To provide a transformational learning journey
for every pupil in Pathlight
and develop each child to the
best of his potential in both academic and life skills
The school’s goal is to develop the maximum potential and stretch the capability of each of our pupils. Every child, whether he has special learning needs or not, deserves that opportunity.
In Pathlight, we hope to build a strong foundation for all our pupils so that they will grow up to be confident and mature individuals who are able to hold jobs, live as independently as they can and do their bit to contribute back to society.
Ms. Denise Phua
Co-Founder & School Supervisor, Pathlight School
President, Autism Resource Centre(s)
Our Unique Features
Education in Singapore is typically classified as either "Mainstream" or "Special".
Pathlight is driven to providing a unique Blend of Academics and Life-Readiness Skills for children with autism and related disorders.
Our unique features include:
Rigorous teacher selection and training process
Individualised Education Planning
Curriculum blending mainstream subjects and life skills eg social, self-management and communication skills
Strong integration programmes with mainstream buddy support for autism-friendly learning
Personal intensive support for autism-friendly learning
Who will Benefit from a Pathlight Education?
For some children who are able to access mainstream academics but require an additional Foundation year to build their school readiness for a typical mainstream school or Pathlight School's Primary 1 Programme, will benefit from our Primary 1 Foundation Programme. Students from this programme will move on to Primary 1 Standard the following year.
For students who are suitable to pursue the PSLE, GCE 'O' and 'N' Level examinations, but face challenges in academics, social interaction and communications in a typical mainstream school, Pathlight offers an alternative education which provides autism-friendly accommodations.
Values:
Education
We believe that education is one of the greatest equalizers in life. A good education is a key passport to achieving independence and maturity.
No child who is assessed to be suitable for a placement in Pathlight School should be deprived because he/ she cannot afford it.
Each pupil will have an Individual Education Plan based on his key learning needs and executed diligently by the school, family and other stakeholders.
Quality
We believe that anything that is worth doing is worth doing well.
We commit to delivering professional and quality education service according to our high quality and ethical standards.
We are willing to challenge each other and not accept the status quo.
We strive to benchmark ourselves against best practices in the education and other sectors.
We do not stop learning knowing that continuous improvement is the only way to quality.
Inclusion
We believe that people with special needs eg. autism, should be included as far as possible in the mainstream community.
We plan and maximize opportunities to promote the regular interaction of people with and without special needs.
We will be the catalyst to educate society on people with autism and vice versa.
We actively listen to our people and customers and act upon this information to improve our relationships and services.
Collaboration
In pursuing our mission, we proactively partner our key stakeholders like the pupils’ family caregivers, staff, education and community service agencies to achieve quality outcomes for our pupils and staff.
We actively act upon constructive inputs that will further our school mission and improve our services.
We plan regular communication opportunities with our pupils’ families, staff and sponsors to seek their inputs and update them on our plans, achievements and challenges.
School Song
DREAMS DO COME TRUE
Inspired by PathLighters. Words and Music by Desmond Moey
Dreams do come true and this one came true when
Pathlight School moved to our new school site (now known as Campus 1) in
June 2009!
First autism-focused school in Singapore that
offers the mainstream academic curriculum, together with life readiness
skills.
Inspired by PathLighters. Words and Music by Desmond Moey
©Desmond Moey. All Rights Reserved. Made in Singapore.
Permission granted for Pathlight School's usage.
Permission granted for Pathlight School's usage.
School Facilities
In order to serve more students, Pathlight has expanded to 2
campuses as of January 2012. Both campuses will enjoy the same Pathlight
autism-friendly, quality mainstream education, complete with satellite
school model for our secondary students!
Campus 1 serves our Primary 1 (Foundation and Standard) to Primary 3 and Vocational Track students.
Campus 2 serves our Primary 4 to 6 and Secondary cohorts.
Campus 1 serves our Primary 1 (Foundation and Standard) to Primary 3 and Vocational Track students.
Campus 2 serves our Primary 4 to 6 and Secondary cohorts.
The dream is to build a regional Centre of Excellence for Autism
to model and share approaches to effectively support
people with autism through their lives.
to model and share approaches to effectively support
people with autism through their lives.
Purpose of the Campus 1 site:
- A Centre of Excellence for Autism (Consultancy, Training, Teaching and Learning)
- An Inspirational Learning Center for life long learning and employability skills.
- A vibrant and inclusive Village in which the autism & mainstream communities come together for leisure and social activities
History
- Serves primarily children with autism, aged 7 to 18 years old, who are cognitively able to access mainstream academics.
- The School was established by Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) at the invitation of the Ministry Of Education (MOE) and started operations in January 2004 with just 41 students. Today, it has more than 800 students and is one of the fastest growing and progressive special schools in Singapore.
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