Rachell Lee

Sci-fi author Chen Qiufan visits KGV “We don’t train writers.” That’s what Chen Qiufan (陈楸帆) was told in his first Chinese Literature class at Peking University. And yet, he went on to become the only author in his class, and is now an internationally recognized science fiction writer with numerous prestigious awards to his name. Last Thursday, the Y12 Chinese students were honored to welcome Chen to KGV for a two hour talk and discussion, where he shared his unique journey and delighted...

Most of the time, we’re all trying to find ways to fit in with the crowd. But on March 18th, 6 speakers decided to take the stage and shatter that mold. For the 3rd annual TEDxKGV event, our theme was ‘Breaking The Frame’. Rather than staying within their comfort zone, we prompted our speakers to challenge the community in deconstructing conventional thinking and make room for revolutionary ideas. Our diverse line up of student and alumni speakers enraptured the audience with intriguing...

Panache, KGV’s annual charity fashion show, never fails to transform our familiar school hall into another world. This year, clock motifs decorated the stage, a call to the theme ‘Timeless’. Before the show, a palpable excitement filled the air, with all eyes cast on the lit up catwalk. Who knows what delights might grace the stage when the designers have all of fashion history to take inspiration from? The show kickstarted with Alex Hon’s baroque themed line, The Four Seasons , which...