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Sembawang Secondary School Magazine 2011
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ascendsembawang secondary school 2011
Anxiety looms every time students await the results for the national examinations. For some, it is a moment to celebrate their good achievements For others, it is a time of reflection as they think of the next course of action. Our heartiest congratulations to the current batch of Sec 4E/5NA students for their sterling results in the ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue examinations 2011!
National Examinations
Passes Distinction
School National School National
Sec 4 Exp 100.0 % 97.0 % 26.8 % 26.1 %
Sec 5 NA 96.0 % 89.2 % 12.0 % 9.8 %
CHINESE LANGUAGE
Passes Distinction
School National School National
Sec 4 Exp 97.1 % 98.9 % 22.9 % 22.7 %
Sec 5 NA 100.0 % 96.8 % 5.9 % 12.0 %
MALAY LANGUAGE
Passes Distinction
School National School National
Sec 4 Exp 100.0 % 98.5 % 42.9 % 24.5 %
Sec 5 NA 100.0 % 96.9 % - 10.2 %
TAMIL LANGUAGE
AC ADEMIC“Strive, Serve and Soar!” The
school motto guides us in planning the programmes for students to ensure that 2011 is a memorable year for one and all in Team Sembawang. We recognize that each individual who steps into the gates of Sembawang Secondary School aspires to be successful ‘inspiring leaders in a dynamic community’. Guided by the school vision, programmes were lined up to develop the leadership potential of our students so that they will be successful individuals. With various exposures, we hope that they will be able to discover their strengths and continue to develop themselves so that they will be successful individuals, prepared to face the challenges of the 21st century.
Just like the theme for this year’s Speech and Prize Giving Day, “Bringing out the best in our learners,” the students in Team Sembawang have definitely done us proud. The GCE ‘O’ Level Mother Tongue results this year was very commendable, with 23 of our students obtaining a distinction. Achievements were also made at national and international level. Our Mediacomm Club won the Best Presentation Award in the Panasonic Kids Witness News Global Contest.
To achieve such success, the staff of the school played a pivotal role in ensuring the necessary structures and processes are in place. This year several new initiatives were
put in place to assist the students in achieving greater heights. This include the intensive programme for our graduating students to provide them with greater support as well as an incentive trip for the students who did well or imprvvoved significantly for the mid-year examinations. These students were treated to an incentive trip to Universal Studios Singapore, generously sponsored by the School Advisory Committee.
We recognize the child as being at the centre of what we do. Thus, we continue to strive towards excellence in our quest for the holistic development of the child. As said by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and the Ruler of Dubai, “In the race for excellence, there is no finish line”.
P R I N C I PA L’ S M E S S A G E
Mrs Tan Lay HongPrincipal
“It’s the results I want!”
“Congratulations!”
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Lessons come alive! To experience how lessons learnt in the classroom are useful in our daily lives, the Secondary Ones went on an enriching learning journey to Sungei Buloh
Epicurean Hunt
Wetland Reserve on 30 August 2011. Knowledge on nature as well as mathematical concept of estimation are just some things students acquire in their quest in Sungei Buloh.
The June Incentive Programme at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) was definitely a much awaited event for the graduating students. Sponsored by the School Advisory Committee, this trip recognised the excellent academic efforts of students. 35 students went to USS and had a smashing good time on the various rides.
Universal Studios
Learn English in a fun-filled manner. That 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 Speaking.
Partnership 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.
Meet-the-Parents
A kaleidoscope of events were conducted for students to appreciate other cultures and languages. It was certainly an interesting time, gathering new experiences from one
another.
Mother Tongue Fortnight
E.L. Fiesta
At the broadwalks of Sungei Buloh “The answers must be in here!” Spotted something unusual?
A reptile decided to join in
“Once upon a time...”
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CHARACTER& CITIZENSHIP EDUC AT IONW e l c o m e t o
the family! Amazing programmes were lined up by the student councillors to ensure that the Secondary One students assimilate well into Team Sembawang. Activities were conducted to allow
Sec 1 Orientationstudents to get to know one another better as well as to understand the life of a Sembawang Secondary student. Through these activities, the Sec One students got familiar with one another and the school.
Stay CLOSE@BatamOne of the highlights
of the Sec 2 programme was Stay CLOSE@Batam, which is a cultural-cum-service learning programme. Through this, students taught English to their counterparts in various schools in Batam. Students were also involved in various character building activities such as high elements and trekking to develop their leadership potential.
V e n t u r i n g i n t o the community and offering assistance to the needy helps students to empathize with others. Through the varied programmes planned, students gain exposure to the needs of the various groups of people, both locally and regionally, so that they will be able to help improve the lives of others.
Community Involvement Programme
Green OlympiadThe Green Olympiad
is a recycling outreach programme organized for the primary school students in Singapore. Students took part in an environmental Science and Maths challenge regarding current environmental issues and played the wide range of green games designed by our own students. Supported by the National Environment Agency and Vopak Terminals Singapore Pte Ltd, the Green Olympiad taught students to be conscious of the environment in a fun-filled manner.
The Sec 2s with their Batam counterparts
Engilsh lessons in progressTeam Building Games
Taking the Quiz Playing the Green Games
“Did I win?”Sec 3T1 at Joy Centre
5A1 at Pertapis Children Home
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A sea of red greeted the school on the morning of 8th August as students and teachers a l ike celebrated the Nation’s 46th birthday. Students took the lead for the observance ceremony, guiding their peers as well as taking the lead in recollecting Singapore’s
development. Immediately after the observance ceremony, staff and students took part in the 5th Annual SMB Youth Run. This represents the school’s dedication to promote a healthy lifestyle amongst both students and staff.
The history and heritage of Singapore came alive for the Secondary One students as they went around Singapore River in 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 experience for all students!
“I will beat her!” National Day Observance Ceremony
National Day Celebrations& SMB Youth Run 2011
“Am I the first?”
ExCITe@Singapore River
Getting warmed up and ready!
3T1 students guiding their juniors
Commemorating significant milestones in our nation’s history is important in ensuring that we appreciate where Singapore is today. Our school did not miss out on opportunities to enable us to improve our knowledge on these
National Education Commemorative Events
“It’s there!”
aspects. Total Defence Day and Racial Harmony Day were commemorated while International Friendship Day and National Day were celebrated to remind us of the importance of Singapore as well as its people in our lives.
The staff dressed in various ethnic costumes
Racial Harmony DayInternational Students in SMBSS shared about their
own cuisine during International Friendship DAy
Total Defence Day - What does home means?
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PEOPLE DEVELOPER STANDARD CERTIFICATION
2010 - 2013 SILVER (2010-2011)
CHampioning Efforts REsulting in Improved School Heaelth
(CHERISH)SUSTAINED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Schools Green Audit
OUTSTANDING DEVELOPMENT AWARD (NE)
MOE Masterplan Awards (2008-2012)
DEVELOPMENT AWARD (CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT)
MOE Masterplan Awards (2010-2012)
SUSTAINED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Recycling Outreach Programme
SILVER (2010-2011)
SYF Central Judging: Art & Craft (Category A)
OUTSTANDING PROJECT AWARD
Scientific Thinking Programme
MERITORIOUS DEFENCE PARTNER AWARD
Total Defence Awards (Employers)
2ND POSITION
National Reading Superstar Competition 2011
BEST PRESENTATION AWARDKWN (Kids Witness News) Global Contest
PLATINUM AWARD
Mediacomm Club
Schools Digital Media Awards 2011
GOLDMalay Dance
SYF Central Judging 2011-2012
Archery Club
National Inter-School Archery Championship
‘C’ DIVISION BOYS - 4THGolf
National Inter-School Golf Championship
TEAM KNOCK-OUT - 1ST‘B’ DIVISION BOYS TEAM - 3RDINDIVIDUAL KNOCK-OUT - 1ST
INDIVIDUAL ‘B’ DIVISION STANDARD BOW - 2ND
BRONZE
Red Cross Youth
Excellent Unit Awards
SILVERCommunity Service Award
BRONZENational Police Cadet Corps
NPCC Unit Overall Proficiency Award
BRONZENational Cadet Corps (Sea)
NCC Best Unit Competition
Founder’s Award
Boys’ Brigade
SILVERJ M Fraser Award Excellence
Tay Joo Koon (5A1)Marcus Chua Sheng Juang (5A1)
Samuel Joshua s/o Yogendran (4A1)
SILVERGirls’ Brigade
The Girls’ Brigade Singapore Company Awards
SINGAPORE REPRESENTATIVESMohd Firas Hamka (3E2)
Thomas Tien (3A2)
World Youth Tchoukball Championship
CELEBRATING OUR
ACHIEVEMENTS
NATIONAL DAY AWARDS - LONG SERVICE MEDAL
Mrs Goh-Kok Mei Leng, HOD Mathematics
SILVERNational Sports Safety Video Competition NATIONAL DAY AWARDS -
COMMENDATION MEDALMr Lee Kah Siong Jimmy, Vice-Principal
SPORTS & HEALTH
Our third annual Sembawang Youth Games took place on 8 April 2010 at the Woodlands Stadium. The Games continue to serve as an important plat form for Team Sembawang to establish new bonds and reinforce friendships among and between teachers and students. During the Games, students apply
SMB Youth Gamestheir knowledge and values learnt during PE lessons. The focus this year was on building “Champions of Character, Characters of Champions”. The entire stadium reverberated when Red Lions emerged the overall winner in this year’s Games. Green Falcons clinched the Best Cheerleading Award.
The 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.
House Meetings
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CCAs offered
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Sports & Games
Uniformed Groups
Clubs & Society
Performing Arts
National Cadet Corps (Sea)
Girls Brigade
National Police Cadet Corps
Boys Brigade
Red Cross Youths
MediaComm ClubAesthetic Club
AVA ClubGreen ClubMalay DanceSembWinds
SoccerVolleyball (Boys & Girls)
NetballGolf
BadmintonArchery Club
CELEBRATIONSChinese New Year
The 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 RayaEveryone 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’ DayT 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.
13th Speech & Prize Giving Day
The hard work of students culminated into a day of proud recognition, as they were given awards for their excellent academic achievements by many guests, including our Guest-of-Honour, who
was none other than our ex-principal, Mrs Elsie Rajaratram. The wide smiles on the students’ happy faces perfectly suited the Sunflower theme adopted this year.
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STAFF BUZZ
VisitorsSembawang Secondary School played host
to various groups of people from within and outside Singapore. It is a platform for teachers to share ideas and strategies with one another to improve students’ holistic development. Through these sharings, more ideas were gathered and it spurred the school to continue to Strive, Serve and Soar!
Staff Development Activities
Teachers in the school don’t just work hard, they play hard too! Programmes and events were organized to allow teachers to understand strategies to improve teaching and learning, understand more about Singapore, stay fit and also have lots of fun with one 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 Maktoum, “In the race for excellence there is no finish line”.
Guest from New York High School for Youth and Development
Guest from Hong Kong University Graduates Association
Humanities sharing with Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School
Guest from Hong Kong University Graduates Association
Guests from Sekolah Menengah Pertama Negeri 1 Padang Padang, Indonesia
ACE Challenge at Chinatown
NE Staff Special
Staff Games Questioning Techniques Workshop
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ACE Challenge at Chinatown