Sembawang Secondary School Magazine 2011

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sembawang secondary school 2011

2. P R I N C I PA L’ S AC A D E M I C
M E S S A G E
“S trive, Serve and Soar!” The put in place to assist the students
school motto guides us in planning in achieving greater heights. This
the programmes for students to include the intensive programme for
ensure that 2011 is a memorable our graduating students to provide
year for one and all in Team them with greater support as well as
Sembawang. We recognize that each an incentive trip for the students who
individual who steps into the gates of did well or imprvvoved significantly
Sembawang Secondary School aspires for the mid-year examinations. These
to be successful ‘inspiring leaders in students were treated to an incentive National Examinations
a dynamic community’. Guided by trip to Universal Studios Singapore,
A
the school vision, programmes were generously sponsored by the School
lined up to develop the leadership Advisory Committee. nxiety looms every time students await
potential of our students so that the results for the national examinations.
they will be successful individuals. We recognize the child as being For some, it is a moment to celebrate their
With various exposures, we hope at the centre of what we do. Thus, good achievements For others, it is a time of
that they will be able to discover we continue to strive towards reflection as they think of the next course of
their strengths and continue to excellence in our quest for the action. Our heartiest congratulations to the
develop themselves so that they will holistic development of the child. As current batch of Sec 4E/5NA students for their
be successful individuals, prepared said by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid sterling results in the ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue
to face the challenges of the 21st Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and examinations 2011!
century. Prime Minister and the Ruler of Dubai,
“In the race for excellence, there is no
CHINESE LANGUAGE
Just like the theme for this finish line”.
year’s Speech and Prize Giving Day, Passes Distinction
“Bringing out the best in our learners,” School National School National
the students in Team Sembawang
have definitely done us proud. The
Mrs Tan Lay Hong Sec 4
Exp
100.0 % 97.0 % 26.8 % 26.1 %
GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue results
Principal Sec 5
96.0 % 89.2 % 12.0 % 9.8 %
this year was very commendable, NA
with 23 of our students obtaining a
distinction. Achievements were also
MALAY LANGUAGE
made at national and international Passes Distinction
level. Our Mediacomm Club won School National School National
the Best Presentation Award in the “It’s the results I want!” Sec 4
97.1 % 98.9 % 22.9 % 22.7 %
Panasonic Kids Witness News Global Exp
Contest. Sec 5
100.0 % 96.8 % 5.9 % 12.0 %
NA
To achieve such success, the staff
of the school played a pivotal role TAMIL LANGUAGE
in ensuring the necessary structures Passes Distinction
and processes are in place. This School National School National
year several new initiatives were Sec 4
100.0 % 98.5 % 42.9 % 24.5 %
Exp
Sec 5
“Congratulations!” 100.0 % 96.9 % - 10.2 %
NA
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3. Universal Studios Epicurean Hunt
T he June Incentive Programme
at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) L essons come alive! Wetland Reserve on 30
was definitely a much awaited To experience how lessons August 2011. Knowledge
event for the graduating students. learnt in the classroom are on nature as well as
Sponsored by the School Advisory useful in our daily lives, mathematical concept of
Committee, this trip recognised the Secondary Ones went estimation are just some
the excellent academic efforts of on an enriching learning things students acquire in
students. 35 students went to journey to Sungei Buloh their quest in Sungei Buloh.
USS and had a smashing good
time on the various rides.
A reptile decided to join in
Meet-the-Parents At the broadwalks of Sungei Buloh “The answers must be in here!” Spotted something unusual?
P artnership with parents is important
to ensure students success. As such, Sec 1
- Sec 4 Meet-the-Parents sessions were
held in Term 1 to communicate the school’s
efforts to develop the students holistically.
Time was also set aside for parents to meet
teachers to discuss their child’s progress
in school.
Mother Tongue Fortnight
A kaleidoscope of events
were conducted for students E.L. Fiesta
to appreciate other cultures
and languages. It was certainly
an interesting time, gathering
new experiences from one
L earn English in a
fun-filled manner. That
another.
was the main purpose of
the E.L Fiesta held in July
in Term 3. The school was
abuzz with a myriad of
programmes for students
such as Show & Tell,
Storytelling and Public
“Once upon a time...” Speaking.
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4. C H A R AC
& CITIZEN TER Stay CLOSE@Batam
O ne of the highlights
SHIP
of the Sec 2 programme
E D U C AT
was Stay CLOSE@Batam,
which is a cultural-
cum-service learning
ION programme. Through this,
students taught English
to their counterparts in
various schools in Batam.
Sec 1 Orientation Students were also involved
in various character
W elcome to students to get to know
building activities such as
high elements and trekking
the family! Amazing one another better as well to develop their leadership
programmes were lined up as to understand the life The Sec 2s with their Batam counterparts
potential.
by the student councillors of a Sembawang Secondary
to ensure that the student. Through these
Secondary One students activities, the Sec One
assimilate well into Team students got familiar with
Sembawang. Activities one another and the school.
were conducted to allow
Team Building Games Engilsh lessons in progress
Green Olympiad
The Green Olympiad
is a recycling outreach
Community Involvement Programme programme organized for
the primary school students
V enturing into
in Singapore. Students took
part in an environmental
the community and
Science and Maths
offering assistance to the
challenge regarding current
needy helps students to
environmental issues and
empathize with others.
played the wide range of
Through the varied
green games designed
programmes planned, 5A1 at Pertapis Children Home Taking the Quiz Playing the Green Games
by our own students.
students gain exposure to
Supported by the National
the needs of the various
Environment Agency and
groups of people, both
Vopak Terminals Singapore
locally and regionally, so
Pt e Ltd, t he Green
that they will be able to
Olympiad taught students
help improve the lives of
to be conscious of the
others.
environment in a fun-filled
manner.
Sec 3T1 at Joy Centre
“Did I win?”
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5. National Day Celebrations National Education
& SMB Youth Run 2011 Commemorative Events
A sea of red greeted development. Immediately
Commemorating aspects. Total Defence Day
significant milestones and Racial Harmony Day
the school on the morning after the observance
in our nation’s history were commemorated while
of 8th August as students ce r e mony , st aff and
is important in ensuring International Friendship
and teachers alike students took part in the
that we appreciate where Day and National Day
celebrated the Nation’s 5th Annual SMB Youth
Singapore is today. Our were celebrated to remind
46th birthday. Students Run. This represents the
school did not miss us of the importance of
took the lead for the school’s dedication to
out on opportunities to Singapore as well as its
observance ceremony, promote a healthy lifestyle
enable us to improve people in our lives.
guiding their peers as amongst both students and
our knowledge on these
well as taking the lead in staff.
recollecting Singapore’s
“I will beat her!” National Day Observance Ceremony “Am I the first?”
Total Defence Day - What does home means?
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ExCITe@Singapore River
T he history and
International Students in SMBSS shared about their
own cuisine during International Friendship DAy Racial Harmony Day
heritage of Singapore came
alive for the Secondary
One students as they went
around Singapore River in
3T1 students guiding their juniors “It’s there!” their groups with the clues
obtained in the netbooks.
In order to navigate round
the Singapore River,
students relied on the
map-reading skills learned
during lessons. Questions
to be answered were also
based on subjects such
as Maths and Geography.
It was truly an enriching The staff dressed in various ethnic costumes
Getting warmed up and ready!
experience for all students!
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6. CELEBRATING OUR
ACHIEVEMENTS
Recycling Outreach Programme MOE Masterplan Awards (2008-2012) MOE Masterplan Awards (2010-2012)
SUSTAINED ACHIEVEMENT OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT AWARD
AWARD AWARD (NE) (CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT)
The Girls’ Brigade Singapore
CHampioning Efforts REsulting
Schools Green Audit SYF Central Judging 2011-2012 National Inter-School Golf Championship Company Awards
PEOPLE DEVELOPER in Improved School Heaelth
SUSTAINED ACHIEVEMENT STANDARD CERTIFICATION (CHERISH) GOLD ‘C’ DIVISION BOYS - 4TH SILVER
AWARD SILVER (2010-2011) Malay Dance Golf Girls’ Brigade
2010 - 2013
National Inter-School
Archery Championship
Excellent Unit Awards
SYF Central Judging:
Art & Craft (Category A) Scientific Thinking Programme Total Defence Awards (Employers) BRONZE TEAM KNOCK-OUT - 1ST
OUTSTANDING PROJECT ‘B’ DIVISION BOYS TEAM - 3RD World Youth Tchoukball Championship
SILVER (2010-2011) MERITORIOUS DEFENCE Community Service Award
INDIVIDUAL KNOCK-OUT - 1ST SINGAPORE REPRESENTATIVES
AWARD PARTNER AWARD SILVER INDIVIDUAL ‘B’ DIVISION Mohd Firas Hamka (3E2)
Thomas Tien (3A2)
Red Cross Youth STANDARD BOW - 2ND
Archery Club
KWN (Kids Witness News) Global Contest
NATIONAL DAY AWARDS - Founder’s Award
BEST PRESENTATION AWARD
National Reading Superstar LONG SERVICE MEDAL NPCC Unit Overall Proficiency Award NCC Best Unit Competition
Tay Joo Koon (5A1)
Marcus Chua Sheng Juang (5A1)
Schools Digital Media Awards 2011 Competition 2011 Mrs Goh-Kok Mei Leng, HOD Mathematics
PLATINUM AWARD BRONZE BRONZE Samuel Joshua s/o Yogendran (4A1)
2ND POSITION National Police Cadet Corps National Cadet Corps (Sea) J M Fraser Award Excellence
National Sports Safety Video Competition NATIONAL DAY AWARDS -
COMMENDATION MEDAL SILVER
SILVER
Mr Lee Kah Siong Jimmy, Vice-Principal Boys’ Brigade
Mediacomm Club

7. LTH SMB Youth Games
E A O ur third annual their knowledge and values
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Sembawang Youth Games learnt during PE lessons.
&
took place on 8 April 2010 The focus this year was
at the Woodlands Stadium. on building “Champions
S The Games continue to of Character, Characters
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serve as an important of Champions”. The entire
platform for Team stadium reverberated
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Sembawang to establish when Red Lions emerged
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new bonds and reinforce the overall winner in this
friendships among and year’s Games. Green
between teachers and Falcons clinched the Best
students. During the Cheerleading Award.
Games, students apply
House Meetings
T he first House Meeting on 23
February marked the beginning of
the year’s House events. It served as
a platform for staff and students of
the same house to meet and bond
through the introduction of new
members, photo-taking and cheering
sessions. The house members got
excited when they see their mascots
for the first time for the year.
Following the first House Meeting
were the Track & Field heats and
finals for some events in a run-
up to the actual event – the SMB
Youth Games.
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8. As o ffered
CC Uniformed Groups
Sports & Games Red Cross Youths National Police Cadet Corps
Archery Club Badminton Boys Brigade Girls Brigade
Golf Netball National Cadet Corps (Sea)
Volleyball (Boys & Girls) Soccer Clubs & Society
Performing Arts Aesthetic Club MediaComm Club
SembWinds Malay Dance Green Club AVA Club
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9. 13th Speech &
Prize Giving Day
11 March 2011
T he hard work of
CELEBRATIONS
was none other than our
students culminated into a ex-principal, Mrs Elsie
day of proud recognition, Rajaratram. The wide
as they were given awards smiles on the students’
for their excellent academic happy faces perfectly
achievements by many suited the Sunflower theme
Chinese New Year guests, including our
Guest-of-Honour, who
adopted this year.
T he Chinese New Year
celebrations proved to be a
resplendent spectacle, with exciting
performances and a wonderful
atmosphere. Staff and students
alike turned up in red, in line with
the celebratory tunes in the air. The
day ended very meaningfully with our
principal, Mrs Tan, leading our school
in reciting ten of the most meaningful
blessings for Chinese New Year.
Hari Raya
Everyone enjoyed the
festive cheer during the Hari
Raya celebrations. A ketupat-
weaving competition was held for
students and teachers! The concert
was a bedazzling extravaganza -
one where they demonstrated the
common practices and culture of
Muslims in Singapore.
Teachers’ Day
T eachers’ Day was a
memorable occasion this year,
with students expressing their
heartfelt gratitude to all their
teachers with gifts, cards and
performances. Teachers
also renewed their pledge
of commitment during
this occasion. Teachers’ Day
celebrations was more memorable this
year as our SAC members were present to join in
the celebrations. The Guest-of-Honour, DDSN
North, Mrs Yu Sing Tong, was also present
to officially open Mdm Norlita’s Solo Art
Exhibition in the school.
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10. Visitors Staff Development
Sembawang Secondary School played host Activities
to various groups of people from within and
outside Singapore. It is a platform for teachers
T eachers in the school don’t just work
hard, they play hard too! Programmes and
to share ideas and strategies with one another
events were organized to allow teachers to
to improve students’ holistic development.
understand strategies to improve teaching and
Through these sharings, more ideas were
learning, understand more about Singapore,
gathered and it spurred the school to continue
stay fit and also have lots of fun with one
to Strive, Serve and Soar!
another. Through these, teachers will be
better equipped to help students achieve
greater heights. As mentioned by the UAE Vice-
President and Prime Minister and the Ruler of
Dubai, Mr Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Guest from New York High School Maktoum, “In the race for excellence there is no
for Youth and Development
finish line”.
Guest from Hong Kong University Graduates Association
ACE Challenge at Chinatown ACE Challenge at Chinatown
Guest from Hong Kong University Humanities sharing with Kuo Chuan NE Staff Special
Graduates Association Presbyterian Secondary School
Guests from Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Negeri 1 Padang Padang, Indonesia
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STAFF BUZZ Staff Games Questioning Techniques Workshop
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