singular or plural?

[Dawood Usmani]

Hi teachers!
Which is correct?
1. Our school helps us to grow as a good and effective citizen.
2. Our school helps us to grow as good and effective citizens.
Please correct if there's any other grammatical error.
Best regards!
Dawood :lilangel:

 

[Tdol]

I'd use the plural. Also, if they're primary pupils, I'd probably say 'into'.

 

[Dawood Usmani]

I'd use the plural. Also, if they're primary pupils, I'd probably say 'into'.

Where would you use "into"?
Regards!
Dawood

 

[Anglika]

"...help us to grow into ..."