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SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS' SCHOOL

190 DUNEARN ROAD

Singapore 309437

Introduction

Singapore Chinese Girls' School is an independent, government-aided school for girls, offering both the Integrated Programme and the O-Level track. With a rich heritage, the school's vision is to nurture every student to be a "Kim Gek" (a lady of gold and jade), a woman of character and a leader of tomorrow. Its ethos is guided by its motto of Sincerity, Courage, Generosity, and Service.

The school provides a rich and challenging curriculum that fosters academic excellence, critical thinking, and a global outlook. It is committed to nurturing leaders of character through a holistic education that emphasizes intellectual, personal, and social-emotional development. Through its diverse academic and co-curricular programmes, the school aims to develop confident, compassionate, and principled young women prepared to serve and lead in society.

A Brief Historical Background

The school was founded on 1 July 1899 by a group of Straits Chinese men, including Sir Song Ong Siang and Dr Lim Boon Keng, to provide education for Chinese girls.

School Overview

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

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)

Not 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 Aesthetics and Physical Education Mother Tongue

Subjects Offered

Additional Mathematics
Arabic Language as 3rd Lang
Arabic Language as MTL-in-lieu
Art
Bahasa Indonesia
Bengali Language
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Language
Chinese Language (Special Programme)
Chinese Language (Special Programme) (Non-examinable)
Chinese Language Syllabus B
Computer Studies
English Language
French Language
Geography
German Language
Gujarati Language
Higher Art
Higher Chinese Language
Higher Malay Language
Higher Music
Higher Tamil Language
Hindi Language
History
Home Economics
Humanities (Geography)
Humanities (History)
Humanities (SS, Geography)
Humanities (SS, History)
Humanities (SS, Literature in English)
IP Academy
Japanese Language
Literature in English
Malay Language
Malay Language (Special Programme)
Mathematics
Music
PE
Physical Education
Physics
Political Studies
Project Work
Punjabi Language
Science
Science (Chem, Bio)
Science (Phy, Chem)
Spanish Language
Tamil Language
Tamil Language Syllabus B
Urdu Language
WRC (Core)
WRC(Elec)
WRC(Elect)
test

Co-curricular Activities (CCAs)

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

ART AND CRAFTS
(ART CLUB)
DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
(DEBATE CLUB)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT CLUB)
HERITAGE
(SC AMBASSADORS)
INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY (MEDIA PRODUCTION)
INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES
(SCMUN)
MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY
(LIBRARY CLUB)
NATIONAL EDUCATION
(YOUNG DOCENTS)
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(YOUTH SCIENCE EDUCATOR)

PHYSICAL SPORTS

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS
ARTISTIC SWIMMING
BADMINTON
BASKETBALL
FOOTBALL
HOCKEY
NETBALL
SP-CCA (WATER POLO)
SQUASH
SWIMMING
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD
(ATHLETICS)
TRAMPOLINE

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

CHINESE DRAMA
CHOIR
CONCERT BAND
ENGLISH DRAMA
HANDBELL ENSEMBLE
MODERN DANCE
SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
STRING ENSEMBLE

UNIFORMED GROUPS

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

OTHERS

STUDENT LEADERSHIP (HOUSE)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (PEER SUPPORT)
STUDENT LEADERSHIP (PREFECT)

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision: To be a premier school that nurtures every student to be a person of character who is a lifelong learner and a contributing citizen.

Mission: To provide a holistic education in a Christian environment to nurture every student to be a person of character who is a lifelong learner and a contributing citizen.

Values: Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Integrity, Care, Harmony

School Leadership

Principal
MRS LINDA CHAN
Vice Principal
MISS LEONG KAI LING
Vice Principal
MRS SHERMAINE TANG

School Location

190 DUNEARN ROAD , 309437 , Novena South , Singapore

Recommended MRT Station: STEVENS MRT

Bus To Get There: 48, 67, 105, 132, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, 186, 190, 960, 960E, 972, 972M

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

From Estimated Duration (Minutes) Approx. Distance (KM)
STEVENS MRT STATION (DT10 / TE11) 2.6 1.01
BOTANIC GARDENS MRT STATION (CC19 / DT9) 4.5 2.12
NEWTON MRT STATION (NS21 / DT11) 4.8 2.22
FARRER ROAD MRT STATION (CC20) 6.9 3.05
ORCHARD MRT STATION (TE14 / NS22) 6.4 3.08
NAPIER MRT STATION (TE12) 7.3 3.14
MOUNT PLEASANT MRT STATION (TE10) 7.6 3.44
LITTLE INDIA MRT STATION (NE7 / DT12) 7.5 3.63
NOVENA MRT STATION (NS20) 8.2 3.68
TAN KAH KEE MRT STATION (DT8) 7.7 3.82

Estimates shown for closest stations.

Nearest Libraries

library@orchard – 1.48 km Toa Payoh Public Library – 3.01 km Central Public Library – 3.14 km Bishan Public Library – 3.71 km Queenstown Public Library – 4.54 km Ang Mo Kio Public Library – 5.18 km library@chinatown – 4.84 km Serangoon Public Library – 5.86 km Geylang East Public Library – 6.43 km Cheng San Public Library – 6.55 km Clementi Public Library – 7.22 km library@harbourfront – 6.98 km Sengkang Public Library – 8.47 km Punggol Regional Library – 9.00 km Yishun Public Library – 8.91 km Bukit Panjang Public Library – 8.89 km

Nearest Condominiums / Apartments

Cyan – 0.28 km The Robin Residences – 0.45 km Cluny Park Residence – 0.65 km Botanic Gardens View – 0.82 km Gallop Gables – 0.99 km The Shelford – 1.18 km Adam Park Condominium – 1.35 km Duchess Crest – 1.52 km The Arcadia – 1.69 km Leedon Residence – 1.92 km

Neighborhood Guide

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

Community & Lifestyle

A prime, centrally located district with a sophisticated, fast-paced lifestyle. It's a major medical hub, attracting a mix of affluent locals, expatriates, and medical professionals. The atmosphere is bustling and modern, with a focus on health, wellness, and upscale urban living.

Landmarks & Notable Places

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall: A national monument and heritage institution that tells the story of Dr. Sun Yat Sen's revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia. Tan Tock Seng Hospital & Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital: Key institutions that form the core of "Health City Novena." Velocity@Novena Square & United Square: Shopping malls catering to sports enthusiasts and families, respectively.

Local Culture & Activities

The dining scene is vibrant, with a wide selection of restaurants and cafes in the area's shopping malls. Novena is a retail hub, particularly for sports and family-oriented products. The concentration of medical facilities means the area is busy with patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.

Unique Characteristics

Novena's identity is unequivocally defined by its status as a premier medical hub for Singapore. The "Health City Novena" masterplan aims to integrate healthcare, research, and education, making this the dominant characteristic of the neighborhood's landscape and daily life.

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