Developing School Culture (2): Story Telling

Stories play an important role in building school culture.

The stories our schools narrate of how they came to be and of the people who walked through them can reach out and touch listeners in ways that leave a lasting impression. They can enlighten the school community, as they can also nurture and preserve a school's culture and tradition. Stories help students and staff to bond together and to appreciate the community they are.

And long after our students graduate, it will be in the stories they tell of their schools that they will remember and celebrate. Indeed, it will be stories that will remind them of meaningful lessons learnt.

What stories does your school narrate? Here are some from these contributing schools.


from CHIJ Katong Convent (Secondary):

IJ Learning Journey

All staff and Sec 1 students learn about the IJ Story. They also learn about the IJ Sisters' commitment to the poor and less fortunate by hosting children from IJ Homes and Children Centres at various events. The staff commit themselves to these homes and centers as part of their Staff CIP.

Inspiring KC Alumnae share stories
Alumnae who have made a difference in society are invited to address the student body as guests of honour at Speech and Prize-Giving Day and during Book and Music Week.

O'Level Success Stories
Ex-girls who have succeeded in their ‘O’ Level against all odds are invited to share their stories to motivate each graduating cohort.

To learn more about how CHIJ Katong Convent conducts these, please contact Ms Lam Ai-Leen, Tel: 64486433


from CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity:

The Stories in Daily Life
The Principal or Vice Principal shares stories from newspaper reports and current affairs at assembly and level talks to pupils. These stories focus on values.

To learn more about how CHIJ OLN conducts these, please contact: chijoln@moe.edu.sg


from CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace:

The Easter Story
Each year, an Easter Play is performed to tell the story of Easter to all pupils and staff.

To learn more about how CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace conducts these, please contact Mrs Clare Lewis, Tel: 67691529

from SJI Institution International:

Stories of the Founder
All students are introduced to the life story of the Founder, St John Baptist de la Salle, during their orientation programme. The lives of the founders of the world’s great religions are also part of the RME programme.

To learn more about how St Joseph’s International conducts these, please contact The Brother President, broughton@sji.moe.edu.sg

Part Two will follow.

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