MASTEREIGN ENRICHMENT GROUP ENRICHMENT GUIDE Top quality holistic programme through strategic collaboration and seamless integration with industry specialists. MASTEREIGN.COM/BROCHURES ABOUT MASTEREIGN We are the leading provider of holistic enrichment programmes in Singapore. From success to significance, we enrich lives through a fruitful, well-rounded and satisfying learning journey. It is our mission to stay relevant to the needs of schools in Singapore, providing top quality holistic programmes through strategic collaboration and seamless integration with industry specialists. OUR VISION OUR CULTURE Asia Pacific’s best and most admired holistic As a united tribe, we have a continuous growing enrichment group. organizational structure that does not stifle but instead encourage each individual to be productive, innovative, and enterprising. That OUR MISSION means we have the courage to take creative To thrive as a leading holistic tribe with a heart risks and embrace change. to serve and a passion to make a positive impact in Singapore and the region. Our leaders guide the way, then we follow and forge ahead as one towards the same glorious The journey is from success to significance. vision. We create value, first for our customers, then our co-workers, and finally our company and corporate share holders. We recognize and reward good contributions. We nurture and celebrate talents and achievements. We know that the journey ahead is not without obstacles, but our attitude is that, in spite of it all, we will celebrate life and cheer everyone in the tribe to overcome and finish strong. 2 | WWW.MASTEREIGN.COM OUR CORE VALUES Since 1997, we have served at least one million RESPONSIBILITY youths and adults in over three hundred We can be trusted to do what we have fifty government schools and educational promised. We do what is right with integrity institutions. and sincerity. Many of our customers have remained with us for years and that gives us great RELATIONSHIP encouragement to continue the good work. We care for the quality of life of every person. We inspire compassion, optimism, and hope Our tribal values which are spelt out in the 4Rs wherever we go. have effectively served as practical guideposts for us to grow and thrive. RELATIONSHIP We encourage ownership and good work practices that lead to excellent outcomes. We plan wisely, monitor closely and overcome problems through creative solutions. Since 1997, we have impacted REWARDS We practise sound stewardship principles. We 1 MILLION are generous and reward the best in the land. from over 350 schools We are transparent and fair in our dealings and these are what make the tribe attractive students and educators and authentic. through various Mastereign programmes 3 | WWW.MASTEREIGN.COM OUR TRAINERS As a leader in the holistic enrichment industry, Mastereign is committed to the quality standard of the hundreds of associate trainers who serve alongside with us to deliver programmes to the schools. In 2007, we spearheaded a Train-the-Trainer (Level 1) course which to date has reached its 56th run. In the past 10 years, this 16-hour course has aligned our associate trainers to MOE’s pedogocial direction It has provided them with the most up-to-date knowledge and classroom management skills to excel in their services to the schools. To ensure that our associate trainers stay relevant in their competence, we have a continous stream of Train-the-Trainer (Level 2) workshops each year, helmed by our in-house Programme Directors and external specialists. PURPOSE-DRIVEN PROJECTS Mastereign’s whole school purpose-driven, values-centric holistic projects • Cater to the holistic development of students • Teach them to be responsible for their learning experiences • Help them understand the “whys” (principles) behind the “whats” (skills) • Deepen their character growth and development • Motivate them to finish every project well Some examples of purpose-driven projects are beautifying the school compounds with art works, putting on creative performances, producing promotional videos for school events and serving the community. They give students different contexts to apply their skills and serve their community in a purposeful and significant way. 4 | WWW.MASTEREIGN.COM Mastereign A’cademy provides an enriching and fun-filled environment for students who wish to boost their academic prowess and progress from one level to another. Our niche lies in our ability to provide a holistic learning experience and we constantly seek to use a creative and interdisciplinary approach to impact learners of this generation. This is possible because we are able to collaborate with our other Mastereign entities to customise fusion courses under the A’cademy Fusion label. We believe that students, like good seeds, are basically pure, potent and full of life force. In other words, if they are sown in good soil, they will grow roots and sprout shoots. With the right measure of care and attention given by gardeners, these young plants will grow healthily and blossom in due time. In Mastereign A’cademy, we are relentless in matching the best trainers to meet the learning needs NAC-AEP ENDORSED PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE of different types of students. We constantly seek to create courses The National Arts Council (NAC) believes that all students should have access that are relevant to the needs of to quality arts education programmes. Its arts education mission is to develop students and we believe in working students’ potential for creativity and expression through the arts as well as closely with all key stakeholders in deepen their understanding of the arts and culture. the school. Programmes under the NAC-Arts Education Programme are eligible for grant subsidy. Log on to aep.nac.gov.sg to view the range of Mastereign’s literary arts programmes endorsed and co-funded by NAC. 5 | WWW.MASTEREIGN.COM YOU CAN OUR STORIES SPEAK STARHUB-CENTRAL SINGAPORE NURTURE PROGRAMME, CENTRAL SINGAPORE CDC (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL) In 2012, Mastereign A’cademy was the appointed service provider of lead teachers to support the StarHub-Central Singapore Nurture Programme. It primarily develops the literary strengths of children aged between seven and twelve old from low-income families. The lead teachers worked closely on a weekly basis with a pool of dedicated volunteers to equip these children with fundamental reading and comprehension skills. In the last two years, Mastereign A’cademy has served more than five hundred children in fifteen Nurture Centres throughout the Central Singapore CDC. In 2013, we started conducting pre- and post-programme reading tests to measure the reading level and progress of the children in the programme. We also revised their NurturePlus literacy curriculum and provided volunteers training workshops on the use of the enhanced curriculum. FUNTASTIC MATHEMATICS, GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FUNTASTIC MATHEMATICS was successfully carried out to build up the average pupil’s interest in Maths. It was done through fun and play for a full five hours. Elements such as the ‘Magix’ portion, the logical brainteasers and ‘mathentertainments’ were conducted in a game-oriented challenge environment. The students had to talk and move around to find the answers such that the bright and energetic students in Global Indian International School wanted more and did not want the workshop to end. 6 | WWW.MASTEREIGN.COM YOU CAN SPEAK SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES FIRST IMPRESSIONS Upper Secondary SPEECH PERFECT Students will acquire insights of the Primary to Junior College interviewing process in the real world and what to expect from it. They will be taught to Students will learn to compose speeches anticipate common questions to bizarre ones from scratch and deliver them in an engaging as well as be taught specific mistakes to avoid. and exciting manner. They will be taught key presentation skills that will enable them to LEARNING OUTCOMES capture their audience’s attention. They will At the end of this programme, students will be exposed to various forms of texts in order be able to articulate and learn to present to encourage spontaneity and confidence in themselves in a favourable light in an interview. their newly acquired skills. MODULES LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Context At the end of this programme, students will 2. Purpose be able to craft and present their thoughts 3. Genre clearly and confidently and speak before a live 4. Paralanguage audience. 5. Handling Types of Interview Questions MODULES HIGHLIGHTS 1. Overcoming Self-consciousness • Oral presentation 2. Perfecting Pitch, Tone of Voice • Role play 3. Structuring Short and Succinct Speeches • Q & A 4. Creating Strong Openings • Video recording and critique 5. Making Convincing Speeches CLASSIC PROGRAMMES HIGHLIGHTS • Speak off the cuff THAT’S MY THING! • Make an informed choice on the topic for Primary presentation • Structure their speech using a simple Students will be taught to present and speech outline showcase their items for show and tell in a • Make a convincing one minute speech positive environment. Activities such as mini • Participate in a “1-minute Speech role-plays, discussions and oral presentations Competition” will be used to ensure fun learning. 7 | WWW.MASTEREIGN.COM THAT’S MY POINT Upper Primary to Secondary Students will be taught to apply critical thinking skills to create arguments and debate on issues that are close to their hearts. They will acquire research skills that involve definitions making, evidence gathering and structuring arguments. 8 | WWW.MASTEREIGN.COM YOU CAN WRITE SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of this programme, students will be given references from various sources for WRITE LIKE A JOURNALIST expository writing and benefit from step-by- Primary to Secondary step guidance. In the argumentative writing section, they will be taught the rubrics of Students will learn to write like a journalist and argumentative writing and be clear and brainstorm newsworthy blog ideas. precise in their writing. LEARNING OUTCOMES MODULES At the end of this programme, students will 1.