Actress Sheila Sim Travels With Daughters for Mountain School Program in Japan

Singaporean actress and model Sheila Sim is currently in Japan with her daughters, Layla Loo, 6, and Skyla Woo, 3, participating in a mountain school program near Mount Fuji. The 42-year-old shared on Instagram that it was the program's first day, describing the outdoor-focused curriculum as having "the classroom is in the forest." She highlighted the importance of learning basic Japanese phrases, such as "toilet wa doko desu ka?" ("Where is the toilet?").

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the classroom is in the forest

This trip marks the first time Sim has traveled alone with her daughters, without her husband, Deon Woo. Reflecting on their journey, Sim admitted to being a "tyrant" on the first day due to a demanding travel schedule that began with a 5 a.m. wake-up call. Upon arriving at their accommodation at 8:30 p.m. local time, she candidly told her daughters, "Quickly, go to bed!" and "Quickly, brush your teeth!" She later apologized, acknowledging her "crazy and very fierce" behavior, promising a better day ahead.

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Where is the toilet?

Sim, who is also a certified positive psychology coach, intends to document their experience throughout their stay. She has taken three months off work specifically to spend this "precious" time with her daughters. The program's activities, as glimpsed through her social media posts, include exploring fruit farms, collecting tadpoles, scooping water from drains, crafting lanterns from bamboo, observing insects, and creating art using forest materials. She expressed her enthusiasm for the mountain school, peach picking, road trips, and long days spent outdoors.

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I'm sorry today Mama was very crazy and very fierce – tomorrow will be better.