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SWISS ACHIEVEMENTS
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SWISS COTTAGE SECONDARY
YEARBOOK 2016 09
53rd Annual Speech &
Prize Presentation Day
Our Pinnacle Awards
BEST IN CCA 2015 2015 GCE ‘N’ LEVEL
Ng Hui Na, Serena EXAMINATION
SECONDARY FOUR
RUDY MOSBERGEN Scoring Seven Distinctions
NORMAL (ACADEMIC)
AWARD FOR BEST ALL- Alistar Alif Bin Mohd Zufir
ROUND STUDENT 2015 Scoring Four Distinctions Bai Jiachun
SECONDARY FOUR Chow Xin Hui, Bernice Caleb Ng Yong Jian
NORMAL (TECHNICAL) Eileen Neo Hui Xin Candice Han En Qi
Lim Ye Yi Lim Wei Jun Chua Jie Min
Natalee Low Bte Muhammad K How Yan Yi, Trudie
SECONDARY FOUR Poh Yan Bing Huda Bte Muhammad Ilyasa
NORMAL (ACADEMIC) Tan San San Joyce Li Leduo
Jacob Tan Tee Keat Tiew Yen Huei Koh Jun Kai
Lai Li Ling, Alice
SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS Scoring Five Distinctions Lim Jia Jia
Caleb Ng Yong Jian Jacob Tan Tee Keat Lim Rui Qi, Audrey
Loo Guan Yee
SECONDARY FIVE Scoring Six Distinctions Mathiyazhagan Sushmitha
NORMAL (ACADEMIC) Makkini Ramesh Babu Rupa Muattirah Bte Ahmad Zaburlah
Tey Siew Choo Mui Clara
2015 GCE ‘O’ LEVEL Ng Jia Rui
Graduating Classes EXAMINATION
SECONDARY FOUR EXPRESS
Ong Seow Qi
Quek Zhi Heng
Scholastic Awards Shao Hancheng
Scoring Six Distinctions Tejal Sudhir Potdar
SCHOLASTIC MERIT Bae Jong-Gang Teow Zi Xiang
AWARDS FOR CLASS 2015 Brenda Vanessa Lim Zi Yun
Chan Shi Yuan Galvin Verity Lua Yu Qing
2015 GCE ‘N’ LEVEL Cheah Hui, Reanne Weng Tzu Han
EXAMINATION Chia Yong Kang
SECONDARY FOUR Chua Min Hong Scoring Eight Distinctions
NORMAL (TECHNICAL) Daphne Lim Si Ying Chan Kai Li
Eugene Ng Qi Chong Han Shu Peng
Scoring Two Distinctions Evelyn Ng Qiyi Kang Xinhui
Amirul Ashraff B Jumahat Jose Cornelio Comia Iniego Ooi Ke Jia, Regina
Ernest Jasper David Katie Yeo Rachel Clarissa Huang Yan Lee
Islam Maziz B Abdul Rahman Khoo Jia Yi Rishabh Garg
Joel Gan Jun Wei Kimberly Tiang Jia Ying Sim Zi Yi
Lok Yong Quan Koh Jun En, Kerwin Teo Wei Jie, Alvin
Mohammad Harith Danish B M H Koh Wen Jie Zhang Liu
Mohd Alwin B Bachik Lee Zhi Qi Zhang Shiyu
Muhammad Shukur B Mohd Rani Loh Mahn Shyn
Quek Yu Xiang Nicholas Low Chuan Wei, Michael Scoring Nine Distinctions
Srimurugan S/O Chandran Nair Low Qiao Yu Liu Ning
Tan Yan Kai Sebastian Lynette Lim Yu You
Tan Yee Sin, Nigel Ong Min Xian 2015 GCE ‘O’ LEVEL
Phuay Wei Lin EXAMINATION
Scoring Three Distinctions Sim Hui Yi Esther SECONDARY FIVE
Arthur Espanol Duarte Iii Tan Jia Yue NORMAL (ACADEMIC)
Chua Teng Jing Eugene Koh Tan Yan Zi Matilda
Zhan Wah Christien Terence Ng Wei Xiu Scoring Three Distinctions
Muhammad Faiz B Junid Yeo Min Shavin Maharani Nadya Shamsul Ba
Yeo Xin Quan, Shawn
Scoring Four Zeng Yu Ting Scoring Four Distinctions
Distinctions Cheu Zhi Tey Siew Choo
Feng, Roy Lim Ye Yi
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10 YEARBOOK 2016
SECONDARY TWO SCHOLASTIC AWARDS
EXPRESS
Lim Ying Wen 1st In Standard
Maeve Koh 2nd in Standard, History Book Prize,
English Literature Book Prize &
English Language Book Prize
Cheong Wei San Sunny 3rd In Standard
Lo Ting Art Book Prize
Ang Xiu Ying Chinese Language Book Prize,
Food And Nutrition Book Prize
Vijayaragavan Higher Tamil Language Book Prize
& Geography Book Prize
Zhou Yuyan Higher Chinese Language
Book Prize
Luthra Hriday Ajay Hindi Language Book Prize
Mohamed Muzammir B Higher Malay Language
Scholastic Awards Mohamed Murad
Nur Qistina Bte
Book Prize
Malay Language Book Prize
Abdulrahman
SECONDARY ONE SCHOLASTIC AWARDS Aslam Science Book Prize
EXPRESS Arsyad B Abdul Jalil Tamil Language Book Prize
Chew Jiahui 1st in Standard, Chinese Language
Book Prize, English Language
Book Prize, Food and Nutrition NORMAL (ACADEMIC)
Book Prize, History Book Prize, Teo Chun Zhi 1st In Standard
Geography Book Prize, Science Ignatius Wong Junhan 2nd In Standard
Book Prize Leow Su Qi 3rd In Standard
Tang Jing Wen 2nd in Standard & Art Book Prize Hee Pau Ling Art Book Prize
Cho Thin Zar 3rd In Standard
Glenis Thio Chinese Language Book Prize &
Alicia Wu Qin Ying Higher Chinese Language
Food And Nutrition Book Prize
Book Prize
R Tharun Vigram Design & Technology Book Prize Darren Chan Kin Hon Design & Technology Book Prize &
Science Book Prize
Valdez Vernetta Rose Manalo French Language Book Prize
Sharma Aashka Hindi Language Book Prize Valena Jenna Yzzobel Austria English Language Book Prize,
Siti Zhuraifah Bte Mohamed K Higher Malay Language Book Prize English Literature Book Prize &
Samhitha Shambavi Higher Tamil Language Book Prize History Book Prize
Tan Siew Cheng Mathematics Book Prize Peh Wei Bin Daniel Mathematics Book Prize
Qurratu Ain Bte Amir Malay Language Book Prize
NORMAL (ACADEMIC)
Ummi Umairah Bte Rosdin 1st in Standard, Geography Book NORMAL (TECHNICAL)
Prize & Malay Language Book Prize Lim Cheng Teck 1st In Standard
Nur Maisarah Bte 2nd in Standard, English Literature Eugene See Meng Hai 2nd in Standard & Computer
Abdul Rahim Book Prize & Food and Nutrition Applications Book Prize
Book Prize
Jolynn Teo Hwee Kee 3rd In Standard
Ong Shu Ting Glenda 3rd In Standard
Wee Hock Leong Chinese Language Book Prize
Erica Chia Qi Xuan Art Book Prize
Yap Zhi Eng Chinese Language Book Prize Nur Aziean Aaliyah Bte M R Malay Language Book Prize
Ngui Jia Le Sherlena Design & Technology Book Prize Ho Jia Hui Roderica Design & Technology Book Prize &
Food And Nutrition Book Prize
Mohamed Noordin B Mohd U English Literature Book Prize
Birju Kumar S/O Vijyikumar History Book Prize Nur Aisyah Diyanah Abdul G English Literature Book Prize
Leonard Tan Zheng An Mathematics Book Prize & Science Teo Teck Wee Jonathan Mathematics Book Prize
Book Prize & Science Book Prize
NORMAL (TECHNICAL)
Ng Tze Quan 1st In Standard
Yee Hong Xian Andre Computer Applications Book Prize,
Mathematics Book Prize & Science
Book Prize & 2nd In Standard
Ashley Toh Hui Qi Chinese Language Book Prize ,
Design & Technology Book Prize &
3rd In Standard
Huang Yang Le Raymond English Language Book Prize
Aiman Syafiq Khan B Awal Khan Malay Language Book Prize
Maiyappan Sriinithi Tamil Language Book Prize
Muhammad Zureen Zaffiq B G Food And Nutrition Book Prize
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SECONDARY THREE SCHOLASTIC AWARDS
EXPRESS
Carissa Yuwono Kwantalalu 1st in Standard, Biology Book Prize
& Chemistry Book Prize
Wang Luo 2nd in Standard, Physics Book Prize
Zhou Jing 3rd In Standard
Muhammad Mustaghfir B M K Art Book Prize
Tham Rui Cong
Distinguished Partner Awards 2015
Additional Mathematics Book Prize
& Mathematics Book Prize
Chooi Pei Rong Combined Humanities (Social
Studies & History) Book Prize SERVICE TO EDUCATION
Kock Ho Ying Chinese Language Book Prize AWARD (10-19 YEARS)
Tjai Sheng Jie English Literature Book Prize Mr Victor Bay
Tan Kai Chin Geography Book Prize
Mao Yaxin Higher Chinese Language SERVICE TO EDUCATION
Book Prize AWARD (5-9 YEARS)
Mohamad Tauhid B History Book Prize & Higher Malay Mr Boo See Yang
Mohd Bakhit Language Book Prize
Sivakumar Monish Higher Tamil Language Book Prize SILVER AWARD
Chua Kay Wee English Literature Book Prize FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCOUTS
Nurhilda Maya Bte Hassan Malay Language Book Prize Mr Muhammad Waqiuddin Bin Ahamadi
Kishern Devaraj Tamil Language Book Prize
FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PARENT SUPPORT
NORMAL (ACADEMIC) GROUP Mdm Joy Quek
Poh Ai Wei 1st In Standard
Ong Si Ni 2nd in Standard & Mathematics at BRONZE AWARD
‘O’ Level Book Prize FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ALUMNI COMMITTEE
Soh Jing Ru, Gerlyn 3rd In Standard Mr Benjamin Chee Zhi Xian
Nur Mizan Qistina Bte M R Art At ‘O’ Level Book Prize Mrs Mariati Selamat
Wang Weilin Chinese Language At ‘O’ Level Book Mr Kam Yan Min Reuben
Prize & Mathematics Book Prize
Mr Neo Chun How Alton
Sim Joon Kiat Terence Combined Humanities (Social
Mr Nguyen Van Vang
Studies & Geography) Book Prize &
English Language Book Prize
FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ST. JOHN
Lim Shi En Danielle Chinese Language
Book Prize BRIGADE Mr Akash Saha
Alycia Ng Yan Zhi English Literature Book Prize Mrs Ratna D/O R Balakrishnan
Shanice Wong Wan Yi Food And Nutrition Book Prize Ms S Hema Viganeshwari
Safwah Bte Abdul Rahman Malay Language Book Prize
Miftahul Jannah B Jumali Malay Language At ‘O’ Level
Book Prize
Lim Chin Hing Science(Chemistry & Biology)
Book Prize
Choo Yu Fong Marcus Science( Physics & Chemistry)
Book Prize
Priyanka Yashwini Tamil Language Book Prize
NORMAL (TECHNICAL)
Lynn Lee Hui Ying 1st In Standard
Ng Jing De Max 2nd in Standard & Mathematics
Book Prize
Nur Hakeem B Baharuddin 3rd In Standard & English Language
Book Prize
Ho Zhe Hao Raven Art Book Prize
Beckham Benny Ross Chinese Language Book Prize
Elly Amylia Bte Nahar Azmi Malay Language Book Prize
Satish Nair Ravichandran Tamil Language Book Prize
Tang Kar Mun Computer Applications Book Prize
Leong Yuan Ming Design And Technology Book Prize &
Science Book Prize
Tang Tzar Yong Zander Food & Nutrition Book Prize
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12 YEARBOOK 2016
GCE ‘N’ Level
Results 2016
Swiss Cottage is proud to celebrate the achievements of our 81
Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) and 35 Secondary 4 Normal
(Technical) students at the 2015 GCE ‘N’ Level Examination. 65.7% of our Normal (Technical) students passed all 6
93.8% of our Normal (Academic) students are eligible for promotion to subjects offered to them.
study Secondary 5, 91.4% are eligible for the Direct Entry Scheme-to-
Polytechnic Programme (Higher NITEC) (DPP) and 25.9% are eligible We are heartened by the hard work, efforts and determination
for the Poly Foundation Programme (PFP). that all our students showed in this examination!
Our Outstanding Students
STUDENTS WITH THREE OR MORE GRADE 1 AND 2
Cassandra Tay Hwee Ling 4N1 Yeo Zi Ying, Amanda 4N1
Chen Feng 4N1 Choo Yu Fong, Marcus 4N2
Claudia Lim Jin Wei 4N1 Justin Chan Kah Wei 4N2
Christine D/O Ramaiah P 4N1 Lee En Qi, Gilana 4N2
Elston Fong Zhi Kian 4N1 Muhammad Danial 4N2
Foo Jia Jun 4N1 Muhammad Danish 4N2
Goh Kian Boon, Gabriel 4N1 Ng Kai Teng 4N2
Hong Zongbin 4N1 Ong Si Ni 4N2
Liang Yi Long, Ryan 4N1 Poh Ai Wei 4N2
Lim Shi En Danielle 4N1 Soh Jing Ru, Gerlyn 4N2
Muhammad Faiz B Abdul Rahim 4N1 Wee Liang Wei Millen 4N2
Muhammad Tajudin B Adam 4N1 Chua Kai Hong , Jovany 4N2
Nur Mizan Qistina Bte M R 4N1 Eefrey Ten 4N2
Rae Nicholle Ng 4N1 Jacob Lee 4N2
Shanice Wong Wan Yi 4N1 Law Zhi Xuan 4N2
Shannon Cheong 4N1 Muhammad Zikry B Roslizan 4N2
Sherwin Thong Rong Rui 4N1 Sim Joon Kiat Terence 4N2
Tan Rui Jie 4N1 Tan Wei Jun, Sven 4N2
Teo Xuan Ting 4N1 Wang Weilin 4N2
Vanessa Lim 4N1 Wee Liang Loong Lennon 4N2
STUDENTS WITH THREE OR MORE GRADE A We would like to acknowledge the dedication and relentless
Beckham Benny Ross 4T1 efforts of all Form, Co-Form and subject teachers who
Ho Zhe Hao Raven 4T1 have taught our students to achieve great milestones in their
Lynn Lee Hui Ying 4T1 secondary school lives.
Ng Jing De Max 4T1
We also want to thank our School Advisory Committee, Swiss
Alumni, Parent Support Group (PSG) and all parents for their
continued support. We will continue to nurture our students to be
Thoughtful Leaders who THINK, CARE and LEAD with P.R.I.D.E!
A special word of thanks goes to the PSG, Parents and
Alumni who contributed time and resources to provide dinner
every night during the Night Study Programme.
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Our Outstanding Students
STUDENTS WITH AT LEAST 6 DISTINCTIONS IN EXPRESS STREAM
Arjun Kumar Nair 4E1 Nurhilda Maya Bte Hassan 4E2
Carissa Yuwono Kwantalalu 4E1 Tang Ming Shan 4E2
Chan Wei Jian Ivan 4E1 Tang Yu Tian 4E2
Chen Hao 4E1 Zar Ni Latt @ Muhammad Zh 4E2
GCE ’O’ Level
Cleon Tay Wei De 4E1 Neyson Foo Shi Quan 4E3
Huang Wanxin 4E1 Wong Wan Yan Cherrie 4E3
Jovina Lew Li Xian 4E1 Aaron Pang Jun 4E3
Results 2016
Lee Jia Xuan 4E1 Eu Jun Kai 4E3
Lim Weijun, Wilson 4E1 Freedy Tan Wei You 4E4
Lim Yun Mei 4E1 Michelle Woon Li Ann 4E4
Swiss Cottage celebrates the Quek Su Yin 4E1 Tan Yi Xuan 4E4
noteworthy achievements of our 196 Soong Wan Xuan 4E1 Tay Xue Er 4E4
Secondary 4 Express, 45 Secondary 5 Tammie Tan Yan Lin 4E1 Yeow Ming Hui 4E4
Normal (Academic), Secondary 4 Tan Yi Ting 4E1 Yue Keng Wai, David 4E4
Normal (Academic) and Secondary 3 Tham Rui Cong 4E1 Jabez Ng Yong Xin 4E4
Express students at the 2016 GCE ‘O’
Tjai Sheng Jie 4E1 Lim Yuan Qi 4E4
Level Examination.
Toh Chee Aun 4E1 Sherri Ong Huei Min 4E4
As like our ‘N’ Level results, we see many Wang Luo 4E1 Tan Kai Chin 4E4
peaks of excellence including many areas Xia Wenhao 4E1 Terence Lai Yixuan 4E4
achieving 100% Passes, improvement in Zhou Jing 4E1 Poon Min Hui Crystal 4E4
percentage passes, improvement in Amberlyn Lim Zhen Shan 4E2 Chua Wen Xi 4E5
percentage Distinction, above national Alfred Wu Tai Chang 4E2 Edward Tan Wei Da 4E5
percentage in Passes and Distinction. A Chow Siew Khei, Allison 4E2 Felicia Phun Yue Yun 4E5
snapshot of Swiss Cottage is given below:
Chuah Shu Hui 4E2 Kelvin Tan Wei Liang 4E5
• 98.5% of our Secondary 4 Express
Darren Koh Heng Kai 4E2 Mooi Suet Yeng Francene 4E5
students achieved Passes in at
least five ‘O’ level subjects with Mohamad Tauhid B Mohd Bak 4E2 Valerie Wan Qingya 4E5
89.8% of them eligible for JC/MI Naomi Wong Weng En 4E2 Wong Chin Yeow 4E5
and 98.4% eligible for Polytechnics. Nicole Ng Ning Xuan 4E2 Wong Jun Jie 4E5
• 77 (39.3%) and 56 (28.6%) of our
Secondary 4 Express students STUDENTS WITH AT LEAST 3 DISTINCTIONS IN NORMAL (ACADEMIC) STREAM
achieved at least five and six
Distinctions respectively. Makkini Ramesh Babu Rupa 5N1 Sammi Ker Li Shan 5N2
• Our Secondary 4 Express cohort has Chen Wan Wen Jolene 5N2 Tiew Yen Huei 5N2
achieved above national percentage
in Passes for ALL subjects.
• 88.9% and 51.1% of our Secondary 5
Normal (Academic) cohort achieved
Passes in at least three and five ‘O’
Level subjects respectively.
• 7.4% of our Secondary 5 Normal
(Academic) students are eligible for
JC/MI and 85.2% are eligible for
Polytechnics. Four students have
achieved three or more Distinctions.
• Our Secondary 4 Normal (Academic)
students have achieved above national
percentage in Passes and Distinction in
the ‘O’ level subjects offered to them.
• Our Secondary 3 Express students
have performed well in their mother
language subjects offered to them.
The positive results achieved by our
students would not have been possible
without the dedication, passion and
sustained efforts from all our teachers and
staff as well as our close partnerships with
parents. Moving forward, we will continue
to work together as a community to bring
the school to greater heights.
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14 YEARBOOK 2016
Kim Tae Won Benson Ang Wei Kiat
On the Krish Kochar
Lim Jun Yi
Lim Kiat Sen, Jaron
Wong Li Wen
Zhu Ziyu
Academic
Lim Weijun
Lim Ziheng, Joston
Ng Jun Wei
Science
Front
Ng Wei Xiang UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH
Peng Xinyue WALES INTERNATIONAL
Poh Jun Jiat Sean
Tai Jacob COMPETITIONS AND
Tan Hong Yu ASSESSMENTS FOR
English Tan Xuan Qi Rachel
Tay Chee Wei
SCHOOLS (SCIENCE) 2016
Tay Kai Yi Charlzell High Distinction
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH Tham Rui Cong Dai We Qi
WALES INTERNATIONAL Wong Li Wen
COMPETITIONS AND Xia Wenhao Distinction
ASSESSMENTS FOR Yan Feng Ashley Evangeline Lim
Yang Jian Wen Goh Xiang Long
SCHOOLS (WRITING AND Hana Peck Zheng Ni
Zhu Yuejia
ENGLISH) 2016 Zhu Ziyu Jess Kwek Zhi Chen
High Distinction Kerllstein Elisabeth
(English) Cheong Wei Distinction (Writing) Khoo Yu Zhen
San, Sunny Maeve Koh A Ramesh Kanna Kim Tae Won
Lee Xin Hui
Distinction (English) SINGAPORE MATHEMATICAL Lim Chuan Hao
Caslyn Phang Yun Shan OLYMPIAD 2016 Lim Weijun, Wilson
Chin Jovan JUNIOR CATEGORY Muhammad Rayhan B Buhari
Chin Kaisyn Poh Jun Jiat Sean
Jerome Wee Jing Da Silver Ran Wei Jack
Lee Xin Hui Sakith Nenuka Wanigaratna
Poh Jun Jiat Sean Sampson Bong Shung Hoong
Lim Jun Yi
Lim Yi Kai Bronze Shine Isa’hh
Lim Zhi Qi Rachel Tan Wei Lun
Lim Chuan Hao
Megan Tan Wan Yee Wang Luo
Manish Choudhary
Pan Yi Qi Xavier Lee Jingrui
Tai Jacob
Seth Aurelius Chan Kiat
Son Wan Xuan Honourable Mention
Wee Jia En, Lynette Chua Yi Da Art
Goh Xiang Long
Distinction (Writing) Low Jun Xiang SYF CELEBRATIONS
A Ramesh Kanna Ng Jun Wei, Jeremy COMMENDATION AWARD
Tay Kai Yi, Charlzell (CATEGORY B)
Loo Hui Yee
Mathematics SENIOR CATEGORY
COMMENDATION AWARD
Bronze (CATEGORY C)
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH A Ramesh Kanna
Tey Zuo Yao
WALES INTERNATIONAL Tham Rui Cong Akila Anderwari
COMPETITIONS AND Zhen Yuxin Lee Kah Boon
ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS Zhu Yue Jia Mak Wan Qi, Chloe
Saint Thiri Zaw
(MATHEMATICS) 2016 Vaisnawi Sanjayan
Honourable Mention
High Distinction Arjun Kumar Nair
Benson Ang Wei Kiat
Leow Wen Qiang
Lim Chuan Hao
Manish Choudhary
Tan Jun Kiat
Zhen Yuxin
Distinction
A Ramesh Kanna
Aslam
Chong Koil Jat
Dai Wei Qi
David Huang Zhuhui
Gan Wei Jie
Goh Xiang Long
Gong Yifan
Hor Jassy
Jovina Lew Li Xian
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On the CCA Front and
Other Achievements
On the Clubs & On the Performing
Societies Front Arts Front
PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA CLUB CHINESE DANCE MALAY DANCE
Safer Internet Day Campaign Video by Chinese New Year Performance at Singapore Youth Festival Youth
Media Literacy Council Teban Gardens Celebrate
Nationwide Broadcast Performance Performance
Racebook HQ Visit for Swiss Arts Expression Swiss Arts Expression
Cyberwellness Advocacy Campaign Performance Performance
by Media Literacy Council
Youth’s Representation Nationwide SYF Dance Extravganza Muara International
Performance Festival by Esplanade
Media Challenge 2016
Performance
Second Place, Best Campaign, CHINESE ORCHESTRA
Best Challenge’s Choice SWISS WINDS
Swiss Arts Expression
Emoji Challenge Video by Remembrance Day at the
Performance
Media Literacy Council Cenotaph War Memorial
Best Video Roxy Foundation Charity Ceremony
Climate Change Competition Dinner Performance Istana Chinese New Year Open
Participation House 2016
CHOIR Performance
SWISS NATURALISTS Swiss Arts Expression NCC Change of Command Parade
Performance Ceremony
School Green Awards -
Singapore Environment Council Roxy Foundation Charity Swiss Arts Expression
Hibiscus Award Dinner Performance Performance
South West CDC - Green School Awards
Hong Kah North CC National Day Singapore Youth Festival Parade
Gold Carnial Performance of Bands
Recycling Art Competition 2016 Performance
Collaboration with MOE Kindergaten
Finalist at Da Zhong Primary School NCC Day Carnival 2016
National Environment Quiz 2016 Performance Performance
Participation DRAMA SCDF Parade 2016
Ceremony
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Human Values Festival
Competition Participation
First Lego League
Core Values Award Swiss Arts Expression
Performance
ITE East Robotics Challenge
Merit Award for Creative Challenge,
Merit Award for Obstacle Challenge
Robocup Singapore Open
2016 2nd Runner Up,
Rescueline (Secondary) Category
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On the Sports Front
BADMINTON BASKETBALL
West Zone Badminton C Division West Zone
Championship ‘B’ Division Basketball Competition
4th Position 2nd Place
West Zone Badminton Active BAS Basketball
Championship ‘C’ Division Development League B Division
4th Position 3rd Place
FLOORBALL Active BAS Basketball
Development League C Division
National Schools Floorball 1st Place
Championship ‘B’ Division
Boys Top 8 in Singapore T Net U14 Boys Basketball
Tournament (Level 2)
FOOTBALL 1st Place
West Zone ‘B’ Division Inter-
school Soccer 2016
2nd Round
West Zone ‘C’ Division Inter-
school Soccer 2016
2nd Round
On the Uniform Group Front
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE NATIONAL CADET CORPS ST JOHN’S
BB Week Competition (AIR) AMBULANCE BRIGADE
Gold Honours Roll Best Unit Competition 2015 Zone First Aid Competition
Silver Overall Champion for Nursing Cadet
BB BLAZE Category
Silver Honour Roll NATIONAL POLICE CADET Overall Best in Home Nursing Category
Overall Best Leader Nursing Adult
Character Quest CORPS Overall Best Leader Nursing Cadet
Silver Honour Roll Unit Overall Proficiency Award (UOPA) Zone First Aid Competition Overall
Founder’s Award Gold Award
First Runner-Up in Foot Drill
SSG Tan Ze Jian
SSG Darren Koh Heng Kai SCOUTS Chief Commissioner’s Badge
Sarah Chong
Frank Coopers Sand Award 2015 Aw Jin Xuan
GIRL GUIDES Gold Award Cassandra Tay Hwee Ling
World Thinking Day Competition Shanice Wong Wan Yi
West Area Bowling Competition
Participation Corps Achievement
Silver
Award Gold
West Division Heritage Trail
1st Runner Up
West Division Day
Overall Champion
West Division Day - Connect Quiz
Champion
West Division Day - Captain Ball
1st Runner Up
West Division Day - Win It Telematch
1st Runner Up
West Division Day - Costume Parade
2nd Champion
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MOE EAGLES Awards, School
Distinction and Merit Awards
Moe Eagles Muhammad Abdol Rahim Yassin Teo Ke Yi Ng Kai Teng
Muhammad Alif B Ishak Tham Rui Cong Ong Wei Kee
Award Muhammad Faiz B Abdul Rahim Then Yan Wen Cheryl Poh Ai Wei
Muhammad Hidhir B Zakariah Thum Sau Kuan Quek Wei Xiang, Ryan
DISTINCTION Muhammad Izzan B Jusri Tjai Sheng Jie Sie Zheng Xi, Dixon
Afiq Azraei B Sabarudin Muhammad Mustaghfir B M K Valerie Wan Qingya Tai Chen Jie
Alfred Wu Tai Chang Muhammad Nuralfian Bin Veronica Lynette Fonseca Tan Kai Chin
Amberlyn Lim Zhen Shan Abdul Rashid Wah Zhee Ian, Rylan Curtis Tan Li Xuan
Anusha Muhammad Tajudin B Adam Wang Rui Min, Ariana Tan Wei Jun, Sven
Aw Jin Xuan Muhammad Zikry B Roslizan Wong Jun Jie Teo Xuan Ting
Bryan Tan Jun Hao Naomi Wong Weng En Yeo Min Hui, Beverly Toh Chee Aun
Cassandra Tay Hwee Ling Neo Ke Xin Yeoh Kai Rong Wong Chin Yeow
Chai Jie An Ng Jing De Max Yeow Ming Hui Woo Shao Wen
Chan Wei Jian Ivan Ng Xiang Qing, Erica Yeung Wenbin
Chen Hao Ng Yan Zhi Yi Jia Xin, Joceline MERIT
Choo Yu Fong Marcus Nicole Ng Ning Xuan Yue Keng Wai, David Celine Choo Si Lin
Chooi Pei Rong Nur Batrisya Natasha Bte Zar Ni Latt @ Muhammad Cheong Jian Xi
Chow Siew Khei, Allison Abdullah Zharfan Muhammad Meera Chew Yong Chean
Chua Jia Ling Nur Syazana Bte Salim Chng Li Qi
Chua Wen Xi Nurathirah Bte Mohamad
Darren Koh Heng Kai Nurhilda Maya Bte Hassan School Awards Choa Jia Wen
Chuah Shu Hui
Dewi Hazelina Bte Mohamad D Nursakinah Bte Mohd Hussein
Claudia Lim Jin Wei
Ederick Ang Wee Keat Ong Si Ni DISTINCTION Cleon Tay Wei De
Foo Chuan Tian Poi Jia Yi, Ashley
Abdul Mateen B Abdul Aziz Eefrey Ten
Foo Hee Shen Poon Jean Boone
Ancel Lim Ri Jun Fan Wei Jack
Foo Jia Jun Poon Min Hui Crystal
Arjun Kumar Nair Hoo Ming Hui
Foo Siang Loong Sean Quek Kar Min
Ashlan Chang Wei Ping Lai Lin Xuan
Freedy Tan Wei You Quek Su Yin
Carissa Yuwono Kwantalalu Law Zhi Xuan
Hayley Jennifer Clarke Shuling Racheal Goh Yin Xuan
Chia Yu Qi Lee En Qi, Gilana
Hee Chi Hao Brendon Sarah Chong
Hoe Geok Ting Shafwa Nur’dini Bte Mohamad Z Christine D/O Ramaiah P Lee Jia Xuan
Hong Zongbin Shanice Wong Wan Yi Chua Kai Ting Lee Jiazhen
Jabez Ng Yong Xin Sherri Ong Huei Min Chua Weiting Lee Xin Ni
Jason Loi Wen Han Shi Jewelyn David Gan Ziyi Lee Zhi Qi
Jermain Lian Jiayi Sim Joon Kiat Terence Eu Jun Kai Liang Hong Jun
Jovina Lew Li Xian Sofea Adrianna Bte Mohamed Goh Kian Boon, Gabriel Lim Jia Qi
Kock Ho Ying Joffri Ho Ching Wai Lim Wei Jie
Lee Xing Hui Sujimmy B Mohamad Suhaimi Ho Zhe Hao Raven Lynn Lee Hui Ying
Leong Yuan Ming Surya Surendran Jermaine Ang Lexuan Marcus Lim Wen Kang
Leroy Koh Zhe Quan Tammie Tan Yan Lin Kee Faye Miftahul Jannah Bte Jumali
Liew Jian En, Bryan Tan Jin Mei Philena Liang Yi Long, Ryan Natasha Bte Mohamad Yusran
Lim Ee Chieh, Ethan Tan Wanting Amanda Lim Jing Rui, Pierre Nur Dhaniyah Bte Azmi
Lim Yun Mei Tan Yi Ting Lim Le Zhan Nur Mizan Qistina Bte M R
Low Phei Huan, Walter Tan Yi Xuan, Winona Lim Wei Pin Rae Nicholle Ng
Martyn Chan Tan Ze Jian Lim Zhi Xian Tan Yi Xuan
Mohamad Tauhid B Mohd Tan Zheng Jie Justin Lina Sabrina Bte Fadhillah Tang Tzar Yong Zander
Bakhit Tang Ming Shan Mohamed Afiq B Mohamed Terence Lai Yixuan
Mohammad Yousuf Tang Qi Xiang Iskandar Toh See Min Stefanie
Mooi Suet Yeng, Francene Tang Yu Tian Muhammad Arshad Shaik Wang Luo
Morris Wong Hao Wei Tay Xue Er Natalie Wong Li Ying Woo Shu Qing CheymainePAGE
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18 YEARBOOK 2016
Swiss Staff
Achievements 2016
Staff Recognition Awards 2016
MOE LONG SERVICE (10 YEARS)
Mr Hoon Yeng Wei
Mdm Low Hwee Cheng
Ms Ng Poh Keow
Mr Tan Han Chong Timothy
Mdm Tan Poh Kim
Miss Toh Hui Jing
Miss Wong Soo Ping
OUTSTANDING HISTORY TEACHER AWARD
Mdm Tang Hue Sim Serene MOE LONG SERVICE (20 YEARS)
Mdm Puspalatha D/O Chandra Sagaran
MOE LONG SERVICE (5 YEARS) Mdm Seah Lay Hong
Ms Lin Aiting Mr Subramanian Radhakrishnan
Mdm Hariyani Binte Sarmin Mdm Suriakumari D/O Singaravelu
Mr Koh Joon Teck Mdm Xu Yiping
Mdm Lim Wee Teng June Miss Yeo Koon Koon
Mr Lin Yuxuan Den
Mdm Low Ying Tze Elyse MOE LONG SERVICE (25 YEARS)
Mdm Lynn Norhana Binte Hassan Mdm Nuraida Bte Sawi
Mdm Maheswari Thangaiah
Mdm Ong Poh Choo Rachel MOE LONG SERVICE (30 YEARS)
Ms Pow Tian Si, Zoe S Rozaini Bin Yusoff
Mr Praveen Kumar S/O Vadevelu Mdm Rosney Binte Abdul Ghani
Miss Tan Hui Lan
Mdm Xi Ning
Skillful Teacher Awards 2016
TEACHER MENTOR
Miss Herina Binte Roslin
Mdm Jayati Deb
Mdm Xu Yiping
Mdm Tan Pui San
Miss Yong Min Hui Vicki
Mdm Wong Wee Leng
STUDENT NURTURER
Mdm Aloor Ann Pius
Miss Lee Shi Qi Sarah
Mdm Mak Yin Mei
Ms Ng Xue Ting
Mr Ngoh Kia Joon
Mr Sunil Nair S/O Kalarasingham
Mdm Tan Poh Kim
Ms Tan Shi Hui
Mdm Tee Lay Kean
Mdm Wong Wee Leng
INSPIRING TEACHER
Mdm Goh Hwee Tin
Mdm Tan Poh Kim
Mdm Wong Wee LengPAGE
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Outstanding Educational
Leader Award
BEST CURRICULUM LEADER
Mdm Ong Siew Khim
Mdm Tang Hue Sim Serene
BEST PEOPLE DEVELOPER
Mdm Hafiza Bte Ahssan
Mr Lim Yiu Tian
Mdm Mini D/O Sathiya Sidhan
Miss Ng Poh Keow
Mdm Ong Ching Ching
Mdm Ong Siew Khim
Miss Toh Hui Jing
Mdm Wan Rajamanuri Binte D.A.S
Gem (Go-The-Extra-Mile) Awards
SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN
IMPROVEMENT/INNOVATION
Mr Chua Soo Chuan
Mr Goh Weibin
Ms Marlina Binte Ali
Miss Tan Annie
SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN C.A.R.E.
Mr Chua Heng Heng
Mr Chua Soo Chuan
Ms Fatin Nadhirah Binte Ismail
Mdm Jamila Bte Saim
Mr Leong Wei Hong
Ms Marlina Binte Ali
Mr Pravin A/L Ramanathan
Mdm Puspalatha D/O Chandra Sagaran
Ms R Mahalakshimi
Mdm Salmah Binti Omar
Ms Seah Lay Hong
Outstanding Contribution Award (OCA) 2016
OCA (INDIVIDUAL) Miss Lee Shi Qi Sarah
Miss Ng Poh Keow
CO-CURRICULAR ACITIVITY (CCA) Ms Ng Xue Ting
Mdm Hafiza Bte Ahssan Mdm Nuraini Binte Ithnin
Ms R Mahalakshimi
IMPROVEMENTS ON SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Mdm Rosney Binti Abdul Ghani
Mr Koo Hong Kee Mr Sharizan Bin Salim
Mdm Sitti Aishah Binte Yusof
IMPROVEMENTS ON SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Miss Su Ziyan
Miss Wong Soo Ping Mandy Mdm Tee Lay Kean
OCA (TEAM) Miss Yap Ee Ping Jodee
SKILFUL TEACHER ENHANCED
SWISS ARTS EXPRESSION
MENTORING (STEM) PROGRAMME
Mdm Hafiza Bte Ahssan
Ms Tan Su Yin Constance
Mdm Aloor Ann Pius
Miss Herina Binte Roslin
Mr Erman Bin Abu Bakar
Mdm Xu Yiping
Miss Herina Binte Roslin
Miss Yeo Koon Koon
Mdm Kasthuri D/O ElamaranTHOUGHTFUL LEADERSHIP
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2016: Thoughtful
Leadership Journey
in Its Fifth Year…
GOING FAR, GOING TOGETHER,
THE SWISS WAY
THE CENTRE FOR THOUGHTFUL LEADERSHIP
We had a history of achievements in the Uniformed Groups,
Student Council, Sports and CCA Leaders which was pivotal in
the shift of the Swiss vision in 2012 - from “Vibrant Learning To effect the CYL function well, we developed the distinctive
Community” to “Thoughtful Leaders”. The vision of giving every Thoughtful Leadership Programme (TLP). The TLP is also the
student a chance to lead – to bring about meaningful and Learning for Life (LLP) curriculum that propels the Thoughtful
sustainable change in their environment set the new and inspiring Leadership focus. It is one of the two Distinctive Programmes
direction for us. We became one of the six Community Youth (the second being the Applied Learning Programme Scientific
Leadership (CYL) schools in Singapore in 2014. Research Skills) of the school.
Figure 1 Thoughtful Leadership Programme (TLP) is the Swiss Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP). The TLP or LLP is housed under the Centre for
Thoughtful Leadership Committee formed in 2013.
+ + +
THINK THINK LEAD THOUGHTFUL
LEADERSHIP
• Global • Values-In-Action • Student PROGRAMME
Perspectives Leadership
The TLP is driven by the Centre for Thoughtful Leadership (CTL) that would culminate in the hands-on VIA efforts of the
which oversees three sub-programmes, namely (i) the Glocal students. At the same time, 2014 was the inaugural year when
Perspectives Programme (GPP), (ii) the Values-in Action the youngest of the three programmes, GPP was piloted
Programme (VIAP) and (iii) the Student Leadership Programme among the Secondary 1 Express classes.
(StLP). The idea was to have ‘taught’ curricula in GPP and StLPPAGE
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THE GLOCAL PERSPECTIVES PROGRAMME
The GPP is a school-based curriculum designed to inspire our students’ thought, concern and action for the community by
making constant links to the world they live in. The GPP is a weekly one-hour formal lesson that is designed for two years. At
the end of the two years, we expect our students to be able to:
• discuss local and world issues with confidence
• articulate a well-considered position on an issue
• actively initiate suggestions for possible social action and change and
• experience knowledge amalgamation using authentic materials and contexts through the use of communication and
collaboration skills as well as through independent learning and knowledge application.
The EFG Thinking Framework
With a deliberate emphasis placed on developing leaders who are grounded in values, the GPP team developed a Thinking
Framework with three dimensions of thought – (i) to think ethically, to think in a forward-looking and positive manner and to think
with the global/local (Glocal) contexts - so that when they create change, it is humane, sustainable and meaningful. The
framework further delineates the specific habits of thinking under each dimension of thought.
For example Ethical Thinking is displayed through moral reasoning and perspective-taking in the light of a dilemma or conflict of
priorities. Likewise, Forward and Positive Thinking are effected through problem-solving and positive-self-talk in the face of
challenges. Glocal thinking is demonstrated through critical thinking and an awareness of cross-cultural skills.
Thematic Overview: Building An Inclusive Society
Selected skill-sets anchor each module taught and assessed
every term. The topics were selected to support the VIA level
outcomes and to infuse a sense of empathy for their
environment and the people in the community. This approach
was targetted at helping students in their roles as Thoughtful
Leaders who want to build an inclusive society. (Refer to the
following picture on the topics planned for the two years.
Forward &
Positive Thinking
“Watch your thoughts, they
become words; watch your
Ethical Glocal words, they become actions;
Thinking Thinking
watch your actions, they
become habits; watch your
habits, they become character;
Thoughtful
Leaders Watch your character, for it
becomes your destiny.”PAGE
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An Overview of the Two Years of Learning and Assessment
Developing an Informed Response On Topics Through Perspective-Shifting
Students were exposed to perspectives on a given topic that are explored through phases: from the activation of their (i) fa miliar and
personal schema, then (ii) the familiar but less personal local views and and finally (iii) the less familiar and less personal global stand-
points – before arriving at an informed and locally rooted personal perspective. This approach of shifting perspectives was anchored
through a variety of pedagogical approaches – research, role-play, debates, discussions and inquiry-based projects.
The six core skills of the EFG (Ethical, Forward/Positive and
Glocal) Thinking Framework: Perspective-Taking, Moral
Personal Reasoning, Positive Self-Talk, Problem Solving, Cross-Cultural
(less to more informed) Communications and Critical Thinking are integrated into a
Thinking Scaffold which also gets students to process values.
(Refer to Step 4 of the Seven-Step Thinking Scaffold).
The Thinking Scaffold is modelled in each module by the teachers
and students apply these skill-sets. This is repeated across the
various GP modules in a Spiral Progression to anchor the desired
Global Local Thinking mode of the Thoughtful Leader. The Seven-Step Thinking
Scaffold can be summarised into three stages of Awareness,
Action and Advocacy which is the overarching approach of all
Thoughtful Leadership Programmes (GP, StL and VIA).
Stages of Implementation in 2014-2016
The GPP was implemented in 2014 to Secondary 1 Express
students as a pilot programme. Selected lessons were trialed
among students from the Secondary 1 Normal Academic and
Normal Technical streams. By 2015, all Secondary 1 and 2
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Student Leadership Programme
The Swiss Student Leadership Programme has a 2-tier structure comprising cohort programme as well as select programme.
For the cohort programme, the school developed a student leadership curriculum based on our PEMT framework (Principled,
Efficacious leaders with Managerial competencies and a Transformational mindset) which focuses on explicit leadership
competencies at the different cohort levels to allow students to develop into a Thoughtful Leader. The student leadership
curriculum has a spiral progression across the 4 years.
Tea Appreciation Ceremony
Swiss Leaders Investiture
Secondary One Orientation
Student Council Involvement
in Swiss Olympics
In Secondary 1, students will focus on self-leadership and
self-management competencies to help them manage with
the increased workload from primary school and settle down
in secondary school.
In Secondary 2, peer leadership competencies such as
communication and facilitation skills are taught, where students
are given direct platforms for application such as their Integrated
Project Work module where they will need to strategically plan
activities for the pre-school children using their knowledge from Our Tier 2 leadership training is customised for our select student
various disciplines such as Applied Sciences. leaders group which comprises the Student Council, Sports
Leaders and CCA Council. As of now, we have established a Tier
At Secondary 3, students hold more leadership responsibilities as 2 curriculum based on our framework which includes leadership
they become leaders and seniors in their CCAs and other student modules, mentoring, leadership opportunities through organising
body groups. As such, they are equipped with advanced peer various school events and also leadership stories based on our
leadership competencies such as action management and project Habitudes material. In addition, external platforms have also been
management skills. These skills are also used in the planning and given to student leaders such as attendees for national leaders
execution of their elderly walk VIA project in March. After going conference (NS3LC), Service Learning Symposium, National
through 3 years of leadership competencies, the Secondary 4 Youth Leaders Conference, Outwards Bound Singapore (OBS),
students will then be given greater space and platform to mentor sharing at MOE MorningChers! Festival and various student
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Eldercare Project
As part of our vision to mould students to be Thoughtful
Leaders, the Student Council continued their journey of the
Diff-ability Project this year and extended it to advocate for the
elderly. Looking at the community in Bukit Gombak, there was
an increasing need to reach out to the elderly as there was an
increasing number of elderly living around the vicinity.
The increasing need to build an inclusive society has propelled
the Student Council to embark on this simulation project, the
‘Eldercare Experience’ to help Swiss students explore more real
life issues that are happening around them. This project aims to
help students be able to have a better understanding of the
concerns and problems the elderly face in their daily lives. We
hope that such programs will sensitise our students and spur
them to make a positive change in the community.
Primary School Outreach Project
This year, our Student Council and Sports Leaders also came
together to host our cluster primary school student leaders in
a ‘Swiss Leadership Experience’, to share their knowledge
and experience in being a student leader.
Through the experience, not only do the primary school
students get a chance to interact with other student leaders,
they also learned a few leadership skills such as being a team
player, the importance of empathising with your team mates
and effective communication skills. In addition, these students
were also given the Diff-ability Experience where they were
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Problem Solving
Competition
PJC LEAD
Programme 2016
Global Issues Future
Problem Solving
Competition
UNASMUN
Prep Conference
Global Issues Future
Problem Solving
Competition
Swiss Talent Development Programme
The Swiss Talent Development programme aims at providing opportunities for students
to broaden their perspectives on global issues, develop critical thinking skills, and grow
as confident communicators and ethical leaders. The various competitions and
programmes that the students took part in 2016 helped them gain a wider awareness of
the world’s issues as they challenge themselves to find solutions to these concerns.
PJC LEAD
Programme 2016
UNASMUN
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Values-In-Action
Programmes
THE VALUES-ACTION-PROGRAMME
The Swiss VIAP is one of the key levers to develop student character, leadership and spirit for volunteering. With a two-tiered
whole-school approach to deliver the programme, all Swiss students experience VIA through diversified cohort programmes and
student-directed VIA activities.
“Awareness-Action-Advocacy” (3A) provides the framing for our VIA curriculum and programme to accentuate the importance of youth
volunteerism through student-directed VIA. Our students, as thoughtful leaders, will step forward to advocate for the good cause they
believe and lead others to achieve position and sustainable change for the community. Our VIAP is crafted in three tiers:
Tier One: Cohort VIA programmes
The cohort VIA programmes centralised on specific theme:
Secondary One: Environmental Awareness
Secondary Two: Junior Care
Secondary Three: Elder Care
For the secondary One cohort, to develop the sense of care and
belief in self to make a difference and contribute to the community,
a recycling project was embarked to collect items like newspaper
and clothes. All proceeds garnered from the recycled items were
donated to the Society for Physically Disabled.
Tier 2: Co-curricular Activity based VIA programmes
For the secondary Two cohort, to develop their project
management and collaborative learning skills, the students were To inculcate a sense of empathy and care for the community,
tasked to design educational toys using 3D printing and Aduino VIAP extends to the Co-Curricular Activites (CCA) groups as
technology. The students were given the opportunity to interact well. With the support of CCA teachers, respective CCA-VIA
with pre-schoolers and the teachers at preschools to better Leaders helped to organise VIA projects for their groups. For
understand the needs of the children so as to incorporate these example, the Publications and Media Club (PMC), embarked
findings into the design of the toy. The finished products were then on a Good Neighbours Projects organised by the Housing
donated to the partnering preschools. Development Board (HDB). They named themselves the
‘Swiss Rolls’. They campaigned for community spirit and
Against the backdrop of ageing population in Singapore, and the harmonious living in the neighbourhood.
need to foster inter-generational interaction, it is most apt to
anchor on eldercare for the Secondary Three cohort. The students On the school wide level, various open events were held for
are given the opportunity to interact and plan for activities for our students to contribute to the community. Below are some
seniors at Lions Befrienders’ Senior Activity Centres. examples:
The spontaneity of the students was observed in their creative Lions Befrienders Walkathon at Bishan
in crafting programmes like musical ensemble and games to Park Flag Day for Society for Physically
interact with the seniors. Disabled Foodnotes @ Bukit Panjang
NTUC share-a-textbook
The spectrum of different themes is to give them the exposure to a
range of social causes. At the end of Secondary Three, classes
are tasked to explore their choice of social cause and partners
and embark on self-directed VIA projects at Secondary Four. For
example, class of 4E3 2016 chose Muscular Dystrophy
Association of Singapore (MDAS). The class went on a visit to
understand the needs of the patients of muscular dystrophy. With
the insights and knowledge gained, they shared with the school to
create greater awareness of the challenges and resilience
demonstrated by the patients. The class went on to organise a
fund raising in school to sell handicrafts made by the patients and
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Sec 1 Migrant Worker Centre
Sec 1 Newspaper collection
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Sec 3 Elder Care
Sec 4 & 5 Class VIAOUR CHARACTER EXCELLENCE
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D’Hangout
D’Hangout is a Student Activity Centre for the After School
Engagement Programme. The programme provides
opportunities for students to hone self-leadership as well
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WeGROW @Swiss
Swiss Cottage WeGROW is an annual post exam activities which
stands for ‘We Get Ready to Own the World’. WeGROW aims to
develop 21st Century Competencies in our students, as well as to
develop them to be a Thoughtful Leader, one who can Think,
Care and Lead with the school values Passion, Resilience,
Integrity, Dare to Try and Empathy. The programme includes
Learning Journey (Aesthetic / NE), Interclass Games, Financial
Literacy and Student Leadership Programme.PAGE
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Annual School Our Swiss Annual Cross-Country serves to promote healthy lifestyle by
creating meaningful experiences in sports; provide opportunities for interaction
Cross Country among all levels and above all promote the House spirit through friendly Inter-
House competition.PAGE
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Swiss Olympics
The aims of Swiss Olympics are to promote healthy
lifestyle through participation in meaningful and
purposeful physical activities; foster school spirit
through friendly rivalries among our 5 Houses as
well as provide opportunities for all students to
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W2 Cluster Art
Student artists from five secondary schools, Swiss Cottage
Secondary, Hillgrove Secondary, Yusof Ishak Secondary,
Kranji Secondary and Jurongville Secondary, came together
for this mega-installation artwork called ‘A Journey in Space’.
The theme of Space has been symbolically used throughout to relate
to the image of space in universe parallel to our environment. At the
same time, the theme focused on spatial concept. Students were
channelled into their own inner artists as they made marks onto
sphere by experimenting with given materials. They would then
contribute their spheres to a mega-installation artwork with the same
given theme of space, led by Ng Yang Ce; Singapore’s
multidisciplinary artist who makes sculpture, drawings and
installations. The mega artwork installation was conceptualised to
bring all the spheres together through the sub theme of embracing
unity in diversity. The idea was to let students reflect on their
differences through the spheres and at the same time, give them the
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Swiss Arts On 24 March 2016, Swiss Performing Arts groups were given the
opportunity to perform on a world-class stage, the Esplanade Theatre.
The Swiss Arts Expression 2016 is a first ever multi-disciplinary concert
Expression put together by six Performing Arts Co-Curricular Activities in Swiss
Cottage Secondary School, namely the Chinese Dance, Chinese
Orchestra, Choir, Drama, Malay Dance and Swiss Winds (NCC
ARTS TO EXPRESS, Command Band). The theme ‘Arts to Express, Not Just to Impress’,
reflects the deep passion for the arts. The performance is a rich blend of
all the performing arts groups which exemplifies how the leaders
NOT JUST TO IMPRESS overcome all odds to not just impress, but also express themselves with
their art form. The audience was taken on a journey with six Performing
Arts Council leaders as they leave their legacy in the school in their final
year. It was a roller coaster ride of emotions and amazement as we see
our young talents take over the stage with skill and precision. To further
enrich our Swiss students and the community, educational sessions on
Arts appreciation were conducted during curriculum time and the elderly
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Mother Tongue
MTL department organized Mother Tongue Fortnight programmes and
Cultural day camp for the students to provide authentic opportunities for
students to be equipped with the linguistic skills to become proficient users
Fortnight
of the language and at the same time appreciate their own culture and arts
which is integral to their identity as Singaporeans. Swiss students are
introduced to Chinese calligraphy and fan art. The Malay students have the
opportunity to learn Kompang, a Malay instrument and Tamil students
appreciate Tamil poems. Learning journeys to Indian Heritage centre, Bukit
Chandu Museum and Perkampungan Raden Mas also enhanced students’
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Chinese New Year Celebration
As part of the Chinese New Year celebration, a classroom decoration competition
was held among the classes. Using couplets and Ang Baos to decorate their
classrooms in relation to Monkey, which is the Zodiac sign of this year, the festive
mood in school was achieved. On the day of the Chinese New Year concert,
teachers and students put up an exciting performance for the school. The elderly
from the Lions’ befrienders were invited to join us in our celebration. Our students
took care of the guests and even organised a mini “lohei” party for the elderly.PAGE
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Hari Raya Celebration
& Racial Harmony Day
The theme for this year allowed us to explore our country’s cultural heritage. While
recognising the varied nature of the cultural heritage from the different ethnic
groups, we also acknowledge the commonalities among these cultural heritages
and the role that they play to unify Singapore as one.
Our students were exposed to several cultural heritages such as our traditional
cuisines and the use of Singlish which helps to bring Singaporeans together from all
walks of life. Food vendors selling a wide variety of cuisines ranging from satay, ice-
kacang and teh tarik were called in to educate our students on the rich heritage of
these cuisines. The lower secondary classes also had the opportunity to try their
hand at playing various traditional games such as the top, five stones and chapteh.
Teachers and students alike had a fun time playing these games together while
learning about the heritage of these games.
It was a fun and memorable day as the school came together to commemorate
Racial Harmony Day. The sight of our students in various ethnic costumes and the
smell of the piping hot satay will remain etched in our mind for some time to come.PAGE
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International Friendship Day
“ASEAN” is the theme for this year’s The learning packages, that include booths peace and having a continued progress in
International Friendship Day. The and a mock passport, aim to educate the region. Thereafter, the Character and
Citizenship Education committee has students on the importance of having strong Citizenship Education lessons present
collaborated closely with the Citizenship diplomatic ties within ASEAN countries. For deeper insights on the cultural connections
Ambassadors to design a thought- the lower secondary cohort, booths have shared by the different ASEAN countries.
provoking learning package that has been set-up to bring awareness on heritage
been infused into morning assembly and culture of the ASEAN countries. These Throughout the event, mock passport
presentations, interactive booths and booths are platforms for students to gain has been used by students to reflect on
Character and Citizenship Education awareness of ASEAN countries through their the learning experiences from the booth
lessons. Throughout the International traditional games, music and art. For the to appreciate similarities and differences
Friendship Day event, Swiss upper secondary cohort, these booths among the ASEAN countries.
Citizenship Ambassadors tirelessly emphasise the need for citizens of ASEAN to
operate these learning booths to give stand united as a global community to
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51st National Day
A ceremonial parade and a concert concert was enlivened by the rendition of
have been organised to commemorate National Day songs, with Swiss Choir
Singapore’s 51st National Day taking lead for the sing-along. This year
Observance in school. The celebration also sees Swiss Cottage version of the
spearheaded by the Citizenship local gameshow ‘We Are Singaporeans’.
Education Committee and the Character Swiss teachers, together with the Drama
& Citizenship Ambassador collaborates Club members, showcased their talents
with students and staff the Uniformed through their exaggerated acting of the
Groups, Swiss Choir and Drama Club. local occupation for the game. The pomp
of the parade, fruit of many hours of
As the event centres on memories and training and rehearsals, resonated with the
sacrifices made by our forefathers towards cheers coming from the school throughout
nation building, Swiss Cottage reflects this the celebration. Through the parade
moments through recitations of the proceedings and the light-hearted
“Recollections” to recount on the key moments of the concert, Swiss Cottage
phases of Singapore’s history. The truly had a meaningful 51st birthday
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Horizon Programme
ENHANCED CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION TRIP
As part of the School’s Enhanced of Thai culture by interacting with the
Citizenship Programme, students from students and staff from Triam Udom
both the Secondary 3 and Secondary 2 Suksa School. Our students engaged in
cohort embarked on an overseas trip to activities such as practising how to write
Bangkok, Thailand from 1 to 4 June simple phrases in the Thai language,
2016 and 16 to 19 of November 2016 playing traditional Thai instruments and
respectively. cooking Thai dishes. The visit to the
school concluded with students and staff
The objectives of the trip were to: having dinner together on a floating
• Arouse students’ interest in Humanities. restaurant along the Chao Phraya River.
• Enhance their understanding of
historical, geographical and socio- 2. Historical Aspect
economic developments of a foreign The second half of the trip focused on the
country. experiences of the people in South-East
Asia during World War 2. Several
1. Cultural Aspect historical sites such as Hellfire Pass War
Our students were introduced to the museum, War Cemetery and the Bridge
cultural and historical aspect of Thailand along River Kwai were specifically chosen
at Rattanokosin Exhibition Museum where to highlight the trials and tribulations of the
the students engaged in hands-on people living under the Japanese rule.
activities. After which, students watched
Siam Narimit Cultural Show based on the Each night, students were allocated time to
history of Thailand. Both places of interest discuss and do reflections on their
highlight the historical influences which experiences for each day. At the end of the
shaped the modern culture of Thailand. trip, students built upon their P.R.I.D.E.
The next day, students were given the values of Dare to Try and Empathy and left
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“These four days in summary were
Students’ Reflections friendship with my friends tighter
as we were able to bond with each very enjoyable and fun filled. Each day
other every day. Thank you to all was filled with surprises and especially
“This trip is very meaningful and the teachers who were involved in for the day when I watched the thai
fruitful because we get to go to places planning for this trip making it an cultural performance. The thai cultural
we will not visit when we go to enjoyable one for everyone.” performance was visually stunning and
Bangkok with our parents. We went to – Nur Farah, 2N1, 2016 appealing, and I was glad to have my
the Hell fire pass which was at friends to accompany me. I enjoyed our
Kanchanaburi, 3-4 hours of bus ride “Being in Thailand, though only tour guide’s explanation for the various
before reaching and we get to go to staying for a few days has been a attractions and I feel thankful towards
places where we have never gone to great eye opener for me. Before, I her for entertaining us on the bus. I
and the food was really nice :)” never really had any distinct idea hope to visit Bangkok again.”
– Leong Wai Hsin, 2E4, 2016 of info about Thailand but after
travelling there and being – Erika Ng En Xi, 3E4, 2016
“The trip was AMAZING. I loved it. I got
exposed to its history and
to spend time with my closest friends
culture, I now find great interest “Spending time in Bangkok was
and even form new ones with others very memorable and fun. In
and respect for the country.
from different classes. The activities Bangkok, without my family, I have
were super fun and intriguing. I love Comparing it to Singapore, its to take more responsibility and
everything from the visit to Triam environment, school system and look out for myself and for my
Udom Suksa School to the experience political system are vastly different. It friends. I am very thankful for the
at the floating market.” was definitely an experience seeing teachers for taking care of us.”
– Rukhsar, 2E3, 2016 their highways and schools, as well – Emily Kum, 3E2, 2016
as their shopping districts and well-
“From this trip, i was able to learn known street food. ”
more about the history of Bangkok, – Natalie Lem, 3E4, 2016
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Horizon Programme
SERVICE LEARNING TRIP (CAMBODIA)
Overseas Service Learning Trip @ Below are extracts on some of the programmes we had during our trip:
Andong Village, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
1. Student immersion at Andong Village
Under the Student Immersion For the main part of the trip, our students had the opportunity to interact and teach
Programme, the students of 3T1 and 2T1 the children in the Andong village school. Prior to the trip, our students worked hard
embarked on an exciting service learning to plan and practice their instructional methods for their intended lessons.
trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 1-4
June and 16 -19 November respectively. On site, our students managed to carry out lessons and interesting activities which
The objectives for the trip were to: brought smiles and laughter to the Cambodian children. These lessons included
conversational English, basic Maths and a number of art and craft projects. In return, the
• Expose our students to different culture Cambodian students taught us their traditional Cambodian dance which our students
and way of life of a foreign country; managed to practice and eventually performed on stage. Our Cambodian hosts’ warmth
• Inculcate the spirit of empathy and and eagerness to learn left a deep impression on our Swiss students.
resilience through service learning; and
• Broaden our students global 2. Community Service at Andong Village
perspectives and allow them to gain As part of their service learning, our students had the opportunity to do their part in
a deeper appreciation of the life they the construction of the village. They were taught how to build a room from scratch
have in Singapore. and had a firsthand experience in paving the ground and building windows for the
village’s sewing room. As they worked hard together, they developed a sense of
camaraderie and fostered a strong class spirit among their classmates.
3. Visiting Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields
In order to better understand the tumultuous history of Cambodia, our students had
a chance to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields. Definitely
not for the squeamish, visiting these sites gave our students a greater
understanding of the difficult times Cambodia experienced under the iron rule of the
Khmer Rouge. In turn, our students got to reflect and appreciate the stability and
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