Student Leadership (SL)

On 3 September 2026, our school community came together to celebrate Teachers’ Day 2026 under the theme “Night at the Museum - Where Legends Come Alive”. Students of Peicai Secondary School transformed their Multi-Purpose Hall into a living, breathing museum, one where the exhibits were not ancient artefacts or priceless paintings, but something far more valuable: the teachers who shape lives every single day.

A time of celebration with the living legends, with a joyous atmosphere, heartfelt gifts and cards from the students, and the Parent Support Group! This day was filled with fun, laughter and gratitude to our teachers who will leave their legacy behind as legendary educators, inspiring the lives around them.

The celebration kicked off with a grand Parade of the Living Legends, where our teachers walked in as departments. Each was welcomed with thunderous applause and heartfelt thanks for their role in each student’s life. School Leaders, Mr Michael, Mr Shue, and Ms Chung were escorted in by the PE Department roleplaying as their security team, receiving a rousing reception befitting the museum's most distinguished directors.

Department Walk-in

The theme of legends was brought to life in a memorable segment where students reflected on what truly makes someone legendary. The museum was not filled with priceless paintings or ancient relics, instead, it was filled with something far more valuable: people who inspire, guide and shape lives every single day, 

The performances that followed were nothing short of spectacular. Starting off strong, the Jollyrollies student band took to the stage with a soulful rendition of One Call Away by Charlie Puth that captured the gratitude every student felt. Their song was a way of showing appreciation to teachers for being a guiding hand in times of need, and heartfelt gratitude for always being one call away. The energy was then cranked up several notches by the student dance group Class in Motion, who dedicated their high-energy performance of Want you back by NYSNC* as the ultimate 'thank you' to teachers who make learning an adventure, and as a tribute to their hard work, endless support, and the unforgettable impact they have on every single student.

Band Performance by Chevelle (3CE), Kailing (2CE), Travis (3PN), Charvinn (3AY) and Mr Tan Yan Chong

Dance performance by Delicia (3HY), Genevieve (3HY), Maegan (3HY), Nicole (3CY), Viona (3CY) and Sophia (3CN)

Students put on their detective hats for two exciting games, “Guess the Exhibit” and “Who's the Curator?”. Teachers had shared fun facts about themselves, each transformed into a museum exhibit, and students had to figure out which teacher each exhibit belonged to. The games drew laughter, cheers, and more than a few surprised gasps as hidden talents were revealed.

Teachers and students participating in the games

Dance Performance by 18th Student Council Executive Committee (EXCO18) and Student Leadership Teachers

The celebration drew to a close with the Staff Awards, celebrating and recognising the teachers who have made the most impact on students.

Pei Cai Staff Awards to recognize teachers who have made an impact on their students’ lives

As the curtains fell on the Peicai Museum, one thing was abundantly clear: legends do not only live in history books or sports arenas. They walk these school corridors every day, and on that Teachers' Day, they were celebrated exactly as they deserve to be.

Happy Teachers' Day to all our living legends!

Student leadership

The 18th Student Council Presidential Election was successfully conducted during the school assembly on 1^st April 2026. The event drew an impressive turnout of students, teachers, and staff members in the multi-purpose hall, marking a significant milestone in student democratic participation. The main aim of the rally was to allow the five presidential candidates to share their manifestos and electoral symbols as seen in Fig. 1. The event commenced with video introductions from all five presidential candidates, each presenting their unique vision and leadership approach to the assembled school community.

Fig. 1 Presidential candidates’ manifesto and electoral symbols

The programme continued with a comprehensive Question-and-Answer session featuring carefully curated questions submitted through the Peicai Student Leaders Instagram page, as seen in Fig. 2. This digital engagement platform was introduced last year, demonstrating an innovative approach to ensure widespread participation from the student body.

Fig. 2 Presidential candidates addressing the questions from the Instagram Q&A

The rally reached its crescendo with an engaging live Question-and-Answer segment, where candidates faced direct questions from the audience. This interactive portion provided an invaluable opportunity for students and teachers to engage directly with the candidates in Fig. 3 and 4.

Fig. 3 & 4 Students stepping up to ask questions

The candidates were put to the test during this live Q&A session, demonstrating their capacity to articulate their thoughts clearly when receiving spontaneous queries. They confidently explored their visions, aspirations, and proposed initiatives for enhancing the school environment, as seen in Fig. 5.

Fig. 5 Presidential candidates addressing the questions from the live Q&A

A groundbreaking element of this year's election was the introduction of an authentic physical voting process, representing a first for the school. Students participated in a genuine democratic exercise by marking their preferred candidate on official voting slips and depositing them into secure ballot boxes prepared by the current Student Councillors, as seen in Fig. 6 and 7. This innovative approach created considerable excitement among the student body, as it closely mirrored the procedures of actual government elections.

Fig. 6 & 7 Student Councillors preparing for the voting process

The implementation of this authentic election process served multiple educational objectives beyond candidate selection. Students gained firsthand experience in democratic participation, reinforcing fundamental civic values including Civic Duty, Responsible Decision-Making, and Active Ownership as engaged members of the electoral process. This experiential learning opportunity provided students with practical understanding of democratic principles and their role as responsible citizens.

The entire event exemplified student leadership excellence, from the meticulous planning and execution by the current Student Council to the enthusiastic participation of the school community. The seamless integration of traditional democratic processes with modern digital engagement created a comprehensive and meaningful electoral experience at Peicai Secondary School.

Based on Kouzes and Posner’s Leadership Challenge, student leaders (Student Councillors, CCA Leaders, Class Leaders and Peer Support Leaders) are developed to be competent, confident and caring leaders.

Under the mentorship of Teacher Advisors, student leaders hone their leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Opportunities include attending customised Leadership Workshops, Leadership Symposiums and the Peicai-Nanyang Junior College Student Leadership Collaboration.