13 April, 2012

Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty

Today I met my primary school classmate, yanrong at food centre which is near my primary school, St. Nicks.

Suddenly have the interest to find out more about my maiden education school. To my surprise, I reallise that there are many positve thoughts and vision about the school and the teaching given to the students are meaningful and inspiring. That explains why this school is successful and grooming lots of successful students over the years.

School Vision
A Leader in Every Student.

The CHIJ Badge
History of the Badge:
This badge or crest was created by CHIJ pupils in 17th century France incorporating into its concept and design, values and aspirations which they wished to be lived out in each CHIJ School. Their design is still proudly worn by thousands of CHIJ pupils in the 21st century. This badge is a symbol of the international unity binding together pupils from every continent, especially CHIJ pupils from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan.

The Design of the CHIJ School Crest
The red shield has a silver band edged in gold. On the right side of the shield is the Book of the Gospels with a silver rosary. On the left is a golden distaff and spindle. The shield surmounted by a gold cross is encircled by a garland of marguerites.

The significance of the symbols
The shield – red in colour symbolizes the all-embracing message of love.

On its right is the open gospel. This points to the source of inspiration which guides the whole school community. The silver rosary represents the story of the gospel as seen through the eyes of the Virgin Mary.

On its left are the distaff and spindle. These are symbols of womanly labour, typical of an earlier period, which remind us of the dignity of work and the satisfaction and fulfillment to be found in a task well accomplished.

The cross which surmounts the crest serves as a reminder that the source of our
inspiration, dedication and fidelity comes from Christ.

The shield is encircled by a garland of marguerites. These simple flowers are found
by the wayside in France and are symbolic of the purity and simplicity which should
characterise our relationships at every level.

School Motto
Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty
德纯, 义坚
Simple in Virtue
This translates into the cultivation of a personal honesty that frees us to relate to others with respect, openness and sincerity, and to become disinterested seekers of truth, wisdom and all that is good. It is the core from which we operate.

Steadfast in Duty
This translates into the strength of character necessary to commit oneself to a goal. It embraces the capacity to rise above the difficulties and obstacles encountered in the execution and completion of any task or duty undertaken in the service of others.

School Values
Truth 真诚
Justice 正直
Freedom 自由
Love 博爱

The way we live
Gratitude and humility饮水思源
To be thankful for our talents and abilities, to appreciate and acknowledge all who have enabled us, and to always be mindful that there is much more that we can learn from everyone.

Sisterly Love姐妹同心
To treasure one another in the SNG family by always speaking the truth in love and supporting and encouraging one another in all ways.

Dignity for all互相敬重
To recognize that everyone is unique and has value, and to treat all people equally, with respect and concern.

Lead and serve发挥潜能
To have integrity and honesty in word and deed when enabling, motivating, and supporting others, and to always use our talents and abilities for the betterment of all.

Create and celebrate富有创意
To pursue excellence in work that benefits all, and to acknowledge and encourage good work and effort.

Learn from life活学巧用
To seek truth and beauty in all that is around us, and wisdom and knowledge beyond what is taught in class, and to share what we learn, in a spirit of love, with the people we encounter.

CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ Chinese School Song
钟声悠扬弦歌讽 诵圣锋化雨泽被春风发扬
华夏优良传统 提倡女教 美得坤 成发扬
发扬华夏优良传统 提倡女教美得坤成
德纯 义坚校训 是宗学贯中西文化交通
圣尼格拉光芒万丈吾国文化 绵延无穷
尼格拉 圣尼格拉光芒万丈 吾国文化 绵延无穷


CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ English School Song
CHIJ is our school
In our hearts we hold you dear
And from your guidance seek and find
A future far beyond
In the years that are to be
We shall often think of thee
The marguerite and distaff bold
Emblems of our school motto
They our guide shall be
In all our future years
Simple in virtue, steadfast in duty
The motto of our school
Let's strive our best and honour her name

Be a Leader
Bilingual & Bicultural
学贯中西文化交融

Always striving for excellence
自强不息 , 精益求精

Upholds Truth, Justice, Freedom & Love
真诚 , 正直 , 热爱自由

Gracious & Respectful
温文尔雅 , 高贵大方 , 谦恭有礼 , 饮水思源

Active & Committed as a Citizen
为建设繁荣 , 进步的优雅社会共同努力

圣尼各拉女校前校长李宝丝
A principal I admire. She dedicated all her time and effort in making St Nicholas Girl School, one of top best primary and secondary schools in Singapore for 29 years.
我不能忘记李宝丝前校长当年的栽培, 她把人与人之间的距离拉进,她常说大姐姐要爱护小妹妹,小妹妹要爱护大姐姐。学校以前还有一座姐妹桥呢! 她也常说做女孩子要贤良淑德,进得了厨房,出得了厅堂。

陈凤英老师
她是个很严厉,又尽责的好老师。她有一个美丽的花园,每一年她的花园都赢奖。她也是一个很懂得让学生对华文常生兴趣的老师。我的华语就是因为她,对华文常生浓厚的兴趣。

Science Teacher, Mr Lui
He taught me Science. He is passionate and creative in teaching me science. He owns a pond in the school. Through him, I learn about science as well as nature and life.

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