Uncertain about how to nurture and encourage your child's aspirations? 

Join us for an enriching event designed for parents to explore their children's future pathways! 

What To Expect: 

1. Sharing by MOE and Early Childhood experts on supporting your child's pre and primary school journey.
2. Learn about the importance of play in the foundational years and stand a chance to bring home a set of MENDAKI's Baby PlayKit!
3. Foundation or Standard? FSBB and DSA? How to decide what's best for my child?

        AND MANY MORE interesting topics to participate in!

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Details of Parallel Sessions

Parallel Session 1: Can I Pay for My Child's Education?

For parents of 0 - 12 years old

Speaker: Institute for Financial Literacy & MENDAKI Care Advisors

This talk aims to help you plan your family finances when starting a family, with an emphasis on government subsidies and tax benefits offered to help defray the cost of having children in Singapore.

• Planning finances as a couple
• Maternity and delivery costs
• Leave schemes
• Reviewing your insurance
• Baby bonus
• Subsidies, tax reliefs and rebates
• Consultation with MENDAKI Care Advisors on available financial assistance for your child's education

Parallel Session 2: Parenting Through Play

For parents of 0 - 3 years old

Speaker: KKH General Paediatrician

Parenting through Play aims to enhance parents understanding of early childhood development through purposeful play. 

This workshop equips parents with practical tools and knowledge to support key developmental milestones and foster critical thinking skills using the MENDAKI Baby Playkit.

Parents will learn how to use the baby playkit to create meaningful interactions with their young children, establishing a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Parallel Session 3: I Learn Differently

For parents of 3 - 12 years old

Speaker: Dyslexic Association of Singapore (DAS)

Is your child struggling at school? Are they forgetting many things even after teaching them? Are you noticing that they lack the motivation to study? These can be signs of Dyslexia or a specific learning difference.

• This session will explore what it means to learn differently, with a focus on dyslexia learning difference that affects reading, spelling, and writing.
• Parents and educators will gain insights into understanding and recognising dyslexia, along with practical strategies for supporting children both at home and in the classroom.
• Learn about the importance of embracing dyslexia and other learning differences, and discover how students, parents, and educators can be supported through the programmes and services offered at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS).

Parallel Session 4: Raising a Generation of Champions

For parents of 4 - 6 years old

Speaker: Mdm Noretta Jacob, Assistant Lead (Professional Network - Early Childhood)

As parents, we play a vital role in shaping our child's cognitive development.

• Deepening quality of parent-chid interactions, as they explore their environment, in helping them build a deep understanding of the world around them.
• Fostering strong foundations in early years of childhood development.

Parallel Session 5: Raising Emotionally Strong Kids

For parents of 7 - 12 years old

Speaker: Mr Ghazali Abdul Ahab and Mdm Noor Aisaha Senior Educators

Wondering how to support your child's mental health positively? In these critical years of growing up and learning more about themselves, children need to gain the ability to be resilient that will help them to better manage their mental health to gain academic success.

• Empower your family to navigate and thrive through challenges and stress with Positive Psychology
• Foster emotional intelligence and resilience in your children to help them manage life's ups and downs with confidence and strength
• Supporting MOE's 21st Century Competencies

Parallel Session 6: Full Subject Based Banding - Standard or Foundation?

For parents of 9 - 12 years old

Speaker: Mr Muhammad Farizal Bin Umar Effendi, Principal, Radin Mas Primary School, Ministry of Education

Know exactly what Full Subject Based Banding (FSBB) is, an effort by MOE whereby students learn each subject at the level that best caters to their overall strengths, interests and learning needs.

• Empower parents with the knowledge of FSBB
• Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) is part of MOE's ongoing efforts to nurture the joy of learning and develop multiple pathways to cater to the different strengths and interests of our students
• Explore the opportunities for your child to take a combination of subjects at standard and foundational levels based on their strengths
• With FSBB, we are moving towards a secondary school education where students learn each subject at the level that best caters to their overall strengths, interests and learning needs

Parallel Session 7: Direct School Admission (DSA)

For parents of 9 - 12 years old

Speaker: Mr Muhammad Farizal Bin Umar Effendi, Principal, Radin Mas Primary School, Ministry of Education

Is my child eligible for DSA? When do I start preparing them, what is the pathway for DSA students. Get insights here!

• Equipping parents with the knowledge of DSA-Secondary, for better decision making and managing (healthy) expectations
• Understanding the Direct School Admission (into Secondary School) process and opportunities
• Inclusive and diverse educational environment

Parallel Session 8: Lifelong Learning Exploration

Discover tips and insights on career exploration, growth, and development! Our Skills Ambassadors are here to help identify your skills needs and gaps, offering valuable advice on how to start your skills journey and upgrade your training.