A NEW MILESTONE IN SHAPING MUSIC EDUCATION EXPERIENCES AT SEDBERGH VIETNAM
TINY HANDS BRING COLOUR TO THE MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner at Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK. In the joyful atmosphere of the Moon Festival, our little “young artisans” at the Wolf House had the chance to make their very own lanterns and get ready to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
With colorful paper and simple craft materials, our little Wolves chose their favorite colors and patterns, let their creativity shine, and patiently brought their lanterns. Each lantern was not only a reflection of their creativity, imagination, and little hands at work, but also a meaningful experience that allowed the children to discover the beauty of Vietnamese culture and appreciate the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
THE LITTLE WOLVES’ JOURNEY TO FIND THE MOONLIGHT
MUSICAL STORYTELLING - WHEN STORIES COME ALIVE THROUGH THE SENSES
For young children, a story is experienced through more than words alone. Melodies, images, sounds, and movements that follow the rhythm can all become part of the learning experience, allowing children to explore stories through multiple senses.
Research in early childhood music and storytelling shows that combining music, language, and interaction can support children’s memory, language development, and musical appreciation. At Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK, “Musical Storytelling" is a special learning session where stories come alive through melodies, images, sounds, and movement. Children listen, dance, imitate sounds, and step into the roles of different characters, naturally developing Language & Communication, Social & Emotional skills, imagination, and musical appreciation.
SEDBERGH VIETNAM SIGNS PARTNERSHIP WITH YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL
Proud to be the first K-12 school system in Vietnam to partner with Yamaha Music School Vietnam to bring an international music education programme to our students. Through this partnership, students across the Sedbergh Vietnam system will have opportunities to develop their musical appreciation based on the standards of Yamaha Music School Japan, explore their musical interests and potential through various instruments and forms of expression, while nurturing their emotions, creativity, and confidence through age-appropriate experiences.
As part of the event, representatives from Sedbergh Vietnam and Yamaha Music School also joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Music Room - a new space where students can explore and experience the joy of music, while discovering their strengths and developing their confidence to make their own mark as they grow.
FROM SMALL ACTIONS, A GREENER WAY OF LIVING GROWS WITH OUR WOLF FAMILY
Throughout the school year, environmental learning at Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK has been woven into the children’s everyday experiences - from weekly green lessons and Environment Week to recycling projects and moments of discovery in nature. Through each experience, our little Wolves learn that living green does not begin with grand gestures, but with the simple ways we care for and protect the world around us every day.
From the little seeds of awareness planted today, Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK will continue to nurture this journey, helping a love for nature, a sense of awareness, and responsibility for the environment gradually become a meaningful part of the children’s journey as they grow.
A DAY OF MUSICAL DISCOVERY AT EXPERIENCE DAY “THE FIRST NOTES”
Experience day “The First Notes” gave our little learners a wonderful opportunity to explore the world of music. From interacting with sounds and rhythms to handcrafting unique musical instruments from paper, every activity opened up a new way for the children to experience and express their joy through music.
A special highlight was the Organ class at the Music Room, where the children joined teachers from Yamaha Music School to get familiar with the piano keys and discover the joy of creating their very first melodies.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESSMENT VISITS SEDBERGH VIETNAM - CVK
Recently, representatives from Cambridge University Press & Assessment visited Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK for a meeting with the leadership team to review our curriculum, teaching approaches, and educational environment against Cambridge standards.
The visit also provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange perspectives and discuss the direction of implementing the Cambridge programme at the Wolf House. These professional insights will further support Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK in continuously refining and strengthening our educational programme. This visit marks another step in our ongoing journey to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, creating meaningful opportunities for every child to learn, explore, and grow in their own unique way.
The signing ceremony between Sedbergh Vietnam and Yamaha Music School Vietnam marks a new chapter in Sedbergh Vietnam’s journey of international music education, providing students with more opportunities to explore, experience, and nurture their love for music.
Take a look back at the memorable moments from this special event in the video below.
With Respect as the theme, the Little Wolves took part in engaging games and stories to explore the differences in people’s characteristics, cultures, and emotions. Through these experiences, children began to understand that everyone is unique, with their own qualities that deserve to be heard and valued. Respect, therefore, goes beyond words - it is also reflected in the way children care for and treat the people around them every day.
At Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK, we believe that monthly Wellbeing Day activities give children meaningful opportunities to practise positive values in their everyday lives. Through these small moments, they gradually learn to respect, listen to and care for the people around them.
WELLBEING DAY - SEPTEMBER
A BETTER WORLD BEGINS WITH RESPECT
“Trăng ơi, Trăng à” took our Little Wolves on a magical journey alongside the Moon Lady, the Moon Boy and the Moon Rabbit as they set out to find the moonlight stolen by the Shadow Demon. Filled with dramatic moments, a sparkling stage and plenty of laughter, this enchanting children’s play brought the magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival to life for our Little Wolves during their outing to the Ho Chi Minh City Children’s Cultural House.
More than just an entertaining experience, the play brought the children closer to familiar symbols of the Mid-Autumn Festival - the Moon Lady, the Moon Boy and the moon - allowing them to discover and appreciate Vietnamese cultural traditions in a joyful and engaging way. At Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK, every experience beyond the classroom is an opportunity for children to broaden their horizons, nurture their emotions and develop essential skills naturally.
CELEBRATING MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL -
A SEASON FILLED WITH CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
The spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival filled the Wolf House with colourful festive trays, lively lion dance drums, glowing lanterns and lots of laughter. The children came together to make mooncakes, decorate festive trays, enjoy the play “Chú Cuội Cung Trăng”, join the lantern procession, share a festive feast and take part in traditional folk games. Each activity brought its own joy, making the celebration a memorable experience for the children.
Through these experiences, our Little Wolves not only became familiar with traditional Mid-Autumn customs, but also had meaningful moments of connecting and sharing with their families, teachers and friends, while discovering and appreciating the beauty of Vietnamese cultural traditions.
JOIN OUR LITTLE WOLVES IN DISCOVERING THE COLORS OF VIETNAMESE CULTURE
Every cultural experience is an opportunity for preschool children to discover and grow to appreciate Vietnam’s cherished traditions. With the theme “Celebrating Vietnamese Traditions,” the children joined Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK for a day of exploring Vietnamese culture through traditional activities, including coloring Đông Hồ folk paintings, making pottery, and enjoying fun folk games.
Through each activity, the children had the opportunity to experience Vietnamese culture through familiar images, materials and traditions in a natural and engaging way. These experiences helped them understand and appreciate Vietnamese heritage, while having fun creating, playing and connecting with their friends.
A STRATEGIC MILESTONE FOR
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION IN VIETNAM
On 23 September, during General Secretary and President Tô Lâm’s visit to New York, EQuest Education Group, EQuest Capital and Standard Chartered Bank’s New York branch signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement aims to mobilise up to US$325 million in international capital for education projects in Vietnam.
As a member of EQuest Education Group, Sedbergh Vietnam takes pride in this strategic milestone. The Group’s efforts to mobilise international capital may strengthen its capacity to invest across its school network, supporting Sedbergh Vietnam and other member schools in advancing educational quality and providing students with a well-rounded education.
REPRESENTATIVES FROM YAMAHA CORPORATION VISIT SEDBERGH VIETNAM - CVK
Recently, Sedbergh Vietnam - CVK was honored to welcome representatives from Yamaha Corporation as part of their visit to explore music education at the Wolf House. During the visit, the representatives observed a music class, where our children had the opportunity to get familiar with the keyboard, interact with their teacher, and discover their first musical notes.
The visit also provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange insights on music education programs and teaching approaches for preschool children, as well as the values that music can nurture in the early years. Through music lessons with teachers from Yamaha Music School Vietnam, our children are introduced to singing and keyboard playing while developing their musical appreciation - nurturing joy, confidence, and a lasting love for music.