“This year, I have resolved only one thing: to truly live.” — Ms Evelyn, Director of Schools. ❤️
“Looking back, I was a fool. I was busy not because it was my choice, but because I thought being everywhere meant I mattered.” – Ms. Evelyn Chen
“Looking back, I was a fool. I was busy not because it was my choice, but because I thought being everywhere meant I mattered.” – Ms. Evelyn Chen
Dive into an inspiring message on resilience and the power of knowing that “this too shall pass” from Ms Evelyn. Plus, get crucial advice for parents on “Understanding Today’s Students” from Ms Caroline; focusing on the importance of sleep, focus and healthy routines.
Finally, enjoy two brilliant student essays on life as Elle Woods and a conversation with Mother Earth!
Read the full newsletter for motivation and practical tips!
Secure your child’s spot for Term 1 (2026) today!
ILTI Newsletter Alert: The True Meaning of “Showing Up”
This week, Ms Evelyn shares a powerful, personal message on the importance of well-being for success in work and life. Her key takeaway: Being truly present for our students means taking care of ourselves first.
Plus, we have included essential updates and tips:
⭐️ Parents & Guardians: Expert advice from Ms Caroline Samuel on helping your child ace the Cambridge Starters, Movers and Flyers exams! Learn how to dodge common mistakes.
📚 Term 4 Wrap-Up: We are celebrating the completion of Term 4! Students have collected their Progress Cards and participated in detailed exam paper reviews, setting them up for success in 2026.
End the year well, commit to prioritising your health and secure your child’s spot for Term 1 (2026) today!
This week’s ILTI Newsletter is a must-read!
Ms Evelyn shares her personal journey from avoiding “boring facts” to finding quiet confidence and becoming a sharper thinker through non-fiction reading. Her advice? Start small: “Pick one book. Read one chapter a day.” Your future, more confident self will thank you!
AND… a massive WELL DONE to all our Junior Starters – UCAE students for successfully completing their Term 4 Exams!
Our Director, Ms Evelyn Chen, shares a personal story this week about the friends who safeguard her peace and love her despite her imperfections.
Beyond the warmth, this blog is a vocabulary goldmine! Learn words like:
Apprehended: Realised or understood
Arduous: Difficult and tiring
Winsome: Attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way
Accede: To agree to a demand or request
Read Ms Evelyn’s full story and expand your lexicon!
In this week’s newsletter, Ms. Evelyn shares her powerful WHY, a deep commitment to gender equality, women’s empowerment and education. Discover how focusing on this larger-than-self purpose provides the strength to tolerate the ‘how’ and keep fighting the good fight.
Find Peace, Gain Focus! After the huge success of the Mamma Mia: The Musical by Kinder Labz Concert, Ms Evelyn shares her powerful personal lesson in this issue!
She talks about moving from stress to serenity by choosing to trust the process and let go of the outcome. Her reminder: Peace of mind and focus come from excellent preparation and accepting the limits of our control.
“Then it struck me: we must never take our health for granted.”
What happened?? Well, Ms Evelyn had an enlightening experience at the hospital was what happened! Find out more about it in her message this week!
Our Upper PET students are on a mission to polish their descriptive writing by learning NOUN PHRASES! From guided exercises to interactive activities, including a fun “Back to Board Games” activity, they’re sure to master it in no time!