Students Corner

  English is regarded as the main language in Singapore and is officially the main language of instruction in all school subjects except for Mother Tongue lessons in Singapore’s education system. Singapore is currently the most proficient English-speaking country in Asia. It is very important for us to be able to speak good English. Due […]

The Pomodoro technique is a specific time management method developed in the late 1980s. A timer is used to break down work into 25-minute intervals, separated by short 5-minute breaks. These intervals are known as “Pomodori”, which in Italian, means tomato. The method is based on the idea that frequent breaks can improve mental ability, […]

Picture this – Trudging through endless english vocabulary, grammar exercises and spending hours on assessment books but to no avail. Results day arrives – the grades have not budged since the previous exam. Disappointment ensues. Progress starts to seem elusive and intangible; a never-ending quest. As it turns out, what you might have actually needed was a […]

Tuition in Singapore – Singaporeans are big on tuition in Singapore. It is inevitably quite hard to find a student in Singapore without some form of tuition. The options that are available are aplenty and this could be both a boon and a bane. To parents, on one hand, this means that they have more choices […]

Science is wonderful! Not much more needs to be said about surprisingly simple experiments with water that showcase several characteristics of water. Check out this video by Youtube Channel Brusspup. ADDENDUM: Nothing inspires a Hanlin teacher more than a smile from a child who finally “gets it”! To watch a child start to enjoy learning […]

In Singapore, PSLE year can be a very trying period for both the students and the parents. A lot of emphasis is placed on getting good grades and into a good secondary school. While a lot of pressure may be placed upon the student, it is good to keep in mind that it is but […]

The SG50 National Day Weekend is around the corner and here at Kip McGrath, we’re taking a break from all the studying to share with you 50 top ideas for your family to try over the long weekend. It is after all a great opportunity to destress and take a much needed break for yourself […]

Creative writing for composition can be one of the most exciting exercises for students. Stories are told. Anecdotes are recalled and shared. Imagination runs wild. However, a student’s ability to tell a story is limited by how vast his vocabulary is. A student who has a wider range of adjectives to choose from is able to paint […]

Creative writing for composition can be one of the most exciting exercises for students. Stories are told. Anecdotes are recalled and shared. Imagination runs wild. However, a student’s ability to tell a story is limited by how vast his vocabulary is. A student who has a wider range of adjectives to choose from is able to paint […]

This is the fourth part of a 5 – part series on spelling. To head to the first part, click here. To head to the second part, click here. To head to the third part, click here. Do you know of any other misspellings? Stay tuned for Part 5 that’s coming up soon. For news and updates, like […]

Often times, many students find it stressing having to juggle both sports and academic expectations. Many sports talents currently still studying in a primary or secondary school or any other educational institution eventually abandon their passion for their respective sports in order to cope with their studies. Kip McGrath is pleased to have had the […]

Creative writing for composition can be one of the most exciting exercises for students. Stories are told. Anecdotes are recalled and shared. Imagination runs wild. However, a student’s ability to tell a story is limited by his how vast his vocabulary is. A student who has a wider range of adjectives to choose from is able to […]

Creative writing for composition can be one of the most exciting exercises for students. Stories are told. Anecdotes are recalled and shared. Imagination runs wild. However, a student’s ability to tell a story is limited by his how vast his vocabulary is. A student who has a wider range of adjectives to choose from is able to […]

This is the third part of a 5 – part series on spelling. To head to the first part, click here. To head to the second part, click here. Stay tuned for Part 4 that’s coming up soon. For news and updates, like us on Facebook or follow us by signing up on the tab to […]

Creative writing for composition can be one of the most exciting exercises for students. Stories are told. Anecdotes are recalled and shared. Imagination runs wild. However, a student’s ability to tell a story is limited by how vast his vocabulary is. A student who has a wider range of adjectives to choose from is able to paint […]

Creative writing for composition can be one of the most exciting exercises for students. Stories are told. Anecdotes are recalled and shared. Imagination runs wild. However, a student’s ability to tell a story is limited by how vast his vocabulary is. A student who has a wider range of adjectives to choose from is able to paint […]

Primary 6 can be a gruelling year for any child in Singapore sitting for their PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination). From countless hours burning the midnight oil to over-exertion, it is important for students to keep a healthy balance of their studies. Also, with the right amount of preparation, you can increase your chances of […]

When it comes to Paper 2 of your PSLE Math Examinations, many students tend to commit all sorts of careless or seemingly trivial mistakes. Here we list down a few of the more common ones to look out for so that hopefully, you will be more aware of them and prevent them from happening. Here’s […]

During descriptive writing, it is common and often easier to use the term ‘very’ to describe the magnitude of something. For example: “very big” / “very good” / “very nice” However, the term ‘very’ does not provide a tangible and succinct description of the degree. Instead, using the following alternatives could provide readers with an […]

This is the second part of a 5 – part series on spelling. To head to the first part, click here. Stay tuned for our Part 3 post that’s coming up soon. For news and updates, like us on Facebook or follow us by signing up on the tab to the left (on desktop) or […]