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School Happenings

Multiculturalism Workshop

As part of the school's aim to nurture our girls into civic-minded stewards that value cultural diversity and practise inclusivity, a group of passionate students took on roles as inter-cultural facilitators to the W2 Cluster schools (Dunearn Sec, Unity Sec, Jurong Pioneer JC) and Madrasah Aljunied to deepen understanding amongst diverse groups and better bridge cultural divides. It was certainly an invaluable learning experience for both the girls and the participants as the girls steered and facilitated honest and open dialogues about issues of ethnicity, race, and culture which gave rise to meaningful conversations and exchange of diverse perspectives about different cultural practices and beliefs.

Sharing by President's Scholar and Alumni Member, Renee Foo

We had the honour of inviting Singapore President Scholar and alumnae, Renee Foo to return to share with the Secondary Four cohort her experiences, motivations, and the core values that have shaped her journey, including her memories as a student in NYGH!

You can read more about Renee on our GenNY blog.

CLOCSWORK 2024 !

The girls were given a CLOC-tas-tic treat from the Clubs and Societies who showcased their unique skills and talents and set up exciting booths for their peers to try out during the combined recesses! The girls got to try their hand at a variety of skills, from playing frisbee and carrying lion heads, to rock climbing and Chinese calligraphy bookmark-making. There were also enriching post-school workshops organised for the girls to learn the basics and gain the relevant knowledge and skills associated with each CLOCS* CCA.

*CLOCS is an amalgamation of Nanyang’s Clubs and societies

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Multiculturalism Workshop

Sharing by President's Scholar and Alumni Member, Renee Foo

CLOCSWORK 2024 !

Parenting Sense - Cyberwellness Edition

In the second of this two-part series on cyberwellness, we focus on the impact of social media on teenagers, looking out for signs of bullying in online gaming, and how we can build a safe online space for them.

How Social Media Affects Teen's Mental Health

In this Speaking of Psychology Podcast from the American Psychological Association, Psychologist Dr Jacqueline Nesi addresses the following concerns:

Is social media wholly responsible for causing a mental health crisis among young people?
Is it possible for teens to be addicted to social media?
Is there a recommended minimum age for social media usage?
How much should parents monitor social media usage?
What's the right balance between giving teenagers privacy and keeping them safe online?

How to Keep Teens Safe On Social Media

As a growing area of psychological science research continues to demonstrate the positive correlation between social media use and teenagers' brain development, a multipronged approach to social media management is required to keep our children safe on social media. This includes time limits, parental monitoring and supervision, and ongoing discussions about social media. Read here to find out more tips on social media use.

“When thinking about the use of social media in your family, it’s important to recognize the unique vulnerabilities of adolescent brains. Your guidelines around social media use should evolve as children mature."

ST Feature - How Do I Know If My Child Is Bullied While Gaming Online?

"Harmful behaviours in online games can come in various forms. These include ostracising children because they are not as good as other gamers, being sworn at or actively bullied."

~ Ms Anita Low-Lim, Chief Transformation Officer , Touch Community Services

According to Singapore’s first youth online gaming survey involving 810 youth-parent pairs, it was found that 1 in 2 youth games daily, more than 2 hours each time, and 1 in 5 teen players faces in-game bullying. Yet, a notable portion of parents do not seem aware of what their children are up to, how long they game and what to do when faced with harmful behaviour online.

In this ST Feature, experts weigh in on what parents can do to keep an eye on their children’s gaming activities and how to recognise harmful online gaming behaviour in various forms.

Student Talk

Using Instagram and TikTok: A Student's Point of View

In our second instalment of Student Talk on Popular Social Applications, Nike Lin from Class 110 shares with us her favourite features of Instagram and Tiktok, their pros and cons and how you as a parent can help us better manage their usage!

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2. Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.): Student Takeaways

The Secondary One Technology and Cyberwellness Ambassadors recently facilitated a lesson on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to engage students in understanding these ethical dimensions and to foster a responsible approach to A.I. usage in their academic lives. Nicole Lin, Technology Ambassador of Class 102 shares her thoughts about conducting the lesson and her key takeaways!

Acknowledgements

Our special thanks to the following students for contributing the following items:

Nike Lin, Class 110 - Instagram and TikTok (A Student's Point of View)
Nicole Lin, Class 102- Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (Student Takeaways)

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