DEEP ROOTS

STRONG WINGS
Yearbook 2013

RAFFLES
GIRLS' SCHOOL

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Content
3 Vision, Mission, Goals & Values

4 Principal's Message

11 The RGS Community

41 Prefectorial Board

42 Peer Support Board

43 Student Congress

44 Houses

54 Chairpersons & Head of Year

56 Year 4 Classes

86 Year 3 Classes

94 Year 2 Classes

101 Year 1 Classes

108 Raffles Academies

113 Co-Curricular Activities

163 Events

179 Programmes & Competitions

187 Overseas Field Trips & Conferences

199 2013 Achievements

233 Creative Works

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 School Crest
& Motto
The colours of the school crest are those of the Coat of Arms of Sir Stamford
Raffles: Green, White and Black. The open book symbolises knowledge and the
burning torch our commitment to forge character and develop life skills.

The school's motto, Filiae Melioris Aevi, emblazoned across the crest, is Latin for
Daughters of a Better Age. It is our pledge to the community that girls who pass
through the portals of RGS will not simply inherit a fine tradition, but will actively
forge a finer future for her community.

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Vision,
Mission,
Goals, RGS Vision
Values To aspire, strive and dare to be active creators of a better age for all.

RGS Mission
Nurturing the high ability girl to be a leader who will realise her talents in service
of nation and community.

RGS Goals
To develop fine character and well-being in the RGS pupil, so that
* as a person, she aspires toward higher good for self and others in thought
and deed
* as a leader, she demonstrates personal mastery and a sense of mission to
create a better age for all.

To nurture the intellect and fire the imagination of the RGS pupil, so that
* as a thinker, she manifests a reflective disposition and is adept with
the intelligent behaviours when faced with complex, unpredictable or
ambiguous situations where there is no apparent solution
* as a pioneer, she seeks and seizes opportunities with inventiveness and
creativity for the common good.

RGS Values
People-Centred
We put people first. Respect, care and trust underpin all our interactions.

Principled
We are fair-minded, take responsibility for our ideas and actions, and demonstrate
integrity and moral courage in our behaviour.

Passionate
We believe that conviction, commitment and drive enable us to achieve
excellence in all our endeavours.

Professional
We take pride in our work, accept responsibility for our own learning and
exercise discernment and open-mindedness in our interaction with others.

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 Principal's
Message
'DEEP ROOTS,
STRONG WINGS'
'Deep Roots, Strong Wings',
the theme for 2013, reflects the
premise of an RGS education
in providing a firm foundation
rooted in values that will help
RGS students master what they
choose to pursue in school, as
well as in life. Our hope is for
each and every RGS student to
constantly use good principles
as her guiding light, before
taking flight and soaring to her
fullest potential.
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2013 HIGHLIGHTS:
Academic
The sixth batch of students of the Raffles Programme gave a strong showing in
their GCE 'A' Level exams. Many achieved perfect scores and for the first time
since 2007, when the revised 'A' Level syllabus was implemented, five out of ten
students who scored nine distinctions at RI were RGS girls, and a record high
percentage of RGS girls received 4H2 distinctions.
RGS students continued to trail blaze in the area of scholarships and awards,
where a total of 30 undergraduate scholarships were awarded to RGS alumni
in 2013. Additionally, seven students received the Prime Minister's Book Prize
and one RGS student, Zhang Boyu, was given the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew
Mathematics and Science Award. RGS student Stephanie Siow Su Lyn was also one
of the five students conferred the 2013 President's Scholarship.
CCAs
RGS continues to add value to her students through the various Co-curricular
Activities.
In the area of Sports this year, our girls brought home 13 1st position, seven 2nd
position and 11 3rd position titles in the National School Games. This makes us
the top school in medal haul amongst all secondary schools in Singapore.
Our very own Sailing World Champion - Elisa Yukie Yokoyama, class 407 - was
also awarded the 'Sports Girl of the Year' title in June 2013.
Our long-standing arts culture has nurtured many of today's prominent
Singaporean artists. In continuing our legacy of excellence in this area, our
performing arts CCAs were awarded 11 Certificates of Distinction and two
Certificates of Accomplishment at this year's Singapore Youth Festival.
The uniformed groups have also done well this year, receiving five Gold and three
Silver Unit Awards. In addition, nine Year 4 students have also earned pinnacle
awards.
27th SEA Games
During the December school holidays, three RGS students represented Singapore
in the 27th SEA Games held in Myanmar:
1) Bertha Han (Class 308) was part of the Optimist Team Racing (Sailing), which
clinched a Silver medal
2) Rachel Tseng (Class 311) swam in the individual 400m & 800m Freestyle
events, clocking her personal best times for both events
3) Samantha Yeo (Class 414) overcame injury sustained prior to the Games
and swam in the following events: 100m Breaststroke (4th position), 200m
Breaststroke (Bronze), 200m Individual Medley (5th position), 4xl00m Relay
Medley (Gold)
Congratulations to all the girls for doing their nation proud.
Community Involvement and Action
At the core of an RGS education is the belief in Holistic Education, where girls
not only excel in the area of academia, but are also community leaders and social
advocates who give back to the nation and community. Among the projects
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embarked on in 2013 was the Hawker Centre clean-up
project at the Adam Road Hawker Centre and the House
clean-up project at Tanglin Halt.
Beyond our shores, the girls also took their service-learning
projects to Indonesia, where they worked with hearing-
impaired students at the School for the Handicapped at
Riau. They also embarked on projects to address social
issues such as urban nature deficit and active ageing
amongst the elderly in Singapore, epitomising the RGS girl
who is an agent of change, and a force for good.
Looking Ahead
At the start of 2013, we embarked on an Envisioning &
Strategic Planning exercise, as our current school strategy
map was created for the period from 2009 to 2013 and a
new five-year strategy map is due. In planning for this new
map, we looked at the strengths and weaknesses of the
school, and the opportunities and 'threats' on our horizon.
Staff, parents, students, the Board of Governors and alumni
have participated and contributed to our new map, and
we are heartened to see the enthusiastic response and
generative conversations that went towards the school's
new five-year plan.
In particular, I wish to highlight three specific areas in the
strategy map that were finalised by the end of 2013:
1) The RGS Girl - A seamless integration of academics
and the co-curriculum will develop the RGS girl as a
Person, Thinker, Leader, Pioneer.
2) Service to the Community - A hallmark of the school
and the cornerstone of an RGS education, all RGS
girls and staff will actively engage in the community
by being socially responsible individuals who seek
opportunities for meaningful community action.
Through such engagements, RGS girls will enhance the
well-being of the community and become responsive
citizens who are committed to the nation.
3) New Campus - Future development of the RGS campus
was announced in August 2012. The new campus will
be a progressive campus that develops the pool of
future women leaders in the nation. In 2013, thanks to
the efforts of our Board, parents, alumni and friends
of RGS, the school raised S$4.2 million for the New
Campus Development Fund. We have yet to reach our
target, and in the next few years, we look forward to
actively engaging the RGS family in more fund-raising
efforts. Your generous contribution will help to inspire
future beneficiaries to cultivate a spirit of philanthropic
giving and, in turn, contribute to the school and society
when the time comes for them to do so.
Since the announcement of the new campus, we have
drawn up a master plan for the project and a tender has
also been put up for a Project Manager.
Fundraising efforts for the new campus was also kick-
started on 9 March 2013 through the launch of 'Consuming
Passion - Memories from the Rafflesian Table', a
compilation of gastronomic treasures and family heirloom
recipes shared by our distinguished alumni, teachers and
principals. All proceeds from the book, together with an
auction of culinary and art pieces contributed by our alumni
went towards our New Campus Development Fund.
On 26 September 2013, a new campus fundraising banquet
was also held at Orchard Hotel, where proceeds from
the banquet also contributed towards the New Campus
Development Fund.
With a new and refreshed RGS corporate website launched
in May 2013, contributions towards the new campus
development fund can also be made directly through the
website under 'Make a Gift'.
All our achievements and milestones would not have come
about without the team of dedicated RGS staff. This year,
18 staff members were promoted, while 21 Long Service
Awards were given out. I would like to thank all our staff
for being instrumental in creating a positive culture in RGS,
supporting the girls in their learning and development, and
enabling the school to grow from strength to strength.
Let us continue to work together towards our vision - To
Aspire, Strive and Dare to be Active Creators of a Better Age
for All.
Filiae Melioris Aevi.
Mrs Poh Mun See
Principal
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 Speech by
Guest-of-Honour
Ms Sim Ann Members of the RGS Board of Governors, Former Principals of RGS
Mrs Chee Keng Soon, Mrs Carmee Lim, Mrs Julie Hoo, Principal Mrs
at Speech Day Poh Mun See, Deputy Principals, Teachers, Parents, Rafflesians

INTRODUCTION
1. A very good morning to you. I am deeply honoured to be invited back to
RGS, and I must confess I am feeling more than a little jittery.

2. The first reason is that I am an old girl. How not to get butterflies in your
stomach when you're asked to speak in the presence of former principals and
teachers, who have watched you grown up?

3. I entered RGS in 1988. The principal then was Mrs Chee Keng Soon, who
was coming to the end of an illustrious 9-year stint helming the school. Soon,
the mantle was passed on to Mrs Carmee Lim. Who can forget her boundless
energy and good cheer? Being a gymnast, she could do splits better than the
students, and was fitter and more limber than most of us. She probably still is!
Look at her! What an athlete!

4. I have a little story to share about Mrs Carmee Lim. I don't know if it is still
the case today, but back in my day we girls used to half-whisper the National
Anthem during morning assembly from beginning to end. I think we were
feeling shy about singing it out loud. But Mrs Lim would have none of that.
She would stand before us and we could all see - and hear - her singing the
National Anthem with all her heart. Even if adolescent bashfulness prevented
us girls from following her excellent example, I now know she was patiently
teaching us something - don't feel shy about doing the right thing.

SPEECH BY MS SIM ANN, 5. There are also at least a couple of teachers here in the audience who have
SENIOR PARLIAMENTARY taught me. I wish in particular to mention Mrs Mary George Cheriyan. I have
always enjoyed her meticulously prepared history lessons. She also taught
SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF
me a numbering system for ordering my thoughts. I still use her numbering
EDUCATION AND MINISTRY system, including for this speech. So thanks to Mrs Cheriyan, I know that
OF COMMUNICATIONS AND whatever else this speech lacks, it will not lack structure.
INFORMATION AT RAFFLES
GIRLS' SCHOOL SPEECH DAY
RGS THEN
AND PRIZE PRESENTATION 6. Recently, I was invited
CEREMONY, to attend a retrospective
24 AUGUST 2013 exhibition of newspaper
cartoons. I was asked to draw
a picture from my childhood
memory and I drew this. One
of the young ladies looking
on said, as I drew: "Looks like
some kind of book!" And I
heard someone else murmur:
"She's not old enough to know
what a cassette tape is."

7. So this is my second reason for trepidation - I'm not entirely sure if my

memories of our school will resonate with RGS girls of today. After all, a span
of more than 20 years separates me from the students sitting here today -
more or less a whole generation.

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8. I made a visit to the school to seek our current school
leaders' views about RGS then and now. I was cheered
to hear them tell me that many of the traits of our
school remain the same. In many ways, our school is
still the one I remember.
9. What do I remember? First, we were certainly very
serious about competition. The RGS in my memory was
one that was resolutely, even joyously competitive. We
admired excellence in every form and looked up to the
girls who embodied it - girls who were athletic, girls
who could organise and lead, girls who were creative
and funny and good at making everyone laugh, and
girls who could sing, dance and draw - and yes, girls
who had good grades too.
10. But it was a competitive spirit that always valued team
above self. We spent a lot of time in our five Houses (by
the way, I remain proud to be a Richardsonian to this
day), which had competitions throughout the year. We
took games very seriously and everyone wanted to win,
but we always knew that victory was much sweeter if it
came about as the result of team effort.
11. We were also serious-minded about helping others,
applying the same spirit of earnestness to contributing
to the community around us. I was looking through
our old yearbooks, which the school very kindly lent
me, and I was quite amused to find this photo of me
at a beach "Cleanathon". Judging from the solemn
expression on my face, we probably approached beach-
cleaning with as much competitive rigour as we would
a sporting event.
12. Another quality of our school was a certain ruggedness
and boldness. Ours was a school culture that frowned
on, for lack of a better term, the more delicate
affectations of girlish behaviour. I think some in the
audience here know what I mean. We may cheer, but
we don't squeal. We may cry, but we never whimper.
This has led some people to think we were a somewhat
unfeminine school - but I respectfully suggest that such
a view is based on a limited appreciation of the full
range of qualities and strengths that women embody.
13. But truth be told, my
clearest memories
of school all involve
leaning over the
railings and parapets
and looking down
into the central
quadrangle. Take a
look at this photo and you'll see what I mean.
14. If the school premises in the photo look completely
unfamiliar to you, there is a good reason for that. You
see, the four years that I spent in RGS coincided exactly
with the four years that we were in a holding site in
Jalan Kuala, while our school in Anderson Road - this
campus - was being rebuilt.
15. In that holding site, the only way to have school-
wide celebrations - and we had plenty of those - was
to stage the performance in the cemented central
quadrangle and have everyone line up along the railings
and parapets outside their classrooms, and look on, and
participate.
16. This is why in my mental picture of the school, we were
always together, drawing strength from being part of
a community, celebrating each other's successes and
showing support for one another.
17. I belong to that unique batch of old girls who have
absolutely no experience of having studied in Anderson
Road. But I don't think any one of us felt any less of an
RGS girl. It was still the same school because the spirit
remained the same.
18. Soon, our school will be moving again to a different
site. My take on this is: wherever we may move, it will
always be the same school.
RAFFLESIANS, CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS
19. More than 25 years after we first stepped into RGS, the
old girls in my year are no longer girls, but women. We
are pursuing our dreams, developing careers, building
families, looking after our loved ones and giving back to
society in one way or another.
20. A number of us are in public service. Head Prefect
in our year, and Richardson House Captain, Tan Gee
Keow, is now Deputy Secretary (Policy) at the Ministry
of Environment and Water Resources - you may have
seen her in the news lately fielding questions and
explaining measures related to the haze.
21. Others have turned their talents during school days into
professional pursuits. I once took part in a Mandarin
Chemistry Speech Contest with a schoolmate Yong Tseh
Hwan. As Deputy Principal Ms Chin Jen Fu will tell you,
chemistry was never my strong suit, but Tseh Hwan was
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 the real chemist in the team. She is now based in the US
and has created her own brand of skincare products.
22. Yet others have tried conventional careers, then made
the bold leap into entrepreneurship. I was delighted
to read about my classmate Dorothy Loh in the Straits
Times lately. She gave up a corporate career, retrained
in fashion and now has a successful line of maternity
wear that sells to boutiques all over the world.
23. At least two schoolmates from my batch have ventured
into designer bakeries. Browsing their Facebook pages
full of scrumptious creations, I experienced a sharp stab
of regret for not working harder at Home Economics.
24. The girls in our year were also known for their love for
performing. At this juncture I should mention Emma
Yong - undoubtedly the performing star of our year. She
appeared in every yearbook when we were in school,
featuring in some school production or other. We had
always known she would go far in the performing arts,
but never imagined that her light would be extinguished
so early. We will always remember her.
RGS NOW
25. There are bound to be some slight differences, of
course, between an RGS girl who entered the school in
1988 and one who entered in 2010 or thereabouts.
26. Our school motto is "Daughters of a Better Age". This
is quite true, as every generation is born in a better
version of Singapore.
27. In many ways, you are better equipped. My former
teachers tell me that current RGS students are more
accomplished than girls from my time, and having heard
Mrs Poh's report earlier I can wholeheartedly say this
is indeed the case. In fact, I am aware that there were
many other achievements by our students that could not
be included in her report due to time constraints. To see
these accomplishments is most heartening, because we
work hard in MOE to give every generation of students
the opportunity to do better than their predecessors.
28. Each new generation would, of course, also be pre-
occupied with its own concerns and its own social
trends. The dangers and difficulties faced by our
forefathers in the early years of our nation's existence
recede with each passing year, and much more effort
has to be expended to keep us connected with the
past. This makes the job of our history teachers more
challenging. I should mention here that our Prime
Minister, Mr Lee Hsien Loong, visited our school in 1997
when he was DPM and made a speech on this theme.
It was an excellent speech and I highly recommend
reading it.
29. What are our current preoccupations? Social mobility
is slowing down compared to two generations, even
one generation ago, as the nation develops. This is
increasingly apparent as the one-time levelling effect of
universal education begins to wear off, and as parents
strive to transmit their advantages to their children. We
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now observe greater overlap between socio-economic
status and conventional measures of success, such as
good academic grades. As a society, we are asking
ourselves whether meritocracy is working as well as it
used to.
30. The word "elite" was not commonly used as an adjective
to describe schools and students back when I was in
school, but we hear it a lot more today. To some, the
term elitism itself already bears negative connotations.
To others, it is not so much the concept itself but the
negative effects - such as closed circles - that we need
to guard against. Whichever side you stand on, we
can expect the debate to continue for some time. In
the meantime, there will be greater scrutiny of those
who bear the label "elite" to see if they truly live up to
society's expectations of them.
31. That is the current context, and one of the subjects to
which the Prime Minister devoted considerable attention
during his recent National Day Rally speech.
32. Our policy response to this important issue is to
broaden pathways to success, keep our definitions of
excellence well rounded, and ensure that opportunities
remain to those who are able and prepared to apply
themselves.
33. Of immediate relevance to schools like RGS is one
of the four shifts related to education mentioned in
PM's rally speech - to actively seek out students on
broadened DSA programme, giving importance to
character, resilience, drive, leadership. I know that our
school leaders have always embraced this and I am glad
that we will continue to do this.
DAUGHTERS OF A BETTER AGE
34. What do all these mean for RGS students today? What
can you do, to play a constructive role in addressing
some of society's preoccupations I have spoken about?
35. I believe much of the answer lies in the school's values
and culture, as I have earlier described.
36. My suggestion is to continue to take what you do
seriously. Compete hard but compete as a team, and
compete to outdo your own limits. Why do I say this?
As a society and a nation, we face many challenges
now and in the future: rapidly changing economic
situation in a globalised world, fast-developing
technology, the demographic implications of an ageing
population. Tackling these require the joint effort of
many passionate, resilient and able people in the next
generation. The drive for excellence remains relevant,
perhaps more than ever before.
37. Second, continue to develop and use your skills and
talent in the service of others, and the community.
I wish in particular to commend the girls who have
been working on community problem solving (CmPS)
projects. Aside from the teams mentioned by Mrs Poh
in her report, I wish to highlight Project M&M (2012)
where 8 of our students worked with children with
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 autism from the Rainbow Centre, and designed English
lessons to develop the talent of the children through
art and craft, music and sports. Project Colourful
(2012) was by a team of 6 students, who developed
art and crafts sessions to provide emotional support
for paediatric oncology patients at KKH. Other teams
in 2013 addressed various issues like helping children
interact meaningfully with nature and promoting of
active ageing amongst seniors. I applaud their spirit of 44. Bonded by the Rafflesian
community service. Let this guide you in setting forth spirit, as a group, we give
and making a positive difference. our work an added punch,
and take pride in what we
38. Third, stay do.
rugged, and stay
bold. Education 45. And best of all, in the
is a lifelong company of such caring
journey, not a and loyal friends, we can
timed obstacle let go of our inhibitions
race. You will and enjoy the best years of
need plenty of our lives.
ruggedness to
stay the course.

39. And fourth, as

Mrs Carmee Lim
taught us, never
feel shy about
doing the right
thing.

CONCLUSION
40. Yearbooks are under-rated sources of wisdom. Flipping
through the 1988 edition, I came across an un-credited
photo-essay. I don't know which senior wrote it, but I
believe it rings true even today. So I am sharing it with 46. But behind all this character-building, there lies the
all of you: unassuming but all-important, almost motherly backdrop
of RGS.
41. "School, and especially RGS, is all about making friends.

42. Through the learning of friendship and co-operation in

the classroom, we develop strong ties that extend way
beyond the confines of the classroom.

43. With the encouraging support of our friends, we learn

new skills, and valuable lessons, such as discipline, co-
operation, caring for others, especially the less fortunate,
as well as speaking up in public, and with sincerity.

47. She is not merely a cluster of buildings, but instead a

history, a special family of people, and most of all, that
tremendous Rafflesian spirit."

48. Filiae Melioris Aevi.

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 The
RGS
Community
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 The RGS Community Board of Governors

chairman Deputy Chairman Treasurer

Hon Justice Judith E J Prakash Miss Wang Look Fung Mr Daniel Soh
Judge, Supreme Court Director, Group Corporate Communications,Retired
Keppel Corporation Limited

Secretary Member Member Member

Mrs Poh Mun See Ms Cheng Ai Phing Ms Claire Chiang Mr Kwek Leng Kee
Principal, Raffles Girls' School Partner, Deloitte & Touche Senior Vice President, Assistant Managing Director,
Banyan Tree Holdings Limited Hong Leong Holdings Ltd

Member Member Member Member

Mr Lim Soon Hock Dr Kong Hwai Loong Prof Jackie Yi-Ru Ying Prof Phang Sock Yong
Managing Director, Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist & Executive Director, Institute of Professor of Economics,
Plan-B ICAG Pte Ltd Adjunct Associate Professor, H L Kong Bioengineering & Nanotechnology Singapore Management University
Medical Oncology Centre Pte Ltd

Member Member Member Member

Mrs Yeong Phick Fui Ms Anitha Komanthakkal Mr Koh Seow Chuan Dr Tan Mui Siang, Patricia
Passed away 25 May 2013 Assistant General Manager, Founder/Senior Consultant, Associate Professor of Accounting,
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ DP Architects Pte Ltd Nanyang Business School

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The RGS Community Parents for RGS Association

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

R o w 1: Mrs Joyce Khoo-Phua (Secretary), Ms May Tan (Deputy Principal - Academic & Outreach), Dr Leo Seo Wei (Vice-Chairman), Mrs
Eugenia Lim (Chairman), Mrs Poh Mun See (Principal), Mrs Shirley Tan (Senior Deputy Principal - Academic & Professional Development),
Mr Edward Ng (Deputy Principal - Student Development & Planning), Ms Dawn Ng (Assistant Secretary), Ms Lusi Hayati (Assistant Treasurer)
R o w 2: Mrs Kausar Karimi (Member), Mdm Yong Soo Ping (Member), Ms Koh Geok Khing (Member - Publicity), Mrs Hans Ow (Member -
Special Events), Ms Meily Wantah (Member - Talks), Mrs Somasundaram Saradha Devi (Member), Ms Jean Gan (Member - Special Events),
Ms Mu Mu Than (Member - Welfare)
R o w 3: Mrs Bobba Maitri (Member), Mr Raymond Hsiung (Member), Mr Alex Lee (Member), Ms Eni Yuliza (Member)
Absent with Apologies: Mr Loh Siew Meng (Treasurer)

2013
began with PRGS co-organising the Orientation
Tea for Year 1 parents on 11 January to
welcome the parents of the new cohort. The Helping your
daughter's transition to secondary school session aimed to
help parents understand some of the common transitional
problems so that they may better guide their girls to integrate
easily into secondary school life. Similarly, Philosophy,
Humanities and Mathematics/Science seminars were also
arranged to provide parents with some understanding of the
approaches used in learning these subjects.
Formed on 26 February 2003, PRGS Association turned
10 years old this year. To commemorate the milestone,
PRGS held its 10th Anniversary celebration on 2 March
at the School Hall, which was attended by about 150
people comprising fellow PRGS members, past/present
PRGS Executive Committee (EXCO) members as well as
past/present RGS Senior Management, Management and
Administrative staff. To further mark the occasion, a specially
customised PRGS t-shirt was also introduced.
PRGS 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 23
March. Our new 11th EXCO team, comprising parents from
all four levels was nominated and elected into office for a
term of one year with effect from 23 March.
The 11th EXCO has since organised four Parents' Breakfast
Dialogues with Principal(s) sessions, each for one level of
cohort. Now in its 4th year running, these dialogues provide
an insight into the school's policies and various programmes
and serve as an effective platform for two-way informal
communications between the school and the parents.
In conjunction with the School's envisioning and strategic
planning exercise stemming in part from the school's
new campus development plans, PRGS held two special

1, 2 The 10th EXCO at PRGS 10th Anniversary,

along with the anniversary cake made
specially to mark the celebration.

3 A group picture with past and present PRGS

Chairs and Vice-Choirs, and RGS Principals/
DPs: (from left to right) Mr Edward N g , Ms
Hedy Tan, Ms M a y Tan, Ms Goh Swee Hong,
Ms Lo W e i M i n , Ms Eugenia Lim, Mrs Poh Mun
See, Mrs Shirley Tan, Mr Chang Weng Fatt, Ms
Jean Tan, Ms Deborah Tan, Mrs Julie Hoo and
Dr Ma Swan Hoo.

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 The RGS Community
focus group discussions with parents regarding The RGS
Experience on 17 May.
At the RGS Open House on 25 May, PRGS EXCO members
were on the panel of speakers for the In Conversation with
Parents of RGS Students sessions to share their thoughts and
experiences.
For the school's Sports Day on 31 May, several PRGS
members participated in the games and events and this year,
PRGS also provided supervisory support for the School's
Swimming Carnival on 2 July.
For this year's Racial Harmony Day (18 July) themed
"Celebrating Singapore", PRGS was involved in the
demonstration of various traditional art and craft works and
traditional food snacks.
4 : The buffet spread at Evelyn Norris Hall for the Teachers' Day Appreciation Lunch.
5 : PRGS 11th EXCO and Active Parent Volunteers.
PRGS has, through the years, been issuing PRGS Awards to
students who have shown exemplary behaviour and great
compassion, as evidenced by their level of community
involvement. A panel from PRGS EXCO conducted an
interview with the shortlisted candidates on 26 July to select
deserving recipients of this PRGS Award for RGS Speech
Day 2013.
Our talk series kicked off on 27 July with the topic
Navigating the Teenage Years by co-founder and director
at Centre for Fathering, Mr Edwin Choy. Dr Foo Fung Fong
(Family Life Educator and Trainer) and Mr Alan Yip (Mind
Edge) were also engaged to speak on Nurturing the Leader
in your Girl on 23 August and Gender Intelligence on 21
September respectively. Mentoring Teens in the Internet
Age, a Cyber Wellness talk by speaker Mr Anthony Yeong
(resident counsellor at TOUCH Cyber Wellness) was also
held on 3 August.
The annual Teachers' Day Appreciation Lunch, hosted by
PRGS, and generously sponsored and contributed by the
RGS parents community was held on 30 August.
PRGS 11th EXCO and Active Parent Volunteers.
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Parents for RGS Association
PRGS continues to assist the school in its on-
going fund-raising efforts starting with the
RGS New Campus Development Fund
Raising Banquet held at the Orchard
Hotel on 26 September. The Transition
to RI(JC) talk was also held on 12 October
while a half-day guided trip to Pulau Semakau,
Singapore's only landfill and man-made island
situated offshore among the southern islands of
Singapore was held on 19 October.
6, 7 : Semakau Landfill visit cum Inter-Tidal Walk.
8 : The Transition to RI(JC) sharing session at the Cyber Learning Centre.
Following the inaugural combined Parent Support Group
(PSG) initiative meeting held at RGS on 12 September 2012,
PSGs of ACS Independent, Nanyang Girls' High School,
Raffles Institution (RI) and RGS held a 2nd meeting on
17 October at RI to further explore how best to leverage
best practices and ideas from one another, so as to reach
out to and benefit the greater community at large in areas
such as education and enrichment like parenting skills and
well-being of students. This is in line with our Education
Minister, Mr Heng Swee Keat's Work Plan Seminar 2012 and
2013 address, where he believed that "every student should
be an engaged learner" regardless of their background
or ability and to support this, all parents and educators
need to work together in order to deliver the best for our
children by ensuring that these three attributes are in place
- "Every School, a Good School", "Every Teacher, a Caring
Educator", and "Every Parent, a Supportive Partner". A
combined PSG symposium by the four participating PSGs,
first proposed at last year's inaugural meet, has since gained
momentum and is a work-in-progress. PRGS will update
members on the symposium once all details are finalised.
Members from PRGS, as in the past, will also be on hand
at the School's annual year-end Reporting Day exercise to
welcome the new 2014 cohort of Year 1 students and their
parents.
It has been a most fulfilling year for PRGS. Do visit our
Facebook page www.facebook.com/PRGSAssociation
to find out more about PRGS and 'Like' us for news and
updates. Meanwhile, my team and I would like to thank
the Principal(s), the school and all fellow parents for their
gracious support of PRGS and its activities thus far.
- Eugenia Lim, Chairman PRGS 11th Executive Committee
The appreciation cake custom made
for the celebration.
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The RGS Community RGS Chapter
RGS Chapter of Old Rafflesians' Association
17th Management Committee (Term: Mar 2012 to Mar 2014)
President
Dr Jean Ong Choo Khim, class of '73
Vice-President
Ms Lo Wei Min, class of '72
Honorary Secretary
Ms Melanie Toh, class of '81
Assistant Honorary Secretary
Ms Wan Siew Ping, class of '75
Treasurer
Ms Monica Tung, class of '76
Assistant Honorary Treasurer
Ms Hedy Tan, class of '69
Committee Members
Mrs Goh Swee Hong, class of '73
Ms May Kan, class of '75
Dr Lan Luh Luh, class of '81
Ms Daphne Lim, class of '78
Mrs Teo Mei Wan, class of '68
Ms Loh Pui Shih, class of of '68
Prof Loy Wee Loon, class of '80
Ms Jeyapriya Ramanujam, class of '87
Our Annual General Meeting was held on 9 March 2013.
There was no election of office-bearers as the 17th
Management Committee had been elected at the previous
AGM to serve a two-year term.
The Management Committee has two working Sub-
Committees, namely:
• School Support
• Member Relations
The School Support Sub-Committee provides support
for RGS-organised activities, such as the Founder's Day,
Farewell Alma Mater and Fundraising events for the
construction of the new campus. It also organises events
such as Career Talks for existing students to complement
the school programme at RGS. The Member Relations Sub-
Committee organises activities for alumnae to reconnect
with each other, and stay connected to RGS. It helps the
school to source for speakers/facilitators from amongst
Chapter members for its career guidance and mentorship
programmes.
The Chapter wishes to thank Mrs Poh Mun See, Deputy
Principals, teachers, staff and students of RGS for their
steadfast support for the Chapter and its activities. We will
continue to work steadfastly to support the school in its
fundraising activities and to connect former students to give
back to our alma mater.
- Dr. Jean Ong
President, 17th Management Committee
RGS Chapter of ORA
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 The RGS Community RGS Academic Staff 2013

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

R o w 1: Ms Arvie Jean, Mr Choo Boon Hwee (HOD - PE/CCA), Ms Lee Su Yin (HOD - Humanities), Ms Foo Ling Ling (HOD - Professional
Development), Mdm Koh Bee Ha (HOD - Languages), Mr Michael Jalleh (Director - Academic Studies D, Ms Yeo Soo Ling (Director -
Outreach), Ms Catherine Cheng (Director - Human Resources), Ms May Tan (Deputy Principal - Academic & Outreach), Mrs Shirley Tan
(Senior Deputy Principal - Academic & Professional Development), Mrs Poh Mun See (Principal), Mr Edward Ng (Deputy Principal - Student
Development & Planning), Ms Juliana Chia (Bursar), Mrs Mary Cheriyan (Director - Pedagogical Research Lab), Ms Goh Lee Kian (Director -
Admin & Planning), Mr Ho Cheng Kam (Director - Student Development), Ms Carmen Hoo (HOD - Character Development), Mrs Ban Soh
Lian (HOD -Mathematics), Mrs Tan Kum Chee (HOD - English Language & Literature), Ms Anna Loo (HOD - Aesthetics), Mrs Jassie Teo
R o w 2: Mrs Doris Poon, Ms Sharon Tan, Ms Choo Li Lin, Ms Roselind Mathews, Mdm Mu Jun, Mrs Koh Bock Yin, Mrs Angela Teo, Mrs
Nelly Leslie, Mdm Shen Mei Ling, Ms Yang Chunxiu, Ms Ng Zhao Yue, Ms Pamela Ng, Ms Nora Kamsir, Ms Stella Picca, Ms Glenis Wong, Ms
Chionh Seok Huen, Mrs Rachel Pang, Mrs Loganathan Sudha, Ms Lira Shok Hoon, Mrs Prama Sundari, Ms Tong Soi Mui, Mrs Lucille Yap, Ms
Magdalene Suey, Ms Lee Tien, Ms Zhao Xuying, Ms Michell Wong, Ms Sharon Ong, Mrs Eriyanty Mohd, Mrs Lee Hwee Ling, Ms Fan Wenying
R o w 3: Ms Khairunnisa Binte Yahya, Mrs Marie Huang, Ms Lianne Chua, Dr Jarina Peer, Mrs Raihana Abbas, Ms Syazwani Binte Amrun, Ms
Sally Wong, Ms Melissa Wu, Mrs Tay York Lan, Mdm Tan Bee Lain, Ms Andrea Tok, Mrs Lee-Lim Chyn, Mdm Tan Lee Khim, Ms Pang Teng
Lin, Mrs Karen Chia, Ms Yvonne Chen, Ms Ko Hak Chin, Ms Tan Shiao Ser, Ms Goh Hui Lian, Mrs Caroline Tng, Ms Chrislin Lee, Mrs Vivien
Willamme, Ms Brigit Sebastian, Mrs Mak Wai Ling, Ms Eunice Goh, Ms Melissa Chan, Ms Wong Lee Kian, Mrs Sulastiri Anis, Mrs Roslinda
Chan, Ms Sylvia Khoo, Mrs Leung Hui Leng
R o w 4: Mr Chua Hai Lee, Mr Xu Yang'en, Mrs Wee Young Hui, Ms Chin Ailin, Mrs Michelle Quek, Mdm Nuraini Bt Abdul Gapor, Mdm Hui
Jing Hua, Ms Lim Yi Xian, Ms Audrey Chen, Mrs Lai Siew Yong, Mdm Norliza Binte Abdul Hamid, Ms Seah Ser Hui, Ms Lee Siew Lee, Ms
Tiffany Cheong, Mdm Lee Szer Yuen, Ms Tan Yen Chuan, Ms Cheong Szu Chuang, Ms Syahidah Binte Ibrahim, Mrs Jonathan Tan Hai Nee, Dr
Ng Kai Ling, Ms Ong Shu Juin, Ms Marisa Poverman, Mdm Norhuda Binte Mohamed Sadekan, Ms Ling Shuang Ning, Mrs Alina Wee, Mr Koh
King Koon, Mr Lorenzo Angel
R o w 5: Mr Azahar Bin Mohamed Noor, Mr Samuel Kwek, Mr Thomas Lee, Mr Leong Tze Kwang, Mr Lim Er Yang, Mr Tan Kok Wah, Mr Lim
Shi Zhi, Mr Bryden Chew, Mr Yang Kian Hong, Mr Yang Kai, Mr Li Junxian, Mr Joseph Toh, Mr Raihan Bin Mohd Yassin, Mr Dan Ho, Mr
Christopher Foo, Mr Andrew Chia, Mr Lee Beng Hwee, Mr Tan Keng Hsin, Mr Samuel Lee, Mr Thio Cher Kuan, Mr Mohammad Faizal, Mr
Shaun De Souza, Mr Lin Danwen, Mr Asmizar Bin Abu, Mr Alvin Tan, Mr Loh Ser Gan, Mr Alwin Ho, Mr Wong Chee Yeh, Mr Hang Kam Long,
Mr Kumbalingam Uthaman
Absent with apologies: Ms Chin Jen Fu (Deputy Principal), Mrs Tan Yin Lai (HOD - ICT), Ms Koh Chen Chen (HOD - Talent
Development & Science), Ms Regina Lee (HOD - Leadership Development), Mr Chad Evans, Mr Jason Ng, Mr Kevin Ng, Mrs Chew Meek
Lin, Mrs Hasanah Alfie, Mrs Ummu Choo, Mdm Aliah Binte Mohamed Shariff, Mdm Safiah Binte Ani, Mdm Tay Lee Eng, Mdm Zhang Hao, Ms
Chen Hsin Yu, Ms Christie Chan, Ms Doreen Loh, Ms Lim Sock Hoon, Mdm Loy Hui Nin, Ms Maggie Phua, Ms Masturah Binte Abdul Aziz, Ms
Michelle Liu, Ms Sandi Kum, Ms Sandy Leow, Ms Sharon Siow, Ms Vivienne He, Ms Yeo Chee Kai

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The RGS Community

Principals & Deputy

Principals
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Mrs Shirley Tan (Senior Deputy Principal
- Academic & Professional Development),
Ms May Tan (Deputy Principal - Academic
& Outreach), Mrs Poh Mun See (Principal),
Mr Edward Ng (Deputy Principal - Student
Development & Planning)

Senior Management
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Ms Catherine Cheng (Director - Human Resources), Ms May Tan (Deputy Principal - Academic & Outreach), Mrs Shirley
Tan (Senior Deputy Principal - Academic & Professional Development), Mrs Poh Mun See (Principal), Mr Edward Ng (Deputy
Principal - Student Development & Planning), Ms Juliana Chia (Bursar), Ms Goh Lee Kian (Director - Admin & Planning)
R o w 2: Mr Michael Jalleh (Director - Academic Studies I), Ms Yeo Soo Ling (Director - Outreach), Mrs Mary Cheriyan (Director
- Pedagogical Research Lab), Mr Ho Cheng Kam (Director - Student Development)

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Executive
Committee
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Ms Yeo Soo Ling
(Director - Outreach), Ms
Catherine Cheng (Director -
Human Resources), Ms May Tan
(Deputy Principal - Academic
& Outreach), Mrs Shirley
Tan (Senior Deputy Principal
- Academic & Professional
Development), Mrs Poll Mun
See (Principal), Mr Edward Ng
(Deputy Principal - Student
Development & Planning), Ms
Juliana Chia (Bursar), Ms Goh
Lee Kian (Director - Admin &
Planning), Mrs Mary Cheriyan
(Director - Pedagogical Research
Lab)
R o w 2: Mrs Tan Kum Chee
(HOD - English Language & RGS Council
Literature), Mrs Lucille Yap
(Head Consultancy), Mdm Koh (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Bee Ha (HOD - Languages), R o w 1: Mrs Tan Kum Chee (HOD - English Language & Literature), Mr Michael Jalleh (Director -
Mrs Ban Soh Lian (HOD - Academic Studies I), Ms Yeo Soo Ling (Director - Outreach), Ms Catherine Cheng (Director - Human
Mathematics), Ms Carmen Hoo Resources), Ms May Tan (Deputy Principal - Academic & Outreach), Mrs Shirley Tan (Senior Deputy
(HOD - Character Development), Principal - Academic & Professional Development), Mrs Poh Mun See (Principal), Mr Edward Ng
Mr Michael Jalleh (Director - (Deputy Principal - Student Development & Planning), Ms Juliana Chia (Bursar), Ms Goh Lee Kian
Academic Studies I), Mr Choo (Director - Admin & Planning), Mrs Mary Cheriyan (Director - Pedagogical Research Lab), Mr Ho
Boon Hwee (HOD - PE/CCA), Cheng Kam (Director - Student Development), Mrs Eriyanty Mohd (Subject Head - Geography)
Mr Ho Cheng Kam (Director - R o w 2: Mdm Tan Bee Lain (Subject Head - Languages), Ms Ko Hak Chin (Subject Head -
Student Development), Ms Anna Mathematics), Mdm Tan Lee Khim (Subject Head - Languages), Ms Magdalene Suey (Subject Head -
Loo (HOD - Aesthetics), Ms Foo CCA), Ms Yang Chunxiu (Subject Head - Mathematics), Mrs Ban Soh Lian (HOD - Mathematics), Dr Ng
Ling Ling (HOD - Professional Kai Ling (Subject Head - Chemistry), Ms Seah Ser Hui (Head of Year - Year 1), Ms Anna Loo (HOD -
Development), Ms Lee Su Yin Aesthetics), Mdm Lee Szer Yuen (Subject Head - Admissions), Ms Syahidah Binte Ibrahim (Subject Head
(HOD - Humanities), Dr Jarina - Service Learning), Ms Carmen Hoo (HOD - Character Development), Ms Stella Picca (Subject Head -
Peer (Head Research) English Language), Mrs Lucille Yap (Head Consultancy), Ms Lee Tien (Subject Head - Biology), Ms Lee
Su Yin (HOD - Humanities), Ms Foo Ling Ling (HOD - Professional Development)
R o w 3: Mrs Sulastiri Anis (Head of Year - Year 2 ), Mrs Alina Wee (Subject Head - Physical Education),
Ms Audrey Chen (Head of Year - Year 3), Mr Choo Boon Hwee (HOD - PE/CCA), Mr Lim Shi Zhi
(Subject Head - Citizenship Education), Mr Shaun De Souza (Subject Head - Science Year 1 - 2), Mr
Thio Cher Kuan (Subject Head - Physics), Mr Dan Ho (Subject Head - CCA), Mr Joseph Toh (Subject
Head - Research Studies), Mr Tan Keng Hsin (Subject Head - Student Leadership), Mr Bryden Chew
(Subject Head - Social Studies), Mr Alvin Tan (Subject Head - Learning Technologies), Ms Ong Shu Juin
(Subject Head - Philosophy), Mdm Koh Bee Ha (HOD - Languages), Dr Jarina Peer (Head Research)

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The RGS Community Academic Board

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

Row 1: Mdm Koh Bee Ha, Ms Lee Su Yin, Ms Foo Ling Ling, Mr Michael Jalleh (Director - Academic Studies I), Mrs Shirley Tan (Senior
Deputy Principal - Academic & Professional Development), Ms May Tan (Deputy Principal - Academic & Outreach), Mrs Mary Cheriyan
(Director - Pedagogical Research Lab), Mrs Ban Soh Lian, Mrs Tan Kum Chee
Row 2: Dr Jarina Peer, Mdm Tan Bee Lain, Mrs Lee-Lim Chyn, Mrs Lucille Yap, Ms Stella Picca, Dr Ng Kai Ling, Ms Anna Loo, Mdm Tan Lee
Khim, Ms Ko Hak Chin, Mrs Alina Wee, Mrs Jassie Teo, Mrs Eriyanty Mohd, Mrs Leung Hui Leng
Row 3: Ms Ong Shu Juin, Ms Lee Tien, Mr Alvin Tan, Mr Bryden Chew, Mr Joseph Toh, Mr Thio Cher Kuan, Mr Yang Kian Hong, Mr Shaun
De Souza, Mr Hang Kam Long, Ms Yang Chunxiu, Ms Pang Teng Lin

R
GS continues on its journey of academic excellence
through innovations in curriculum, assessment and
instruction. These innovations are primarily to keep
the educational experiences of pupils relevant to their
needs at post-secondary institutions as well as at work in a
technology-driven world.
Ensuring the relevance, validity and reliability of assessments,
in the absence of national examinations in Years 1 to 4,
continues to be a major undertaking. Results are analysed
closely and comparisons of the performance of RGS students
with their peers from other schools are made regularly. RGS
assessments continue to be strongly predictive of student
performance at the 'A' Levels. Reassured of the rigour and
relevance of the learning that takes place, the school has
taken steps to enhance the academic experiences of students.
Highlights of curricula development in 2013
As a result of a major review of the school's Strategic Map, it
was decided in 2013 that the focus of teaching and learning
would be on developing the Self-Directed Learner with
a heart for advocacy and service. This is in line with 21st
Century Competencies. It is also a critical curricula feature
that is relevant to the needs of the gifted and talented.
Developing learners who are self-directed is central to
creating a differentiated learning experience in terms of the
learning processes, products, content and environment.
Our staff discussed the evidences that would manifest the
characteristics of a self-directed learner. This was followed
by discussions among academic heads on the strategies that
would help to enhance it.
In connection with this and efforts to enhance differentiated
strategies for highly able students, generic Digital Literacies
were identified and defined. The academic heads in charge
of each subject then selected Digital Literacies, relevant to
the discipline, and translated these to key understandings
and skills for lesson design. The use of technology, as a
result, would be integral to the discipline and not an add-
on. With half the student population learning with a laptop
in 2013, the focus on digital literacies was timely.
A wider curriculum review, sentient of the new Strategic
Thrust to develop self-directed learners and to develop
digital literacies, was also started in 2013. There are multiple
factors that made the review necessary such as the wider
diversity of students joining RGS. In addition, reducing
overlap in terms of curricula objectives and activities would
also help in the integration of knowledge and enhance
efforts at developing interdisciplinary understandings.
It has become increasingly clear that consolidating our
academic provisions and optimising on resources have
become imperative.

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 The RGS Communitv Aesthetics Department
Home Economics
The Home Economics Unit organised the annual Naturel Cook-Off 2013
on 23 March 2013 in collaboration with Lam Soon (Singapore) and the
Health Promotion Board. This year, 99 teams from 38 schools took part
in the competition. Chung Cheng High (Main) emerged champions.
Food Science - "The Business of Baking" was offered as a Year 4
Option this year. The five-week module aimed to enable students to
discover the mechanics and science behind baking cakes, biscuits and
pastries. Students had the opportunity to visit kitchen laboratories of the
School of Chemical & Life Sciences at Nanyang Polytechnic, where food
experiments were conducted. The students were in consensus that the
module had inspired them to bake.
As with every year, the unit provides support to the Ministry of
Education's (MOE) Overseas Scholars by conducting a cooking
workshop to equip them with skills that will prepare them for learning
and living abroad. This was conducted September.
The Unit also collaborated with the English Language & Literature
Department in May for Renaissance Fair. Student volunteers shared
with guests and their peers some Elizabethan dishes such as An Hearbe
Pudding, Oxford Kate Sausages, Roast Beef of Fillet and Bisket Bread. In
October, as part of our school's post-exam activity, the unit collaborated
with the Science Department's Mole Day by sharing some facts on food
chemistry.
Special Art Programme (SAP)
Annually, the SAP aims to provide a wide range of learning experiences
for students. Besides classroom instructions, the programme involves
authentic learning experiences via visits to art museums, art talks, artists'
instructed enrichment workshops and overseas learning experiences.
This year, the SAP students had opportunities to visit specialised
exhibitions such as the Art Stage held at Marina Bay Sands in January,
the Art Garden Exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum and the Art
Elective Programme Art Exhibition held at LaSalle College of Arts in July.
To further enhance students' understanding of art careers and tertiary
art education, talks by practising artists and tertiary art schools were
conducted. In April, students had the privilege of having an RGS
alumnus, Dr Wee, share her experience as a practising ceramic artist.
In July, as part of Really Arty Week at Raffles (RAWR), an artist from the
local art group Vertical Submarine gave a sharing on her art practice.
Alumnus of SAP studying in tertiary art institutions overseas also
returned to share their experiences of taking Art in Junior College and
University, enabling current SAP students to make informed choices.
The programme provides authentic learning experiences via the
engagement of artist instructors for workshops and partnership with
tertiary art institutions. This year, Year 1 and 2 students were exposed
to Chinese calligraphy and painting via a 5-week enrichment class
instructed by a Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts affiliated artist cum
instructor. The Year 3 students were engaged in a 5-week installation
project, under the direction of practising installation artists. For the
Year 4s, they were privileged to be guided by a staff of the National
University of Singapore (NUS) School of Architecture to know more
about art and architecture through the use of specialised software
provided by NUS.
The SAP students played their part in sharing their art in various ways.
During RAWR, selected SAP students were roped in to create self-
illustrated pencil cases for sale to raise funds for charity. For Speech Day
this year, an art piece by Year 4 SAP student Emma Lau was presented
to the Guest-of-Honour. At the RGS New Campus Fund Raising Banquet
in September, Irene, Elaine and Joyce from SAP Year 4 also presented
their paintings as mementos to the Guest-of-Honours.
One of the highlights this year was the RGSS/RI Seoul Art Trip from 18
to 25 November. The trip allowed students to do a comparative study of
the art scenes in both Seoul and Singapore. Students will also be sharing
their visual experiences from Seoul in the form of an art exhibition in
January 2014.
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SAP students frequently participate in visual art competitions to
challenge themselves. Achievements for the year 2013 include:
1. Japan International High School Art Festival
Overall Singapore Winner Zhu Wei Jie, SAP Year 4
Finalist Cha Da Eun, SAP Year 4
2. Eco Design Challenge
Gold Award (Team) Hu Junyi, SAP Year 2
3. Robodance
Champion (Team) Wang Huiyuan, SAP Year 3
Champion (Team) Balachander Prashanthi, SAP Year 3
4. Cliftons Art Prize
Singapore Finalist Zhu Wei Jie, SAP Year 4
5. Extravaganza
Third Zhang Xun, SAP Year 4
Honourable Mention Elaine Wijaya Oey, SAP Year 4
6. National Floral Harmony at Nanyang
Merit Award Hu Junyi, SAP Year 2
7. 7th Junior National Watercolour Competition
Certificate of Commendation Wan Zhi Jun, SAP Year 3
Consolation Prize Yap Ying Tong, SAP Year 1
The SAP students look forward to more exciting ventures in 2014!
Music Elective Programme (MEP)
2013 has been an exciting and interesting year for the MEP, with
numerous concerts, outings, performances and collaboration with
other Departments for MEP and Raffles Academy (Music) students. Our
students attended a number of concerts this year, including the President
Young Performers' Concert, featuring our own alumnus Li Churen and
the Yong Siew Toh New Music Ensemble's Concert 'Enso'. The students
also had the privilege of a masterclass by Dr Kenneth Hamilton (piano)
and a lecture on 21st Century Classical Music by Dr Ho Chee Kong.
Cellists Mavis Tan (406) and Heidi Ngo (408), accompanied by Erica
Ngiam (412), were also invited by the MOE Arts Education Branch to
participate in a cello masterclass by Dr Hekun Wu.
The students were brought on a trip to the Esplande Library, where
they got the opportunity to find out the music resources available to
them beyond the school. The annual RGS MEP Concert, held at the Arts
House @ Old Parliament Building was well received, where students
and guests alike had an enjoyable evening.
The Year 4 MEP students, together with invited members from the RGS
school band, formed an orchestra for 'Writers' Block - A Musical' - a
collaboration between the Year 3 RA Literature (RALit) and Year 4 RA
Music (RAMus) programme performed during the post-exam period.
Despite the very short preparation time, the students had a wonderful
time making music together.
MEP students look forward to an even more exciting year for 2014!
Raffles Academy (Music) (RAMus) Programme
The Raffles Academy (Music) Programme started in 2011 as a talent
development programme for MEP students. The course is based on
the Bachelor of Music's first year cuniculum from the University of
Birmingham (United Kingdom). The RAMus students have also had
the opportunity to embark on other enrichment activities, including a
composition recording session involving professional musicians 'Duo
Amrein-Henneberger'. In particular, Erica Ngiam's (412) composition
was highly regarded by the professionals and she was invited for a
private second recording session of her work.
Students Lee Ann Gie (413) and Sharon Saik (415) were the musical
director and orchestra director respectively for 'Writers' Block - A
Musical'. They arranged and coordinated rehearsals with the cast and
orchestra, in collaboration with the Year 3 RALit team. With much
tenacity, they navigated the challenges of tight timeline and put up an
enjoyable musical.
With more exciting plans for RAMus ahead, we look forward to the
interesting challenges that 2014 will bring!
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Ms Lee Siew Lee, Mrs Leung Hui Leng, Ms Anna
Loo (HOD), Mrs Lai Siew Yong, Mrs Raihana Abbas
R o w 2: Mdm Letchimi d/o Saminathan, Mrs Lee Hwee
Ling, Mr Xu Yang'en, Mr Asman Bin Yusof, Ms Chionh
Seok Huen, Mrs Vivien Willamme, Ms Sylvia Khoo
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The RGS Community English Language & Literature Department

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

Row 1: Mrs Jassie Teo, Ms Audrey Chen, Ms Stella Picca, Mrs Tan Kum Chee (HOD), Ms Seah Ser Hui, Ms Nora Kamsir,
Ms Arvie Jean
Row 2: Ms Brigit Sebastian, Mrs Nelly Leslie, Ms Choo Li Lin, Ms Pamela Ng, Ms Sharon Ong, Ms Michell Wong
Row 3: Ms Melissa Wu, Ms Marisa Poverman, Mr Joseph Toh, Ms Chin Ailin, Ms Ling Shuang Ning

T his year saw our students continue to shine at

international competitions, especially at the Torrance
Legacy Creative Writing Awards. In the categories
that the RGS student is eligible to contest in, when a female
winner is named and identified as hailing from Singapore,
almost without exception, she would be an RGS student.
a unit of work in Year 3 English Language. It culminated
in a recommendation made to the instructional programme
and a paper presented at the 2013 International Association
for Educational Assessment conference in Israel in October.
Another piece of research underway is on class participation
in the English Language classroom.

To complement our instructional programmes, the
department designed activities such as Drama Night,
English Week, INKspiration and Renaissance Faire, and
co-organised the Primary School Debates with the Gifted
Education Branch. These events helped the department
meet the curricular goals of developing the critical and
sensitive reader, the writer with a voice and conscience, and
the confident performer or communicator.
The on-going school-wide curriculum review has
immediate relevance for the department: starting in 2014,
the department would shed curriculum time from Year 2
English Language and Year 1 Literature. It means a re-
design in the instructional programme in the years affected,
and adjustment to the four-year programme in and outside
the classroom.

The department continues to use research and data to

inform our practice. By this year, the department has
adopted a researched model to teach summarising skills for
three years (since 2011). Two staff conducted research on

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 The RGS Community Humanities Department
A Humanities education, according to Mr Kishore Mahbubani
(Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy), makes one
WISE; WISE standing for Writing, Inquiry, Systematic Thinking
and Ethics. Indeed, an exposure to the Humanities helps a child learn
to write well because she is expected to have read a lot; be infused
with a spirit of inquiry; think in a logical manner because she has
developed a capacity to engage and debate spontaneously; and equally
important, be sensitised to moral dilemmas and understand the deeper
roots of world events of which the last 30 years have seen greater
historical changes than the last 100 years or more.
Entrusted to inculcate this WISE spirit in our students, the department
continues to provide various platforms for them. Opportunities were
given for students, to enrich their experience beyond the confines
of the classroom on top of nurturing them in a global outlook. To
that end, several fieldtrips were organised apart from those mounted
during Learning Journey week. Our Social Studies students embarked
on a "Bridges of Engagement" fieldtrip to Malaysia; as so did students
in the Regional Studies Programme (RSP), and Geography students.
Indonesia, specifically Central Java, was another popular destination
as the province is steeped in culture and tradition. Students' field-
based Geographical inquiry was sharpened by a trip to New Zealand
where the landforms are very different from that of Singapore's. These
fieldtrips, according to one student, left the greatest impact on her
not because of the food or places, but because of the people who
displayed a strong sense of pride and rootedness to their ethnic culture.
As far as Humanities-based competitions are concerned our students
continue to perform well. For instance, they earned top awards at the
Gifted Education Branch Moot Parliament Programme (MPP), including
the coveted MPP Debates Challenge Shield that they had won for
two years' running. They were also champions in the St Margaret's
Secondary School Humanities Challenge, and two teams were winners
in the National i-Trail Challenge. Other commendable performances
were seen in competitions such as the ACJC History Debate, the
National Climate Change Competition, NUS Geography Challenge,
Heartland Youthoria Amazing Race Competition, the NUS-ACJC Eco
Challenge, the NCCC Technology Project Challenge, the Senoko
Sustainability Challenge and the World's Scholars Cup. In addition,
students from the Geography Enrichment Programme were placed 2nd
and 11th at the International Future Problem Solving Competition held
in the USA, and earned 1st and 2nd placing at the national level.
To give students opportunities to be engaged in research and academic
discourses in a real-life setting, 11 students were attached to the
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) library, located within the
National University of Singapore campus, for two weeks during the
school vacation. Among the skills they acquired through this Work
Experience Programme (WEP) are research into and the writing of
information alerts, digitisation of contents for online access, oral history
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transcription, and various technical aspect of collection management
such as library stock-take, conservation of print material and processing
of private papers. Kudos to the ISEAS Library staff whom, one student
commented "had taught them so much and mentored them with such
genuine concern". Students also participated in various Model United
Nations Conferences where they assumed the roles of delegates of
various countries and applied the concepts they have learnt in the
Humanities to develop persuasive arguments.
Emphasis was also placed on the design of an ICT-enriched curriculum
to equip our students with 21st century competencies, of which digital
literacy is an important component. Students were assigned tasks that
required them to exercise media literacy, embark on collaborative
learning and in some cases, to own and monitor their own learning.
As part of ensuring that the department members' practices stay
relevant and appropriate in meeting the needs of highly able and
talented students, members of the department participated in many
professional development platforms not only as participants, but also as
presenters or facilitators. Among these platforms are the following:
• Shared at Good Practice Day - Ms Lim Shok Hoon, Mr Lim Shi Zhi,
Mr Tan Kok Wah, Mr Yeo Jun Han
• Conducted Induction Courses - Mrs Eriyanty Mohd, Mr Ganesh
Issardas Udasi and Ms Pang Teng Lin
• Presented a paper at the NIE Re-designing Pedagogy International
Conference - Mr Tan Kok Wah and Mrs Lucille Yap (from PeRL)
• Presented a paper at the Educational Research Association
International Conference - Mr Tan Kok Wah
• Presented papers alongside our students at the Home@ Centrestage
Seminar - Ms Syazwani Amrun and Mr Alvin Tan
• Published a paper at HSSE Online - Ms Syazwani Amrun
Mr Tan Kok Wah was also featured in SingTeach and our RSP students
and teachers will soon see themselves in a documentary on the ASEAN
Education Roadmap filmed by the Thai National Broadcasting Station.
We bid farewell to two colleagues who left the department this year: Mr
Ganesh Issardas Udasi in June and Ms Pang Teng Lin on her retirement
in October. We thank them for their years of dedicated service to the
school. We also extend a warm welcome to Mr Mohd Faizal who
joined us at the beginning of the year and Ms Roselind Mathews in
July.
While machines can crunch trillions of data - often more quickly than
humans can - to really get under the skin of the people we survey,
we would need to have keen powers of observation and a humanist
disposition. This is what we hope to develop in the students who come
to us.
- Ms Lee Su Yin, Head of Department
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Row 1: Ms Foo Ling Ling,
Mr Azahar Bin Mohamed Noor,
Mr Bryden Chew, Ms Lee Su
Yin (HOD), Mrs Eriyanty Mohd,
Mr Alvin Tan, Mr Lim Shi Zhi
R o w 2 : Mrs Mak Wai
Ling, Mrs Koh Bock Yin,
Ms Syazwani Binte Amrun,
Ms Lim Shok Hoon, Mrs
Lucille Yap, Ms Roselind
Mathews, Ms Sally Wong,
Mrs Roslinda Chan
R o w 3: Ms Tiffany
Cheong, Mr Tan Kok Wah,
Mr Mohammad Faizal,
Mr Asmizar Bin Abu,
Ms Pang Teng Lin
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The RGS Community Infocomm Technology Department
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Mr Neo Guo Yong, Mrs Tan Yin Lai (HOD), Ms Goh Lee Kian (Director - Admin & Planning), Mr Zhang Runsheng
R o w 2: Mr Jagmeet Singh, Mr Mark Moh, Mr Orlando Sales
2013
marks the 2nd year of the RGS 1:1. To
provide for a smooth learning and teaching
experience for both students and staff, we upgraded the
school's wireless network to increase signal coverage as
well as network reliability in Blocks A, D and E. With one
wireless access point in every classroom, any impact to the
system due to failure of any point is now minimised.
Shaw Lab was also upgraded with new laptop computers
and specially designed computer desks. This is so that for
the students who are not on board the RGS 1:1 programme,
they will still have access to computers and be able to use
them for their learning.
ICT department continued to conduct ICT enrichment
classes for Year 1 students. Besides common topics also
covered last year, we included some new content related
to school facilities such as connecting to school WLAN,
maintaining the laptop etc.
A major step that we took towards Green ICT, was the
implementation of MFD (Multi-Function Device) solution
in our staffrooms. These MFDs replace individual printers,
scanners and photocopiers. We managed to consolidate
physical devices in all staff rooms, from 26 devices down to
10. With this new solution, users can collect their printouts
from any MFDs by tapping their access cards on the reader
attached to the machines. This has not only improved the
level of security and reliability, but also reduced paper
wastage due to uncollected printouts. We have, so far,
received very good feedback from the staff.
With the successful roll-out of the students' biometric
attendance-taking system last year, this year, we went
ahead to implement the system for staff attendance taking.
The Supervisors are alerted through email for late coming
or absence of staff and can also log in to the attendance
system to check the attendance records of department
members. Staff leave records are automatically updated
in E-Attendance system through synchronising with HR's
HRMS system.
With the confirmation of the school's relocation in 2018,
we will focus more on reviewing our systems and ICT
infrastructure as we re-think and design our new campus to
support 21st Century Learning.
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 The RGS Community Languages Department
T he RGS Languages Department is a dynamic and multi-
cultural department that designs exciting curriculum
and organises vibrant activities for our different ethnic
groups of students. We have a firm curriculum that focuses on
the mastery of the languages skills and higher order thinking
skills. Our students consistently excelled in the GCE 'O' Level
Higher Mother Tongue Examination.
Beyond the confines of the classroom, the department
provides several platforms and opportunities that enable
the students to experience the richness and understand the
nuances of the Mother Tongue Languages.
The following are some highlights in 2013:
To create an immersive environment for the learning and
appreciation of Mother Tongue Languages and culture, the
department organised programmes and activities for Mother
Tongue Fortnight in July 2013.
The programme highlights included the following:
• Exhibition - Posters done by students to showcase the
Mother Tongue culture
• Workshops - Bean painting, Chinese knot tying, Chinese
calligraphy workshops, Chinese Go chess workshop, Malay
calligraphy workshop, Malay traditional writing (Jawi),
Tamil short film workshop, Tamil drama workshop, Tamil
rap song writing workshop
• National Secondary School Chinese Literature camp
• Level activities - Story Challenge, Movie Screening,
Seminars on language and cultural appreciation, Cross Talk
The department continued its collaboration with the Singapore
Literature Society in organising the National Secondary School
Chinese Literature Camp on 27 July 2013. This annual camp
aimed to evoke interest in Chinese Literature and creative
writing amongst Secondary School students in Singapore. The
theme this year was “歌词里的文学秘密” (Uncovering the
secrets of Literature in Mandarin songs). About 220 students
from over 20 schools participated in the camp. Teachers
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and students alike found the camp educational and a good
introduction to the world of literature in Mandarin songs.
The Tamil Language teachers and students organised the
Inter-School Tamil Literary Competition for primary schools
from 13 to 20 April 2013. The aim of the event was to provide
a platform for primary school students to display and enhance
their creative and analytical thinking through oratorical and
writing skills. The series of competitions attracted a total of 25
schools. Besides that, the Tamil Language unit also provided
eight weeks of Drama Enrichment programme for a group of
Year 1 and Year 2 students with financial support from the
Tamil Language and Learning Promotion Committee (TLLPC)
and the Ministry of Education (MOE).
This year, the Malay Language teachers organised a language
and cultural camp at Pulau Ubin, targeting Year 1 and Year
2 students. The main objectives of the camp were to enable
students to get a glimpse, taste and sense of Malay Kampung
lifestyle, Malay architectural design, Malay culture and arts, as
well as get close to nature through the Chek Jawa trail.
We continued to offer other sustainable enrichment
programmes that enhance students' learning, these
programmes include:
• Overseas and local students exchange progmmmes and
language learning programmes for students taking Higher
Mother Tongue Language, Mother Tongue Language and
foreign languages
• Year 4 Option module on Chinese Opera Appreciation
• Author-in-residence Programme and Mentorship
Programme
• Creative Arts Programme and Mentorship Programme
• A series of talks/workshops on writing, debate and culture
• Publication of《耕耘》”Geng Yun”，as a platform to
showcase students，writing articles
Head of Department: Mdm Koh Bee Ha
Subject Heads: Mdm Tan Lee Khim, Mdm Tan Bee Lain
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Row 1: Mr Loh Ser Gan,
Mdm Tan Bee Lain,
Mdm Lee Szer Yuen,
Mdm Nuraini Bt Abdul Gapor,
Mdm Roh Bee Ha (HOD),
Mrs Doris Poon, Mdm Tan
Lee Khim, Mr Hang Kam
Long, Mr Kumbalingam
Uthaman
Row 2: Ms Khairunnisa Binte
Yahya, Ms Eunice Goh,
Mrs Loganathan Sudha,
Ms Tan Yen Chuan, Mdm
Norliza Binte Abdul Hamid,
Mdm Hui Jing Hua, Mdm Mu
Jun, Ms Wong Lee Kian
Row 3: Mdm Shen Mei Ling,
Mdm Zhang Hao, Mr Lin
Danwen, Mr Li Junxian,
Mr Wong Chee Yeh
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The RGS Community Mathematics Department
I n tandem with our objective to provide a quality mathematics
education to our students, the Mathematics Department
has done well in 2013 to deliver on our mission. Our work
heralded initiatives and programmes that were centred on
expanding learning beyond curriculum, inventive thinking,
innovation, as well as inculcating a sense of inclusiveness for
the wider community; in the process, equipping students with
the full spectrum of prerequisite skills to tackle 21st century
problems. Our teachers have also benefitted greatly from our
programmes, with many opportunities to share their experiences
and best practices at both national and international forums.
The department believed in designing varied modes
of assessment to test different facets of mathematical
understanding. To improve on these initiatives, myriad
programmes that were crafted in accordance with the
developments in pedagogical research were introduced in
2013. We rolled out mathematics options for students in Year
4 to be done in Term 4. Some of the topics include "Boring
into Statistics", "The Matrix", "The Art of Folding" and "Get
Real Math". We also continued to organise events such as the
Mathematics Active Day (MAD) and Mathematics Exploration
Day (MED); and continued our pioneer programme in
organising the Singapore Mathematical Modelling Forum and
Challenge (SMMFC) in 2013. We maintained focused on our
vision to cater to students' learning across all levels, promote
self-directed learning outside of the classroom and nurture
leadership in the learning of our students.
Aimed at expounding on national or citizenship education
messages through the creative use of mathematics, this year's
MAD continued to develop students' confidence and passion
for mathematics by having the Year 1 students design their
own mathematics games. They had the opportunity to learn
important Character and Citizenship values including how to
effectively and inventively work as a team to communicate their
embedded national education messages in fun ways. MAD also
encouraged students from different classes to interact and share
ideas with one another and by doing so, allow them to develop
social awareness and demonstrate inter-personal skills. In our
efforts to reach out to the mainstream schools, we invited about
60 students from Pierce Secondary School to participate in the
playing of the MAD games. It was also an invaluable exposure
for the students to showcase their creativity and interact with
students from the mainstream schools.
Working closely with the Gifted Education Branch, we co-
organised MED with Raffles Institution. Invites for the event
were sent to all Primary Schools, targeted at Primary 6 students
with high ability in mathematics to play mathematics games and
attend workshops designed and conducted by students from the
Raffles schools. This programme provided an excellent platform
for our students to interact with students from other schools as
well as to share their learning.
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Row 1: Mdm Norhuda Binte Mohamed Sadekan,
Ms Sharon Tan, Ms Ko Hak Chin, Mrs Ban Soh Lian
(HOD), Ms Yang Chunxiu, Ms Fan Wenying, Mr
Yang Kai
Row 2: Ms Zhao Xuying, Mrs Wee Young Hui,
Ms Glenis Wong, Ms Syahidah Binte Ibrahim, Ms
Yvonne Chen, Ms Carmen Hoo, Mrs Karen Chia
Row 3: Mrs Caroline Tng, Mr Samuel Kwek, Mr
Samuel Lee, Mr Koh King Koon, Ms Tan Shiao Ser
Since its inauguration in 2011, the SMMFC has attracted over 430
students from both local and international schools. Last year, the
programme expanded to include students from both upper and
lower Secondary, and from four overseas schools in 2012 to eight in
2013. Mathematical modelling has been a key focus in mathematics
learning. Increasingly, it is being used by many other disciplines
such as sociology to model real-life demographics and situations
into ea.sy to analyse statistical models. By exposing students to
mathematical modelling, we hope to foster a deeper understanding
and interest in applied mathematics as well as develop students'
facilities for creative thinking. The SMMFC advocates mixed-
school groupings to promote collaborative learning, interaction
and for students from different backgrounds and abilities to learn
to communicate so that differences can be bridged for the team
to work together to solve problems. Due to the haze problem in
2013, our organisers had to be resourceful and seek out an alternate
venue (SEA Aquarium) to the original Universal Studios Singapore
(USS) at the very last minute. Though the final venue was still at
USS, as a department, we learned to work past constraints and
seek new solutions, and draft new sets of questions involving
mathematical modelling related to the new venue.
Apart from student development, the department also places a
keen interest in grooming our teachers professionally. Ms Zhao
Xuying and Miss Sharon Tan both shared on "The Beauty of Online
Discussion Forums in Mathematics Education" at the 7th East Asia
Regional Conference on Mathematics Education, proudly hosted
by the Prince of Songkla University, Phuket, Thailand. Mrs Chew
Meek Lin and Ms Sandi Kum also shared on "Using Mathematical
Modelling to Engage Students in Real-World Problem Solving"
at the 37th Psychology of Mathematics Education held in Kiel,
Germany. Miss Ko Hak Chin, Mrs Chew Meek Lin and Mr Samuel
Lee also shared separately on mathematical modelling at the
Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP) Conference
2013, National Institute of Education, as well as at the Teacher-led
Workshops organised by the Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST)
2013.
The department would like to congratulate:
• Mr Samuel Lee on his new appointment of Assistant Head,
Mathematics
• Mrs Caroline Tng for attaining her Masters in Education
We would also like to thank the following teachers for their service
in the department and wish them all the best as they move on to
pursue careers elsewhere:
End of Secondment Term
• Ms Yang Chunxiu • Ms Yvonne Chen
End of Contractual Term
• Mr Samuel Kwek • Ms Tan Shiao Ser
Resigned from RGS
• Ms Karen Chia
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 The RGS Community Philosophy Department
Teaching and Learning
In Philosophy, students are introduced to some of the most
important questions that philosophers have contemplated for
the past two and a half millennia, as well as the most powerful
answers that have been given so as to heighten students'
appreciation of philosophy. In particular, smdents will
understand the methods which philosophers have developed
in raising and attempting to answer these questions, namely,
argument and critical analysis.
The Philosophy curriculum also aims to nurture a community
of inquirers with a spirit of inquiry, strong empathy, well-
honed reasoning and dialoguing skills.
The topics in our curriculum this year are:
Year Content/Topic
Introduction to Philosophy & Community of Inquiry
1 Moral Reasoning
Friendship
Introduction to Logic
2
Ethics
Ethical Approaches and Applied Ethics
3 Introduction to Argument Mapping - Argument Analysis
Fallacies
Political Philosophy: Liberty and Paternalism
Knowledge in Science
4
Argument Mapping - Argument Analysis and Evaluation
Enrichment Activities
To extend students' learning in Philosophy and to help them
recognise philosophical issues in real life situations, the Year
3 students attended the Bioethics Workshop conducted by
Science Centre Singapore. The workshop introduced students
to bioethical principles and provided them the opportunity
to explore and discuss bioethical issues namely organ
transplantation, stem cells and clinical trials and genetic testing.
Students also visited the Bioethics exhibition as part of the
workshop.
In March, the Year 2 and Year 4 students watched a bioethics
play, Future Perfect, staged by The Necessary Stage and
participated in an engaging forum discussion facilitated by
members of the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Centre for
Biomedical Ethics.
Talent Development
The Philosophy Enrichment Programme (PEP) began with
the objective of providing an enriched curriculum for Years
2 to 4 students who have shown passion and aptitude for
Philosophy. There are 27 Year 2 students, 27 Year 3 students
and 30 Year 4 students in PEP this year.
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(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Mr Alwin Ho, Ms Lianne Chua, Ms Ong
Shu Juin (Subject Head), Mr Lorenzo
Angel, Mr Lim Er Yang
Year 3 student viewing the
interactive displays at the
Bioethics Exhibition at the
Science Centre
The PEP teachers conduct fortnightly sessions, providing
students with the opportunity to explore philosophical
issues beyond those discussed in the regular curriculum.
The modules offered are Logic, Western Political Philosophy,
Philosophy of the Human Person and Freedom and
Determinism.
Each year, a number of PEP students are invited to participate
in the annual Raffles Institution Inter-school Philosophy
Dialogue. This year, 14 PEP students from different levels took
part in this event. Three of our students, Faith Ho (303), Qiu
Jiayu (308) and Wu Jiaxuan (312), received the Gadfly Award,
which was awarded to students who demonstrated the skills
and dispositions of a collaborative inquirer.
For the first time, a team of eight RGS students consisting
of two students from each level participated in Philosothon
organised by the Federation of Australasian Philosophy in
Schools Associations.
The students participated in three thought-provoking rounds of
communities of inquiry, investigating the philosophical issues
related to Philosophy of Mind, Art and Ethics, with students
from schools in Australia. The team did the school proud by
clinching 1st place for the School Award.
The students who participated in
Philosothon are:
Charlotte Lim Jia Jie (1090
Chan Jia Ying Vanessa (111)
Fatima Siddiqui (211)
Melissa Amanda Murtidjaja (212)
Qiu Jiayu (308)
Zuo Haolin (310)
Angelica Kristen Yeo Hui Min (403)
Liu Lijia (408) The RGS team at Philosothon.
In addition to the School Award, Vanessa Chan and Angelica
Yeo were voted by their fellow participants in the communities
of inquiry for the Individual Peer Award for their outstanding
contributions during the communities of inquiry.
-Ms Ong Shu Juin, Subject Head
Our PEP students involved in discussion during the Our students deeply engaged in
Raffles institution Inter-School Philosophy Dialogue. communities of inquiry at Philosothon.
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The RGS Community Physical Education Department
(PROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Mr Raihan Bin Mohd Yassin, Mrs Jonathan Tan Hai Nee, Mrs Alina Wee, Mr Choo Boon Hwee (HOD), Mrs Michelle Quek, Ms
Chrislin Lee, Ms Magdalene Suey, Mr Dan Ho
T he Physical Education Department aims to develop
Healthier Daughters for a Healthier Age. Our
curriculum emphasises on the discipline of physical
education through knowledge-application of games
concept, critical thinking and creative thinking, and making
informed health-related choices in the area of physical
health and fitness.
To complement our approach, we invited Mr Azhar, a
lecturer at the National Institute of Education, to share with
the school about health and fitness. PE teachers also went
for conferences, workshops and sharing sessions, both
at national as well as cluster levels, to learn about best
practices from professionals and other schools. To prepare
for the rollout of the new PE syllabus for 2014, all PE
teachers attended the PE Implementation workshops. The
Head of Department had the privilege to attend the 'Study
Tour Project for Leaders of Asian Youth Sports' in Japan
as well. An annual event organised by the Japan Sports
Association, he and his counterpart from Dunman High
School shared on the present situation and problems of
after-school activities.
To encourage all students and staff members to lead a
healthier and holistic lifestyle, the five Houses and various
co-curricular activity (CCA) groups organised 38 Inter-
House Games this year to promote House and CCA spirit
and to provide more holistic development opportunities.
We continued with the very popular and successful Sports
Festival Challenge at the annual Sports Festival. More than
800 students and staff members formed teams to participate
in the 10 stations.
For our Annual Swimming Carnival, in addition to the
swimathon, we continued with the biathlon for both
individual and team participants. A total of 322 students and
teachers participated in the Swimming Carnival.
For the South Zone Cluster Games, the department teachers
got the staff together to participate in various sports -
Basketball, Frisbee, Football, Netball and Table Tennis. It
was a great platform for staff to come together to interact
while representing RGS in the different games.
By encouraging all students and staff to participate in the
various activities throughout the year, the PE department
endeavours to promote greater mass participation and
realisation of teamwork, respect and excellence through
physical activities and a healthy lifestyle.
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 The RGS Community Research Studies Department
T
he Research Studies (RS) Department consists of
teachers from various academic departments. Its main
role is to deliver the RS curriculum to Year 1 to 3
students, and provide guidance to RS teacher-mentors, who
mentor school-based RS student teams. RS project teams,
comprising three to four mentees, embark on projects in
Years 2, 3 and 4.
The RS Department maintained its focus on increasing
the standard of school-based research projects through
increasing the competency level of its mentors as a means
to that end. The department continues to monitor Research
Studies consultation sessions - a weekly project discussion
between project groups and teacher mentor - and provide
feedback and guidance to teacher mentors. This year, the
newly aligned Mentoring Competency Forms and Mentoring
Checklist, two tools used by the RS Department to give
feedback to teacher mentors, were used in helping mentors
develop their mentoring skills.
There was an overhaul of the Year 1 Skills Build-up
curriculum. For example, lessons were conducted to
help students understand the value of research in the
world today, as well as their role as budding researchers
contributing to the field of academia. Lessons also included
more interactive activities, such as hands-on activities
and classroom discussions. Discipline-specific clinics
were conducted for the Year 2s and 3s, in the areas of
Information Sources, Quantitative Data Analysis and
Qualitative Data Analysis.
To increase the time allocated for Year 2 and 3 projects,
various mentorship programmes and RS (Academic) projects
were offered to students the year before, and the project
application process for RS (academic) projects at the
beginning of this year, was conducted online. As a result
of this move, most project groups were able to secure a
mentor by February instead of April, extending their project
timeline by around two months.
RGS project groups presented their projects at a number
of research events. Two project groups presented at NUS
High School Research Congress 2013, and four presented
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(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Ms Lee Su Yin, Ms Stella Picca,
Mr Joseph Toh, Mrs Lucille Yap, Dr
Jarina Peer
R o w 2: Ms Pang Teng Lin, Mrs Ban
Soh Lian, Mdm Lee Szer Yuen, Ms Lee
Tien, Mdm Tan Lee Khim
1 : Bhat Nikita Gireesh (309) and Jeraldine Low Jia Yu
(312) with their project "An investigation on Minimalist
Running Shoes", which was awarded the Distinction
prize.
2 : Lin Xin Ru Yvette (412) and Lam Yin Lin Valerie (414)
with their project "Anti-Bacterial Properties of Raw
Garlic, Garlic Oil Pills and Cooked Garlic", which
was awarded Outstanding (Poster).
at Raffles Institution Research Education Congress 2013.
Project groups also took part in research competitions. In
the EWBIS International Youth Sports Science Conference
2013, the two RGS teams that took part were awarded a
Merit and a Distinction prize. The group members of the
group awarded the Distinction prize for their project, "An
Investigation on Minimalist Running Shoes", were Bhat
Nikita Gireesh (309) and Jeraldine Low Jia Yu (312). In the
Individualised Research Study Exhibition cum Presentation
2013, three RGS project teams took part and were awarded
Commendable (Poster), Outstanding (Poster) and Bronze
(Presentation). The team awarded Outstanding (Poster) for
their project, "Anti-Bacterial Properties of Raw Garlic, Garlic
Oil Pills and Cooked Garlic", comprised Lin Xin Ru Yvette
(412) and Lam Yin Lin Valerie (414).
As part of the end-of-year activities in RGS, the RS
Department organised Research Studies Showcase, which
provided our RS project groups a platform to share their
research projects with the larger school population. This
year's showcase featured Biology, History, Social Sciences
and Sports Science projects, projects from specialised
project clusters, namely the Children's Book Cluster and
Food Science Cluster, as well as projects from the Science
Mentorship Programme and Community Problem Solving.
The RS Department bids farewell to Ms Pang Teng Lin, who
has been a dedicated member of the team for many years.
In 2014, the RS Department will continue in its mission to
instil in both students and teachers the value and love for
research as a way to deeply understand the world we live
in and to become creators of knowledge beyond what a
standard curriculum would allow.
Research is creating new knowledge - Neil Armstrong
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 The RGS Community RGS Pedagogical Research Lab (PeRL)
T his year, PeRL continued to generate professional
discourse through its Research, Consultancy and
Professional Development domains. We contributed
to knowledge creation through research that inquired into
Pedagogy and Reflective Practice and participated actively at
platforms for policy-making.
Research
The value of school-based research is that it strengthens the
theory-practice nexus. Teachers who observe and inquire
into their own practices apply their findings to improve their
practices.
School-wide Research
The PeRL team conducted a research on Nurturing the
Reflective Practitioner. The findings are used to continually
review our research ecosystem so as to enable more teachers
to reflect on their practices.
Collaborative Research
PeRL is currently collaborating with external researchers
on Practitioner Inquiry; Teacher Agency and School Context
for Teacher Growth. The findings can contribute to other
educational institutions that wish to generate in-house
research.
Practitioner Inquiry
As mentioned earlier, we have set up a school-based research
ecosystem to enable teachers to inquire into their practices.
Through such inquiry, teachers understand their professional
selves and sharpen their sensitivity to the interaction between
teaching and learning. Members of the PeRL team act as
Advisors, guiding them in their research design and analysis.
Practitioner Inquiry projects in 2013 comprise the following:
• Impact of Assessing Digital Writing on the Performance of
High-Ability Students
• Physics by inquiry
• Teacher Belief and Effective Use of Technology in Teaching
& Learning
• Teaching Kinematics using Video Tracker software
• The Value of Class Participation As An Assessment Tool In
The English Language Classroom
• Cooperative Learning
• Using IT in teaching Sound
• Teaching and learning of Philosophy: a comparative study
with Raffles Institution
Consultancy
PeRL conducted five workshops on evidence-backed practices:
• Use of Critical Thinking Tools and Strategies
• Design of the Performance Task
• Design of Formative assessment strategies to improve
student learning
• Concept-based learning strategies
We bring a practitioner-oriented paradigm to the workshops,
emphasising good practices that work in the Singaporean
context. Mindful of our exam-oriented culture, we share ways
in which higher order thinking is reconciled with the realities
of high stakes exams.
As we are also deeply committed to knowledge sharing, the
workshops provide invaluable opportunities for collaboration
with the educational fraternity.
Professional Development
Teachers shared their good practice at various platforms.
Internally, we organised the annual Good Practice Day, a
platform for teachers to share their innovations. Teachers
shared intriguing topics such as Ethical Reasoning, Jonker
walk, Use of Twitter in the Science Classroom, Language
teaching through Drama and Mathematical Modelling.
Teachers also presented at external platforms.
16 teachers presented at two local conferences organised
by National Institute of Education and one by the Singapore
Centre for Chinese language. Nine teachers presented papers
at seven overseas conferences.
We encourage staff engagement with the external fraternity,
as we believe that robust discourse cultivates the competent
teacher and sharpens professionalism.
- Mrs Mary George Cheriyan, Director, PeRL
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
M.S Masturah Binte Abdul
Aziz, Mrs Lucille Yap, Ms
Tan Yen Chuan, Mrs Mary
Cheriyan (Director), Ms
FOO Ling Ling, Ms Choo Li
Lin, Dr Jarina Peer
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 The RGS Community Science Department
T he science programme at RGS aims to develop
students who are inquiry-driven and science-literate.
Besides the academic programme, a variety of talent
development and experiential learning platforms are
available to support student learning. Throughout the year,
students have participated in a variety of competitions that
foster creativity, and promote science education and science
research.
In particular, Lim Xuan Li Michelle (401) was awarded 2nd
prize in the A*STAR Talent Search (ATS), and was selected
to be the Singapore Broadcom MASTERS International
delegate at the International Science and Engineering Fair
(ISEF). The 1st prize was awarded to an RGS alumnus,
Zera Ong Hui Xuan (401, 2011), who was also presented a
special award for resilience in the pursuit of science at the
Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) 2013.
Students from the Science Mentorship Programme and
in-house research projects also participated in SSEF, where
they achieved a Silver Award, a Bronze Award and a Merit
Award. They also performed well at other science fairs
throughout the year.
At the 2013 Google Science Fair, one RGS team was
Regional Finalists while the team comprising of Kang Yi
Xi (401), Kwok Ling Yi Samantha (401) and Lim Guan
Hui Tricia (401) emerged Global Finalists. During the
Greenwave Environmental Care Competition, the team
comprising of Tay Min Yi (401) and Mavis Tan Xuanru (406)
achieved 1st prize. At the A*STAR East Zone Science Fair,
the students achieved one Gold Award, one Silver Award
and one Merit Award. At the E W Barker Institute of Sports
International Youth Sports Science Conference, one RGS
team achieved a Distinction Award, while another achieved
a Merit Award. Also, the team comprising of Parthasarathy
Sreemathy (402), Watt Sook May (402) and Eden Teoh
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The winning team from the National Science
Challenge.
(403) were selected to present their research findings at the
International Conference on Optics in Precision Engineering
and Nanotechnology.
At the Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC)
National Competition, students performed well for the third
year running by achieving first runners-up and second
runners-up in the lower secondary and upper secondary
divisions respectively. At this year's Amazing Science
Challenge, RGS was awarded the School Challenge Trophy
after clinching a haul of one Gold medal, three Silver
medals and five Bronze medals. At the ACJC Science Essay
Competition, Joyce Er Hui Ling (403) achieved 1st prize.
For the 2013 National Science Challenge, the RGS team
comprising of Xiao Shiwei (301), Goh Shu Lin Doreen
(306), Li Jiaqi (306), Amanda Eugenia Yung (306) and Laura
Jean Phua Zaiyin (310) were crowned Champions!
At the Singapore Biomedical Olympiad, RGS achieved 10
Gold Awards, nine Silver Awards and seven Bronze Awards,
an improvement over the previous years. In the Junior
Chemistry Olympiad, RGS achieved one Gold medal, four
Silver medals and one Bronze medal. In the Singapore
Junior Physics Olympiad, RGS achieved two Silver medals
and three Bronze medals.
In the Singapore Young Physicist Tournament, RGS
achieved three Bronze medals. Finally, in the annual
Australian National Chemistry Quiz, RGS achieved 25
High Distinction Awards, 34 Distinction awards and eight
students achieved Awards of Excellence for obtaining a
perfect score on the quiz. They are Shermaine Si Ying Ying
(301), Judy Hong Ruilan (401), Kwok Ling Yi Samantha
(401), Lim Guan Hui Tricia (401), Feng Leirong (402), Heng
Jia Min (402), Su Mengyue (402) and Tay Hui Wen (407).
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Mr Chua Hai Lee, Mrs
Lee-Lim Chyn, Dr Ng Kai Ling,
Ms Lee Tien, Mr Thio Cher Kuan,
Mr Shaun De Souza, Mr Tan Keng
Hsin, Mrs Prama Sundari, Mr Yang
Kian Hong
R o w 2: Ms Goh Hui Lian, Mrs
Tay York Lan, Ms Lim Yi Xian,
Ms Ng Zhao Yue, Ms Cheong Szu
Chuang, Mrs Angela Teo, Mrs
Rachel Pang, Ms Melissa Chan,
Mrs Marie Huang
R o w 3: Mr Leong Tze Kwang, Mr
Andrew Chia, Mr Christopher Foo,
Mr Lee Beng Hwee
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The RGS Community Student Development Department
T he school works to develop a caring environment among the
students because we believe this promotes the well-being,
resilience and learning of the community. Opportunities are
provided for all students to take personal responsibility for their own
character and leadership development because it believes in the
efficacy of developing the habits of self-directed, life-long learning.
The strong Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) culture in
RGS is the result of coherent CCE processes, quality CCE school
experiences and the school's shared values and beliefs in CCE. Many
platforms exist for students to design and implement CCE-related
activities, thereby equipping them with the necessary skillsets and
mindsets to express their vision of a better society.
Citizenship Education (CE)
CE programmes are integrated into academic and co-curricular
domains. The annual RGS Learning Journeys (LJ) Week is a flagship
programme which allows students to translate classroom theories into
reality through outdoor activities, both in Singapore and overseas, or
at dialogue sessions with community leaders, so that they may arrive
at an awareness and appreciation of key Singaporean institutions.
Through their LJ journals, students make meaning of the many facets
of Singaporean life and social issues.
Another programme integral to CE is Service Learning (S-L). S-L
allows the students opportunities for community engagement and
consequently, she is able to hone her skills in Community Action. The
CmPS initiative has been a valuable platform for students to initiate
projects that make a difference to the community. Three teams did
our school proud by earning the Grand Champion (Project WISH)
and First Place (Project Gold) in the Middle Division and Third Place
(Project G.L.A.M) in the Senior Division at the 2013 Future Problem
Solving Program International Conference at the Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana from June 6 - 9 . This is the first year that an
RGS CmPS team has been awarded the Grand Champion in the
Middle School Division (i.e. overall champion of the division). In
addition, Yong Xin Jie won Second Place at the Multi-Affiliate Global
Issues Competition (Team Competition).
Funded by Citi Eoundation, the YMCA Youth-for-Causes programme
aims to promote social entrepreneurship and community
leadership development among Singapore youths through social
entrepreneurship. Students involved in nine projects with support from
Citi-YMCA YFC raised a total of $162,492.45 for seven VWOs in 2013.
Leadership Development
Student leadership development at RGS forms an integral part of the
character and leadership programme. It exists at different levels across
the school and is realised through different platforms, such as Class
Chairpersons, CCA, Prefectorial Board, Peer Support Board, Student
Congress and House Committees. Student Leaders (SL) Selection
process for the four Leadership Boards implemented from 2012 with
98 SL Trainees (22% of Y1 cohort) was increased to 120 SL Trainees
(27% of Y1 cohort) in 2013. CCA Leaders Selection guidelines was
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Mrs Prama Sundari, Ms
Audrey Chen, Ms Magdalene
Suey, Ms Carmen Hoo, Mr
Edward Ng (Deputy Principal
- Student Development &
Planning), Mr Ho Cheng
Kam (Director - Student
Development), Mr Choo Boon
Hwee, Mrs Alina Wee, Ms
Syahidah Binte Ibrahim
R o w 2: Ms Michelle Koay, Ms
Elaine Tay, Mr Tan Keng Hsin,
Mr Dan Ho, Mr Lim Shi Zhi, Ms
Seah Ser Hui, Ms Nora Kamsir
completed in May 2013, which addresses issues of transparency,
equity of access and meritocracy in selection of CCA leaders.
One major initiative in developing the Prefects involved their
participation in the facilitation of eliciting the feedback in the
envisioning of 2014 - 2018 School Strategic Map from members of the
student population in August and gathering feedback from the student
body representatives on streamlining of programmes and activities in
2014 and beyond after their end of year examinations in October.
The RGS Peer Support Board, which has been involved in the
planning and organising of the Singapore Kindness Movement project
since 2010 was once again bestowed with the Friends of Singa
Platinum Award 2013 for the second time.
CCA
2013 has been yet another excellent year for the holistic development
of the students as 13 National Championship Titles put the school as
the top secondary school in Sports achievement and all 13 Performing
Arts achieved 11 Distinction and two Accomplished awards at the 2013
SYF event. The policy on customisation for Sports students allow for
flexibility and option for these students to create more time for herself
by studying fewer subjects. Credit must also be attributed to the close
monitoring by HOD PE and CCA, SHs CCAs, CCA Teachers, Form
Teachers, Subject Teachers, Parents and Coaches.
Another highlight of this year was Career Fair Day for the Year 4s
when we hosted a total of 35 alumnae with 18 different career talks
on 30 July. This is double the number of alumna speakers from 2012
and it is indeed great to know what the alumnae are enthusiastic to
come back to share their insights in various fields for the benefit of the
cunent students. Much appreciation goes out to Ms Elaine Tay, our
Student Development Executive who organised the event, as well as
the HOYs and Y4 Form Teachers who hosted the sessions for the girls.
The school would also like to thank the following staff in the Student
Development Team who have left for having contributed significantly
to the holistic development of the students during their term of service:
Mr Edward Ng, Deputy Principal (Student Development & Planning),
Mr Tan Ken Hsin, Subject Head (Student Leadership Development)
and Ms Elaine Tay, Student Development Executive.
We would also like to thank Mr Choo Boon Hwee for coming on
board the Student Development Team as HOD (PE & CCA) as well
as Mr Dan Ho Siew Mun for taking up the position of Subject Head
(CCA) in 2013.
We would also like to welcome Ms Denise Yap, Counsellor, to our
Student Care Team who joined us in October 2013. We also wish our
ST (Discipline) Mrs Sundari Prama a meaningful year ahead as she
would be on leave to pursue further education in 2014.
Filiae Melioris Aevi.
- Mr Ho Cheng Kam, Director, Student Development
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 The RGS Community Executive & Administrative Staff

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

R o w 1: Mr Morris Gabriel, Mr Ho Cheng Kam (Director - Student Development), Ms Catherine Cheng (Director - Human Resources), Ms
May Tan (Deputy Principal - Academic & Outreach), Mrs Shirley Tan (Senior Deputy Principal - Academic & Professional Development), Mrs
Poh Mun See (Principal), Mr Edward Ng (Deputy Principal - Student Development & Planning), Ms Juliana Chia (Bursar), Ms Goh Lee Kian
(Director - Admin & Planning), Ms Yeo Soo Ling (Director - Outreach), Mr Zhang Runsheng
R o w 2: Ms Michelle Koay, Ms Nazreen Bte Abdul Wahid, Ms Cindy Liu, Ms May Kan, Ms Evelyn Suah, Ms Karen Lim, Ms Adeline Quek, Ms
Gina Soh, Ms Feona Sebastian, Mdm Lin Yan, Ms Adelene Ng, Ms Sandy Huang
R o w 3: Mdm Missliah Bte Tahir, Ms Christina Lee, Ms Jaccqueline Ho, Ms Norazreena Binte Mohammad, Ms Elaine Tay, Ms Geraldine Gan,
Ms Adeline Chow, Mdm Pillai Kanaka Sankaran, Ms Eleanor Tay, Ms Connie Kong, Ms Haszelina Binte Mohamed, Mdm Ooi Poh Im, Mdm
Letchimi d/o Saminathan
R o w 4: Mr Ong Cheng Soon, Mr Wong Man Ki, Mr John Loo, Mr Neo Guo Yong, Mr Ooi Keng Khoon, Mr Mark Moh, Mr Mohamed Ali, Mr
Orlando Sales, Mr Chan Siong Weng
A b s e n t w i t h apologies: Ms Chin Jen Fu (Deputy Principal), Mr Michael Jalleh (Director - Academic Studies I), Mr Muhammad Ismail, Mr
Muhammad Mutakabbir, Mr Asman Bin Yusof, Mr Jagmeet Singh, Mdm Fathima Beevi, Mdm Ruhaizah Bte Kayan, Mdm Chua Moi Leng, Ms
Janice Lim, Ms Lilian Pang, Ms Faridah Begum, Ms Eunice Tay, Ms Loh Yuexia

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Administrative Department
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Mdm Fathima Beevi, Ms Adeline Quek,
Ms Goh Lee Kian (Director - Admin & Planning),
Mdm Chua Moi Leng
R o w 2: Ms Eunice Tay, Mdm Ooi Poh Im,
Ms Haszelina Binte Mohamad

Admissions Department
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Mdm Lee Szer Yuen, Ms Yeo Soo Ling (Director - Outreach),
Ms May Tan (Deputy Principal - Academic & Outreach),
Ms Adeline Quek

Corporate Communications
& Alumni Relations Office
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Ms May Kan, Ms Yeo Soo Ling (Director - Outreach),
Ms May Tan (Deputy Principal - Academic & Outreach),
Ms Adeline Chow, Ms Karen Lim

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Estate Department
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Mr Muhammad Mutakabbir, Ms Christina Lee, Ms Juliana
Chia (Bursar), Mr Ong Cheng Soon

Finance Department
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Ms Norazreena Binte Mohammad,
Ms Juliana Chia (Bursar), Ms Eleanor Tay
R o w 2: Ms Janice Lim, Ms Gina Soh, Ms Cindy Liu

Infocomm Technology
Department
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Mr Neo Guo Yong, Mrs Tan Yin Lai (HOD),
Ms Goh Lee Kian (Director - Admin & Planning),
Mr Zhang Runsheng
R o w 2: Mr Jagmeet Singh, Mr Mark Moh, Mr Orlando Sales

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Human Resource
Department
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
Ms Evelyn Suah, Ms Connie Kong,
Ms Catherine Cheng (Director -
Human Resources), Ms Geraldine
Gan, Mr John Loo

Lab Technicians
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Mr Ooi Keng Khoon, Mr Mohamed Ali, Mr Chan Siong Weng, Mr Wong Man Ki
R o w 2: Mdm Lin Yan, Ms Sandy Huang, Ms Jacqueline Ho

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Teachers are key to RGS' Yan, Mdm Thern Siew Huay, Ms Tracy Tan, Ms Veronica
D'Silva, Ms Wincy Tsang, Mdm Zhao Chunyang.
success and the school
continues to place emphasis The School would like to express our greatest appreciation
to our former Principal, Mrs Julie Hoo.
on recruiting, retaining
and recognising top quality Promotions
We congratulate the following staff who were promoted in
teachers committed to October 2012 and April 2013.
providing holistic education
and nurturing the RGS girl. Employee Name Department
Promoted
Substantive Grade

The staff strength as at 24 August 2013 stands at 204, Deputy Principal

Senior
comprising of 159 teachers and 45 EAS; 98% of our teaching Ms May Tan (Academic &
Management
staff are graduates, of which 26% have Master degree and Outreach)
PhD qualifications.
Ms Zhao Xuying Mathematics GEO1A1
New Appointments English &
We congratulate the following personnel on their new Ms Chin Ailin GEO1A1
Literature
appointments:
• Mr Choo Boon Hwee - Head of Department (Physical Ms Tok Chia Yee Andrea Science GEO1A1
Education & CCA)
• Mr Dan Ho Siew Mun - Subject Head (CCA) Ms Chen Ye Yvonne Mathematics GEO1A1
• Mrs Lee-Lim Chyn - Senior Teacher (Biology)
• Mrs Jassie Teo Kia Yin - Senior Teacher (English English &
Ms Ling Shuang Ning GEOlAl
Language) Literature
• Mrs Lucille Yap Puay Lan - Lead Specialist (PeRL)
Ms Chooi Chee Yeen Mathematics GEO1A2
• Ms Choo Lilin - Specialist (PeRL)
• Ms Syahidah Binte Ibrahim - Subject Head (Service Ms Choo Lilin PeRL GEO1A2
Learning)
Ms Chan Soh Han English &
GEO1A2
New Staff Christie Literature
We extend a warm welcome to the following teaching
Ms Syahidah Binte
and Executive and Administrative staff: Ms Adeline Chow, Mathematics GEO1A2
Ibrahim
Ms Arvie Jean, Ms Caroline Lee, Ms Cheong Szu Chuang,
Ms Chrislin Lee, Ms Evelyn Suah, Ms Haszelina Binte Ms Chen Huixuan, English &
Mohamed, Dr Jarina Peer, Ms Lillian Ng, Mrs Marie Huang, GEO1A3
Audrey Literature
Ms Marisa Poverman, Mr Mohammad Faizal, Mr Muhammad
Mutakabbir, Ms Nazreen Bte Abdul Wahid, Ms Roselind Ms Lee Tien Science GEO1A3
Mathews, Mr Samuel Kwek, Mr Samuel Lee, Mdm Shen Mei
Ling, Ms Tan Siao Ser, Ms Wong Lee Kian. Mr Lee Beng Hwee Science GE01A3

Ms Yang Chunxiu Mathematics GE01A3

The School wishes to extend a special welcome to our New
Principal, Mrs Poh Mun See, who joined us on 15 December Ms Kum Suat Sie Sandi Mathematics GEO1A3
2012.
Physical
Mrs Alina Wee SEO1
Farewells Education
RGS bode fond farewells to Mr Aminurasshid Bin Tukiran,
Mr Ang Boon Chuan, Mrs Catherine Wong, Mr Chad Evans, Ms Lee Su Yin Humanities SEO1
Ms Chan Li Wen, Dr Chiam Cheow Ling, Ms Elaine Tay,
Mdm Koh Bee Ha Languages SEO1A1
Mr Ganesh Issardas, Mr Jonathan Arrowood, Mrs Juliana
Goh, Ms Lam Yi Chin, Mr Lim Cheng Puay, Ms Loh Yuexia, Senior Information
Ms Mariette Ong, Ms Noorul Raaha, Ms Phoebe Pong, Mr Information
Mr Morris Gabriel Management
Saravanan S/O Sangiah, Mrs Sophia Wong, Ms Sultana Management
Executive
Rahman, Ms Tan Beng Chiak, Ms Tan Jia Xiu, Ms Tan Siew

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Staff Well-Being
Staff Well-Being Committee (SWC) members are custodians
of the school's professional culture.
To maintain that culture, SWC members:
• Facilitate on-going and open communication between
staff members
• Promote bonding and camaraderie of staff members
• Cultivate a climate of readiness and openness towards
learning and the facing of new challenges in the
profession, and
• Encourage the adoption of a healthy lifestyle by staff
members.
Activities organised by the SWC included the Lunar New
Year Lunch and the Staff Dinner for all staff, the running
of Keep-in-Touch sessions (which involved staff members
coming together in groups to relax and get to know one
another over a meal or an activity) for staff members. SWC
also organised workshops and talks on health issues for
staff on a termly basis, provided fruit on a monthly basis,
celebrated the birthdays of staff on a termly basis, liaised
with vendors to provide good quality goods and services to
staff members on a periodic basis, and took up suggestions
of staff where feasible.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

R o w 1: Mr Lorenzo Angel, Ms Ling Shuang Ning (Vice-Chairperson), Ms Catherine Cheng (Advisor), Mr Alwin Ho (Chairperson),
Mrs Michelle Quek
R o w 2: Mdm Zhang Hao, Mrs Wee Young Hui, Mrs Tay York Lan, Mdm Mu Jun, Mrs Vivien Willamme, Ms Evelyn Suah

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(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
R o w 1: Mr Hang Kam Long, Mrs Lee-Lim
Chyn, Mrs Mary Cheriyan (Director PeRL),
Ms Foo Ling Ling (HOD), Mr Yang Kian
Hong
R o w 2: Mrs Jassie Teo, Ms Pang Teng Lin,
Mrs Leung HUI Leng
Professional Development
The development of our staff is of pinnacle importance and continues to be a key
strategy in the school towards continuous excellence. Over and above the school-
wide courses, seminars and workshops organised by RGS, our staff actively seek
professional learning opportunities both local and international. Our RGS teachers
also present papers and research findings in numerous conferences. Some of the
highlights include:

Local
2012
• SEAGA 2012 International Conference
• Teachers' Leadership Summit
• International Conference on Computers in Education
• Inaugural Singapore International Science Teachers Conference
• E2K Science Teacher Training Seminar
• Outdoor Education Conference 2012
• A Consumer's Guide to Mathematical Modelling & the Teaching of
Mathematical Modelling in the Secondary Schools
• Seminar on Teaching & Learning for Secondary Chinese Language
Curriculum
• Conference 2012-A Collaborative Dance: Integrating Systematic Ideas in
Clinical & Social Work Practice
• Teachers' Leadership Summit 2012
• Experiential Learning Forum 2012
• International Conference on Computers in Education 2012
• GEP Annual Conference 2012

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2013 Studies), Mr Chew Chih Hsien Bryden attended the

• NIE Literature Conference 2013 Management and Leadership in Schools Programme
• 50th Anniversary of Elysee Public Lectures during the period Jan-May 2013.
• Networks for Today's Learners • Head of Department (Information Communication &
• NTU Annual Learning & Teaching Seminar: From Good Technology), Mrs Tan Yin Lai and Head of Year (Year
to Great 2013 2), Mrs Sulastiri Anis attended the Management and
• SASSE Seminar 2013: In conversation with Mr Tan Leadership in Schools Programme during the period
Chuan-Jin & workshop on Writing Strategies with Prof July-Nov 2013.
Keith Barton • Ms Chan Soh Han Christie and Ms Doreen Loh Sook
• Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference Kuan were sponsored for the Post-Graduate Diploma
• Reading Education Seminar In Education (PGDE) in 2013.
• Geography Teachers' Association Annual Seminar 2013 • Subject Head (Literature), Ms Sandy Leow was
• Lecture Presentations by Prof Michael Hockx supported on Professional Development Leave to
• 7th Character & Leadership Education Forum pursue Interdisciplinary programmes at Cambridge
• CJ Koh Professional Lecture by Prof Linda Darling- University.
Hammond • Mdm Loy Hui Nin was supported on Professional
• HR Summit 2013 Development Leave to pursue a Master degree in Arts
• HR Congress: Leading Change in Future Workplace (Instructional Design & Technology).
• 2nd Annual Talent Mobility Congress 2013
• i-Security Seminar Community Service 2013
• MOE IT Security 2013 An Educational-cum-Outing was planned with the Asian
Women's Welfare Association Family Service Centre
International (AWWA FSC) for some 20 youths to experience a day of
2012 discovery, learning and fun at the Gardens by the Bay. The
• IAEA 2012: Designing the assessment of learning programme was well supported by some 18 EAS staff (40%)
outcomes to make positive impact on individuals & who went through the Educational Programme "The Cool
institutions, Kazakhstan Factor" together with the youth to understand the various
• Asean Conference on Education, Japan adaptations that are highlighted at Gardens by the Bay. The
• STU Proposed Learning Journey to Melbourne, teens enjoyed themselves and learned to appreciate the
Australia unique technologies that have been introduced at Gardens
• The Joint Australian Association for Research in by the Bay. They were awed by the vertical splendour of
Education & Asia Pacific Educational Research The Supertrees and recognised the innovative blend of the
Association Conference 2012, Australia 'natural' environment with modernity.
• World Tamil Teachers' Conference, India
2013 Staff Awards and Commendations
• The 6th East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics RGS Long Service Award
Education (EARCOME 6) Thailand
• The Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion & Years of
Name Appointment
Philosophy, Japan Service
• Concept-Based Curriculum & Instruction Certification
Institute with Dr. Lynn Erickson, United States of Mrs Shirley Tan 35 Senior Deputy
America Principal (Academic
• 37th Conference of PME: Mathematics Learning Across & Professional
the Life Span, Germany Development)
• The 20th Biennial World Conference: Celebrating
Miss Lim Shok Hoon 30 Education Officer
Giftedness and Creativity
(Humanities)
Professional Upgrading
Mr Chan Siong Weng 30 Laboratory Attendant
• Deputy Principal, Ms Chin Jen Fu was supported on
(Science)
Postgraduate Sponsorship (local) to pursue a Master
degree in Arts (Leadership & Educational Change).
Ms Loo Anna 20 Head of Department
• Specialist, Ms Tan Yen Chuan was supported on
(Aesthetics)
Postgraduate Sponsorship (local) to pursue a Master
degree in Education (Part-time).
Mdm Koh Bee Ha 20 Head of Department
• Head of Department (Character Development),
(Languages)
Ms Hoo Ka Mun Carmen and Subject Head (Social

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Mrs Tan Yin Lai 20 Head of Department National Day Award - Commendation Medal
(Information 2013
Communication &
Technology) Name Appointment

Miss Foo Ling Ling 20 Head of Department Mrs Ban Soh Lian Head of Department (Mathematics)
(Professional
Development) Staff Awards and Commendations
Mrs Lucille Yap Puay 20 Lead Specialist (PeRL) The RGS Outstanding Contribution Award (RGS OCA) is an
Lan annual award given to recognise Individuals and/or Teams
who have made a substantive impact to the school/students
Miss Leow Peck San 20 Subject Head through their innovation. In 2012, the award was given
Sandy (Literature) to the team from the Science Department for the Design,
Mrs Angela Teo Poh 20 Education Officer Development and Implementation of the Experiential
Poh (Science) Learning Journey to the Wallace Environmental Learning
Laboratory (WELL) at the Dairy Farm Nature Park. The team
Mdm Letchimi d/o A 20 Home Economics members are:
Saminathan Attendant (Aesthetics)
Name Award/Commendation
Mdm Zhang Hao 15 Education Officer
(Languages) Ms Gob Hui Lian RGS Outstanding Contribution
Award
Mdm Lin Yan 15 Higher Laboratory
Technician (Science) Mr Chua Hai Lee RGS Outstanding Contribution
Award
Ms Sandy Huang 15 Higher Technician
Jiang (Science) Mr De Souza Shaun RGS Outstanding Contribution
Gerard Award
Mrs Vivien Willamme 10 Education Officer
(Aesthetics) Mrs Tay York Lan RGS Outstanding Contribution
Award
Mrs Chew Meek Lin 10 Senior Teacher
(Mathematics) Ms Siow Seau Yan, RGS Outstanding Contribution
Sharon Award
Mr Li Junxian 10 Education Officer
(Languages) Mrs Rachel Pang RGS Outstanding Contribution
Shiao En Award
Mr Chia Kah Mun 10 Education Officer
Andrew (Science) Ms Andrea Tok Chia RGS Outstanding Contribution
Yee Award
MOE Long Service Award Mr Ooi Kheng Koon RGS Outstanding Contribution
Award
Years of
Name Appointment
Service Ms Sandy Huang Jiang RGS Outstanding Contribution
Award
Mrs Tay York Lan 35 Education Officer
(Science) MsTan Beng Chiak RGS Outstanding Contribution
Award
Mrs Doris Poon Sze 35 Education Officer
Hwa (Languages) Ms Vivienne He Qi RGS Outstanding Contribution
Award
Miss Lee Siew Lee 15 Education Officer
(Aesthetics) Mr Mohamed Ali s/o RGS Outstanding Contribution
Shaik Mohamed Award
MOE Valedictory Letter & Long Service Award

Years of
Name Appointment
Service

Miss Glenis Wong 34 Education Officer

Tiew Kiat (Mathematics)

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Prefectorial Board

The Raffles Girls' School Prefectorial Board (RGSPB)

enters its 63rd year, and continuously strives to
uphold its vision of grooming prefects to be leaders
for life, to ignite spirit and passion in the school,
and to be custodians of the school culture. The main
goals the board worked for this year was to foster
Unity amongst the school population, facilitate a safe
and respectful learning environment for all to ignite their
Passion and build their Vision.
The 95-member board comprises of three batches of
members: Year 4 Prefects (Fiducia - faith, assurance
and trust in Latin), Year 3 Prefects (Favilla - spark
in Italian), and Year 2 Prefects-in-Training (Fideli -
faithful, loyal and true in Latin).
The board would like to express its gratitude
towards our teachers-in-charge for their guidance and
support throughout the year, which enabled us to carry
1 : The roie of a school prefect os a custodian of
school culture is not only that of a disciplinarian as
she is also required to lead the school in Raffles
cheers during events and school matches. It also
constitutes to being port of the organising teams for
school events such as the Year 1 Orientation and
Student Leaders' Investiture, and extending their
duties of service to the school in supporting functions
such as Founder's Day and Speech Day.
2 , 3 : Fiducians and Favillites celebrating Chinese
N e w Year during PB's louhei session at one of our
monthly general meetings. Such meetings help
update board members on how each department
is progressing and how the board is growing and
moving into the year.
4 : Head Prefect ( 2 0 1 4 ) Shannon Phuah leads
prefects in reciting the prefect's pledge during the
Student Leaders' Investiture held in August.

on the RGSPB legacy.

5 : Instead of annual Board camps, we broke tradition with shorter training

sessions held throughout the year. The training sessions held in March, July and
Teachers-in-Charge Welfare Head November provided an outlet for prefects to relax and have fun while learning
Mr Alwin Ho Beatrice Yip (406) about the importance of teamwork, perseverance and strengthening both intra
and inter-batch bonds. The July training sessions allowed for the new Prefects-in-
Ms Norhuda
Training to come together and learn with the board.
Training & Development Head
6 : Our board's initiatives continually coter to the welfare of the student body,
Head Prefect Callista Lim (403) with the Welfare department overlooking the sale and creation of Rafflesian
Chloe Wong (403) products (such as the pictured Rafflesian Hoodie) through online platforms and
providing product loaning services to the school.
Spirit Ignition and Maintenance
7 , 8 : RGSPB collaborated with Raffles Institution Prefectorial Board to organise a
Vice-Head Prefects Unit (SIMU) Head one-day training session that allowed for interaction between the boards, as
Eden Teoh (403) Angelica Yeo (403) prefects took part in team-building activities, while also learning about each
school's board's culture and system.
Michelle Lim (401)
Tiffany Chan (405) Human Resource Head 9 : The board continues its mission to ignite the spirit in students with the
Prefectoriol Board Inter-House Games (helmed by SIMU] that allowed for
Simran Kaur (409) students to express their love for the school through creative music videos, on
Discipline Heads initiative that ties with the School Envisioning Exercise A Raffles to Remember,
that seeks to help each Rafflesian realise what the school culture and Raffles
Liew Mei Xian (411) Outreach Head mean to her. Batch meetings (BAMs) were also conducted to collate ideas to
Sophia Yew (403) Nicole Chan (403) unite the school.

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 Peer Support Board

The RGS Peer Support Board, with the motto Vice Chairperson: Ong Yi Jing (409)
"Riding the waves with you", comprises of 18 Communications Head: Amanda Leow (402)
Senior Peer Support Leaders, 38 Peer Support SPSLs: Caitlin Ng (415)
Leaders and 29 Junior Peer Support Leaders. Wang You (406)
As dictated by the motto, we strive to create Human Resource Head: Victoria Goh (412)
a caring and supportive school community, SPSLs: Qiu Biqing (404)
especially aiding the Year 1s in their transition Su Mengyue (402)
into secondary school. A positive school
environment with continuous peer support is Notable Initiatives
created with various initiatives. • First Peer Support Sharing with the Peer
Support Board of the School of Science and
Teachers-in-Charge Technology
Mrs Khairunnisa Binte Yahya • Subsequent Peer Support Sharing with
Ms Doreen Loh Temasek Secondary School Peer Support
Leaders
Executive Committee • Forever and Always Igniting the Hope, a
Chairperson: Rachel Tan (402) community outreach project directed at the
Special Projects Head: Phionna Teo (406) elderly living alone
SPSLs: Xu Cheng Yin (403) • Singapore Kindness Movement, with
Cha Da Eun (403) the theme "There's always time to make
Samantha Ng (409) someone's day"
1 : The second Peer Support
• Dialogue session with Dr William Wan,
Vice-Chairperson: Judy Hong (401)
Sharing with Temasek General Secretary of the Singapore Kindness
Secretariat Head: Tricia Tok (415) Secondary School, where
ideas that relate to peer
Movement and the World Kindness
SPSLs: Teo Kar Leng (401)
support are exchanged Movement
Rachel Kwek (403)
2 : One of the 13 Class ICs • Little Initiative Day - Dedicated to one
Training and that take care of the 13
Year 1 classes every year
batch at a time
Development Head: Gabrielle Ong (412)
• PSL Sessions
SPSLs: Jenny Tsai (401) 3 : A photo of the PSB batch
of 2 0 1 3 during Student
Leaders' Investiture

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Into its 9th year of establishment, Student

Congress endeavours to act as the true
and meaningful voice of the student
body, by working towards building
ownership of school issues in students
and creating a platform for empowering
students in making positive changes.

Teacher-in-Charge
Mr Thomas Lee

Speaker
Lum Qian Wei (406)

Deputy Speakers
Faith Nadine Choo Yun Sum (402)
Tan Yin Lin (401)

Communications Head
Saaradhaa Muthunatarajan (405)
1 : Year 3 Congress members putting up a
Operations Head performance during Student Leaders' Investiture
2013.
Feng Leirong (402)
2 : Newly-invested Congress members with a
Congress senior.
Secretariat-Welfare Head 3 : Newly-invested Congress members gather for a
Sandra Teo (405) picture after SLI 2 0 1 3 .

4 : Congress members hard at work during a General

Meeting.

5 : Board members organise facilitated discussions

with the student body during Tea with Congress.

6 : Year 2 Congress members brainstorming ideas for

a publicity initiative.

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 Buckle House

BORN TO BE

BUCKLE!
MISSION
TO CHERISH EVERY
BUCKLEAN AND
FORGE LASTING
VISION BONDS WHILE
TO BE A FAMILY INCREASING
WHERE EACH PARTICIPATlON TO
BUCKLEAN PUTS MAXIMIZE EVERY
IN THEIR BEST BUCKLEAN'S
EFFORT FOR POTENTIAL
HOUSE WITH
PASSION
PRIDE AND JOY

CAPTAIN'S MESSAGE :
HI BUCKLEAN!
2013 HAS BEEN AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR FOR BUCKLE! A HUGE THANK YOU TO EACH
AND EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU AMAZING BUCKLEANS FOR MAKING IT HAPPEN. THE
BUCKLEAN SPIRIT HAS SHONE SO STRONGLY THIS YEAR AND IT DEFINITELY HAS INSPIRED
ALL OF US! WE'LL STILL BE ONE BIG BUCKLE FAMILY NO MATTER WHAT.
THIS YEAR, WE'VE SHOWN EVERYONE HOW STRONG WE ARE. IT ISN'T JUST ABOUT OUR IHG
ACHIEVEMEMTS, OR THE AMAZING EVENTS WE'VE KICK-STARTED. IT'S THE AMAZING
SPIRIT THAT HAS BONDED US ALL, THE BUCKLEAN PRIDE BURNING WITHIN EACH OF US.
IT IS THE HOUSE WE CAN TRULY CALL HOME.
BORN A BUCKLEAN, ALWAYS A BUCKLEAN. HERE'S TO ANOTHER AMAZING YEAR FOR
BUCKLE! <3

< 3R i c h e l l ea n dH u iY i n g

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BUCKLE COMM 2013!

CAPTAIN TAN HUI YING
VICE-CAPTAINS RICHELLE ANG, NATALIE LlM,
MEGAN GWEE
ADMIN COMM JAZLYN TEO, MARIA SARA TAN,
CHIM SHER TING
CHEER COMM LAI YAN, CARA CHUA, RACHEL
LEE
CREATIVE ARTS DIRECTORS CHIAN YING X U A N ,
KATHLEEN MG, GAO YUE YING
MASS DANCE CAPTAINS NlCOLE PUA, NATALIE
CHAN, YAMIN SOE
SPORTS CAPTAINS NATALIE NG, TANG CHIN
FANG, VALERIE KWAN, MICHAL KHOO
SLTS JOCELYN KHOR, SHYRIE CHOPRA, SADIA
TASMEEM, NlCOLE PNG, VANESSA PNG

ACHIEVEMENTS
CHAMPION HOUSE!
2ND
FOR BEST ORGANIZED HOUSE
2ND
FOR MOST PARTICIPATIVE HOUSE
2ND
FOR SWIM CARN

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 Hadley House

HADLEYHURRICANE
CAPTAINS MESSAGE
2013 been an amazing year (:
Participation has greatly improved, we've made
so many amazing achievements, and the Spirit
has been INCREDIBLE!
Thank you to everyone for working together
with us to bring Hadley House to greater
heights this year! No matter how tough things

IHG ACHIEVEMENTS! get, everyone tries their best, and that's what
truly makes us C-H-A-M-P-l-O-N-S! (:
House is about friendship, family, and fighting
1st for the people we love, with the people we love.
2nd
Swimming Carnival That's why we love House - because we'll always
Walking Woman Teen Athletics be there for each other. No matter where you
Bridge 3rd Shooting
go, and what you do, always remember that
Dance Cheer Tennis
K-pop Purple People Possess Power, and that you are,
Netball
Floor Ball
and will always be, a Purple Person.
Basketball HADLEY HOUSE FOREVER.
Humanities Quiz

Year Ones during House Practice Swimming Carnival 2013

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VISION
To develop and maintain a
strong House presence within
a school environment

MISSION
To foster and develop a strong
love, pride and passion for
Hadley House in every Hadlian. HOUSECOMM
STRUCTURE
Captain:
Melissa Tang

GOALS Vice Captain:

Jasmine
Kurniawan
Vice Captain:
Phyllis Loo
Vice Captain:
Jeraldine Low

To develop Hadley House Mass Dance

Captains
Shanisse Tsai (I/C)
Creative Arts Directors
Goh Fang Min (I/C)
Admin Comm Sandra Tan

Committee members as Tricia Tok (I/C)

Elaine Wijaya Oey
Tho Qian Hui
Yap Wei Ting
Chu Phuong Anh
Xie Mingrou
Bhat Nikita Gireesh
Saga Nirmala
passionate, people-centred Salim
Chen Liu Hong Gu
Cheer Squad
Sports Captains

leaders who maintain good

Katrina Jacinto (I/C)
Chong Yin Jean (I/C) Ailica Lee
Lily Yang Tricia Tan
Lim Jia Hui

communication and
Michelle Chong
Zuo Hao Lin

organisational skills

To foster a sense of
belonging to Hadley in every
Hadlian by encouraging
Hadlians across all four levels
to participate in House events

House Committee 2013

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 Richardson House

RICHARDSON ROCKETEERS

ACHIEVEMENTS

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Creative Art
Captain: Cai Minglu Directors
Vice Captains: IC: Tay Hui Wen
Ragini Verma
Beatrice Low Yi Hui
Tan Jian Min Agnes
Members:
Karen Cuison
Li Jia Yang
Ng Zhi Rui
HOUSE
Lee Hong Yee
Mass Dance Captains
IC: Joyce Lim Hui Yi
Members: Yvette Tay Yu Wei
Laura Jean Phua Zaiyin
COMMITTEE
Kang Hui Min, Marilyn
Admin Coordinators
Sports Captains IC: Ho Xin Ying
IC: Melissa Tan Hui Yi Members:
Lim Hui En Deborah
Members: Juline Lew Yun Yee
Goh Jia Ling Wang Wei Qi
Lim Xuan Hui Rachel
Nicole Hu
Cheer Squad
IC: Thiyana Ilangchizian
Members: Elaine Tay Jia Yi
Chong Hern Qi, Cheryl
Nicole Lim Sher Wen
Amanda Lok Qi Ying
Emma Gee Yan Ting

2013 has been an incredible year

for Richardson House! This year As the song 'Rocketeer' by Far East Move
was marked by our double trophies ment goes, 'there's a world out there that
as overall Champion House and we should see!' This year's theme,'Rich-
Best Organized House, double ardson Rocketeers', was born out of a
titles at Sportsfest, and numer- desire to emulate the adventurous spirit
ous IHG victories. None of these of a high-flying rocketeer, and aptly en-
achievements would have been pos- capsulates the out-of-this-world voyages
sible without every Richardso- that Richardsonians are taking.
nian's enthusiasm f o r , and active
participation in House activi- As upholders of our blue-tiful legacy,
ties. Richardsonians have truly outdone them-
selves. We have indeed
rocketed to new heights
Richardson is all about spirit this year, and we hope
to soar to even greater
and pride. We started as strangers on a heights in the years to
wonderful journey; we sail out as friends come!
united by camaraderie. Whoever you are,
you'll find a place here with us, because
tnis big blue House is all about unity and
acceptance (:
- Minglu, Richardson Captain

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Theme and Message 2013

Tarbet Torpedo signifies the determination, enthusiasm and focus we hope every
Tarbetian will embody as they strive to do their utmost best in achieving their
goals, just like how torpedoes are always spot on when hitting their targets.

vision, Mission and Goals

Vision: To be a team of tenacious indviduds working together to become a
people of all rounded excellence.
Mission: To inspire every Tarbetian to embody the 4Ts: team psirit, tenacity,
togetherness and trustworthiness.
Goals: To achieve the best that we can through exemplifying the 4Ts.

C a p t a i n ' s M e s s a g e from Vanessa Chen

Hello Tarbetians! Just wanted to say that this year has been a fantastic one for
me because I had the privilege of serving you as captain I couldn't have asked
for a better bunch of super cool red hot folks! Thanks for everything and thanks
for being ever so enthusiastic and supportive! Like your 2014 house captain
Rachel has said, no matter the results, we've tried our best and it's really
heartening to see everyone becoming much more proactive this year. In my
heart we'll always be champions!

IHG results for 2013

1st place- Badminton, Tarian, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee,
Wikipath
2nd place- Debate, Table Tennis, Amazing Race,
Captain's Ball
3rd place- Kpop, Tennis, Squash, Netball, Just Dance,
Shooting, Kids Athletics

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House Committee Achievements

Overall House Champions
Captains: 2010-2011
Vanessa Chen Sportsfest Champions
YaP Bei Jun 2009-2013
Rachel Chow
Alysee Goh Swimcarn Champions
2012
Cheer Squad: Michelle Zhu (l/C),
Pratyusha Ghosh, Joyce Lee

Mass Dance: Charissa Wong (I/C),

Amanda Soh, Carla Mosqueda

Administration: Cynthia Tan (I/C), Xu Shuning

Creative Arts Directors: Han Jong Hee (I/C)

Michelle Ang, Chee En Cui, Alexandra Koh

Sports Captains: Kelly Tan (l/C), Donna Yip,

Ng Yee Yan

Teachers In Charge: Mrs Jonathan-

Tan Hai Nee, Mrs Rachel Pang,
Ms Tiffany Cheong

TARBET
TORPEDO
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 Waddle House

Message from Captain Yap Li Yin:

Wassup Waddle! 2013 has been an insanely amazing House year - we're the winners of countless IHGs, cheerleading
champions, and of course, Best Participating House! Competition aside though, thank you all for being so enthusiastic and
supportive of everything Waddle House Comm (The Duck Side) plans. It has been such a blessing leading this WONDERful House!

What did the detective duck say to his partner?

I hope we Quack this case

Teachers In
Charge:

WONDER Ms Tiffany
Cheong
Mrs Rachel Pang
Mrs Jonathan
Tan Hai Nee

WADDLE
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Theme
It's a bird! It's a plane! Nope, it's WONDER WADDLE!
Waddle's theme for 2013 is superhero centered,
inspired by the popular superhero Wonder Woman,
known to be gifted with a wide range of powers and
superior battle skills. We hope that the competitive
spirit of all Waddlians will be spurred to reveal their
utmost potential and yet remain united in the process
of battling supervillians!

House Committee 2013

House Capts: Yap Li Yin, Koh Jing En, Lin Jiaying, Karyn Ooi
Admin Comm: Alice Soewito (I/C). Koh Jia Qian, Angelia Lau.
Megan Tan
Cheer Squad: Sarah Wee (l/C), Beatrice Ng, Beatrice See,
Chua Hui Qing
Creative Arts Directors. Ng Shi Min (l/C), Clare Goh, Chng
Shu Yi, Zhang Yiyue. Andrea Low
Mass Dance Captains: Shermaine Ng (l/C), Kristi Lim,
Preethi Ravi, Vanessa Chia
Sports Captains: Codee Ong (l/C). Justine Tan (Games
Captains l/C), Faye Chiang, Zhu Yong Qing

House Achievements
Most Participative House 2013 Cheerleading - 1st
Dance IHG - 1st Shooting IHG - 1st
Twister IHG - 1st Uno IHG - 1st
Modified Netball IHG - 1st Table Tennis IHG - 1st
Amazing Race IHG - 1st Bowling IHG - 1st
Captain's Ball IHG - 1st Debate IHG - 1st

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 Chairpersons & Head of Year

Year 1

Year 2

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Year 3

Year 4

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 Class 401

GEEKLAND
MS PANG

MS NG

MR AZAHAR
MS PICCA

MR CHOO MR CHIA

MR KWEK MU LAO SHI

MS CHUA
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Class 401

401

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 Class 402

402
Phuong Anh
Graduating Class of 2013

Yinuo Qian Ke

Sreemathy
Alissaya
Shi Bei

Amanda LeoW

ARIELLE

Mae Yee
Faith S i Qi
Xiaozhen

Cynthia Jaslyn
Leirong

Claudia
Angeline Jessica
Jia Min

Hui Ling

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Class 402

May

Mengyue
Lily
Amanda Soh
Zhoudi
Mrs Huang
Hema

Siya

Tricia

Rachel Chi Wen

ERICA

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Class 403

403
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 Class 404

404'13

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RAFFLES GIRLS' SCHOOL (SECONDARY) - CLASS 405 (2013)

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)
ROW 1 : TEO RUI TING SANDRA, CHRISTINA WONG Yl ZHEN, SARAH-KEI LAUW, ADELINE LEE CHING
YING, MS LIM YOUNG HUI, RUKMINI ROY, CHAN JING Yl TIFFANY, LOW HWEE NGEE DAWN,
GERMAINE SIM KAI Qi.
ROW 2 : SYAHIRAH HUMAIRA BTE AMRUN, TAN JIA Yl, NUR DINI BTE MOHAMED EUNOS, TAN QI,
POH YONG HAN, PRITHIPAL KAUR BHULLAR, RAGINI VERMA, TAN WEI YING KATE, MYRTH
TAN XIAN, MUTHUNATARAJAN SAARADHAA, TANG JIAWEN CHERYL
ROW 3 : FILZAH HANIS BTE OSMAN, CHANDREYEE RAY, LIAO FANG, KATIE CHAN KAR YAN, NATALIE
ANN CHAN YEN LIN, NICOLE ASHLEY SOEPRANOTO, YONG XIN JIE, ISABELLE NEO, VIVIAN
FENG YICHEN, PAN WEN, CELINE LIU JIA Nl.

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 Class 406

406

306xy and we know it

to
sixteen and still 6xy

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Class 406

QUOTABLE QUOTES
this Mr Toh: I want a list of quotable
is : quotes from me in the yearbook.

Swan: Have you taken singing

lessons?
Mr Toh: No, but I thank you for
the inferences I'm making from
your question

Mrs Leslie: Did I leave my pink

glasses here?
Mr Toh: DID you? Cos I would
have been wearing them by now.

Mr Lorenzo: All dogs are poodles. I

am a dog. Therefore, I am a poodle.

Mr Chia: THEY WILL SCARE YOU.

They come into RJ with their O
llevel results. You guys are going
with your PSLE right?

Mr Leong: What do you think the

answer is? Any guesses?... The
answer is ANY GASES.

Mr Tan: It baffles me how a cow

can transform a plant to fatty tasty
beef.

Mr Faizal: Why are you being so

judgemental?... Everyone has a right
to have a pony... or even a unicorn.
(Upon hearing this quote months
later)
Mr Faizal: I still don't have a pony...

(While promoting History WEP)

Mr Faizal: This is especially useful
to those pursuing humanities in
your future. Which you should but
I know not all of us are perfect.

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 Class 407

ANNAAJIHAH CAI
MINGLU CHENG LIYl CHERYL CHIN
MUHAMAD

ZHANG XUAN

ZHANG
GUANGYU

WAN QIANHUI

V. VlSHNUPRIYA
407'13
TAY HUI WEN

TAN LEI ZUO

TAN HUI-YI
ISABEL

NECHIE
SONG AI VEE THAN LWIN MELISSA
NUR HAIDAH
TAN

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DELIA CHEW CHOONG

SEER MEIN CYNTHIA
CHEW KAI XIN ISTANTO

MRS. NELLY MR. LIM SHI ZHI

LESLIE YUKIE
YOKOYAMA

MR.LEONG
TZE KWANG

MS. ROSE MATHEWS

ELISSA ONG

MS. LIANNE CHUA MS. NG ZHAO YUE

OUR SHI-FUS FENG QIQI

GEIL EMDI

MS. LEE TIEN MS. LIM

YOUNG HUI

MRS. ERIYANTY
MOHD

HOANG THAI
NHAT THU

MR. KEVIN NG
MS. MICHELLE (Mr. Ng's shirt is
QUEK the s a m e c o l o u r
as the brains,
I am so amused.)
JESSALYN
MR. KOH KING KOON LOW

LORRAINE KAVYA JESSIA

FONG PEARLYN LEE SIVAKUMAR KHALIS

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408'13

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I WENT TO JB FOR ARISE. ALL EYES ON DOUG COMEHERE.
LUNCH AND TO PUMP ME - mr chia DOUG GO THERE -
PETROL - mr azahar YOU GIRLS DON'T CHECK ms fan
Class 409

FIGHT THE Z
EDMODO - ms mathews MONSTER -
同学们，上课了!
mr ganesh
-陈老师

IF YOU
409'13 YOU GIRLS
DON'T USE CANNOT
THE STATS you can pay for school, GIVE UP.
GIVEN, I AM MUST
GOING TO STUDY
PERSONALLY But you can' t buy class OKAY! - ms
SIT ON YOU ng
一 mrs mohd

I SAW MY BROTHER MASLOW'S

WEARING MY HIERACHY OF
DRESS： I NEVER YOU LOOK VERY HAPPY TODAY NEEDS IS
WORE DRESSES WHY DON'T YOU ANSWER THIS IMPORTANT -
AGAIN - ms lee QUESTION - ms chua mrs teo

I KNOW WHAT I’M GOOD RUN 2 LAPS NOW *CLASS WAKE UP

AT SO YOU DON’T HAVE GROANS* YOU WANT TO WAKE UP -
TO TELL ME - mr toh RUN 3 OKAY GO - mrs quek mr ng

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410's Fairytale

Queen The Alluring Rumpelstilkin Rapunzel MEOW

Grilmhide Mermaid the Songbird

The Bun MEOW The Bike Hero Chesire

Hot Asian Princess Lil Red Riding Strega Nona The Ballerina
Princess Bubblegum

Princess MEOW The Boy The Alpaca

Mermaid who cried wolf
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Class 410

The Pied The Tin Lovely Gingerbread Royal Court

Piper Soldier Princess man Announcer

Thumbelina The Unicorn The Baker Snow White The Bear

Dragon
Dragon Slayer The Damsel Robin Hood Dr. Jacobo
the Mad

The Frog The Beanstalk

The Butler The Happy
Princess Goldilocks
Prince

Flaming
Fist Ace Puss in Boots Court Jester Dragon Slayer

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 Class 411

FOURELEVEN2013
411 2013
CLASS YEAR FOREVER

EDIT PROFILE

411, we are such hard workers, we do our homework without teachers' orders. Our inner romance is so strong, we serenaded
our teacher with a love song. We are so full of win, we won netball carnival twenty thirteen. We are such sensations, we
harlem shake-d our way to National Day celebrations. We are so kiasu, during math exams, calculators we bring two. We are
so united, other classes' cheers are 411-inspired.

ABC SPACE RETURN

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Class 411'13

Mrs Huang @marielee

Dear 411, your class is a very unique mix of girls -you love to study, you enjoy playing games and you are really
bonded as a class. In fact, that's the whole point of secondary school life. I am honoured that I had a chance to
be in your lives，even though it is for nine months. It was a great experience teaching all of you and you have a
special place in my heart. Study hard，play hard and enjoy what life has to offer. You have a bright future ahead
of you and it will be amazing.
Mr Azahar @azahar

Not sure if you were aware but I had you guys as my "adopted" form class. And in case you're wondering what
your FT and I had "gossiped" about 411, well, most are quite nice things really. So, thank you for being so
teachable (except the one time when I tried teaching you coastal geography). I hope you will endeavour to sing
Majulah Singapura loud and proud!

Mr Kevin Ng @kevinng
BERLIN AND Dear 411, I enjoyed teaching your class. Do continue staying in touch with one another, with the school and with me
MILL SAYS
cos secondary school friends are usually the most firm ones. They may not be the most fun or the most
exciting....but they will always bring a cosy feeling to you when you reminisce on those good old days of being
daughters of a better age.

Mu Lao Shi @mujun

‘一日为生，终生为女 ’，我们是师生，更像亲密的家人。411，我爱你们！ ！ ！

Mrs Koh @kohbockyin

Dear 411，"Let there be always love, joy and hope in whatever you pursue...
Ordinary things will turn out to be extraordinary because you make the difference...
Relish your moment of glory when you are young with so much to achieve ahead...
Make your gifts and talents count for others... Sincerely wishing you move on in life with God's immense
blessings." You may have discovered by now... I just shared with you what LORMS are about! My pleasure and
privilege beinq your form teacher, Mrs Koh

Mr Foo @christopherfoo
It has been a pleasure teaching the class since I first joined the school in June 2012. Though I sometimes feel
that the class is a bit "cold" and unresponsive, I really enjoyed teaching the class as a whole. I will always recall
those times when the class is appreciative and sweet towards the teachers at times.
All the best in your future endeavours and may you soar high!
Ms Fan @fanwenying
Dear girls, it is a blessing to have you as my class for 2 years! I will remember how efficient and diligent you are;
and of course your quietness whenever I asked a question in class! Please respond more next time! I will also
remember how amazingly well you played during netball carnival and how you danced like Indians during NDC! Love
that performance! Wish all of you a bright bright future and I will miss you all. Best, ms fan.

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Ms Kamsir: You a r e a l l going to

be part of mini N o r a s

four twelve
2013 Mr A z a h a r :
To...to...to... Aiya,
Ms Sya: The r e a s o n whyt I l i k e continue your
m a r k i n g y o u r n o t e b o o k s is own sentence!
b e c a u s e I can u s e my stamps!

ISAKANDAR MALAYSIA LJ 2013

RACIAL HARMONY D A Y 2013

Mrs Huang: I will crawl t n t o

a hole and d i e .

Mr A z a h a r : Who was y o u r SS
t e a c h e r last year?
Class: y o u ! !

NATIONAL DAY PERFORMANCE 2 0 1 3

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Class 412

Mr Tan:
Imagine a菜心
lying on the
floor, looking
so innocent!

CLASS PARTY 12' & 13'

Mrs Huang:
I n e v e r liked
b a s k e t b a l l ; I always
g e t hit by the ball...

NETBALL CARNIVAL 2013

OUTWARD BOUND CAMP 2 0 1 2

Mr A z a h a r : You all philo experts!

I see you all have
slippery slope and
snow ball...

ONE FINE CLE LESSON...

SL AT FOOD FROM THE HEART

Mrs Mohd:
When I m a r k
y o u r t e s t papers
and there are
no s t a t s , I WILL

412
SIT ON YOU!!

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our set of teachers

“Didn't you learn this in
lower sec science/ sec
three?”
*Death glare*

*crocheting in chem
lab*

Mr Goh
“轻松但是不放松”
幸老师

“Girls,come to
and collect your barang
the front
Mr Koh KK
barang.”
“I go check with the
female teachers”
Ms Lim: Girls, I have
presents for you!
413：：D “See,this question so
Ms Lim: Class easy right!”
assignments and Mrs Huang
exercises “Math is fun!! :D”
Mr Lim YX “Pardon my drawing,
y’allknow I cannot “Put away your
draw well”
calculators!”

“OI SHHHHHH can y'all “I will pinch the

please listen” most sensitive part
of your anatomy.”
“Don’t beat around the
bush, but you must find
the bush and beat it”

“I don’t know what

phones y’all have,
iPhone, Blackberry,

Mr Lim SH BLUEBERRY.”

Mrs Koh
*walks to your side and
pats your shoulder*
(prepare to answer her
question)
Mrs Leslie
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four-thirteen'13
net carn ' 13

learning Journey

Hildy & Qingxun & Shi Ting

Jesslyn & Serena

Ann Gie
Gillian Mary Grace Drusilla
Annabelle Zek Min Yimin Alyssa

Hui Min Denise Tian Yue

Sheryl Si Hui Valerie Louise
Rachel Carolyn

Justine
Sherby Samantha Najla Juline
Jubily & Melissa Charis Nicole

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FOUR FIFTEEN

Clarissa Deborah
Amanda
Caitlin Cynthia

Donna Gillian Joyce

Eileen Jing En
Michelle

Kathleen
Melody Natalie
Kelly
Tricia

Natasha Rachel Sharon

Nicole Sarah

Shiu Jern Theng Yi Valerie Yanxi

Thamim

Claris YuqiYuexin Jasmine Zhang Xun

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TEACHERS Mr Asmizar: Our Wonderful Teachers!

林老师：
-你们华文太好了,自己做吧!
- Knowledge is sexy
Ms Ng Zhao Yue
-The proudest moment of Ms Lim Yi Xian -我不小心就来到了新加坡
my life was when I got onto Mr Andrew Chia
the newspaper for getting
beaten up on a bus
Mr Lim Shi Zhi
Mr Samuel Kwek Miss Lim Yi Xian:
Mr Asmizar -You guys all like
林丹文老师 One Direction right?
穆军老师 - I g o t 2 cats, one called
Ms Sebastian FiFi one called LaLa :3
Mr Lorenzo
Mr Kevin Ng
Mr Choo

Mr Chia:
-from the kindness of my soul...

- g i r l s I’m not going to give you

the answers because
it is not important (!!!)

Mr Lim: - A l l of you must have

-【high-pitched
】 CONCEPTUAL

WHATTT?!! UNDERSTANDING!

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(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : AGATHA SACHA LIM LEE, CARLA ANDREA LIM MOSQUEDA, LIN JING, ENGRACIA LOH QIAN YING, MS CHIN
AILIN, FOO LI MIN ESTHER, NADINE QUAH DINGXIN, TAY HUI LYI, CELINE NG YU TING.

Class ROW 2 : TOH SI YING, SHERMAINE SI YING YING, HUANG JIAWEN, JOYCE LEE YUE NING, VANESSA CHIA QI EN,
WANG KAIYING, TAN YUN QI CHARYL, HEATHER HUIXIAN I'ANSON-HOLTON, FAITH HO JIE XIN, LEE RUI EN, QIN
301 SHUSHEN, YIP KUM FOONG KELLIE.
ROW 3 : TRICIA GOH JIA XIN, XIAO SHIWEI, WANG HUIYUAN, ONG MIN SHWANN DENISE, RACHAEL LIM SUE ANN,
GUO XIN YI, GOH XIN YI MEGAN, EMMA DANNY HE, ZHANG WEN HAN, LI ER JIA LOUISA, MEGAN GWEE SU-LYN.

(FROM LEFT TO RLGLLT)

ROW 1 : LOUISE SAMANTHA TOH RABINO, LEANNE TAN ZI YING, HUDA DIANAH BTE YAHYA, NICOLE NEO WEI DI,
MS TAN SHIAO SER, LINA AMALIA BTE JOHAN, TEO JIE QI, CHEW JING YING, NUR INSYIRAH BTE NURAZMI.

Class ROW 2 : TEO CHIAT TENG JAZLYN, HO YEE SUAN MICHELLE, KALVINDER KAUR D/O RANJIT S, PETRINA LEOW WAN
LENG, RACHEL SOH REH TZE, NAZIHAH BTE SHUKRAN, SAKINAH BINTE YUSOF, TANG JIAMIN CHRISTAL, LIN LANG,
302 REBECCA CHUA XINYI, TAN YUN YEE FION, KHAIRUNNISA NABILAH BTE Z A.
ROW 3 : YAP WEN HUI CALLIE, IJADA YAU ZING YUNG, OH YONG TING, ALICIA LOO YI HUI, ASHWINII SELVARAJ,
LIM JIA HUI SHANICE, CHUA CHING WEI, JEMI LU XIAOSHI, ANG WAN JING SAMANTHA.
NOT IN PICTURE : SITI MUNIRAH BTE ABDUL RASHID, NUR SYAHIRAH BTE RUHAZAT.
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ROW 1 : TRICIA TAN YIXUAN, NAMASVI KARTIK AVIANI, CHAN WEN YI, RAEBURN ANDREA CHRISTINE, MRS MAK
WAI LING, ALICE NATASHA SOEWITO, S S ABINAYAA, LIM JIA HUI, ASHLEY ELIZABETH KWAN KA-YAN.
Class ROW 2 : NUR SABRINA BTE ABDUL RAZAK, TAN LEE ERN ADELYN NICOLE, HOONG LI-ANN, LEE SI JIA MICHELLE,
NLJR LIDIYA BTE JOHARI, EYU YAN YAN, KRISTI LIM QINGLI, CAITLIN ALSANDRIA O'HARA, ARIQAH AZ ZAHRA BTE
303 NORKHALIM, CARDINIA GLADYANDZA, KRISTAL NG SHI-EN, CHEE EN GUI.
ROW 3 : PRIYADARSHINI, LIM YU QIAN, CHUA CHENG HUI RENEE, GOH SHUN YU, ZHAO YUANAN, NADIA QUEK
WEI SI, TAN RHE-ANNE, CHLOE HING HUI YEN, LEE JIN ERN MIREILLE, NG YU QIN, LOW SI XUAN ANDREA.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : NABILA QOTHRUNADA, VINAITHEERTHAN MEGHANA, VALERIE NG YUN SHAN, GOH QI SHUEN, MRS
JASSIE TEO, YAP TONG HITOMI, OOI PEI YING KARYN, KAREN ANGELINE DIMAANO CUISON, MUNIFA SHAZA BTE
MOHAMMAD F.
Class ROW 2 : ISABEL LEE YI-SHAN, TEO JIA EN, VALERIE KWAN SHU YI, TAN ZI LING JOLENE, MARIA SARA TAN YU WEN,

304 NABILAH BTE ABDUL RAHMAN, PHUAH HUI EN SHANNON, FREDA MAH CHENG YEE, ZAHIRAH BTE MOHAMAD
ROSLE, SONG SOMIN, NUR JASTHINA BTE JAMALUDIN, NUR SYAHADAH BTE SHAHRIL.
ROW 3 : ALICIA ONG SHI HUI, NAOMI KOH JIE MIN, LIM JIA YI ANNABEL, TEE MING ZEE, SHRIYA CHETTIAR, GOH
XIN-YI, AU YEE TING CAROLYN, SRIYA BOBBA, HAN RAE ANN.
NOT IN PICTURE : GWENDOLYN LOVINA OH RUI YAN, KHOO KAR MUN,
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ROW 1 : YEE YANG EN, MANTARING ERICKA JOINELLE N, CHONG HERN QI CHERYL, PREETHI RAVI, MRS RACHEL
PANG, MAANASA SRI GANESH, CHUNG SHIQI, NADYA LIYANA OW YUEN MING, CHARMAINE CHAN XIN HUI.

Class ROW 2 : GOH SI NING RACHEL, VIVIAN LE LU YI, ANISA SHAHIRA BTE AB RAZAK, MARYAM JAMIYLAH BTE ROZLAN,
ZHOU LINDA, MIRANIE MELOSHINI JOGAKUMAR, YAMIN MYINT SOE, SYAZ-WANI BTE DAUD DAVE NONIS, REENA
YONG ZI NING, FAITH MAGDELENA QUEK, SERI ARDANI BTE AFFANDI.
305 ROW 3 : PRATYUSHA GHOSH, CHAN FANG YI, TANG CHIN FANG, POOJA AMUTHAN, HO SI MIN CLARE, KOH WEI
XIN, CIARISSE GAN JIA SHUEN, WANG YI XI, JESSIE CHUA JIE MIN, TAN FANG GEOK, ONG SHIH MIN.
NOT IN PICTURE : NATASHA AUDREY TANG.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : DEVIKA S WARRIER, ZHONG ZHU XUAN, CHNG HIOC SIM CHERYL, LAM HSIN HUI, QU SIYANG, GAO YUE
YING, KOK YIXUAN TIFFANY, CELESTINE TEO YU QING, TAN YU BIN.

Class ROW 2 : ALEXANDRA KOH LI-YEN, NICOLE LIM YAN TONG, SEAH WEN XIN, ONG RAY YI, CHEONG JIE YI JULIA,
GAO SHUXIN, EVELYN CHNG, NICOLE YOW WEI, NAI KEI TENG, LI JIAQI.

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ROW 3 : FOO CHER YING, AMANDA EUGENIA YUNG, ANDREA LOW HUI LING, CHUA YING PIN, GOH SHU LIN
DOREEN, SIM MING HUI MELODIES, ZHANG YIYUN, GUPTA NIKITA, NGUYEN THU GIANG, FENG SIYUAN, SAGA
NIRMALA SALIM.
NOT IN PICTURE : MS ARVIE JEAN (FORM TEACHER).

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ROW 1 : AQILAH DARIAH MOHD ZULKARNAIN, CHOW SIEW YEN ANNABELLE, LE MAI TUE MINH, LIM LI YIN TALIA,
MDM ALIAH BINTE MOHAMED SHARIFF, WENG JIAYI, RACHEL HUEI-SOOK PARK, GOH JIA LING, REGINA VANDA.

class ROW 2 : WAN HAZIMAH BTE MOHAMMAD S, MELISSA CHOI, PRIYA DARSHINI BALAVELA, CHOR YAN TING CHERYL,
KANG YUXING, CHEN LIUHONGGU, LIN JIAYI, JIN YIXIN ALICE, TAY LI YING, NUR DIYANAH BTE ABDUL MANAN,

307 SITI JALIAH BTE JAMAL, LIM EE SING.

ROW 3 : GOODENOUGH NATASHA FRANCESCA, HELEN LIN JIA QI, TU CHANG, LIN YUYAN, TAN SHIEN RU, SANJNA,
NILESH NERURKAR, WANG LIWEN, XIAO YILIN, PRACHI SIMRAN VIG, JIN MINJIA, BALACHANDER PRASHANTHI.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : TAO MING HUI, CHAN WEI TING, SAMBHAVI RAJANGAM, MAISARAH BTE MYDIN, MRS HASANAH ALFIE, NG
YEE YAN, TAN YUN YEE, V R CHANDRA, LEE WEN YI MONICA CLAIRE.

Class ROW 2 : NURUL ZAFIRAH BTE MOHD ZAIN, GUO ANQI, NUR AMALIA BTE KAMAL, LI ZIYUE, LI XIAORONG, QIU
JIAYU, ZHU QI, LI WENQING, TAN JIA MEI, CHIAM HUI YUN.
ROW 3 : XING HUIMIN, SREE SHIVANI SATHYIAN, DEBORAH LOH HYUEYIN, TAN QINYIN, WANG WEIQI, YAP YING
308 QI JOLYNE, XU PEIYAO, HAN SITIYUN KIMBERLY, THAM SZE RONG, QING YUNHAO, TEO WOAN DEIRDRE.
NOT IN PICTURE : HAN JING BERTHA, LOO YUN YI PHYLLIS.

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ROW 1 : JULIA GOH YEN LING, GLADYS LIM HINN TENG, ABIELLE YEO ZHI MIN, LOW JIA QI, MR SAMUEL LEE,
CHUA CAILIN CARA, KELSIE TAN KAI XIAN, KOEY HUI LI YURIE, ANITHA.

Class ROW 2 : ASHLY LAU WEI-NING, PANG KAI WEN, CHEN WEN WEN, BOH ERN CHI JERALDINE, CHU SI HUI, LEONG
PUI MUN, CHIU TZU TIEN, NG DAN QI BEATRICE, SANJANA BALACHANDER, AUNG MIN ROU, ANDREA ANG HUI QI,
CLARISSA NG YIN LING, CHENG ZIMIN.
309 ROW 3 : JENNIFER SHYAMALEE, RIDDHI MANOJ MEHTA, KARTHISANKAR PRIYADARSHINEE, R SHALLEENI, KANNAN
KAVYA, SRESHYA KAMAKSHI VISHWANATHAN, DAYNA JOY SIAT YEN, DAWNE CHUA YUN XI, HIMA PREMNADH,
BHAT NIKITA GIREESH, RAFEEQA BTE AMEENUTHIN.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : LAURA JEAN PHUA ZAIYIN, KOH HUI YING NATALIE, SHERYLE ANN LIM XIN YING, SONG YIJIA, MS
CHEONG SZU CHUANG, KIM NA YEON, NG LI TING, CHAN JOI LYN EVANGELINE, LOOI DUAN-YING DENISE.

Class ROW 2 : WOO SZE QI LAURA, REN YING, TAN AI, LI JIA YANG, SEE HUA QUEEN BEATRICE, LIM LI LYN RACHEL, KOH
XIN YUN CHARMAIN, VERONICA LIM JIA YING, AYE CHAN MOE, ONG XIN YI, LIM WAN LING, MICHELLE CHONG
TIAN HUI.
310 ROW 3 : CHEN JUE JENNY, LIM LEX-XIS, ZUO HAOLIN, ZHU YONG QING, ZHANG YIYUE, CHYE SHU LI, LOW JIA NA,
TAN LE XUAN MYRA, MEGAN TAN SZE RUI, TAN HUI XIN IZABELLA, ONG ZHI XIN CHARLOTTE.
NOT IN PICTURE : MS CHEN HSIN YU (FORM TEACHER).

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(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : NG ZHI RUI, ABERDEEN SEET XIN YI, ALYSEE GOH SHIN YING, ZHANG JIA'EN, MRS DORIS POON, LIM XIAO
RONG ISABELLE, YEW ZHI YU, CHUAH HSUEH MIN CAROLINE, CHAN CHIN QI.

class ROW 2 : SHANON SEET SHWEN LING, WAN ZHI JUN, CHIANG AITING FAYE, CHUA HUIKAI, KIM HAEYOUNG, BEATRICE
LOW YI HUI, LEE WEI XIN, KELLY ANN PEREIRA HUI LING, FARAH WU, ANG HUI YING, NICOLE LIM SHER WEN.
311 ROW 3 : HU YU XIN, LIM YU TING ZEPHANIE, HII KAI LI ANNABEL, STELLA SOON JIA YI, TAN QIAN XIU ROSEMOND, LI
JIA XIN, ZHUO YUNSHAN, BEVERLEY GOH SHI-WYN, FOO JIA LING GRACE.
NOT IN PICTURE : TSENG WEI WEN RACHEL MARJORIE, JOEY GOH SI YING.

(FROM LEFT TO RLGHT)

ROW 1 : HERILYN LEONG LI JUAN, RACHEL LAM HUI XIN, LEONG YIH SHAN, LIM SHI YUN, MR THOMAS LEE, CLARE
GOH YI XUAN, EMILY CHEN YU YING, TAN RUI XIN, YONG KANG YEE.
Class ROW 2 : ANG YUXIN NADYA, JERALDINE LOW JIA YU, ANNABELLE LIM JIA SING, CHAN FONG YUNG JUDITH, LOH
HUAI CHIN, NEO JIA MIN, NICOLE SIM FANG SING, MICHELLE TEO YIN ZHI, LOO YU XI, CALISTA NG YUNYI, LEE
312 KITT ANYA, KHOO WEN XI.
ROW 3 : KHOO YUQING MICHAL, LEE XIN, CHEUNG LE MIN JERMAINE, SHANG MENGGE, STEPFIANIE LER FEN LI,
YAP WEI TING, RACHEL NG RUI, KWOK QIAN YI, CHUA XIN YING, GOH MING WEI, WU JIAXUAN.

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(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : TRICIA LIM XIN YI, GENEVIEVE YONG MEI QI, HWANG KAl YUN, NATALIE GRACE RODRIGUES, MS EUNICE
GOH, SARAH TAN WEI, TEO JIA EN, GRACE FU YONG-AN, MIKAYLA CHRISTINE GAWARECKI.

Class ROW 2 : TAO SHIHUA, YANG YUXIU, GAN SHIN PING, LIM JIE EN, TAN LI LING ANDREA, NG SUE HUI ARICCO, JESSA
GAN WAN ZHEN, NATASHA HOONG CHENG YI, XIA KEYUE, WONG JIA YI, WO YU JUN, MEGAN TAN JIA-ING.
313 ROW 3 : SELENE ONG WEI EN, CIAUDIA KHO HUI YING, HAN YA WEI, TAN JING YI TERESA, QIAN TINGCHEN,
GUAN YIHAN, XU SHUNING, PANG XIN LIAN, NICOLETTE ANG YU, NATALIE LIM LI XUAN, ONG JING WEI RACHEL,

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : ALLISON MAK SU-LYN, CELINE PHUA LI TING, TAN JIA YING BRENDA, KONSTANZE TAN WAN YU, MS
GLENIS WONG, LEE JIAN XUAN RUTH, JACQUELINE YU JINGYI, HAZEL LAU HUIYAN, LIM YU LIN.

Class ROW 2 : CHNG SHU YI, TEO EE LYNN, LIM XIN YI NATALIE, VANESSA CHING JIAHUI, JEANETTE SOME EN QI, GAO
YANXIN, XU KAIJING, YANG NINGCHEN, ANGELA THAM, CHEN HAO, NG QIAO YI JESSADELLE.

314 ROW 3 : SIAU LI TING ANNA, TAN JIAN MIN AGNES, YANG XINYI, ZHENG LIXING, LO NIEN TING, ZHANG XING,
ZHANG LINWAN, ZHAO XIN LING ANGELA, XU YUNHENG, TEO ZI YING SHEILA, WONG JIARU.

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(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : EUNICE PNG SONG YA, MADELEINE ONG HUI YING, TAN WEN QI MEGAN, CHLOE WANG WENYI, MR
BRYDEN CHEW, CACIA TAN XIAN YIN, MELVINA YEO YUN XUAN, TUEN YOUNG JI, LIEW AI XIN.

Class ROW 2 : LIM PIN XIU, LEE SHI MIN GRACE, NICOLE TAN ZI YING, LEE JIA WEN CHERYL, YAP DIAN LIN NICOLE
CHARLOTTE, DANEEL JANNAE SHIH, REGINA HO YOON KI, VERNIS GOH SHIMIN, WEE SI JIA, DAPHNE TANG ZHI
315 LING, LIM ZIN, LIN JIAYING.
ROW 3 : HENG KHEANG HEATHER, CHOW YAN TONG RACHEL, CHUNG JIA HUI, WANG FENGYI, SEOW SHIYING,
NICOLE TAN WENXIN, FOO QING LIN NADINE, TAN KANG TING, XU QIAO YI.

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(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : HONG WEN YU, YANG HUI TING, TAY WEI XUAN, BALAMURUGAN VISHNU PRIYA, N SANMITHA, MS
CHIONH SEOK HUEN, BAY JIA WEI, LEE WEI TING, LUA YUN HUI, GOH XIN CHUN AMELIA, EMMA GEE YAN TING.
ROW 2 : NOELLE GOH, CASSANDRA JANE ANG ANN KI, SRI MAGIMA AMUTHAN, PHUAN QI YUN CHASINA, NATALIE
class TAN HYNN WEI, YUGA BHARATHI CHANDRAMOHAN, ZOEY ENG ZU ER, CHLOE SEE JING NING, CHARLOTTE HO
WEN LING, CHARISSA POH LI ANN, LIM KELLY, ASHLEIGH AATHAR SI YAN, STEVIE THEODORUS DIRJAYANTO.
201 ROW 3 : SHERYL ANG XIU QI, VIDYA LAKSHMI D/O SINGANATHAN, CHERYL LUI RUN YING, SRUTHI MARAGATHAM
SUBRAMANIAM, AMELIA LEE JIA MIN, JEYASRI RAMAMOORTHY, HE WANRU, ZHAO YIYAN, TAN YUK NGI CHERILYNN,
ANGELINE AW AI LING, NG ZO-HUI YSABEL, NG QIN YI, UDAYAKUMAR SRUTHI.
NOT IN PICTURE : MS VIVIENNE HE (FORM TEACHER).

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : SITI SYUHAIDA BTE MOHAMED KHIR, ISIS CLAIRE LIM ZHEN YU, ANGELINA LIM XUE NING, JULIA TEO
ZHONGWEI, JACQUELINE KWA XINYI, MS SHARON TAN, WU KEYOU, NUR LAILA BTE JASNI, LOO J-YIN, TAN YU
QIAN CELESSE, BETHANY LEONG YIN XUAN.
Class ROW 2 : OCAMPO JOELLE ANNE PARE, TABITHA ONG WEI SHIEN, VALARY LIM WAN QIAN, INKA DENNISA BTE
BADRUL HISHAM, SENG AI LIN, CAMMY CHUA CARIN, CHLOE WU XUAN, TAN TYNN YI, YOONG HUI XUAN, BAI
202 SHIFAN, CHUA SI EN VALERIE, NURUL ATIQAH BTE MOHAMMAD A, LIM SHI QI NOVIS.
ROW 3 : SEE CHIAN TING CHERYL, DONG YUHUI, KAYLEN AYANO LEONG, SHERYL KOH YI MEI, MELISSA CHAN
PEI TUNG, VALERIE SHAO RUOLAN, MELANIE RAE WONG, ONG TZE CHING ANDREA, SNEHA RAJIV JAIN, ROSHNI
SHARMA, RACHEL CHANG LITING, RACHEL TAN, LEE SHANZHEN LEANDRA FAITH.
NOT IN PICTURE : LOKE SI YING.
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ROW 1 : QUEK CHING YEE, HO XI-YEN CRISTEL, ALANNA THAM HUI YING, DING YICHEN, SNEHA SANIL PARAMMAL,
NATALIE YAN-LIN PANG, CHONG JIA XIN ELEANOR, CHELSEA TAN QIU LIN, TAN MIN, TENG CHU YU, DIVYYA SHIVANI
GOVINDARAJU.
class ROW 2 : JIANG XIUTING, CHUA XIN YI CINDY, ERIN SEOW YI-LIN, TAN MIN CHI, EMMA GOH EN-YA,
MUTHUKRISHNAN VAISHNAVI, CHANDIRAMOHAN CHANDYA, MONIKA BALAYA, S ANUSRI, CHAN CHE SEE,

203
PUNNIYAKOTTY BUVANI, HO LI TING VALERIE.
ROW 3 : CARMAN CHEW, KULASEKARAN AJITHA, HU JUNYI, LIEW PEIJUN ANNETTE, ARIKA GIN ONG, WANG YI
CHEN, ISA CHOO HUI KING, FOO QING YU YVETTE, YE ANRAN, JASMINE CHANG JIA MIN, EMILY LUA JIA NING,
THARANI D/O SIVAKUMARAN, JILL SITA ERASER.
NOT IN PICTURE : MR JASON NG (FORM TEACHER).

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : EMILY YU CHIN YEE, ELIZABETH LUM LY-ERN, DEEA K DEV, ZOU YI CATHERINE, VALERIE LIM AN QI, MR
WONG CHEE YEH, CHEUNG CHUN JING, RACHEL ONG REI CHI, MISHA CHOW JING YI, SAMIRA HASSAN, DANIELLE
CHARMIAN TEO TAM.
Class ROW 2 : MA YU WATHAN AUNG, KELLY TEO JIA HUI, SADIA TASNEEM, JOCELYN KHOR YUN XIN, JOANNE NAI
MIN-ER LAI MIN'ER, GAY HUI LIN, SHYRIE CHOPRA, KONG YU JEAN, ALETHEA LIAU, JOELLE LIM XUEQI, DIANE GAN,
204 ANYA SANJAYKUMAR KOTHARY.
ROW 3 : LIM QI EN CAMELIA, R M AYODYA INDEEVARI R, TAN TIAN MIN, LEE JOH ANN, TAN SHU YAN, ASHLEY KOH
YI TENG, TAY SI EN HANNAH, TAN CHUN XIAO, KRTYAKA KHATWANI, CHIA JING YI, NICOLE PNG WANQING.
NOT IN PICTURE : LIM BOON WEN, LEONG LI EN EVANGELINE.
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ROW 1 : SU YING, KIMBERLY TAN MIN-EN, KELICIA ONG SZE CHING, PHUA SHYN EE, NUR UMAIRA BTE MOHAMAD
SAID, MS CHEN YE YVONNE, ELYCIA LEE WEN WEI, FELYN TOH LE CHUN, LIM SUE YING, AARYA P BERTHIER, BEK SCHIN.

class ROW 2 : NUR SYAFIQAH BTE MOHAMED R, NADINE JOY NATHAN, LIM LI YUN, SHEETHAL SRIDHAR SHANBHOGUE,
CHIANG LI LING CHRISTINE, IZNI SYAFAWATI BTE MUSTAFA M, TAN HSIAO FANG, KELSIE YASMIN MUIR, NICOLE ALETHEA

205
KHAW MEI SHAN, ZHENG TONGXIN, HANNAH MARIAN LIE MEI EN, AMRITHA RAJESH, NUR NABILAH BTE NASRULDIN.
ROW 3 : BAZLAA' HAFIIZHULLAH BTE J, LOW YI YING JASMINE, NEHA SHANKAR, TEO LI MEI JOYCELYN, TAN YI XIN
BRENDA, ZHONG KAIYUN, SAMANTHA YOM JINGYI, JOAN YIN XIAN, CHNG CHYI ARIEL, HU YUNZHE, D I A N D R E A HO SIU
PING, SOFEA KHAN, KOAY TZE MIN.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : SARAH FOO PHEY SHIN, MIRABEL LEE WEN, LEE HONG YEE, RACHEL LOW QIAN FENG, LOK QI YING
AMANDA, MDM HUI JING HUA, TEO JUN LI ASHLEY, THET HAY THI TUN, CHANG SI MIN PEARLYN, YONG WEN MIN,
VIVIAN LEE SI XUE.
Class ROW 2 : TAN YING SHAN AMARINDA, LIM QIAN HUI, GENEVIEVE TAN XUAN YING, ELENA KHOO, AMY TAN
RUIJING, LEE WEN HUI JAMIE, DIANNE YEO KAI EN, WANG ZHIRUI, GUO BOHUI, ANG RU XUAN NICOLE, NATHANIA
206 DJUHAR, ELIZABETH WONG SHUN YUI.
ROW 3 : MELODY LIN, PARK JI WON, CHOW YI YIN, RANG HUI MIN MARILYN, JEANNINE TANG KAI WEN, SONU
MUSKAN GREWAL KAUR, LOH YI WEN GABRIELLE, HU JUAN-NING NICOLE, LIU CONGHUI, CHEW WEN HUI EUNICE,
SUMAN KAUR PANOO.
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ROW 1 : LOW SU YEN JASMIN. YEOH HSIN YEE CLARICE, SEO SHIN TIEN, LI TZE YIN CHELSEA, NATASHA TAI QIAN
HUI, MS TIFFANY CHEONG, CHOW YI WAI, ALICIA MAK KA YEAN, KOH YING XI, CHEE KAR YAN ERICA, SHERISSE
ANG HUI WEN.
Class ROW 2 : MURUGAN KEERTHANA, PRIYAADHARSHINI NAGARAJAN, MEGHNA RAMANAN, NATASHA LIM RUI TING,
TAY HUI LI, LIU WANRUI, MOK WEI TONG, YAMON MIN YE, MADHUMITHA PANDIARAJA, KUNALIKA SATHISH
KUMAR, LIM YE XUEN, SWATHI NACHIAR MANIVANNAN, LAI JING YUAN.
207 ROW 3 : CHARIS PEH, LAU SHI YUN TANYA, LINDA ZENG ZIYUE, CHEN YI TING, SUMANA SUMATHI PRASAD, TIAN
JINGYI, BHAGYA SREE NAGARAJAN, NATHANIA TENG SHUE QI, WANG YUXING, RANGASWAMY DEEPIKASHRI, LEE
BOON SIM GERALDINE.
NOT IN PICTURE : ONG ZI FANG, CARYNN CHUNG YAN MIN.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : ALICIA LIM HUI KEI, VALERIE ONG JIN TING, WEI JING ZI RERAN, VIERNES CARISSA KRISTEL V, RACHYL
TAN SYN YEE, MR YEO JUN HAN, PHOEBE ZHOU HUIXIN, TZEN YO-LIN, NOOR ADILAH BTE MOHAMAD RAFEY,
CHERIE NG JIA YI, AMELIA CHONG WEN XUN.
Class ROW 2 : JOON HUI XUAN, TAPASYA SINGH, IYLIA NATASHA AMIR SINGH, YAN YI XUE, ESTHER KOH SIANG, CHEN
LE MENG, CHOONG SU YEE VANESSA, KOH XIAO TING ANNE, SHIRLENE KWOK, TIARA ATIQAH BTE MOHAMMAD
208 HANAFEE, ZHANG ZIYU, NURUL NAZEERA BTE YAZID.
ROW 3 : DENG FANG FANG ELIZABETH, KIM SEON YOUNG SOPHIA, NADIYA NESSEER, MA YI YAN, NURSYAZWANI
FITRI BTE M H, SHEN ZHIQI, CHOCKALINGAM PRIYADHARSHINI, JENNY ZHANG ZHUOTING, JOY KWEK YU NING,
PHAEDRA TAN YEE JOO, NOORUN NISSA BTE ABDUL JABBAR.
NOT IN PICTURE : NG YIH JEN GLENDA, BEH HUI XIN LETICIA, MAJEE ANKITA.
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ROW 1 : RACHAEL SING SI HUI, KEE JING YING, SUZUKI TOMOE, ANG KAI SING VALERIE, LAU YUN XI, MS MARISA
POVERMAN, JOLENE SONG ZHU YI, NG QIAN JIE CHERYL, WONG ASHLEY LI-TING, LEIA TEO WEN HUI, CERISE LIM YIN XIN.

Class ROW 2 : GILLIAN CHEONG YUYAN, KOH SHIH ANN JOAN, DOMINIQUE CLARE OH JINGXIAN, KELLI QUEK HUI-YI,
CLENYCE TAN ZI XIN, LEONG LAI YU, NG YI XIN, YEAK JO WANN, HENG JIA HUI, YEO ZI XIN, CHAO ZONG-YING
BEATRICE.
209 ROW 3 : TANG YIMIAN, CHELSEA LIM WEN XUAN, YI JINA, LEONG SHI YING VICTORIA, LEE DEBORAH CLARE, CHONG WEI
SHAN VANESSA, LAU ZI JIA, JESSICA WONG QING HUI, GAN CHIN LIN.
NOT IN PICTURE : SEE KAYE, TEO WEI LING RACHEL, PHOEBE AW YUE.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : CHAN LI MIN CLARICE, SYUAN YEONG KAITING, ZHOU XIAOJIAN, TAMMY KHO FEI NING, TENG SIEW FENG
RACHEL, MS MELISSA WU, BELLE LIEW ZE YEE, CHLOE CHONG SU EN, CHLOE YOUNG, CHLOE CHIA, LEE JIE YI.

Class
ROW 2 : MOK RONG SHAN, EMILY ZHAO, LIM EIN LE, PENELOPE CHUA HUI ENG, CHONG WEN TING NICOLE, RYANN
YEO REN REN, XIE CEN AMY, ALISON CLARA TAN YI ZHEN, BRENDA YEONG SI MIN, HOR NING XUAN JERMINN,
VALERIE CHUANG ZHEN JIN, CHIOW HUI MIN.
210 ROW 3 : LOW JIA QIAN, NGOOI MUN LI CLAIRE, LEE YUN NING, CHAN JIA YI, GAO MENGXIAO, ANGELA SUN ZHOU,
GEORGINA WONG KAY WEN, KATHERINE MICHELLE ENRIGHT, WONG HUI NING AVRIL, JOLYN TAN SI QI, AMBER VOO
E NING.

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ROW 1 : AUDITY BINTA TAREQ, TAN QIAN WEI, WONG SHI HUI ZENN, HO CHIH YING, TAN JING-WEN CLAIRE, MS
SANDI KUM, SOH QIAN YING, GRACE SHEN SHEN, SHAFREEN FATIMAH BTE ABDUL N, QUEK JIAYING ELIZABETH, KER
CHIN JIN.
class ROW 2 : LIU MEI WAN RACHEL, CHRISTINE LOI SZE CHING, VICTORIA PHUA RUI QI, TAN MIN CLARICE, YU JIAQI,
KAVYA SANKARI SUNDAR, LIM XUAN HUI RACHEL, APARNA PREMKUMAR, LIM XIN JIE JILL, DEANNA SEE XUHUI,
211 NABEELA MARICAR.
ROW 3 : YI CHONGWEN, YANG XIAORUI ISABELLE, CHEN ROUBING, FATIMA SIDDIQUI, WANG BEINI, KOH JIA WEN
TRICIA, ANG YI JIA JOAN, HANNAH TAN JIA HWEE, CHEANG XIN HUI ANNA, CLARA KENG HUI LIN, SWATI VIJAYAN.
NOT IN PICTURE : CHARLES JUDITH SHARON.

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ROW 1 : PISUPATI ANUSHKA, AISYAH AZ ZUHRA BTE NORKHALIM, CHUA YEE SUEN, DORCAS TABITHA TAN,
MAHIRAH BTE ABDUL LATIFF, MS SYAZWANI BINTE AMRUN, HAZEL NG KAI JIE, TARA ALISHA COOMARASWAMY,
VANESSA CHUANG ZHEN XUAN, HO LI YUN CHARMAINE, CHERYL LAM MIN.
Class ROW 2 : MELISSA AMANDA MURTIDJAJA, KHIN YADANAR OO, QUEK RUI HONG, CHAN HUI ZHEN VALERIE, OEI
CHIU YAN REBECCA, POH JON HUI, NURIN NAZURAH BTE SAIFUDIN, YASMIN ZIQIN BTE MOHAMED Y, DE GUZMAN
212 NETISHKA DIZON, TAN XIN HWEE, LEE YEE TENG, SEOW WEN MIN RACHAEL, ULFAHTUN ASYIQIN BTE MOHD S.
ROW 3 : PUAR YU ROU, CHAN KAR MUN, KAREN WANG XIN YI, NATALIA NADILA BTE MUHAMAD N, JACIE LIM LI
ZHEN, NG YING SANDRA, PENG YUN TING, LEONG LI JING, LOE YUE LING NERISSA.
NOT IN PICTURE : SYAZA ADILAH BTE YUSNI.
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ROW 1 : ONG YUN QI VICKI, HEATHER LOW WEN YIN, LIEU MAY YEN, TAY TING YUAN, MS LEE SIEW LEE, HU
YUNTING GRACE, HSU XUE YING ANGELA, TAN HUI XIAN CHERYL, CHAN XIN YI AMANDA.

class ROW 2 : QUEK RUIXIANG TIFFANY, GILLIAN YEONG, TANG KAM YEE REBECCA, BESSY CHANG BAO FENG, ONG
YUN TING, BAY SIEW NING, LIU YUHAN, KELLY SIAH XINJIE, ELZA FRANCO LIM, JEANNE GABRIELLE TAN SHUEN LI,
LEE WEN HUI PRISCILLA, OH HUI XIN, ANG EN CHING SARAH.
213 ROW 3 : YANG FENG FAN, LU OUYUAN, JOEY LEE JIA YI, POH HUI-YI NAOMI, KONG PEK YOKE, CLARA-ANN
CHENG LING, SHAN HUANQI, CHAN JIN QI, MAK SU-WEN ANNE, LIM KANG LI ADA, ELENA LEE RUOXI.
NOT IN PICTURE : WANG XIYU.

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ROW 1 : ASHLEY HONG SHUEN YING, ERANIYAN AMRITHA, ALICIA TAN SHU EN, ETHEL WIDJAJA, HAN YING JIE,
MRS LEE HWEE LING, MUTHU KUMAR PREETHI, SHOBANA RAVICHANDRAN, LAU HUI PING, CHONG WEI MING,

Class VIDHI DEEPAK MODI.

ROW 2 : GRACE LEE WEN XIN, LOO JUNQI, KOH RUI QI, RACHEL QING PANG, CHAN JING YI REGINE, CHEN JIALE

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JOY, TAN JIAHUI SARAH, KOH JING WEN, HARSHINI, GOH YIYOU TERRE, RACHEL PHUA PEI WEN, CHARMAINE CHIA
KAI SHAN.
ROW 3 : ZERMAINE NICOLE LEW, LI XIANG, ZHANG XUJING, LOW HUI XUAN CHLOE, WEN BIQING, LAKSHANA
KUMAR, SUN JIA YING, THIAM ZI HUI, YEAT E MUN, CHEN XIMIN, TAN TING XUAN KELLY.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : : TAN JING YI, GOH RUI EN WU RUI'EN, GOH LI SHYAN, TAN SHUN HUI DAPHNE, CHUNG SO HYUN, MS
MICHELL WONG, STAES-POLET NADINE, ISABEL TOH, SABHARWAL SACHI, ANG JO LI JOLIE, FAREEN BTE RASSEMI.

Class ROW 2 : CHUA HUI MIN, ONG JIA YI ALICIA, KAREN WONG JIA YI, THIN ZAR ZAW MOE, TAN LEE SHUEN, MAHIMA
LOOMBA, KIARA NICOLE PILLAI, NEO JING XUAN RENEE, NURSYAFIQAH BTE NOORMAN, YEONG HUI WEN

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MATILDA, SHAH DHWANI UMESHCHANDRA.
ROW 3 : ZHONG TIANYU, SANGIREDDY KATYAINI REDDY, EDREA TAN YI LIN, HEW YING FENG, TAN JING XUAN,
VICKY QU QIANQIAN, CHUA WEI LIN, SITI RAIHAH BTE SAZALI, RASYIQAH BTE SHAIK MOHAMED SALIM, RACHEL
GOH ERN SI, CHOW MINN WEI.

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ROW 1 : GISELLE YONG CHUEN TING, CALISTA CHONG JIA NING, ESTHER LAI SHI NING, YEO SHI WEN, ASHLEY
TAN YU YI, MS MELISSA CHAN, YAP XIN KAORU, CHIONH LYNN, QUEK JIA HUI HANNAH, ZENG LINLAN, CHIA XIN NI
NICOLE.
class ROW 2 : MICHELLE YAP CHING HUA, GRACE LAU, RUTH KWAN KAIT RAE, TEH CHU YI HAZEL, MICHELLE KUM MIN

103 YIN, SOMAKALA SUBBARAMAN, LAM WEI EN, TAN WEI RU AMANDA, TEOH NING, BALAJI JAYASHRRI, SAMANTHA
JAMIN, ANGELINA KOK LI JING.
ROW 3 : BALASUBRAMANIAN GAYATRI, TAN XUAN ZHI, YU LINING, A JANHAVI, CAI JIAMING, SWATHI JAYARAMAN,
YEO YING MIN YUMI, GOH TING WEI, KUMAR MRIDULA, DING NING KE, NG YU XIN.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : : CHAN WEI QI, ONG SI YI LOUISA, JULIETTE KHOO JIA LING, ELLA TAN RAY ING, KRISTEN TAY YEE SHEN,
MS LING SHUANG NING, XU YUAN LI, O'HEHIR LYNETTE ANN, CHONG JO-EN, LIAN WAN QI PRECIA, SIOBHAN
CHARLOTTE TAN XUE QI.
Class ROW 2 : WONG QI EN JOANN, ZEN CHEW HWEE EN, LIM YONG QI JAMIE, FONG HUAN TING, GOH SONG LING
GERMAIN, NICOLE LEE YIHUI, NIU SIWEN, QUEK HUI YING, SOH YING YIN, SUM WAI YAN CHARMAINE, ALEXIS PNG
104 KAI XIN.
ROW 3 : CHEN XINYUAN, HO MY XUAN, SUNAGA SHION, CLAUDIA LIM WOON YING, KELLY TAN SIQI, SALLY YANG
KAYA, DAI JINGWEN ANNIE, ONG JING XIN, CHLOE LEE SHI YUN, HUANG SIXIAN, LEE WAN XUAN TRENA.

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ROW 1 : CHIN SHUEN ERN, NUR 'IZZAH FATIN BTE ZAINUDDIN, KARIMI ZARA NAYAB AHMED, TAY KAY ANNE
BERNYCE, KATELYN CHAN, MRS VIVIEN WILLAMME, NIKHITA TEJAL MULANI, COLETTE CHU YEN-TING, AQILAH BTE

Class ZAIDI, ALYSSA ALMAS MOHAMAD SHAMSURI, TEH LI YAN CHRISTINE.

ROW 2 : CHLOE YEO SHEE, CHRISTABELLE LIM WEN SING, MEGAN CHIN ZEN MIN, CHUA JIA YING, JOY CHUA ZI WEI,

105 KUAH XUAN YE CHANEL, TAN SZE EN, DAARIIN ANNUR BTE EIDIE RIZAL, HUANG XUELI, LIAW ANN SHIN, NURUL 'AFAF
BTE BADROLHISHAM, COLETTE CHAN WAN XUAN, MARIE ALICIA KWAN KA-MEI.
ROW 3 : NG KEE FAY, LIU HONGYING, BHIDE VARSHA CHAITANYA, LIM TIAN JIAO, NADYA BHANDARI, TAY THENG
SHUEN, KUAH XUAN LIN CHERLENE, KOH ZHI XUAN, YEO BINN JEWELLE, CHANG TING YU, SU DI WEN.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : JOLENE TAN JIE LING, GERALDINE NG LAY PIN, lANNI SANCIA TAN NING, TEO YUUGA, LEONG XIN RU
SARAH, MS NORHUDA BINTE MOHAMED SADEKAN, JEMIMA TAN ENZHI, TAN JIA HUI SOFIA, GUO WANYU, DENISE
LOH SIYING, ABIGAIL LEONG YAN TING.
Class ROW 2 : TEO PAULIE, TRISHA KAUR BHULLAR, TAN HUI SHAN VALERIE, NICOLE FAN RUILING, LOUISE KUAN YONG

106 QI, XU ZHIZHI, WANG ZOE YING, LIU YUXI, AMANDA JULIA WAN HUI LING, ONG HUI JUAN, LIM SI QIAO FLORENCE,
SOON YOKE SZE CHERYL, GU YANG JUN.
ROW 3 : YU YILIU, NICOLE QUEK JINGYI, NICOLE GOH SHU EN, CHEN JIA XUAN HELEN, LIM WEN HUI, CHONG JI
JIA, VICTORIA LIM YUK KI, CHOO LI WEN ESTHER, GERALDINE GOH JIA WEN, CAELIA JAYNE HSIUNG XING YING,
GEORGYANN SIM KHEE SUAN.
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ROW 1 : ZHONG JIALING, LEE ABBY CHELSEA, TONG JING YI, WONG QI HUA, MIKAYLA FAITH KIEW HUI EN, MRS
KAREN CHIA, NICHELLE ENG JIA YI, SOPHIE LOW HUI TONG, BRENDA TAY XIAN HUI, TAN PEI YING, TEO WEN TING
VANESSA.
class ROW 2 : PUSHPARAJAN SARANYA, KELLY ONG RUIYE, SOH SU MIN MEGAN, YEOW XING MEI, ONG XIN HUI SHAVON,
107 WONG SI MAN RUTH, ZHU XIUHUA, TAY SEE YEN SOPHIE, CHEN XUEYAO, AU PEI-WEN TAMARA, WU JIAYI, YE HONG.
ROW 3 : ARUMUGHAM AISHWARYA, DORCAS CHOE YI SHIN, CAROL-ANNE CHUA MING YI, TAN JENG SWAN, LEO
EDWIN PAUL JESWIN, HUANG HUANYAN, ABIGAIL ANG ZI HUI, SUBIKSHA RAMAN, M FARHANA, ASHLEY TEO JIA YEE,
GRACIA GOH.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : NUR HALIZA BTE KAMALUD1N, Y E O T Z E YEE, MEG ANG SHI YI, YAK JIE LIN CHARLENE, CASSANDRA CHAN
XIAN CI, MS SYLVIA KHOO, PETRINA KONG YI XUN, LIU YIZHEN, SOU YING QI, TEH JIN WOON VALENCIA, lFFAH
RUSYDA BTE AZMI.
Class ROW 2 : RUTH WEE YONG ANN, JASVEENA GAYA RAMESH, DIONE LIM YEE SZE, NG XIANG YUN, ASHLYN NG
XUANQI, MAXINE NG HUI, HONG KAH XUEN, KIRSTEN CHOW QI YU, VENICE ONG ZIXUAN, YU JIAHUAN, JULIA
108 ZARIFAH BTE JEFFRI, QYSTINA DARWYSHEA BTE HERDIE BUDI HIERWANTO, KANG SU MIN.
ROW 3 : CHIAM YUN QING, MEHAKPREET KAUR VIRDI, SHIRINA MULANI, AVELINE CHOW MINGER, BASAK SOUMILI,
LAURA ANN CHAN YEN SING, HO SHENG YUN JOSLYN, WANG JIEYING, ZHAN XIANGYUN, SUN SHUWEI, SITI
NURAMELIA BTE KHAIRI S.
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ROW 1 : LIM JIA MIN, TAN YING LIN VALESKA, LOO ZEN YEE, CHUA YING XUAN, CHARLOTTE LIM JIA JIE, MS LIM SOCK
HOON, NG ZI HUI CELESTE, LIN JIA QI, YU DIWEI, XU RUOCHEN, FU XINTIAN.

class ROW 2 : KWEK MIN YIH, LEO ZHENN YI, TAN TZE ERN SHANNON, ZENN TAN JIA WEI, SHERYL GWEE SU QI, ANGELICA
ANG TING YI, LIM EN QI, JESSICA HALIM, CHARIS CHIANG YI NING, TAY WAN YIN NATALIE, CHUNG RUEI CHIEH
RACHEL, LEE JIE YING BEATRICE, CHIA HUI YI.
109 ROW 3 : BETHANIE LIM QING YIE, ESTHER LIM MINEN, CAO WENXIN, RACHEL RINA CHEONG WEN XIU, OOI SING
YEE GRACE, WU WEIMING, VENNESSA STEVENS, NADYN KEI THINAGARAN, ZHOU XINZHUO KATHY, GRACE CHOO YU
XUAN, ZHANG CHENCHEN.
NOT IN PICTURE : CHARIS MAGDELENA QUEK.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : CHAN PEI SHI NICKI, TAY YONG LING, CRYSTAL CHEW TONG EN, OH SHU XIN, ROBYN WONG MIN XUAN,
MR ALWIN HO, KAITLYN NG KE YI, SOH JING WEN, VANESSA KANG RUI, WONG JIAYING CLARICE, NG KELLY.

Class ROW 2 : LEONG MUN YEE ELIZABETH, POH LIWEN MEGHAN, THERESE CHUA KAY THRYN, CHARMAINE LIM JIA
JING, CYLENE TAN XIU LING, LEI ZEMIN, NICOLE TAN KYE WEN, FOO KAI EN, LEE YEE LEI, TAN WEI QI EMILY, NG

110 MIN QIAN CHARLENE, LIM EN LI COCO, IZZY SEAH, JULENE NGEW.
ROW 3 : FOO JING YI, KHOO JIA MIN, LUO XIAO RAN, GERALDINE LEE WEN SHE, VIKKI LIM WEN QI, DOU JINGZHI,
YEO KE XIN, YING FANGFEI ANNA, MELODY LEOM PING YU, NICOLE LIM JIA YIN, SHEN HONGYI.

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ROW 1 : CHAN JIA YING VANESSA, TAN YAN LYN, LOH YI NING, FONG HUI EN NICOLE, CHOW SHAUNE, MR CHUA HAI
LEE, WATT SOOK YIM, LIM HUI QING KRISTABEL, JESSICA YIN JIAYI, ZUZARTE NATASHA RAE, MEGAN LIM MEI XUAN.

class ROW 2 : SIEW TSER YING, JENELL ONG, SHI HUI LING, AW KA LIN ANGELINE, SERAFINA CEN YU, LIEW RAY YEE,
SHERMAINE LOH, LOH XIU YING LYDIA, RAYASAM HARSHINI, JUSTINE HONG YI-HWEI, NG HAI NING, ANG LI SHAN,
111 CLARISSA LIM SHU WEI.
ROW 3 : SOH GEK SHUEN, LIU ENQI, LIM LI YI STEPHANIE, JESLYN TAN YUAN LIN, QUAH LI YING ELAINE, ISOBEL
MARGARET WOO JIA YI JAMES, SARAH ONG JIA QI, XU XIN JENNA, ONG XIN HUI ANGELICA, CAl^N CHUA JL\ EN,
MONICA ASHLEY MURTIDJAJA.

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

ROW 1 : ONG HUI LEE GRACE, TOH JAN LI CHARMAINE, TAN RAE CHYL KALEY, LI PEIYAO, NICOLE TAN MUZHEN,
MS ZHAO XUYING, CHAN HUI YI SARAH, YEO KEE HWAN, TEO YORK TIANG ANDREA, STEPHANIE LOW JINGYING,
FATIN NURFARAH BTE JUSAIDI.
Class ROW 2 : CONSTANCE NG LI LING, LIU XIN, AHLYSHA PANICKAR, AMIRAH BTE SHAIK AHMED ALLY, LIM LI TING,
RHIANNE CAITLIN VAZ XIN YING, TEO HUI RONG TARA, SOON WEILIN, CHLOE LOW LUOJUN, HONG SHIUAN
112 SHIUAN, JOVI KOH LI, JOIE LIEW LUH YI, SHAIKHA HUSNA BTE MUSTAFFA.
ROW 3 : HENG YI YING JASMINE, VILLANUEVA ERIELLE MARIE F, CAI JIA LIN, NATALIE QUAH WEN-FEI, GOH SHI EN
RUTH, LI ANQI, MIKI NG MIN QI, PINNAMARAJU SRILATHA, CLARINE SEE CAI YING, YUNG JIA HUI, ZARA ASRIANI
BTE MOHD ASRI, NEHA DHARMA, ZHANG LULU.
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ROW 1 : HONG YU WEN LYNN, WEE EE DAWN, LIM ZHI YI VANESSA, FU JIALI BEVERLY, PECK HSIAO SHAN, MDM
ZHANG HAO, SHARMAYNE LIM ZHIYU, SHERMIN ONG, CHELSIA LOW, TOH YAN LING, GOH JIA LIN KELLISA.

Class ROW 2 : VICKY NG, ETHEL POH QIAN TING, ANDREA LIM, ELISYA TUNG KA WAN, YAP YINGTONG, NG XIN-YU, LIU
CHUYUE, RACHAEL HONG PEI WEN, JACQUELINE TAN HUIJUAN, NEO TUNG YIN, CLAIRE GOH XIN YI, JANELLE DAI XI

113 YI, RACHEL TANG SU-EN, VALERIE KOH HUI YI.

ROW 3 : TAN YING HUI, LEE ESTELLE, CHEN YIXUAN, SHIN JIYEON, KOH RACHEL, SU HONG YUN, TAN SU YIN, TSAI QI
YUN SHALYNN, ANG HUI SHAN, ZHANG XINYI, JULINA SEET

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

ROW 1: TAG WAN YI (401), ER HUI LING (403), LEE SHI YA CLAUDIA (402), ANGELICA KRISTEN YEO
HUI MIN (403), MS LEE TIEN, LIM XUAN LI MICHELLE (401), FU XINYI (403), TAN WEI YING RACHEL (402),
Year 4 CHIAN YING XUAN (403)
ROW 2: CHIM SHER TING (401), RANG YI XI (401), KWOK LING YI SAMANTHA (401), LIM GUAN HUI
(Biology) TRICIA (401), JUDY HONG RUILAN (401), KWEK SHU YING (401)
ROW 3: YANG WEI YUN LILY (402), MANI HEMAAVATHI (402), CYNTHIA ZHENG YIXIN (402), KWEK XIN
YI RACHEL (403), SOH HUI LING (402)(403), SOH HUI LING (402)

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

ROW 1: LIU HONGZHAN (401), TAY MIN YI (401), XIE MINGROU (404), YANG WEI YUN LILY (402), DR NG
KAI LING, LIM XUAN LI MICHELLE (401), ARIELLE NGIN WAN NING (402), JUDY HONG RUILAN (401), FAITH
Year 4 NADINE CHOO YUN SUM (402)
ROW 2: LIM GUAN HUI TRICIA (401), WU CHIN YING (404), TAN YIN LIN (401), TEO JUE LUO MELINNA
(Chemistry) (401), SU MENGYUE (402), LEK JIE LING (402), THO QIAN HUI JOANNE (404), ERICA LAUREN SOONG (402)

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

ROW 1: TEH SU CHEN (401), TSAI YU CHEN (401), CHIM SHER TING (401), THET THIRI KO (401),
MRS ERIYANTY MOHD, VANESSA CHEN HUI EN (401), POH YONG HAN (405), SARAH LIM MAN LIN (401),

Year 4 LIU HONGZHAN (401)

ROW 2: ZHU WEI JIE (401), TEO KAR LENG (401), LEE WAN XIN AILICA (401), YONG XIN JIE (405),

(Geography) GONG MIN YIE (401), KANG YI XI (401), SARAH-KEI LAUW (405)

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

ROW 1: DORCAS ONG GEE PING (403), FU XIAOZHEN (402), LIM YONG LING (404), CHENG LI YI (407),
MDM TAN BEE LAIN, SHIU CHI WEN (402), PAN WEN (405), ZHU WEI JIE (401), XU CHENG YIN (403)

Year 4 ROW 2: TAN HUI-YI ISABEL (407), SU MENGYUE (402), ZHOU DANRU (403), CHOO QIAN KE (402),
LIU WENQIAN (403), FENG LEIRONG (402), QIU BIQING (404)
(Higher Chinese)

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

ROW 1: LIM ZHIQI CALLISTA (403), NICOLE CHAN SHU WEI (403), NG WAY (403), HO CHING HSIEN CLAIRE
(403), MR ALVIN TAN, WONG JIE YI CHLOE (403), HO CHOY YING FREYA (403), DU YIFEI NICOLE (403), YEW

Year 4 KAI NING SOPHIA (403)

ROW 2: TSAI QIN KIMBERLY TJAHJADI (404), GRACE TERN JIA WEN (403), TENG WEN LI (404), TAN FONG
(History) HAN (404), ANGELICA KRISTEN YEO HUI MIN (403), YVETTE TAY YU WEI (404), FU XINYI (403), WU QI LING
AUDREY (403)

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

ROW 1: CHUA GEK YEE (403), LIN PEISHAN (403), SYAFIQAH NABILAH BTE S (404), TAN FONG HAN
(404), MS STELLA PICCA, YEW KAI NING SOPHIA (403), ER HUI LING (403), MA KATRINA BEATRICE
Year 4 JACINTO (404), HO CHOY YING FREYA (403)
ROW 2: DOMINIQUE YAP WEI XIN (404), RACHEL KOH MING LI (403), SHARVANI KIM JEYA PUTRA
(Language Arts) (403), TOH TIEN HSIA SHAYNA (403), SANDRA FAITH TAN WAN LIN (408), LAI YAN (403), LIU LIJIA
(408)

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Raffles Academies

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

ROW 1: PARTHASARATHY SREEMATHY (402), SHIU CHI WEN (402), BEATRICE YIP KAI WEN (406), MR KOH
KING KOON, MRS CAROLINE TNG, MR SAMUEL KWEK, CHOONG KAI XIN (407), SIM YAN LING (406), FU

Year 4 XIAOZHEN (402)

ROW 2: CHU PHUONG ANH (402), JESSALYN LOW HUI YING (407), YANG YUXIN (404), ABINAYA MAHATMA

(Mathematics) (402), THO QIAN HUI JOANNE (404), MAVIS TAN XUANRU (406), FENG LEIRONG (402), XIE MINGROU (404),
SHAO YINUO (402), KONG YUN-ZHEN CLARA (404), LIM ENG YIN (406), SOH HUI LING (402)
ROW 3: CHERYL CHIN QIAN NI (407), ZHANG XUAN (407), TAY HUI WEN (407), REN SIYU (402), HUANG
ZHOUDI (402), MIN XIAOWEI (404), TAN LI XIAN AMY (404), QIU BIQING (404), HENG JIA MIN (402)

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

CHERYL TAN WENN MIN (409), JESSIE CHUA JIE MIN (305), LOOI DUAN-YING DENISE (310), MR XU YANG'EN,
MS ANNA LOO, SAIK CHIN WEN SHARON (415), NGIAM HIAN KIM ERICA (412), LEE ANN GIE (413)

Year 3 & 4
(Music)

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 Raffles Academies

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

ROW 1: WU QI LING AUDREY (403), WATT SOOK MAY (402), LOH WAN QING ANGELINE (402), EDEN TEOH
KANG MIN (403), MS LIM YI XIAN, LIM ZHIQI CALLISTA (403), GUO SHIBEI (402), LOKE YEN CHIN (403),

Year 4 PARTHASARATHY SREEMATHY (402)

ROW 2: LIU CHEN YU (402), ABINAYA MAHATMA (402), SHAO YINUO (402), LIU SIQI (402), CYNTHIA ZHENG

(Physics) YIXIN (402), WONG PO YEE TRICIA (402), REN SIYU (402), LEK JIE LING (402), HENG JIA MIN (402)

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Co-Curricular
Activities
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 Co-Curricular Activities
2013 has indeed been a fruitful
year for the RGS Badminton team.
It has given us many unforgettable
memories that we will always
hold close to our hearts. The team
would like to express our sincere
gratitude to our coaches and
Teachers-in-Charge, as without
them, we would not have made it
to where we are today. We hope
that 2014 will be an even more
significant year for us.
Teachers-in-Charge
Mrs Angela Teo
Mrs Michelle Quek
Ms Tan Yen Chuan
Coaches
Coach Yao Fen
Coach Li Yu Jia
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Sports
1 : A team photo with
both our coaches and
teachers at the finals of
the National Inter-School
Championships.
2 : Our Year 3 members after
the prize presentation at the
finals of the National Inter-
School Championships.
3 : Team cheer before the
match starts.
Badminton
Captain
Tan Jia Li, Kelly (415)
Vice-Captain
Yip Si Yuan, Donna (408)
'C' Division Captains
Lim Boon Wen (204)
Nicole Png Wanqing (204)
Achievements
South Zone Inter-School Badminton Championships
'C' Division: 2nd
'B' Division: 1st
National Inter-School Championships
'C' Division: Top 8
'B' Division: 2nd
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Co-Curricular Activities
Basketball is a team sport that
breeds cooperation and team spirit
in a player. Our journey this year
has been yet another fruitful and
fulfilling one, and has bonded
us together through the ups and
downs, wins and losses, forming
invaluable friendships. Becoming
a good basketball player is more
than being fit or skilful, our
psychological stamina is important
too. Trainings have strengthened
our minds over time and instilled
values like determination and
persistence in us. Our motto,
"Dream, Team, Fight, Win"
aptly describes our basketball
experiences this year and it has
been an enriching year for us.
Sports Basketball
Teachers-in-Charge
1 : It has been our tradition to
Ms Chrislin Lee
'woosh' with a loud and Mr Lin Dan Wen
proud "RAFFLES" before
we step out on court to
play, and after trainings. Coaches
2 : Our Year 4 batch of Ms Hannah Ho
2 0 1 3 , who hove been
encouraging and inspiring
Ms Cindy Koh
seniors throughout the
years, doing a pyramid
after their last training at Executive Committee
RGS. Captain : Nicole Ashley Soepranoto (405)
3 : Our 'B' Division players Vice-Captains : Syahirah Humaira Bte Amrun (405)
before one of their
South Zone Inter-School
Goh Ming Wei (312)
Basketball Championships Secretary : Khoo Yuqing Michal (312)
matches.
'C' Division Captain : Amber Voo E Ning (210)
4 : Our Year 3 batch
preparing to wash up and
head home after working Achievements
hard during a tiring
training session.
South Zone Inter-School Basketball Championships
'B' Division: 1st runner-up
5 : The 'C' Division players at
their National South Zone 'C' Division: 2nd runner-up
Inter-School Basketball
Championships prize
presentation ceremony
with Coach Cindy.
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 Co-Curricular Activities Sports Fencing

1 : Donna Li Lim (right) sparring

with on opponent in the
Epee event.
The interplay of calm and aggression, Teacher-in-Charge
2 : Happy moments together.
the balance between focus and Mr Dan Ho
3 : 2 0 1 3 prize presentation
freedom is what makes fencing what Mr Raihan Mohd Yassin team.
it is. In fencing, it's just you and your
opponent. You either win or you Captain
don't. Each time you go out there, Denise Tan Shi Min (411)
it's a test of your own skill and ability
and how hard you work. Although Vice-Captain
all of our members are different, Donna Li Lim (415)
we each embody the spirit that
encompasses the sport, binding each Achievements
and every one of us who has this National inter Schools Fencing Championships 2013
shared passion together as one CCA. 'C' Division; 2nd
'B' Division: 4th

Asian Youth Games

Donna Li Lim: 4th in Women Epee, Individual

Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships

Donna Li Lim: Silver in Junior Women Epee, Team

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Co-Curricular Activities Sports Golf

We won 1st ('B' Division team) & 3rd ('C' Division team)! At Marina Bay Golf Course before the competition.

RGS Golf may comprise of only 9 Teacher-in-Charge

members, but it is a team and family Mr Dan Ho
bounded by a shared passion for
Captain
the world's greatest game. As much Isabel Lee Ruo Yi (412)
a mind sport as it is a physical one,
golf challenges our commitment Achievements:
and resilience, confidence and 12th National Inter-School Golf Championships 2013 'B' Division
persistence. And it is a challenge Yan Jing(409) : 1st (Individual)
we have accepted. We will always Sarah Tan Wei (313) : 4th (Individual)
continue to strive to reach greater Yan Jing & Sarah Tan Wei : 2nd (Team)
heights. Because in RGS Golf, we are
not just playing a round. 12th National Inter-School Golf Championships 2013 'C' Division
Caelia Jayne Hsiung Xing Ying (106)
Teo Yuuga (106) : 3rd (Team)

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Co-Curricular Activities
Flip. Fly. Soar.
2013 was another exciting and
fruitful year for us. Our gymnasts
put up outstanding performances
at competitions locally as well as
overseas and there was much fun
and games during CCA sessions
as well as changes made to
improve training sessions. Our
artistic gymnast, Charmaine Yeo
(412), represented Singapore in
the Uneven Bars event at the
World Cup in Anadia, Portugal
in June 2013. Cheryl Lam (212),
Nadine Joy Nathan (205), Tan
Sze En (105) and Ashly Lau (310)
were also selected to represent
Singapore Schools at the 5th
ASEAN School Games in July 2013.
Gymnastics (Artistic) & Trampoline
has been a long-standing CCA in
RGS, with a tradition of gymnasts
who learnt to overcome their fear
and strive towards new goals/
challenges in their journey to be
the best they can be. And we
believe the best is yet to be.
Sports
1 : Gymnasts at the National
Inter-school Artistic Gymnastic
Championship 2 0 1 3 .
2 : Our Trampoline Gymnasts
clinching 2nd runner-up for
both divisions.
3 : 'B' Division artistic gymnasts
defending their champion title.
4 : 'B' Division trampoline
gymnasts attaining 3rd place
in the National Inter-school
Trampoline Championship
2013.
5 : Our Artistic Gymnasts after a
tiring but fulfilling competition.
Gymnastics (Artistic) & Trampoline
Teachers-in-Charge
Ms Alina Wee
Ms Pamela Ng
Mrs Wee Young Hui
Coach
Mr Teo Yong Seng
Executive Committee
Captain : Angelia Lau Kah Mun (409)
Vice-Captains : Isabelle Neo (405)
Chow Siew Yen Annabelle (307)
Other Achievements
National Inter-school Trampoline Championship 2013
'B' Division Girls: Team 2nd runner-up
'C' Division Girls: Team 2nd runner-up
National Inter-school Artistic Gymnastic Championship 2013
'B' Division Girls (Optional) : Team Champion
Individual All Around : 3rd Ashly Lau Wei-Ning (309)
'C' Division Girls (FIG)
Individual All Around
1st Nadine Joy Nathan (205)
2nd Cheryl Lam Min (212)
3rd Kelsie Yasmin Muir (205)
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Co-Curricular Activities Sports Gymnastics (Rhythmic)

Teachers-in-Charge Achievements
Mrs Alina Wee National Inter-school Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships 2013
Ms Pamela Ng 'B' Division: Team Champion
Mrs Wee Young Hui Callie Yap (302)
Nicole Neo (302)
Coaches Rachel Ong (313)
Ms Tan Jun Kimberly Tsai (404)
Ms Shen Yang Tabitha Foo (409)
Claudia Ng (411) : Group Event 1st Placing
Executive Committee Kelly Ann Pereira (311) : 2nd (clubs)
Captain : Claudia Ng (411) Mazie Tan (409) : 1st (clubs), 3rd (ribbon), 2nd (individual-all-around)
Vice Captains : Mazie Tan (409) Dawne Chua (309) : FIG Category 1st (hoop), 2nd (ribbon), 3rd (ball), 2nd
Rachel Ong (313) (individual-all-around)
Secretary : Kimberly Tsai (404)
Treasurer : Tabitha Foo (409) 'C' Division: Team Champion
Vice-Secretary : Ashley Kwan (303) Alexis Png (105)
Vice-Treasurer : Nicole Neo (302) Rachel Tang (110)
Charlotte Ho (201)
Ashley Wong (209)
Clarice Chan (210)
Our 'C' Division Group Event gymnasts finishing
off their routine at the National Inter-School
Nabeela Maricar (211) : Group Event 4th Placing
Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships 2 0 1 3 . Charlotte Ho (201) : 1st (rope), 1st (ball), 1st (ribbon), 1st (individual-all-
around)
Noelle Goh (201) : FIG Category - 1st (hoop), 2nd (clubs)
Zoey Eng (201): FIG Category - 2nd (ball), 2nd (ribbon)

2013 Raffles' Rhythmic Gymnastics team at Gymnasts showcasing their ball item
the National Inter-School Rhythmic Gymnastics
Championships (April 2 0 1 3 ) .
at the Gym Gala (November 2 0 1 2 ) ,
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 Co-Curricular Activities.
The RGS Judo team embodies the
spirit of mind over matter in more
ways than one can imagine. Through
perseverance and mental strength,
we pushed on and battled the odds
against us to achieve one of our best
team achievements yet - double
champions in the 'B' and 'C' Divisions
for the National Inter-School Judo
Championships 2013! Judo is a family
where the girls' pride and love for the
sport can be seen from their teamwork
anci camaraderie within and among
the batches. Indeed, this eventful year
has seen our judokas mature in their
mastery and appreciation of the sport.
Teachers-in-Charge
Mr Koh King Koon
Mrs Marie Huang
Coach
Mr Tan Yi
Assistant Coach
Ms Ang Xuan Yi
' B ' Division Captain
Low Jia Yi Joey (412)
' B ' Division Vice-Captain
Joyce Lee Yi Xuan (411)
'C' Division Captain
Jolene Song Zhu Yi (209)
'C' Division Vice-Captain
Chan Kar Mun (212)
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Sports
1 : The Raffles Judo team
stretching and warming up.
2 : 321 R-A-F-F-L-E-S Raffles, yeh,
Judo, yeh, Champs, yeh!
3 : Our amazing Year 4 seniors.
4 : RG Judo Batch 10 (the Year
3s).
5 : Our adorable juniors.
Judo
Achievements
47th National Inter-School Judo Team Championships 2 0 1 3
'B' Division Champions
Joey Low (412), Joyce Lee (411), Lim Yong Ling (404),
Charis Low (405), Yong Kang Yee (312), Melissa Ng (413),
Jubily Toh-Chin Rui Jun (413), Dawn Low (405), Fadhillah
Mohamed Faizan (406)
'C' Division Champions
Jolene Song (209), Chan Kar Mun (212), Cammy Chua
(202), Viernes Carissa (208), Chan Jin Qi (213), Bazlaa'
Hafiizhullah (205), Cheryl Ng (209), Sarah Ang (213),
Chan Jia Yi (210), Yeak Jo Wann (209)
47th National Inter-School Judo Individual Championships 2013
'B' Division
Feather Weight - 3rd: Ng Poh Ni Melissa (413)
Low Hwee Ngee Dawn (405)
Extra Light Weight - 2nd: Low Jia Qi (309)
Light Weight - 3rd: Lim Yong Ling (404)
Middle Weight - 2nd: Chua Cailin Cara (309)
- 3rd: Low Jia Yi Joey (412)
Heavy Weight - 1st: Fadhillah Mohamed Faizan (406)
- 2nd: Joyce Lee Yi Xuan (411)
'C' Division
Extra Light Weight - 1st: Chan Kar Mun (212)
- 3rd: Cheryl Ng (209)
Light Weight - 3rd: Sarah Ang (213)
Middle Weight - 3rd: Jolene Song (209)
Heavy Weight - 2nd: Chan Jia Yi (210)
Macau International Youth and Junior Judo Tournament 2 0 1 3
Light Weight - 3 r d : L i m Y o n g L i n g (405)
Middle Weight - 1 s t : L o w Jia Y i J o e y (412)
Hong Kong International Youth and Junior Judo Tournament
2013
Extra Light Weight- 3rd: Yong Kang Yee (312)
Light Weight - 2nd: Nicolette Ang (313)
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2013 has been an eventful year for us!
Competition preparations began back
in November 2012 when we travelled
to Hong Kong for a five-day training
and cultural exposure trip. Through
the year, we also participated in
numerous competitions and carnivals
that helped us gain experience on
court. Netball is a team game. The
success of a team is the result of
the effort of each and every player.
Hence, in Raffles Netball, family
and team spirit are highly regarded.
Apart from regular trainings, special
events like cycling at East Coast Park
and team celebratory dinners were
conducted to develop stronger team
bonding.
Teachers-in-Charge
Mrs Jonathan-Tan Hai Nee
Mdm Shen Mei Ling
Mr Ganesh Issardas Usadi
Captain
Tessa Wong Ting (410)
Vice-Captain
Eyu Yan Yan (303)
Sports
1 : Raffles NetbalI celebrating
our victories at the South
Zone Finals.
2 : Raffles Netball doing a team
hug, pep talk and prayer
before an important match.
3 : The team performing the
traditional team 'whoosh'
before each quarter of the
match to spur everyone on.
4 : Raffles Netballers at East
Coast Park together for the
first time as a team for a
team-bonding training.
5 : Rukmini Roy (405) executing
an interception with good
timing and power to turn over
opponent's possession during
the South Zone finals.
Netball
Achievements
TNet Club Street Netball Carnival Nov 2012
Under 16: 1st runner-up
Under 14: Champion and 1st runner-up
Bollywood Veggies Netball Carnival Nov 2012
'B' Division: Champion
'C' Division: Champion
SSSC National Inter-Schools Netball competition (South
Zone)
'B' Division: Champion
'C' Division: 2nd runner-up
SSSC National Inter-Schools Netball Competition
'C' Division: 1st runner-up
Energizer Netball League
Club Division 6: 2nd runner-up
Club Division 8: 2nd runner-up
Under 16 Schools: 1st runner-up
TNet Club Under 14 Netball Carnival
Champion
Pesta Sukan Netball Carnival
'B' Division: Champion
'C' Division: Champion
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 Co-Curricular Activities Sports Sailing

Achievements
Some of our sailors were selected to represent Singapore in
the following international events:
April
4 2 0 Spring Cup 201 3 (Cannes, France; 22nd - 27th April)
Jessica G o h K a i L i n g (409)

May
Dutch Youth Regatta 2 0 1 3 (Workum, Holland; 9th - 12th May)
H a n J i n g Bertha (308)

June
Laser 4.7 Youth W o r l d Championship 2 0 1 3
(Balaton, Hungary; 28th - 30th June)
Samantha Y o m J i n g Y i (205) - 8 t h U 1 6 G i r l

July
4 2 0 French National Championship 2 0 1 3
(Rennes, France; 13th - 18th July)
Jessica G o h K a i L i n g (409)
SL 16 World Championship 2013 & ISAF Youth World Championship
(Limassol, Cyprus; 13th - 20th July)
Elisa Y u k i e Y o k o y a m a (407)
Samantha A n n a b e l l e N e u b r o n n e r (413)
lODA North American Championship 2 0 1 3
The beeping of the watch intensifies. Hands grip the
(Pembroke, Bermuda; 3rd - 11 th July)
equipment firmly. Body leans out in synchrony. The race
begins. Phua Shyn Ee (205) - 10th Overall & 3rd Girl)
lODA W o r l d Championship 2 0 1 3
The RGS Sailing team is all too familiar with this process. (Riva Del G a r d a , Italy; 15th - 26th July)
Our team may be small in number, but this has only made Han Jing Bertha (308) - 4th Overall & 1st Girl
us more bonded. Team spirit could be seen, especially
during the SSSC National Inter-School Sailing Championship August
2013, where everyone was helping and motivating one I O D A Asian Championship 2 0 1 3
another. Our camaraderie definitely contributed to our (Hayama, Japan; 22nd - 30th August)
double-win at the event. Some of our sailors have also done Han Jing Bertha (308) - 2nd Overall & 1st Girl
the school and nation proud by achieving stellar results in
2 0 1 3 Byte CII W o r l d Championship and Y O G Qualifier
overseas competitions.
(Newport, USA; 24th - 28th August)
Samantha Y o m J i n g Y i (205) - 4 t h G i r l
Our achievements could not have been possible without ( Q u a l i f i e d Singapore f o r 2014 Y O G )
the people that surrounded our close-knit team, like our L o w Y i Y i n g Jasmine (205) - 1 1 t h G i r l
Teacher-in-Charge, coach and parents.
Local Events
2013 has been a year where we grew as a team, sailor and 2013 SSSC National Inter-School Sailing Championship
person. There is much to come for the RGS Sailing team. (2nd - 5th April)
'B' Division - 1st
Teacher-in-Charge
1st Overall: Elisa Yukie Yokoyama (407)
Mrs Sulastiri Anis 2nd Overall: Jessica Goh Kai Ling (409)
5th Overall: Han Jing Bertha (308)
Coach
Hu Yuan Hui 'C' Division - 1st
1st Overall (Optimist): Phua Shyn Ee (205)
Captain: Samantha Annabelle Neubronner (413) 2nd Overall (Optimist): Lim Sue Ying (205)
Vice-Captain: Jessica Goh Kai Ling (409) 1st Overall (Byte): Samantha Yom Jing Yi (205)
Junior Captain: Han Jing Bertha (308) 2nd Overall (Byte): Low Yi Ying Jasmine (205)
Members: Elisa Yukie Yokoyama (407) SSSC Sports Girl of the Year 2013 (Sailing)
Fathin Rasyiqah (406) H a n J i n g Bertha (308)
Hannah Marian Lie Mei En (205)
Lim Sue Ying (205) SSSC Sports Girl of the Year 2 0 1 3 (Overall)
Low Yi Ying Jasmine (205) H a n J i n g B e r t h a (308)
Phua Shyn Ee (205) SNOC Sports Girl of the Year 2 0 1 3 - 1 2 - 1 0
Samantha Yom Jing Yi (205) Elisa Y u k i e Y o k o y a m a (407)
Amanda Julia Wan Hui Ling (106)

1 : Han Jing Bertha (308) in

action during one of our
training sessions.
2 : 'C'' Division Team, after
Prize Presentation at the
National Inter-School
Championship (Gold).
3 : 'B' Division Team, after
Prize Presentation at the
National Inter-School
Championship (Gold).
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Co-Curricular Activities Sports Shooting (Air Rifle and Air Pistol)

Teachers-in-Charge/Teacher Officers (TO) Individual Category

Miss Lim Yi Xian Air Rifle 'C' Division: Soh Su Min Megan (107) - 4th
Mrs Tay York Lan Tay See Yen Sophie (107) - 5th
Mr Li Jun Xian Air Pistol 'C' Division: Oh Hui Xin (213) - 9th
Air Rifle 'B' Division: Ong Ray Yi (306) - 4th
Coaches Evelyn Chng (306) - 5th
Mr Qian Gang Heather I'anson-Holton (301) - 7th
Mr Li Jie Air Pistol 'B' Division: Loke Yen Chin (403) - 4th
Air Pistol 'C' Division Team with their
championship medals.
Executive Committee NUS Invitational Shoot
Captains : Lim Hui En Deborah Philippa (408) Individual Category
Bernice Tan Rui Lin (414) Air Rifle: Wang Yixi (305) - 6th
Vice-Captains : Engracia Loh Qian Ying (301) Air Pistol: Phyllis Loo Yun Yi (308) - 7th
Heather I'anson-Holton (301) Open Category
Secretaries : Khoo Wen Xi (312) Bernice Tan Rui Lin (414) - 4th
Ong Ray Yi (306)
Level Coordinators : Vanessa Chong Wei Shan (209) (Lower Individual Achievements
Secondary) Bernice Tan Rui Lin (414)
Phyllis Loo Yun Yi (308) (Upper Singapore Youth Olympic Festival - 1st
Secondary) April Singapore National Shooting Championships - 3rd
Creative Art Directors (CADs): Erica Lauren Soong (402) (I/C) July Singapore National Shooting Championships - 4th
Joyce Lee Yue Ning (301) Australian Youth Olympic Festival - 7th
Welfare Committee : Dana Han Xin Tian (412) Joyce Lee Yue Ning (301)
Wang Yixi (305) April Singapore National Shooting Championsips - 5th
Evelyn Chng (306) H.H. The Amir of Kuwait International Shooting Grand Prix
(10 metre air pistol women) - 24th
Achievements
17th National inter-School Shooting Championships 2 0 1 3
Team Category
Air Rifle 'C' Division - 2nd
Air Pistol 'C' Division - 2nd
Air Rifle 'B' Division - 1st
Air Pistol 'B' Division - 3rd
1 : Our shooters in action at the
Singapore Sports School.
2 : Our shooters during a
training session at Yishun
SAFRA.
3 : Our shooters holding a
farewell party for our ex-
Teacher-in-Charge, Mdm
Thern.
4 : Friendly match belween our
shooters and the Singapore
Sports School.

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 Co-Curricular Activities Sports Softball

for all softballers and we will definitely

strive to achieve greater heights in future
1 : Learning exercises from the Taiwanese
softballers. tournaments. RGSB - hit, run, SCORE.
2 : With the N e w Taipei Municipal
Xiufeng High School in Taiwan. Teachers-in-Charge
3 : The team at Kallang Diamond. Mr Raihan Bin Mohd Yassin
4 : Celebration after a hard earned win Mrs Roslinda Chan
against strong contenders M G S .

5 : The 'C' Division team in action against

N e w Town Secondary. Coach
Mr Nelson Lim

Captain
Foo En Kyi (411)

Vice-Captain
Cheryl Chiang Jia Ke (409)

For all of us from RGSoftball, Achievements

Softball is our way of life. Driven National Inter-Schools Softball Championships
by a fiery passion for the sport, 'B' Division: 3rd
and the strong friendship within
Singapore Recreational Club Softball
the team, we can often be spotted
Tournament
training hard on the field — but
'C' Division: 3rd
loving every minute of it. Our
highlight this year is the training
Notable Mentions
tour in Taiwan, where we trained
Softball Singapore Schools Team
and played against the top four
Tang Chin Fang (305)
Softball high schools. It was an
Cacia Tan Xian Yin (315)
enriching experience filled with
many valuable lessons on and Junior Women's World Championship in
off the field. Overall, this year Brampton, Canada
was a great learning opportunity Cacia Tan Xian Yin: Represented Singapore

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Co-Curricular Activities Sports
2013 has proved RGSquash
as a formidable force yet
again. Not only did our
'C' Division team win the
title of first runner-up in
the National Squash Inter-
Schools Championships,
our 'B' Division team also
managed to clinch the
Champion's title in the
same competition. All this
was only possible through
constant hard work of
our players, coupled with
dedicated coaches and
supportive teachers. We
couldn't have done it
without them. RGSquash
1 : A force to be reckoned with.
2 : One of our members in action.
3 : We accomplish feats together.
4 : One big happy family.
Squash
has truly come a long way and we hope to continue our
winning streak, as well as to bring RGSquash closer as a
family.
Teachers-in-Charge
Mrs Michelle Quek
Mr Mohammed Faizal
Ms Marisa Poverman
Executive Committee
Captains : Hannah Tan Xin Hui (411)
Chong Hern Qi Cheryl (305)
Vice-Captains : Teo Rui En Nicole (415)
Ong Shih Min (305)
Secretaries : Wee Jieying (414)
Tao Shihua (313)
Assistant Secretary ; Shafreen Fatimah Bte Abdul N (211)
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2013 for the RGS Swim team was extremely memorable as we
clinched our 10th consecutive double champion title at the 54th
National Inter-School Swimming Championships, with two records
broken and several personal bests achieved! Great friendships were
also forged and team spirit was built as we went through countless
gruelling training sessions together, all with a common goal in
mind - to bring glory to our school! The team, 40 swimmers strong,
was able to come together to achieve greater heights, with many of
the swimmers representing Singapore in regional and international
competitions. It is amazing having each other to rely on as pillars of
support, going into crucial meets together throughout the year. Such
unity makes being part of the team that much more gratifying.
Teacher-in-Charge
Mr Dan Ho
Executive Committee
Captain : Song Ai Vee (407)
Vice-Captains : Ma Yi Han (410), Chan Fang Yi (305)
Lower-Sec Vice-Captains: Arika Gin Ong (203), Ho Li Ting Valerie (203)
Secretaries : Tan Shun Qing Chloe (410), Rachel Soh Reh Tze (302)
Welfare Heads Jaclyn Tan (406), Rachel Lee Jia Hui (410)
Treasurers : Chia Su Yu Denise (413), Yeo Rui Qing Kimberly (414)
1 : Swimmers painting our very first hand-made banner for the National Schools
Championships.
2 : During the RGS Swimming Carnival.
3 : (From left to right] Andrea O n g (202), Loo J-Yin (202), Nicole G o h , Kimberly
Yeo (414) ana Tricia Tan (303) supporting their team-mates and showing their
Rafflesian spirit.
4 : Some of the swimmers supporting our team's Asian Youth Games qualifier
Rachel Tseng (311) (third from left, top row) at the Asian Youth Games Flag
Ceremony in RGS.
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Achievements
54th National Inter-School Swimming Championships 2013 'B' Division
'B' Division Team ; Champion (10th consecutive year)
Rachel Soh Reh Tze (302): 3rd (200m Freestyle)/2nd (400m Freestyle)
Tricia Tan Yi Xuan (303): 3rd (50m Backstroke)
Chan Fang Yi (305) : 3rd (200m Backstroke)
Tseng Wei Wen Rachel Marjorie (311) : 1st (400m Freestyle, New Meet Record
4:24.94) /1st (800m Freestyle, New Meet Record 9:07.44)
Chloe Wang Wenyi (315) : 2nd (200m Individual Medley)/3rd (100m Backstroke)
Richelle Ang Ee Lynn (408) : 2nd (50m Freestyle)
Samantha Louisa Yeo Ginn (414): 1st (100m Breaststroke, New Meet Record
1:11.90)/2nd (200m Breaststroke, New Meet Record 2:34.07)
Chan Fang Yi (305), Tseng Wei Wen Rachel Marjorie (311) , Chloe Wang Wenyi
(315), Samantha Louisa Yeo Ginn (414): 1st (4x50m Freestyle Relay)
Chan Fang Yi (305), Tseng Wei Wen Rachel Majorie (311), Chloe Wang Wenyi
(315) , Samantha Louisa Yeo Ginn (414): 1st (4x50m Medley Relay)
54th National Inter-School Swimming Championships 2013 'C' Division
'C' Division Team : Champion (10th consecutive year)
Chua Wei Lin (102) : 1st (100m Freestyle)
Staes-Polet Nadine (102) : 1st (100m & 200m Breaststroke)
Tan Shun Hui Daphne (102): 2nd (50m Butterfly)/3rd (100m Butterfly)
Quek Jia Hui Hannah (103) : 3rd (100m Backstroke)
Loo J-Yin (202) : 3rd (50m Backstroke)/2nd (100m Backstroke)
Melanie Rae Wong (202) : 3rd (50m & 100m Freestyle)
Melissa Chan Pei Tung (202): 2nd (200m Breaststroke)
Emily Lua Jia Ning (203) : 3rd (50m Butterfly)
Chua Wei Lin (102), Loo J-Yin (202), Melanie Rae Wong (202), Isa Choo Hui
Ning (203): 3rd (4x50m Freestyle Relay)
Staes-Polet Nadine (102), Tan Shun Hui Daphne (102), Loo J-Yin (202),
Melanie Rae Wong (202) : 3rd (4x50m Medley Relay)
2nd ASEAN Schools Games, Hanoi, Vietnam, June 2013
Rachel Soh Reh Tze (302): 8th (400m Freestyle)/4th (400m Freestyle Relay) /
4th (400m Medley Relay)
2nd Asian Youth Games, Nanjing, China, August 2013
Tseng Wei Wen Rachel Marjorie (311): 5th (200m Freestyle)/2nd (4x100m
Freestyle Relay, New U17 National Record)
Samantha Louisa Yeo Ginn (414): 1st (50m Breaststroke)/2nd (100m
Breaststroke)/2nd (200m Breaststroke)/6th (200m Individual Medley)/
6th (100m Freestyle)/2nd (4xl00m Freestyle Relay, New U17 National
Record)/2nd (4xl00m Medley Relay)
27th South East Asian Games, Myanmar, December 2013
Tseng Wei Wen Rachel Marjorie (311)
Samantha Louisa Yeo Ginn (414)
Isa Choo (203) and Chua W e i Lin (102)
warming down in the pool after their races.
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Co-Curricular Activities Sports Table Tennis

Teachers-in-Charge
Ms Chrislin Lee
Ms Yvonne Chen
Mr Yang Kai
Mrs Ban Soh Lian

Coaches
Mr Wu Xian Feng
1 : Before every match, our team would
get together to display a mighty
Mr Li Shu He
"Raffles Sha!" to show our opponents
that we ore not to be messed with.
Executive Committee
2 : Our graduating Year 4 seniors
came together to pose for a photo,
'B' Division Captain : Charlene Koh (414)
celebrating one of our victories. 'B' Division Vice-Captain : Melissa Tan (407)
3 : Two of our most experienced Secretary : Li Jia Xin (311)
paddlers from the graduating batch,
who are role models to their juniors,
'C' Division Captain : Lim Ye Xuen (207)
displayed strong camaraderie and 'C' Division Vice-Captain : Tian Jing Yi (207)
teamwork during one of their doubles
matches.
Achievements
4 : A complete photograph of the Raffles
Table Tennis family, who managed South Zone Inter-School Table Tennis Championships
to clinch five championship titles as 'C' D i v i s i o n : 1st
well as one Silver - we brought the
house down! ' B ' D i v i s i o n : 1st

5 : One of our youngest Year 1

paddlers, who was determined to
win back that crucial point during a
final match.
N a t i o n a l Inter-School Table Tennis Championships
'C' D i v i s i o n : 1st
'B' Division: 2nd

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 Co-Curricuiar Activities Sports Ten Pin Bowling

Teachers-in-Charge Achievements
Mdm Aliah Shariff Competition Event Position(s) & Name(s)
Ms Sharon Tan
National Singles 1st - Yeo Ruoqi Joey
Schools Tenpin Doubles 3rd - Lorraine Fong Rei &
Coaches
Bowling Tan Rou Xi Sapphire
Mr Jack Wong Championships Team 2nd - Chan Chin Qi, Yeo
Ms Evelyn Chan 2013 (B Ruoqi Joey, Lorraine Fong Rei
Division) & Tan Rou Xi Sapphire
Mr Jeffrey Tan All Events 1st - Yeo Ruoqi Joey
6th - Tan Rou Xi Sapphire
Executive Committee Overall 3rd
Chairperson & 'B' Division Captain High Games 278 (Team Event) - Yeo
Gabriella Cressida Boone (411) Ruoqi Joey
Masters 3rd - Yeo Ruoqi Joey
Vice-Chairperson & 'B' Division 9th - Tan Rou Xi Sapphire
Vice-Captain Singles 10th - Tiara Atiqah Binte
National
Josephine Sitorus (401) Mohammad Hanafee
Schools Tenpin
Bowling Doubles 5th - Vanessa Choong Su
Secretary
Championships Yee & Tiara Atiqah Binte
Chan Chin Qi (311) Mohammad Hanafee
2013 (C
Treasurer Division) Team 6th - Vanessa Choong Su Yee,
Joslyn Ho Sheng Yu, Shirlene
Ng Jean Ting Eleanor (414) Kwok, Tiara Atiqah Binte
Welfare l/Cs Mohammad Hanafee
All Events 10th - Tiara Atiqah Binte
Lee Si Jia Michelle (303)
Mohammad Hanafee
Lorraine Fong Rei (407) Overall 3rd
'C' Division Captain High Games 230 (Team Event) - Vanessa
Choong Su Yee
Carman Chew (203)
Masters 1st - Tiara Atiqah Binte
'C' Division Vice-Captain Mohammad Hanafee
Vanessa Choong Su Yee (208) 10th - Shirlene Kwok
National Age Singles -
1 : Year 4 Farewell with the Year 3's Group Bowling Doubles 7th - Megan Gwee Su-Lyn &
gifts.
Championships Chan Chin Qi
2 : Year 4s during the National Schools
(Under 15) Team 8th - Cherie Ng Jia Yi,
Bowling Championship back in
2011.
Shirlene Kwok, Tiara Atiqah
3 : The whole team after the 'C' Division
Bte Mohammad Hanafee, Joy
tournament. Kwek
4 : Year 1s after their first tournament in All Events -
the Secondary level. High Games -
5 : Year 2s getting ready for their
photoshoot.
Masters -

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Co-Curricubr Activities Sports Tennis

1 : Some of the members of

Batch ' 1 3 .
Raffles Tennis is driven by its vision to be writing of short notes of appreciation. This also
2 : Cheeky fun with Coach
a united team, with a spirit of excellence Hassan. fostered closer bonds within the team. Out
and perseverance. We strive to achieve 3 : Raffles Tennis 2 0 1 3 . heartfelt thanks goes out to our dedicated and
enduring team unity and play honourably 4 : Team bonding outing to supportive CCA teachers, and our coach for his
for all competitions. This mission is reflected Gardens by the Bay. guidance and patience.
in our motto, 'We Serve You Love'. At the
National Inter-School Tennis Championship Teachers-in-Charge
2013, Raffles Tennis put up an exemplary Ms Magdalene Suey
display of determination and sportsmanship, Ms Melissa Wu
showcasing a wide range of tennis skills. Like
many other sports CCAs, our competition Coach
spanned many weeks and even clashed Mr Hassan Bohari
with examinations, resulting in an immense
amount of stress. However, we overcame Executive Committee
these difficult challenges, practised effective 'B' Division Captain : Seah Ying Lin (410)
time management and encouraged each 'B' Division Vice-Captain : Clarisse Gan (305)
other along the way. As a team, we believe 'C' Division Captain : Clarice Tan (211)
everyone has the potential to be a leader. 'C' Division Vice-Captain : Lim Ein Le (210)
Throughout the year, every team member
was given opportunities to plan an event or Achievements
activity. Each person's efforts were regularly National Inter-School Tennis Channpionships
acknowledged by the team, through the 'B' Division: 3rd
'C' Division: 3rd

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 Co-Curricular Activities Sports Track & Field/Cross Country

RGS Track & Field/Cross Country team consists of like- Achievements

minded girls who simply love to run. We doggedly train 54th National Inter School Track and Field Championships 2013
three times a week, not just aiming to win, but to do our 'B' Division: 9th
best and not let our team clown. We perspire together 'C' Division: 8th
and cheer each other on, rain or shine. Through failures
and disappointments, thick and thin, we made some of 54th National Inter School Cross-Country Championships 2013
our closest friends. Besides trainings, camps and outings 'B' Division: 3rd
'C' Division: 3rd
are held to promote bonding between batches. Together
as a team, we ensure that nobody is left behind. The
62nd Singapore Athletic Association Cross Country
camaraderie, which we share, is something that we will
Championships 2013
cherish for life.
'C' Division: 2nd

Teachers-in-Charge Wings Cross Country Championships 2013

Mr Choo Boon Hwee 'B' Division: 3rd
Ms Mu Jun 'C' Division: 2nd

Coaches Akira/Swift Goh Teck Phuan Memorial Age Group Cross Country
Mr Tan Kim Seng Championships 2013
Mr Lim Kien Mau U17: 6th
U14: 3rd
Executive Committee
Captain : Lek Jie Ling (402)
Vice-Captains : Nur Ahmad Haidah (407)
Tee Chun Ying (414)
Welfare : Yong Xin Jie (405)
Secretary : Sheryl Lee Tian Tong (413)

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 Co-Curricular Activities Uniformed Groups Girl Guides

The Girl Guides movement aims to instil the Guide motto "Be (Ixora) Yap Li Yin (406), Rachel Lam Hui Xin (312)
Prepared" in Guides worldwide, making Guiding a way of life by (Orchid) Christina Wong Yi Zhen (405), Daneel Jannae Shih (315)
nurturing them through a 5-Point Program: Personal and Social Secretary : Tricia Goh Jia Xin (301)
Development, Home, Outdoors, Community and International. As Treasurer : Ang Wan Jing Samantha (302)
a 100-members strong CCA, with 3 Companies comprising 5 Patrols Quarter Mistress : Stella Soon Jia Yi (311)
each, Raffles Guides aims to make the Guide Promise and 10 Guide
Laws become a way of life for our Guides. 3rd Company Court of Honour
Company Leader: Lee Wan Xin Ailica (401)
Teachers-in-Charge Patrol Leader/Seconds :
Ms Melissa Chan (1st Company) (Dove) Valerie Yap Ee Sun (415), Julia Goh Yen Ling (309)
Ms Lee Tien (2nd Company) (Kingfisher) Low Tian Ling (401), Nur Dini Bte Mohamed Eunos (405)
Ms Lianne Chua (3rd Company) (Mynah) Foo Ee Chien Nicole (410), Nur Sabrina Bte Abdul Razak (303)
(Oriole) Kang Yi Xi (401), Faith Nadine Choo Yun Sum (402)
1st Company Court of Honour (Swallow) Tay Hui Wen (407), Chua Ching Wei (302)
Company Leader : Gong Min Yie (401) Secretary : Goh Xin Yi Megan (301)
Patrol Leader/Seconds : Treasurer : Agatha Sacha Lim Lee (301)
(Orchid) Leong Yuan Man Estee Faith (404), Deborah Loh Hyueyin (308) Quarter Mistress : Vanessa Ching Jiahui (314)
(Ixora) Koh Jing En (415), Foo Jia Ling Grace (311)
(Jasmine) Fatima Aamir (409), Caitlin Alsandria O'Hara (303) Achievements
(Morning Glory) Ragini Verma (405), Alicia Ong Shi Hui (304) Puan Noor Aishah Award (PNA)
(Sunflower) Vanessa Chen Hui En (401), Phuah Hui En Shannon (304) The PNA Award recognises units that have put in effort toward
Secretary : Lim Shi Yun (312) developing Guides holistically, both in skills and character. It also
Treasurer : Lim Yu Lin (314) promotes active participation in HQ related activities and provides
Quarter Mistress : Gwendolyn Lovina Oh Rui Yan (304) opportunities for Guides to serve and give back to the community.
We are proud that all three Companies have been conferred the
2nd Company Court of Honour highest award (Gold) for 2012.
Company Leader : Chua Chui Wei Mae (412)
World Thinking Day Competitions
Patrol Leader/Seconds :
(Bougainvillea) Grace Tern Jia Wen (403), Xing Huimin (308) There were a total of four competitions, which were in line with
(Morning Glory) Pan Wen (405), Sharmaine Toh Pei Xuan (409) this year's theme "Forging Family Ties". Every Guide participated
(Sunflower) Zhu Yating Michelle (410), Tao Ming Hui (308) actively in the various competitions, and we are proud to announce
that 3rd Coy Swallow won first place for the "Ode to Mother/Father
Poem" Competition.

Baden-Powell Award (BPA)

The BPA is the highest award given out by the Chief Commissioner
of Girl Guides Singapore to a Girl Guide. Guides have to sit
through both written and execution tests, which test their Guiding
knowledge, as well as outdoor and leadership skills and so on.
We are proud to say that the Guides w h o have been conferred this
award are: Fatima Aamir (409), Gong Min Yie (401), Grace Tern Jia
Wen (403), Kang Yi Xi (401), Lee Wan Xi Ailica (401), Valerie Yap
Ee Sun (415)
1 : Annual Assembly 2 0 1 3 : Year 3 Guides just before the annual campfire
performance put up by Raffles Guides begins. Scouts and Guides from other
schools are also invited to the performance.
2 : World Thinking Day 2 0 1 3 : Year 4s at Gardens by the Bay, where the Thinking
Day Rally was held.
3 : Year 4s after the campfire was put out. Every year during March Camp, we hold
a campfire at night where the Guides put on performances around the campfire.
4 : March Camp 2 0 1 3 : Year 3s after building a structure for a Be Prepared Task,
which teaches Guides to be ready for any kind of duly that may come their way,
and to know what to do in any situation.

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 Co-Curricular Activities Uniformed Groups Girls' Brigade

2013 was an important Shirim Instructors

milestone for the 45th Mr Alan Wallace
Girls' Brigade Company. Mdm Helen Lee
We commemorated our Mdm Kalwant Kour
15th Anniversary with a
celebration dinner, where 150 Executive Committee
guests and alumni returned Chairperson : SSgt Angeline Loh (402)
to RGS for a time of catching Vice-Chairpersons : SSgt Amy Tan (404)
up, sharing and thanksgiving. SSgt Isabel Lee (411)
Besides performing at Agape Head : SSgt Arielle Ngin (402)
numerous school functions Gideon Head : Sgt Veronica Lim (310)
as well as at the St. Patrick's Heralds Head : SSgt Desiree Tay (414)
Day Parade, our pipe and Levites Head : SSgt Eileen Yeap (415)
drums band, Shirim, entered Phileo Head : SSgt Samantha Lee (411)
members in the soloist Quarter Mistresses : SSgt Jessalyn Low (407)
category of the SEA Pipe SSgt Ong Yi Wei (414)
Band championships for Treasurer : SSgt Faith Ang (412)
the first time. The company Pipe Major : SSgt Angeline Loh (402)
held its annual March Camp Drum Major : SSgt Ong Yi Wei (414)
for bonding at the Salvation
Army's Praisehaven premises, Achievements
and served the community Company Gold Award
through activities such as Community Quest Gold Award
interacting with the elderly on Southeast Asian Pipe Band Championships:
Girls' Brigade Friendship Day. 4th overall
Solo Piping Novice Category:
Teachers-in-Charge 4th Angeline Loh (402)
Ms Sally Wong Solo Snare Drumming Novice Category:
Mrs Lee Hwee Ling 1st Ong Yi Wei (414)
Ms Ling Shuang Ning Solo Tenor Drumming Novice Category:
3rd Arielle Ngin (402)
Volunteer Adult Leaders (VALs)
Ms Sandra Tan
Ms Karen Bau
Mrs Leong Lee Kee 1 : SSgt Angeline Loh bearing the Girls' Brigade flag at our
Mrs Yeo Yew Tin Enrolment Service.
2 : Batch 14, all smiles, at the 15th anniversary dinner.
3 : Shirim performing at the Student Leader's Investiture 2 0 1 3 .
4 : A games session ends with the forfeit of being tickled.

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Co-Curricular Activities Uniformed Groups N C C (Air)

"SPREADING WINGS, RAISING STANDARDS"

With our eighth intake of Year 1s, we see the fifth batch of
Year 4 Senior Cadet Leaders leading the unit. Our cadets
participated in various activities to grow holistically in the
NCC sphere. Our Year 1s (Junior Cadets) focused on basic
NCC knowledge, including foot drills. Year 2s (Senior
Cadets) were introduced to Orienteering, and Year 3s (Cadet
Leaders) concentrated on developing their leadership skills.
Our unit, though young, has been performing well in After the Freestyle Exhibition Drill
courses and competitions. We are very proud of all our Courses Competition 2 0 1 3 .
cadets' achievements and hope to see them soar to greater Freestyle Drill Course 2012
heights through their NCC journey. LCP Lee Xin (312), LCP Jin Minjia (307)
Physical Training Instructor Course 2 0 1 2
Executive Committee LCP Wan Hazimah Binte Mohammad Salemi (307)
Commanding Officer : CPT (NCC) Andrew Chia
62nd Cadet Officer Course 2 0 1 2
Teacher-in-Charge : 2LT (NCC) Andrea Tok
Unit Sergeant Major : MSG Tan Fong Han (404) C/Offr Jallene Chua Jia En, C/Offr Mira Vijay Shah, C/Offr
Assistant Sergeant Major : MSG Jerlynn Goh (409) Phyllis Phuah Hui Qi, C/Offr Quek Rui Tong, C/Offr Zerlina
03 Unit Drill Instructor : SSG Nicole Pua (406) Yee Zi Ling
02 Unit Drill Instmctor : SSG Crisann Moh (412) 8th Advanced Drills Course 2013
01 Unit Drill Instmctor : SSG Abelline Chua (414) MSG Tan Fong Han (404)
Part C Assistant Platoon Commander: ISG Jolene Lim (412)
Basic Aero-modeller Wings Course 2013
Part B Assistant Platoon Commander: ISG Hannah Lim (408)
Part A Assistant Platoon Commander: ISG Jerrie Liao (408) 3SG Wan Hazimah Binte Mohammad Salemi (307)
Administration Sergeant : ISG Natalie Koh (411) 3SG'Zhang Linwan (314)
Logistics Sergeant : ISG Tan Lei Zuo (407) Silver Wing Course 2013
Welfare Sergeant : ISG Debra Quek (408) Senior Cadets
Achievements
Gold Wing Course 2013
Best Unit Competition 2012 Cadet Leaders
Silver Modular Specialists Course 201 3
Annual Orienteering Connpetition 2012 Cadet Leaders
Team 3rd for Girls' Category Camps
Annual NCC Shooting Competition 2012 Camp FORGE
Individual 3rd for Part A IMT Shoot HQ NCC: Junior
Category: PTE Dong Yuhui (202) CAMP STEEL
Outstanding Cadet Award 2013 HQ NCC: Senior
MSG Tan Fong Han (404) Annual Training
Freestyle Drill Competition 2013 Cadet Leaders attending the Graduation of our Cadet Senior Cadets attending
Participated Gold Wing course at the Officers from the 62nd Cadet a lesson on Orienteering,
Republic of Singapore Air Officers Course 2012.
Inaugural NCC Photography Competition Force Museum,
3rd Runners-up

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 Co-Curricular Activities Uniformed Groups NCC (Land)

1 : Our unit had the opportunity to participate in Executive Committee

many parades this year - in particular the Change
of Command Parade, the 48th National Day
Commanding Officer : CPT (NCC) Kevin Ng
Parade and the 112th N C C Day Parade (pictured) Teaching Officer : 2LT (NCC) Zhao Xuying
combined with N C C (Air). Unit Sergeant Major : MSG Tay Min Yi (401)
2 : At the 1st Guards Museum during our visit to Assistant Sergeant Major 1 : MSG Kwek Shu Ying (401)
Bedok Camp for the 1st Guards Passing Out cum
Presentation of Arms Parade in November 2 0 1 2 .
Assistant Sergeant Major 2 : SSG Loh Pei Wen Bernadette Rena (408)
Part C Platoon Commander: SSG Kishanti Ponampalam (404)
Part B Platoon Commander: SSG Stephanie Lim Yan Qing (410)
Part A Platoon Commander: SSG Loh Pei Wen Bernadette Rena (408)

Achievements
Best Unit Competition 2012
Silver Award
Outstanding Cadet Award
MSG Kwek Shu Ying (401)
Individual Marksmanship Training Shooting Competition
LCP Leong Lai Yu (Individual 4th)
2013 marks RGS NCC (Land)'s 46th year, and many changes
Specialists' Course
have been made to the CCA. In addition to our yearly
Course Best: 2SG Aricco Ng (313)
lion dance performance, we have also decided to pursue Company Best: 2SG Teo Jie Qi (302)
Precision Drills Squad, where cadets display their prowess General Specialists' Knowledge Best: 2SG Zheng Lixing (314)
in arm drills in a choreographed routine. MSG Tay Min Yi
(401) participated in the Advanced Drills Course, successfully Senior Specialists' Course
passing out as a Supernumerary. Our Cadet Leaders passed Company Best: 2SG Nur Syahirah (302)
Arm Drills Best: 2SG Teo Jie Qi (302)
out of the Specialists' course
as Sergeants and six went on
to pass out as Staff Sergeants
in the Senior Specialists'
course in September. Many
of our cadets also went for
overseas trips to Germany,
Australia, New Zealand and
the United Kingdom as part of 3 : A company bonding trip held at Labrador Park, where the cadets followed a
NCC's prestigious International Cadet Exchange Programme. heritage trail using an iPhone application.
4 : For the past few years, our unit has been performing the Lion Dance during the
Additionally, 7 Cadet Leaders had the chance to hike up Mt school's Chinese N e w Year Celebrations. Last year, two performances were
Ophir, Malaysia, under the Adventure Expedition organised by also done for charity at the Kreta Ayer Senior Activity Centre and the Hearty
Care Centre.
HQ NCC. Another cadet also had the opportunity to go for the
5 : Our cadets have also made their w a y through the ranks of Taekwondo, which
new Taiwan Mountain Trekking Programme in October. was formally established last year - as of now. RGS N C C (Land) has 1 junior
black belt, 16 blue-tip belts, 2 green belts and 8 green-tip belts.

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Co-Curricular Activities Uniformed Groups NPCC (Sea)

Teachers-in-Charge/Teacher Officers (TO) Inter-Unit Competition Results

Mr Lee Beng Hwee Area 15 Games Day - Overall 5th
Miss Fan Wen Ying Area 15 Games Day Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)
Ms Lim Sock Hoon Ariel Floorball - 1st
Area 15 Games Day Queensway Secondary School Surprise
Honorary Officer (HO) Ball - 3rd
Ms Chen Lianyu Area 15 Games Day St. Margaret's Secondary School Within a
Minute - 3rd
Cadet Inspectors (CI)
Hwa Chong Uniformed Groups Bowling Competition - 9th
Victoria School Challenge Unlimited - 2nd
Choy Yun Zhen (Year 6)
Goh Yan Han (Year 6) Other Achievements
Tong Xin Ping Nicole (Year 6) SPF-NPCC Award
Samantha Lau Li Xia (Year 6) Chan Mae Yee (402), Ong Seeu Si (404), Ong Pei Jie Janelle
Wang Jia Ying (Year 5) (412), Chua Pei Xuan (412), Vivian Feng Yichen (405)
Best Unit Cadet Award
Executive Committee
Chairperson : Chan Mae Yee (402) Chua Pei Xuan (412)
Vice-Chairpersons : Ong Pei Jie Janelle (412) National Youth Achievement Award (Bronze)
Ong Seeu Si (404) Low Si Xuan Andrea (303), Chee En Cui (303), Valerie Ng Yun
Logistics & Treasurer : Jasmine Yong Jie Min (415) Shan (304), Chiam Hui Yun (308), Isabelle Lim Xiao Rong (311)
Secretary : Sarah Goh Shi Ning (409) Emily Chen Yu Ying (312)
Welfare & Communications : Teng Wen Li (404)
Drills : Chua Pei Xuan (412) National Youth Achievement Award (Silver)
Campcraft : Yan Xiaomeng (414) Chan Mae Yee (402), Ong Seeu Si (404), Teng Wen Li (404)
PT/RT : Vivian Feng Yichen (405) Vivian Feng Yichen (405), Chua Pei Xuan (412), Ong Pei Jie
Janelle (412)
Achievements A v o n t u u r D e Republic ( G i r l s ' Youth O p e n )
NPCC Headquarter-organised Competition Results 1st - Chua Pei Xuan (412), Ong Pei Jie Janelle (412), Chan Mae
Unit Overall Proficiency Award (Gold) 2012 Yee (402)
Inter-Unit Drills Competition (National Level) - 3rd
Inter-Unit Quiz Competition (National Level) - 6th C o m m i s s i o n e r o f Police A w a r d (Team Testimonial)

Inter-Unit .22 Revolver Shoot Competition (National Level) - Mr Lee, Miss Fan, Ms Lim, Ms Chen, CI Choy Yun Zhen (Year
Girls' Team Champions (Team 1), 28th (Team 2), Individual 6), CI Goh Yan Han (Year 6), CI Tong Xin Ping Nicole (Year 6)
2nd - Natalie Chiu Kheng Hwee (415), Individual 3rd - Commissioner of Police Award (Team Commendation)
Izzah Haziqah Bte Harisfadillah (408) CI Choy Yun Zhen (Year 6), CI Goh Yan Han (Year 6)

1 : All geared up and ready to challenge the waves with their newfound friendship. Or raft.
2 : After months of hard work and training, our cadets put up an amazing performance, achieving 3rd in the Inter-Unit Drills Competition
in our 2nd year.
3 : 2013's batch of Year 1 cadets attending their first-ever sea activity - the sea survival training held only for sea cadets.
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 Co-Curricular Activities Uniformed Groups Red Cross Youth

Teachers-in-Charge
Ms Ng Zhao Yue
Ms Michell Wong
Ms Michelle Liu

Being the first Singapore Red Cross Youth
cadet unit to be established in 1952, we
strive to develop cadets proficient in first
aid, evacuation, red cross values and
humanitarian law, while inculcating in
them discipline, passion and the heart to
serve our community. Besides taking part
in competitions and camps to develop our
skills and leadership potential, we also
organise welfare home visits and volunteer
as first aiders for school events and external
organisations. Through these experiences,
we learn to serve and lead with passion
and compassion.
1 : All Saints' Home visit
2013.
2 : Cadets in action during
the Finals of the National
First Aid Competition 2 0 1 3
Management Category.
3 : Cadets applying outdoor
activities knowledge to
build a shelter during an
Inter-Unit Heritage Trail with
cadets from Victoria School
RCY.
4 : Year 1 students being
taught basic first aid skills
at the Red Cross Booth on
Total Defence Day,
Executive Committee
Chairperson : Sy Hildy Lynn (413)
Vice-Chairperson : Yoong Rui Qin Valencia (411)
Training Head 1 ; Wang Ying Chi Francine (412)
Training Head 2 : Katie Chan Kar Yan (405)
Welfare Head : Lin Qingxun (413)
Administration Head : Qiu Biqing (404)
Achievements
Excellent Unit Award 2013: Silver
Community Service Award 2013: Bronze
National First Aid Competition 2013 (Management
Category, District): 1st runners-up
National First Aid Competition 2013 (Management
Category, Finals): Finalist
Current Affairs Competition 2013 (Drama Category):
Finalist
Unit Leaders' Programme: 1 Lanyard recipient

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Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Angklung Ensemble

Huda Dianah playing

the bass kulintang.

From left: Ang Hui Ying (311), Munifa Shaza (304), Nazihah Shukran
(302) and Fion Tan (302) posing with their angklungs before the 2 0 1 3
Speech Day performance.

Teachers-in-Charge
Mdm Norliza Abdul Hamid
Mrs Raihana Abbas
The Year 2 members before the
Conductor 2 0 1 3 Speech Day performance.

Miss Faridah Jamal

Achievements
Executive Committee Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2013: Distinction
Chairperson : Pearlyn Lee (407) Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2011: Gold
Vice-Chairpersons : Lysha-Ann Dharmaratnam (404)
Nur Atiqah (408) Performances
National Heritage Board @ the Malay Heritage Centre (June
2013)
Housing Development Board (HDB) @ Toa Payoh HDB
Hub (May 2013)
Asian Youth Games Opening Ceremony @ Raffles Girls'
School (July 2013)
Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony @ The
Esplanade (July 2013)

The ensemble with teachers-in-charge, M d m Norliza (far right) and Mrs Abbas
(for left) and conductor Miss Faridah (middle).

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 Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Chinese Drama

1 : Backstage crew after our memorable

SYF performance.

2 : Jill Lim from 211 (front, middle), at a The Chinese Drama Society of Raffles Girls'
full-dress rehearsal before SYF.
School has once again accomplished much
3 : RGCD Batch 14 after a successful
meaningful feats this year, setting new
performance at the Performing Arts
Centre of Raffles Institution (Junior competition records and paving a new
College).
trail for the CCA. Embodying the spirit of
4 : RGCD in preparation of our first
theatrical arts, we will continue to bring the
performance of the year at the Chinese
N e w Year concert. CCA to greater heights.
5 : The team with their take on the message
' G o Green' at Open House 2 0 1 3 .
Teachers-in-Charge
Ms Zhang Hao
Ms Chen Hsin Yu
Ms Wong Lee Kian

Executive Committee
Chairperson :Thet Thiri Ko (401)
Vice-Chairperson :Liu Lijia (408)
Secretary Jessa Gan Wan Zhen (313)

Achievements
Distinction for 2013 Singapore Youth
Festival performance
Guest performers at the concert for the
Chinese Society of Raffles Institution
(Junior College)

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Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Chinese Orchestra

Teachers-in-Charge
Mr Wong Chee Yeh
Mr Loh Ser Gan
Mdm Hui Jing Hua

Executive Committee
Chairperson : Teh Su Chen (401)
Vice-Chairperson : Wu Chin Ying (404)
Secretaries : Liew Mei Xian (411)
Cheryl Tan Wenn Min
Communications Head : Shermaine Ng (406)
Student Conductor : Dominique Yap Wen Xin (404)
Maintenance Head : Chan Ker Hui Grace (410)
Welfare Head : Lam Yin Lin Valerie (414)
Concert Mistress : Du Yifei Nicole (403)
Bowed String Sectional Leader : Sim Yan Ling (406)
1 : Chuiguan, the W o o d w i n d section, after one of our rehearsals in the weeks Cello/Bass Sectional Leader : Claire Neoh Kai Xin (411)
leading up to SYF
Percussion Sectional Leader : Jovin Tan Wen Lin (410)
2 : Xianyue, the bowed string section, after this year's SYF.
Plucked String Sectional Leader : Chua Gek Yee (403)
3 : Tanbo, the Plucked Strings Section, during their Mid-Autumn Festival
performance held at the Raffles Town Club. Woodwind Sectional Leader : Rachel Lee Sze Yin (412)

Achievements
This year has been a really eventful but meaningful year Singapore Youth Festival 2013: Distinction
for the orchestra. The highlights of this year include the Singapore Youth Festival 2011: Gold
biannual Singapore Youth Festival (SYF), in which we Singapore Youth Festival 2009: Gold
obtained a distinction, as well as our very first mini-conceit
in which some of our Year 1s got to perform for the very Performances
first time! The orchestra worked very hard during these RGSCO mini-concert 2013
periods, with preparations starting as early as the end of RGS Chinese New Year Celebrations
last year for SYF and attending practices every Tuesday and RGS Speech Day 2013
Thursday, with additional practices in the months leading RGS Open House
up to both events. RGS CCA Orientation
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Chinese New Year Celebrations
Raffles Town Club Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations

CO performing one of our orchestral pieces during our

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 Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Choir

2013 has been yet another meaningful year for all 59 Teachers-in-Charge
members of the RGS Choir, filled with opportunities to Ms Anna Loo
showcase our talent and spread our love for singing and Mr Yeo Jun Han
music making to the public through the many performances Mrs Karen Chia
for the various causes. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to
our dearest conductor, Ms Anna Loo, who has patiently Conductor
guided us throughout the year. We are also grateful to Mr Ms Anna Loo
Yeo Jun Han and Mrs Karen Chia, our beloved teachers-
in-charge who are always there for us. The RGS Choir will Executive Committee
continue spreading our joy of music making and singing for Chairperson : Kong Yun-Zhen Clara (404)
the love of music. Vice-Chairpersons : Chan Si-En, Esther (410)
Faith Ng Shi En (401)
Student Conductors : Kong Yun-Zhen Clara (404)
Tan Hui-Yi Isabel (407)
Secretaries : Francesca Yeoh Hui Hui (414)
Natalie Ann Chan (405)
Treasurers : Muthunatarajan Saaradhaa (405)
Nicole Chan Shu Wei (403)

Achievements
"Tribute to the Elderly 2013" Performance at Toa Payoh Old
Folks' Home
1 : RGS Choir at a public performance at OCBC's main branch
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2013: Distinction
2 : Ms Anna Loo conducting the choir, 'Limelight 2 0 1 3 ' .
Award
3 : RGS Choir alter our SYF Arts Presentation at SOTA. Esplanade Presents: Limelight
4 : The Disney Medley, 'Limelight 2013'. Public Performance at OCBC bank's Main Branch

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Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Dance International

Dance International is a 40-member strong Performing Arts Teachers-in-Charge

CCA that focuses mainly on Contemporary Dance under Ms Chionh Seok Huen
the guidance of resident instructor, Ms Low Mei Yoke. We Ms Tan Shiao Ser
have achieved Gold with Honours for our participation in
the past two Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging (SYF) Instructor
in 2009 and 2011. In 2013, we also received the Certificate Ms Low Mei Yoke
of Accomplishment award at the SYF Arts Presentation.
Dance International has also successfully organised five Executive Committee
in-house concerts since our establishment. The concerts Chairperson : Choong Kai Xin (407)
showcased mostly contemporary dance pieces that were Vice-Chairpersons: Isabella Lee (411), Tan Yu Bin (306)
choreographed by the student dancers as well as the works Secretary : Germaine Sim (405)
of external guest choreographers that varied with each Treasurer : Vanna Har Ning (410)
concert. Logistics Heads : Andrea Low (306), Rachel Ong (204)
Publicity Head : Louise Samantha Toh Rabino (302)
Welfare Heads : Charts Low (413), Amanda Chan (213)
Wardrobe Heads : Claudia Lee (402), Chelsea Li (207)

Notable Performances/Competitions
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation: Certificate of
Accomplishment
RGS Open House 2013
HDB Community Week @ Toa Payoh Hub
Renaissance Faire
Frontier DanceXchange (organised by Frontier Danceland)
Various Youth For Causes concerts

1 : Year 3 dancers posing for a photo before their performance at RGS Open House.

2 : The dancers at a picnic while watching Ballet Under the Stars 2 0 1 3.

3 : Batch '13's last dance practice of the year.

4 : Year 3 dancers' performance - Peponi, at Frontier DanceXChange 2 0 1 3 .

5 : RGS Dancers performing the dance "Young Ones, Once" at the SYF AP 2 0 1 3 .

7 : Year 4s' dance performance - Mirrors at "Imagination", a Youth For Causes concert.

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 Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts English Drama

1 : A poignant moment
in the performance
of English Drama's
Singapore Youth
Festival piece.
2 : English Drama
members onstage at
the Anglo-Chinese
Junior College Inter
Institutional Physical
Theatre Festival (IPTF).
3 : The climax of our
Singapore Youth
Festival piece.
4 , 5 : Rehearsal sessions
Teachers-in-Charge in the hall.
Mrs Nelly Leslie
Ms Roselind Mathews
(Former) Mr Jason Ng

Instructor
Ms Serena Ho

Executive Committee
Chairperson : Katrina Jacinto (404)
Vice-Chairperson: Chan Wei Lin Linette (406)
Secretary-cum-Treasurer: Syafiqah Nabilah (404)
R e i s Low (410)
Wee Ern Hui, Sarah (415)
Quarter-Mistress : Pan Yu Yu (409)
Arts Coordinator : Sinead Tan Jia Na (401)
Year 4 Level-Coordinator: Valencia Zhang (414)
Year 3 Level-Coordinator: Natasha Francesca Goodenough (307)
Year 2 Level-Coordinator: Sumana Sumathi Prasad (207)
Year 1 Level-Coordinator: Alison Tan (210)

Achievements
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation (2013)
Performer at the Anglo-Chinese Junior College Inter-Institutional
Physical Theatre Festival (IPTF)
Performer at various school events (Chinese New Year, Open House)

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Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Guitar Ensemble

Guitar Ensemble kick-started 2013 with

the introduction of 17 new members.
They began their Guitar experience
with the March Induction Camp, which
facilitated bonding and interaction
between RGGE members. The highlight
of the year was no doubt the Singapore
Youth Festival Arts Presentation in RGGE members having a fun time playing
Icebreakers in the March induction Camp.
April. We spent numerous tiring months
polishing up our pieces, and our efforts
Teachers-in-Charge
paid off with the attainment of the
Mr Lorenzo Angel
Accomplishment Award. Besides the
SYF, we also performed in this year's Miss Lee Siew Lee
RAWR event (Really Arty Week in RGS)
Instructor
and conducted guitar workshops in
school. In conclusion, 2013 was an Mr Chua Teck Seng
extremely meaningful and exciting year
Executive Committee
for us all.
Chairperson : Sharon Saik (415)
Vice-Chairpersons : Nai Jie Lin (410)
Nicole Chia (413)
Section Head : Sharon Saik (415)
Secretary : Carolyn Yeow (413)
Treasurers ; Vernice Tan (412)
Qiu Jiayu (308)
Student Instructors : Qiu Jiayu (308)
Lim Jia Hui (303)
Welfare Officiers : Gigi Chow (412)
1 : Parting is such sweet sorrow! The dearly-loved Ashley Teo (206)
Year 4 batch of 2 0 1 2 smiling together during
their Farewell in early January 2 0 1 3 . Logistics Heads : Reena Yong (305)
2 : The Year 2s and 3s happily posing for a Nur Jasthina (304)
group shot after a satisfying funch in the March Level Co-ordinators : Nur Umaira (205)
Induction Camp.
3 : Our ever sporting Teacher-in-Charge, Mr
Marilyn Kang (206)
Lorenzo Angel, taking part in the fun and Teo Jia En (304)
games at the March Induction Camp!
Ong Shiu Jern (415)
4 : RGGE members having a celebratory dinner
at Swensen's after our performance at the Sectional Leaders : Lim Jia Hui (303)
Singapore Youth Festival. Chian Ying Xuan (403)
5 : The Year 4s smiling proudly after RGGE's
successful performance at the Singapore Youth
Nicolle Chew (408)
Festival. Joycelyn Lee (404)

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 Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Indian Dance

2013 was a great year for all of us, filled with uncovering hidden Teacher-in-Charge
talents and developing our potentials to the fullest. This year was Mrs Sundari Prama
definitely a stepping-stone for us to greater heights and achievements.
Instructors
One of several highlights of the year was the Singapore Youth Ms Lavanya Ramesh
Celebration (SYC) and this was a different experience from the past Ms P Rhubbini
SYF experiences due to the difference in ranking and judging. Having Indian Dancers with Mrs
achieved the Gold with Honours award for the past 3 SYFs, there was Executive Committee Hoo after the Founder's
a pressure to maintain our position as the top Indian Dance troupe. Chairperson : Abinaya Mahatma (402) Day Performance, where
Our SYC piece, entitled "Kalinga Narthanam", was a challenging Vice-Chairperson : Riddhi Anbalagan (406) we modified a Tamil Folk
dance to suit the modern
piece based on a mythological story of how the Hindu deity, Krishna, Logistics Managers : Reetika (I/C) (408)
theme of Founder's Day.
subdues the poisonous five-headed serpent king, Kalinga, by dancing Priya Balavela (307)
on its head. Based on traditional Indian Dance, Bharathanatyam, Sambhavi Rajangam (308)
it required all dancers to work on their various expressions and Secretariats : Aashita Patwari (I/C) (401)
stamina. The five dancers playing the role of the Serpent King were Shivani Sathyian (308)
also required to be flexible and go beyond the requirements of Publicity Committee : Chandreyee Ray (I/C) (405)
the typical Indian Dancer. Despite the complexity of the piece, our
rhythmic steps peppered with the drama and expressions were a joy Other Achievements
to watch. Despite having to cross obstacles such as injuries, replacing All Arts Competitions
dancers and having examinations days before our competition, every VS-Cedar All Arts 2012 : 1st
Indian dancer put her heart and soul into the dance, and after months Cedar All Arts 2011 : 1st
of intense practice, we clinched the Distinction award. TKGS All Arts 2010 : 1st
ACS(I) All Arts 2010 : 1st
We had another opportunity to perform this intricate piece at the VS All Arts 2010 : 1st
Singapore Youth Celebrations Closing Ceremony, which gave us TRC All Arts 2010 : 1st
the opportunity to perform at a prestigious event among non-Indian
Performances
performances. RGS Indian Dance was the only Indian Dance troupe
chosen from all secondary schools and it was truly an enriching and Performing at Prestigious Events
awe-inspiring experience! SYF Closing Ceremony 2013
International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies
We also had a wonderful opportunity to perform a Tamil Folk ASEAN School Games 2011
dance at the International Conference on Materials for Advanced Youth Olympic Games 2010
Technologies held at Resorts World Singapore Convention Centre. Asian Youth Games 2009
Our fast-paced and cheeky dance had the serious scientists tapping Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2009
their feet and nodding their heads to the beat of the music. It was Other Performances
indeed an honour to perform for this large-scale event. School events such as Founder's Day, Speech Day and Open House
Food Mela (Guinness Book of World Records) 2012
RGS Indian Dance has come a long way from its humble roots of a Voyage De Expression 2012
sub-group in the Indian Cultural Society to an individual CCA with RGS Indian Orchestra Concert 2012
stellar performances and widely recognised talent. Of course, without Kala Utsavam 2012
the hard work of our dedicated and passionate Teacher-in-Charge Boon Lay Community Club Performance 2012
Mrs Prama, our talented and inspiring resident choreographer, Ms
Lavanya, our zealous seniors and diligent juniors, this success would Concerts
not have been possible. Our sincere thanks to everyone for an Colours of India 2012 (First Independent Concert)
amazing Year 2013! Taria Natya 2010 (Combined Concert with Malay Dance)

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 Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Indian Orchestra

2013 was an extremely important year for us because of the

biennial Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation (SYFAP).
The 2 songs that we performed were Janani Janani and
Raagamalika. We worked hard to keep up with the newly
introduced awards system and live up to our previous
standards. After countless late evening practices and full-
day practices on weekends, we managed to clinch the
1 : We were honoured to be
distinction award. selected to perform of the SYF
Teacher-in-Charge
LIVE @ The Concourse at the
Mr Kumbalingam Uthaman Esplanade, where only one to
two groups from each type of
music ensemble performed.
Instructors
Mr G. Manikantan
Ms Anitha
Mr Devarajan

Executive Committee
Chairperson : Prabhakaran Abinaya (408)
Vice-Chairperson : Noor Mohamed Noorul
Naseema (408)
Secretary : Ashwinii Selvaraj (302)
2 : Officials from the Singapore Teachers' Academy of the Arts (STAR) visited the
Treasurer : Hima Premnadh (309)
orchestra to find out more about the way we learn music. Sitar Sectional Leader : Kavya Sivakumar (407)
3 : The RGS Indian Orchestra at the HeritageFest 2 0 1 3 at Plaza Singapura. Percussion Sectional Leader: Anutra Guru (401)
4 : One of our many practices leading up to the SYF Performance.
Veena Sectional Leader : Kannan Kavya (309)
Violin Sectional Leader : Miranie Meloshini Jogakumar
5 : In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the RGS Indian Orchestra, we
organised the first ever reunion dinner, where many of our graduated seniors (305)
were invited back. Logistics Head : Sanjana Balachander (309)

Other Achievements
Selected to perform in the SYF LIVE @ Concourse
Visit by STAR Officials

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 Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Malay Dance

1 : We began the year

with a combined
choreography with
our Indian Dance
counterparts for the
school's Speech Day
celebrations.

2 : Year 2s performers
for a Malay Dance
Competition - Persada
Juara Tari.

2013 was a year of discovery for the RGS
Malay Dance. We staged our first concert at
the end of 2012, which was a truly memorable
experience where we not only learnt the
ropes of organising a production, but also
truly became sisters in learning and at heart.
With newfound strength and confidence, we
kick-started 2013 with intensive training for the
Singapore Youth Festival and were rewarded
with a Distinction for our efforts. Much thanks
to all the parents, members, teachers and
instructors for making this year unforgettable.
Our success is a result of everyone's unwavering
faith and support as we step forth on our
journey to discover Rhythm, Grace and Soul.
Teachers-in-Charge
Mdm Nuraini Gapor
Miss Syazwani Amrun

Instructor
Miss Habibah Mohckeram

Chairperson
Choo Qian Ke (402)
3 : Our performance
Vice-Chairperson Tunjang: The Strength of
Eve, at the Singapore
Filzah Hanis Bte Osman (405) Youth Festival 2 0 1 3 .

4 : A piece during our

inaugural Malay
Dance concert in
November 2 0 1 2 -
Pentas Kencana: The
Beginning.

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Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Raffles Ringers
(Handbell Ensemble)

In 2013, Raffles Ringers, also known as the RGS Handbell

Ensemble, put up a stunning performance at the Singapore
Youth Festival Arts Presentation (SYF AP), performing the
famous pieces Let's Tango and Take Five. They did the
school and themselves proud by achieving a Certificate
of Distinction. In September, the Ringers were invited to
perform at the Housing Development Board's prestigious
HDB Awards ceremony at Marina Bay Sands to showcase
their love for music making.

Teachers-in-Charge
Mrs Doris Poon
Mr Xu Yang'en

Executive Committee
Chairperson : Kwek Xin Yi Rachel (403)
Vice-Chairperson : Tan Hui Ying (414)
Secretary : Drusilla Tan Kai Yan (413)
Treasurer : Tay Kai Lin (414)
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer : Victoria Goh (412)
Music Secretaries : Allison Mak Su Lyn (314)
Lee Wen Yi Monica Claire (308)
Welfare Head : Koh Xiao Ting Anne (208)
Level Coordinators : Kristal Ng Shi-En (303)
Teo Chiat Teng Jazlyn (302)
Clara-Ann Cheng (213)
1 : SYF 2 0 1 3 : The seniors coming down to support us at the Singapore Youth
Festival Arts Presentation 2 0 1 3 .

2 : Speech Day 2 0 1 3 : Raffles Ringers outside the practice room just before the
2 0 1 3 Speech Day performance.

3 : HDB Awards Gala Dinner 2 0 1 3 : The ensemble performing at the HDB

Awards Gala Dinner 2 0 1 3 .

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 Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Raffles Strings
(String Ensemble)

Teachers-in-Charge
Ms Sylvia Khoo
Ms Cheong Szu Chuang

Executive Committee
Chairperson : Heidi Ngo (408)
Vice-Chairperson : Melody Kang (415)
Secretary : Charlotte Teo (409)
Treasurer : Mavis Tan (406)
1 : Standing out from a sea Librarian : Shirley Yong (414)
Raffles Strings provides a platform for aspiring of blue, a female gypsy Welfare : Myra Tan (310)
adds much hue.
musicians to explore the beauty of music. In 2013, Quarter Mistress : Wong Jia Yi (313)
2 : The vibrantly coloured
we tackled new challenges and achieved great lower-strings section - a
accomplishments. The calendar was kept full with picture of colourful
passion.
events such as the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF),
in which we awed the judges with our distinction-
worthy performance. During school events such as
3 : Decked in vibrant attire,
Really Arty Week and Speech Day, the ensemble stringers stand in stark
danced while playing upbeat gypsy tunes on our contrast to the solemn
mood emanated by
instruments. A camp organised in March also their rendition of 'Dark
helped to foster inter-CCA bonds. We would like Eyes' - a contrast that
is soon dissipated once
to thank our esteemed instructors, teachers and the cheery tone of
graduating batch of seniors for their mentorship Basso takes over
and unwavering confidence in us. We look forward 4 : Proud Stringers after
to yet another exciting year! their SYF performance.

5 : EXCO 2 0 1 3 .

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Co-Curricular Activities Performing Arts Symphonic Bond

Teachers-in-Charge
Ms Eunice Goh
Ms Sandi Kum
Ms Christie Chan
Mr Asmizar Bin Abu

Main Band Conductor

Mr Takehiro Oura (till August 2013)
Mr Adrian Chiang (August onwards)
The Year 4s with the ex-conductor, Mr Oura, at his farewell party. The bond with the conductor outside
the Singapore Conference Hall after
Recruit Band Conductor the SYF performance.
Mr Yim Chee Weng (till August 2013)
Mr Marcus Wong (August onwards) Logistics Managers : Leong Kylie (408)
Lim Li Yin Talia (307)
Instructors Librarians : Lim Eng Yin (406)
Flutes : Ms Wang Tong Foo Li Min Esther (301)
Oboe : Ms Veda Lin (August onwards) Secretary-Treasurers: Heng Jia Min (402)
Clarinets : Mr Yim Chee Weng (till August 2013); Mr Li Chan Joi Lyn Evangeline (310)
Xin (August onwards) Welfare Officers : Tan Yan Rong, Clara (411)
Saxophones ; Mr Jonathan Lim (till August 2013); Mr Tan Priyadarshini (303)
Khai Boon (August onwards) Commanders : Tsai Yu Chen (401)
Bassoons : Mr Sun Gong Jun P A Devni Chamathka W (409)
Trumpets : Mr Kenneth Lun (till August 2013); Mr George Tay Theng Yi (415)
Schlub (August onwards) Ho Xin Ying (404)
Horns : Mr Gao Jian
Trombones : Mr Martin Goh (August onwards) Section Leaders
Euphonium : Mr Vincent Tan (August onwards) Flutes and Oboes : Jasmine Wong Jiamin (412)
Tuba : Mr Darren Sim (till August 2013); Mr Marcus Clarinets : Leong Kylie (408)
Wong (August onwards) Saxes and Lower Woodwinds: Chua Si Hui (413)
String Bass : Mr Lee Tsu Hock Eric Trumpets : Chow Huiru (401)
Percussion : Mr Takehiro Oura (till August 2013); Ms Yany Chan Ziqi (412)
Angeline Wee French Horns : Tan Yan Rong, Clara (411)
Euphoniums : Tay Theng Yi (415)
Executive Committee Trombones : Heng Jia Min (402)
Band Majorette : Chow Huiru (401) Basses : Lim Eng Yin (406)
Drum Majorette : Tsai Yu Chen (401) Percussion : Lee Hwi Soo (414)
Student Conductor : Lim Hui Yi Joyce (415)
Achievements
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2013: Distinction
Performed at various school events (Open House, National
Day Parade Segment, Speech Day)

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 Co-Curricular Activities Clubs & Societies Art & Craft Club

2013 has been a breakthrough year for Art Club, particularly Achievements
in the area of collaboration with the school in organising CDL Sculpture Award
events to facilitate the encouragement of art appreciation Qin Shushen (301) - shortlisted, awaiting results
and education within the school. Art Club was heavily
Cliftons Art Prize
involved in Really Arty Week at RGS, a new initiative that
Zhu Wei Jie (401) - Finalist (open category)
proved highly successful among the school community
and Art Club members. We have been consistent in Eco Design Challenge, Gold
achieving outstanding placings in national and international Team members - Chen Le Meng (208), De Guzman
competitions alike, and this year has proven to be no Netiskha Dizon (212), Gan Chin Lin (209), Hu Junyi (203)
different, with Art Club members clinching numerous
prestigious awards for themselves and the school. RGS international High School Arts Festival
Zhu Wei Jie - 1st (National)
Art Club hopes to continue contributing to the school and
Cha Da Eun - Finalist
providing an enriching experience for its members in the
years to come. Extravaganza
Zhang Xun (415) - 3rd
Teachers-in-Charge Elaine Wijaya - Honorary Mention
Ms Tong Soi Mui
Mrs Lai Siew Yong 7th Junior National Watercolour Competition 2013
Hazel Ng (212) - 2nd
Yap Ying Tong (113) - Consolation
External Instructors
Xu Yuan Li (104) - Consolation
Mrs Ho Chee Siau Ling Han Ying Jie (101) - Consolation
Mr Chang Wei Wan Zhi Jun (311) - Commendation
Victoria Phua (211) - Commendation
Executive Committee
Chairperson: Irene Tee @ Zheng Jing Ying (410) Highlights for 2013
Fieldtrips
Vice-Chairpersons: Myrth Tan (405
Visit to Art Stage 2013 at Marina Bay Sands in January
Zhang Xun (415) Visit to AEP Exhibition in July
Secretary: Choo Xin Hui (411)
Treasurer: Riddhi (309) Other Events.
Welfare: Cha Da Eun (403) During RAWR: Face-painting, Community Art Painting and
Elaine Wijaya (410) pencil case sale to raise funds
Publicity: Emma Lau (406) Annual art camp
RGSS-RI Art trip to Seoul in late November
Jennifer Chua (410)

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Co-Curricular Activities Clubs & Societies Debate & Oratorical Society

Teachers-in-Charge Achievements
Ms Arvie Jean Guaring Methodist Girls School Under 14s
Mrs Tan Kum Chee 5th Best Speaker: Yeo Kee Hwan (112)
DEBATE 4th Best Speaker: Leong Li Jing (212)
Chairperson
Lai Yan (403) Singapore Polytechnic Debate Opens
11th Best Speaker: Beverly Fu (113)
Vice-Chairpersons Overall: Quarterfinalists - Leong Li Jing, Liu Lijia (408),
1 : The English Debate and
Yew Kai Ning Sophia (403) Oratorical Society collar-
Goh Qi Shuen (304)
pin, donned proudly by all
Secretariat-Treasurer members. Raffles Debate Association Under 14s
Devika S. Warrier (306) 2 : Four out of five in the 8th Best Speaker: Cassandra Jane Ang (201)
team for the Julia Gabriel's
competition together in a
5th Best Speaker: Emily Zhao (210)
Welfare Head proud group photo. Overall; Quarterfinalists - Cassandra Jane Ang, Emily Zhao,
Kristi Lim Qing Li (303) 3 : After winning 2nd runners- Yeo Kee Hwan (112), Siobhan Charlotte Tan Xue Qi (104),
up for the Singapore . Yu Jiaqi (211)
Secondary Schools
Coaches
Debating Championship,
Danielle Goh Division 1. Hwa Chong Institution invitations
Kelvin Chong 4 : The Year 1s and 2s at the
3rd Best Speaker: Emily Zhao
Raffles Debate Academy
Under 14s competition Singapore Secondary School Debating Championships, Julia Gabriels
with our student coaches,
Katrina Jacinto and Lai Yan 9th Best Speaker: Lai Yan (403)
on both ends. 6th Best Speaker: Yew Kai Ning Sophia (403)
5 : The Hwa Chong Institution Overall: 2nd Runners-up - Lai Yan, Yew Kai Ning Sophia,
Invitationals team taking
Katrina Jacinto (404), Sheena Lee (404), Sarah Kei-Lauw (405)
a group photo after the
competition.

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 Co-Curricular Activities Clubs & Societies
The Raffles Indian Cultural Society (ICS) is a cultural
CCA that aims to reach out to the Indian population of
the school. With 81 members, ICS is indeed a platform
for Indian students to express their passion for the Tamil
language as well as cultivate the growth of the Indian
culture within the school. ICS ended the year with a bang
by organising our first-ever ICS show. We hope that this
debut production will be a spark for new initiatives in the
coming year. With that, we hope that 2014 would be a great
year for us!
Teacher-in-Charge
Mr Kumbalingam Uthaman
Executive Committee
Chairperson : Sreemathy Parthasarathy (402)
Vice-Chairperson : Vishnupriya (407)
Functions Head : K Keerthana (408)
Secretary : Maanasa Sri Ganesh (305)
Treasurer : Sanjana Balachander (309)
Achievements
Association of Singapore Tamil Writers (National Level)
Upper Secondary Short Story Writing: Riddhi Anbalagan
(406) - 4th
Ethughai - TLLPC (National Level)
Tamil Song Writing Competition Consolation Prize:
Eriniyan Amritha (101); Kumar Mridula (103)
Pushparajan Saranya (107); Leo Edwin Jeswin (107)
Subiksha Raman (107)
MOE Creative Writing Competition (National Level)
Upper Secondary Short Story Writing: R. Priya (406) - 3rd
Navarasam -- By Kallang CC IAEC (National Level)
Creative Challenge Competition 2nd: Chandya
Chandiramohan (203); S. Anusri (203)
Rangoli Competition 2nd: Leo Edwin Jeswin (107)
Pushparajan Saranya (107)
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Indian Cultural Society
Public Speaking Competition - By Bishan lAEC & Tamil Council
(National Level)
Sambhavi Rajangam (308): 1st
Ashwinii Selvaraj (302): 4th
Raffles Institution's All Arts Competition (National Level)
Essay Writing (Secondary 2): Kulasekaran Ajitha (203) - 2nd
Sambhavi Rajangam (308) - Consolation
Sanjana Balachander (309) - Consolation
Jennifer Shyamalee (309) - Consolation
Maanasa Sri Ganesh (305) - Consolation
Divvy Shivani (203) - Consolation
Essay Writing (Secondary 3): K. Priya Darshinee (309) - 3rd
Oratorical Competition: Punniyakotty Buvani (203) - Consolation
Drama Competition: Sambhavi Rajangam (308) - Consolation
Sanjana Balachander (309) - Consolation
Jennifer Shyamalee (309) - Consolation
Maanasa Sri Ganesh (305) - Consolation
Divvy Shivani (203) - Consolation
Events
Kala Utsavam
ICS organised the annual literary competition for primary
school students held in conjunction with the Tamil language
month. With the aim of reaching out to the Tamil youth
community, the event includes competitions for singing,
speech, drama, poetry and essay writing.
Mother Tongue Fortnight
This year, our Year 3 members were in charge of organising
activities for Mother Tongue Fortnight, which included Uri
Adithal, Tamil Song Writing and Language games.
Workshops and courses
One of the highlights this year for ICS as the workshops
and courses equipped us with acting skills and filmmaking
techniques.
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Co-Curricular Activities Clubs & Societies Infocomm Club

Infocomm Club is a close-knit co-curricular activity Achievements

that strives towards learning new, precious skills of our 1 : Educating excited South Zone Media Literacy & Film Festival
primary school National Poster Design
technology-driven world. This year, we gained valuable children about
the importance of Hu Yu Xin Dawn (311): 1st
experience, training and practice in modules such
passwords through Tho Qian Hui Joanne (404): 2nd
as documentary filming taught by Mediacorp, Adobe a game during our
Photoshop and CSS HTML coding. Learning is utilised by Cyberwellness Fair. Ng Kelly (110): 3rd
actively participating in nationwide competitions like the 2 : Members learning to
create a good script Australian Informatics Competition
Singapore Digital Media Awards, NEmation and the South for our films and
High Distinction:
Zone Medial Literacy and Film Festival. Not forgetting competitions.
Kim Haeyoung (311)
to give back, we also actively engage in community 3 : The C C A hard at
work filming for their
outreach projects using our skills, such as the Social entries to Singapore
Distinction:
Media Workshop for Parents, and created a series of Digital Media Awards
and NEmation. Ong Zi Fang (207)
online lectures with OpenLectures.
4 : The team behind the Tang Yi Mian (209)
Cyberwellness Fair.
Tho Qian Hui Joanne (404)
Vivianna Tan (408)

Credit:
Yip Kum Foong Kellie (301)
Tan Yu Qing (403)
Priya Ravi (406)
Low Anyee (408)

Teacher-in-Charge
Mr Leong Tze Kwang

Executive Committee
Chairperson : Priya Ravi (406)
Vice-Chairperson : Tan Yu Qing (403)
Secretary : Yip Kum Foong Kellie (301)
Treasurer : Tho Qian Hui Joanne (404)
Publicity Committee Head : Vivianna Tan (408)
Welfare Committee Head : Low An Yee (408)
Project Manager : Kim Haeyoung (311)
Lower Secondary Manager : Hu Yu Xin Dawn (311)

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 Co-Curricular Activities Clubs & Societies Malay Society

Spirit of the Malay Society Events

Orientation
The Malay Society at RGS focuses on two aspects: language Held at the beginning
and culture. It has also always been dedicated in fostering of the year to
interest in every member to learn and explore the Malay warmly welcome
new members and to
language and culture and to strengthen ties and relations
officiate the start of a
among the Malay students in the school. Our motto 'Mekar
new term.
Perbayu mengharumi bangsa, tidak layu ditelan masa'
denotes how we are determined to continue to blossom Iftar (Breaking of Fast)
and progress, as well as to give back to our society. The Held during the
term Perbayu comprises of many language and cultural fasting month, where
activities including bahas (debate) and drama. These members, including
activities are organised as it provides a platform for parents and alumni,
members to make use of their talents in both the language got together to break
and cultural fields. fast in school. A
guest speaker was
also invited to give
Teachers-in-Charge
a talk.
Mdm Nuraini Abdul Gapor
Miss Syazwani Amrun Annual drama production
Members performed in a drama titled 'Jalan Sempit' (The
Executive Committee Narrow Road).
President: Izzah Haziqah Binte Harisfadillah (408)
Vice-President: Siti Humaira Binte Mohd Kamil (408) Collaboration with Singapore-renowned theatre group, Teater
Secretary: Hana Luisa Binte Yaacob (406) Artistik

Treasurer: Nur Dini Binte Mohamed Eunos (405) Members attended

drama workshops
Public Relations Officer: Filzah Hanis Binte Osman (405)
conducted and were
Events Coordinators: Azaleah Binte Mohd Anis (406)
taught the skills
Syahirah Binte Abdul Aleem (401)
and techniques for
Annaajihah Binte Muhamad (407)
an effective and
Year 1s & 2s Coordinator: impactful play and
Nur Atiqah Binte Ahmad Suhairi (408) how to manage
Year 3s & 4s Coordinator: and put together a
Syahirah Humaira Binte Amrun (405) successful production.

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Co-Curricular Activities Clubs & Societies Mathematics Society

Mathematics Society is a co-curricular activity where Achievements

members share their interest in this common topic, Participants who got into AIME
challenge one another by attempting to solve Olympiad Song Somin (304)
questions and share their knowledge with others. Through Lin Jia Qi Helen (307)
these, members bond as a CCA and also gain new Huang Zhoudi (402)
knowledge each session. Cynthia Clarissa Istanto (407)
Chan Chin Qi (311)
Teacher-in-Charge Tay Hui Wen (407)
Mr Leslie Yang Kai
Singapore Mathematical Olympiad 2013
Executive Committee Junior Individual 26th : Li Anqi (112)
Chairperson : Chor Yan Ting, Cheryl (307) Junior Team Award : Li Anqi (112)
Vice-Chairpersons : Alice Jin Yixin (307) Lee Estelle (113)
Kelly Siah Xinjie (213) Zhang Ziyu (208)
Secretary : Swathi Nachiar Manivannan (207) Wang Beini (211)
Treasurer : Wang Beini (211) Kelly Siah Xinjie (213)
Upper-sec Coordinator : Emma Danny He (301)
Lower-sec Coordinator : Jacqueline Tan Hui Juan (113)

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 Co-Curricular Activities Clubs & Societies Raffles Mind Sports

Integrity. Team Spirit.

Sportsmanship
2013 has been an exciting and fruitful year for Raffles
Mind Sports. We took part in various competitions and did
the school proud. At the 54th National Inter-School Team
Chess Championships 2013 on 31 August, our three teams 1 , 2: Our Weiqi
fought valiantly and returned victorious. Our Girls U14 team players at
the National Teachers-in-Charge
battled fearlessl y and once again defended our Champion Youth Weiqi Ms Choo Li Lin
title. The team emerged as South Zone champions as Championships
2013.
Mr Li Jun Xian
well as National Under 14 Girls' team champions. In
the Secondary Open category, our team faced very stiff Chairperson
competition and emerged 1st amongst the girls' teams as Freya Ho (403)
well as South Zone 2nd runners up. In the Open category,
Vice-Chairperson
our team faced more experienced players but managed to
Fu Xiaozhen (402)
emerge 1st runners up amongst the girls' teams.

Other Achievements
65th National Schools Individual Chess
Championships
Girls U15: 3rd, 5th, 7th
Girls U14: Champion - Neha Shankar
(205); 6th, 9th, 10th
Girls U13: 5th
3 : 54th National
Inter-School 2nd All Women's Chess Challenge
Team Chess
Championships.
Open Category : 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
4 : Clarice Yeoh (207)
Challengers : 4th, 6th
and Neha Shankar
(205) having a National Youth Weiqi Championships
friendly match - Team 4th : Chiu Tzu Tien (309)
" 6 4 squares. Be
our guest. Come Chua Huikai (311)
and have a game Shan Huanqi (213)
of chess!"

5 : Our Chess Qiu Ping Cup

players from the
Senior Category : Team 4th
Secondary (Open)
and Open Teams. Junior Category : Team 3rd

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Co-Curricular Activities Clubs & Societies Robotics Club

1 : Adjusting one of the

Having come a long way from a small RoboCospace robots. Teacher-in-Charge
club with less than 10 members, our club 2 : Final testing on Ms Sharon Siow
RoboCospace field.
now boasts a membership of 28. The
3 : Sharing session
Robotics Club today remains a holistic initiated by Rl Year 5 Teacher-Advisor
and passionate club, with new initiatives and ex-RGS students Mrs Leung Huileng
Athira and Clarissa
to bring a refreshing spark to fuel the Leong.
Rafflesian spirit in Robotics. Instructor
Mr Samuel Chee

Executive Committee
Chairperson ; Zhang Guangyu (407)
Vice-Chairpersons : Teo Jue Luo, Melinna (401)
Koh Jia Qian (414)
Logistic Managers : Jamelynn Wong Wen Teen (412)
Leong Yih Shan (312)

Achievements
Robocup Singapore Open 2013
Robocup Junior Cospace Challenge : 1st place
Robocup Junior Dance Challenge : 3rd place

Singapore VEX Robotics Championship 2013

Judges Award

4 : Our VEX team fighting Participation

hard with the robots.
Underwater Robotics Olympiad (URO) 2013
5 : Drawing a signage
for Robocup Junior
East Zone Robotics Challenge 2013
Dance. National Junior Robotics Competition (NJRC) 2013

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 Co-Curricular Activities Clubs & Societies Science & Environmental Club

2013 has been an exciting and amazing year Achievements

for Raffles Girls' Science and Environmental 35th C.B. Paul Memorial Science Quiz
Club (RGSEC). RGSEC is a close-knit CCA Gold : Li Jiaqi (306)
where everyone shares the undying love and Silver : Seah Wen Xin (306)
Lim Guan Hui Tricia (401)
passion for the pursuit of scientific knowledge
Bronze : Han Shiyun Kimberly (308)
and conservation of the environment.
SP Earthquake Competition
The activities and CCA sessions this year Team 1 - Merit ; Chor Yan Ting Cheryl (307)
Melissa Choi (307)
ranged from external trips to hands-on Tan Kang Ting (315)
experiments, from stargazing to soap making, Han Shiyun Kimberly (308)
encompassing all fields of Science: Astronomy,
Biology and Chemistry, as well as the Astrigue 2013
Environment. Each CCA session is carried out Team 1 - Best Project,
4th Overall : Li Jiaqi (306)
not only to impart scientific knowledge, but Goh Shu Lin Doreen (306)
also to inspire a deeper interest and spark a Tricia Lim Xin Yi (313)
passion in the wonders of Science and the Teo Jia En (313)
importance of saving the Environment.
Applied Materials Clean Tech Competition
Team 1 - 3rd : Cheng Li Yi (407)
1 : RGSEC members mixing oil, sodium hydroxide and food Deng Yimin (413)
colouring during on oil-to-soap making session. Team 10 - 4th : Shermaine Si Ying Ying (301)
2 : Launching of water-filled rockets to the furthest distance by Han Shiyim Kimberly (308)
altering air pressure and water volume.
3 : RGSEC going on a 4km-long Butterfly Trail, where more GalACSy Astronomy Competition
than 50 species of common butterfiies can be found. 3rd: Seah Wen Xin (306)
4 : Lab experiment using fractional distillation to extract ethanol Goh Shu Lin Doreen (306)
from fruit fermentation. Clara-Ann Cheng Ling (213)
5 : Boiling of purple cabbage and testing the newly made Kunalika Sathish Kumar (207)
natural indicator.
Melissa Choi (307)
Teng Siew Feng Rachel (210)
Li Jiaqi (306)
Teachers-in-Charge
Teo Jia En (313)
Mrs Caroline Tng
BBC Knowledge Magazine School Challenge 2013
4th: Loe Yue Ling Nerissa (212)
Executive Committee
Chloe Young (210)
Chairperson: Cheng Li Yi (407) Deanna See Xuhui (211)
Vice-Chairperson (Competitions and Trips): Chiang Li Ling Christine (205)
Deng Yimin (413)
National Youth Business Challenge
Vice-Chairperson (Events and Publicity):
Bronze: Shermaine Si Ying Ying (301)
Li Jiaqi (306) Li Jia Yang (310)
Secretary : Tan Kang Ting (315) Loh Pei Wen Bernadette Rena (408)
Treasurer : Sharon G Andres (406) Geil Emdi (407)

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Co-Curricuiar Activities Services Audio Visual/Public Address Club

Teachers-in-Charge
Mr Leong Tze Kwang
Mr Tan Kok Wah

Executive Committee
Cham Zek Min (413)
Pearl Ding (412)
Valerie Yap (415)
Jamelynn Wong (412)
Ruth Lee (314)
Agatha Lim (301)

The AVPA club ensures that

technical support is provided
at rehearsals and events. We
organise the backstage equipment
for each function, along with the
in-school technicians. The club
works closely with the technicians,
and have gained prior training
from them on how to operate the
sound and lighting systems in the
school compounds. Teamwork
and communication are essential
to a successfully-managed event.

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 Co-Curricular Activities Services Library

2013 has been an enriching and

amazing year for us. We visited the
Raffles Institution's Libraries during
Library Camp and were inspired
to improve upon our Library's
environment. Six of us also had the
wonderful opportunity to attend
the International Federation of
Library Associations and Institutions
1 : Librarians enjoying bonding activities during the Library Camp 2 0 1 3 .
(IFLA) 2013 Satellite Meeting on
2 : At Raffles Institution during the visit to their libraries.
Information Literacy and Reference
3 : With Dr Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina at the IFLA World Library
and Information Congress 2 0 1 3 .
Services, which is an international
event. During IFLA, we met and
exchanged thoughts with Dr Ismail
Serageldin, Director of the Bibliotheca
Alexandrina and were given the
opportunity to present our take on
this event through a video montage.

Teacher-in-Charge
Jadely Seetoh

Assistant Teacher-in-Charge
Feona Sebastian

Chairperson
Teng Wen Li (404)

Vice-Chairpersons
Noor Mohamed Noorul Naseema
(408)
Lee Hui Min (409)

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Co-Curricular Activities Services Photographic Society

2013 has been an enriching and fruitful

year for us as we were more involved
in school events and functions. Our
members received a greater exposure
to photography through workshops
and outings, enabling them to learn
a diverse range of photographic
techniques and compositions. Year
4 members led the CCA well by
encouraging bonding and organising
outings to expose members to different
types of photography. We also
organised the Photography IHG this
year to spread the joy and excitement
derived from taking pictures.
1 : "Over the past few years, Photographic Society has nurtured and developed my love
for photography. It has also allowed me to make many new friends who share the same Teacher-in-Charge
interests as me. It has truly been a fruitful and wonderful experience," - Victoria Tan, Vice-
Chairperson (second row, third from right).
Mr Leong Tze Kwang
2 : "Leading the C C A in 2 0 1 3 has been a trying yet extremely enriching experience for me.
To be able to watch my juniors and batch mates grow and mature as people, as well Chairperson
as help provide outlets to hone their passion for a similar hobby, allows me to say with
full confidence that I have never once regretted stepping up to this role." -Jamie Chung,
Chung Jia Hui Jamie (410)
Chairperson (first row, second from right).

3 : This picture won Charlene Yap (414) a 1st placing in the 'Bonding through the Arts and Vice-Chairperson
Heritage (IBAH) Photo Competition' - the winning photo was chosen from amongst 120
other photos.
Victoria Tan Yee Ling (414)

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 Co-Curricular Activities Services Tribune

As the voice of the student population, the Editorial Board Teacher-in-Charge

strives to cast a discerning student eye on the ins and Mr Leong Tze Kwang
outs of life in RGS. Our publication, Tribune, is released
bimonthly. Our talented, dedicated, and passionate pool Chairperson
of writers provides quality coverage of school events, in Karen Cuison (304)
collaboration with the Photographic Society.
Vice-Chairperson
Tribune is a family to many of us. We have learnt not Sneha Sanil (203)
to underestimate the strength of friendships forged over
Macbooks and chips. 2013 has been an exciting year for Chief Editor
Tribune, and we cannot wait for 2014! Kristal Ng (303)

Publicity & Welfare

Claire Ngooi (Head) (210)
Belle Liew (210)
Clarine See (112)
Nicole Tan (112)
Renee Neo (102)

Secretary & Treasurer

Melvina Yeo (315)

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 Events ACES Day, 5 September 2013

A
CES stands for All Children Exercise Simultaneously.
On this day, students and staff members alike
become performers, showcasing a set of
choreographed dance combined with aerobic moves.
Ultimately, ACES is not about achieving perfect synchrony,
but about appreciating the benefits and enjoyment from
exercising.

The showers were a blessing in disguise as we got to see

how the school responded and adapted to unexpected
situations, and everyone moved swiftly to the respective
indoor venues. The Year 1s performed their routine at
various venues - KS Chee Theatre, Gymnasium and Cyber
Learning Centre, whereas the Year 2s were situated in the fruit of the many
their homerooms, Year 3s at the cafeteria and Year 4s at hours spent behind
the Evelyn Norris Hall. It is truly heartening to see every the scene practising
corner of the school filled with the bright array of RGS and perfecting
House colours dancing together. Once the music began, the routine. Their
the passionate and cheerful Mass Dance Captains from all enthusiastic actions
five Houses took charge and led the whole school through further motivated
the dance routine. Their smooth delivery of the dance is the crowd. All classes
had also worked
hard for the past eight
weeks in learning the new
routine during PE lessons and
all their efforts paid off on that
splendid morning.

A lot of work has been put in by various groups of people

to make this year's ACES Day a success. Hence, our sincere
gratitude goes out to all, from the PE teachers, to the Mass
Dance Captains and the students themselves. We truly hope
next year's ACES Day will top the success of this year's
event.

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Events CCA Awards Day, 29 October 2013

357 awards were given out at the

RGS CCA Awards Day this year,
where the school honoured students who
have excelled in their CCAs (Sports, Arts,
Uniformed Groups, Clubs & Societies and
Leadership Boards). Outstanding Leadership,
Outstanding Performance and Outstanding
Service Awards were also given out under the
umbrella of the 'Raffles Colours Award'.

While achieving medals through fine

performances and bringing glory to the
school is a sweet bonus, ultimately, we
Izzah Haziqah Binte Harisfadillah (408) from "In the end, who are you, really? You are not a name,
celebrate the CCA leaders who have worked National Police Cadet Corps Sea is one of the or a height, or a weight, or a gender. You are not your
awardees recognised for her leadership and PSLE score, your GPA... You are your favourite books...
in tandem with the CCA Teachers-in-Charge
outstanding performance. your thoughts, all your experiences, the pain you have
to drive the team. The process of running endured and the happiness you have felt... You are not
only where you are from but also where you are going,"
a CCA provided the students with valuable opportunities said Yukie in her address.
to hone their leadership skills under the guidance of their
teachers and the five practices of exemplary leadership of
Kosner and Posner's Student Leadership Challenge.

RGS Principal Mrs Poh Mun See reminded all that even as
we come together to celebrate the success of our students
in their numerous achievements, we were to remind From the healthy
turnout of parents
ourselves that CCA is really about developing character, that day, it is
exercising responsibility in actions, taking the lead and certain that they
also believed in
above all, giving back to the community and the nation. the value of C C A
in helping their
She encouraged all students to uphold the principles and
child blossom into
discipline that they have cultivated through their CCAs as it Daughters of a
Better Age.
would serve them well in life.

National and RGS sailor, Year 4 student Elisa Yukie
Yokoyama, Awardee of the RGS Outstanding Achievement
Award (Sports) 2013 and the Singapore Sports Council,
Sportsgirl of the Year 2013, gave a speech on behalf of the
student body. Below are excerpts taken from the speech,
which both inspired and displayed a maturity of character,
cultivated through her four years in RGS.
"My greatest fear coming to RGS was that I would be
so inferior because I did not get 4A*s for my PSLE. I did
not come on the first day of school as I was down with
stomach flu. I was a little grateful as the following day, no
one asked me what I got for my PSLE, and it turned out
everyone's in the same boat as me - all finding our way
through the uncharted waters of RGS."

From left: Leong Yuan M a n Estee Faith (404), Gong Min Yie (401), Lee W a n Xin "Even though there are many of you today who may
Ailica ( 4 0 1 ) , Chua Chui W e i M a e ( 4 1 2 ) , Low Tian Ling (401) and Pan W e n
( 4 0 5 ) are all recipients of the pinnacle President's Guide Award in recognition of
not have sailed like me, I am sure we share the same
their excellent performance, dedication and service to the community. sentiments:
• Playing fair is not only limited to the sporting arena
• CCA is only as good as the people we work with, the
team spirit and experience we share
• It is our passion that drives our
aspirations
• Knowing whom you represent
and how you represent them,
remember and acknowledge those
who have helped you along the
journey and stay humble"

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 Events Farewell and Graduation, 30 October 2013
T
he Year 4 Farewell and Graduation assembly lasted
for an hour that morning and in that hour, the
combination of speeches and performances brought
about a myriad of emotions for students and teachers alike.
As I stood on stage that very morning singing the National
Anthem, it struck me that that would be the last time I
would be doing so as the Head Prefect in my alma mater.
It would also be the last time the whole cohort of Year 4,
Class of 2013 would be able to stand together with the rest
of the school, something that we took too much for granted
for four years. With the recitation of the pledge, the last
event of our RGS lives was underway.
Two members of the staff took to the stage to bid the
school farewell too. Mr Edward Ng, the Deputy Principal
and Ms Pang Teng Lin, a quiet but well-loved teacher. I
felt particularly emotional when Ms Pang Teng Lin took
to the stage to make her farewell speech after serving the
school for a significant amount of time and struggled to
hold back her tears. The batch song performed by Shanisse
Tsai, Melissa Tang and Nicole Ooi, written by Erica Ngiam
contributed to the air of sad farewell. It must have been
especially poignant for Nicole as she sang, as she was to fly
off on New Year's Day a month later to the UK.
However, throughout it all, Emma Lau's rendition of two
classics epitomised the meaning of our Farewell assembly.
Though it was Time to Say Goodbye for the Class of 2013,
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1 : Chloe Wong (403), Head Prefect 2013 took to the stage to address the
school and her fellow graduating class of 2013.
2 : Emma Lau (406) rendition of Time to Say Goodbye and Today My Life
Begins epitomised the meaning of the assembly.
3 , 4, 5 : The school also bids farewell to Deputy Principal Mr Edward N g , Ms
Pang Teng Lin and Mr Loh Ser Gan who have served the school with
much passion and dedication. We thank them for their service and
wish them all the very best!
6 : With ties in the air amidst jubilant cheers, the graduating classes mark their
last official day in RGS.
it was also time for a
fresh start - time to say,
Today My Life Begins.
As we stood to sing the
school song for the last
time, nostalgia, love
and gratitude filled our
hearts and minds. The closing of the assembly marked the
end of a chapter in our RGS lives.
As the Year 4 batch roared out the RGS cheers with the
school in jubilance, I felt my hope for my batch, which is
simply for everyone to live life to the fullest wherever we
may be or whatever we may be doing. As we venture into
the unknown and discover more about the world as we do
ourselves, I hope that each of us will always remember the
part that our alma mater played in nurturing our hearts and
strengthening our minds. Filiae Melioris Aevi.
- Chloe Wong (403)
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Events Farewell Alma Mater, 13 November 2013

E
xcited chatter and happy laughter accompanied the
Hollywood stars of Farewell Alma Mater 2013 as they
streamed into the ballroom.

The event, themed Hollywood, took place in the Marriott

Hotel with the generous sponsorship of PRGS, the Raffles
Chapter, the Board of Governors, staff and other partners.
A sumptuous dinner, video montage of happy memories,
games, lucky draw, and special batch performances, among
other events, was a memorable way to bid our beloved
Year 4s goodbye.

We thank the Year 4s for the legacy they left behind, and
wish them well in all their future endeavours!

- Hitomi Yap (304)

1 , 2 : Taking photos with friends to treasure.

3 : Dancing the night away.

4 : Special Performance by the House Captains.

5 : Opening Performance by Dance International.

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 Events Founder's Day, 2 March 2013

1, 2, 3, 5 : This year's celebration brought audiences on a musical journey

through time - from the days when women were confined to their homes,
to educational liberation and the challenges they face of traditional gender
stereotypes, and finally, to becoming independent and confident women who
contribute meaningfully to society.

4 : The Guest-of-Honour this year was Ms Mavis Chionh Sze Chyi, Chief
Prosecutor, Economic Crimes and Governance Division, Attorney-General's
Chambers. She is also an alumnus of the school.

6 : A token of appreciation in the form of a painting by W a n g Yu Xing (207),

was presented to Ms Mavis Chionh. The painting depicts the transformation of a
little bird, nurtured and kept protected in its cage, which then matures and grows
into a majestic eagle that soars to great heights.

E
ach year, Founder's Day is held to commemorate the
establishment of RGS and to celebrate our success
and legacy. This year, we celebrated the day with
3: From left: Senior Deputy Principal Mrs Shirley Tan, Hon Justice Judith E J
Prakash, Principal Mrs Poh Mun See, Guest-of-Honour Ms Mavis Chionh, former
Principals Mrs Chee Keng Soon, Mrs Carmee Lim, Mrs Julie Hoo, and Senior
Vice President, Banyan Tree Holdings Limited Ms Claire Chiang gather for the
cake-cutting ceremony.

the theme Deep Roots, Strong Wings. Principal, Mrs Poh

Mun See, wrote this in her foreword, "The school's theme
this year aptly aligns our work to our mission in RGS.
Deep Roots, Strong Wings is a clarion call to all of us to
be anchored in our principles, our values and our roots,
for only then will we have the strength of character to
reach our full potential, spread our wings and soar. It will
guide our students in the way they construct meaning for
themselves and reflect on their role as agents of change, in
the midst of a myriad of activities that the school and the
world have to offer them."

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Events National Day Celebrations, 7 August 2013

1 : Students from 4 0 6 all decked out in our national colours.

2 : Guest-of-Honour Dr. Intan Azura Mokhtar, an RGS alumnus

who is currently on Assistant Professor in Policy and
Leadership Studies in the National Institute of Education,
Nanyang Technological University, and MP for Ang Mo Kio
GRC, inspects the parade contingent.

3 : The supporting contingents' synchronised march post to the

beat of the military drums.

4 , 5 , 6 : Luv SG performances by selected Year 4 classes kick-

start the performance segment of the celebration.

7 : The favourite community singing ended the celebrations on a

high with the RGS family singing together as one.

8 : The flag contingent made up of representatives from the

various uniformed groups.

T he theme for this year's National Day Parade is

"Many Stories... One Singapore." It encourages
Singaporeans to tell the story of our personal
journey, both individually and collectively as a society,
as well as our hopes and aspirations for the future. Each
backgrounds. We are all interconnected through our shared
stories and history. Similarly, RGS is made up of unique
individuals with our own experiences to share. Together,
we make up a school that we are truly proud to call our
home.
individual story shows our uniqueness while our coliative
stories tell of who we are as a country despite our different - Michelle Lee (303)

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 Events Netball Carnival, 13 August 2013 and 22-24 October 2013

A
yearly tradition for all batches, the Netball Carnival
is an exuberant event celebrated across the four
levels in RGS, with the Year 4s kick-starting the
whole NetCarn heat on 13 August, followed by the Year 2s
and 3s on 22 October and 23 October respectively, and the
Year 1s ending with a bang on 24 October. It is truly the
ultimate test of blood, sweat and class spirit.

The NetCarns began with throngs of spirited girls streaming

in rapidly to the netball courts after morning assembly,
with each class proudly clad in their unique, eye-catching Each member of every class had a role to play in NetCarn,
class T-shirts, silently vying with one another even before and the event was by no means leisurely, with several
the commencement of the games. After a short warm-up, activities being carried out concurrently. Fringe events such
everyone was already on their toes, hoping to showcase as Shortlisted banners were being showcased and voted for
the camaraderie of their class and see the fruit of many at the voting booths, a Cheering Competition was held at
weeks of self-declared trainings. As the sun picked up the Gymnasium, as well as a Shooting Competition, which
strength, the games too gained momentum. Surrounded was held during the short break of the netball games.
by pop music blaring from large speakers, players dashed
across the courts valiantly and fought for every ball. Despite
the consecutive games, the players of the different teams
pressed on, fighting with awe-inspiring intensity.

Standing out in the blistering heat, supporters cheered their

hearts out, with loud roars of victory erupting from the
courts with every goal shot in and yelling encouragements
to their tired friends, urging them to keep going. Shouts of
approval could also be heard from the Form Teachers, who
specially made a trip down to the netball courts to catch
their class in action.
Most heart-warming of all, was the bond shared by the
defeated classes, acknowledging the efforts of the players.
The tenacity, spontaneity and verve of the players, coupled
with the enthusiasm of the cheerers and fellow classmates
standing by the sidelines reflected how united each class
was.
Despite the intensity of the carnival, the note dedication
booth continued to be flooded with messages of
encouragement and love, boosting the exhilarating
atmosphere. Not forgetting, the Milo Truck, which once
again drew much attention, as both students and teachers
downed cup after cup of refreshing cold Milo under the hot
sun. The energy and spirit was infectious, and many inter-
and intra-class bonds were forged over friendly games and
banter. The classes got together for the glory, or probably,
just for the love for one another.

NetCarn ended off with a booming three cheers from the

entire batch and everyone huddled with their classmates for
a class photo or two, savouring the satisfaction of having
worked so hard together as a class.

At the end of the day, it didn't matter which class won.

Rather, it was the memories made at this event that made
the whole RGS Netball Carnival a huge success.

Level Champion Class

Year 4 411
Year 3 305
Year 2 205
Year 1 109

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 Events Outward Bound Singapore (OBS), 7-11 January 2013

Kayaking is fun! " W e will hold the Kayak for you, climb up quickly!"

A
key feature of the RGS curriculum is the Year 3
five-day Outdoor Experiential Learning Programme You rest, I row!
by Outward Bound Singapore (OBS). From 7-11
January 2013, 421 Year 3 students participated in the OBS
Course at Pulau Ubin. Most memorable moments from participants:

The girls went through an expeditionary programme that "I have learnt many things, including
consisted of initiative and ropes-confidence elements, the value of tenacity, as well as how to
and land and sea expeditions. They were grouped in an overcome emotions and mindsets. Also I
Outward Bound group/watch of 16 with their classmates. learn to trust other people."
In the course, they learnt about their own strengths
and weaknesses, the importance of mental tenacity and
"Trekking. It pushes me to continue going
effective leadership skills in overcoming the challenges
posed to them.
forward even though I felt like giving up.
We were able to achieve what I thought
was impossible at first."

"Kayaking, especially on the planning and

the execution of the sea expedition leader."

"I really like building the raft because

I could really feel my watch working
We must reach the top! Working together to overcome the height
element. together to tie the barrels and poles
together as a team and enjoying the end
RGS students have participated in the OBS course since product was just really fun!"
1993 and many have testified about the excellent benefits
that can be derived from this course. It gave them the
experience of uncovering and building their own capacity
"Kayaking, we really worked together as a
such as tenacity and perseverance. Besides challenging class. The hours were long, but the sense of
themselves beyond their comfort zone, the element of fun achievement was over whelming."
was eminent especially in forging new friendships and
camaraderie.
- Mr Dan Ho, Teacher-in-Charge

Mrs Poh, Mr Ng and

teachers paid us a visit.

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 Events Racial Harmony Week, 17-19 July 2013

T he RGS population actively participated in activities

commemorating Racial Harmony Day during the
week of celebrations.

In the mornings, the Angklung Ensemble, Chinese

Orchestra and Indian Ensemble welcomed staff and
students at the foyer with melodious tunes that made for a
great start to the day.
During morning assembly, the Year 3 Chinese and
Vietnamese International Scholars shared with their
schoolmates on how they celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival.
Non-local RGS staff were also interviewed and their
perspectives shared with the school community. These
sharing complemented the year-long project where Year
3 classes presented on different festivals, thus helping the
school develop a better understanding of different cultures.

Besides the usual 'Best Dressed' competitions and

workshops held in celebration of Racial Harmony Week,
the highlight of the celebrations this year was the Parents
for RGS-sponsored display of cultural crafts and costumes,
where the school got to savour a variety of snacks and
experience activities such as Myanmarese alphabet writing
and Chinese dumpling-making to round up a joyous week
where diversity was celebrated.

1 : Students getting henna tattoos, which are also known as Mehndi.

2 : Chu Phuong Anh (402) tries her hand at making Murukku, a South Indian snack
made of rice and urad dal flour.

3 : A display about the Eurasian community enabled students to develop an

awareness of this cultural group.

4 , 5 : Chinese dumpling-making and Chinese calligraphy were just some of the many
activities that students got to attempt.

6 : A display of Myanmar culture.

7 : Malay Bunga Rampai.

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Events Speech Day, 24 August 2013

1 : Yao Hui W e n Sarah ( 4 0 1 , 2 0 1 2 ) , recipient

of the Raffiesian Aword 2 0 1 3 , who
demonstrated all-round excellence in the
academic, leadership and service domains.

2 : Guest-of-Honour Ms Sim Ann is also an

alumnus of the school, which she attended
from 1 9 8 8 to 1 9 9 1 . Senior teachers
remember her as the Richardson House Vice-
Captain and the Vice-Captain of the school's
basketball team. She was also Chairperson
of the Chinese Creative Writing Club.

3 : The awards presentation was followed by

the Vote of Thanks by Head Prefect Chloe
W o n g (403), who reminded us in her
analogy of a cake, that every layer in the
RGS community contributed to the success of
the school.

A
day set aside to acknowledge, recognise and all-rounder, the 19-year-old not only excelled in academics,
appreciate the students, staff and partners of RGS, but also was an active member of the basketball team and
the ceremony began with the arrival of our Guest- student congress, and served as class chairperson in 2008
of-Honour, Ms Sim Ann, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, and 2009. At Raffles Institution, she was vice-president
Ministry of Education and Ministry of Communications and of the student council. Stephanie also had a stint in the
Information. Ms Sim is the current MP for the Holland-Bukit Youth Olympics as a student announcer! She has gone on
Timah GRC. to read economics at Yale University on her Public Service
Commission Overseas Merit Scholarship.
There were a total of 214 award winners who went on
stage this year to receive Academic awards, Scholarships
and Bursaries. The winner of the school's most prestigious
award, the Rafflesian Award 2013, was Yao Hui Wen Sarah
(401, 2012). The recipient of this award epitomises the
values and ideals that define the ethos of the school. Most
notable amongst Sarah's many accomplishments was her
strong leadership skill, where she served as Captain for
Buckle House in 2012. Task-oriented, but never failing to
consider the people around her, Sarah was well respected
by her peers and teachers. She did not stint on time given
to community service either and initiated a school-wide
project to involve fellow schoolmates in active service and Speech Day 2 0 1 3 concluded on a high as the RGS family together with
student performers, gave a rousing rendition of If We Hold On Together.
fundraising. In addition, she made weekly visits to Tan Tock
Seng Hospital to befriend elderly patients. She was awarded The Outstanding Achievement Award with Distinction was
the RGS Character Award in 2012, the Edusave Award for presented to the school's most outstanding sailor, Han
Achievement, Good Leadership and Service, as well as the Jing Bertha (308). At 15 years old, Bertha was selected to
RGS Colours Award for Outstanding Leadership in 2012. represent Singapore at the International Optimist Dinghy
Association World Championship held in Italy in July 2013.
This year, Stephanie Siow Su Lyn from the class of 2010 was Bertha finished 5th overall (boys and girls) and emerged 1st
bestowed the prestigious President's Scholarship, making Girl out of 259 international sailors to be crowned Optimist
her the only female recipient of the award this year. As an Female World Champion.

Audiences were treated to a slew of performances by RGS's very own performing arts groups such as the Chinese Orchestra, Angklung Ensemble and Indian Dance.

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 Events Sports Festival, 31 May 2013

400m C1 Division Final

1500m B Division Final
1st - SIEW TSER YING (Buckle)
2nd - GOH LI SHYAN (Hadley)
3rd - FU JIALI BEVERLY (Richardson)

1st - CHLOE WANG WENYI (Tarbet)

2nd - CHIA SU YIN DENISE (Tarbet)
Musical Chair Challenge.
3rd - RICHELLE ANG EE LYNN (Buckle)
1st - Buckle (New Record 5:00.58)
400m C2 Division Final 2nd - Waddle
4x100m Inter-House Relay C1 Division Final 3rd - Richardson
1st - ANG KAI SING VALERIE (Buckle)
Waddle Rise & Shine! 2nd - CLENYCE TAN ZI XIN (Buckle) 4x400m Inter-House Relay C2 Division Final
3rd - RACHEL CHANG LITING (Tarbet)

R
Class of 2013 8x50m Relay Final
GS Sports Fest was held on 31 1st - Buckle 1st - 406
May 2013 at the Toa Payoh Sports 1st - Hadley 2nd - Waddle 2nd - 404
Stadium. The event started at 2nd - Richardson 3rd - Tarbet 3rd - 411
8.10am with the Year 1 performing 3rd - Tarbet
the Mass Dance Display. Highlights 4x400m Inter-House Relay B Division Final
of Sports Fest this year included the 8x50m Inter-House Staff/PRGS Relay
individual track events, Inter-House 1st - Tarbet
and Inter-Class relays, Sports Fest 2nd - Buckle
Challenge, the Staff and PRGS relay, 3rd - Richardson
Musical Chairs Challenge and the Inter-
House cum Dance Display competition. 1st - Tarbet
Blessed with good weather, Sports Fest 2nd - Waddle
concluded on a high at 12pm. Everyone 3rd - Buckle
had their fair share of fun that day and 4th -PRGS
the PE department thanks all who have 5th - Hadley
rriade Sports Fest 2013 a resounding Cheer cum Dance Display Competition. 6th - Richardson Deep Roots Strong
success. Wings.
400m B Division Final
8x50m Inter-Class Shuttle Relay Final Year 1
Sports Fest Results 4x100m Inter-House Relay C2 Division Final
RGS Sports Fest Challenge
100m C1 Division Final 1st - NUR HAIDAH BTE AHMAD
1st - 104 1st - Tarbet
800m B Division Final KAMAL (Tarbet)
2nd - 103 2nd - Richardson
1st - YAP XIN KAORU (Richardson) 2nd - LEK JIE LING (Buckle)
3rd - 109 3rd - Waddle
2nd - NADYA BHANDARI (Waddle) 3rd - ALYSEE GOH SHIN YING (Tarbet)
3rd - RHIANNE CAITLIN VAZ XIN 8x50m Inter-Class Shuttle Relay Final Year 2
YING (Hadley) 1st - Richardson Inter-House Cheer cum Dance Display Competition
2nd - Tarbet
1st - 206 1st -Waddle
1st - NUR HAIDAH BTE AHMAD 3rd - Hadley
2nd - 204 2nd - Richardson
KAMAL (Tarbet) 3rd - 201 3rd - Hadley
2nd - SONG AI VEE (Buckle) 800m C1 Division Final
3rd - ALYSEE GOH SHIN YING 4x100m Inter-House Relay B Division Final 8x50m Inter-Class Shuttle Relay Final Year 3
(Tarbet) 1st - SIEW TSER YING (Buckle) Sports Fest Overall Placing
2nd - SHIRINA MULANI (Richardson)
1st - 308 1st - Tarbet
100m C2 Division Final
3rd - CHOW SHAUNE (Buckle)
2nd - 307 2nd - Buckle
1500m C1 Division Final 3rd - 305 3rd - Richardson
1st - H U JUAN-NING NICOLE 1st -Tarbet
(Richardson) 2nd - Waddle
2nd - CLENYCE TAN ZI XIN (Buckle) 3rd - Hadley
3rd - ANG KAI SING VALERIE (Buckle)
1st - MAXINE NG HUI (Richardson) 800m C2 Division Final
2nd - STAES-POLET NADINE (Hadley) 4x400m Inter-House Relay C1 Division Final
3rd - NIU SIWEN (Tarbet) 1st - VALERIE CHUANG ZHEN JIN
(Hadley)
100m B Division Final 2nd - FELYN TOH LE CHUN (Hadley)
1500m C2 Division Final 3rd - TAN JING-WEN CLAIRE
1st - NG YEE YAN (Tarbet) (Richardson)
Mass Dance Display.
2nd -JUSTINE TAN LI TING (Waddle)
3rd - MICHELLE TEO YIN ZHI Staff & PRGS race.

(Hadley)

1st - LOK QI YING AMANDA

(Richardson)
2nd - FELYN TOH LE CHUN (Hadley)
3rd - TAN JING-WEN CLAIRE
(Richardson)

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Events Student Leaders' Investiture, 1 August 2013

T he Student Leaders' Investiture (SLI)

is an annual event held to commend
the efforts and contributions of all
student leaders. It serves to recognise the
incoming Year 3 batch of student leaders,
and is also a handover ceremony for
the outgoing Year 4s. The theme for SLI
2013, Deep Roots, Strong Wings, reminds
student leaders to serve and dream with
passion while staying deeply rooted in
their identity and values. It is a highlight
of each student leader's journey in RGS
and seeks to inspire every one of them to
actively contribute to the school and the
community.

1 : Speech by the Guest-of-Honour for SLI 2 0 1 3, Ms Teo Juin Ee.

2 : Recitation of the Student Leaders' pledge by Head Girl Shannon

Phuah.
3 : Performance by Year 3 Student Congress members.

4 : 3 generations of Head Girls.

5 : Invested Peer Support Heads of 2 0 1 4 .

6 : Exchange of gifts during the Handover Ceremony.

7 : Performance by Year 3 House Committee members.

8 : Performance by Year 3 Prefectorial Board members.

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 Events Swimming Carnival 4 July 2013
S
wimming Carnival (SwimCarn) was held at the MOE
HQ Recreational Facilities (Evans Road). Its objectives
were to promote swimming as a sporting pursuit
towards healthy living and encourage camaraderie and
bonding through friendly inter-house competition.
The varied events were planned to encourage mass
participation through safe and friendly activities. Four
main events were organised, with two events happening
concurrently in both the 25m Training Pool and the
Competition Pool.
• 25m Short Course Races (Timed Finals)
• 25m Freestyle
• 25m Breaststroke
• 4 X 25m Freestyle Relay
• Modified Water-Polo
• Similar to Captain's Ball, played in the shallow pool
• A round-robin game
• Biathlon
• 200m swim and 2km run
• Participation in either
• Individual Event (Open)
• Team Event (Pair of 1 swimmer and 1 runner)
• Swimmathon
• Held after the completion of the swim-leg of the Biathlon
• Pupils swim as many laps as they can during the 'Open'
period and are allowed to stop and rest between laps
The Biathlon took centre stage at this year's SwimCarn,
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an excellent curtain raiser and a fresh, new challenge at
this annual event. It was organised into two categories,
the Individual and Team events, each covering a distance
of 200m swim and an approximate 2km run. Throughout
the event, spectators cheered wildly, encouraging their
teammates or friends to complete the gruelling task on
hand. In the other events, we saw lots of good, clean
competition and the fun factor was high.
The event was graced by the presence of Principal, Mrs Poh
Mun See. Each participant did their best to earn as many
points for their respective Houses. The beauty of SwimCarn
was that there were events to suit different needs - from
the competitive Biathlon to the free-and-easy Swimmathon.
Even within the Swimmathon, we saw the serious
swimmers, slicing through the water covering laps after
laps swimming alongside those who are happy to cover
whatever number of laps they could manage. The important
thing was that every lap counted towards their total House
points regardless of how big or small.
Position House
1st Hadley
2nd Buckle
3rd Richardson
4th Tarbet
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Events Teachers' Day, 5 September 2013

W
e all know the powers teachers
possess in influencing students. How
apt then, is the theme Superheroes
on Holiday for this year's Teachers' Day
Celebrations chosen by the organising team of
students.

As our superheroes (teachers) got a well-

deserved break from their classroom duties,
students sang, danced and flipped their way
into the hearts of their teachers, all in a bid
to present their heartfelt gratitude to their
superheroes.

1 , 2 , 3 (in order): A heartfelt message

rounds off the celebrations.

4 : RGS Gymnastics team's flippin' good

performance had teachers leaping
for joy!

5 : Students bore their 'heart' to their

teachers.

6 , 7 , 8 (in order): The highlight of the

celebration was a special awards
segment, where Mr Mohammad
Faizal, Mr Christopher Foo and
Mrs Marie Huang were voted Most
Humorous Teacher, Most Dedicated
Teacher and Sweetest Teacher
respectively.

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Programmes &
Competitions
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 Programmes & Competitions Fashion Cluster

1 : Insect-inspired Barbie doll

Subject Philosophy dresses on display at M e g a
Bug Returns! Exhibition
The Fashion Cluster, in line with RGS' efforts to encourage
creativity and the pioneering spirit in its students, aims 2 : Angela, Bala, Yuxiu, Regina,
Mireille, Geraldine (from left
to' emulate the entire spectrum of fashion creation: from to right) modelling in their
inspiration and concept development, through design own insect-inspired dresses for
Mega Bug Returns!
processes and outfit construction, to presentation through
different mediums. The Fashion Cluster is one of RGS student- 3 : Butterfly and ladybug-
inspired Barbie doll dress for
initiated projects, driven by passion and curiosity of students in M e g a Bug Returns! by Kim
specific fields of interest. Haeyoung

4 : Long-horn Beetle-Inspired
Learning Outcomes Barbie doll dress for M e g a
By the end of the course, the student should be able to: Bug Returns! by Allison M a k
• Develop their creativity and passion in fashion design and 5 : Butterfly-inspired Barbie doll
have it inter-woven into their final masterpiece dress for M e g a Bug Returns!
by Michelle Lee
• Harness their knowledge of garment construction and apply
to their final masterpiece 6 : White sequined Renaissance
Faire dress by Rachael Sing
• Use creative thinking tools to yield original ideas and Valerie Lim
• Apply analytical thinking in the process of trouble-shooting 7 : Red fiuttery Renaissance Faire
their garment construction dress by Cherie Ng Jia Yi
• Develop the ability to use multiple IT skills and software 8 : Bee-inspired dress for Mega
and have them cascaded into their final masterpiece Bug Returns! by Regina Ho

9 : In the process of making

Enduring Understanding Renaissance Faire dresses
• As a designer, they harness a variety of IT skills and 10 : Mireille Lee getting make-up
thinking tools to project their passion and creativity for M e g a Bug Returns! in her
• Design Principles is one of the fundamentals used in their own Insect-Inspired dress

Design Elements manipulation 11 : Posing with mentor-designer

Ms Phylia Poh and dancers at
• There is no blueprint template in solving their design Mega Bug Returns!
process or elements but rather there is a set of heuristics
that could be used.
• Creative thinking tools such as Brainstorming, SCAMPER,
Attribute Listing and A-Lo-U can be used during their idea
building workshops.

Teacher Mentors
Mrs Vivien Willamme, Mrs Lai Siew Yong
Activities
Year 2 Renaissance Faire fashion show
Year 3 Nature Week recycled design display
"Mega Bug Returns!" display at the Singapore Science
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Programmes & Competitions Odyssey of the Mind

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND 2013

10 TEAMS. 5 PROBLEMS. INFINITE SOLUTIONS.
1 OM FAMILY
6 April 2 0 1 3
National Finals, in retrospect, is only 1 day in your OM
experience. P u t when it means t h e World to you, it suddenly
becomes so much more important.
As t h e Rafflesian cheers died down during t h e results
presentation, we were proud to have attained 6 1 s t places, 3
2nd places and 1 3 r d place. Out of t h e 10 teams who
participated from RGS, 8 earned themselves t h e right to fly to
Michigan S t a t e University for World Finals 2 0 1 3 .

P2D3
P1
D3

P3D3
Each team of 7 girls and 1 coach was
P4D2

tasked with solving a problem in t h e most

creative way possible and presenting their
solution in an 8 minute performance.
Technical Teams had t o
incorporate self-designed vehicles or
s t r u c t u r e s into their performances while
Performance Teams had to engage
their audiences with song, a r t and humour.

6 months of hard work and

dedication finally paid off
and for Problem 4 Division

P5D3
3, winning t h e prestigious
Ranata Fuzca Award was
proof t h a t with creativity
and determination
anything was possible.
However, t h e most valuable
things we all received from
t h e experience were t h e S p o n t a n e o u s has become notorious for
bonds formed between making or breaking a team, because there
teammates, and t h e really is no way to prepare except to
internal growth we received practise. Nontheless, we all enjoyed dressing
from being a p a r t of OM. up and having fun before going in!

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 Programmes & Competitions Regional Studies Programme

The Year 2s were also given an exposure of peninsula

Malaysia's culture and diversity with a field trip to Kuala
Lumpur and Kuantan during the November holidays. In
Kuantan, the students had the opportunity to interact with
the locals living in a kampung during their two-day-one-
night home-stay. There, the students learnt about Malay
cuisine and even had their own fashion parade of baju
kurung, the traditional Malay costume.

Through the RSP classroom sessions and experiential

learning such as museum visits to the Malay Heritage Centre
and field trips, students of this programme have learnt that
the people of Southeast Asia have a culture unique to the
region and amidst the changes that take place, there are
continuities between these countries and Singapore in the
form of customs, traditions and institutions.

Year 1s at the rooftop of a Burmese Buddhist Temple

T he Regional Studies Programme (RSP) is an initiative

of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in 2007 to equip
future leaders with the necessary knowledge,
skills and understanding of Southeast Asia, in particular,
Malaysia and Indonesia. This year, the RSP students had
the opportunity to participate in several field trips aimed to
cultivate an appreciation of the rich diversity of Southeast
Asia's physical and cultural landscapes,

Early in the year, the Year 1s embarked on a local field trip

to learn more about the Burmese and Thai communities in
Singapore, while the Year 4s were exposed to the Javanese
culture on a field trip to Jogjakarta, Indonesia during their
June holidays. In November, the Year 3s went on a field
trip to Kuching, Sarawak to appreciate the diversity of East RSP Ramadan experience of Geylang Serai.
Malaysia.

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Programmes & Competitions Science Mentorship Programme

participating groups clinched a total of seven Distinction Awards

(two groups achieved the SMP 3M Best Poster Award for their
respective categories), and 10 Merit Awards. The Youth Science
Conference has certainly inspired us to go even further in
pursuing our interest and passion in scientific research.

Award Project Title Students

Certificate of
Model membrane
Distinction -

T
interawction and - Nicole Yow Wei (306)
3M Best Poster
he Science Mentorship Programme (SMP) is an and 3M Young
DNA-binding studies of - Sim Ming Hui Melodies (306)
enriching research-based science programme, antimicrobial peptides
Scientist Award
wlrich offers Year 3 students with interest
Investigating the efficacy
and aptitude in science to deepen their knowledge Certificate of
of minimalist running - Bhat Nikita Gireesh (309)
Distinction -
in a particular area, to learn about the latest 3M Best Poster
shoes in improving gait - Jeraldine Low Jia Yu (312)
research developments, and to be challenged by the coordination

intellectually stimulating process of scientific research. Nano structured -Li Er Jia Louisa (301)
materials for lithium ion - Lee Wen Yi Monica Claire (308)
batteries - Chan Wei Ting (308)
This programme is offered to students in the Gifted
- Chung Shiqi (305)
Education Programme, and Integrated Programme, and In vitro validation of
- Tan Yu Bin (306)
prostate cancer genes
it provides the participants with extensive research - Regina Vanda (307)
opportunities both in school and outside school. Each Formulation of a gadget
SMP group is attached to an external mentor from a to prevent the falling - Kok Yixuan Tiffany (306)
Certificate of of fine-tipped pens on - Ng Sue Hui Aricco (313)
tertiary institute such as NUS, NTU, RP, NYP or even Distinction the tip
research institutes such as A*STAR. An alternative to Using zebrafish as
the school-based Research Studies (RS), SMP is taken a model for the
- Goh Shu Lin Doreen (306)
up in Year 3 and continues for approximately a year analysis of genetic
- Lim Lexis (310)
and environmental
and a half. SMP involves two major parts of research - interactions underlying
- Low Jia Na (310)
the first part concluding with the annual Youth Science metabolic disorders
Conference (YSC), and the second part concluding Biometric membranes for - Foo Cher Ying (306)
with the Singapore Science and Engineering Fair water purification - Xu Shuning (313)
(SSEF). The second part can either be an extension of Ecotoxicology
- Ho Si Min Claire (305)
of colloidal gold
the project submitted for YSC, or a completely new nanoparticles using
- Ong Shih Min (305)
project. - Siau Li Ting Anna (314)
genus Artemis Fransicana
Role of quiet eye in - Goh Jia Ling (307)
badminton short serves - Helen Lin Jia Qi (307)
The scientific projects undertaken range across many
- Xiao Shiwei (301)
disciplines, from Mathematics, Physics, Electrical and Mathematical modelling
- Faith Magdelena Quek (305)
Electronics Engineering, Chemistry and Environmental of cave exploration
- Jennifer Shyamalee (309)
Science, to Medicine and Health, DNA Science and Computational model
Microbiology. to estimate the risk of - Amanda Eugenia Yung (306)
serious drug-induced - Wang Liwen (307)
musculoskeletal -Weng Jiayi(307)
SMP participants face many challenges such as disorders
working through long hours of laboratory work after Effect of UV rays on
a tiring day of school, facing repeated failures in our physical properties - Tan Yun Qi Charyl (301)
of human hair tensile - Celestine Teo Yu Qing (306)
experiments, and having to comprehend thick stacks strength and surface - Sanjna Nilesh Nerurkar (307)
of scientific papers. In spite of these challenges, it did smoothness
not dampen our enthusiasm and passion for scientific Certificate of
A field study comparing
Merit
research. We would have never made it without the an invasive species to a
- Lim Jia Yi Annabel (304)
non-invasive species and
guidance of our expert mentors and teacher advisors, the effects of an invasive
- Nur Syahadah Bte Shahril (304)
and the support and understanding of our parents and species
other teachers. - Devika S Warrier (306)
A twist in UV-treated
- Melissa Choi (307)
skin cells
- Tay Li Ying (307)
At the 19th Youth Science Conference held on 21
Proteomic analysis of the
September 2013 at the National University of Singapore - Feng Siyuan (306)
downstream pathways of
- Tan Qian Xiu Rosemond (311)
(NUS), 301 students from 22 schools submitted a total KRAS colon cancer
of 106 projects. The 23 RGS Year 3 SMP groups did Human machine - Seah Wen Win (306)
our school proud by clinching many accolades. The interface design and - Mikayla Christine Gawarecki (313)
development - Qian Tingchen (313)
Molecular cloning and
3D structure modelling
- Chua Ying Pin (306)
of conserved N terminal
-Li Jiaqi(306)
domain of major
- Sherilyn Leong Li Juan (312)
ampullate Spidroin 1
gene

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Singapore Mathematical
Modelling Forum and Challenge
(SMMFC) 2013

T he Singapore Mathematical Modelling Forum and

Challenge (SMMFC) is an inaugural mathematics
event jointly organised by Ngee Ann Secondary
School and Raffles Girls' School. Now into its third year, the
event has expanded to include upper and lower secondary
Participants are exposed to the use of data
collection tools such as Tl-Nspire graphing
calculators and data analysis software such as
LoggerPro.
Communicating using data.

divisions, with students from both local and international

schools. This year saw an overwhelming response of 186 The event culminated with an MM Challenge Task where
student participants from 29 schools from Singapore, Hong students conducted experiments and developed models
Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia. for a windmill and air-balloon. Within a time span of four
and a half hours, the participants collected and analysed
With technology steadily data, then presented their solution to the class. Other than
gaining a firm footing in acquiring MM competencies and applying mathematical
the current educational knowledge to solve problems, students learned important
landscape, Mathematical skills in creative and inventive thinking, collaboration,
Modelling (MM) provides an interdisciplinarity and adaptability.
innovative way of learning
and applying mathematical "The SMMFC experience was very memorable and
skills, all in an authentic and interesting. We were able to apply mathematical modelling
interdisciplinary learning to real-life situations and this definitely made mathematics
environment. Experimenting with an aerial mascot. more engaging and fun compared to learning in the usual
classroom context. I really enjoyed the experience and I
One of the highlights of the event was the visit to Universal also got to meet many new friends from different schools!"
Studios Singapore (USS), where students solved real-life reflected Agnes Tan (314) on her overall experience as an
problems by enjoying thrilling rides while collecting data RGS student facilitator.
for further analysis.
Collaborative learning
Presenting and sharing
in progress.
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T he Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF)

is a national competition organised by the Ministry
of Education (MOE), the Agency for Science,
Technology & Research (A*STAR) and the Science Centre
Singapore (SCS). Outstanding entries will represent
As Professor Dr Hartut Michel, Chief Judge of ATS puts it -
all the participants have demonstrated that they are creative,
innovative and tolerant of frustration. This long journey of
scientific inquiry has been tiring, but is surely rewarding for all.

Singapore at the prestigious Intel International Science Award Project Title Students
and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), widely regarded as the
Olympics of science competitions for students. Project to explore
the potential anti- - Teo Jue Luo
Silver, proliferative/pro- Melinna (401)
SSEF is the culmination of the scientific research projects for Broadcom apoptotic effects of - Michelle Lim Xuan
many RGS students - numerous lab sessions, long hours of MASTERS mangosteen peel extract Li (401)
discussion with their mentors and tireless effort in doing up Award and alpha-mangostin - Wu Chin Ying
reports and posters. Of the 23 RGS projects submitted for in triple negative breast (404)
cancer cell lines
shortlisting, 12 were successful, and the groups went on to
present their posters at the fair. Investigation of BMP-2/
Salbutamol hemisulfate - Mani Hemaavathi
After numerous rounds of judging, three RGS projects did Bronze Incorporated PLGA (402)
the school and themselves proud by clinching awards Nanospheres for - Soh Hui Ling (402)
Targeted Delivery
amidst a field of older, more experienced competitors.
Michelle Lim Xuan Li (401) was also selected as the - Lee Shi Ya Claudia
Broadcom MASTERS International Delegate to attend ISEF Synergistic Interactions (402)
as an observer. of Medicinal Herbal - Wong Po Yee
Merit
Extracts in the Inhibition Tricia (402)
of Escherichia coli - Liew Mei Xian
All award winners also qualified for the A*STAR Talent (411)
Search (ATS), and after gruelling rounds of selection,
Michelle was placed second, coming in after alumnus Zera
Ong Hui Xian (401, 2011). 1 : From left to right: Teo Jue Luo Melinna (401),
Wu Chin Ying (404) and Michelle Lim Xuan
Li (401).
2 : From left to right: Mani Hemaavathi (402) and
Soh Hui Ling (402).
3 : Group photo at SSEF Awards Ceremony with
Ms May Tan and Ms Koh Chen Chen.
4 : Group photo of RGS SSEF participants.
5 : From left to right: Liew Mei Xian (411), Lee Shi
Ya Claudia (402) and Wong Po Yee Tricia
(402).

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A fter months of intense preparation, 8 Junior Division Team 120 :Koay Tze Min (205), Melissa Amanda Murtidjaja
teams and 6 Senior Division teams from RGS did the (212), Khin Yadanar Oo (212)
school proud at the World Scholars' Cup Regional Melissa : 1st in History, 3rd in Art, Special Area and
Round, putting up a commendable performance and clinching Challenge
numerous awards. Khin Yadanar Oo : 3rd in Literature, 4th in Current affairs

Organised by DemiDec, the World Scholar's Cup is a highly- Team 115 :Qiu Jiayu (308), Emma Danny He (301), Celine
demanding international academic competition that covers Ng Yu Ting (301)
seven subjects: Special Area, History, Science, Current affairs, Team award :1st in Challenge, 5th in Junior division
Jiay : 3rd in Art, 4th in Literature and Special Area
Music, Literature and Art. The curriculum revolves around the
central theme of Our World in Motion. Teams of three compete Emma : 3rd in Current affairs and Literature
Celine : 2nd in Literature and Writing, 3rd in Art
in debates, collaborative writing, Scholars' Challenge (a multiple
choice paper) and Scholars' Bowl (a team speed round).
Senior Division
Achievements Team 517 :Xu Cheng Yin (403), Ng Way (403), Fu Xinyi
Junior Division (403)
Team 113 :Tee Ming Zee (304), Maria Sara Tan Yu Wen Cheng Yin :3rd in Current Affairs, 4th in Literature
(304), Goh Qi Shuen (304)
Team award :4th in Challenge Team 518 :Chow Huiru (401), Liu Hongzhan (401), Vanessa
Ming Zee : 1st in Literature, 2nd in Challenge, 3rd in Art, Chen Hui En (401)
Current affairs, Science and History Team award :4th in Debate
Maria : 4th in Art Hongzhan :4th in Literature
Qi Shuen : 2nd in Current affairs Huiru :4th in Literature
Vanessa : 1st in Debate
Team 114 :Helen Lin Jia Qi (307), Gao Yanxin (314), Sanjna
Nilesh Nerurkar (307) Team 519 :Poh Yong Han (405), Sharon G Andres (406), Teh
Team award : 6th in Junior Division Su Chen (401)
Helen : 1st in Current Affairs, 2nd in History, 3rd in Yong Han : 2nd in Current Affairs
Literature Sharon : 2nd in Special Area
Yanxin : 3rd in Art Su Chen :4th in Special Area

Team 116 :Wong Ashley Li-Ting (209), Oh Hui Xin (213), Team 520 :Teo Rui En Nicole (415), Feng Leirong (402), Qiu
Rebecca Tang Biqing (404)
Ashley :4th in Current affairs and Debate Team award :1st in Writing, 6th in Senior Division
Leirong : 1st in Literature, 2nd in Art, 3rd in Senior Division
Team 117 :Wang Beini (211), Yi Chongwen (211), Kelly Siah Biqing : 3rd in Writing, 4th in History
Xinjie (213)
Team award : 2nd in Collaborative Writing Team 524 : Soh Hui Ling (402), Mani Hemaavathi (402),
Chongwen : 3rd in History, 4th for Science Prabhakaran Abinaya (408)
Kelly : 3rd in Writing Mani : 2nd in Debate

Team 118 : Emily Zhao (210), Chloe Chia (210), Chloe Chong Team 521 :Low Tian Ling (401), Heng Jia Min (402), Chim
Su En (210) Sher Ting (401)
Chloe Chia : 2nd in Literature, 3rd in Art and History Team award : 3rd in Bowl, 4th in Challenge, 5th in Senior
Division
Team 119 :Chao Zong-Ying Beatrice (209), Teo Wei Ling Tian Ling : 2nd in Art and Literature
Rachel (209), Jessica Wong Qing Hui (209) Jia Min : 4th in Special Area
Jessica : 4th in Current Affairs Sher Ting : 1st in Current Affairs, 2nd in Art

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Biology Field Trip to Pulau
Tioman, Malaysia
16-20 June 2013
T he school was just receding into the pitch black of
morning when 29 Biology students gathered for an
experience of a lifetime. Along with Mr Chad Evans,
Mr Shaun De Souza, Mrs Sulastiri Anis and three inspiring
instructors Mr Subaraj, Mr Sek Chuan and Mr Ming, we
set off for the largest island on the east coast of Peninsula
Malaysia, Pulau Tioman.
Upon arriving at the beautiful Paya Beach Resort, which
was to be our accommodation for the next five days, the
instructors shared on the things that make Pulau Tioman
special. The island had everything - a panoramic photo
of the island will reveal lush tropical rainforests, inland
forests, mangroves, coral reefs, rocky beaches and sandy
beaches, all brimming with a diversity of flora and fauna.
We immediately set off to explore a neat patch of forest and
mangrove just a stone's throw from the resort. Every now
and then, when we were bumbling through the bushes like
buffaloes, the guide would pause and hold up his hand. As
we stopped to listen, we would hear a sudden call in the
sweet silence - the Green Imperial Pigeon! We would also
pause while wading waist-deep in the cool mangrove water
to see. a seemingly insignificant white petal floating by to
lend on a Sonneretia's root, to then realise that it was the
extremely rare Tree Nymph Butterfly. The first day ended
with our senses newly awakened.
The next day, we explored the coral reefs off the coast of
Pulau Tioman. With snorkelling gear and life jackets on
hand, we hopped onto boats, which bobbed across the
turquoise water, bringing us to the five different snorkelling
areas. With our eyes looking out for dolphins, our guide
told us the story of Pulau Tioman's oddly long shape - a
story about a mystical dragon. Upon snorkel-dropping from
the boat into the mysterious crystal-blue water, we were
immersed in a new and brilliant world. Dipping your head
under the water's surface takes you to a land of the flying
Parrot Fish with their neon 'wings', the petite Butterfly Fish
and the long and perky Rabbit Fish. At some areas, schools
of over a thousand fishes would come racing into you,
fearless and boundless. Pimply Sea Cucumbers sat languidly
on the reef's floor, and spiky Sea Urchins hid in the crevices
of the corals. We even swam alongside a slender Black-
tipped Reef Shark and watched a friendship forged between
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a goby and a shrimp. We returned to the resort feeling
overwhelmed by the beauty of the underwater world, one
which people do not understand enough about.
On the third and fourth days, we explored the primary
and secondary rainforests of the island. It was the first time
in many years that rain did not fall during our trek, and it
was also the first time any of us saw the famous Rafflesia
in bloom. The beautiful parasite looked prehistoric and
surreal, and getting a good whiff of the notorious stench
was a dream come true. We sat in silence in areas of the
forest to record what we heard, and draw out what we
saw as part of the field survey. We also got the chance to
measure the thickness of ancient trees as well as count
growing saplings budding from the ground. We crossed
the path of the amazing Strangling Fig and experienced
climbing it, which was a thrilling once-in-a-lifetime
experience. The forest was a haven for flying dragons
flashing their vibrant throat flaps. We also walked by sun
skinks basking in the sun, and were extremely lucky to
see three Oriental Whip Snakes, each of a different colour
- brown, yellow and green. After an afternoon of awe, the
instructors surprised us by bringing us to a rock pool.
After dinner, clad in our long pyjamas and torchlights, we
headed out silently through the same forested area we went
through the first day we arrived at Pulau Tioman, though
this time, it was a whole new world. The sky was scattered
with countless stars and planets glinting down at us, a sight
that left us transfixed and amazed. After the walk through
the forest, we gathered at the beach in front of our resort
for a campfire. Sitting around a roaring campfire and with
our arms linked, we sang songs and roasted marshmallows
over the fire. Then, getting back on our feet, we went
for an intertidal walk on the wet sand. We were never
disappointed with every rock we peeked under. We saw
octopuses scrambling away on their eight legs, and crabs
with brilliant red claws sidestepping us. When the instructor
announced that it was time for bed, we slowly walked
back, unwilling to leave this natural paradise.
We took home not just these enlightening and enriching
encounters, but also the will to play a greater role in the
conservation of Singapore's flora and fauna.
1 : Nicole Yow W e i (306) examining a sea cucumber
during the coral reefs ecological survey.
2 : Lim Ai Ying Hannah (408) getting up-close and personal
with a Brown Oriental W h i p snake.
3 : Posing with a Rafflesia in bloom.
4 : Group photo of the 2 0 1 3 Tioman Fieldtrip participants.
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Broadcom MASTERS International & Intel International Science and

Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2013
12-17 May 2013

T he Broadcom MASTERS
International brings together 20
outstanding students from 13
countries to participate in comprehensive
STEM-driven activities, and to participate
as Official Student Observers at the
International Science and Engineering Fair
(ISEF) - the world's largest international
pre-coUege science competition. My
teammates Melinna Teo (401), Wu Chin
Ying (401) and I had the privilege of
representing Singapore in this programme
at Phoenix, Arizona, USA. We had an
enriching week touring the labs at the
Arizona State University, appreciating the
application of science in music and art at
museums and being inspired by numerous
science projects presented at ISEF.

- Michelle Lim (401)

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Dwen An-Raffles Service

Learning Exchange 2013

T he Dwen An Social Welfare Foundation (DASWF)

is an organisation in Taiwan that aims to develop
social awareness among youths and provide them
with service learning experience through camp courses and
volunteer work, such that these youths are better equipped
with the knowledge of how they can give back to their
individual communities.
Dwen An Service-Learning Winter Camp 2 0 1 3 .

Interacting with children. Service Learning Activities Planning & Sharing. Representatives from RGS and Rl.

In January, our team comprising of Feng Lei Rong (402),
Tiffany Chan (405), Yap Li Yin (406), Ong Yi Jing (409)
and four Raffles Institution representatives flew over to
Taiwan to participate in the 10th Dwen An Service-Learning
Leadership Winter Camp led by Mrs Rachel Pang and
Ms Lee Phui Jiun. After going through service learning
workshops and training, we planned a day of activities
for visually-impaired children in Taiwan. As part of the
exchange programme, we planned a three-day service
learning trip in July for our Taiwanese friends in Singapore,
working with Toa Payoh Seniors Activity Centre to serve the
elderly at the centre.
This programme has certainly been an eye-opening and
enriching experience for all of us. The Taiwanese's spirit
of service has truly inspired us to continue serving our
community passionately and wholeheartedly. We are truly
thankful for this opportunity.

Dwen An-Raffles Team 2013

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Geography Alive!
RGS Field Trip to Tanjung Karang
& Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6-8 June 2013

G
eography came alive for 27 Year 1s and 2s
who experienced Malaysia's charming fusion of
nature's wonders, historical buildings and modern
skyscrapers.

The highlight was a visit to Forest Research Institute

Malaysia, a rainforest ecosystem where students braved
Forest Research Institute Malaysia: RGS
the Keruing Trail and a 30-metre high Canopy Walkway. students treading gingerly on the swaying
Canopy Walk, with its panoramic views of
the lush rainforest.
Forest Research Institute Malaysia:
Jigsaw puzzle in the sky, formed by
the non-overlapping crowns of kapur,
a Southeast Asian hardwood timber
tree species.

Students were also treated to paddy-planting and harvesting

activities at Agrotourism Homestay Kampung Sungai Sireh,
wondrous limestone caves with sacred Hindu cave temples
at Batu Caves, and bioluminescent nocturnal fireflies along
the Kuala Selangor River.

The trip ended with a city tour of historic Istana Negara,

Dataran Merdeka and Sultan Abdul Samad Building, and
state-of-the-art PETRONAS Twin Towers.

Petrosains @ PETRONAS Twin Agrotourism Homestay Kampung

lowers: Exploring the state-of-the- Sungai Sireh: Posing at the paddy field
- Hazel Ng Kai Jie (212)
ort Science Discovery Centre. with a new 'friend'.

Batu Caves: RGS Senior Deputy Principal

Mrs Shirley Tan, along with teachers
Mr Yeojun Han, Mr Tan K o k W a h , Ms
Tiffany Cheong and students posing for a
group photograph at the entrance to the
huge limestone outcrop.

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Geography Field Trip to

New Zealand
20-29 November 2013

K
ia ora! - Greetings from the indigenous Maori
people, a key player to New Zealand's culture.
1 : The view of Lake Wakatipu from
After a traditional greeting and Hangi Feast during Queenstown, a popular resort
a remarkable cultural exchange, we shared our traditions town.

through song and dance, taking back an unbounded 2 : Our Maori friends performing
during the cultural exchange.
understanding of the rich Maori culture.
3 : Taken during the scenic walk
along the foot of Aoraki Mount
Beyond culture, the group through geographical inquiry Cook.
explored southern New Zealand - a place of symbiosis 4 : The Kawarau River, popularised
by the movie The Lord of the
between man and nature. Beginning in Christchurch and Rings: The Fellowship of the
across the Southern Alps, notably Lake Tekapo from The Ring, from the viewpoint of the
Kawarau Gorge Suspension
Hobbit and Aoraki Mount Cook; everyday brought a new Bridge.
experience and a greater appreciation of the man-land 5 : A group photo at the Punakaiki
relationship of New Zealand. Pancake Rocks.

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Language Study Programme for
Expatriate Youth (Taiwan) 2013
17 November- 9 December 2013
students and teachers left
31 Singapore for Taiwan on 17
November 2013, the start of an
enriching three-week journey that left us
with insightful glimpses into the Taiwanese
culture and helped further our command and
appreciation of the Chinese Language.
Language lessons at the National Taiwan
Normal University went beyond our school
curriculum, challenging our higher-level
thinking. There were also cultural lessons,
such as kung fu. Our weekends spent
travelling the country to experience the local
culture helped supplement our wonderful
experience of Taiwan.
Overall, the trip was unforgettable, and at
the end of it, everyone was reluctant to head
home!
- Hitomi Yap (304)
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1 : A series of Chinese cultural activities
were specially arranged for us such
as painting and calligraphy.
2 : Mingdao High School at Taichung
hosted us for a day and the students
who hosted us were known as the
Blue Ambassadors.
3 : The students who received awards for
their good attitudes in learning and
exemplary performance in class.
4 : With the huge Buddha statue, this
photo was token at the Fo Guang
Shan Buddha Memorial Centre at
Kaohsiung.
5 : Personalised scarfs made using
the Blue Dye technique, unique to
Taiwan's culture.
6 : A Saturday morning lesson on the
Yuan Zhu Min (indigenous people of
Taiwan) had us hyped up, with our
friends dressing up in tribal outfits
from different tribes.
7 : The group of 35 students (25 girls
from RGS and 10 boys from SJI) who
took part in this enriching trip.
8 : A breath-taking sight at Maobitou,
which translates directly to "The Tip
of the Cat's Nose", taken together
during our graduation 3D2N trip to
Kending.
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Mutiara Harapan School

Service Learning and Visit
Riau, Indonesia
13-15 March 2013
Teacher Mentors
Ms Syahidah Ibrahim
Mr Tan Keng Hsin

Students
Zhang Wen Han (301)
Tricia Tan (303)
Shannon Phuah (304)
Karyn Ooi (304)
Zahirah Rosle (304)
Lim Shi Yun (312)
Sophia Yew (403)
Jasmine Kurniawan (412)
Su Mengyue (402)

1 : With local staff and students from

the Estate School.
2 : Reading session with the Estate
School students in their outdoor
classroom.
3 : N e w friendships were forged with
Mutiara Harapan School students,
through collaboration over a
Service Learning project.
4 : Photo with staff and students from
Mutiara Harapan School.
5 : Students posing with teachers of
the Handicapped School, with

the crafts that were taught by RGS
students.
6 : Sharing of Community Problem
Solving (CmPS) projects with the
Mutiara Harapan School staff and
students.
7 : After a friendly match of
basketball, with students from the
Mutiara Harapan School.
T
hree Year 4 and six Year 3 Student Leaders embarked
on a Service Learning trip to Riau Indonesia, with
the objective of strengthening ties between both
schools. Strong collaboration was fostered with students
from the Mutiara Harapan School, as they came together to
plan and execute community service activities to conduct
for students at the Pelalavvan Handicapped School. Together
with a conrbined sharing of Service Learning opportunities
and programmes implemented in both schools, the trip was
truly rewarding in allowing students to conduct service and
experience learning in tandem.

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Teacher Mentors
Ms Syahidah Ibrahim
Mr Wong Chee Yeh
Mr Lim Shi Zhi

Year 4 Mentors
Lai Yan (403)
Seah Ying Lin (410)
Claudia Ng (411)
Isabel Lee (412)
Rachel Koh (403)
Overseas Service Learning Claris Tan (415)

Trip to Cebu Year 3 Members

Cebu, Philippines
31 May-8 June 2013
1 : Performing a dance and song for the Quiot
High School students as part of our cultural
exchange performance to give our appreciation
to the school for welcoming us at the start of
their school term.
2 : We were teachers of Quiot High School for
the week! We planned lessons and had great
fun conversing with the students in English and
teaching them at the same time.
3 : We conducted lessons at Philippines Teen
Challenge that incorporated many hands-on
activities for the children and we interacted with
them as they had fun while learning.
4 : We worked with Mobile School to bring street
children in a bus to on open field to play
games, sing songs and act out skits to help
minimise the hours they spend on the streets.
5 : OSL'13! This team photo was taken with Mr
Koshy (the PTC centre director) and the children
at PTC in front of the mural we painted in their
dining room.
Petrina Leow Wan Leng (302)
Siti Munirah Bte Abdul Rashid (302)
Tan Yun Yee, Fion (302)
Nur Syahirah Binte Ruhazat (302)
Ashwinii Selvaraj (302)
Ashley Elizabeth Kwan Ka-Yan (303)
Nabila Qothrunada (304)
Ong Shih Min (305)
Yamin Myint Soe (305)
Mantaring Ericka Joinelle N (305)
Chong Hern Qi Cheryl (305)
Yap Ying Qi Jolyne (308)
Low Jia Na (310)
Ang Hui Ying (311)
Dawn Hu Yu Xin (311)
Goh Ming Wei (312)
Ong Jing Wei Rachel (313)
Selene Ong Wei En (313)
Jacqueline Yu Jingyi (314)
Celine Phua Li Ting (314)
Allison Mak Su-lyn (314)
Belina Zhang Xing (314)
Yap Dian Lin Nicole Charlotte (315)
Nicole Tan Wenxin (315)
This Overseas Service Learning (OSL)
experience made us step out of our
comfort zones to serve a community
in Cebu, Philippines. We observed the
lives of the three main communities we
served: street children at the Philippines
Teen Challenge and Cebu City Task Force
Mobile School and the students at Quiot
High School. OSL was an eye-opening,
humbling experience. We learned from
the students, children and staff to be more
appreciative of the opportunities we have
in Singapore. As much as we have served
and contributed to making a positive
change to the people we met as best as we
could through our lessons and interactions
with them, they have left a deeper impact
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1 : Last night with tutors at Orielton Field Centre.
2 : Sampling of different crabs at the Gann Estuary.
3 : Barnacle found during quadrat sampling.
4 : On the way to the National Theatre to watch War Horse!
5 : Visited the Museum of National History! See the big T-Rex in the centre!
6 : Students listening as the tutor explains how to set up a trap.
7 : Group Photo before the descent into the Big Pit coal mine!
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RGS Science
Interdisciplinary Trip to
Wales & London
3-15 June 2013
W
e spent two weeks in the fascinating
landscape of Wales and London,
carrying out various sampling
experiments on the bustling biodiversity and
learning about statistical tools to make use of the
data collected. Despite our age differences, together
we picked up new skills through exploring,
experimenting and observing trends. It was a
fruitful experience that not only merged the three
disciplines of science but also introduced us to
the culture in the United Kingdom. We visited
museums, experienced their way of life, cuisine and
recreation (we watched the acclaimed play, War
Horse!) there.
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the students to build up

Social Studies Bridges of their adaptability and
Engagement resilience as they co-
operated and bonded
Annual Trip to Malacca & Kuala with each other in the
process as they learnt
Lumpur, Malaysia to apply concepts.
The students also tried
18-21 June 2013 their hands on making
chicken-rice balls for
Year 4 students and four teachers embarked on lunch.

37 the Social Studies annual trip to Malacca and

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The first day saw the group visit a Malay cultural village
- Kampong Penghulu. Students experienced live oil palm
cutting and visited a rubber plantation. They also got to
experience traditional activities like gasing, weaving their
own baskets and made 'Buah Melaka'. The highlight saw
students play 'tarik upeh' - riding on coconut leaves. The
engaging game brought out the child in everyone as they
took turns to participate in the activity; a few students even
attempted to chase chickens!
The students had the
privilege to have a
dialogue session with
the Singapore High Commissioner in Kuala Lumpur; the
session was an insightful one as students learnt about the
work done by Foreign Affairs officers. They also visited a
Malaysian school, SMK (P) Sri Aman. Students forged new
friendships and learnt more about Malaysia's education
system. They also soaked in the campaigning atmosphere
as Sri Aman was holding its Head Prefect elections!
Overall, the trip enabled students to transfer their learning
outside the classroom while they forged stronger bonds
with their classmates and made new friends.

In Malacca, students visited places of interest where they

learnt much about Malaysian culture and history. They also
participated in an "Amazing Walk" where they combed
Jonker Street to photograph 'answers' to prescribed
questions determined by the teachers. The activity allowed

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Taiwan Cultural Immersion Trip
e arrived after a gruelling 5-hour flight and were
W greeted by the warm, cosy dormitories and friendly
faces of the staff； a fair contrast to the frigid wet
weather, which we soon learnt was the norm. The continuing
education centre, where we would be spending most of our
time in, was an extension of the National Taiwan Normal
University located along He Ping Road in Taipei. That was
where we'd be calling ‘home’ for the next three weeks or
so. Each dorm was both simple yet wonderfully comfortable.
The building was a nice place, with pretty much everything -
gymnasium, laundry room, dormitories and classrooms. This
was the first time our school had invited St. Joseph's Institution
(SJI) to join us in this journey.
The goal of this trip is to expand our language horizons with
the intensive Chinese classes and well-organised cultural
lessons.
Before official lessons commenced, we were required to take
a class-placement test, which would determine what class we
would be in. There were three classes, the third class being the
most advanced.
Lessons were being carried out on either the 3rd or 4th floor,
depending on the allocation for that day. The weekly class
schedules were being pinned up on the notice board on our
dormitories’ level. Each class had a handful of 13 students who
were being managed by two teachers each. Chinese language
lessons and Chinese Literature lessons were conducted
every weekday, and under the guidance of our teachers at
the Continuing Education Centre, we were able to better
appreciate several beautifully penned poems and passages,
such as the renowned passage “The Peach Blossom Spring (
桃花源记)”.Our knowledgeable teachers made their lessons
come to life with their vivid descriptions； and their enthusiasm
in the subject was contagious.
Initially, many of us struggled to adapt to the way of writing in
Taiwan as words were written in Traditional Chinese instead
of Simplified Chinese, which we use in Singapore. Eventually,
we familiarised ourselves with the traditional Chinese
words. Through the Chinese lessons and the homework that
were occasionally given to us，we were able to improve
our proficiency in Chinese significantly by expanding our
knowledge in Chinese idioms and vocabulary.
Other than academic lessons, a wide variety of cultural lessons
were also arranged to enrich our knowledge on the Taiwanese
culture： paper cutting, bead threading, diabolo，calligraphy and
many more! These activities were not only fun and engaging,
but also accurately reflect the lifestyle of Taiwanese people
and allowed us to learn more about their culture. For example,
the intricate designs cut from paper reflects the Taiwanese
appreciation of their traditional art forms, and after observing
how naturally the children were able to play diabolo, I realised
that its practice was very much ingrained into the culture of
the local people. In addition, half-day lessons on Saturdays
further exposed us to the culture and traditions of Taiwan
as we got to learn about Taiwan's famous delicacies, ethnic
groups and movies. We also got to visit “Bi-Hu Theatre”. There,
we watched performances of Chinese Acrobatics and Beijing
Opera. No doubt, they gave us a deeper understanding of
traditional Chinese performing arts. All these were experiences
we never could have experienced back in Singapore.
Besides burying ourselves in textbooks and notes, we were
free to explore the nearby night market (师大夜市）during our
weekday lunch or dinner breaks. While on the weekends, we
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would spend them touring Taiwan. Carefully selected by our
teachers, places we visited included traditional cake factories,
night markets, and many more. Such exposures have allowed us
to understand Taiwan and the Chinese culture in other aspects.
It was seen to that we never went hungry. In addition to the
box of fruits delivered faithfully each afternoon to help us
through our long hours of classes，we had the opportunity
to taste many of Taiwan’s famous delicacies such as Bubbly
Tea, fermented tofu, oyster omelettes and crepes during our
trip to the nearby night market. Weekend dinners consisted
of delicious spreads at local restaurants, which allowed us a
pleasant end to our hectic days.
Another enjoyable time would be the time spent after lessons
and dinner. Most of us would retreat back into our rooms to
shower and rest while there are those who would hit the gym
on the 11th level to exercise. Times like this gave us plenty of
opportunities to bond and forge great friendships amongst each
other. Throughout the course of this 23-day trip, we were bound
to discover some flaws and positive points about different
people, but this has brought everyone to learn to accept each
other for who they are. As we had to wash our laundry and
ensure the cleanliness of our rooms，everyone had to take the
role of being responsible and independent, as failure to do so
would result in the deduction of disciplinary points.
Of course, no immersion trip would be complete without
interaction with the local students. One day of the trip was
reserved for a visit to Ming Dao High School that was located
at Taichung. Instead of taking a coach, we took a one-hour
ride there on the subway. It was a whole new experience for
us. Upon arrival, we were greeted by enthusiastic students who
put up an impressive choir and band performance for us. Brief
introductions were exchanged. Soon after the introductions, we
participated in station games that the students had kindly taken
time off their schedule to prepare. The day soon came to an
end as we reached our last station.
All in all, the experience at the high school allowed us to see
the cultures of a Taiwanese school and the different methods
in which lessons were being conducted, as well as gaining
invaluable insight of the life of Taiwanese students.
After 2 weeks of studying, we successfully completed all our
tests and were rewarded a 3-day graduation around the country
where we visited even more scenic and historical tourist spots.
One of the most memorable places that we visited would be
the amusement park on the second day of the graduation trip,
where the thrilling, fast-paced rise and dips of the rollercoaster
reflected the 33 weeks that were coming to an end.
I am sure that if anyone of us were to be asked if we had
enjoyed this Taiwan trip，we would all agree to it immensely.
This journey has not only allowed academic growth but
also character growth, as we learnt more about our friends
and ourselves in an unfamiliar environment. Moreover, daily
reflections served as a platform for us to reflect on our time
spent and grow as a person.
To those who made this trip possible, we would like to thank
them sincerely： Our school teachers who accompanied us and
tirelessly catered to our trips and our meals； Our Taiwanese
teachers who dedicated their precious time to teach us； and
last, but definitely not the least, our counsellors at the hostel
who were always willing to help us obtain materials, or simply
provide a listening ear. Thank you!
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2012 GCE'A' Level Results • 2 Changi Airport Group (GAG) Overseas

The sixth batch of students of the Raffles Programme Undergraduate Scholarship
gave a strong showing in their GCE 'A' Level examination • 1 Ministry of Education (MOE) Education Merit
performance. 62 of our students (or 13.9% of the RGS Scholarship
candidates) achieved distinctions in all their subjects, whilst • 2 Nanyang Technological University (NTU) ASEAN
128 (or 28.7% of the RGS candidates) achieved seven or Undergraduate Scholarship
more distinctions. 139 of our students (or 31.2% of the RGS • 1 Nanyang Technological University (NTU) College
candidates) achieved a perfect university admission score. Scholarship & University Scholars Programme
• 6 Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Nanyang
There were other stellar academic performances. Five out of Scholarship
ten RI students who scored 9 distinctions are RGS students • 2 Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Nanyang
- Yeow Pei Zhuang, Rebecca Margaret Ranee Jeyaraj, Zhang Scholarship & University Scholars Programme
Aidi, Mao Haitong and Lydia Liu Tingruo. Based on the • 1 Singapore Management University (SMU) ASEAN
GCE 'A' Level results, RI named Krystal Khoo Oon Hui Undergraduate Scholarship
and Ong Cheng Jing Outstanding Rafflesian Athletes who • 6 Singapore Management University (SMU) Lee Kong
represented Singapore in various international competitions Chian Scholars' Programme
(SEA Games, ASEAN School Games, Youth Olympic Games) • 4 Singapore Management University (SMU) Scholars'
and scored at least 6 distinctions. Tang Kam Yin Selina, who Programme
also scored at least 6 distinctions, was named Accomplished • 1 Singapore Technologies Engineering (STE) Overseas
Local Young Musician. RI also recognised Stephanie Siow Scholarship
Su Lyn, Carey Lim Yun Shan and Isabelle Lim Su Xian as • 1 Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
Dedicated Community Activists and Student Leaders. These Undergraduate Scholarship
students scored at least 7 distinctions in the GCE 'A' Level
results. Stephanie Siow Su Lyn has been awarded the 2013 Scholarships and Awards
President's Scholarship. In 2012, our students' academic excellence was recognised
in a number of awards and scholarships:
From the 2012 'A' Level cohort, the number of • 1 Lee Kuan Yew Award for Mathematics and Science -
undergraduate scholarships offered to RGS students by Secondary Category
various agencies and universities are as follows: • 4 Prime Minister's Book Prize - Primary Category
• 1 President's Scholarship • 3 Prime Minister's Book Prize - Secondary Category
• 6 Public Service Commission (PSC) Overseas Merit • 2 MOE Regional Studies Programme Scholarship
Scholarship (Open) • 19 Agency for Science, Technology and Research
• 1 Public Service Commission (PSC) Overseas Merit (A*STAR) Science Award (Upper Secondary)
Scholarship (Teaching) • 1 Young Defence Scientists Programme (YDSP)
• 5 Public Service Commission (PSC) Overseas Merit Scholarship
Scholarship (Legal Service) • 2 Young Defence Scientists Programme (YDSP)
• 4 Public Service Commission (PSC) Singapore Academic Award for Mathematics
Government Scholarship (Open) • 2 Young Defence Scientists Programme (YDSP)
• 3 Ministry of Education (MOE) Education Merit Academic Award for Physics
Scholarship • 2 YDSP Defence Science and Technology Agency
• 1 Ministry of Education (MOE) Teaching Award (DSTA) Junior College Scholarship
• 1 Agency for Science, Technology and Research • 9 MOELC Performance Awards
(A*STAR) Undergraduate Scholarship • 3 MOE Language Elective Scholarship (JC)
• 4 Agency for Science, Technology and Research
(A*STAR) National Science Scholarship (BS) Academic Awards
• 2 National Parks (Nparks) Undergraduate Scholarship Year 1 2012
• 1 Housing and Development Board (HDB) Top in Subject 2012
Undergraduate Scholarship (Overseas) 105 Chiang Li Ling Christine Chinese Language
• 1 Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
104 Deea K Dev Chinese Special Programme
(GIC) Global Scholarship
111 Hannah Tan Jia Hwee English Language
From the 2011 'A' Level cohort, the number of 111 Soh Qian Ying English Literature
undergraduate scholarships offered (after 2012 RGS Speech 109 Leong Shi Ying Victoria Geography
Day) to RGS students by various agencies and universities 110 Emily Zhao Higher Chinese
are as follows: 105 Nur Syafiqah Bte Higher Malay
• 1 Agency for Science, Technology and Research Mohamed R
(A*STAR) Graduate Scholarship (NUS/NTU) 101 N Sanmitha Higher Tamil

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111 Lim Xuan Hui Rachel History 213 Qiu Jiayu

111 Fatima Siddiqui Lower Secondary Science 213 Zhang Wen Han
111 Fatima Siddiqui Malay Special Programme
Top in Level 2012
111 Hannah Tan Jia Hwee Mathematics
211 Alicia Ong Shi Hui
105 Kimberly Tan Min-En Music Elective Programme
Outstanding Academic Performance Year 3 2012
105 Kimberly Tan Min-En Topin Subject 2012
107 Madhumitha Pandiaraja 304 Wu Chin Ying Area Studies
107 Natasha Tai Qian Hui 301 Gong Min Yie Biology
109 Chao Zong-Ying Beatrice 301 Kang Yi Xi Chemistry
110 Emily Zhao 306 Debbie Ng Tze Ting Chinese Language
111 Clara Keng Hui Lin 304 Lysha-Ann S Chinese Special
111 Hannah Tan Jia Hwee Dharmaratnam Programme
111 Ho Chih Ying 301 Sinead Tan Jia Na English Language
111 Koh Jia Wen Tricia 302 Chu Phuong Anh English Language
111 Soh Qian Ying (Foreign Students)
111 Tan Jing-Wen Claire 308 Nicolle Marie Chew Hui English Literature
112 Chan Kar Mun Fang
112 Pisupati Anushka 305 Prithipal Kaur Bhullar Geography
112 Seow Wen Min Rachael 302 Shao Yinuo Higher Chinese
308 Nur Atiqah Bte Ahmad Higher Malay
113 Hu Yunting Grace
Suhairi
Top in Level 2012 306 R Priya Higher Tamil
111 Fatima Siddiqui 306 Lim Eng Yin History
305 Filzah Hanis Bte Osman Malay
Year 2 2012 301 Tay Min Yi Malay Special Programme
Top in Subject 2012 301 Tay Min Yi Mathematics
208 Tan Jia Mei Chinese Language 303 Toh Tien Hsia Shayna Music Elective Programme
208 Maryam Jamiylah Bte Chinese Special 302 Yang Wei Yun Lily Physics
Rozlan Programme 302 Yang Wei Yun Lily Raffles Academy (Biology)
213 Celine Ng Yu Ting English Language 301 Tay Min Yi Raffles Academy
213 Celine Ng Yu Ting English Literature (Chemistry)
204 Wu Jiaxuan Geography 303 Rachel Koh Ming Li Raffles Academy (English
209 Helen Lin Jia Qi Higher Chinese Literature)
208 Nur Insyirah Bte Higher Malay 301 Kang Yi Xi Raffles Academy
Nurazmi (Geography)
201 Ashwinii Selvaraj Higher Tamil 302 Choo Qian Ke Raffles Academy (Higher
208 Gupta Nikita History Chinese)
213 Qiu Jiayu Lower Secondary Science 303 Grace Tern Jia Wen Raffles Academy (History)
210 Goh Shu Lin Doreen Malay Special Programme 304 Qiu Biqing Raffles Academy
207 Annabelle Lim Jia Sing Mathematics (Mathematics)
205 Jin Minjia Music Elective Programme 313 Lee Ann Gie Raffles Academy (Music)
203 Balachander Prashanthi Special Art Programme 302 Heng Jia Min Raffles Academy (Physics)
310 Chan Ker Hui Grace Social Studies
Outstanding Academic Performance 310 Irene Tee @ Zheng Special Art Programme
201 Xiao Shiwei Jingying
209 Helen Lin Jia Qi
209 Shermaine Si Ying Ying Outstanding Academic Performance
209 Tao Ming Hui 301 Judy Hong Ruilan
210 Low Jia Na 301 Lim Xuan Li Michelle
210 Tu Chang 301 Liu Hongzhan
210 Zhu Qi 301 Tay Min Yi
211 Freda Mah Cheng Yee 301 Teo Jue Luo Melinna
212 Chan Chin Qi 301 Thet Thiri Ko
212 Devika S Warrier 302 Feng Leirong
213 Goh Xin-Yi 303 Fu Xinyi

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303 Wu Qi Ling 402 Ang Yu Xin

303 Xu Cheng Yin 402 Goh Pei Shan
304 Wu Chin Ying 402 Yang Yixuan
304 Yvette Tay Yu Wei 403 Lin Kun
307 Kavya Sivakumar 403 Zhang Jingyi
308 Liu Lijia 404 Nguyen Thuy Ngan
308 Prabhakaran Abinaya 405 Bridget Zhang Lechen
315 Saik Chin Wen Sharon 406 Wee Yen Jean
407 Christiane Tan Heng Luan
Top Level 2012
408 Zheng Fan
304 Qiu Biqing
410 Ow Song Yeen Maxine
Year 4 2012 413 Claire Ng Jia Qi
Top in Subject 2012
Bursaries, Awards and Scholarships
408 Ong Miao Ling Area Studies
402 Chew Jia Yi Joan Biology Cindy Loh Ray-Wen Memorial Bursary
402 Yang Yixuan Chemistry 301 Lin Jing
407 Christiane Tan Heng Chinese Language 301 Toh Si Ying
Luan 310 Low Jia Na
403 He Jiaming Chinese Literature Professor Tan Ser Kiat Bursary
411 Niranjana Krishna Chinese Special Programme 202 Bethany Leong Yin Xuan
403 Julia Sunil English Language 212 Quek Rui Hong
402 Law May Ning English Literature
410 Ow Song Yeen Maxine Geography The Venerable Dr & Mrs D D Chelliah Scholarship
401 Cheng Hang Higher Chinese 404 Tan Fong Han
401 Yuli Ardini Bte Affandi Higher Malay Parents for RGS Award
409 Sumitha Grace Higher Tamil 313 Geneveive Yong Mei Qi
Pandiaraja 313 Jessa Gan Wan Zhen
410 Ow Song Yeen Maxine History
403 Wu Qi Ling
413 Lim Tse Jean. Malay Special Programme 411 Kassandra Ong Ying Suen
402 Chew Jia Yi Joan Mathematics
403 Deng Yue Music Elective Programme "Sisters at Heart" Award (Awarded by Class of '73)
404 Chia Daphne Theresa Physics 106 Teo Yuuga
Yun Shan 213 Ong Yun Ting
402 Ho Hui Min Raffles Academy (Biology) 411 Foo En Kyi
402 Amanda Kang Yu Raffles Academy Lim Hsiu Mei Community Service Award
Chen (Chemistry)
402 Tan Wei Ying Rachel
406 Liu Fangzhou Raffles Academy (English
403 Lai Yan
Literature)
403 Rachel Koh Ming Li
405 Belle Tan Ling Yi Raffles Academy
(Geography) 403 Toh Tien Hsia Shayna
402 Yang Yixuan Raffles Academy (Higher 405 Ragini Verma
Chinese) 405 Tan Wei Ying Kate
402 Yang Yixuan Raffles Academy (History) 405 Vivian Feng Yichen
402 Ang Yu Xin Raffles Academy 406 Wang You
(Mathematics) 407 Zhang Xuan
407 Lim Ci Hui Raffles Academy (Music) 408 Lim Hui En Deborah Philippa
403 Lin Kun Raffles Academy (Physics) 409 Jessica Goh Kai Ling
401 Grace Sum Jia En Social Studies 410 Beverley Emma Mok Shiying
412 Yeoh Tze Ning Special Arts Programme 410 Chan Si-En Esther
410 Fong Si Ying
Raffles Top Scholars Award 410 Seah Ying Lin
Raffles Top Scholars Award 2012 411 Claudia Ng Jing Wen
401 Grace Sum Jia En 411 Kassandra Ong Ying Suen
401 Loo Xiang Ling Edith 412 Gabrielle Ong Hui Min
401 Zhang Zhiyang 412 Isabel Lee Ruo Yi

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413 Cham Zek Min Dorothy Buckle Top Mathematics & Science Award
413 Koh Qi Qian 403 (2012) Zhang Boyu
415 Shi Yuexin
415 Tan Claris Outstanding Achievement Award
Arts
Heart of Gold Award (Awarded by Class of '68)
401 Zhu Wei Jie Visual Art
411 Cheong Qian Hui Odelia
RGS(S) Character Award Wei Jie is an avid and talented artist who is proficient in
401 Judy Hong Ruilan many visual art media, including ceramics, digital art, oil
401 Lim Xuan Li Michelle painting, Chinese painting, and Chinese calligraphy.
401 Melissa Tang Shou Hui
401 Tan Yin Lin In 2012, Wei Jie represented the school in the Singapore
401 Vanessa Chen Hui En Youth Festival Art and Craft competition with her ceramic
402 Faith Nadine Choo Yun Sum work and clinched a Bronze award. Then, through passion
and determination, she learnt how to create digital paintings
403 Eden Teoh Kang Min
almost entirely by herself. In 2013, she submitted a digital
405 Chan Jing Yi Tiffany
artwork 'The Last Daybreak' for the Clifton's International
406 Yap Li Yin
Art Prize, competing with other professionals, and emerged
407 Cai Minglu
as the youngest finalist in the competition.
409 Ong Yi Jing
414 Tan Hui Ying
In the same year, Wei Jie represented Singapore in a
402 Tan Wei Ying Rachel
Japanese International High School Art Award with her oil
ORA Character Award painting 'Away', which took the first prize. Her winning
403 Wong Jie Yi Chloe piece was exhibited at one of Japan's largest art museum,
Tokyo National Art Center.
ORA Community Service Award
406 Teo Wan Xin Phionna Wei Jie has also contributed actively in school programmes
ORA Scholarship to promote the visual art, such as organising calligraphy
401 Lim Xuan Li Michelle workshops for her peers via Artreach and during Mother
Tongue week, and designing house shirts and banners for
ORA-RGS Chapter Award school events.
406 Lum Qian Wei
Ong Fong Wee Scholarship 412 Ngiam Hian Kim Erica Music
111 Soh Gek Shuen
112 Teo Hui Rong, Tara Erica has achieved excellent results as a Raffles Academy
(RA) Music student, and has completed the University of
Justina Li Caixia Scholarship
Birmingham's first-year curriculum in Music studies. In 2012,
101 Chong Wei Ming
she performed at the University as part of the RA Music
103 Tan Xuan Zhi student team. Her repertoire includes the demanding piano
110 Wong Jiaying Clarice
sonata by Granados and a contemporary duet composition
KS Goh New Media & Technology Award by Dr Hoh Chung Shih.
403 Loke Yen Chin
Erica has also participated in various local competitions,
Guthrie & Shaw Award
such as the 2011 Yamaha Piano Competition and the
408 (2012) Li Yao Yu 2011 Singapore National Piano and Violin Competition. In
411 (2012) Yau Ya Kei 2012, she attended masterclasses with Professor Kenneth
Carmee Lim Scholarship Hamilton of Cardiff University who was impressed with her
401 Melissa Tang Shou Hui musical technique and potential, and highly recommended
her for further studies in piano. She has also recently
Evelyn Norris Top Student Award composed two works for a group of visiting Swiss-German
405 (2012) Beatrix Chan Yew Ling performers and her works were very well-received by the
M N Oehlers Top Arts Award performers.
408 (2012) Crystal Lua Xin Li
Erica has also shown notable leadership qualities by
Cecily Hinchliffe Award helping to organise the 2012 Music Elective Programme
404 (2012) Chia Daphne Theresa Yun Shan (MEP) concert, and co-chairing the 2012 RGS Young

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Pianists Piano Competition. She has also arranged scores
and choreographed cello dance moves for the RGS Strings
Ensemble.
413 Lee Ann Gie Music
Ann Gie is an enthusiastic Raffles Academy (RA) Music
student who has successfully completed the University of
Birmingham's first-year curriculum in Music studies. She
has performed at the University as part of RA Music student
team, and her repertoire includes one of Beethoven's piano
duets - Piano Sonata in D.
Ann Gie enhances her musical skills through attending a
masterclass with Mr Shane Thio and a post masterclass with
Professor Kenneth Hamilton of Cardiff University in 2012 for
her performance at the University of Birmingham.
As an active member of RGS Angklung Ensemble, Ann Gie
has also helped to arrange scores for the ensemble and
participated in many performances. Her interest in music
has led her to sign up for work attachment with the Dream
Academy in their production of 'Crazy Christmas 2012' and
is currently working on her personal project - writing her
own musical.
415 Saik Chin Wen Sharon Music
Sharon has excelled as a RA Music student, and has
completed the University of Birmingham's first-year
curriculum in Music studies. She is a multi-instrumentalist
who shows musical talent in violin, guitar and piano,
achieving ABRSM Grade 8 (Distinction) and Diploma for
the instruments. In 2012, she performed at the University of
Birmingham as part of the RA Music student team, and her
repertoire includes a piece for the guitar and violin for the
performance at the University of Birmingham.
Sharon's other achievements include winning first place
at the Ossia Music Competition 2012 (Advanced Guitar
Category), attending masterclass with Mr Shane Thio and a
post masterclass with Professort Kenneth Hamilton.
Sharon also exhibits impressive leadership qualities as a
student conductor, sectional leader and chairperson for RGS
Guitar Ensemble, and as a co-chairperson for the 2012 RGS
Young Pianist Piano Competition.
Sports
415 Donna Li Lim Fencing
Donna currently ranks 9th in the National Squad Ladies
Epee, 9th in Overall Senior (Open), 5th in Overall Junior
(U20), and 1st in Overall Cadet (U17). Her passion and
commitment in Fencing is the driving force that led her to
compete in many international competitions, such as the
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Thailand Open Fencing Championships 2012 (Bangkok),
the World Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship 2013
(Croatia), the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship
2013, and the South East Asia Fencing Federation Junior
and Cadet Championship 2013. Donna has been selected
to represent Singapore in the 2nd Asian Youth Games in
Nanjing, China, in August.
409 Yan Jing Golf
Yan Jing has competed in several international golf
championships between August to December 2012, namely
the Girls British Open Amateur Championship Qualifying,
the Ladies British Open Strokeplay Championships, the
RICOH Women's British Open Final Qualifying, the RICOH
Women's British Open, the Srixxon Ladies Open, the
Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open, the Sanya Ladies Open, and
the China Ladies Open. With a Handicap Index of +3.4 (as
at 27 July 2013) and a World Amateur Golf Ranking of 36th
position (as at 5 August 2013), Yan Jing's passion in golf
has driven her to compete in many more golf tournaments
in 2013. She took part in the Australian Amateur
Championship Qualifying, the ISPS Handa New Zealand
Women's Open, the ISPS Handa Australian Women's Open,
and the US Women's Open Qualifying.
412 Charmaine Yeo Yan Gymnastics - Artistic
Charmaine, a member of the Women Artistic Gymnastics
National Youth Squad, was selected to represent Singapore
in the 2013 World Cup in Anadia, Portugal, in June.
Competing against Olympian gymnasts and world team
champions from Russia, China and Germany, Charmaine
clinched a commendable 25th position in the Uneven Bars
event. Charmaine also took part in the National Inter-School
Gymnastics Championship in April, and attained top 8 in
the Uneven Bars event.
309 Dawne Chua Yun Xi Gymnastics - Rhythmic
A member of the Singapore Youth Training team for
Rhythmic Gymnastics, Dawne has represented Singapore
in May and June 2013 at the Rhythmic Gymnastics
International Tournament in Astana, Kazakhstan, and
the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics International Tournament
in Uzbekistan. She attained an individual 8th position
for Hoops and 9th position for Clubs. Together with her
teammates, the team came in 9th position overall. Dawne
also attained the Highest Potential Award in Kazakhstan. In
July 2013, she competed in the Zhonglin Cup in Shenzhen,
China, where she attained individual 2nd in the apparatus
Hoop, Ball and Clubs, and a 5th for Ribbons. Dawne also
clinched the Best Performance Award in Shenzhen.
205 Phua Shyn Ee Sailing
Shyn Ee has performed consistendy well both locally and
internationally, and currendy ranks 4th Girl Overall in the
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National Optimist Squad. A dedicated sailor, she gave a fine
performance at the recent International Optimist Dinghy
Association (IODA) North American Championship 2013.
The event at Pembroke, Bermuda, saw Shyn Ee finish a
credible 10th Overall (Individual) out of 177 international
sailors and 3rd Girl. She went on to race with Team
Singapore and brought back the Team Championship title.
407 Elisa Yukie Yokoyama Sailing
Yukie is a veteran in the Singapore sailing scene and
has established herself as Singapore's top Optimist sailor
over the last few years. In June 2012, she won the World
Champion Title at the International Optimist Dinghy
Association (IODA) World Championship, and she recently
represented Singapore in the 420 World and Ladies
Championship 2013, held in Valencia, Spain. Together with
her partner, Yukie finished the race 17th Overall, out of 77
international racing pairs. Locally, Yukie won 1st Girls Byte
CII Class in the Singapore Youth Olympics Festival and
2nd Overall 420 Class in the Fish & Co. Singapore National
Youth Championships.
For her dedication to her sport, Yukie was conferred the
Singapore Sports Awards, Sportsgirl of the Year 2012, and
the award was presented on 11 June 2013. Yukie was also
part of the Optimist Team that was awarded the Team of
the Year 2012, for retaining the Team World Championship
title.
413 Samantha Annabelle Neubronner Sailing
Samantha and her partner in the National Squad presently
rank 5th Overall (Boys and Girls) in the National 420 Class
squad. They have performed well regularly in local regattas
and were recently selected to represent Singapore in the
420 World and Ladies Championship 2013, held in Valencia,
Spain. Samantha and her partner fought hard in challenging
sailing conditions and finished a commendable 24th
position out of 77 international racing pairs. Locally, they
have competed in many regattas, one of which is the Fish
& Co. Singapore National Youth Championships where they
finished 5th Overall.
311 Tseng Wei Wen Rachel Marjorie Swimming
Rachel has represented Singapore in several international
swimming meets. She has twice represented Singapore in
the FINA Arena Swimming World Cup, and in 2013, she
won 2 Golds, 2 Silvers, and 2 Bronzes in the Singapore
National Age Group Championship, thereby qualifying
her to represent Singapore in the 2nd Asian Youth Games
in Nanjing, China, in August. At the Singapore National
Swimming Championship in June 2013, she won 2 Silvers
in the 400m and 800m Freestyle, hence qualifying her to
compete in the South East Asia Games 2013, Myanmar. She
also won 4 Golds at the 54th National Schools Swimming
Championships 2013, and broke the meet records in the
400m and 800m Freestyle events.
414 Samantha Louisa Yeo Ginn Swimming
Samantha has represented Singapore in several FINA Arena
Swimming World Cup meets, where she competed in the
50m and 100m Breaststroke events. In the 54th National
Schools Swimming Championships 2013, Samantha broke
the meet records in the 100m and 200m Breaststroke
events and won a total of 3 Golds and 1 Silver. Samantha
also represented Singapore in the 15th Swimming World
Championship 2013 in Barcelona, Spain. Because of her
outstanding performance, Samantha has been selected to
represent Singapore in the coming 2nd Asian Youth Games
in Nanjing, China, in August, and in the South East Asia
Games in Myanmar in November.
Uniformed Groups
404 Tan Fong Han NCC Air
Unit Sergeant Major Tan Fong Han was awarded the Best in
Platoon during her Specialist Course conducted in 2012, and
also the Outstanding Cadet Award by the National Cadet
Corps Air unit in 2013 for her dedicated and distinguished
service. Under her charge, all cadets were well taken care
of, and she ensured that provisions were made so that they
could develop themselves to their fullest potential.
Fong Han has participated actively in numerous NCC
activities and represented the school in various shooting
competitions. Her dedication towards excellence and spirit
of service reflects her belief as a leader, and serves as an
inspiration to her peers.
401 Kwek Shu Ying NCC Land
Master Sergeant Kwek Shu Ying serves as Assistant Unit
Sergeant Major in RGS NCC Land. Active in both unit as
well as HQ NCC activities, she has been awarded several
accolades, including Best in General Specialist Knowledge
during her Specialist Course and the NCC Outstanding
Cadet Award.
Shu Ying also has a heart for community service, and
was involved in various community projects, including
the Central CDC Nurture Programme and the Sunbears
Project. Shu Ying epitomises the qualities of a well-rounded
UG cadet - passionate in her CCA and school life, caring
towards her peers and juniors, and principled as a leader
who leads by example.
402 Chan Mae Yee NPCC (Sea)
Station Inspector Chan Mae Yee was a recipient of the
prestigious SPF-NPCC Badge award and National Youth
Achievement Award (Silver). Under her leadership as
Chairperson, RGS NPCC (Sea) attained their first ever Gold
for Unit Overall Proficiency Award in 2012.
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Mae Yee was also an important member of the team that
emerged as Girls' champions for the Inter-Unit .22 Revolver
Shooting Competition 2013, and the contingent commander
for the Inter-Unit Drill Competition 2012 that secured a
top 10 placing. In a demonstration of sheer resilience and
teamwork, she, along with two other batch mates, took
part in the Avontuur De Republic 2013, an adventure race
organised by Republic Polytechnic, and came in first in the
Youth Open (Girls) category. Enthusiastic and responsible,
she inspires her fellow cadets with passion, and assists
officers and cadet inspectors well.
404 Ong Seeu Si NPCC (Sea)
Staff Sergeant Ong Seeu Si is the dedicated and responsible
Vice-Chairperson of Administration of RGS NPCC (Sea). A
proud recipient of the SPF-NPCC Badge and the National
Youth Achievement Award (Silver), she is a disciplined and
organised cadet who has been invaluable in planning and
executing programmes for the unit on a regular basis.
Seeu Si has been integral in putting in place sound
administrative processes, and has helped the unit attain
the Unit Overall Proficiency Award (Gold). A leader in the
unit, she is often able to rally her batch mates and juniors
to do better. She was also an important member of the
Inter-Unit Drill Competition 2012 squad that finished in the
top 10, and represented the unit in numerous competitions
at different levels, including the Inter-Unit .22 Revolver
Shooting Competition 2012.
405 Vivian Feng Yichen NPCC (Sea)
Staff Sergeant Vivian Feng Yichen is a cadet leader who
sets high standards for herself and the unit. An awardee of
the SPF-NPCC Badge and the National Youth Achievement
Award (Silver), Vivian is also Physical and Recreational
Training Head of RGS NPCC (Sea), and constantly thinks of
ways to help the unit perform better. By promoting inter-
unit activities to help improve engagement and inter-batch
bonding of cadets, Vivian showcases her leadership skills in
the Corps and beyond.
In 2012, Vivian was also part of the Singapore Youth
Festival Opening Parade Guard of Honour contingent,
participated in the Chingay Parade, and was an important
member of the Inter-Unit Drill Competition squad that
finished in the top 10.
412 Chua Pei Xuan NPCC (Sea)
Staff Sergeant Chua Pei Xuan is a recipient of the Best Unit
Cadet Award 2013, the SPF-NPCC Badge award, and the
National Youth Achievement Award (Silver). As Unit Drills
Head, Pei Xuan is highly proficient in drills, and has taken
part in the Singapore Youth Festival 2012 Opening Parade.
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Under her guidance, the unit clinched top 10 placing in the
Inter-Unit Drill Competition 2012.
Pei Xuan readily works with her peers and commands
respect among her junior cadets. Her contributions and
active participation in various activities - such as Republic
Polytechnic's Avontuur De Republic 2013, where she
and her teammates emerged as champion in the Youth
Open (Girls) category - are testament to her passion and
commitment to the unit and the Corps.
412 Ong Pei Jie Janelle NPCC (Sea)
Station Inspector Ong Pei Jie Janelle is Vice-Chairperson of
Training and Discipline of RGS NPCC (Sea). The SPF-NPCC
Badge award and the National Youth Achievement Award
(Silver) are testimony to her leadership qualities, selfless
nature and contributions to the unit. Working together with
her officers, cadet inspectors and peers, Janelle helped the
unit to attain the Unit Overall Proficiency Award (Gold).
Disciplined and a good team player, Janelle was a key
member of the Inter-Unit Drill Competition 2012 squad
that finished in the top 10 and the victorious Avontuur De
Republic 2013 Youth Open (Girls) team. She also actively
volunteered for national events, including the Singapore
Youth Festival Opening Parade Guard of Honour contingent
and the Uniformed Groups National Camp.
413 Sy Hildy Lynn Red Cross Youth
As the recipient of the Red Cross Youth Director's Award,
Hildy has contributed significantly in upholding the values
of service and volunteerism that lies at the core of Red
Cross Youth. Her dedication to the CCA has also earned her
Gold Proficiency Badges in multiple areas, including First
Aid, Evacuation, Foot Drill, Outdoor Activities, and Fund
Raising.
As Chairperson of Red Cross Youth, Hildy is a dynamic
leader who leads with passion and serves from the
heart. She has participated actively in National First Aid
Competitions and First Aid duties at both national and
school levels, and was also one of the lanyard holders in
the Unit Instructors' Programme in 2011 for her outstanding
performance in the programme.
Outstanding Achievement Award (with Distinction)
Sports
308 Han Jing Bertha Sailing
Bertha is a passionate and determined athlete who has been
sailing the Optimist class boat with the National Squad for
the last few years, and has been producing consistently
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she was selected to represent Singapore at the International
Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) World Championship
2013, held at Lake Garda, Italy, from 15 to 26 July. The
gruelling sailing conditions, with strong winds different
from the ones experienced in Singapore, did not stop
Bertha and Team Singapore from making a clean sweep
at the titles for the third year running. With determined
effort and tenacity in overcoming stiff competition, Bertha
finished 5th Overall (Boys and Girls) and 1st Girl, out of
259 international sailors, to be well-deservedly crowned the
Optimist Female World Championship 2013.
To prepare for this pinnacle of Optimist competitions,
Bertha attended various training camps in Australia
and Europe to acclimatise herself to various wind and
weather conditions. She also took part in various local and
international regattas to gain competition experience and
sharpen her racing skills and strategies.
Some local competitions that Bertha participated include the
ST Marine 10th SAFYC Changi regatta, where she finished
1st Girl, and the Fish & Co. Singapore National Youth
Championship, where she finished 2nd Girl.
consider the people around her, Sarah was well-liked and
well-respected by her peers and teachers. In recognition
of her outstanding contributions as a student leader, Sarah
was awarded the Edusave Award for Achievement, Good
Leadership and Service as well as the RGS Colours Award
for Outstanding Leadership.
Sarah did not stint on time given to community service
either. She signed for a Work Experience programme at
Changi General Hospital, and the experience helped her
to appreciate the importance of community service. She
initiated a school-wide project named KKares to involve
fellow schoolmates in active service and fundraising for
the KK Hospital's Health Endowment Fund. Sarah also
took part in weekly visits to Tan Tock Seng Hospital to
befriend elderly patients as part of the NTU Welfare Service
Club initiative. Having demonstrated that she is indeed
a daughter of a better age, Sarah was awarded both the
Edusave and the RGS Character Awards in 2012.
In her years with us, Sarah has encouraged the hearts of her
peers and she continues to model the way for them and for
her juniors. Sarah is a true Rafflesian in heart and in deed.

Rafflesian Award Record of Achievements

401 (2012) Yao Hui Wen Sarah Scholarships: Undergraduate
President's Scholarship 2013
The Rafflesian Award is the most prestigious award given 414 (2010) Stephanie Siow Su Lyn
to a daughter of the RGS family. The recipient of the award
PSC Undergraduate Scholarships
epitomises the values and ideals that define the ethos of
the school. This year, the award is presented to Sarah Yao Overseas Merit Scholarship (Legal Service)
for sterling all-round excellence in the academic, leadership 408 (2010) Lu Yi Wei
and service domains. 411 (2010) Tan Jia Qi Rachel
412 (2010) Ruth Ng Yew Ching
Throughout her four years in RGS, Sarah has demonstrated 412 (2010) Lim Jessie
keen intellect and a sense of curiosity that led her to 414 (2010) Leong Wai Teng Joanne
explore academic areas beyond the classroom. Among
Overseas Merit Scholarship (Open)
the local and international Science and Mathematics
407 (2010) Jasmine Liu Jia Hwei
competitions that she participated in, Sarah was awarded
the gold award for the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity 410 (2010) Yeo Su Hui Sheryl
Research Nature Explorers' Programme Competition in 2011 412 (2010) Janne Hu Ziyan
and an Honourable Mention in the Singapore Biomedical 412 (2010) Tang Pei Le Deborah
Olympiad in both 2011 and 2012. In recognition of her 413 (2010) Cher Hui Jie
excellent academic performance, she was also awarded the 414 (2010) Stephanie Siow Su Lyn
Old Rafflesians' Association Scholarship in 2012.
Overseas Merit Scholarship (Teaching)
411 (2010) Sarah Tan Ruiqi
In her CCA, Sarah has shown strong team spirit as a
member of the school's basketball team. At the same time, Singapore Government Scholarship (Open)
she was an active member of the Indian Dance, performing 402 (2010) Tan Xinyi
at various school events and charity concerts, and also 407 (2010) Shyama Pushpa Sadashiv
served as the Indian Dance group's Assistant Welfare Head 410 (2010) Kong Yun Xin Grace
in 2012. 410 (2010) M Kayalvizhi Pillay

Most notable amongst her many accomplishments is Sarah's MOE Teaching Scholarships
strong leadership skill. In 2011, she ran for Buckle House Education Merit Scholarship
Vice-Captain, and continued to serve Buckle House as 411 (2007) Kang Yingling Sheena
its Captain in 2012, Task-oriented, but never failing to 404 (2010) Deborah Roshni Rajaratnam

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412 (2010) Lim Hui Ting Diane 412 (2009) Tan Hui Shan Shona
SMU Scholarship
A*STAR Graduate Scholarship
401 (2009) Tay Kay Yi Wynne
410 (2003) Ong Ziying Eugenia
407 (2009) Tan Hui Lian
A*STAR Undergraduate Scholarship: 409 (2009) Xue Shan
403 (2010) Charmaine Loh Hui Yun 415 (2009) Tian Yong Cheng Bernice

A*STAR National Science Scholarship (BS) ST Enqineering Scholarship

409 (2010) Jessica Xie Jiaxin 401 (2009) Samantha Lee Si Min
410 (2010) Mao Haitong
410 (2010) Lim Hui Yi Grace Scholarships: Pre-University
415 (2010) Zhang Hui Ting DSTA JC Scholarship
GIC Global Scholarship 401 (2012) Grace Sum Jia En
410 (2010) Tham Yan Ping 413 (2012) Lim Tse Jean

HDB Undergraduate Scholarship (Overseas) Language Elective Scholarship

406 (2010) Chau Hai Qing 402 (2012) Alicia Lian Yingjie
406 (2012) Lee Jiaqi Amanda
NParks Undergraduate Scholarship 407 (2012) Ariel Lim Song Fang
401 (2010) Sim Peiling Pearlynn
409 (2010) Tok Yin Xin Scholarships: Secondary
SPRING Sinqapore Scholarship Young Defence Scientists Programme Scholarship
406 (2009) Look Pei Yee Sylvia 306 Kok Yixuan Tiffany

URA Undergraduate Scholarship MOE Regional Studies Programme Scholarship

401 (2009) Tay Yu Hui 306 Kok Yixuan Tiffany
405 (2010) Gloria Pang Xiu Jing 306 Zheng Zhu Xuan

CAG Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship

Awards: Undergraduate
406 (2009) Fu Liyuan
412 (2009) Dharani Kishore MOE Teaching Award
412 (2009) Tan Chern Wei Stephanie
NTU Scholarship
Asean Undergraduate Scholarship Awards: Pre-University
402 (2009) Levi Andrea The Lee Kuan Yew Mathematics and Science Award
403 (2009) Nguyen Minh Trang 403 (2012) Zhang Boyu
College Scholarship
401 (2009) Fang Xinyi Prime Minister's Book Prize (GCE 'O' Level Category)
Nanyang Scholarship 402 (2012) Yang Yixuan
401 (2009) Zhang Jie 408 (2012) M Vallei
402 (2009) Nguyen Thi Hoai Thanh 408 (2012) N Lavanya
403 (2009) Zheng Kaixi Singapore Police Force Book Prize 2012
404 (2009) Toh Jia Yi 414 (2010) Stephanie Siow Su Lyn
405 (2009) S Supraja
406 (2009) Clarinda Poh Siying Young Defence Scientists Programme Academic Award
409 (2009) Mi Muxin 403 (2012) Zhang Boyu
413 (2009) Quah Yew Yee Megan 403 (2012) Lin Kun

SMU Scholarship Awards: Secondary

Asean Undergraduate Scholarship
Prime Minister's Book Prize (PSLE Category)
402 (2009) Tran Thuy Anh
108 Julia Zarifah Bte Jeffri
Lee Kong Chian Scholarship 111 Caren Chua Jia En
405 (2009) Krystal Chew Shi-Yan 112 Teo York Tiang Andrea
406 (2009) Chen Xiaomin
113 Su Hong Yun
406 (2009) Chng Rui Min
407 (2009) Tay Yi Ling Daphne A*STAR Science Award (Upper Secondary) 2012
410 (2009) Tan Wen Yun 301 (2012) Gong Min Yie

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301 (2012) Judy Hong Ruilan Evergreen Leadership Development Award

301 (2012) Kwok Ling Yi Samantha 301 Celine Ng Yu Ting
301 (2012) Lim Xuan Li Michelle 301 Emma Danny He
301 (2012) Liu Hongzhan 301 Megan Gwee Su-Lyn
301 (2012) Tay Min Yi 301 Tan Yun Qi Charyl
301 (2012) Teo Jue Luo Melinna 301 Zhang Wen Han
302 (2012) Abinaya Mahatma 303 Alice Natasha Soewito
302 (2012) Faith Nadine Choo Yun Sum 305 Mantaring Ericka Joinelle N
302 (2012) Heng Jia Min 306 Alexandra Koh Li-Yen
302 (2012) Loh Wan Qing Angeline 308 Qiu Jiayu
302 (2012) Sob Hui Ling 308 Tan Yun Yee
302 (2012) Watt Sook May 309 Kelsie Tan Kai Xian
310 Laura Jean Phua Zaiyin
303 (2012) Fu Xinyi
312 Jeraldine Low Jia Yu
303 (2012) Wu Qi Ling
313 Jessa Gan Wan Zhen
304 (2012) Wu Chin Ying
314 Ng Qiao Yi Jessadelle
304 (2012) Xie Mingruo
314 Tan Jian Min Agnes
306 (2012) Beatrice Yip Kai Wen
306 (2012) Sim Yan Ling Outstanding Leadership
307 (2012) Heng Hui Lyn Jo-Ann
Sports CCAs
A*STAR Science Award (Upper Secondary) 2013 408 Yip Si Yuan Donna Badminton
301 Lee Rui En 415 Tan Jia Li Kelly Badminton
301 Li Er Jia Louisa 411 Denise Tan Shi Min Fencing
301 Tan Yun Qi Charyl 409 Angelia Lau Kah Mun Gymnastics - Artistic
301 Xiao Shiwei 409 Tan Mazie Gymnastics - Rhythmic
304 Goh Xin-Yi 411 Claudia Ng Jing Wen Gymnastics - Rhythmic
305 Ong Shih Min 405 Isabelle Neo Gymnastics -
306 Celestine Teo Yu Qing Trampoline
306 Goh Shu Lin Doreen 411 Joyce Lee Yi Xuan Judo
306 Kok Yixuan Tiffany 412 Low Jia Yi Joey Judo
306 Li Jiaqi 410 Tessa Wong Ting Netball
306 Sim Ming Hui Melodies 409 Jessica Goh Kai Ling Sailing
307 Helen Lin Jia Qi 413 Samantha Annabelle Sailing
Neubronner
307 Lim Ee Sing
408 Lim Hui En Beborah Shooting
307 Tay Hui Min
Philippa
307 Tu Chang
414 Bernice Tan Rui Lin Shooting
308 Qiu Jiayu
409 Chiang Ke Jia Cheryl Softball
310 Lim Lex-Xis
411 Foo En Kyi Softball
310 Low Jia Na
411 Hannah Tan Xin Hui Squash
313 Qian Tingchen
415 Teo Rui En Nicole Squash
MOELC Performance Awards 2013 407 Song Ai Vee Swimming
201 Goh Xin Chun Amelia 407 Melissa Tan Hui Yi Table Tennis
204 Ashley Koh Yi Teng 414 Koh Qin En Charlene Table Tennis
209 Gillian Cheong Yuyan 410 Seah Ying Lin Tennis
211 Clara Keng Hui Lin 401 Josephine Sitorus Tenpin Bowling
211 Ho Chih Ying 411 Gabriella Cressida Boone Tenpin Bowling
212 Chan Kar Mun
Uniformed Groups CCAs
212 Pisupati Anushka
401 Gong Min Yie Girl Guides
302 Sakinah Binte Yusof
401 Lee Wan Xin Ailica Girl Guides
404 Qiu Biqing
412 Chua Chui Wen Mae Girl Guides
Young Defence Scientists Programme Academic Award 402 Loh Wan Qing Angeline Girls' Brigade
404 Qiu Biqing 404 Tan Li Xian Amy Girls' Brigade
402 Heng Jia Min 404 Tan Fong Han NCC Air

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409 Goh Sok Quen Jerlynn NCC Air 401 Teo Jue Luo Melinna Robotics Club
401 Kwek Shu Ying NCC Land 407 Zhang Guangyu Robotics Club
401 Tay Min Yi NCC Land 413 Deng Yimin Science and
408 Loh Pei Wen Bernadette NCC Land Environmental Club
Rena
Service CCAs
402 Chan Mae Yee NPCC Sea
413 Cham Zek Min Audio-Visual & Public
404 Ong Seeu Si NPCC Sea
Address
412 Ong Pei Jie Janelle NPCC Sea
404 Teng Wen Li Library
404 Qiu Biqing Red Cross Youth
412 Wang Ying Chi Francine Red Cross Youth Leadership Boards
401 Tan Yin Lin Congress
Performing Arts CCAs
402 Faith Nadine Choo Yun Congress
404 Lysha-Ann S Dharmaratnam Angklung Ensemble Sum
407 Lee Shao Ting Pearlyn Angklung Ensemble 406 Lum Qian Wei Congress
408 Nur Atiqah Bte Ahmad Angklung Ensemble 414 Tan Hui Ying House - Buckle
Suhairi
401 Melissa Tang Shou Hui House - Hadley
401 Thet Thiri Ko Chinese Drama
407 Cai Minglu House - Richardson
408 Liu Lijia Chinese Drama
401 Vanessa Chen Hui En House - Tarbet
401 Teh Su Chen Chinese Orchestra
406 Yap Li Yin House - Waddle
404 Wu Chin Ying Chinese Orchestra
401 Judy Hong Ruilan Peer Support Board
404 Kong Yun-Zhen Clara Choir
402 Amanda Leow Min Yi Peer Support Board
408 Choong Kai Xin Dance International
402 Tan Wei Ying Rachel Peer Support Board
411 Isabella Lee Hui Shi Dance International
406 Teo Wan Xin Phionna Peer Support Board
404 Ma Katrina Beatrice Jacinto English Drama
409 Ong Yi Jing Peer Support Board
406 Chan Wei Lin Linette English Drama
412 Gabrielle Ong Hui Min Peer Support Board
415 Saik Chin Wen Sharon Guitar Ensemble
412 Victoria Goh Sze Hui Peer Support Board
403 Kwek Xin Yi Rachel Handbell Ensemble
415 Tok Qian Hui Tricia Peer Support Board
414 Tan Hui Ying Handbell Ensemble
401 Lim Xuan Li Michelle Prefectorial Board
402 Abinaya Mahatma Indian Dance
403 Angelica Kristen Yeo Hui Prefectorial Board
406 Riddhi Anbalangan Indian Dance Min
408 Noor Mohamed Noorul Indian Orchestra 403 Eden Teoh Kang Min Prefectorial Board
Naseema
403 Lim Zhiqi Callista Prefectorial Board
408 Prabhakaran Abinaya Indian Orchestra
403 Wong Jie Yi Chloe Prefectorial Board
402 Choo Qian Ke Malay Dance
405 Chan Jing Yi Tiffany Prefectorial Board
405 Filzah Hanis Bte Osman Malay Dance
406 Beatrice Yip Kai Wen Prefectorial Board
408 Heidi Ngo Jie Xi Strings Ensemble
415 Melody Kang Strings Ensemble Outstanding Service
Clubs and Societies CCAs Service CCAs
405 Myrth Tan Xian Art and Craft Club 412 Ding Tong Pearl Audio-Visual & Public
410 Irene Tee @ Zheng Jingying Art and Craft Club Address
415 Zhang Xun Art and Craft Club 415 Valerie Yap Ee Sun Audio-Visual & Public
403 Lai Yan Debate and Oratorical Address
Society 408 Noor Mohamed Noorul Library
Yew Kai Ning Sophia Debate and Oratorical Naseema
403
Society 409 Lee Hui Min Library
403 Er Hui Ning Editorial Board Leadership Boards
(Tribune)
401 Tan Yin Lin Congress
402 Parthasarathy Sreemathy Indian Cultural Society 402 Faith Nadine Choo Yun Congress
407 V Vishnupriya Indian Cultural Society Sum
406 R Priya Infocomm Club 402 Feng Leirong Congress
407 Cynthia Clarissa Istanto Mathematics Society 406 Lum Qian Wei Congress
407 Zhang Xuan Mathematics Society 404 Ma Katrina Beatrice Jacinto House - Hadley
414 Natalia Mar Kai Hwee Mathematics Society 411 Chong Yin Jean House - Hadley
410 Chung Jia Hui Jamie Photographic Society 412 Jasmine Suchipto Kuriawan House - Hadley
402 Fu Xiaozhen Raffles Mind Sports 414 Goh Fang Min House - Hadley

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405 Ragini Verma House - Richardson 409 Foo Yu Tian Tabitha Gymnastics-- Rhythmic
406 Thiyana Ilangchizian House - Richardson 409 Tan Mazie Gymnastics - Rhythmic
415 Lim Hui Yi Joyce House - Richardson 411 Claudia Ng Jing Wen Gymnastics - Rhythmic
406 Yap Bei Jun House - Tarbet 309 Low Jia Qi Judo
406 Ng Shermaine House - Waddle 312 Yong Kang Yee Judo
410 Ng Shi Min House - Waddle 404 Lim Yong Ling Judo
414 Codee Ong Wen Ci House - Waddle 406 Charis Tay Si En Judo
415 Koh Jing En House - Waddle 406 Fadhillah Mohamed Faizan Judo
415 Wee Su Ern Sarah House - Waddle 412 Low Jia Yi Joey Judo
401 Teo Kar Leng Peer Support Board 104 Niu Siwen Netball
401 Tsai Yu Chen Peer Support Board 112 Miki Ng Min Qi Netball
402 Su Mengyue Peer Support Board 202 Angelina Lim Xue Ning Netball
403 Cha Da Eun Peer Support Board 202 Valerie Shao Ruolan Netball
403 Kwek Xin Yi Rachel Peer Support Board 211 Koh Jia Wen Tricia Netball
403 Xu Cheng Yin Peer Support Board 405 Rukmini Roy Netball
404 Qiu Biqing Peer Support Board 410 Tessa Wong Ting Netball
406 Wang You Peer Support Board 415 Amanda Yew Chiu Ting Netball
409 Samantha Ng Hui Peer Support Board 205 Lim Sue Ying Sailing
415 Caitlin Ng Hsuen Peer Support Board 205 Low Yi Ying Jasmine Sailing
403 Yew Kai Ning Sophia Prefectorial Board 205 Phua Shyn Ee Sailing
411 Liew Mei Xian Prefectorial Board 205 Samantha Yom Jingyi Sailing
308 Han Jing Bertha Sailing
Outstanding Performance 407 Elisa Yukie Yokoyama Sailing
Sports CCAs 409 Jessica Goh Kai Ling Sailing
302 Lim Jia Hui Shanice Badminton 413 Samantha Annabelle Sailing
305 Chung Shiqi Badminton Neubronner
404 Ong Ren-ne Badminton 107 Soh Su Min Megan Shooting
415 Tan Jia Li Kelly Badminton 107 Tay See Yen Sophie Shooting
405 Nicole Ashley Soepranoto Basketball 213 Oh Hui Xin Shooting
405 Syahirah Humaira Bte Basketball 301 Heather Huixian I'Anson- Shooting
Amrun Holton
406 Tamara Lie Pin Basketball 301 Joyce Lee Yue Ning Shooting
103 Esther Lai Shi Ning Fencing 306 Evelyn Chng Shooting
205 Aarya P. Berthier Fencing 306 Ong Ray Yi Shooting
403 Grace Tern Jia Wen Fencing 403 Loke Yen Chin Shooting
403 Wong Jie Yi Chloe Fencing 414 Bernice Tan Rui Lin Shooting
415 Donna Li Lim Fencing 305 Tang Ching Fang Softball
106 Caelia Jayne Hsiung Xing Golf 308 Maisarah Bte Mydin Softball
Ying 310 Zhu Yong Qing Softball
106 Teo Yuuga Golf 315 Cacia Tan Xian Yin Softball
313 Sarah Tan Wei Golf 402 Amanda Leow Min Yi Softball
409 Yan Jing Golf 406 Yap Bei Jun Softball
105 Tan Sze En Gymnastics - Artistic 410 Ng Shi Min Softball
205 Kelsie Yasmin Muir Gymnastics - Artistic 411 Foo En Kyi Softball
205 Nadine Joy Nathan Gymnastics - Artistic 413 Foong Hui Min Softball
212 Cheryl Lam Min Gymnastics - Artistic 105 Christabelle Lim Wen Sing Squash
309 Ashly Lau Wei-Ning Gymnastics - Artistic 105 Tay Kay Anne Bernyce Squash
412 Charmaine Yeo Yan Gymnastics - Artistic 312 Annabelle Lim Jia Sing Squash
201 Charlotte Ho Wen Ling Gymnastics - Rhythmic 315 Regina Ho Yoon Ki Squash
201 Noelle Goh Gymnastics - Rhythmic 401 Judy Hong Ruilan Squash
201 Zoey Eng Zu Er Gymnastics - Rhythmic 411 Chong Yin Jean Squash
302 Yap Wen Hui Callie Gymnastics - Rhythmic 411 Tan Jia En Clara Squash
309 Dawne Chua Yun Xi Gymnastics - Rhythmic 415 Tay Kay Shayne Michelle Squash
313 Ong Jing Wen Rachel Gymnastics - Rhythmic 102 Chua Wei Lin Swimming
404 Tsai Qin Kimberly Tjahjadi Gymnastics - Rhythmic 102 Staes-Polet Nadine Swimming

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103 Quek Jia Hui Hannah Swimming 413 Chia Su Yin Denise Track and Cross Country
202 Loo J-Yin Swimming
j Uniformed Groups CCAs
202 Melanie Rae Wong Swimming
401 Gong Min Yie Girl Guides
202 Melissa Chan Pei Tung Swimming
401 Lee Wan Xin Ailica Girl Guides
203 Isa Choo Hui Ning Swimming
401 Low Tian Ling Girl Guides
302 Rachel Soh Reh Tze Swimming
404 Leong Yuan Man Estee Faith Girl Guides
305 Chan Fang Yi Swimming
405 Pan Wen Girl Guides
311 Tseng Wei Wen Rachel Swimming
409 Fatima Aamir Girl Guides
Marjorie
404 Tan Fong Han NCC Air
314 Teo Ee Lynn Swimming
307 Rachel Park NCC Land
315 Chloe Wang Wenyi Swimming
Swimming 401 Kwek Shu Ying NCC Land
407 Song Ai Vee
Swimming 401 Tay Min Yi NCC Land
408 Richelle Ang Ee Lynn
410 Stephanie Lim Yan Qing NCC Land
410 Rachel Lee Jia Hui Swimming
415 Shi Yue Xin NCC Land
414 Samantha Louisa Yeo Ginn Swimming
402 Chan Mae Yee NPCC Sea
414 Yeo Rei Qing Kimberly Swimming
404 Ong Seeu Si NPCC Sea
101 Wen Biqing Table Tennis
404 Teng Wen Li NPCC Sea
101 Zermaine Nicole Lew Table Tennis
405 Vivian Feng Yichen NPCC Sea
207 Lee Boon Sim Geraldine Table Tennis
408 Izzah Haziqah Binte NPCC Sea
207 Lim Ye Xuen Table Tennis
Harisfadillah
207 Linda Zeng Ziyue Table Tennis
412 Chua Pei Xuan NPCC Sea
207 Tay Hui Li Table Tennis
412 Ong Pei Jie Janelle NPCC Sea
207 Tian Jingyi Table Tennis
414 Goh Fang Min NPCC Sea
311 Li Jia Xin Table Tennis
414 Yan Xiaomeng NPCC Sea
312 Calista Ng Yunyi Table Tennis
415 Chiu Kheng Hwee Natalie NPCC Sea
405 Liao Fang Table Tennis
413 Sy Hildy Lynn Red Cross Youth
405 Tang Jiawen Cheryl Table Tennis
407 Melissa Tan Hui Yi Table Tennis Performing Arts CCAs
414 Koh Qin En Charlene Table Tennis 302 Nazihah Bte Shukran Angklung Ensemble
414 Ng Xue Qi Table Tennis 304 Nur Syahadah Bte Shahril Angklung Ensemble
108 Maxine Ng Hui Tennis 311 Ang Hui Ying Angklung Ensemble
108 Meg Ang Shi Yi Tennis 408 Tan Yan Bin Angklung Ensemble
201 Ng Qin Yi Tennis 413 Lee Ann Gie Angklung Ensemble
305 Clarisse Gan Jia Shuen Tennis 307 Lim Li Yin Talia Band Symphonic
309 Koey Hui Li Yurie Tennis 402 Heng Jia Min Band Symphonic
310 Tan Hui Xin Izabella Tennis 402 Shiu Chi Wen Band Symphonic
415 Caitlin Ng Hsuen Tennis 406 Lim Eng Yin Band Symphonic
415 Tan Claris Tennis 409 P A Devni Chamathka W Band Symphonic
108 Ho Sheng Yun Joslyn Tenpin Bowling 411 Tan Yan Rong Clara Band Symphonic
208 Choong Su Yee Vanessa Tenpin Bowling 415 Tay Theng Yi Band Symphonic
208 Shirlene Kwok Tenpin Bowling 205 Tan Hsiao Fang Chinese Drama
208 Tiara Atiqah Bte Tenpin Bowling 301 Huang Jiawen Chinese Drama
Mohammad Hanafee 309 Ng Dan Qi Beatrice Chinese Drama
301 Megan Gwee Su-Lyn Tenpin Bowling 312 Jeraldine Low Jia Yu Chinese Drama
311 Chan Chin Qi Tenpin Bowling 401 Thet Thiri Ko Chinese Drama
406 Yeo Ruoqi Joey Tenpin Bowling 404 Xie Mingrou Chinese Drama
407 Lorraine Fong Rei Tenpin Bowling 404 Yang Yuxin Chinese Drama
411 Tan Ruo Xi Sapphire Tenpin Bowling 406 Teo Wan Xin Phionna Chinese Drama
205 Felyn Toh Le Chun Track and Cross Country 408 Liu Lijia Chinese Drama
206 Lok Qi Ying Amanda Track and Cross Country 403 Chua Gek Yee Chinese Orchestra
211 Tan Jing-Wen Claire Track and Cross Country 403 Du Yifei Nicole Chinese Orchestra
212 Khin Yadanar Oo Track and Cross Country 404 Dominique Yap Wei Xin Chinese Orchestra
311 Chiang Aiting Faye Track and Cross Country 406 Sim Yan Ling Chinese Orchestra
315 Chloe Wang Wenyi Track and Cross Country 410 Jovin Tan Wen Lin Chinese Orchestra
401 Tan Yin Lin Track and Cross Country 411 Claire Neoh Kai Xin Chinese Orchestra

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412 Rachel Lee Sze Yin Chinese Orchestra 405 Sarah-Kei Lauw Debate and Oratorical
401 Faith Ng Shi-En Choir Society
401 Melissa Tang Shou Hui Choir 203 Kulasekaran Ajitha Indian Cultural Society
403 Nicole Chan Shu Wei Choir 309 Karthisankar Priyadarshinee Indian Cultural Society
405 Muthunatarajan Saaradhaa Choir 110 Foo Kai En Raffles Mind Sports
405 Natalie Ann Chan Yen Lin Choir 205 Neha Shankar Raffles Mind Sports
407 Tan Hui-Yi Isabel Choir 207 Yeoh Hsin Yee Clarice Raffles Mind Sports
410 Chan Si-En Esther Choir 213 Lim Kang Li Ada Raffles Mind Sports
410 Ooi Pei Ching Nicole Choir 213 Shan Huanqi Raffles Mind Sports
410 Tsai Yong Qing Shanisse Choir 306 Nicole Yow Wei Raffles Mind Sports
414 Francesca Yeoh Hui Hui Choir 306 Sim Ming Hui Melodies Raffles Mind Sports
306 Tan Yu Bin Dance International 311 Chua Huikai Raffles Mind Sports
407 Choong Kai Xin Dance International 311 Hii Kai Li Annabel Raffles Mind Sports
411 Isabella Lee Hui Shi Dance International 402 Fu Xiaozhen Raffles Mind Sports
404 Syafiqah Nabilah Bte S English Drama 403 Ho Choy Ying Freya Raffles Mind Sports
406 Megan Sonali Lourdesamy English Drama 212 Oei Chiu Yan Rebecca Robotics Club
403 Kwek Xin Yi Rachel Handbell Ensemble 212 Peng Yun Ting Robotics Club
305 Maanasa Sri Ganesh Indian Dance 303 Zhao Yuanan Robotics Club
308 Sambhavi Rajangam Indian Dance 306 Amanda Eugenia Yung Robotics Club
308 Sree Shivani Sathyian Indian Dance 312 Leong Yih Shan Robotics Club
402 Abinaya Mahatma Indian Dance 401 Teo Jue Luo Melinna Robotics Club
402 Parthasarathy Sreemathy Indian Dance 402 Ren Siyu Robotics Club
406 Riddhi Anbalangan Indian Dance 407 Zhang Guangyu Robotics Club
408 Reetika Indian Dance 412 Jamelynn Wong Wen Teen Robotics Club
302 Ashwinii Selvaraj Indian Orchestra 413 Low Yue Hui Alyssa Robotics Club
309 Hima Premhadh Indian Orchestra 414 Koh Jia Qian Robotics Club
401 Anutra Guru Indian Orchestra 306 Li Jiaqi Science and
407 Kavya Sivakumar Indian Orchestra Environmental Club
408 Noor Mohamed Noorul Indian Orchestra
Naseema World Scholars' Cup 2013
408 Prabhakaran Abinaya Indian Orchestra Junior Division
205 Izni Syafawati Bte Mustafa M Malay Dance Overall Top Team - 5th
209 Koh Shih Ann Joan Malay Dance 301 Emma Danny He
209 Yi Jina Malay Dance 301 Celine Ng Yu Ting
212 Syaza Adilah Bte Yusni Malay Dance 308 Qiu Jiayu
301 Carla Andrea Lim Mosqueda Malay Dance Scholars' Challenge
302 Khairunnisa Nabilah Bte Z A Malay Dance Team - 1 st
303 Nur Lidiya Bte Johari Malay Dance 301 Emma Danny He
304 Nabila Qothrunada Malay Dance 301 Celine Ng Yu Ting
305 Maryam Jamiylah Bte Rozlan Malay Dance 308 Qiu Jiayu
305 Seri Ardani Bte Affandi Malay Dance Individual - 2nd
307 Siti Jaliah Bte Janial Malay Dance 304 Tee Ming Zee
308 Nurul Zafirah Bte Mohd Zain Malay Dance Writing
310 Low Jia Na Malay Dance Team - 2nd
402 Choo Qian Ke Malay Dance 211 Wang Beini
402 Chu Phuong Anh Malay Dance 211 Yi Chongwen
405 Filzah Hanis Bte Osman Malay Dance 213 Kelly Siah Xinjie
409 Simran Kaur Malay Dance Individual - 2nd
Clubs and Societies CCAs 301 Celine Ng Yu Ting
401 Zhu Wei Jie Art and Craft Club Individual - 3rd
403 Cha Da Eun Art and Craft Club 213 Kelly Siah Xinjie
403 Lai Yan Debate and Oratorical
Senior Division
Society
403 Yew Kai Ning Sophia Debate and Oratorical Overall Top Team - 5th
Society 401 Chim Sher Ting

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401 Low Tian Ling National Climate Change Competition: Technology Project
402 Heng Jia Min Challenge 2013
Overall Top Individual - 3rd Team - Semi-finalist
402 Feng Leirong 405 Poh Yong Han
Scholars' Bowl 405 Yong Xin Jie
405 Sarah-Kei Lauw
Team - 3rd
401 Chim Sher Ting Amazing Race Competition 2013
401 Low Tian Ling Senior Division Team - 3rd
402 Heng Jia Min 409 Chiang Ke Jia Cheryl
Debate 409 Sarah Goh Shi Ning
lndividual - 1 st 409 Sharmaine Toh Pei Xuan
401 Vanessa Chen Hui En 409 Tec Charlotte
individual - 2nd 409 Ong Yi Jing
402 Mani Hemaavathi NUS Geography Challenge 2013
Writing Team - 2nd
Team - 1 st 401 Vanessa Chen Hui En
402 Feng Leirong 401 Thet Thiri Ko
404 Qiu Biqing 401 Sarah Lim Man Lin
415 Teo Rui En Nicole 409 Pan Yu Yu

NUS-ACJC Eco Desiqn Challenqe 2013

Academic Departments Achievements
Team - Silver
English Language and Literature
312 Shang Mengge
Superzone School Scrabble Competition 2012
312 Leong Yih Shan
Team - 1 st
313 Grace Fu Yong-an
406 Lee Jiaqi Amanda
313 Yang Yuxiu
406 Michelle Lee Yan Yee
413 Ngew Ling Wei St Margaret's Secondary School Humanities Challenge
2013
children's Short Story International Competition 2013
Team - 1 st
Individual - U15 Ten Excellent Stories
304 Alicia Ong Shi Hui
205 Koay Tze Min
304 Tee Ming Zee
Inter-School National Scrabble Championship 2013 304 Valerie Ng Yun Shan
'B' Division Plate Category Individual - 3rd 308 Qiu Jiayu
406 Lim Eng Yin
Future Problem Solving Program National Finals 2012
'C' Division Plate Category Individual - 2nd
Global issues Problem Solving Competition Action Plan
212 Chan Kar Mun
Presentations
'C' Division Cup Category Team - 1 st
Middle Division Team - 1 st
109 Lee Jie Ying Beatrice
301 Gong Min Yie
112 Clarine See Cai Ying
301 Thet Thiri Ko
113 Julina Seet
301 Vanessa Chen Hui En
201 Lee Wei Ting
305 Poh Yong Han
212 Chan Kar Mun
305 Yong Xin Jie
'C' Division Cup Category Individual - 2nd
113 Julina Seet Future Problem Solving Program international Conference
2013
Humanities Department Global Issues Problem Solving Competition Action Plan
National Climate Change Competition 2012 Presentations
Team - Finalist Middle Division Team - 6th
301 Lee Wan Xin Ailica 401 Vanessa Chen Hui En
301 Liu Hongzhan 401 Thet Thiri Ko
301 Thet Thiri Ko 401 Gong Min Yie
305 Katie Chan Kar Yan 405 Yong Xin Jie

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405 Poh Yong Han NUS Swarna Competition 2 0 1 2

Team - 1 st
Multi-Affiliate Global Issues Competition Middle Division
Team - 2nd 408 Janani Venkatesan
408 N Lavanya
405 Yong Xin Jie
Singapore Tamil Writer's Tamil Vizha 2 0 1 2
Languages Individual - 3rd
Chinese 305 Muthunatarajan Saaradhaa
Children and Youths Bilingual Speech Competition 2013
Individual 2nd Mathematics Department
208 Shen Zhiqi Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad 2012

Inter School Secondary School/JC Chinese Speech Individual - High Distinction

Competition 2013 304 Qiu Biqing
Individual - 2nd 311 Tay Hui Wen
308 Xu Peiyao 402 Ang Yu Xin
404 Huang Ruixue Louisa
National News Production Competition 2013
Individual - Distinction
Team - 1 st
301 Lim Guan Hui Tricia
402 Feng Leirong
302 Cynthia Zheng Yixin
402 Su Mengyue
401 Lam Ka Ying
403 Liu Wenqian
401 Zhang Zhiyang
405 Pan Wen
403 Li Zehan
YMCA Mandarin Speaking Awards 2013 403 Ma Yuqing
Individual - Silver
China Girls' Mathematics Olympiad 2012
408 Goh Wei Ping Jenny
Individual - Silver
Malay 403 Zhang Boyu
Jambori Budaya 2013 Individual - Bronze
Team - 1 st 401 Teo Si-yan
105 Nurul 'Afaf Bte Badrolhisham 401 Zhang Huijie
108 Nur Haliza Bte Kamaludin 404 Huang Ruixue Louisa
205 Nur Umaira Bte Mohamad Said
American Mathematics Competition 10A
208 Noorun Nissa Bte Abdul Jabbar
212 Aisyah Az Zuhra Bte Norkhalim A M C 10 Winner
304 Song Somin
Malay Creative Writing Competition 2013 311 Chan Chin Qi
Individual - 3rd A M C 10 Certificate of Distinction
407 Geil Emdi 304 Song Somin
mBoggle Competition 2013 307 Helen Lin Jia Qi
Lower Secondary
402 Huang Zhoudi
407 Cynthia Clarissa Istanto
Individual- 1st
57 AMC 10 Certificate of Achievement
213 Joey Lee Jia Yi
Upper Secondary American Mathematics Competition 12B

Individual - 1 st A M C 12 Certificate of Distinction

304 Maria Sara Tan Yu Wen 311 Chan Chin Qi

407 Tay Hui Wen
Individual - 3rd
9 AMC 12 Certificate of Achievement
401 Thet Thiri Ko

Tamil Philosophy Department

Rl All Arts Competition - Essay Competition 2013 Philosothon 2013
Individual - 2nd Team - 1st
203 Kulasekaran Ajitha Individual - Outstanding Award
Individual - 3rd 111 Chan Jia Ying Vanessa
309 Karthisankar Priyadarshinee 403 Angelica Kristen Yeo Hui Min

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Research Studies 306 Alexandra Koh Li-Yen

F1 in Schools Technology Challenge 2013 402 Arielle Ngin Wan Ning
Bloodhound Class 413 Drusilla Tan Kai Yan
Team - Overall Champion Team - Gold

Best in Marketing and Sponsorship Accellence

307 Jin Yixin Alice
Phoenix Legacy
310 Ren Ying
211 Clara Keng Hui Lin
406 Sim Yan Ling
211 Hannah Tan Jia Hwee
410 Tsai Yong Qing Shanisse
213 Oh Hui Xin
Clara-Ann Cheng Ling Team - Gold
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Team - Gold Flaming Four
306 Cheong Jie Yi Julia
Best in Team Identity
307 Prachi Simran Vig
Infinite
313 Natalie Grace Rodrigues
210 Chiow Hui Min
412 Ong Pei Jie Janelle
210 Wong Hui Ning Avril
211 Lim Xin Jie Jill Future Problem Soling Program International Conference
211 Grace Shen Shen 2013
Team - Gold Community Problem Solving
Best in Car Manufacturing Middle Division Team - Grand Champion
Transcendence Project W.I.S.H
211 Tan Qian Wei 403 Toh Tien Hsia Shayna
211 Ho Chih Ying 405 Tan Wei Ying Kate
212 Loe Yue Ling Nerissa 405 Vivian Feng Yichen
212 Oei Chiu Yan Rebecca 406 Wang You
Team - Gold
407 Zhang Xuan
Heroicus
410 Beverly Emma Mok Shiying
205 Chiang Li Ling Christine
413 Cham Zek Min
205 Kimberly Tan Min-En
415 Shi Yuexin
211 Fatima Siddiqui
Middle Division Team - 1st
212 Hazel Ng Kai Jie
Team - Gold
Project gOLD
MYRacle 405 Ragini Verma
209 Tang Yimian 406 Teo Wan Xin Phionna
209 Teo Wei Ling Rachel 408 Lim Hui En Deborah Philippa
213 Lieu May Yen 409 Jessica Goh Kai Ling
213 Joey Lee Jia Yi 410 Fong Si Ying
Formula One Class 410 Chan Si-En Esther
Team - Gold 411 Kassandra Ong Ying Suen
Best in Car Manufacturing Senior Division Team - 2nd
X-treme Project G.L.A.M.
305 Clarisse Gan Jia Shuen 405 (2012) Belle Tan Ling Yi
305 Tan Fang Geok 405 (2012) Jade Tan Si Yu
310 Tan Hui Xin Izabella 405 (2012) Ruthanne Soh Ying
312 Chua Xin Ying
407 (2012) Li Jingyi
Team - Gold
408 (2012) Rae Teo
Best in Marketing and Sponsorship
Senior Division Team - 4th
Anemoi
Project Food Family
305 Maanasa Sri Ganesh
405 (2012) Chue Su Xin Joanna
312 Yap Wei Ting
402 Ren Siyu 405 (2012) Kimberly Tan Yuen Ling
402 Huang Zhoudi 405 (2012) Bian Ruoyi
Team - Gold 405 (2012) Beatrix Chan Yew Ling
Bumblebee 405 (2012) Phuah Hui Qi Phyllis
306 Chng Hioc Sim Cheryl 407 (2012) Chia Yan Min Kimberly

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Google Science Fair 2013 301 Carla Andrea Lim Mosqueda

Team - Global Finalist 303 Hoong Li-ann
Efficacy of Estrogens and Progesterone in Hepatic 307 Rachel Huei-Sook Park
Fibrosuppression 308 Tham Sze Rong
401 Kang Yi Xi 309 Clarissa Ng Yin Ling
401 Kwok Ling Yi Samantha 403 Rachel Koh Ming Li
401 Lim Guan Hui Tricia 406 Ng Shermaine
Team - Regional Finalist Long Term Problem 4: Tumble-wood, Division 3
Effects of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles on Human Dermal Team - 1st
Fibroblasts (NF#) and Porcine Skin Grafts 301 Yip Kum Foong Kellie
401 Chim Sher Ting 306 Gao Yue Ying
403 Fu Xinyi 307 Chen Liuhonggu
411 Isabella Lee Hui Shi 309 Sreshya Kamakshi Vishwanathan
314 Teo Zi Ying Sheila
NASA Ames Space Settlement Design Contest 2013
407 Tay Hui Wen
Grade 8 Small Team - 1st
413 Chow Mei Xuan Sherby
Zenith
Long Term Problem 5: It's How You Look At It, Division 3
303 Tan Rhe-Anne
304 Tee Ming Zee Team - 2nd
303 Caitlin Alsandria O'hara
306 Amanda Eugenia Yung
307 Lim Ee Sing
Grade 8 Small Team - 2nd
309 Chen Wen Wen
Hestia
310 Lim Wan Ling
306 Goh Shu Lin Doreen
313 Teo Jia En
307 Lim Li Yin Talia
403 Lim Zhiqi Callista
310 Lim Lex-xis
409 Natalie Chan Pei Xin
310 Low Jia Na
Long Term Problem 1; Pet Project, Division 2
Grade 8 Small Team - 3rd
Team - 1st
Celestian
202 Chua Si En Valerie
308 Qiu Jiayu
202 Valary Lim Wan Qian
314 Zhang Xing
205 Su Ying
301 Emma Danny He
209 Suzuki Tomoe
304 Alicia Ong Shi Hui
210 Jolyn Tan Si Qi
Odyssey of the Mind, 16th National Competition 2013 210 Mok Rong Shan
Long Term Problem 1: Pet Project, Division 3 213 Chan Jin Qi
Team - 1st Long Term Problem 2: The Email Must Go Through,
301 Lin Jing Division 2
305 Zhou Linda Team - 2nd
311 Ng Zhi Rui 203 S Anusri
402 Erica Lauren Soong 206 Suman Kaur Panoo
410 Sim Yu Hui Stephanie 209 Clenyce Tan Zi Xin
412 Dana Han Xin Tian 210 Alison Clara Tan Yi Zhen
414 Toh Wen Qi 211 Soh Qian Ying
Long Term Problem 2: The Email Must Go Through, 213 Gillian Yeong
Division 3 213 Mak Su-Wen Anne
Team - 1st Long Term Problem 3: Classics... ARTchitecture: The
301 Lee Rui En Musical, Division 2
305 Maryam Jamiylah Bte Rozlan Team - 3rd
306 Gao Shuxin 203 Ho Xi-Yen Cristel
307 Chow Siew Yen Annabelle 206 Rachel Low Qian Feng
312 Nicole Sim Fang Sing 208 Esther Koh Siang
403 Loke Yen Chin 211 Yang Xiaorui Isabelle
410 Sim Ying Sarah 211 Yu Jiaqi
Long Term Problem 3: Classics... ARTchitecture: The 212 Natalia Nadila Bte Muhamad N
Musical, Division 3 213 Heather Low Wen Yin
Team - 2nd Long Term Problem 4: Tumble-wood, Division 2

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Team - 1st 407 Tay Hui Wen

206 Lee Hong Yee 413 Chow Mei Xuan Sherby
206 Mirabel Lee Wen Long Term Problem 5: It's How You Look At It, Division 3
209 See Kaye Team - 7th
209 Yi Jina 303 Caitlin Alsandria O'hara
212 Pisupati Anushka 307 Lim Ee Sing
212 Seow Wen Min Rachael 309 Chen Wen Wen
213 Ong Yun Ting 310 Lim Wan Ling
Long Term Problem 5: It's How You Look At It, Division 2 313 Teo Jia En
Team - 1st 403 Lim Zhiqi Callista
202 Rachel Chan Liting 409 Natalie Chan Pei Xin
206 Genevieve Tan Xuan Ying Long Term Problem 1: Pet Project, Division 2
211 Kavya Sankari Sundar Team - 19th
212 Tan Xin Hwee 202 Chua Si En Valerie
212 Tara Alisha Coomaraswamy 202 Valary Lim Wan Qian
213 Hu Yunting Grace 205 Su Ying
213 Ong Yun Qi Vicki 209 Suzuki Tomoe
210 Jolyn Tan Si Qi
Odyssey of the Mind World Finals 2013
210 Mok Rong Shan
Long Term Problem 1: Pet Project, Division 3
213 Chan Jin Qi
Team - 17th
Long Term Problem 4: Tumble-wood, Division 2
301 Lin Jing
Team 4th
305 Zhou Linda
206 Lee Hong Yee
311 Ng Zhi Rui
206 Mirabel Lee Wen
402 Erica Lauren Soong
209 See Kaye
410 Sim Yu Hui Stephanie
209 Yi Jina
412 Dana Han Xin Tian
212 Pisupati Anushka
414 Toh Wen Qi
212 Seow Wen Min Rachael
Long Term Problem 2: The Email Must Go Through,
213 Ong Yun Ting
Division 3
Long Term Problem 5: It's How You Look At It, Division 2
Team - 4th
Team - 6th
301 Lee Rui En
305 Maryam Jamiylah Bte Rozlan 202 Rachel Chan Liting
306 Gao Shuxin 206 Genevieve Tan Xuan Ying
307 Chow Siew Yen Annabelle 211 Kavya Sankari Sundar
312 Nicole Sim Fang Sing 212 Tan Xin Hwee
Loke Yen Chin 212 Tara Alisha Coomaraswamy
403
410 Sim Ying Sarah 213 Hu Yunting Grace
213 Ong Yun Qi Vicki
Long Term Problem 3: Classics... ARTchitecture: The
Musical, Division 3 Republic Polytechnic Science Congress 2013
Team - 6th Team - 1st
301 Carla Andrea Lim Mosqueda In vitro antioxidant and anti-proliferative properties of
303 Hoong Li-ann fruit peel extracts on human breast cancer MDA-MB-231
307 Rachel Huei-Sook Park 401 Lim Xuan Li Michelle
308 Tham Sze Rong 401 Teo Jue Luo Melinna
309 Clarissa Ng Yin Ling 404 Wu Chin Ying
403 Rachel Koh Ming Li
406 Ng Shermaine Singapore Science and Engineering Fair 2013
Long Term Problem 4: Tumble-wood, Division 3 Team - Silver
Team - 18th and Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award Project to explore the potential anti-proliferative/pro-
301 Yip Kum Foong Kellie apoptotic effects of mangosteen peel extract and alpha-
306 Gao Yue Ying mangostin in triple negative breast cancer cell lines
307 Chen Liuhonggu 401 Lim Xuan Li Michelle
309 Sreshya Kamakshi Vishwanathan 401 Teo Jue Luo Melinna
314 Teo Zi Ying Sheila 404 Wu Chin Ying

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Team - Bronze 206 Feng Siyuan

Investigation of BMP-2/Salbutamol hemisulfate 210 Nicole Yow Wei
Incorporated PLGA Nanospheres for Targeted Delivery 211 Zhang Yiyue
402 Soh Hui Ling 213 Han Shiyun Kimberly
402 Mani Hemaavathi
'B' Division Team - 2nd
Future Problem Solving Program National Finals 2012 401 Chow Hsiao Hsin Hope
Community Problem Solving 401 Ee Rui Qi Rachel
Middle Division Team - 1st 401 Yao Hui Wen Sarah
Project gOLD 402 Ho Hui Min
305 Ragini Verma 402 Liu Chang
306 Teo Wan Xin Phionna
Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme
308 Lim Hui En Deborah Philippa (HSSRP) Symposium 2012
309 Jessica Goh Kai Ling Team - Merit
310 Fong Si Ying
A Study of Agatha Christie's Detective Fiction And Her
310 Chan Si-En Esther Insights On Justice and Jurisprudence
311 Kassandra Ong Ying Suen 301 Gu Anxing
Middle Division Team - 2nd 305 Natalie Ann Chan Yen Lin
Project W.I.S.H 310 Foo Ee Chien Nicole
303 Toh Tien Hsia Shayna Do Animals Have Moral Rights? - An Exploration of the
305 Tan Wei Ying Kate Arguments For and Against Animal Rights
305 Vivian Feng Yichen 304 Yvette Tay Yu Wei
306 Wang You 306 Thiyana Ilangchizian
307 Zhang Xuan Gender and the Language of Teenaged Singaporean
310 Beverly Emma Mok Shiying Facebook Users
313 Cham Zek Min 302 Shiu Chi Wen
315 Shi Yuexin 308 Lim Ai Ying Hannah
Middle Division Team - 3rd 314 Lee Hwi Soo
Project Back On Track Getting Into a Good Primary School in Singapore
305 Nicole Ashley Soepranoto 301 Low Tian Ling
306 Yap Bei Jun 308 Yip Si Yuan Donna
308 Wong Hui Wen Charissa Growth of Private Healthcare Industry in Singapore
311 Joyce Lee Yi Xuan Koh Jin Wen Natalie
311
314 Tee Chun Ying
313 Low Yue Hui Alyssa
315 Tan Jia Li Kelly
In Teenagers' Eyes: Religious Harmony in Singapore
Scenario Writing Competition
301 Thet Thiri Ko
Middle Division Team - 2nd
303 Yew Kai Ning Sophia
Middle Division Individual - 3rd 304 Qiu Biqing
209 Kristal Ng Shi-En
The Morality of Animal Experiments
Senior Division Team - 1st
306 Sharon G Andres
406 Stephanie Christine Heng Shu Hui
310 Stephanie Lim Yan Qing
407 Gao Wenxin
311 Choo Xin Hui
Individualised Research Study Exhibition cum Presentation Would You Vote for Her? Voter's Level of Education and
2012 Their Perception of Women in Politics
Silver (Oral Presentation) 304 Tsai Qin Kimberly Tjahjadi
Outstanding Award (Poster Competition) 308 Liu Lijia
Treating Water Waste with Algae Individual - Merit
402 Yak Jie Min Jasmine Singapore-Malaysia Economic-Cooperation 2008-2011
404 Huang Ruixue Louisa 303 Tan Yu Qing
404 Tan Yi Yin
Science Department
GMAC (Genetic Modification Advisory Committee)
Students Challenge 2012 ACJC Science Essay Competition 2013

'C' Division Team - 1st Individual - 1st

113 Ong Yun Qi Vicki 403 Er Hui Ling

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CB Paul Quiz 2013 306 Goh Shu Lin Doreen

Individual - Gold 401 Chim Sher Ting
306 Li Jiaqi 401 Kwok Ling Yi Samantha
404 Xie Mingrou 401 Lim Xuan Li Michelle
Individual - Silver 401 Kang Yi Xi
306 Seah Wen Xin 401 Judy Hong Ruilan
401 Lim Guan Hui Tricia 402 Soh Hui Ling
Individual - Bronze 402 Yang Wei Yun Lily
308 Han Shiyun Kimberly 402 Lee Shi Ya Claudia
402 Faith Nadine Choo Yun Sum 403 Er Hui Ling
402 Wong Po Yee Tricia Individual - Silver
404 Wu Chin Ying 304 Freda Mah Cheng Yee
306 Li Jiaqi
Clean Tech Competition 2013 401 Liu Hongzhan
Team - 3rd 401 Kwek Shu Ying
Jellyfish-Inspired Membrane for Sulfate-Free Water 401 Tag Wan Yi
401 Liu Hongzhan 401 Lim Guan Hui Tricia
402 Lek Jie Ling 403 Angelica Kristen Yeo Hui Min
402 Su Mengyue 403 Chian Ying Xuan
Team - 3rd 403 Fu Xinyi
Potable Water in Africa Individual - Bronze
407 Cheng Li Yi 306 Sim Ming Hui Melodies
407 Jessalyn Low Hui Ying 306 Nai Kei Teng
407 Tan Hui-Yi Isabel 306 Feng Siyuan
413 Deng Yimin 401 Sarah Lim Man Lin
402 Cynthia Zheng Yixin
Molecular Frontiers inquiry Prize 2013 402 Lek Jie Ling
Individual - Champion 402 Loh Wan Qing Angeline
402 Faith Nadine Choo Yun Sum 403 Loke Yen Chin
Individual - Finalist 403 Kwek Xin Yi Rachel
312 Wu Jiaxuan 411 Chen Jiahui
401 Kwek Shu Ying
411 Choo Xin Hui Singapore Young Physicist Tournament 2013
Team - Bronze
Sinqapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition 2013 402 Lek Jie Ling
Category C Radio Control Flight 402 Loh Wan Qing Angeline
Theory Of Flight Award, Team - Gold 403 Loke Yen Chin
Best Presentation Award, Team - Silver
the rafFLYsians NYP Science & Technology Challenge
401 Tsai Yu Chen Category 1: Bridge Building
402 Heng Jia Min Team - 2nd
403 Wu Qi Ling 204 Wang Yi Xi
404 Ho Xin Ying 206 Evelyn Chng
412 Ong Pei Jie Janelle 212 Wang Kaiying
Category B Unpowered Glider 213 Ong Ray Yi
Aesthetic Award, Team - Bronze Category 2: Radio-Controlled Soccer
Most Creative Award, Team - Bronze Team - Innovation Award
Team Aero 201 Weng Jiayi
212 Khin Yadanar Oo 201 Xiao Shiwei
212 Chan Hui Zhen Valerie 208 Lim Jia Yi Annabel
212 Ng Ying Sandra 208 Nur Syahadah Bte Shahril
213 Lieu May Yen
SCINEMATION 2012
Singapore Biomedical Olympiad 2013 Team - Best Presentation
Individual - Gold 310 Chee Rui Min Valerie

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310 Elaine Wijaya Oey C

310 Jennifer Chua Zi Qi Gymnastics - Artistic C
310 Teo Kai Wen Gymnastics - Rhythmic B
C
Sinqapore Junior Physics Olympiad 2012
Gymnastics - Trampoline B
Team - Gold
Judo B
402 Amanda Kang Yu Chen
C
402 Chew Jia Yi Joan
Sailing B
402 Madeleine Cheng Chui Ru
C
409 Hu Ruo Lan Catherine
Shooting - Air Pistol B
411 Khoo Ru Hui
Shooting - Air Rifle B
Team - Bronze
C
409 Hu Ruo Lan Catherine
Squash B
411 Khoo Ru Hui
C
413 Wang Jia Ying
Softball B
Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad 2012 C
Individual Gold Swimming B
403 Lin Jun C
404 Huang Ruixue Louisa Table Tennis B
Individual - Silver C
401 Zhang Zhiyang Tennis B
403 Chen Xi C
403 Yang Xue Tenpin Bowling B
403 Zhang Boyu C
Individual - Bronze Taekwondo C
401 Lam Ka Ying
Individual Colours Awards
402 Julia Cheong Ling-Yu
Zone and National Colours Award
Youth Science Conference 2012 Class
Distinction and Best Poster Sport
(2012)
Name
301 Lim Xuan Li Michelle Badminton 403 Chong Fui Jin
301 Teo Jue Luo Melinna Gymnastics - Artistic 203 Michelle Teo Yin Zhi
302 Mani Hemaavathi 312 Charmaine Yeo Yan
302 Soh Hui Ling Gymnastics - Rhythmic 208 Dawne Chua Yun Xi
304 Wu Chin Ying 404 Chia Daphne Theresa
Distinction Yun Shan
301 Lee Wan Xin Ailica Judo 201 Yang Ningchen
302 Abinaya Mahatma 201 Yong Kang Yee
302 Amanda Leow Min Yi 202 Low Jia Qi
302 Liu Chen Yu 204 Sheryle Ann Lim Xin Ying
302 Loh Wan Qing Angeline 206 Nicolette Ang Yu
302 Tan Wei Ying Rachel 208 Lim Zin
304 The Qian Hui Joanne 209 Ang Yuxin Nadya
304 Xie Mingrou 211 Megan Tan Sze Rui
308 Noor Mohamed Noorul Naseema 304 Lim Yong Ling
311 Joyce Lee Yi Xuan
CCA Achievements 312 Low Jia Yi Joey
Sports Humaira Bhadelia
409
2012 Zone and National Colours Award 413 Amanda Chia Si Min
Team Colours Awards 415 Cheong Hui Shyuan
Sport Division Netball 305 Rukmini Roy
Badminton C 310 Tessa Wong Ting
Cross Country C Sailing 105 Phua Shyn Ee
Fencing B 105 Samantha Yom Jingyi
Golf B 208 Han Ting Bertha

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307 Elisa Yukie Yokoyama 408 Low Danlei Cheritta

309 Jessica Goh Kai Ling Waterpolo 411 Neo Ser Han
Swimming 205 Tseng Wei Wen Rachel
Marjorie Best Girl (Individual Sport) Award
314 Samantha Louisa Yeo Class
Ginn Sport
(2012)
Name
Table Tennis 206 Li Jia Xin Bowling 306 Yeo Ruoqi Joey
210 Celine Phua Li Ting Sailing 307 Elisa Yukie Yokoyama
305 Tang Jiawen Cheryl
314 Ng Xue Qi Best Overall Sports Girl Award
410 Lam Tang Si
Class
411 Lim Yi Xuan Sport
(2012) Name
411 Wong Hoi Ching Sailing 307 Elisa Yukie Yokoyama
Tennis 406 Sabrina Bay Tan Hui Ling
Tenpin Bowling 306 Yeo Ruoqi Joey SSC National Schools Championships 2013
Sport Category Division Placing
Zone Colours Award
Badminton South Zone B 1st
Sport Class
(2012)
Name C 2nd
National B 2nd
Basketball 410 Farah Tan Li Yee
Basketball South Zone B 2nd
Cross Country 102 Angelina Lim Xue Ning
Cross Country National B 3rd
205 Chloe Wang Wenyi
C 3rd
Golf 309 Yan Jing
Fencing National B 4th
Gymnastics - Artistic 105 Nadine Joy Nathan
C 2nd
112 Cheryl Lam Min
Golf National B 1st
203 Ashly Lau Wei-Ling
C 3rd
Gymnastics - Rhythmic 101 Noelle Goh
Gymnastics - Artistic National B 1st
101 Zoey Eng Xu Er
Gymnastics - Rhythmic National B 1st
201 Yap Wen Hui Callie
C 1st
309 Foo Yu Tian Tabitha
Gymnastics - Trampoline National B 3rd
411 Zeng Yu
C 3rd
Judo 211 Vienna Chen Jing Xue
Thomas Judo National B 1st
102 C 1st
Netball Angelina Lim Xue Ning
202 Netball South Zone B 1st
Nadia Quek Wei Si
Sailing 410 Louisa Ong Wei Ling C 3rd
National C 2nd
Shooting 206 Joyce Lee Yue Ning
Sailing National B 1st
213 Heather Huixian
I'Anson-Holton C 1st
414 Maggy Lory Shooting - Air Pistol National B 3rd
Softball 212 Cacia Tan Xian Yin C 2nd
Squash 207 Annabelle Lim Shooting - Air Rifle National B 1st
311 Chong Yin Jean C 2nd
311 Tan Jia En Clara Softball National B 3rd
403 Wu Jiamin Squash National B 1st
Swimming 205 Chan Fang Yi C 2nd
205 Chloe Wang Wenyi Swimming National B 1st
406 Chelsea Lin Fuchs C 1st
409 Yeo Xiu Wen Table Tennis South Zone B 1st
Table Tennis 107 Lee Boon Sim Geraldine C 1st
Taekwondo 211 Angela Tham National B 2nd
Tennis 203 Clarisse Gan Jia Shuen C 1st
203 Tan Hui Xin Izabella Tennis National B 3rd
407 Rehmat Johal C 3rd
Tenpin Bowling 202 Megan Gwee Su-Lyn Tenpin Bowling National B 3rd

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Sports
CCA Competition
Category Class
Name Placing
Badminton Victor Age Group U15 Girls Doubles 204 Lim Boon Wen 1st
Badminton Tournament
204 Nicole Png Wanqing
U18 Girls Doubles 411 Lee Shu Zhen 2nd
415 Tan Jia Li Kelly
U18 Giris Single 411 Lee Shu Zhen 2nd
Wee Kim Wee Badminton B Division 2nd
Trophy Challenge
C Division 3rd
Fencing 2012 Thailand Open Open 205 Aarya P. Berthier 3rd
Fencing Championships
National Schools Fencing B Division - Girls' 415 Donna Li Lim 2nd
Championships Epee
403 Grace Tern Jia Wen 3rd
B Division - Girls' Foil 403 Wong Jie Yi Chloe 3rd
C Division - Girls' 205 Aarya P. Berthier 1st
Epee
103 Esther Lai Shi Ning 3rd
C Division - Girls' Foil 205 Aarya P. Berthier 1st
103 Esther Lai Shi Ning 3rd
Asian Junior and Cadet U21 -Junior Women's 415 Donna Li Lim Team - Silver &
Fencing Championships Epee Individual Rank 40
out of 62
B - Women's Epee 415 Donna Li Lim Individual Rank 26
out of 47
403 Grace Tern Jia Wen Individual Rank 32
out of 47
Golf World Junior and Cadet B - Women's Epee 415 Donna Li Lim Individual Rank 73
Fencing Championships out of 106
US Women's Open Qualifier International Open 409 Yan Jing 8th
National Schools Golf B Division 409 Yan Jing 1st
Championships
313 Sarah Tan Wei 4th
Gymnastics
Artistic and ASEAN Schools Games International U18 105 Tan Sze En Team 1st
Trampoline
205 Nadine Joy Nathan
212 Cheryl Lam Min
309 Ashly Lau Wei-Ning
309 Ashly Lau Wei-Ning Individual All-Round
1st
105 Tan Sze En Individual All-Round
2nd
Singapore Gymnastics Open National Open 212 Cheryl Lam Min 1st - Balance Beam
National Schools Artistic B Division 309 Ashly Lau Wei-Ning Individual All-Round
Gymnastic Championships 3rd
C Division 205 Nadine Joy Nathan Individual All-Round
1st
212 Cheryl Lam Min Individual All-Round
2nd
205 Kelsie Yasmin Muir Individual All-Round
3rd
Gymnastics RG (Rhythmic Gym) International Ul6 309 Dawne Chua Yun Xi 8th - Hoops, 8th -
Rhythmic International Tournament Clubs
Rhythmic Gymnastics FIG International Open 309 Dawne Chua Yun Xi Team 9th
World Cup

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CCA Competition Category Class Name Placing

National Schools Rhythmic B Division 309 Dawne Chua Yun Xi 1st - Hoops, 2nd -
Gymnastics Championships Ribbon, 3rd - Ball,
4th - Clubs, Individual
All-Round 2nd
409 Tan Mazie 1st - Clubs, 3rd -
Ribbon, Individual
All-Round 2nd
311 Kelly Ann Pereira 2nd - Clubs,
Hui Ling Individual All-Round
4th
C Division 201 Charlotte Ho Wen 1st - Rope & Ball &
Ling Ribbon, Individual AU-
Round 1st
105 Marie Alicia Kwan Individual All-Round
Ka-Mei 4th
104 Claudia Lim Woon 4th - Ribbon
Ying
Judo Macau International Youth U18 - Middle Weight 412 Low Jia Yi Joey 1st
and Junior Tournament
U18 - Light Weight 404 Lim Yong Ling 3rd
National Schools Judo B Division - Heavy 406 Fadhillah Mohamed 1st
Championships Weight Faizan
411 Joyce Lee Yi Xuan 2nd
B Division - Middle 309 Chua Cailin Cara 2nd
Weight
412 Low Jia Yi Joey 3rd
B Division - Light 404 Lim Yong Ling 3rd
Weight
B Division - Extra 309 Low Jia Qi 2nd
Light Weight
B Division - Feather 405 Low Hwee Ngee 3rd
Weight Dawn
413 Ng Poh Ni Melissa 3rd
C Division - Heavy 210 Chan Jia Yi 2nd
Weight
C Division - Middle 209 Jolene Song Zhu Yi 3rd
Weight
C Division - Light 213 Ang En Ching Sarah 3rd
Weight
C Division - Extra 212 Chan Kar Mun 1st
Light Weight
Ng Qian Jie Cheryl 3rd
Netball 2012 T-Club U14 Netball U14 Team 2nd
Competition
Energizer Netball League U18 Team 2nd
National Open Team 3rd (Division 6)
Team 4th (Division 9)
Sailing European Laser 4.7 Youth International U16 205 Samantha Yom Jingyi 7th
Championships & Trophy
IODA North American International Open 205 Phua Shyn Ee Individual 3rd &
Championship Team 1st
National Schools Sailing B Division 407 Elisa Yukie 1st
Championships Yokoyama
409 Jessica Goh Kai Ling 2nd
C Division - Byte 205 Samantha Yom Jingyi 1st
Class

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CCA Competition Category Class Nome Placing

205 Low Yi Ying Jasmine 2nd
C Division - Optimist 205 Phua Shyn Ee 1st
Class
205 Lim Sue Ying 2nd
Shooting Air Thailand Open Open - 10m Air Pistol 414 Bernice Tan Rui Lin 5th
Rifle and Air Championship Women Junior
Pistol
Open - 10m Air Rifle (2012) Maggy Lory 5th
Women Junior 414
Open - 10m Air Rifle (2012) Maggy Lory Team 1st
Women Junior 414
NTU Invitational Shoot Women Pistol Event 403 Loke Yen Chin 1st
414 Bernice Tan Rui Lin 4th
Singapore National B Division 414 Bernice Tan Rui Lin 3rd
Shooting Championships
Singapore Youth Olympic Open 414 Bernice Tan Rui Lin 1st
Festival
National Schools Air Pistol B Division 403 Loke Yen Chin 4th
Championships
National Schools Air Rifle C Division 107 Soh Su Min Megan 4th
Championships
Softball SRC Softball Carnival B Division Team 3rd
Annabelle Lim Jia
Squash SGCC Prince Squash Open U15 312 4th
Sing
Swimming ASEAN Schools Games U16 - 400m Freestyle 302 Rachel Soh Reh Tze Individual 8th
U16 - 400m Freestyle 302 Rachel Soh Reh Tze Team 4th
relay
U16 - 400m Medley 302 Rachel Soh Reh Tze Team 4th
relay
National Schools Swimming B Division - 4x50m 414 Samantha Louisa Yeo Team 1st
Championships Free Style Relay & Ginn
4x50m Medley Relay
315 Chloe Wang Wenyi
311 Tseng Wei Wen
Rachel Marjorie
305 Chan Fang Yi
C Division - 4x50m 102 Chua Wei Lin Team 3rd
Free Style Relay
202 Loo J-Yin
202 Melanie Rae Wong
203 Isa Choo Hui Ning
C Division - 4x50m 102 Staes-Polet Nadine Team 3rd
Medley Relay
102 Tan Shun Hui
Daphne
202 Loo J-Yin
202 Melanie Rae Wong
B Division 414 Samantha Louisa Yeo 1st - 100m
Ginn Breaststroke (New
Meet Record) & 2nd
- 200m Breaststroke
(New Meet Record)
311 Tseng Wei Wen 1st - 800m Freestyle
Rachel Marjorie (New Meet Record) &
1st - 400m Freestyle
(New Meet Record)

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C Division 102 Staes-Polet Nadine 1st - 100m
Breaststroke & 1st -
200m Breaststroke
Table Tennis ASEAN Schools Games Girls Team Event 311 Li Jia Xin Team 1st
414 Ng Xue Qi
Mixed Doubles 311 Li Jia Xin Team 3rd
South East Asia Junior Table Girls U18 Team 405 Tang Jiawen Cheryl Team 1st
Tennis Championships
Girls U18 Doubles 405 Tang Jiawen Cheryl Team 3rd
National Schools Table B Division 311 Li Jia Xin 2nd
Tennis Championships
414 Ng Xue Qi 3rd
C Division 207 Linda Zeng Ziyue 1st
101 Zermaine Nicole Lew 2nd
207 Lee Boon Sim 3rd
Geraldine
Track and SAA Cross Country U15 202 Angelina Lim Xue Team 2nd
Cross Country Championships Ning
205 Felyn Toh Le Chun
206 Lok Qi Ying Amanda
210 Valerie Chuang Zhen
Jin
Swift Cross Country U14 205 Felyn Toh Le Chun Team 3rd
Championships
206 Lok Qi Ying Amanda
207 Natasha Lim Rui Ting
210 Valerie Chuang Zhen
Jin
211 Tan Jing-Wen Claire
212 Vanessa Chuang
Zhen Xuan
Wings Cross Country U15 206 Lok Qi Ying Amanda 4th
Championships
National Schools Track & B Division - 300m 401 Tan Yin Lin 3rd
Field Championships

Performing Arts
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2013

CCA Cerfificate of
Angklung Ensemble Distinction
Band Symphonic Distinction
Chinese Drama Distinction
Chinese Orchestra Distinction
Choir Distinction
Dance - International Accomplishment
English Drama Distinction
Guitar Ensemble Accomplishment
Handbell Ensemble Distinction
Indian Dance Distinction
Indian Orchestra Distinction
Malay Dance Distinction
Strings Ensemble Distinction

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clubs and Societies

CCA Competition Class Name Placing
Art and Craft Club National Youths On The Spot Painting 213 Liu Yuhan Gold
Competition
410 Irene Tee @ Zheng
Jingying
410 Elaine Wijaya Oey
415 Zhang Xun
201 He Wanru Silver
401 Kwok Ling Yi Samantha
Eco Design Challenge 203 Hu Junyi Gold
208 Chen Le Meng
209 Gan Chin Lin
212 De Guzman Netishka
Dizon
International High School Arts 401 Zhu Wei Jie 1st
Festival
403 Cha Da Eun Finalist
Debate and Oratorical MGS Youth U-14 Debate Challenge 212 Leong Li Jing 4th
Society Shield
Singapore Secondary Schools 403 Lai Yan Team - 3rd
Debating Championships
403 Yew Kai Ning Sophia
404 Ma Katrina Beatrice Jacinto
404 Sheena Lee Jia En
405 Sarah-Kei Lauw
Indian Cultural Society 2012 Tamil Language Debate 302 Ashwinii Selvaraj Team - 2nd
305 Maanasa Sri Ganesh
308 Sambhavi Rajangam
402 Parthasarathy Sreemathy
2012 Yaar Antha Star (2012) 408 Janani Venkatesan 3rd
Infocomm Club Media Literacy & Film Festival - 311 Hu Yu Xin Distinction - Best
Poster Design Competition Poster
110 Ng Kelly Distinction
404 Tho Qian Hui Joanne
102 Karen Wong Jia Yi Merit
107 Brenda Tay Xian Hui
109 Tan Ying Lin Valeska
110 Khoo Jia Min
112 Lim Li Ting
112 Ahlysha Panickar
113 Chelsia Low
209 Tang Yimian
301 Yip Kum Foong Kellie
311 Kim Haeyoung
403 Tan Yu Qing
406 R Priya
408 Tan Yan Lin Vivianna
408 Low An Yee
Raffles Mind Sports 2012 ASEAN International Youth 306 Nicole Yow Wei 4th
Chess Championships - U14
2012 National Ladies Weiqi 213 Shan Huanqi Team 2nd
Tournament
(2012) 410 Tan Jin Ting Claudene

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CCA Competition Class Name placing

2012 National Inter-School Team 205 Neha Shankar Team 1st
Chess Championships - U14
207 Yeoh Hsin Yee Clarice
306 Nicole Yow Wei
306 Sim Ming Hui Melodies
311 Hii Kai Li Annabel
2012 National Inter-School Team 402 Fu Xiaozhen Team 3rd
Chess Championships - Secondary
403 Ho Choy Ying Freya
404 Tan Fong Han
2012 (401) Ang Mei Choo Sara-Ann
2012 (402) Xie Mengxue
2012 National Inter-School Team 213 Lim Kang Li Ada Team 2nd
Chess Championships - Open
402 Liu Siqi
407 Cai Minglu
409 Ng Clare Sophia
415 Ng Wen Hui
All Women's Chess Challenge - 111 Tan Yan Lyn 4th
International Challengers
213 Lim Kang Li Ada 6th
All Women's Chess Challenge - 205 Neha Shankar 5th
International Open
306 Nicole Yow Wei 6th
306 Sim Ming Hui Melodies 7th
113 Claire Goh Xin Yi 8th
JJC Chess Tournament 102 Tan Jing Xuan 4th & Best Female
Chess Player
Award
National Schools Individual Chess 205 Neha Shankar 1st
Championships U14
National Schools Individual Chess 306 Nicole Yow Wei 3rd
Championships U15
National Youth Weiqi Championships 213 Shan Huanqi Team 4th
309 Chiu Tzu Tien
311 Chua Huikai
Qiu Ping Cup National Weiqi 108 Sun Shuwei Individual 4th
Tournament
Qiu Ping Cup National Weiqi 105 Chua Jia Ying Team 3rd
Tournament - 'C' Category
108 Sun Shuwei
213 Shan Huanqi
Qiu Ping Cup National Weiqi 309 Chiu Tzu Tien
Tournament - Open Category
311 Chua Huikai
402 Fu Xiaozhen
Robotics Club RoboCup Singapore - Cospace Dance 401 Teo Jue Luo Melinna Team Champion
402 Tan Wei Ying Rachel
402 Ren Siyu
407 Zhang Guangyu
412 Jamelynn Wong Wen Teen
414 Koh Jia Qian
RoboCup Singapore - RoboDance 212 Peng Yun Ting Team Bronze
212 Oei Chiu Yan Rebecca
303 Zhao Yuanan

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CCA Competition Class Name Placing

306 Amanda Eugenia Yung
312 Leong Yih Shan
413 Low Yue Hui Alyssa
Science and CB Paul Science Quiz 306 Li Jiaqi Gold
Environment Club
306 Seah Wen Xin Silver
308 Han Shiyun Kimberly Bronze
301 Lee Rui En Honourable
Mention
SP Clean Water Challenge 406 Sharon G Andres Merit
407 Cheng Li Yi
413 Deng Yimin
SP Earthquake Challenge 307 Chor Yan Ting Cheryl Merit
307 Melissa Choi
308 Han Shiyun Kimberly
315 Tan Kang Ting

Uniformed Groups
CCA Award/Activity Class Name Placing
Girl Guides President's Guide Award (2012) 415 Synth-Di Tan Guat Eng
2012 Baden Powell Award (2012) 405 Yuen Ai Zhen Carol
(2012) 407 Gao Wenxin
(2012) 408 M Vallei
(2012) 410 Thoo Wan Ling
(2012) 415 Kimberly Lum Geok Yi
Baden Powell Award 401 Gong Min Yie
401 Kang Yi Xi
401 Lee Wan Xin Ailica
Puan Noor Aishah Award 1st Coy
2nd Coy
3rd Coy
Girls' Brigade Singapore and Southeast Asian Team 4th
Pipeband Championship
414 Ong Yi Wei Individual 1st -
Snare drum solos
National Cadet Corps Shooting Competition 202 Dong Yuhui 3rd
Air
National Cadet Corps 2012 IMT Shooting Competition 209 Leong Lai Yu 4th
Land
Best Unit Competition Silver
Outstanding Cadet Award 401 Kwek Shu Ying
National Police Cadet Unit Overall Proficiency Award Gold
Corps Sea
Avontuur De Republic (Adventure 402 Chan Mae Yee Team 1st
race)
412 Chua Pei Xuan
412 Ong Pei Jie Janelle
Best Unit Cadet Award 412 Chua Pei Xuan
Inter-Unit .22 Revolver Shooting 402 Chan Mae Yee Team 1st
Competition
408 Izzah Haziqah Binte
Harisfadillah
412 Chua Pei Xuan

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CCA Competition Class Name Placing

414 Goh Fang Min
415 Chiu Kheng Hwee Natalie
415 Chiu Kheng Hwee Natalie Individual 2nd
408 Izzah Haziqah Binte Individual 3rd
Harisfadillah
National Youth Achievement Award 402 Chan Mae Yee Silver
(NYAA)
404 Ong Seeu Si
404 Teng Wen Li
405 Vivian Feng Yichen
412 Chua Pei Xuan
412 Ong Pei Jie Janelle
303 Low Si Xuan Andrea Bronze
303 Chee En Cui
304 Valerie Ng Yun Shan
308 Chiam Hui Yun
311 Lim Xiao Rong Isabelle
312 Emily Chen Yu Yung
SPF-NPCC Badge 402 Chan Mae Yee
404 Ong Seeu Si
405 Vivian Feng Yichen
412 Chua Pei Xuan
412 Ong Pei Jie Janelle
Red Cross Youth Red Cross Youth Director's Award 413 Sy Hildy Lynn
First Aid Competition (South District) 305 Vivian Le Lu Yi Team 2nd
307 Lin Yuyan
308 Tan Qinyin
309 Rafeeqa Bte Ameenuthin
310 Zhang Yiyue
310 Ren Ying
405 Teo Rui Ting Sandra
411 Valencia Yoong Rui Qin
413 Lin Qingxun
413 Sy Hildy Lynn
Youth Current Affairs Competition 202 Roshni Sharma Team Finalist
204 Cheung Chun Jing
205 Nur Syafiqah Bte
Mohamed R
211 Tan Qian Wei
305 Pratyusha Ghosh
305 Vivian Le Lu Yi
311 Yew Zhi Yu

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CCA Coaches and Instructors Ms Han Shese Ching Jalyn Chinese Drama
We deeply appreciate the commitment and partnership Ms May Oon Nielsen Chinese Drama
of our coaches and instructors who contribute to student Ms Ng Wei Ling Chinese Drama
learning and development. Mr Ray Chua Kar Tzeng Chinese Drama
Mr Ding Huai Cheng Chinese Orchestra
Sports
Mr Lin Hock Siang Chinese Orchestra
Ms Li Yu Jia Badminton Miss Ong Ying Ying Cheryl Chinese Orchestra
Ms Yao Fen Badminton Mr Tay Soon Dee Chinese Orchestra
Ms Ho Yoke Mei Basketball Dr Tay Teow Kiat Chinese Orchestra
Ms Koh Cindy Basketball Ms Tian Ling Chinese Orchestra
Mr Teo Yong Seng Gymnastics - Artistic and Ms Wang Gui Ying Chinese Orchestra
Trampoline
Mr Xiang Peng Chinese Orchestra
Ms Tan Jun Gymnastics - Rhythmic
Ms Zhang Tian Yun Chinese Orchestra
Ms Ang Xuan Yi Judo
Ms Zhang Yin Chinese Orchestra
Mr Edgar Tham Kok Kuan Judo
Ms Mary Tan Choir
Mr Tan Yi Judo
Mr Wu Jie Choir
Ms Chng Li Li Netball
Ms Ho Shu Min Serena English Drama
Mr Hu Yuan Hui Sailing
Mr Chua Teck Seng Guitar Ensemble
Mr Li Jie Shooting
Ms Goh Lee Lee Handbell Ensemble
Mr Qian Gang Shooting
Ms Tay Soo Leng Handbell Ensemble
Mr Lim Hock Hwa Softball
Ms Gayathri Subash Indian Dance
Ms He Peishan Vicki Squash
Ms Lavanya Balachandran Indian Dance
Mr Yang Hing Meng Simon Squash
Mr Morali S/O K Mahalingam Indian Dance
@ Sulaiman Iskandar Yang
Miss P Rhubbini Indian Dance
Mr Li Shu He Table Tennis
Ms Anitha D/O Kumaran Indian Orchestra
Mr Wu Xian Feng Table Tennis
Mr Gurunathan Manikantan Indian Orchestra
Mr Hassan Bin Bohari Tennis
Mr S Deva Indian Orchestra
Mr Jake Wong Loke Chin Tenpin Bowling
Mr Roslan Md Maud Malay Dance
Mr Tan Au Meng Tenpin Bowling
Miss Siti Habibah Binte Malay Dance
Ms Evelyn Chan Lu Ee Tenpin Bowling
Mohamed Mohckeram
Mr Lim Kien Mau Track & Field
Mr Lee Tsu Hock Strings Ensemble
Mr Tan Kim Seng Track & Field
Ms Marietta Ku Strings Ensemble
Uniformed Groups Ms Zhao Yu Er Strings Ensemble
Mr Alan Wallace Girls' Brigade
Clubs and Societies
Mdm Kalwant Kour Girls' Brigade
Mdm Lee Heng Lua Girls' Brigade Mr Chang Wei Art Club
Mr Leon Koh Wee Kiat NCC Land Mrs Ho-Chee Siau Ling Art Club
Mr Teow Yue Han Art Club
Performing Arts Ms Thanda Aye Win Chess International
Ms Faridah Bte Haji Ahmad Angklung Ensemble Mr Wan Hua Ming Chinese Debate
Jamal Ms Goh Si Ming Danielle Debate & Oratorical
Mr Audi Christian Goh Tzu Band Symphonic Society
Ming Mr Kelvin Chong Yue Hua Debate & Oratorical
Mr Chen Jin Xuan Band Symphonic Society
Ms Cheryl Lim Xuanzi Band Symphonic Miss Rebecca Grace Tan Debate & Oratorical
Mr Gao Jian Band Symphonic Society
Mr Jonathan Lim Band Symphonic Mr Roslan Mohd Daud Malay Society
Mr Kenneth Lim Band Symphonic Ms Khegay Anjela Raffles Mind Sports
Mr Lee Tsu Hock Band Symphonic Mr Tey Kuek Ban / Kang Raffles Mind Sports
Mr Sim Ee Sian Darren Band Symphonic Zhan Bin
Mr Sun Gong Jun Band Symphonic Ms Thanda Aye Win Raffles Mind Sports
Mr Takehiro Oura Band Symphonic Mr Chee Swee Heng Robotics
Mr Wang Tong Band Symphonic Mr Robin Pong Hee Tee and Robotics
Mr Yim Chee Weng Band Symphonic Peh Yip Seng Jason
Ms Chua Hui Ling Chinese Drama Mr Kang Zhanbin Weiqi Club

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房门为什么深锁？
贺婉如 He Wanru (201)
我住的房子是从我爷爷那一代传下来的。它是一栋
古老的房子，坐落于北京胡巷中，隐藏数百栋一模一样的
房子里。而离胡巷不远处，便是繁华的商业街道，车水马
龙，热闹非凡。它与这个经常寂静无声的小巷形成了鲜明
的对比。商业街的朝气和活力把小巷的沉闷、破旧暴露出
来。正是因为如此，我才讨厌住在这栋屋子里。拜托！
哪有十七岁正值花季的活力少女肯委屈自己，住在这小巷
里？不过，我爸爸是个念旧的主儿，说什么也不肯搬。
我的房子比起小巷更为阴暗。所有的房间都湿漉漉
的，死气沉沉的，这我亲身体验过，除了那间。自小我便
被父母警告不许开这扇门，不然，会有灾难降临。这似
乎是爷爷警告过爸爸的话，不过它们在我眼里全是无稽之
谈，谁会相信这种封建时期的迷信？我一直试着进这个房
间，却未果。今天晚上，父母会去参加表哥的结婚典礼，
我则留在家里，这正好是一个动手的好机会，不是吗？到
了晚上，父母出门了。听到那 “悦耳 ”的锁门声之后，我
便迅速从被窝里爬出来，握着手电筒，向那神秘的房间走
去。来到了那扇门前，我舒了一口气，打量着房门。房门
似乎是用上好的梨花木刻成，光滑细腻的表面，深沉浑厚
的颜色。门上的梅花雕饰栩栩如生，门把则是用銮金雕刻
而成，奇妙的是，经过时间的冲洗，它的颜色依旧灿烂。
整个门在月光的照射下显得十分神秘，更是勾起了我的
好奇心。我的心因兴奋而突突地跳着，我用力咽了一口唾
沫，握紧了手中的锤子，我使劲地砸着木门。
砸 了 数 十 下 ， 木 门 终 于 被 我 撬 开 了 。 看 着 门 上 的 ‘‘
杰作 ”，我惋惜地摇了摇头，一扇精致的木门就这样被我
毁了。虽然心里感到有些可惜，我还是毫不犹疑地推开房
门，走向房间里头。房间里一片漆黑，伸手不见五指。这
时，一股芬香扑鼻而来，那股香气迅速在房间里弥漫。香
气太重了，我的鼻翼充斥着这令人窒息的气味，我的脑袋
逐渐昏沉，意识逐渐离开了我。我倒在了地上，地上扬起
了一阵灰尘，蒙住了我的双眼，我很快便不省人事。
不知昏迷了多久，我迷迷糊糊地醒了。摸摸隐隐发
疼的后脑勺，我睁开了双眼。眼睛立刻被灯光所刺，待我
完全睁开双眼，却被眼前的景象吓到了。四个服装各异的
人就站在我旁边！我左边的是一个虎背熊腰的男子，他带
着一个深红色的头巾，手持锋利的大刀，凶神恶煞的。右
边的是一个长相娇艳可人的女子，她穿着在电视剧里经
常看见的旗袍装。他们身后则是一个将军打扮的男子和一
位神仙打扮，看上去十分飘逸的女子。是鬼！我的脑海里
闪过这样一个想法，这里至少被封了五十年，怎么可能有
人？我尖叫着，想逃出去，却发现自己的手脚早已无力抬
起。恐惧占据了我的心头，我眼看着其中一个走过来，
他正是那个强盗模样的男子。他冲着我大吼： ‘‘安静！吵
死人了！ ”他抬起我的下巴，瞪着我道： “你是谁？怎么
会来到这里？ ” 我张开口，却什么也说不出。这时，那个
穿着旗袍装的女子伸手拍拍男子的肩膀：道： ‘‘住手，
如果我没错的话，她是老爷的孙女，你不能对她这么无
礼！ ”只见男子讪讪地松开了我。女子对我嫣然一笑，
温柔道： "你好！你应该就是老爷的孙女一一小诗吧，我
叫红楼梦。 ”我的脑子一下子转不过弯来，只见女子又笑
道： ‘‘啊，跟你这么说可能你也无法相信。其实我们是四
大名著，被你的爷爷于七十年前买下，收藏在此地。到了
月圆之夜，我们便会化为人身，在此举行宴会。”我不可
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置信地看着女子。这时，那个将军打扮的男子说道：“小
姐不必担心。在下只是区区几本书罢了。不过，既然您知
道了此事，我们也只好请您替我们保密。”我机械般地点
点头，最后那位神仙一样的女子笑道： “唉，既然是老爷
的孙女，那就请她来我们的宴会吧！反正她现在也出不去
了。 ” 我努力消化着自己目前为止所搜集到的信息，眼前
的事情很荒唐，却似乎又容不得我不信。只见那位自称 ‘‘
红楼梦 ”的女子温柔地牵起我的手道： “小姐，你可以与
我们一起参加宴会吗？ ’’我看着她诚挚的双眼，强装镇定
道 ： ‘‘好 。 我 ……答 应 你 们 。 ” ‘‘红 楼 梦 ”莞 尔 一 笑 ， 带
着我站起来,走向一个隧道。
穿过隧道，又是另一番景象。悦耳的音乐在耳边响
起，我瞪大双眼，看着眼前的豪华殿宇和一排排令人垂涎
三 尺 的 食 物 ， “红 楼 梦 ”用 筷 子 夹 起 一 块 糕 饼 ， 喂 进 我
嘴里。那块点心芳香四溢，外酥内软，入口即化，十分美
味。我幸福地闭上双眼享受这美好的一切，并渐渐放松
了心情。台上的各种表演令人目不暇接，我深深陶醉在
其中。正在兴头上时，我瞥向身边的四大名著，却看见他
们在高兴之余，眼底也有一抹不可磨灭的哀伤。我停止
进食 ，看 着他 们道 ： ‘‘你们 怎么 了？ ”他们浑身一震。
只 见 神 仙 打 扮 的 女 子 苦 笑 道 ： ‘‘呵 ， 我 西 游 记 想 当 年 名
震天下，想不到就要被书虫所吞蚀。”强盗打扮的男子勉
强 安 慰 道 ： ” 没 关 系 ， 不 是 还 有 俺 水 浒 传 和 三 国 演义 老
兄 吗 ？ ‘‘ ‘‘红楼 梦 ”嘴 角 含 了 一 丝 冷 笑： “哼， 想当 年老
爷把我们锁在此地，就是不想让我们被外面的人所抛弃。
没想到那可憎的书虫兵团竟向我们这些老人家发起攻击！
哼，看来我们也活不久了啊！ ’’ 我看着他们悲戚的神色，
心里也凉了一大半截。
这时，外头传来一个巨大的声响，一个侍卫模样的人
跑进来，哭泣道 ： “那些书虫又来了！我方一防、二防全
部瘫痪 ，它们就要攻进来了！ ” 台上的音乐戛然而止，现
场一片混乱，四大名著的脸变得苍白无比，他们交换了一
下眼神， ‘‘红楼梦 ”拖着我的手走到隧道入口，推着我进
去 。 我 不 想 走 ， ‘‘红 楼 梦 ’’却说 道 ： ‘‘不行 ！ 这 是属 于我
们的战斗！反正我们这些古书也该随着时间的流逝死去，
只是老爷不忍心罢了 。” “红楼梦 ”绝望地看了我一眼，
便把隧道锁住了。只听得打斗声不断响起。我哭着爬出隧
道，出了隧道，我因疲累而再次昏迷不醒。
待我醒来后，发现自己正躺在被窝里，只有身旁散落
脱页的四大名著提醒着我那不是梦。我把那泛黄的书本抱
在怀里，心里感慨万千。我起身之后，又深深地看了一眼
那房间的门，它完好无损。我怀着心思迅速离开了它。
此文荣获 2013年全国中小学生现场华文故事创作比赛中学
组冠军。
This article was awarded 1st Prize in the 2013 National Primary
and Secondary School On-the-Spot Chinese Stories Writing
Competition.
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门外的阳光
邓楚馀 Teng Chu Yu (203)
天空，正下着雨。滴嗒，滴嗒。我踏着沉重的脚步，
手里提着破了洞的小伞，一步步地走回家。另一只手，则
紧紧地抓住一张考卷。考卷上，一个大大的 “0”，显得格
外突出。
我究竟是怎么啦？我可是为那份考试做了十全十美的
准备啊！老师给我的作文评语怎么会是 ‘‘没有创意，用词
不当 ”呢？失望像一盆冷水，不对，应该是一朵巨大的乌
云。乌云残忍地把冷水泼在我身上，使我顿时变成了淋汤
鸡。
我一边寻找答案，一边走，不久便来到家门口。疲惫
的我，只想躺在大床上，什么也不要想，只想快速到梦乡
去。梦乡。多么美丽，多么温暖的世界啊。我抓住了房门
的扶手，想推开那一扇门，沉浸在梦乡里。
咦？房门为什么是锁着的呢？我的房间，别人从来不
曾参观过。一半是听从父母，不要我请别人参观我的房间
的要求，一半是为了保护自己的隐私，但又懒得锁房门，
编出了谎言，骗大家说我的房间很肮脏，很乱，还有老鼠
经常与我同眠。一提到老鼠，大家都会被吓跑的。
找不到答案的我，只好掏出口袋里那把旧钥匙。虽
然不曾使用过，但我还是把它带在身边。我带着复杂的心
情，开了门，我怎么也想不到，那扇门后会给我更大的惊
喜 ..
房门 后， 并非 我的 房间。 只见 到处 堆满 了一本本厚
厚的故事书。书堆堆到了很远，很远的地方，似乎没有尽
头。我看傻了眼。我使劲地擦了擦眼睛，希望自己刚看
到的都是虚构的，一切会回到从前，回到自己一直保护着
的房间。我心中有着一种非笔墨所能形容的感觉，半是害
怕。半是着急。可是，内心的一小部分，却感到很兴奋。
我这小命里，一直都被父母逼迫用功读书。玩乐，对我父
母来说，只是在天空中消失的泡沫，那种虚构，不切实
际，只会浪费宝贵时间的没用的东西。童话故事，电脑游
戏，游乐场，对我来说，非常非常遥远，陌生。难得有这
样的机会，我想好好把握。难得与童话的距离那么近 ……
睁开眼睛，我依然还在故事世界里。我激动得掉下了
泪珠。我小心翼翼地走向离我最近的书。翻开书背，“格
林童话故事全集 ” 出现在书面上。那行大大的字体，似乎
在呼唤我，赶快捧起它，阅读它。
我，开 始阅 读了 。一句 句精 彩的 情节 ，一页页亮眼
的彩色图片，一页一页，慢慢地涌入我的视线。没到一分
钟，我就陶醉在故事里了，无法自拔。读完了那本书，我
抑制不住，又伸手抓了另一本较厚的的书，封面上写着 ‘‘
冰心童话故事全集 ”。我兴奋极了，像小学一年级同学一
样，感到一种简单却美妙的快乐。我继续一本一本地看，
和故事里的人物一起高兴，一起伤心，一起紧张，一起生
气，我也不断变换身份，从堂堂大公主到卑微的乞丐。
我又看完了一本书，正想把书合上，一把精制的钥匙
忽然从书页中掉了出来。钥匙背后还贴着一张小便条：你
快乐吗？你喜欢童话故事吗？如果是，那就请你打开另一
扇门。
一扇巧克力色的门，突然出现在我的面前。我毫不犹
豫地解开了门锁，进入了另一个世界。
我四 处张 望， 却一本书也找不到。只见自己正坐在
一块巨大心形的巧克力上。到处都是各式各样的玩具与糖
果。这些东西形成了一座城市。屋屋都是巧克力制成的。
而我，也正坐在其中一座房子上。放眼望去，屋子环绕着
一个大池塘。只是，池塘里装的不是清水，而是鲜甜的柠
檬汁。马路上，铺满了一颗颗五颜六色的糖果。
我， 从没 吃过 糖果 ，没吃过巧克力，也没喝过柠檬
汁，更没见过这么多甜味小食。我很好奇，它们究竟是什
么味道。我带着美好的期望，折断了一部分的巧克力，
浓厚的味道一下子溶化在嘴里，使我爱不释手。我奔下屋
顶，飞也似地跑到马路上，拾起了一颗糖果，塞进嘴里。
嗯，好甜啊！我像个小孩般，兴奋地嚼着我的软甜，高兴
得笑了起来。
我又沿着马路，抵达了池塘边。弯下腰，嘴唇触动
了冰凉的柠檬汁。我深深地吸了一口柠檬汁，尝到了一种
凉爽，甜滋滋的美味。我正想再喝一口，一张小便条又掉
在我的头上，同样也附带另一把金黄色的钥匙。便条上写
着： “你快乐吗？这些糖果小食，合你的口味吗？你喜欢
它们吗？如果喜欢，请你打开另一扇门 。”
我打开了面前的门，以期待的心情，再次进入了另一
个世界。
关上 门， 一群 小朋 友对我 展开 了天真的微笑，直嚷
着：“姐姐，陪我们玩玩嘛！ ”我不禁感到有点错愕。我
不认识他们啊！他们是不是找错人了呢？还没等我反应过
来，小朋友们已经牵起我的手，与我一起玩游戏。他们兴
奋积极的精力，像传染病一样传给了我。我 —开一切，尽
情地与他们玩捉迷藏，玩老鹰与母鸡。
我心里惊叹：我以前怎么不知道与人相处，一起玩游
戏，一起吃巧克力，一起读童话故事，是一件件简单，却
那么幸福快乐的事啊！渐渐地，我感到原本冰冷的心脏，
在阳光的照耀下，一点一点地溶化了。
突然，我发现眼前的小朋友们消失了，自己已经回到
了现实中的房间。
以前的我，房门为什么深锁？我想，是因为我被父
母的期望压得喘不过气来了。可是，那已经不重要了。因
为，现在我已重新找到生活的乐趣，生活的精彩，生活里
的阳光。
此文荣获 2013年全国中小学生现场华文故事创作比赛中学
组佳作奖。
This article was awarded Merits Award in the 2013 National
Primary and Secondary School On-the-Spot Chinese Stories Writing
Competition
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《人生几回伤往事》(改写自歌词《玉寸天堂》）
李文青 Li Wenqing (308)

我记 得每一片姹紫嫣红的背后，都是旧朝的断壁残 死 生契 阔的 誓言 ，在 权欲面 前苍 白如 纸，在这种以

垣，而历史的涛涛江水，从来是漠然平淡地淹没过往时 命相搏的残酷角逐里，回首往昔早就成了一种奢望。作为
光。曾经的凌云壮志，曾经的巧笑嫣然，都被埋在旧尘深 外来者的她在其中疲倦沉浮，看着他们义无反顾踏上那条
处，余下的不过是无尽的怨憎与哀忧。蓝田日暖玉生烟， 通向各自宿命的不归之路，而她已然无力阻止。木兰花在
在垂暮之年惘然回首的他们，不知是否会后悔，后悔当日 肃杀的秋意立即凋零了曾经的生机，就此是无法挽回的结
为这无上权力而牺牲的脉脉过往？ 局。

再没有答案了。他们已然死寂在数百年之间的森冷宫 那些雨霁天晴，煦日温暖的日子；
廷，如今这一切，不过是后人徒然为之的臆想。
那些笃定而深情的约定；
清朝大概是很多史学家不愿提却不得不提的朝代，在
世界诸国皆进取勃发的时候，这个曾经骁勇善战的游牧民 那些共历过的风雨波折；
族，却自闭到了颓唐腐朽的地步，曾经的血性荡然无存，
而宫闱内的阴谋算计，反而是被继承甚至“发扬”。纵使 终于在一炉灰烬中消散彻底，再无踪迹。
它幅员辽阔，在这种讽刺的对比下，却亦只是末日帝国的 人生如大梦一场，她已彻醒，而他却仍在这场梦境中
微渺光茫。这种时代背景本不应被外来者踏足，因为他们 痛苦沉浮。他会在终于坐拥一切时，伤怀那些历历曾经，
的悲剧早在开始时已经注定，结局只不过是一个惨淡的见 可是满目山河空念选，这样又何尝不是更深的辜负。
证。
历史到底还是飘忽而远，人的悲欢离合与恒定的物什
自古天家恩情薄，时光更不会因为人的意志而停移， 相比，渺小得如芥子微粒，在一切繁华落幕之后，所见的
因此不论她如何尽力阻止，如何恳切哀求，他注定会与手 不过是山形依旧枕寒流。
足厮杀，注定会将她的一切言语置若惘闻，然后慢慢走上
那个最高最冷的地方。

《花落之前》
程立伊 Cheng Li Yi (407)

幽幽香径是华丽的舞台 在花落之前
满园春色不知谁能独霸 幸福的纸鸢遗失方向
玫瑰红 在落日之前
茉莉黄 祈求明天听见你的笑
寂寞的等待谁知晓
当无言的等待最终一切成空
春夏秋冬像一生的轮回 心力交瘁后只能自由落体
我在原地看花开又花落 在大地的怀抱中期待最后一丝丝温暖
含苞绽
绿叶凋
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Tanpa peperangan, keamanan mustahil dikecapi. Bincangkan.
Keamanan dan peperangan, dua kata yang memiliki erti
berlawanan, namun tidak sedikit orang mengatakan bahawa mereka
layaknya dua sisi duit syiling. Bahkan dalam pidato penerimaan
penghargaan Noble Perdamaian di Oslo tahun 2009 lalu, presiden
Amerika Syarikat, Barrack Obama menyatakan bahawa perang
tetap diperlukan demi mempertahankan keamanan. Dalam sejarah
manusia pun, banyak peperangan diadakan untuk menghentikan
peperangan, adu senjata untuk menghentikan adu senjata. Namun
begitu, peperangan pastilah menimbulkan pertumpahan darah.
Pertumpahan darah akan menjadi akar kebencian. Lalu, dengan
adanya kebencian ini, bagaimana mungkin keamanan dapat
dikecapi?
Lebih daripada sepuluh tahun sudah, Amerika Syarikat mengadakan
perang di Afghanistan demi membebaskan negara itu daripada
pengganasan dan menggulung rejim Taliban. Namun, sampai
sekarang yang ada hanyalah bertambahnya korban jiwa masyarakat
awam yang tidak bersalah, dan menyebarnya peperangan itu sampai
ke wilayah lain, sebut sahaja Pakistan. Contoh ini dapat menunjukkan
bahawa keamanan tidak akan tercapai selama peperangan masih
terjadi, selama para askar masih berkumpul di situ. Perang hanya
memperburuk masalah kerana pada dasarnya ia hanya menimbulkan
kerosakan yang akan menjadi trauma dan nantinya menimbulkan
peperangan baharu, contohnya pertikaian keluarga-keluarga para
korban jiwa yang menaruh dendam terhadap askar yang membunuh
anggota keluarga mereka. Pada akhirnya, peperangan itu sendiri
pun akan terus berlanjut.
Selain itu, tidak semua masalah keamanan perlu diselesaikan
dengan peperangan, melainkan dapat diselesaikan dengan jalur
damai iaitu melalui perundingan. Pertikaian Indonesia dengan
Gerakan Aceh Merdeka ialah salah satu contoh masalah keamanan
yang dapat diselesaikan dengan perundingan. Gerakan Aceh
Merdeka ialah sekelompok masyarakat di Sumatera Utara yang
melakukan pemberontakan terhadap pemerintah Indonesia dan
hal ini memakan korban jiwa. Namun, pada tahun 2007, melalui
berbagai perundingan, mereka sampai pada kesepakatan untuk
melakukan gencatan senjata dan pada akhirnya menyerah. Memang
diperlukan waktu bertahun-tahun untuk menciptakan perdamaian itu,
namun bukan adu seniatalah yang menyelesaikan pemberontakan,
melainkan perundinganlah yang mengembalikan keamanan di
wilayah Aceh. Dengan demikian, keamanan dapat dicapai melalui
jalan damai.
Di lain pihak, seperti yang dikatakan Presiden Obama dalam
pidato penerimaan penghargaan Nobel Perdamaiannya tahun
2007, bahawa perundingan tidak lagi mampu memujuk pengganas
untuk menurunkan senjata mereka. Dengan kata lain, satu-satunya
jalan keluar adalah dengan mengisytiharkan perang. Hal ini tidak
salah kerana dengan menumpaskan para pengganas, keamanan
sudah sepatutnya dapat diraih. Namun, perang hanya mampu
melawan secara fizikal, bukan ideologi mereka, contohnya ideologi
Al-Qaeda tetap ada walaupun pemimpin mereka sudah meninggal
dunia. Selama ideologi ini masih ada, layaknya bom waktu,
kelompok pengganas baharu dengan ideologi itu pun nantinya
akan muncul kembali. Pada akhirnya peperangan tidak akan pernah
mereka keamanan sejati.
Dengan demikian, peperangan memang merupakan cara, namun
bukan penyelesaian untuk menciptakan keamanan. Bahkan, Martin
Luther King pernah berkata "Peperangan merupakan pahat yang
lemah untuk mengukir keamanan hari esok." Sementara itu, 'jalan
damai selalu meniadi cara terbaik dalam menangani masalah. Maka
itu, tidaklah mustahil untuk mengecapi keamanan tanpa peperangan.
Written by Geil Emdi (407)
This essay won 3rd place in Essay Writing Competition organised
by Raffles Institution
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Kenangan Mengusik Jiwa
Aku mengeluh panjang melihat keadaan sekeliling. Bilikku boleh
diibaratkan bagai tongkang pecah dengan buku-buku, fail-fail dan
pakaianku yang berselerakan di merata tempat.
Pagi tadi ibu telah memberikan arahan agar aku mengemas bilikku
itu sebelum aku berangkat pergi esok untuk memulakan kehidupan
baru sebagai seorang mahasiswi. Aku bagaikan hilang punca, tidak
tahu di mana harus aku mula. Akhirnya, aku mengambil keputusan
untuk mengemas barang-barang di dalam almariku dahulu.
Aku duduk di atas lantai lalu membuka laci teratas almariku. Tiba-
tiba aku ternampak sesuatu yang menarik perhatianku. Dengan
perlahan, aku mengeluarkan sekeping gambar dari laci tersebut.
Aku menyandar di kaki katilku dan mula membelek gambar itu.
Tanpa kusedari, kolam mataku mula berkaca. Tidak lama kemudian,
beberapa titik air jernih membasahi pipiku dan fikiranku melayang
jauh; menerawang kepada kali pertama aku bertemu dengannya...
"Murid-murid," guruku Cikgu Nora memberitahuku dan rakan-rakan
sekelasku sebelum kami semua masuk ke tempat itu, "Ingat, jangan
terlalu bising di Rumah Warga Emas ini. Kamu semua haruslah
bersopan-santun pada setiap masa."
Kami semua mengangguk-anggukkan kepala dan Cikgu Nora
pun membawa kami masuk ke Rumah Warga Emas Cempaka
yang kebetulan terletak tidak jauh dari rumahku. Waktu itu, aku baru
berumur sepuluh tahun dan itu merupakan lawatan pertamaku ke
sebuah Rumah Warga Emas.
Apabila aku menjejakkan kaki ke dalam, seorang perempuan
tua yang duduk bersendirian di atas katil dengan kepalanya yang
berpaling ke arah tingkap memikat perhatianku. Walaupun aku tidak
dapat melihat wajahnya dengan jelas, namun aku dapat merasakan
kesedihan yang sedang dialaminya. Tanpa berfikir panjang, aku pun
merapati perempuan tua itu.
"Apa khabar Mak Cik?" aku mula berkata sambil duduk dengan
perlahan di tepi katil perempuan tua tersebut.
Dia memusingkan kepala memandangku. Untuk beberapa ketika,
dia hanya merenung wajahku sahaja tanpa berkata apa-apa. Aku
mula berasa tidak selesa. Barulah aku sedar bahawa aku mungkin
telah mengganggunya. "Ish, kenapalah aku begitu tidak bertimbang
rasa sekali?" fikirku.
Aku baru sahaja mahu bangun senyap-senyap untuk pergi ke
tempat lain di dalam Rumah Warga Emas itu apabila perempuan
tua itu mula bersuara.
"Khabar baik, nak. Janganlah pergi, duduk sahaja di sini," dia
membalas sambil tersenyum. "Nama Mak Cik, Mak Cik Amrah."
Selepas berdiam untuk seketika, aku menjawab. "Nama saya
Anis."
"Mmm, nama itu manis sekali! Anis tahu tidak, anak perempuan
Mak Cik juga mempunyai nama yang sama?" Mak Cik Amrah
berkata dengan senyumannya yang lebar.
Belum sempat aku membalas kata-katanya, Mak Cik Amrah mula
bercerita tentang anak perempuannya yang bernama Anis itu. Dia
memberitahuku pelbagai cerita mengenai anak perempuannya dan
aku hanya duduk di situ mendengar dengan tekun.
Sedang aku khusyuk mendengar cerita-cerita Mak Cik Amrah, tiba-
tiba aku terdengar suara Cikgu Nora memanggil murid-muridnya.
"Murid-murid, sudah tiba masanya untuk kita pulang ke sekolah.
Namun, Cikgu akan memberikan sedikit waktu untuk kamu semua
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mengucapkan selamat tinggal," kata Cikgu Nora.
Terasa segenap perasaan gembira Mak Cik Amrah seperti
terbang melayang pergi mendengarkan kata-kata Cikgu Nora itu.
Aku dapat merasakan kesedihan dan kesunyian yang bakal melanda
Mak Cik Amrah.
"Janganlah bersedih, Mak Cik," aku memujuk dengan nada yang
perlahan. "Anis berjanji bahawa Anis akan kembali ke sini untuk
menziarahi Mak Cik."
Sekuntum senyuman mula terukir di bibir Mak Cik Amrah apabila
mendengarkan kata-kata itu.
"Anis, sebelum Anis pergi, bolehkah Anis bergambar dengan Mak
Cik?" dia tiba-tiba bertanya.
Aku tidak tahu bagaimana aku dapat bergambar dengan Mak
Cik Amrah kerana aku tidak mempunyai kamera ataupun telefon
bimbit pada masa itu. Mak Cik Amrah yang sedar tentang masalah
yang sedang kuhadapi memberikan cadangan.
"Suruhlah guru Anis untuk mengambilkan gambar itu."
Dengan senang hati, Cikgu Nora memetik gambarku bersama
Mak Cik Amrah menggunakan kamera yang dibawanya.
Tidak lama kemudian, masa untuk kami semua pulang ke sekolah
sudah pun tiba. Dengan wajah yang sedih, Mak Cik Amrah
melambai-lambai ke arahku. Dari jauh aku sempat memberikan
dia isyarat bahawa aku akan kembali lagi ke situ pada masa akan
datang.
Di sekolah, Cikgu Nora telah memberikan aku dua keping gambar
yang telah diambil di Rumah Warga Emas. Aku tersenyum apabila
melihat gambar itu. Kedua-dua wajahku dan wajah Mak Cik Amrah
kelihatan begitu gembira sekali.
Benar bagai yang kukata, aku melawat Mak Cik Amrah di Rumah
Warga Emas itu sekali lagi. Terpancar ielas kegembiraan di wajah
Mak Cik Amrah melihat aku datang. Apabila Mak Cik Amrah melihat
gambar kami berdua yang telah kuberikan kepadanya, dia tersenyum
lalu berkata, "Lain kali, kita berdua harus bergambar bersama-sama
lagi, ya!"
Selepas lawatan keduaku itu, aku mengunjunginya berulang kali
pada waktu senggangku. Perkara ini berterusan selama beberapa
tahun.
Semasa lawatan-lawatan inilah aku dapat mengetahui lebih
dalam lagi tentang kehidupan Mak Cik Amrah. Mak Cik Amrah
terpaksa tinggal di Rumah Warga Emas kerana tiada siapa yang
dapat menjaganya di rumah. Suami Mak Cik Amrah sudah lama
meninggal dunia dan anak tunggalnya yang bernama Anis itu terlalu
sibuk dengan kerjayanya sehingga tiada masa untuk menjaga ibunya
sendiri. Dia akhirnya mengambil keputusan menghantar ibunya ke
Rumah Warga Emas Cempaka itu. Mak Cik Amrah sering kesunyian
di Rumah Cempaka kerana Anis jarang datang melawat beliau.
Aku iuga mendapat tahu bahawa aku bukan sahaja mempunyai
nama yang sama dengan anak perempuan Mak Cik Amrah itu, tetapi
rupaku juga mirip Anis! Patutlah Mak Cik Amrah asyik merenung
wajahku kali pertama kami bertemu! Aku dapat merasakan yang
diriku ini dianggap pengganti Anis buat Mak Cik Amrah melepaskan
kerinduannya. Semakin hari, perasaan sayangku terhadap Mak
Cik Amrah semakin menebal. Begitu juga dengan Mak Cik Amrah
terhadap diriku ini yang sudah dianggap bagaikan anaknya sendiri.
Aku sentiasa berasa seronok apabila melawat Mak Cik Amrah. Dia
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pula semakin hari, semakin ceria dan selalu tersenyum menyambut
kedatanganku. Aku bagaikan membawa sinar dalam hidupnya.
Namun, pada satu hari sewaktu aku berumur lima belas tahun,
suatu perubahan telah berlaku. Waktu itu, aku baru sahaja hendak
pergi ke Rumah Warga Emas selepas sekolah selesai apabila aku
terdengar namaku dipanggil oleh beberapa orang rakan sekelasku.
"Anis! Kau hendak ke rumah orang-orang tua itu lagi?!" seorang
daripada rakanku berkata.
Aku hanya mengangguk-anggukkan kepalaku.
"Jangan pergi ke situlah, mari ikut kami ke arked yang baru sahaja
dibuka di pusat membeli-belah yang berdekatan itu!"
"Maaf, tetapi aku tidak boleh ikut pada hari ini kerana aku ada
tugas di rumah warga emas itu," aku memberi alasan.
"Alah, engkau jangan berlagak baiklah! Marilah kita pergi
berseronok!" balas seorang lagi rakanku.
Aku berasa begitu tercabar dengan kata-kata temanku itu. Aku
tidak mahu dilihat sebagai seorang yang antisosial. Akhirnya, aku
mengambil keputusan untuk mengikut mereka ke arked buat hari itu
sahaja.
Apa yang tidak kusedari, pengalaman kali pertama itu telah
meniadi seperti suatu ketagihan buat diriku. Selepas pengalaman itu,
setiap waktu lapang, sering kuhabiskan mengunjungi arked tersebut.
Aku sudah tidak peduli untuk melawat Mak Cik Amrah di Rumah
Warga Emas Cempaka itu lagi.
Beberapa bulan kemudian, pada satu hari di sekolah, aku dapat
merasakan ada sesuatu yang istimewa pada hari itu, tetapi aku tidak
dapat mengingatinya. Sepanjang masaku di sekolah, aku cuba
memikirkan apa yang begitu istimewa tentang hari itu.
Apabila waktu sekolah selesai, baru aku ingat.
"Hari jadi Mak Cik Amrah!" aku berterjak sendirian.
Tanpa membuang masa lagi, aku bergegas ke Rumah Warga
Emas Cempaka dan tidak menghiraukan panggilan rakan-rakanku
yang mahu pergi ke arked. Sedang aku beriabn, perasaan
bersalah mula melanda diriku. Pelbagai persoalan melantun di
benakku bagaikan bola getah dicampak ke dinding. Mengapakah
aku tergamak meninggalkan dia bersendirian semata-mata untuk
berseronok-seronok di arked? Mengapakah aku bersikap sama
seperti anaknya Anis, yang hanya mementingkan diri sendiri? Aku
benar-benar menyesal akan perbuatanku itu. Mak Cik Amrah pasti
berasa sedih dan kecewa di atas sikapku itu. Aku harus memohon
ampun daripada Mak Cik Amrah kerana telah mengabaikannya.
Akhirnya, aku pun sampai ke destinasiku itu. Sambil tercungap-
cungap, aku berlari menuju kea rah katilnya.
Alangkah terperanjatnya aku apabila mendapati bahawa katilnya
kosong! Di manakah Mak Cik Amrah?
Dengan segera, aku mendapatkan iururawat yang bertugas pada
hari itu dan bertanyakan di manakah Mak Cik Amrah.
Dengan nada yang sedih, jururawat itu berkata, "Mak Cik Amrah
sudah tiada lagi. Beliau telah menghembuskan nafasnya yang
terakhir di dalam tidurnya pada minggu lalu."
Jawapan itu bagai halilintar yang membelah bumi. Duniaku
tiba-tiba diliputi awan gelap. Aku tidak dapat mempercayai apa
yang baru sahaja aku dengar. Hatiku hancur bagaikan kaca dan
juraian air mata mengalir lalu meleleh di lurah pipiku. Kekesalan
akibat perbuatanku terhadap Mak Cik Amrah datang bertubi-tubi,
tetapi apakan daya, nasi sudah menjadi bubur. Tiada gunanya aku
menyesal. Tangisanku tidak dapat dibendung lagi.
Sejak hari itu, aku tidak pergi ke arked lagi. Aku tidak peduli jika
rakan-rakanku mengejekku. Aku menghabiskan waktu lapangku
dengan belajar bersungguh-sungguh sehingga akhirnya aku berjaya
mendapatkan tempat untuk belajar di menara gading. Aku dapat
rasakan bahawa itulah yang diinginkan oleh Mak Cik Amrah jika
beliau masih hidup.
Tiba-tiba, lamunanku terhenti apabila aku terdengar suara ibuku
memanggilku.
"Anis, cepat bersihkan kamar tidur kamu itu! Makan tengah hari
sudah hampir siap. Nanti bolehlah kita makan bersama-sama," teriak
ibu dari dapur.
"Ya, Ibu," aku segera menyeka air mata di pipiku sambil menatap
gambar di tanganku buat kali terakhir. Aku tidak akan dapat
bergambar dengan Mak Cik Amrah sekali lagi sebagaimana yang
dikehendakinya dan ini merupakan satu-satunya gambar kami berdua
yang ada dalam simpananku. Namun kenangan indah bersamanya
akan sentiasa terpahat kukuh di ingatanku.
Gambar itu kusimpan kemas di dalam beg pakaianku untuk
dibawa bersama ke universiti pada keesokan hari. Aku harap
ianya akan menjadi pembakar semangat buat diriku dalam usaha
mengejar cita-citaku. Dalam hati, aku memanjatkan doa kepada
Allah agar roh Mak Cik Amrah ditempatkan bersama orang-orang
yang beriman. Amin.
Written by Natalia Nadila (212)
This story was submitted for Creative Arts Programme
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Kemasukan Warga Asing
Menguntungkan Singapura
Bayangkan tiga ekor ikan yang Tinggal di dalam sebuah kolam.
Setiap hari mereka diberi makan dan dibiarkan berenang bebas di
seluruh pelosok kolam yang luas. Pengurus kolam itu melihat adanya
ruang yang luas lalu memutuskan untuk menambah jumlah ikan ke
dalam kolam tersebut. Hal ini menyebabkan tiga ekor ikan tadi
kekurangan ruang dan makanan kerana telah direbut ikan lain yang
lebih besar saiznya dan lebih pantas renangnya. Lama-kelamaan,
kolam itu menjadi suatu penjara yang sempit dan menghampakan.
Apakah keadaan ini serupa dengan situasi yang dialami warga asal
Singapura disebabkan kemasukan warga asing?
Sejak Singapura menikmati arus kemakmuran, warga asing
dianggap sebagai sumber kemajuan bagi negara ini. Dasar imigrasi
Singapura telah dibentuk dengan matlamat mengundang warga asing
untuk bekerja dalam pelbagai sektor dan menyumbang dalam usaha
menggerakkan ekonomi negara ke tahap yang setinggi mungkin.
Dengan cara ini, Singapura dikatakan telah berhasil mengatasi
masalah-masalah yang berpotensi membantutkan kemajuannya.
Misalnya, ketiadaan sumber alam, kadar kelahiran yang kian
menurun dan masalah penuaan mewujudkan suatu jurang yang
boleh mengancam kestabilan ekonomi Singapura. Tambahan pula,
warga Singapura cenderung mengelakkan kerja-kerja buruh yang
melibatkan keringat, tanpa menjamin gaji yang tinggi. Kemasukan
warga asing telah membantu menutup jurang yang tidak mampu
ditutup oleh warga Singapura sahaja. Dengan itu, warga asing
bertindak sebagai suatu jambatan yang membolehkan Singapura
menyeberangi hambatan sumber tenaga, malah dapat terus maju ke
hadapan dalam bidang ekonomi.
Di samping itu, warga asing yang datang ke Singapura
mempunyai latar belakang yang pelbagai. Mereka menambah
kepada corak kepelbagaian di Singapura melalui budaya, buah
fikiran dan sistem nilai yang dibawa sama. Perkara-perkara ini boleh
menjadikan Singapura sebuah kota yang lebih dinamik. Secara tidak
langsung, mahasiswa dan pekerja asing berkemahiran tinggi juga
boleh menjadi faktor yang membangun kreativiti dan daya cipta di
Singapura, hasil daripada percampuran buah fikiran cendekiawan
dan golongan profesional berbakat dari pelbagai negara di dunia.
Oleh hal yang demikian, kemasukan warga asing memang dapat
menguntungkan Singapura bukan sahaja dari aspek sosial tetapi
ekonomi.
Meskipun begitu, jika dilihat dari sudut lain, kemasukan warga
asing yang berlebihan dan tidak dipantau juga membawa
kepada beberapa bentuk masalah. Salah satu daripadanya ialah
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kelunturan identiti Singapura disebabkan pengaruh identiti asing
yang kuat. Jikalau tidak diatasi dengan berkesan, perbezaan latar
belakang dapat melonggarkan kesatupaduan masyarakat pelbagai
kaum dan memecahbelahkan jalinan sosial masyarakat setempat.
Lebih-lebih lagi, setiap warga asing rata-ratanya membuat impian
sendiri. Apabila tidak disertai dengan tanggung jawab terhadap
negara Singapura, warga asing akan menggunakan peluang di
Singapura untuk memenuhi kehendak mereka semata-mata. Dari
sudut pandangan warga Singapura, hal ini boleh dianggap sebagai
sesuatu ketidakadilan kerana warga asing berpeluang meraih
kejayaan di Singapura tanpa memenuhi tanggungjawab terhadap
negara yang sepatutnya dijunjung sama. Masalah sedemikianlah
yang berpotensi meruntuhkan tamadun bangsa yang bergantung
kepada perpaduan rakyat. Maka itu, jelaslah bahawa kemasukan
warga asing dapat membawa kerugian yang cukup besar
disebabkan kurangnya integrasi dengan warga setempat.
Pada waktu yang sama, bertambahnya peluang bagi warga
asing lama-kelamaan boleh menghauskan sumber negara yang
sewajarnya diperuntukkan untuk warga setempat. Tamsilnya, tempat-
tempat terhad di institusi ternama di Singapura akan menjadi lebih
sulit untuk didapatkan disebabkan persaingan daripada pelajar
asing. Persaingan ini turut berlaku dalam bidang pekerjaan,
perubatan, perumahan dan sebagainya. Sebahagian daripada
rakyat Singapura yang sepatutnya berhak menikmati kemakmuran
hidup boleh terperangkap dalam putaran kemiskinan, sementara
warga asing yang sudah kaya menjadi lebih mewah. Dengan
ini, kemasukan warga asing dapat menggoncang kesejahteraan
masyarakat Singapura.
Akhir kata, kita sedia maklum bahawa Singapura mungkin tidak
dapat mencapai kemakmuran tanpa sumbangan warga asing.
Selain itu, Singapura belum tentu dapat menjadi hab perhubungan
sejagat tanpa adanya warga asing. Sungguhpun demikian, kadar
kemasukan warga asing harus sentiasa dipantau dan diseimbangkan
dengan keperluan dan sumber negara serta penerimaan masyarakat
setempat. Akhir kata, saya berharap agar kebimbangan warga
Singapura terhadap kemasukan warga asing tidak dijadikan alasan
untuk menghina atau memandang rendah warga asing kerana
sesungguhnya mereka tetap manusia yang punya harapan dan
berhak mengejarnya.
Written by Regina Vanda (307)
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Realiti Yang Pahit
Pemandangan waktu malam bandar Seoul amat mengagumkan
sekali. Cahaya pelbagai warna dari pencakar langit menerangi
kawasan itu dan jalan raya sibuk dengan bermacam-macam jenis
kenderaan milik para pemandu yang tidak sabar pulang ke rumah
setelah penat bekerja seharian. Yang lain pula sedang berkejaran
supaya tidak lambat ke tempat kerja syif malam mereka.
Di suatu sudut, seorang pemuda sedang memerhatikan kesibukan
bandar Seoul yang tidak pernah lengang itu. Matanya merenung
tajam terhadap sekumpulan lelaki berpakaian kemas yang
kelihatan sedang girang berbual, seukir seringai di bibirnya. Dalam
genggamannya, sepucuk pistol dilambungkan dari satu tangan ke
satu tangan seakan-akan ia permainan biasa.
Bayu malam yang amat dingin sekali meresap hingga ke tulang.
Pemuda itu menggigil kesejukan tetapi adrenalin yang mengalir ke
seluruh tubuhnya cukup untuk memanaskan tubuhnya. Dia tertawa
sendirian melihat gelagat para lelaki yang sedang diperhatikannya
itu. Kaya. Berkuasa. Mereka mampu untuk membelanjakan wang
hasil titik peluh mereka pada hiburan yang tidak bermakna. Adakah
mereka juga mempunyai kuasa menentukan bila mereka akan
menghembuskan nafas terakhir?
Pemuda tersebut menarik nafas panjang. Pistol itu ditujukan ke
arah lelaki gemuk yang sedang ketawa terbahak-bahak. Mukanya
yang tembam, jam tangan yang mahal dan kotnya yang berjenama
memancarkan ketamakan manusia ekoran kehidupan mewah.
Minda pemuda tersebut diusik fikiran yang menggelikan hati. Apakah
mungkin reaksi para lelaki tersebut apabila dia menarik picu dan
menghantar peluru terus ke kepala lelaki gemuk itu? Satu. Dua. Tiga.
Bang! Jeritan yang kuat memukul gegendang telinga pemuda yang
berbaju hitam itu. Dia tidak kuasa untuk melegakan rasa curiganya
dan beredar dengan senyap bagaikan dia lenyap kembali ke
kegelapan malam.
Kim Jongin, ataupun lebih dikenali dengan nama gelarannya, Kai,
ialah seorang pembunuh upahan.
Kai mengeluh apabila memikirkan tugas yang seterusnya. Dia telah
diupah oleh orang atasan Syarikat Elektronik Lee untuk membunuh
waris perempuan syarikat saingannya, Syarikat Jung. Sebulan sudah
berlalu sejak tugas itu diberikan dan Kai telah memerhatikan setiap
pergerakan Krystal, waris tersebut, dengan berhati-hati. Dia telah
menghafal jadual Krystal dan mengambil perhatian yang amat teliti
terhadap orang yang ditemui.
Kai mengeluarkan dan menatap gambar yang telah diberikan
semasa pertemuannya dengan CEO Lee. Wajah wanita muda
cantik yang kelihatan sebaya dengannya terpancar di fotograf itu.
Hidungnya yang mancung, kulitnya yang cerah serta senyumannya
yang menonjolkan lesung pipitnya tentu mencairkan hati ramai lelaki
yang ingin memikatnya. Dia merasakan sedikit simpati terhadap
gadis muda itu tetapi pekerjaan harus tetap dijalankan. Dia tiada
pilihan lain kecuali untuk menjalankan tugasnya itu. CEO Lee juga
telah memberinya arahan yang tertentu tentang cara membunuh dan
membuang mayat gadis itu.
"Sungguh kejam fikiran orang zaman sekarang. Di mata mereka,
duit dan kuasa ialah benda-benda yang terpenting di dunia. Mereka
sanggup mengupah orang seperti aku supaya mereka dapat meraih
kejayaan untuk diri sendiri," hati Kai berbisik kecil. Tanpa membuang
masa lagi, dia bergegas ke lokasi seterusnya. Nampaknya, Cik
Krystal mempunyai temu janji dengan kekasihnya pada malam itu.
Keheningan di persekitaran rumahnya amat menenangkan dan
bayu malam yang lembut menerpa masuk ke dalam bilik Krystal.
Gadis yang ayu itu sedang bersiap-sedia untuk temu janji dengan
kekasihnya, Kris. Selepas memilih pakaiannya yang terbaik dan
berdandan selama sejam, Krystal berdiri di depan cerminnya yang
panjang. Gadis yang masih muda dan naif itu tersenyum lebar dan
puas hati. Dia sungguh tidak sabar untuk bertemu dengan Kris.
Krystal dengan senyap keluar dari rumahnya yang mewah dan
bergegas ke Kaki lima yang berdekatan. Walaupun dia datang
daripada keluarga yang kaya dan berharta, dia suka berjalan
kaki kerana dapat rasakan ketenangan dan menghidu udara segar
yang tidak boleh dinikmatinya semasa bekerja dengan bapanya.
Tambahan lagi, ibu bapanya tidak begitu menyetujui hubungannya
dengan Kris. Semakin dia membesar, semakin banyak peraturan
yang dikenakan ke atasnya yang menyebabkan gadis muda itu
berasa rimas.
Dalam perjalanan ke lokasi temu janjinya dengan Kris, Krystal terlalu
asyik fikirkan tentang pekerjaannya sehingga gagal sedar bahawa
seseorang sedang mengekorinya. Kai telah mengikuti setiap langkah
Krystal sejak dia tinggalkan rumahnya dan bersembunyi di dalam
bayang-bayang gelap lorong-lorong sunyi daerah itu. Sekarang, dia
harus tunggu masa yang sesuai untuk menyerang mangsanya.
Buat pertama kali, perasaan gementar menyelubungi diri Kai.
Mengapakah dia rasa begini? Dia menghentikan dirinya daripada
memikirkan perkara yang negatif dan tumpukan perhatian yang
sepenuhnya kepada tugasnya. Apabila dia lihat bahawa mereka
hampir-hampir sampai, Kai mempercepat langkahnya dan menarik
gadis yang tidak mengesyaki apa-apa itu ke dalam kegelapan
bersamanya.
Krystal menjerit sekuat hatinya apabila merasakan dirinya diheret ke
suatu tempatyang gelap gelita dan sungguh mengerikan. Malangnya,
penculiknya telah menekap tangannya yang bersarung pada mulut
Krystal dan ini telah menghambatkan usahanya menjerit meminta
tolong. Bulu romanya meremang apabila terdengar suara seorang
lelaki yang ketawa sinis. Krystal meronta-ronta minta dilepaskan dan
degupan jantungannya semakin liar apabila dia terasa sesuatu yang
sejuk dan tajam menekan lehernya. Matanya terbeliak sebesar guli
dan air mata mula bergenang di kelopak matanya.
"Krystal Jung," Kai mula bersuara, "anak kesayangan CEO Jung
Junhee dan waris kepada Syarikat Jung. Sayang, sayang. Gadis
yang cantik macam engkau tidak layak mati dengan cara ini. Aku
harap engkau maafkan aku. Bukannya aku sengaja hendak bunuh
engkau tetapi... aku pun harus hidup dan dapatkan wang, betul?"
Butiran mutiara jernih mula mengalir dengan deras di pipi Krystal
dan fikirannya buntu. Tanpa berfikir panjang, dia mula meronta
sekali lagi tetapi kakinya menjadi lemah apabila terasa pisau yang
dipegang ke lehernya itu menghiris kulitnya, menyebabkan darah
mengalir.
"Tsk tsk tsk, nakal juga engkau," Kai membisik ke dalam telinganya,
"Abang janji, abang akan jalankan tugas abang dengan cepat dan
sayang tidak akan rasakan apa-apa pun," Krystar menggeleng-
gelengkan kepalanya dengan perlahan-lahan dan matanya ditutup
rapat. Aku sedang bermimpi, aku sedang-
"Selamat tinggal, sayangku," jeritan Krystal tidak sempat
meninggalkan mulutnya.
Dalam sekelip mata, dakwat merah pekat mula mengalir dengan
deras dan badan yang sudah tidak bernyawa itu rebah ke bumi.
Senyuman kecil berputik di bibir Kai. Kerjanya belum selesai lagi.
Kai mengheret badan yang tidak bermaya tersebut ke bahagian
yang paling sepi dan tersembunyi di lorong itu. Setelah meninggalkan
mayat itu, Kai melangkah pergi tanpa menoleh ke belakang lagi.
Perasaan resah masih mencengkam hatinya.
Pekerjaan Kai sebagai pembunuh upahan telah membawa
kesedaran terhadap dirinya. Ketaksuban kepada kebendaan
memang sesuatu yang sangat berkuasa, sehingga dapat mengaburi
seseorang itu dari nilai hidup seperti akhlak dan kemanusiaan.
Adakah isu ini akan berterusan? adakah ia akan lenyap dengan
lahirnya generasi baharu? Hanya Tuhan yang tahu.
Written by Syaza Adilah Yusni (212)
This story was submitted for Creative Arts Programme
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