20 19 ories GETTING TO KNOW SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE WEST ZONE Foreword E STories is a collection of stories from secondary schools, specialised and specialised independent schools in the West Zone. Just as our Wlives are made up of stories and the stories we tell to one another, every school has a fascinating story to share and an utterly unique perspective from which to tell it. Through each narrative, we hope to give fresh insights on the endeavours of each school in creating authentic learning experiences for our students. Building on the efforts of our inaugural issue in 2018, the West Zone Publicity Committee has worked on an electronic version for the 2019 edition of WE STories. Some new features include a map that shows the actual geographical location of schools with links that lead the reader directly to the respective schools’ stories. Information on the schools’ Applied Learning Programmes (ALP), Learning for Life Programmes (LLP) and talent areas for Direct School Admission (DSA) have also been consolidated into one list for easy referencing. 9

We hope that this would allow P6 students to more easily identify schools that 1 0 could best support their own areas of interest and passion, when selecting 2 their secondary schools. ories Stories have power to bring people together and we hope that WE STories will connect our schools with you. We believe the stories will be helpful to parents and teachers in guiding their charges towards choosing schools that can cater to their interests and strengths. More importantly, we hope our primary school students who are on the cusp of a new chapter in the education journey will be excited by the many new learning experiences that await them in secondary school. May you be delighted by the stories we have shared!

West Zone Publicity Committee Members Advisor: Ms Nathalie Chen Ms Haslinda Zamani Vice-Principal, Henry Park Primary School Superintendent West 2 Cluster Mr Lee Ko Yong Vice-Principal (Admin), Nanyang Primary School Co-Chair: Mrs Angeline Chan Mr Syamsul Anwar Principal, Hillgrove Secondary School Vice-Principal, Frontier Primary School Ms Deborah Tan Co-Chair: Vice-Principal, Jurong Secondary School Mr Eugene Lin Mdm Diana Goh Principal, Zhenghua Secondary School Vice-Principal, Teck Whye Secondary School Miss Narayanasamy Uma Rani Vice-Principal, Lakeside Primary School

1 20 Unity Secondary 19 School

20 Regent 19 Secondary Kranji Zhenghua 20 School 20 20 19 Secondary 19 19 Secondary School School West Spring Chua Chu Kang 20 Secondary Secondary School 19 School

Teck Whye 20 Bukit Panjang 20 19 Government High Secondary 19 20 Greenridge School School 19 Secondary School

Fajar 20 Secondary 19 School

Assumption 20 Pathway School 19

20 Assumption 20 Swiss Cottage 19 English School 19 Secondary School Dunearn 20 19 Secondary School 9 1

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20 2 Secondary 19 Westwood ories 20 School 20 20 Hillgrove 19 Secondary 19 19 Secondary School Yuhua Secondary Jurongville School 20 School 19 Secondary School Fuhua Bukit Batok 20 20 Secondary 19 19 Secondary School 20 Bukit View School 19 Secondary 20 River Valley High School 19 Crest 20 School 20 19 Secondary 19 20 Boon Lay School 19 Yuan Ching Secondary School 20 Juying Secondary School 19 Secondary 20 School 19 Jurong West Secondary School 20 Methodist Girls’ 19 School 20 Jurong Secondary 20 Nanyang Girls’ 19 School 19 High School

20 Hwa Chong 19 Institution

20 Commonwealth 19 Secondary School

20 Clementi Town 19 Secondary School 20 School of Science and 19 Technology, Singapore

20 New Town 19 Secondary School Nan Hua High 20 School 19 20 NUS High School 19 Of Math and Science

2 3 Contents Assumption English School 6 90 Kranji Secondary School Assumption Pathway School 10 94 Methodist Girls’ School 20 Boon Lay Secondary School 14 98 Nan Hua High School Bukit Batok Secondary School 18 102 Nanyang Girls’ High School 19 Bukit Panjang Government High School 22 106 New Town Secondary School Bukit View Secondary School 26 110 NUS High School of Math and Science Chua Chu Kang Secondary School 30 114 Regent Secondary School Clementi Town Secondary School 34 118 River Valley High School Commonwealth Secondary School 38 122 School of Science and Technology ories Crest Secondary School 42 126 Swiss Cottage Secondary School Dunearn Secondary School 46 130 Teck Whye Secondary School Fajar Secondary School 50 134 Unity Secondary School Fuhua Secondary School 54 138 West Spring Secondary School 9 1

Greenridge Secondary School 58 142 Westwood Secondary School 0 2

Hillgrove Secondary School 62 146 Yuan Ching Secondary School ories Hua Yi Secondary School 66 150 Yuhua Secondary School Hwa Chong Institution 70 154 Zhenghua Secondary School Jurong Secondary School 74 158 West Zone Secondary Schools DSA Talent Areas Jurong West Secondary School 78 161 2019 Applied Learning Programme (ALP) & Learning For Life Programme (LLP) Jurongville Secondary School 82 Juying Secondary School 86 162 Acknowledgement

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4 5 ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL www.assumptionenglish.moe.edu.sg ASSUMPTION JOY IN LEARNING: Tell me and I forget. Teach ENGLISH SCHOOL Beyond the me and I remember. Involve www.assumptionenglish.moe.edu.sg me and I learn. Classroom Walls Confucius − Learning Comes Historical and Geographical Investigations Alive at AES form part of the Humanities curriculum and Men and Women of Character and Learning in the students go through rich sensory experiences hrough various performance tasks Service of God and Community and authentic hands-on learning to better understand the concepts and issues Texperiences, Secondary 1 students apply discussed in class. their knowledge and understanding to solve For example, Secondary 1 students take a hike real world problems beyond the classroom down to the nearby park to observe rainforest walls. Students preparing to fly their kites on the school field structure and features. There, they take Imagine you are stranded on an island with photograph notes of their observations and no access to clean water. Can you build a In another lesson, Assumptionknights use practise the sketching skills taught in class. simple water filtration system to obtain estimation and measurement skills learnt in clean and drinkable water from the seawater Mathematics to calculate areas of shapes and In Secondary 2 History, Assumptionknights available around the island? polygons needed to make the best kites. learn about what life was like during the Japanese Occupation through a visit to With that in mind, our Assumptionknights The lesson unit ends with the students the Ford Factory Museum for insights into head down to the school pond to collect running gleefully around the school field those dark times. Beyond seeing, students water samples and find out more about water competing to see whose kite will fly the are challenged to feel what was felt; the quality. They make use of their collected furthest, and for the longest period of time. highlight of the whole experience is a food 9

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build their own water filtration system using Through the actual fieldwork museum visit. ories recycled materials. at Dairy Farm Nature Park, we saw what we learnt about in the Geography textbook. I saw An institution by the Montfort Brothers of St Gabriel the layers of the rainforest and APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP): how the canopy layer helps to provide shade. I also saw SPEAK Out, SPEAK Loud! many beautiful flowers and ood morning, Assumptionknights… many different types of trees. It here are the news headlines of the was a breathtaking view. Gday... Wong Dalton, Sec 1 (2019) This is a familiar line that greets the school each morning during assembly. Every day, two Lower Secondary students are scheduled Students collecting water samples from the school pond Assumptionknights stepping out of their classrooms for to report the news headlines to the school for pH testing a hike to Dairy Farm Nature Park population as part of the school’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP), SPeak English with grAce and Knowledge (SPEAK). AFTER-SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT:

In AES, students build their confidence and “Tuesdays with Morrie” book trailer, “A Day in the Life of an AES Teacher”, A Home Within eloquence in speaking through a variety of produced by a group of Secondary 1 produced by a group of Secondary 2 programmes as part of the English Language students (2018) students (2018) School curriculum: https://youtu.be/AqWWelkTYEY https://tinyurl.com/AESteacher ancy a game of Nerf War? Or perhaps, Secondary 1 (Book Trailers) Secondary 3 (Campaigns) you would like to hang out with your classmates over a game of pool or Foosball? In groups, Assumptionknights produce book As they grow in confidence, Assumptionknights F Stay in school. trailers with the aim of encouraging others learn to become convincing advocates for to read. They write their own scripts and set a variety of issues. Secondary 3 seniors take The Assumption Cabin is a safe haven in turns to raise awareness for their selected the direction for their trailers, making use of school for Assumptionknights to let their hair social campaigns, persuading their peers to Students battling it out in a NERF Gun war Cabin Leaders taking ownership of their duties and the narrative skills and techniques, as well down after a long day of lessons, and to build join them in their cause. meaningful relationships with their peers. responsibilities as articulation strategies taught in class to produce the clips. Upper Secondary Levels (Public Speaking) The Cabin is designed to provide a cosy Programme, which focusses on providing and facilitation skills, so that they may Additional platforms and competitions such ambience for those who just wish to hang support and intervention for identified oversee the general running of the Cabin Secondary 2 (News Clips) as the Inter-class Debate Championships and out after school. There are various games to Assumptionknights through a wide range of and supervise the visiting students to ensure Taking on roles as news anchors and the YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards cater to every student’s preference – Xbox, programmes. proper and fair use. (PESA) allow eloquent students to engage reporters, Assumptionknights continue to Nerf guns, and board games. Each year, a group of students are also The Cabin Leaders also take charge of develop speaking and presentation skills by in intellectual debates with their peers and present their views to a larger audience. All these are part of the GABRIEL identified to take on the role of Cabin planning and running engagement activities, Sec 1 student reporting the news headlines over the writing and producing news clips. (Guiding And Building Resilience through Leaders. They undergo training to equip such as the Nerf War Championship and the PA system Inclusive Education and Leadership) themselves with the necessary management ASE Frisbee Clinic for the student population.

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA): LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME (LLP): Serve to Lead In AES, we believe in harnessing passions and talents, but more Identified student leaders are given AT A GLANCE importantly, we believe in enabling our Assumptionknights to believe DSA (Sports) — Montfortian Way: opportunities to lead their peers in a variety Address in their potential, and to believe that achieving and extending that of programmes and projects. These include: 622 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Nurturing Players in potential is possible. Leading through • Roles in the Class Committee Singapore 678117 • CCA leadership Every Field Mr Benjamin Kwok, AES Principal Serving Others Phone Number • Young Scientist Programme 6572 9100 “Ichi, ni, san, shi! Go, roku, shichi, hachi!” We seek to develop compassionate • Student Council Basketball coaches, Mr Kendy Lee and better guide our athletes to remain focussed Assumptionknights who think beyond Mr Kua Hiong Yong, are experienced beyond short-term wins. School Website themselves and are willing to serve others, Lead to Inspire basketball players themselves and understand www.assumptionenglish.moe.edu.sg especially those who may be in need. At the pinnacle of student leadership Japanese Influence the importance of confidence and strong will in AES, our Assumptionknights become http://gg.gg/judofromjapan through exposure and practice. Learn to Serve School Vision Our patron Saint, St Louis Marie de Montfort, confident leaders, passionate about their Men and Women of Character and Learning, Since 2019, beyond individual training showed humility and compassion for the cause, and thoughtful in their actions in the service of God and Community. - The Montfortian Way. hose are the familiar chants one will hear sessions in the respective CCA areas, the poor and the sick in Dinan, a town in France. school has established mental skills coaching How to get there along the corridors of the AES Dojo, where Inspired by his desire to help others, our the Judokas count in Japanese for their arrangement from distinguished Sport and Nearest MRT Station T Psychology coach, Mr Hansen Bay. Mr Bay school’s Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) warm-ups and cool-down exercises. Through the workshop, I learnt Cashew serves as the Assistant Director for Coaching is titled the ‘DINAN’ Leadership Programme. how to lead people and I could Bus Services CCAs are an integral part of a vibrant school Development at the Singapore Sport Through Values in Action projects and link it to how our teachers feel 67, 75, 170, 171, 176, 178, 184, 961, 963, 970 life at Assumption English School, and Judo is Institute (SSI). initiatives, Assumptionknights are one of the three DSA Sports identified in our encouraged to follow in Montfort’s footsteps when they teach in class. I am With the coaching strategies shared by Mr to contribute actively towards the school and Distinctive Programmes school, alongside Basketball and Football. glad to be part of the process Applied Learning Programme: Bay, the adult facilitators are empowered to the local community. of planning and leading As a form of martial art, Judo instils a sense AES Basketball: http://gg.gg/aesbball SPeak English with grace and Knowledge of self-discipline and respect for others. As a participants in the Amazing (SPEAK). sport, it sharpens reflexes, promotes better Race during the Learning Learning for Life Programme: When we learn how to focus on the process instead of Those whom the world body coordination and concentration. Festival. ‘DINAN’ Leadership Programme the outcome, we focus on what we can control instead of rejects must move you the - Serving the Last, the Lost, and the Least Our Football coach, Mr Phillippe Aw, is a what we can’t. That is how we build resilience. most. Ng Peng Yu, Owen (bottom right), recognised Football Association of Singapore Sec 2 young scientist (2019) Subjects Offered (FAS) Coach and presently the Coach of the Hansen Bay, Coach Developer, Sport & Psychology coach Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, National Under-15 Football Team. Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, Design & Technology, Elements Of Business Skills, English, Food & Nutrition, Geography, Higher Chinese, Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social Studies, History), Literature in English, Malay, Mathematics, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry)

CCAs Physical Sports: Basketball, Floorball, Football, Judo, Softball Assumptionknights learning to extend care and assistance to those in need Uniformed Groups: Girl Guides, NCC (Sea), NPCC, Red Cross Youth AES Judo: http://gg.gg/aesjudo AES Football: http://gg.gg/aesfootball Visual and Performing Arts: DID YOU KNOW: Band - Concert, Choir, Dance Ensemble CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Clubs and Societies: 34 Countries, Green Club, English Language Drama and Wild, Wild Wet in the West 7 Local Institutions, Debate Society reat navigators like Sir Christopher adventure through active participation in recognised and endorsed by the Singapore Columbus and Admiral Cheng Ho water-based activities. Canoe Federation and NCC Headquarters. 1 Mission share a common passion with AES ssumption English School is part of a G Besides participating in Navy traditions AES NCC (Sea) celebrates the Spirit of NCC (Sea) cadets – the Spirit of Exploration! larger network of the Gabrielite schools and ceremonial activities, our cadets Exploration and strives to nurture this in 34 countries and 5 continents. Our There are only 17 NCC (Sea) units in A embrace the fun and challenges of water- brave spirit in every student cadet because affiliated schools include Montfort schools, Singapore. Being one of the privileged few based activities such as kayaking, rowing, without exploration, there can be no St. Gabriel’s schools and Catholic Junior College. units on the island, our cadets take the sailing and diving. They also undergo basic discovery of the new! “Sea” in NCC (Sea) to a whole new level of training to attain certifications and badges, Our school was founded in 1953 by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel. We started out as a boys’ school providing for boys in need. Today we remain committed in our mission to develop Men and Women of Character and Learning, responsible towards self, and empathetic towards others. Through the Montfortian Education, we are constantly reminded to care for and to serve the Developing Men and Women of Character lost, the least and the marginalised in our society. and Learning since 1953 Cadets preparing their boats for sailing Sec 1 Cadets attending 1 Star Kayaking Course 8 9 ASSUMPTION PATHWAY SCHOOL www.aps.edu.sg ASSUMPTION PATHWAY SCHOOL www.aps.edu.sg

Team Games during iSTAY Learning how to serve food as part of communal living 9 1

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: 0 2 iSTAY in School to cultivate Good Behaviour and Discipline ories PS has its own residential facilities of having good habits and discipline, daily washing their own dishes after meals, and located within the school premises. routines, self-management as well as social ironing their uniforms. Each student gets to go through a awareness. A Parents are happy that their children pick up 2-week iSTAY Programme at this residential facility every year. This provides students Students will stay overnight in the school good habits and continue with good daily with the opportunity to learn personal and for the week. They are also required to carry routines at home after going through the desired social habits through communal out daily living routines on their own such as iSTAY programme. living. Students will learn the importance making their own beds, tidying their room,

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: Take Up A Challenge and Realise Your Dream PS students are given opportunities to to dream big and the perseverance to realise photography trips, inter-school baking Achieving Personal Success discover their potential, develop new these dreams. competitions, and meal preparation and skills and realise their dreams through haircutting projects at homes for the elderly. A The Income OrangeAid APS Challenge will VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME: the Income OrangeAid APS Challenge, a The Year 3 and 4 students shared how happy signature APS programme funded by Income take students through adventure and sports they were in being able to contribute back Learning Vocational Skills at APS to be Workforce Ready OrangeAid. It is a 10-week programme that activities, performing arts and community to the community using the many vocational aims to inculcate in students the confidence service learning projects, overseas skills learnt at APS. n Assumption Pathway School, staff and stakeholders work closely together It was hard to believe the to prepare all students to stay relevant I achievements I could attain and employable in the technologically advanced world upon graduation. Students today when I first came to APS are provided with Foundation Education 4 years ago in English Language, Mathematics and Follow us on The ART Instagram! Instagram Information & Communication Technology Teo Zhixian APS Graduate (2018) in Years 1 and 2. In Year 2, all of them will take up a Skills Induction Programme of the various vocational courses offered at APS. In Years 3 and 4, students will go for industrial mainly by students. These in-house training They will then choose to specialise in one attachments and experience how vocational platforms provide an authentic working of the following ITE Skills Certification (ISC) skills learnt are put to practical use in the real environment for APS students to put their courses in Years 3 and 4: world. skills into practice. • ISC in Baking Practices APS has its own training restaurant named The Upon graduation, students will be awarded • ISC in Culinary Skills ART (Assumption Restaurant for Training), the ITE Skills Certificate. This certificate gives • ISC in Hospitality Services a baking production kitchen, canteen stall graduates the opportunity to study at the ITE • ISC in Hairdressing and hairdressing salon which are all located or other higher education institutions and • ISC in Facility Services within the school’s compound and operated enables graduates to find a job. Immersion Programme to Kuala Lumpur to perform Dikir Tari at local schools Students during Camping session

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME: DID YOU KNOW: AT A GLANCE Getting Out of Classrooms, Going into The Industry The ART Porridge Buffet to Warm Your Address earning to be work-ready and work- Heart 30 Cashew Road, resilient is part of the APS experience. Singapore 679697 At Year 2, students go for learning ne would have to wait two L months to secure a seat Phone Number journeys to various industries. They get an 6879 3900 idea of the real work environment for their Ofor the porridge buffet respective industry trades and have a better which is held on every last Friday of the month. The Assumption APS Instagram understanding of what they will be working #assumptionpathway as in the future. Restaurant for Training (The ART) is open to the public on weekdays The ART Instagram during the school term for lunch, All Year 3 and Year 4 students will then #apstheart complete the Industry Experiential tea and dinner (on Fridays). Programme (IEP). They are attached to the Even though The ART is a training School Website school’s various industry partners for 2 weeks www.aps.edu.sg where they apply what they have learnt in restaurant, it strives to provide quality food with good service at school to the real work context. Students School Vision may even extend their attachments with the affordable prices. Students gain practical experience interacting Every student a CARER, Achieving Personal companies during the school holidays and Success. earn an allowance. with customers and are exposed to different types of cuisines. Hands on outside classroom How to get there Nearest MRT Station Cashew FOUNDATION PROGRAMME: Yes, it’s worth the two Bus Services months’ wait. 67, 75, 170, 170A, 171, 176, 178, 184, 598, 961, Year One Special 961C, 963, 970 Ms Rachel Lau Distinctive Programmes Programme, Rice Media Writer Vocational Training Programmes: 5 ITE Skills Certificate (ISC) course and Industry Choosing Your Experiential Programme Own Form Class Character Development Programmes: iSTAY Programme and Income OrangeAid APS he newly minted Year One students Wonderful spread of food for the Porridge Buffet Challenge have a choice of class based enrichment T programmes that are specially curated Subjects Offered and organised for them. The school’s curriculum is designed around 3 DID YOU KNOW: pillars of education which are necessary for At the start of the year, the Year One success at the workplace as well as personal teachers will provide all new Year One Cakes And Pastries That Makes You Smile lives. students information about enrichment Foundation Education: programmes they can opt in for. The students akes and Pastries baked English, Mathematics, Information will then be grouped into classes based with dedication from Communication and Technology (ICT). on the programmes they have selected. The ART. During festive C Character Education: These programmes include specialised art periods, one can purchase pineapple tarts, mooncakes Montfort Development Programme, programmes, martial arts lessons, drama or iSTAY Programme, Income OrangeAid APS acting class and state of the art ICT based and even Christmas fruitcakes. Challenge, Arts Appreciation Programme, Co- programmes. Apart from the freshly baked Curricular Activities (CCA). Specially curated enrichment programmes based on their needs and interest buns and pastries for sale over the deli counter daily, The ART Vocational Education: also has a range of delectable Vocational Training Programme (5 ISC cakes such as Tiramisu, Courses), Skills Induction Programme (SIP), Vocational Elective Modules, Industry DID YOU KNOW: American Cheese Cake and Experiential Programme (IEP). Chocolate Truffle available for Providing Support order. CCAs Students at the APS Baking Physical Sports: Even After Production Kitchen work Football, Floorball, Tchoukball, Sepak Takraw, together to fulfil deadlines Basketball Graduation in order to ensure a constant Visual and Performing Arts: tudents are well supported by the supply of freshly baked items Percussion Band, Dance Club, Art Club and Education and Career Guidance (ECG) for sale at The ART daily. The Malay Dance Club SCentre even after they graduate. Our ECG students also pick up the Clubs and Societies: Centre is run by counsellors and staff trained skills and tenacity to fulfil ad Robotics Club, Publication and AV Crew in career facilitation and counselling skills. The hoc orders and handle large Centre helps connect students and graduates production requirements to potential career pathways by equipping during the festive seasons. them with the necessary information and resources. The ECG counsellor and staff work Education Career Counselling closely with teachers and industry partners workshops and immersion programmes. With such professional guidance, parents and students to plan programmes such as career talks, have a better understanding of the multiple pathways for career progression. APS very own Mooncake

12 13 BOON LAY SECONDARY SCHOOL www.boonlaysec.moe.edu.sg CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Building Your Foundation, Shaping Your Destiny dramatic transition is taking place at at BLS: CCA leaders ensure students are students’ sense of belonging, commitment BOON LAY BLS. CCA teachers here play a more present and ready for learning. and sense of responsibility to the school is significant role than ever as mentors to further deepened. A CCA teachers also use Character and bring out the greatness in every child. SECONDARY SCHOOL Citizenship Education lessons to foster Through CCAs, pupils will also build on their www.boonlaysec.moe.edu.sg Students find identities in their new family positive interactions, underpinned by the interests, be able to live their passion and through their choice of CCAs instead of school motto “To Love and To Forgive”. even pursue them. For example, if a student the traditional “form class” or “house”. develops interest in sports CCA, they could Morning assemblies are not the same With CCA leaders, school seniors and choose to pursue post-secondary qualifications alumni as mentors to younger students, in sports and exercise sciences.

Moving teachers away from the traditional class-centric system has helped enhance teacher-student relationships. Better able to understand the individual talents and needs of my CCA students, I can better devise a developmental plan for them. It is also encouraging to see my student leaders stepping up to give advice to their juniors on how to manage their studies.

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CCA Mentor The parade of the CCA flags at Aspire and Achieve Day 1 0 2 ories

Malay journalists interviewing Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Muhd Faishal Ibrahim STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: In BLS, We Discover, Experience & Aspire! hat is it like to have every word scrutinised, to be constantly open Wto criticism? Miss Kuik Shiao-Yin, Members of the CCA Leadership Council pledge to serve as one CCAs help bond many in the school Nominated Member of Parliament, shared I’ve grown much closer to my cadets in NCC now as we have more opportunities for interaction. This also her experiences with a group of students. She gives me a better understanding of issues they face in learning. As the camaraderie in the unit grows talked about being a member of parliament stronger, I noticed an improvement in their attendance too. as well as her concerns about being open to public criticism and losing privacy. Mr Ooi Heng, National Cadet Corps CCA Mentor Afterwards, one student said, “I want to be a voice for the voiceless!” to help them set up an experiment, such as These eager students from Boon Lay LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): powering a fan by heating a Peltier tile with Secondary (BLS) were involved in “Young What’s in the Box? a candle. Parliamentarian”, one of the modules Young Ambassador to Japan. running over three school terms, offered to Future scientists bursting with excitement When conducting the SD module, very lesson at Boon Lay’s Materials Science Weekly experiments culminate in a summary help them explore career options. the students’ enthusiasm made Studio begins with a plain-looking green project, where students propose a useful Cosmetic Science and box. Students become scientists seeking the afternoon an enjoyable one, E product for other people. Some have dreamed Other students were at different venues Perfumery. I’ve learnt the basics to understand the behaviour of materials: up HDB windows that close themselves when although the language and learning new languages, training to be of making cosmetics such as the foundation for technology ranging from rain is detected, and “warning” bathroom culture were foreign for most journalists, exploring electronics and using beeswax to make a lip aerospace aluminium to human body implants. tiles for the elderly that change colour when of them. It’s so meaningful for the floor is wet, and thus slippery. improvising song lyrics and melodies. balm. Now I’ve a better idea of Part of the Student Development Programme, them to be learning beyond the To encourage students to discover their the cosmetics industry! these classes are specially designed for Aspiring young scientists also have syllabus. Secondary 1 and 2 students. passion and work towards their aspirations, opportunities to visit high-tech factories Ms Nazerah, Teacher such as global manufacturer 3M, and the school has in place a Student Development Celisse Lim, National Police Cadet Corps Every lesson is about triggering curiosity in attend workshops conducted by industry (SD) Programme to support these pursuits. students to learn. The joy of exploration Students also have the option to build on their interest in a CCA. For instance, a student can take up professionals. The programme comprises mandatory SD shows on their faces as they explore a dye an introductory module to basketball or soccer even if he’s not in these CCAs at a competitive level. modules such as INSPIRE@BLS, which focus that changes colour when wet and a Peltier They also get to prototype objects such as This will help him discover if he likes the sport. If he does, more advanced lessons are available. on music and the performing arts, nurturing tile that heats up only on one side. toys and stationery, thanks to the studio’s 3D printers. student expression and creativity through In all, the SD programme promises students ample opportunities to take ownership of their By unravelling a mystery every lesson, they Students get a chance to work with industry-grade arts-related modules and experiences. learning journey and gain greater self-awareness. are rewarded with new knowledge necessary materials in their lessons

14 15 BOON LAY SECONDARY SCHOOL BOON LAY SECONDARY SCHOOL www.boonlaysec.moe.edu.sg www.boonlaysec.moe.edu.sg DID YOU KNOW: Boon Lay’s Distinct Family Events, Together We Favourite Lab Bond and We Grow he Material Science Studio appeals to the Here at Boon Lay Secondary, everyone is part Here, teachers also invest time to bond with students as a whole new level of hands- of an extended family where teachers dedicate the students during the annual Movie Day AT A GLANCE on, interactive classes are available their time and effort to support every child in and Games Day, forging fond memories of T Address to them. Sitting in a colourful laboratory the learning of knowledge, skills and values. the times together as a BLS family. 11 Jurong West Street 65, designed in collaboration with Singapore Singapore 648354 Science Centre, students are motivated to propose relevant projects to address real-life Phone Number problems in the community. 6794 0161

Students no longer just craft proposals or How can the items in the box work together? BLS A display of the things that students concocted with the School Website students discover this 3D printers give presentations. In this studio, they can www.boonlaysec.moe.edu.sg use special and exotic materials like shape memory alloys and piezoelectric sensors Many of the projects students propose have real-life application. This School Vision to create solutions. They can also use is reassuring, because it means they understand the value of what An extended family which brings out the Chromebooks, 3D printers and a laser cutter they’re learning. greatness in every child to be a responsible to create 3D-printable products as prototypes and passionate learner and leader. to test their solutions. Kwek Joon Hong, Science Teacher Our Movie Day out to watch Wonder as a family How to get there BLS Movie Day Out. It was a Nearest MRT Station very new experience to be Boon Lay LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): watching a movie together Bus Services INSPIRE@BLS Developing Confidence to Shine as a school like we do with 99,181,192,193,243,242, 257,502,502A our family members, not to Distinctive Programmes tudents passionate to explore the mention that it is also cool to Applied Learning Programme: Performing Arts can take their interest to be in a school that books an Exploring Possibilities with Materials Science Sthrilling new heights in BLS. entire movie theatre to take all Learning for Life Programme: INSPIRE@BLS (Igniting Students’ Passion and the students out for a movie STARS! - Shine through the Arts Interests through Arts-related Experiences) during a school day! Subjects Offered allows students to experience the Performing Additional Mathematics, Art, Chemistry, Teachers and students bond as they pull in one direction Arts through specialised workshops as well Muhd Mafaaz Bin Mohd Nazim, National Civil Chinese / Chinese B, Computer Applications, Defence Cadet Corps as level excursions to arts-related exhibitions Computer Studies, Design and Technology, and performances. BLS Games Day. It was nice when the teachers Elements of Business Skills, English, Food and With an array of workshops available, the joined us in the tug-of-war as it was their way of Nutrition, Food and Consumer, Education, Geography, Higher Chinese, Higher Lower Secondary students are spoilt for bonding with us. Even though some of them were choice: KPop and Hip Hop Dance, Sand Malay, History, Humanities (Social Studies, not mentors of that CCA, they still helped out. Geography), Humanities (Social Studies, Animation, Stop Motion Animation and History), Humanities (Social Studies, Literature Cajon, students struggle to decide on the They really let their hair down to enjoy themselves Follow us on in the game! in English), Literature in English, Mathematics, one workshop they can enrol in each year. Instagram! Malay, Physical Education, Physics, Principles of Students demonstrating a stronger interest Nabanita Bose, St John Brigade Accounts, Science, Science (Physics, Biology), may pursue their journey further. Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, With support from the National Arts Council Chemistry), Tamil DID YOU KNOW: and La Salle College of the Arts, these CCAs students get to visit La Salle College for class Physical Sports: immersion. Customised Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Netball They also get to interact with local performers Learning Studios (Girls) and dancers, gaining insights that help them Uniformed Groups: prepare their own portfolios for admission Flexible and Fun Boys’ Brigade, National Cadet Corps (Land) into arts-related courses in post-secondary (Boys), National Civil Defence Cadet Corps, institutes in the future. Learning Spaces National Police Cadet Corps, St. John’s Students gear up to perform after their LLP modules Ambulance Brigade cribbling their ideas on flip-top whiteboard tables, students feel more Visual and Performing Arts: confident about sharing them with Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Concert Band, S Students scribble their ideas and thoughts on the Drama, Malay Dance DID YOU KNOW: their peers. With rewritable pillars and walls fliptop whiteboard tables to support pair and group presentations, Clubs and Societies: Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Online Collaborations students willingly step out of their comfort Lay’s three “Learning Studios” dedicated to Cyberace, Public Address zone to articulate their views and opinions. the English, Humanities and Mathematics Sharing A Classroom in Cyberspace These innovative fixtures are found in Boon departments. ow’s this for homework: form a Facebook to work on online projects. The projects cover These studios feature designs unique to group with students from countries like topics like food, movies, traditional games and subjects offered by the departments. The HItaly, India and Netherlands; then share photography. They culminate in collaborations I enjoy the lessons as we use English Learning Studio has dark window aspects of your culture with them. such as creating a fusion dish with ingredients computers and social media blinds and interlocking seats that convert from various countries. to collaborate. We also make the learning space into a black box theatre That’s one of the things Boon Lay’s Secondary 2 friends from different countries, for drama lessons. The Humanities and Express and Normal (Academic) students get to Boon Lay students appreciate that their school Mathematics studios have visual cues and which we normally wouldn’t do do for Project Work. is the only one in Singapore participating in seats like bean bags to allow a range of this initiative. A few will even be able to work on our own. collaborative activities. This is possible because Boon Lay is part of the on the projects with their foreign friends in Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET), person, either by being sent overseas to meet Elyssa Nur Binte Mohamed Fazli Students get comfortable learning in the Interestingly, the studios are housed in a round which connects schools from both continents them, or hosting them in Singapore. Humanities Studio tower standing next to the parade square.

16 17 BUKIT BATOK SECONDARY SCHOOL www.bukitbatoksec.moe.edu.sg BUKIT BATOK COMMUNITY YOUTH LEADERSHIP (CYL): SECONDARY SCHOOL Leading with Abundance Mentality www.bukitbatoksec.moe.edu.sg outh leader Rachel used her disposition of “Remaining Open to Continuous Being able to be part of Project Mi and contribute back to the YLearning” when she reflected on the community makes me proud as a BBSS youth leader. It is not always challenges faced during the Youth Leadership that we have this chance to help those in need, so I am grateful for the Stretch Programme in 2018. opportunity to lead in Project Mi. Then, a group of 25 Sec 3 student leaders, Rachel Tan Wee Yee, Sec 4 (2019) together with students from Hong Kong Lock Tao Secondary School trekked through the hilly areas of Hong Kong such as the Dragon’s Back Trail (8 km) and Tai Mo Mountain (15km). The annual five-day overseas expedition builds students’ mental and physical resilience, and trains them to be self- disciplined and independent while being supportive of each other as teammates. Youth Leaders like Rachel go on to lead and develop more peers as leaders through BBSSians working interdependently as a team BBSS family contributing back to the community various Values in Action (VIA) opportunities in the school. Another such opportunity is Project Mi: • Teachers guide students from Sec 1 to our student leaders lead student and adult 4 during Form Teacher Guidance (FTG) volunteers in canvassing for, collecting and periods using lesson plans adapted from 9

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such as the Willing Hearts. discover their personal strengths and ories learn to appreciate their peers’ variety of Through this project, ongoing for eight strengths. years, students develop “Listening with Understanding and Empathy”. • Mentoring peers in lower secondary BBSSians - Persisting & thinking interdependently as a team classes and guiding them to assume This coupling of the YL and VIA Programmes leadership roles as they progress to forms the bedrock of the school’s Community CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: the upper secondary levels. These Youth Leadership (CYL) Programme, supported activities help develop “Thinking and Preparing for Future Challenges BBSS students setting up a tent to stay in for the night by the school in two ways: Communicating with Clarity”. alking along our common corridor, one cannot help but notice the eye- CREATING, IMAGINING AND INNOVATING: Wcatching signboards hanging from the ceiling. Enterprise and Innovation Core (EIC) These hard-to-miss Habits of Mind (HOM) he Enterprise and Innovation Core (EIC) was formed to catalyze growth of the ideation visuals are daily reminders of good learning culture in BBSS and students strongly believe that they have the innate ability to create, habits and thinking dispositions like “Listening Timagine and innovate, transforming problems into favourable outcomes. with Empathy and Understanding” that every student in BBSS practises to prepare himself or The EIC boasts a myriad of uses and its possibilities aplenty, instantaneously bustling with herself for future challenges. life when it is opened for use. Students actively harness the affordances in the EIC for their brainstorming sessions and fund-raising projects. They also have ample opportunities to These HOM dispositions have been integral develop communication skills and self-confidence as they market their artifacts to their peers to student character development in the and even to their teachers. EIC - Transforming problems into opportunities school since 2003. We believe in Activity- Based Learning in which students go through the learning cycle of Taught, Caught and OUR TEACHERS: Practice. The strong belief that the Sowers of Seeds teachers had in me and their Starting with the disposition of “Gathering passion in teaching us made Data Through All Senses”, our Sec 1 students learn to tap on their five senses to observe the for the Future a huge difference to my own school environment as they walk around the confidence and outlook to life school during their HOM lessons. They should Our Habits of Mind posters constantly remind our Our challenging outdoor camp for Sec 3 students nchored on the belief that every child be able to describe these locations vividly to students to be mindful teaches teamwork is unique and has innate abilities to be Dr Aishworiya Ramkumar, alumnus (class developed, our teachers work towards of 2001), Pediatrician @ National university parents or friends who have never been to to “Persist” and “Think Inter-dependently” HOM dispositions are practised every day A BBSS also taught us important developing self-directed learners with an hospital that part of the school before. – in class, at CCA, during Values in Action as they negotiate high-obstacle courses and abundance mentality. lessons in resilience through Sec 2 students hone the disposition of “Take work in teams to reach common goals. (VIA) activities, on overseas trips. They are the school’s motto of constantly reflected upon frequently through platforms In doing so, our BBSSians develop the Responsible Risks” through playing an exciting challenging ourselves to be Graduating cohorts facing the national like reflection logs post-activity, using the dispositions and confidence to face the ever game of Stacko in which they steadily pull out our best - overcoming odds to blocks while still maintaining the balance of examinations would apply the dispositions disposition of “Thinking About Your Thinking”. changing VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) environment. become the best versions of the structure. of “Thinking Flexibly” and “Thinking with Developing HOM dispositions is one of our ourselves Clarity and Precision” to good effect as they key approaches to achieve the school mission Every year, Sec 3 students take on a challenging prepare to demonstrate their learning at the outdoor camp to strengthen their dispositions – Self Directed Learners with Abundance Dr Mark Lim Jian Wei, Alumnus (class of 2004), examinations. Mentality. lead scientist & adjunct lecturer - energy research institute @ NTU 18 19 BUKIT BATOK SECONDARY SCHOOL BUKIT BATOK SECONDARY SCHOOL www.bukitbatoksec.moe.edu.sg www.bukitbatoksec.moe.edu.sg

TALENT DEVELOPMENT: APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP): AT A GLANCE National Cadet Corps Sea (NCC Sea) Sensors, Coding and Problem Solvers! Address eing a sea unit, we leverage on various Cadets are challenged in activities such as their sea missions back to Singapore. In 2018, ave you ever tried to navigate your way 50 Bukit Batok West Ave 8, water activities such as kayaking, the arduous 36km Mini Kayaking Expedition 3 out of 10 cadets selected nationwide for out of a maze? Or fried an egg using a Singapore 658962 Bdragon boating and sailing to build self- (MKE) followed by a gruelling three-day participating in the MSTD from Phuket to Hrobotic arm? Phone Number confidence, physical dexterity, situational 100km Annual Kayaking Expedition (AKE). Singapore were from BBSS. 6566 3121 awareness, teamwork and mental resilience. In the age of robotic innovation where They participate in overseas mountaineering The gratifying experiences have helped the industries and lives are disrupted, many of The goal of every BBSS sea cadet after expeditions to Mt Ophir and International unit attain the Best Unit Competition Gold School Website such possibilities can be actualised through our www.bukitbatoksec.moe.edu.sg experiencing the various training activities and Cadet Exchange Programmes (ICEP) where Award for seven consecutive years (2010- Embedded Electronics programme using robots. 2017). For 2018, BBSS NCC (Sea) achieved events is to leave the unit as the best versions they learn to manage themselves and interact This is part of our Applied Learning Programme School Vision of themselves. We want to develop all of them with cadets from countries like Brunei, Hong a Distinction Award under the new Unit (ALP) in Science, Technology, Engineering and A premier school which provides quality Recognition system of Assessment. into strong leaders with good character. Kong, India, the United Kingdom and the Mathematics (STEM). Create, Imagine & Innovate — BBSS Applied Learning holistic education to every BBSSian. United States of America. To achieve this, our cadets are given Only four other schools besides BBSS have Programme (ALP) Our students learn about the control of How to get there opportunities to challenge themselves and A select few get a chance to participate both NCC Sea and Land units. robotic vehicles through block programming, Through these activities, we hope to cultivate grow from the experience. They take part in in the Midshipman Training Deployment in students the dispositions of “Remaining Nearest MRT Station harnessing the power of sensors to make smart Bukit Batok activities which are designed to push them (MSTD), where they travel with the Republic decisions. They progress to manipulating robotic Open to Continuous Learning” and out of their comfort zone safely. of Singapore Navy Officer Cadets on board arms before synthesising their learning to “Questioning and Problem Posing” which Bus Services come up with solutions to real-world problems would prepare them well for self-directed 66, 66B, 157, 174, 174E, 178, 506, 941, 991 lifelong learning. through our Design Thinking approach. Distinctive Programmes Our robotics interest group supports the Through the ALP, the school enables Applied Learning Programme: broadening and deepening of interests in students to: Developing Proactive Problem-Solvers through Robot Building, Coding & Programming drone technology, coding and LEGO®-based • Connect academic knowledge and skills robotics. At the upper secondary levels, with the real world; Learning for Life Programme: students have the opportunity to collaborate Serving the community through Community • Apply thinking skills and connect Youth Leadership (CYL) with partners such as Infineon Technologies to knowledge across subject disciplines in design solutions for real-life issues, participate authentic settings; and Subjects Offered in engineering competitions, do job shadowing • Grow in motivation as they appreciate Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, and attend STEM-related polytechnic elective the relevance and value of what they are Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, modules. learning in the academic curriculum. Design and Technology, Exercise and Sports Science, Elements of Business Skills, English, Food and Nutrition, Food and Consumer National Cadet Corps (Sea) — Attained Distinction TALENT DEVELOPMENT (SPORTS): Education, Geography, Humanities (Social Other exciting CCAs include: Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social Studies, History), Higher Chinese, Literature Chinese Orchestra (CO) English Language Drama and Debate Rugby in English, Malay, Malay (Special Programme), Awarded with the 4th Distinction in a row for the SYF Arts Presentation, our students get Society (ELDDS) nter as a boy, leave as a gentleman; Mathematics, Music, Physics, Principles of opportunities to hone their musical skills through performances at notable outdoor venues The ELDDS offers students a wide array of an aspiration for all individuals who Accounts, Science (Physics, Chemistry), Tamil like Gardens by the Bay. They also engage in creative expression of music as they challenge opportunities to develop their dramatic Eundergo 4 years of holistic development themselves to present popular music using traditional instruments in school. and oratorical skills. ELDDS members have with BBSS Red Wings. CCAs written and performed their own scripts Physical Sports: We believe in developing our potential in Air Rifle, Badminton, Basketball (Boys), Cross for both school and public performances, a positive environment while encouraging Country, Rugby (Boys), Softball (Girls) besides collaborating with drama students discipline, commitment, integrity and from other schools at platforms such as the Uniformed Groups: honour, both on and off the pitch. M1 Youth Theatre Festival Workshops at the Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, NCC (Land) (Boys), NCC (Sea), NPCC Esplanade. We have been very successful in the National Hustle and heart set us apart Schools Rugby Competitions Bowl Category. Having been absent from the Nationals Visual and Performing Arts: ELDDS members were also involved in the Our ‘B’ Division gentlemen clinched 4th since 2016, the Red Wings’ achievements are Band, Chinese Orchestra, ELDDS, Malay Dance, school’s biennial musical Metamorphosis, placing while our ‘C’ Division emerged indeed momentous breakthroughs in our Modern Dance, Choir in addition to the Singapore Youth Festival champions in 2019. school history. Clubs and Societies: (SYF) and the Singapore Secondary Schools’ Media (Photography & Videography) Club, Chinese Orchestra — nurturing precision and accuracy in harmony Debate Championships (SSSDC). In a Robotics Club, PA Club supportive environment, members learn that TALENT DEVELOPMENT (SPORTS): Malay Dance they can persist together despite obstacles — True to our school motto “Be Our Best”, our dancers are constantly pushing boundaries with whether onstage, in the wings, or in real life. Softball their creativity and determination. This high standard of spirited performance has earned them accolades including clinching the Distinction Award at the Singapore Youth Festival since 2011. edication — As our team motto goes ‘One Team, One Dream’. The players Dtrain and play hard together, laugh and cry together. An individual can only go so far in life alone before they realise they actually need assistance from others and it is important to understand that a team maximises the strengths and brings out the best of each individual. With such dedication, our school team is constantly amongst the top eight in the ELDDS — a home for all whose hearts have been Team Spirit, Dedication, Perseverance and Gratitude Malay Dance — where persistence in pursuit of excellence is developed touched by the beauty of the arts defines this BBSS Softball Team National Schools Softball Competition.

20 21 BUKIT PANJANG GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL www.bpghs.moe.edu.sg BUKIT PANJANG CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION: GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL Charting a Path for the Future Leaders www.bpghs.moe.edu.sg Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I includes for BPians to explore their strengths, The Secondary 4/5 Career Talks and Visits to ought to go from here? arouse their intrinsic motivation, find and Post-Secondary Educational Institutions, as Cat: That depends a good deal on where you develop their passion, and make an informed well as the Advanced Elective Modules and want to get to. decision on post-secondary institutions and Elective Modules continue to allow BPians to Alice: I don’t care where … possible career options suited to them. deepen their understanding of future career Cat: Then it doesn’t matter which way you go. prospects. At every stage of their secondary education, Pians don’t want to stay wandering in BPians get to gain insight of work their future like Alice in Wonderland. experiences. The Secondary 2 Apprenticeship BInstead, they are set to chart their Programme allowed BPians to be mentored own paths for their future. This year, all by professionals from different industries. Secondary 4/5 students embarked on a ride to the future where they explored how university education looks like in IHLs like The Secondary 3 Work Attachment Programme NTU. Thereafter, they penned down a letter has students attached to an industry of their to self, as a reflective piece on setting their choice for at least a week during the June own goals. Through such customisation, vacation. This allows them a glimpse of the our Education and Career Guidance (ECG) day-to-day operations of an industry they are programmes in the school hope to provide interested in and enables them to pick up soft a variety of practical experiences to build skills including communication, collaboration a repertorire of future-ready mindsets. That and problem-solving. Experience being a Radio DJ for a day 9 1 0

BP DAY: 2 Work Hard, Play Harder! ories ll work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. For BPians, a day is specially set Every BPian a Leader Aaside for them to spend time ‘playing’ as a class. BP Day - a day to build class spirit LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: and embrace the school spirit; and a day when BPians go to school to leave it, just Becoming Leaders of Self Before Others to let their hair down and enjoy bonding together, outside the classroom and school. o be a leader or not to be? That becomes a moot question the moment a student On this day, all BPians can be found Tjoins the BPian family. Every BPian everywhere except school: from mowing undergoes a leadership quest to develop the down pins in a bowling alley; to digging qualities required of a leader. They acquire their heels in the sand for a game of beach the skills to first lead themselves, then the volleyball at Sentosa; or even having a picnic school and subsequently the community. To at the scenic Marina Barrage. lead and serve others is not a choice but a This signature programme provides an privilege entrusted to every BPian. Overcoming fears and obstacles excellent opportunity for class leaders to At Secondary 1, BPians learn to value the Leaders of self before others exercise initiative, trial different ideas, make contribution that every individual can make, responsible decisions and be engaged in and are guided to discover their own strengths ‘play’ beyond the classroom environment. A day of fun under the sun and values so as to decide for themselves the Whichever activities planned will invariably kind of leader they want to be and the impact generate fond memories for every cohort of they want to create. BPians. At the Secondary 2 4D3N Adventure Camp, BPians soar the skies and sail the seas to build As the Class Chairman, I have on the leadership skills they have acquired. to coordinate the whole class Activities include overcoming a rope obstacle experience enables them to practise the value committee to plan BP Day. As course in mid-air, scaling a wall and paddling of respect and responsibility, demonsirate I actively try my best to help a dragon boat. BPians learn to conquer project planning and management skills they their fears and develop the confidence and have learnt and also hone the art of public ensure events for the class resilience to prepare themselves to take speaking by sharing their projects at the run smoothly, I learnt that the on greater leadership roles at the upper school assembly. wellbeing of the class will only secondary level. be achieved if the class leaders As a key aspect of leadership is to model the At Secondary 3, BPians further their way for others, BPians are empowered to are responsible in their work. leadership experience at the Outward Bound initiate projects that promote a cause they That inspires me to become Singapore (OBS) where they journeyed and believe strongly in. By successfully navigating a better leader in my BPian led their peers through challenges. They each checkpoint of their personal leadership Experience. also participated in a Leadership Programme quest, every BPian is groomed first to lead where they collaborate with their peers to themselves before taking on the role of Loh Yun, Sec 4 (2018) complete a service learning project. The leading others. Stepping out of their comfort zone Class bonding through play

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THE BPIAN EXPERIENCE: THE BPIAN EXPERIENCE: AT A GLANCE Ignite the Joy of Sports Enthusiasts Create the Space for Knowledge Enablers Address ith 21 main Co-Curricular Activities This evidently portrays how the BPian school term as BPians cheer for one another lways amazed at how engineers can Curriculum time is set aside for all Sec 2 7 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, Singapore 689809 to choose from, BPians are indeed Experience never fails to influence and ignite tirelessly and appreciate the efforts put in by instruct robots to complete tasks students in the Applied Science Programme Wspoilt for choice when it comes to the joy of learning for our budding sports their teammates. Awith unerring precision? The BPian (ASP) where they learn how to design an Phone Number pursuing their passion for either Sports, enthusiasts, and to sow the seed of sporting Experience does not stop at co-curricular automated greenhouse system from scratch. 6769 1031 Uniformed Groups, Performing Arts or Clubs passion since their early days as a teenager. programmes, but also looks into enriching and Societies CCAs. the students’ applied learning experiences. School Website Many budding sports enthusiasts step into Another platform for inspiration is the much Sec 1 BPians are introduced to the world of coding www.bpghs.moe.edu.sg BPGHS, and get inspired through the various anticipated annual Sports Carnival in Term 1, and robotics in the Code for Fun Programme, School Vision sporting activities and opportunities they that provides the opportunity for every class where they are progressively trained to design Every BPian a passionate learner, an inspiring partake in to grow their passion in sports. to pit the skills that they learnt during their and develop an electronic gadget to solve leader. Saiyidah Aisyah, our alumna is a great PE lessons against other classes. Through problems in the real world context. example, she started her interest in sports as their games of soccer, volleyball, basketball How to get there a netball player, but later blossomed in the Bent over plants on the rooftop garden, fingers and netball, BPians display their skills, dancing across Arduino programming, BPians Nearest MRT Station sports arena, and became a national rower teamwork, sportsmanship and the BPian Choa Chu Kang representing Singapore. are hard at work. They are not just having spirit. It is always an electrifying end to the Science lessons, but are acting as knowledge Bus Services Cheering for their peers at sports carnival enablers, exploring the five key skills essential 300, 983 for innovation - associating, questioning, observing, experimenting and networking. Distinctive Programmes Arduino Programming Applied Science Programme Art Elective Programme Code for Fun Programme Cross-Cultural Programme Elective Programme in Malay Language in Secondary Schools (EMAS) Internship and Work Attachment Programme Leadership Development Programme Malay Language Elective Programme (MLEP)

Subjects Offered Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, Racing to success Jumpstart to their passion in sports Design & Technology, Elements of Business Skills, English Language, Food & Nutrition, Food and Consumer Education, Food Studies (N Level), Geography, Higher Art, Higher THE BPIAN EXPERIENCE: Thinking in Action, Drones in Flight Chinese, Higher Malay, History, Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social Paint an Adventure with Arts Explorers Studies, History), Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese), Humanities (Social he BPian Experience is a holistic traditional forms? Or transform into orchestra From the Performing Art groups such as the DID YOU KNOW: Studies, Literature in English), Humanities one where BPians get exposure to a and band players displaying your talents with Choir, Dance, Drama and Band, to the more United We Stand (Social Studies, Literature in Malay), Literature Tmyriad of performing arts experience. your musical instruments? Or do you imagine unique Chinese Opera, BPians are treated to in English, Malay, Mathematics, Music, Physical The broad-based curriculum enrichment yourself as seasoned stage performers who a mesmerising show of flair and finesse. o one can remember when the BPian Cheer started. But everyone knows the words Education, Physics, Principles of Accounting, like the Sec 1 EL Drama Workshop develops could transit between characters depicting to it. The BPian Cheer has served as a clarion call over the decades to unite all BPians Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science students’ creative self-expression and rich emotions and actions? Nat key school events, binding their hearts and voices as one for generations to come. (Physics, Chemistry), Social Studies N(T) confidence, teamwork, communication and performance skills, as well as expose Never mind if you do not have the Yo, check it out! (Oi! x 4) All the slay, Oi! CCAs them to the elements of drama. opportunity to deepen your craft in the BP, where’s the heat? If they charge, Oi! Physical Sports: performing arts CCAs, there are always Show that you can rock the beat! We will barge, Oi! QR Code to video Basketball, Fencing, Floorball, Netball, opportunities for you to participate in the of BP Cheer If you love the performing arts, you will be Yeah, BP! So we say, Oi! Volleyball swarmed by CCA choices. Do you wish to Cultural Showcase which provides a platform Choa Chu Kang, Oi! All the way, Oi! Uniformed Groups: become versatile dancers both in modern and for everyone to display their talents. Bukit Panjang, Oi! Yeahhhhhh BP! Girl Guides, NCC (Land), NPCC, Scouts, All the way, Oi! St. John Brigade Visual and Performing Arts: Concert & Military Band, Choir, DID YOU KNOW: Modern Dance, Chinese Drama, Lights, Camera, Action! English Drama, Chinese Orchestra Our Humble Clubs and Societies: BP Com Link, Infocom Club, Beginnings Malay Cultural Society, Science Society, Service Learning Club stablished in 1960, BPGHS was first named “Bukit Panjang Integrated EGovernment High School”. Two different language streams, Chinese and English were run by a single administration with students sharing classrooms and teachers sharing a common room. First School Campus at Jalan Teck Whye in 1960 Versatile dancers in their graceful moves Understanding the craft of Chinese Opera Band members displaying their music talents

24 25 BUKIT VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL www.bukitviewsec.moe.edu.sg BUKIT VIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL TALENT DEVELOPMENT www.bukitviewsec.moe.edu.sg Put on Your Thinking HATS! o you know that a Singaporean Assistant Professor at the NUS Department of students who show a keen interest and scientist pioneered stem-cell analogues Biological Sciences and a Harvard graduate, leadership potential in environment and Dformation using human blood cells Dr Loh’s interest in Science was sparked while sustainable energy. Identified students also from just a pricked finger? he was a student in Bukit View. undergo the Thinking HATS (High Achieving Dr Jonathan Loh’s research work on the To inspire more students like Dr Loh, the Talent in Science) Programme. The TDP seeks “reprogrammable” cells has earned him school has a Talent Development Programme to deepen and develop students’ passion into national and international accolades. An (TDP) where scholarships are given out to strengths, and to their fullest potential.

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Soh Kai Fong, Sec 2 (2019) Dr Jonathan Loh, recipient of the Singapore Young Scientist Award (2009), MIT Technology Review Innovations under ories Joules Scholar 35 Asia Pacific Award (2012), and happy Bukit View alumnusPhoto Credit: A*STAR

Search-and-rescue robots created by BVSS students! LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP): Drama + History + Literature = Values Doing our Part for the Environment Can drama skills help you to express yourself as the pioneers of Singapore. We also and ‘read’ others better? create opportunities for students to reach magine designing, coding and flying audiences beyond the school. Our Secondary your very own drones; building cars and ur Learning for Life Programme (LLP) Two students have collaborated with the racing them; designing and building a I is entitled “Learning the Arts, Living Singapore Heritage Board and the National smart city. These are some of the things our Othe Values”. All Secondary One and Library Board to showcase plays focused on students do when they undergo the ALP – Two students experience this programme Singapore’s history. the JOULES (Junior OUtstanding Leaders in focusing on the affective domain. Through Energy for Sustainability) Programme. Drama, History and Literature, students learn To support student interests, passion and values and grow in their social and emotional strengths, the Drama Club exists for those who The JOULES Programme is a competencies. are keen to explore drama at a deeper level. multidisciplinary study of the environment that focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, The curriculum is co-designed with Engineering and Mathematics) education. professional artistes. Students acquire This 4-year programme provides students drama techniques such as improvisation and Now I can better put myself in with rich experiences in design thinking, role-play and have a safe outlet to express the shoes of others. coding and programming in relation to the themselves. More importantly, the LLP helps Drone flying is exciting, especially when you’re trying to Taking notes on how to harness the power of light with environment. This marriage of STEM and students deepen their sense of empathy Arulprasath, Sec 3 (2019) the environment is purposeful – we want stabilise the flight! solar panels as they flesh out characters they play such FREEZE FRAME: It’s hard to get teenagers to focus and to grow champions who will lead others in be quiet. However, when students try out “tableaux” – a drama technique that reminds them of the mannequin sustainable development. I enjoyed the JOULES programme as it offered me hands-on activities challenge – they put in the effort This JOULES programme fosters critical and unique experiences not found in textbooks. Hence, I decided to and inventive thinking skills in students to take up computing. STEM-education allows us to learn in a fun and help them solve real-world environmental innovative way through applying our creativity into technology. In the classroom, lessons problems in future smart cities. Lower have come alive and many secondary students learn about power Zane Chua, Sec 4 (2019) students want to do well, even generation and transport by building solar the shy ones. The two most cars; water pollution by programming a water-sensing robot. Upper secondary The JOULES Programme is unique to Bukit View. Through the important things they pick up students take elective modules at the programme, I get to learn subjects like Science, Mathematics, are values they learned from polytechnics to deepen their interests and Geography, and Design and Technology applied to a real-world the characters they play and knowledge in STEM. We are also one of the context. I also had the chance to code the microbit which was an confidence. first few schools to offer Computing as an ‘O’ Level subject. experience I really enjoyed. Mr Muhammad Fadly LLP & Literature Subject Coordinator Siddharthan, Sec 2 (2019) Kaleidoscope - A musical put up by our students to celebrate the school’s 30th anniversary

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FUTURE READY: AT A GLANCE Enabling Learning Address 16 Bukit Batok Street 21, Beyond the Singapore 659633 Classroom Phone Number ne of the first things new Secondary 6566 1990 1 students would notice when they School Website Ostep into Bukit View Secondary are www.bukitviewsec.moe.edu.sg the Chromebooks held by every student. We believe in developing students who take School Vision ownership of their learning, collaborate A dynamic institution that adds value to all effectively with others, and are able to by valuing learners, valuing learning and extend their learning beyond the classroom. learning values. Therefore, one-to-one computing is put in place to facilitate ICT-enriched learning. How to get there We teach others about the importance of caring for the environment Our teachers tap on educational technology Nearest MRT Station to design effective lessons. Technology is POSITIVE EDUCATION: Bukit Batok used not only to promote active, engaged, Bus Services and self-directed learning, but also to enable Helping Students 173, 189 teachers to better track their students’ We want to equip our students to Flourish Distinctive Programmes understanding of concepts taught, and assess Cool aids for interactive learning with the competencies to learning. very student can be responsible for his or Applied Learning Programme: be resilient individuals with Clean Energy and Environmental Technology her own learning, and believe that he or a growth mindset. With the she is capable of success in Bukit View. Learning for Life Programme: As a Google Partner school, all BVSS teachers use Google Classroom tools in their practice to aid E positive school experiences Learning the Arts, Living the Values students in their learning and prepare them for an ever-changing future. We have observed how We have adopted Positive Education that are made possible by 1-to-1 ICT-enabled learning engages students in active and deep learning. to harness the individual strengths and building positive emotions Subjects Offered motivation of students so that they learn Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Mr Alexander Chia, HOD Educational Technology and strengthening positive best. Focusing on the well-being of students, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, Positive Education develops individual plans relationships, our students will Computing, Design and Technology, Design for learners to help them reach their goals. flourish with confidence and Studies, Elements of Business Skills, English, This is a big departure from one-size-fits-all contribute meaningfully to Food and Nutrition, Food and Consumer The JOULES Smart Centre at teaching. society. Education, Geography, Higher Chinese, Higher Bukit View Secondary School Malay, Higher Tamil, History, Humanities is a testament to what can be Positive Education has 6 domains: Positive (Social Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social achieved when community Emotions, Positive Engagement, Positive Miss Ang Bee Lee Studies, History), Humanities (Social Studies, Year Head (Upper Secondary) and industry come together as Relationships, Positive Purpose, Positive Literature in English), Literature in English, one. It is truly wondrous seeing Accomplishment and Positive Health. By Malay, Mathematics, Physics, Principles of grounding our student support programmes many green building products Accounts, Science (Physics, Chemistry), Tamil in these domains, Bukit Viewans are fully and materials coming together QR Code to access BVSS Youtube CCAs engaged and find joy in their learning as Channel in a cohesive manner to create they develop social-emotional competencies Physical Sports: a healthy educational facility to lead resilient, fulfilling and healthy lives. Badminton, Hockey, Track & Field, Table for the next generation. Tennis, Volleyball, Floorball Mr Masagos Zukifli Uniformed Groups: Minister for The Environment and Water Girls’ Brigade, NPCC, NCC (Land) Resources, At The Official Opening of The Joules Visual and Performing Arts: Smart Centre, 22 February 2018 Band - Military, Choir, Dance Club, Drama - English, Media Club Surrounding the ponds and Clubs and Societies: pavilion is an eco-garden Environmental Club, Health and Fitness Club, with small plots of herbs and Infocom Club, Singapore Youth Flying Club butterfly-attracting plants. This brings a slice of biodiversity into the school compound. The JOULES Smart Centre – our clean, green and smart learning lab Mr Heng Chong Yong, HOD Partnership FACILITIES: The Jamming Studio, rarely quiet, and just waiting for Students showcasing their talent at the Singapore Clean, Green and Smart School Design the music to kick in Youth Festival ur school building incorporates many pots of plants in the nearby pavilion, as part create an innovative green space. The Centre SELF DIRECTED STUDENTS eco-green design principles. of the school’s aquaponics project. Both the is also a venue for student collaboration and O eco-garden and the pavilion are used as co-creation, a hub for solutions to questions Where Talent Meets Music Meets Art For example, solar panels on the posed. rooftops can power the entire school building outdoor classrooms. orm a band and students can enjoy a jamming session in-between classes for up to two Our efforts to teach and spread environmental hours in the sound-proof Jamming Studio that comes complete with electric guitars, a on weekends and during the holidays. One To provide a unique learning space inhouse, awareness clinched our school the prestigious keyboard, drums, standing microphones and sound amplifiers. Aspiring musicians are pond in the eco-garden has a solar-powered the school has built the JOULES Smart Centre. F President’s Award for the Environment in also encouraged to work with both their music and art teachers to create their very own filtration system, while the other uses plants The Centre helps to educate students and 2016. CDs! Some of our students’ work have been submitted for competitions and our musicians to absorb waste materials. Water from the guests about the functionalities of green have gone on to showcase their talents at national events! ponds is in turn channelled to nourish small products and how they can be co-deployed to

28 29 CHUA CHU KANG SECONDARY SCHOOL www.chuachukangsec.moe.edu.sg CHUA CHU KANG LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): SECONDARY SCHOOL Leadership with Compassion www.chuachukangsec.moe.edu.sg o lead, one must first learn to serve. At learn that they can be leaders in their own CCKSS, we believe that leaders should right, whatever their position is, in any Tstay humble, act with integrity and have organisation. their heart in the right place. This important understanding will pave the way for them to And it’s not all just ‘head’ knowledge. As develop and be effective leaders beyond the students learn increasingly mature skills – school years. such as the practices of Leading Up, Leading Across, and Leading Down – they get Student Leadership Development is serious opportunities to apply what they have learnt business for us. Our students experience the in various capacities – be it as group leaders for 3Es – Explicit Teaching, Experiential Learning class projects or for self-initiated endeavours and Effective Reflection – and learn what it under the Youth-For-Causes programme, as The annual Student Leaders’ Forum and means to lead. class committee members, leaders in their co- Ideas@Work are two key platforms where curricular activities, National Education (NE) student leaders get together to suggest ideas We follow the steps laid out in The 360 ambassadors or as Prefects. for school improvement, and thereafter Degree Leader by John C. Maxwell. Students present the ideas to the school management. “It is both empowering and enlightening to present our ideas to the Principal and to hear him affirm our ideas, or explain why some ideas can or cannot be implemented. We grow from such exchanges,” says Khin That Htar Nyan of Secondary 3.

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carefully guide students as they put theory 0 into practice. Effective reflection and feedback 2 from their teachers and peers then help to ories consolidate the students’ learning and allow Serve first, then lead Leading self, leading others them to grow in their own leadership journeys.

VALUES-IN-ACTION: Mission: Make a Difference! APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP): very year, the entire CCKSS community – was a meaningful one. Oftentimes, we forget students, teachers, parents – fans out in that the elderly have rich stories to tell; there’s Happy Coding! Edroves around our neighbourhood. Armed a lot we can learn from them,” says Ching Wen ancy a ‘Laundrobot’ that automatically with shopping trolleys, raffia string, and a Ting, who is in Secondary 4 now. Taking time brings in your wash when it rains? How whole lot of zeal, our students, accompanied out to bring cheer to the elderly residents in Fabout a ‘Watch-My-Back’ tee-shirt for by teachers and parent volunteers, go about the home gave our students the opportunity to cyclists to signal a turn? Or a smart pet food collecting old clothes and newspapers from the appreciate the many sacrifices and contributions dispenser for times when you’re overseas? residents to promote recycling and the green of the silver generation. cause. These are some of the ideas our students Secondary 4 and 5 students rolled up their came up with for smart living. At the same time, our students become sleeves and went into the enormous soup Utilising their knowledge of coding learned ambassadors for eco-friendly practices – they kitchen of Willing Hearts and to Food Bank in our Robotics and Automation programme, engage residents on Earth Hour and speak Singapore. Whether they were cutting up our students design prototypes of products earnestly to neighbours about how all of ingredients or cleaning out big ovens, or cutting that could potentially become a reality and us, in our little ways, can reduce our carbon Adding life to our common spaces! and packing bread and pastries for distribution, banish some of our more mundane woes. footprint. This annual school-wide Values-In- the Secondary 4 and 5 students learned how Action activity is one where parents get to join empowered to identify a cause and make a many people work behind the scenes to make Robotics and Automation is our school’s in the fun and bond with their children, while difference to the community. positive contributions to the lives of the less niche. Like it or not, we are on the verge of I feel that Robotics & Automation is a very useful programme to have doing something meaningful. It is also a much This year, in collaboration with the People’s privileged. a whole new world where robots are making anticipated school ‘tradition’. their way beyond industry, military and search in schools. I appreciate better now how automation is so much a part Association, the Secondary 1 students worked Through the four or five years in CCKSS, we and rescue situations into our ordinary, daily of our lives today. At the school level, students learn to care for their artistic magic with plank art. The fruit of hope our students become active citizens with their labour would be proudly displayed at an lives. In an increasingly globalised world, Sujaysharan, Sec 2 (2019) the environment through our annual VIA. At a keen social conscience, learn to look beyond coding will become the new lingua franca for each level and through their CCA, students are open field near Jurong East MRT Station. Jarius themselves, appreciate the many blessings youths. Ting of Secondary 1 has this to say: “I am just around them and pay it forward. Ting Zheng Long, Secondary 2 has this to instill better appreciation of technologies happy to know that our effort brings colour In Chua Chu Kang Secondary School, say: “Robotics & Automation lessons get through authentic learning. Through hands- to our common spaces and smiles on people’s students learn user-friendly tools such as us thinking, and challenge us to be more on opportunities, our students develop as faces.” Arduino which enable them to programme creative and innovative as we think of how critical and inventive thinkers. automation could provide solutions to our Partnering organisations such as the Children’s and customise robots. Arduino is a popular It looks like we have made some good electronics development platform that is easy day-to-day problems. And when our codes Cancer Foundation, the Salvation Army to programme and fun, for just about anyone. don’t work, we learn to troubleshoot and to headway. Hey, who knows, we might just see and Lighthouse School, our Secondary 2 be patient as we seek solutions.” the next Bill Gates in our midst! students helped young children of different Responses from the students who have backgrounds. gone through the Robotics & Automation Our aims are to stimulate interest and programme have been very positive. excitement in STEM-related careers, and Secondary 3 students did their part for the elderly. “Our experience at Lions Befrienders There’s much joy in giving! 30 31 CHUA CHU KANG SECONDARY SCHOOL CHUA CHU KANG SECONDARY SCHOOL www.chuachukangsec.moe.edu.sg www.chuachukangsec.moe.edu.sg

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: DID YOU KNOW: AT A GLANCE A CCA Buffet Green, Green Address On Wednesdays and Fridays, students make choice with 22 different CCAs – 5 Uniformed their CCA, and volunteer to come back to Everywhere 3 Teck Whye Crescent, a beeline for the canteen, chomp down on Groups, 5 Performing Arts groups, 4 Clubs and train their juniors on a regular basis. Singapore 688845 their lunch, and slip into a dizzying array Societies and 8 Sporting groups, including he first thing that strikes visitors is our And our students naturally do well. 4 out green surroundings. The two school Phone Number of neon jerseys, smart uniforms, colourful Swimming and Wushu. 6765 5228, 6766 4425 costumes and T-shirts emblazoned with loud of our 5 Uniformed Groups in the school Tbuildings sit nestled among numerous slogans, proudly declaring the Co-curricular We believe that CCAs are the best platforms are awarded Gold annually, our boys in the tall and majestic trees, many of which are as for students to taste success, imbibe strong Sepak Takraw and Soccer teams regularly win School Website Activities (CCAs) they each claim. old as the school. The lush trees provide a www.chuachukangsec.moe.edu.sg values and learn life skills. Students also at the National Schools Games at zonal levels, pleasant environment for all to work and play. and even make it to the national stages, our For a moment, the school transforms into remember most fondly the time they spend School Vision a kaleidoscope of colours, with students on their CCAs because very often, it is here Performing Arts CCAs put up a good showing We also have little creatures roaming freely amidst the greenery. The jungle fowl (an Our beautiful school compound! A community of passionate learners and thronging the hallways as they gather at the that they discover more about themselves at the biennial Singapore Youth Festival as compassionate leaders. 22 different activity areas, all ready to kick and form lasting friendships with others. do our Clubs & Societies in their respective occasional visitor to our school grounds) start their training. competitions. crows early in the morning, much to the scurrying across our parade square and As a school, we are a caring community with The alumni connection is also very much alive amusement of our teachers and students. shimmying up the trees. shared values and purpose. Considering our student enrolment of a as seen from how our former students feel a Students break out into smiles and chuckles And, our grounds are sweetly productive As passionate learners, we are self-directed, little over a thousand, students are spoilt for strong sense of belonging to the school and when they hear the playful Asian Koel call, as too! We have in our backyard, mangoes, resilient and have a love of learning. if on cue, right smack in the midst of a lesson, rambutans, cempedak, banana, papayas, As compassionate leaders, we are empathetic, competing with the teacher for the students’ noni fruit and lime – alas, no durians! When humble and act with integrity. Being in St John Brigade has not just equipped me with a good attention. the fruits are in season, students and teachers knowledge of first aid skills. It has also taught me the importance of It is also not uncommon to hear students alike enjoy a hearty feast of mouth-watering How to get there tropical fruits, fresh from our own backyard! discipline. The pride and discipline we have as a unit are definitely squealing in delight when they see a squirrel Nearest MRT Station key to our achievements. Choa Chu Kang SERGEANT ONG MINLI, Sec 4 ( 2019) Bus Services DID YOU KNOW: 75, 67, 75, 170, 170A, 171, 176, 178, 184, 598, 961, 961C, 963, 970 ‘Yes’ to work, ‘Yes’ to play! GT61 – Guess What Distinctive Programmes Applied Learning Programme: It Is? Robotics & Automation for a Better Tomorrow hile GT61 (Read: G-T-Sixty-One) may Learning for Life Programme: sound like some model of a sports car, Student Leadership Wit is not. Ask any student and teacher from CCKSS, and they will gladly tell you GT61 Subjects Offered is an acronym for our classroom protocol. Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, ‘G’ stands for Getting ready for learning Elements of Business Skills, English, Food and ‘T’ for Taking turns to speak place. It promotes a positive learning Nutrition, Food and Consumer Education, ‘6’ for 6-inch voice to keep noise level down environment, by reminding students to Food Studies, Geography, Higher Chinese, ‘1’ for having 1 conversation at a time be responsible for their own learning and Higher Malay, Higher Tamil, History, Before Aladdin hit the Broadway and theatres, we had our own Aladdin, the Musical! Gravity-defying stunts! being prepared for lessons, as well as to Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), Practised in class, the GT61 protocol show respect and consideration for their Humanities (Social Studies, History), helps set the tone for learning to take teachers and classmates. Humanities (Social Studies, Literature), Malay, CARING COMMUNITY: Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Choreographed to Care Science (Physics, Chemistry), Social Studies, DID YOU KNOW: Tamil tep into the school and you will see learning support, our teachers go the extra students smiling and bowing politely in mile. Size Does (Not) CCAs Sgreeting. Parents and visitors to CCKSS Physical Sports: are often pleasantly surprised by the students’ At the same time, students learn to be Matter Badminton, Basketball, Floorball, Football, courtesy and helpfulness. A positive school grateful. Under a programme run by the id you know that the original site of Netball, Sepak Takraw, Swimming, Wushu tone does not happen by chance. Student Welfare team, students make little Chua Chu Kang Secondary School was Uniformed Groups: gifts and pen their appreciation for the school Girl Guides, NCC (Sea), NPCC, Scouts, St. John Our Student Management team has put in Dnot intended for a secondary school? cleaners, canteen vendors and office staff on According to the first blueprints of the school Brigade place strong support structures such as PCTMs Appreciation Day. (Parent-Child-Teacher Meetings) and monthly drawn some three decades ago, the site was While we started off built for smaller, Visual and Performing Arts: In addition, every year the school receives Students at the heart of all we do meant for St. Margaret’s Primary School, but younger students, we have grown to meet Art Club, Band, Choir, English Drama, level meetings with teachers during which Movement and Dance, Chinese Orchestra discussions centre on the student’s well-being hundreds of write-ups from students was later re-designated for our use. needs of secondary students. In 1999, a new and academic progress. And, it takes every nominating their teachers for the Caring That explains why some of our facilities extension building was constructed (this Clubs and Societies: Community Service Club, Infocomm Club teacher in the school to see each child as his Teacher Award, and one such teacher is Mr seem a little, well, ‘scaled-down’ – things time, the right size) because the school was own and to live the talk. Benjamin Pooi. Mr Benjamin’s students love bursting at its seams. (Animation), Infocomm Club (AVA), Robotics like our school hall, our lower than usual Club him. “Mr Benjamin is our Form Teacher. He canteen stall counters, the wash basins in the This new extension is where the current Teachers here practise classroom protocol guides us, counsels us and at times reprimands GT61 (refer to next page) to reinforce an active students’ toilets and ….erm… toilet bowls – General Office, staff rooms and additional us, but all of us know he genuinely cares for to facilitate use by primary school children. classrooms are situated. The school also went learning stance, conduct Circle Time and 1-to- us, and that makes all the difference,” says 1 dialogues to get to know students’ interests In 1994, the second year the school was in single session that year. So now, we have two CCKSS Yong Jie Hui who graduated last year. Through The and needs, and provide learning support. operation, we had a bumper enrolment of blocks and guess the names of these two 19 Secondary One classes and that meant, Years Individual or small group consultation sessions Our school tone is not a chance result. It takes blocks – The Old Block and The New Block! in the afternoons at study areas are also we needed to make space work with some (Did you guess it? ) every teacher to see each child as his own. It Our teachers go the extra mile creativity. not uncommon and for students who need takes care.

32 33 CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL www.clementitownsec.moe.edu.sg CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL Project Work has taught me how to ask the how and why www.clementitownsec.moe.edu.sg questions in life instead of taking things at face value. I enjoyed the process, as it was enriching and it pushed my understanding of the world around me to its limits.

Bryan Lim, Sec 2 (2019)

Project Work – brainstorming activity ‘Hit and Cluster’

CLEMENTEEN FAMILY: A Home Away From Home n CTSS, Form Teachers are known as ‘Classparents’. This was a term adopted back Iin the 1990s, and has been used ever since. The idea of ‘Classparents’ conveys how CTSS is a second 9

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Mrs Teresa Chua, Head of Department (English) who has been with the school CTSS Classparents - our anchors for a culture of care ALP – Using microbit to programme the robots since 1994

APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME/PROJECT WORK: Thank you CTSS for bringing out the best in me. The teachers and my peers have always pushed me to give my best in all that I do and if it weren’t for their constant support, I would not have reached where I am today. The Future-Ready Clementeens camaraderie cultivated here in CT is something that I know I will never be able to find anywhere else. It makes me feel like I am home. Every event and performance sparked so much joy in me and I will never forget that ontrolling the Star Wars BB8 Sphero future, opening doors to many careers and students also need skills like critical thinking, feeling. Thank you CTSS for such an unforgettable and delightful 4 years. Robot’s movements using an iPad. opportunities. It also teaches problem solving collaboration and communication to be CDesigning interactive art works that and logical thinking. Through weekly lessons, ready for the future. Our school aims to Ashvin R Chundayil, Clementeen of The Year 2019 bloom into a gorgeous array of LED lights our ALP provides each Clementeen with early build these skills explicitly from a young upon sensing an approaching audience. exposure to computer science and coding in age. Hence, in Secondary One, Clementeens interesting and fun-filled ways that ignite embark on interdisciplinary Project Work LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME/ Fun, imaginative and tapping into teenage their motivation. Students can then go on (PW). It introduces our students to critical STUDENT LEADERSHIP: movie mania, these projects by our lower to offer Computing as an O-level Applied thinking tools, research and statistical skills, secondary students are part of the school’s Subject. ways of working collaboratively with their Aspire with Our Applied Learning Programme (ALP), peers, methods of using new technologies Besides learning logical thinking and to collaborate and how to speak and present Uniformed Groups COmputing to Discover and Empower problem solving through coding, our (CODE). Coding is a key skill for the well. (UGs) t is not just the uniforms and drills. CTSS uses I have always been interested in computing our UGs for the Learning for Life Programme (LLP), Leadership Development through UGs. and programming, but I had no idea where I to start. The school genuinely provides a lot of We tap on the rich and authentic opportunities for me to develop my skills, as well experiences that UGs provide to our as fuel my passion for computing. Competitions students to cultivate leadership traits, Every cadet a leader and learning journeys provide additional develop skills and inculcate values in them. platforms for me to learn and grow. Under the LLP: • Lower secondary students receive broad- Jack Chua Yi Chen, Sec 4 (2019) • All Clementeens go for yearly cohort based leadership development training, ASPIRE camps, where they learn and live anchored in Sean Covey’s “The 7 Habits My boys joined CTSS via Direct out the school values: Adaptability, Self- of Highly Effective Teens”. Through School Admission (DSA), in Digital Applied Learning has taught me many Discipline, Perseverance, Integrity, Respect, this programme, students learn greater the Uniformed Group, Scouts. and Empathy. Each year’s camp is designed discipline and self-leadership. forms of coding. We live in a generation where Scouts provides a wide range to cater to the needs of the level. computers are replacing humans and to program • The UG cadets take the lead in this of activities that sharpen our computers, we need to learn coding. These • For example, the Secondary One programme by sharing during the school youths in terms of leadership sessions have helped me develop coding skills Camp Chrysalis focuses on helping new assemblies how they have applied some and life skills. of “The 7 Habits” in their daily lives. which are essential these days. Clementeens to transit smoothly into secondary school life and build new Mdm Catherine Chan, on her sons Sistia Satya Schvin, Sec 2 (2019) A DAL lesson friendships. Theodore and Thaddeus Chua

34 35 CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL CLEMENTI TOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL www.clementitownsec.moe.edu.sg www.clementitownsec.moe.edu.sg

AESTHETICS EDUCATION: My daughter initially AT A GLANCE Values Education Through The Arts faced challenges in social Address interactions. She joined the rama and the arts are powerful vehicles These experiences culminate in a large-scale 10 Clementi Ave 3, for character education and we use biennial school musical, with auditions open Drama team and her teachers, Singapore 129904 peers, seniors and even Drama Dthem very effectively at CTSS. They help to the entire school, and students working as Phone Number the students to develop respect and empathy cast and crew! alumni kept encouraging her. 6777 7362 for others, build confidence in themselves, She won a role in the school The aesthetics groups are also a big and and are also platforms for them to apply musical last December and School Website their teamwork and public speaking skills. vibrant part of the school scene, doing the school proud by achieving six Certificates of I wept as I watched her on www.clementitownsec.moe.edu.sg stage. I have seen such growth The lower secondary Normal Technical Distinction in the Singapore Youth Festival School Vision students participate in a Drama-in-Curriculum (SYF) 2019 Arts Presentations. and maturity in her, and I can To be a Vibrant Community of Learners, with Programme, where they get to perform an never thank CTSS enough! the Heart to Value Every Individual and the adaptation of their chosen texts, enabling Spirit to Serve and to Excel. these texts to come vividly to life. Mother of a child with special needs Staff Bonding through ‘CT Hunter’ How to get there LIFE-LONG LEARNING: Nearest MRT Station Teachers Who Don’t Stop Learning Clementi Bus Services chieving the school vision of creating a Therefore our school places a strong emphasis 14, 105, 106, 147, 156, 165, 166, 173, 175, 184, vibrant community of lifelong learners on staff professional development and 196, 282, 284, 285, 7, 96, 99 Awith the spirit to serve and to excel collaborative learning. A significant amount requires a school team that never stops of time is set aside for staff development Distinctive Programmes learning. We take reference from Thomas including learning journeys to broaden our Applied Learning Programme: Friedman who shared in his book ‘The World horizons, lesson planning and lesson study C.O.D.E. (Computing to Discover and is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first for professional discourses as well as fun- Empower) Century’ that what stayed with him from his filled bonding activities to build team spirit. Learning for Life Programme: schooling days were not the facts that the Leadership Development through Uniformed teachers imparted but the excitement about Groups learning they inspired. Subjects Offered Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Taking a step back to observe Chemistry, Chinese, Chinese (Special and think how we can create Programme), Computer Applications, School Musical 2018 ‘Where Did You Go?’ Chinese Dance Computing, Design & Technology, Elements new knowledge and skills of Business Skills, English, Food & Nutrition, to stay relevant in this fast- Geography, Higher Chinese, Higher Malay, changing world is necessary as Higher Tamil, History, Humanities (Social STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: a Teacher. My teaching journey Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social has definitely been enriched Studies, History), Literature in English, Malay, Whatever Their Starting Point, Our Students Grow and Achieve by working with educators Mathematics, Music, Physics, Principles of ur school’s philosophy is that we will pace and style of learning. In recognition of At the lower secondary level, students Accounts, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science from various collaborative (Physics, Chemistry), Tamil help every student to learn, grow and the effectiveness of our programme, CTSS can take part in programmes such as the platforms such as Networked Oachieve, no matter where their starting was awarded the Lee Hsien Loong Award for Innovation Programme (IvP), organised by Learning Community (NLC) CCAs point is. Innovations in the Normal Course (attained the MOE Gifted Education Branch. The IvP and Subject Chapter, through Physical Sports: in 2009 and renewed in 2015). exposes them to innovation, engineering and reading educational books Badminton, Basketball, Football, Netball, For students in the Normal Course, for design thinking. instance, the school has a strong and We are extremely heartened to see our and attending workshops. The Volleyball, Wushu innovative programme to help cater to their students being recognised for their all-round At the upper secondary level, the school challenge facing us today could Uniformed Groups: excellence, strong leadership qualities and provides the Science in Action Science be a busy schedule in school but Girl Guides, NCC, NPCC, Scouts, St. John Brigade sound values. Mentorship Programme (SiA SMP). This embracing active learning for programme enables selected Secondary life will be an inspiration for us to Visual and Performing Arts: For students who are talented and passionate Three students to work on a year-long project Chinese Dance, English Drama, Guzheng about science, the school also provides many under the mentorship of experts from tertiary better our teaching craft. Three generations of CTSS teachers learning together Ensemble, Indian Dance, Malay Dance, learning opportunities for them to grow. and giving back - Mdm Ang Choon Keow (left) taught institutions. MRS EMMELINE TENG, SENIOR TEACHER Mrs Tan Wenyi (right), who taught Ms Chloe Chan Symphonic Band (centre) Clubs and Societies: Art Club, Multimedia Services, Outdoor When all doors seem to close on me, there was always a teacher who Being able to see and “discover” new ideas about what you are Activities Club would guide me through another door. CTSS is a theatre of dreams studying, cemented by thorough thought processes and skills allow and a place where I made and realised my dreams! students to be better engaged and hence, learn better. I see myself as an enabler of my students’ learning. When we set Lee Jiaying, Sec Five Normal Stream. recipient of The Lee Kuan Yew Award For All-Round Excellence the framework and give students a research question, I try not to (LKY-ARE) 2016 tell students how to arrive at the answer. In this way, we provide opportunities for our students to take ownership of their learning and to find ways and means to solve the problem. In most cases, The school’s ASPIRE values shaped me to persevere in the face there is often more than one way to find the answer to the question. of adversity. I attribute my achievements to hard work and the This augurs well in scientific education because science requires a unflagging belief that my teachers had in me. curiosity and an open-mindedness in order for the development of new methods to answer the questions of Science in the future. Don Sim, recipient of The Lee Kuan Yew Award For All-Round Excellence (LKY-ARE) 2011 SiA SMP 2018 Mrs Rachel Lehming, Subject Head (Science)

36 37 COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL www.commonwealthsec.moe.edu.sg COMMONWEALTH A LIBRARY WHERE IMAGINATION HAS NO BOUNDARIES: SECONDARY SCHOOL Imaginarium: Imagine it. Be it. www.commonwealthsec.moe.edu.sg e someone whom you always wanted to be at our Imaginarium. It’s all about your Bchoice. Snuggle up on a couch in the Living Room with a book, escape into one of The Nooks to mull over your school work or enter the 100 Acre Wood with your friends for another quiet project discussion. The library aims to be a community space for students to learn and discover. Care to share a book? Join our Book Pitch Wordsmiths @ work With a range of activities from Wordsmith (creative writing workshops), Pageturners P.S: Did you know our four study rooms are named in honour of famous book characters? Come (book club) and Book Pitch (book sharing by by the 100 Acre Wood, 12 Grimmauld Place, 221B Baker Street or 890 Fifth Avenue and absorb your favourite teachers, friends or respected the atmosphere of your favourite books! authors), you can be who you want to be for that day, or just for that hour or two. I always leave the session with an even longer to-read list.

Jordan Chan, Sec 1 Pageturner (2019) 9 1 0 2 ories

12 Grimmauld Place - a great hangout for Enjoying quiet moment at the nooks collaborative work

SCHOOL-BASED ELECTIVES: The 8th Discipline: Passion & Future-Readiness Nurturing creativity through unstructured play MAKER EDUCATION AND DESIGN THINKING: ore often than not, pursuing your non- academic interest in secondary school Playing Seriously Mmeans spending time after school to attend enrichment programmes, carry out lways dream of making your own toys more self-directed, hands-on learners who research and get your projects done. or furniture? Imagine seeing your self- are resourceful and resilient. The design space is made remote-controlled aeroplane At Commonwealth Secondary, we value A Our students also learn to be human-centric take off to the skies or repairing your own where the limits of my the importance of giving students the time skateboard. At Commonwealth Secondary, problem solvers through our in-house Design imagination are uncapped and space for exploration and to build 21st this is not “mere” play but the foundation at Thinking curriculum. In these classes, they and let loose. A Dance century competencies so we do what most the heart of nurturing creativity. get to work in teams to identify complex schools wouldn’t: offer upper secondary problems, understand the needs of those Dance Revolution machine or a drum machine? students the option to study an innovation- In our well-resourced Makerspace, students around them, brainstorm ideas, prototype focused elective as their 8th subject. are encouraged to use the power of their and test their innovative solutions. Simple feat with all the imagination to create. Students make toys, support and equipment Our first batch of Secondary 3 students got to These authentic experiences not only bring VR headsets, electric pianos and keychains ready at hand. choose the Design Elective in place of a GCE for the sole purpose of realising their wildest the joy of learning but also motivate the O-level subject in 2018. If design and innovation dreams! In the process, our students become students to learn. is not your cup of tea, you may want to consider Edolphus Hoo, Sec 4 (2019) our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) Elective which will be made available from 2020.

Space for students to imagine and create Learning 3D printing from our maker coach Our students proudly showing their prototypes Students at the Design Elective Students working on their prototypes which is part of the Design Elective Plenty of Learning Journeys for authentic learning Trial Lesson 38 39 COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL www.commonwealthsec.moe.edu.sg www.commonwealthsec.moe.edu.sg

EXPLORING PASSION, SHOWCASING TALENT: TIMEKEEPING, OUR SHARED RESPONSIBILITY: AT A GLANCE Our Stage for Students to Shine Commonwealth, a noBELL School Address n artist without an audience can never mentoring, formalised training and even professional coaching, giving students the confidence ells were used since the Industrial Age 698 West Coast Road, see beyond the horizon and soar to to step up to the world stage and share their creativity! as shepherds to move people to their Singapore 608784 next task. The time has come for us to Agreater heights. At Commonwealth, B Phone Number progress beyond being just followers. Since students are given the space to explore 6560 6866 their interest and passion in the arts. We 2015, CWSS did away with the school bell understand that creativity cannot happen to enable students to build their own “sixth School Website overnight. Hence, we aim to nurture the sense” of time telling. In its place, we use www.commonwealthsec.moe.edu.sg creative flair in each student through the GPS synchronised clocks to show us when creative spiral process. lessons start and end. This instills a sense School Vision of responsibility in our students as they Every CommonWEALTHIAN a Confident The very first step into the realms of creativity develop important self-management skills. Learner, Imaginative Trailblazer, and is appreciation for the arts hence students are In some cases, students have even become Compassionate Leader exposed to aesthetic performances such as timekeepers for teachers during lessons! With a sense of responsibility and the timekeeper, musicals, plays and recitals. having no bell is not an issue How to get there When the students are ready to imagine Nearest MRT Stations possibilities, they are then given the chance Jurong East, Clementi to showcase their creations and experiment. Bus Services Through this spiral process, students learn to IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE FOR CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: 30, 78, 143, 143M, 176, 201 develop their own ideas, test boundaries, get input from others, and generate new ideas See See A(pply) Distinctive Programmes based on their experiences. Design Thinking, Trailblazer Maker ec 1 students can try out different CCAs for a month before they finally make a choice. Programme, All these take place in a highly supportive A student is going to spend his or her entire secondary school life in a CCA so it is only Environmental Education, Tamil Language environment with informal teacher Student performers at Eclat 2.0, our aesthetic showcase Arts Elective Programme Sright that he or she makes an informed decision before making a commitment. This Elective Programme (TLEP), Design Elective, also means more motivated students during CCA. Most importantly, this provides a more STEM Elective immersive experience for our students and allows them to explore their passions! Subjects Offered EMPOWERED TO BE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES: Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, When Nature Calls, CWSS Responds Computing, Design and Technology, Elements hen our students are able to of Business Skills, English, Food and Nutrition, appreciate and make connections Food Studies, Geography, Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social with the natural world, advocacy W Studies, History), Higher Chinese, Higher and activism emerge as a natural outflow of Malay, Higher Tamil, Literature in English, this love for nature. Literature in Tamil, Malay, Mathematics, To foster the love for nature, Commonwealth Music, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Secondary has created many eco-habitats Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, for students to experience authentic out of Chemistry), Tamil classroom learning experiences through their CCAs encounters with the rich biodiversity. Physical Sports: Badminton, Basketball (Boys), Dragon Boat (Boys), Cross Country, Netball, Soccer (Boys) Uniformed Groups: Girl Guides, NCC (Land), NPCC, Scouts, Singapore Red Cross Society Finding Nemo Visual and Performing Arts: Band, Choir, Chinese Dance, Malay Dance, CWSS, A SCHOOL WITH RICH BIODIVERSITY: Indian Dance, English Drama, Urban Nature A Safe Haven for Wildlife (Percussion Band) Clubs and Societies: ancy coming up-close with wildlife Bits and Atoms, Eco Club, New Media Club everyday? Our Eco-habitats offer learning beyond the confines of the classroom FThe eco-habitats we created in our school Caring for our winged visitors Our teachers lead their students out of the are excellent environments to attract a range classroom for a first-hand opportunity to of visitors: reptiles, birds, amphibians and study our school’s Rainforest, Wetland and mammals. To date, sunbirds, monitor lizards, Stream up-close. They are encouraged to ask pink-necked green pigeons, and plantain questions based on their observations, and squirrels have visited us for food and shelter. make connections with what they have learnt. Some of these animals have also chosen to become the permanent residents of the Pink-necked green pigeon with two fledgings nesting In our Environmental Education Programme, at our Stream school. Over the years, students and staff students get to engage in scientific inquiry have undertaken the responsibility to report and research on environmental issues and be any wildlife sighting, especially when the advocates for environmental conservation. Discover more about animal is in distress or needs protection. Join us to make a difference! our Biodiversity Engage in environmental investigative work Enjoying the rich biodiversity of our Wetlands

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Students are given different roles simulating a F&B Chef Dave Yuen guides the students as they prepare the dishes during the Authentic Lunch setting for our half yearly Authentic Lunch LIFE SKILLS: Tackling the Heat and Serving Up a Feast

New order!” The entire kitchen froze The “Authentic Lunch” is served twice yearly 9 for three seconds as the orders were at the Bistro in Crest Secondary School, 1 0 “read out. Action quickly resumed after and Crestans specialising in the Hospitality 2 a swift acknowledgement of “Yes, Chef!” Services ISC are tasked to execute the entire ories by the entire crew. The kitchen was hot, and restaurant operation. The Secondary 4 tensions were high but the entire kitchen students are in charge of welcoming guests, crew was focused on individual tasks and taking orders and serving the customers determined to make this “Authentic Lunch” while the Secondary 3 students prepare a success. and cook the dishes in the training kitchen. This experience gives the students a taste of Crestans rejoice after being crowned Overall Champions for the third year running in the ignITE Skills Challenge! They overcame challenges from various N(A) and N(T) secondary Over at the dining area, the service personnel the hospitality industry and prepares them One of the dishes served was the pan fried salmon school teams in the competition organised by the Institute of Technical Education were smartly decked out in their service for the high expectations of working in a served with green pea puree, garlic chips, potato crumbs uniforms while serving hungry patrons. restaurant in the future. and lemongrass infused cream sauce WHERE N(T) STUDENTS SUCCEED: Beacon of Hope for FACILITIES: Normal Technical Authentic Learning Spaces Students restans are often seen engaged in the workshops, labs and kitchens. In I always tell my students that in order to prepare a dish well, we must e know it takes all sorts to make Caddition, valued industry partners first know how to make it from scratch. It is just like walking. If we did the world — and we make sure our such as Esprit, Giant Hypermarket and not take the first step, we wouldn’t know how far we can go. WCrestans learn and let their unique Shimano have also set up learning spaces strengths and talents shine! With motivation – mock-ups of actual retail spaces – in the Chef Chang Yi Ping, Hospitality Services Teacher and strong support, we know that they can school to bring authentic training closer to certainly succeed. Thus our teachers and staff Crestans. are committed to help empower Crestans to achieve their dreams. Our school uses vocational training integrated with academic subjects to create an exciting platform for N(T) students to excel. For example, Crestans are introduced to Mechanical Design & Automation, Internet of Things Applications, Mobile Web Applications, Culinary & Restaurant Operations and Retail & e-Commerce Taster Modules in lower secondary where they pick up valuable life skills through hands-on activities. In Secondary 3, they specialise in two of the 5 specialised modules on top of preparing Crestans exploring the world of Mechanical Design & Automation through Basic Robotics for their GCE ‘N’ Level examinations. By the end of Secondary 4, the students will not only graduate with a GCE ‘N’ Level certificate, but Education (ITE) Skills Subject Certificate (ISSC) according to their specialisations – putting them will also be awarded the Institute of Technical in good stead as they pursue their next course of education in the ITE of their choice. Learning to code at the Mac Lab as part of the Mobile Web Infusing joy of learning in a Math learning activity Application module 42 43 CREST SECONDARY SCHOOL CREST SECONDARY SCHOOL www.crestsec.edu.sg www.crestsec.edu.sg

OVERSEAS PROGRAMMES: AT A GLANCE A Different Address 561 Jurong East Street 24, Exposure Singapore 609561 I feel grateful for all the restans have the opportunity to go things I have as I have seen overseas for various programmes, such Phone Number 6899 2779 Cas community service learning, cultural first-hand that children in other countries are not as exposure, as well as student exchange. The School Website overseas learning programme is an integral fortunate as I am. www.crestsec.edu.sg part of every Sec 3 Crestan experience. The learning journey not only inculcates values Izzah Athirah Bte Md Yusoff, Sec 3 (2019) School Vision like care and resilience, it is also a way to Empowered to Realise My Dreams. broaden their horizon and see the world. How to get there Nearest MRT Stations Bukit Batok, Jurong East EXPOSE, EXPERIENCE AND EXCEL: Bus Services 98, 98M, 176, 187, 188, 188R, 333, 502, 868, Scaffolding for Success 990 How would you illustrate a literary work? We know that when Crestans choose to step Distinctive Programmes How about making a live dramatised trailer beyond their comfort zones with resilience • Industry Experiental Programme showing how Perseus slew the snake- and determination, they rise to the occasion! • Outdoor Interdisciplinary Learning Student artists had their artworks printed on “Stay Prepared” coasters, driving the message home to 1.44 million households across the island headed Gorgon, Medusa? • Local and Overseas Cultural Immersion To top it off, the win in 2018 is in fact, the Programme REACHING OUT TO COMMUNITIES: n July 2018, our team of 12 Crestans – the fourth time Crest bagged a trophy at the • Values-In-Action Programme only N(T) team there – carried off second NSLF. • School Twinning Programme with High Art That Reaches Iprize with this trailer, at the biggest literary School from the Philippines event for students in Singapore – the National Schools Literature Festival (NSLF). Subjects Offered Beyond Character & Citizenship Education, Our Arts and Events Management Club, who English, Info-Communications Technology, n June this year, Crestans’ artwork would We did it! We did our best but be circulated to 1.44 million households produced the trailer, had been feeling jittery Mathematics, Mother Tongue, Music, I wasn’t sure if we were good nationwide in the form of coasters under about the other competitors whom they Performing Arts, Physical Education, Science, I Visual Arts, Taster Modules on Mechanical, the “Stay Prepared” initiative commissioned imagined to be more proficient in Literature. enough. I guess it was worth all the hard work! Facility, Retail and Hospitality Services for by Temasek Foundation Cares. Furthermore, But the Secondary 1 team impressed the Lower Secondary, ITE Skills Certificate Modules Our Crestans’ creations can be seen on the judges with their acting and enthusiasm for for Upper Secondary walls of the void decks around the Yuhua which they spent weeks rehearsing faithfully. Rizki Naufal, Sec 2 (2018) “King Polydectes” who neighbourhood too. Themes such as ‘Anti- Their hard work paid off when it was assigned Perseus to kill the Gorgon CCAs Love Scam’, ‘Anti-Theft’ and ‘SG-Secure’ announced that they emerged second. Physical Sports: inspire their work, which not only adds colour Athletics, Badminton, Basketball (Boys), to the area, but also educates residents on Basketball (Girls), Floorball, Football Crestans showcasing their artistic talent at the Istana Open House during National Day, in such important messages. collaboration with Wildlife Reserves Uniformed Groups: Boy Scouts, Girl Guides Some of the creative artworks are installed take it further: artistic Crestans have also brought their talents overseas on cultural exchange Visual and Performing Arts: in school, where they help to instil a sense trips, and painted a mural in a school in Batam. Such active collaborations allow our Crestans Arts & Events Management, Dance, Guitar, of pride and belonging in students. But we to express themselves creatively and play their part in making a difference to the community. Pop Band, Visual Arts Clubs and Societies: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Library, New Media, Service STAFF: INTERNSHIPS: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES: Passionate Crestan Industry Experience Interactive Learning Warriors n Sec 3, Crestans head out for a 4-week rest teachers take effort to design internship programme, known as the lessons that engage the students and he hallmark of a Crest staff member is IIndustry Experiential Programme (IEP), Cgrow their interest in learning. Some of their passion! From teachers to support in various companies across Singapore. our innovative approaches include an Escape Tstaff, every one made a deliberate During their internship, they gain valuable Room for language learning, sales of snacks choice to join the school. ‘Crestan Warriors’ is experience and catch a glimpse of working for Mathematics, and Learning Journeys in indeed an apt name for this staff family. life, thus instilling confidence and self-worth and out of school for various subjects. along the way.

Achievement unlocked three times in a row for our students who worked hard for their dramatised trailer at the NSLF!

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Helping the Pioneer Generation navigate the world of mobile apps Food distribution and outreach with Mr Patrick Tay Teck Guan, Adviser for Boon Lay GRO LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): Learning the Art of Leading through Giving

unearnites are trained in leadership In developing Sec 3s as community youth Another activity our Sec 3 students are 9 principles in order to form leadership leaders, Dunearn works with the South West involved in is the Intergenerational Learning 1 0 Dhabits and attitudes. For the upper Community Development Council (SWCDC) Project. Students are paired with senior 2 levels, according to the programme teacher- and community partners such as REACH citizens in the neighbourhood to serve as ories in-charge, “Our students learn how their Youth Powerhouse. guides to the world of smartphone and efforts can benefit the larger community mobile applications, and assist them to install around them - seeing global leadership After discussions guided by the teachers, and use apps such as the SingHealth Health with a local angle; such as discovering and fronted by student councillors and Sec Buddy app. how local communities can address global 3 CCE leaders, Dunearn `adopted’ a block of concerns or issues like meeting the threat of rental flats. Students, after they have been Constructing calorimeters to count calories deforestation by planting more trees in the trained in interview techniques, conduct a We wanted to give [our Sec 3s] APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP): neighbourhood.” neighbourhood needs survey exercise. They return with reports on what each group a meaningful activity at the ‘Makan’ on Everyone’s Mind! The lower secondary students are involved of residents need, and the classes decide start of the year. We highlighted in supporting our neighbour, the Bukit Batok on how they can help. This year, a food to SWCDC that the hamper- unearnites are strong in the sciences, and In Secondary 2, students look into Arduino and attend Advanced Elective Modules Home for the Aged, with the objective of drive was conducted for the benefit of the giving should be extended to the school is one of the few offering the (open-source code) programming and develop (AEM) at Singapore Polytechnic. bringing happiness by offering a listening neighbouring residents. After initiating a the flats that we are ‘adopting’. subject Chemistry with Biology. When their own food projects. The scientific D ear and providing entertainment through needs analysis to find out what the residents’ We will have a year-long it came to designing the school’s Applied principles mesh well with core academic needs were, the students planned the performances and playing games with programme with them. Learning Programme, the teachers chose knowledge and the communications and the residents. This long-term engagement logistics of how to collect and distribute to focus on a topic that leverages students’ presentation skills mirror our student programme rosters classes on a rotational basis various foodstuffs to the residents. strengths: Food Science and Technology development programmes. to engage the elderly over 6 months in a year. Ms Bai Yi rang, LLP Teacher Food is something all students and their Most importantly, the students really like it parents can relate to, explains Ms Aileen Tan, because in certain sessions, they get to taste HOD Science. Furthermore, there are many what they’ve made! RETHINKING LEARNING: courses and exciting careers in the food, The second tier activities involve smaller chemical as well as pharmaceutical industries, groups, particularly the school’s `Science Flipped Classrooms and Microsites which students can consider embarking on in Ambassadors’, who show greater aptitude unearn’s science teachers have the future. and interest – about 30 to 40 students in total. Future farmers in the making? A learning journey to Kin flipped classrooms – but not in the way that you might think! They issue We get to understand the context [of the lesson] before we get to class. The first tier programme captures Secondary Upper secondary students who show greater Yan Agrotech, Lim Chu Kang Agrotechnology Park D Then in class, we have more time to work on the exercises and try out interest attend industry talks by corporations students reading materials to prepare for 1 students’ attention with lots of hands-on class the following day, and when in class, questions where our teachers can guide us... activities such as marshmallow making and such as Fraser & Neave, where they will discuss the work that its food scientists do, they work through exercises to ensure building a simple calorimeter. students demonstrate their understanding Jerald Giam, Sec 4 of the material. This is popular with students, despite the extra `homework’, as more classroom time can be allocated to You can read microsite information Structure of the ALP Programme applying and clarifying concepts with their anywhere! I’ve seen my friend glued Tier 1 (Sec 1/Sec 2) Tier 2 (Sec 2 onwards) subject teachers. to his phone on the train; ‘I have a • Basic ICT training • Learning journeys Several science teachers run micro-websites test tomorrow,’ he said. • Communication and presentation skills • Industry talks (by Fraser & Neave) with teachers’ notes on them. This approach • Hands-on projects (e.g. marshmallow and • AEM at Singapore Polytechnic is very popular with the students too, as it ice-cream making, calorimeter making, • Science innovation competitions gives them access to all the materials for their JAMIE ONG, Sec 5 energy-bar making) lessons, all the time. Climbing the heights of ALP! Shell STEM Youth • Arduino programming Innovation Challenge 2016 Champions

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AT A GLANCE Address 21 Bukit Batok West Avenue 2, Singapore 659250 Phone Number 6565 3692

School Website www.dunearnsec.moe.edu.sg

School Vision Lifelong Learners, Caring Leaders.

How to get there Nearest MRT Stations Bukit Batok, Bukit Gombak Bus Services Sharp dance moves brighten up all the school’s celebrations 160, 180, 187, 188, 188E, 188R, 197, 868, 945, 947, 985

Distinctive Programmes SCHOOL BUILDING: Applied Learning Programme: Food Science and Technology The Sun Rises On Our New Campus! Learning for Life Programme: o you know that our alumnus, Ms Two beautiful sculptures that were Community Youth Leadership Huang Caijin, was instrumental in the designed and built by our artist alumni design of our spanking new school were carefully preserved during the recent Subjects Offered D Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology building? construction, and proudly reinstated in prominent areas in the school, preserving Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, Design and Technology, Elements of Business In 2018, Dunearn Secondary School moved the continuity of Dunearn’s rich history. to our spacious and upgraded Bukit Batok Skills, English Language, Food and Nutrition, campus, which was thoughtfully designed Our students can now look forward to Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), by Ms Huang, an architect, along with her enjoying spacious classrooms, library and Humanities (Social Studies, History), Literature team of consultants. The site’s purposeful laboratories, a brand new Multi-Purpose in English, Malay, Mathematics, Physics, The diversity and dedication of our dancers make all the difference Our dancers putting it together for a knock-out performance interplay between physical spaces and the Hall for games and performances, Principles of Accounts, Science (Chemistry, natural environment enhances the learning new physical training facilities, varied Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry) CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA): experience for our students. and exciting learning spaces, and a CCAs competition-ready Indoor Sports Hall! Dancing Our Way Into Audiences’ Hearts The upgrade retains much of the iconic Physical Sports: elements of the former school building, The campus will serve the needs of our Basketball, Football, Table Tennis r Keith Koh, HOD PE & CCA, laughs He added that other good reasons are that its Other popular CCAs include: such as its distinctive original facade. These 21st century learners in this new era Uniformed Groups: as he repeats himself to say that members are strongly committed and spread • Basketball touchstones of our heritage will serve to of technological innovation and rapid National Cadet Corp, National Police Cadet Mmodern dance is surprisingly popular their love of the activity via word-of-mouth. • Football inspire future generations of Dunearnites. educational development. Corp, St. John Brigade, Scouts in Dunearn Secondary. Last but not least, they take every opportunity • Table Tennis Visual and Performing Arts: The traditional sports, of course, attract to perform for the school, showcasing their • Malay Dance Band (Symphonic), Guzheng Ensemble, the most attention. But modern dance was passion and skills. • Guzheng Ensemble SCHOOL SONG: Modern Dance, Choir one of the most-requested CCAs amongst • Choir Clubs and Societies: students, with a sizeable increase in numbers Our Dunearn English Literary Drama Society, Malay Cultural over recent intakes. Society, AV Multi-media Club, Library Club, The group has had high visibility with a performance for SG50, speech Photography Club, Infocomm Club The current modern dance group is 52 strong, Journey, Captured with 10 boys in the ranks. days and at concerts, and will be competing at SYF. It has consistently been recognised with the SYF award for accomplishment. In Song When asked for his theory about why modern usic teacher Faith Khoo, a long- dance is so popular with students, Mr Koh Mr Keith Koh, Hod Physical Education And Co-Curricular Activities serving member of staff, was tasked quipped that K-Pop is `hot’ with many young to write the new school song when people these days. M the school moved to Bukit Batok in 1993. She recalls that the school incorporated DID YOU KNOW: phrases from various staff members, including the Principal and Vice-Principal of We Shine Bright Our classes are named after the school at that time. The first words of the first verse gemstones. Our school uses ‘As I enter Dunearn’s gates, my heart swells are ‘As I enter…’. The last Like A Diamond gemstones like a metaphor, up with pride and hope…’ was from the verse has ‘…From Dunearn unearn’s school crest includes a that we’re ‘precious’ students. then-VP, Mr Goh Soon Guan. I emerge…’ They trace the diamond, and classes are named Not cringey, really, we’d rather students’ journey. Pearl, Opal and Ruby after precious ‘This is where I work and play’ was from D have it than 4E2, 5N1! another senior teacher. gems to carry on the theme that students are just in need of some polishing to truly Miss Faith Khoo, Music and English teacher for And ‘Endure all pressures, overcome all almost 30 years. shine! Jamie Ong, Sec 5 obstacles’ was from the Principal at the time, Miss Dorothy Tay.

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SECONDARY SCHOOL CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY: www.fajarsec.moe.edu.sg Trail-blazing for Social Causes JS has the highest number of records in the Singapore Book of Records. We have Fcreated and broken 44 Singapore Records and 1 Guinness Record! Best of all, each record was for a social cause, where we raised funds for the needy or for the elderly as we attempted to set new records. Future generations of FJians can continue to share and care with us as we set even more new records for social causes in contribution Record Breaking - Largest number of Shoes Collected for the Less Fortunate to our community, nation and beyond!

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impact the school, community, nation and ories beyond through our flagship programme - Community Youth Leadership, framed by the 3Es: Educate: encourage FJians to develop a growth mindset and develop their leadership competencies and attitudes to serve; Playing a Game of Jenga with our Elderly Friends SCHOOL-WIDE PROGRAMMES: Encourage: recognise students who have done good deeds and kind acts; and Cultivating Care for Generations My classmates and I modified Empower: provide opportunities for interesting games to make students to initiate, lead, plan and conduct ajar Secondary School’s Inter-Generational By going through the LLP, every FJian will them suitable for elderly programmes to serve the community. Games programme has been a platform graduate from our school, more deeply caring players. I was stationed at the for others, anchored in our FJS school values Fto develop FJians to become leader- Kinect station, a very new idea learners. Every year, our elderly guests step of Responsibility, Integrity, compaSsion, into FJS, all eager to participate in a day of rEsilience, to “RISE” like the sun. to the elderly! I have learnt to Students spending time with the Elderly Literally Inter-Generational Games food and fun with the FJian family! be more patient and supportive See also the Channel NewsAsia – to give them the time to The Inter-Generational Games is the (CNA) social documentary process the information, and culmination of our caring culture, introduced project ‘Back to School’ on the encouragement to try the through our Learning for Life Programme, Intergenerational Bonding @ or LLP, to nurture our students into Caring, appended QR Code! games! Empathic Leaders. Wong Zi Qi, Class of 2017

Our guests having fun at our student-designed game booth Coaching “Uncle” in street hockey Sharing Energy-Saving Tips with the Residents Fund-raising for Singapore Cancer Society 50 51 FAJAR SECONDARY SCHOOL FAJAR SECONDARY SCHOOL www.fajarsec.moe.edu.sg www.fajarsec.moe.edu.sg

APPLYING LEARNING: AT A GLANCE Explore and Address 31 Gangsa Road, Uncover Unusual Singapore 678972 Skills Phone Number 6769 1491 JS seeks for our students to explore and discover their interests, talents and School Website Fhopes in life. We believe our students www.fajarsec.moe.edu.sg will draw out their best to be able to give more passionately, compassionately and School Vision purposefully to others. A Vibrant Community of Learners who Lead and Contribute to Family, Nation and Beyond. We have organised applied lessons on examining the properties of energy and light; How to get there creating useful products by recycling items and The art of making batik prints Nearest MRT/LRT Stations reducing water wastage; making pastries under Bukit Panjang, Bukit Panjang, Petir the watchful eyes of trained chefs; and trying This way, our students get to try out their intellectual, physical and aesthetics talents and Bus Services traditional art forms, like batik-painting. dreams, and have fun! 67, 75, 75A, 170, 171, 176, 177, 178, 180, 180A, Club Sunday with children 920, 922, 960, 961, 961C, 963, 963E, 963R, 970, 972, 972A, 973, 973A, 975, 979 FJS SHOWCASES: SIBLINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY: As a leader, patience is key; Distinctive Programmes Develop & Share Your Talents! Playing and it helps you think better and Applied Learning Programme: helps you execute activities Our Applied Learning Programme (ALP) reams are not enough... FJS enables and showcase what they can do, including Learning as We more effectively. We need to on Sustainability equips our students with facilitates the Talent Development of school and public performances, exhibitions, be responsible as well. The Scientific Thinking and Engineering Design Give Back to knowledge and skills for a sustainable world Dour students in all domains. competitions and workshops. well-being of our juniors is of Learning for Life Programme: Students pursue their interests and abilities For instance, our students in Design & Society utmost importance and we Our Learning for Life Programme (LLP) in greater depth in curriculum lessons, Technology and Art conduct craft workshops Jians serve our community in myriad ensure that their needs are leverages on the ‘Educate-Encourage- CCAs, ALP, LLP and Character & Citizenship annually at the Jurong Regional Library, Bukit ways, passing the care from generation attended to. Empower’ framework to develop caring, Education (CCE). They get to develop Panjang Library and Choa Chu Kang Library. Fto generation. empathic leaders who serve and actively expertise in their talents and competencies, contribute to society with multiple platforms to share and This is what one of our student leaders shared Our FJians reach out to younger children Nur Sarah, Class of 2018 Preparing the lemon peels before extraction about her experience in being a leader at FJS. by planning and conducting meaningful Subjects Offered programmes and camps, and in the process, Additional Mathematics, Art, Art (NA), Art reinforce the value of empathy, respect and (NT), Basic Chinese, Basic Malay, Basic Tamil, resilience. Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Chinese B, I am thankful for the many Chinese (NA), Computer Applications, Design opportunities to grow as As they forge strong frienships and positive & Technology, Elements of Business Skills, a leader. I learnt useful relationships with them, our students get to English, English (NA), English (NT), Food & skills in the Leadership be “big brothers and sisters”, guiding and Nutrition, Food and Consumer Education, caring for their younger peers! Geography, Higher Tamil, History, Humanities Series workshops, but more (Social Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social importantly, I had opportunities Studies, History), Literature (E), Malay, Malay to apply them, for example in The children have truly B, Malay (NA), Mathematics, Mathematics organising this year’s Student enjoyed the games we (NA), Mathematics (NT), Music (NT), Physical Leaders’ Investiture with fellow planned, and together, we Education, Physics, Principles of Accounts, understood the importance Science, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science student leaders. (Physics, Chemistry), Social Studies (NT), Tamil, of many essential values like Tamil B, Tamil (NA) respect, communication and Nur Farah Iman, Class of 2018 Please refer to FJS School website for more Extracting essential oil from lemon peels Craft workshop for young children in Jurong Library teamwork. details.

Joyce Leen, Class of 2018 Learning journey at River Safari CCAs THE FJIAN LEADER: Physical Sports: Badminton, Basketball, Netball, Football Stretch Your Potential! Uniformed Groups: e teach our students that “going with the help of the CCA Uniformed Groups Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, National Cadet it alone” may not take you as far such as National Civil Defence Cadet Corps, Corps (Land), National Police Cadet Corps, Scouts, National Civil Defence Cadet Corps Was when you are with a team. We National Police Cadet Corps and National encourage each FJian to strengthen his Cadet Corps. Visual and Performing Arts: character and values, cultivate good habits, Arts Society (Choir & Dance), Concert Band, build resilience, but above all, step forward See also the Today newspaper English Drama to lead their team, community and country! article ‘Wallflower who became Clubs and Societies: student council Vice-President Infocomm Club, Library/ Editorial Club How? With varied Outdoor Education among Fajar Sec’s top scorers’ @ activities conducted annually during our appended QR Code cohort camps, as well as when planning for emergencies and threats to our society Children’s Camp - upon completion of the resilience hike at dairy farm Conquering the high elements during sec 2 cohort camp

52 53 FUHUA SECONDARY SCHOOL www.fuhuasec.moe.edu.sg FUHUA PARTNERING WITH STAKEHOLDERS: SECONDARY SCHOOL Perfect Partners www.fuhuasec.moe.edu.sg ou might have seen Fuhuanites out and important role in promoting stronger and about, visiting multinational companies deeper home-school collaboration. The Ylike Caterpillar and embarking on work PSG members share tips with one another attachments at Bloomberg, F1 Night Race and on how to better support their children in Mandarin Oriental Hotel Singapore. Learning their secondary school journey. They also alongside industry partners provides the contribute actively to school programmes students with rich learning experiences and such as the Night Self-Study programme for the discovery of their interests and talents. our graduating students. Fuhuanites have supported ‘Project Love’ the annual project by Jurong Central Zone A PSG EXCO members at a practice for their performance Residents Committee to bring festive cheer to the residents during Chinese New Year When like-minded parents with different talents come together to since its inception. All Fuhuanites contribute serve, our yoke is lighter. We fill in the gap, create the synergy and food items and time to put together hampers find joy in working alongside the teachers to support our children in that are then presented to the residents. their learning!

Our Parent Support Group (PSG) plays an Mdm Priscilla Tan Chairperson of Parents Support Group (PSG)

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Innovate for a Cause 2 o promote joy of learning and to showcasing but also gifting their creative school. Through this event, the students see ories instill in students the joy of giving, products – products which have elements the connectedness and authenticity of their Tthe Aesthetics, Craft and Technology of Design, Food and Nutrition, Art and learning and experience what joy of learning Department has on their calendar, the Music well melded together – to the non- and giving is about. Innovation Day – Caring Cookie Challenge. teaching staff in the school to show their This annual event sees Fuhuanites not only gratitude to these unsung heroes of the Work Experience Programme gave me an insight into the industry I would like to be in after graduating from Fuhua. The attachment programme TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: encouraged me to be a more CSI Fuhua confident and outspoken individual. mannequin lay on the floor with what crimes through science. For two periods each and understand more about moving speeds looked like blood stains around it, and week, they learn how to analyse fingerprints, and braking distances. Forensic Science, in its hand, a wine glass with a lipstick blood samples, blood splatter patterns, Fuhua’s Applied Learning Programme, aims Our students working as interns at A token of love from all of us Gladys Ng Min Yi (4E9, 2016) A Lee Kuan Yew Book Prize Winner 2017 smudge. A game of Cluedo? No, a forensic impacts of car crash, shoe print impressions, to develop critical and creative thinkers who Mandarin Oriental Singapore science lesson at Fuhua. handwriting and fabrics. They even get to are able to apply scientific knowledge in the programme lie detectors and burglar alarms real world through experiential learning. It Our lower secondary students are trained to using Arduino, an open-source software. To also aims to enhance their communication TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: step into the mind of a forensic scientist to make learning come to life for the students, and collaborative skills to become effective investigate a crime scene. They have to string the school even procured a second-hand contributors to the community. Our Future-Ready Fuhuanites the given pieces of evidence together and bust car for them to explore car crash scenarios ast year saw Fuhuanites sitting at a tea Students are also given specialised in-school chapter along Neil Road and appreciating platforms to hone their talents in order to Lthe art of Chinese tea-making at excel. Pull-out classes are conducted for Chinatown; taking part in financial literacy students who display exceptional talent modules on generating big ideas to tackle in Mathematics and the Sciences under the global food wastage problem with other the Infinity+ and Inspire Programmes schools at a Junior College and strumming respectively which culminate in them either the guitar and composing simple melodies doing a project, putting up a presentation and performing for their friends during or participating in a competition. Other Lunchtunes in school. external platforms are also available to provide opportunities for the students These rich learning experiences, a staple in to nurture their talent. Students are next Our Fuhua investigators at a “crime scene” Fuhua, are designed to provide enriching Students trying out the Financial Literacy board game exposed to the application of their learning learning experiences for the students. The in the real world through partnerships I never knew that teeth marks are unique to every Mother Tongue (MTL) Department organises for the students to emphasise the practical with industries and institutes of higher individual and I’m glad that at school, we are the annual MTL Fortnight to deepen the application of Mathematics in the real- education. Through the Experience, Excel taught how to use such interesting methods to students’ understanding of their cultural world context. The Humanities Department and Expose programmes, our Fuhuanites identify the culprits. heritage through workshops, games partners Hai Sia Seafood in the hosting of are ready for the future. and learning journeys. The Mathematics its Humanities Night where the learning of Our students analysing the blood types of the suspects Nerissa Soh Xian Ning (2I3) Department runs a Financial Literacy module History and Geography comes alive.

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CREATIVE SPACE PLANNING: SPORTSMANSHIP: AT A GLANCE The Third Teacher Tchouk! Stomp! Address o allow Fuhuanites to acquire the necessary competencies to solve the problems of the - which consists of a Studio, a Play area, an 5 Jurong West Street 41, future, besides deploying innovative learning pedagogies in and beyond the classroom Arts appreciation corner, a Digital media Bang! Singapore 649410 Tby the teachers to engage students in active learning, the school leverages the physical room as well as an Exhibition gallery – where Phone Number he victorious shouts at the environment to serve as the third teacher. The Active Learning Laboratory and Applied our Fuhuanites can have a fuller experience 6563 3067 Learning Programme Rooms are specially designed to promote synergy and collaboration to in their pursuit of the visual arts. Tchoukball games, the pulsating stomps from the National Cadet enhance learning. This year, we have added another teaching and learning space, The SPADE T School Website Corps (NCC) free style drills, and the www.fuhuasec.moe.edu.sg explosive bangs from the firing of air pistols - these are the sights and sounds School Vision of the vibrant co-curricular activities Premier School, Serving Community that Fuhua offers. While fostering the students’ talents, these activities also How to get there instill values in them such as teamwork, Nearest MRT Stations sportsmanship, discipline, and diligence. Chinese Garden, Lakeside Come join us in appreciating the Bus Services melodious symphony of fun-packed 49, 98, 99, 157, 180, 185, 187, 198, 334, 335, actions! Our National Cadet Corps Free Drill Style performance 502, 657 Distinctive Programmes Applied Learning Programme: Forensic Science Learning for Life Programme: Leadership Through Service

Subjects Offered Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Inside The SPADE at the Art Appreciation Corner where students are exposed to different types of artworks and Inside The SPADE - Digital Media/Exhibition room Chemistry, Chinese Language, Combined discussed about it Humanities (S1, G2), Combined Humanities (S, H3), Combined Humanities (S, L4), Combined Science (C5, P6), Combined Science LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME: (B7, C5), Computer Applications Design and Technology, Elementary Mathematics, Heart of it All Elements of Business Skills, English Language, English Literature, Food and Nutrition, Food uhua’s Learning for Life (LLP) Programme implementing of Values in Action projects. the Beyond Borders Overseas Experiential and Consumer Education, Food Studies, - Community Youth Leadership aims The use of Design Thinking will imbue in Programme for the Secondary Three students. Geography, Higher Chinese Language, History, Fto develop students’ leadership in and students empathy for the community they The programme aims to heighten students’ Malay Language, Mathematics, Music, Physics, for the community. Students are taught to belong to and the community at large. One cross cultural awareness and global literacy. Principles of Accounts, Science, Social Studies use Design Thinking in their designing and of the highlights of the LLP is definitely CCAs Our shooters aiming at their target Physical Sports: Badminton, Shooting, Table Tennis, Tchoukball Uniformed Groups: National Cadet Corps (Land), National Police Cadet Corps, Red Cross Youth, Sea Scouts Visual and Performing Arts: Art Club, Band, Chinese Dance and Wushu, Chinese Orchestra, Choir, English Drama and Debate Society, Malay Language and Cultural Society Clubs and Societies: Environment Club, Infocomm Club, Robotics Club

The WHALE (Where Happiness and Learning Exist) SCHOOL CULTURE: Having a WHALE of a Time! t Fuhua, we believe that all our students formal chit-chat sessions with form teachers, can and want to thrive. Thus, we place customised weekly Form-Teacher periods Interacting with local school children in Vietnam Aa premium on building resilience in and CCE lessons, level camps and after-school Fuhuanites. Fuhuanites are encouraged to enrichment activities. At “The WHALE” (the The Cambodia trip taught me what compassion truly was. Our group focused on not only helping the embrace positive emotions and relationships school’s after-school engagement centre), local children, but understanding why we needed to. Therefore, I am beginning to open up myself to so that they can leverage these competencies students can hang out and chill with their to turn challenges into opportunities for friends or choose to participate in the help others in need and improve my relationship with my parents. achieving their goals. Platforms used to build activities planned for them. Fuhua is a place 1Social Studies, 2Geography, 3History, 4Literature, positive emotions and relationships include where learning and fun never stop! 5Chemistry, 6Physics , 7Biology Thu Wai Shan (4E1, 2019)

56 57 GREENRIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL www.greenridgesec.moe.edu.sg GREENRIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): www.greenridgesec.moe.edu.sg The Arts in Our HeArts Through the Creative Arts Arts impact people. Arts bond people. Carnival, I learnt to be more And Arts grow people. patient when interacting with he Arts is the perfect platform for young children. By teaching youths to learn about different cultures, others, I became more confident Tdevelop mental and physical abilities, in playing the Erhu. and express their real, confident selves to others. This belief frames the Learning for Felicia Lee, Sec 4 (2018) Life Programme (LLP) through the Arts in Greenridge. Through our LLP, Greenridgeans learn new art forms, deepen their skills in the arts and more importantly, share their love Watch our LLP video for the arts with the community. @ appended QR code 9 1 0 2 ories

Creative Arts Carnival - GSS Performing Arts students sharing about the Arts with the community GSS offers DSA in Visual Arts and Chinese Orchestra

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: We Create the Waves of Change! hat do we see in the community around us? What positive change would we want to make? WGreenridgeans explore the answers to these questions when they work on designing and implementing their community outreach projects. APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP): They learn to be active citizens who contribute to community goals by working with partners such as SMRT-Hillion, Lions Befrienders and Bo Tien Future-Ready Communicators Welfare Services Society. ver wondered what it is like to be a Our session with world-renowned Somali-British poet, Momtaza Mehri, newscaster or a journalist? How about I realised that even a simple greeting can add cheer was an eye-opening and enriching experience. It’s amazing how Ebeing a public speaker addressing to a person’s day. We are definitely capable of doing hundreds in the audience? poetry can help us express ourselves on issues we care about. so much more. Where we want change to happen, we In Greenridge Secondary School (GSS), our Joycelyn Lee, Sec 2 (2019) have to be there to do something about it. Applied Learning Programme in the English Promoting graciousness with staff of SMRT- Hillion Language and Mother Tongue Languages Muhammad Ammar, Sec 2 (2019) focuses on developing our Greenridgeans to become creative inquirers and effective communicators of the future. In the GSS Debating Team, Be immersed in current affairs and exciting I learn to look language learning through debating, public critically look at speaking, news reporting and creative writing! different issues and present my views persuasively. Watch our ALP video @ appended QR code Isaac Chin, Sec 3 (2019) Sharing the festive spirit of Deepavali at a multi- Spreading joy to residents at the Lions Befrienders Day Appreciating our mothers on their special day with a GSS Debating Team emerged 5th in 2019 Singapore Secondary Schools generation gathering Activity Centre little gift Debating Championships

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FUTURE READY: DID YOU KNOW: AT A GLANCE Classrooms Without Walls My GSS experience has helped Go B.I.G. Address hat exactly is “Classroom without Learning is designed around questions about me to form well thought out ooking for a special place to enjoy the 32 Bukit Panjang Ring Road, Singapore 679938 Walls”, you ask? It refers to the the world that we live in, some closer to opinions about the dynamic Arts? Look no further than GSS B.I.G. Wauthentic learning experiences that home. Where would be the coolest spot in world around me. It has LGallery. Phone Number our Greenridgeans go through in the GSS GSS to set up a new study corner? What makes nurtured my passion for 6760 1052 curriculum. Bangkit market so special to its residents? B.I.G. stands for “Beyond Imagination learning and inspired me to Greenridge”. True to its name, the B.I.G. Through such learning experiences, students School Website And what drives our Greenridgeans’ learning excel. Gallery is home to a range of creative get to examine real-life situations. Look at the different art mediums! Such a masterpiece! www.greenridgesec.moe.edu.sg in these authentic experiences? Inquiry. To be art pieces produced by our very own future-ready, Greenridgeans are equipped Geraldine Chua, Sec 4 (2018) Greenridgeans. With the gallery, students School Vision with skills for critical thinking and this MOE Humanities Scholarship also learn to curate and introduce art works Dynamic Thinkers. Inspiring Leaders. includes research and investigative skills. to visitors. Since its opening in May last year, Contributing Citizens. One Learning the B.I.G. Gallery has welcomed close to 400 Community. visitors from various schools. How to get there Nearest MRT/LRT Station Bangkit View the pictures of the official opening of the B.I.G. Bus Services gallery @ appended QR code 722, 920, 922, 971E, 972 Distinctive Programmes Applied Learning Programme: The Use of Media and Language Learning in Developing Effective Communicators DID YOU KNOW: Learning for Life Programme: Learning for Life Programme through the Greenridgeans Initiate! Arts reenridgeans are very familiar with of Greenridgeans in 2015, Tchoukball is a Tchoukball. But did you know that fast-paced and exciting sport which has Subjects Offered GTchoukball began in the school as a gained great popularity in Greenridge. Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Chemistry, student-initiated activity? Started by a group At the supermarket - students doing product research Conducting water quality testing at our very own pond Chinese, Computer Applications, Design & Technology, Elements of Business Skills, English, Our GSS teachers are very Food & Nutrition, Geography, Higher Chinese, supportive and motivating. Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME: Humanities (Social Studies, History), Literature They enabled me to set in English, Malay, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Crossing Borders, Appreciating Cultures higher aspirations for myself Principles of Accounts, Science (Chemistry, like starting and growing Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Tamil Sawadee! Apa khabar! 我很好，谢谢！ At the end of each overseas learning journey, Greenridgeans organise talks and presentations for their peers in school. These interactive platforms allow them to share their overseas the Tchoukball community CCAs o enable our students to gain a broader observations and insights with fellow schoolmates, enabling them to consolidate their learning in the school. Physical Sports: global perspective and develop cultural and prepare their juniors for future overseas trips. Football, Rugby, Tchoukball, Volleyball sensitivity, Greenridge Secondary School Shri Nessh Muthu, Sec 4 (2018) T Uniformed Groups: provides cultural immersion experiences recipient of Lee Kuan Yew Award for for our students through overseas learning All-Round Excellence 2018 Girl Guides, NCC (Land), NPCC, Scouts journeys and hosting international Visual and Performing Arts: counterparts. Choir, Chinese Orchestra, English Drama, Modern Dance, Symphonic Band Greenridgeans also travel to various countries DID YOU KNOW: Clubs and Societies: in Asia where they visit schools, places of Media Literacy Club, Robotics Club cultural interest and heritage to immerse Where Stars Are themselves in the way of life of the locals in a foreign land. These experiences heighten Born their cultural awareness and sensitise them arning: Students can fall deeply in to the demands of the globalised world they love with Science in GSS. We inject live in. Wa huge dose of curiosity in our students’ DNA as we take them through an inquiry-based, transformational journey in the learning of Science. Sharing our passion for Science Since 2018, four Greenridgeans have received the A*STAR Science Award I enjoy learning Science in (Upper Secondary), in recognition of their outstanding performance and deep passion school because we conduct in Science and Mathematics. The award gives research and experiments. them the opportunity to interact with leading Being in the A*STAR Research scientists in A*STAR research institutes, Exposure Programme further attend Science seminars and participate in broadens my learning. Learning the cultural significance of the drums in Forging friendship through calligraphy hands-on research workshops. Ng Yu Le Evan, Sec 4 (2019) Xi’An, China 2018 A*Star Science Awardee

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HILLGROVE LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): The ABCs of Arts@Hillgrove SECONDARY SCHOOL ArtSquare values and artistic competencies through the public performance for their families and www.hillgrovesec.moe.edu.sg aking inspiration from popular squares arts. All Secondary 1 students are exposed to friends. No music background? No problem, in the world like St Mark’s Square art forms ranging from dance, drama, music, our music lessons provide training and Tin Venice or Federation Square in broadcasting, videography to graphic design. instruments every student can play. Melbourne, Hillgrove ArtSquare is a space In Secondary 2, students get to specialise where our students gather to explore the in two art forms of their choice to further exciting world of creativity and possibilities develop their interest. in the various art forms. It is also a social space for Hillgrovians to interact and share Confident Hillgrovians their experiences in the arts. We believe that the arts is an effective vehicle in building confidence in students. Broad Exposure Thus, Hillgrove provides every student the Our Arts Learning for Life Programme (LLP) opportunity to showcase their artwork, provides opportunities for Hillgrovians to as well as to perform in front of a public experience and appreciate the Arts. More audience. Music Fest is a yearly event in importantly, they are developed in character, which all Secondary 2 students put up a Hillgrove Music Fest - Our signature programme in Arts LLP, where all Secondary 2 students showcase their talents on the stage

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The Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine on display Presenting our modern dancers The sound of music Students’ art work on exhibition APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP):

Fly Paper Planes in Class? It’s Alright. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION PROGRAMME: e’re not joking: we encourage flying paper planes in class. Why? Saving Mother Earth Together To let our students acquire real life W “We do not inherit the earth from our A herb garden has been set up and is lovingly knowledge and skills in the field of aerospace engineering! ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” cared for by our Hillgrovians. All Secondary 1 students plan and carry out Values-in-Action Hillgrove’s Flight and Aerospace (F&A) o you know the earth is getting projects related to environment. Applied Learning Programme enthuses them warmer? Do you know that Singapore’s to embark on post-secondary courses and Ddaily mean temperature could rise Hillgrovians are also advocates for sustainable careers in the aerospace industry. Students by 1.4 to 4.6 degrees Celsius by end of 21st living. Annually, the school works with can choose from a suite of F&A related CCAs century due to climate change? grassroots organisations to organise Green@ Hillgrove. Green@Hillgrove – spreading conservation message in such as Youth Flying Club, NCC (Air) and Air As changemakers, Hillgrovians know that the neighbourhood Scouts to pursue their passion in flight and Hillgrovians at Space Centre Houston JAXA Tsukuba Space Centre every small lifestyle change they make can We go into the Bukit Gombak neighbourhood aerospace, too. For instance, students in the make a difference to saving our environment. to collect newspapers, old clothing and Youth Flying Club learn how to construct their e-waste. Besides spreading the conservation pressure, drag and thrust, to make Science Our students have simulated the fiery re- Our students strive towards sustainable own remote control model planes while the living by developing green habits through message, the proceeds from the sale of cadets in NCC (Air) learn to operate drones. and Maths concepts come alive. entry of spacecraft into our atmosphere, our Sustainable Environment Education recyclables go towards two voluntary welfare building a heat shield designed to overcome organisations. And yes, our students particularly enjoy the Interested students can also participate in this challenge. They have studied buoyancy Programme. making of paper planes and challenging Level 1 and 2 Space Camps in collaboration and built hot air balloons that soar high. Our Environment Advocates also host regular one another to see whose plane can fly the with Science Centre Singapore. There, Our students are actively involved in greening Using everyday materials, students enjoy the school and reducing wastage. A beautiful learning journeys for South View Primary furthest. All Secondary 1 and 2 students get they test their ability to cooperate, create turning ordinary PET bottles into amazing vertical green fence was created using recycled School’s Environment Club to promote immersed in weekly aviation-related lessons and apply knowledge in solving space rockets! sustainability. in which they apply concepts such as air engineering problems. plastic bottles. In another corner of the school, a Sharing knowledge with South View Primary School’s mural was designed using recycled bottle caps. Environment Club

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REFLECTIVE LEARNERS: CARE CULTURE: Hillgrove’s Playground - Space AT A GLANCE P + C = S Do you think paper planes can fly Address in space? 10 Bukit Batok Street 52, A Formula of A Singapore 659250 illgrove Secondary School Different Kind students got the answer to Phone Number ur school philosophy is encapsulated in Htheir hypothesis when their 6560 3726 experiment was chosen to be this simple equation, P + C = S (Potential School Website + Character = Success). At Hillgrove, we conducted aboard International O www.hillgrovesec.moe.edu.sg recognise that every child comes to us with Space Station in 2016. Four different strengths and interests. We believe Hillgrove Secondary students had submitted a proposal “The Flying School Vision in their potential and seek to unleash it by Reflective Learners, Caring Changemakers nurturing their character to help them find Paper Plane” to the Japanese success in life. Circle Time Welcoming our new Sec 1 students Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Witnessing how paper planes fly in space How to get there Committed to creating a safe and joyful orientation, the new Secondary One students Concert Band plays the national anthem on Nearest MRT Stations learning environment for our students, we The team was selected to witness In case you were wondering – yes, paper planes can Bukit Batok, Bukit Gombak are formally recognised as Hillgrovians at Friday assembly. their experiment being conducted nurture positive relationships in the school. the Induction Ceremony. Form teachers will ‘fly’ in space, with notable differences needed in ‘flight Bus Services A typical day for a Hillgrovian starts with the live at JAXA Tsukuba Space Center control’ systems design. personally put on a collar pin bearing the – a first for Singapore! 176, 985, 945 form teacher having a one-to-one Knowing shape of a paper plane to welcome each and Hillgrove has given me the You session with the student during the every Secondary One student to the school. opportunities to discover Distinctive Programmes morning reading period to understand his or my interests and grow as a Applied Learning Programme: her needs. Once a term, the class will bond Sports boys and girls who represent Broadening our Learning Horizons through leader. over breakfast with their form teacher and Hillgrove at inter-school tournaments are CARING CHANGEMAKERS: Flight and Aerospace classmates during Big Breakfast. presented with their school jerseys by School Learning for Life Programme: Leaders during the Bestowment Ceremony. Wong-Idota Shun Hillgrove Rice Challenge Nurturing Confident and Passionate Key to instilling pride and a positive President, Student Council Uniformed groups take turns to lead the Staff Sergeant, NCC (AIR) n 2016, a group of students initiated the of rice was raised for 120 needy families Hillgrovians through the Arts affiliation are the various rites of passage and morning assembly on Wednesdays while the recognition platforms. To mark the end of “Hillgrove SG51 Challenge – Cycle for residing in Bukit Batok. Since then, the IRice” in conjunction with the National Day school has continued with the tradition Subjects Offered celebrations. Staff and students of Hillgrove of collecting rice for families in need as Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Secondary School were encouraged to pledge part of National Day celebrations. Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, 5 kg of rice for every kilometre covered in a Design and Technology, Electronics, Elements EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMME: bicycle race. Through the initiative, 1000 kg of Business Skills, English, Food and Nutrition, Higher Chinese, History, Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social The World is Our Classroom Studies, History), Literature in English, Malay, illgrove’s Internationalisation Programme Mathematics, Mobile Robotics, (HIP) aims to develop students’ 21st Physics, Principles of Accounts, Science Hcentury competencies of global (Physics, Chemistry) awareness and cross-cultural skills. CCAs The school has established good relationships Physical Sports: with our twinning partners in Japan, China Badminton, Netball, Volleyball, Floorball and Korea and frequent exchanges with them Uniformed Groups: Ready, get set, cycle! Rice collected from students and staff enable our students to appreciate the different Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, NPCC, Air Scouts, cultures and broaden their world view. NCC (Air) Visual and Performing Arts: VOICE OF HILLGROVE: Choir, Modern Dance, Malay Dance, Drama Club, Concert Band, Art Club, Media Club Hillgrove Heartbeats Clubs and Societies: Singapore Youth Flying Club, Robotics Club ur student deejays go on air every views confidently before a large audience, the morning at our very own broadcasting students’ oracy skills are honed. In the course Ostation, Hillgrove Heartbeats. Besides of the year, our budding broadcasters also streaming the latest hits, our deejays share get to present skits to commemorate events their personal experiences and report on like Chinese New Year and International school events or issues of the moment. Friendship Day. They are involved in at least www.hillgrovesec. Hillgrove Heartbeats is a student-initiated one hands-on multimedia learning journey moe.edu.sg Caring changemakers in action group under the English Language to record and present a public broadcast Department. By providing students with the during assembly. opportunities to read and articulate their

Scaling the Great Wall of China In addition, Hillgrovians relish the opportunity to make a difference overseas through service learning trips. On such trips, our students refurbish school buildings and teach English and craft in less developed countries. Our students in turn learn gratitude and others-centredness. These varied experiences help our students to understand Singapore’s position in the global context, and deepen their commitment and sense of belonging to Singapore, enhancing their Lesson time at Mutsumi Junior High School pride in being Singaporeans. Good morning, Hillgrove! Deejay for a day

64 65 HUA YI SECONDARY SCHOOL www.huayisec.moe.edu.sg HUA YI APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP): SECONDARY SCHOOL Never Too Old to Makey Makey www.huayisec.moe.edu.sg n line with Hua Yi’s Applied Learning Programme theme “Technology for Active ILiving”, our Secondary Ones embarked on a new journey with Makey Makey this year, and are the first batch to enjoy the use of this award-winning tool. Paired with Scratch Programming, Makey Makey allows them to exercise their creative juices and critical thinking to solve real-life problems using technology. For example, students designed games involving coordination and memory- work in order to help the rehabilitation of stroke patients, and to delay the onset of dementia in elderly. Students created prototypes from interesting items such as

fruit, aluminium foil, play-doh and even gummies in their efforts to contribute to increasing the quality of healthcare through technology.

The Secondary Twos designed wearable 9 products to enhance the lives of the elderly. 1 0

The entire experience was authentic learning 2

at its best, as students interviewed the elderly ories to understand their problems and needs. They then developed prototypes to help the elderly using design thinking techniques. A fashion show was included in the 2019 edition to allow students to showcase their projects in a fun and meaningful manner. At Hua Yi, every day is filled with exciting possibilities Shine Bright like a Diamond! ntering the main gates of Hua Yi and Visitors to Hua Yi would notice the fusion of the modern and traditional in our school, such as HUA YI SPORTS CARNIVAL: into the main building, one would be our iconic bonsai garden set across the vibrant and bustling Hangout@Huayi, where students Learn to Play, Play to Learn Egreeted by a pair of baby stone elephant love to gather after lessons. statues. The baby elephant statues are aptly In similar fashion, Hua Yi students are a unique blend of 21st century thinkers who are grounded Have you tried Dodge Ball, Flipper Ball, Inline and bond through novelty sports and games. named “万象更新” (beginning a new chapter, in values. Our students not only shine brighter than diamonds, but are a cut above the rest! Skating, Surfing and Swimathon? Amidst the play, Hua Yians learn new skills, charting a new direction) and “拔犀擢象” new sports, new games, and even important (cultivating talents, enriching lives), which hese are just a few of the many exciting life lessons! This year, Hua Yians had the represent the desire of Hua Yi to nurture activities that Hua Yians learn to play in opportunity to meet Mr Lim Tong Hai, former each and every Hua Yian to flourish and Tthe school’s annual Sports Carnival. This Singapore national team football player, and blossom, while remaining rooted in our annual event sees students, staff, parents and learnt much from his personal experiences school values of “仁义智群” (Benevolence, alumni all coming together to participate and life stories. Justice, Wisdom and Togetherness), values that all alumni, staff and teachers hold dear. These values remain an integral part of Hua Yi’s strong heritage, and Hua Yians live out these values by developing themselves to be upright, moral and giving individuals who realise their potential in all that they do. The Hua Yi brand of education emphasises the importance of holistic education, recognition of different talents, and giving back to society. Apart from being a school with a long heritage, Hua Yi is also a home where learning is vibrant and students are celebrated. Annual learning festivals ignite the joy of learning as students take time to learn new skills such as t-shirt printing, sushi-making, conversational Japanese and Korean, and also enjoy enriching experiences such as film appreciation of local films and learning from local film directors!

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION: AT A GLANCE “Friends, sun, sand and sea, that sounds like a summer to me.” Address – Unknown 60 Jurong West Street 42, Singapore 649371 ua Yi’s Level Programmes bring the hot sun. Secondary Three students cross Hua Yians into the great outdoors. seas to embark on an overseas learning Phone Number HSecondary One students go through an experience. This year, our Secondary Threes 6563 4568 orientation camp filled with fun activities, travelled to Batam and immersed themselves and facilitated by their seniors. They explore in a cultural exchange with local schools School Website the school, make new friends in the process, there, and helped out at various orphanages. www.huayisec.moe.edu.sg and venture into the wonderful unknown The Secondary Four and Five students School Vision of secondary school life. The Secondary depicted their vision and future by creating Where Learning is Vibrant and Teaching is Twos challenge themselves in their outdoor magnificent sandcastles at East Coast Park. Dynamic. leadership camp, where they overcome Indeed, these Level Programmes are a obstacles in high elements and experience summer of fond memories and strong bonds Hua Yians welcoming the late PM Lee Kuan Yew in 1969 How to get there new activities such as dragon boating under forged! DID YOU KNOW: Nearest MRT Stations Lakeside, Chinese Garden Distinguished Bus Services I am confident that Hua Yi will 49, 98, 98A, 99, 157, 187, 198, 334, 335, 502 Visitors continue to grow and thrive, e are proud to have hosted the late Distinctive Programmes and develop many more ALP: Technology for Active Living Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew in generations of Hua Yi students LLP: Community Youth Leadership W1969, after Hua Yi was established as to their fullest potential. a Government Chinese Middle School. Subjects Offered 47 years later, in 2016, we hosted Prime Wishes from PM Lee Hsien Loong Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Minister, Mr Lee Hsien Loong at our 60th Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, Anniversary Celebrations! The school has Design and Technology, Elements of Business also been visited over the years by numerous give us a platform to share our illustrious Skills, English, Food and Nutrition, Food international delegates from countries such history, heritage and best practices with Studies, Geography, Higher Art, Higher as China, Indonesia and Thailand. These visits others. Chinese, History, Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social Studies, History), Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English), Literature in English, Malay, DID YOU KNOW: Mathematics, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Distinguished Chemistry) HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT: Hua Yi’s Got Talent! Alumni CCAs ua Yi has, among its alumni, many who Physical Sports: ndeed! From modern dance to hip-hop, and poetry. Hua Yians were treated to a have distinguished themselves in their Badminton, Basketball, Floorball, Football, from singing to reciting poetry to acting, visual and acoustic feast, enthralled by jaw- Hchosen fields. The following are just Netball, Track & Field, Volleyball IHua Yians excel in every single one! This dropping and heart-stirring performances. some of whom we are proud to call our own: Uniformed Groups: was evident from “Montage” 2018 – a huge They savoured the performances and learnt National Cadet Corps, National Police Cadet production that involved about 400 students about concert etiquette in the process, • Ms Hong Hui Fang, TV personality Corps, Red Cross Youth and staff. “Montage” was an excellent adding yet another dimension to the holistic • Mr Osman Abdullah, Master Teacher Visual and Performing Arts: platform which showcased Hua Yi’s skills and education that they receive at Hua Yi. (Character and Citizenship Education) Aesthetics & Design Club, Concert Band, Dance talents through song, dance, drama, music • Ms Joanne Soo, Mount Everest Climber, Society, Guzheng Ensemble, Hip-Hop Dance, Ms Hong Hui Fang, TV personality (left) receiving Show Choir member of the first all-women Singapore a token of appreciation from our Principal, Ms Team. Sandra Gwee (right) Clubs and Societies: Chinese Cultural Society, English Literary Drama and Debate Society (ELDDS), Info- Comm Club, Innovation & Entrepreneur Club, Nutrition & Food Science Club, Singapore DID YOU KNOW: Youth Flying Club Distinguished Movement ince the movement started in the 1980s, Hua Yi has played its role in promoting Sand sustaining Xinyao, a unique brand of Singapore music. Xinyao appreciation talks and related activities are organised every year for all students, regardless of race or language backgrounds. In 2018, our Secondary Four student Xu Haoran teamed up with alumnus Li Shaojia (who graduated in 2016) and did Hua Yi Schools Xinyao Competition, song-writing proud by clinching 2nd in the National category.

68 69 HWA CHONG INSTITUTION www.hwachong.edu.sg HWA CHONG GLOBAL LEARNING: INSTITUTION Venturing Out, Inviting Collaborations www.hwachong.edu.sg wa Chong believes in maximising every and appreciation of China beyond just projects. Once confirmed, the students work student’s potential and preparing them academic learning. separately but collaboratively across time Hfor life and work in the 21st century. zones and cultural barriers to plan, execute To achieve this, we have built a global Hwa Chong students also have the and synthesise their projects. partnership network in over 20 countries. opportunity to attend classes at one of the best schools in the United States, the Staples This is followed almost a year later, by a The Hwa Chong-Beijing Satellite Campus High School in Westport, Connecticut. visit to Hwa Chong from their American was set up in 2007 – the first of its kind for a Finally, Hwa Chong has had a long standing friends when the bi-national team presents Singapore school. Since then, the school has collaboration with Academy of Science (AoS), their findings to an expert panel. This novel launched more “Winter Campuses” in Xi’an a magnet school in Louden County, Virginia, approach to science learning has been and Guangzhou, amongst others. In addition USA. cited by Nature as one of the world’s most to attending classes, students participate innovative pedagogical practices for training in industrial attachments and community Every year, selected Hwa Chong students scientists of tomorrow. service projects while in China. These meet with their American counterparts there, experiences give our students a perspective to formulate new and exciting research 9 1 0 2 ories

Hwa Chong students with their research project partners at the Academy of Science, Virginia, USA Hwa Chong students at a media class in Westport, Connecticut, USA

SETTING BENCHMARKS: Excellence as a Way of Life

PM Lee Hsien Loong taking a wefie with guests at the Centennial Gala Dinner ince 2006, Hwa Chong students have For the third time in 2017, Hwa Chongians brought pride not just to the school, were in the five-member winning team SCHOOL CULTURE: Sbut to Singapore, winning 52 World representing Singapore at the World Schools Championship titles in various international Debate Championships. Team Singapore HWA CHONGIANS COME HOME to celebrate her 100th BIRTHDAY competitions. bested defending champion Team England to clinch the Gold medal. n 2019, Hwa Chong marked her birthday An annual highlight of the National Inter- in spectacular style, with a Centennial Gala schools Track and Field competition is when In the same year, finalists from over IDinner on Founders’ Day on 21st March, all 3,000 Hwa Chongians turn up to support 25 countries competed in the Taiwan Winners of the Taiwan International Science Fair marking a grand homecoming for more our Track and Field team at the National International Science Fair. Our students, Poon than 12,000 alumni, including alumni from Stadium. The electric atmosphere and strong Wynne Hsing (Year 5, 2016) and Van Dan Thu overseas. The event was graced by Prime school spirit buoyed the team, and propelled (Year 5, 2016), not only clinched first place in Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and featured them to sweep all 4 divisional championship the Medicine and Health category, but also performances by students, parents and staff. titles in 2019! Fireworks also lit up the sky that night, a received the overall Young Scientist Award fitting tribute to a century of excellence in Beyond sports, Hwa Chongians are taught from Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. to think critically and creatively in the educating Leaders for the Nation. Students, teachers and parents at the Gala Dinner Fireworks light up the night on Founders’ Day To care is a way of life in Hwa Chong. At Humanities and the Sciences. As part of its 100th Anniversary celebrations, the Future Problem Solving Programme the Kuo Chuan Centennial Art Gallery International Conference 2017, two Hwa (KCCAG) project was launched that same evening. Team Singapore at the World School Debates Championships It’s a great privilege to be able to call Hwa Chong my second Chong teams showcased their projects. home. “Painting the Future” clinched the top spot in the Education category with interactive solutions to help autistic children learn more Aaron Koh, Class of 2010, President’s effectively while “Project Eldestein” topped Scholarship, Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania the Health category with their project on Spectacular Performances to mark Hwa Chong’s birthday Our Track & Field team raising awareness of bone marrow donations.

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AUTHENTIC LEARNING: AT A GLANCE Solves Real World Problems Address wa Chong has structured our seamless, In Years 3 and 4, students embark on a 661 Bukit Timah Road, broad-based programmes into 3 main sustained and in-depth study of their chosen Singapore 269734 Hstages that lead our students to fly high. specialisation. The Special Programmes Phone Number offered are: In the first two years, students are exposed 6468 3955 to a general curriculum that allows them to • The Science and Mathematics Talent explore various fields of study. School Website Programme aims to nurture students’ www.hci.edu.sg passion for scientific research, innovation and enterprise. This culminates in School Vision Rare is the school with the year-long research project in Empowering our Students to Live with Passion a vibrant and sustained collaboration with research institutions and Lead with Compassion. and renowned universities. research culture to support excellence in teaching and How to get there learning, that recognises Nearest MRT Station Tan Kah Kee and nurtures the infinite Students can turn to our teachers any time for advice Bus Services capacities of the mind to Hwa Chong taking a quanjiafu (or family portrait) to celebrate start of the new year • The Humanities Programme began when 66, 67, 74, 151, 154, 156, 157, 170, 171, 174, achieve, invent and share, VALUES IN ACTION: 852, 961 that educates students to Hwa Chong was chosen as the first school to offer the MOE Humanities Scholarship A Positive Community that Pays It Forward Distinctive Programmes be leaders who will forge a Programme. Under the guidance of better future. MOE Humanities Programme our specialist tutors, our students are t Hwa Chong, we blend academic volunteers and the staff to plan and conduct MOE Art Elective Programme successfully placed in top universities learning with character building and weekly lessons for Primary 1 & 2 students MOE Bicultural Studies Programme PROFESSOR RUTH VINZ around the world. Astudent well-being. in the Learning Support Programme. These MOE Language Elective Programme (Chinese) COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY lessons cover essential skills and concepts, Science and Mathematics Talent Programme Students collaborate to discover new perspectives • The Bilingual Studies Programme started To start the year on the right foot, students and are aligned with their lesson progression in 1990, aims to nurture bilingual and and teachers eat their first “meal” of the in school. Each pair of Primary 1 & 2 students Subjects Offered bicultural leaders. Since 2009, China’s top year together – a ‘Tau Huay’ party. This is an is mentored by 2 - 4 HCI students, and the HCI Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, three universities – Peking, Tsinghua and important symbolic act reminding everyone students journey with their young charges Chemistry, English, Geography, Higher Fudan – have awarded full scholarships that we are a closely knit community which through the course of the year. Senior Chinese, History, Integrated Mathematics, to Hwa Chong students, even before the values positive relationships and supports students also plan milestone events such as Literature in English, Literature in Chinese, release of the A level results. each other to grow holistically. the annual Festival of Science and learning Malay (Special Programme), Mathematics, In Years 5 and 6, students are actively Beyond school, Hwa Chongians have a journeys to places of interest during the school Music, Physical Education, Physics holidays. This collaboration was mooted in involved in outreach programmes and can longstanding tradition of service to the CCAs initiate research projects in their areas of community. At Westwood Primary, for 2012, and the pioneer batch of students have graduated from the programme in 2018. Physical Sports: specialisation. This prepares them well to be example, our students collaborate with adult Air Rifle / Shooting, Artistic Gymnastics, change-makers and thought-leaders in the Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing/Rowing/ Hwa Chong’s Integrated Programme model Students work with rigour and precision in their areas of new economy. Dragon Boat, Cross Country, Fencing, Judo, specialisation DID YOU KNOW: Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wushu Hwa Chong’s Mega Uniformed Groups: COLLABORATIVE MINDSETS: NCC (Land), NPCC, Scouts, St. John Brigade Campus is a home Visual and Performing Arts: Servant Leaders on Band, Chinese Drama, English Drama, String away from home Ensemble, Chinese Orchestra a Global Stage Holistic Education Centre (HEC): The Centre Clubs and Societies: houses the Higher Education Unit to help Audio & Video/ PA Club, Chinese Chess Club, ach year, Hwa Chong invites the world students plan their academic journeys Debating And Oratorical Society, Infocomm to our campus! Hundreds of students beyond Hwa Chong. It is also equipped with Club, Library Council, Singapore Youth Flying Eand educators gather in our campus for cutting-edge learning spaces for students to Club, Weiqi Club exciting opportunities to grow and interact. engage with the rigorous curriculum. For example, the International Science Youth Science Research Centre (SRC): Completed in Forum (ISYF) serves as a platform for high 2006, it was then the first and only Research school students from all over the world Centre in a Secondary School. Here, Hwa who are engaged in cutting edge research Chong students work collaboratively on to exchange ideas and forge friendships projects in microbiology, optics, chemical with one another. A major highlight of elucidations and 3D printing. ISYF is for students and educators to attend Student Activity and Leadership Training masterclasses and dialogues with Nobel Centre (SALT): A Moot Parliament chamber Prize winning Laureates – a truly inspiring At Hwa Chong, student leaders are empowered to plan and run international events helps our student leaders learn to speak in a experience for all students of Science. formal setting. 2 world-class gyms, and a wide interact with Business leaders, Ministers and charge of all aspects of the event. Our The Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit hosts range of activity spaces allow our students to stalwarts of industries. student leaders lead by serving the school explore their interests and passions. student leaders from all over the world, and the international community, learning inviting them to think critically and deeply At the heart of each event are dedicated from practical experiences bringing large- While the campus is large, it is far from intimidating. Generations of Hwa Chongians about issues that affect the future of their groups of student organisers who are scale events to fruition. communities. They have the opportunity to empowered to plan, organise and take have found a Home away from home on campus. Hwa Chong is a home away from home

72 73 JURONG SECONDARY SCHOOL www.jurongsec.moe.edu.sg JURONG VALUES IN ACTION: SECONDARY SCHOOL Research, Seek, Probe … Eureka! www.jurongsec.moe.edu.sg “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting future and the accompanying set of vital schools in Shanghai and experiencing the to be known.” skills which youth will need to succeed in the different ways in which learning takes place future. are experiences I might not have received olding strongly to the belief shared elsewhere”. by astrophysicist Carl Sagan, the JSS Introduced in 2006 under the sponsorship HResearch Scholars Programme (RSP) is of the JSS School Advisory Committee, the all about encouraging students to push the school has also introduced modules on frontiers of research by challenging them Research Foundation Studies and Methods Indeed, RSP has given me the to ask ‘why’... and then finding possible of Research to support our students’ journeys chance to be more exposed solutions, working on projects, in teams and of inquiry. This culminates in the signature to the world of research and developing leadership skills. overseas immersion trip at Secondary 3. develop a fervent keenness in One of our most recent RSP Scholars, Zhang RSP alumnus Liaw Zheng Kai, from a Sec learning. Yunting from a Secondary 4 class of 2019, 4 class of 2015, reflected that although it chose to embark on a study on jobs of the has been so many years ago, “visiting other Zhang Yunting, Sec 4 (2019) 9 1 0 2 ories

Sharing experiences at the RSP Symposium

RSP students in Shanghai Student researchers hard at work! … Excited, inSPired! SCHOOL INSPIRE PROGRAMME: Be InSPired to Dream! APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP): Selamat datang ke Jurong Secondary! N h o ma? Sustaining Sustainability, the JSS Way! magine being able to converse in Chinese or Microbit programming ave you ever thought about what to all interested Secondary 3 students, it Malay with your friends in school without workshop allows us to happens to the waste we produce, or encourages our students to reflect on why whether it is possible for Singapore to we must continue to push for innovations in having to pay for any expensive classes. learn how technology H I be self-sustainable in food production in the urban farming systems, urban greening and How about learning to code, or fly drones, actually helps us in even all for free? long run? sustainable water technologies under the the simplest of our daily guidance of a teacher mentor. In Jurong Secondary School (JSS), all students activities. I’ve never At the launch of the Sustainable Singapore Mastering the art and science of hydroponics Blueprint 2015, our Prime Minister Lee Hsien get a head start in transforming their passion thought that coding into reality. Loong shared his dream for Singapore to would be so fun, too! be “even greener and more liveable, and to Our inSPire programme encourages students work with others to build better cities and to explore different career pathways that Tinkering with technology Ong Jia Xuan, Sec 2 (2019) a healthier planet, for ourselves and future match their interests and passion from generations.” Secondary 1. It identifies emerging trends Drawing inspiration from the plans and in the industry in the fields of Media & Under inSPire, students get to attend workshops such as Conversational Malay and Chinese, Infotech, Aesthetics & Culture, and Science vision in this Blueprint, JSS rallies its students as well as Microbit coding which allows them to understand the principles behind the Design to constantly think Green in all that they do & Technology, and plans workshops in Thinking approach. these areas for our students. Through their through the Environmental Studies Applied participation in the workshops, our students A key highlight is the inSPire Award. Students can apply for cash grants of $200 and $1000 Learning Programme. explore their interests and get a glimpse of respectively for approved individual or team projects. This can be used to attend courses or One of the highlights of our ALP is the careers they might wish to pursue. workshops that will allow them to pursue their interest areas in greater depth. Research ALP Mentorship Award. Open Going green with Environmental Studies ALP!

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DID YOU KNOW: Something Hot’s LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): Brewing in JSS! AT A GLANCE Sporty at Heart, Sporting in Mind Address ouldn’t it be awesome to be able 31 Yuan Ching Road, sk any alumnus of Jurong Secondary Complementing school-wide programmes Getting the Sports Scholarship to have a cuppa and freshly baked School what the school was and is still that develop students’ interests and abilities Singapore 618652 allowed me to strike a good Wmuffins after a long day at school? Awell-known for, the answer would be in sports, students with passion or talent In JSS, we have just the thing for you! Phone Number balance between excelling in ‘Sports’… And how right he would be! in specific sports can also look forward to 6265 5980 receiving the School Advisory Committee- both my sports and studies. In collaboration with Assumption Pathway As our former Basketball alumnus Chua sponsored JSS Sports Scholarship and Award. Most of all, it covers a wide School, The Pod Café was started with the Qiwei of Sec 4 class of 2016, aptly puts it, JSS Freshly brewed coffee to please every customer! School Website of range of training I had belief that students would benefit from an www.jurongsec.moe.edu.sg was a natural choice for him although he The former provides support for the authentic hands-on learning experience. The could have easily applied to other secondary never experienced before, growth and development of talented and Café project is intended to present students School Vision schools that are strong in basketball. Why? outstanding Basketball and Volleyball for example, mental strength with an authentic learning experience, and Learn with Purpose. Serve with Passion. “I knew Jurong would be able to provide me school team players, while the latter gives coaching, various sports camps let them learn more about what is involved Lead with Heart. with a good balance of academic and sports opportunities for students who are keen to and overseas training. excellence!” learn more about sports and games they are in the operation of an F&B outlet and being passionate about, but which are not offered in the service industry. How to get there Leow Jieyi, Alumnus, Class of 2013 JSS’ Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) is in the school’s CCA or Physical Education Nearest MRT Station guided by our belief that sports can positively Through this project, students acquire basic programme. service and business-related knowledge and Lakeside impact an individual’s physical, psychological Bus Services and social well-being. skills, aligned to what is learnt in subjects such as Elements of Business Skills and 30, 49, 98, 154, 240, 246 Food Studies in the setting of, running and managing a café. Distinctive Programmes Have a cake and cuppa! Applied Learning Programme: Environmental Studies: An Inter-disciplinary I really enjoy baking and brewing different kinds of hot beverage Approach To Sustainable Living to serve our customers. I hope this can be the start of my journey in Learning for Life Programme: learning more about the F&B industry! Sporty at Heart, Sporting in Mind Siti Nurbaya, Sec 2 (2019) Subjects Offered Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, Design & Technology, Elements of Business Skills, English, Food & Nutrition, Food Studies, Geography, Higher Chinese, Higher Malay, Our Volleyball ‘B’ Division girls emerging as National Champions in 2019 A legacy of sports excellence in JSS Higher Tamil, History, Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social Studies, History), Humanities (Social Students, Literature in English), Literature in Chinese, VALUES IN ACTION: Malay, Mathematics, Mobile Robotics, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Science (Chemistry, A Legacy of Giving, a Culture of Caring Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry), Tamil urong Secondary School has had a Just as we have grown with the help of the in the form of a newly constructed library or Founding PM Mr Lee Kuan Yew laying the foundation of education for Jurong Sec CCAs long history of giving; in fact, it was a community, especially the Taman Jurong equipping eager young minds with the skills DID YOU KNOW: Physical Sports: Jschool built for the community, by the community, we seek to always help other of conversing in English through play. Badminton (Boys), Basketball, Dragon Boat, community. Starting with only 100 students communities too. Entire cohorts of JSS students First in Jurong! Cross-country, Track & Field, Volleyball (Girls), have experienced this when they embarked Through visits to sites of historical significance Floorball (Boys), Sports & Recreation Club and 5 teachers in 1963, the school soon grew SS was the first secondary school to be founding PM Mr Lee Kuan Yew during his on service learning trips to ASEAN countries including the Toul Sleng Museum in Cambodia, to become a highly regarded educational and the Cu Chi Tunnel in Vietnam, JSS students established in the Jurong area; it was visit to the Jurong area, when they spoke Uniformed Groups: annually with the sole purpose of making a Girl Guides, NPCC, Singapore Red Cross institution in the west. In fact, to cater witnessed how vulnerable life is, and gained originally named Jurong Integrated of the needs of children of secondary positive difference in the lives of others. J Society, Scouts, NCC (Land) to the needs of the growing number of a deeper appreciation as to why Singapore Secondary School as it offered both English school-going age in the area. The school students, the community rallied together Since the programme started in 2011, 1960 must continue with her peace-keeping efforts, and Chinese mediums of instruction. is honoured to have had Mr Lee lay the Visual and Performing Arts: to raise $300,000 to build a CCA and Library foundation brick for the school at its Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Contemporary JSS students have left their imprints in villages and why it is necessary for us to embrace The school was established in 1963 following Block for the school in 1977. across Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, be it differences and be gracious at all times. original premises at “12th mile” Jurong Dance, English Drama Club, Symphonic Band the request by Community Leaders to our Road. Clubs and Societies: Environment, Library, Media & Visual Arts, Science Explorers DID YOU KNOW: Values that Bind us Through Time zh ng (loyalty), 勤 qín (industry), 诚 chéng (sincerity), 爱 ài (love), 忠our school motto in the early Our Motto Then, Our School Values today years, later embraced as the school values, have endeared themselves to all Jurong of the school’s House system, couplets in the Secondary students, past and present. School Hall and the original Chinese and Introduced in 1968 by the school’s second current English versions of our school song. Principal, Mr Bernard Fong Fook Chak, Ask any student in the school what the school these values are today assimilated into all values are, and regardless of his language or JSS students as ‘Teachers’ for the day! Helping to build a volleyball court in a high school overseas spheres of life in JSS, including the name race, the answer would be, “忠, 勤, 诚, 爱”!

76 77 JURONG WEST SECONDARY SCHOOL www.jurongwestsec.moe.edu.sg JURONG WEST LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): SECONDARY SCHOOL Community Youth Leadership www.jurongwestsec.moe.edu.sg How can our students make an impact in the • Enabling students to conceptualise, interact and engage the community? community by organising workshops and community projects, such as guiding the elderly on the use of computers and the internet. o nurture our students as Community Youth Leaders, JWSS has partnered • Outstanding CYL Leaders are trained to mentor their juniors, Scan this QR with Taman Jurong SilverAce’s elderly and given the opportunity to initiate projects at the school or Code for more T information on residents. community level. LLP@JWSS The school’s LLP, that seamlessly integrates the Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) programme, in particular, Values in Action (VIA) with Student Leadership, provides our students with an integrative and immersive experience for them to apply knowledge and develop life skills. This, in turn, provides them with a broad and deep foundation for lifelong learning. Community and Youth Leadership (CYL) as a LLP in the school serves to instill the following in our students: • Key 21st Century Competencies

• Leadership competencies 9 1

• A sense of rootedness to Singapore 0 2

• A sense of responsibility for the ories community and fellow Singaporeans In JWSS, our Community Youth Leadership objectives are achieved through the following: • Use of Design Thinking, where students JWSS students illustrating on iPad Pro using apple pencil are empowered to understand the needs of the community and propose solutions APPLIED LEARNING PROGRAMME (ALP): to address these needs. JWSS Community Youth Leaders engaging the elderly Passion and Care for the Future ow can young Singaporeans respond Students go on learning journeys, listen to experts to broaden their perspectives and attend STUDENT WORK ATTACHMENT PROGRAMME: to local and global issues? Jurong West elective modules of their choice to deepen their knowledge and skills. Secondary students show us how: H The two-year programme culminates in a school-wide exhibition where students showcase Ready for a Future at Work •  Producing a short animated film on their innovative solutions to the rest of the school, as well as a public showcase of their projects uture employers always pick employees strong sensing of how the knowledge and attachment plan for students. A mentor, global warming; in the community. with experience and skills in working with skills they acquire in school is relevant to and together with teachers, will ensure the •  Creating a mobile app to raise awareness Fothers. But how do you get experience can be applied in the work environment. smooth learning as well as the well-being on terrorism; before you even graduate from school? And of our students during the work attachment I learned media literacy how do you prepare a good portfolio for a SWAP enables students to have greater period, which is scheduled for the June and •  Designing a website with infographics and programming which future interview? exposure to the working world in specific November school holidays. and digital art sharing water-saving tips are both pretty unusual industries. In the process, we hope students to tackle local and global water issues. Enter SWAP@JWSS. discover their passion early and make more Our SWAP partners include Singapore skills and we are always informed choices in higher education and Press Holdings (SPH), Singapore Mass Rapid In JWSS, we prepare our students to be learning something new! Our flagship Enhanced Career & Guidance careers with a greater awareness of the work Transit (SMRT), National Library Board (NLB), passionate learners, innovative thinkers and That intrigues me. programme, Student Work Attachment environment and work ethics. Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Singapore caring leaders who are values-centred, and Programme (SWAP) shows students that skills Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, thus future ready. mastery goes beyond having the right paper Participating organisations work very closely Cheriise Sin, Sec 4 (2019) various law firms and more organisations due qualifications. It allows students to gain a together with the school to draw up an As part of the school’s ALP, students bring to come onboard. together the skills and knowledge in Information and Communications Technology ALP has helped develop (ICT), Visual Arts and Communication to our students to become innovatively address local and global issues. concerned citizens with All Secondary 1 and 2 students undergo the the many issues that they Applied Learning Programme (ALP) that are exposed to. They also Students demonstrating the use of their micro:bit to equips them with a suite of skills which become more confident help the elderly communicate easily with their caregivers include coding, app development, graphic as they articulate and design and persuasive communication. persuade others of the Scan this QR Working collaboratively in groups, students strengths of their ideas. Code for more research issues that they are passionate about Scan this QR Code for more information on information on ALP@JWSS SWAP@JWSS to brainstorm and design ICT-based solutions Mr Rahmat Tirmizi, Geography Teacher that help improve lives and the community. Students on attachment at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of On attachment at Think Tank Studios Commerce and Industry 78 79 JURONG WEST SECONDARY SCHOOL JURONG WEST SECONDARY SCHOOL www.jurongwestsec.moe.edu.sg www.jurongwestsec.moe.edu.sg

TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: DID YOU KNOW: AT A GLANCE Jewels of The West A JWSS Alumnus Address raw gemstone may look just like a he Singaporean who delivered the 61 Jurong West Street 65, pebble, but when a gem cutter puts in opening address at the second United Singapore 648348 Aa lot of hard work identifying, shaping TStates Presidential Debate was a JWSS Phone Number and polishing it – voila! You have a jewel student. Kenneth, who is a PSC Scholar, also 6262 3593 with a lustrous shine. came back to JWSS and shared his life journey and insights with the students. Similarly, our “gem cutter”, the Talent School Website Development Programme, offers our students www.jurongwestsec.moe.edu.sg that final polish, by guiding and developing The teachers I have had at JWSS are some of the most School Vision the talents of students so that they become A Values-Centred Community where Learning lustrous JeWels. competent, committed, and passionate mentors I have met is ignited by Passion, Thinking driven by Innovation and Leading inspired by Service. What can JWSS students hone with in my journey as a student. our JeWel Programme? English Language, Mathematics, Science, Sports and Art. Their care for us does not only How to get there English JeWel students going behind the scenes at Mediacorp Channel News Asia end at academics, but also Nearest MRT Stations We provide passionate and talented extend to our personal well- Boon Lay, Pioneer students with opportunities to practise being. Without a single shred Kenneth Sng, JWSS Alumnus, PSC Scholar Bus Services their intellectual thinking, and extend of doubt, I would not be where 30, 154, 157, 180, 198, 242 their prowess in inter-school, national and I am today without these international competitions. They go through Distinctive Programmes an exciting curriculum under the JeWel excellent mentors. Scan this QR Code for more Alumni achievements Applied Learning Programme: Programme on a weekly basis. Harnessing Technology, Communication and Kenneth Sng, Sec 4 (2008) the Visual Arts in Authentic Contexts Our JeWel Programme prepares students with the talent and passion to pursue these areas Learning for Life Programme: of interest at an even deeper level when they Developing Character, Leadership and enter a Junior College or Polytechnic. DID YOU KNOW: Citizenship Talent Development Programme, Student MP Attachment Work Attachment Programme, Enhanced Art Programme, Overseas Student Exchange Scan this QR Code for more ur students shadow Member of Programme information on TDP@JWSS Parliament for Pioneer Constituency Mr Cedric Foo during his Meet-the- Math JeWel students solving real world problems Science JeWel student creating a solar powered car O Subjects Offered People Sessions to understand the issues that residents at Pioneer Constituency might face Additional Mathematics, Art, Biology, and how the these issues could be resolved. Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Applications, Computing, Design and Technology, Started in 2016, the JWSS MP Attachment Elements of Business Skills, English, Exercise ENHANCED ART PROGRAMME: programme has allowed our students to and Sports Science, Food and Nutrition, gain a deeper understanding of the fabric Geography, Humanities (Social Studies, A Showcase of Learning of our community and better appreciate the Geography), Humanities (Social Studies, Our Student Leaders on attachment to History), Humanities (Social Studies, Literature harmonious relationship among Singaporeans. MP Mr Cedric Foo disposition and ability in Art to further while providing in-depth development of in English), Literature in English, History, Every child is an artist. The nurture and develop their talent. students in select art practices. problem is, how to remain an Higher Art, Higher Chinese, Higher Tamil, Malay, Mathematics, Physics, Principles of artist once we grow up. As one of only two schools in the West to offer It equips students with competencies and the Enhanced Art Programme (EAP), we pride skills to enable them to further their passion DID YOU KNOW: Accounts, Science (Chemistry,Biology), Science ourselves in preparing students to take Art or in art, design and media. (Physics,Chemistry), Tamil Pablo Picasso Higher Art at the GCE O-Level examination. Unique Subjects EAP@JWSS will nurture in our students a CCAs he renowned artist was right, and in EAP@JWSS exposes students to different art deep appreciation for the arts, inspiring esides the usual core subjects, JWSS Physical Sports: JWSS, we continue to provide exciting media, creative processes, professions and them to embrace self-expression, developing also offers unique subjects at the GCE O Badminton, Basketball, Floorball, Frisbee, Topportunities for students with a keen practices in the arts and creative industries, artistic potential. BLevels to cater to the various talents who Hockey, Netball, Volleyball walk through our gates. Uniformed Groups: These subjects include: Computing, Exercise Boys’ Brigade, National Cadet Corps, National & Sports Science as well as Higher Art. Civil Defence Cadet Corps, National Police Computing as a GCE O Level subject Cadet Corps, Singapore Red Cross Society Visual and Performing Arts: Art Club, Band - Concert, Choir, Dance – DID YOU KNOW: International Clubs and Societies: Overseas Student Audio Video and Information Technology Club, English Literary Drama and Debate Exchange Society, Science Club, Student Leadership Programme WSS brings our students to Shanghai, China as well as Shizuoka, Japan to Jnurture our students through a diverse learning environment so as to sharpern their global awareness and cross cultural skills. JWSS students learning more about contemporary art expressions JWSS students learning from Art Practitioners on Overseas Student Exchange Programme to Japan artefacts

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