Every centre is 100% owned and operated by Lorna Whiston Schools, not franchised.
At the stage in life where students benefit from being exposed to as many activities as possible, we help them discover their areas of interest, and the talent that follows.
Conducted by only the most qualified teachers and celebrated coaches, Lorna Whiston MasterClasses sit at the pinnacle of preschool education. Our mission is to provide young learners access to the highest calibre of teachers among local preschools, becoming our students’ companions in this journey of interest and talent discovery.
Aimed at helping students see music as part of the world we live in, this program exposes them to meaningful pieces from famed artists and hones their talents in the discipline. Students will be introduced to a variety of instruments as they get stage-ready for performances at K2 level.
The programme is led by Mr Michael Kirby, graduate of the famed Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, and trained under Mr Jack Brymer OBE, dubbed the best clarinettist of his generation. Prior to joining Lorna Whiston, Mr Kirby was a teaching professor at the Conservatorio de Música of Tenerife and performed in some of the most highly regarded orchestras in Europe as the principal clarinet. He was the 1986 U.K. Bromsgrove Young Musician of the year.
Our Art MasterClass encourages creativity through art appreciation and a variety of hands-on art techniques. Students explore art history and cultural perspectives while engaging in independent and collaborative expression through a variety of materials. The programme aims to inspire imagination, uncover natural talent, and develop creative and critical thinking through artistic expression.
The programme is led by Ms. Rita Edward, who brings over 13 years of experience in visual arts education for young children, with a diverse background in both national and international curricula, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and International Baccalaureate (IB). She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Art) from the National Institute of Education Singapore and a CACHE Diploma in Preschool Practice from the UK.
Our sports MasterClass goes beyond the basic gross motor skills requirement of ECDA preschools. Slowly starting with basic athletic movements such as sprinting, running and jumping, we then introduce students to hand-eye coordinated movements such as catching, throwing and batting. Upper levels also have the chance to be involved in simple rule-based team sports, teaching them very elementary concepts of teamwork and sports strategy.
Our sports MasterClass is helmed by Mr Yurii Odnoroh, who was the former National Coach of Singapore’s youth gymnastics team. Mr Odnoroh also previously held roles as the sports teacher in international schools in Canada, Australia and Egypt
The Taekwondo MasterClass is a fully-certified programme with grading exams recognized by the Singapore Taekwondo Federation. Depending on the individual student’s ability, K2 students are expected graduate preschool with a green to red belt.
With 45 years of expertise and 70,000 alumni, Lorna Whiston is committed to helping children develop a lifelong love for learning, and the confidence to become whatever they want to be.
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