Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
Open House 2021
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Content Page ● Our School Heritage ● The SCGS Curriculum ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Talent Development Global & National Education Character & Leadership Development Living & Lifeskills Education
● Our SCGS Family and Staf
Our Heritage The founding of the School was the result of the perseverance, courageous spirit and visionary leadership of the pioneers, chief among them Sir Song Ong Siang and Dr Lim Boon Keng
Dr Lim Boon Keng
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Sir Song Ong Siang
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Our Vision To be an asset to the country by developing capable women of character and relevance
Our Values SINCERITY COURAGE GENEROSITY SERVICE
Our Mission To inspire and develop every student to fulfil her fullest potential, according to her individual pace and aspirations, so as to prepare her for meaningful roles in the community
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Pieces of Jade and Gold Kim Gek 金 玉 A Kim Gek is young lady who is the pride of her family because she embodies the virtues of filial piety, kindness, propriety and diligence. She has the strength and inner beauty of jade, as well as the flexibility and purity of gold to adapt and thrive in life.
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SCGS Desired Outcomes of Education The kim gek in the 21st century is a capable woman of character and relevance who is ready for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. She is a: ▪ Sincere Collaborator who communicates confidently and works well with people across cultural contexts ▪ Courageous Changemaker who is visionary, innovative, and possesses grit ▪ Generous Contributor who uses her talents and skills to benefit the community, and stays relevant through continual learning ▪ Servant Leader who is anchored in values and has a heart for those she serves
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A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance
Mdm Halimah Yacob President Republic of Singapore
Ms Cheryl Chan
Member of Parliament
Ms Yong Ying-I
Chairman of the Central Provident Fund
Mrs Ow Foong Pheng Ms Jacqueline Poh Permanent Secretary Ministry of National Development
Managing Director Economic Development Board
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A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance
Ms Jennie Chua Non Resident Ambassador to Spain
Ms Euleen Goh Chairman of DBS Foundation Ltd
Ms Kwa Kim Li
Managing Partner Lee & Lee Advocates and Solicitors
Dr Serene Toh Medical Doctor, Shalom Clinic & Surgery
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A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance
Source: Straits Times
A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance President’s Scholarship Recipients Lee Kuan Yew Award Recipients Belita Ong Lim Hoon Geok Karen Tay Cheng Kim Carmen Yu Chia Wen Ruth Kam Ming Li Ang Bee Kiat Ang Bee Leng
Charmaine Lye Marion Chia Valerie Thean Dawn Yip Quek Su Ying Denise Wong Huiwen Ko Qianwen Stephanie
Gan Su Yi Lee Rui Cheang Kit Lea Denise Tsang Cheang Ko Lyn Emma Soh Tan Xiao Xuan, Asia
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Our Curriculum
SCGS offers a Curriculum for the 21st Century
The four pillars of our Curriculum - Talent Development, Character & Leadership Development, Global & National Education and Living & Lifeskills Education anchor our programmes, which are further undergirded by the foundation of our school beliefs. All these work in tandem to bring out the desired outcomes of our kim geks.
SCGS offers a Curriculum for the 21st Century SCGS nurtures in our kim geks the 21st Century Competencies, so that they are ready for a rapidly changing world.
The SCGS Curriculum st of the 21 Century Diferentiated Curriculum Current Affairs and Academic Writing, Socratic Questioning, Enhanced Science Inquiry Skills, SCGS Academies, Advanced Research Skills, Science Mentorship Programme, Humanities Research Mentorship Programme, Future Problem Solving SCGS SCGS Enhanced Enhanced Curriculum Curriculum Language Language Arts, Arts, Science Science Investigation Investigation and and Discovery, Discovery, Research Research Skills, Skills, Dance Dance & & Gymnastics, Gymnastics, iSCMUN, iSCMUN, Oral Oral Communication Communication Skills Skills in in EL EL and and MTL MTL Regular Curriculum Singapore National Curriculum
Academic Talent Development English and Chinese Languages
Examples: ▪ Future Problem Solving ▪ MOE Creative Arts Programme ▪ MOE Bicultural Studies Programme ▪ River Hongbao Docents Programme Bicultural Studies Camp
River Hongbao Future Problem Solving
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Academic Talent Development Malay and Tamil Languages
Examples: ▪ Rakan Bahasa Ambassadors ▪ National Elective Tamil Language Programme
ML Drama Productions & Competitions
Ponggal Festival
Visit to Parliament Tamil Translation Unit
Academic Talent Development Mathematics and Sciences
Examples:
Youth Science Educator Programme
Scientists-inSchool
Mathematics Competitions
• Dental Science Programme • Science Mentorship Programme • Scientists-in-School Programme • Youth Science Educator Programme • Science Olympiads and Competitions • Singapore Mathematics Olympiads • Math & Science Academy
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Examples:
Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme Humanities Research and Mentorship Programme (HRMP) Young Docents Programme Geography Challenge and History Challenge
Humanities
Young Docents at Peranakan Museum & SCGS Heritage Centre
Humanities & Social Sciences Research Symposium
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Enhanced Project Work Develops every passion
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Sabbatical Weeks Caters to diverse interests
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The SCGS Curriculum of the 21st Century ● Prepares our kim geks to succeed in an increasingly globalised world whilst remain rooted to the nation ● Helps students appreciate the heritage of and diversity amongst cultures and societies ● Develops cultural intelligence to work well with people across contexts
Developing World-Ready Leaders ▪ SC Model United Nations ▪ World Readiness Conversations ▪ Cultural Intelligence ▪ JIP World Readiness Programme Symposiums
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An inclusive two-day conference (March) Participants engage in global issues and propose resolutions Local and overseas student participants Different Programme Tracks available to meet different needs and interests of participants • A refreshed conference conducted virtually in 2020 and 2021
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OLE:Open OpenLittle LittleEyes Eyes (OLE) ▪ Symposium for Upper Primary school students ▪ Conducted by Lower Secondary students ▪ Provides exposure to & enhances students’ awareness of pressing global issues
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The World’s Our Classroom
Sec 1 Melaka Trip
The World’s Our Classroom
Bicultural Trip to Taiwan
The World’s Our Classroom Bicultural Trip to Hong Kong
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Values in Action
Girls packed gifts for healthcare workers and wrote notes of encouragement
Student initiated VIA Zhenghua Buddy Mentorship Programme
Three of our students are part of a committee which organized focus group discussions with Special Olympics Singapore
Girls designed notes of encouragement for migrant workers during the pandemic
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Co-Curricular Activities
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Sports
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In pursuit of Character Excellence SPORTS Badminton Trampoline Artistic Gym Tennis
DVISION B B B B
ZONE 2nd NA NA NA
NATIONALS NA 4th 1st 1st
No ‘C’ Div games were played in 2021. Badminton B div was played at Zonal levels only. The rest were cancelled due to prevailing SMM guidelines.
Sports
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In pursuit of Character Excellence
Squash girls organised an Intra-School competition when NSG was cancelled for them
Gymnastics girls setting up for Family Day
Badminton girls participating in a local tournament
Basketball participating in Past vs Present Friendly Games
Netball girls participating in Pesta Sukan
Uniformed Groups
In pursuit of Character Excellence CCA
Girl Guides
Individual Award
Baden-Powell Award
President’s Guide Award
2021 Cheng Yu-Hsin Areebah Rashid Erica Low Soh Qi Yuan, Carmiya Zhang Jiayi Alyshya Shori Wong Sheen Yean Rachel Yvonne Malcolm Elena Ng Sze Hwee Nabilah Aliyah Binte Mohamed Edna Chong Jin Fei Michelle Yap Mae Lyn
Due to prevailing SMM guidelines, there were no unit or company awards this year.
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Uniformed Groups
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In pursuit of Character Excellence CCA NCC Red Cross Youth
Individual Award Outstanding Cadet Director’s Award President’s Youth Award
2021 Tan Ying Xuan Faith Aisha Bini Ab Ghapar
Due to prevailing SMM guidelines, there were no unit or company awards this year.
Uniformed Groups
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In pursuit of Character Excellence Red Cross at Blood Donation Drive @ Nee Soon Community Centre
Girls’ Brigade Friendship Day National Cadet Corps Freestyle Drill Squad Competition Girl Guides at National Day Observance Ceremony @ Pek Kio Community Club
Performing Arts
In pursuit of Character Excellence PERFORMING ARTS Band Dance – Chinese Dance – International Drama – Chinese Drama – English Handbells Ensemble Strings Ensemble
SYF 2021 Accomplishment Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction Distinction
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Performing Arts
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In pursuit of Character Excellence
EL Drama staged “Cinderella” for underprivileged children
Dance performance at 华艺 (Huayi) Festival
Band and Strings Ensemble Music Exchange with Crayfield College in Queensland
Choir performing at Opening of Refreshed SCGS Heritage Centre
Chinese Drama in their recent production 玩偶世界
Handbell Ensemble Exchange with students from China
Clubs and Societies
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CCA Infocomm Club Debate Club
RESULTS 2nd , 2nd , 3rd
In pursuit of Character Excellence ACHIEVEMENT First Lego League Challenge Inter-School Debate Championships
1st
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Clubs and Societies
In pursuit of Character Excellence CCA
ACHIEVEMENT Singapore Youth Science Festival Antimicrobials: Handle with Care – Social Media Post, Youth Category
Science & Environment NJC Green SymposiumEwaste Category Club
2nd International Sci-Teens Challenge DSTA Brainhack
RESULTS 1 Accomplishment 2 Commendation 1st 1st Merit Award 2 Distinctions 4 Merits
From Straits Times
State/Singapore Schools Representation
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In pursuit of Character Excellence SPORTS EVENT
Artistic Swim
RESULT
Sportex Virtual Competition
1st & 4th
International Artistic Swimming Hope Festival Mexico National Figures Championship
Duet : 2nd & 3rd 1st
Character and Leadership Excellence Student Leadership Training Programme School-Wide
Emerging Leaders
Accelerated Leaders
Sec 1 Melaka Trip Sec 2 Adventure Camp Sec 3 Service Learning Carnival Learning Journeys Communication Skills Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution LYRICS (Meet-the-People Session ) Leadership Workshops Work Experience Programme Peer Mentoring Shadow-A-Leader Work Attachment Leadership Workshops and Conference Event Organisation
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Service Learning
Service Learning Experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia
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LIVING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMME “Glad that I live am I”
Health Education
Arts Education
Art
Dance
Drama
Music
Home Economics / Culinary skills
Physical Education
Enriching & Exciting School Life
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Spirit of the Class
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Art & Music Showcase
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SCGS Health Month
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Outdoor Education Week
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Culture of Care & Opportunities Principal, Vice Principals, Deans, HODs, Year Heads, Form & Co-form Teachers, Counsellors, PSG, Alumni
Prefects, Peer Leaders, CCA leaders Class Committee, Class Reps
Monitoring of Care
▪ Students’ feedback & surveys ▪ Student Dialogue Sessions ▪ Year Head Dialogue Session ▪ Class-based Meetings ▪ Parents’ Briefings & Letters ▪ Parent-Teacher Dialogue ▪ Mentoring
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SCGS Staff as Curriculum Leaders
Staff Sharing at various national platforms
Centre of Excellence (COE) for Humanities ▪ Only COE for Humanities in Singapore ▪ All SCGS students offer Literature as either a Full or Elective Humanities subject ▪ Reflects our strong Humanities Education ▪ Offers Literature, Geography and History as both Full and Elective Humanities subjects ▪ Offers professional sharing with other Humanities teachers
“Just living is not enough…..one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower” Hans Christian Andersen
Our Aspirations There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on higher ground in that lifetime. Maxwell Anderson
From A Face In The Crowd To One The Crowd Faces
Thank You! Please note that pre-Covid photos are used in this deck.