Presentation Day Upper Elementary
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
NUS University Cultural Centre, Ho Bee Auditorium
ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
Master of Ceremonies
John-Paul McManus
Assistant Head of Elementary
Academic Processional
UE Strings with Year 2 Strings
Jupiter Rising by Carrie Lane Gruselle
Acknowledgement of Country
Singapore National Anthem Majulah Singapura
Australian National Anthem Advance Australia Fair
Student Welcome Welcome
Karrie Dietz Head of School
Upper Elementary Choir This is Me
Keala Settle from The Greatest Showman
Class Achievement Awards Effort Awards
Improvement Awards
Citizenship Awards
Academic Excellence Awards
Outstanding Achievement Awards
Music Award
Visual Arts Award
Outstanding Citizenship Award
Peter Adam Performing Arts Award
Sportsperson of the Year Awards
Excellence in Academia Award
Principal’s Award
Development Band & UE Choir & Piano
A Sky Full of Stars Coldplay
2025 Year 5 Captains’ Address: A Year In Review
Presentation of the House Cup Louis Lampe & Heliena Sadler
Elementary School Address Emma McAulay Head of Elementary
Induction of 2026 Elementary School Captains
Massed Singing & Elementary Strings
Any Dream Will Do by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Australian International School Song Reach for the Stars
Words by Coral Dixon, music by Andrea Stanberg
Recessional
Class Achievement Awards
EFFORT AWARDS
For the student who has demonstrated maximum effort across all areas of the curriculum.
YEAR 3
Yan (Luyan) Lu
Sua Park
Alexander (Alex) Fisher
Charlee Ann Hoskins
Sofia Dunach Kristanti
Austin Finlay
Eva Juliet (Eva) Stuart
Weixiang Zuo
YEAR 4
Ruoxi (Momo) Liu
Olivia Hunter
Minsoo (Steve) Shin
Yuhao (Jeff) Su
Srestha Saha
Ahyin (Irene) Ko
Jayme Goh
Raghav Sharma
YEAR 5
Myah Newell
Yueling (Linda) Lian
Carter King
Rosalie (Rosie) Bond
Chloe Tether
Lannah Begley
Flynn Van Ogtrop
Sabien Price
Lucy McKenzie Yuxi Yang
IMPROVEMENT AWARDS
For the student who has worked consistently to achieve outstanding improvement in the standard of their work.
YEAR 3
Soeun Lee
Olivia Pallister
Zoe Pang
Hamish Banks
Taylor (Tay) O’Brien
Hazel Stinson
Tom Carroll
Felipe Portes Delgado
YEAR 4
Shuyi Li
Sean Rolston
Yuanyu (Lucas) Liu
Jacob Choi
Xinrui Huang
Declan McMasters
Seoa (Anna) Choi
Poppy Soper
William (Billy) Baggie
YEAR 5
Freddie Kahn
Jingshun Sun
Benjamin Boyle
Ollie Green
Hyerin (Seline) Chang
Maria Clara Dantas Polimeno
Alice Silva Nunes
Oliver Wallis
Ruicheng (Frank) Fu
Class Achievement Awards
CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
For the student who has consistently contributed in a positive manner, both inside and outside the classroom.
YEAR 3
Will Fellows
Louis Milcke
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
Scarlett Fenner Indira Collins
Eve (Evie) Harrington Yisi Liu
Lujayna Rahman Kaien (Ken) Chen Ananya Dogra
Savannah (Savi) Sadler
Harrison (Harry) Fitzpatrick
Krish Nathoo
Chase Willoughby
Haoze Yu
Abigail (Abi) Wheatley Mahiro Irisawa
Himyni Sri Rangarajan Vaibhavi Prasanthen
Lucia Colella Darssh Bajpai
Matthew Yang Isra Weston
Sienna Bell
Phoebe Lim
Alexia Macey Zhuli Pan
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
For the student who has performed to a high standard across all areas of the curriculum.
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
Victoria Nichifor Michael Ling Yun (Michael) Wong Ella Churchill
Eli Booth
James Moore
Mihika Gupta
Max Schippers Sieon An
Haomin Li
Max Brusheim Johansson
Martina Tiangco Ayaansh Lakhotia
Araz Rahman Vincent Chen Abeer Sinha
Arthur Reichelt
Lucas Aukland
Yeonseo (Sunny) Jeong Vu Minh Quan (Quan) Lam
Luiza Cardeal Junqueira Mattana
George Sudarga
Oliver Nichifor
Seyeon Park
Rose (Rose Yi Ran) Dyer
Siwan Park Jiayuan Liu
Outstanding Achievement Awards
MUSIC AWARD
The student who has made a significant contribution to the musical life of the Upper Elementary School, through commitment to ensembles and the development of solo performance skills.
HYUN HENG (JOEL) GAN
5E
Joel is an exceptional young musician whose talent and dedication have made a remarkable impact on the musical life of the Australian International School. He is a gifted violinist who leads both the Upper Elementary String Ensemble and String Quartet with confidence and musical maturity. Joel has shared his artistry at many significant school events, including the Lower Elementary Music Soirée, the Upper Elementary Festival of Music and various community celebrations. This year, Joel was also invited to perform at the Upper Elementary Foundation Day Assembly, where he delivered a sensitive and moving rendition of the jazz classic ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.’ Joel studies violin with our Head of Strings and consistently demonstrates enthusiasm, reliability, and a strong commitment to excellence. His passion for music and his generous contributions to school-life make him truly deserving of this award.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
VISUAL ART AWARD
The student who demonstrates creativity and excellent artist practice in Visual Arts.
RUITONG LIANG
Ruitong demonstrates outstanding excellence in Visual Arts through her creativity, curiosity, and thoughtful approach to every artwork she creates. As an enthusiastic inquirer, she eagerly explores new techniques and experiments with a wide range of materials, deepening her understanding of artistic processes. She brings originality and careful planning to her work, thinking critically about how best to bring her ideas to life. Ruitong particularly excels in the medium of collage, skilfully combining layered papers, textures, and colours to create imaginative and visually compelling artworks. Her careful attention to artistic choices enhances her compositions and allows her to communicate meaning with clarity and impact. Ruitong’s enthusiasm for learning and her dedication to developing her skills make her an exceptional representative of creativity and artistic excellence in the Visual Arts.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP AWARD
The student who embodies and models the school values of respect, opportunity and achievement, and consistently makes a positive contribution to the school community. They will also embody the attributes of the Learner Profile within their regular approach to school life.
INDIRA COLLINS
5S
Indira is a vibrant, outgoing, and dedicated student who engages enthusiastically in all areas of learning. A well-balanced learner, she participates in a range of extracurricular activities, including swimming and touch rugby. This year, she showcased her confidence and stage presence in the Year 5 Production, captivating the audience with her portrayal of Bagheera. Both inside and outside the classroom, Indira is consistently polite, respectful, supportive, and helpful. She participates actively in discussions, collaborates thoughtfully, and ensures others feel included when working in groups. Her sense of humour and warmth enable her to form strong, positive connections with her peers. As a committed Student Representative Council member, Indira attends meetings regularly and dedicates her time to supporting the wider school community. She holds herself to a high standard and consistently strives to meet it. Indira is a valued member of the Australian International School who truly embodies and demonstrates our school’s values of Achievement, Respect, and Opportunity.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
PETER ADAM PERFORMING ARTS AWARD
The student who has contributed consistently and with distinction to the performing arts within the School.
FLYNN VAN OGTROP
Flynn is a creative and confident performer who captivated audiences with his powerful portrayal of Shere Khan the Tiger in the Year 5 ‘The Jungle Book Kids’ production. His outstanding solo performance showcased not only his strong vocal talent but also his commanding stage presence, bringing the character to life in a way that left a lasting impression on everyone who watched.
Throughout the rehearsal process, Flynn demonstrated remarkable motivation and dedication, consistently going above and beyond to refine every aspect of his performance. His commitment, versatility, and ability to fully immerse himself in his role created an engaging and memorable experience for the audience. Flynn’s passion for the arts shines through in all that he does, and he is to be commended for the talent, effort, and enthusiasm he brought to this production.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
The student who has shown outstanding dedication to sport at AIS
ROSALIE (ROSIE) BOND
Rosalie is an outstanding and dedicated young athlete who consistently gives her best across all areas of sport. Her determination, focus, and positive attitude have contributed to an exceptional year of achievements. At the House Carnivals, Rosalie claimed first place in Athletics, Cross Country, and the Biathlon, and also secured a strong third-place finish in Swimming, showcasing her all-round athletic ability and competitive spirit. Beyond the carnivals, Rosalie has proudly represented the school in Under 11 and Under 12 Netball, Under 11 and Under 12 Basketball, Junior Track and Field, and Cross Country. She is known for her teamwork, reliability, and humble approach to competition, always encouraging others and giving her best effort regardless of the challenge. Rosalie’s commitment, determination and enthusiasm make her an exceptional role model and a valued member of the Australian International School sporting community.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
The student who has shown outstanding dedication to sport at AIS LACHLAN BOND 3H
Lachlan is a remarkable young athlete whose talent, determination, and sportsmanship have shone throughout the year. He achieved the outstanding feat of being crowned Age Champion in all four major House Carnivals for Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics, and Biathlon. This is a testament to his all-round athletic ability and unwavering consistency. Beyond his school achievements, Lachlan proudly represented the Australian International School at the Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools Cross Country Championships, competing against students from across Singapore and finishing first overall in his age group. He has also demonstrated excellent teamwork and versatility as a valued member of the Under 9 and Under 10 Football and Cricket teams. Lachlan’s commitment, humility, and passion for sport make him a truly deserving recipient of the Sports Person of the Year award.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIA AWARD
This is awarded to one of the 9 Academic Excellence Award recipients.
The student who has consistently performed at a very high academic standard across all areas of the curriculum. This includes the academic achievement of all subject areas against the learning outcomes and the Approaches to Learning for the year.
ELLA CHURCHILL
5S
Ella is an exceptional and highly motivated learner who consistently brings a positive attitude to all areas of school life. She embraces every learning opportunity with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to grow. Ella excels in Mathematics, with her participation in the Mathematics Olympiad further strengthening her strategic and conceptual thinking. A passionate reader and expressive writer, she crafts eloquent pieces using varied sentence structures, rich vocabulary, and thoughtful literary devices. Across each Unit of Inquiry, Ella demonstrates deep understanding and makes meaningful connections between key concepts and global issues, reflecting her mature and reflective mindset. Her eagerness to learn extends across all disciplines, and she readily embraces challenges that extend her thinking. Confident in sharing her ideas, she contributes valuable insights and builds thoughtfully on the perspectives of others, distinguishing her as a perceptive and highly valued member of our learning community.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
PRINCIPAL’S AWARD
The student whose contribution to the academic, cultural and sporting life of the School has been of a consistently high standard.
HELIENA SADLER
Heliena has made an outstanding contribution to the academic, cultural, and sporting life of the Australian International School. She has proudly represented the school in swimming and netball and has fulfilled her School Captain duties with commendable commitment and maturity. In this leadership role, she consistently demonstrated respect, service, and dedication, particularly through her involvement in Open Houses and the Kranji War Memorial visit. During the Primary Years Programme Exhibition, Heliena applied effective inquiry skills and took meaningful action for a cause she cares deeply about. She approaches every challenge with positivity, balance, and enthusiasm, and is commended for her principled behaviour, thoughtful mindset, and open-minded approach to learning. Her participation in the Year 5 production further highlights her willingness to engage wholeheartedly in all aspects of school life. Heliena truly embodies the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile attributes and has worked tirelessly to enrich and uplift our community.
Lyrics
Singapore
National Anthem
MAJULAH SINGAPURA
Mari kita rakyat Singapura
Sama-sama menuju bahagia
Cita-cita kita yang mulia
Berjaya Singapura
Marilah kita bersatu
Dengan semangat yang baru
Semua kita berseru
Majulah Singapura
Majulah Singapura
Australian National Anthem
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR
Australians all let us rejoice, For we are one and free; We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.
Australian International School Song
REACH FOR THE STARS
Reach for the stars
The Southern Cross above us Strive for the best Uphold our school with pride We stand as one - though lands and creeds are many
Seeking to grow in all we learn and play and do Knowledge our quest - the truth in all endeavour So we may understand and love those all around Reach for the stars
And seize the day before you Yours is the future, Yours the world’s wide climes
Here as we stand, on Asia’s shores united We’ll strive to do our best, to grow up wise and true Friends we will cherish, learning here together Knowledge and Understanding, AIS our school
Words: C. Dixon, Music: A. Stanberg