162 CITY GUIDE 2018
LEARN & PLAYSingapore
American
School
A teacher’s perspective
Name: Gabe Haydu
Role: Fif th Grade te acherFor the past three years, SAS has
been my home away from home. As a fifth-grade
teacher and the director of Jumpstart, our new
student onboarding program, I’ve had the chance
to connect with so many students in meaningful
ways. I love getting to know the passions of each
child and encouraging them to pursue their
interests in a scholarly way.
When students feel known and cared for, they
then become more invested in their education and
grow exponentially. I also feel that teaching at a
school that encourages innovation has allowed me
to thrive as an educator and serve my students in
a more effective way. Being flexible and adapting
my teaching to fit the needs of each individual
student is very important.40 Woodlands Street 41
6363 3403 | sas.edu.sgCurriculum: American and Advanced
Placement
School ye ar date s: August to June
Ye ars taught: Pre school to Grade 12
Ye ar e stablished: 1956A WORD FROM THE SCHOOL
The Singapore American School vision is
to be a world leader in education, cultivating
exceptional thinkers prepared for the future.
There are 375 full-time faculty members and
over 75 percent have earned master’s degrees or
PhDs. Student enrolment is roughly 60 percent
American citizens with 50 additional nationalities
comprising the remainder. SAS has the largest
Advanced Placement (AP) programme outside
the US. Students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities
on a 36-acre open-concept campus combining
advanced technology, engaged learning hubs and
a natural rainforest.WHAT’S NEW?
Over the 2018 summer, an additional flexible
learning space is being created in the Fifth
Grade, providing opportunities for meaningful
collaboration and exploration. It will model work
environments of the future, featuring different
spaces for independent learning, discussion,
showcasing and presenting.