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GETTING TO KNOW SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE WEST ZONE
Foreword
W
E STories is a collection of stories from secondary schools, specialised
and specialised independent schools in the West Zone. Just as our
lives 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.
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We hope that this would allow P6 students to more easily identify schools that
could best support their own areas of interest and passion, when selecting
their secondary schools.
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
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20 Unity Secondary
19 School
20 Regent
19 Secondary
Zhenghua
20 Kranji 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 19 Secondary
School
School
Fajar
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Secondary 19
School
Assumption 20
Pathway School 19
20 Assumption
20 Swiss Cottage 19 English School
19 Secondary School
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Dunearn
19 Secondary
School
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Hua Yi 20
Secondary 19
20 Westwood School 20 20 Hillgrove
19 Secondary 19 19 Secondary
School Yuhua Secondary Jurongville School
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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
20 19 School Crest
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19 Secondary 19
20 Boon Lay Yuan Ching School
19 20
Secondary School Secondary School 19
Juying
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
Nan Hua High 19 Secondary School
20
School 19
20 NUS High School
19 Of Math and Science
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Assumption English School 6 90 Kranji Secondary School
Assumption Pathway School 10 94 Methodist Girls’ School
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Boon Lay Secondary School 14 98 Nan Hua High School
Bukit Batok Secondary School 18 102 Nanyang Girls’ High School
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
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Clementi Town Secondary School 34 118 River Valley High School
Commonwealth Secondary School 38 122 School of Science and Technology
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
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Greenridge Secondary School 58 142 Westwood Secondary School
Hillgrove Secondary School 62 146 Yuan Ching Secondary School
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
GETTING TO KNOW SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE WEST ZONE
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ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL
www.assumptionenglish.moe.edu.sg
ASSUMPTION
ENGLISH SCHOOL
JOY IN LEARNING:
Tell me and I forget. Teach
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
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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
experiences, 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
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samples to conduct separation techniques, rationing exercise and a simulated Sook
before finally proceeding to design and Ching operations back in school after the
build their own water filtration system using Through the actual fieldwork museum visit.
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
G
ood morning, Assumptionknights… many different types of trees. It
here are the news headlines of the was a breathtaking view.
day...
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
eloquence in speaking through a variety of
“Tuesdays with Morrie” book trailer, “A Day in the Life of an AES Teacher”, A Home Within
School
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)
curriculum: https://youtu.be/AqWWelkTYEY https://tinyurl.com/AESteacher
F
ancy a game of Nerf War? Or perhaps,
Secondary 1 (Book Trailers) Secondary 3 (Campaigns) you would like to hang out with your
As they grow in confidence, Assumptionknights classmates over a game of pool or Foosball?
In groups, Assumptionknights produce book
learn to become convincing advocates for Stay in school.
trailers with the aim of encouraging others
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 school for Assumptionknights to let their hair
the direction for their trailers, making use of
social campaigns, persuading their peers to down after a long day of lessons, and to build Students battling it out in a NERF Gun war Cabin Leaders taking ownership of their duties and
the narrative skills and techniques, as well join them in their cause. responsibilities
meaningful relationships with their peers.
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.
reporters, Assumptionknights continue to (PESA) allow eloquent students to engage Nerf guns, and board games.
in intellectual debates with their peers and Each year, a group of students are also The Cabin Leaders also take charge of
develop speaking and presentation skills by All these are part of the GABRIEL identified to take on the role of Cabin planning and running engagement activities,
present their views to a larger audience.
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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ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL ASSUMPTION ENGLISH SCHOOL
www.assumptionenglish.moe.edu.sg www.assumptionenglish.moe.edu.sg
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA):
In AES, we believe in harnessing passions and talents, but more
LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMME (LLP): Serve to Lead
Identified student leaders are given AT A GLANCE
DSA (Sports) — importantly, we believe in enabling our Assumptionknights to believe Montfortian Way: opportunities to lead their peers in a variety Address
in their potential, and to believe that achieving and extending that
Nurturing Players in potential is possible. Leading through of programmes and projects. These include:
• Roles in the Class Committee
622 Upper Bukit Timah Road,
Singapore 678117
Every Field Mr Benjamin Kwok, AES Principal
Serving Others •
•
CCA leadership
Young Scientist Programme
Phone Number
“Ichi, ni, san, shi! Go, roku, shichi, hachi!” We seek to develop compassionate 6572 9100
• 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 www.assumptionenglish.moe.edu.sg
basketball players themselves and understand especially those who may be in need. At the pinnacle of student leadership
Japanese Influence the importance of confidence and strong will
http://gg.gg/judofromjapan Learn to Serve in AES, our Assumptionknights become School Vision
through exposure and practice.
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.
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sessions in the respective CCA areas, the poor and the sick in Dinan, a town in France. - The Montfortian Way.
hose are the familiar chants one will hear
along the corridors of the AES Dojo, where school has established mental skills coaching How to get there
arrangement from distinguished Sport and Inspired by his desire to help others, our
the Judokas count in Japanese for their Nearest MRT Station
Psychology coach, Mr Hansen Bay. Mr Bay school’s Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) Through the workshop, I learnt Cashew
warm-ups and cool-down exercises. is titled the ‘DINAN’ Leadership Programme.
serves as the Assistant Director for Coaching how to lead people and I could
Through Values in Action projects and Bus Services
CCAs are an integral part of a vibrant school Development at the Singapore Sport
initiatives, Assumptionknights are 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).
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 glad to be part of the process Distinctive Programmes
school, alongside Basketball and Football. 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
participants in the Amazing (SPEAK).
of self-discipline and respect for others. As a
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 Festival. ‘DINAN’ Leadership Programme
body coordination and concentration.
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: 34 Countries, Clubs and Societies:
Green Club, English Language Drama and
Wild, Wild Wet in the West 7 Local Institutions, Debate Society
G 1 Mission
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.
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share a common passion with AES ssumption English School is part of a
NCC (Sea) cadets – the Spirit of Exploration! Besides participating in Navy traditions AES NCC (Sea) celebrates the Spirit of 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 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
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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
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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME:
iSTAY in School to cultivate Good Behaviour and Discipline
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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.
2-week iSTAY Programme at this residential Parents are happy that their children pick up
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
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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.
the Income OrangeAid APS Challenge, a The Income OrangeAid APS Challenge will The Year 3 and 4 students shared how happy
VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME: take students through adventure and sports
signature APS programme funded by Income 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
aims to inculcate in students the confidence
activities, performing arts and community
service learning projects, overseas
to the community using the many vocational
skills learnt at APS.
I
n Assumption Pathway School, staff
and stakeholders work closely together It was hard to believe the
to prepare all students to stay relevant 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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ASSUMPTION PATHWAY SCHOOL ASSUMPTION PATHWAY SCHOOL
www.aps.edu.sg www.aps.edu.sg
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
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earning to be work-ready and work- 30 Cashew Road,
Singapore 679697
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resilient is part of the APS experience.
At Year 2, students go for learning ne would have to wait two
months to secure a seat Phone Number
journeys to various industries. They get an 6879 3900
idea of the real work environment for their for 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
All Year 3 and Year 4 students will then during the school term for lunch, #apstheart
complete the Industry Experiential tea and dinner (on Fridays).
Programme (IEP). They are attached to the School Website
school’s various industry partners for 2 weeks Even though The ART is a training
restaurant, it strives to provide www.aps.edu.sg
where they apply what they have learnt in
school to the real work context. Students quality food with good service at
affordable prices. Students gain School Vision
may even extend their attachments with the Every student a CARER, Achieving Personal
companies during the school holidays and practical experience interacting
Success.
earn an allowance. with customers and are exposed
Hands on outside classroom to different types of cuisines.
How to get there
Nearest MRT Station
Cashew
Yes, it’s worth the two Bus Services
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME: 67, 75, 170, 170A, 171, 176, 178, 184, 598, 961,
months’ wait.
Year One Special 961C, 963, 970
Programme, Ms Rachel Lau
Rice Media Writer
Distinctive Programmes
Vocational Training Programmes:
Choosing Your 5 ITE Skills Certificate (ISC) course and Industry
Experiential Programme
Own Form Class Character Development Programmes:
iSTAY Programme and Income OrangeAid APS
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he newly minted Year One students Wonderful spread of food for the Porridge Buffet Challenge
have a choice of class based enrichment
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
teachers will provide all new Year One Cakes And Pastries That Makes You Smile success at the workplace as well as personal
lives.
students information about enrichment
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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
periods, one can purchase Character Education:
These programmes include specialised art
Montfort Development Programme,
programmes, martial arts lessons, drama or pineapple tarts, mooncakes
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:
Vocational Training Programme (5 ISC
also has a range of delectable
Courses), Skills Induction Programme (SIP),
cakes such as Tiramisu, Vocational Elective Modules, Industry
DID YOU KNOW: American Cheese Cake and Experiential Programme (IEP).
Chocolate Truffle available for
Providing Support order. CCAs
Even After Students at the APS Baking
Production Kitchen work
Physical Sports:
Football, Floorball, Tchoukball, Sepak Takraw,
Graduation together to fulfil deadlines
in order to ensure a constant
Basketball
Visual and Performing Arts:
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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
Centre 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
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BOON LAY SECONDARY SCHOOL
www.boonlaysec.moe.edu.sg
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Building Your Foundation, Shaping Your Destiny
BOON LAY A
dramatic transition is taking place at
BLS. CCA teachers here play a more
at BLS: CCA leaders ensure students are
present and ready for learning.
students’ sense of belonging, commitment
and sense of responsibility to the school is
SECONDARY SCHOOL
significant role than ever as mentors to further deepened.
bring out the greatness in every child. CCA teachers also use Character and
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.
Mdm Siti Aisha Zahara, Contemporary Dance
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CCA Mentor
The parade of the CCA flags at Aspire and Achieve Day
Malay journalists interviewing Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Muhd Faishal Ibrahim
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME:
In BLS, We Discover, Experience & Aspire!
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hat is it like to have every word
scrutinised, to be constantly open
Members of the CCA Leadership Council pledge to serve as one CCAs help bond many in the school
to criticism? Miss Kuik Shiao-Yin,
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!”
These eager students from Boon Lay LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMME (LLP): to help them set up an experiment, such as
powering a fan by heating a Peltier tile with
Secondary (BLS) were involved in “Young
Parliamentarian”, one of the modules Young Ambassador to Japan.
What’s in the Box? a candle.
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Future scientists bursting with excitement When conducting the SD module, very lesson at Boon Lay’s Materials Science Weekly experiments culminate in a summary
running over three school terms, offered to
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 product for other people. Some have dreamed
the afternoon an enjoyable one,
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 the foundation for technology ranging from rain is detected, and “warning” bathroom
learning new languages, training to be of making cosmetics such as
journalists, exploring electronics and culture were foreign for most aerospace aluminium to human body implants. tiles for the elderly that change colour when
using beeswax to make a lip
improvising song lyrics and melodies. of them. It’s so meaningful for the floor is wet, and thus slippery.
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. opportunities to visit high-tech factories
passion and work towards their aspirations,
Celisse Lim, National Police Cadet Corps Ms Nazerah, Teacher such as global manufacturer 3M, and
the school has in place a Student Development 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 professionals.
Students also have the option to build on their interest in a CCA. For instance, a student can take up shows on their faces as they explore a dye
The programme comprises mandatory SD
an introductory module to basketball or soccer even if he’s not in these CCAs at a competitive level. that changes colour when wet and a Peltier They also get to prototype objects such as
modules such as INSPIRE@BLS, which focus
This will help him discover if he likes the sport. If he does, more advanced lessons are available. tile that heats up only on one side. toys and stationery, thanks to the studio’s 3D
on music and the performing arts, nurturing
student expression and creativity through In all, the SD programme promises students ample opportunities to take ownership of their printers.
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
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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
T
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
their time and effort to support every child in
the students during the annual Movie Day
and Games Day, forging fond memories of
AT A GLANCE
on, interactive classes are available
to them. Sitting in a colourful laboratory the learning of knowledge, skills and values. the times together as a BLS family. Address
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
give presentations. In this studio, they can students discover this 3D printers
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
99,181,192,193,243,242, 257,502,502A
INSPIRE@BLS Developing Confidence to Shine as a school like we do with
our family members, not to Distinctive Programmes
S
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
thrilling new heights in BLS. entire movie theatre to take all Learning for Life Programme:
the students out for a movie STARS! - Shine through the Arts
INSPIRE@BLS (Igniting Students’ Passion and
Interests through Arts-related Experiences) during a school day!
Subjects Offered
allows students to experience the Performing Additional Mathematics, Art, Chemistry,
Arts through specialised workshops as well Teachers and students bond as they pull in one direction Muhd Mafaaz Bin Mohd Nazim, National Civil Chinese / Chinese B, Computer Applications,
as level excursions to arts-related exhibitions Defence Cadet Corps
Computer Studies, Design and Technology,
and performances. BLS Games Day. It was nice when the teachers Elements of Business Skills, English, Food and
Nutrition, Food and Consumer, Education,
With an array of workshops available, the joined us in the tug-of-war as it was their way of
Geography, Higher Chinese, Higher
Lower Secondary students are spoilt for bonding with us. Even though some of them were Malay, History, Humanities (Social Studies,
choice: KPop and Hip Hop Dance, Sand not mentors of that CCA, they still helped out. Geography), Humanities (Social Studies,
Animation, Stop Motion Animation and
They really let their hair down to enjoy themselves History), Humanities (Social Studies, Literature
Cajon, students struggle to decide on the Follow us on in English), Literature in English, Mathematics,
one workshop they can enrol in each year. in the game!
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,
Chemistry), Tamil
With support from the National Arts Council
and La Salle College of the Arts, these DID YOU KNOW:
CCAs
students get to visit La Salle College for class
immersion. Customised Physical Sports:
Badminton (Boys), Basketball (Boys), Netball
They also get to interact with local performers Learning Studios (Girls)
and dancers, gaining insights that help them
Flexible and Fun
Uniformed Groups:
prepare their own portfolios for admission Boys’ Brigade, National Cadet Corps (Land)
Learning Spaces
into arts-related courses in post-secondary (Boys), National Civil Defence Cadet Corps,
institutes in the future. National Police Cadet Corps, St. John’s
Students gear up to perform after their LLP modules
S
Ambulance Brigade
cribbling their ideas on flip-top
Visual and Performing Arts:
whiteboard tables, students feel more
Chinese Orchestra, Choir, Concert Band,
confident about sharing them with Students scribble their ideas and thoughts on the
Drama, Malay Dance
DID YOU KNOW: their peers. With rewritable pillars and walls fliptop whiteboard tables
Clubs and Societies:
Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Online Collaborations to support pair and group presentations,
students willingly step out of their comfort Lay’s three “Learning Studios” dedicated to
the English, Humanities and Mathematics
Cyberace, Public Address
Sharing A Classroom in Cyberspace zone to articulate their views and opinions.
These innovative fixtures are found in Boon departments.
H
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
Italy, 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
is the only one in Singapore participating in which we normally wouldn’t do
do for Project Work. 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.
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www.bukitbatoksec.moe.edu.sg
BUKIT BATOK
SECONDARY SCHOOL
www.bukitbatoksec.moe.edu.sg
COMMUNITY YOUTH LEADERSHIP (CYL):
Leading with Abundance Mentality
Y
outh leader Rachel used her disposition
of “Remaining Open to Continuous Being able to be part of Project Mi and contribute back to the
Learning” 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
2019
ories
distributing rice to needy residents in Bukit the CCE package. Through the Strengths
Batok and Jurong East as well as organisations Explorer Leadership Workshop, all students
such as the Willing Hearts. discover their personal strengths and
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 the upper secondary levels. These
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 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”.
W
alking along our common corridor,
one cannot help but notice the eye- CREATING, IMAGINING AND INNOVATING:
catching signboards hanging from
the ceiling. Enterprise and Innovation Core (EIC)
T
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 imagine 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 EIC - Transforming problems into opportunities
and even to their teachers.
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
Starting with the disposition of “Gathering Sowers of Seeds teachers had in me and their
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
A
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
students to be mindful teaches teamwork is unique and has innate abilities to be Dr Aishworiya Ramkumar, alumnus (class
be able to describe these locations vividly to
parents or friends who have never been to developed, our teachers work towards of 2001), Pediatrician @ National university
to “Persist” and “Think Inter-dependently” HOM dispositions are practised every day BBSS also taught us important hospital
that part of the school before. developing self-directed learners with an
as they negotiate high-obstacle courses and – in class, at CCA, during Values in Action lessons in resilience through
abundance mentality.
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
Responsible Risks” through playing an exciting reflected upon frequently through platforms In doing so, our BBSSians develop the
Graduating cohorts facing the national like reflection logs post-activity, using the challenging ourselves to be
game of Stacko in which they steadily pull out dispositions and confidence to face the ever
examinations would apply the dispositions disposition of “Thinking About Your Thinking”. changing VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex our best - overcoming odds to
blocks while still maintaining the balance of
of “Thinking Flexibly” and “Thinking with and Ambiguous) environment. become the best versions of
the structure. Developing HOM dispositions is one of our
Clarity and Precision” to good effect as they ourselves
Every year, Sec 3 students take on a challenging key approaches to achieve the school mission
prepare to demonstrate their learning at the – Self Directed Learners with Abundance Dr Mark Lim Jian Wei, Alumnus (class of 2004),
outdoor camp to strengthen their dispositions
examinations. Mentality. lead scientist & adjunct lecturer - energy
research institute @ NTU
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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
B H
their sea missions back to Singapore. In 2018, ave you ever tried to navigate your way 50 Bukit Batok West Ave 8,
eing a sea unit, we leverage on various Cadets are challenged in activities such as
3 out of 10 cadets selected nationwide for Singapore 658962
water activities such as kayaking, the arduous 36km Mini Kayaking Expedition out of a maze? Or fried an egg using a
dragon boating and sailing to build self- (MKE) followed by a gruelling three-day participating in the MSTD from Phuket to robotic 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.
events is to leave the unit as the best versions they learn to manage themselves and interact 2017). For 2018, BBSS NCC (Sea) achieved 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
into strong leaders with good character. Kong, India, the United Kingdom and the Recognition system of Assessment. Mathematics (STEM). Create, Imagine & Innovate — BBSS Applied Learning holistic education to every BBSSian.
United States of America. Programme (ALP)
To achieve this, our cadets are given Only four other schools besides BBSS have Our students learn about the control of
opportunities to challenge themselves and A select few get a chance to participate both NCC Sea and Land units. How to get there
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
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come up with solutions to real-world problems
through our Design Thinking approach. lifelong learning.
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, Learning for Life Programme:
with the real world; Serving the community through Community
students have the opportunity to collaborate • 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 Education, Geography, Humanities (Social
TALENT DEVELOPMENT (SPORTS): Studies, Geography), Humanities (Social
Other exciting CCAs include:
Chinese Orchestra (CO) English Language Drama and Debate
Rugby Studies, History), Higher Chinese, Literature
in English, Malay, Malay (Special Programme),
E
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 undergo 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
Physical Sports:
written and performed their own scripts
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 Uniformed Groups:
from other schools at platforms such as the
honour, both on and off the pitch. Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, NCC (Land)
M1 Youth Theatre Festival Workshops at the
Esplanade. Hustle and heart set us apart (Boys), NCC (Sea), NPCC
We have been very successful in the National
Schools Rugby Competitions Bowl Category. Having been absent from the Nationals Visual and Performing Arts:
ELDDS members were also involved in the Band, Chinese Orchestra, ELDDS, Malay Dance,
Our ‘B’ Division gentlemen clinched 4th since 2016, the Red Wings’ achievements are
school’s biennial musical Metamorphosis, Modern Dance, Choir
placing while our ‘C’ Division emerged indeed momentous breakthroughs in our
in addition to the Singapore Youth Festival Clubs and Societies:
champions in 2019. school history.
(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
their creativity and determination. This high standard of spirited performance has earned them
whether onstage, in the wings, or in real life. Softball
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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
train 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
ELDDS — a home for all whose hearts have been Team Spirit, Dedication, Perseverance and Gratitude constantly amongst the top eight in the
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 21BUKIT PANJANG GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL
www.bpghs.moe.edu.sg
BUKIT PANJANG
GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL
www.bpghs.moe.edu.sg
CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION:
Charting a Path for the Future Leaders
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,
B
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
Instead, 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
2019
ories
BP DAY:
Work Hard, Play Harder!
A
ll work and no play makes Jack a dull
boy. For BPians, a day is specially set
Every BPian a Leader aside 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.
T
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
joins 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 ensure events for the class
have learnt and also hone the art of public
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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