Sharing Our World With Otters

On 16 April 2026, we launched SSDB in our centre. During the launch N2 - K2 children were introduced to our community partner Singapore Zoo and its Wildlife for Action Junior Programme. Under this programme, the children voted on the type of native wildlife animal they would like to spread awareness on reducing human - animal conflict. The votes were counted and the most number of votes went to: Smooth - Coated Otters!

With that, we named our project “Sharing Our World with Otters.” The children went home and discussed one human–otter issue with their families, then returned to school for a show‑and‑tell to share what they had drawn or written with their parents’ support.

Filled with enthusiasm, the children and teachers collaborated to design a large banner, now proudly displayed at the school entrance!

Together, the teachers and children explored how they can help reduce human–otter conflicts by creating awareness and teaching others how we can live harmoniously alongside otters such as through poster - making and an e-book that the K2 children are currently working on.

As part of the collaboration, the K1 and K2 children went on a learning journey to the Singapore Zoo to learn more about otters and what we can do to help otters live harmoniously alongside humans. During the visit, the children observed how otters move, play, communicate, and care for one another. They also learned about the challenges otters face in the wild and how simple actions such as keeping our environment clean and giving wildlife space can help keep otters safe.

The experience deepened the children’s understanding of how humans and otters share the same environment, and it inspired many thoughtful conversations back in school about kindness, responsibility, and caring for nature.