As you tour our campus and set off to begin your new 2025–26 school year, you will see the impact of giving in action across all divisions and programs. These gifts allow all our Eagles – new and returning students, faculty, and staff – to soar all the while being grounded in our school’s strategic focus.
Take a peek inside to see some examples of excellence realized, extraordinary care fostered, and possibilities fulfilled during our 2024-25 school year.
Philanthropy at SAS supports our students’ pathways of self-discovery, making dreaming big a possibility, and is welcomed in many forms: time to help, talent to share, or treasure to invest in our students today that builds a secure future for SAS. This future will one day include your child as an alum who can keep this spirit of giving alive.
We’d love to talk with you. Send us an email, give us a call, or stop by the advancement office located just outside the central administration office.
Aymeric Fraise SAS Foundation Board Chair aymericfraise@gmail.com +65 8879 5897
SAS is fortunate to have two independent foundations (one in Singapore and one in the USA) that assist the school in raising philanthropic support for the strategic priorities and greatest needs of the school through both annual support and major fundraising campaigns. Each foundation is governed by a board that has close ties to the School Board, the school leadership, and the SAS Office of Advancement.
GIFTS HELPED OUR STUDENT EAGLES SOAR
THE I M A C T P
The new elementary school has more than double the amount of play spaces compared to the previous building, providing a well-rounded experience in all types of play – active, creative, imaginative, and social – through purpose-built landscapes and structures.
70 eighth graders participated in National History Day at SAS, 35 at the international level, and 23 at the finals level in Washington, DC; funding supported the creation of 16 projects (4 exhibits, 3 performances, 2 papers, 3 websites, and 4 documentaries).
134 students and 30 visiting directors and administrators-in-charge learned from 2 international artists and 10 local artists at IASAS (Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asia Schools) Dance Drama Tech, hosted by SAS for the first time since 2015.
Updated scoreboards, state-of-the-art sports equipment, and higher-qualified officials raised the standard of competition and ensured a fairer, more professional environment for all our student athletes.
400 middle school and 80 high school dancers, choreographers, and leaders participated in the middle school dance program.
135 middle school and 332 elementary school Chinese near-native students have engaging texts that are closely tied with the curriculum, their reading level, and their interests.
95% of middle school students participated in after-school athletics and activities, where philanthropic support went toward new supplies, equipment, uniforms, season celebrations, and membership in ACSIS.
19 local and internationally recognized authors, illustrators, musicians, playwrights, visual artists, and other professionals visited our students, creating over 9,000 student experiences.
4 robotics students and 6 student athletes received scholarships, allowing them to compete internationally alongside their teammates.
Over 100 SAS students have participated in SpaceLab since its launch, many of whom have gone on to pursue STEM degrees at top-tier universities such as Stanford, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania.
OF G V I N I G
3 staff members could pursue master’s degrees, and 2 support staff members could pursue bachelor’s degrees. Funding also went towards supporting our doctoral cohort attending USC, allowing rigorous doctoral dissertations to have a powerful impact on academic programming at SAS.
780 educators attended workshops on culturally responsive practices
Extra coaching clinics and development opportunities helped our coaches refine their skills and bring new techniques and strategies to their sports teams.
GIFTS HELPED OUR EDUCATOR EAGLES SOAR
20 math and learning support teachers in the middle school benefitted from professional development with Dr. Libby Butler, developing an enhanced curriculum and practicing high-leverage teaching and coaching moves live right alongside students.
150 elementary instructional assistants learned about teaching strategies that help students build independence at a local Special Education Network and Inclusion Association (SENIA) conference.
13 instructional assistant learning leaders were able to participate in a two-day retreat to develop leadership skills
15 faculty and staff were trained to administer the Intercultural Development Inventory, allowing them to develop intercultural competence at both individual and systemic levels.
17 elementary math teachers worked with consultant Kaneka Turner to review student data and design targeted intervention and extension strategies.
Over 500 faculty and staff accessed over 1,000 wellness opportunities through our Working on Wellness (WOW) program.
All world language teachers and new instructional assistants in the middle school were trained in restorative practices, building an empathetic system to help students learn how their actions affect others.
2 teachers were trained in the Wilson Reading System, helping students to become fluent, independent readers.
100% of gifts are invested in our mission to support our students, faculty, staff, and campus.
Please contact Austin Tomlinson, Chief Advancement Officer, at atomlinson@sas.edu.sg to explore how your support can help Singapore American School dream big.
MEET OUR SINGAPORE-BASED SAS FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
High School
Georgina Bach (Grade 12 and Classes of 2022 and 2024; Shaun Bernier, Vice Chair (Grade 10); Aymeric Fraise, Chair (Grades 9 and 12); Hanli Mangun (Grade 9); Aisha Oravec (Grade 12); Kimin Tanoto (Grade 9 and Classes of 2019, 2021, and 2024)
Elementary School
Simran Kotak (Grade 3); Aisha Oravec (Grade 5), Ethan Park (Grade 4); Elaine Saverin (Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grade 2); Mark Shaw (Grade 1); Sam Tsui, Treasurer (Grade 4); and Yang Hee Jung (Kindergarten and Grades 2 and 4)
Middle School
Shaun Bernier, Vice Chair (Grade 7); Simran Kotak (Grade 6); Hanli Mangun (Grade 7); Aisha Oravec (Grade 7); Mark Shaw (Grade 6); Kimin Tanoto (Grades 6 and 7 and Classes of 2019, 2021, and 2024); Sam Tsui, Treasurer (Grade 7); Yang Hee Jung (Grade 6)
Alumnae and Former Students
Dr. Clarice Chia Woodworth (Class of 2019 and former students in Classes of 2022 and 2024)
