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Old Boys Steering Committee
Every kind of brilliance deserves a stage.
The BBHS Talent Hub Initiative identifies, nurtures and celebrates student talent in sports, arts, innovation and leadership — powered by the Old Boys community.
- 8
- Talent categories
- 5
- Rollout phases
- 4
- Core pillars
Watch
The BBHS Talent Hub Initiative, in motion.
A short film on why we are building a structured platform to identify, nurture and celebrate the talents of every BBHS student.
The Vision
Beyond academics — a school culture that grows the whole student.
BBHS has long stood for academic excellence. Yet our community is rich with talent in sport, art, innovation, leadership and communication that too often goes unnoticed or underdeveloped.
The Talent Hub is a structured platform — built by the Old Boys community — that supports students from junior through senior level, all year round, not only during anniversaries and major events.
Identify
Students with talents across multiple categories.
Develop
Talent through structured training, mentorship and exposure.
Celebrate
Achievement through recognition programmes and awards.
Sustain
A year-round support system powered by Old Boys engagement.
Talent Categories
Eight arenas of excellence
Sports & Athletics
Track, football, basketball and more
Public Speaking
Debate, speech, presentations
Creative Arts
Drawing, painting, writing, design
Innovation & Technology
Robotics, coding, problem-solving
Leadership & Service
Community impact and stewardship
Entrepreneurship
Business skills and enterprise
STEM Creativity
Science projects, experiments, competitions
How It Works
Four core components
A
Talent Identification
- Teacher nominations
- Student self-registration
- Scouting during school activities
- Mini-auditions, tryouts and assessments
B
Development Pathways
- Monthly and quarterly training
- Workshops by Old Boys and professionals
- Access to resources and learning materials
- Competitions, showcases and exhibitions
C
Mentorship Programme
- Coaches
- Guest speakers
- Career mentors
- Skill development facilitators
D
Recognition & Reward
- Annual BBHS Talents Awards
- Certificates, trophies and scholarships
- Assembly spotlight features
- Newsletter and social recognition
Implementation
A phased rollout
Phase 1
Month 1
Steering Committee
A 5–7 member team of Old Boys and school staff defines scope, roles and timelines.
Phase 2
Months 1–2
Framework Development
Finalise categories, build registration systems, design mentorship and recognition criteria.
Phase 3
Months 3–5
Pilot Programme
Launch 2–3 talent categories over a three-month pilot and track outcomes.
Phase 4
Month 6+
Full Rollout
Expand to all categories, integrate into the school calendar, launch at a major event.
Phase 5
Ongoing
Sustainability
Annual funding plan, partnerships, continuous mentorship cycles and yearly review.
Call for Collaboration
Lend your expertise to the next generation.
Share ideas, volunteer as a mentor, join the steering committee, support financially or materially, or help shape the recognition system.