OUR TEAM
Phillip James Bailey
Principal
Teaching Experience: 20+ Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) in Music
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Master of Education
- Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (LRAM)
- National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
- National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
Teaching Philosophy :
“To enable each child to succeed and realise their individual potential. To Create lifelong learners that can join society with the skills embedded to help them become well-rounded global citizens.”
Ashley Erin Atkinson
Head of Primary
Teaching Experience: 10 Years
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Graphic Design & Multimedia
- Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Master in Education Management & Leadership
Teaching Philosophy :
“In my opinion, every child should attend a school that fosters a child’s interests and motivation for learning, provides opportunities for the child to explore and imagine, and mentors the child with the proper values and encouragement to ensure they develop the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in the real world.”
Bhavani A/P Santhanam
Early Years Teacher
Teaching Experience: 20 Years
Qualifications:
- Basic Child Care Course or KAAK
- HNC in Early Childcare & Education
- Bachelor of Psychology
Teaching Philosophy :
“I believe children need a lifelong love for learning, as an early year educator I do my best to make every aspect of their learning engaging, fun and practical in their lives.”
Kugendran Murugeesan
Form Tutor – Primary and Secondary PE Teacher
Teaching Experience: 9 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts, Sports Science (Sports Coaching & Exercise Physiology)
Teaching Philosophy :
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.”
Shamala Devi Muthurajah
Form Tutor – Primary & Secondary ICT Teacher
Teaching Experience: 19 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
- Master of Education (Curriculum & Pedagogy)
Teaching Philosophy :
“To focus on building students’ independent study habits.”
Ng Pei Ling (Cheryl)
Head of Faculty (Bahasa & Mandarin)
Teaching Experience: 3 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Business and Commerce
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning
Teaching Philosophy :
“Every classroom has its own unique community; my role is to assist each child in developing their own potential and learning styles.”
Geetha A/P Selvaraja
Class Teacher
Teaching Experience: 17 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Music Contemporary (Arranging)
- Masters of Performing Arts (Performing Arts in Music)
Teaching Philosophy :
“As a teacher, I believe that every child has a right to a holistic education with much encouragement, affirmation and positivity in every situation in my classroom. “
Anita Jit Kaur
Class Teacher
Teaching Experience: 10 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Petroleum
Teaching Philosophy :
“Teaching is about helping students to learn, develop and grow every day.”
Ishvinder Kaur
Class Teacher
Teaching Experience: 18 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Marketing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
Teaching Philosophy: “I believe my role is to nurture and encourage the lifelong learning of my students.”
Eztiara Shafina bt Abd Rahim
Class Teacher
Teaching Experience: 9 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts, Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Certificate in Montessori
- Basic Child Care or (KAAK)
Teaching Philosophy: “All children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.”
Jess Chen
Primary Mandarin Teacher
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Chinese studies
Nirmeshini (Nisha)
Primary & Secondary Bahasa Teacher
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Pharmacy
Maria Vergil
Class Teacher
Teaching Experience: 12 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Teaching Philosophy: “I believe learning should be memorable, encouraging each student to find their passion and making learning an extraordinary experience for all involved in the process. “
Yulia Pleshivtseva
Head of CCA & PE
Teaching Experience: 20 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor in Physical Education & Sports, Hons
- Master of Physical Education & Sports
Teaching Philosophy: “I am teaching students to enjoy being active and exercise, so they could bring the love for sports throughout their lives. I believe that regular exercising and proper nutrition will keep them fit and healthy.”
Kugendran Murugeesan
Form Tutor / Primary and Secondary PE Teacher
Teaching Experience: 9 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts, Sports Science (Sports Coaching and Exercise Physiology)
Teaching Philosophy :
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.”
Evelyn Siew
Form Tutor / Secondary English & IGCSE ESL Teacher
Teaching Experience: 6 Years
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Education (TESL)
- Bachelor of Arts (TESL)
Teaching Philosophy :
“Teaching is all about journeying with my students through the different stages of life, helping them discover new experiences and cultivating them to be better and unique individuals in society.”
Chan Hong Twu
Form Tutor / Head of Faculty (ICT, Maths & Science)
Teaching Experience: 2 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Hons (Biotechnology)
- Master of Science (Mycology and Microbiology)
- Plant Doctor trainer (Plantwise programme, www.plantwise.org)
Teaching Philosophy :
“I believe that all children are unique and have something special that they can bring to their own education. As a Science teacher, I believe that students must have access to hands-on activities and need the opportunity to practice skills in a safe environment.”
Shamala Devi Muthurajah
Form Tutor / Primary & Secondary ICT Teacher
Teaching Experience: 19 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
- Master of Education (Curriculum & Pedagogy)
Teaching Philosophy :
“To focus on building students’ independent study habits.”
Ng Pei Ling (Cheryl)
Head of Faculty (Bahasa & Mandarin)
Teaching Experience: 3 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Business and Commerce
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning
Teaching Philosophy :
“Every classroom has its own unique community; my role is to assist each child in developing their own potential and learning styles.”
Ava Norouz
Secondary English & IGCSE English First Language Teacher
Teaching Experience: 13 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (English Language and Literature)
- Master of Arts (TESOL)
Teaching Philosophy :
“Teaching is not only about academic sucess, but also training the mind to deal with real life problems. “
Catherine Marie Januarius
Form Tutor / Head of Faculty (Music, Art & RE)
Teaching Experience: 17 Years
Qualifications:
- BMus Contemporary (Arranging)
- MPA (Performing Arts in Music)
Teaching Philosophy :
“As a teacher, I believe that every child has a right to a holistic education with much encouragement, affirmation and positivity in every situation in my classroom. “
Hoi Kah Wai
Form Tutor / Primary & Secondary Art Teacher
Teaching Experience: 7 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Communication)
- Diploma in Education (NCUE)
Teaching Philosophy: “Teaching is enabling learning. Understanding that every students learns differently.”
Nur Jehaada Binti Ibrahim
Form Tutor / Primary & Secondary Islamiyat Teacher
Teaching Experience: 4 Years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Syariah (Economy and Islamic Banking)
- Master of Usuluddin and Comparative Religion
Teaching Philosophy: “While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about. “
Lee Jiah Zhung
Form Tutor / Primary & Secondary Mandarin Teacher
Teaching Experience: Years
Qualifications:
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