Tanglin Trust School

What an incredible week of competitive sport for our Year 5 and Year 6 students, who were selected to compete in the annual FOBISIA Games in Bangkok.

Across three action-packed days, they took part in athletics, swimming, tee ball and football, putting months of preparation to the test on the international stage. Competing against some of the strongest FOBISIA schools from across the region, our young athletes demonstrated exceptional skill, game awareness and teamwork - and even broke a few FOBISIA records along the way!

Look out for the full Games report in this week’s Lions’ Den.

The weather was a scorcher - and so was the Tanglin Summer Fete!

Everyone came together to enjoy our biggest community event before we break for the summer. It was a wonderful day packed with entertainment, performances, games and delicious food. Fantastic fun and a brilliant community effort!

Carla Randall, AHOY 12 & Sustainability Lead
Why Tanglin is Special to Me: Innovative, Ambitious, Inclusive

"I joined Tanglin in 2007, moving abroad from the UK for the first time. Before that, I taught Geography at a school in South Wales. I originally planned to stay for two years, but nearly two decades later, with a husband and two children, I’m still here!

I wear different hats at Tanglin, and I enjoy the variety that each role brings. As AHOY 12, I oversee the transition of new students into Sixth Form. Supporting young people as they settle into a new environment, build friendships, and find their place within the community is a real privilege. It’s especially rewarding to watch them grow in confidence, embrace new opportunities, and make the most of all that Tanglin has to offer.

As a Geography and IB Environmental Systems and Societies teacher, I enjoy helping students understand the world around them and encouraging them to take a problem-solving approach to environmental challenges. One of the most rewarding parts of the role is seeing students grow in confidence and develop an interest in sustainability, with many going on to study it at university and pursue related careers.

As Sustainability Lead, I believe sustainability is more than reducing waste or lowering carbon emissions. It’s about creating a culture where everyone understands the part they can play in shaping a more sustainable future. Schools have a unique responsibility to operate sustainably, as well as to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of leaders and innovators.

Over the past three years, we’ve made significant progress through strategic planning, operational improvements, community engagement, and education. A key milestone was commissioning sustainability consultants, Metanoia, to conduct a comprehensive carbon and energy audit. This gave us baseline emissions data and a clear decarbonisation roadmap to support the school’s ambitions.

Tanglin has also introduced reusable mugs at school events, eliminating more than 250,000 disposable cups each year. This is just one example of how the school combines practical action with community collaboration to create meaningful environmental impact."

Last night, almost 50 pianists from across the Infant, Junior and Seniors came together for the Cross-School Piano Concert.

As part of Festival Fortnight, the concert featured an imaginative programme of duets and six-hand piano works that celebrated not only individual talent but also the joy of collaboration. Students performed side by side in a wonderful demonstration of teamwork, communication and musical partnership.

On Saturday evening, the Tanglin Philharmonia performed Concerto Highlights, featuring winning student soloists from the inaugural Concerto Competition: Anne Y. (Piano), Trevor W. (Trombone) and Charlotte T. (Cello), who each performed a movement, while the overall winner, Tyler Y. (Piano), performed the complete Piano Concerto No. 1 by Franz Liszt. The concert also featured internationally acclaimed clarinettist and composer Paul Harris, who opened and closed the concert with two energetic standout pieces.

The launch of the Concerto Competition marks a significant milestone in the musical life of the school, providing an exciting platform for our outstanding young musicians to perform alongside a full orchestra. Our student musicians rose to the occasion, with each soloist demonstrating extraordinary poise, precision and technical mastery.

Proudly supported by The Foundation since 2019, the Tanglin LEGO Robotics Challenge on 23 May saw our Year 2 and Year 3 students spend the day building and programming LEGO robots, racing Dash robots, and navigating mazes.

What a fantastic hands-on morning of coding, problem-solving, and teamwork! We are so proud of our future innovators!

Year 4 have been bringing the magic of the natural world to life through their immersive promenade production, Wild Wonders.

Beginning in the Junior Dance Studio, transformed into a vibrant jungle, audiences were then led into the Black Box Theatre for the remainder of the production. A creative and ambitious collaboration between Junior Music, Dance and Drama, the performance showcased the students’ confidence, ensemble energy and impressive performance skills.

Daniel Marr, Head of Year 3
Why Tanglin is special to me: Unrivalled, Empowering, Vibrant

"I am originally from the UK and joined Tanglin in 2022. Before this, I spent six years teaching in Malaysia and a further six years in Beijing, China. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to work across a range of international settings, gradually making my way further south to Singapore, where I am delighted to now be part of the Tanglin community.

This is my fourth year at Tanglin. I was initially drawn to the school because of its reputation as a leading, best-in-class international school, as well as its strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. I was particularly keen to join a community that would support my own professional development and allow me to continue growing as an educator. Like many in the profession, I was initially inspired by the desire to make a positive impact on young people’s lives and to pursue a career that felt truly purposeful and meaningful. Over time, what has continued to motivate me is seeing that impact unfold, watching students grow in confidence, develop their skills and achieve things they may not have thought possible. Being part of that journey and knowing the difference education can make over time continues to inspire me to do this work year after year.

I am currently the Head of Year 3 at Tanglin, where one of my key roles is to help lead the transition of children from the Infant School into the Junior School. What I enjoy most about this role is shaping that transition experience, continually reflecting on and refining our approach to ensure every child feels confident, supported and ready to thrive as they move into Junior School. A recent development that supports this is the introduction of the Discovery Centre as a dedicated learning space. Designed to enhance transition further, it offers a structured, play-based and exploratory approach that helps students feel secure and motivated, while expectations are gradually and purposefully built as they progress into the next stage of their learning journey."

2026 WEX Week saw our Year 10 students complete an incredible 84 work experience placements across a diverse range of industries and organisations.

A key milestone at Tanglin Senior School, WEX Week helps sow the seeds for future career or degree choices, giving students the opportunity to apply the skills they are developing at Tanglin while discovering new ones they may not have known they had.

Thank you to all our amazing WEX Week partners for supporting this valuable experience.

Read the latest issue of The Voice, where we explore what it means to be Future Ready. Meet The Institute Fellow, discover the Academy: Art programme, celebrate inspiring student achievements, and learn what sets sustainability in motion at Tanglin. Click on the link to read the full magazine on Issuu: https://issuu.com/tanglintrust/docs/the_voice_45