Silver Ribbon Mental Health Award 2024

Our students have taken the lead in spearheading ground-up initiatives to foster a culture of care and empathy.At the forefront is Project Praesidio, a Community Problem Solving team, of eight Year Four students, who tackle the critical issue of youth mental health. By addressing the social stigma and knowledge gaps that often hinder help-seeking, their impactful work includes leveraging social media, hosting events, and developing a self-care app prototype called “Efflo”. They also organised a Mental Health Webinar to further engage the community.

Wanting to reach younger audiences, the team created "Pat & Friends”, an illustrated mental health guide for primary school students. Now available in ten National Library Board libraries ↗ (opens in new tab) and various school libraries, this guide brings the message of hope and understanding to young minds across the nation.


In addition to these student-led initiatives, RGS has strengthened her commitment to mental health since 2020 by equipping students with self-care tools and peer support strategies, such as the LEAPERS model. This effort led to the creation of the CAREShare series, an annual programme that empowers students to become peer supporters and student leaders to become peer coaches. Recognising the crucial role teachers play in fostering well-being, the CAREShare Series ensures that every teacher actively contributes to the holistic well-being of their students.

Counsellors from our Filiae Centre (FC) play a key role in training student leaders and peer helpers as coaches, creating a nurturing school environment where students can access both peer and adult guidance, ensuring well-being across emotional, intellectual, physical, and inner wellness dimensions. Our Year 4 students also benefit from transition talks led by RI counsellors and peer helpers, ensuring a smooth journey as they move forward.

Throughout October, Mental Health Awareness Month, our FC counsellors guide the student peer helpers in curating interactive mental health exhibitions at the Deborah Tan Expressions Space. These engaging displays provide students with meaningful insights into mental wellness, further reinforcing the importance of early intervention and continuous support. All these initiatives highlight our unwavering dedication to mental health and overall well-being of students, ensuring they thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.