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Nanyang Girls' High School

Student Development

Discover how NYGH shapes Women of Character through Positive Education, where values, community, and a lifelong love of learning are at the heart of every student's journey.

Last updated 4 August 2026

Student Development Curriculum

Circular Positive Education diagram with 3 Power Domains, learning domains, programmes, and student outcomes layers.

In NYGH, we aim to develop every Nanyang girl into a Woman of Character, an Empowered Learner and an Agent of Change, guided by our school values - 勤 (Diligence), 慎 (Prudence), 端 (Respectability), 朴 (Simplicity).


Positive Education

The student experience is undergirded by Positive Education Principles across THREE POWER DOMAINS: Power of Me, Power of Community, Power of Yet.

Three interlocking puzzle pieces in blue, yellow, and red form a circle around "Flourishing and Reflective Lifelong Learners."

The three Power Domains nurture our students into flourishing and reflective lifelong learners. They form the common language cutting across both the Academia and Student Development experiences.


Power of Me focuses on a student’s values, identity and motivation to grow, live well and find meaning and fulfillment in her life.

The ways to do so include:

  • Building on Character Strengths

  • Developing a Growth Mindset

  • Developing Mindfulness

  • Setting SMART goals


Power of Community builds a culture of empathy and gratitude, as strong and positive relationships are forged. Having a genuine regard for the community allows a student to appreciate the strengths of others and find support from the people around her. She will also gain a sense of fulfillment when she contributes to the community.


Power of Yet values reflection in the journey of lifelong learning. Through reflection, a student gains a deeper understanding of the meaning, purpose and application of her learning and cherishes the opportunities to seek improvements and contribute further.

The NYGH Co-Curriculum (NY PLus) provides students with the opportunities to develop the three power domains through:

  • Enrichment activities and talks

  • Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)

  • Induction Programme

  • Life Skills Programme (LSP)

  • Community Education - Serving People with Innovation, Commitment and Empathy (ComEd-SPICE)

  • Global Classroom Programme (GCP)

  • Preparation for Nanyang Honour Roll (NYHR)