--- title: Blog | Global Indian International School | Melissa Maria description: Melissa Maria is the Principal of GIIS SMART Campus at Punggol --- [![giis-logo](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GIIS_%20No-Tagline.png?width=2146&height=1035&name=GIIS_%20No-Tagline.png "giis-logo")](http://www.globalindianschool.org) # Global Indian International School Blog ## Melissa Maria ![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202020-04-28%20at%205.05.07%20PM.jpeg) Melissa Maria is the Principal of GIIS SMART Campus at Punggol ## [Ronaldo Vs Robot: How Play will Determine what your child wants to be](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/ronaldo-vs-robot-how-play-will-determine-what-your-child-wants-to-be) May 19, 2021 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/PYP-curriculum.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/ronaldo-vs-robot-how-play-will-determine-what-your-child-wants-to-be) Earlier this month, my colleague made an interesting observation. Play, she said, is not just for primary students to use as a [learning tool](https://news.globalindianschool.org/blog-details?blogid=46966571888). Older students can also learn a lot from ‘play’. She used the example of Maker’s Space-a modern-day studio that is equipped with safe materials to allow students to construct, create and innovate. I have... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/ronaldo-vs-robot-how-play-will-determine-what-your-child-wants-to-be) ## [Choosing the Right Curriculum for Your Child](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/choosing-the-right-curriculum-for-your-child) March 8, 2021 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/IBDP%20Singapore.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/choosing-the-right-curriculum-for-your-child) International schools in Singapore offer different curricula based on the academic goals and the profile of their students. Depending on the country of origin and which part of the world their majority of students come from, the schools offer the choice of curriculum. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/choosing-the-right-curriculum-for-your-child) ## [International Baccalaureate or IB Learners’ Profile and How our Students Inculcate it](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/international-baccalaureate-or-ib-learners-profile-and-how-giis-build-it-0) January 19, 2021 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/in%20pyp%20giis%20smart%20campus.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/international-baccalaureate-or-ib-learners-profile-and-how-giis-build-it-0) The [International Baccalaureate programme](https://www.ibo.org/) is designed to provide students with an immersive and multicultural academic experience. Not only are students in this programme involved in rigorous academic studies, but they are encouraged to develop a global perspective that will help them succeed in an interactive economy with many participants from... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/international-baccalaureate-or-ib-learners-profile-and-how-giis-build-it-0) ## [Virtual Schools and their Benefits](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/virtual-schools-and-their-benefits) June 5, 2020 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/virtual-classrooms-080520200413434x.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/virtual-schools-and-their-benefits) *‘It's time for another school day, but the school has taken a different form entirely. For many students, their classroom is no farther than their nearest mobile device. With tablets, smartphones or laptops in hand, children log into their school's online learning platform. On the screen, they are greeted by their teachers and peers in real-time,...* [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/virtual-schools-and-their-benefits) ## [Benefits of Multiple Curricula at GIIS](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/benefits-of-multiple-curricula-at-giis) May 21, 2020 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIIS_SG_MultipleCurricula_Blog_Image_Header.png)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/benefits-of-multiple-curricula-at-giis) At [Global Indian International School](https://singapore.globalindianschool.org/), we understand that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to promote optimal educational opportunities for our students. We recognise the importance of providing an approach that best meets their needs, learning styles and goals. Toward that end, we offer multiple curricula: [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/benefits-of-multiple-curricula-at-giis) ## [GIIS Resilience Scholarship - supporting education in hard times](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-resilience-scholarship-supporting-education-in-hard-times) April 28, 2020 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Resilience%20scholarship.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-resilience-scholarship-supporting-education-in-hard-times) [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-resilience-scholarship-supporting-education-in-hard-times) ## [How does GIIS offer a happy learning environment?](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-does-giis-offer-a-happy-learning-environment) February 26, 2020 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/HAPPY.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-does-giis-offer-a-happy-learning-environment) Albert Schweitzer, the philosopher and writer said, “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-does-giis-offer-a-happy-learning-environment) ## [Why futuristic schools must offer training in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence?](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-should-schools-offer-training-in-robotics-and-artificial-intelligence) December 5, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Robotics%20workshop.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-should-schools-offer-training-in-robotics-and-artificial-intelligence) Preparing students to cope up with the rapidly changing 21st century world is an integral part of a quality education system. The digital natives of today need to be equipped with a number of futuristic skills so that they are empowered to the handle the growing demands of next generation jobs that require innovative thinking and a strong base in... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-should-schools-offer-training-in-robotics-and-artificial-intelligence) ## [GIIS - A Pioneer school for CBSE in Singapore](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-a-pioneer-school-for-cbse-in-singapore) September 27, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/CBSE-1.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-a-pioneer-school-for-cbse-in-singapore) The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, India) is an internationally recognised K-12 curriculum that has been preparing young people for admittance to universities around the world for over 50 years, and Global Indian International Schools (GIIS), Singapore, has been prominently recognised as an education leader, awarding CBSE certificates... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-a-pioneer-school-for-cbse-in-singapore) ## [Social and emotional learning is an integral part of everyday school life](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/social-and-emotional-learning-is-an-integral-part-of-everyday-school-life) February 11, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Library.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/social-and-emotional-learning-is-an-integral-part-of-everyday-school-life) A successful adult is born not just of book learning, but from a child who has been taught important social and emotional lessons. These lessons empower their decision-making skills, their ability to work with others and their understanding of themselves. Learning environments that nurture these students weave social-emotional learning... 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