Volunteering – They Serve, By Love Our amazing group of volunteers are the heartbeat of our school.
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The cup of tea and biscuits after Chapel Service; the warm welcomes and the questions answered on Orientation and Open Days; the class coordinators who gather parents together for coffee and catch-ups; the coaching and sports day help; the road patrols who keep our students safe; the mentors at the Careers Breakfast and Evening; the numerous speakers who have come to inspire our girls through their accomplishments and endeavours – they have been in every corner of our campus and their heartwarming presence lingers for much, much, longer than their physical one. Last year, in 2020, we had a staggering 240 volunteers who contributed their time and/or expertise; these include parents (past and current), students, Old Girls, staff members, and friends of the College.
Many of our volunteers come forward in times of need from both near and far, and many are already an integral part of our school community – the Parents & Friends, Asian Friendship Group, Old Girls’ Association have been organising many of our major events on the College calendar. Imagine our College without Chinese New Year celebrations, Grandparents’ Day, the Principal’s Party, Parent–Daughter Breakfasts, College Balls, Graduation Balls, Leavers’ Soirees and nativity plays. These events are either organised by, or with, massive involvement from our dedicated and hardworking groups of volunteers. More than that, their aim and focus are not just to create fun and mark rites of passage for our students, but to celebrate our diverse cultures, to fundraise for special projects or needs, and to bring the community together.
