Arts

Showcasing creativity
and talent

CIS has a thriving and vibrant Arts programme which is integral to school life. We adopt a two-pronged approach to the arts: the curricular or classroom experience and extracurricular activities and performances. Arts activities (music, dance, drama and visual art) allow our students to explore, shape and communicate their sense of identity and understanding of the world, while developing creativity, self confidence, resilience and adaptability.

From Kindergarten to Grade 12, arts experiences build confidence and are the perfect avenue to showcase creativity and experience teamwork. Through the arts, our students are engaged in imaginative and productive activity as they explore different cultures; use arts as a form of communication; and learn about the elements of performance, production and stage and event management.

Arts opportunities include a range of musical ensembles and bands, choral groups, productions, performances and exhibits. These events run throughout the school year and across all divisions as appropriate. Our students also participate in regional events and competitions like the Singapore Youth Film Festival where two of our students recently won best overall film and best acting.

At times, performances and showcases are conducted in another language such as Chinese or French. This multilingual approach and focus provides our students with opportunities to practice another language, while developing multilingual skills and competency in second or third languages.

Facilities that support our thriving arts programme include fully equipped drama and dance studios, a 500-seat theatre (Lakeside), music and music practice rooms, and an audio-visual suite supported with the latest equipment (Lakeside).

Stories

Read more Celebrating Day of the Dead at CIS By Maria Isabel Lluen, primary Spanish subject lead (Lakeside) If you were at Lakeside on 1 November, you might have run into some teachers and students wearing “Calaveras” - one of many hauntingly beautiful ways to celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Maria Isabel Lluen, primary Spanish subject lead, tells us all about the celebrations that took place that day. Read more Music passions recognised By Tom Anderson, MYP music teacher Join us in congratulating secondary school students Nadia S, Francisco L, Ella K and Ysa B for acing the Trinity College London and ABRSM music exams! Tom Anderson, MYP music teacher, shares the good news with us. Read more Grade 6 music ensemble 2019 By CIS Communications Musical ensembles are a beautiful celebration of learning, and this week was no different as grade 6 flute, brass, string and choral ensembles charmed the CIS community. Read more Medea - Chinese drama production By CIS Communications Everyone (students and teachers) who was involved with the Chinese drama Medea impressed their audience with their "performance intensity and high-level acting skills".