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29/09/2025

📚A cookbook like no other—this title blends gothic subculture with fun, accessible baking. Readers will discover:

1. Recipes with a spooky twist (Black Cat Mini Swiss Rolls, Skull Boba Tea, Bat-Shaped Fougasse).
2. A “Gothic Pantry” with everyday staples and unique ingredients.
3. DIY tips for creating custom baking tools at home.
4. Gorgeous photography that makes every recipe pop off the page.

The Book of Gingerbread isn’t just about baking—it’s about bringing creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of gothic magic into the kitchen. A true standout title for your shelves!

08/09/2025

04/09/2025

Back to School – Better Teaching & Learning !

The start of a new academic year, Mandarin Matrix Online Classroom (MMOC) is undergoing a major upgrade! Teacher and Student Portals to make teaching smoother, learning more engaging, and progress easier to maintain.

For Teachers:

We're building the new Teacher Portal to lighten your load and amplify your impact.


-Real-time dashboards that bring progress into focus
-Customizable Classes Tab for differentiated learning groups
-Personalized learning paths to meet every student’s needs
-A digital library full of leveled readers and ready-to-use resources
-Assignments, assessments & grading tools all in one place
-Analytics & insights that help you teach smarter, not harder
-An integrated calendar to keep your classroom organized
-Less admin, more teaching moments that matter.

For Students:

From assigned reading, to interactive exercises and dynamic assessments, the enhanced Student Portal makes Mandarin learning clearer, motivating, and fun.

-Readers that spark interest and build real-world skills
-Targeted exercises that reinforce progress
-Comprehensive assessments across reading, writing, listening & speaking
-Instant results and clear progress tracking that keep students motivated
-A transparent journey that helps learners set goals, stay on track, and celebrate growth

The progress will make students more confident, and excited to keep going—and that’s where real, lasting learning happens.

03/09/2025

Future-Ready STEM Program for Secondary Schools

Equip your students with 21st-century skills through hands-on STEM learning with Skool21 Publishing’s internationally accredited resources!

✅ STEM.org Accredited resource books & lesson plans.
✅ Covers Lower Secondary to Upper Secondary levels.
✅ Free STEM Teacher Training by certified HRDC & STEM.org instructors upon adoption.

Program Highlights!

Lower Secondary School
🔹 Learn MicroBit with AI sensors
🔹 Explore Data Science applications
🔹 Build problem-solving & critical thinking skills

🔹 Hands-on Smart Robotics projects
🔹 Introduction to Drone Technology
🔹 Develop teamwork & innovation mindset

High School (Upper Secondary)
🔹 Advance with Arduino & Raspberry Pi
🔹 Create with 3D Modelling & Laser Cutting

Prepare for real-world innovation & future !

Why Choose Skool21 STEM Program?

International Accreditation: by STEM.org!

Future Career Preparation: Skills in coding, robotics, AI, and maker technologies.

Holistic Development: Enhances collaboration, creativity, and resilience.

Teacher Empowerment: Comprehensive training and teaching resources provided.
Bring STEM to your classrooms today and inspire the next generation of innovators!

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03/09/2025

Bring STEM Learning to Your Primary School!

Exciting, hands-on, and internationally accredited – the STEM Class Lesson Plan by Skool21 Publishing is designed for students from Primary 1 to Primary 6, and accredited by STEM.org.

Program Highlights

Primary Level (P1–P3): Introduction to sensors with mechanics, electronics, and Scratch programming using Coding Funkey – making coding fun and interactive.

Elementary Level (P4–P6): Explore Smart Robotics and Drone Technology, giving students an early edge in tomorrow’s innovations.

Key Benefits for Students
✔ Builds problem-solving & critical thinking skills
✔ Enhances collaboration & teamwork
✔ Develops technological literacy
✔ Fosters creativity & resilience in overcoming challenges
✔ Prepares students for emerging careers in a digital future
✔ Shapes globally aware learners ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world

Bonus for Schools:
FREE STEM Teacher Training led by HRDC- and STEM.org-accredited instructors upon adoption of the program.

Give your students the skills, confidence, and curiosity to learn, innovate, and succeed in the 21st century!

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03/09/2025

Meet Andrew Matthews in Malaysia! ✨

World-renowned speaker, bestselling author, and cartoonist is coming for a special talk & book signing! 📚✍️

📍 MPH Bookstore – The Exchange TRX
6 September 2025 (Saturday)

📍 Bukit Jalil Tsutaya Books
7 September 2025 (Sunday)

Don’t miss this chance to be inspired by his stories on happiness, resilience & life — and watch him sketch live!

02/09/2025

STEM Program for Kindergarten (Ages 5–6) 🌟
Accredited by STEM.org

🚀 Give your students a world-class head start in STEM with Skool21’s internationally accredited program, designed for early learners.

Why Choose This Program?
✅ Globally recognized STEM.org accreditation
✅ Play-based, hands-on learning with Early Mechanics Kit
✅ Builds creativity, problem-solving & teamwork
✅ Develops fine motor & coordination skills
✅ FREE teacher training (STEM.org & HRDC accredited)

What Schools Receive
📘 Student Resource Book
📗 Teacher Guide with lesson plans
🔧 Early Mechanics STEM Kit
🎓 Complimentary Teacher Training

✨ Nurture curiosity, skills, and confidence — preparing young learners for tomorrow’s challenges.

29/08/2025

Don’t miss an inspiring afternoon with Andrew Matthews — bestselling author, speaker, and cartoonist whose books on happiness have reached millions worldwide! 🌍

✨ What’s in store:
✔️ A talk on happiness & resilience
✔️ Live cartoon sketches by Andrew himself
✔️ A chance to dive into his much-loved books

📅 Saturday, 7 Sept 2025
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 In-store Café, Bukit Jalil Tsutaya Books

✨ FREE entry | Scan QR to register | Walk-ins welcome (first-come, first-served)

28/08/2025

The IB Extended Essay: Extended Essay Tips

The Extended Essay is multidisciplinary by nature, but there are many tips that transcend the subject boundaries and help ensure it is a success regardless the subject lenses being used. A wide collection of these ‘Expert Tips’ can be found in the textbook ‘Extended Essay for the IB Diploma’. Below is one such tip adapted from chapter 1: understanding the assessment criteria.

Evaluation and Metacognition:

The IB Diploma fosters metacognitive skills, and this is most apparent in the Extended Essay through its emphasis on evaluation and reflection. This was assessed under Criterion C ‘Critical Thinking’ in the previous incarnation of the EE, but has now been given even more prominence in the new version of the EE as Criterion D: ‘Discussion and Evaluation’. It is also an important element of the Reflective Statement, a 500 word reflection submitted as part of the RPF (Reflections and Progress Form).

For those who are unsure, metacognition is in essence ‘thinking about thinking’. It is typically divided into two main components…

Metacognitive Knowledge: This is the awareness of your own thinking processes and having a clear understanding of how you learn best (declarative knowledge), how to carry out specific tasks (procedural knowledge), and when and why to use particular strategies (conditional knowledge).

Metacognitive Regulation: This is the management of your thinking processes, including evaluating the outcomes and effectiveness of your strategies, planning and setting goals, and judging success.

Both are important in evaluating your Extended Essay, and you will often find yourself explicitly critiquing your essay in the essay itself. This demonstrates a sharp critical mind and shows academic rigour in your response. The following points outlines some key considerations for evaluation in the EE.

Evaluation should be integrated throughout your essay, not just reserved for the conclusion. Discussing the scope of your essay in your introduction, critically assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your analysis and secondary sources in the main body, and weighing the merits of different positions as you analyse all come under the umbrella term of 'evaluation'.
Consider the strengths and limitations of your research materials - what is effective about your exploration and where do its limitations lie? This can apply to any primary and secondary research that you have conducted to address the research question.
Engage critically with your secondary sources. Show an understanding of the explicit and implicit perspectives and arguments presented by the authors of secondary sources. Critically engaging with sources will help you maintain academic rigour.
Evaluate the success of your essay. When evaluating your overall essay, discuss whether or not you were ultimately able to answer the research question effectively and whether your research methods were well chosen.

For more information about the new textbook for the IB Extended Essay, click here. https://www.hachettelearning.com/extended-essay/extended-essay-for-the-ib-diploma

Kindly contavt us for free e-inspection at [email protected]

26/08/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Matthews, bestselling author and inspirational speaker, for an exclusive session at MPH Bookstore, The Exchange TRX! 📚✨

Date: 6 September 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: MPH Bookstore, The Exchange TRX

Don’t miss this chance to hear Andrew share his insights, stories, and inspiration—live! 🌟

26/08/2025

Dear Educators,

We are here to invite you for our up coming webinar coming up on 4th September at 12pm BST on 'Preparing to teach the new Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500/0990)'.

Description:
Join Ayoola Ogunmuyiwa will shares an overview of what has changed in the new syllabuses and assessment and how our new fifth edition of our course can help teachers and students prepare.

The webinar will help you to:
• Gain a more thorough understanding of changes to the new syllabus and assessment
• Develop skills and understanding via a wide range of updated reading texts from different cultures of the world
• Deepen understanding of syllabus requirements through key terms students need to know
• Reinforce understanding for all learners with a clear layout, accessible language and end of unit checklists
• Build confidence for assessment via practice questions and annotated sample answers

About Ayoola Ogunmuyiwa:
Ayoola is a contributing author to the new fifth edition of the Student’s Book. Based in Ibadan, Nigeria, he teaches Cambridge First Language English at The Concord School, where he has spent more than nine years guiding students through the IGCSE First Language English syllabus.

His learners have consistently achieved exceptional results, a reflection of his passion for teaching the subject. He also leads the Languages Department and serves as one of the programme leaders at The Concord Institute, where he helps teachers pursue the Cambridge Professional Development Qualification in Teaching and Learning.

Please note, the webinar will be recorded and shared with anyone who signs up but can't attend live.

The link to sign up is: https://hachette-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/bYqMsQXiSFy1nWMIWJWR6Q and I'm attaching an email banner and a leave behind card promoting the webinar if you are visiting schools and would like to leave this behind with them.

For more info kindly contact us at [email protected] about this webinar.

22/08/2025

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