About RGS
Vision
To aspire, strive and dare to be active creators of a better age for all.
(Based on the school motto, Filiae Melioris Aevi or “Daughters of a better age”)
Mission
To produce leaders of distinction and dignity, committed to life-long learning, living meaningful lives and serving society.
Goals
To develop a fine character in our girls.
To nurture the intellect and fire the imagination.
To develop a healthy body.
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.
About Raffles Outreach Programme
A service-learning programme specially designed to enhance our commitment to civic responsibility among the pupils. It furthers the school’s mission of “A School That Serves”.
Mission
To nurture every Rafflesian girl into a socially responsible individual through the provision of meaningful opportunities for each girl to perform a valuable, significant and necessary service which address the real needs of the community.
Goals
The Raffles Outreach works towards the promotion of a “caring and sharing” school in which opportunities are created to:
- Build the students’ self esteem and leadership skills & develop a sense of belonging.
- Teach life skills and values for citizenship, including compassion, respect, regard for human worth & dignity, tolerance, appreciation of human diversity & a desire for social justice.
- Nurture Students into socially responsible individuals who actively engage themselves in enhancing the well-being of the community.
- Learn beyond the classroom – reflect on & learn from the challenges & rewards which flow from service experiences.
- Foster communication between the school & community-based organizations through collaborative activities
What is service-learning?
- A structured learning and teaching approach that embodies four key characteristics:
- Meaningful engagement of students in service that meets real community needs.
- Identification of learning outcomes to link the students’ service experiences to the school curriculum.
- Preparation of students mentally and physically for the service tasks.
- Provision of a structured process for students’ reflection.
About OSL
2007
Overseas Service Learning (OSL) is part of the Service Learning programme organised by Raffles Girl’s School (Secondary). We are a team of 23 Secondary 3 and 10 Secondary 4 students who will be going to Cambodia to interact with the students of selected schools there at the end of the year.
Throughout the year, we will be fundraising so that we can have sufficient funds to purchase computers and projectors for a secondary school in Cambodia as we plan to introduce better technology there. Besides fundraising, we will also be attending workshops to prepare us for lessons there.
Our Vision
To become active contributors to society with caring hearts and open minds, ready to face challenges of tomorrow with optimism and faith.
Our Mission
Through everyone’s small actions, we will reach out goal to serve the community and light up the hearts of people with our earnest preparations.
Our Goals
Overcoming all odds and situations by maintaining good communication, encouraging one another, enduring together and being united in working towards our common goals.
Serving others with compassion and working beyond our personal needs.
Learn to build up character while enjoying the experience presented to us by displaying enthusiasm, passion, and an open mind and making the best out of situations.
2008
This year, our team consists of 25 Secondary 3 and 7 Secondary 4 students.
Our Vision
To effect change for self and society through continuous and heartfelt service.
Our Mission
To serve with pride and compassion to the best of our ability.
Our Goals
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To spread the love of service for the community
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To foster the spirit of giving together as a team
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To improve our skills to the best we can
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To grow as an individual and as a team
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Bringing joy to everyone, especially the Cambodians
2009
This year, our team consists of 26 Secondary 3 and 8 Secondary 4 students.
Our Vision
To strive to be responsible, independent and active contributors to the community.
Our Mission
To make a difference in our community by serving in whatever small ways, and bring joy and hope to the people around us. At the same time, to spread the meaning of service.
Our Goals
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To serve in our daily lives in all possible ways, beyond personal gains.
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To learn from others and ourselves, reflecting on our actions and thoughts.
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To work together harmoniously, and forge strong bonds between one another.
- To commit ourselves wholeheartedly.
