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RAFFLES GIRLS' SCHOOL (SECONDARY)

2 BRADDELL RISE

Singapore 318871

Introduction

Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) is a premier independent school for girls, offering the six-year Raffles Programme in partnership with Raffles Institution. With a rich heritage, the school's mission is to nurture women of character who will be leaders of our future, guided by its motto, "Filiae Melioris Aevi" (Daughters of a Better Age).

The school provides a rigorous and holistic education that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a global perspective. Its comprehensive curriculum is designed to develop well-rounded young women who are leaders with a heart for the community. Through its wide range of academic and co-curricular programmes, the school aims to cultivate individuals of character, capability, and creativity, prepared to serve and lead.

A Brief Historical Background

Established in 1879, Raffles Girls' School is one of the oldest schools in Singapore.

School Overview

Main Level
Independent School
School Type
Independent School
School Nature
Girls' School
School Mode / Session
Single Session
Autonomous
No
DGP Code
TOA PAYOH

SAP, GEP and IP

Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

Not Available

Bilingual and bicultural programme focusing on strong English and Mother Tongue foundations.

Gifted Education Programme (GEP)

Available

Enrichment for high-ability learners with greater depth, breadth, and pace.

Integrated Programme (IP)

Available

Seamless multi-year pathway that bypasses the O-Levels for a broader curriculum.

Mother Tongue

Chinese
Malay
Tamil

Departments

English Language and Literature Mathematics Science Humanities Mother Tongue Aesthetics and Physical Education

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Arabic Language as MTL-in-lieu
Art & Design
Bahasa Indonesia
Bengali Language
Biology
Character & Leadership Education
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Design & Technology
English Language
Food & Design
French Language
Geography
German Language
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
History
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (Literature in English)
Inquiry & Advocacy
Japanese Language
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Mathematics
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Music & Design
Music Elective Programme
Physical Education
Physics
Punjabi Language
Science
Spanish Language
Special Art Programme
Special Arts Programme
Tamil Language
Thai Language
Urdu Language

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

ANGKLUNG/KULINTANG ENSEMBLE
(ANGKLUNG ENSEMBLE)
CHINESE DANCE
(ETHNIC DANCE)
CHINESE DRAMA
CHINESE ORCHESTRA
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
(BAND SYMPHONIC)
ENGLISH DRAMA
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
INDIAN DANCE
INDIAN ORCHESTRA
MALAY DANCE
MODERN DANCE
(DANCE INTERNATIONAL)
OPERA/OPERATTA
(RAFFLES DRAMA)
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH CHINESE ORCHESTRA
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
STRING ENSEMBLE

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
(ART CLUB)
AUDIO VISUAL AID
CHINESE LANGUAGE, DRAMA AND DEBATING
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
(DEBATE AND ORATORICAL SOCIETY)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(COGITARE CLUB)
INDIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING)
(INFOCOMM CLUB)
MALAY CULTURE AND LANGUAGE
MATHEMATICS
MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY
PHOTOGRAPHY
(PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY)
PUBLICATION
ROBOTICS
(ROBOTICS CLUB)
STRATEGY GAMES
(RAFFLES MIND SPORT)
STUDENTS' COUNCIL

PHYSICAL SPORTS

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
BOWLING
CANOEING
CROSS COUNTRY
DIVING
EQUESTRIAN
FENCING
GOLF
HOCKEY
(ICE HOCKEY)
ICE SKATING
JUDO
KARATE
MODULAR CCA (SPORTS)
NETBALL
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
ROCKWALL CLIMBING
SAILING
SHOOTING
SOFTBALL
SQUASH
SWIMMING
TABLE TENNIS
TAEKWONDO
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD
(TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY)
TRAMPOLINE
(TRAMPOLINE GYMNASTICS)
WATER POLO
WUSHU

UNIFORMED GROUPS

GIRL GUIDES
(GIRL GUIDES)
GIRLS' BRIGADE
(GIRLS' BRIGADE)
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (LAND)
NATIONAL CADET CORPS (SEA)
NATIONAL POLICE CADET CORPS (SEA)
RED CROSS YOUTH

OTHERS

STUDENT LEADERSHIP (COUNCIL)
(STUDENT LEADERSHIP (CONGRESS))
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (HOUSE)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (PEER SUPPORT)
(STUDENT LEADERSHIP (PSB))
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (PREFECT)
(STUDENT LEADERSHIP (PB))

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: To aspire, strive and dare to be active creators of a better age for all.

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

Values: People-Centred, Principled, Passionate, Professional.

School Leadership

Principal
MADAM LIM HONG PENG
Vice Principal
MS TAN HWEE MIAN MAY
Vice Principal
MS YEO XIUTING VALERIE
Vice Principal
MISS MAGDALENE SUEY

Accomplishments & Notable Alumni

School Accomplishments

School Excellence Award

Notable Alumni

Ang Swee Chai Kit Chan Beatrice Chia Annabel Chong Chua Sock Koong Joanna Dong Faizah Jamal Intan Azura Mokhtar Amy Khor Stella Kon

School Location

2 BRADDELL RISE , 318871 , Toa payoh South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: BRADDELL MRT, CALDECOTT MRT

Bus To Get There: 59, 93, 129, 156, 157, 163, 231, 232, 235

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Travelling Distance by Taxi between MRT/LRT Station to the School

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
BISHAN MRT STATION (NS17 / CC15) 3.9 1.81
CALDECOTT MRT STATION (CC17 / TE9) 5.2 1.81
BRADDELL MRT STATION (NS18) 6.2 2.22
MARYMOUNT MRT STATION (CC16) 5.0 2.30
TOA PAYOH MRT STATION (NS19) 9.0 3.23
LORONG CHUAN MRT STATION (CC14) 7.9 3.82
UPPER THOMSON MRT STATION (TE8) 8.0 3.89
WOODLEIGH MRT STATION (NE11) 8.3 4.01
MOUNT PLEASANT MRT STATION (TE10) 8.8 4.04
ANG MO KIO MRT STATION (NS16) 8.3 4.13

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

Toa Payoh Public Library – 1.45 km Bishan Public Library – 1.58 km Serangoon Public Library – 3.21 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 3.53 km library@orchard – 4.21 km Central Public Library – 4.49 km Cheng San Public Library – 4.70 km Geylang East Public Library – 5.61 km Queenstown Public Library – 5.75 km library@chinatown – 6.21 km Sengkang Public Library – 6.53 km Punggol Regional Library – 7.19 km Clementi Public Library – 8.17 km Yishun Public Library – 8.35 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 8.70 km Sembawang Public Library – 9.51 km Woodlands Regional Library – 9.71 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Trevista – 0.18 km Gem Residences – 0.35 km Sky Vue – 0.62 km Sky Habitat – 0.79 km Oleander Towers – 0.98 km The Calista – 1.12 km Trellis Towers – 1.26 km Thomson 800 – 1.43 km Bishan 8 – 1.60 km The Addition – 1.78 km

Neighborhood Guide

Key insights about the Toa Payoh neighborhood, in which the school is situated.

Community & Lifestyle

As one of Singapore's oldest and most iconic satellite towns, Toa Payoh exudes a nostalgic charm and has a strong, deeply-rooted community spirit. The area is home to many multi-generational families. The atmosphere is bustling and down-to-earth, embodying the classic Singaporean heartland.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Toa Payoh Town Park: A scenic park with a large pond and an iconic observation tower, once a popular spot for wedding photos. Dragon Playground: One of the few remaining full-sized mosaic dragon playgrounds in Singapore, a beloved heritage icon. Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery: A stunning national monument and one of the oldest monasteries in Singapore. HDB Hub: The headquarters of the Housing & Development Board.

Local Culture & Activities

Toa Payoh is a food haven, with numerous famous hawker centres like the Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market & Food Centre. The town centre is a vibrant hub of shops and services. The area has a rich heritage trail that showcases its historical development.

Unique Characteristics

Toa Payoh's unique identity comes from its significant place in Singapore's history as the first town comprehensively planned and developed by the HDB. It famously hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 1972 at Block 53, now known as the "VIP Block". The town serves as a living testament to the nation's public housing success story.

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