EtonHouse International Pre-School Directors
EtonHouse at Orchard Boulevard values the uniqueness of each individual as a gift and an opportunity to learn, to respect and to be enriched by the diversity within our community. We see young children as competent thinkers and communicators, who will be offered many opportunities to engage with a range of materials and resources to extend and challenge their thinking. EtonHouse International Pre-School is an IB World School.
The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme, for students aged (3 to 6) and focuses on the development of the child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. We welcome you to be part of an outstanding early childhood experience in the South East Asia region. The Etonhouse International Pre-School curriculum is richly supported by an international team of highly qualified and experienced early childhood educators, who work collaboratively to achieve excellent practice.
Leanne Sunarya - Pre-School Director
Leanne Sunarya
BA Education (Primary), Dip. T (Primary), Cert. of Applied Social Science (Early Childhood)
Pre-School Director, EtonHouse International Pre-School Orchard
Leanne has been involved in education for nearly 30 years. Beginning her career in Early Childhood Education before moving to the Primary Education system in Melbourne, Australia and returning to Early Childhood Education in Singapore.
Throughout this time Leanne has had a variety of diverse teaching and leadership opportunities. The past 5 years of which, she has gained valuable international experience at the Canadian International School in Singapore as both a classroom teacher and most recently, as the PYP Curriculum Coordinator. In addition to this, Leanne is also an IB trainer involved in working with schools throughout the Asia Pacific.
Since moving to Singapore, Leanne has once again become involved in early childhood education. She perceives the child as a creative, curious and intellectual person and believes in fostering respectful relationships that enables the community to engage in innovative and dynamic inquiry based learning. Leanne is excited to be a part of the Etonhouse Orchard community and to work with educators who share her vision of early childhood education. Leanne lives in Singapore with her family and enjoys the wonderful travelling and cultural diversity the region has to offer.
Victoria Newman - Assistant Pre-School Director
Victoria Newman
BA (Early Childhood Education), P.G.C.E (Further Education)
Assistant Pre-School Director and PYP Coordinator, EtonHouse International Pre-School Orchard
Victoria has been teaching since 2001 in England and Singapore. Previously employed at the Canadian International School (Singapore), Victoria has held positions of responsibility at grade level and department lead teacher. Victoria was a part of the team that created the teaching and learning environment at a new school campus.
Victoria joined EtonHouse International Pre-School at Orchard Boulevard in August 2010, eager to join a team with the same values and beliefs regarding the education of children as her own. Passionate about children learning through inquiry, she believes strongly in creating environments that engage and help children explore, challenge and extend their theories and ideas. Victoria has been living in Singapore with her family since 2002. She enjoys running, being outdoors and traveling the world.