As part of St Andrew’s continuing aim to provide our boys with the best holistic education, including opportunities for character development, the acquisition of life skills, and the inculcation of community values and citizenship, SAPTA is thrilled to launch the GOALLS Pilot Program in partnership with GOALLS, a local volunteer group.
Background on GOALLS
GOALLS stands for Get Out And Learn Life Skills. The mission of GOALLS is to develop school / employer partnerships that help prepare Singaporean youth to become more successful members of society by gaining part-time work experience. Academic research has linked working part-time as an adolescent to a variety of holistic benefits, including:
- The development of social and emotional competencies (aka “soft skills”), such as greater self-confidence, independence, resilience & perseverance, and communication & interpersonal skills
- The development of practical “life skills,” such as time management, money management, and the capacity to carry out instructions and take on responsibility
- Long-term educational and career benefits, such as higher wages and earnings
- Benefits to society, including promotion of social integration, inter-generational dialogue, and citizenship
In a nutshell, research suggests that working part-time can help young people grow into more skilled, independent, and productive members of Singaporean society.
For more background information on this pilot programme exclusive to St Andrew’s Secondary School, please see http://goalls.org.
GOALLS Pilot Program – Information for SASS Students

Justin Baldauf , founder of GOALLS speaking at the GOALLS student briefing held on May 22.
[important]GOALLS Pilot Program Update – 31 May
11 of our Secondary 3 boys were offered jobs with participating employers, The American Club and All Best Foods Pte Ltd. They will start work in the first week of June. Congratulations! [/important]
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