About Haig Girls’ School:our Vision, Mission and Philosophy

Self-directed Learners, Critical and Creative Thinkers

Established in 1951, Haig Girls’ School is an all-girls’ government primary school. Our school has a heritage of excellent all-round education and this is affirmed in our school vision, ‘Leaders of Character, Striving for Excellence in a Vibrant School’, and mission ‘to develop self-directed learners and critical and creative thinkers who lead and serve with integrity and compassion’. We are committed to nurturing character,

leadership and 21st century competencies through a distinctive learning experience that is values-based, engaging, rigorous and innovative. Educating the whole person is important to us because we believe in preparing our pupils for life in the 21st century. We believe that our pupils are never too young to make a

difference and give them a voice through advocacy, service and innovation. Our philosophy is that every child can think, learn, achieve and excel. In short, we believe that each child is different, special and talented in her

own way. We value our pupils for who they are and seek to bring out the best in each child. 

Arts Education HGS is one of three primary schools in Singapore to receive the National Arts Council (NAC)'s pinnacle National Arts Education (Blaze) Award. Arts education is integral to 21st century learning at HGS. The arts support character and citizenship education. They stimulate creativity and innovation, and give pupils a personal voice. Our pupils participate in diverse learning experiences in art, music, drama and dance. They also benefit from innovative programmes, e.g. museum-based learning and Drama in Maths, designed in collaboration with museums and the NAC.

HGS nurtures pupils’ creativity and spirit of innovation by involving them in creative work and value creation. Our pupils are engaged in the creation of artworks, music and dance sequences in their Art, Music and PE lessons. Through Integrated Project Work, our pupils work collaboratively to create new value: solutions, inventions, creative writing and artworks that address community needs and social issues. Our pupils are also immersed in a stimulating learning environment in which they are taught in innovative ways and contexts through drama as pedagogy, inquiry-based and place-based learning.

Holistic AssessmentHGS has been a prototype school for Holistic Assessment (HA) since 2010. HA seeks to build the child's confidence and desire to learn, with a focus on knowing and developing the child as a whole. A range of assessment modes, e.g. written and performance tasks, enables each pupil to demonstrate what she knows and can do. Formative assessment enables teachers to provide pupils with quality feedback and plan how they will deepen pupils' learning. Pupils are also encouraged to take responsibility for their learning through reflection and self-assessment.

Talent Development To nurture the diverse talents of our pupils, our school has developed D3T2 (Discover, Develop & Dedicate your Talent Time), a school-based talent development programme. Pupils who are talented in the visual arts, music, dance, drama, Chinese creative arts, Maths, Science, Information & Communication Technology or athletic are given opportunities to explore and develop their interests and talents in these areas. As part of our efforts to develop leaders of character, D3T2 participants are encouraged to ‘dedicate’ their talents in service to the school and community.

Established in 1951

Haig Girls' School

Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)

Haig Girls’ School (HGS) emphasises the importance of the character and citizenship development of every pupil. Our school is

student-centric and values-driven in its efforts to nurture every pupil to become a leader of character and a concerned citizen.

Driven by our approach of Explicit Teaching, Reflection, Role-modelling and Experience, our programmes focus on

the head, heart and hands of every Haig Girl.

Values are explicitly taught and infused throughout the curriculum. They are also caught through

role-modelling, reflection and experience. Service to the school and community,

leadership roles and responsibilities, CCAs and project work are important experiences

that we seek to give our pupils, so that they can live out the school values in the

process of serving others and working with one another.

Leaders of Character, Striving for Excellence in a Vibrant School

School Programme Highlights

Innovation and Service Learning through Integrated Project Work (IPW)@HGSHGS has developed a distinctive approach to IPW that involves inter-disciplinary and place-based learning, authentic problem-solving, innovation and service learning. Each group project is designed to infuse character and citizenship education and develop 21st century competencies such as self-directed learning, collaboration, critical and creative thinking and civic literacy.

Examples of IPW:

Nurturing Creativity and Innovation

Level IPW Value Creation & Service Learning

P6 USE! Community Problems Research and advocacy: (Community Areas) creative solutions to a community problem P5 Science for the Community Innovative products that solve everyday (Community Organisations) problems of community organisations

P4 TIMEOUT! Creative writing and contemporary (Singapore Art Museum) art installations that address civic issues

P3 ACT! Joo Chiat Heritage Research and advocacy: Conservation design of brochures to promote the heritage and culture of Joo Chiat

P2 We Are One! (Singapore Creative writing that promotes the Philatelic Museum) appreciation of traditions in Singapore

P1 Walking through the Zoo Creative writing that promotes animal conservation

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Haig Girls’ School51 Koon Seng Road Singapore 427072 (till Dec 2014)860 New Upper Changi Road, Singapore 467353 (holding site from Jan 2015 to Nov 2016)Tel: 63440293 • Fax: 64474169 • Email: haiggirlssch@moe.edu.sg • www.haiggirls.moe.edu.sg

Character • Leadership • Creativity

Providing A Holistic EducationIntegrity • Commitment • Concern • Cooperation • Creativity

Results (PSLE 2011 - 2013)

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Organisational Excellence• School Distinction Award (2014-2020) • Best Practice (2014-2020): Teaching and Learning; Student All-Round Development; Character and Citizenship Education and Staff Well-Being and Development

• Pinnacle award for National Arts Education Award: Gold (2007-2010), Blaze (2011-2014) • Niche School Status / Programmes for School-Based Excellence: Performing Arts & Visual Arts (2007-2014)• Prototype School for Holistic Assessment (2009-2014)• Character Development Outstanding Award (2008-2013); National Education Development Award (2006-2013) • Sustained Achievement Award (Aesthetics) (2007 - 2013)

• President's Award for Teachers (2008, 2011 & 2012) • Outstanding Youth in Education Award Finalists (2013, 2014) • MOE Innergy (Schools) Award: 1 Silver; 1 Bronze (2013) • Cherish Silver Award (2012-2013) • Green Audit Lotus Sustained Achievement Award (2013) • East Zone Centre of Excellence for the Creative Arts @HGS

Achievement Highlights (July 2013 – May 2014)

Co-Curricular Activities

Uniformed GroupsRed Cross

Brownies

Community Service Award

Excellent Units Award

Puan Noor Aishah Honour Award

(2014) Silver

(2014) Gold

(2014) Silver

Mathematics and ScienceMathematics

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Hwa Chong SMOPS (Singapore Mathematical Olympiad for Primary School) Competition

National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore

YEA (Youth Enterprise Academy) Innovation Award

2013 International Competitions and Assessments forSchools (ICAS)

(2014) 1 Silver Award; 1 Bronze Award

(2013) 2 Silvers; 1 Bronze; 1 Honorable Mention Award

(2013) 13 Silver Awardees; 4 shortlisted innovations

(2013) Sole Medal Winner

Language Arts English

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Malay

Tamil

Babble and Speak Competition

Commonwealth Essay Competition

Primary School Debate Open 2013

S Rajaratnam Leadership Series – Storytelling Competition

Wits & Words: Inter-School Debate Championship

YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards

15th International Chinese Language Competition for Primary School (Singapore)

Heritage Hunters

National Malay Language Creative Writing Competition

National Story Challenge (Primary Malay)

National Drama Competition

National Word Challenge

National General Knowledge Quiz

(2013) First Prize; Merit Award

(2013) 1 Gold; 2 Silvers; 2 Bronzes

(2013) Best Overall Speaker; Champion (Team)

(2013) 2nd and 4th placings

(2014) Good Speaker Award

(2013) 2nd; 2 Bronze Honours Roll; 1 Silver Honour Roll

(2014) 3rd (Individual)

(2013) Girls’ Champion; Grand Champion

(2013) 3 Golds; 7 Silvers

(2014) Champion (Team)

(2014) 1st (Team)

(2014) 1st (Team)

(2014) 1st (Team)

Clubs and Uniformed Groups• Malay Cultural Club• Brownies• Red Cross

Performing & Visual Arts• Art Club• Dance Club (Chinese & Modern Dance)• Drama & Debating Club• Gamelan Ensemble• Handbells Ensemble• HGS Chorale• Indian Dance

Sports• Badminton • Basketball / Netball • Soccer

Performing and Visual Arts Art

Music

Global Art International Art Competition (Bali)

Singapore Youth Festival Art & Craft Exhibition

Young Illustrator Award

Dance Quest Theatrical State Championship, Perth

Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2014

2013 National Piano & Violin Competition

Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2014

The American Protégé International Music Talent Competition Spring 2014

(2013) Champion

(2013) 2 Certificates of Recognition (Team)

(2013) 1st Prize

(2014) 13 1st Prizes and 1 2nd Prize

(2014) Chinese Dance, Indian Dance and International Dance - Certificates of Distinction

(2014) 3rd (Junior Category Violin)

(2014) Choir and Gamelan Ensemble - Certificates of Accomplishment; Handbells Ensemble – Certificate of Distinction

(2014) 1st

SportsBowling

Chess

Gymnastics

Judo

Sailing

Soccer

Skydiving

Swimming

Track and Field

Taekwondo

Wushu

12th National Inter-Primary Schools Tenpin Bowling Championship 2013

National Age Group Bowling Championships (Under 12 Girls)

National Schools Individual Chess Championship Crocodile 10th Singapore Open Gymnastics Championships

National Primary Schools Artistic Gymnastics Championship

Singapore Gymnastics National Championships

The Bangkok Gymnastics- Moose Game Invitations Meet

Singapore Judo Federation Children Tournament and Competition

International Optimist Dinghy European Championships

National Primary Schools Football Championship

Guinness World Records

45th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships 2014

55th National Primary Schools Swimming Championships

55th National Inter-Primary Schools Track and Field Championships 2014

Singapore Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 1st Singapore World Wushu / Kung Fu Championships

(2013) Junior: 3 1st placings, 1 2nd placing and 1 3rd placing Senior: 1 2nd placing

(2014) 2 1st placings, 1 3rd placing and 1 4th placing

(2014) 2nd (Lower Junior Girls); Champion (East Zone)

(2013) Four 1st placings

(2013) Two 2nd placings

(2013) 3rd and 4th

(2013) 1 Gold

(2014) Silver

(2013) 4th (Girls’ Division)

(2014) 4th (Senior Girls)

(2013) 3 World Records

(2014) Girls’ 12 Year Olds3 Golds; 2 Silvers; 1 Bronze

(2014) ‘B’ Division Girls: Two 1st placings; one 2nd place and one 4th place

(2014) 3rd Place (‘A’ Division: 100m)

(2013) Bronze and 4th

(2013) Two 2nd placings; 3rd

• Swimming• Tenpin Bowling• Wushu

P5 Science for the Community Innovation Project

P4 Museum-based Learning