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ANNUAL REPORT 2019 (Abridged Version)
CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ........................................................................................................................... 2
Honorary Secretary’s Report 2019 ............................................................................................................... 3
ANNEX A – COMPANY AWARDS 2018 ...................................................................................................... 8
ANNEX B – PIONEER BRIGADER BROOCH 2019 .................................................................................. 10
ANNEX C – JUNIOR BRIGADER BROOCH 2019 .................................................................................... 11
ANNEX D – LIST OF COMPANIES, PERSONS-IN-CHARGE & MEMBERSHIP IN 2018 & 2019 ........... 13
THE GIRLS’ BRIGADE SINGAPORE COUNCIL 2018 – 2020.................................................................. 16
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The Girls' Brigade Singapore launched its GB90 aspirational values in 2017 and these express the conviction of our belief that if we help every GB member to be rooted in our heritage and become resilient individuals, they will blossom to be servant leaders who will Grow and Go Beyond - Extend Serve and Lead. These values need to be articulated by every member of the Girls' Brigade, as together, we can forge ahead to impact communities in Singapore and beyond. Looking back at 92 years of our Brigade history, the early years were indeed arduous and unpredictable. Building upon the strong foundations set in place by the founder of GB Singapore, Mrs Elsie Lyne and her team of pioneers, GB has grown as a youth organisation and nurtured many generations of girls to become leaders in different fields. To commemorate the rich history of the Girls’ Brigade in Singapore, a heritage gallery has been set up at the GB Centre so that all members can gain a deep understanding of the journey of the Brigade and appreciate the commitment and dedication of our pioneers to build GB into what it is today. GB continues to look ahead and stay relevant with the inclusion of digital modules in the GB curriculum. In March 2019, GB launched MakerSpace – a designated physical space at the GB Centre to support our girls’ innovative ventures. With resources such as 3D printers, embroidery machines with digital functions and work benches, a conducive environment is now available for girls to transform their creative ideas into prototypes and applications which can benefit the society at large. One special opportunity that allowed GB members to collaboratively invent, problem-solve and create digital solutions to address social issues was the Dr Low Guat Tin Challenge this year, with the theme ‘Code to Serve’. Dr Low, the former Vice- President of GB Singapore – who is known for her extensive contributions to the Brigade, remarked that it was particularly rewarding to observe how GB girls ingeniously applied their understanding of technology to solve real problems so as to improve the quality of life for others. The winning entries for this Challenge will be showcased at our GB Friendship Day (GBFD) and CommUNITY Carnival at the Singapore Science Centre on Saturday 20 July 2019. Our theme for the GB Friendship Day and CommUNITY Carnival this year is “Kindness”. In preparation for this event, GB girls will be attending an exhibition “Dialogue with Time – Embrace Ageing”, which aims to simulate real-life scenarios of challenges faced by the elderly through interactive games and guided tours hosted by elderly persons. Through this exhibition, our girls will gain a deeper sense of empathy for the elderly and learn to see them as individuals who are still capable of contributing to society. With Servant Leadership being at the core of the GB mission, it is our aspiration that our girls will reach out to others from different backgrounds, bridge gaps in society, and play a part in building an inclusive Singapore. On this note, I would like to thank School Leaders, Teachers, Officers and Volunteers for your unwavering support for the Girls’ Brigade. We deeply value the support you have provided and treasure the strong partnerships that we have built with you. Together, we will continue to provide our girls with the experiences that will help them become active and concerned citizens who will play a constructive role in society. Mrs Tay Poh Imm Brigade President
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Honorary Secretary’s Report 2019 Reported by: Thio Lay Hoon, Honorary Secretary We continue to praise God for our 3,314 girls and 592 officers and teachers/church volunteers in 74 schools. We have 37 Primary and 37 Secondary school companies. 1. HIGHLIGHTS OF 2019 1.1 Opening of the GB Heritage Gallery
On 30 March 2019, we were honoured to have Mrs Tay Poh Luan, International Vice Patron at the GB Centre for the official opening of the GB Heritage Gallery. The Heritage Gallery captured the history of GB Singapore in words, photos and artefacts. On that same day, the GBS MakerSpace also introduced workshops for members to make an assortment of craft and handiwork.
1.2 Awards Ceremony
The Awards Ceremony was held on 13 April at Fairfield Methodist Secondary School. We had the honour of having Mrs Tan Chen Kee, Divisional Director, Student Development Curriculum, Ministry of Education as Guest-of-Honour. Awards were given out to recognise the achievements of various GB companies in 2018. For detailed results, refer to Annex A.
Two Service Awards were given out: Ms Jenny Gan received her 35-year Service Award as a GB Officer and Mrs Tay Poh Imm received her 50-year Service Award. We thank God for their love and faithful service in the work of the Girls’ Brigade.
1.3 Dr Low Guat Tin Challenge 2019
On 1st June 2019, some 800 GB girls from Primary and Secondary schools attended the first ever digital competition organised by a Uniformed Group in Singapore. Part of the Dr Low Guat Tin Challenge 2019, “Code to Serve” showcased the hard work of 120 teams who spent over 8 months, attending coding workshops, innovating and designing digital solutions to improve the quality of life of others.
The event challenged girls to learn a completely new way of interacting with the world. The rigour of learning a new design language while using it to solve real world problems is test of discipline and team work apart from the usual physical activity associated with Uniformed Groups.
We were honoured to have Dr Chia Shi-Lu, Member of Parliament, Tanjong Pagar GRC as our Guest-of-Honour. A total of 9 Gold, 16 Silver and 37 Bronze Awards were presented to the 62 Primary teams and 4 Gold, 25 Silver and 29 Bronze Awards were presented to the 58 Secondary teams.
1.4 GB Friendship Day 2019
Our annual flagship event, The GB Friendship Day (GBFD) was held on 20 July at the Singapore Science Centre.
With a tagline of ‘Two Hands, One Heart’, The Girls’ Brigade Friendship Day (GBFD) started in 2011 with the aim of establishing a national platform for members of GBS to collectively serve special segments in the community by befriending the Lonely, Elderly, Needy and those with Special Needs (LENS). It has since been an annual national project for the organization.
In the ninth year, GBS, together with our event partners provided a CommUNITY Carnival filled with food, fun and fellowship for 1,500 LENS. Some of our partners included Science Centre Singapore, Singapore Bicentennial, Singapore Kindness Movement, Nanyang Optical, and Health Promotion Board.
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1.5 BBGB Thanksgiving Service
The BBGB Thanksgiving Service was held on 19 October at The Girls’ Brigade Centre.
2. INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION 2.1 GB Asia Fellowship
GB Singapore hosted GBAF 2019 held from 10 – 12 August 2019. Brigade Commissioner Evangeline Chong, Deputy Brigade Commissioner Caryn Ong, Brigade Vice President Pearl Pang attended the GBAF meeting held from 10 – 12 August. Mrs Tay Poh Imm, International Vice President (Asia) chaired the meetings. The group was treated to the Singapore Bicentennial show at Fort Canning after the meetings ended on 12 August.
3. NATIONAL EVENTS 3.1 Chaplains’ Tea
BB GB Chaplains’ Tea, held on 22 February 2019, was attended by 42 members comprising Chaplains, Captains, Executive members and Staff of the Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade. The event aimed to foster good relationships among Chaplains and Captains as this would facilitate sharing and networking amongst the companies. GB Chaplain Rev Lilian Ang led in the opening prayer. The speakers at the Tea session were Rev Malcolm Tan, BB Associate Chaplain and Pastor Cheong Pui Leng, Chaplain BB/GB Companies under FCBC. Q&A note assisted at the panel were BB GB National Chaplains, Mrs Evangeline Chong and Mr Patrick Koh.
3.2 Fast Food & Fuzz Camps
Fast Food & Fuzz (FF&F) Camp was first introduced in 2006 with the purpose of teaching girls to give thanks and to appreciate what they have. This year’s FF&F Camps were held on 29 – 30 June, 27 – 28 July and 3 – 4 August. A total of 220 girls from 28 primary companies attended the two-day one-night camp away from the usual fuss from their parents and domestic helpers, and eating simple meals, such as porridge with preserved vegetables and braised peanuts. They experienced, through simulations, the conditions children from third world countries face daily. Girls were taught to appreciate and not take for granted the things they have, giving thanks in all circumstances and praying for people in need.
3.3 JBB, PBB & Officers’ Service Award Presentation
The JBB, PBB & Officers’ Service Award Presentation was held on 6 July at GB Centre. Congratulations to the 9 girls on receiving their Pioneer Brigader Brooches (Annex B). A total of 33 officers also received their long-service awards at this service (Annex C).
3.4 GB Day
GB Day was held on 15 July 2019. GB members turned up in GB uniform at the various schools to commemorate the day. The message from our Brigade President, Mrs Tay Poh Imm, was read out during the school assemblies.
3.5 Brigade Fortnight
Brigade Fortnight, an annual fund-raising project, was held from 14 to 28 July, with GB girls and officers soliciting donations from friends, family, well-wishers and supporters. We are very thankful to all who donated and contributed to the collection of S$560,944 to support the work of GB Singapore. We would like to thank all donors for their generous support. In big and small ways, GB will continue to link hearts and hands with individuals and families to serve the communities. We want to thank companies and girls for putting in effort to raise the money. See Annex G for the top collectors for 2019
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3.6 National Day Parade
The theme for the National Day Parade (NDP) for 2019 was ‘Our Singapore’. It was a celebration
as Singapore commemorated her bicentennial year. One warrant officer, one officer and 28 girls
from 1st, 2ndS, 4thS, 5th, 6th, 9th,10th, 18th, 28thS, 31st, 42nd, 46th, 50th, 54th, 56th, 65th, 70th, 71st, 79th and 85th companies represented GBS at the parade.
3.7 Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states to honour those who died during the World Wars. On 10 November 2019, members of the Singapore Armed Forces Veterans' League, the Ex-Services Association of Singapore, uniformed groups and the public paid homage to those who sacrificed themselves during the World Wars. A total of 19 girls from the 42nd and 62nd Companies attended the ceremony at the Kranji War Memorial in remembrance of the war heroes.
4. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
The GB Programme focuses on developing the leadership potential of GB girls in alignment with GB’s four themes – Spiritual, Physical, Educational and Social. It also furthers GB’s vision of making every girl a leader while emphasising on the four F’s – Fun, Friends, Fellowship and Fullness.
4.1 GB Core Programmes – focusing on fourfold objectives
LEVEL AGE
GROUP CORE PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Officers 21 and above
Introduction & Induction, Basic Officers’ Training Course, Advanced
Officers’ Training Course Servant Leadership
Tertiary 17 - 20 Modelled after the National Youth
Achievement Awards(NYAA) (Gold) with unique GB Core Programmes
To mentor and mobilise leaders impacting the destiny of the nations
Secondary 13 - 17 Senior and Pioneer Learning to Lead, Leading to Serve
Junior 8 - 12 GB J S T A R Shine like Stars
(Philippines 2: 15-16)
Explorer 5 - 6
Discover Self Discover the needs of others
Discover their place in the World Discover the world around them
4.2 GB Special Programmes - focusing on leadership, character and values development
COMMITTEES UNIQUE PROGRAMMES
Programme (Primary)
Junior Leadership Training Camp
Fast Food & Fuzz
Low Guat Tin Challenge
Programme (Secondary)
Leadership Conference
PBB Selection Camp
SPARKS and NYAA Programme
Programme (Tertiary) Leadership Across Borders
Community Development GB Friendship Day
Leadership Development Lead Like Jesus
AOTC
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4.3 Leadership Development
The theme for 2019 was ‘Fruitful and Overflowing – Live Joyfully’.
Primary - Junior Leadership Training Camp (10 - 12 March 2018)
Secondary - Leadership Conference (19 January 2019)
Tertiary - SPARKS (Two Saturdays a month)
Officers – Introduction & Induction / Basic Officers’ Training Course (23 February & 2 March,
17 & 24 August 2019) – LLJ Encounter (2 & 3 March, 17 & 18 August 2019) – Advanced Officers’ Training Course / Officers’ Training Day (11 May 2019) – Officers’ Conference (7 - 8 September 2019)
5. ACHIEVEMENTS 5.1 Company Award 2018
Congratulations to our GB companies for their effort and achievements in attaining the Company Awards!
Type of Awards No. of Companies
Gold 56
Silver 17
Bronze 10
Detailed results are found in Annex A.
5.2 Junior Brigader Brooch
The Junior Brigader Brooch (JBB) was introduced in 2015 to recognise outstanding Junior girls who contributed significantly to their companies. The girl would have undergone training that equipped her with relevant knowledge and skills to lead confidently. The training aims to inculcate in her the values of reverence, respect and a sense of responsibility. She would have made significant contributions to her GB Company, demonstrated good leadership abilities and has been a good role model for other members and at home. A total of 78 girls received the Junior Brigader Brooch in 2019 (Annex C). The Awards were given out during the Junior Leadership Training Camp in March and another batch was given out in July.
5.3 Pioneer Brigader Brooch
The Pioneer Brigader Brooch (PBB) Award is the highest national award a GB girl in Singapore can attain. The girls went through an intensive, yet fulfilling four-day camp where their conduct and leadership skills were assessed. They learnt valuable lessons, went through life-changing experiences and made lifelong memories. Prior to the selection, the PBB Brigade Knowledge Test was held in March. The girls have to obtain at least 75% to pass the Brigade Knowledge Test to qualify for the PBB Selection. This year, the PBB Selection Camp was held from 8 – 11 June. A total
of 22 girls from 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 31st, 34th, 40th, 45th, 48th, 50th, 70th, 79th, 84th Companies attended the
PBB Selection Camp. Upon final overall assessment, eight girls were awarded the Pioneer Brigader Brooch for 2019 (Annex B).
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6. WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS!
We extend our welcome to 10 newly appointed Chaplains to eight companies.
We congratulate 12 officers who were appointed as Captains.
We congratulate 14 officers who were promoted to the rank of Cadet Lieutenant and 22 to the rank of Lieutenant.
We congratulate 17 girls who were promoted to Warrant Officers (WOs).
7. GRANTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
We are grateful to MOE for the Uniformed Group Training and Capitation Grants. We also acknowledge with thanks the Temporary Occupation Licence grant for GB Centre and the
grant from the National Council for Social Service for Care & Share projects. Our grateful thanks to all our GB supporters, partnering churches, parents of our members, well-wishers and members of the public for their kind donations. Special thanks to many who contributed their time and talent to support GB work in one way or another.
8. MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Girls 3769 3714 3648 3369 3314
Officers, Chaplains, Teachers and Helpers 660 683 676 633 592
TOTAL 4429 4397 4324 4002 3906
No. of Companies 82 82 81 75 74
The list of GB Singapore Companies and membership can be found in Annex N.
9. MEETINGS
The following meetings were held during the year: Executive Committee Meeting 10 Executive Committee Retreat 1 Council Meeting 4 Officers’ Conference 1
CONCLUSION
We have been blessed and are thankful for what God has been doing through GB. The year 2019 had been fruitful and overflowing with God’s goodness. Let us continue to look forward and may 2020 be another fruitful year. Let us be challenged to Grow and Go Beyond to extend, serve, lead.
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ANNEX A – COMPANY AWARDS 2018
GOLD
S/N Company School
1 1st P Methodist Girls' School (Primary)
2 1st S Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
3 2nd P Geylang Methodist School (Primary)
4 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
5 3rd S Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)
6 4th P Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Primary)
7 4th S Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
8 5th Presbyterian High School
9 6th Guangyang Secondary School
10 10th Bukit Batok Secondary School
11 12th Nanyang Primary School
12 14th Fuhua Primary School
13 15th Tao Nan School
14 16th P First Toa Payoh Primary School
15 18th Christ Church Secondary School
16 19th Unity Secondary School
17 20th Raffles Girls’ Primary School
18 21st Radin Mas Primary School
19 25th St Margaret’s Primary School
20 26th Fuchun Secondary School
21 28th P Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School
22 28th S Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School
23 31st St Margaret’s Secondary School
24 34th St Hilda’s Secondary School
25 40th Whitley Secondary School
26 42nd Xinmin Secondary School
27 43rd Henry Park Primary School
28 44th Springfield Secondary School
29 45th Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary)
30 46th Bukit View Secondary School
31 47th Orchid Park Secondary School
32 48th Zhonghua Secondary School
33 50th Kranji Secondary School
34 51st Shuqun Primary School
35 52nd Pei Tong Primary School
36 53rd Zhangde Primary School
37 54th Kent Ridge Secondary School
38 55th Serangoon Garden Secondary School
39 56th Junyuan Secondary School
40 57th Mayflower Primary School
41 62nd Hillgrove Secondary School
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GOLD
S/N Company School
42 63rd Naval Base Primary School
43 65th Anglican High School
44 70th Yuying Secondary School
45 71st Gan Eng Seng School
46 72nd Balestier Hill Primary School
47 75th Punggol Primary School
48 76th South View Primary School
49 79th Riverside Secondary School
50 80th West Grove Primary School
51 83rd North View Primary School
52 84th Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
53 85th Canberra Secondary School
54 86th Hougang Secondary School
55 90th Kheng Cheng School
56 91st Grace Orchard School
SILVER
S/N Company School
1 35th St Hilda’s Primary School
2 38th Fajar Secondary School
3 41st Xinghua Primary School
4 59th Greenridge Primary School
5 66th Princess Elizabeth Primary School
6 82nd Cedar Primary School
7 88th Pioneer Primary School
BRONZE
S/N Company School
1 2nd S Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
2 9th Westwood Secondary School
3 13th Sembawang Secondary School
4 17th Westwood Primary School
5 30th Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School
6 33rd Keming Primary School
7 36th Townsville Primary School
8 58th Queenstown Primary School
9 60th Farrer Park Primary School
10 87th Greendale Primary School
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ANNEX B – PIONEER BRIGADER BROOCH 2019
S/n Name Company School
1 S/Sgt Annabelle Yap Shee Min 1st Methodist Girls’ School
2 S/Sgt Kwok Chin Yan, Shanice 3rd Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)
3 Sgt Heng Jia En Elsa 5th Presbyterian High School
4 S/Sgt Kwek Yu En, Julia 31st St Margaret’s Secondary School
5 S/Sgt Chai Jing Ting 45th Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary)
6 S/Sgt Tan Jie Yi Christie Faith 84th Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
7 S/Sgt Jazeel Tee Yan Xuan 84th Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
8 S/Sgt Rachel Grace Ong 84th Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
9 S/Sgt Jereign Sim 84th Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
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ANNEX C – JUNIOR BRIGADER BROOCH 2019
Company School Name
1. 1st Methodist Girls' School Charissa Chew Shi Hui
2. 1st Methodist Girls' School Samantha Lee
3. 1st Methodist Girls' School Koh Kai Ern
4. 1st Methodist Girls' School Laura Lang Wen Ling
5. 1st Methodist Girls' School Alyssa Renee Tan
6. 1st Methodist Girls' School Alison Lim
7. 1st Methodist Girls' School Sophie Ng Shing Ping
8. 1st Methodist Girls' School Kaela Si-Hoe Shu En
9. 1st Methodist Girls' School Eve Tan Rui Ying
10. 1st Methodist Girls' School Phoebe Ng Kay Yan
11. 1st Methodist Girls' School Shermaine Loong Zee Yau
12. 1st Methodist Girls' School Chua Wen Yi Elizabeth
13. 1st Methodist Girls' School Amelia Tan Ying Xuan
14. 1st Methodist Girls' School (Primary) Celeste Koh Hwee Shing
15. 2nd P Geylang Methodist School (Primary) Loh Jia Xuan
16. 2nd P Geylang Methodist School (Primary) Ariston Abigail Joy
17. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Shanice Lim
18. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Lim Kai En Samantha
19. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Yap Yu Wen, Elveena
20. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Michelle Annabel Jordan
21. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Chan Xuan Ern Sarah
22. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Sophie Ang Jia Shuen
23. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Claire Lim Le Qi
24. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Estelle Yeo Rui En
25. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Ng Jing Wen Natalie
26. 3rd P Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) Janie Chia Lee Xuan
27. 4th P Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) Arinn Heng Tee Yaan
28. 4th P Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) Lee Xin Rong Shermin
29. 4th P Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) Ang Yue Wen, Alyssa
30. 4th P Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) Pan En-Hui Allyson Joy
31. 4th P Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) Heng Kye Shyen Karis
32. 4th P Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) Amanda Yeo Kai Qing
33. 4th P Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) Esther Lai En Xin
34. 12th Nanyang Primary School Chong Chen Lin Andrea
35. 12th Nanyang Primary School Lynn Koh Yu Xin
36. 12th Nanyang Primary School Kimberley Ng
37. 12th Nanyang Primary School Lin Zhi
38. 12th Nanyang Primary School Yeo Ke Ying Karis
39. 12th Nanyang Primary School Loh Yiting Sharmaine
40. 12th Nanyang Primary School Esther Chong Hui Xian
41. 16th P First Toa Payoh Primary School Iksa Limbu
42. 16th P First Toa Payoh Primary School Kiok Juliana Pico
43. 20th Raffles Girls' Primary School Emily Keira Jia-Yi Tan
44. 20th Raffles Girls' Primary School Lim Ser Yee Megan
45. 20th Raffles Girls' Primary School Eryn Lim Yu
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Company School Name
46. 20th Raffles Girls' Primary School Leia Chang Wai Yi
47. 20th Raffles Girls' Primary School Lee Ze Pin Aretha
48. 20th Raffles Girls' Primary School Diana Chai Jia Min
49. 21st Radin Mas Primary School Chloe Ng Ru Yee
50. 21st Radin Mas Primary School Lim En Qi Iris
51. 25th St. Margaret's Primary School Andrea Lee Wen
52. 25th St. Margaret's Primary School Wong See Kei, Charmayne
53. 25th St. Margaret's Primary School Loo Xin Rui, Charlotte
54. 25th St. Margaret's Primary School Charis Ong
55. 25th St. Margaret's Primary School Shayna Mae Pavia
56. 28th P Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School Chow Wing Hyun Gracelyn
57. 28th P Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School Larene Koh
58. 43rd Henry Park Primary School Kong Kai En Victoria
59. 43rd Henry Park Primary School J M Jessica
60. 43rd Henry Park Primary School Faith Ng En Chih
61. 43rd Henry Park Primary School Trishia Dennyse Sandhu
62. 43rd Henry Park Primary School Rachael Tan Ruiqi
63. 43rd Henry Park Primary School Sarah Seow Hui Yan
64. 51st Shuqun Primary School Cheryl Lim Zhi Yan
65. 51st Shuqun Primary School Liew En Xi
66. 53rd Zhangde Primary School Jeyna Ang Si En
67. 57th Mayflower Primary School Lim Xuan Ying
68. 57th Mayflower Primary School Long Yufan
69. 57th Mayflower Primary School Breanna Tang
70. 57th Mayflower Primary School Joy Phua Hui Ling
71. 60th Farrer Park Primary School Li Xirong
72. 76th Southview Primary School Hannah Toh
73. 76th Southview Primary School Neo Le Xuan Zariel
74. 80th West Grove Primary School N. Metra
75. 80th West Grove Primary School Sheryn Law Sok Lui
76. 80th West Grove Primary School Keryn Law Sok Lun
77. 82nd Cedar Primary School Karyz Dannielle Rabina Ang
78. 83rd North View Primary School Koh Olivia
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ANNEX D – LIST OF COMPANIES, PERSONS-IN-CHARGE & MEMBERSHIP IN 2018 & 2019
Company Year In-Charge School Sponsoring Church 2018 2019
1st P&S 1927 Ms Charmain Loy* Methodist Girls’ School Covenant Community
Methodist Church 191 189
2nd P 1934 Ms Mavis Tan Geylang Methodist School (Primary)
Christalite Methodist Chapel
73 65
2nd S 1934 Ms Grace See* Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)
Christalite Methodist Chapel
50 47
3rd P 1937 Ms Dorcas Cheong Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
Aldersgate Methodist Church
135 140
3rd S 1937 Ms Joanna Lim* Fairfield Methodist
School (Secondary) Aldersgate Methodist
Church 82 73
4th P 1939 Ms Jasmine Tan* Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Primary)
Paya Lebar Methodist Church
91 91
4th S 1939 Ms Melissa Choo* Paya Lebar Methodist
Girls’ School (Secondary)
Paya Lebar Methodist Church
92 82
5th 1948 Ms Laura Nah* Presbyterian High
School Ang Mo Kio
Presbyterian Church 69 58
6th 1948 Ms Teri Tan* Guangyang Secondary
School Wesley Methodist
Church 53 47
9th 2001 Mrs Wendy Chua-
Lim* Westwood Secondary
School Faith Community Baptist Church
30 29
10th 1996 Ms Faith Pan Ting* Bukit Batok Secondary
School Impact Life Church 52 51
12th 2002 Ms Evelyn Yew* Nanyang Primary
School Adam Road
Presbyterian Church 73 53
13th 2001 Ms Ann Pei Xuan
Joy* Sembawang Secondary
School Life Bible Presbyterian
Church 41 57
14th 1971 Ms Stephanie Ang Fuhua Primary School St John’s-St Margaret’s
Church 36 34
15th 1972 Ms Alexandra Wee* Tao Nan School Faith Community Baptist Church
40 37
16th P 1982 Ms Fu Li Hwa* First Toa Payoh Primary
School Toa Payoh Methodist
Church 45 40
17th 2016 Ms Ruth Lim Wei
Ling* Westwood Primary
School S-Word Evangelical
Free Church 36 44
18th 1984 Ms Nga Pei Qi
Yvonne* Christ Church
Secondary School Light of Christ Church
Woodlands 59 61
19th 2002 Ms Pang Yu Ling* Unity Secondary School Impact Life Church 70 62
20th 1985 Ms Eng Lee Na Raffles Girls’ Primary
School Church of Our Saviour 46 53
21st 1998 Ms Leow Chay
Huan Radin Mas Primary
School Faith Community Baptist Church
60 42
25th 1988 Ms Teoh Yian Pin
Adrella* St Margaret’s Primary
School Chapel Of Christ The
King 103 101
26th 1985 Ms Dorcas Yeo* Fuchun Secondary
School Woodlands Evangelical
Free Church 14 10
28th P 1989 Ms Angeline Ang Kuo Chuan
Presbyterian Primary School
Living Praise Presbyterian Church
86 83
28th S 1989 Ms Lee Hui Ting* Kuo Chuan
Presbyterian Secondary School
Adam Road Presbyterian Centre
48 52
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Company Year In-Charge School Sponsoring Church 2018 2019
30th 1992 Mrs Rebecca Wong Pei Hwa Presbyterian
Primary School Glory Presbyterian
Church
76
63
31st 1992 Ms Calyn Yim* St Margaret’s
Secondary School St John’s Chapel
74
62
33rd 1994 Ms Sharon Xie* Keming Primary School Bukit Batok
Presbyterian Church
37
41
34th 1995 Mrs Jasmine Yee St Hilda’s Secondary
School Chapel Of Christ The
Redeemer
53
50
35th 1995 Ms Ong Yew Ling* St Hilda’s Primary
School Chapel Of Christ The
Redeemer
73
75
36th 2002 Ms Maggie Tan Townsville Primary
School Faith Community Baptist Church
28
36
38th 1996 Ms Goh Zhi Qing* Fajar Secondary School Bukit Panjang Gospel
Chapel
24
21
40th 1996 Ms Desiree Phua* Whitley Secondary
School Faith Community Baptist Church
33
40
41st 1997 Ms Christina Yeo* Xinghua Primary School The People’s Bible
Church
69
65
42nd 1998 Ms Tay Ching Yee* Xinmin Secondary
School Living Sanctuary Brethren Church
40
41
43rd 1998 Ms Cheong Kah Lai Henry Park Primary
School Church Of Our Saviour
65
59
44th 1998 Ms Faith Tan* Springfield Secondary
School Pentecost Methodist
Church
20
24
45th 1998 Mrs Lee Hwee Ling* Raffles Girls’ School
(Secondary) Kampong Kapor
Methodist Church
78
64
46th 1998 Ms Charmaine
Cheong* Bukit View Secondary
School Faith Community Baptist Church
35
37
47th 1999 Ms Eunice Lim* Orchid Park Secondary
School Yishun Methodist
Mission
57
49
48th 2000 Ms Lu Pei Ying* Zhonghua Secondary
School Bethel Presbyterian
Church
57
54
50th 2000 Ms Tang Lai Kin* Kranji Secondary
School Mount Hermon Bible Presbyterian Church
61
56
51st 2000 Ms Yap Xiu Feng* Shuqun Primary School Jurong Christian Church
63
60
52nd 2000 Ms Susan Ling Pei Tong Primary
School St John's Chapel
28
29
53rd 2000 Ms Margaret Goh* Zhangde Primary
School Fairfield Methodist
Church
84
84
54th 2000 Ms Chong Yoke
Khee* Kent Ridge Secondary
School The Bible Church,
Singapore
58
69
55th 2001 Ms Lee Hui Ling* Serangoon Garden Secondary School
Trinity Methodist Church
30
40
56th 2001 Ms Sharyn Ng* Junyuan Secondary
School Geylang Evangelical
Free Church
47
40
57th 2002 Mrs Amy Tan* Mayflower Primary
School Bethesda Hall (Ang Mo Kio)
50
53
58th 2001 Ms Ellen Yeo Hong
Har* Queenstown Primary
School Church Of The Good
Shepherd
32
46
59th 2001 Ms Wang Qiuyue Greenridge Primary
School St John’s Chapel
21
26
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Company Year In-Charge School Sponsoring Church 2018 2019
60th 2002 Ms Chan Oi Lam Farrer Park Primary
School Covenant Presbyterian
Church
18
17
62nd 2002 Ms Jeannie Pang* Hillgrove Secondary
School Faith Methodist Church
66
64
63rd 2003 Ms Neo Yu Shan* Naval Base Primary
School Yishun Methodist
Mission
44
42
65th 2003 Ms Evelyn Choo Anglican High School All Saints' Church
45
51
66th 2003 Mrs Susan Kwan* Princess Elizabeth
Primary School Bukit Batok
Presbyterian Church
49
46
70th 2004 Ms Christel Zhu* Yuying Secondary
School Living Sanctuary Brethren Church
54
50
71st 2004 Ms Elsie Tan* Gan Eng Seng School Fairfield Methodist
Church
26
30
75th 2005 Mrs Jenny Goh-
Tang* Punggol Primary School
Paya Lebar Methodist Church
67
60
76th 2005 Ms Hannah Huang
Xuan* South View Primary
School S-Word Evangelical
Free Church
47
36
77th 2009 Ms Jolyn Tay* North Vista Primary
School Tai Seng Christian
Church
0
34
79th 2007 Ms Chai Suk Ching* Riverside Secondary
School New Life Bible-
Presbyterian Church
64
55
80th 2007 Ms Kerine Au* West Grove Primary
School St John’s-St Margaret’s
Church
34
37
82nd 2007 Ms Sandie Yong Cedar Primary School Faith Sanctuary Church
36
43
83rd 2009 Ms Angela Chan North View Primary
School Tai Seng Christian
Church
36
37
84th 2011 Ms Jayne Lim* Singapore Chinese
Girls’ School Barker Road Methodist
Church
103
94
85th 2012 Ms Samantha Poh* Canberra Secondary
School Faith Community Baptist Church
81
94
86th 2012 Ms Joelle Kwa* Hougang Secondary
School Faith Community Baptist Church
47
30
87th 2015 Ms Joy Goh* Greendale Primary
School Changi Methodist
Church
40
46
88th 2016 Mrs Jess Goh* Pioneer Primary School Prinsep Street
Presbyterian Church
44
35
89th 2016 Ms Venus Sim* Furen International
School WORD Community
Church
34
48
90th 2017 Mrs Caryn Ong Kheng Cheng School Faith Community Baptist Church
42
54
91st 2017 Ms Laraine Quek Grace Orchard School True Grace
Presbyterian Church
22
18
Membership Grand Total: 4002
3906
* Captain
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THE GIRLS’ BRIGADE SINGAPORE COUNCIL 2018 – 2020
S/n Appointment Name Number of Years
in current appointment
Number of Meetings attended
1 Brigade President Mrs Tay Poh Imm 2* 10/10
2 Brigade Vice-President Ms Pearl Pang 2 8/10
3 Brigade Chaplain Rev Lilian Ang 14** 3/10
4 Associate Brigade Chaplain Rev Tan-Yeo Lay
Suan 14** 0
5 Brigade Commissioner Mrs Evangeline
Chong 6 10/10
6 Deputy Brigade Commissioner
Mrs Caryn Ong 6 10/10
7 Assistant Brigade
Commissioner Ms Chow Yuen Peng 10 5/10
8 Assistant Brigade
Commissioner Ms Judy Loke 2 8/10
9 Assistant Brigade
Commissioner Mrs Martha John 6 10/10
10 Honorary Secretary Ms Thio Lay Hoon 2 9/10
11 Assistant Honorary
Secretary Ms Darlene John
Johney 2 9/10
12 Honorary Treasurer Ms Joann Gor 2 8/10
13 Assistant Honorary
Treasurer Ms Chow Mei Yin 6 9/10
14 Chairperson, Corporate Info Communications Committee
Ms Gloria Yeo 6 8/10
15 Chairperson, Finance
Committee Ms Joyce Goh 3 6/10
16 Chairperson, Leadership Development Committee
Mrs Petrina Koh 2 8/10
17 Chairperson, Primary
Programme Committee Mrs Laraine Lau 10 8/10
18 Chairperson, Secondary Programme Committee
Ms Andrea Wang 2 0
19 Chairperson, Tertiary
Programme Committee Mrs Aileen Wee 8 5/10
* Mrs Tay also served as President from 2010 – 2016
** Persons who have served in the positions for more than ten years. Chaplains are doing great work and there
were difficulty finding suitable other persons to take on the roles.