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Changkat Changi Secondary School

Student Leadership Programme

Discover how CCSS equips students with leadership skills through ASCEND and the Student Council, preparing them to serve their communities and champion sustainability.

Last updated 25 June 2026

A big part of our school’s Student Leadership Programme is our Learning for Life (LLP) Programme, Adopt Sustainability, Communicate Effectively, Navigate Diversity (ASCEND). ASCEND at CCSS provides students with a unique and meaningful journey in Leadership and Sustainability. Designed to empower students with 21st-century competencies, ASCEND equips Changkateers with the skills to lead, inspire, and make a difference in their communities — especially in advancing Singapore’s green future. 

Check out A.S.C.E.N.D. to find out more about our LLP programme.

The Student Council: Leading with Heart and Purpose

At the pinnacle of our school’s student leadership structure stands the Student Council—the heartbeat of our community. This energetic and dedicated team is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and spirited school environment. Their leadership plays a vital role in amplifying student voice, strengthening our sense of community, and addressing concerns with empathy and initiative.

Driven by a clear vision to unlock potential and inspire progress, the Student Council leads key initiatives that empower student representation. These include the Student Council Presidential Election, the Student Suggestion Scheme—featuring the Online Suggestion Portal—and Town Hall Discussions. They also elevate signature events like the Student Leaders’ Investiture and Teachers’ Day Celebrations, adding thoughtful touches that bring people together and create lasting memories.

More than just a leadership body, the Student Council is a team of passionate individuals who lead with integrity, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose. Their contributions continue to shape a school culture where every student feels seen, heard, and valued.

Executive Committee of Student Council 2025

President: Darren Ng Jun Sheng
Vice-President: Heng Zi Ling
Head of Student Development Council: Anika Hedge
Vice-Head of Student Development Council: Dhanabal Manicka Sree
Head of Project Management Council: Megan Wong Shi Xuan
Vice-Head of Project Management Council: Bhole Aayushi Mahesh
Head of Class Leaders Council: Calvin Yap Weng Feng
Vice-Head of Class Leaders Council: Soriano Ildefonso III Cervantes

Key Programmes

  • Secondary 1 Orientation Programme

  • Student Presidential Elections

  • Student Leaders’ Investiture

  • Training of Class Leaders and Peer Support Leaders

  • Student Suggestion Scheme and Townhall Discussion

  • Teachers’ Day Celebrations

Examples of External Leadership Opportunities

  • Raffles Policy Dialogue

  • National Youth Environment Conference

  • PREPMUN: Drafting The Decades

  • NEX:US Student Leadership Symposium

Large group of uniformed students posed on a stage in front of a screen reading Student Council at a 2025 ceremony.
A group of smiling students wearing green bandanas pose energetically in front of a colorful Olympic rings display.
Nine students in navy blazers and green ties stand with a teacher in a school courtyard between multi-story buildings.
Two uniformed students give thumbs up at a desk with a Brazil nameplate at a Model UN conference.
A man in a striped shirt gestures while speaking to a large group of uniformed students seated in a hall.
Students in school uniforms gather near a gym entrance as one student stands elevated holding pom-poms.
Four students in school uniforms raise their right hands reciting a Pledge for Election Officials on a projected screen.