SCGS 2022 Yearbook

Singapore Chinese Girls’ School 2022

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BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2022 was yet another year which tested our resilience as a full school community. Even as the school year began with the pandemic still evolving, I am proud that the school continued to work together to meet the challenges as one SC family, driven and unified by our determination and indomitable SC spirit. We emerge from this season to celebrate the strength and tenacity of our bond as a school, bolstered by the conviction that we have the resource and resolve to be a beacon of hope and unity for the school community.

We are reminded again of the enduring resilience of our school values of Sincerity, Courage, Generosity and Service. With evolving and accelerating development of technology, it is even more compelling that we be girded and guided by these values as we prepare our students to navigate the future, with the distinctiveness of the SCGS Kim Geks.

I applaud the school management and staff for your adaptive leadership, your steadfast passion and your nurturing care in developing our Kim Geks. I thank the SCGS Board of Directors for your singular vision to guide the school, Mrs Chan for her capable leadership and her able team as they steer through the dynamic educational landscape, parents for your unstinting support, teaching and non-teaching staff for always seeing the child in everything that you do. I am also heartened by the strong support of our alumnae, who have given much of their time to the school as we worked through the challenges. Your love for the school is inspiring. I salute our dear Kim Geks, past and present, for your remarkable courage through the many different circumstances, standing together stronger as a school and moving to a new beat in 2023 and beyond!

May we always remember the lessons we learned during this challenging time and carry them forward as we face the future with hope, courage, and a renewed sense of purpose. Together, we will continue to achieve greatness, surmount obstacles, and make an indelible mark on the world.

Jennie Chua Chairman, SCGS Board of Directors

BY THE PRINCIPAL

On a sure-footed note, we started the year with the staggered return to school of our Primary 1 students and all our secondary students reporting for their first day of school on 4 January 2022 while the rest of our students returned on the following day to facilitate their safe return and to ensure that safe management measures (SMMs) can be implemented effectively.

Just as how our school song has expressly exhorted us, …after the rain the sun, this is the way of life, till the work be done, the year picked up to a rhythmic and upbeat tempo. The courtyard and the basketball courts were abuzz with anticipation from our girls as we gathered excitedly for the morning assemblies with the easing of the SMMs in Term 2.

A refreshed restoration of a regulated school life and pace also saw the reimagining of school events such as the Performing Arts Festival, Sports Day and Sabbatical Weeks – replete with learning trails and amazing insights from the plethora of passion pursuit modules. It was a momentous occasion that as a full school, we celebrated our 56th National Day on our newly refurbished school field too! Even as we celebrated, we were grateful to be able to partner with our parents to reach out to the community, raising funds for the Children's Cancer Foundation. Having joined the SC Family on 15 Dec 2021, I have observed, experienced and have been inspired by the caring family environment. Thank you for welcoming me into this great SC Family. Together with the Board of Directors, parents and staff, we will move to a new beat on the next lap of our journey, to continue to inspire and develop every Kim Gek to fulfil her fullest potential, according to her individual pace and aspirations, so as to prepare her for meaningful roles in the community.

Linda Chan Principal

SC IN THE NEWS

THE STRAITS TIMES

School sports: Hard work and team bonding key to SCGS shuttlers' perfect season as they clinch B Div North Zone title

SINGAPORE - Singapore Chinese Girls’ School (SCGS) clinched the B Division North Zone girls’ badminton title with a 5-0 win over Xinmin Secondary School in the final on Tuesday (April 26), wrapping up a stellar season without dropping a single match.

While hard work on the court played a key role in their success, their team spirit off it also helped them claim the zonal crown at Canberra Secondary School.

The SCGS shuttlers had planned bonding sessions after training where they would play teambuilding games such as dog and bone.

This was particularly important for the team, who finished second last year, especially as the pandemic disrupted their training regimen and limited their interactions with one another.

They also made an effort to include the C Division players in those sessions to make sure the lower secondary students also assimilated well into the team.

Captain Avril Yau, 15, said: “It was really the team spirit that enabled us to inch towards the victory. Leading up to the NSG, our team really grew close to each other.

“We encourage, motivate and comfort each other... and this bond was really important.

“During training, we went through a lot of physical sessions and, to be in this together, all of us felt very close to each other and (that) motivated us to work harder.”

SCGS started the final strongly as Isabelle Koh beat Jacintha Toh 21-11, 21-18 in the opening match.

The next match was a tougher one, with doubles pair Avril and Cheng Sher-Mae recording a 2112, 20-22, 24-22 victory over Yolanda Thio and Phaedra Chong.

In the crucial third match, Tricia Hu faced a tough start as she found herself 8-1 down against Anne Wong, but slowly clawed her way back to win 22-20.

Anne claimed the next game 21-19, but Tricia, 15, kept her cool to win the third game 21-17 and seal the title for SCGS.

Tricia, a Secondary 4 student, said: “I kept hitting into the net or out, so it was stressful and I made more mistakes. I just breathed in and out and told myself to calm down.”

SCGS’ Eleanor Chan and Mazel Ng then beat Verone Lim and Nicole Yim 21-11, 21-13, with Elisabeth Kam winning the final match against Rayanne Chua 21-7, 21-16.

SCGS badminton teacher-in-charge Maryanty Mohtar attributed the team’s title to their hard work, noting that some of them would put in an extra training session on Saturdays in the leadup to the National School Games.

Although they lost, Xinmin vice-captain Verone, 16, was glad that her team made it to the final. She said: “We trained very hard for this and we are thankful we can make it to the final even though we lost today.”

Captain Phaedra, 16, added: “Even though there were a lot of mistakes made, we knew that we trained hard every day, so we did our best.”

The Straits Times 26 April 2022

Source: The Straits Times © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Reprinted with permission.

Kimberly Kwek

SCGS first doubles shuttlers Cheng Sher-Mae (left) and Avril Yau (right) after scoring a point at the Badminton Girls B Div North Zone final on April 26, 2022. ST

PHOTO: THADDEUS ANG PUBLISHED

SC IN THE NEWS

Campus 校园

09/02/22

新加坡女子学校

为邻里打造友好关系

邻里间有纠纷时，如何妥 善处理？学生团队通过活泼有 趣的社交媒体互动，为大家传 授实用贴士。

妮可（白色外套者）与林姿秀等队友们借 助社交媒体平台，向年轻一代传达睦邻的 信息。

人在冠病疫情下度过了两年，碍 于社交安全距离等防疫措施，人 与人之间的实体互动减少，邻居间的 交流也不如以往频密。

有鉴于此，新加坡女子学校 的中四生林姿秀和妮可（Nicole Emily Thomas），与来自全国学生 军（NCC）的同校队友，决定设立 Instagram账号，向年轻一代传达睦邻 的信息。

鼓励留言加强互动

妮可告诉《逗号》：“在搜集资 料时，我们发现近年来国人和邻居的 互动程度有下降趋势，想保护个人隐 私的比例也在上升。于是，我们想借 助在疫情下活跃度倍增的社交媒体， 向更多人提供与邻居友好相处的实用 贴士。”

除了利用可爱的红萝卜卡通造型 和幽灵吉祥物吸引目光，她们也通过 漫画呈现各种邻里情景，呼吁用户留 言评论，再根据留言回应并提出适当 的应对建议，加强互动性。

林姿秀透露：“大家的留言多数 都很正面，认为邻居之间应该尝试互 相理解，和平地解决矛盾，而不是第 一时间指责对方。”

团队通过漫画呈现各种邻里情景，再根据 用户的留言提出适当的应对建议。

打造睦邻关系不难

这项名为“Project Liftoff”的企 划，在今年的新加坡行善运动年度学 校善心奖活动上，为团队赢得行善徽 章奖的肯定。看到大家踊跃留言，也 促使她们决定继续经营账号，为睦邻 社会出一分力。

要促进邻里关系，没有想象中困 难。

妮可表示，前阵子过圣诞节时， 有邻居送来蛋糕，她和家人也以饼干 回礼；林姿秀和弟弟碰见提着重物的 邻居老奶奶，也会顺手帮她把东西提 回家。 　　看似简单的小动作，却能让邻居 之间彼此感到温暖窝心，两名女生希 望能有更多人这么做。

校园是我们学习成长的地 方，每一个角落都有我们的足 迹。校园里的哪些人、事、物是 你最珍惜的？

《逗号》校园版的新栏目

《校园一角》，就希望同学们能 通过照片与我们分享这些美好的 校园时光。

欢迎学生读者把照片和简短 的图片说明电邮至zbcomma@ sph.com.sg，注明“校园一 角”，并附上华文姓名和年龄。

图片：受访者提供 王晨宇（17岁）

这是我为校刊拍摄的照片，当时特地带上 三脚架，等了好一段时间才拍到的。

Lianhe Zaobao, 9 February 2022

Source: Lianhe Zaobao © Singapore Press Holdings Limited. Reprinted with permission.

In 2021, the Secondary 2, 3 and 4 cadets from SCGS NCC worked together with the Singapore Kindness Movement, to create a series of online campaigns, raising awareness of social issues that they felt strongly about. This article featured the campaign on 'Neighbourliness', and the little actions that we could take to nurture this spirit within each of us, through small but impactful actions. The students created these mascots themselves, and illustrated every post in their Instagram campaign. For their efforts, all cadets who participated were awarded the Singapore Kindness Badge.

新登场！

报道：陈珮雯

Angela Christabel Djauhari (Sec.3PE)

OUR DISTINCTIVE HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Our Programmes

SECONDARY DIVISION

INTEGRATED PROGRAMME

With the easing of Singapore’s COVID-19 Safe Management Measures and a gradual return to normalcy in 2022, SCGS was empowered to revive and refresh our signature IP flagship programmes with more in-person interaction and dynamic learning.

Passion Pursuit continued as a key foundation of the SCGS Integrated Programme. All four levels participated in Sabbatical Week in May, with the Year 1, 2 and 3 IP cohorts enjoying an additional Sabbatical Week II. On top of compulsory modules such as Scratch Coding (Year 1), Ecosystem Trail at Pierce Reservoir (Year 2), Literacy in AI Certification (Year 3) and Food Sustainability in Singapore (Year 4), students could once more select from a buffet of choice modules. Many embarked on learning journeys to places as diverse as the Meta campus, the MINT Museum of Toys and recording studios, while others took on hands-on courses such as Lego Serious Play, DNA in Forensic Science, jewellery-making and script-writing. It was wonderful seeing our IP students engaged in the joy of learning through this platform. The Year 4 IP graduating cohort’s involvement in Advocacy in Action stretched over the school year, depending on each class’s individual chosen project. All shared the common thread of personal engagement with the wider community as well as using concrete actions to positively impact their chosen beneficiaries.

SCGS continued to firmly uphold our JIP partnership with Catholic High School and CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School, particularly in the form of the annual World Readiness Symposiums for each level. This year’s common theme for all levels was ‘Sustainability’. The first virtual WRP Symposium for the Year 3 cohort was hosted by Catholic High School on 11 March. Associate Professor Li Mingjiang of the S Rajaratnam School of International Relations at NTU spoke on the topic ‘Navigating the World of Tomorrow – How Current Trends in China will Affect You in 10 Years’ Time’. Following this, SCGS pioneered a hybrid Year 4 WRP Symposium on 24 March. We were fortunate to have our graduating cohort listen in person to speaker and alumnus, Ms Manda Foo, while participants from our partner schools tuned in via the Zoom video-conferencing platform. Ms Foo drew on her experience in the local agriculture and environmental sector to speak on food sustainability in Singapore. On 25 May, SCGS was also privileged to host all Year 2 JIP students at the first in-person WRP Symposium since the pandemic started. We were treated to a

very engaging and enlightening talk by Dr Stephen Tay, Senior Lecturer in the Department of the Built Environment, College of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Adjunct Researcher at the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), on the topic “Solar photovoltaics (PV) for sustainable cities”. Finally, our Year 1 students attended their level’s WRP Symposium at CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School on 11 August. Aside from listening to speakers Ms Joycelyn Ng, Director, Industry Development & Community Partnership Division at Singapore Food Agency, and Mr Ricky Chng, CEO/Co-Founder, Tranzplus Academy Pte Ltd, on the topic of Sustainability, they enjoyed group discussions with their JIP peers.

2022 also marks the 10th year anniversary of our Joint Integrated Programme. In celebration of this milestone, staff from all four JIP schools gathered on 4 November for a JIP Big Meet hosted by Eunoia Junior College (EJC). Ms Lim Ming Pey, SCGS alumnus as well as Deputy Head of Organisation & People and Managing Director of the Strategy Office of Temasek International, was the keynote speaker. Highlights of the Big Meet included a sharing on the evolution of the World Readiness Programme and Passion Pursuit, videos on the JIP journey, as well as a panel discussion among JIP school leaders hosted by 2 EJC Alumni ExCo members from our pioneering batch. The event was capped off by campus tours of EJC as well as a JIP big group photo taken at the EJC field.

It has been a good year for the SCGS Integrated Programme as the evolving pandemic situation allowed us more room to expand our flagship programmes. We look forward to further amplifying and improving our processes and programmes in the coming year so as to give the very best to our students.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

As Ludwig Wittgenstein who is considered by some one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century once said, “The limits of my language means the limits of my world.” Indeed, at SCGS, we believe in equipping our students with a wide range of language skills so that they can leverage the power of language to navigate in this complex world and effect positive change.

The national STELLAR programme frames our department’s scope and sequence for our core curriculum, while our literature programme forms the main arm of the enhanced curriculum. Our literature programme, which caters to the Primary 3 to 5 students, focuses on broadening students’ appreciation of language nuances and helping them form text-to-self, text-to-text and text-to-world connections. The programme seamlessly integrates social and cultural themes, philosophy and literary elements. The exposure to various literary works allows students to foster an awareness and understanding of the world that they live in.

Recognising that stories are powerful communication tools to create meaning and connect people, our department is using stories to ignite the students’ passion for the English language as part of the Applied Learning Programme (ALP). Through our school’s ALP, the Primary 1 and 2 students learn elements of storytelling through grasping complex aspects of vocal expressions. The Primary 3 students learn story concepts and perspective-taking in storytelling.

The highlights of 2022 include programmes that help develop the storytelling competencies of the students. This includes the Arts Day performance put up by the Primary 2 students. They

showcased their vocal clarity and expression, lining each poem with their unique tonality, articulation and enunciation. Our Primary 3 students also crafted their own fractured fairy tales and presented to the class in an intra-class competition. The best groups from each class took the stage in an inter-class storytelling competition, where they dazzled the audience with enchanting renditions of their selfcreated fractured fairy tales.

Our students have shown great commitment and creativity as they demonstrate their linguistic prowess in various stretch programmes and competitions. Selected Primary 5 students participated in the Reading Circles programme (RC), which is organised as part of our departmental efforts to afford advanced readers a platform to deepen their appreciation and understanding of literature. The sessions engage participants in developing thoughtful responses on the chosen text, Frindle (A. Clements), while enjoying an imaginative process and experience. Our students also shone brightly in various competitions. Our Primary 3 and Primary 4 students gave convincing speeches at the Plain English Speaking Awards and one of our Primary 4 students emerged as the finalist. Our debate team represented the school in Wits & Words 2022 and fought through the various rounds with their tenacity and resilience. Selected Primary 5 students put their writing skills to the test in the Future Problem Solving Scenario Writing Competition.

With the year coming to an end, our department will review and align our current practices with the new direction mapped out by the Ministry of Education.

ENGLISH AND LITERATURE DEPARTMENT

19. 15. 1057. These numbers are significant as they signify the strong level of commitment that the team of 15 teachers (in 19 teams) had to our 1057 Kim Geks to mould them into women of character and relevance through our vision of developing our students to have a critical appreciation for the English Language and Literature, to be effective communicators, critical and creative thinkers and passionate, self-directed learners.

The English and Literature Framework

We remain responsive to national needs, to a curriculum that aims to develop sensitivity to Purpose Audience and Context, and even more salient in the latest syllabus: to communicate meaning with impact, effect and affect. This is twinned with the Literature syllabus aims of developing students who make meaning of texts and connect them with Self; Others, Other Texts and the World. The interactionist framework of Self-Society-World is played out in both the English Language and Literature syllabuses. Across both English & Literature, there are so many authentic platforms that help our girls flourish in these 4 Desired Outcomes of Education - from advocacy Performance Tasks to a quiet reflective type of leadership - as simple as doing peer oral communication practice and just lending that listening ear to listen to a partner’s Planned Response or honing one’s ability to elaborate for the Spoken Interaction component.

Appreciating our Rich Literature Texts

We offer a tapestry of rich Literature texts in the SC English and Literature experience. We will continue to study Emily of Emerald Hill as an enrichment text to ensure evenness across the cohort in developing cultural heritage and sensitivity. In Language Arts, we provide our girls with the rare experience to read Shakespeare –

which may be the only time that they encounter the great Bard. In our selection of texts, careful consideration has been given to ensure that a wide spectrum of cultural and social texts are included to enlarge and enrich our girls’ experiences.

Navigating Blended Learning

With the vast array of digital applications, we curated specific tools into the department’s Toolbox that cater to our department’s needs and student learning: namely, Coggle, Kialo, Classkick and Socrative. The upper secondary Literature teams also had a pedagogical clinic with the team from Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education. It was a good opportunity for the department to receive feedback on how we have structured a sample lesson, with pedagogical perspectives from Literature experts on the effectiveness of our lessons.

Strengthening Student Voice

We were very happy to have been able to invite Phil Kaye and Sarah Kay back to share their spoken word performances with the school this year. The live performance via Zoom, during the lower secondary assembly, was very well received as our lower secondary students had never seen the Spoken Word duo’s performance in school before.

We were glad to have participated in the Orator’s Trophy Competition this year. It is a local competition organised to showcase good speakers from secondary schools and junior colleges. This year, there were 12 participants from Secondary 2 to 4 who took part in this event, out of which 2 students were chosen to represent SCGS. Marissa Chng from 2GY and Akshta Pappu of 3PR represented our school in this Inter- School Competition, with Akshta advancing to the Semi Finals.

Project Voice

Orator’s Trophy

SECONDARY DIVISION

Our Year 3 IP students continued with the Investigative Collaboration Film Project with their JIP peers from Catholic High School and CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School with the aims to:

• research, understand and appreciate multiple perspectives on a current issue at a deeper level;

• articulate their opinions;

• express knowledge, perspective and opinions through a digital medium.

We are pleased that the Writing wing has also been further developed through the Writing Mentorship Programme. This passion-driven platform aims to build up individual creative writing portfolios and to grow literary talents. For their creative efforts of creating a Chapbook and their compilation of their creative writing process on a digital platform, both teams received the Creative Project Work Awards.

Enhancing the Student Experience

One of our key focuses this year was enhancing Language Arts student experience. The Secondary 2 Literature Heritage Trail was a key highlight that was part of the English Department Sabbatical module where the team enthused and enriched the cohort’s interest in SingLit through an interactive trail along the Singapore River.

The Power of the Imagination

As the concept of VUCA (Volatile, Uncertainty, Chaotic and Ambiguous), has now been edged to the sidelines by the new acronym BANI (Brittleness, Anxiousness, Non-Linear and Incomprehensibility), we take heart as we stride into 2023 – and like what JK Rowling said – we do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better!

JIP EL (Year 3) Investigative Journalism Sabbatical Literature Heritage Trail: Cohort-wide Approach (Sec 2 OLP Language Arts)

WMP on Project Work Day 2022

(left): WMP Group 1 presented their project and works at Breakout Sessions at Alice Lee Hall and Lecture Theatre.

(right) WMP Group 2 shared their project and works at Gallery Walk in Shaw Hall.

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

The Mother Tongue Languages (MTLs) Department is dedicated to equipping our students with the competencies to communicate in their MTL proficiently in their everyday lives. We also aim to foster a love and appreciation for cultural heritage while creating opportunities for students to connect with wider communities across Asia and the world. To groom our Kim Gek to be a capable woman of character and relevance to adapt and thrive in life, we mindfully instill virtues in our programmes, living out our learning outcomes of nurturing a Sincere Collaborator, Courageous Change Maker, Generous Contributor and Servant Leader. Our curriculum approach allows our teachers to design their teaching resources and learning packages to reinforce and enhance the learning outcomes designed by the national and SCGS curriculum.

This year, the professional development of our teachers focused on Assessment Literacy and e-Pedagogy to strengthen their instructions and deliver effective, engaging, and well-paced lessons. Our teachers shared their research findings on both national and international platforms such as the North Zone Chinese Language Teachers Sharing Session, Chinese Language Learning Study Conference, and 13th World Tamil Teachers’ Conference 2022.

Our department organised a series of language and cultural activities to enrich the learning experiences of students and cultivate their love for MTL learning. These activities included the Mother Tongue Language Fortnight, where programmes such as Chinese Opera, Calligraphy, Lantern-making Workshop, Silat performance, Malay Dance, Baju Kurong designing, Murukku making, and Tamil Poems were conducted. We also organised competitions for creative

writing, text recitation and storytelling. Primary 3 students had opportunities to learn Conversational Malay and Chinese language, in addition to learning cultural crafts such as Chinese Fan Painting, Malay Bunga Rampai, and Thoranam.

As part of our school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP), our department organised Chinese Speech & Drama for our Primary 1 students and they showcased their talents during Arts Day. For Primary 1 to 3 students, authors were invited to share their writing experience with a goal of inculcating a love of storytelling through the eyes of an author.

We celebrated various cultural festivals such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Deepavali. During Library Week, historical aspects of these festivals were also introduced. We worked within pandemic restrictions to create an online celebration programme for Chinese New Year and organised drama skits and classroom activities for other festivals such as Hari Raya, Deepavali, and Mid-Autumn Festival.

For talent development, students were identified and trained to participate in zonal, cluster, and national competitions. They won many awards, demonstrating their talents and expanding their horizons. Our department also published our in-house publication, Little Oasis 2022 - Courageous Change Maker, which showcased the talents of students and the voices of teachers.

Overall, it was a fruitful year for both teachers and students as they overcame difficulties and ensured that students continued to be enriched and find joy in learning MTLs.

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

The SCGS Programme stretches the potential of students and provides opportunities for them to achieve personal excellence. Aligned with this objective, the SCGS Mother Tongue department provides students with a holistic and interesting Mother Tongue education which incorporates various enrichment programmes targeted at students of differing levels of Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) proficiency.

The Secondary One Oral and Communication Programme crafted by our own Chinese Language teacher aims to raise the standard of the students’ oratorical skills through Podcasting, Poetry Reciting and Oral presentation on various topics. The Lower Secondary Enhanced Reading Programme aims to stimulate students’ interest in reading through various activities, so that the students are exposed to a variety of texts and are able to see the world from different perspectives.

To stretch our able and talented students in writing and speaking, we also send students for various competitions to expose them to different genres of writing: Creative Writing, Radio Drama script writing, oratorical contest and News editing and reporting. Our students achieved good results in these competitions.

Given the changing language environment, the usage of MTL beyond class time is critical to making MTL a living language for our students. The Mother Tongue Department organised the annual MT Fortnight programme in April and May with a range of activities to pique students’ interest in the Mother Tongue Languages and Cultures.

The Chinese students were treated to a series of programmes such as Secondary One Creative Vlog Competition, Sing SC – Chinese Songs Singing Competition, Online Book Fair, 《我的女侠罗明依》 Author Talk, online theatre experience through a Chinese Drama 《 遗失的百合》and a online crosstalk 《相声在云端》. The Malay and Tamil students participated in a Creative Writing competition, 'Bintang SCGS 2022' Singing competition as well as a virtual tour to Tamilnadu, India. All these activities made learning Mother Tongue Languages come alive.

Furthermore, to enhance the learning for students with the ability and interest to study Higher Chinese, the department provided the opportunity for the students to participate in the Asian Youth Chinese Forum which aims to provide a plethora of platforms where participants engage in academic exchange on contemporary issues, global trends, and current affairs, and to better support our youths

OUR DISTINCTIVE HOLISTIC EDUCATION • OUR PROGRAMMES

in coping with the demands of the 21st century. This year theme is The New Global Lifestyle in Web 3.0 – The “Cos” in the Metaverse (Coconstruct, Co-create, Co-share) (全球新生活模式 数码经济中的 共建、共创与共享).

The Bicultural Studies Programme (BSP) is offered to Secondary 3 and 4 students in the Integrated Programme. This programme aims to nurture a core group of students with a deep understanding and appreciation of both cultures, so that they can interact effectively with China as well as relate to the West. It will stretch the potential of students who are fluent in both languages and allows them to appreciate both cultures in greater depth. This will broaden the students’ horizons and global perspectives. Besides the weekly curriculum, the BSP students also participated in the yearly BSP camp co-organised by MOE and BSP schools. Furthermore, the Mother Tongue Department also organised its in-house BSP Camp to provide our Secondary 3 and 4 BSP students with overseas exposure in view of the cancellation of all overseas learning journeys. We conducted 6 virtual tours to 4 cities in China which are Beijing, Xi’an, Guangzhou and Shenzhen and 2 other countries which are Vietnam and New Zealand. This enabled our students to be able to

compare the northern cities and southern cities of China, as well as to understand the importance of ASEAN and its significance to Singapore and interact with the Chinese in Vietnam and New Zealand. We also organised onsite visit to Haidilao, which is a Chinese Worldwide Enterprise where our students were exposed to the culture of Chinese worldwide enterprise. We also invited a young Singaporean Mr Jack Huang, who has worked in Tianjing, China, to share with our students his living and working experience in Tianjing. From the sharing, our students were able to learn more about the social aspect of China society from the perspective of a Singaporean. Furthermore, through our sustained relations with the Taipei schools that we had previously visited, we provided the opportunity for our students to interact with the students from Taipei Municipal Hongdao Junior High School. The students from the Taipei school brought our students through a virtual tour of places of interest in Taipei. It was an enriching experience for our students and staff.

Through various programmes and activities, students are exposed to authentic experiences that challenged and inspired them to achieve their fullest potential.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

The goal of the Mathematics Department is to ensure that all students achieve a level of mastery in mathematics that will serve them well in life. To accomplish this, the curriculum focuses on developing students' mathematical concepts and skills through hands-on learning experiences that allow them to apply what they have learned. These experiences include using manipulatives and the SLS platform.

In the past year, Primary 3 and 4 students participated in a spatial and visualisation programme that used tangrams. This programme helped them develop their spatial reasoning skills and visual thinking abilities, which are essential for success in mathematics and other subjects.

The E2k Mathematics programme is designed for selected Primary 4 and 5 students. It focuses on developing students' mathematical reasoning skills and deepening their conceptual understanding through an inquiry-based approach. This approach encourages students to ask questions, explore ideas, and engage in collaborative

problem-solving, which helps them develop the critical thinking skills needed for success in the 21st century.

In 2022, some Primary 4 to Primary 6 students attended the Mathematical Olympiad Training. This programme provided participants with the opportunity to challenge and stretch their mathematical potential. Students were able to develop their problem-solving skills and gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.

Through the curriculum and enrichment activities provided, the Mathematics Department hopes to help students develop an appreciation for the subject and acquire the necessary skills for success in the 21st century. By providing students with opportunities to engage in hands-on learning, inquiry-based approaches, and challenging problem-solving activities, the department aims to inspire a lifelong love of mathematics and help students reach their full potential.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

Mathematics is a language of nature which transcends different aspects of everyday life. The pursuit of Mathematics involves an understanding of logical thinking and general problem-solving heuristics. The language seeks truth and beauty in observing and investigating patterns and relationships in social and physical phenomena, and is an excellent vehicle for developing intellectual competence in analysis, abstract thought, reasoning and spatial visualisation.

In SCGS, the Mathematics Department develops its Talent Programme based on Five Minds for the Future, advocated by Professor Howard Gardner. In addition to the core Mathematics programme, various enrichment activities catering to students of different ability levels provide an exciting and all-around Mathematics education. These enrichment programmes are modelled after Renzulli’s Schoolwide Enrichment Model.

Students who display a strong passion and exceptional talent in Mathematics had the opportunity to represent the school in the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO) Competition after undergoing rigorous training in Semester 1. This year, the school obtained the Commendation Award (Category 1) for its achievement, with our students achieving 10 Bronze and 16 Honourable Mention Awards.

The winners of the 2022 Singapore Mathematical Olympiad Competition are:

Junior Section

Students

2022 Class Award

Sheryl Ong (Wang Ruizhen) 2GR Bronze

Tan Xuan Yin Victoria (Chen Xuanyin) 2PE Bronze

Allison Goh Sixian 2SE Bronze

Clara Kywen Yap 2SE Bronze

Kelly Tan Ee Ling 2SE Bronze

Puah Youxuan Anne 2SY Bronze

Arissa Chua Jia En (Cai Jia'en) 2CO Honourable Mention

Teo Geng Hee, Lauren (Zhang Jingxi) 2GR Honourable Mention

Keshwini Gejendran 2GY Honourable Mention

Tan Ying Wen Andree 2GY Honourable Mention

Lim Jing Yun, Kimi 2PE Honourable Mention

Senior Section

Felicia Luvena Su

Hoang Tran Linh Anh

Rebecca Lim En Xi

Bronze

Bronze

Open Section

Other competitions our students represented the school in include the following:

International Mathematical Modelling Competition (Singapore) (Merit Award)

Designing with TI Graphing Calculator Competition 2022 School Award – Second Runners-up

Through continual improvement in the curriculum and programmes, the department aims to develop in our students essential mathematical dispositions such as curiosity, joy of learning, resilience and a sense of adventure, which will carry them far in their future endeavours.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Our department believes that science is everywhere in our lives and all students should be equipped with the skills and disposition to think critically and logically in problem solving and decision making. Such skills are best learnt through discovery, exploration and experimentation.

Our lower primary students are exposed to science concepts in Primary 1 and 2 through the Science Starter sessions where they get to explore and discover some of the basic science concepts. As one of their post-exam activities, our Primary 6 students rewrote fairy tales to include mathematics and science concepts. During the Maths and Science Day, our Primary 2 students were captivated by these stories, and engaged with the activities conducted by our Primary 6 students. From Primary 3 to Primary 6, hands-on activities continue to guide students in the construction of their learning. Through group activities,

students learn to collaborate with their peers and hone their decisionmaking skills. Students are also encouraged to have a growth mindset and to view unsuccessful experiments as opportunities to reflect and learn in the spirit of science.

To enhance learning, various enrichment activities are planned, including learning journeys to the Science Centre in Primary 4 and Primary 6, and workshops such as the Primary 3 Composting sessions and the Primary 6 Life Science Programme. The Secondary Division Youth Science Educators also conducted a Terrarium workshop for the Primary 4 students.

Our department hopes that the essential skills and disposition learnt in the discipline of science, such as evidence-based decision making and continual improvement on experimental design, will be meaningful in the lives of the students.

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

As the world opened up with the COVID-19 pandemic shifting toward its endemic phase, SCGS started to bring back activities that allowed for greater experiential exploration through learning journeys.

In 2022, several such trips were organised to take the learning of Science beyond the classroom, to places such as to the Lower Peirce Reservoir Park, the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and local offshore island Pulau Ubin.

To deepen concepts introduced in the Eco-literacy module for Secondary 2 IP classes, students took a trip to the Lower Peirce Reservoir Park, where they learned to develop an appreciation for nature and the heritage of our reservoir parks. They also explored the reciprocal impact of human behaviour on the natural environment through time, and observed different types of interactions between organisms and how they affect the stability of an ecosystem.

A group of students also embarked on a learning journey to Kent Ridge Park, where they learned to appreciate the ecology of the Southern Ridges of Singapore with a geographical focus on Kent Ridge. During this trip, students were able to observe animals in the Kent Ridge ecosystem, and observed specimens in the NUS laboratory. One of the key takeaways from this trip was instilling in the participants a sense of purpose for conservation of wild spaces in Singapore.

Another notable learning trip taken by a group of students was to the Meta (Facebook) Campus at Marina One. This was a half-day workshop conducted by engineers working at Meta, which came

with an office tour of the Campus. The students engaged in handson activities focusing on concepts in technical design as well as collaborative and leadership principles. Students were inspired by stories from female engineers about their experiences and journeys that took them to their current work.

SCGS students continued to participate in many science-based competitions, quizzes and Olympiads in 2022, and many received recognition for their achievements. More importantly, these experiences allowed them to learn deeply, and to interact with likeminded peers, further inspiring them to pursue their interest and passion in the learning of Science.

Event/Competition

International Biomedical Quiz

42nd International C.B. Paul Quiz

Singapore Junior Physics

Olympiad

Singapore Junior Chemistry

Olympiad

Singapore Junior Biology

Olympiad

Problem X Challenge 2022

Youth Science Conference

Achievements

1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze, 9 Merit awards

2 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze, 6 Merit awards

5 Bronze (Individual), 4 Bronze (Team) awards

1 Bronze, 3 Merit awards

1 Gold, 6 Bronze, 4 Honourable Mention awards

3rd Placing, Special Award (video bulletin)

1 Merit award

Achievements of SCGS students in science-based competitions

HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT

Humanities expand our understanding of different human cultures and enable us to understand ways in which they are similar and ways in which they differ, in the present and historically, delivering a broader perspective on the world in which we live. At SCGS, we aim to provide students with valuable skills in interpreting the world around them, and to develop in them an appreciation for the global and local human experience.

Young Docents Programme

Through the Young Docents Programme, all Secondary 1 and 2 students visited the Asian Civilisations Museum and National Museum of Singapore, guided by their own peers. The Young Docents have been given ample opportunities to not only showcase their historical knowledge via enriching face-to-face tours, but were also able to share their guiding skills with their juniors. This year, the Young Docents have trained their Primary 4 juniors from SCGS (Pri) in guiding their peers and their Primary 1 schoolmates in SCGS’s own Heritage Room.

Experiential learning

Fieldwork is an essential component of Geography education. It enables students to better understand the ‘messiness’ of ‘geographical reality’, develop subject knowledge, and gain a range of skills that are difficult to develop in the classroom alone. This year, the Secondary 3 Geography students went on a coastal field study to understand the coastal processes and evaluated the coastal management strategies found along East Coast Park.

160 Secondary 3 students also attended the SG Story Guided Tour, which is a 3-in-1 immersive tour experience to uncover the permanent exhibits gallery at Singapore Discovery Centre with a bus tour to get an exclusive view into Singapore’s esteemed military institute: SAFTI.

Humanities and Social Science Research Programme (HSSRP)

The HSSRP is jointly organised by the Gifted Education Branch, Ministry of Education and various tertiary institutions, offering Secondary 3 and 4 students in Integrated Programme (IP) schools a valuable opportunity to engage in humanities and social sciences research under the mentorship of academic researchers. This year, our HSSRP groups worked with expert mentors from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, NTU, and Centre for University Core, SUSS. The research experience was also passiondriven, with students being able to choose their own topics and design the whole research process. While many obstacles were met when working with chatbots, analysing the theme of violence in movies that students can watch, sharpening their arguments and collecting research data, the students persevered and their academic tenacity bore the fruit of labour when they did their final presentations at the HSSRP Symposium 2022.

The two projects for this year's HSSRP are:

1) An Investigation into Chatbot Personas and Their Correlation with Brand Image

Done by: Cadence Lim (3SY) and Chan Rui Yi (3SY)

Expert-Mentor: Asst Prof Andrew Prahl, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, NTU

2) The Knowing Fool: The Uneasy Relationship Between Joker and Gotham City

Done by: Vanille Lee (3PE) and Shwetha Ravi (3PE)

Expert mentor: Dr Lim Yiru, Centre for University Core, SUSS

Intra-SCMUN (ISCMUN)

An exciting and unique aspect of the post-examination activities this year was the Intra Singapore Chinese Girls’ School Model United Nations Conference (iSCMUN), which was held on 27 October 2022 for all Secondary 3 students. This conference was a simulation of a United Nations session, where students had the opportunity to work together and represent different countries as delegates, to discuss the issues at hand. This event was specially organised to develop and hone critical thinking skills in students and expand their views on today’s pressing world issues.

Historical Scene Investigation

This year's Historical Scene Investigation commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Japanese Occupation of Singapore during World War II, in which students will investigate how primary sources are important in preserving the historical significance of the war, and create a video about their findings. Our girls have done the school proud with their insightful and creative submissions.

Gold Awardees (Top 10)

1. Sonya Kaur Sidhu (2SY)

1. Laura Elizabeth Malcolm (2SY)

2. Gemma Ong (2PE)

3. Rachel Tedja (2PE)

Gold Awardees (Top 40)

1. Anneke Maria Janssen (2DG)

2. Cheryl Victoria Tan (2DG)

3. Emma Tatyana (2DG)

4. Yee En Ting (2GR)

NUS Geography Challenge 2022

The National University of Singapore Geography Challenge (NUS GC) is an annual non-profit Geography-centered competition jointly organised by the NUS Department of Geography and the NUS Geographical Society. Through healthy competition, it seeks to engage, empower and educate students on world issues and highlight the omnipresence of Geography in our everyday lives. The theme for the 2022 edition of the Geography Challenge is: EcoUtopia: Blueprints for our Green Futures. Through NUS GC 2022, our Kim Geks are inspired to think critically of the larger picture to do their part as #GenerationRestoration to protect their immediate future and in the next decades. In the semi-final round, they had a chance to explore and come up with creative solutions to promote sustainability in Singapore and to adopt a role to envision our EcoUtopia, creating the Blueprints for our Green Futures.

Our achievements:

Name Achievement (Individual Component)

Nguyen Hong Gia Nghi Bronze

Laura Soo Jo Ann Gold

Ng Shu Zheng Participation

Chew Yun Hui Silver

Name Achievement (Team Component)

Nguyen Hong Gia Nghi Top Performing Student

Laura Soo Jo Ann Top Performing Student

Ng Shu Zheng Top Performing Student

SECONDARY DIVISION

PRIMARY DIVISION

PROJECT WORK

The main objective of the Project Work (PW) Programme is to enhance students’ 21st century competencies such as communication, collaboration and information skills. Through the PW Programme, we aim to provide students with learning experiences where they will evaluate real-world problems critically and explore innovative solutions.

This year, in partnership with TOUCH community services, our Primary 5 students learnt to empathise with the elderly and people with intellectual disabilities, and come up with solutions to meet their needs. From designing prototypes to conducting interaction sessions, the students worked in groups to serve their community through their projects. Parents of our Primary 5 students were invited to join us in celebrating the students’ efforts and learning through an e-showcase.

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PROJECT WORK

Project Work has been a pillar in the Talent Development Programme in SCGS and is a key vehicle that fuels the interests and passion areas of our students. SCGS devotes a signification portion of its curriculum time to allow students to work under the guidance of both school-based teacher and external mentors every week in Semester 1. Project Work is an excellent platform that allows students to delve deeper into areas of interest and passion that would otherwise not be possible in the regular curriculum. In collaborative groups, students work synergistically to craft research questions and examine the literature to identify the theoretical foundations of the research before embarking on data collection processes. After which, they assume the roles of researchers, geographers, historians, scientists, mathematicians and linguists to analyse the data collected as first-hand inquirers. The experience of developing and conducting their own research helps students hone creative and critical thinking as they learn to solve problems and analyse complex data sets.

One of the ways that SCGS encourages deeper exploration in various disciplines is to partner institutes of higher learning. Some of these institutions include the Ministry of Education Gifted Education Branch (MOE GEB), Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) Institute of High Performance Computing, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Centre for University Core, and Singapore Press Holdings Lianhe Zaobao. Expert mentors from these partners guided our students in Special Projects such as the Humanities and Social

Sciences Research Programme (HSSRP).

Secondary 1 students begin their Project Work journey with a series of equipping sessions which introduce them to basic research skills such as identifying and framing research questions, and the fundamentals of data collection and analysis. They also explore the different ways that each discipline uses to present the findings of the research. These lessons prepare the Secondary 1 students by laying a strong foundation in helping them understand the various aspects of Project Work before they embark on full-scale research projects in subsequent years.

Secondary 3 Integrated Programme (IP) students embarked on special projects related to their academies, namely the Business, the Leadership, the Liberal Arts, and the Mathematics and Science Academies. Other Secondary 2 and 3 students who preferred to work on projects founded on strong personal interest continued to explore them in depth. Some examples include projects on the study of languages, women’s literature, the history and evolution of the Olympics, and sustainability efforts in schools and beyond.

The Project Work Programme culminated on PW Presentation Day during the post-exams period where outstanding project work groups shared their learning with their peers. There were live presentations in the plenary and break-out sessions, and an exciting gallery walk during which the student audience could learn deeper through close interactions with the presenters. The students’ good efforts and excellent work put into completing their projects were celebrated through the rich sharing.

ECO STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMMES @ SC

In the primary division, our Eco-captains are the environment stewards who model the way and lead the class to take actions to promote a sustainable lifestyle. This year, Primary 3 to 6 Eco-captains were tasked to promote and drive their class to recycle paper. They also took on the responsibility to ensure that their classrooms were kept clean all year round and the top class of every level was given recognition in the Sparkling Class competition each term.

Both primary and secondary students were encouraged to observe Earth Hour from 8.30 to 9.30am on 26 March, during which the Secondary students shared with the Primary division on the SG Green plan to create awareness on sustainable living. One highlight

was the Primary-Secondary collaboration where every Secondary 2 class, led by their Green Advocacy student leaders, adopted a Primary 4 or 5 class to encourage them to complete a class challenge and build a green culture in SCGS.

During Earth Week that was held in April, big ideas on sustainability were further reinforced through sharing during assembly and environmental lessons. The Secondary Eco-Captains read and shared some of the poems written by the lower secondary students during their Ecoliteracy lessons.

The Secondary classes were also encouraged to draft a Class Ecocode that is positive, clear and in a creative way to demonstrate their

Primary students proudly displaying their certificates for sparkling class award

Secondary 2 Green Advocacy student leaders with the Primary school girls completing a class challenge

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class’s commitment to be Eco-Stewards. This activity led by the EcoCaptains gave a clear, concise, realistic and attainable Eco-code that the class will strive to achieve throughout the year. 4PR even wrote an Eco-code song! Here are a few examples of Eco-codes from the classes.

The event ended with Bring Your Own Containers (BYOC) day where students were encouraged to bring their own containers to reduce the use of one-time plastic disposables.

Mobile booths of R.I.S.E. to the Challenge Exhibition were set up. This is a series of exhibitions on the pressing environmental issue of rising

sea levels. Through huge panel displays and videos, the impact of climate change was presented clearly to the students and parents. Students were also encouraged to collect bottle caps and used face mask loops to actively play a role in recycling to reduce waste.

In July, we educated the Primary students on the importance of reducing carbon footprint by being car-lite.

In November, the Secondary Youth Science Educators taught the Primary 4 students how to build their own terrariums. The Primary 3 girls learnt about food composting to reduce food waste and adopt a green lifestyle.

Sec 1 Eco-captains reading the eco-poems during Earth Week Assembly

R.I.S.E. to the Challenge Exhibition at the school canteen and foyer

Bottle cap drive and facial mask loops collection

PHYSICAL HEALTH AND FITNESS DEPARTMENT

The Physical Health and Fitness Department aims to help students develop their fundamental motor skills, combined with other skills and movement concepts, to become confident and competent movers. The department organises activities to enable students to put into practice what they have learned in their PE lessons.

After a three-year hiatus, everyone enjoyed the Sports Festival, where students and staff engaged in various sports and games to unwind and end off the term on a high note. The lower primary students played different station games with their classmates around the school, while the upper primary students had inter-class games within their respective cohorts. The hour-long extended recess was a sight to behold, with picnic mats scattered across the secondary courtyard, and the girls played, laughed and ate together to their hearts' content.

As part of the department's efforts to expose students to different physical activities, Primary 1 students went through the Wushu Exposure Programme where they learned basic Wushu moves and strategies. The Primary 2 Badminton Enrichment Programme saw students hone their psychomotor skills in coordination and movement. Over the weeks, we could see the girls improve in their confidence in using implements in sports. The Primary 6 students had a good workout and level bonding session at the bowling workshop as part of their post-PSLE programme.

The department hopes that by providing the students with various positive experiences, it will encourage them to lead active and healthy lifestyles in the long run.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Once again, it has been such a full and fulfilling year for the department. Despite Safe Management Measures (SMM) in the earlier part of the year, we still managed to run programmes for the students.

The goal of the PE department is to equip our students with skills and motivation to lead a well-balanced life in school and beyond. Towards that end, the PE department organised several events and activities beyond the PE curriculum. Within the curriculum, the department used the students’ personal learning devices (PLDs) to leverage on technology to facilitate learning. They captured images of their peers and use the various apps or functions in their PLDs to evaluate and provide feedback on techniques to improve on. We also sought to provide game-like situations during the lesson so that they apply the skills taught in authentic settings. The inter-class games we organised at the end of each module provided the best application of such skills taught! Other important life skills imparted at these events are also fair play and sporting behaviour. As part of our Secondary 2 PE curriculum, we had a dance module which culminated in the showcase of their dance as an item in the National Day celebration held in school.

Despite the SMM, we were still able to hold certain events such as the much-loved Spirit of the Class, or fondly nicknamed SOTC. The theme for this year’s SOTC was Step Up. Step Out. Make a difference. It is about being courageous and not being afraid to make mistakes as we step out of our comfort zones. The students showcased their creativity and strong class bonds through their choreography and cheers. It was a colourful and truly uplifting affair – with each class dressed in their class tees and accessories and cheering with such energy! The Shaw Hall reverberated with their loud cheers and stomps, but more importantly, we saw how classes cheered for one another with shouts

of encouragement. Indeed, we saw not only the Spirit of the Class come alive, but the Spirit of the School! Lower secondary girls had their competition on 13 April while the upper secondary girls had theirs on 27 April.

We were also able to plan a special bonding day in June for our Secondary 4 students who had missed much of the usual camps and events in the last few years. They participated in team bonding games and even had a frog farm visit fitted into the programme. The highlight was the campfire! It was certainly a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the bonds within the cohort and to experience a special day out with their schoolmates and teachers.

During Health Month, some of the exciting activities we had lined up for our students include dragon boating, fencing, water soccer, bowling, aerial yoga and cycling. Other than organising these activities, the PE department also held inter-class games – captain’s ball for Secondary 1s and volleyball for Secondary 3s. The Secondary 3 PE captains were assigned interesting topics to research and present during the morning assembly – ranging from the importance of sleep to somatotypes (body types), while Secondary 1 and 2 PE captains shared their presentations in class. We are delighted to see our students learning and interacting beyond the classroom and making memories. More importantly, they learn that keeping fit is fun!

To end off a busy and exciting year for the department, we also participated in the GE Run 2022 with slightly more than 100 students and staff.

Looking back at the year, we are filled with much gratitude for a full year of meaningful and memorable activities that were held for our students. We hoped that they were able to pick up skills and knowledge, and are motivated to lead a balanced life in school and beyond.

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AESTHETICS DEPARTMENT

The Aesthetics Department aims to nurture and encourage the joy of learning towards developing a life-long appreciation of the arts through our art and music programme.

With the vision of developing every child to become an engaged learner and informed member of the arts, our department created the Learning For Life Programme (LLP), SC-ArtFUL (SCGS, Arts For “Ur” Life) – where every SCGS pupil becomes skilful in appreciating and understanding the arts. Primary 1 to 6 students are exposed to different art forms, particularly music, dance, drama and visual arts, to develop a sense of appreciation for the arts. Through the programme, Kim Geks are also provided with platforms to perform and given opportunities to identify their own passion and strengths.

Primary 1 to 3 Performing Arts Day is one of the many platforms provided for the Kim Geks to showcase their talents and learning.

The Primary 2 Art In Transit learning journeys took the form of an eassembly programme to ensure that students continue to have authentic and relevant learning experiences. The Primary 4 museum-based learning journey was once again conducted faceto-face and the students were happy to be able to be engaged physically in this experience. Led by the museum docents, this

learning journey provides an opportunity for the girls to learn more about local artists and the stories behind their artworks. Primary 6 students also went to the Singapore Conference Hall where they were led on a guided tour to learn about the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO). The programme, Inside SCOops, gave students an opportunity to learn more about Chinese orchestral music and the SCO.

The students were highly engaged in the various programmes planned by the department, such as the Primary 3 Angklung programme, Primary 4 and 5 Batik Exposure programme, and the Primary 5 Ceramics programme, just to name a few. These learning opportunities provide the students with a greater appreciation of art and music beyond the usual classroom. Primary 6 students also selected Aesthetics Modular Programmes, such as Brush Calligraphy Exposure, Tie Dye Exposure, Guitar Exposure and KPop Dance Exposure programme as part of the end-of-semester programmes to engage them in the arts. The entire school population also gained an insight to Sand Art Animation through the assembly programme.

The Aesthetics Department will continue to provide a rich and holistic education that will inspire, grow and nurture our Kim Geks.

AESTHETICS DEPARTMENT

"Art helps us see connections and brings a more coherent meaning to our world."

- Ernest Boyer, President, Carnegie Foundation. Through the various arts programme that our Kim Geks experience in their time at SCGS, they would have the opportunity to not only nurture essential artistic and musical skills, but also build an understanding of how the arts are very much integrated into every part of our lives. This meaningful connection is the foundation for a lifelong appreciation of the arts as our students discover who they are – their talents, and passions, and bring their ideas to life.

Arts Education Programme

With digital performances by the Finger Players, Checkpoint Theatre and Era Malay Dance, our students were exposed to different art forms and how it might have been conceptualised differently if performed live. It was a refreshing change to have our first live flamenco performance in school – a dance form that is novel to the students and how it relates to classical and traditional music forms. Extending learning out-of-the-classroom, our Sec 1 students underwent Museum-Based Learning at the National Gallery Singapore while our Sec 2s were treated to a specially curated music performance by Reddot Baroque. In culmination of the Concert Exposure Programme, the Secondary 3 students experienced Toy

SECONDARY DIVISION

Factory’s production of Kwa Geok Choo at the Victoria Theatre.

Upper Secondary O-Level Art and Music

The upper secondary art and music students explored a wide range of genres and styles, from traditional forms to more technological modes of art and music making such as stop-motion animation and electronic music production. The upper secondary students also extended their learning through learning journeys where the art students visited the Nam June Paik Exhibition, while the music students experienced playing gamelan instruments.

Lower Secondary Art and Music

At the lower secondary level, engagement during lessons included discourses in the curriculum which encouraged imagination and

innovation as well as tapping on the elements and principles of music and design to create works. Students explore traditional local cultures to more contemporary art forms and also use technology to curate, research, develop and present their ideas and projects..

Lower Secondary Interdisciplinary Art and Music Project

In collaboration, the Art and Music departments had our Secondary 2 students investigate iconic neighbourhoods with unique architectural, historical or cultural interests, after which they produced a collage and wrote songs about it. Through this process, they also learned various art and music production techniques, growing through authentic learning experiences that relate to everyday life.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) DEPARTMENT

In today’s educational landscape, ICT has become increasingly important as it supports teaching and learning at all stages of education and across all areas of the curriculum. We live in a technology-driven world that provides opportunities for young students who are just setting out on their educational journey. ICT is not just a component of the overall operation of the school, but it can also help to improve achievement levels, inspire creative thinking, and encourage the development of skills that will prove invaluable in the real world.

ICT allows students to explore, observe, engage, solve problems and make exciting discoveries for themselves. It stimulates collaboration and interaction amongst peers and between students and teachers. SCGS aims to enrich and transform the learning environment of students and equip them with critical competencies to succeed in a knowledge economy. A key thrust is the integration of ICT into lessons to enhance students’ learning.

Professional Development for Teachers

To achieve this, the school has provided professional development for teachers to enhance their e-pedagogy skills. The teachers have been trained to design and execute lessons that can engage students to collaborate and create with each other, and empower them to learn independently, resulting in quality learning and enjoyment for the students. In addition to the SLS platform, many other platforms were explored and used for active learning and assessment for learning, including Nearpod, Padlet, Plickers, Classpoint, and Google Classrooms.

ICT training and sharing sessions were conducted for all teachers, and ICT Champions from different departments stepped up to share ICT lessons during professional development days. Open classrooms were also offered to teachers for professional development.

ICT Baseline Standards for Students

To ensure that students are equipped with the necessary ICT skills,

the school is aligned with the baseline ICT standards, which represent the basic levels of knowledge, skills, and values that students need to fully benefit from a curriculum enriched with ICT and eventually thrive in a technology-driven society. These skills are integrated into the curriculum and topics, enhancing students’ learning experience. The skills include basic operations, learning with searches, texts, Excel spreadsheets, multimedia, communication tools, and data-collection tools.

ICT Enrichment Programme

The school also conducts an ICT enrichment programme called Code for Fun (CFF), which is offered in all MOE primary and secondary schools. The programme includes academic learning of related concepts using visual-based programming language, combining it with robotic kits and/or microcontrollers, to create a coding experience for the students. The Code for Fun Enrichment Programme aims to facilitate the exposure of a large base of students to coding and computational thinking, and help build an entire generation of workforce inculcated with basic coding and computational thinking skills.

This year, the Primary 6 students went through a 10-hour Code for Fun programme as part of their post-examination activities. The programme was fun, interactive and well-received by the students. Overall, the integration of ICT into the curriculum has helped to enrich the learning experience of the students and equip them with the necessary skills for the future.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) DEPARTMENT

National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP)

The National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) was fully rolled-out to all levels this year. Through the programme, the school aims to develop all students to be digitally literate, future-ready and adept ICT users in a digital global environment.

As part of NDLP, the school conducted various engagement sessions with stakeholders: parents, teachers and students. These sessions shared on the affordance of technology for learning, how to stay safe online, as well as maintaining a balance between online and offline activities.

Professional Development For Teachers

With the roll-out of the NDLP, ICT was a lynchpin of teaching and learning. Teachers went through professional development programmes and were trained on lesson design approaches, and how to use various ICT tools and platforms to engage students in both in-class ICT-enabled teaching, as well as synchronous and asynchronous modes of online learning. Teachers continue to

engage with MOE in conversations with regard to lesson design and conduct sharing within and across departments using various online learning platforms, including the Student Learning Space (SLS).

Computer Studies Curriculum For Lower Secondary Students

This is a compulsory broad-based ICT literacy subject for all Secondary 1 and 2 students. Students were taught basic to intermediate ICT skills ranging from productivity to artefact creation, multimedia and programming. The school continually refreshes our curriculum to keep abreast of the latest technology and skills.

ICT Student Leaders Mentorship Programme

This year, all ICT student leaders went through two types of training: The Apple Student Technology Champions Mentoring Programme and the Cyber Wellness and New Media Literacy Advocacy Programme.

Through the Apple programme, the students were equipped with productivity skills and taught how to leverage on a myriad of iPad

tools for better productivity, note-taking and creation of works. The Cyber Wellness programme provided them with the content knowledge and process skills in cyber wellness and new media literacies. These ICT student leaders then went on to coach and mentored their peers in these areas.

Sabbatical Week And Enrichment Activities

To equip students with the necessary digital literacy skills to navigate today’s global world, the school also planned for activities to allow students to tap on the use of technology for learning.

During Sabbatical Week, modules like 3D Printing, Scratch Coding Programme, App-Design Development and Block-Based Programming were organised, and students acquired various skillsets and basic coding.

Other activities that students were engaged in included the AntiScam Student Champion Programme to raise awareness of scams amongst youth, and the MetaSparks Bootcamp to explore and learn how to create Augmented Reality (AR) effects.

Student Reflections:

“As an ICT Leader, I had many opportunities to sharpen my tech-related skills through the many workshops and activities that the school organised for us. The Cyber Wellness workshop allowed us to learn about the different kinds of cyber bullying as well as how to protect ourselves from them. We later shared what we had learnt with our classes as well. My favourite activity is the one where we gave our classmates tips and tricks on the Personal Learning Device (PLD) functions after learning them ourselves through an Apple workshop. The tricks were fun and useful and allowed learning on our PLDs to become more convenient.

Overall, I think attending the workshops and presenting to my classmates was a brilliant experience and has definitely stretched my understanding of cyberspace.”

Maury Sawako Evelyne (Sec 1GY)

CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

In SCGS, we believe in the holistic development of a child. We nurture students of character and relevance through the provisions of opportunities to inculcate values, skills and competencies.

Values-based Programme

The teaching of values in SCGS not only takes place in our formal curriculum, but also through our assembly talks and shows. We believe that through such activities, students are able to learn more from one another through in-depth class discussions held after watching the talks and presentations. These discussions deepen the students’ understanding of the values they have learnt.

Orientation Week

In the first week of school, time is set aside to allow students to understand their peers better. The school focuses on building positive relationships among students through bonding activities conducted by the form and co-form teachers.

Values in Action

The Primary 3 students had a Bai Nian session with the elderly of the various Care Corners in February. They sang, danced and sent their well wishes via Zoom. The Primary 4 and Primary 5 students had a combined interaction session with them via Zoom as well. The students played games, conducted quizzes and performed enthusiastically. Both the student and the elderly had a whale of a time. Our Primary 6 students were able to invite the elderly to visit our school where they were finally able to interact face to face. They had a chance to host the elderly, entertaining them with crafts, games and performances. They also packed goody bags for all the elderly.

Isabelle Tan from the prefectorial board held a violin recital at the Esplanade on 10 November. P6 prefects volunteered to help at the event. They took the initiative to crochet bookmarks and decorative pieces that could be sold before the event. They also sold clay ornaments and paintings done by our P4 students. All proceeds from this event were donated to VIVA Foundation.

LifeSkills

We believe in preparing our students to be world-ready leaders. Our dedicated group of parent volunteers designed and conducted the LifeSkills programme for the various levels.

Character First Programme

Another key programme of the department is the Character First Programme. Parent volunteers conduct values-based lessons for the Primary 1 and 2 students. Through stories, songs and craft work, the students learn about the different character traits such as resilience and gratitude.

Forging Ties, Creating Memories

This year, SCGS and New Town Primary School came together and held an exchange programme for the dance groups from both schools. The exchange took place at New Town Primary School. The students played ice-breaker games and learnt new dance movements from their Malay dance instructor. This provided an opportunity for the students to interact and exchange dance experiences. Through working together, they created a new dance presentation. This exchange allowed the students from both schools to learn the different aspects of Malay dance and allowed them to form new friendships.

EDUCATION AND CAREER GUIDANCE

The Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Programme equips students with the knowledge, skills and values to plan and manage their education and career pathways. Students are guided in discovering their learning styles, career interests, skills and work values as they participate in classroom activities that facilitate selfawareness and exploration during their Character Education lessons. One of the yearly highlights of the ECG programme is Careers Education Day. This event is organised as a collaborative effort between the alumni and the school. The theme for this year’s Careers Education Day was ‘Raising Future Relevant Kim Geks’, where students were engaged through panel sessions, workshops and an industry booth session where they had the opportunity to interact with alumni from different career fields. Students were tasked to

create short reels from their interviews with the alumni at the various industry booths, and to stitch them together to produce a video as a class to feature the different industries that were showcased. Students reflected that they learnt about the value of internships, and that it is important to have an open mind to acquire new skills and to be adaptable as career paths can be non-linear and flexible. Our students were inspired to learn new skills, develop their talents and find their passions as they explore possibilities for future work.

In the coming year, we look forward to engaging our students through more platforms and touchpoints to grow their social emotional competencies and qualities of proactivity, adaptability and resilience to prepare them for the world of work.

SECONDARY DIVISION

SECONDARY DIVISION

SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS (SCMUN) CONFERENCE 2022

By Bethany Sarah Chen Tyen-E (Secretary-General) (Sec 4GY), Krisha Rekha (Secretary-General) (Sec 4SY), Ishita Gupta (Head of Academics) (Sec 4SE), Fiora Quek Yin Zi (Head of Directors) (Sec 4CO), Zhang Jiayi (Head of Delegates) (Sec 4GR), Carol Rachel Lui (Head of Logistics) (Sec 4SY), Nguyen Hong Gia Nghi (Head of Logistics) (Sec 4DY)

The 2022 Singapore Chinese Girls’ School Model United Nations (SCMUN) Conference was held virtually on 15 and 16 March this year. Hosting more than 270 students from over 30 schools, both locally and internationally, SCMUN 2022 provided two programme tracks comprising a total of 3 tiers of varying difficulty from which delegates could choose accordingly based on their interest and experience.

The Introductory Track provided delegates with an understanding of the United Nations and its Rules of Procedures, whereas the intermediate and advanced tiers allowed for a more active discussion of prevalent global issues. Key discussion points in council sessions included topics ranging from human rights in the General Assembly (UNGA), to cybersecurity in the Security Council (UNSC), and refugee crises in the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

We were honoured to have Mr. Edward Chia, member of Singapore’s 14th Parliament and social entrepreneur, as well as Mr. Alexander Charles Louis, the President of the United Nations Association of Singapore, grace the event. Mr. Chia shared about his personal

experiences in his line of parliament work, and his journey in founding and co-confounding various social enterprises. In the closing address, Mr. Louis spoke about our conference theme, “It’s Y(our) World”, and shared aspects of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine from the perspective of the United Nations. Their passion in fueling change and empowering youth was evident.

We are additionally grateful to have had the chance to immerse ourselves in the diverse cultures of the overseas delegates during the virtual exchange session that took place on the weekend prior to the conference. The virtual exchange with our ambassadors was a truly indelible experience as participants were able to have a glimpse into lifestyles and daily practices of students from the region through meticulously prepared presentations and activities.

Over the course of the 2-day programme, delegates were able to forge unforgettable memories through council sessions. In all, organising SCMUN 2022 has certainly ingrained in us the imperative values of teamwork, adaptability, empathy, and has shaped us into stronger leaders.

EDUCATION • OUR PROGRAMMES

OPEN LITTLE EYES (VIRTUAL)

By Rebekah Tan Zhi Jun (Head) (Sec 2PR), Gemma Ong (Vice-Head) (Sec 2PE)

The annual Open Little Eyes (OLE) Conference is a student-led event, where primary school students are able to gain a deeper insight into prevalent current affairs and exercise both critical and creative thinking skills, through a series of interactive and enriching activities. Held once again as a virtual event, OLE 2022 focused on “Deforestation” and its aim was to allow primary school students to better understand its causes and consequences, outside of their Science textbooks. Through hands-on activities such as comic strip drawings, students got to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of the abundance of flora and fauna in Singapore, how Singapore strives to achieve our vision of a City in Nature, and how students can play their part in restoring nature into our urban environment.

To facilitate greater interaction, participants were also split into smaller breakout groups where our trained student facilitators led students into a detailed discussion of the impacts of deforestation in Singapore. Furthermore, under the guidance of our student facilitators, students managed to create their very own eye-catching digital comic strips aimed at presenting different aspects of deforestation to viewers.

By the end of the conference, the Primary 4 to 6 participants not only had an increased awareness on the impacts of deforestation in Singapore, but were also equipped with the basic tools in creating simple visual messages to advocate for our environment. We would like to express our gratitude and thank our teachers-in-charge as well as the school for the opportunity to educate students on such a pertinent issue in our world today.

EDUCATION • OUR PROGRAMMES

WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME (WEP)

By Phoebe Toh (Sec 4GR)

For WEP, I got the opportunity to sign up for a law internship under Lee & Lee along with my batchmate, Bethany. During my internship, I was exposed to the Medical Negligence section of Law. Under my mentor, Ms April Cheah, I was assigned cases to work on, and even got to sit in on case conferences and court hearings. The first week of my internship was quite a struggle, as I had no prior experience with Singapore's Laws. Even reading through the cases were a struggle, as I had to understand many complicated statutes in the process. However, I managed to adapt, by doing research with the

books provided in the L&L library. In my second week, I was able to get through the work assigned to me with fewer struggles.

I am very grateful to the school for offering me this opportunity to intern at a law firm. It allowed me greater insight into the profession, and gave me the chance to explore many new experiences. I also want to thank Bethany, who I worked with for two weeks, and our mentors Ms April Cheah and Ms Vicky Yap for the wonderful peek into pursuing law.

EDUCATION • OUR PROGRAMMES

THE DIALOGUE IN THE DARK

By Inez Chen Xin (Sec 4SE)

The Dialogue in the Dark experience was a big learning experience for me. Over time, one becomes familiar with descriptions of blindness, perhaps through interactions with the blind or the occasional educational module. However, without a true physical understanding of how it feels, I found it easy to dismiss it as blindness remained an abstract concept in my mind. Dialogue in the Dark has demolished that barrier and allowed me to better understand and empathise with the visually disabled. I can safely

say that this experience in total darkness, with its interactive sounds and textures, has allowed me to have a greater depth of perspective. In that time spent in the air-conditioned space, cane in hand and totally sightless, I was struck with how debilitating it felt. On top of that, I can now more greatly appreciate and admire how adaptable my guide was. A special thanks to the school for encouraging us to not just be better students, but better people, growing nearer the sky.

SABBATICAL WEEK

Guided by SCGS’s belief in passion pursuit, Sabbatical Week is one of the key features in the school’s Talent Programme. This programme is carefully designed, based on Joseph Renzulli’s Enrichment Triad Model, which aims to provide a broad range of enrichment experiences for all students based on their strengths and interests.

During Sabbatical Week I (23 – 27 May 2022), the school was abuzz with modules that the Secondary 1 – 3 O Level and IP students and Secondary 4 IP students could take part in. The students went through a diverse range of modules ranging from Type I modules, with a focus on discovering, stimulating and inspiring interest, and Type II modules with an emphasis on specific skills development.

The buffet of enrichment modules included the fine arts, entrepreneurship workshops, languages, scriptwriting, poetry, mathematical and scientific pursuits, technological skills and sports and lifeskills. Many of the modules embraced the spirit of experiential learning and saw students brought outdoors on learning journeys so that they could explore the world beyond the classrooms.

As part of the Passion Pursuit Programme, a key feature of the total IP curriculum, Sabbatical Week II at the end of Semester 2 (31 October – 4 November) saw lower secondary IP students further enhancing their learning at an extended level through participation in a whole slew of modules offered to them.

OUR DISTINCTIVE HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Our Vibrant School Life

HOLISTIC EDUCATION • OUR VIBRANT SCHOOL LIFE

SECONDARY 1 ORIENTATION

By Wong Siew En Kirsten (Sec 3SY)

Orientation certainly was an experience for all involved. It was an extremely successful collaboration between the Peer Leaders and Prefectorial Board, with both parties working hand-in-hand to plan and carry out the event that spanned across 4 days, from 4 January to 7 January. This event aimed to give our Secondary 1 students a warm welcome to the school, and to integrate them into SCGS (Secondary) and provide a platform for students to forge new friendships with one another. In this way, the orientation cultivated a stronger school spirit and sense of belonging to SCGS as well as provided a good opportunity for our Secondary 1 students to better understand the school culture, their friends and teachers as they enter a new environment. Our Orientation Group Leaders (OGLs), composed of Prefects and Peer Leaders, gained valuable experience introducing the school to their new juniors, many of them finding

that this event had opened their eyes to how they were truly role models to the next batch of students.

Across the 4 days, the Secondary 1 students were able to embark on various activities, ranging from school cheer sessions, school and Heritage Centre tours, briefings on school expectations, CCA walkabouts and orientation concert preparation. Without a doubt, it is through these activities, that students were able to forge longlasting friendships with their OGLs in addition to their batchmates, creating a stronger bond across the level as they interacted with students from other classes. Immersing themselves in the SCGS culture was essential for our Secondary 1 students to create a strong foundation to kick-start their SC journey and create a lasting first impression of the school.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

The Mother Tongue Languages Department of both divisions organised a joint celebration on 31 January. It started with a prerecorded concert which included performances from our SC Dance group, Opera club, Chinese Drama club and videos made by various departments. After watching the recorded concert, the students took part in a Kahoot quiz about Chinese customs in Singapore. This was followed by Chinese Cultural Arts, i.e. lantern-making, cheongsum

designing and Chinese calligraphy writing in class. The students truly appreciated the opportunity to learn more about Chinese culture through the meaningful activities organised. The Secondary Division students also participated in the packing and wrapping of CNY hampers, sharing the festive spirit and bringing good cheer to the beneficiaries of Yong-en Care Centre.

TOTAL DEFENCE DAY

As a continuation from previous years, the theme for Total Defence - Together We Keep Singapore Strong encourages students to play a greater role in Total Defence by showing them how they can contribute in small and big ways. Ultimately, we hope that commemorating Total Defence Day can help to rally and mobilise Singaporeans to prepare for future threats and challenges, and be resilient enough to recover quickly when crises strike. The COVID-19 experience has heightened the importance and relevance of Total Defence. Singaporeans need to play their part, so that Singapore can emerge stronger as we overcome the virus.

The Lower Secondary students had the privilege of attending a talk by LTC Dacialyn, Head SAF Women Outreach Office, where she gave an animated talk to enhance students’ awareness of defence-related issues and Total Defence and also allow students to understand the requirements of a career in the Army. The Upper Secondary students heard from Ms Arlene Pang, Biology teacher in SCGS and also a SAF Volunteer Corp member, on how civilians can play a great role in protecting the sovereignty of Singapore. The session ended with students thoughtfully crafting actions which they can take for Total Defence in Singapore. These were then displayed as a pledge in the classrooms, reminding them of how each individual can play a role in Total Defence.

Primary students were engaged in various interactive activities during our Form-Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) and Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons, which helped students better understand the significance of Total Defence and its six pillars. Each level also anchored on and dove deeper into a specific pillar of Total

Defence through learning experiences which helped them apply their learning. Pri 3 to 6 students also had the chance to play a digital board game where they took on the role of different characters and learnt how their strengths and weaknesses in particular pillars of Total Defence may help or hinder them when faced with community challenges. The actual Total Defence Day on 15 February was made even more meaningful with the National Education (NE) experiences - Pri 1 to 4 ‘shelter’ experience; Pri 5 and 6 ‘shelter’ and ‘food shortage’ experience. Through the NE experiences, our students stepped out of their comfort zones as they stepped into the shoes of our forefathers. They learnt to better appreciate the hardship which our forefathers went through and not to take day-to-day things that we have today (e.g. food, electricity, comfort) for granted. Having gone through the NE experiences for 2 years, the Pri 6 students took time to reflect deeply on their experiences and penned down words of advice to pass the legacy on to their juniors.

YEAR 4 IP VIA / ADVOCACY

4SE’s Group 1 decided to advocate for mental wellness and awareness. We targeted students through Instagram, and posted on many topics ranging from stress to bullying. We also posted topics more specific to the concerns of our peers, such as careerrelated anxieties and a lack of motivation. Furthermore, to reach our target audience, we collaborated with NTUC Health Senior Day Care to raise awareness on mental well-being among the elderly and shared activities to keep oneself mentally stimulated and engaged. We interacted with the elderly through activities such as spot-the-difference and memory games, as well as a light exercise session, which could be carried out while seated. Through this session and our AIA experience in general, we too learnt the importance of mental wellness, and that it is important to educate at least those around us about how to help themselves or others to deal with tough situations in a healthy way.

Alexis Joy

A group of 15 students from 4PE partnered with ACRES to spread awareness on animal welfare and educate the public on how to keep ourselves and local animals safe. Throughout the year 2022, we designed a social media advocacy campaign via Instagram, planned and executed an outreach programme targeted at our Secondary 2 juniors, and carried out a merchandise sale in school. Our team was successful in raising funds that went directly to the beneficiaries of ACRES, as well as educating and enabling more youths to be change-makers.

Megan Gabrielle Chan Mei Muen (Sec 4PE)

Our group focused on reforestation in Singapore, taking part in reforestation activities at Chestnut Nature Park and Dover Forest East. As a result of these activities, we gained an understanding of reforestation's importance and how it is conducted. In addition to learning about reforestation, we were also able to share what we had learnt with our Primary 6 juniors from SCGS Primary School.

Anjali Ravi (Sec 4SY)

Wong Le'er (Sec 4SE)

OUTDOOR EDUCATION WEEK

The Outdoor Education Week was held from 28 February to 4 March for all Secondary students. This was yet another highlight for our students as they ventured out of their classrooms and their comfort zones. The Secondary 1 students started the week with the Outdoor Education Experience and got a taste of outdoor cooking, tent pitching, orienteering, knotting and lashing. In all the activities, they were required to work cooperatively and understand the importance of teamwork. Finally, the students challenged themselves in a cycling workshop conducted by the Singapore Cycling Federation. Overnight camps were still not allowed during the period of our Outdoor

Education Week. Instead, the Secondary Two students went to the Serimbun Scouts campsite daily and had full days’ activities ranging from team bonding games, low element challenges and raft building! It was heart-warming to see the students singing and enjoying themselves after challenging themselves over the two days. The Secondary 4 students also participated in class bonding activities at Singapore Sports Hub where they took part in various sports activities such as bowling, archery, Amazing Race, and sports workouts with their classmates.

SECONDARY 3 OUTWARD BOUND SINGAPORE & OUTDOOR EDUCATION WEEK

Outward Bound School (OBS)

OBS was an overall fulfilling experience even though it was just a short 2D1N camp. I thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity that our school gave us, as we were fully immersed in nature throughout the camp. Being in a group with no one I had previously interacted with added to the experience of stepping out of my comfort zone and trying new things such as working together as a team to complete the expedition. Even though there were many hardships, our perseverance allowed us to pull through and we successfully completed the OBS course.

Service Learning Carnival

Our class had the opportunity to partner with Family Central to plan a programme for the seniors. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we had to carry out our programme over Zoom. We were unsure if we could engage with the seniors effectively over Zoom. The two activities we planned were raising awareness on scam prevention and teaching photography skills. The whole experience was very enriching as it taught me how to innovate to run this programme online.

Personal Mastery on Leadership

We were divided into smaller groups and had lots of fun planning various types of games. Through the games, we were able to bond as a group and gained a deeper understanding of leadership and how we can apply the values we learnt in our daily lives.

Fine Dining Experience

During this activity, we had the opportunity to learn all about etiquette, from the proper way of eating and drinking, to having good posture. Additionally, the lecture by the lecturer was entertaining and interactive in equipping us with valuable skills in deportment.

Duan Ying Xi (Sec 3PR)

Goh Xi En & Hoon En Qi Gracia (Sec 3DG)

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY

The school commemorated International Friendship Day from 4 to 8 April 2022. More than ever before, COVID-19 has brought both challenges and opportunities for Singapore, and reminded us of the importance of international collaboration and cooperation. Our students can deepen their understanding of Singapore’s realities as a small state and appreciate how we can safeguard our national interest and have much to contribute to efforts at international cooperation.

For the Primary Division, the students learnt more about the cultures and traditions of various countries. What better way than for our very own SCGS girls with family heritage from different countries to share with their peers? In their classes, students went further to

unpack concepts of friendship based on the following focuses – P1 & P2: Friendship despite differences; P3 & P4: Learning about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and appreciating cultural diversity; P5 & P6: Friendship between countries.

For the Secondary Division, students were assigned an SLS assignment entitled ‘What is happening in Ukraine?’ which explored the importance of sovereignty and its connection to a small country such as ours. The students also took part in creating an IFD collage, which is a schoolwide effort for them to rediscover new connections and create new meaning in friendship.

SECONDARY

SPORTS DAY

With the greater easing of safety management measures (SMMs), We were able to hold Sports Day, albeit in a new format. We sought to involve as many of our students and thus held it in school. After two years, it was wonderful to see and experience the spirit of the school come alive in a visible way through the loud and excited cheering and friendly competition between classes and tribes. The

afternoon of 20 May started with the various Uniformed Groups and prefects marching proudly past the school lobby. Following that, we had decentralized events with relays and captain’s ball games being played at various venues. We soon gathered back at the courtyard with novelty games and prize presentation. The day ended on a high with the girls singing the school song with much pride.

HOLISTIC EDUCATION • OUR VIBRANT SCHOOL LIFE

GIRLS-IN-BOLERO CAMP

By Ng Yi Ning (Sec 3CO)

Girls-in Bolero (GIB) camp spanned over 2 days. It was an important time for us to bond, learn and take over the responsibilities from the 71st Prefectorial Board. Though the time was short, the morale of the Prefectorial Board allowed for all of us to achieve much. One of the cherished and signature moments of every GIB is the cheer session. It always helps to unite, grow our passion to serve and our love for the school.

The highly anticipated GIB camp is one of the main highlights for the prefects. Like in previous years, it was packed with a myriad of activities for all Secondary 1 to 4 prefects to bond as a team, learn together especially in understanding the structure of the Prefectorial Board, revisit the roles and responsibilities to be undertaken, not excluding the purpose of school events, and how to organise even better for the student body.

We are immensely grateful to the Secondary 4 prefects who shed more light as prefects during the Annual General Meeting. It was an enlightening and meaningful session which enabled us to understand different perspectives that went into planning. We valued the effort they put in to articulate the areas for improvement so that we can do better. The camp ended with the appointment of the 72nd Executive Committee. It was a bittersweet moment, as we realised that the end of the camp signalled the end of the 71st Prefectorial Board and the time for the new board to step up and lead.

We would like to specially thank Mrs Chan, our Principal, for opening the GIB session and our prefect teachers-in-charge for their invaluable advice and presence throughout the 2 days.

Teachers-in-charge:

Ms Arlene Pang

Mrs Sophia Wong

Mrs Fei May Bowness

71st Prefectorial Board Members

Head Prefect:

Hazel Mok Jingyi (4GY)

Vice-Head Prefects:

Rachel Yvonne Malcolm (4SY)

Tan Shin En, Jemmima (4SY)

Members of the exco:

Secretary:

Ng Shu Zheng (Sec 4PR)

External Liaison Officer:

Avantika Guli (Sec 4PE)

Treasurer:

Phua Jia Wei Hannah (Sec 4SY)

Head of Discipline:

Alyaa Aris Binte Azhar Aris (Sec 4PR)

Head of Internal:

Nicole Emily Thomas (Sec 4PE)

Welfare Head:

Erica Low (Sec 4GR)

Head of Special Projects:

Nicole Tedja (Sec 4SY)

RACIAL HARMONY DAY

This year, the Racial Harmony day theme is Singapore: Our Multicultural Mosaic

The theme for Racial Harmony Day reflects how each community, while having the space to express its own identity as part of Singapore society, also intertwines with others to depict the unique cultural diversity that characterises Singapore life. The overall picture may change with time as our society evolves like all societies do, but the hues will continue to complement one another because of our long-shared history and heritage. This is Singapore's bespoke approach towards multiculturalism and social cohesion, where the experiences of every individual matter and add to our diversity.

The students from Secondary Division had the privilege of attending

a talk by Dr Teo Kay Key and Mr Shamil Zainuddin from the Institute of Public Policy, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy where they learnt more about threats to multicultural living.

During recess, students from both divisions were treated to a carnival where our Parent Support Group sold food from different cultures and organised traditional games for students to try playing. With SC’s own ‘RHDiscovery vouchers’ at the Multicultural Mosaic Festival, the students from Primary Division were encouraged to try different cultural items from each category. The students gained an understanding of the rich diversity of cultures in Singapore, the origin of the food that we eat so often and how not to take the peace of multiculturalism for granted.

EDUCATION • OUR VIBRANT SCHOOL

& SECONDARY DIVISIONS

PREFECTS’ INVESTITURE

By Maygane Ava Lew (Sec 3CO)

The Prefects’ Investiture is a landmark event in a prefect’s journey, marking the beginning of the new leadership role which they are about to step into. As it was the first face-to-face event since the COVID-19 pandemic started, we had to ensure that it went smoothly with careful planning. Our Guest-of-Honour, Ms Kristen Tan Hui Min, gave a heartfelt speech about her SCGS journey as a prefect of the school, and how it has helped her today in her everyday tasks, befitting of the investiture theme, Rising Up Reaching Out

Next, she presented the badges to all our prefects, giving each a warm welcome to the board. The most memorable moment from the investiture would be singing the 72nd board song as well as the school song. It was extremely heart-warming to see everyone sing with such gusto and pride while moving along to the song. At the end, everyone left the Alice Lee Hall with a sense of pride for the board and the school, as well as a newfound feeling of satisfaction at having pulled off the event successfully.

PRIMARY

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS

After a hiatus, this year’s celebration was brought back to the school field once again, as the whole SC Family gathered in red, in tandem with the mini flags that punctuated the landscape with festivity. The ceremony began with the marching in of the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem and the recitation of the Pledge by the Secondary Division Head Prefect, Maygane Ava Lew. Thereafter, the contingents consisting of all the Uniformed Groups and Prefects marched smartly in front of the Guest-of-Honour, Ms Vicky Yap, the Vice-Chairperson of the SCGS Board of Directors. This was followed

by performances by SC Dance, the Gymnastics Team, the SC Band and SC Choir. The entire Secondary Two cohort also performed a wonderful dance routine that captured the resilience and energy of our Kim Geks. The entire celebration brought cheer and delight to everyone, especially during the sing-a-long finale, where everyone pledged her heart to continue to cherish Singapore – a testament to the enduring strength of our people. Singapore, SCGS will always be there for you!

PRIMARY 5 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE LEARNING CAMP

The Primary 5 students attended the annual P5 Outdoor Adventure Learning Camp held in school from 29 - 31 August. Through the various camp activities, students developed resilience and forged camaraderie with one another through common challenging outdoor experiences. The students were meaningfully engaged and exhibited the school values in their interactions with their peers and teachers.

Students develop outdoor skills such as simple navigation and meal preparation in an outdoor environment. The students went for an outdoor hike to cultivate an attitude of care and appreciation for the environment and thoughtful consideration of the risks and safety of self and others. It was indeed an experience that has left an indelible impression on the students.

PRIMARY & SECONDARY DIVISIONS

TEACHERS’ DAY CELEBRATIONS

By Maygane Ava Lew (Sec 3CO), Ng Yi Ning (Sec 3CO), Wong Siew En Kirsten (Sec 3SY)

The Teachers’ Day celebrations 2022 was definitely a highlight event. This year, we modified Teachers’ Day to three main segments – an opening event, class celebrations and a concert involving all the Performing Arts CCAs. To mark the start of Teachers’ Day, we carried out a scavenger hunt for the teachers, where they had to search for dinosaurthemed stickers and eggs around the courtyard, weaving through classes of students to obtain their prizes. It was a very high-energy activity with students calling out to their teachers and cheering them on as they ran around the courtyard claiming their small trinkets. Song dedications were played, with students coming up to say a few words of gratitude for their teachers in the courtyard. Following the opening event, classes hosted celebrations for their teachers in their classrooms.

For the highly anticipated Teachers’ Day performance, we staged a musical, a vibrant collaborative performance by all the Performing Arts CCAs. Titled It’s A Dino-tastic World, our English and Chinese Drama

actors created a fantastical plot about time travel, weaving in performances by the music CCAs. A fight scene for instance played out against dramatic background music played by our Strings Ensemble to the amusement of students and teachers alike.

For the teachers’ item, selected teachers were called upon to compete against each other for amusing categories, such as the loudest voice or the biggest lung capacity. This segment proved to be a crowd favourite and a particularly charming end to this day!

The prefects in the primary division worked together to see to fruition the Teachers’ Day concert. This year, both students and staff population were able to gather in the Alice Lee Hall once again for this special day. Teachers were treated to songs, dances, a skit and a mini quiz. The great enthusiasm from both the performers and the audience could be felt throughout the concert.

CHILDREN’S DAY

This year, our students celebrated Children's Day in Alice Lee Hall. The teachers came together and put up a spectacular concert with the theme Overcoming the Odds. It was enacted through the different movie characters. The various performances demonstrated to the students how we overcame the COVID-19 pandemic as a nation. Besides enjoying the wonderful performances by the teachers, the students also had a good time sharing the joy and laughter with their friends. It had been a long time since we could gather together to celebrate the joyous day. The celebration ended with the singing of the Children’s Day song Semoga Bahagia. The song evoked nostalgic childhood memories for the students as well as the teachers.

HOLISTIC EDUCATION • OUR VIBRANT SCHOOL

ACCELERATED LEADERS CAMP

By Maygane Ava Lew (Sec 3CO), Wong Siew En Kirsten (Sec 3SY), Ng Yi Ning (Sec 3CO)

The Accelerated Leaders (AL) had 2 camps held at different times of the year. The first camp was held on 4 & 5 August. As new leaders, the first camp was important in providing a platform for us to introduce ourselves as well as to interact with each other. We were also introduced to the Leadership Challenge Model which provided us with a guide as to how to lead as well as to anchor values and habits that would help us as ALs.

We were taught these principles: Model the Way, Inspire a shared vision, Challenge the process, Enable others to Act and Encourage the Heart. These principles helped us lead the group with conviction and provided some useful tools to grow our leadership skills. We were also taught to evaluate our programmes using K.I.S.S - what we should Keep, Improve, Start or Stop. This made us think through and problem solve issues in a more systematic manner. It also gives us autonomy and a sense of responsibility for our programmes when we take an objective view and evaluate our programmes.

Bonding was another key part of this camp. As the new AL Board, it was important for us to forge closer bonds so as to work well together and support one another through our leadership journey. We sought to encourage sincere collaborations and connections through shared experiences and common aspirations.

Our next camp was over 3 days. The highlight of this was the Masterchef Challenge where we worked together to cook up a meal for everyone. It certainly pushed us out of our comfort zone. Through this timed challenge, we had to work together and learn to use one another’s strengths and skill set to complete this task. We were proud and delighted with our dishes and presentation, and dug in with great enjoyment as we savoured the fruit of our labours.

The next day brought us through a thought-provoking session where we went through an activity where we examined the concepts of justice and empathy. We found that these two concepts need not be polar opposites of each other but that we should consider both

and understand that justice can be exercised with empathy and that empathy does not mean that we do not practise justice. Following this workshop, we had an exciting outing to Changi Airport where we saw how innovation, constantly striving for improvement and thinking out of the box has helped keep our airport ahead in world rankings and ready to meet the challenges of the future.

Our day did not end at Changi Airport as we proceeded for a night walk after that! We traced the history of our school by walking from the site of our first school, to Emerald Hill and then back to 190 Dunearn Road. It was a tough for many of us as we had not walked so far and so long before. It taught us resilience, perseverance and

patience as we encouraged and supported each other to complete the walk. The 2-hour walk provided time to talk and more importantly, our bonds were strengthened through encouraging each other when fatigue and tedium set in.

It was an enjoyable and fulfilling camp as it set in motion our leadership journey as the AL Board. Our theme of Reaching Greater ALtitudes reminded us to continue to have high hopes and strive towards higher goals! Spurred on by our newly acquired knowledge and thoughts, strengthened by the bonds we formed, and energised by our goals, we look forward to serving the school and are certain that our term of service will be fruitful and fulfilling.

PERFORMING ARTS DAY

Primary 1 to 3 Performing Arts Day is a part of our Learning for Life Programme (SC-ArtFUL) that the school has put in place to offer arts education modules to complement the curriculum. The module objectives are to develop in our Kim Geks poise and confidence as well as 21st century competencies. The lessons culminate in the Arts Day where our Kim Geks showcase what they have learnt.

Due to COVID-19 safe management measures, the Primary 3 Arts Day took the form of an e-Arts Day, where an SLS lesson package was

assigned to allow students to view their Angklung and Jazz dance lessons performance recordings with their families.

Live presentations were able to resume for the Primary 1 and 2 students and we managed to provide the opportunity for students to showcase what they have learnt during their enrichment lessons at a concert. The concerts were well-received by the parents who came together to celebrate our students’ artistic talents and achievements.

PRIMARY DIVISION

P6 PARTY

To celebrate our students’ completion of their primary school education, the Parent Support Group (PSG) organised the annual P6 Party on 11 November. The theme was Like Jade and Gold, You are Radiant and Rare. It highlighted how precious and unique each student was and how she could make a positive difference. Each student was gifted with a personalised tote bag filled with speciallydesigned items and a notebook containing messages from her classmates and teachers. The school hall was transformed into a beautiful, balloon-filled picnic ground for the students to have the space to interact with all their friends. They bonded over games, performances and delicious food. The memorable day ended with our students thanking the PSG and their parents for their unwavering support.

Reflections

It was very memorable because we could see the hard work that all the parent volunteers and teachers have put in, and we are very grateful for all of them.

Caridee Yeo Jing En (Pri 6SY)

The P6 party celebrated the many people who helped us through the journey of learning—teachers, friends classmates and many others. We started off the day with a reflection on the six years spent in the school, followed by a picnic-themed party which included mouthwatering dishes along with a photo booth and performances by various classes. During the party, I reflected on my growth throughout these six years in SCGS. I believe that all of us truly enjoyed ourselves and I will keep the experience close to my heart.

Kee Bao Ning (Pri 6SE)

For me, the Primary Six party was one to remember. The party was held on the last day of school. There was a photo booth that we could have fun with and we could even take the photographs home as souvenirs. The set-up was well thought through and the party was well-planned. The setting of the party was like a picnic. We had unlimited snacks on our mats. Besides snacks, we had food like pizza, chicken, satay and the list goes on. The food provided was sufficient and delicious. My favourite part of the party was the performances as I felt that the song that my class danced to was very meaningful and we did not manage to get enough practice in as there was a limited time to practise. However, we managed to come up with something with the help of everyone’s cooperation. I felt that was the most memorable for me as it was the last time that we could come together as a class to perform and be united. All in all, I really enjoyed the Primary 6 party and felt that it was a good way to end off my primary school life.

Victoria

I had an amazing time at the Primary 6 graduation party! It was truly an unforgettable time and I would like to give a big shoutout to all those who had organised it and prepared for it. First, we were given goodie bags prepared by the parent volunteers. After that, we trooped down to Alice Lee Hall for the big event. We filled ourselves and after that, we were able to take photos with our phones. There was also a photo booth with a professional photographer. I took many photos with my friends and created lasting memories together with everyone. It truly was a time to remember.

Lim (Pri 6P)

Jane Ooi Shin Yi (Pri 6C)

PRIMARY DIVISION

The P6 party was definitely an under-rated event occurring at the end of the year for the graduating class of P6s of that year. Many had not looked forward to the event as they thought it would just simply be a mini party with classical music and no fun. On the contrary, it was a fun-filled, action-packed, and significant event. I vividly remember watching the performances put up by my cohort and the heartfelt video montage that was a collection of memories since the start of our lives in primary school! After watching it, I remember everyone being teary-eyed and some were left with tear-stained faces. However, they were all tears of joy and unwillingness to leave SCGS, the place where we all grew up for the past 6 years. Something that felt so strange to see was the teachers helping themselves to the varieties of food and running around every now and then to snap pictures with us as if they were having the time of their lives as well! In addition to

all the fun, we were given gifts organised by the school's Parent Support Group. This was such a memorable and unforgettable day. Thinking back, I realise how precious the memories made in primary school were and how we must treasure the time we spent with our classmates and teachers wherever and whenever we can.

Goh Li Lynn (Pri 6C)

It was fun and worth looking forward to. It was definitely the most memorable day as there were a lot of food prepared for us, and the performances by the cohort were funny and entertaining. We enjoyed preparing for the dance and working together the last time before we embark on our next journey… secondary school.

Lim Si Min, Gladys (Pri 6G)

HOLISTIC EDUCATION • OUR VIBRANT SCHOOL LIFE

SECONDARY DIVISION

SECONDARY 4 PROM NIGHT

By Hannah Sim Wenqi (Sec 3SE)

This year’s long-awaited prom night was held on 14 November. After a 2-year hiatus, we were blessed with eased restrictions, allowing us to hold the prom at Temasek Club’s Grand Ballroom! Titled Act 4 Scene 1: The Last Act, the theme was Masquerade Ball, inviting the Secondary 4 students to come in gorgeous dresses and gowns, while donning elegant masquerade masks.

It was truly a perfect culmination of our graduating students’ journey in SCGS. Our very own Drama Club and SC Dancers performed a charming rendition of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet – an item that enticed graduands to dance and sing along with our talented performers. The students were especially delighted to see their very own teachers dancing and singing during the teachers’ charming Christmas Performance, resulting in a sing-a-long with the teachers and many laughs shared amongst the students! Entertaining games and a lucky draw were conducted, filling the air with joy and excitement, creating an exuberant mood throughout the event.

Our Accelerated Leaders put together a CCA montage, compiling the juniors’ heartfelt messages and well wishes for their graduating seniors. The Secondary 4s were definitely able to see how much they meant to their juniors and the legacy they have left in the school.

As the night drew to a close, we presented 12 beautiful tiaras and flower crowns to our Prom Queen, Best dressed and other awardees, celebrating their admirable individual qualities and how they embody our school values – Sincerity, Courage and Generosity! All the awardees gleefully made their way down a beautifully lit LED catwalk with glimmering tiaras on their heads and arms around each other. To end the night, we held our very own small SC Rave. Whether they were dancing on stage, in their own groups, or even in the conga line, all the Secondary 4 students shared a moment with each other, filled with tears, laughter and singing! With tears in their eyes, the graduating cohort came together for the very last time to perform the school cheer with pride, joy and just a tinge of sadness.

We would like to especially thank the Parents Support Group (PSG) for the many contributions in making the Secondary 4 Prom so special. And not forgetting the teachers and student leaders who worked cheerfully and tirelessly for the graduating batch of 2022. Prom night was truly a magical and unforgettable evening, a memory that can be looked back on with happiness and nostalgia. We wish the class of 2022 nothing but the best of luck in their future endeavours!

E-OPEN HOUSE

Our Open House this year was a hybrid of online and physical events. On 19 November, we held an e-Open House where our Principal, Mrs Linda Chan, shared about our school over Zoom video conferencing. We also had two of our students share their personal experiences. On 25 November, we held our first ever Walkabout Tours in SCGS. More than 2000 people signed up to attend this session. The easing of SMM allowed for this to happen and we were delighted and

proud to showcase our school to our visitors. Other than the walkabout tours, we ran a small showcase of our curriculum and school programmes in the Spice Rooms. We ran more than 50 tours and everywhere you looked, you could see animated conversations between our visitors and our students and staff. It was wonderful to be able to open our doors again to visitors whom our students hosted with such grace and evident love for the school.

SECONDARY DIVISION

PRIMARY 1 ORIENTATION

The school warmly welcomed a new cohort of Primary 1 students and their parents during the Primary 1 Orientation on 21 November. The new students were given a glimpse of what classroom life would be like through fun and engaging activities organised by the class teachers. They were also taken on a mini tour of the school. Our Principal, Mrs Linda Chan addressed the parents and shared tips on how to help their daughters prepare for primary school life. Mrs Sheree Tay, chairperson of the Parent Support Group

(PSG), gave an overview of the various programmes and activities co-organised by the PSG and the school.

The new students and their parents were then treated to a mini concert put up by the 2022 Primary I students and the English Drama Club. The song and dance items showcased the various performing arts and enrichment programmes that aim to provide students with a holistic education. The Primary 1 students and their parents had a memorable and enjoyable introduction to SCGS.

OUR DISTINCTIVE

HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Academic & Co–curricular Achievements

PRIMARY DIVISION

HONOURS DAY

Honours Day 2022 was held on 18 November. The Guest of Honour was Mrs Cherie Tseng, Vice President of the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School Alumni. We celebrated the individual and collective achievements of students in both the academic and cocurricular domains. Our Principal, Mrs Linda Chan, introduced the SCGS Colours Award which recognises students for their excellent achievements in representing the school at the national and international arenas. We named our first

Colours, the Emerald Award, in honour of our SCGS heritage. To conclude the event, everyone was treated to a concert put up by the String Ensemble, Choir and Dance groups.

Congratulations to all our 284 award recipients! For Academic and CCA Achievements, please scan the QR code to access the Honours Day Booklet:

SECONDARY DIVISION

HONOURS DAY

Honours Day 2022 was held on 7 March in a re-created format – a tri-venue event to connect and come together as a school to celebrate the achievements of our 2021 cohort prize recipients and to honour their spirit of resilience and strength. The joyous occasion was graced by Dr Stephanie Ko, an alumna. During the ceremony,

more than 250 awards were presented to well-deserving students. Due to the fluid COVID-19 situation, we were unable to extend the invitation to parents for the event this year but we provided an Honours Day video online for their viewing pleasure.

ACADEMIC & CCA ACHIEVEMENTS: CLASS OF 2022

Congratulations to our award recipients of Class of 2022!

For their Academic and CCA Achievements, please scan the QR code to access the Honours Day Booklet.

GRADUATION CEREMONY 2022

The Secondary 4 Graduation Ceremony was held on 14 November 2022 at the Shaw Hall. Ms Lim Ming Pey was the Guest-ofHonour for the ceremony. The prestigious Tan Sock Kern and Rosalind Heng awards for the year 2022 were presented to Nicole Tedja and Rachel Yvonne Malcolm respectively, both from Secondary 4 Sincerity. The Secondary 4 Best Class award

went to Secondary 4 Prudence. For the Secondary 4 Graduation Ceremony online programme, please scan the QR code to access the website.

VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH

HAZEL MOK (SEC 4GY)

Good Morning to our Guest of Honour, Ms Lim; Members of the SCGS Alumni; Principal, Mrs Linda Chan; Vice Principals; parents; teachers and dearest batchmates of the graduating class of 2022. I extend my appreciation and gratitude for taking time off your busy schedules to grace this occasion with us. It is my greatest pleasure and honour to share a few words with you on such a momentous day.

As an avid reader, storytelling allures me. Through my set of lenses, I imagine life as a collection of books. As each season of our life draws to a close, it marks the end of another beautifully written story. Today, another story of our life has concluded. Now, imagine a hardcover book in your hands titled "Our journey, the graduating Class of 2022". Let us begin from the first page.

The preface. This is a compelling tale of the past four years the graduating class of 2022 embarked on. Gripping, told and filled with profound human truth, this unforgettable story will inspire the heart.

Chapter One. January 2019, being the docile 13-year-olds that we once were, we walked onto the red-bricked courtyard grounds, drowning in our oversized uniforms, shoes squeaky clean and hair neatly tied up. I recall that day vividly as I stood in the sea of blue, facing the school flag and singing the school song for the first time. As the days passed, one memorable event led to another, filling this chapter of our story with colourful pages. One of the firsts was our trip to Malacca, away from the comfort of our homes, learning to take the first step towards independence. Apart from the rich knowledge gained and endless stuffing of lip-smacking local delights, the enjoyable bus rides and accidental locking ourselves out of our hotel rooms remain ingrained in my memory to this day. Do you remember our very first SOTC? We donned our colourful class tee shirts, faces covered in face paint and bandanas tied to our heads. As we shouted to our heart's content, stomping and clapping to the rhythm of the cheers, it ignited a burning flame in us for the first time. The vehement SC spirit and school pride.

Chapter two. Like any other story, plot twists are designed to hook you in and compel you to read on. When the unforeseen pandemic hit us, there was a multitude of uncertainties. Will the colours of the following pages of this story no longer be colourfully written? Amidst the vicissitudes, we adapted competently as a cohort and continued to strive for excellence. Despite being physically apart, we

learnt our cohort's National Day dance performance in various mass zoom sessions and saw our hard work come to fruition. Through it all, we braved the storms and found meaning in this new normal. With the streamlining of COVID-19 restrictions, we managed to have our Secondary two camp held in school! How many people can say that they had their spider-man cameo, abseiling down from the walls in school? From that experience, the graduating class of 2022 showed their supportive disposition, eagerly cheering their classmates on as many daringly stepped out of their comfort zones to try something new.

Chapter three. Daunting yet exciting, we transitioned into Secondary 3 with the understanding of having to shoulder heavier responsibilities, increasing workload and commitments. Though the transition was not the most smooth-sailing, we continued to challenge the process and encourage the heart within our CCAs, leadership groups and classes. With each of us contributing in our own ways, we only stand united as one, emerging more robust as a cohort.

Chapter four. This year, we were in for a roller coaster ride, experiencing one of the highest and lowest moments in our SC journey. One of the greatest highlights of the year was our cohort Campfire at the Sarimbun Camp. The frisson of pure joy washed over

us as we gathered around the bonfire. We sang, cheered and danced the night away. We soaked in every lasting moment because it was more than magical. We soon found ourselves in the rigorous cycle of rushing to complete many ten-year series, prelim papers, downing several cups of coffee, late nights and early mornings. The journey has not been easy, but we made it, and our major examinations are now behind us.

This story will not be complete without acknowledging the ones who have been a vital part of this pilgrimage.

Firstly we would like to express our earnest gratitude to Mrs Chan, Mrs Tang, Mdm Ho, Mrs Tieh, the school management team, the board of directors, and SCGS alumni for their dedication and contributions to the school. You have played a pivotal role in developing us into capable women of character and relevance. Thank you for prioritising the welfare of the students always. Your words and actions have impacted us immensely, and we thank you for the opportunities you have given us to excel as Kim Geks.

Dear teachers, we want you to know that the number of red pens, sleepless nights, and stacks of past year papers you mark is not in vain. Our appreciation and respect for you has grown, especially in recent months, as you toiled alongside us in preparation for our major examinations. We hope our shared memories and conversations have brought you as much joy as they did for us. To our Year Head, Mrs Siva, the class of 2022 may have been quite a handful, but thank you for dealing with our "Rah-Rahness" for the past 4 years, doting on us and pushing us to unlock our best potential.

While we rejoice in this next milestone reached, let us not forget the ones who have climbed the most prominent mountains and valleys with us. To all the loving parents and family members, your support has been our firm foundation throughout this period. We thank you for feeding us scrumptious home-cooked food, putting up with our teenage mood swings and... yes! We also thank you for the tough parental love, occasionally chiding us because we know you do it in our best interest. Despite our flaws and falling short of your expectations at times, you still embrace us in your warmth and love, accepting us for who we are. We are truly blessed and hope you know that we love you endlessly.

My dearest batchmates, it is often said that certain people come into your life for a reason. As cliche as it sounds, the past few years of

friendships forged and fond memories created are a testament to that saying. You have inspired me with your overflowing grace, enthusiasm, courage and resilience to surpass your limits. While it is never easy to part ways and accept that we will no longer be chatting over meals and mugging for the next exam in school, our friendship still lives on. Let us stay in touch for the coming 10, 20, or 30 years, celebrating other milestones and growing old together, just as we have always envisioned.

My wish for you is to BE that Sincere collaborator, Courageous Changemaker, Generous Contributor and Servant Leader wherever you leave your mark. As we chart our individual paths, always remember that respect is earned through the authenticity of your actions and words, allowing you to connect with others better. Often, it is not the inevitable adversities that defeat us but the lack of confidence that does. The ability to ignore that little voice at the back of your head telling you that "You are not good enough" is an act of resilience. So, make the decision on what courageous act you are going to make for yourself and those around you. You can spread your influence today. Through the numerous Values-In-Action experiences, I am confident we have realised that giving from the heart is truly the greatest gift you can bestow upon another.

Your multifaceted strengths and talents have a purpose for you to fulfil. Discover it, and continue to serve the community to great lengths so that you will be an asset to society. In doing so, we stay rooted in our SC culture and will humbly fly the SC flag high.

Once an SC girl, always an SC girl. Thank you, SC, for the many memories and everlasting joy you have brought into our lives. These precious moments are treasured dearly; you will always be our safe harbour.

This is the story of the past 4 years in our second home, the writing of our own SC experience.

In the words of T.S Eliot, "What we call the beginning is often the end, and to make an end is to make a beginning". The last page of our story has been told, and the book is closed. Endings are undisputedly bittersweet, but with every ending comes a new beginning, a new sequel to the story you just finished. What will your next novel be like?

Class of 2022, I wish all of you a Happy Graduation. Thank you.

TAN SOCK KERN AWARD

NICOLE TEDJA (SEC 4SY)

The Tan Sock Kern Award was inaugurated in 1979 by the SCGS Alumni Association in honour of Miss Tan Sock Kern, former Principal of SCGS (1952 - 1978). It is presented to a Sec 4 student in recognition of her all-round excellence, good academic results, strong leadership, active CCA involvement, sound character and good conduct. She is a role model of Sincerity, Courage, Generosity and Service. Students nominated for the award must fulfil the criteria for the Merit Jinyu Award.

Nicole Tedja is a leader among leaders. Her characteristic warmth and determination, coupled with humility and an ability to approach each obstacle in her stride have made her an outstanding student. During this four-year journey in SCGS, Nicole has served the school with sincerity and generosity. She has a natural charisma and a lively and energetic personality which brings people together. Her successes in the fields of academics, non-academics and leadership are all driven by her desire for excellence - something which she demands from herself and inspires in others. Not only an engaging communicator, she is also a respected and well-loved leader characterised by graciousness, modesty, kindness of heart and generosity of spirit.

Nicole began her journey with the Prefectorial Board in 2019 and served for four years with much compassion and sincerity. As a junior prefect, she was instrumental in leading her level prefects to organise projects such as Project Gratitude 2019 to encourage her fellow Secondary Ones to pen positive notes of encouragement and affirmation to one another, as a way to strengthen friendship bonds. Nicole also led her cohort in other school-wide projects such as the SC United Cheer 2020, a cheer session aimed at expressing appreciation for the frontline workers, and encouraging everyone to showcase resilience and unity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole’s compassion to serve the wider school community was clearly evident when she initiated a school-wide fundraising campaign in April 2020 to raise funds for our school canteen vendors, cleaners and security officers to support them through the circuit breaker period.

As Head of the 71st Prefectorial Board’s Special Projects Committee, Nicole confidently steered the Board and her fellow peers through various initiatives despite the restrictions brought about by the pandemic, implementing several new projects to promote student involvement and foster greater school spirit. Always well-poised and earnest in carrying out her duties, she was key in setting the tone for the school in terms of school culture and spirit. She stretched herself to organise creative events to add vibrancy to school life such as adapting SC Day festivities for decentralised celebrations and creating the ‘One SC’ Music Video in 2021 in which she with her team mates adapted the lyrics of the popular National Day Song ‘One Singapore’ to produce an uplifting music video for the school community, showcasing various members of the SCGS family in a bid to unite the school community to push through the uncertainties during the pandemic. Her dedication to unite the student population did not stop there. She spearheaded the revival of the school Tribe System to strengthen school spirit through creative activities such as the Tribe Week, Tribe Spirit Day, Tribe Recess Games and Tribe Signature Cheers.

Nicole’s sterling academic results are thus all the more remarkable as they are achieved on top of her exceptional leadership and non-academic accomplishments. As a proactive and independent learner, Nicole has consistently demonstrated a capacity for sustained diligence. She sets high standards for herself and is guided by strong work ethics, consistently producing works of high quality. Her outstanding academic performance won her several book prizes and she was on the Principal’s List from 2019 to 2021. She sought out new opportunities to further her growth and knowledge. Nicole demonstrates keen intellectual curiosity in both STEM and the Humanities. She was awarded the A*STAR Science Award and the MOE Bicultural Studies Programme Scholarship. Additionally, she pursued competitions and research opportunities such as the MOE-Gifted Education Branch Science Mentorship and A*STAR Science Research Exposure Programmes.

Nicole has maintained a good balance between academic pursuits and her CCA. Her four years in the School Band allowed her to develop herself holistically. In developing her musical skills, she saw the importance of teamwork in creating beautiful musical performances. She went on to serve as the Band’s Welfare Officer, a role in which she was motivated to create lasting memories and forge strong bonds. She organised creative activities to strengthen camaraderie and offer support to the Band’s members.

Nicole’s strong sense of empathy drove her to initiate community outreach projects. During the 2020 circuit breaker, she led her peers to plan and execute meaningful virtual engagement sessions for children from underprivileged families. She also served as head of the organising team for Project Iridescent, a student-initiated project involving 250 youth volunteers to raise funds and awareness for Make-A-Wish Singapore. This project achieved the YMCA Youths for Causes Distinction Award and Volunteer Mobilisation Award. Mature beyond her years, Nicole has a deep interest in global affairs and societal issues. As Head of the Open Little Eyes Conference, she was instrumental in creating change by exposing primary school students to global issues and empowering them to effect change in their environment.

Through her steadfast dedication to the school, Nicole has displayed servant leadership, generosity, a positive can-do spirit, and influenced her teammates to work towards a common goal. Calm and poised under pressure, she models the desired attributes of a Kim Gek of the 21st century. For her strong vision and courage to effect change, her generosity of spirit and heart for the community, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School is proud to present the 2022 Tan Sock Kern Award to Nicole Tedja.

PRIMARY DIVISION

ROSALIND HENG AWARD

RACHEL YVONNE MALCOLM (SEC 4SY)

The Rosalind Heng Award is an award given by the school each year to a graduating student with outstanding character. It is introduced by the SCGS Alumni Association in honour of one of our Principals, Miss Rosalind Heng, who believes in the importance of developing women of character. The recipient should display strong moral courage, have a strong sense of loyalty to the school and demonstrate care and service to the community and beyond. Students nominated for the award must fulfil the criteria for the Merit Jinyu Award.

A highly competent and an all-rounded young woman, Rachel Malcolm has impressed many with her sterling qualities and accomplishments. Well-disciplined, intelligent and inspiring, Rachel possesses the ability to transform ideas into actions. A compassionate leader, she is sensitive to the needs of others even as she maintains focused on her duties and responsibilities. Through it all, she has remained unassuming and respectful.

Rachel demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities in her roles as the Vice-Head Prefect and Assistant Company Leader in Girl Guides, serving both roles concurrently from 2021 to 2022. As the Vice-Head Prefect, she rallied the Prefectorial Board and effectively garnered the support of the student body. As the Assistant Company Leader in Girl Guides, she demonstrated level-headedness in difficult situations and stayed resilient in the face of physical and mental challenges. Her leadership inspired her peers and juniors to stay strong in the face of daunting odds.

As Vice-Head Prefect, Rachel served with distinction, contributing wholeheartedly and with humility. She showed a high degree of initiative and focus in leading her team to guide the school to weather the turbulent conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic by reviewing school activities to strengthen bonds amongst students despite the restrictions posed by the Safe Management Measures. On a school-wide scale, Rachel led her team to plan and execute a successful sibling class exchange during SC Day 2021 which brought both the Primary and Secondary divisions together for a wholesome and meaningful exchange of encouragement notes. Furthermore, Rachel was instrumental in leading her Prefectorial Board to organise SC Rave which gives students the opportunity to cheer, dance and bask in school culture, elevating the SC experience for the student population. Recognising the need to leave a legacy for the future batches of student leaders, Rachel engaged the Prefectorial Boards of 20 other schools to gather their best practices as leaders. She collated and edited these to create the Student Leaders’ Recipe Book, an online magazine that was shared with the other

schools to inspire following batches to carry out new and innovative initiatives for their school. In the course of her duty as the Vice Head Prefect, Rachel has not only displayed strength of character but possesses an even temperament coupled with tactful working attitude which has won her the friendship and trust of many of her peers and juniors.

As a member of the Girl Guides, Rachel was elected as the Assistant Company Leader in 2022. Staying true to her nature, Rachel put in her best efforts to promote greater unity within her CCA as well as encourage her juniors to strive for excellence through a multitude of patrol-based activities during her Guides sessions. Her character and leadership excellence in Girl Guides was duly recognised when she received the Baden Powell Award in 2021. This is the highest accolade awarded by the Chief Commissioner to a Girl Guide. Rachel was also a recipient of the President Guide Award in 2022, a pinnacle award in Girl Guides Singapore. It was her obvious love for Girl Guides, genuine commitment as well as exceptional leadership that saw her through the stringent selection process to receive these awards.

Rachel has also been a strong advocate for societal awareness. Her heart for service is demonstrated in the Values-in-Action projects that she has undertaken. Rachel was part of ‘Project Octo’ where she helped to raise awareness of the needs of premature babies. She crocheted octopi and gathered students to join in the cause for these babies in KK Women’s and Children's Hospital.

A humble student held in high regard by her peers, Rachel has the moral courage to stand up for what she believes in. Rachel never shies away from hard work and is resilient and determined. Capable and talented, but never flaunting her achievements in public, she uses every opportunity she can to grow and learn. Rachel’s leadership experiences undoubtedly have shaped and refined her character, molding her into a young lady with courage, confidence, humility and perseverance. Singapore Chinese Girls’ School is proud to present the 2022 Rosalind Heng Award to Rachel Yvonne Malcolm.

JEAN CHAN AWARD

TIANA CHEONG YI-LIN (SEC 4CO)

The Jean Chan Award recognises an outstanding Secondary 4 student in her pursuit of the performing arts.

Tiana is a student-leader with a strong sense of duty, exemplary in her conduct and an excellent role model for her peers and juniors. She has served with steadfast commitment in various leadership roles - Chairperson of the Handbell Ensemble, Vice-chairperson of the Senior Peer Leaders and member of the SC Ambassadors. She possesses humility and sincerity in her interactions with others and constantly strives for excellence in whatever she undertakes with unwavering determination, undaunted by setbacks. Having a distinctive sense of inclusivity, Tiana planned and organised each CCA practice with much care and thought, consciously arranging activities that would keep the enthusiasm and spirits of the members up. Multi-talented Tiana is passionate about music and is also technically savvy. Tiana plays an array of instruments besides handbells, such as guitar, ukulele and drums. Adept at video-editing, she put her musical and technical talents to good use, showcasing her creativity by making videos of performances by the Handbell Ensemble. This was especially crucial during the pandemic when face-to-face performances were not possible. Some of the videos she created were featured during the eOpen House and Secondary One Orientation, which were held online.

Tiana's enthusiasm and positivity is clearly infectious. Despite facing challenges in the multiple changes of the format and very tight timelines, she motivated and led the video editing team for the school’s inaugural Performing Arts Festival with utmost resolve. She upheld a strong sense of excellence in the editing process and was reliable in scheduling the videos for promoting the event. She certainly possesses composure and remains calm in the midst of challenges.

Tiana’s contributions extended beyond school. She was part of Project Eleur, working with REACH Youth Services to raise funds and awareness for youths-in-need. As part of the Manpower Committee with Project Mahalo, Tiana also raised awareness and fundraised for migrant workers in partnership with the SCGS CARES school programme.

For her excellent exemplification of commitment and contribution to the performing arts, the school is proud to present the Jean Chan Award to Tiana Cheong Yi-Lin.

ACADEMIC & CO-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS PRIMARY DIVISION

JINYU AWARD

JANE OOI SHIN YI (PRI 6C)

The Jinyu Award was inaugurated in 1999. It is presented to a Primary Six student in recognition of her all-round excellence –good character, sound academic results, strong leadership and active CCA involvement. The recipient is a role model of Sincerity, Courage, Generosity and Service and is regarded as the most outstanding representation of an SCGS education of her cohort.

Jane is a respected and an outstanding student who goes the extra mile for the people around her. She displays a keen interest in exploring new strategies when faced with challenges and manages difficult situations with composure. Her affable personality endears her to her classmates. A considerate and helpful individual, she volunteers to help those in need. She leads by example, and this results in a positive ripple effect among her peers. She is also a valuable team player who encourages cooperation and collaboration amongst her peers while motivating them. Jane assumes responsibilities well and performs her duties with a keen sense of purpose, pride and eagerness. In addition, she displays a high degree of emotional maturity, remaining levelheaded in challenging situations.

A disciplined student with high expectations of herself in all areas, Jane establishes clear goals and continuously strives for success. She has a thirst for knowledge and always seeks opportunities to improve herself. She has attained good academic achievements despite her active involvement in Brownie, her co-curricular activity. Although she had many commitments, she took on the challenge of attempting the Chief Commissioner’s Award, which required her to complete several tasks, tests and presentations within tight deadlines as well as undergoing interviews. Despite the rigours, Jane persevered and successfully achieved the highest attainment for a Brownie, the Chief Commissioner’s Award, thus culminating her journey as a Brownie in Primary 6.

Jane served as the Vice Head prefect in the 71st Prefectorial Board. She conducted training sessions for the prefects and led her EXCO members in planning and organising appropriate orientation activities for new members of the prefectorial board. She continued to be involved in prefectorial activities even after passing on the baton. A

leader with a heart, she led a team of prefects to plan and organise a fundraiser for VIVA Foundation after PSLE. She conceptualised the activity and even suggested selling pupils’ artwork. The sale proceeds were donated to VIVA Foundation. Despite experiencing setbacks during the activity, her calm demeanour soothed any anxiety her peers had and encouraged them to remain steadfast.

With a resilient mindset, Jane displays the ability to deal with unexpected outcomes. She adapts to changes and shows resourcefulness in seeking solutions, dealing with matters independently and in a positive manner. She demonstrates natural leadership qualities and is a capable speaker who can capture the attention of her audience. Jane is always one of the first few to render support and coordinate class activities such as the interaction session with the elderly from Care Corner. She stepped forward to speak to the elderly and made them feel at ease in an unfamiliar environment. She is always ready to render help to her classmates. She shares her lesson notes with those who are absent and even produced a homework assignment template, which was well received by teachers and peers, to facilitate communication between them. Her selfless and generous acts are appreciated by many pupils.

Jane is not only always well-behaved, but she is also honest and has strong moral values that guide her decisions and actions. Jane is the model representation of the essence and values of SCGS – Sincerity, Courage, Generosity and Service. She is an inspiration to the pupils in SCGS and the values that she embodies are in alignment with the SCGS education philosophy: to mould the Kim Geks into women of character and relevance who seek to always grow nearer the sky.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you the Jinyu Award winner 2022 – Jane Ooi Shin Yi.

ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTS

Co–curricular Activities

ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

PRIMARY DIVISION

BADMINTON

Teachers-in-charge:

Miss Ko Guat Hua

Mrs Amutha Neevan

Mdm Chen Chao

Mrs Lau Ei Leen

Miss Leng Yip, Jean

Mdm Phua Ying-Li

Mdm Sarimah Sarif

Miss Yap Hui Jie

Coaches:

Mrs Irene Wong

Mr Quek Chee Hoe

Mr Wong Shoon Keat

Mr Wong Jia Liang Shawn

Senior Team Members

Kayla Cheng Jia Ling (Pri 6C)

Chai Le Ann Paige (Pri 6G)

Elizabeth Lim En (Pri 6G)

Lim Si Min, Gladys (Pri 6G)

Natalie Chew Rou Ying (Pri 6G)

Tan Yong Yan (Pri 6G)

Kayla Anne Lee (Pri 6P)

Emma Ng Yen Ru (Pri 6SE)

Liu Jia Xin Jessica (Pri 6SE)

Amanda Goh Xue Qi (Pri 6SY)

Sophie Lim Ying Sin (Pri 6SY)

The students from the Badminton School Team have trained rigorously to prepare themselves for the National School Games (NSG) Badminton Championships. The Senior Team emerged 2nd runner-up in the NSG Badminton Championships (North Zone). Representatives from the Junior Team Junior Team Members

have also participated in the National Championships and emerged victorious. Through the training sessions, the school, developmental and recreational teams have demonstrated the values of teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship, and discipline.

ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

SECONDARY DIVISION BADMINTON

By Yau Lexuan Avril (Sec 4DY), Reann Wandaga Foo Fang Xin (Sec 4DY)

Teachers-in-charge:

Ms Maryanty Mohtar

Mr Liang Kok Ann

Mr Samuel Lim

Coaches:

Mr Wong Shoon Keat

Mrs Irene Wong

2022 had indeed been a momentous yet challenging year for SC Badminton. In hope to instil a sense of unity, we started the ball rolling with a Bonding Camp.

We were glad that both B and C Division North Zone Championships could take place this year despite the pandemic and we are proud to announce that during the National School Games (NSG), the 'B' and 'C' Divisions successfully clinched 1st place in the North Zone Championships for the first time in history! It was a testament of our tenacity, diligence, and determination as we concluded our NSG journey with a bang.

We would like to express our gratitude to our Teachers-in-charge: Ms Maryanty Mohtar, Mr Liang Kok Ann and Mr Samuel

Lim, for their guidance and encouragement. We would also like to express our gratitude to our coaches: Mr Wong Shoon Keat and Mrs Irene Wong for their expertise, leadership and inspiration in guiding us through the training sessions and competitions.

The past year was filled with ups and downs, but we persevered despite the numerous setbacks and rejoiced in the sweet victories. As a team, we tide through strenuous training sessions to display stellar performance in the NSG. We have undeniably grown stronger as a team and can proudly say that SC Badminton will continue to stay resolute, chase perfection and achieve excellence.

Teachers-in-charge:

Mrs Doris Lim

Mrs Eng Ke-Ying

Mdm Tan Pei Hoon, Sharon

MODULAR CCA (SPORTS)

Modular CCA (Sports) is a non-competitive CCA formed to promote physical fitness and the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect through team-building games and sports. During the CCA sessions, students played team-building games that aim to foster friendship and fitness. For the sports modules, students learnt the basic skills and rules for games like captain’s ball,

frisbee, volleyball and futsal. The students then played these games and applied the rules through self-umpiring games. The year ended with a teacher-designed orienteering session, followed by a student-designed version during their final CCA session. The students had fun moving from checkpoint to checkpoint around the school, by solving riddles that centred around the school.

Teachers in-Charge :

Mrs Dora Choo - Fernandez

Mr Liow Liang Fa

Coach:

Ms. Chiew Poh Leng

Captain: Celeste Niam (Sec 4SY)

Vice-Captain: Megan Lim (Sec 4DG)

BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

SECONDARY DIVISION BASKETBALL

By Allysa Lidya Bintang (Sec 3PR)

2022 was truly an eventful year for SCBasketball due to the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. Major competitions, such as the National School Games (NSG), were finally brought back after a long 3-year break. Both 'B' and 'C' Divisions had the wonderful opportunity to compete in NSG once again, coming back stronger than ever. We are immensely proud to announce that the 'B' division achieved 3rd in North Zone competition, and the 'C' division successfully clinched the title of North Zone Champions! After years of hard work, we are delighted with our progress. Clinching these titles not only required skill and grit, but also tenacity and consistency. Furthermore, we continued to grasp any new opportunities to compete outside of school. In June, SCBasketball competed in the 38th Milo Junior Basketball Championship, achieving 4th place in Under 16 category and 3rd place in the Under 14 Category. The increase in exposure with different opponents and game situations has not only sharpened our skills but also taught us values in the process. Learning from mistakes and improving on court is a crucial part of basketball, and we are more than glad to be able to take advantage of all these extra opportunities. Moreover, not only did we compete in 5x5 competitions, but we also took part in 3x3 competitions too, like the Moulmein-Cairnhill Community

Sports Network 3 on 3 Power Dunk, clinching 2nd place in U16 category and 3rd place for U14 category and the ActiveSG Cup 2022 where our Under-14 girls emerged 2nd and 3rd

Seeing our progress over the past year reflects the drive and desire of each and every one of us to be a better basketball player. The increase in the number of games this year not only enhanced our game experience and confidence, but also bonded us together as a team. It brought us closer to one another and allowed us to grow exponentially as individuals. The importance of unity remains prioritised in ScBasketball, as we take our time to grow and bond as a team through birthday celebrations, team lunches and watching basketball games outside together. The holidays were also not spent idly as we took to an efficacious training plan to improve our skill sets further and to prepare sufficiently for next year’s competitions. We promise to strive to overcome whatever obstacles we might face in the year 2023 and to emerge victorious.

Most of all, we would like to extend our gratitude to our teachers in-charge, Mrs Dora Choo-Fernandez and Mr Liow Liang Fa, and, our coach, Miss Chiew Poh Leng, for the unwavering support, guidance and many treats bestowed upon us.

ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

PRIMARY DIVISION

SWIMMING

Swimming:

SWIMMING

Teachers-in-charge:

The school swimming team participated in the National School Games Primary Swimming Championships 2022 which was held at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. 21 students across the Primary 3 to 6 levels

Mdm Norhariya NAME CLASS ACHIEVEMENT

participated in the various events. The students displayed sportsmanship and did their very best in representing the school. With dedication and perseverance, the BDivision clinched the Championship title. Listed below are the students’ achievements in the various events:

NAME CLASS ACHIEVEMENT

Charlotte Patricia Ong 6SE 200m Individual Medley – 5th

Keira Chew 6SE

Lim Tien 6P

Mikayla Ng Sze Kee 6SY

Ng Kai Lin, Gwen 6SE

Sonya Ruth Tan 6C

Victoria Carrie Lim Yiyan 6P

1. 50m Backstroke – 1st

2. 200m Individual Medley (Multi-Strokes) – 1st

3. 50m Fly, 50M Back – 3rd

1. 50m Backstroke – 2nd

2. 100m Backstroke – 2nd

3. 50m Back, 50M Free – 3rd

1. 200m Individual Medley (Multi-Strokes) – 3rd

2. 100m Backstroke – 6th

3. 50m Back, 50M Breast – 2nd

1. 50m Butterfly – 5th

2. 100m Butterfly – 7th

1. 50m Breaststroke – 1st

2. 100m Breaststroke – 2nd

3. 50m Breast, 50M Free – 1st

1. 50m Freestyle – 1st

2. 100m Breaststroke – 1st

Adele Ang Yi Ying 5G

1. 100m Freestyle – 8th

2. 110m - 50m Butterfly, 50m Free – 5th

Lim Jin, Emma-Jane 5G 50m Backstroke – 5th

1. 50m Butterfly – 6th

Ryenne Cham 5G

2. 100m - 50m Backstroke, 50m Free – 7th

3. 100m - 50M Butterfly, 50m Free – 7th

Tan Fang Wern, Shannon 5C 100m Backstroke – 8th

Ruth Tan 6C

Victoria Carrie Lim Yiyan 6P

ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

PRIMARY DIVISION

GYMNASTICS

Gymnastics:

GYMNASTICS

Teachers-in-charge:

Mrs Lee-Heng Xiang Jun

Ms Ng Poh Hoon

Mrs Lim Li-Lien

Ms Tan Hong Peng Shirley

Ms Marina Saruwan

Coaches:

Ms Zhang Ting Ting

Mr Simon Ong

Our gymnasts were happy to be able to participate in the NSG Artistic Gymnastics Championship after a two-year hiatus. This team of gymnasts had to deal with their disappointment of an unexpected cancellation of the National School Games (NSG) last year, when safe management

measures were tightened again. Despite the uncertainty of whether NSG would resume this year, they continued to train hard with their masks on. Regardless of whether they had won a medal, each of them enjoyed the experience. We congratulate the team for their resilience and excellent sportsmanship.

PERSONAL BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

SECONDARY DIVISION

GYMNASTICS

By Phoebe Tan Yu Jing (Sec 4DG), Yew Ya Jing (Sec 4DG)

Teachers-in-charge:

Ms Zhou Liang

Mdm Lim Chan Ching

Mrs Jiang Jing Hong

Coaches:

Miss Zhang Ting Ting

Mr Simon Ong

Student Leaders:

B Division Captain:

Phoebe Tan Yu jing (Sec 4DG)

B Division Vice-Captain:

Yew Ya Jing (Sec 4DG)

C Division Captain:

Victoria Wong Kei Syun (Sec 3DY)

C Division Vice-Captain:

Kylie Low (Sec 3CO)

2022 had been another great and extremely fulfilling year for our gymnasts! As safety management measures started to subside, competitions resumed, leaving us all excited yet daunted. However, our worries led us to work harder, motivating us to put in our best efforts during training and we are pleased that our hard work had paid off.

During the trampoline and artistic gymnastics inter-school competitions, our team of gymnasts did us proud by achieving commendable results. Our 'B' Division trampoline team came in 3rd while C-div managed to clinch 2nd place. Our artistic team performed equally well with the 'C' Division team coming in as overall champions. The 'B' Division gymnasts, despite not having a team, achieved good

individual placings, with Yew Ya Jing (Sec 4DG) and Sarah Kao Shu Min (Sec 4DG) clinching 4th and 5th place respectively.

Our teachers-in-charge and coaches played a big role in helping us to achieve these outstanding results and we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to them, for their constant guidance and support, and for always believing in and encouraging us all the way.

Leanna Wen Tan (Sec 2DG)

Ann Teo

Vera Ong Yu Hui (Sec

Kao Shu Min

Ayra Daneen Binte

Jessie Olivia Yeo

ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

SECONDARY DIVISION

NETBALL

By Shermaine Loh Yan Ting (Sec 3SY), Chloe Lily Impens (Sec 3CO)

Teachers-in-charge:

Miss Yeo Poh Tin

Mr Johari Kahlil

Coaches:

Mr Justin Teh

Ms Chon Tee

Captain:

Mya Zara Bte

Sharul Hisham (Sec 4GR)

Vice Captain:

Soh Zhi Xuan

Kylene (Sec 4PE)

2022 has certainly been a refreshing year for our team. With the easing of COVID-19 safe management measures, all levels were able to resume training fully and were finally able to play full court games again. We even had the opportunity to compete in the National School Games, which was a memorable experience for many of us as it was our first competition after a long break. We treasured the opportunity to compete again and worked very hard to ensure that we succeed. Due to our determination, we put in our best efforts and both divisions were placed top 4 in North Zone, with the 'B' Division holding 3rd place and 'C' Division clinching the title of champion. The 'C'

Division finals match was definitely one to remember as it was the very first time in SCNB history where we made it to the finals. We are immensely grateful to the school for the encouragement given during the National School Games, especially with the Sec 2s and many teachers coming to cheer the teams during the finals. Additionally, we were able to participate in carnivals like the one hosted by The Netball Academy as well as Pesta Sukan, which helped to strengthen the bonds within our team. Finally, we would like to express our appreciation for the support our coaches and teachers have given us through this year filled with ups and downs. Their constant guidance has certainly pushed everyone to reach the fullest potential. All in all, we believe that our hard work paid off and we hope to reach even greater heights in the coming year!

ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

SECONDARY DIVISION

SQUASH

By Theng Kai Wen (Sec 4PR), 2022 Squash Vice-Captain

Teachers-in-charge:

Ms June Yap

Mdm Mo Fengling

Mr Chia Guo Hui

Mrs Linda Lee

Coach:

Ms Vicki He

Captain:

Lock Jia Ying Lauren (Sec 4GY)

Vice-Captain:

Theng Kai Wen (Sec 4PR)

Secretary:

Luann Seah Yi Ning (Sec 4DG)

The year 2022 has brought many opportunities for our Squash CCA, where events gradually resumed and more CCA activities could be organised with the easing of COVID-19 safe management measures.

We were very excited by the return of the National School Games (NSG) after a twoyear hiatus. We made our school proud when both the ‘B’ and ‘C’ Divisions attained 2nd runner up – a remarkable feat considering many of our players only picked up the sport when they first joined the CCA in Sec 1.

We are immensely grateful to the school and teachers for allowing us opportunities to develop valuable soft skills like resilience and discipline through organising squash competitions and events. For instance, before the commencement of the NSG Bdivision competition, we organised our first event during the March holidays – the Intra Squash Competition. The purpose was to familiarise all team members with the NSG format of play, allowing players to pit against one another in a competitive setting

so as to gain competition experience and learn to cope under competition pressure.

The internal student-run Intra Squash Competition became an enabler for our Sec 1 to 3 juniors to confidently plan and play host to two other external squash competitions on 11 Nov in school. Although many were tired out from the 3-day intensive sports camp just before, they managed to run both the 'B' and 'C' Divisions Reserve Squash League successfully. The afternoon’s Primary School Squash League was also met with a resounding success when the primary schoolers enjoyed themselves, with their parents being moved by our hospitality and warmth.

All in all, 2022 has been kind to us despite several challenges faced in the past year. With the strong teamwork in our CCA, we managed to end the year on a good note. To our teachers-in-charge: Ms. Yap, Mdm. Mo, Mr. Chia and Mrs. Lee, and our coach Ms. Vicki He, the graduating batch is thankful for the constant guidance and belief in us, nurturing us to our fullest potential.

PERSONAL BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

SECONDARY DIVISION

AQUATICS

By Kate Cheng Ee Ling (Sec 3GR) (Captain - Swimming), Sarah Koh (Sec 3PE) (Captain - Synchronised Swimming)

Teachers-in-Charge:

Ms. Lim Zhi Yi

Mrs. Low Wee Leng

Ms. Raja Nurr Shahidna

Coach: Maryna Tsimashenka

Captains: Swimming:

Adrienne Yeo Kai Yen (Sec 4SE)

Artistic Swimming:

Tricia Lim Ying Xuan (Sec 4GY)

2022 was truly an eventful year for SC Aquatics due to the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. Major competitions, such as the National School Games (NSG), were finally brought back after a long 3-year break. With the relaxation of the safe management measures, we were able to train even harder and build stronger and closer bonds within the CCA.

This year our swim team was finally able to take part in the National School Games (NSG) after two years. Despite the pandemic, our swimmers have persevered through, training tirelessly and putting in their best efforts for every training session and competition. Our hard work has definitely paid off this year and we are thankful for everyone’s dedication and tenacity to push through despite the numerous challenges brought about by the pandemic.

On behalf of the team, we would like to sincerely thank our teachers in charge, Mrs Low, Ms Shahidna, and Ms Lim, for their

unwavering support and the encouragement they have given us throughout our journey in SC Aquatics. Unfortunately our synchro team did not get to compete as their NSG was cancelled again. However even without NSG, our synchro swimmers have taken hold of many different opportunities to better themselves, such as taking part in competitions overseas and participating in virtual competitions. We are proud to announce these results:

Swimming:

(National School Games)

- 4th place B division overall

- 4th place C division overall

- 4th place C division medley

- 4th place C division Freestyle

- Ong Zi Rui Ricci (2PR), 3rd place 200m IM

- Kate Cheng Ee Ling (3GR), 4th place 50m

Freestyle

Artistic Swimming:

( 2022 Hancock Prospecting Australian Artistic Swimming Championships)

- Sarah Koh (3PE), 3rd place 13 - 15 Duet

Routine

- Sarah Koh (3PE), 1st place Free Age Team

Routine

- Krystal Lee Si Xuan (3CO) 5th place 13 - 15

Duet Routine

- Krystal Lee Si Xuan (3CO) 5th place 13 - 15

Team Routine

- Krystal Lee Si Xuan (3CO) 5th place Free

Age Combo Routine

- Pua Yun Qing (2GY) 13 - 15 Duet Routine

- Pua Yun Qing (2GY) 5th place 13 - 15

Team Routine

- Pua Yun Qing (2GY) 5th place Free Age Combo Routine

(FINA World Youth Artistic Swimming Championships 2022 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA)

- Sarah Koh (3PE), 7th place Team Free

Routine Final

- Rachel Ho Rui Qi (2GR) 7th place Team

Free Routine Final

- Rachel Ho Rui Qi (2GR) 9th place Duet

Free Routine Final

(Eilat International 2022)

- Garcia Millan Maria Jose (2CO) 4th place

Figures

- Garcia Millan Maria Jose (2CO) 6th place

Solo Routine

- Garcia Millan Maria Jose (2CO) 3rd place

Duet Routine

(Israel AS Open Championships 2022)

- Garcia Millan Maria Jose (2CO) 6th place

Figures

- Garcia Millan Maria Jose (2CO) 7th place

Solo Routine

- Garcia Millan Maria Jose (2CO) 8th place

Duet Routine

Teachers-in-charge:

Miss Alice Sit Yim Hwa

Mdm Cao Xueying

Mdm Nurhafizah Haris Fadzilah

Mrs Emily Sng

Coaches:

Mr Jensen Hiu

Mr Arlou Soquino Sanchez

Senior Team Members

Chan Yu Ing Julia (Captain) (Pri 6G)

Annika Tan Jen Min (Pri 6G)

Cai Ruyin Hannah (Pri 6G)

Chan Leng Yee Emma (Pri 6C)

Ho Minghui (Pri 6C)

Isabel Loh Wan Yuin (Pri 6C)

Katelyn Lim Jia Li (Pri 6C)

Lum Rui Yi, Rebecca (Pri 5G)

TENNIS

2022 was a challenging year for our Tennis team. Having to participate in the National School Games (NSG) while adapting to the ever-changing safe management measures, our girls put in their best efforts in every game they played. The final training of the year was a team-building day organised by

the Secondary division Tennis team. Our students truly enjoyed bonding with their seniors. With continued hardwork and a positive training attitude, our team will continue to strive for excellence and bring glory to the school.

ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTS • CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (SPORTS)

SECONDARY DIVISION

TENNIS

By Alexis Liew Chyi (Sec 3SY) and Toh Jo-lynne (Sec 3GR)

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mrs Fu Shin Yee

Mr Foo Chee Juan

Coaches:

Mr Jensen Hiu

Mr Arlou Soquino Sanchez

Captain:

Lee Yenn (Sec 4PE)

Vice-Captain:

Lim Kai Ying, Erica (Sec 4DY)

Secretary:

Leo Xin Yu, Elizabeth (Sec 4SY)

Welfare Rep:

Ng Shi Qi Lorraine (Sec 4DG)

This year was the first year during the pandemic that both 'B' and 'C' Divisions got the chance to play in the National School Games. For most of us, it was our first nationals in secondary school.

Our journey during the National School Games came with its fair share of difficulties and nerves. For many of us, it was a new experience, and we did not know what to expect, especially since we never got the chance to watch our seniors competing or hear about their experiences. However, the endless mutual support among the members and the shared sense of perseverance was key in helping us push

through. As a result, our B division team managed to attain 2nd place, whereas our C division team clinched 3rd place. The National School Games also allowed our team mates to grow closer to each other as we supported one another throughout the competition, as well as grow mentally stronger to face new challenges in the sport.

Lastly, we would like to extend our gratitude to our teachers-in-charge: Mrs Fu Shin Yee and Mr Foo Chee Juan, as well as our coaches: Coach Jensen and Coach Arlou, for always being there to encourage us and for pushing us to reach our fullest potential.

Teachers-in-charge:

Miss Corinna Tan

Mdm Faridah Yunos

Miss Katherine Chai

Miss Koh Yee Sung

Miss Margaret Ee

PRIMARY DIVISION

BROWNIES

By Caitlin Loh Zi Rui Elves (Sixer) (Pri 5P)

The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.

-Lord Baden-Powell

With the relaxation of COVID-19 safe measures, we have resumed our activities physically. After learning about the different species of plants and enjoying the spectacular views at Gardens by the Bay, we promoted Gardens by the Bay as a place of interest to the Brownies, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in other countries by writing postcards to them. In addition, We had an enjoyable time making snowman out of old socks, guided by our seniors in Guides during the inter-unit activity. The Brownies also attended the 3D Pack Holiday where we learnt about string craft, upcycling and

growing edible microgreens. Two of our seniors from the Secondary Division, Ang Wai Han (Hong Weihan), Esther and Clara Loh Zhi Yu volunteered their time and service to help us for the whole duration of the Pack Holiday.

In 2021, the 1st and 2nd packs achieved the Puan Noor Aishah Gold award which were presented to us this year. We are also pleased to announce that three of our brownies were awarded the Chief Commissioner’s Award, which is the highest award conferred to a Brownie. We would like to thank our teachers for their guidance and helping us to plan and conduct fun and enriching activities to make our CCA meaningful.

Teachers-in-Charge

Mrs Jayne Tan

Ms Leong Hui Ran

Mrs Joan Yang

Mrs Quek Kooi Lian

Executive Committee (2021/2022)

Tenessa Chua (Sec 4CO)

Kate Lovelace Layba Agpaoa (Sec 4CO)

Lu Zi Hui (Sec 4SY)

Sathiyaseelan Sadhanashri (Sec 4SY)

GIRLS’ BRIGADE

2022 has truly proven to be a fulfilling and meaningful year for the 84th Singapore Company Girls’ Brigade. We were able to forge stronger bonds with our fellow CCA mates and push each other out of our comfort zones. This year’s annual camp was a different experience for us as it was held for the first time with reduced COVID-19 measures. Through activities such as outdoor cooking and dragon boating, we developed a sense of discipline and grew together as a company. We also participated in the Girls’ Brigade Friend in Deed, a national project to help the underprivileged

with their needs by packing and delivering hampers. We were also able to conduct our Secondary 4 farewell where GB girls were able to thank their seniors for their efforts, bonding with the Secondary 4s for the last time. Lastly, we were able to celebrate our belated 10th anniversary as a company to enjoy a dinner and fellowship together. We would like to thank all our officers and teachers for providing us with many opportunities to grow and we look forward to what 2023 has in store for the 84th Company!

SECONDARY DIVISION

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES

By Isobel Tan Hui Xin (Sec 3DG) and Bethany Grace Eng Li Lin (Sec 3SE)

Teachers-In-Charge:

Ms Lim Ai Hong

Mrs Grace Chui (First semester)

Mrs Tan Mui Tiang

Mrs Tay-Ting Hui Lin

Ms Teo Wen Fei (Second semester)

Company Leaders

Soh Qi Yuan, Carmiya (Sec 4GR)

Erica Low (Sec 4GR)

Assistant Company Leaders

Rachel Yvonne Malcolm (Sec 4SY)

Grace Elisabeth Othman (Sec 4DY)

President’s Guide Award

Erica Low (Sec 4GR)

Soh Qi Yuan, Carmiya (Sec 4GR)

Zhang Jiayi (Sec 4GR)

Rachel Yvonne Malcolm (Sec 4SY)

Baden-Powell Award

Koh Hui Yun, Kyra (Sec 4SE)

Isobel Tan Hui Xin (Sec 3DG)

Alexandria Isabel Wan (Sec 3GR)

Wong Zhi Yan (Sec 3GY)

Gan Yi Xuan Kaelyn (Sec 3PE)

Shwetha Ravi (Sec 3PE)

Deenah Aliah Binte Razali (Sec 3PR)

Bethany Grace Eng Li Lin (Sec 3SE)

Hannah Sim Wenqi (Sec 3SE)

This year, SCGS Girl Guides resumed physical activities, making our Guiding journey even more fulfilling. We are immensely proud that four of our Guides have been awarded the pinnacle President’s Guide Award and nine others attained the Baden-Powell Award.

Through Project Octo, an ongoing octopicrocheting initiative to raise awareness of premature babies, we hoped to provide some measure of comfort to premature babies at KK Women's and Children's Hospital. We also piloted The Thrift Circle, an advocacy project aimed at promoting sustainability and sparking climate action among our fellow schoolmates, with our inaugural Thrifting Fair a huge success.

We also hosted a sustainability-themed inter-unit session with the SCGS Brownies to promote upcycling. The Guides led the Brownies in making sock snowmen using old socks while the Brownies shared about reduction of plastic waste.

In June, we also organised our very first inperson camp since the pandemic. The camp strengthened our sense of sisterhood, and honed our outdoor skills, namely firelighting, tent-pitching and gadgets. We have grown as a unit and made lasting memories together. We are extremely grateful to our teachers for their continuous guidance. This year has certainly been an enriching one for all of us!

NATIONAL CADET CORPS

By Nicole Emily Thomas (Sec 4PE), Lim Zi Xiu Jazzy (Sec 4CO)

Commanding Officer:

CPT Jo Ann Lee

Teacher Officers:

LTA Doreen Lee

1st half of 2022:

Unit Sergeant Major (USM):

MSG Nicole Emily Thomas (Sec 4PE)

Assistant Sergeant Major (ASM):

MSG Jazzy Lim (Sec 4CO)

2nd half of 2022:

Unit Sergeant Major (USM):

MSG Aryll Elisha Lim Re Shan (Sec 3CO)

Assistant Sergeant Major (ASM):

MSG Tee Li Ern Chloe (Sec 3PR)

Part A NCOs

SSG Chin Yun Qing, Shennon (Sec 4PE)

1SG Emily Hope Chong Yong Xin (Sec 4CO)

1SG Karin Tan Sze Yu (Sec 4DG)

1SG He Zhuo Yuan (Sec 4GR)

Part B NCOs

SSG Sim Jing En (Sec 4SE)

MSG Jazzy Lim (Sec 4CO)

1SG Kaylyn Riatono (Sec 4GY)

1SG Hamsa Shrinivasa (Sec 4GR)

Part C NCOs

SSG Phua Yih Xuen (Sec 4PE)

MSG Nicole Emily Thomas (Sec 4PE)

1SG Jyothsana Narendran (Sec 4CO)

Roll of Honour:

Outstanding Cadet Award

MSG Nicole Emily Thomas

Best Recruit Award (2021)

Ashley Grace Chong

In 2022, the newest members of SCNCC built strong bonds and stepped out of their comfort zones as they attended events such as Camp FORGE and the annual Affirmation Ceremony. As new cadets, they bravely overcame challenges that came their way, truly becoming part of the SCNCC family.

The Part Bs participated in activities like Camp STEEL, where they were introduced to the technical handling of the SARS21 rifle. With many new fruitful experiences gained, the Part Bs no doubt grew in their individual ways, as well as forged stronger bonds.

The Part Cs had an extremely noteworthy year, as they led the Part Bs in the Freestyle Drill Competition 2022, emerging as finalists. They have demonstrated great leadership potential, showing care for one another and great enthusiasm. As they began their term as NCOs, they became leaders with compassion, strength and discipline, upholding the standards of the company.

Meanwhile, 2022 has been a year of immense growth for the Part Ds. In January, they received the Kindness Badge Award from Singapore Kindness Movement, and made headlines in recognition of their efforts campaigning for a societal issue. Leading the unit, they organised Annual Camp and Proficiency Training, showing great tenacity and strong leadership as they guided their juniors in various competitions and constantly adapted to changing circumstances.

SCNCC is where unbreakable bonds are built and cadets grow together to be inspiring and confident leaders. Our cadets’ happiness keeps us going and unfailingly serves as a reminder to give our all. We would also like to extend our greatest appreciation to our teacher officers for having been there with us every step of the way. 2022 was a momentous year and we hope for SCNCC to be a second home to all.

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mdm Tan Poey Siang

Miss Grace Tang

Miss Vijayabharathy Veeravarman

Ms Ting Shi Yun

Chairperson:

Megan Gabrielle Chan Mei Muen (Sec 4PE)

Vice-Chairperson: Tricia Yan Si Qi (Sec 4GY)

RED CROSS YOUTH

This year, our unit was able to return to full in-person CCA, an opportunity that has proven valuable in supporting our growth. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, our unit continued to participate in Grateful Hearts 2022, where we raised funds for the Singapore Red Cross to continue to extend its service to the community. In recognition of the outstanding efforts, the unit has once again been awarded the Gold Award in Excellent Unit Award.

In our pursuit of excellence, our cadets participated in various HQ initiatives, such as Red Cross Youth Challenge, Unit Specialist Programme, Warrant Officer Programme, Gold-Modular Workshops and Masterclasses.

As a result, we once again obtained stellar results:

Trailblazer Competition 2022

Commendation

Kuik Tze Qii (Sec 4SE)

Portia Chua Bao’er (Sec 4GY)

Chaudhari Sapna Sanjay (Sec 4SE)

Saravanan Poorna Gayathree (Sec 3CO)

First Aid Championship 2022

Gold Award - Junior Category

Sum Min Rui, Raeann (Cen Minrui) (Sec 1GR)

Berlynn Boo En Qi (Sec 1SY)

Lee Ann Qi Charlotte (Sec 1GR)

Chia Teng Gen (Sec 1DG)

Ho Hui En, Ashlyn (Sec 1SY)

Gold Award - Senior Category

Lim Si Hui Chloe (Sec 3SY)

Goh Xi En (Sec 3DG)

Chong Gracia (Sec 3PR)

Tan Jia Yu (Chen Jiayu) (Sec 2GR)

Puah Youxuan Anne (Sec 2SY)

Gemma Ong (Sec 2PE)

Tan Yong Shan (Sec 3DY)

Reanne Lee Si Yuan (Li Siyuan) (Sec 2CO)

Nadia Ng Li Lin (Sec 3SE)

Directors’ Award

Megan Gabrielle Chan Mei Muen (Sec 4PE)

President’s Youth Award

Megan Gabrielle Chan Mei Muen (Sec 4PE)

The unit would like to express our gratitude towards our outgoing batch of NCOs, Volunteer Instructors, and teachers: Mdm Tan, Miss Tang, Miss Bharathy and Ms Ting, for their unwavering support and guidance. We look forward to scaling even greater heights together next year!

Patron:

Miss Yeo Li Yong

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mr Ang Tee Koon

Mrs Wong Bee Ting

Ms Goh Lay Hoon

Conductor:

Mr Marvin Khoo

Drum Major: Cadence Lim (Sec 4SY)

Band Major Admin: Kyrielle-Joy Tan Hsin Yin (Sec 4DG)

Band Major Music: Sara Giselle Han Ann (Sec 4PR)

Secretary: Caitlin Wong Hwee Hsien (Sec 4GY)

Secretary: Wong Kai Li, Kylie (Sec 4PE

PERFORMING ARTS

SECONDARY DIVISION BAND

By Cadence Lim (Sec 3SY)

2022 has been an enriching year for the SCGS Band as we move out of strict COVID19 restrictions. In April, the band put up a rousing performance for our schoolmates in the SC Arts Festival. All of us were exceedingly grateful for such a precious opportunity to showcase the music we had been working on after a long hiatus.

We also organised a band exchange with five other Secondary school bands. This exchange gave us a chance to forge new friendships with members of other school bands, as well as to gain insight into how they conduct their practices. It was a meaningful experience as we learnt the best practices of each school and asked ourselves if we could also implement the practices in our own band to improve processes or musicality.

We had also been given other chances to perform, including the performances at Pek Kio Community Centre for their National Day celebration, and a VIA performance at Sengkang Hospital. These performances served as a chance for us to extend our repertoire and share our passion for music with the audience!

We would like to sincerely thank our Principal, Mrs Linda Chan, and our VicePrincipals, Mrs Shermaine Tang and Mdm Ho Hui Ping. We are also immensely thankful to our Patron, Miss Yeo Li Yong, and our teachers-in-charge, Mr Ang Tee Koon, Mrs Wong Bee Ting, and Ms Goh Lay Hoon, for their continued support and assistance throughout the band’s journey this year. Lastly, we would like to thank our conductor, Mr Marvin Khoo, for his endless dedication and guidance to the band.

CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL CLUB

Teachers-in-Charge:

Miss Chua Voon Siew

Mdm Gao Ru

Instructors:

Mr Cheng Hoon Leong

Mdm Cai Bi Xia

The club is made up of two performing art forms of drama and opera. The members learnt various forms of performing arts and skills such as the use of voice, movement, and space to express emotions. They were also exposed to the four basic Chinese Opera performing techniques of singing, reciting, symbolic movement, and combat. With the relaxation of COVID-19 safe measures, we were glad to be able to resume physical activities. In Term 1, both Drama and Opera members showcased their talents in the Chinese New Year Celebrations. In Term 2, our Drama members participated in SCGS Performing

Arts Festival 2022, organised by the Secondary Division. In Term 3, our members had opportunities to perform for the public. Drama members were invited to showcase their Chinese Musical Rap Drama performance for the Mother Tongue Languages Symposium 2022 Opening Ceremony. In August, our Opera members had the chance to perform in the Singapore Youth Opera Showcase. We ended the year with a bang where the Drama and Opera members came together for bonding activities. The seniors were also given the opportunity to share their experience with the juniors.

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mdm Faith Shen

Ms Zhang Mengjie

Mdm Tan Khalidah Hani

Instructors:

Mrs Josephine Koh

PRIMARY DIVISION

CHOIR

This year, the primary choir finally resumed unmasked singing after a two-year hiatus and the members were filled with enthusiasm as they bounced back from online sessions, to physical practices and live singing performances.

In August, the members returned to the stage at the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation 2022 held at the School of The Arts. Led by the conductor, Mrs Josephine Koh, the choir showcased their angelic voices through the choral piece Take These Wings by Don Besig. They presented a sweet and harmonious melody with the accompaniment of guest flutist, Kelsey Low Min En from Primary 4SE. The choir continued to fly the Kim Gek flag high at Voices of Singapore (VOS)

Festival. They had the opportunity to perform at CHIJMES Hall and to watch an array of performances by other school choirs.

Following the SYF, the choir celebrated the graduation of Primary 6 members, bonding through fun games and sumptuous food. Isabelle Ling (Pri 6SE) recounted that being in choir made her realise the importance of enthusiasm and hard work for one to excel at anything. The seniors who braved through months of practices and rehearsals to participate in SYF amid their PSLE exams reaffirmed their dedication to choir and their passion for singing. “I will deeply miss the strong friendships that have been forged with my juniors throughout this year,’ Tan Song-Ng (Pri 6C) remarked.

The choir ended the year on a high note with their last performance of a trending Tik Tok sea shanty ‘The Wellerman’ at the Honours Day. It was an extremely heartening experience for the choir to perform in front of their parents and friends, and to hear the astounding applause from the audience.

Teachers-in-Charge:

Ms Beh Mui Leng

Mrs Angela Goh

Mrs Vivian Tan

Chairperson:

Liou Siting Jolene (Sec 4PR)

Members of the Exco:

Vice- Chairperson:

Michelle Lee Rui Ling (Sec 4CO)

Student Conductor:

Tan Li Ning Valerie (Sec 4SE)

Welfare Representatives:

Ho En Sarah (Sec 4DY)

Erin Megan Poon Guevarra (Sec 4SY)

Quarter Mistresses:

Vu Bao Anh (Sec 4CO)

Koh Liang Ying (Sec 4CO)

BESTS

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOIR

By Liou Siting Jolene (Sec 4PR), Michelle Lee Rui Ling (Sec 4CO), Tan Li Ning Valerie (Sec 4SE)

2022 was a year full of growth and excitement for the SCGS Choir (SChoir). For the first time since 2019, we were given the opportunity to perform live without the strict restrictions that had previously hampered our performances. Together with the other performing arts groups, we participated in the inaugural Performing Arts Festival, performing both choral and musical theatre pieces. The months of tireless preparation leading up to the concert were definitely some of the most exhausting, yet satisfying in SChoir. Due in part to disruptions caused by the pandemic, our skills were definitely lacking, which was only more significantly felt as we struggled to adjust to the more rigorous practice schedule. To combat this, we simply worked ourselves harder and rebuilt our fundamental skills that had gone rusty from disuse. Thankfully, our efforts paid off in the

end as we were able to pull off many rousing performances that served as a testament to the love we have for music and the choir.

It is clear that there were many takeaways and invaluable lessons gained over the course of this year, but the most significant is definitely the close-knit bonds formed and the precious memories we made together. Notably, 2022 was a year of reopening; where we were given opportunities that we could only have dreamed of during the past few years. We would like to express our gratitude to our teachers for guiding us along this unfamiliar path. We are sure that SChoir will continue to flourish in the years to come and we look forward to seeing the unimaginable growth that the choir will experience.

Dance Advisor:

Mrs Jean Chan

Teachers-in-Charge: (Secondary division)

Ms Heng Siew Joo

Mrs Chuah Shan Shan

(Primary division)

Mrs Joyce Eio

Mdm Lai Huey Yuen

Miss Nur Nadiah

Mdm Xiang Wenjuan

Dance Instructors:

Ms Vanessa Harijanto (International Dance)

Ms Didi Lau (International Dance)

Mdm Zou Yi (Chinese Dance)

Ms Zhao Yiming (Chinese Dance)

Miss Dapheny Chen (International Dance)

Chairperson: (Secondary division)

Anya Ng (Sec 4PE)

(Primary Division)

Ong Reanne (Pri 6C)

Vice-Chairpersons: (Secondary Division)

Haley Lai (Sec 4SE)

Shae-Anne Tan (Sec 4GY) (Primary Division)

Tessa Wong Ying Xuan (Pri 6P)

Wang Xinyue (Pri 6SE)

PRIMARY & SECONDARY DIVISIONS

SC DANCE

Secondary Division

This year started with preparations for the Chinese New Year performance which took place online due to COVID-19 restrictions. Although we could not perform in front of a live audience, we were nevertheless grateful for this opportunity to practise together and bond during CCA sessions. As COVID-19 restrictions eased, we worked hard towards putting up various items for the SC Arts Festival. It was a unique and enjoyable experience as we had the chance to collaborate with the String Ensemble for one of the pieces entitled Legends. It took much practice to ensure we could coordinate the dance moves and live music, but it was all worth it as we managed to put up a great show.

Other pieces we performed include our own take on the Nutcracker’s Waltz of the Flowers, a classic ballet piece Paquita and Chinese dance pieces titled 踏春and

On National Day, our CCA performed an upbeat jazz piece, entitled Charleston at the school field to kickstart the National Day celebrations. This was our first large-scale live event as COVID-19 restrictions eased. We worked hard and managed to put up a lively performance in front of the whole school. Following that, we took part in many performances in Term 3, such as the Teachers’ Day performance and an external performance at Punggol Community Centre to celebrate Racial Harmony Day, where we danced to a mashup of Di Tanjong Katong, Home and Rasa Sayang.

After the End-of-Year examinations, a few of us had the opportunity to collaborate with the dancers from Methodist Girls School (MGS) to choreograph and rehearse our items for Sengkang General Hospital’s (SKH) Musical Concord. We made visits to each other’s school studios to practise and had an enriching experience as we worked with one another. We learnt to adapt to changes quickly, specifically with regard to the choreography, due to unforeseen circumstances. Both items were self-choreographed and we managed to put together the dance pieces Tribute and Ray of Hope for the patients and staff of SKH. This was an enjoyable experience for us and we look forward to more collaborations and performances in the following years.

To end the year off, we performed the pieces Mystique and Charleston at the Cairnhill Community Centre Art Carnival. We did our best and were glad that the intensive practice sessions, especially the week leading up to this performance, paid off as we managed to put up a good show.

Last but not least, we would like to thank all the teachers involved for their guidance and for giving us so many performance opportunities throughout the year. This year has been fruitful and we are determined to work harder and achieve more in the coming year.

Nicole Tan (Sec 3SE), Megan Liew (Sec 3SY) & Kyra Ng (Sec 3GY)

ACHIEVING PERSONAL BESTS • PERFORMING ARTS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY DIVISIONS

Primary Division

At the Primary division, SCGS Primary Modern Dance participated in the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation (SYF AP) on 12 July and presented an International Dance item titled A Peculiar Night at the Doll House This dance took its inspiration from the movie A Night at the Museum where groups of dolls come to life in the middle of the night, showcasing different characters and whimsical fun. Ava Zhi Yu Killick (5G) and Cleo Chan Chui Wen (5SE) shared that the dance

team had fun as they could inject their personal ideas into the dance and allowed them to expand on movement motifs. Our Kim Geks’ perseverance paid off as they performed beautifully and gracefully at Gateway Theatre.

SCGS Primary Modern Dance also participated in the Chinese Dance category of the SYF AP and presented an item titled 牧 童 (Mu Tong) on 25 July. This dance depicts the happiness of a group of lively and

innocent Mongolian children. Our dancers swept the audience off their feet with their graceful and rhythmic dance moves during Honour's Day.

The Primary 4 and 5 dancers had an opportunity to interact with students from New Town Primary school during an interschool dance exchange. They enjoyed themselves as they bonded over food and games, learnt and performed a short dance with the New Town students.

Teachers-in-Charge:

Ms Durrat Salleh

Miss Chong Wei Yan

Coach:

Mr William Tan

ENGLISH DRAMA CLUB

2022 has been an exciting year for members of the English Drama Club. The members navigated the many changes this year with positivity and enthusiasm. Gradual return to pre-pandemic routines allowed members from the different levels to intermingle and collaborate, enriching their learning experience in the club. The easing of safe management measures was welcomed by members and teachers alike, as it allowed for more opportunities for participation in events and competitions.

One event the members participated in was the SCGS Performing Arts Festival 2022, hosted by the Secondary Division. Another

proud moment this year was the members’ achievement in the International Science Centre Drama Competition [ISDC] 2022 where they emerged victorious. Their performance, Let’s Fish, placed third in the Singapore Finals. On the international level, they clinched the Merit Award in the Grand Finals. The year ended with the final performance, Fear. It was put up during the Primary 1 Orientation concert to allay any possible concerns that the incoming Primary 1 students may have about formal schooling. The members’ commitment to the training sessions has certainly brought great satisfaction and pride for the senior and junior members of the club.

PERFORMING ARTS

ENGLISH DRAMA

By Akshta Pappu Milind (Sec 3PR), Chung Yu Xuan Celest (Sec 3SE)

Teachers-in-charge:

Ms Vivienne Pang

Mrs Caruna Yogeeswaran

Drama instructor:

Ms Chow Keat Yeng

Chairperson:

Alexis Joy Wong Le’Er (Sec 4SE)

Vice-Chairperson:

Choy Jia Xuan Janice (Sec 4PE)

Quarter-Mistress:

Claudia Elizabeth Tan (Sec 4DY)

Welfare Head:

Simorrah Nadya Seow Hui Xin (Sec 4GY)

2022 was a year that brought back opportunities that we could not experience in the last two years because of the COVID19 pandemic restrictions. As the restrictions were gradually removed, we had the opportunity to perform on stage for a live audience once again. We have much to be thankful for this year.

Among the memorable performances this year were those that we created for the two Trinity College London Performing (Group) Assessments held in January and August. The preparation for both performances was challenging both due to the constraints of time and the rigorous requirements of the assessment. But with Ms Keat’s creativity and guidance together with a lot of effort on our part, we managed to put on amazing performances that earned us distinctions! The experience strengthened our relationships within each level and taught us to think quickly on our feet while improving our theatre skills across different genres.

In April, the EL Drama Group performed in the SC Arts Festival. Rehearsals were

gruelling and repetitive, but we pushed on! The experience was quite an eye-opener for many, as it was their first time being on stage and performing for a live and eager audience. In August, we collaborated with all the performing arts CCAs to put up a well -received student-led performance for Teacher’s Day. Similarly, in November, the EL and CL Drama Groups worked together to bring the house down with a humorous and creative take on Romeo and Juliet at the Secondary 4 Prom Night at the Temasek Club.

All these experiences and achievements would not have happened if we did not have the support of our teachers-in-charge — Ms Pang and Mrs Yogeeswaran — and our drama instructor, Ms Keat. They have been our pillars of support as we navigated through the challenges and obstacles in our journey as actors and drama leaders. Our chapter for drama in 2022 may be coming to a close, but our journey in theatre does not stop here. May we continue to thrive and shine under the spotlight in 2023!

Teachers-in-Charge:

Ms Lee Li Qun

Mdm Cui Hai Lan

Instructor:

Mdm Ng Gek Hoong

Chairperson:

Chow Yi Zhen Valerie (Sec 4SE)

Vice Chairperson: Tan Yi Ling (Chen Yiling) (Sec 4GR)

Stage Manager:

Chong Zhi Xin Manda (Sec 4PE)

Welfare / Treasurer: Li Wanru (Sec 4PR)

CHINESE DRAMA

By Lee Wei Yi (Sec 3DG), Chong Ying Xuan (Sec 3PE)

2022 has been a rollercoaster ride for Chinese Drama even as the Covid-19 restrictions eased. This year, we are honoured to perform in various school events such as the SC Arts Festival, Teachers’ Day and Prom.

In April, we performed our very own piece Small Cake, Big Dreams (小蛋糕，大梦想） and collaborated with the Strings Ensemble on a performance featuring two poems, 假 如你不够快乐 and 让我怎样感谢你 , during the SC Arts Festival. We were quite nervous performing live in front of a crowd for the first time in a while, but we encouraged each other and managed to put up a wonderful performance.

Another highlight of the year was the

Teachers’ Day performance. We collaborated with English Drama to make and direct the skit, Back to the Flintstones, that involved the other Performing Art CCAs. We were tight on time and working with a huge group was tough. Through teamwork and communication, we succeeded in pulling it off.

We are extremely thankful to our instructor, Mdm Ng, and our beloved teachers-incharge, Ms Lee and Mdm Cui, for their endless encouragement and the opportunities to dive into the world of shadow-play, puppetry and theatresports. We have forged strong bonds and made countless memories together. We look forward to future events in 2023!

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mdm Jill Yip Wei Wei

Mdm Tan Bee Yong

Instructor:

Mr Myren Mak

HANDBELL ENSEMBLE

The year 2022 was a memorable one for the Singapore Chinese Girls’ Handbell Ensemble (Primary Division). With the resumption of the Singapore Youth Festival – Arts Presentation after a 2year hiatus due to the restrictions arising from the pandemic, our handbell ringers from Primary 3 to 6 were able to participate and perform at the School of The Arts (SOTA) on 14 July 2022 in the presence of an audience. This was a great opportunity for the handbell ringers to showcase their talents.

At the school’s Honours Day on 18 November 2022, the Handbell Ensemble enthralled, enthused and entertained the guests who were clearly pleased with their

performance and joyful ringing.

The ringers have always given their best during the demanding weekly practice sessions. This is evident as new ringers without musical background and experience were able to read solfege and play within a few practices.

A strong team spirit and passion for being the best permeates the whole Handbell Ensemble. Their contagious enthusiasm spurs everyone in the team including the instructor and teachers who are continuously encouraged to give our best. We would like to thank everyone responsible for their success and for the valuable support given.

Teachers-in-Charge:

Ms Rina Lio Su-Mein

Mdm Phua Chia Ghee

Instructors:

Mr Damien Lim Yong Seng

Ms Valerie Lee

Chairperson:

Tiana Cheong Yi-Lin (Sec 4CO)

Vice-chairperson:

Eshley Kwok Jing Han (Sec 4DG)

Secretary:

Kwan Lum Wai, Melanie (Sec 4GY)

Quarter Mistress:

Thang Xuan Jia (Sec 4DG)

BESTS • PERFORMING ARTS

HANDBELL ENSEMBLE

By Jade Cheng (3PR)

The SCGS Handbell Ensemble (SCHB) has had the most exciting year in 2022, where restrictions due to the pandemic had been more relaxed, allowing our team to be given more opportunities to practise offline together and perform live once again.

SCHB took part in the SC Performing Arts Festival, which was our first live performance since the start of the COVID19 pandemic. We played a variety of songs throughout the festival including A Million Dreams, Les Misérables Medley, War and Peace, Waltz of the Flowers, and We’re All In This Together. The Arts Festival is definitely a core memory for the members of SCHB and we worked forth from there with a new spirit of determination in putting up even better performances!

After a most heartfelt and emotional farewell to our Secondary 4 seniors, SCHB was also given the opportunity to perform live during the Teacher’s Day celebration. We performed a well-known and iconic song from the 70’s, Dancing Queen, and we are

proud to say that our performance was well-received by students and teachers alike.

Last but not least, SCHB ended the year off with a bang through a collaboration with the MGS Handbell Ensemble for a Musical Concord at Sengkang General Hospital. The two teams worked efficiently and harmoniously as we put together the popular local tune of Di Tanjong Katong arranged by our very own conductor, Mr Damien Lim! In addition, SCHB was given the chance to perform solo, where we played another well-known Hokkien song, 爱拼才会赢, arranged by one of our very talented ringers, Wong Xin Yi (3PE).

All this would not have been possible without the guidance and support of our conductors, Mr Damien Lim and Ms Valerie Lee, and our CCA teachers-in-charge. SCHB will continue to strive to achieve greater heights as a CCA together and we look forward to an even more fulfilling year in 2023!

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mrs Marion Tan

Mdm Priyalatha d/o Ganaysan

Ms Zhang Qiangsheng

Instructor:

Mr Luo Wei

PRIMARY DIVISION

STRING ENSEMBLE

In 2022, the String Ensemble (Primary) had the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents at two notable events, the School Youth Festival and Honours Day 2022. The ensemble, consisting of dedicated and skilled students, performed with precision and passion, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

The first piece that was performed by the ensemble for both events was a composition by the renowned classical composer, Wolfgang Amadues Mozart. The ensemble’s interpretation of this piece was outstanding, with every member of the ensemble playing their respective parts with technical proficiency and musicality.

The second piece that was performed was El Choco, which is a popular and lively tango.

The ensemble’s interpretation of this piece was energetic and dynamic and three of our members, Isabel Heng, Erin Leong and Kaela Poh, performed solo.

Besides practising for the above-mentioned events, the ensemble managed to enjoy bonding over food and games at our end-ofyear get-together. Through these bonding sessions, the camaraderie among the members is strengthened.

Overall, the ensemble’s performances at the two events were a huge success. The ensemble’s dedication and hard work were evident throughout the year and they represented the school in an exemplary manner. Their performances were a testament to their skill and passion for music.

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mr Chin Sian Woon, Michael

Miss Deborah Gan Li Chuen

Conductors:

Mr Gevorg Sargsayan

Mr Leslie Tan

Executive Committee

President:

Audrey Chan Jiexin (Sec 4PR)

Vice-President:

Koong Ee Hsin, Joanne (Sec 4GY)

Concert Mistress:

Chung Qian Xia, Chinatsu (Sec 4CO)

Quarter Mistress:

Lian Shwu Wey (Sec 4CO)

Librarian:

Soh Qi Yu, Eliora (Sec 3DG)

Welfare Officer:

Lim Jing Yi, Ilyssa (Sec 3GY)

Music Committee

Violin 1 Section Leader:

Chung Qian Xia, Chinatsu (Sec 4CO)

Violin 2 Section Leader:

Low Enya (Sec 4SE)

Viola Section Leader:

Chin Wai Teng (Sec 3GY)

Cello Section Leader:

Tang Jia Xin Kimberly (Sec 4GY)

Double Bass Section Leader:

Audrey Chan Jiexin (Sec 4PR)

STRING ENSEMBLE

2022 was indeed a fulfilling year for the SCGS String Ensemble. With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, we had many opportunities to participate in different events.

For the first time in a three years, we performed to a live audience in school during the Combined Performing Arts Festival in May. Being able to do so brought back the adrenaline of performing, which was deeply moving.

As part of our service to the community, we had the privilege of presenting music at two events - Pek Kio Community Centre’s National Day Dinner and Sengkang General Hospital’s appreciation concert for healthcare workers. Seeing our audiences

enjoy our music made it all truly rewarding and meaningful.

In addition, we had the opportunity to have an exchange with the Nanyang Girls’ High School String Ensemble in November, where we learnt from one another through combined practices. We rounded off the year with a studio recording of Dr Kelly Tang’s arrangement of Rasa Sayang at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. We thank our conductor, Mr Gevorg Sargsayan, for six years of dedicated service and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. We welcome too our new conductor, Mr Leslie Tan, whom we are excited to work with and look toward reaching greater heights with him.

Junior Art & Crafts Club

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mdm Doreen Sim (Primary 3)

Miss Valerie Ng Suying (Primary 4)

Senior Art & Crafts Club

Teachers-in-Charge:

Miss Oon Qian Yi Shannon (Primary 5)

Mrs Tan Yan Ping (Primary 6)

PRIMARY DIVISION

ART & CRAFTS CLUB

For Art & Crafts Club sessions, CCA members were exposed to a variety of new art forms and mediums. Examples include paper clay, acrylic pouring, plaster bandage art and wood canvas painting. The students were given opportunities to make choices, and use their personal experiences to create art.

This year, CCA members took part in two major projects, namely a Values-in-Action (VIA) project in partnership with Gleneagles Hospital, and Dreams Unfolded Art Exhibition in partnership with the National Library Board (NLB).

For the VIA project in Term 2, Primary 3 to 5

students contributed their artworks for Gleneagles Hospital to bring cheer and help patients in the healing process. Mrs Linda Chan, our Principal, along with 5 student artists, attended the art donation ceremony. The ceremony was graced by the Hospital CEO, Director of Operations and Director of Nursing.

Dreams Unfolded Art Exhibition was a showcase of artworks by Primary 3 to Primary 6 students, inspired by their reading of books related to the theme of Dreams. It encompasses the meaning of unfolding dreams through the understanding of stories, using art to express this understanding after reading.

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mr Abdul Razak

Ms Low Kok Lang

Trainer:

Mr Richard Lim

EXCO members (2022-2023):

President:

Ng Yi Ning (Pri 3CO)

Vice-President:

Natasha Chong Kai En (Pri 3PR)

Secretary:

Liu Yi Lei (Pri 3PR)

SECONDARY DIVISION

ART CLUB

With the easing of restrictions, the Art Club was presented with opportunities to develop itself, proving to be a vital part of the SC community. This year has also been fruitful, with our members achieving awards in various competitions.

These competitions tested the members’ ability to think outside the box, with themes such as “Expression”, which provided a platform for them to express their emotions.

The Art Club is honoured to have taken part in school events this year, such as Teachers’ Day, and the Prefectorial Investiture. The club also had bonding activities such as a ‘Just Dance’ session that helped to weave us

closer together.

Aside from the fun sessions we had, the highlight of our year would be an oil painting course, taught by a mentor, Mr Richard Lim. The course gave everyone the opportunity to delve into areas beyond their comfort zone. Overall, it was enriching, imparting to us new skills.

To conclude, the Art Club would like to thank our teachers-in-charge, Mr Abdul Razak and Ms Low Kok Lang for their guidance. In the coming year, we hope to make the school proud and achieve our goal to become an improved CCA while striving to grow as individuals!

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mrs Swati Mukherji

Ms Irfana Begum Binte Shaik Fareed

Coach:

Miss Sharleen Goh

Members of the EXCO:

President:

Cheong Yu Qing (Sec 4PR)

Vice-President:

Wee Heoh Ee, Eleanor (Sec 4PE)

Secretary:

Tan Shin En, Jemmima (Sec 4SY)

Internal Head:

Natalie Yiki Toh (Sec 4PE)

External Head:

Sherina Shoeb (Sec 4CO)

SC DEBATE

2022 was an extremely fruitful year for SC Debate, with us being able to participate in a variety of activities, both internally between members of the club and externally with other schools. SC Debate values cultivating in our members awareness of current affairs through conducting lectures and debates on a large variety of topics. With the relaxation of COVID-19 measures, we were able to conduct physical bonding sessions in school as well, which helped in forging stronger bonds between members of the club. This was incredibly fruitful with debating being a team activity. Another initiative we implemented was ‘targeted training’. By working on the specific weaknesses and working with the strengths of the club, we managed to maximise productivity. This, along with our regular weekly Tuesday and Thursday training sessions, has helped allow our club to soar to greater heights.

This year, we were granted many opportunities to participate in various inter-

school competitions. Our members rose to the occasion and performed remarkably in these events. For example, in August, the club participated in the Singapore International Schools’ Debate League 2022. The team comprising Jolie Ow (2PR), Rachel Tedja (2PE), Kate Nattaya Sia (3PR), Dayna Tan Yan Qi (3PR), and Chng Huijin (3PE) competed against various talented teams, and after gruelling rounds with many strong competitors, managed to clinch the silver achievement.

To conclude, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation to our teachers-incharge, Mrs Swati Mukherji and Ms Irfana and our coach, Ms Sharleen Goh, for their constant and unwavering support, guidance and mentorship in every member’s debate journey, as well as their laudable dedication to the club. We would also like to thank our Exco members for their countless contributions to the club. We look forward to what the future holds for the club!

LBK LIBRARY SOCIETY

By Blythe Lai Yeng Hei (Sec 3SE), Foo Yuan Qian (Sec 3PE), Keshwini Gejendran (Sec 2GY), Cheryl Victoria Tan (Sec 2DG)

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mrs Gloria Cheng

Mdm Loo Shek Kien

Mrs Amanda Chia

Mrs Florence Phua

Chairperson:

Natalie Teng Yi Ting (Sec 4PR)

Vice-Chairperson:

Manahil Shabbir Khan (Sec 4GR)

Secretary:

Sze Josephine (Sec 4PR)

In 2022, the Library Society held our annual Values-In-Action (VIA) reading programme, where our members wrote and illustrated original children's books, and held storytelling sessions which were very wellreceived by our SCGS Primary Division students at the Student Care Centre.

The society also attended an inspirational talk by local author Ms Rosie Wee, where we learnt about the effort and process behind writing novels.

A special highlight was Library Week, during which we held a variety of interesting bookrelated activities and invited the Choir members to perform during recess. The turnout was most encouraging and has motivated us to further engage the school next year.

Furthermore, the Library Society participated in VIA activities like the NLB’s

Read for Books charity drive, and publicised school events such as Health Month by preparing posters and a quiz to share health-related facts with the student population.

From our activities, we learnt that collaboration with others, who may not be from our level, is vital to completing any project. We learnt to persevere through difficulties and encourage each other along the way, forging strong bonds between CCA members.

We would like to express our utmost gratitude towards our teachers-in-charge and all CCA members, past and present, for their unwavering support and contributions to our CCA this year. 2022 has been a fruitful year for the Library Society and we look forward to an enjoyable, meaningful 2023.

Teachers-in-Charge

Animation:

Miss Lee Lay Eng

Videography:

Miss Candice Kong

Robotics:

Ms Liu TingTing

Miss Loo Mee Lin

Instructors:

Animation:

Miss Teo Pei Hui

Videography:

Mr Md Ferdaus Salleh

Robotics:

Mr Michael Tan Ooi Hong

Miss Faith Wong Meng Choo

PRIMARY DIVISION

INFOCOMM CLUB

The Infocomm Club comprises students from Primary 4 to 6. The programmes cover areas such as photography, videography, digital media, games development and animation. Students had a choice to choose 2D animation or videography for their school projects, events and competitions. In addition to learning various aspects of IT technologies, with emphasis on Multimedia, members were also given opportunities to develop their teamwork, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills.

Robotics Club members in the Beginners and Intermediate groups learnt how to construct robots using the EV3 Mindstorm Lego sets. Members also learnt the functions of a variety of sensors that would help their robots perform a series of complex movements. Upon completing the construction phase, members were then tasked to programme their robots to run certain missions. These weekly sessions promote synergy, strategy formulation and ignite inventiveness among members.

Teachers-in-Charge :

Miss Kong Shiau Wei

Mr Lau Beng Hwee

Miss Rosziana Bibi Rossley

Chairperson cum Section Head:

Caitlin Chew Kai Shuen (Sec 4SY)

Vice-Chairperson

cum Section Head:

Lim Han Xuan Claudia (Sec 4SY)

Vice-Heads of Section:

Krisha Rekha (Sec 4SY)

Yeoh Chun Hui (Sec 4SE)

Senior EXCO:

Summer Khoo Li Ern (Sec 4DG)

Lee Yue Tong Stacey (Sec 4PE)

Faith Ong Enting (Sec 4SY)

Bi Jiabi (Sec 4PE)

SECONDARY DIVISION

INFOCOMM CLUB

The Infocomm Club consists of the Multimedia Section and the Robotics Section. The former focusses on training members in animation, photography and videography while the latter trains students in robot programming skills.

The revamped curriculum in the Multimedia Section has provided students with opportunities to learn new skills and participate in competitions such as Our School, Our Story 2022 Contest, National Youth Film Awards competition and Copyright School Challenge 2022 where they showcased their abilities. In the Better Internet Video Challenge 2022, they managed to clinch the top two spots.

One of our Robotics teams emerged as Overall Champion in the First Lego League 2022. They were also placed in fourth position in the Robot Runs category. This is a great honour for the team and a reflection of the immense amount of time and effort put into the preparation for the competition.

The Infocomm Club has broadened the horizons of members and enabled them to reach greater heights. Through their consistent hard work, they have gained both soft and hard skills through the activities of the year.

SECONDARY DIVISION

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT CLUB

Teachers-in-Charge:

Mrs Cha Wai Mun

Miss Tan Beng Chiak

Mrs Yeo Siew Li

Sec 4 Leaders:

Chairperson:

B K Preethi (Sec 4SY )

Vice-Chairperson (Science):

Sng Yi Xin (Sec 4PR)

Vice-Chairperson (Environment):

Anjali Ravi (Sec 4SY)

Youth Science Educators:

Chairperson:

Tan E-Shay (Sec 4CO)

Vice-Chairperson:

Wathiqah Binte Kassim (Sec 4GR)

It has been a fruitful year for our 2022 batch. With the relaxation on COVID-19 measures, our competitions returned on-site with physical presentations. Some of our members had the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Youth Science Educators Programme (YSEP) held physically at the Science Centre. Additionally, our CCA organised a physical Primary 4 Bonding terrarium activity in efforts of promoting recycling within our school community. A session was dedicated to raise awareness about the importance of recycling as well as the ways of doing so through a terrariummaking activity. Plastic bottles were being upcycled to create self-watered terrariums which the students could bring home to grow.

The Science and Environment club members have participated in a variety of activities from science competitions such as the International Elementz Fair, Illustratum: A Hallway Physics Competition by NUS. With each competition we take part in, we are able to further hone our critical-thinking skills. We also participated in several events such as the DSTA Cube-Sat workshop. Moreover, our CCA has also advocated for the environment through internal events like Bring Your Own Container Day. Outside of school, we have also volunteered at the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped and Share-A-Textbook organised by FairPrice Singapore. Our CCA is really thankful to be given various opportunities to represent the school and this could not have been done without the hard work of our teachers and support given by the school.

Four students participated in NXplorers, a global scale competition championed by Science Centre Singapore and Shell Singapore. It is a platform for young minds to develop sustainable solutions to food, water and energy challenges. Through the process, students learn systems thinking, scenario planning, and develop change management skills - all highly relevant skill sets that inspire and equip students to be positive agents of change. As a team, they managed to innovate a half-working prototype – Cool-Aid, which they hoped would reduce carbon emissions in local commercial buildings. The students represented Singapore at an international sharing by all NXplorers teams around the globe.

List of Competitions and Awards achieved:

• Singapore Young Physicists Tournament: Distinction in Poster Presentation

• National Youth Environmental Conference: Outstanding Delegates Award

• 23rd International Elementz Fair (Senior): 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

• The Chua Thian Poh Young Innovators Challenge: The Best Innovation Team Award

• 9th ASEAN Junior Science Odyssey: 2 Silver and 1 Bronze

• Illustratum: A Hallway Physics Competition by NUS: National 2nd Place and 1 Merit Award

• 20th Elementz Science Competition Project (Junior): 2 Silver and 1 Commendation Award

• Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors’ Award: 1 Merit Award

SECONDARY DIVISION

SECONDARY DIVISION

71ST PREFECTORIAL BOARD

By Hazel Mok, Head Prefect 2021-2022

Teachers-in-Charge

Mrs Fei May Bowness

Mrs Sophia Wong

Ms Arlene Pang

Head Prefect

Hazel Mok Jing Yi (Sec 4GY)

Vice Head Prefects

Rachel Yvonne Malcolm (Sec 4SY)

Tan Shin En, Jemmima (Sec 4SY)

Secretary

Ng Shu Zheng (Sec 4PR)

Treasurer

Phua Jia Wei Hannah (Sec 4SY)

External Liaison

Avantika Guli (Sec 4PE)

Head Discipline Committee

Alyaa Aris Binte Azhar Aris (Sec 4PR)

Head Internal Committee

Nicole Emily Thomas (Sec 4PE)

Head Special Projects

Nicole Tedja (Sec 4SY)

Head Welfare

Erica Low (Sec 4GR)

Girls-In-Bolero (GIB) camp

The theme of the 71st Prefectorial Board was “One heart, One soul, We’re Jade and Gold”. This theme reinforces our role as student leaders, to be the voice that would rally our peers to be a part of this loving SC community. With “One heart” and “One soul”. Our SC family braved through unprecedented times as one, with the Prefectorial Board undertaking endeavours to care for all. We strove to enhance the vibrant SC school spirit and cultivate a more inclusive school environment through our dedicated service to the school.

Given the “new normal” and COVID-19 restrictions at hand, our board continually challenged the process and adapted to situations creatively. We made the most out of the opportunities we had and worked hand in hand for our vision for the school to come to life.

Our term of service commenced as the 71st

Prefectorial Board was officially inaugurated in August 2021, during the Prefect Installation. Similar to the previous year, the Prefect Installation was pre-recorded, stitched into a video and screened to the respective classes on National Day. This ceremony was a humble recognition of our appointment as student leaders and from this moment on, with the support of the school and the trust they had vested in us, we pledged to work towards excellence to leave the board and the school stronger and better than before.

Some of the best practices that we continued to carry out in our term of service include Fabulous Friday as well as morning meetings. Fabulous Friday, known as FabFri, takes place every five weeks of each school term. On this day, students are allowed to don their SC SO COOL tees. FabFri was implemented with hopes of promoting a

greater sense of compassion and the heart to serve others within the SC community. With that idea in mind, we recognise students for their acts of service towards others within the school community and this is seen as a form of encouragement to them.

As a board, we meet consistently every Tuesday and Thursday, from 7am to 7.40am. Whilst this act of coming together as a board may seem rather simple, its effectiveness and importance cannot be overlooked. It is a good opportunity for us to touch base with the various ongoing projects, keeping everyone updated and in the loop. In addition to this, morning meetings are also a great way for us to bond as a board. Certain meetings are used for us to play games within our committees, and to get to know each other better. We have also used this time to engage in meaningful

SECONDARY

discussions about articles that we chanced upon in the newspapers, and weave the enriching leadership lessons learnt and skills acquired into our service.

The prefects aided in the organisation of SC Day, a highly anticipated event celebrated in tandem with National Day. To preserve the culture of enlivening our SC spirit on this day despite the prevailing COVID-19 restrictions, we came up with various alternatives to past practices, for example, doing an online rave session. Something unique that we initiated to commemorate the joyous celebration of SC and National Day together was coming up with a video production titled “One SC”. We featured members from the primary and secondary divisions (school leaders, teaching and non-teaching staff and students) and filmed the respective clips in different venues of our school. Following the melody of our 2015 NDP song

- One Singapore, we rewrote the lyrics into our very own SC version which showcased the strong unity we uphold as a school.

Teachers’ Day 2021 was one of the first major events that the 71st board helmed and it was inspired by the theme of “Space”. The concert was live-streamed and featured many breathtaking performances from teachers, students and school leaders! We roped in the accelerated leaders to bring the teachers on a “space ALien” tour where the teachers moved from class to class to visit their students. The main highlight was most definitely the glow room where the teachers were entertained by the fun-filled activities and took many memorable pictures at the photo booth. We are grateful that the student body managed to express their heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated teachers and spend such a meaningful time with them on their special day.

Graduation Night

Prefects’ Installation

The Graduation Committee was determined to brainstorm and improve on the pre-existing ideas in hopes of elevating the experience for the graduating class of 2021. With the theme “Enchanted Forest”, the board worked coherently to transform the classrooms into a magical space with handmade decorations and the addition of intricate details. This event tapped into our creativity which pushed us to think out of the box and be adaptable to change. Indeed, the seniors described that night to be simply enchanting.

We kicked off the new school year on a high

Orientation

SECONDARY DIVISION

with the annual orientation to warmly welcome the Secondary 1 cohort and new students into our SC family. Working closely and collaborating with other leadership boards allowed us to grow together as we worked passionately towards our common vision for the school. The theme of “Enchanted Forest” is based on the idea of beginning a new journey of learning through the different terrains of the forest and interacting with the wide variety of flora and fauna, symbolising how the new students will courageously look forward to new adventures and brave through the

challenges ahead.

The prefects were excited for our annual Girls-In-Bolero (GIB) camp despite it not being an overnight camp like it was during pre-covid days. From listening to lectures by our alumni or keynote speakers to hands-on activities and bonding games, this camp aims to develop the prefects holistically, helping us discover our leadership style while cultivating close-knit bonds within the board. Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a segment of the camp where the respective committee and project heads will present an in-depth analysis of the

strengths and areas for improvement. The receptive feedback given is a thorough reflection of the work that had been done in the past term of service which is crucial in paving the way for further improvement such that we can better serve the school community.

Amidst the vicissitudes of the pandemic, our Special Projects committee worked closely with the PE Department to revamp the Tribe system and introduced intraschool competitions and events. This served to inject an element of vibrancy into school life and promote inter-class, inter-level and

inter-CCA bondedness, to enhance every SC girl’s sense of belonging to the school.

The lines from the bridge of the 71st PB song that we have written are:

“We'll serve with purpose, we'll serve with commitment we'll serve with love and passion and vigour for SC”

The Prefectorial Board remains incredibly grateful for the opportunity to make a difference and leave a positive impact on the school community. As our term of service draws to a close, we are hopeful that

we have indeed served with purpose, we have served with commitment, we have served with love and passion and vigour for our second family. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our teachers-incharge and the school management for their gracious guidance and support throughout this journey. We wish the 72nd Prefectorial Board and future boards all the best in their term of service as they continue to accomplish greater things and fly the SC flag high.

Tribe Week

Amber Lim Zi Shan (Pri 5SY), Abigail Tan Si Hui (Pri 5P), Chong Hui Yu Jaime (Pri 5SY), Jaslyn Chan Hui Ling (Pri 5SY)

Chan Leang Yee Emma (Pri 6C)

Claire Ong Sue Wen (Pri 4G)

OUR SCGS FAMILY

Our Staff

OUR SCGS FAMILY • OUR STAFF

PRIMARY & SECONDARY DIVISIONS PRIMARY DIVISION

SECONDARY DIVISION

MR AARON CHAI, MISS RACHEL LIM, MISS REGINA ONG,

PRIMARY & SECONDARY DIVISIONS

PRIMARY DIVISION

DIVISION

OUR SCGS FAMILY • OUR STAFF

PRIMARY & SECONDARY DIVISIONS

PRIMARY DIVISION

SECONDARY DIVISION

MISS LOW KOK LANG (ST - MOTHER TONGUE), MDM MO FENGLING

FIRST ROW: MRS LEE MENG CHOO, MS TAN HONG PENG SHIRLEY, DR JESMINE TAN (HOD SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPER), MRS MING LOH (HOD - MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES), MDM PREMA SURESH (SH-DISCIPLINE), MDM CAO XUEYING, MISS CHUA VOON SIEW

MDM NORRIZALIANI JAHARI (YEAR HEAD - LOWER PRIMARY), MDM CHEN CHAO, MRS GINA LIM YOKE CHEE, MDM GAO RU

SECOND ROW: MISS VEERAVARMAN VIJAYABHARATHY, MDM NOOR WAHIDA RUSMANI, MRS LEE PUAY LENG (YEAR HEAD), MDM PHUA CHIA GHEE, MDM TAN POEY SIANG (SH - MOTHER TONGUE), MRS JIANG JINGHONG, MISS ZHOU LIANG, MR LIANG KOK ANN

PRIMARY & SECONDARY DIVISIONS

PRIMARY DIVISION

SECONDARY DIVISION

PRIMARY DIVISION

SECONDARY DIVISION

FIRST ROW: MRS VIVIAN TAN, MS KHADIJAH AZIZ (YEAR HEAD), MRS LOW WEE LENG, MISS ARLENE PANG, MR TAN CHEE WAN (HOD SCIENCE), MRS AMANDA CHIA (DEAN - STUDIES 2), MRS YEO SIEW LI, MRS GRACE TANG, MR SAMUEL LIM, MR PAUL CHEONG

SECOND ROW: MRS CHIA GUO HUI, MISS TAN BENG CHIAK, MR MICHAEL CHIN (SH – PHYSICS), MRS CARUNA YOGEESWARAN, MRS TAY-TING HUI LIN, MISS FU WEI (ST – SCIENCE), MR JOHARI KHALIL (SH – BIOLOGY), MR LAU BENG HWEE, MR JACK LI

NOT IN PHOTO: MRS CHA WAI MUN

FIRST ROW: MRS JOYCE EIO (LH-SCIENCE), MISS KOH YEE SUNG (ST-SCIENCE), MRS BOH SHIAO JEAN (HOD-CCE), MISS JACQUELINE TAN (HOD-SCIENCE), MDM DOREEN TING, MDM FARIDAH YUNOS

PRIMARY DIVISION

MR WONG HONG YEOW, MR NG WEN JYE (SH – ICT), MRS AUDREY WONG (HOD ICT), MISS JACQUELINE LEOW (ICT MANAGER), MS PREMLA DEVI, MISS ROSZIANA BIBI

MRS LIN SHU RUI, MR MOHAMAD RUZAINI BIN ISMAIL, MRS LEE MENG CHOO (HOD-ICT), MDM YANG SHUOJUN (SH-ICT), MDM TAN XIAO TING

PRIMARY & SECONDARY DIVISIONS

STAFF WELL-BEING

The best memories are made around the table.

2022 was the year life started to return to the new normal. As COVID safe management measures were still in place in the beginning of the year, our annual Lunar New Year Lohei was still put on hold. Each Division had our respective Tang Yuan (glutinous rice ball) session over Zoom.

From Term 2 onwards, with the easing of the community measures, safe distancing rules and increased group sizes, our pot-luck and makan sessions resumed much to the delight of our bellies. We continued to enjoy delicious snacks, juices and bento sets. The staff well-being committee also brought shopping to our doorstep with a variety of products from Lunar New Year goodies, fresh fruits, healthy snacks, stationery and gifts. This food and retail therapy provided a muchneeded relief for us all.

A highlight of the year was definitely the resumption of buffet food at our Staff Professional Development Day in June, Marking Day for the Secondary Division and Childrens’ Day for the Primary Division. These

opportunities to sample a variety of food and to sit in groups to chat and catch up over food helped strengthen the bonds we have with one other.

Another highlight was the Teachers’ Day Lunch. The staff was well blessed by the delectable and sumptuous buffet at Peppermint @ Parkroyal Marina Bay. This huge gathering of both Primary and Secondary Divisions was something we have all missed for the past two years. We are truly grateful to receive the treat from the Board of Directors, Alumni and Parents Support Group.

As early screening and detection saves lives, the staff well-being committee also brought in a Mammobus to SCGS to screen our female staff. Our Primary Division organised Barre Classes to stretch our muscles and an Ice Cream making workshop for us to learn and bond with one another.

The staff well-being team looks forward to more activities and food to sustain our physical and mental health in 2023.

Tang Yuan Zoom

Teachers’ Day Tunch

Ice Cream Making Workshop

Mammobus

Barre Session

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT @ SCGS

Introduction

Staff Development @ SCGS is a full-school endeavour that seeks to facilitate conversations and exchanges to deepen pedagogical understanding to better engage student learning. The year 2022 saw us continuing to anchor on FACeTS (Formative Assessment, Application, Collaborative Learning, e-Pedagogy, critical Thinking and Student Voice) in our professional inquiry.

PD Days and Staff Retreat (June and November)

On the 3rd of June, colleagues from both divisions participated in our annual Professional Development Day and Staff Retreat. Our principal, Mrs Linda Chan opened the day with a call to rethink student engagement and how to elicit active and engaged participation in the classroom. She also pointed out that student centred learning is not only about changes to learning experiences but how success is being measured. Above all, all these has to be anchored in our SCGS Desired Outcomes of Education of Sincere Collaborator, Courageous Changemaker, Generous Contributor, and Servant Leader.

At the divisional level, Primary division had the privilege of inviting Dr Wong Lung Hsiang, the Senior Research Scientist and the coProgramme Director of the Learning Sciences and Innovation Research Programme at the Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (NIE) to share about fusing collaborative learning and assessment for learning with technology. Not only were theories

provided during each PD session to ground our pedagogies, many colleagues generously opened their classrooms as they effected these pedagogies. The sharing was further extended to the entire staff in the primary division as each professional learning team shares their exploits in their classrooms through the D-TLC (Deepened & Differentiated Teacher Learning Communities) Learning Fest.

For the Secondary division, Mrs Amanda Chia led the teachers on Blended Learning Journey, where she charted our Blended Learning progress, how the Covid-years sharpened our educational acumen and how we as a teaching fraternity forge to glean the best of different instructional methods, pedagogical approaches and technologies. What followed were department sharing of our ePedagogy and Lesson Design Journeys by the Mother Tongue and Science Departments and we closed PD Day with a breakout session where respective departments led in discussions and sharing of how they engaged students deeply in their creation of learning experiences.

The afternoon of 3 June was spent happily bonding and learning something new with our colleagues from the primary division and our support staff. We all bonded and relaxed over a myriad of activities like walking the trail @ Lower Pierce Reservoir, pasta making, coffee art, ice-cream making, leather crafting workshop, soapmaking, laser-tag, and the making of eco-enzymes.

In November, the focus of PD Day was on strengthening facilitation

skills that will elicit deeper student reflections through experiences that were intentionally designed. Facilitated by Carrie Chan, the November workshop “Reinforcing Reflection Processes in our Learning Journeys” guided colleagues through different levels in learning experiences and reflection processes so that students can consolidate and integrate their personalised learning experiences.

In November, our EAS colleagues went on Learning Journeys: the Primary Division to Rail Corridor while the Secondary Division to the Science Centre. The Primary EAS colleagues had fun learning more about the Corridor which served as an important ecological corridor. They reflected that, like the Corridor, they played a significant facilitation role in their day-to-day operations to achieve a conducive learning environment for our girls. The highlight of the Science Centre visit included the Laser Maze, where staff had to navigate the maze without coming into contact with the laser beam; getting up close with butterflies at the indoor butterfly sanctuary and the finale was the movie treat at the Omni Theatre! It was a good bonding time for everyone!

Open Classrooms

In addition to PD Days, Professional learning also takes place throughout the year, in the classrooms, where colleagues generously open their spaces to one another, to help one another glean into how teaching pedagogies enriched students’ learning. Learning is most meaningful when observed in real-time and these synchronous observations allowed teachers to learn how to effectively share lessons, deliver instruction and allow students to collaborate. Some teachers invited colleagues to their lessons to lend their perspectives on the use of tech tools like Classkick and Kialo to draw out critical thinking during class discussions. The introduction of Blended Learning approach in Music songwriting lessons engendered stronger self-directed learning in students. As part of deepening our formative assessment with e-Pedagogy, teachers leveraged tech tools like Nearpod and Classpoint to engage students actively during lessons and tapped upon instance data to bridge learning gaps.

Sheryl Ang Xin Hui (Pri 3C)

Megan Elizabeth Foo Mae-Yan (Pri 3)

Anezka Yi Xuan Goerojova (Pri 3C)

Alexy Chee Xin Ning (Pri 3P)

OUR SCGS FAMILY

Our Partners

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Under the leadership of Ms Jennie Chua, the SCGS Board of Directors provides strong guidance and support to the school.

We thank them for their dedication and unstinting commitment to education at SCGS.

Standing (L-R): Mr Joseph Cheang, Mr John Tan Jiew Hoe, Prof Francis Koh Seated (L-R): Mrs Chan-Ng Ai Lin, Dr Serene Toh, Ms Jennie Chua (Chairman), Ms Vicky Yap (Vice-Chairman), Mrs Linda Chan

SCGS PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

www.scgspsg.com • https://www.facebook.com/scgspsg

Introduction

As Singapore gradually resumed social activities at the start of 2022, the SCGS Parent Support Group (PSG) continued to make significant efforts to engage volunteers while adhering closely to the prevailing safety management measures, in the ongoing battle against COVID19. Classroom and recess-based programmes were gradually reintroduced into the school. This step marks an important milestone in restoring a sense of normalcy and providing the Kim Geks with valuable educational experiences beyond the core subjects.

Supported by 20 dedicated Parent Support Group members (PSGm) from the P1 Induction programme, the PSG kick-started the new academic year in collaboration with the Primary 1 teachers to ensure the newly-minted Kim Geks feel welcomed, supported, and comfortable in the new environment, as they embark on their educational journey. The physical return of Character First, Lifeskills, and library activities was an exhilarating and highlyanticipated moment for both the Kim Geks and the PSGm

Appreciation cards from P1 students to PSGm during P1 Induction

Welcome Tea 2022

PSG embraced virtual engagement to minimise physical interactions while maintaining active involvement. Welcome Tea 2022 was conducted virtually to ensure continued collaboration and participation amongst the pool of enthusiastic volunteers. It was indeed heartening to see attendees ‘E-mingle’ with each other,

participating in discussions and even contributing valuable insights.

Racial Harmony Day

This FIRST school-wide PSG event was a resounding success, providing a platform for the students to celebrate racial harmony and embrace cultural diversity. The PSG and the school worked hand in hand to organise a wide range of activities that catered to both the Primary and Secondary Divisions. Food experiences were a significant part of the event. Different food stalls were set up, offering a variety of ethnic cuisines. Games were organised to promote teamwork, cooperation, and inclusivity. By participating in these activities, the Kim Geks learnt the importance of working together, embracing diversity, and appreciating each other's strengths and differences.

PSGm in action teaching during Character First

Nostalgic Food Stall at Racial Harmony Day Celebrations

Crafty Fun at Racial Harmony Celebrations

Virtual Welcome Tea

Coffee MorningRailway Walk

Primary 6 and Secondary 4 Gifts of Encouragement Distribution (GOE)

The creation of morale-boosting packages has become a cherished tradition within the school community. The PSG's commitment to supporting the Primary 6 and Secondary 4 cohorts during their milestone years has resonated with both Kim Geks and parents alike. The tradition has evolved over time, with each year’s GOE package reflecting the unique characteristics and aspirations of the cohort.

The process of creating these packages involved months of brainstorming, days of sorting, and hours of packing. The PSGm dedicated their time and effort to ensure that the packages were not only thoughtful but also personalised to reflect the spirit and journey of the cohort.

On the receiving end, the Kim Geks were deeply touched by the thoughtful gesture. Every single item in the package served as a reminder that they are not alone in their journey and that the entire school community was behind them, rooting for them.

Appreciating You

This culminating event on the PSG calendar served as a heartfelt expression of gratitude and recognition – A time to celebrate the collective achievements, contributions, and dedication of the PSGm, especially those whose girls were graduating. Through this event, the PSG affirmed its commitment to fostering strong partnerships between parents and the school, acknowledging the vital role they play in enriching and the lives of the Kim Geks.

In addition to formal recognition, this event also provided an opportunity for PSGm to interact and build stronger relationships with each other, a platform for fostering a sense of camaraderie and unity among parents who have come together for a common objective.

Breakfast with Dad

Breakfast with Dad has always been a cherished event among the Kim Geks, providing a special window of time for them to bond and create memories with their dads. After a hiatus due to the COVID19 pandemic, there was much excitement for the first Breakfast with Dad session.

Thank you Hei-Di. Welcome Jennifer and Sheree!

Hei-Di has been a remarkable Chairperson for the past seven years and her contributions and dedication to the role have been truly commendable. Throughout her tenure, she has guided the PSG with exceptional leadership, fostering growth and success in all aspects. As Hei-Di stepped down from her role, we bade her farewell with heartfelt gratitude and wished her the very best for her future endeavours. Although she will be missed, we are confident that her legacy will continue to inspire us as we embark on a new chapter under the guidance of our new Co-Chairpersons, Jennifer and Sheree.

Jennifer and Sheree bring a wealth of experience, skills, and fresh perspectives to their new roles as Co-Chairpersons. Their passion for the PSG's mission, combined with their unique talents, will undoubtedly invigorate our team and scale us to greater heights. Together with the entire PSG community, please extend a warm welcome to Jennifer and Sheree.

As the first event of its kind since the pandemic, the dads and daughters gathered together for a delightful breakfast, which was also a platform for open conversations, shared laughter, and strengthened relationships.

Breakfast with Dad undoubtedly left a lasting impact, reminding us all of the power of precious moments shared between the dads and daughters.

2022 AT A GLANCE DATE ACTIVITY

Sat, 28 Jan Welcome Tea 2022

Wed, 18 May Coffee Morning - Railway Walk

Wed, 20 Jul Racial Harmony Day

Wed, 3 Aug P6 Gifts of Encouragement Distribution

Wed, 24 Aug Coffee Morning - Springleaf Nature Park

Tues, 12 Sept Sec 4 Gifts of Encouragement Distribution

Wed, 21 Sept Leaders Teambuilding

Fri, 14 Oct Appreciating You

Wed, 2 Nov Start of Sale of Chinese New Year Cookies

Mon, 7 Nov Breakfast with Dad

Appreciation dinner for out-going PSG Chairperson Hei-di Ng (third from right) and in-coming Co-Chairpersons Jennifer Kee (second from right) and Sheree Lau (fifth from right).

Sec 4 Gifts of Encouragement Team

Resumption of Breakfast with Dad since Pandemic

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