SCGS, Your DSA Choice-School

Singapore Chinese Girls’ School

DSA 2020

The SCGS Experience

Content Page ● Our School Heritage ● The SCGS ● Curriculum ▪ Talent Development ▪ Global & National Education ▪ Character & Leadership Development ▪ Living & Lifeskills Education ● Our SCGS Family and Staff

Our Heritage The founding of the School was the result of the perseverance, courageous spirit and visionary leadership of the pioneers, chief among them Sir Song Ong Siang and Dr Lim Boon Keng

Dr Lim Boon Keng

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Sir Song Ong Siang

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Our Vision

To be an asset to the country by developing capable women of character and relevance

Our Values COURAGE SINCERITY GENEROSITY SERVICE

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Our Mission To inspire and develop every student to fulfil her fullest potential, according to her individual pace and aspirations, so as to prepare her for meaningful roles in the community

Pieces of Jade and Gold Kim Gek 金 玉 A Kim Gek is young lady who is the pride of her family because she embodies the virtues of filial piety, kindness, propriety and diligence.

She has the strength and inner beauty of jade, as well as the flexibility and purity of gold to adapt and thrive in life.

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SCGS Desired Outcomes of Education The kim gek in the 21st century is a capable woman of character and relevance who is ready for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. She is a:

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Sincere Collaborator who communicates confidently and works well with people across cultural contexts Courageous Changemaker who is visionary, innovative, and possesses grit Generous Contributor who uses her talents and skills to benefit the community, and stays relevant through continual learning Servant Leader who is anchored in values and has a heart for those she serves

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A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance

Mdm Halimah Yacob

Ms Cheryl Chan

President Member of Parliament Republic of Singapore

Ms Yong Ying-I

Permanent Secretary Ministry of Communications & Information

Mrs Ow Foong Pheng Ms Jacqueline Poh Permanent Secretary Ministry of National Development

Deputy Secretary Prime Minister's Office Strategy Group

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A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance

Ms Jennie Chua Chairman Alexandra Health Systems Non-resident Ambassador

Ms Euleen Goh

Ms Kwa Kim Li

Non-Executive Managing Partner Director Lee & Lee Advocates DBS Group Holdings & and Solicitors DBS Chairperson DBS foundation

Dr Serene Toh Medical Doctor, Shalom Clinic & Surgery

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A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance

Source: Straits Times

A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance Belita Ong Lim Hoon Geok Karen Tay Cheng Kim Carmen Yu Chia Wen Ruth Kam Ming Li Ang Bee Kiat Ang Bee Leng Charmaine Lye Marion Chia Valerie Thean

Dawn Yip Quek Su Ying Denise Wong Huiwen Ko Qianwen Stephanie Gan Su Yi Lee Rui Cheang Kit Lea Denise Tsang Cheang Ko Lyn Emma Soh

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Our Curriculum

SCGS offers a Curriculum for the 21st Century The four pillars of our Curriculum - Talent Development, Character & Leadership Development, Global & National Education and Living & Lifeskills Education - anchor our programmes, which are further undergirded by the foundation of our school beliefs. All these work in tandem to bring out the desired outcomes of our kim geks.

SCGS offers a st Curriculum for the 21 Century SCGS nurtures in our kim geks the 21st Century Competencies, so that they are ready for a rapidly changing world.

The SCGS Curriculum st of the 21 Century Differentiated Curriculum Current Affairs and Academic Writing, Socratic Questioning, Enhanced Science Inquiry Skills, SCGS Academies, Advanced Research Skills, Science Mentorship Programme, Humanities Research Mentorship Programme, Future Problem Solving SCGS Enhanced Curriculum Language Arts, Science Investigation and Discovery, Research Skills, Dance & Gymnastics, iSCMUN, Oral Communication Skills in EL and MTL Regular Curriculum Singapore National Curriculum

Academic Talent Development English and Chinese Languages

Examples: ▪ Future Problem Solving ▪ MOE Creative Arts Programme ▪ MOE Bicultural Studies Programme ▪ River Hongbao Docents Programme Bicultural Studies Camp

River Hongbao Future Problem Solving

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Academic Talent Development Malay and Tamil Languages

Examples: â–Ş Rakan Bahasa Ambassadors â–Ş National Elective Tamil Language Programme

ML Drama Productions & Competitions

Ponggal Festival

Visit to Parliament Tamil Translation Unit

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Academic Talent Development Mathematics and Sciences

Youth Science Educator Programme

Scientists-inSchool

Mathematics Competitions

Examples: ▪ Bioethics Programme ▪ Science Mentorship Programme ▪ Scientists-in-School Programme ▪ Youth Science Educator Programme ▪ Singapore Mathematics Olympiads The SCGS Experience

Academic Talent Development Examples: â–Ş Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme â–Ş Young Docents Programme

Humanities

Young Docents at Peranakan Museum & SCGS Heritage Centre

Humanities & Social Sciences Research Symposium

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Enhanced Project Work Develops every passion

Showcase at annual Projects Day The SCGS Experience

Sabbatical Weeks Caters to diverse interests

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The SCGS Curriculum st of the 21 Century ● Prepares our kim geks to succeed in an increasingly globalised world whilst remain rooted to the nation ● Helps students appreciate the heritage of and diversity amongst cultures and societies ● Develops cultural intelligence to work well with people across contexts

Developing World-Ready Leaders ▪ SC Model United Nations ▪ World Readiness Conversations ▪ Cultural Intelligence ▪ JIP World Readiness Programme Symposiums

SC Model United Nations ▪ Local and overseas student participants ▪ Three-day Conference (March) ▪ Engage in global issues and propose resolutions

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OLE:Open OpenLittle LittleEyes Eyes(OLE) ▪ ▪ ▪

Symposium for Upper Primary school students Conducted by Lower Secondary students Provides exposure to & enhances students’ awareness of pressing global issues

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The World’s Our Classroom

Sec 1 Melaka Trip

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Bicultural Trip to Taiwan

The World’s Our Classroom Bicultural Trip to Hong Kong

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Ecological Conservation Trip to Bunbury, Western Australia

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Literature Fieldtrip to the UK

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World-Readiness Trip to Cambridge

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Values in Action

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Co-Curricular Activities

Sports (2019 results)

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In pursuit of Character Excellence SPORTS BADMINTON BASKETBALL TRAMPOLINE ARTISTIC GYM

DVISION

ZONE

NATIONALS

C

2nd

Top 8

B

2nd

Top 8

B

1st

1st

C

1st

2nd

C

NA

3rd

B

NA

1st

C

NA

2nd

Sports (2019 results)

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In pursuit of Character Excellence CCA

DIVISION

ZONE

Netball

C

4th

Squash

B

NA

1st

C

NA

3rd

B

NA

4th

Overall

NA

2nd

C

NA

1st

C

NA

2nd

Swimming Artistic Swimming Tennis

NATIONALS

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Sports

In pursuit of Character Excellence

Squash girls organised an Inter-School competition for nonNSG players

Gymnastics girls setting up for Family Day

Badminton girls participating in a local tournament

Basketball participating in Past vs Present Friendly Games

Netball girls participating in Pesta Sukan

Uniformed Groups

In pursuit of Character Excellence CCA

UNIT AWARDS (2019)

Girls’ Brigade

GOLD

Girl Guides

GOLD

National Cadet Corps

DISTINCTION

Red Cross Youth Society

GOLD

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Uniformed Groups

In pursuit of Character Excellence Red Cross at Blood Donation Drive @ Nee Soon Community Centre

Girls’ Brigade Friendship Day National Cadet Corps Freestyle Drill Squad Competition Girl Guides at National Day Observance Ceremony @ Pek Kio Community Club

Performing Arts

In pursuit of Character Excellence PERFORMING ARTS

SYF

(last participation year)

Band

Distinction

Choir

Distinction

Dance – Chinese

Distinction

Dance – International

Distinction

Drama – Chinese

Accomplishment

Drama – English

Distinction

Handbells Ensemble

Distinction

Strings Ensemble

Distinction

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Performing Arts

In pursuit of Character Excellence

EL Drama staged “Cinderella” for underprivileged children

Dance performance at 华艺 (Huayi) Festival

Band and Strings Ensemble Music Exchange with Crayfield College in Queensland

Choir performing at Opening of Refreshed SCGS Heritage Centre

Chinese Drama in their recent production 玩偶世界

Handbell Ensemble Exchange with students from China

Clubs and Societies

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(2019 results) In pursuit of Character Excellence CCA

ACHIEVEMENT

Infocomm Club

NEmation - 3rd National Robotics Programming Competition : Overall Champion

Debate

Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships : Quarterfinalist

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State/Singapore Schools Representation

In pursuit of Character Excellence

CCA

EVENT

Track & Field

3rd ASIAN Youth Athletics Championships

Gymnastics

1st Junior World Championships 1st Junior Asian Gymnastics Championships

Tennis

World Junior Championships

ASEAN School Games

Tennis, Track & Field, Basketball

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Character and Leadership Excellence Student Leadership Training Programme School-Wide

Sec 1 Melaka Trip Sec 2 Adventure Camp Sec 3 Service Learning Carnival Learning Journeys

Emerging Leaders

Communication Skills Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution LYRICS (Meet-the-People Session ) Leadership Workshops Work Experience Programme

Accelerated Leaders

Peer Mentoring Shadow-A-Leader Work Attachment Leadership Workshops and Conference Event Organisation

LYRICS Programme

Leading Youths in Research & Inquiry into Community & Society (Meet the People Session)

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Service Learning

Service Learning Experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Curriculum of the 21st Century

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LIVING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMME “Glad that I live am I”

Health Education

Arts Education

Art

Dance

Drama

Music

Home Economics / Culinary skills

Physical Education

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Enriching & Exciting School Life

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Spirit of the Class

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Art & Music Showcase

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SCGS Health Month

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The SCGS Staff & Family

Culture of Care & Opportunities Principal, Vice Principals, Deans, HODs, Year Heads, Form & Co-form Teachers, Counsellors, PSG, Alumni

Prefects, Peer Leaders, CCA leaders Class Committee, Class Reps

Monitoring of Care ▪ Students’ feedback & ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

surveys Student Dialogue Sessions Year Head Dialogue Session Class-based Meetings Parents’ Briefings & Letters Parent-Teacher Dialogue Mentoring

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SCGS Staff as Curriculum Leaders

Staff Sharing at various national platforms

Centre of Excellence (COE) for Humanities ▪ Only COE for Humanities in Singapore ▪ All SCGS students offer Literature as either a Full or Elective Humanities subject ▪ Reflects our strong Humanities Education ▪ Offers Literature, Geography and History as both Full and Elective Humanities subjects ▪ Offers professional sharing with other Humanities teachers

“Just living is not enough…..one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower” Hans Christian Andersen

Our Aspirations There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime.

Maxwell Anderson

From A Face In The Crowd To One The Crowd Faces

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