Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
DSA 2020
The SCGS Experience
Content Page ● Our School Heritage ● The SCGS ● Curriculum ▪ Talent Development ▪ Global & National Education ▪ Character & Leadership Development ▪ Living & Lifeskills Education ● Our SCGS Family and Staff
Our Heritage The founding of the School was the result of the perseverance, courageous spirit and visionary leadership of the pioneers, chief among them Sir Song Ong Siang and Dr Lim Boon Keng
Dr Lim Boon Keng
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Sir Song Ong Siang
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Our Vision
To be an asset to the country by developing capable women of character and relevance
Our Values COURAGE SINCERITY GENEROSITY SERVICE
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Our Mission To inspire and develop every student to fulfil her fullest potential, according to her individual pace and aspirations, so as to prepare her for meaningful roles in the community
Pieces of Jade and Gold Kim Gek 金 玉 A Kim Gek is young lady who is the pride of her family because she embodies the virtues of filial piety, kindness, propriety and diligence. She has the strength and inner beauty of jade, as well as the flexibility and purity of gold to adapt and thrive in life.
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SCGS Desired Outcomes of Education The kim gek in the 21st century is a capable woman of character and relevance who is ready for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world. She is a:
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Sincere Collaborator who communicates confidently and works well with people across cultural contexts Courageous Changemaker who is visionary, innovative, and possesses grit Generous Contributor who uses her talents and skills to benefit the community, and stays relevant through continual learning Servant Leader who is anchored in values and has a heart for those she serves
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A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance
Mdm Halimah Yacob
Ms Cheryl Chan
President Member of Parliament Republic of Singapore
Ms Yong Ying-I
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Communications & Information
Mrs Ow Foong Pheng Ms Jacqueline Poh Permanent Secretary Ministry of National Development
Deputy Secretary Prime Minister's Office Strategy Group
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A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance
Ms Jennie Chua Chairman Alexandra Health Systems Non-resident Ambassador
Ms Euleen Goh
Ms Kwa Kim Li
Non-Executive Managing Partner Director Lee & Lee Advocates DBS Group Holdings & and Solicitors DBS Chairperson DBS foundation
Dr Serene Toh Medical Doctor, Shalom Clinic & Surgery
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A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance
Source: Straits Times
A Legacy of Nurturing Capable Women Leaders of Character and Relevance Belita Ong Lim Hoon Geok Karen Tay Cheng Kim Carmen Yu Chia Wen Ruth Kam Ming Li Ang Bee Kiat Ang Bee Leng Charmaine Lye Marion Chia Valerie Thean
Dawn Yip Quek Su Ying Denise Wong Huiwen Ko Qianwen Stephanie Gan Su Yi Lee Rui Cheang Kit Lea Denise Tsang Cheang Ko Lyn Emma Soh
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Our Curriculum
SCGS offers a Curriculum for the 21st Century The four pillars of our Curriculum - Talent Development, Character & Leadership Development, Global & National Education and Living & Lifeskills Education - anchor our programmes, which are further undergirded by the foundation of our school beliefs. All these work in tandem to bring out the desired outcomes of our kim geks.
SCGS offers a st Curriculum for the 21 Century SCGS nurtures in our kim geks the 21st Century Competencies, so that they are ready for a rapidly changing world.
The SCGS Curriculum st of the 21 Century Differentiated Curriculum Current Affairs and Academic Writing, Socratic Questioning, Enhanced Science Inquiry Skills, SCGS Academies, Advanced Research Skills, Science Mentorship Programme, Humanities Research Mentorship Programme, Future Problem Solving SCGS Enhanced Curriculum Language Arts, Science Investigation and Discovery, Research Skills, Dance & Gymnastics, iSCMUN, Oral Communication Skills in EL and MTL Regular Curriculum Singapore National Curriculum
Academic Talent Development English and Chinese Languages
Examples: ▪ Future Problem Solving ▪ MOE Creative Arts Programme ▪ MOE Bicultural Studies Programme ▪ River Hongbao Docents Programme Bicultural Studies Camp
River Hongbao Future Problem Solving
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Academic Talent Development Malay and Tamil Languages
Examples: â–Ş Rakan Bahasa Ambassadors â–Ş National Elective Tamil Language Programme
ML Drama Productions & Competitions
Ponggal Festival
Visit to Parliament Tamil Translation Unit
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Academic Talent Development Mathematics and Sciences
Youth Science Educator Programme
Scientists-inSchool
Mathematics Competitions
Examples: ▪ Bioethics Programme ▪ Science Mentorship Programme ▪ Scientists-in-School Programme ▪ Youth Science Educator Programme ▪ Singapore Mathematics Olympiads The SCGS Experience
Academic Talent Development Examples: â–Ş Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme â–Ş Young Docents Programme
Humanities
Young Docents at Peranakan Museum & SCGS Heritage Centre
Humanities & Social Sciences Research Symposium
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Enhanced Project Work Develops every passion
Showcase at annual Projects Day The SCGS Experience
Sabbatical Weeks Caters to diverse interests
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The SCGS Curriculum st of the 21 Century ● Prepares our kim geks to succeed in an increasingly globalised world whilst remain rooted to the nation ● Helps students appreciate the heritage of and diversity amongst cultures and societies ● Develops cultural intelligence to work well with people across contexts
Developing World-Ready Leaders ▪ SC Model United Nations ▪ World Readiness Conversations ▪ Cultural Intelligence ▪ JIP World Readiness Programme Symposiums
SC Model United Nations ▪ Local and overseas student participants ▪ Three-day Conference (March) ▪ Engage in global issues and propose resolutions
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OLE:Open OpenLittle LittleEyes Eyes(OLE) ▪ ▪ ▪
Symposium for Upper Primary school students Conducted by Lower Secondary students Provides exposure to & enhances students’ awareness of pressing global issues
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The World’s Our Classroom
Sec 1 Melaka Trip
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Bicultural Trip to Taiwan
The World’s Our Classroom Bicultural Trip to Hong Kong
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Ecological Conservation Trip to Bunbury, Western Australia
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Literature Fieldtrip to the UK
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World-Readiness Trip to Cambridge
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Values in Action
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Co-Curricular Activities
Sports (2019 results)
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In pursuit of Character Excellence SPORTS BADMINTON BASKETBALL TRAMPOLINE ARTISTIC GYM
DVISION
ZONE
NATIONALS
C
2nd
Top 8
B
2nd
Top 8
B
1st
1st
C
1st
2nd
C
NA
3rd
B
NA
1st
C
NA
2nd
Sports (2019 results)
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In pursuit of Character Excellence CCA
DIVISION
ZONE
Netball
C
4th
Squash
B
NA
1st
C
NA
3rd
B
NA
4th
Overall
NA
2nd
C
NA
1st
C
NA
2nd
Swimming Artistic Swimming Tennis
NATIONALS
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Sports
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Squash girls organised an Inter-School competition for nonNSG players
Gymnastics girls setting up for Family Day
Badminton girls participating in a local tournament
Basketball participating in Past vs Present Friendly Games
Netball girls participating in Pesta Sukan
Uniformed Groups
In pursuit of Character Excellence CCA
UNIT AWARDS (2019)
Girls’ Brigade
GOLD
Girl Guides
GOLD
National Cadet Corps
DISTINCTION
Red Cross Youth Society
GOLD
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Uniformed Groups
In pursuit of Character Excellence Red Cross at Blood Donation Drive @ Nee Soon Community Centre
Girls’ Brigade Friendship Day National Cadet Corps Freestyle Drill Squad Competition Girl Guides at National Day Observance Ceremony @ Pek Kio Community Club
Performing Arts
In pursuit of Character Excellence PERFORMING ARTS
SYF
(last participation year)
Band
Distinction
Choir
Distinction
Dance – Chinese
Distinction
Dance – International
Distinction
Drama – Chinese
Accomplishment
Drama – English
Distinction
Handbells Ensemble
Distinction
Strings Ensemble
Distinction
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Performing Arts
In pursuit of Character Excellence
EL Drama staged “Cinderella” for underprivileged children
Dance performance at 华艺 (Huayi) Festival
Band and Strings Ensemble Music Exchange with Crayfield College in Queensland
Choir performing at Opening of Refreshed SCGS Heritage Centre
Chinese Drama in their recent production 玩偶世界
Handbell Ensemble Exchange with students from China
Clubs and Societies
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(2019 results) In pursuit of Character Excellence CCA
ACHIEVEMENT
Infocomm Club
NEmation - 3rd National Robotics Programming Competition : Overall Champion
Debate
Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships : Quarterfinalist
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State/Singapore Schools Representation
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CCA
EVENT
Track & Field
3rd ASIAN Youth Athletics Championships
Gymnastics
1st Junior World Championships 1st Junior Asian Gymnastics Championships
Tennis
World Junior Championships
ASEAN School Games
Tennis, Track & Field, Basketball
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Character and Leadership Excellence Student Leadership Training Programme School-Wide
Sec 1 Melaka Trip Sec 2 Adventure Camp Sec 3 Service Learning Carnival Learning Journeys
Emerging Leaders
Communication Skills Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution LYRICS (Meet-the-People Session ) Leadership Workshops Work Experience Programme
Accelerated Leaders
Peer Mentoring Shadow-A-Leader Work Attachment Leadership Workshops and Conference Event Organisation
LYRICS Programme
Leading Youths in Research & Inquiry into Community & Society (Meet the People Session)
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Service Learning
Service Learning Experience in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Curriculum of the 21st Century
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LIVING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMME “Glad that I live am I”
Health Education
Arts Education
Art
Dance
Drama
Music
Home Economics / Culinary skills
Physical Education
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Enriching & Exciting School Life
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Spirit of the Class
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Art & Music Showcase
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SCGS Health Month
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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!