Gummy Cove's unique holistic approach towards learning
Gummy Cove Student Care in Sembawang started out with only five students, with an approach different from that of the traditional student cares which mainly focuses on homework assistance and basic supervision. Today, there are more than 120 students across different schools and grade levels enrolled at Gummy Cove (Sembawang and Jurong West Branches), marking a significant shift in the student care industry by focusing on holistic development through its multiple intelligence programs.
Enrichment Programs
The center offers programs from art and music to coding and robotics, placing an emphasis on hands-on learning and fostering creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills, ensuring that every student can succeed in multiple areas. By encouraging students to engage in experiential learning, Gummy Cove cultivates a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. It has successfully made itself a standout by providing a comprehensive after-school experience.
Our enrichment activities are also designed to allow students to learn to accomplish their tasks both independently and collaboratively. In our coding and robotics lessons, the students are sometimes tasked with working individually, while other times, they are instructed to form groups and work together to complete the tasks given to them.Â
The students at Gummy Cove are also provided a platform to practice and showcase their skills. In 2022, our Gummy students represented the center in a coding competition organized by First Lego League, where they received the coding award, highlighting their creativity and teamwork. In 2024, they were given another opportunity to participate in the National Robotics Competition, where they were tasked to come up with solutions and present their works, further allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills in a competitive setting, while also encouraging collaboration and innovation among their peers.
Beyond Academics
At Gummy Cove, the center goes beyond just homework supervision and enrichment activities. The teachers plan programs designed to teach the students moral values and essential life skills. Examples include our termly sessions to educate the students on important principles and skillsets they can carry forward in life. For example, Gummy Cove arranged an educational session on first aid, providing the students with practical knowledge applicable in everyday situations.
Gummy Cove also brings the students outdoors for weekly sports activities as we recognize the importance of physical activity for the students to recharge and strengthen their bodies.
Personal Attention
The teachers at Gummy Cove take time to check in with the students, offering a listening ear and ensuring their well-being during one-on-one conversations whenever the opportunity arises. This personal attention fosters a supportive and caring environment for all students.Â
The Teachers
At Gummy Cove in Sembawang, we are proud to have a diverse team of dedicated teachers. They are able to communicate with the students from different races and backgrounds, as well as connecting with the students on a deeper level. The teachers at Gummy Cove bring a wealth of knowledge to provide high-quality education and care. Our team also leads daily reading sessions in different languages to help students improve their language proficiency.
Together, our team creates a nurturing and inclusive space where every student feels understood, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
Building Trust
Gummy Cove has been the leader in proving the benefits of utilizing a holistic approach to student care learning. As a result, more parents are recognizing the effectiveness of this balanced approach upon witnessing the positive outcomes in their children. Its expansion from just five pupils to more than 120 across multiple schools demonstrates the growing influence Gummy has in the sector. It has become a trusted institution for parents, showing how a customized educational environment can meet the academic and developmental needs of children.
Gummy Cove's success has sparked a shift in the perception of student care centers being merely a place for homework supervision. With sufficient support for students, student care can be more than just an after-school supervision. Gummy Cove Student Care focuses on the academic, social, and emotional developments of students with its various programs and has a team of teachers who genuinely care for the students’ well-being.
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