October & December 2026 School Holiday Programmes in Penang

Discover the October and December 2026 Holiday Programmes at Straits International School Penang. Designed and led by our own teachers, both programmes combine hands-on activities, meaningfu

Make the 2026 school holidays more meaningful with two Amazing Learning experiences at Straits International School Penang.

Our October Science Holiday Programme and December Around the World Holiday Programme give children opportunities to learn, create, explore and build confidence beyond the classroom. Every programme is designed and guided by our own Straits International School Penang teachers—not outsourced to external programme providers.

This allows participating children to experience our teaching approach, interact directly with our teachers and discover what learning is like within our welcoming international school community. Each holiday programme also includes a special day trip, bringing learning into the real world through practical experiences.

October Science Holiday Programme

Dates: 12–16 October 2026
Full-week fee: RM600
Registration fee: RM50

Our five-day Science Holiday Programme in Penang introduces children to science, engineering, nature and space through creative, hands-on activities.

Guided by our teachers, children will develop their curiosity, teamwork and problem-solving skills while participating in a different scientific mission each day.

Programme Highlights

• Design and build a working DIY elevator
• Investigate animals and their natural habitats
• Experience real-world learning during a Science Farm day trip
• Conduct a Rainbow Candy Science Experiment
• Create a Mini Volcano Eruption
• Explore planets, stars and the universe
• Complete a creative astronomy project

The Science Farm day trip allows children to step outside the classroom and discover how science can be observed and applied in the world around them.

December Around the World Holiday Programme

Dates: 11–18 December 2026
Six-day fee: RM720
Registration fee: RM50

Our December Holiday Programme takes students on an exciting cultural journey across six countries without leaving school.

Through food, traditional games, crafts, music and creative projects, students will discover the cultures and traditions of Egypt, England, Pakistan, Italy, India and Japan. Every activity is guided by our own teachers, giving children an authentic experience of the care, engagement and learning environment at Straits International School Penang.

Countries and Cultural Experiences

• Egypt: Pharaohs, pyramids and ancient Egyptian culture
• England: British culture, traditions and creative activities
• Pakistan: Traditional crafts, food, music and games
• Italy: Italian food, culture and a pizza-making day trip
• India: Colourful crafts, traditional games and cultural experiences
• Japan: Japanese-inspired traditions, activities and creativity

The special Italian pizza-making day trip gives students an opportunity to learn through a practical food experience while discovering more about Italian culture and traditions.

More Than a School Holiday Programme

Our holiday programmes are created to provide more than entertainment. They offer purposeful learning experiences that encourage children to:

• Develop creativity and curiosity
• Strengthen communication and teamwork
• Build confidence through new experiences
• Learn through practical, hands-on activities
• Form friendships in a welcoming environment
• Explore learning beyond the classroom
• Experience our teachers and teaching approach

Because the programmes are conducted by our own Straits International School Penang teachers, families can experience the quality of our school’s learning environment first-hand. Children receive thoughtful guidance and support throughout every activity, from classroom projects to off-campus day trips.

Register for Our 2026 Holiday Programmes in Penang

Whether your child enjoys scientific experiments, engineering challenges, cultural discovery, creative projects or real-world exploration, our October and December school holiday programmes offer something memorable to experience.

Places are limited. Register early and let your child experience Amazing Learning at Straits International School Penang—Where Confidence Grows and Curious, Confident Minds grow beyond the classroom.

Register Here:

October: Here

December: Here

For more info feel free to contact our person in charge Ms Cheryl: sc.tham@penangsisgroup.edu.my