--- title: Blog | Global Indian International School (18) description: (18) --- [![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 ## [Why do adolescents keep secrets from parents?](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-do-adolescents-keep-secrets-from-parents) November 11, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/secrets1.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-do-adolescents-keep-secrets-from-parents) Imagine this: An 8-year old child is alone at home, and wants to spend time drawing. While rummaging through the drawers to find a pencil, the child finds a S$10 note. After a quick look around to ensure no one is watching, the child smoothly picks up the note, pockets it and gets back to routine. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-do-adolescents-keep-secrets-from-parents) ## [The Innovative Architectural Elements of the GIIS SMART Campus](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/the-innovative-architectural-elements-of-the-giis-smart-campus) November 5, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20GIIS_Punngol_2018-05-09-13-32-29%20(4).jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/the-innovative-architectural-elements-of-the-giis-smart-campus) Designed for 21st-century learning, the Global Indian International School (GIIS) SMART Campus in Punggol is built around an innovative “nest” concept that creates a safe and nurturing environment while allowing ample natural light and air to flow freely through all interior spaces. The structures on the SMART Campus also stress the importance... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/the-innovative-architectural-elements-of-the-giis-smart-campus) ## [Why Communication Skills are important for Academic Success](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-communication-skills-are-important-for-academic-success) November 2, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/APD_LP_Images/Relocation/moderateFee.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-communication-skills-are-important-for-academic-success) Communication is complex and takes many forms. Students who master the subtleties of oral communication and non-verbal cues are better-prepared to articulate their ideas, show empathy toward others and constructively resolve a conflict. Compared to those who struggle to express themselves, effective communicators are more likely to succeed and to... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-communication-skills-are-important-for-academic-success) ## [Famous Singers and Actors Share Power of Music and Film to Uplift, Inspire and Connect](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/famous-singers-and-actors-share-power-of-music-and-film-to-uplift-inspire-and-connect) October 31, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/VISH1716.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/famous-singers-and-actors-share-power-of-music-and-film-to-uplift-inspire-and-connect) Why is the shared experience of listening to music so powerful? Music is a universal connector, bringing listeners together across languages, cultures, and traditions in a powerful, collaborative experience. Recent scientific research finds that music [impacts the brain circuits](https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_music_strengthens_social_bonds) involved in empathy and trust, increasing our willingness to cooperate... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/famous-singers-and-actors-share-power-of-music-and-film-to-uplift-inspire-and-connect) ## [Embracing the Art of Communication - The Need for Communication Skills](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/embracing-the-art-of-communication-the-need-for-communication-skills) October 28, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/_F5A6584.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/embracing-the-art-of-communication-the-need-for-communication-skills) In a technology-driven society, opportunity is literally at our fingertips. Today's students are presented with endless opportunities to discover the world around them, with nothing more than a smartphone. Yet according to Forbes, many young graduates enter the workforce lacking some of the most basic life skills they will need to find... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/embracing-the-art-of-communication-the-need-for-communication-skills) ## [Smoothen the Transition of your child from India to Singapore](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/transitioning-children-from-india-to-singapore) October 23, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/architecture-buildings-city-777059.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/transitioning-children-from-india-to-singapore) As adults, we know the benefits of living cross-culturally. Young people especially gain a global worldview, valuable language skills and the ability to create bridges between cultures.  In fact, [44% of children who grow up in cross-cultural settings](https://www.thirdculturekidglobal.com/tckfacts) earn a graduate degree by age 22, and most of them work in highly skilled professions such as... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/transitioning-children-from-india-to-singapore) ## [Ten Tips for Life in Singapore](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/ten-tips-for-life-in-singapore) October 22, 2018 [![](https://news.globalindianschool.org/content/2018/october/singaporemerlionsmall.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/ten-tips-for-life-in-singapore) Fast-paced and cosmopolitan, Singapore is an exciting city in which to work and raise children. Many modern Indian families relish Singapore's thriving cultural milieu and robust economic scene. But as with any change, relocating to Singapore can prove stressful for children and teens unless everyone knows how to blend in. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/ten-tips-for-life-in-singapore) ## [How 21st Century Learning is Preparing Students to be Global Leaders](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-21st-century-learning-is-preparing-students-to-be-global-leaders) October 19, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Innovation%20bootcamp.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-21st-century-learning-is-preparing-students-to-be-global-leaders) At [Global Indian International School (GIIS) in Singapore](https://www.schoolofthefuture.sg/), we understand that to be successful in today's diverse society, students need more than the traditional classroom experience. In addition to a solid foundation in mathematics, science and the humanities, we emphasise effective collaboration, healthy communication and core values. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-21st-century-learning-is-preparing-students-to-be-global-leaders) ## [How to communicate with the sullen/non-communicative teenager](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-to-communicate-with-the-sullen/non-communicative-teenager) October 10, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIIS_DAY01_2018-07-02-10-04-29.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-to-communicate-with-the-sullen/non-communicative-teenager) Parents always fondly remember the time when their sons and daughters spoke to them incessantly when they were little. The [children would habitually talk a lot](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/giis-singapore-5-tips-for-nurturing-an-emotionally-intelligent-child%20externalLink), tell the parents about their day, about their friends and their school and play. Parents often the joy in such interactions, recalling the time when such chats were fun, informative as... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/how-to-communicate-with-the-sullen/non-communicative-teenager) ## [Inspiration Behind the GIIS SMART Campus at Punggol](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/inspiration-behind-the-giis-smart-campus-at-punggol) October 4, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-08-25%20at%2012.24.22%20PM.png)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/inspiration-behind-the-giis-smart-campus-at-punggol)  In 2015, top teachers from GIIS Singapore were tapped to help provide input on how their dream school would appear. Ideas were discussed, solutions proposed and innovative approaches brought to the table. Architects from around the globe, including Australia, Japan, New York and Singapore, were then retained to bring those ideas to life. The... 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