What does it take to grow in an AI-driven office? Leadership, analytical thinking, and technical literacy? Yes, but they are just part of the image. As AI becomes more embedded in how we work, the qualities that set graduates apart are increasingly human ones. It’s our creativity and emotional intelligence that keep ideas fresh and avoid the sort of homogenisation that AI can accidentally reinforce. And according to research study from marketing huge Dentsu, 87% of chief marketing officers believe modern technique requires more imagination, compassion, and humankind, and 78% don’t see AI changing human creativity anytime soon.
For schools like Tanglin Trust School in Singapore, this enhances the value of an arts education. “Numerous studies have actually shown a strong correlation between participation in the arts and enhanced academic performance throughout a range of topics,” shares Richie Baxter, Head of Elder School Arts. “This is some evidence that being associated with the arts translates to greater achievement in standardised tests, along with verbal, mathematics, and general academic accomplishments.”
British artist Ian Murphy demonstrating art techniques in a Senior Art workshop. Source: Tanglin Trust School The effect of an arts education in getting ready for the future can not be understated, according to Elizabeth Anstiss, Head of Senior Art and Style and Graphic Interaction. “There is growing acknowledgment that arts education is essential and can not be replaced by AI. In art, 75% of the marks are based upon the procedure and just 25% on the last result,” she says. “When trainees research study art, companies can see that they can solve issues, believe creatively, take risks, and learn from failure.”
At Tanglin, the imaginative arts therefore form a main part of a holistic education, supporting creativity, self-confidence, and self-expression while supporting well-being and character development. As CEO Craig Considine puts it, “Imagination is really the beating heart of what we perform in education at Tanglin.”
Together with crucial lessons, over 50 co-curricular ensembles satisfy each week, ranging from novice groups to advanced ones such as Symphonic Winds and the Chamber Orchestra. Source: Tanglin Trust School
Growing through art, inside and out
The Senior citizen School Arts programme at Tanglin is everything about providing trainees the space to be creative, fine-tune their thinking and perspective, take threats, and find what makes them special. This philosophy underpins both class learning and co-curricular activities across Music, Art, Drama, Film, and Dance.
“We strongly believe trainees will graduate with transferable skills that make them better to universities and future employers,” Baxter explains. “Being part of productions and performances likewise teaches them how to work together, communicate successfully, and lead with confidence.”
Notably, the creative journey at Tanglin is a chance to develop not simply in the class. Tanglin trainees enter the spotlight through productions, concerts, competitors and performances of all kinds. For example, 80 trainees carried out in the Senior School production of “Sister Act.” More than anything, these experiences give them the chance to grow and share what they love with the wider community.
“Being part of productions teaches you things about the carrying out arts that you merely can not discover in the class, and I ended the program not just having learned more about the production procedure, however also about myself as an entertainer,” states Year 12 trainee Alannah K.
Another big part of the experience is learning directly from market experts. “The trainees benefit a lot from the going to artists who concern Tanglin on a regular basis. Acclaimed artists who are at the top of their field offer masterclasses, workshops and ideas on how to be effective in the market. The trainees can not assist however be inspired and find out new skills,” states Baxter.
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/ > A Tanglin Music Scholar taking part in a masterclass with the Brodsky Quartet. Source: Tanglin Trust School Tanglin frequently invites specialists in their artistic fields, providing students engaging ways to find out beyond the curriculum. The Brodsky Quartet music masterclass, for example, provided Elder School strings players with an extraordinary knowing experience that sharpened their performance skills and elevated their musical expression.
Throughout the years, Tanglin has invited a wide range of accomplished creatives, consisting of Aardman Animation, filmmaker Ian Pike, artist Simon Purse, author Bob Chilcott, artists Ian Murphy and Charles Fazzino, drama specialist Bill Bowyers, as well as entertainers from Singapore Ballet.
Senior trainees dealing with 3D pop artist Charles Fazzino. Source: Tanglin Trust School A location to shine These minutes are developed on innovative structures presented in Babies, then continued in Juniors, where teachers focus on establishing innovative self-confidence. This knowing goal has actually been boosted through the new Junior Arts Centre, a five-storey creative building with expert studios for music, dance, drama, and art, as well as a black box theatre and library. The centre shows Tanglin’s dedication to guaranteeing the arts are an integral part of scholastic enrichment as trainees progress through the school.
One example of such enrichment is the Articulation Prize Singapore, a national competition hosted by the National Gallery, which requires trainees to research artists, analyse artworks, and present in front of an audience. “By positioning emphasis on research study, discussion, and intellectual rigour, programs like this reinforce the idea that an arts education establishes scholars as well as professionals,” shares Anstiss.
Practical enrichment teaches students to produce. Academic enrichment assists them comprehend why it matters. Together, they spark personal growth. Source: Tanglin
Trust School This commitment to support and creative advancement can likewise be seen across other disciplines. Now in its 2nd year, the Tanglin Centenary Music Scholarship programme, available to trainees from Year 7, brings in almost 200 applications from both current Tanglin students and external candidates across Singapore and the region. Rob Hall, Tanglin’s Director of Music, explains that the larger function of the scholarship programme is “to produce a thriving musical environment in which scholars stand out and, in turn, motivate younger musicians throughout the school community.”
Michael Y, for instance, first learned about the cello as part of the Junior School intro to the strings programme. “I was invited to continue discovering the instrument within the school and have not stopped playing since,” shares the Tanglin Music Scholar in Year 12. “The scholarship programme has actually motivated me to fine-tune my musicianship while offering indispensable efficiency chances.”
Finn C, a Tanglin Music Scholar and Musician of the Year 2026 winner. Source: Tanglin Trust School
Tanglin’s method to the arts is both considered and all-inclusive. As CEO Considine discusses, “The arts are not enrichment on the margins; they are main to how young people learn to observe closely, reveal ideas with clarity, team up meaningfully, and engage with the world imaginatively and thoughtfully. Whether through visual art, music, drama, or style, the arts help our trainees make sense of intricacy, develop their voice, and develop self-confidence in who they are and what they have to state– qualities that matter deeply in any future they will face.”
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