Following the overwhelming response for ‘Doctor for a Day’ Programme, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital now extends the make-believe experience beyond its wards, with the launch of ‘Doctor for a Day’ App, available for download on iOS and Android tablets. Recommended for children aged 4 to 8, ‘Doctor for a Day’ App is filled with many learning opportunities along with brain teasers that will stimulate a child’s mind and rouse their curiosity about the medical profession. This is Singapore’s … [Read more...]
Archives for October 7, 2014
Out of the gate and off for a walk, came Hairy Maclary to Singapore!
Hairy Maclary, the adorable canine hero in Lynley Dodd's popular children book series, is coming to town! And you're invited to join in the adventure of this little dog who trots straight into children’s lives and enriches them with his mixture of mischievous energy and happy-go-lucky charm. Joined by his pesky friends, Hercules Morse, as big as a horse, Bottomley Potts covered in spots, Schnitzel von Krumm with the very low tum and Scarface Claw, the toughest tomcat in town, Hairy Maclary … [Read more...]
Octoburst 2014 – Something Very Far Away
Not a word spoken, but a myriad of emotions felt –Something Very Far Away The annual Esplanade Children's Festival ‘Octoburst’ returned this year with the trademark spread of arty, exciting and engaging performances, workshops, art installations and more for children (and the child in each of us) – yes, adults included. We had a chance to catch the performance of ‘Something Very Far Away ‘ – a critically acclaimed performance hailing from the UK's Unicorn Theatre. Quite honestly, being an … [Read more...]