Milchel Student Hostel is known for providing holistic care to our students. In line with this, we attend do their physical, character, and academic needs. While each area is important, our academic support services play a crucial role in shaping our students’ educational journey. We believe in encouraging independence and equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in their studies. These study skills will also help them in their later university studies. Because of this, we offer well-designed academic support services to help every Milchelian achieve their academic goals.
Target Setting and Planning
We begin by setting targets and creating study plans so that our students have a clear path to success. Then, our Coordinators guide each child in developing a game plan for every subject. After the goal setting, students plan timetables with the guidance of our Coordinators. They receive planners and reflection sheets to learn and develop study habits and to empower them to take charge of their learning.
Study Sessions
Part of our study support services are supervised study sessions held at fixed timings within a suitable learning environment. Through a monitored setting, we create an environment that maximizes productivity and encourages focused learning.
Tuition Services
Furthermore, we offer personalised tuition sessions on an individual or group basis. Tuition lessons cater to each child’s individual needs and learning pace. Regular communication with tutors ensures that students stay on track and receive the guidance they need to succeed.
English Reading Programme (ERP)
Moreover, one of the unique features within our Academic care is the English Reading Programme. ERP is held every Mondays to Thursday during Study Session time.
A. Guided Learning. Conducted online, students do reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises. Through these, ERP allows students to improve their vocabulary, grammar, comprehension skills, and sentence structure. Milchelians learn from the tips of our ERP teacher and from other students in their ERP groups.
B. Library. Our library of storybooks and magazines is suited to different levels. It provides a variety of interesting and useful resources for our students. We have a physical library at home and an online library for learners who wish to read from their devices.
C. Word of the Day. We expose students to English words every day. Bite-sized vocabulary learning through the Word of the Day further improves their language acquisition. Furthermore, this makes learning a new word feel less demanding.
We recognize that tuition alone or ERP by itself is not enough. English is a second language to our students. Because of this, they need maximum exposure to the language. On one hand, ERP increases language exposure and develops a love for the language. On the other hand, tuition equips them with valuable skills to score in Singapore-Syllabus English papers. Both are equally important in gaining language proficiency.
Communication with Teachers
Finally, we understand the importance of cooperation and communication with parents and schools. Because of this, we engage in Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) and maintain open lines of communication through email and messaging groups. By keeping parents and schools informed, we ensure that all parties work together to support the students’ academic growth. Over-all, we go above and beyond to exceed the academic support parents would wish for their children. We teach necessary values to raise successful learners of all ages.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the academic support that we give to Milchelians is never-ending. Beginning from the moment they stay with us, we guide them through Target Setting and Planning. As they work on their academic goals, we guide them through Study Sessions, Tuition and ERP sessions. We keep in close communication with their teachers to monitor their progress and make sure they are on the right track. It is our pleasure and honour to help every Milchelian reach their academic goals.