Opening of the Alpha-SYC International Kindergarten

Our 2nd kindergarten finally opened on my sister's birthday - 8 Jun 2009. The renovation works were delayed and could only be 90% complete on Saturday. We had to work through the weekend to get the place cleaned up and looking presentable for the opening. As usual Murphy never fail us - we could only get the aircon in the main room to start 15 min before opening time, the TAIK kids came early (what are we going to do with them??), the class furniture did not turn up until the afternoon, but we still survived the opening. Have a look at more photos here :

http://alpha-syc.blogspot.com/

Will you ever see a cow grazing outside a kindergarten in Singapore?

The Alpha-SYC International Kindergarten

Our 2nd kindergarten is confirmed and is located at the Southern Youth Centre (SYC) in Binh Tan District. It is a collaborative project between The SYC and The Alpha Schools. We will occupy one floor for a start (12 rooms). Renovation started symbolically today as Mr Nhan, Director of SYC (and my good friend) advised that it is an auspicious day. An altar was set up, and I scattered rice grains and salt, and poured water and wine at the entrance of the school for good fortune.

We plan to open in June 09. What's so cool about this place (at least to a Singaporean) is that there are cows grazing just outside the school - it feels really close to nature and the air is fresh and clean here, unlike in the city centre. The Alpha-SYC will have access to all of SYC's facilities which include an indoor sports hall with 4 badminton courts, 2 football fields, 2 tennis courts, a volleyball court, music room, dance studio, computer labs and a huge canteen.

Cows grazing











A closer look ... at the cow












We will occupy the ground floor











The altar set up for the day