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West spring secondary school

61 Senja Road Singapore 677737

Tel: 6892 0369 | Fax: 6892 9468

www.westspringsec.moe.edu.sg

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W est Spring Secondary School provides a values-driven, student-centric education. It is values-driven to equip West Spring ladies and gentlemen with an

inner compass, inculcating in them the school values of respect, responsibility, resilience, integrity and care, to guide them through the many changes in life. It is student-centric, catering to different profiles and needs, to bring out the best in every child.

West Spring educators are at the heart of all these efforts. They serve with joy and a big heart. Whether as an individual or as a team, they have been true in their mission to nurture students to continually pursue excellence, to give them a broad and deep foundation for a lifelong journey in learning.

Working with school leaders and teachers, my School Advisory Committee (SAC) members and I affirm the good work that educators in West Spring are doing, which is focussing attention on the different needs of the students. The SAC continues to advise and support the school by providing opportunities for every child, regardless of their background or their starting point. Together, we lift up those who need it most, placing them in positions for success.

For example, the SAC has supported students on financial assistance, for academic, Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) and other schooling needs. The SAC has given out academic scholarships and awards to deserving students, provided students with equipment required for CCA to nurture their talents, and used discretionary funds to sponsor their overseas trips. In 2014, the SAC supported the set-up of the school’s After-School Engagement Centre – the Spring.

A t West Spring, school leaders and staff create opportunities for all our students to learn and succeed, through different ways of learning, multiple pathways,

continuously in progression. Aligned to our school values of respect, responsibility, resilience, integrity and care, we develop a culture of life-long learning, positive contribution, and active citizenry in our students for Singapore.

sAC CHAirmAn’s Message

West Spring educators are at the heart of all these efforts. They serve with joy and a big heart.

prinCipAL’s Message

Turn each day into a learning day, and each

opportunity into a lesson. Learn from everyone

you meet or interact with. The richer our learning

experiences, the wiser choices we make in life.

Be reflective and keep improving to truly become

Global Citizens of Character and Learning.

I would like to assure parents of our commitment to fulfil the potential of your children, whom you have entrusted with the school. With your support, we will keep our flame burning bright!

Mr leslie yeochairpersonschool advisory committeeWest spring secondary school

Our students have special talents. To nurture ladies and gentlemen in pursuit of excellence, West Spring recognises that a positive attitude, deep skills and broad experiences matter if they are to perform and achieve. Our academic and co-curricular programmes, as well as Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in Media Literacy and Learning for Life Programme (LLP) in Sports, have encouraged our students to go beyond the classroom to build character, strengthen skills in communication and thinking, and enhance competencies and dispositions for learning.

Our teachers sow the seeds for lifelong learning. Through their lessons, co-curricular activities and interactions with students, they challenge the students’ limiting beliefs of themselves, encourage them to break away from narrow definitions of success and think anew about opportunities and possibilities. They believe in their students, that everyone excels at different things, in different ways, and that they can all excel if they apply diligent efforts in their endeavours.

To our graduating cohort of students going into institutes of higher learning, the workplace, and the community, learning will not stop when you leave school. Turn each day into a learning day, and each opportunity into a lesson. Learn from everyone you meet or interact with. The richer our learning experiences, the wiser choices we make in life. Be reflective and keep improving to truly become Global Citizens of Character and Learning.

Together with the support from our stakeholders – the School Advisory Committee (SAC), parents and partners, West Spring makes learning relevant and meaningful to our students at this stage of their journey. This yearbook captures the events, activities and people in a year filled with learning moments and cherished relationships. Happy Memories!

Mrs betty chow principalWest spring secondary school

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DepArtments

AeSTheTicS dePARTmenT

cOmPUTeR APPlicATiOnS dePARTmenT

Department mission: Nurturing ladies and gentlemen in pursuit of awareness and passion through meaning-making and creative expression in the visual arts and music, and instilling a greater sense of appreciation for the arts.

Department Vision: A passionate arts community, inspired to lifelong learning and appreciation of the arts.

Department members:

subject Head (aesthetics): Ms. Joyce Chia Keh Ling

art teachers: Mdm. Seoh Siok Yin, Mdm. Wong Yuling, Mdm. Nadia Shariffa

music teachers: Ms. Grace Wong, Mr. David Chang

prograMMes/ highlights

The Art Curriculum in West Spring aims to holistically nurture awareness, appreciation and passion for expression in the visual art through artistic knowledge and art-making process.

Our process-based art learning journey at West Spring provides all student-artists the fundamentals of Elements of Art and Principles of Design from Lower Secondary through:

• Exploration and Experimentation of different materials and media

• Exploration, Research and Conceptualisation of themes

• Exploration and Development of Self-Expression

The Music Curriculum in West Spring aims to nurture an awareness and appreciation of music alongside a passion for musical expression through various music-making opportunities and performances. Music programmes outside of the curriculum are also planned with the aim of boosting and supplementing the students’ individual learning experience holistically through exposure to music performances. Students had the opportunity to attend two different genres of performances at the Esplanade in March and July 2014.

special events / prograMMes

Moe eXcel Fest 2014The Aesthetics Department took part in the MOE ExCel Fest 2014. The exhibition showcased our process-based art learning journey of the lower secondary art curriculum in West Spring Sec through a specially customised art lesson package. It aims to provide awareness of different learning styles and reinforce engagement of art learning experience in the two-year art learning process.

the art department featured in the news:Art Department curriculum was featured in The Straits Times’ IN section.

syF art eXhibition 2014The artworks of our student-artists Lim Zhi Pheng (Sec 5B) and Alex Cheng Jia Wei (Sec 4A) were selected to be exhibited at the Singapore Youth Festival Art Exhibition 2014 (Lasalle College of the Arts).


In 2014, the CPA Department embarked on several exciting teaching and learning strategies to engage our CPA students. While Microsoft Office skills (Word, Spreadsheet, Powerpoint) continue to be core modules in CPA, the potential of Cloud technology and its affordances was also explored. Scratch Programming which also has become a mainstay in the new CPA Syllabus continues to be enjoyed by our students who grapple at animation and game-making challenges.

In order to adequately equip our students with 21st Century Competencies, Google Apps For Education (GAFE) was introduced to our students as a central platform for their learning. GAFE incorporates Gmail and a wide range of online collaborative tools such as Google Drive and Google Documents.

New Secondary One students had tremendous amounts of fun creating vector designs in Inkscape. Vector designs have become a central feature in graphic design for online and mobile graphics. Potentially, these students are equipped with industry-ready design skills.

Our Secondary Two students built up their CPA competencies computers in everyday life, Inkscape & Scratch Animation. The use of mobile carts and iPads were explored with these classes to take learning outside the labs.

For the Upper Secondary Classes, the Flipped Classroom strategy was utilised by incorporating it into the CPAchannel on YouTube. This transition to an online slides presentation in video format meant that students have quick access to learning content on their home computers and mobile devices.

Gamification, the use of game elements in non-game setting, was also used extensively for our Upper Secondary classes to inject fun into their learning. For our Secondary Four classes, preliminary findings look promising as Mid-Year and Preliminary results showed a marked improvement in grades and work quality for students engaged in gamification. Our teachers who were involved in the Action Research (AR) presented these findings to at an internal Professional Hour Sharing.

For our Secondary Three students, a variant of the Gamification strategy was developed in the form of CPACyberCommand. Incorporating GoogleDocs, facebook and continual formative assessments,

CPACyberCommand has been immensely enjoyed by the 3H students who find the positive competition beneficial to their learning progress.

coMpetitions

1. National Media Computing (MEC) Animation Competition.

Gold Award (Nicholas Tan, Sec 2G) 2. National Media Computing (MEC)

Programming Competition. Gold Award (Fakhru Razi, Sec

2G)


1. Action Research by CPA teachers on Gamification in CPA.

2. Flipped Classroom. theCPAChannel on YouTube

Department mission: To prepare our students to be ICT-savvy individuals ready

• tomeettheneedsofthe21stcentury

• forfutureemployability

• forlifelonglearning

Department Vision: Engaging Digital Natives, Inspiring Digital Creativity

Department members:

subject Head: Mr. Rudie Asmara

Head of Department/iCt: Ms. Sherry Liew

Ms. Annie Lee, Ms. Nur Aishah


deSiGn And TechnOlOGy dePARTmenT

elemenTS OF BUSineSS STUdieS dePARTmenT


The D&T programme in West Spring Secondary School aims to develop students to become independent student designers who are effective in thinking, innovative in designing solutions and open to continuous learning. Students undergo a programme to prepare them for the GCE examinations in Secondary Four.

Using design thinking and applied learning, students acquire useful 21st century competencies and practical life skills such as project management, research and development (R&D), creative thinking, critical thinking, design and manufacturing.

• Lowersecondarysyllabus The Secondary One students designed and made an

EZ-Link Card Holder while the Secondary Two students embarked on an Inter-Disciplinary Project Work.

• Uppersecondarysyllabus The Secondary Three students focused on skill training and

design journaling in preparation for their GCE coursework in Secondary Four and Five.

Department mission: Creative design through fun learning

Department Vision: To develop passionate and independent designers to make life better

Department members:

Year Head 3: Mr. Wong Weng Heng

Mr. Sahrin Zainol, Mr. Lye Kok Hwa, Mr. Teoh Hock Huat

Technical Support Officer: Mr. Johar Husin

Technical Support Officer: Mr. Abdul Azis Sabtu


• Provide design skills training through intensive workshops for the Secondary Three students

• Support of Inter-Disciplinary Project Work Programme

special prograMMes/ highlights

curriculum planning and development division (cpdd) Work experience programmeThis project is in collaboration with the EBS CPDD where Secondary Three Normal (Technical) EBS students are attached to either a hotel or a tourist attraction to undergo an authentic learning experience. Students have worked with organisations such as Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Fullerton Hotel, Tangs and the Maritime Museum and in events such as the Great Singapore Sale and the F1 Grand Prix.

West spring Work eXperience prograMMe This is a collaboration with the school’s Enterprise Club to design a mini work attachment where all the Secondary Three Normal (Technical) students are attached to the Enterprise Club to experience a hands-on learning approach

to better understand the concept of the 4P’s [Promotion; Price; Product; Place] of marketing. Students take turns to organise and implement promotional strategies to market the Enterprise Club’s products.

learning JourneysThe department designs learning journeys tailored to suit the needs of the students. The learning journeys involve inquiry based learning and are interdisciplinary in nature. The students go on local learning journeys to Changi Airport, Maritime Museum, Jurong Point Shopping Mall and Holland Village.

coMpetitions

The department also participated in various competitions related to the different service industries in EBS. These competitions exposed our students to the outside world and at the same time allowed them a chance to apply their knowledge and skills while they built up their confidence and interactive

skills. Competitions which students participated in include the EBS Amazing Race organised by ITE College West, The Pushcart Competition organised by Republic Polytechnic and the Events and Hotel Experience Challenge organised by Singapore Polytechnic.

Department mission: A community of students with positive work attitude, confidenceandskills

Department Vision: To prepare the students for the service industries by equipping them with the necessary life skills,knowledgeandconfidencethroughengaging learning experiences.

Department members:

subject Coordinator: Mdm. Angeline Ng

secondary Four Coordinator: Ms. Cindy Lim

resources Coordinator: Mrs. Shelia Wang-Xie

Wep Coordinator: Mr. Seah Hock Sing


enGliSh lAnGUAGe And liTeRATURe dePARTmenT

hUmAniTieS dePARTmenT

Department mission: To nurture confidentandself-directedusersoftheEnglish Language

Department Vision: An English-speaking community that communicates confidentlyandeffectively

Department members:

Head of Department: Mdm. Nora Shahriya

Level Head/CCe & pW: Ms. Michelle Chang Shu Hui

senior teacher: Ms. Chuah Su May Jasmine

Mr. Chan Zhenrong, Mr. Israel Tan Tuck Heng, Mr. Mohammad Nasrey Rosly, Mr. Wong Qi Hao Gabriel, Mr. Wu Zonglun, Mr. Zhong Rongdian Kelvin, Ms. Aw Qin Yi, Ms. Chan Mei Ping Sarah, Ms. Fatin Nurul Ain, Ms. Geeta Shorey, Ms. Grace Wong, Ms. Neo Kher Bing Anita, Ms. Ng Z-Ting, Ms. Radha Samikanna, Ms. Revathi Rengasamy, Ms. Tay Siew Mei Janice, Ms. Wong Yan Lei Grace, Ms. Xie Shuxian Shelia, Ms. Xie Xinyi

Department mission: Teachers Inspire, Students Aspire

Department Vision: To create a communityofengagedconfidentlearnersas leaders of the future global community

Department members:

Head of Department: Ms. Siti Zamiara

subject Head/History: Ms. Lin Shing Chi

Head of Department/ pupil Development: Mr. Samuel Selvarajoo

M.sNurhafizahtunnisaHaris,Ms.SarahChan, Mdm. Catherine Lee, Mdm. Loke Wei May, Ms. Ng Z-Ting, Ms. Eunice Lee, Mr. Wu Zonglun, Ms. Anita Neo, Mdm. Norhayati Jasni, Ms. Radha Samikannu, Mr. Nasrey Rosly


• STAR Book Quotes during EL STAR – inaugural winners: Amanda Lim Yan Zhi, Sec 1A and Rebecca Prajogo, Sec 2A

• Inaugural Shakespeare Week to commemorate the 450th Anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth and to give opportunities to students and teachers to be exposed to Shakespeare’s stories, language and heritage

coMpetitions

Anglo-Chinese Junior College Orator’s Trophy 2014: A National Oratorical Competition for Secondary Schools – represented by Theodore Lim, Sec 4D


secondary Foursecondary Four Fieldwork WeekTo engage students’ interest through experiential learning. To provide a context to enhance students’ understanding of geographical concepts and processes

secondary threesecondary three Fieldwork WeekTo engage students’ interest through experiential learning. To provide a context to enhance students’ understanding of geographical concepts and processes

ncpg youth experiential Workshop for 3ntThe experiential workshop consists of an interactive activity designed to help participants better understand the consequences of problem gambling how it may affect not only themselves for those around them.

sec 1 eXpress and norMal acadeMicsecondary one Water geographical investigationStudents embarked on a geographical investigation to test the quality of the water in the neighbourhood abstraction station. Students tested the pH level, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen level of the water. They observed the surroundings to look for possible influential factors on water quality.

secondary one express and nasecondary one historical investigationStudents conducted an investigation to discover the past times of the immigrants who lived in colonial Singapore. During the investigation, they were exposed to sources which were made available to them through printed materials during lesson time and also, their findings from their trip to the National Museum of Singapore. To consolidate their findings, the Express students created a booklet of the past times of the communities they conducted their investigations on while the Normal Academic students created a mindmap on Popplet.

coMpetitions

• NUS Geography Challenge

• Humanities Cluster Challenge

special events/prograMMes

Organised the Vodcast and Poster Competition for all Secondary Two History classes.


inFORmATiOn TechnOlOGy dePARTmenT

mAThemATicS dePARTmenT


In 2014, Google Life transformed the way our teachers and students exchanged and processed information, communicated and brainstormed ideas. Teachers and students attended workshops to have a greater understanding of Google Apps for Education and subsequently used these apps widely for teaching and learning.

Our holistic approach to teaching and learning acknowledges that inquiry and problem solving contribute to our students’ development of thinking skills and strategies. Hence, to equip them with skills to face the rapidly changing demands of the 21st century, teachers

constantly seek opportunities to infuse ICT in their lessons. For instance, in Secondary One Science classes, iPad technology has enhanced learning for our students. Students complete their learning tasks on their own by exploring the different parts of the human heart through the iPad App Heart Surgery.

To focus on building our students’ experience and comfort with integrated technology, there are mobile carts of laptops or iPads for students to pick up various forms of technology easily. They use Google Education, Piktochart for Infographics, Toondoo Comics for Storyboarding, Popplet for mindmapping and Windows Movie Maker for Video Production. These programs have assisted them in their research and presentations and to learn and think visually.

Educating our students on the potential hazards in cyberspace and inspiring them to use the Internet in positive ways is also a top priority. An assembly talk on Copyright and Gaming by Touch Cyber Wellness and senior cyber wellness student ambassadors was held on 4th February, in line with Safer Internet

Day 2014. This year, we also appointed Secondary One Cyber Wellness Ambassadors to spread cyber wellness awareness. In August, they carried out a fun-filled photo-taking activity where students pledged towards Safe and Responsible Internet.

Formal Cyber Wellness workshops by Touch Cyber Wellness were conducted for Secondary One students during their camp. 98% of these students felt they are now more equipped with knowledge of the consequences and ways to overcome internet addiction and cyberbullying.

To maintain effective communication using technology, our school website continues to be dynamic and supports social media and newsletter subscriptions. In 2015, we look forward to communicating with parents and students through SNAAPP, our new school notification app on smart phones.

coMpetitions

• Make-a-thon by the School of Science and Technology (SST)

• The Judges Award (Secondary Category)

Department Vision: A Collaborative, Engaged Community Empowered by ICT Innovation and Discovery

Department members:

Head of Department: Ms. Liew Geok May Sherry

Ms.NurhafizahtunnisaBteHaris,Ms.XieShuXian Shelia, Ms. Zhou Si Yang, Mr. Wu Zonglun, Mr. Arnel G. Papa, Mr. Sam Ho Chin Keong, Ms. Hanisah NoorAriffin

Department mission: To create students who willbeindependent,creativeandconfidentproblemsolvers by providing a challenging and creative learning environment for our pupils

Department Vision: To value-add our pupils in Mathematics

Department members: Head of Department: Mr. Kok Yeong Haur

school staff Developer: Mr. Chong Yung Kuei

strategic teachers:

Year Head 1: Mr. Marcus Sze Kah Choon

subject Head/science: Mdm. Goh Jiali, Mr. Liu Mun Kang

Ms. Aida Mardianah Bte Kinam, Mr. Andrew Cheng Cheng Yu, Ms. Angeline Ng Wanjie, Ms. Annie Lee Hwee Ling, Ms. Chor Li Li, Ms. Cindy Lim Sin Yee, Mr. David Chang Liang Kwang, Ms. Eunice Lee Si Hui, Ms. Evelyn Tan Bee Kiaw, Ms. Fatin Nurul Ain, Ms. Jolene Chong Yann Shin, Mr. Liu Youhe, Ms. Melissa Ong Yee Ting, Mr. Mok Kai Fore, Ms. Revathi Rengasamy, Ms. Sharon Koh Wei Xin, Mr. Seah Hock Seng, Mr. Stanley Pang Kah Wee, Ms. Priscilla Yu Mei Yi


(a) Mathematics portal (ace-learning)

The school uses the ACE-Learning Portal for online Mathematics learning. This portal allows our students to be engaged in independent, self-paced learning outside the classroom. Results and performance are closely monitored as students tackle a variety of questions from the portal’s extensive database. Teachers also use the online tools provided to better engage the students and expand their learning.

(b) remediation programme for lower secondary

As an early intervention, lower secondary students were identified and selected, based on their Common Test and Mid-Year Examination results, for remediation to help them improve. The students’ performances are tracked and when they have shown substantial improvements and are deemed to be able to cope, they will no longer be required to attend the remediation classes.

(c) structured remedial for graduating classes

Structured Supplementary Remedial Programme (SSRP) was conducted for all our graduating classes, from Term One. The programme’s objective was to help students revise and prepare for their national exams. A variety of modes was used, from systematic topical revision to mock practice.

(d) Math Monopoly challenge for lower secondary normal technical

The Math Monopoly Challenge was organised for our Secondary One and Two Normal (Technical) students. Through the competition, students learned mathematical skills such as financial arithmetic, basic accounting skills and concepts.

(E) Geogebra Workshop for Secondarytwo express

Geogebra workshops were conducted for all our Secondary Two Express students. Geogebra is an interactive and dynamic freeware for the learning and teaching of Mathematics. The objective of the workshop is to introduce the software to the students and to equip them with the basic skills for further exploration and self-directed learning.

(F) West spring Math challenge for secondary three normal (academic)

The West Spring Math Challenge was organised for our Secondary Three Normal (Academic) students. The competition provided a platform and opportunity for our students to compete and compare their mathematical concepts and skills with their peers.

coMpetitions & Workshops participated in

(a) australian Math competition (aMc)

One hundred and six Secondary One, Two and Three students competed in the 2014 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC). The AMC, a competition organised by the Australian Mathematics Trust, is one of the world’s largest mathematics competitions. Results will be announced later in the year.

(b) singapore Mathematical olympiad

Ten Secondary One, Two and Three students took part in the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO). The SMO is the largest and oldest mathematics competition in Singapore. Trainers were engaged to train our students and to expose them to the exciting world of Math Olympiad problems. Two Secondary Two students made it to the second round.

(c) singapore Math competition for normal stream

Twelve Secondary Two and Three students took part in Singapore Mathematical Competition for Normal Stream. The annual competition is opened to Normal Stream students from all schools in Singapore.


a) Mathematical Modelling

As part of the department’s effort to help prepare our students for the new syllabi, our teachers designed and conducted Mathematical Modelling (MM) tasks for our Secondary One and Two Express and Normal (Academic) students, and Secondary Three Additional Mathematics Students. MM is a process of representing real world problems in mathematical terms.


mOTheR TOnGUe dePARTmenT (chineSe)

mOTheR TOnGUe dePARTmenT (mAlAy)


1. reading programmeStudents are given time for the reading of newspapers or reading articles during the morning assembly every Wednesday in the hall. Besides that, students are to do a story book review during their March holiday followed by oral presentations.

2. enrichment programmes

• Chinese Tea Appreciation for Secondary One students

• TV News Production for Secondary One and Two Higher Chinese students

• Author in Residence Programme for Secondary Three Higher Chinese students

• Public Speaking Course for Secondary Two students

• Chinese Cultural Programme for Secondary Three, Four and Five students

3. cultural performance exposure

• Chinese Drama & Cross Talk for Secondary Three students

coMpetitions

1. the 6th national news production competition 2hcl students: Queenie Han Xin Tian 韩欣恬 , Chelsea Chua Xin Tong 蔡欣彤, Michelle Ng Mei Xin 黄梅欣 , Venus Lau 刘宝鸿

3hcl students: Ng Wan Xuan 黄婉璇 , Ng Cheng Hoon 黄靖云, Chong Hui Li 钟慧莉 , Goh Yun Xuan 吴耘萱

Department mission: Values inculcation, quality teaching, cultural diversity

Department Vision: Responsible and caring individuals, passionate about their Mother Tongue language and culture

Department members:

Head of Department: Mrs. Doris Chong

subject Head / CL: Ms. Law Khai Lee

Mdm. Yan Guifang, Mdm. Liu Dongmei, Mdm. Tang Siow Leng, Mdm. Teo Chu Yue, Ms. Loh Yan Luan Jacinthia, Ms. Tong Huimin, Ms. Che Xi, Mr. Chua Hoe Seng (Flexi Adjunct)

2. ‘create your own newspaper’ competition

2HCL Students: 陈婉菱 Priscilla Tan Wan Ling, 薛诗洁 Sit Shi Jie, 林涌盛 Shaune Lim Yong Sheng, 戴进伟 Tay Jin Wei Ryan

2HCL obtained 4th Prize Award and The Best Title Award:《“e”世代傀儡师-网络游戏》

3hcl students:杨建勇 Yong James Yoon, 陈诗轩 Tan Shi Xuan Stanley, 陈炫文 Tan Xuan Wen, 陈炳豪 Tan Bing Hao


1. ChineseNewYearCelebration

The Chinese New Year Celebration was organised for the whole school on 30 January 2014. Besides the Lion Dance performance, our school’s Chinese Dance troupe, Guzheng Ensemble, Chinese Drums and Drama Club also put up a wonderful performance. All teachers and students were immersed in this joyous atmosphere.

2. Mtl Fortnight

MTL Fortnight was organised for whole school in Term 1 Week 4 and Week 6. During these two weeks of MTL Fortnight, the following enriching language and cultural activities were organised:

• Chinese is Fun for all NT classes

• Chinese Chess Competition for all students

• Chinese Creative Writing for all HCL students

• Chinese Language Challenges for Secondary 2Express/Normal (Academic)

• Cultural Enrichment Programme for all Upper Secondary classes

• Chinese New Year Inter-Class competitions for all classes


PulauUbinCulturalImmersionCamp

• Batik Painting / Dikir Barat / Traditional Games (tarik upih, tapak kuda, etc.)

Mother tongue Fortnight

• Book Review Competition

• Sahibba (Malay Scrabble) Competition

• P Ramlee Week & Competition

• Let’s Read Poster Competition

• Creative Poetry & Drama Competition

• Signature Dish Competition

• Learning Journey – Heritage Trail to Geylang Serai with Ipod – Heritage Trail Amazing Race (Upper Secondary)

• Malay Traditional Games Challenges

• Capteh

• Congkak

• Batu selembat

• Tarian

• Gasing

hari raya concert

• Appreciating Malay Cultural Arts – Malay Dance & Kompang by MPG

• Exploring the meaning of Ramadhan & Hari Raya Idulfitri

Department mission: Values Inculcation, Quality teaching, Cultural Diversity

Department Vision: Responsible and Caring Individuals, Passionate about Language and Culture, through Quality Teaching and Learning

Department members:

subject Head / mL: Mdm. Nurshahida

Ms. Noor Faezah, Ms. Nur Izziana, Mr. Hishamudin, Ms. Misliana


PhySicAl edUcATiOn dePARTmenT

Department mission: To build a sporting culture in West Spring

Department Vision: Every student a sportsperson

Department members:

Head of Department: Mr. Kelvin Poon

Mdm. Ng Kang Leng, Ms. Ng San San, Ms. Tay Siew Mei Janice, Ms. Tan Poh Yun Evelyn


• Swimming Programme for Secondary One students

• Inter-Class games for Secondary One to Three students

• Sports Day 2014

• Post Exams Activities

• Secondary One to Three Level Camps


West spring sports societyA group of sports leaders who organise events for students to take part in

RunningInterestClubTook part in Track and Field meets

nUTRiTiOn And FOOd Science dePARTmenT


The FCE and F&N programme in West Spring Secondary School aims to equip students with the knowledge about diet and health so that they can be more discerning in choosing nutritious food for good health. Students will also be prepared to make sound food choices and consumer decisions in their everyday living. Activities held for the year include:

Junior Master chef & signature dish competitions:These competitions were held in collaboration with International Friendship Day to heighten awareness of Lower Secondary students on modifying recipes to make dishes more appealing to the modern taste buds of our cosmopolitan Singapore landscape. Secondary One students modified Pasta recipes while Secondary Two students modified a local snack recipe.

knife skills and garnishing Workshop: The hands-on workshop helps to enhance Upper Secondary F&N students’ creativity and sharpening their culinary skills and techniques. Led by experienced Chef-Instructor, Ms. Hariyani Borhan, students were trained in finer points of knife skills, food plating and garnishing. At the end of the session, students prepared nutritious meals and evaluated their finished products constructively.

Herb and Spices Explorationprogramme:In providing an enriching experience as well as an extension of their learning beyond the classroom, FCE teachers conducted an Amazing Race for Secondary One Normal (Academic) students to the Geylang Serai Market and Hawker Centre where they are able to apply their knowledge learned to real-life situation on use of Herb and Spices as significant ingredients used in daily cooking.

care-givers appreciation day Workshop:To provide learning experiences that support students’ development as socially responsible citizens who can contribute meaningfully to the community, FCE teachers held a Care-givers Appreciation Day workshop for Secondary One Normal (Academic) students. Through the application of knowledge and skills from FCE lessons, students created a Fruity Chocolate Lolly Bouquet each and penned words of appreciation to be presented to their care givers.


Culinary Learning Experience @ Delta:NFS Teachers had the opportunity to participate in a series of Culinary Learning Experience @ Delta organised by Delta Senior School as part of professional

learning. Teachers learnt useful tips from celebrity chefs, Chef Lenos Tan and Chef Eric Teo. These will be translated to students’ learning especially in the planning and inculcation of culinary skills in practical sessions.

Department mission: Inspiring passion for creative expression through acquisition of life skills

Department Vision: To develop competentskillsandaptitudeforthebenefitof self, family and the community

Department members:

senior teacher: Mdm. Selena Samat

Ms. Rosli Puspawati, Ms. Sri Wirdaningsih, Mr. Hidayat Ruhani

Lab assistant: Ms. Mardiana Sidi


PRinciPleS OF AccOUnTS dePARTmenT

Science dePARTmenT

Department mission: To equip our students with a life skill in Accounting

Department Vision: An ethical and responsible community basedonsoundfinancialprinciples

Department members: Mr. Tan Tiong Chuan, Mr. Andy Wong Soon Hong, Mrs. Charlotte Chua Soh Chin

prograMMes / highlights

To enrich the experience of our students, the following activities were carried out in 2014:

1. On 29 January, eight Secondary Four and Secondary Five Normal (Academic) students participated in the Accounting Carnival organised by Serangoon Garden Secondary School. Besides working in teams and having fun at the Accounting Carnival, the students also developed a better understanding of accounting concepts and knowledge.

2. On 17 July 2014, three teams of Secondary Four Express students participated in the National Accounting Festival cum Quiz organised by Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Gabriel Puah Yu Xuan (4A), Michelle Tan Ming Yi (4A), Yang Yanling (4B) and Tay Zhi Sheng (4B) performed very well in the quiz and were awarded Certificates of Merit for being placed in the 70th to 90th percentile of all participating team members from various schools.

3. On 17 September 2014, the department organised an Inter-

Class POA Quiz for Secondary Three POA students. The competition aimed to foster team spirit among POA classes and to enhance students’ interest in POA.

4. In March, the POA Department website was launched to serve as a useful and convenient site for students to access POA lesson resources, notes, PowerPoints slides, hand outs, assignments and other useful materials pertaining to POA. The POA website is also instrumental in supporting the `Flipped Classroom’ lessons designed by the department teachers.

Department mission: To instil a Life-long Passion For Science, through an Innovative and Engaging Curriculum

Department Vision: An Innovative and Independent Learner, Empowered to Adapt to Future Challenges

Department members:

Head of Department / science: Mdm. Hartati Osman

subject Head / science: Mdm. Goh Jia Li

physics Unit: Mr. Fauroni Sukhaimi (HOD / CCE), Mdm. Siti Anisah A Rahim (Year Head 4), Mr. Prakash Radakrishna, Mr. Chan Zhenrong, Mr. Mok Kai Fore

Chemistry Unit: Mdm. Sharena Mohamed, Ms. Priscilla Yu Mei Yi, Mr. Siow Gim Onn, Mdm. Gina Lim Shiyun, Mdm. Nur Aishah Abdul Rahman, Mr. Liu You He

biology Unit: Mdm. Ho Soo Yin, Mdm. Zhou Siyang, Mr. Colin Teo Eu Leng, Ms. Ong Shi Chi, Mr. Mohammad Hidayat Ruhani

Laboratory staff: Ms. Mas Diana Abdul Malek (TSO), Mdm. Irene Tan (TSO), Mdm. Malar

3. singapore Junior physics olympiad 2014 (certificate of participation)

Toh Yi Cheng (3A), Toh Yi Zhi (3A), Tedmond Chang Jing Wei (3A)

4. einstein’s cradle competition organised by Pioneer Junior College(group certificate of participation)

Toh Yi Cheng (3A), Toh Yi Zhi (3A), Tedmond Chang Jing Wei (3A)


enrichment activities in 2014

1. biology Field trip for secondary one express/normal (academic)

2. Magic science demonstration for secondary two studentsThis magic show is organised in collaboration with Carolina Biological Sciences to engage our students in many daily life phenomena and explain interesting observations through the use of scientific concepts.

3. science centre Workshops for secondary three express and normal (academic) students

• Chemistry of Over-The-Counter Medicines

• Science of Making Candy

• Heat Shields

• Bacteria Transformation

• Crime Lab

4. science & technology elective Module on interactive electronics for secondary three normal (technical) students The students underwent a 12-hour intensive programme conducted by Addest Technovation, incorporating Sensor and Sound Technology, to construct devices that can measure

distance away from any object without physical contact. Essential knowledge and skill sets including electricity, soldering and circuit construction, digital technology, characteristics of sound and echoes were imparted to the students via hands-on learning and group projects.

5. science of Motor vehicles for secondary Four normal (technical) science studentsThis course is conducted in collaboration with EduTorque to specially provide our graduating NT Science students a hands-on experience on the module of Science of Motor Vehicles which they study as part of the NT Science curriculum.

coMpetitions

participation in the following competitions in 2014

1. c.b paul Memorial science Quiz organisedbyACJC silver Medal awardee Tedmond Chang Jing Wei (3A) bronze Medal awardee Toh Yi Zhi (3A), Toh Yi Cheng (3A) Merit awardee Ong Jia Le (4D), Linette Ong Hui Shan (4D), Soh Jia Hao (4D)

2. nsW international science competition 2 high distinctions awardees Lacuesta Inzo Elayba (1B), Tan Hwee Hwa, Jovi (2D) 6 distinctions awardees Kok Yik Ping (1A), Arthur Lee Jian You (1A), Austin Quah Zhe Kai (2A), Ang Ming Xuan (2B), Tai Chen An (2D), Toh Yi Cheng (3A) 17 credit awardees

Woon Wee Wen (1A), Yeo Heng Wee (1A), Zann Lim Jia Min (1B), Chua Wen Jun (1B), Choo Zheng Wei Manfred (1C), Elliot Curren Ern Lei (1C), Neo Jun Qiao (2A), Priscilla Tan Wan Ling (2C), Mah Ming Qian Michael (2C), Cheong Wee Ching (2D), Quek Ren Jie (2D), Teo Wee How Roy (2D), Tedmond Chang Jing Wei (3A), Toh Yi Zhi (3A), Eliza Dawn Gatus Victorio (3B), Michelle Quek Mei Ching (3B), Chris Nathaniel Esplana (3C)


2014 ‘O’ And ‘n’ level ReSUlTSo level results 2014

sec 5 na 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

% of at least 5 “o”s

52.5% 52.8% 42.2% 50.6% 60.3%

% of at least 3 “o”s

88.5% 87.5% 75.0% 84.4% 87.9%

l1b4 23.06 22.9 23.7 22.8 21.5

% Qualify for Mi

35.5% 35.6% 34.9% 40.3% 46.6%

% Qualify for poly

69.4% 71.2% 65.1% 66.2% 72.4%

sec 4 exp 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

% of at least 5 ‘o’s

93.9% 96.6% 97.5% 98.1% 98.8%

l1b5 18.9 18.1 15.2 15.4 16.3*

% Qualify for Jc

60.2% 68.5% 82.8% 82.7% 83.3%

% Qualify for Mi

88.3% 90.8% 96.3% 97.5% 96.9%

% Qualify for poly

99.5% 98% 98.8% 99.4% 99.4%

n level results 2014

normal (academic)

• ALL subjects attained % passes above National average

% of pupils who qualify for secondary 5

year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

% 98.0 81.0 87.0 93.8 86.1

no of pupils who qualify for polytechnic Foundation programme (pFp)

year 2013 2014

No. 18 17

norMal (technical)

• ALL subjects attained % passes above National average

no of pupils attaining grade ‘a’

no. of distinctions 2012 2013 2014

3 ‘A’s 9 13 14

4 ‘A’s 4 5 5

5 ‘A’s 1 2 2

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CO-CurriCuLArActivities

highlights oF 2014successfully supported the following major school events in 2014

• SEA ceremony

• CNY celebration

• Harmony at Senja

highlights oF 2014

1. West Zone inter-school badminton championships

• ‘B’ Division Boys’ Team: Top 8

• ‘C’ Division Girls’ Team: Top 8

2. organised West spring secondary inter-school badminton competition

coMpetitions• West Zone Inter-School Badminton

Championships

• Wee Kim Wee Badminton Challenge Trophy

AvA clUB

BAdminTOn

CCa mission: To nurture ladies and gentlemen who are intrinsically motivated to do their best and care for others.

CCa Vision: Exemplary sportspersons.

teaCHers in CHarge: Mr Liu Mun Kang, Ms Tay Siew Mei Janice, Ms Ng San San

CCa mission: Provide students with opportunities to enhance social awareness, exercise self-management, hold responsibilities, take responsible decisions and build a cohesive team whosemembersareconfidentandhavea strong direction of purpose, team spirit and accomplishment.

CCa Vision: Membersareconfident,self-directed and resilient learners who actively contribute to the community.

teaCHer in CHarge: Mr Mok Kai Fore

• Total Defence day

• Student investiture

• Hari Raya celebration

• NDP celebration

• Teachers Day celebration

• Farewell Assembly celebration

• West Spring Sec Inter-School Badminton Competition

• Singapore Youth Olympic Festival Games

• VICTOR Age Group Badminton Championships 2014

• Alpha Academy Age Group Badminton Championships 2014

signiFicant events/prograMMes

3d2n school camp

• Dragon-boat team-bonding activity

• Sandcastle Challenge @ East Coast Park

• Intra-team badminton competitions

• Intra-team BBQ planning and budgeting challenge

via activity

• CCA members volunteered at the launch of ActiveSG

daily unfailing ava support provided byateamofhighlydedicatedandcommittedstudents,ledby

• Choy Zhan Hao, Sec 3A (Chairperson)

• Loke Jia Jun, Sec 3H (Vice -Chairperson)

• Shi Long, Sec 3H (Vice- Chairperson)

• Sherwin Ee, Sec 2E (Vice- Chairperson)


chineSe PeRFORminG GROUP (dAnce And 24 dRUmS)

CCa mission: To nurture pupils aesthetically through dance and movement as well as inculcate leadership qualities, self-discipline and team spirit for character development.

teaCHers in CHarge: Mdm Teo Chu Yue, Mdm Tang Siow Leng, Miss Che Xi

nstrUCtors: Lau Wee Keong, Mdm Ng Siew Moy, Ms Zhu Di

CCa mission: 1.AppreciateChinesecultures2.Unleashyouthfulpotentials

CCa Vision: Youthful Drummers of Passion and Vibrancy

teaCHers in CHarge: Ms Jacinthia Loh, Ms Chor Li Li

chinese dance

highlights oF 2014

participated in numerous school and publicperformances:

• School Excellence Awards Ceremony

• Chinese New Year celebration

• Aesthetics Week

• CCA recruitment performance

Festive druMs

highlights oF 2014

participated in numerous school and publicperformances:

• School Excellence Award Ceremony on 24 January 2014

• Chinese New Year Concert in school on 30 January 2014

• Chinese New Year Performance at Singapore Flyer on 30 January 2014

• Harmony @ Senja on 8 February 2014

• Performed at the mega-concert titled Our People, Our Music 2014 organised by Singapore Chinese Orchestra at the newly opened Singapore Sports Hub on 28 June

2014. Broke the Guinness World Record for the largest Chinese drum ensemble.

diSPlAy BAnd

CCa mission: To strive towards excellence in musicality and strength of character.

CCa Vision: To establish a band of quality and prestige, To develop the potential of individuals in the fieldofmusic, To produce creative, disciplined and harmonious members of the band, To nurture ladies and gentlemen of distinction with strength of character and passion for learning.

teaCHers in CHarge: Ms Annie Lee, Mdm Catherine Lee, Ms Anita Neo, Ms Grace Wong, Mr Hidayat

instrUCtor team: Mr Jack Lim (Head instructor), Mr Tang Chia Hoe (Specialist for Main band/ Band Advisor), Mr Saknarin Chomtaisong (Ryu) (Specialist for Colour Guards), Mr Witoon Kitiyamas (Jim) (Specialist for Percussion), Mr Yeap Ken Ree (Percussion Section tutor)

highlights oF 2014

On 5 April 2014, West Spring Display Band participated in SYF 2014 Arts Presentation for Band (Display) which was held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. This day brought together the school leaders, teachers, alumni and the current students of West Spring to support the Band. Everyone displayed a combined effort to cheer and wave their colourful banners. The West Spring family was also clad in rainbow-coloured supporter T-shirts which were designed to match the theme of this year’s performance.

It was indeed a day of celebration as we were credited with two awards. West Spring Display Band was awarded the Certificate of Distinction and was also recognised for our Outstanding Visual performance. We were invited to perform our SYF performance at the SYF Celebrations held at Gardens By the Bay, an event graced by the Education Minister, Mr. Heng Swee Keat.

These achievements serve as an encouragement to us as ‘the dreams that [we] dared to dream really [did] come true’. West Spring Display Band will continue to work towards improving ourselves and strive towards greater achievements.

coMpetitions

SYF 2014 Arts Presentation for Band (Display)

signiFicant events/prograMMes • Performance at West Spring Primary

School

• SYF Celebration at the Gardens by the Bay

• Band Exchange with Queenstown Secondary School

• Okto channel Knockout Carnival, featuring West Spring Display Band


dRAmA clUBAs part of the Aesthetics Week, the West Spring Drama Club had embarked on our very first WSSS Biennial Drama Challenge this year. Held on the 25th of July at the school auditorium, five groups participated with participants from secondary one to four. They competed against each other in the Drama competition. The participants and the audience tremendously enjoyed an afternoon of fun and laughter!

the Winners of the drama challenge of 2014 were:

1st place:

Mas Irwan B Maswari (2F)

Mohamed Syazwan B Joefendi (2F)

Timothy Warren D’cotta (2F)

Zikry B Mohammad Sauki (2F)

2nd place:

Ooi Qi Yi (4C)

Lim Chen Xi (4D)

Chua Ping Ern, Dana (4D)

Wee Hui Xian, Grace (4D)

Lim Hui Yu (4D)

3rd place:

Tay Jin Wei Ryan (2B)

Ang Xin Yi (2C)

Erina Hazira Bte Suhaimi (2C)

Lim Chu Feng (2C)

Muhammad Luqman Nulhakim (2F)

Congratulations to all winners!highlights oF 2014garage sale (Jersey clearance sale)sale of national day loom bandsCCA members had the opportunity to sell items to school mates during recess. They gained experience in pitching price level such that items were affordable for students. At the same time, they also picked up marketing skills to improve on their sales.

Work attachment at sea aquarium, resorts World sentosaStudents had experience with the public for a week during their work attachment at the SEA Aquarium. They

enTeRPRiSe clUB

CCa mission: A CCA with enterprising and innovative students

CCa Vision: To promote an entrepreneurial spirit in students.

teaCHers in CHarge: Ms Angeline Ng (Overall IC), Mr Seah Hock Sing, Miss Fatin Nurul Ain

had to provide visitors with information on marine life at the venues they were stationed at. Students were assessed and given feedback by their supervisors accordingly. At the end of the attachment, certificates of achievement were given to the school.

CollaborationwithEBSdepartmentThis collaboration provided Secondary Three Normal (Technical) students with practical experience on retail operations. It serves as a platform for students to put to use their classroom theory taught to them during their EBS lessons.

coMpetitions

National Push Cart Competition 2014


Proceeds from Garage Sale was given to Project Touching Hearts

CCa mission: To develop the ability to adopt a role and to understand the elements of drama, focus, tension, space, mood, contrast, symbol and role.

CCa Vision: Confidentandarticulateindividuals with teamwork and spirit.

teaCHers in CHarge: Mdm Norhayati Md Jasni (Overall IC), Ms Priscilla Yu Mei Yi


FOOTBAll GiRl GUideShighlights oF 2014

Runners-up for Football U14s gentlemen in West Zone Soccer Carnival Bowl competition on 28 Aug 2014 at Hong Kah Sec.

Semi-finalists for FAS 9-a-side U15s tournament 2014 at Jalan Besar Stadium.

coMpetitions

• Inter-school West Zone Competition 2014 for C and B boys divisions.

• West Zone Soccer Carnival 2014 at Hong Kah Sec.

• FAS 9-a-side U15s tournament 2014 at Jalan Besar Stadium.

• Delta League (June 2014)

CCa mission: Learned football players with character and sportsmanship.

CCa Vision: Our vision is Excelling in West Zone and National Football competitions.

teaCHers in CHarge: Mr. Sahrin (i/c), Mr. Hishamudin, Mr. Johar

highlights oF 2014

ah boys to Men MusicalAs part of our effort to inculcate an appreciation of the Arts, our guides headed down to Resort World Sentosa to catch a musical, Ah Boys to Men, which traces the lives of a group of boys as they undergo Basic Military Training to become disciplined soldiers as well as responsible adults.

creative giFt Wrapping initiativeThis year, West Spring Girl Guides organised and hosted a creative gift wrapping initiative, where we invited guides from other schools to learn how to wrap gifts of an assortment of shapes and also make various types of ribbons to decorate their gifts. To make the event more meaningful, participants were given gifts to wrap and were asked to give them to a person whom they wanted to show appreciation to.

girl guides carnivalOur guides set up a booth at the Girl Guides Carnival this year. We sold

candies and allowed the customers to mix and match the candies of their choice. Our booth was a huge success and we cleared our stock in less than two hours!

national day paradeSeven of our guides, Sit Shi Jie (2B), Priscilla Tan Wan Ling (2C), Tan Si Yi (3A), Eng Ying Xing (3B), Juliet Yap Hui Xian (3D), Chia Yi Ting (3E) and Jasmine Gan Xin Ying (3F) were selected to participate in the National Day Parade held at the Floating Platform this year.

World Water dayThe Secondary One and Two guides participated in the World Water Day held at Marina Barrage, where the girls had a fun time visiting different booths that were set up for the event.

thinking day 2014Our Secondary Three and Four guides took part in the Thinking Day celebrations held at New Town Secondary this year. Our girls participated in exciting activities where they got to learn about the culture

CCa mission: To enable girls and young women to develop their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world.

teaCHers in CHarge: Ms Ng Z-Ting, Ms Sharon Koh, Ms Tong Hui Min, Mdm Loke Wei May

and practices of different countries around the world like belly dancing and Armenian traditional dance.

coMpetitions

Wide gaMe coMpetition

• 1st Position in Division

• 1st Position in National

- Elaine Chua (2B), Crystal Wu (2D), Anthea Lau (2D), Jerolin Goh (3A), Soong Chu Yi (3B), Jasmine Loh (3F)


We achieved Puan Noor Aishah Gold Award for the first time.


GUiTAR enSemBle

GUzhenG enSemBle

CCa mission: To inculcate passion and develop interest in music towards the holistic development of a lifelong learner.

CCa Vision: To be a skilful guitarist.

teaCHers in CHarge: Mdm Sharena Mohamed (i/c), Mr David Chang, Mdm Puspawati, Mr Stanley Pang, Mr Ng Weng Long (Instructor)

CCa mission: To promote a passion for the Arts and Culture through Guzheng.

CCa Vision: To foster self-disciplined, responsible and creative individuals in learning music.

teaCHers in CHarge: Mdm Liu Dongmei, Ms Charlotte Chua Soh Chin, Ms Evelyn Tan

highlights oF 2014

• CCA Showcase (Jan)

• School Excellence Award Ceremony (Jan)

• Aesthetics Week (July)

the eXco 2014/2015

President: Mavis Tan Qiu Qi (3B)

Vice-President (Logistics): Koh Kai Feng, Jason (3F)

Vice-President (Welfare): Tan Pei Ling (3A)

Secretary / Treasurer: Tan Wei Ting, Corliss (3A)

highlights oF 2014

1. Sea Ceremony Performance on 24 January 2014.

2. Chinese New Year Celebration Performance in school on 30 January 2014.

3. Harmony@Senja Performance on 8 February 2014.

4. Presented the hampers made by Secondary Two students during CNY hamper -making competition to Care Corner Social Day Care for the Elderly on 7 February 2014.

5. aesthetic Week

Showcasing the techniques of playing the Guzheng instrument and skit performance during morning assembly on 23 July 2014.

6. via@ care corner social day care for the elderly

Guzheng Ensemble organised service learning as part of holistic development for its members. We have adopted Care Corner Social Day Care for the Elderly for students

to carry out service learning since 2011.

VIAs are conducted during school holidays for the students at the centre

activities include:

• Morning Duties: assisting in morning exercises, breakfast, lunch, washing up after meal.

• Afternoon Duties: washing chairs, wiping windows, washing toilets.


heAlThy liFeSTyle clUB

inFOcOmm clUB

CCa mission: To develop lifelong healthy lifestyle by the acquisition of various sports skills. To promote healthy lifestyle to fellow school mates

CCa Vision: To develop healthy individuals with sportsmanship and holistic health ambassadors

teaCHers in CHarge: Ms Cindy Lim, Ms Aida Mardianah Kinam, Mr Mohammad Nasrey Rosly

highlights oF 2014

To encourage lifelong participation in sports for the building of healthy individuals, the Healthy Lifestyle Club acquired the knowledge of the following sports in 2014:

• Sepak Takraw

• Building building/ conditioning

• Basketball

• Frisbee

Holistic healthy habits include physical training as well as maintaining healthy minds. In an attempt to promote healthy

minds, our Sec 2 & 3 students designed examinations tips and de-stress methods in a mini booklet for every Secondary One student to aid them towards their first exam in secondary school (mid-year exam). In addition, our students have also designed posters to promote simple exercises for everyone in the school to learn and practise.

coMpetitions

West Zone Ultimate Frisbeecompetition at JJc on 15 oct 2014

Boys Team 4th

Girls Team 5th


Conducted Ultimate Frisbee friendly match for 25 Sec 1 & 2 students from After-School Care Programme on 30 Oct 2014.

CCa mission: To develop interest and potential in information communication technologies among members of the club

CCa Vision: Unleashingnewmediatalentsintheinformation communications line of interest

teaCHers in CHarge: Mrs Teo – Wong Yu Ling, Mdm Aishah Rahman, Mdm Shariffa Nadia, Ms Hanisah

highlights oF 2014

Students had their very first Infocomm Club sharing with the school, where encryption quizzes were held based on the technology that students have learnt during their Republic Polytechnic Learning Journey 1 – Tour of Media Labs & Digital Forensic.

coMpetitions

1. visual stats @ MoM – a videographic/infographic design competition

• The infocomm club members participated in the Infographic Design Competition. The competition aims to encourage students to explore creative ways to interpret statistical data in a more engaging format.

2. sdMa 2015 (animation category)

• All the infocomm club members formed groups to send in an animation based on the given themes. Students tapped on their creativity to create a short story for their animation and used their drawing and coding skills to produce a 1-minute animation.


mAlAy PeRFORminG GROUP

CCa mission:

- To nurture passion, discipline and teamwork through the learning of Malay performing arts

- To mould individuals to become socially responsible citizens and to foster sense of belonging and commitment towards the society

CCa Vision: To preserve and celebrate Malay culture and tradition

teaCHers in CHarge: MsNurhafizahtunnisaHaris, Ms Sri Wirdaningsih Subari, Ms Nur Izziana Kamaruddin

maLaY DanCe instrUCtor: Mr Azmi Juhari

Kompang/perCUssion instrUCtor: Mr Saidrudy Mohamed Buang

highlights oF 2014

• CCA Recruitment Day 2014

• School Excellence Award Ceremony 2014

• Chinese New Year Concert 2014

• PassionArts Festival 2014 – “Camera, Light, Action!”

• Aesthetic Week 2014

• Racial Harmony Day Concert in collaboration with Hwa Chong Institution

• Hari Raya Concert 2014

• Attended “Journey of The Pulse: The Revival” performance by NADI Singapura

• Attended “KARYA 2014 – “Before… After… Life is a Choice” performance by Azpirasi


Conducted Ultimate Frisbee friendly match for 25 Sec 1 & 2 students from After-School Care Programme on 30 Oct 2014.

nATiOnAl cAdeT cORPS

CCa mission: The Singapore National Cadet Corps is a world-class organisation that nurtures responsible, resilient and resourceful cadets to become successful citizens. We are a thinking and learning team driven by our Core Values.

CCa Vision: To develop resourceful, responsible, resilient, loyal leaders and team players through fun and challenging military-related activities.

teaCHers in CHarge:

Cpt (nCC): Prakashs/oRadakrishna(Officer-in-Charge)

Lta (nCC): Wong Soon Hong, Andy (DeputyOfficer-in-Charge)

2Lt (nCC): Chan Zhenrong

Mr Liu You He

highlights oF 2014

• West Spring NPCC Unit was awarded the NCC Best Unit Competition Bronze Award for 2013.

• Freestyle and Precision Drill performance during the school’s NDP parade.

coMpetitions

• NCC Mini League organised by NCC HQ. Sec 1: Captain’s Ball. Sec 2: Basketball and Sec 3: Football.

• NCC Annual Shooting competition for Sec 2 and Sec 3.

• Orienteering Competition for Secondary 2.

• NCC Free Style Drill Competition


• One Secondary Three cadet took part in the National Camp 2014.

• Trekking from Mandai to Bukit Panjang through the park connector.

• Sungei Buloh Hiking Trip

• One Secondary Three cadet went to Mount Ophir Expedition organised by NCC HQ.


nATiOnAl civil deFence cAdeT cORPS

CCa mission: To Learn, Lead and Serve

CCa Vision: Enhancing the Heart-ware of our cadets to serve the community

teaCHers in CHarge: Colin Teo Eu Leng (OIC/CPT), Siow Gim Onn (CPT), Veronica Aw Qin Yi (CPT), Shelia Xie (LTA)

sessions, cadets were taught life-saving skills by the SCDF personnel and they were given opportunities to interact with the residents and played active roles in teaching them basic first aid.

• All of our Secondary Two cadets attended

the Adventure Training Camp (28-30th March) with other participating schools. Through this camp, they were imbued with important life skills and went through various challenges in order to build up their sense of adventure and resilience.

• The Dart (Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team) Base visit was an important visit for the graduating Secondary Four and Five seniors. Through this visit, the seniors were given the privilege to understand how the DART rescuers perform dangerous tasks of rescuing victims as well as be more aware of the operations.

coMpetitions

• NCDCC Games Day was held on 12 April 2014. West Spring was the organising school and we invited other NCDCC units to take part in this event. There were various sports-related activities and the main objective was to foster friendly relations and camaraderie among NCDCC cadets.

• NFEC-NCDCC Inter-unit competition was held on 1st August. In a joint effort with the National Fire and Civil Emergency Preparedness Council (NFEC), NCDCC organised a national Uniform Group competition to create a greater awareness amongst NCDCC cadets in promoting fire prevention and civil emergency preparedness to make Singapore safe and secure.

highlights oF 2014

On 12 April 2014, we celebrated our NCDCC day. It highlights the important role NCDCC cadets play as they use their Civil Defence skills for the community. To commemorate the day, there was a special assembly programme for the school where NCDCC had a formal march-in parade.

• NCDCC was awarded ‘Silver’ for the Unit Overall Performance Award.

• On 9 November 2014, we had Remembrance Day and our cadets learnt about the sacrifices made by soldiers killed in battles in the defence of our nation.

• SCDF Day Parade took place on 13th

September 2014 and a few of our upper secondary cadets were nominated to participate in this formal parade.

• Our Service Week Project Exstinguere 2014 was held on 11 April 2014. Through this project, our cadets planned and executed the programme and the objective was to educate as many students and even teachers as possible in our school on the correct use of a fire extinguisher or fire hose reel so that lives and properties may be preserved in the event of an actual disaster.

• Our Secondary One cadets took part in a formal ceremony with other units in the Affirmation Day Ceremony on 31st May 2014 at the Civil Defence Academy (CDA).

• All our cadets took part in Emergency Preparedness Day programme which was held in May and October. During the

• A group of Secondary 1 and Upper Secondary cadets took part in the NCDCC Urban Adventure Civil Defence Skills Challenge 2014 (UACDC). Together with their teacher-officer, they were involved in an Amazing Race and competed with other units from various schools.


Seri Syuniza Bte Osman was awarded the Best Trainee for the 17th Senior Non-Comissioned Officer Course and Best Unit Drill Instructor.

nATiOnAl POlice cAdeT cORPShighlights oF 2014

• West Spring NPCC Unit was awarded the NPCC Unit Overall Proficiency Gold Award for 2013. The unit has also been awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award for having sustained Gold for 5 consecutive years. The unit received the two awards from Ms Indranee Rajah, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Education on 5th April 2014 at the National Police Cadet Corps Annual Parade held at Home Team Academy.

• 2 cadets were awarded the prestigious SPF- NPCC Badge. The SPF-NPCC Badge is given to recognise cadets with good leadership qualities and outstanding achievements. It is the pinnacle award for cadets in NPCC. These cadets were selected from a total 553 nominations from 98 NPCC school units. They received their award from the Commissioner of Police Mr Ng Joo Hee on 4th April 2014, Friday.

the following cadets who have achieved the award are:

si (npcc) lew lin (4b), ssgt (npcc) iffah (4b)

• Brains and Brawns: On the 17th May 2014, West Spring Secondary School NPCC Unit organised our Annual Inter-unit Competition, “Brains & Brawn”. It was a competition that challenges other cadets from other NPCC Units to use their physical and mental ability to outwit, outplay and outlast each other in a variety of mini games. A total of 10 schools participated.

• West Spring NPCC played host and was the organiser to the first Area 20 Combined Passing Out Parade (POP) on 17th May 2014 for the graduating Secondary Four cadets. This activity was an initiative to foster inter-unit bonding and also to bring about a sense of esprit de corps among the Area 20 unit and ultimately to cultivate a sense of pride for NPCC. A total of 4 schools took part.

• Annual Unit Camp was organised 26th to 28th June 2014, a total of 107 cadets took

CCa mission: To develop its cadets into caring and responsible citizens

CCa Vision: To mould the builders of a safe and secure nation

teaCHers in CHarge: Mr Liu You He

a/asp (npCC):Mr.WuZongLun(Officer-in-Charge)

insp (npCC): Ms. Gina Lim (Deputy Officer-in-Charge), Ms. Sarah Chan, Mr. Israel Tan

asp (npCC): Mdm. Ng Kang Leng

HonorarY oFFiCer: H/ASP (NPCC) Mr. Ivan Lee

CaDet inspeCtor: CI (NPCC) Loh Hong Rong, CI (NPCC) Low Gui Xiang, CI (NPCC) Joel Lee, CI (NPCC) Seri Haryanti, CI (NPCC) Siti Raidah, CI (NPCC) Song Jia Jun, P/CI (NPCC) Edmund Lua Ye Ming, P/CI (NPCC) Tammy Teo Hui Lin, P/CI (NPCC) Darren Ang Wei Xiang

part. It helped foster and develop closer bonds within the West Spring NPCC family.

coMpetitions

• West Spring NPCC Boys and Girls Camp Craft teams have done exceptionally well in the Camp Craft competition 2014 which took place over three series of Saturdays.

West spring npcc boys team: 16th place out of 155 Male teams

West spring npcc girls team: 9th place out of 128 Female teams (entered Finals)

• West Spring NPCC participated in the Inter-Unit Shooting Competition. The boys and the girls team achieved commendable results:

West spring npcc boys team: 40th place out of 148 Male teams

West spring npcc girls team: 21st place out of 127 Female teams

• Bukit Panjang Neighbourhood Police Centre co-organised a Youth Crime Prevention Ambassador Photo Competition on 22nd Feb 2014, where youths age 13-19 years old could design crime prevention posters and give a caption of not more than 100 words. A total of 24 entries were submitted by youths. West Spring NPCC submitted a total of 4 photo entries of which two won the top two prizes in the competition. They received their prizes from Deputy Assistant Commissioner Wilson Lim, Commander of Jurong Police Division. They are:

sgt (npcc) leong yong siong (3a) (1st prize)

sgt (npcc) rachel cheong si Mun (3d) (2nd prize)


• Seven Secondary Two cadets represented West Spring in the NPCC Annual Parade’s Guard-of-Honour and Supporting Contingents

• Two Secondary Three cadets took part in the National Camp 2014.

• A total of 43 cadets achieved the National Youth Achievement Bronze and Silver Awards for 2014.

• 21 cadets participated in the Bukit Panjang Community Club Foodnotes@Bukit Panjang VIA project- Food donation drive held over 2 Saturdays on 26th July 2014 and 2nd August 2014.

• Sport Enrichment Programme @ West Spring NPCC:

• 22th August 2014- 37 Secondary One cadets took part in an inline skating enrichment programme to hone in their psych-motor skills.

• 6th and 7th September 2014- 27 Secondary Three cadets participated in the 1 star Kayaking Proficiency Course with the aim to achieve the Kayaking Proficiency Badge.

• 9th to 11th September 2014- 42 Secondary Two cadets participated in an accredited Standard First


neTBAll

CCa mission: To nurture team players with good sportsmanship, character and discipline, and to foster participation in a positive competitive environment.

CCa Vision: Leaders and talented players in Netball

teaCHers in CHarge: Ms Elspeth Xie ( Overall i/c), Ms Noor Faezah and Ms Eunice Lee

CoaCH: Ms Xie Songzhen

highlights oF 2014

• West Zone Inter-School Netball Championships (‘B’ Division)

• Participation

• Qualified for Round 2

• West Zone Inter-School Netball Championships (‘C’ Division)

• Participation

• Daisy Tan Carnival (‘B’ Division)

• 1st in Group

• 1st / Overall Champion

• Daisy Tan Carnival (‘C’ Division)

• Participation

• Pesta Sukan Netball Carnival (‘B’ Division)

• 3rd in Group

• Pesta Sukan Netball Carnival (‘C’ Division)

• Participation

• 3 players, Siti Nurfarishah Bte Roslan (3F), Chong Shu Ting (4C) and Chua Jia Hui (4C) were nominated for ‘Selection For Singapore Schools Netball Team For The Under 17 Age Group 2014

coMpetitions

• National Inter-School Netball Championship 2014 (West Zone)

• Daisy Tan Carnival

• Pesta Sukan Netball Carnival


• Collaborated with Fei Yue Community Services for VIA programme on 17 April 2014

PhOTOGRAPhy & diGiTAl mediA clUBprograMMes/ highlights

coverage of school eventsPDM members aided the school in capturing key school events for posterity. These photographs were archived so that these can be used in various school publications. In addition, PDM members also created bi-monthly digital photo montages for these events to be showcased on the school’s LCD screens.

photography trails PDM members took their skills to the streets where they encapsulated the essence of Tiong Bahru, Arab Street and Marina Bay in their photography trails. These trails invigorated their imaginations and allowed them to create works of art.

photojournalismPDM members also learnt to marry their photography expertise with their journalistic skills so as to create photo-journals. These gave them opportunities to not only experiment with various photography techniques but allowed them to exhibit their world views.

CCa mission: To unlock the creative potential in each student

CCa Vision: Creativity caught on camera

teaCHers in CHarge: Mdm Seoh Siok Yin, Ms Radha Samikannu

coMpetitions • Trees For Life

• MOE ExCelFest Photo Contest

• Facets of .SG

• Canon Photo Marathon


ShOOTinG clUBhighlights oF 2014

Ministry of education 18th national inter - school shooting (air pistol / rifle) championship 2014

‘b’ division girls air pistol team champion

Lee Ying Min, Crystal, Nur Farhana Bte Sardi,Sim Chee Jin, Lim Su Yi Mae

‘b’ division girls air pistol individual champion

Nur Farhana Bte Sardi

overall championship: ‘b’ division girls air pistol overall challenge trophy

‘b’ division boys air pistol team 3rd runner-up

Ng Zhi Qin, Goh Yu Xuan Axel, Akira Peck Xuan Yu, Wee Yong Guang Joshua

‘b’ division boys air pistol individual champion

Ng Zhi Qin

nanyang technological university invitational shoot 2014

air pistol Women team – school category 2nd runner-upLee Ying Min Crystal, Ng Ming Hui, Sim Chee Jin

national university of singapore invitational shoot 2014

air pistol Men (school) – individual champion

Ng Zhi Qin

air pistol Men (school) – team champion

Ng Zhi Qin, Goh Yu Xuan Axel, Akira Peck Xuan Yu

air pistol Women (school) – team 2nd runner-up

Nur Farhana Bte Sardi, Ng Ming Hui, Sim Chee Jin

air pistol Women (school) – individual champion

Nur Farhana Bte Sardi

Overall Championship : Pistol Challenge Trophy

denker, sports World shooting, invitational shoot 2014

air pistol Men (school) – individual champion

Goh Yu Xuan Axel

air pistol Women (school) – team champion, 1st runner-up

Lim Su Yi Mae, Sim Chee Jin, Ong Pei Xuan Joyce

air pistol Women (school) – individual champion

Lim Su Yi Mae

air pistol Women (school) – individual champion, 2nd runner-up

Sim Chee Jin

air rifle Men (school) – team champion, 2nd runner-up

Zachary Bryan Chan Kar Tzai, Yan Hong Rui Derwin, Soh Zhong Yang

air rifle Women (school) – team champion, 2nd runner-up

Thng Yu Xuan, Grace Lau Wen En, Poh Ya Ting

coMpetitions

• Ministry of Education 17th National Inter-School Shooting (Air Pistol/Rifle) Championships 2014

• Nanyang Technological University Invitational Shoot 2014

• National University of Singapore Invitational Shoot 2014

• Denker, sports world shooting, Invitational Shoot 2014

CCa mission: To groom potential shooters of the school to participate in shooting competitions

CCa Vision: To identify and groom future talents in shooting for the nation

teaCHers in CHarge: Mr Andrew Cheng, Mr Robert Teoh, Ms Ong Shi Chi, Ms Zhou Si Yang, Ms Revathi D/O Rengasamy

CoaCHes: Mr Abdul Rahim, Mr Ong Jun Hong

STUdenT cOUncil

CCa mission: To Inspire and Empower Leaders in Pursuit of Excellence

CCa Vision: VisionaryLeadersofInfluenceandCharacter

teaCHers in CHarge: Mr. Samuel Selvarajoo (Chairperson), Ms. Priscilla Yu (Vice-Chairperson), Ms. Eunice Lee, Mr. Colin Teo, Mr. Kelvin Zhong

special prograMMes/ highlights

student leadership values: selflessness, initiative, passionate

• Training for Class EXCO

• Student Leaders’ Investiture 2014

• Teachers’ Day Celebrations “Superheroes!”

• Student Council Camp June 2014

• Level 3 Leadership Academy November 2014

• Level 4 Leadership Academy June 2014


vOlleyBAll

OUR STUdenTS in AcTiOn

CCa mission: To instil discipline, sportsmanship and love for the game through healthy competition and rigorous training.

CCa Vision: To nurture responsible and dedicated sportsmen who think and play as a team.

teaCHers in CHarge: Ms Jolene Chong, Mr Kelvin Zhong, Ms Evelyn Tan

CoaCH: Liu Chin Onn

highlights oF 2014

The highlight for our volleyball team in 2014 was the West Zone Volleyball Championships. Both our ‘B’ and ‘C’ division boys participated in the annual event with much aplomb. Our ‘B’ division boys trained hard and held up well during friendlies against traditionally strong volleyball teams like Zhong Hua and Yishun Town Secondary. With experience and confidence under our belt, we went into the competition as one of the dark horses.

During the competition, the team gave it their best shot and was neck-to-neck in points with Bukit Panjang Government High. However, a moment of inattention was what separated our team from the eventual Zonal Champion. Considering that our team did not have any players who played the game competitively in primary school, what we did was an achievement in its own right.

Furthermore, the ‘B’ division boys also took part in the T-Net Volleyball Competition pitting against traditional powerhouses like Geylang Methodist School and Pasir Ris Secondary School. The boys took their chances well and emerged 2nd Runner Up after fighting off many tough challenges. This was definitely a well-deserved win for West Spring.

coMpetitions

• West Zone ‘B’ Division Volleyball Competition 2014

• West Zone ‘C’ Division Volleyball Competition 2014

• T-Net Volleyball Competition
