O-Level Visit to Republic Polytechnic

On 9th January 2014, the O-Level Senior classes and their students left on a trip to the Republic Polytechnic Open House. The trip was intended to expose students to the routes that lay open to them past the O Levels, as well as a glimpse of polytechnic life.

Our students also participated in the interactive exhibits created by the students of Republic Polytechnic. Of particular note was an exhibit in which two of our students bravely stepped up to volunteer to go ‘on air’ as newscasters.

Ascensia’s students also seized the opportunity to interact with staff and students of Republic Polytechnic to find out more about the challenges of their respective courses, doubtlessly taking away with them a better understanding of the demands of polytechnic life.

Ascensia's O-Level students participating in the Republic Polytechnic Open House

Ascensia Academy celebrates Chinese New Year!

On the afternoon of the 6th of February, Ascensia kicked off our Chinese New Year celebrations. This year, students were introduced to local Chinese New Year traditions and customs such as the giving of mandarin oranges and the eating of yu sheng.

The festive celebrations served as a cultural exchange point between students of different mutual understanding and acceptance.

Students enthusiastically participated in the activities, munching on such goodies as mandarin oranges and local snacks while eagerly volunteering answers for the day’s Chinese New Year quiz.

Students enjoying the festivities