Salt and Light Programme
Salt and Light Programme
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Our students learn that it is important to be Other-Centred Contributors who care, not only for themselves but for others as well. In line with the school’s mission and vision of nurturing caring students, St. Margaret’s has in place a structured Salt and Light Programme (SLP) which aims to develop students who are willing to act and serve another’s need. Students learn about community issues and the needs of others, and come up with proposals on how they can contribute to improvements in school, at home or in the community.
Students are also provided a global perspective of the less privileged which allows them to appreciate the simplest aspects of life. In this endeavour, the school forms partnerships with various organisations to better serve the global community.
SLP is a signature programme at St. Margaret’s School (Secondary) that provides a rich environment for our students to develop into other-centred contributors. Through their engagement with the community, students are also equipped with 21st century competencies.
The school recognizes that each student has a unique role to play in reaching out to touch the lives of others within the community. Our students are encouraged to make positive changes in society through local Values In Action (VIA) and Service Learning projects. Through our various programmes, we aim to develop students who will serve God, our state and our school.
Furthermore, our SLP lessons aim to empower students to be thinking individuals who have a heart for others and are able to make well-considered decisions in their projects. Our students are provided with opportunities to innovate new solutions and see their plans to fruition.
Similar to our Development of Talents to Serve (DOTS) programme, SLP allows many of our students to use their talents and abilities to bless the community. In line with our school Vision to learn, grow and glow for God, the students not only do well in their talent areas, but also do good by using these talents to directly benefit the people around them.
To develop other-centredness through Service Learning
To empower students to be thinking individuals who have a heart for others
To make well-considered decisions in their projects
To innovate new solutions and see their plans to fruition
SLP Fair – every student a Champion of Change; students sharing about how
they can contribute to the society
Playing a game on healthy eating with a young Ghim Moh resident
Collaboration with People’s Association Our Singapore @ Ulu Pandan
“It was great to celebrate Singapore’s birthday at Ghim Moh with the residents! It was truly enjoyable to interact with the young and young at heart through games and other fun activities!”
-Maisarah Mustaffa
North West Care & Repair @ Ulu Pandan - Picture Perfect
“It was such a lovely experience to bring the elderly of Ghim Moh to the Botanic Gardens to enjoy the flora and fauna! Everyone was so eager to learn how to take ‘wefies’. I was glad to have had the opportunity to teach them how to take beautiful images using their mobile phones!”
– Kezia Chew
WeCare@NorthWest Service Week
“From packing the goodie bags to going door-to-door to spread the festive cheer to the needy, the WeCare@NorthWest Service Week blessed the community and brought a smile to every resident’s face! What a truly meaningful way to spend a Saturday morning!”
– Afiqah Bte Samir Basrawi
When it was announced that visitors could no longer be physically present at nursing homes, the Secondary 3 students quickly explored the idea of remote volunteering. Our students adapted their engagements and adapted their projects.
St. Margaret's Care Pack
We packed Care Packs of toiletries to thank our migrant workers and to show care to the Ghim Moh residents.
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