leader Award Chew Poh Ching Phyllicia 2018 Promising Early Childhood Teacher Award Yuannita Tovanna 2018 Promising Early Childhood Educarer Award Lai Mei Sum 2018 Promising Early Childhood Educarer Award Raihana Bte Suhaimi 2018 Promising Early Childhood Educarer Award Nur Erdina Bte Rahmat 2017 Promising Teacher Award Jazlyn Chow 2017 Outstanding Leader Award Gillian Neo 2017 Promising Leader Award Dawn Chua 2015 Outstanding Early Childhood Leader Award Ong Kwee Lan 2015 Outstanding Early Childhood Educarer Award Ang Yiam Hong 2013 Outstanding Early Childhood Leader Award Suhana Bte Sallleh 2013 Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award Nurhamizah Bte Salehudin 2013 Outstanding Early Childhood Educarer Award Rajwant Kaur 2012 Outstanding Early Childhood Leader Award Rohayu Bte Nabebe 2011 Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher Award Islinda Bte Idris 2010 Outstanding Teacher Award Justin Ho Pre-schools Awards
Year Categories Recipient 2018 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) Blk 18A Holland Drive 2018 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) Blk 212 Choa Chu Kang 2018 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) Blk 518 Jurong West 2017 Outstanding Centre for Teaching & Learning Award Blk 245 Bishan 2017 Innovation Award Blk 140 Serangoon North 2015 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Merit) Project Title: The Greenhouse Project Blk 18 Marine Terrace 2014 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) Blk 333 Kang Ching Road 2014 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) Blk 677 Hougang 2013 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Distinction) Blk 648C Jurong West 2013 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Merit) Blk 140 Serangoon North 2013 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Commendation) Blk 166 Punggol Central 2012 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Gold) Blk 18 Marine Terrace 2012 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Silver) Blk 419 Bedok North 2012 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Silver) Blk 796A Yishun 2012 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Bronze) Blk 183 Edgefield Plains 2012 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Merit) Blk 667 Hougang 2012 Early Childhood Innovation Award (Merit) Blk 50 Havelock Road 2011 Early Childhood Innovation Award Blk 66 Kallang Bahru - MOE Award (Individuals)
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The Ministry of Education has recognised many of our teachers for their outstanding work and dedication.
Year Categories Recipient 2018 Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) Liu Ying 2018 Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) Li Fengjuan 2018 Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) Liu Yan 2017 Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) Luo Yan Yan 2017 Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) Xie Xiao Yan 2017 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) Gu Yu Fei 2017 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) Wu Hongxia 2015 Outstanding Pre-School Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) Wang Yanli 2015 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Outstanding Award) Ang Yiam Hong 2014 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Certificate of Excellence) Lau Yoke Ha 2014 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Merit Award) Ke Chun Chun 2013 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Certificate of Merit) Tan Seng Siang 2013 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Certificate of Merit) Jia Jing 2012 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Certificate of Excellence) Peng Xia 2012 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Certificate of Merit) Bi Cai Xia 2012 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award (Certificate of Merit) Li Feng Yu 2011 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award Gu Yue Fang 2011 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award Huang Cui Li 2010 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award Xiao Zhen 2009 Outstanding Pre-school Chinese Teacher Award Xu Yan - Singapore Pre-School Accreditation Framework (SPARK) Award
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A total of 115 My First Skool pre-schools are SPARK certified. SPARK is a quality assurance framework administered by The Early Childhood Development Agency to continually improve schools’ teaching, learning, administration and management processes.
- Health Promoting Pre-Schools (HPPS) Accreditation Framework
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85 of My First Skool pre-schools are accredited with HPPS. This accreditation is awarded to pre-schools with comprehensive health promotion practices for pre-schoolers, parents and staff.