Partnering with Seed Bird Association
We aimed to move beyond traditional teaching methods and create an environment where children “learn by doing”.

To achieve this, we invited the Seed Bird Association—a non-profit organisation focused on primary education through its “Project Umbrella.”
This programme supports teacher development, integrates the arts, and promotes experiential learning.
“Project Umbrella” has helped other schools encourage teachers to adopt child-centred methods and relate lessons to real-life experiences. Impressed by these achievements,
we invited Project Umbrella to collaborate with HEAL Primary School.

Together, we are bringing our vision of holistic, engaging learning to life.
Working together with Project Umbrella, we evaluated our School’s unique situation—observing classrooms, understanding our teachers’ strengths and challenges, and listening to our children’s needs. Guided by these insights, we implemented a step-by-step approach:

Understanding the School, Children, and Teachers:
Physical Environment: We assessed the School’s layout to create flexible, child-centred spaces.
Children’s Needs: We examined each child’s academic, physical, and emotional development.
Teacher Evaluation: We reviewed our teachers’ skills and readiness to embrace a child-centred approach.
Creating Child-Centred Spaces:
Child-Centred Classrooms: We transformed classrooms into dynamic learning areas with flexible seating and collaboration zones.
Outdoor Learning Areas: We introduced farming, gardening, and environmental exploration spaces.
Creative Zones: We established art, music, and theatre areas to inspire creativity and self-expression.
Integrating Academics with Life Skills and Real-World Applications:
Curriculum Development: We combined academic subjects with life skills through practical activities.
Teacher Training: We guided teachers to become facilitators, encouraging children to explore, question, and learn by doing.
Evaluation and

Working together with Project Umbrella, we evaluated our School’s unique situation—observing classrooms, understanding our teachers’ strengths and challenges, and listening to our children’s needs. Guided by these insights, we implemented a step-by-step approach:
Feedback: We organised Open Houses and used other methods to provide continuous feedback, ensuring growth and improvement for everyone involved.
Through these efforts, the Seed Bird Association, via Project Umbrella, is helping us create an environment where children explore, experience, and learn effectively—preparing them for a successful future.
Connecting Academics with Real Life
For example, our “mini-market” activity integrates maths (calculating costs), language (writing slogans), art (designing banners), and teamwork (collaborating) into one project.
Activities like these demonstrate that what children learn in class extends beyond school walls, making learning meaningful and memorable.