A. Student Life, Engagement, and Leadership
At St. Clare’s Girls’ School, learning extends far beyond the traditional classroom. We offer a vibrant array of co‑curricular and extra‑curricular activities designed to sharpen our students’ leadership capabilities, expand their generic skills, and broaden their global horizons.
Through active participation in these programs, our girls are encouraged to explore their interests, cultivate creativity, and strengthen their interpersonal and organizational skills. This hands‑on engagement plays a vital role in helping them discover their unique multiple intelligences, cultivate lifelong passions, and grow into confident, compassionate, and well‑rounded young women. Ultimately, our bustling campus life adds color, joy, and unforgettable memories to their secondary school journey.
With approximately 40 clubs and societies—spanning academic disciplines, arts and culture, hobbies, faith, social service, and sports—alongside prestigious student bodies and school teams, St. Clare’s serves as a fertile testing ground for future female leaders. Here, our girls are given the autonomy to initiate, organize, and execute grand‑scale events for their peers, learning accountability and project management from day one.
B. Our Vibrant Student Organization Framework
To ensure comprehensive personal growth, our clubs, societies, and service groups are structured into specialized, student‑led domains:
1. Six Specialized Domains of Clubs & Societies
| Category | Clubs & Societies Available | Category | Clubs & Societies Available |
| Art & Cultural | • Art Club • Chinese Calligraphy Club • English Drama Club • Culture Nexus Club • School Chinese Orchestra • School Choir • School Orchestra • Tea Culture Club |
Co‑curricular | • Business Club • Chinese Debating Club • Chinese Society • English Debating Club • English Society • Mathematics Society • Science Society |
| Interest | • Cookery Club • Innovation and Design Society • Japanese Club • Photography Crew • Sky Surfers • Stage Management Team |
Religious & Spiritual | • Catholic Society • Friends of Clare • Legion of Mary |
| Social Service | • Community Youth Club (CYC) • Girl Guides • Interact Club • Junior Police Call (JPC) • Red Cross • Zonta Club |
Sports | • Athletics Team • Basketball Team • Chinese Dance Team • Dance Crew (Hip Hop/Jazz) • Rope Skipping Team • Swimming Team • Table‑Tennis Team • Volleyball Team |
2. Student Leadership and Service Platforms
To empower students to take ownership of their school life and develop leadership capabilities, the school provides a variety of structured roles.
Student Bodies:
· Prefect Board (Upholding campus discipline and school spirit)
· Student Union (The ultimate voice and event‑planning organ for the student body)
· House Committee (Driving healthy house rivalry, sportsmanship, and camaraderie)
School Service Groups:
· Big Sisters Scheme (Peer‑mentorship guiding and nurturing our junior Clarians)
· Student Librarians (Managing literacy hubs and digital library resources)
· Sunshine Squad (Promoting mental wellness, positivity, and a caring school culture)
Student Working Groups:
· Career Service Group
· Community Service Group
· Extra‑curricular Steering Group
· Putonghua Activity Working Group
3. Elite School Teams
For students seeking high‑performance training and inter‑school recognition, our elite school teams represent St. Clare’s at prestigious territory‑wide competitions:
| Category | School Teams |
| Academic Elite | • Chinese Debate Team • English Debate Team • Mathematics Team • STEAM Team |
| Athletic Elite | • Athletics Team • Basketball Team • Table‑Tennis Team • Volleyball Team • Swimming Team • Rope Skipping Team |
| Musical Elite | • School Chinese Orchestra • School Choir • School Orchestra |
| Performing Art Elite | • Chinese Dance Team • Dance Crew |
C. Talent Development Schemes
“Music for All & Sports for All” Scheme (S.1 & S.2)
We firmly believe that foundational talent is built early. Under this mandatory flagship scheme, all S.1 and S.2 students are required to master at least one musical instrument and one sports discipline.
More than a Hobby: This program is strategically designed not just to introduce hobbies, but to foster grit, emotional resilience, and personal growth through the process of conquering a new skill. The school provides a diverse menu of professionally coached music and sports courses. These young talents serve as the vital "seedlings" who eventually promote into our elite school teams and orchestras, carrying forward our tradition of excellence.
D. Experiential Learning & Leadership Development:
1. School Picnic & Life‑wide Learning Day
At St. Clare’s, we firmly believe that some of the most profound lessons are learned outside the classroom walls.
· School Picnic: Held at the threshold of each academic year, this cherished tradition allows students and their class teachers to bond within a relaxed, natural environment. It serves as a vital cornerstone for building a supportive, cohesive, and vibrant class culture.
· Life‑wide Learning (LWL) Day: A structured, level‑by‑level, theme‑based experiential learning initiative. Designed as an extension of our core curriculum, LWL Day broadens our girls’ horizons, ignites their intrinsic motivation to learn, and connects academic concepts to real‑world environments.
2. Nurturing Young Leaders
Our educational philosophy is anchored in the belief that every Clarian is a leader in the making. St. Clare’s provides a comprehensive, sequential leadership framework that instills the essential knowledge, practical skills, positive attitudes, and core values required for the 21st century.
We offer specialized leadership training tailored for key student groups, including the Student Union, the Prefect Board, Club and Society Chairpersons, and our Budding Leaders.
The Reflective Leader Framework
True leadership requires self‑awareness. We place immense emphasis on developing reflective leaders by training our girls in a structured six‑level reflection model. By taking full ownership of student‑led activities and actively serving both the school and the wider community, our girls learn to evaluate their actions, navigate challenges, and respond thoughtfully to diverse stakeholders.
3. The Student Union: Voice of the Clarian Community
St. Clare’s boasts a rich history of student‑led governance. Formed originally as the Student Council and elegantly restructured in 2001 into the modern Student Union, this prestigious body operates under its own democratic constitution. The Student Union is whole‑heartedly dedicated to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and harmonious campus community where every single student’s voice is heard, respected, and valued.
A Masterclass in Democratic Leadership
The formation of the Student Union Executive Committee beautifully models a civic, universal suffrage system:
1. The Campaign: Prospective student cabinets formulate detailed manifestos and launch dynamic campus‑wide campaigns.
2. The Democratic Forum: Candidates participate in a rigorous, school‑wide Student Union Forum, answering live, spontaneous enquiries from both peers and faculty. This training equips our girls with the agility to handle pressure and address stakeholders with poise.
3. The Vote: Every student and teacher exercises their democratic right to vote for the cabinet they trusts.
Student Union Events
The Student Union infuses our campus with energy and tradition through major annual highlights, including the Annual Fun Fair, Clarians Got Talent, Thanksgiving Day celebrations, and high‑impact joint‑school exchange programs.
4. Our Historic House System
Initiated by our beloved former Principal and Supervisor, Sr. Lorraine Turcotte, our House System is designed to promote cross‑level unity, lifelong sisterhood, and a vibrant team spirit.
Inspired by our patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, who loved nature and believed every living creature reflects God’s love, our six Houses are named after symbolic flowers and their corresponding colors:
| House | Represented Flower | Core Virtues Celebrated |
| Blue House | Bluebells | Humility, Constancy & Gratitude |
| Green House | Shamrock | Faith, Hope & Unity |
| Pink House | Pink Blossom | Joy, Gentleness & Youthful Vitality |
| Red House | Rose | Love, Courage & Passion |
| Violet House | Violet | Modesty, Wisdom & Spiritual Depth |
| Yellow House | Daffodil | New Beginnings, Cheerfulness & Resilience |
The Clarians Cup
Upon entering St. Clare's, every student and teacher is allocated to a House under the inspiring guidance of student House Captains. Throughout the year, the Houses compete fiercely yet fraternally in major flagship events like the Annual Sports Day, Swimming Gala, and various inter‑house academic and creative tournaments.
Supported by the electrifying energy of each House’s Cheering Team, these competitions hone leadership skills, showcase hidden talents, and cultivate sportsmanship, perseverance, and bravery. At the end of each academic year, the most outstanding House is honored with the prestigious CLARIANS Cup—a symbol of ultimate collective excellence.
5. The Budding Leaders Scheme
Designed as a pipeline for future excellence, the Budding Leaders Scheme targets junior students who demonstrate exceptional potential or a strong desire to develop their leadership capacities. Entry into this elite scheme is highly accessible, accommodating both class teacher recommendations and passionate self‑nominations.
Through hands‑on project execution, structured leadership modules, and specialized peer‑mentorship training, we equip these young seedlings with the exact skills and mindsets required to confidently step into senior leadership roles in the future.
