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et’s hear it for the new year! I don’t know about you, but I always go in with so much hope and promise, and 2023 certainly appears to be bringing more shininess than recent years. In Singapore, January not only offers fresh potential, but it also heralds the beginnng of a new school term. While I’m not sure that I ever found this particularly thrilling as a child (just me?), it undoubtedly presents a clean sweep for parents and children alike. Whether you’ve got big ones or little ones, our Back To School Special offers savvy advice for those grappling with changes. Turn to p42 for helpful tips on how to choose a school, discover ways to support your child’s mental health as they transition to a new stage on p46, and head to p48 for some delightful insights from students about school life in the Lion City. Us grown ups may have less trampolining, eco-gardening and asteroids in our days (sad face), but there’s plenty for us to get excited about in the coming months too. While the holidays may be behind us, the fun continues with Chinese New Year. This is a time when expats welcome the ongoing festive feeling, however, for many locals, it’s the busiest time of the year. On p34 we meet three Singaporeans whose traditional businesses are currently booming. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re also celebrating love on p38 with some real-life romances from the ANZA community. And while we’re not ones for looking back, you’ll find a recap of the revelry from our ANZA Melbourne Cup event on p28 featuring some never-seen-before photographs!
If the pics put you in the mood for a party, hold tight. Plans are afoot for the return of our ANZA Ball this year, plus many more fun events are in the pipeline. Details are under wraps for now, but of course you’ll be the first to know! It feels great to be back and moving forward into the future together. Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou!
Jo Upcraft, Editor editor@anza.org.sg
GENERAL MANAGER Kerry Low gm@anza.org.sg
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