International School Saigon Pearl

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The Winter Bazaar at International School Saigon Pearl Showcases the Power of the IB PYP

Kitten Survivor, Snowy Kingdom, Toilet Tower Defense and Snacks But Weird were just a few of the large games placed on the floor beside their designers: Year Three students at International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) . The children laughed while excitedly showing off their creations and explaining the rules to parents as part of the school’s recent Winter Bazaar. A sign outside the room in English, Vietnamese and Korean announced: “How We Express Ourselves …. Board games help us learn and express our creativity.”

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Achieving Social-Emotional Development at International School Saigon Pearl

Why do children go to school? Cultivating knowledge and skills necessary for an independent, working life is important, but that is only part of the story. The social-emotional learning that takes place at school helps students become healthy, well-adjusted individuals that lead satisfying lives and contribute positively to the world around them.

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How Schools Emphasize Whole Child Development

“Whole child development is so important because a child is absorbing the world around them, learning the complexities around them, and that world can be different depending on how we engage the child,” says Lester Stephens, Head of International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP).

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The Importance of Holistic Physical Education from a Young Age

“Even if you lose, is being a good teammate important?” Holly Younglove, the Physical Education/After-School-Activities Coordinator at International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) asked the dozen-or-so students gathered in front of her.

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International Schools’ Increased Focus on Students’ Mental Health

If a student is not safe and mentally and emotionally healthy, they will be unable to reach their academic and social potential.

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How International School Saigon Pearl Ensures Student Safety

When sending their children to school, parents must be confident that they are physically, emotionally and mentally safe.

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Maximizing the Benefits of Home-Based Learning in Vietnam

While in-person classes remain temporarily on hold in order to protect the health of students, teachers and communities, home-based learning offers a multitude of benefits for students. Over the last 18 months, schools around the world have discovered ways to effectively utilize virtual arrangements to ensure that students haven’t fallen behind when they return to classroom-based learning.