Regular Classes on Wednesday, January 9th
Please be advised that SVDPA will NOT suspend classes on January 9th due for the Feast of Black Nazarene. Classes will take place as scheduled for all levels.
Important Reminder: Teachers are not allowed to borrow money from parents or students
Lending of money or any form of financial assistance to any school faculty or staff is strictly prohibited and the administration will not be responsible for any losses. This rule is clearly stated in SVDPA's Teacher Handbook and Student Handbook,…
Planning for College and University – Informations about schools, scholarships and free applications
All high school students should be aware of the options available to them. There are THOUSANDS OF SCHOLARSHIPS available to ALL STUDENTS. The earlier you become aware of your options and requirements the better prepared you will be for your…
Children in Singapore will no longer be ranked by exam results. Here’s why…
Written by Johnny Wood for World Economic Forum (click here for original article) Singapore has long been an educational high-achiever, endorsing rote learning and long study hours to propel school children toward exam success. But change is in the air…
Learn about the Solar System
Visit NASA's interactive website about the Solar System! Great for all ages and contains many pictures from NASA's network of satellites.
This is how a bookish home helps a child to thrive
Original article from "The Big Think" 17 Oct 2018 Robby Berman Contributing Writer, Big Think A child growing up in a home with at least 80 books will have greater literacy and numeracy in adulthood. A home library can promote…
Foundation Week Revised Schedule: Gr 4 – 12, 7am to 12nn
Please note that all Gr 4 to Gr 12 students will be dismissed at 12:00nn on Wednesday, Oct 24 and Thursday, Oct 25 (originally 3pm). Preschool (7am - 10am) and primary (7am - 12nn) schedules remain the same.
SVDPA Battle of the Bands 2018
Join us for our annual Battle of the Bands celebrating SVDPA's Foundation Week! Entrance 50P per person SHS Promo: FREE ENTRANCE for outside grade 10 students who have registered for senior high at SVDPA. High school bands are welcome to…
Hard Words: Why aren’t kids being taught to read (correctly)?
(Original article from APM Reports) Scientific research has shown how children learn to read and how they should be taught. But many educators don't know the science and, in some cases, actively resist it. As a result, millions of kids…
SVDPA Free Clinic Hours
As a part of our service to our student body, their relatives and the rest of our community, SVDPA will open it's clinic to the public. A licensed doctor will be available to perform free medical check-ups on Mondays, Wednesdays…