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Reflections on Our Journey
As LOF2025 draws to a close, teachers and students reflect on their shared journey of dedication, guidance, and inspiration
Last updated 5 September 2025
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Art tells the story of the world. Because of this, the students actually take part in this competition, having this authentic learning process where they can give back to society.— Mr Alan Huang, Art Teacher, St. Joseph's Institution
Gratitude, the Driving Force of LOF2025
Gratitude inspires meaningful actions, creating a rippling effect through society that not only saves lives but creates a kinder future. Participants were invited to reflect on how this emotion surrounding organ donation can transcend time, touch lives and spark change.
I really have good confidence in our students to see perspective, to be able to feel for other people, to be able to situate themselves across the different realms and reality that they get exposed to and that they are in.— Mr Samuie B Tarjalia, HOD, English Language, Bukit Batok Secondary School
Through personal letters, persuasive arguments and empathetic narratives, writers explored the human connection shaped by the act of organ donation. Our artists transformed these connections encapsulating the emotions, relationships, and legacies that defined the organ donation journey.
Reflections on Our Journey
I believe that this has not only benefitted the students, but it has also benefitted the teachers who have year in and year out actually guided the students in their writing.— Mrs Magdalene Goh, HOD, English Language & Literature Department, Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
My art teacher, Mdm Fara, helped me get started by encouraging me to use pen and ink, which I never knew was kind of my forte.— Alden Ang Xiang Kai, Student, Hougang Secondary School
Our educators - a core pillar of our society - mentored these young participants. Their collective thoughts and feelings on LOF2025 are recorded in the montage below.
As teachers, we don't have a lot of time to talk to our kids about the deeper things that happen in their lives. When I saw this essay where she wanted to write to her friend to comfort them, it felt like I got to know her a little deeper. It was so nice to see this very empathetic side of her.— Ms Venotni D/O Retnam, English Teacher, Anderson Secondary School
I'm really very proud of our students that they have, through this essay writing competition, learnt to use their voice, to advocate, to raise awareness, and also to raise a much needed dialogue on organ transplant as we work together for a kinder and stronger Singapore.— Mrs Shirley Lee, Principal, Bukit Batok Secondary School
The completed LOF Puzzle as seen in the Reflections on Our Journey video
We extend our heartfelt thanks to students, teachers and judges for their participation and contributions. Your creativity and conviction remind us that the power of Gratitude can build bridges, start conversations and change lives.
As you look through the galleries filled with the earnest creations of Singapore’s younger generation, may each stroke and word be a quiet echo – in giving, we receive, and in saving lives, we honour our own.
LOF2025 may have ended, but the journey continues.
We look forward to your participation in LOF2026 - to create, reflect & inspire more conversations about organ donation. Together, let us keep the flame of gratitude alive.
This made me reflect on my values and helped me realise the way that I want to live - in a more purposeful and compassionate way.— Keity Weng Ruo Han, Student, Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
Behind the Scenes - A Gallery of Unedited Moments
