Student Leadership Development Programme

The student leadership development programme is designed to develop every pupil as a leader of character. Every pupil will be given an opportunity to be a leader, beginning at the class level. 

The four leadership qualities are:

• lead by example
• serve with humility
• take initiative, and
• work well with and inspire others.

Click here for the Student Leaders’ Pledge.

Student Leaders’ Investiture

The annual student leaders’ investiture is held in the first semester during assembly programme. At this investiture, pupil leaders (ranging from Citizenship Education ambassadors, safety leaders to CCA leaders, Prefects and more) will be formally acknowledged and presented with specific badges by the Principal and Vice-Principal. At the same time, the investiture serves as an opportunity to acknowledge that every pupil in HGS is a leader.

Student Leadership Framework

We believe that every HGS student will be a leader of character who demonstrates our school values (I4Cs) and leadership attributes. Our school’s Student Leadership Development Committee has created a Student Leadership Framework to ensure all our students are nurtured to be a leader.

The Student Leadership Framework is built on HGS’ vision of “Leaders of Character, Striving for Excellence in a Vibrant School”. It has four concentric circles with the inner circles depicting the values and leadership attributes, while the outer circles illustrate the platforms and approaches for students to hone their leadership skills. 

The first inner circle indicates our school values (I4Cs) – Integrity, Commitment, Cooperation, Creativity 

and Concern, which we would like to inculcate in every Haig girl.

The second inner circle indicates the leadership attributes – “Leads by Example”, “Takes Initiative”, “Serves with Humility” and “Influences Others Positively” which further build upon the fundamental school values of I4Cs.

The third outer circle shows the platforms (CCA Leaders, Class Leaders, Ambassadors and Prefects) that we have designed to provide our Haig girl the opportunity to take on authentic leadership roles.

Finally, the outer most circle depicts the 2E2R approach - “Experience”, “Explicit teaching”, “Reflection” and “Role-modelling”, used to cultivate the leadership qualities in our students.

• Through explicit teaching and by providing students with experiences (e.g. FTGP Leadership Lessons, Leadership Training, Leadership Opportunities), all students will be able to develop their leadership capabilities.

• We also empower our students to lead in events such as the TKSS Junior Leadership Symposium, Leadership Assembly Presentations and the HGS Open House. No Haig girl is too young to make a difference to others, the school and the community.

• Furthermore, we encourage the students to reflect and evaluate their own strengths and missteps in their leadership journey. Using a growth mindset for self-reflection coupled with peer evaluation will help solidify their understanding of what it takes to be a good leader.

• We also provide affirmation and encouragement through events such as Student Leaders’ Investiture and Prize-giving day. We celebrate not only achievements but the heart of our students.

Leadership Training Structure

To support the pupils in developing their leadership skills, a three-tiered training structure was created.

In addition to the above key training programmes, there would be specialised training programmes catered for different groups of leaders so as to hone their skills in the specific areas.