CTSS organised CTSS Grit Festival on 23 October 2024. We invited a total of 11 guests and three of our own CTSS teachers also shared their stories about overcoming challenging circumstances and excel in life. Our speakers include two Paralympians who made Singapore provide in badminton (Mr Tay Wei Ming) and equestrian (Miss Gemma Rose Foo). We were privileged to also have the presence of Ms Lim Lee Lee, a 2022 recipient of Goh Chok Tong Enable award. Within educators, we have Ms Penny Chong, a visually-impaired teachers who have been teaching secondary school students.
Students with Ms Lim Lee Lee, 2022 Goh Chok Tong Enable Awardee
Paralympian Miss Gemma Rose Foo, equestrian talking about her determination to pursue equestrian despite the challenges she faces,
and the strong support from her family and SportSg
Students with Tay Wei Ming, an active para-badminton athlete born with a medical condition called Erb's Palsy.
Dr Liu Biquan, General Surgeon, NUH talking about his resilience to persevere into doing medicine despite challenging home front
Ms Penny Chong, a visually - impaired teacher who dedicated her life supporting visually-impaired students