Our Curriculum
A holistic approach to growing hearts and minds
At The White Orchid, we offer a thoughtfully balanced student care experience that nurtures your child’s academic foundation, emotional resilience, and readiness for life beyond the classroom. Our curriculum is built around two key pillars: Core and Exploration.
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Core is designed to cultivate essential life skills, strengthen academic habits, and build self-confidence, equipping children with the tools they need to thrive. Exploration offers opportunities to explore a wide array of interests. We introduce new enrichment experiences every week, giving children the chance to discover new passions.
Pillar I:
Core
ACADEMIC
CO-PILOT
ADULTING 101
UNSHAKEABLE CONFIDENCE
Academic Co-pilot
Guided homework time with
one-on-one support
Our educators work closely with students to:
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Provide daily homework supervision and personalised coaching
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Offer one-on-one guidance for tricky concepts or skill gaps
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Encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity
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Facilitate peer learning through group discussions and collaborative projects
We don’t just complete worksheets — we help children build independent study habits, a growth mindset, and the belief that they can tackle any academic challenge.
We equip children with essential life skills to grow into confident, capable individuals:
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Everyday Self-Care – From preparing nutritious meals to maintaining tidy spaces, students build routines that foster responsibility and pride in caring for themselves.
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Time & Task Management – Students learn how to prioritise and balance school, rest, and play through goal-setting and scheduling habits.
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Financial Literacy – Through lessons in saving, spending and investing, students develop smart money habits that grow with them.
These skills lay the foundation for independence that lasts a lifetime.
Adulting
101
Preparing children for the real world, one skill at a time
Unshakeable Confidence
Empowering children to lead, express, and thrive with confidence
We believe confidence is built through daily practice, emotional awareness, and meaningful responsibility. We support children in three key areas:
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Emotional Resilience & Expression
Children learn to recognise, express, and manage complex emotions through daily reflection and guided emotional support. -
Social & Communication Confidence
Students build confidence by speaking up, collaborating with peers, and navigating social challenges respectfully and effectively. -
Peer Leadership & Mentorship
Our one-of-a-kind model empowers older children to mentor younger peers and take ownership of school life. With educators guiding from the background, students grow into confident leaders—creating a self-sustaining, child-led community that continues from one generation to the next.
Pillar II:
Exploration
One day each week, we introduce a brand-new enrichment experience designed to spark interest and inspire exploration.
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It’s a space where children are free to try new things, uncover hidden interests, and include activities such as:
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Clay Art – Sensory play and creative expression
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Crochet – Fine motor skill-building and patience
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Chess – Strategic thinking, focus, and sportsmanship
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Science Experimentation – Hands-on discovery and a love for how things work
Weekly Discoveries
Fresh experiences to spark curiosity
Deep Dive
Pursue passions, build mastery
For children who feel especially drawn to a subject, our Deep Dive modules offer the opportunity to build skills and confidence through sustained, focused learning. These longer term experiences allow for progression, discipline, and personal growth, while still maintaining the spirit of play and creativity.
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Examples of Deep Dive modules include:
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Acrobatics – Enhancing body awareness, strength, and balance through structured movement
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Robotics – Encouraging problem-solving and innovation with hands-on tech projects
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Dance – Developing rhythm, coordination, and expressive performance over time
Each module is regularly reviewed to ensure it continues to meet the evolving interests and developmental needs of our students.