"Coach related to the kids well, often pointing out their mistakes in a good, funny way , which I felt was good because the NT/NA students always gets the "harsh" treatment from teachers. Always on the go! Sends off the active and energetic vibes to students!"
Ms Nur Rabi'ah Binte Ishak, teacher from Balestier Hill Secondary School

"The greatest highlight for me was the finale performance by the kids at the school.  It really touched me a lot that even though we had a language communication barrier, they had the heart to learn the dance and it inspired me greatly."
Alan Seng, Pioneer Junior College

"This trip has taught me to be more responsible and learn how to take care of myself, and getting used to different surroundings."
Deborah Kek, Wellington Primary School

"This experience has taught me to cherish life in Singapore and not to be complacent about in my life. People in other countries do not have the benefits that we enjoy and we have to appreciate everything."
Lim Hui, Bukit Batok Secondary School

"The coach we have with us is very experienced. She manages the students well and handles unforeseen circumstances with great confidence. She is also able to inspire the students to reflect and improve on their behaviour and attitude."
Ms Tan Wan Ling, teacher from Hougang Secondary School

"The most important aspect of leadership that I learnt at the Summit was to encourage others. Often in our time as seniors, we are equipping and empowering our juniors so much that we forget the power of encouragement, of just lifting another up. In the Summit, through the obstacles and adversities that we faced, I saw how my own encouragement of others bonded the team together, pushed us beyond our limits, and forged the friendships and camaraderie that I'm enjoying today."
Wong Ming Kang, 'The Resilience Leader', Head Prefect and President of Hougean Leadership Council, Hougang Secondary School

"Coming to the Summit provided me the rejuvenation and re-affirmation of myself as a leader. Sometimes in the busy-ness of school, with events and projects coming one after another, we can lose the passion, the drive, and the reason why we became leaders in the first place. The Summit provided myself and my fellow leader here, the vision and message for our CCA, to refresh our fellow CCA leaders and mates in school, of our purpose in Guides to empower and equip women for success."
Kee Ruo Ting, 'The Legendary Leader (Female Section)', Girl Guides Assistant Company Leader, Dunman High School

"The most important thing I learnt in the Summit was to never stop trying. Sometimes the issues we are facing are not because of the lack of motivation, but the lack of know-how. The next most important thing I've learnt is that as a leader, we have to recognize the gifts and abilities of our peers and juniors as well, instead of just 'randomly' assigning them tasks. If I can know the weaknesses and strengths of my peers and juniors even more, they will feel contented and actualized in the tasks that we need to carry out."
Kimberly Jow, Director of Projects, Student Council, Crescent Girls' School

"As a leader, I know from Confucius the 2 most important aspects of a leader – Humanity and Skill. In the Summit, more than just the Humanity portion, we also learn the importance of Skill. It is clear to me now the Skills that I need to excel as a leader, to convey, to inspire, to motivate, and to affirm others of our responsibility to uphold Humanity, to improve our society and country."
Yong Zhu Cheng, Vice-Chairperson, i-Spark Consortium, Hwa Chong Institution

"Coach is amazing as she is very knowledgeable of things in Cambodia and she knows how to ask questions to trigger the students in their thinking. From her, students learn about service with heart, character etc."
Mr Ek Kim San Glen, teacher from Chung Cheng High School (Main)

"Through the Summit, I've learnt 2 important things that changed my life as a leader: Leadership is about Influence. It is not dependent on title, skills, abilities or confidence, but anyone can influence another. The other thing I learnt is that a shared leadership equates to a shared responsibility for everyone in it. We need to know that each and every one of us upholds the next. There will be times that even the most able leader needs encouragement and direction from me. So we must continue to lead our team TOGETHER. See the need, fill the need."
Chew Rong Kang, Vice-President (Internal), Student Council, Maris Stella High School

"The most important thing I learnt is Humility. As a leader in my school, I had always found it difficult to take instructions from others or to give others a chance to rise up. But through the platforms at the Summit, I found that to be a good leader, I have to be a good follower too. There are times where we have to give and take, to take a step back and let others rise up as well."
Mark Sim, 'The Encouraging Leader', Student Council Member, Bukit Panjang Government High School

"What I took from the Summit is a leader needs to be all-rounded, that he needs to not just have the right skills, but the right values and mindsets to carry his Person-hood. The test of leadership is that when we look behind us, are there people who are following us. I want to be a leader that inspires others, and for others to look upon my life as an example that they want to follow."
Lee Jia Juen, Student Council Member, Zhonghua Secondary School

"The Summit taught me first and foremost, the importance of Collaboration over Competition as a leader. It is more crucial to work with others to succeed than to create your own personal success. I learnt that the best way to inspire others is through caring for them. I felt that my team bonded and supported one another, and the friendships that I discovered here, will be ones that I will cherish for the rest of my life."
Kashib Shareef, Head Prefect, Kranji Secondary School

"There is a saying that says 'It takes 3 years to build a reputation, but 3 days to tear it down'. I feel it is important to have self-discipline, to uphold our mindsets and values. It is easy to give up, but difficult to continue. I learnt in the Summit that it is important to always do your utmost to the end, regardless if it will turn out a success or a failure. Also, our journey in leadership is never alone, and there are always others who will cheer you on your way."
Koh Shi Hao, EXCO member, Student Council, Swiss Cottage Secondary School

"I learnt the importance of teamwork in the Summit that we need to work together instead of working individually. This is an area in which I know I can bring a change to my Student Council. We had been working separately, instead of as a whole. I need to show them that when we work together as a team, we can go further, faster and higher than all that we can achieve as an individual."
Elton Seah, EXCO member, Student Council, Maris Stella High School

"The part on the shared vision inspired me the most. At school, no one seems to be motivated, or know the way for the Student Council as we did not have a clear vision. With this knowledge, I now know how I can make an impact in our Student Council by creating that vision for us to move towards to, and this will eventually impact the rest of the student body."
Alexander Noronha, President, Student Council, Outram Secondary School

"The Casualty Evacuation activity taught me the importance of taking a step back, to observe and learn from others. As a leader, I also need to know how to be a good follower. By observing how others take the lead, how they give instructions, how they encourage themselves and the rest of the team, gave me a different perspective on how an all-rounded leader should be."
Florence Leung, EXCO Member, Student Council, Dunman High School

"I used to always scold my juniors whenever they had violated any rules that we had set. What the Summit taught me was that it was important 'To seek first to understand'. When I do that, I'm able to extend the care and concern to my juniors and peers, which will empower them to be good leaders in future."
Quek Zheng Wei, Assistant Company Sergeant Major, Boys Brigade; EXCO, Vice-Head of Discipline, Swiss Cottage Secondary School

"The activity for the Casualty Evacuation impacted me the most during the Summit. We have to give others the care and concern as a leader, that even when they make mistakes, it is important to for them to know that you're still there for them. Despite having making a mistake during the activity, my group members still encouraged me and believed in me. I also learnt the importance of using our gifting to contribute effectively for the rest of the group, and the importance of delegating the tasks accurately, according to what we are good at."
Eunice Loh, Junior-EXCO Member of Student Council, Clementi Town Secondary School

"I learnt the importance of the willingness to Change. I saw in my school how we had always done things traditionally, and we do not improve in what we do. By embracing Change, and being willing to do so, we can improve the way events, projects, and how our CCAs are run."
Heather Low, Student Council Member, Crescent Girls' School

"This trip has taught me to appreciate what I have in Singapore; I've also learnt that true happiness may not necessarily involve receiving but instead giving."
Joy Feng, Singapore Chinese Girls' School (Secondary)