testimonials

“As President of the Student Council of Nanyang Girls’ High from 2016 to 2017, she was good at reading the ground, asking powerful questions and rallying her team. She ran on the vision of a more caring, inclusive community in the school and managed to embody this vision in the Council’s approach to projects.

She is intelligent, curious, introspective and hardworking. More importantly, she has a tendency to see a better future for others and this is coupled with the drive and ability to inspire people towards positive change. She will augment the colour, passion and purpose of any group that she is in. I have no hesitation in recommending Rachael.”

~ Mr Chua Cheng Chye, Retired educator with stints in Nanyang Girls’ High School, Singapore School of the Arts, Raffles Junior College, Singapore International Foundation, Temasek Junior College

“I have observed that her positive attitude has an infectious effect on her teammates and friends. With that, she contributed to a very strong culture within the team that is encouraging of one another’s efforts. Yet, the most important quality that I find of Rachael’s character is that she is humble and respectful towards the people around her—teachers and peers alike—which make her a very well-liked person. These are qualities that show Rachael’s emotional maturity as a promising young lady, and which won the respect of her teammates, who I have observed were inspired to work harder for her.”

~ Mr Matthew Sheun, Touch Rugby Teacher-in-charge, Hwa Chong Institution

“Before she completed her internship, Rachael made it a point to write a note of encouragement to each and every student in the classes she taught and the students really look up to her and regard her as a role model, even today. 

Rachael is a highly capable, responsible and dynamic young lady who is respectful towards those around her. She is committed to lifelong learning and her positive attitude towards learning and teaching was clearly demonstrated on many occasions when she took the initiative to clarify her doubts with the teachers she worked with. Rachael took the initiative to do research, read up and familiarise herself with some of the pedagogical skills used in Secondary school.” 

~ Mrs Anna Stephen, North Vista Secondary School Teaching Internship Mentor

“She was elected by the school community to be the President of the Student Council in Year 4. In this role, she had the opportunity to lead about 75 student councillors and 12 executive members in organising and leading the school population of 1600 students in events and school matters. 2017 was also the year that the school celebrated its 100th anniversary. In this momentous year, Rachael helmed and led year-long school-based celebratory events and the 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner which was attended by 3000 guests, alumni, staff, with the Prime Minister as the Guest of Honour.

Through all the heavy schedules of duties and events in her years in the Student Council, Rachael did not undertake these tasks simply as a dutiful member and manager. One of the unique qualities she has consistently demonstrated throughout the years was a sense of purpose in what she was engaging in. She had learnt to step back and question the rationale of each project or task that she and the council were entrusted with. She would not hesitate to spend time with her executive members and teachers to discuss these purposes. This eventually served to direct the council and the school population to achieve the desired outcomes. This was a rare quality embodied by a female student and student leader of her age back then.”

~ Mr James Ong, Nanyang Girls’ High School