What started as a school with just six students in 1995 is now one of the top International Baccalaureate schools in Singapore. Let’s give it up for Chatsworth International School!
Chatsworth International School is set to end its 2024/2025 academic year on a high note. The multi-award-winning school just celebrated its 30th anniversary in style, including a school-wide assembly with its founding principal; and even a gala dinner graced by a Senior Minister of State in Singapore.
A school that didn’t just grow bigger, but better too.
Did you know that Chatsworth started with just six students back in 1995? The school was founded by Mrs. Jennifer Gay, who wanted to start a school that gives every student the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential, no matter their abilities, race, gender, language background, or cultural allegiance.
Fast forward three decades later, Chatsworth is now a leading International Baccalaureate school in the country that’s recognised by many organisations, including our Singapore Education Awards. It has also lived up to the founding principal’s vision, being a three-time winner of the Singapore Education Awards’ School Where Everybody Knows Your Name category. In fact, the school has done such a great job at creating a supportive and nurturing environment for students that some families decide to return to the school after a short departure.
Everyone was invited to celebrate Chatsworth’s 30th anniversary
A school is nothing without its community. Naturally, everyone – the faculty members, staff, students, and even their families – were included in the celebration. Chatsworth had an assembly with its student body with Mrs. Gay in attendance, who was invited to cut a cake to mark the school’s 30th birthday.
There was also a gala dinner held in conjunction with the anniversary, where staff members who contributed to the school’s success were recognised with Long Service Awards. The guests – which included parents, teachers, staff, and other invited guests, such as Sim Ann, a Senior Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Development – were entertained by the Chatsworth String Ensemble and an opera singer who’s also a parent. They were also treated to a special presentation of Chatsworth’s story, told in the form of creative light drawings.
The cherry on the cake has got to be Chatsworth’s phoenix mascot
Notice the phoenix in Chatsworth’s logo? The phoenix is now an official mascot of the school, which made its debut during the school’s Cultural Day Celebration. It has got a cool name too – Blaze – given by the school community through a naming contest. Plus, everyone got to bring an adorable Blaze phoenix plushie back with them (we want one as well!).
Chatsworth’s story is far from over
The school’s gala dinner theme says it all: while the school celebrates its rich legacy, it also looks forward to inspiring future generations to be their personal best. The best part? Your children can also be part of Chatsworth’s story. Book a campus tour or get in touch with its admissions team to find out more.
This post is in partnership with Chatsworth International School.
