Bumper Guide to 2022 June Holiday Programmes: 22 Programmes & Classes to Check Out

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Technology is pervasive in our daily lives. From ordering food delivery at a touch of our smartphones to driverless smart cars, technology is constantly changing the way we live, work and play.
At CodeSmarter, we aim to equip our students with skills to master such technology and the first step is typically to build a strong programming foundation. Many technological advances have their roots in programming and the ability to perform coding will not just be a niche for IT personnel but an essential skill for everyone. 
<h4>What makes CodeSmarter different from other coding academies?</h4>
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At CodeSmarter, we operate differently from other coding schools. We teach our students programming languages used in professional settings such as Javascript, Python, etc. Students get their hands dirty by using these professional programming languages to perform basic to advanced tasks and this will give them the much needed experience and confidence to solve future complex problems.
Most other coding schools teach simplified programming languages such as Scratch which is designed for children but unfortunately has no professional application. As such, the students will need to spend additional time learning the actual programming languages used in the real world. This subsequently takes up more of their time which is scarce especially if they are juggling with their academic studies and co-curricular activities in school.
Hence, at CodeSmarter, we believe in training our students the Smarter way.
Train Once, Train Right. 
<h4>Would children be able to learn such programming languages at a young age?</h4>
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We have devised a children-friendly learning environment for students as young as 9 years old to experiment with simple language commands.
For example, one of our early lessons is to teach the students how to instruct a lost kitten to navigate its way out of a maze by recognizing obstacles and bypassing them. It is very similar to how robot vacuum cleaners work in our home. This helps to introduce the concept of logic thinking for children and will provide a strong foundation for more complex concepts.
<h4>I am not sure if my children are going into the IT field/career. Wouldn’t learning coding be a waste of their time?</h4>
While we subscribe to the ideal world where learning new skills is a way to develop our minds, we recognize the reality where we have limited resources and would not be able to do or learn everything. However, we believe coding skills would be integral to the workplace of the future for everyone and not just for IT professionals.
I have a friend who works as a sales engineer for machinery used in heavy industries. He took on a programming course out of pure interest. After the course, he found that some of the work done in the company can be automated with the help of programming. He started to work on automating a program that builds a system which  incorporates several of the company’s machineries to meet customer’s requirements. Previously, such systems needed to be put together by a team of different engineers but by understanding the criteria needed, he managed to integrate everything into a single program. This project of his went all the way up to the CEO. He was recognized for his innovative work, was promoted, and put on a fast track career path.
Hence coding knowledge is not just a domain for people working in the IT industry. It can be utilized in many different ways to help save time and resources.
<h4>Would you be able to conduct lessons online?</h4>
We want the best for your children but as much as we would like to conduct lessons remotely, we have found out from our experience that teaching coding needs to be face-to-face for more effective learning to take place. In one instance, we had 3 students logged in remotely and each of them encountered different issues during the coding exercise. The instructor could only attend to one student at a time, leaving the rest waiting. However if they are together physically, the instructor can multitask easily to instruct multiple students at the same time.
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Coding Club for Parents 
Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/codesmarter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://t.me/codesmarter</a>
How do I sign up for CodeSmarter?
Join our telegram group! 
Classes will be arranged inside the group. 
Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/codesmarter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://t.me/codesmarter</a>
Location: 
The class will be conducted at Block 306 Canberra Road, Singapore 750306.
Our Contact Details: 
Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/codesmarter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://t.me/codesmarter</a>
Email:  Business@CodeSmarter.io
Website: <a href="https://www.CodeSmarter.sg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.CodeSmarter.sg</a>
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[FREE Coding Trial Class] First Line of Code Workshop Age 7-16

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We all know how most kids are – full of verve and prancing around whole day long. Sometimes it can get too boisterous, not to mention hot and sweaty. This year-end holiday, why not give your kids a great way to use their unbounding energy, albeit without a whole lot of physical exertion?
An inaugural two-day holiday programme hosted by United Square is set to keep your child engaged and entertained. Featuring indoor activities targeted at 9- to 12-year-olds, participants will get to exercise their minds, hands and body while they have fun trying new experiences.
Ignite Their Creativity with Art Jamming @ HiArt (#04-23)
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Painting is a good way to let your child’s creative juices flow! During this art jamming session by HiArt, students will learn how to paint on a canvas using acrylic paint and other mediums to create texture. With each stroke of the paintbrush, they will be free to express their personal style as they work towards completing their masterpiece.
HiArt education centre is committed to the teaching of fine art, catering to children from as young as two and a half years old.
For enquiries on other classes available at HiArt: 
Tel: 6266 5688 
Web: <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="http://www.hiart.com.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.hiart.com.sg/</a>
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Give Their Motor Skills A Workout While Learning Chinese by Making A Moon Lantern @ Hua Language Centre (#03-25)
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The lantern is often used as a symbol to represent Chinese culture. Ever wondered why? Let Hua Language Centre share with your child the cultural origins and folklores associated with the Chinese lantern. Of course, no Hua workshop is complete without games to test your child on the new vocabulary they have picked up through this experiential learning opportunity. As cherry on the cake, participants will make their own Moon Lantern so that they can bring it home as a souvenir to remember the workshop by.
Hua Language Centre is one of the pioneer Chinese enrichment centres in Singapore founded by Chinese language educators from MOE and NUS. With almost 30 years of experience, Hua has taught generations of children who are now sending their own children to Hua for Chinese classes! Armed with an understanding of brain science, child psychology and Chinese linguistics (and for older students, exam taking strategies), Hua has developed their own curriculum that makes learning Chinese effective and fun at the same time.
For enquiries on other classes available at Hua Language Centre: 
Tel: 6255 5060 
Web: <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://hua.com.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://hua.com.sg/</a>
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Groove to the rhythm and play some Music @ Mandeville Conservatory of Music (#03-20)
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Music lessons play a key role in a child&#8217;s development. It has a wide range of positive effects, not only does music increase creativity, studies have also shown that it improves cognition, reduces anxiety, improves mood, eases pain, improves memory, reduces stress and so much more.
During this introductory session conducted by Mandeville Conservatory of Music, young participants will get to try two different instruments – the keyboard and violin. 
Mandeville Conservatory of Music is a premier music school that strives to provide a holistic musical education in grooming future musicians. They offer unique programs and provides their students various opportunities such as ensemble playing, performance practice classes, in-house recitals, grand concerts as well as local and overseas performance.
For enquiries on other classes available at Mandeville 
Tel: 6250 1911 
Web: <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.mandevilleconservatory.com/main/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.mandevilleconservatory.com/main/</a>
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Flex Their Moves with Ballet @ The Ballet &amp; Music Company (#04-26)
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They may not achieve perfect pirouettes with just one lesson, but learning even the most basic ballet moves can help kids improve their posture and balance. So let them put on their dancing shoes, do some stretching and be introduced to the graceful yet physically demanding skill of ballet dancing.
The Ballet &amp; Music Company is established to promote the Performing Arts as lifelong learning skills and to make it into a lifestyle skill that would be appreciated by many.
For enquiries on other classes available at The Ballet &amp; Music Company 
Tel: 6254 1068 
Web: <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.balletandmusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.balletandmusic.com/</a>
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What’s more, the holiday programme comes with a FREE Ukelele which participants can bring home and you can also book a 1-to-1 Lesson @ Aureus Academy (03-27) for your child to learn how to play the instrument. Training lessons must be arranged before 31 Dec 2021.
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Aureus Academy is Singapore’s leading music school with over 15,000 students enrolled between their schools, offering the best in musical education.
For enquiries on other available classes at Aureus Academy 
Tel: 3165 5078 
Web: <a href="https://www.aureusacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aureusacademy.com/</a>
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Sign up now for United Square’s Holiday Programme
Parents can purchase the Holiday Programme tickets at United Square’s Customer Service Counter at Level 1. Only cash are accepted.
Fee: $430 ($380 for purchases made before 30 Nov’21) 
Dates: 20 &amp; 21 Dec 2021 
Duration: 2 days 
Time: 1pm – 5pm 
Age: 9 – 12 Years old
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Participants will enjoy additional perks with the Holiday Programme passes:
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<li>Collect a Free KinderNuture Berry-C Pop from Vitakids (#B1-21)</li>
<li>Enjoy 10% discount at My Great Child (#B1-62)</li>
<li>Redeem a FREE cup of milo from Food Dynasty (#B1-02)</li>
<li>Redeem a FREE cookie from Melvados (#B1-61A)</li>
<li>Get a FREE eye check with a special gift &amp; a free computer lens with any frame purchase from Lifetime Vision Care (#01-84)</li>
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Joyful Surprises @ UOL Malls (5 Nov to 26 Dec 2021) 
From now till 26 Dec, redeem exclusively designed premiums when you shop at KINEX, United Square &amp; Velocity@Novena Square. This Christmas, UOL Malls has partnered UOB Cards, Extra•Ordinary People and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore.
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<li>Redeem exclusively designed Gift Wrappers with $60 spent ($40 for U-POPP members) 
3 same-day combined receipts</li>
<li>Redeem a Christmas Surprise Gift Set with $250 spent ($200 for U-POPP members/ UOB Credit Cardmembers) 
4 same-day combined receipts</li>
<li>Redeem a 4-in-1 Waffle Maker, Kitchen Mitten and Trivet Set with $400 spent ($350 for U-POPP members/UOB Credit Cardmembers) 
4 same-day combined receipts.</li>
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As a token of appreciation, trainees from from Extra•Ordinary People and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore will receive a royalty fee from UOL Malls in support of their continued learning and developmental journey.
Make a wish come true (10 to 30 November 2021) 
Pick a gift tag from our Christmas tree and make someone’s wish come true.
UOL Malls invited students from Care Corner Student Care Centres and Extra•Ordinary People’s Financial Scheme to write down their Christmas wish. Shoppers can grant the children their wishes by purchasing the items listed on the gift tags.
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Shoppers can also choose to buy a set of groceries for the elderly aged 60 and above from AWWA Senior Community Home who have no family and/or means of financial support.
UOL will purchase and sponsor all remaining items not picked up by the shoppers after the end of the campaign. UOL will also wrap and deliver the gifts to the children and elderly before Christmas. Care Corner Student Care Centres, Extra•Ordinary People and AWWA Senior Community Home are named charities of UOL.
Give the Gift of Hope with Endowus (5 November to 30 December 2021)
During this Christmas season, shoppers can make a difference and support charities that help communities in need.
Shoppers can visit Endowus’ Giving Machines, which are vending machines placed in our malls’ main atriums that offer shoppers a chance to donate to a charity of their choice. Shoppers can purchase a giving card with a $5, $10 or $20 value and make a donation as a gift. These donation vending machines are supported by Endowus, in partnership with charity portal Giving.sg and vending partner Reinvend Solutions Pte Ltd.
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There are 15 charities shoppers can support:
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<li>Aidha</li>
<li>BOYS&#8217; TOWN</li>
<li>Care Corner Singapore Ltd</li>
<li>Centre For Fathering Limited</li>
<li>Children&#8217;s Aid Society</li>
<li>Children&#8217;s Wishing Well</li>
<li>Extra•Ordinary People</li>
<li>The Red Pencil (Singapore)</li>
<li>Make-A-Wish Foundation (Singapore) Limited</li>
<li>New Life Stories Limited</li>
<li>NTUC U Care Fund</li>
<li>Rainbow Centre, Singapore</li>
<li>RSVP- Singapore The Organisation of Senior Volunteers</li>
<li>The Food Bank Singapore Ltd</li>
<li>Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Fund</li>
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For more details on the upcoming promotions &amp; events, visit <a href="http://www.unitedsquare.com.sg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.unitedsquare.com.sg</a>

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Here at LiteracyPlus, we place significant emphasis on developing a love for English in our students. As we believe that the true value of literacy lies in the learner’s ability to use language beyond the classroom, we commit to providing fun and engaging classes with real-world relevance. We develop confident readers, writers and thinkers, not solely for the purpose of meeting exam demands, but as critical life skills in the 21st century.
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