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Chij St Nicholas Girls' School CHIJ ST NICHOLAS GIRLS' SCHOOL 圣尼各拉女校 SCHOOL MISSION A Christ-centred community where all work for the promotion of truth, justice, freedom, and love, with a special awareness of the viewpoint of the disadvantaged SCHOOL VALUES ROOTS WINGS Gratitude & Humility 饮水思源 Lead & Serve发挥潜能 Sisterly Love 姐妹同心 Create & Celebrate 富有创意 Dignity for All 互相敬重 Learn from Life 活学巧用 CHIJ ST NICHOLAS GIRLS' SCHOOL OUR We are one of the 11 IJ schools in Singapore A Christ-centred school where all work for the promotion of truth, justice, freedom, and love, with a special awareness of the viewpoint of the disadvantaged. We are also a full school (primary and secondary) an autonomous school a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school a government-aided school Blessed Nicolas Barre Founder of the IJ Sistersj OUR 饮水思源 Gratitude & Humility 姐妹同心Sisterly Love 互相尊重 Dignity for All 发挥潜能Lead & Serve 富有创意 Create & Celebrate 活学巧用 Learn from Life RIGOROUS & RELEVANT 严谨与务实的课程 bicultural studies reasoning and research opportunities for reflection enrichment courses overseas exchange programmes INSPIRING & INNOVATIVE 善于引导，勇于创新的教职人员 creative teaching strategies caring and concerned going the extra mile willing to empower students team spirit and collegiality 协商与合作的教育伙伴 dynamic parent support group praying mums active alumnae community collaborations strategic partnerships EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE 高效用、高效率的组织 a garden school an environment conducive to learning up-to-date facilities and equipment standard operating procedures safety and security measures OUR share their thoughts MS HELEN CHOO CHIEH CHEN, Principal Every member of our St Nicholas family is blessed by God 一 every day and in every way. It is great to belong to such a coring, challenging, and successful family. MS USHA JEYARAJAH, Head of Dept The true essence of education is having an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, discovery, and experience. St Nicholas first quenches, and then creates a greater thirst. MS TAN SHU-WEI, Alumna & Head of Dept When I was a student here, the commitment and dedication of my teachers left a deep impression on me. Now as a teacher here, the commitment and dedication of my students leave a deep impression on me. My conclusion： at St Nicholas, students and teachers inspire each other with their passion. MRS HOO BOON LENG, Subject Head St Nicholas is my second home. Being among caring and helpful colleagues, I feel warmth and cosiness. With students eager to be taught, I find meaning in being a teacher. MRS KOH MING HWEE, Alumna & Teacher Life in St Nicholas is truly vibrant and exciting. The challenge is to embrace change as a constant. MRS CHUA LERN HUN, Administration Manager St Nicholas has changed my perception of what an educational institution should be. Here I find not only a haven for learning and achievement, but also an environment that has nurtured my confidence. I take pride in my career with St Nicholas. Credit must go to the inspiring teachers and students. OUR share their thoughts YONG HUI, Head Monitor 2003 The steadfastness and morality imbued in us account for the very distinct St Nicholas spirit. Having spent ten years in this school, I can candidly proclaim that the sisterly bonds ANGELYN CHENG, Class of 2004 forged among us, the urn of creativity blasting St Nicholas has been and always will be within us, the multitasking ability and leadership a second home to me. The inexplicable positions held by us, and the zesty St Nicholas warmth I feel when I am there is something aura all around us are one-of-a-kind. Life here I know can never be replicated elsewhere. has definitely been an unbeatable experience. It has been a blessing to have spent four years in a place that I know will never close its doors to me. GLORIA LEE, Class of 2002 Our teachers counselled us when we were down, stood by us when we were mistreated, rallied behind us in our good decisions, and were there to help us through the consequences of the bad ones. They taught lessons, life's lessons. When we were overconfident, they warned: There is nothing so headstrong as youth and so blind as inexperience.' And when the darkened hours of despair overcame us, they told us: 'No-one can choose your mountain or tell you where to climb. It's yours to challenge at your own pace and time.' And we did. SIM LI TING, Class of 2005 校园的生活五彩缤纷，充满了刺激！ 每一天都是新的体验。 ONG U TING, Class of 2005 Our teachers here are and have always been FELICIA NGIAM , Class of 2003 warm and friendly, helpful and caring. Being a leader in St Nicholas has been o life-changing experience that has helped me grow and mature immensely. My leadership qualities have been honed by the numerous opportunities that the CHEN XINYI, Class of 2004 school has given me. These opportunities 无论是那永远人声鼎沸的食堂， have benefited me in ways beyond my 还是安静却又跳动着思绪的课室， expectations. I would not exchange them 每当想起母校，总会被一种让人 for the world. 感动得想哭的温暖包围着， 这就是我成长的地方，我的母校， 永远带着圣母的此项，对我， 我的姐妹们微笑，像泉水般温柔地 抚慰我们，这就是，圣尼格拉。 nurturing leaders with FIBRE a culture of prayer a spirit of compassion a sense of justice moral courage and integrity love of God and neighbour nurturing leaders with FERVOUR a thirst for knowledge creative and critical thinking academic excellence innovation and enterprise lifelong learning nurturing leaders with a healthy lifestyle vibrancy and vitality achievement in sport low obesity rate wholesome canteen food sisterly love a heart of compassion service learning involvement in community life love for the nation FINESSE appreciation of beauty fine art on campus achievement in performing arts music elective programme celebration of culture ONCE ST NICHOLAS GIRLS NOW IN SOCIETY 昨日优秀的学生 今日卓越的领袖 MS LOW SIN LENG MRS LEE HUI FENG MS LEE HUAY LENG President's Scholar Principal, Beijing Correspondent, Group COO, SembCorp Industries Nan Hua Primary School SPH Lianhe Zaobao DR CHRISTINE YAP MS ONG LAY HONG MS KUAH BOON HUA President's Scholar Chief Editor, Vice-President, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Channel 8 News & Current Affairs CPG Consultants Pte Ltd MS GILLIAN KOH MS SHARON AU DR NG SZU HUI President's Scholar Celebrity, Asst Professor, Asst Registrar, Supreme Court MediaCorp TV NUS Faculty of Engineering DR JOYCE KOH MS TANYA CHUA MS ANGELINE SHEE Musician & Composer Best-selling Vice-President, based in Paris, France OCBC Bank Layout & Design Mr Geraint Wong Anne Marie Ang Ada Low Photos Mrs Ang Tze Hwei CHIJ ST NICHOLAS GIRLS' SCHOOL Mr Christian Chua Mr David Koh 501 Ang Mo Kio Street 13 Singapore 569405 Mr Albert Lam Mr Geraint Wong Tel 6454-9698 • Fax 6456-6169 Anne Marie Ang Ada Low Email chijsng@moe.edu.sg AV Club www.chijstnicholasgirls.moe.edu.sg MAY 2005 SN/2007/01 圣尼各拉女校 CHIJ ST NICHOLAS GIRLS' SCHOOL 22nd December 2006 Dear Parents, SECONDARY ONE ORIENTATION: PUPILS & PARENTS We warmly welcome you and your daughter into our big St. Nicholas family and we look forward to working closely with you in the next few years. IMPORTANT DATES Firstly, we want to thank the parents of our SN Primary girls for TO REMEMBER “ your supportive participation in the past 6 years. It has contributed to the quality of education in St. Nicholas. We 5 Jan 07: Parents' Meeting look forward to working with you once more in nurturing (7 p.m. — 9 p.m.) A Leader in Every Student. Campfire (7 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.) 6 Jan 07: CCA Fair We also want to thank the parents of all girls who will be in (7.25 a.m.- 12.30 p.m.) St. Nicholas Girls' School for the first time in 2007. Thank you for choosing our school and for believing in our programme. A St. Nicholas girl adapts confidently to changes, combining wisdom, poise and creativity in all her endeavours. Your daughter will learn to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the world while rooted in the dual pillars of strong moral values and a rich Chinese heritage. We will also continue to uphold our IJ school mission, i.e. A Christ centred school, where al1 People work for the promotion of truth, justice, freedom and love; with a special awareness of the viewpoint of the disadvantaged. A good beginning is half the battle won. To help your daughter take that first step into the next phase of her learning journey, we have prepared a very substantial orientation programme from 22nd December 2006 to 6th January 2007. 6th JAN: CCA FAIR A CCA Fair will be held on Saturday, 6th January 2007. This is a colourful time every year when the various CCAs in our school showcase their achievements in fun and creative ways and when new students find out more about what the various CCAs offer. You are also invited to join in this time of fun between 7.25 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. to find out more about the CCA your daughter is interested in, so that you can be more involved in her choice. 5th- 6th JAN: ORIENTATION CAMP & CAMPFIRE FOR PUPILS The highlight of our Orientation Programme is an overnight camp scheduled for the 5th and 6 January 2007. The objective of this overnight camp is to allow our new students to A Leader in Every Student experience the exciting and fun-filled school life at St. Nicholas. Through this opportunity, they will definitely grow to love the joyful family ambience and youthful vitality of their second home. During the camp, dinner and supper will be provided on Friday, breakfast and morning tea on Saturday. Your daughter only has to pay $10 as the school will be subsidising part of the cost. Please note that the camp will commence at 7.25 a.m.
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