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From the Principal’s Desk
Dear Parents,
During the Meet-The-Parents session in Semester 1, many of the
parents asked me why Hougang Secondary School emphasizes so
much about our school core values of GRC. Hence in this issue of
Parents' Connect, I would like to share with you why GRC is so
important to us.
The Choice Movement of the 21st Century has swept the world today and it goes against the
grain of our school values of Gratitude, Respect and Compassion. It deceives us to embrace
the following negative attitudes and has the danger of corrupting the moral values of our
students if it is left unchallenged.
The key big ideas of Choice Movement are:
Anti-Gratitude attitude:
I have made the right choice myself and I have earned it myself, hence there is no
need to thank anyone.
I want a better choice and I deserve better than this, that's why I feel short-changed.
Anti-Respect attitude:
I can choose who to respect and you need to earn it, hence I will not give you my
respect freely.
You have made wrong choices in life and you do not deserve my respect, that's why
you will not have it from me.
Anti-Compassion attitude:
I can choose who to help and you need to earn my sympathy, hence I will not give you
anything.
You have made the wrong choices in life, hence you deserve to be in this pitiful state.
Vision :Grateful Children, Respectful Pupils, Compassionate Citizens.
Mission: Care. Lead. Inspire. Partner. (CLIP) Values: Gratitude, Respect, Compassion.
HS PC 2014 Issue 3 July 2014
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In order to save our students from the negative influence of this Choice Movement, Hougang
Secondary has started the GRC Movement since 2009. We teach our students to be aware
that their successes are never because of their own effort alone, but the joint effort of their
parents, teachers and the community partners. Hence they must be grateful to them.
Here in HS, we also teach the value of respecting ourselves and respecting others. There are
also many signature programmes in HS that help to nurture Grateful, Respectful and
Compassionate Hougeans, such as our Local Service Learning programme, Overseas
Service Learning trips, GRC banquet etc.
However, we need parents to work closely with the school to inculcate the GRC values in our
students. I would like to urge you to do your part to ensure your child greets you properly and
respects your authority at home. In addition, please consider serving as a family, to help the
poor and needy in your community. This will help your child learn the value of compassion.
Let us continue to work together like a pair of chopsticks, to maximise the potential of your
child and develop them through a strong foundation of character development.
Thank you.
Mr Ng Tiong Nam Principal, Hougang Secondary School
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Strategic Thrust 1: Achieving Academic Excellence 1.1 LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM @ HS
In HS, we believe in creating experiences beyond the classroom that will greatly enhance the learning of our students. Besides helping our students see the relevance of what they have learnt during normal lessons, these activities also aim to cultivate their interest in learning the various disciplines and developing in them thinking skills and a good learning attitude. During the first half of 2014, a range of activities spanning across disciplines, levels and streams were organised for Hougeans.
Mathematics Programme Level Dates
Maths Trail @ Changi Airport Terminal 3 :
Secondary One students competed in teams to make Mathematical
observations and performed Mathematical tasks as they explored
Terminal 3.
Sec 1
26 -27
May
MathsMagic :
Teachers presented Magic tricks to the Secondary Two students and led them to see how these tricks could be explained using Algebraic knowledge and mathematical reasoning.
Sec 2 22 May
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Humanities Programme Level Dates
Humanities Learning Journeys:
In conjunction with International Friendship Day, the Humanities
department organised a learning journey to the Singapore Discovery
Centre where students learnt through group activities. They also learnt
through the contributions made by different nationalities to
Singapore’s past and present while understanding the importance of
being respectful of the
different cultures in
Singapore.
Sec 1 -
2
23- 29
May
Earth Week:
With the hope of raising environmental awareness, a week of learning
activities was planned in various disciplines for all levels. The use of
recyclable resources for art work, recycling projects and an assembly
skit were some examples of activities held during this week.
All
Levels
21-25
Apr
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Interdisciplinary Programme Level Dates
SciTecHuMatics:
This activity which was held in
conjunction with Earth Week
saw the Secondary Three
students competing in teams to
complete station activities that
were designed around the environmental theme and required students
to apply their knowledge across disciplines.
Sec 3 14 Apr
Aesthetics & Technology Programme Level Dates
Design &Technology (D & T) Pupils’ Seminar:
23 D&T students attended the
annual D&T Pupils’ Seminar at
Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Besides
learning about “shape borrowing”
techniques which was the highlight
of this year’s seminar, students also visited project-design booths where
they got to try out some new and innovative “products” and interact with
the project designers and Polytechnic lecturers
Sec
4NT
22 Jan
Element of Business
Skills (EBS) Work
Experience Programme
(WEP) @ Grand Park
Hotel:
The programme offered an
invaluable opportunity for the
selected EBS students to gain
insightful knowledge of the
hospitality industry and
experience the thrills and demands of the real working world.
Sec
3NT
13 Mar -
5 Apr
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Science Programme Level Dates
Science Fun Trail:
Through this learning journey which was organised as a post exam
activity, Secondary One students explored 4 exhibition halls of Science
Centre in groups
with a guided
worksheet and
learnt about the
Human Body
(Biology), Sound
(Physics), planet
Earth
(Geography) and
Mathematics.
Sec
1E 26 May
NUS Demo Lab Programme II:
50 students from Secondary Two participated in this programme
organized by the NUS Science Faculty where they had the opportunity
to interact with faculty staff in a hands-on session on motors and its
working principles. In addition, the students were also brought on a tour
to view the faculty facilities.
Sec 2 20 May
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English Language Programme Level Dates
Tristan Bancks, Room to Read Writer-ambassador @ Hougang Secondary School:
Room to Read's Writer-ambassador, Tristan Bancks, visited Hougang Secondary School's New Library late in February this year. He shared his life story, life as a writer and future aspirations with Hougeans.
All
levels 20 Feb
Theatrical Workshop leading up to National Story Challenge:
A two-part workshop was conducted by Theatre Practice for lower secondary students to give them some practice in improvisation, utilization of body language and public speaking. 8 students were chosen from among the participants to take part in the National Story Challenge in which they have to act out a story in response to a title that would be released to them minutes before the competition.
Lower
Sec 22 Feb
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Mother Tongue Programme Level Dates
Chinese Musical “If There’re Seasons”:
70 of our Secondary Two students watched this Musical with the aim
of deepening their interest in learning the Chinese Language and
gaining an appreciation of Singapore culture through a rich repertoire
of familiar Xinyao songs by local songwriter Liang Wern Fook.
Sec 2 26 Apr
Nurturing Every Student’s Talent (NesT) Programme Level Dates
Modular Elective Programme (MEP):
The Modular Elective Programme (MEP) for our NT pupils aims to
provide our students with skills beyond the classroom and helping
them to be world ready. At Secondary 1, students learn Basic Sewing
Skills and progress to comprehensive service industry courses in
either Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy Services at Secondary 2,
Culinary Arts or Food and Beverage Services at Secondary 3 & 4.
These courses are certified by City & Guilds (UK).
Sec 1
– 4NT T1- 4
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Strategic Thrust 2: Cultivating Character Excellence
2.1 CCA ACHIEVEMENTS
PHYSICAL SPORTS
48TH SSSC NATIONAL INTER-SCHOOL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
TEAM EVENT
B Division Girls 3RD
C Division Girls 3RD
INDIVIDUAL EVENT
C Division Girls (Extra Light Weight) Tan Sonia (Sec 2E3) 2ND
C Division Girls (Middle Weight) Chai Hui Tong, Sheriyl (Sec 2A1) 2ND
C Division Boys (Feather Weight) Tan Ping Zhi (Sec 2E1) 2ND
C Division Girls (Light Weight) Chan Lisa Nur Intan (Sec 2A2) 3RD
B Division Girls (Light Weight) Nur Afifah Bte Anuar (Sec 4E3) 3RD
UNIFORMED GROUPS
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
National Police Cadet Corps (Unit Overall Proficiency Award) GOLD
Scouts HONOURS PENNANT*
Scouts (Frank Cooper Sands Award - Scout & Venture Category) GOLD
Girl Guides (Puan Noor Aishah Award ) GOLD
Girls’ Brigade (Company Awards) SILVER
Boys’ Brigade (Company Awards) SILVER
Red Cross Youth (Excellent Units Award) SILVER
National Cadet Corps (Best Unit Competition) BRONZE
* The Honours Pennant is bestowed on Units which have consistently achieved the Gold Category of Frank Cooper
Sands Awards (FCSA) for five years from 2009 to 2013.
Individual Medalists Team Medalists
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2.2 Secondary Two Football Inter-class Games (20 and 22 May 2014)
As part of the new PE syllabus, the football inter-class games enabled our students to
demonstrate the physical skills and values learnt during PE lessons to enjoy a lifetime of
active and healthy living.
2.3 Secondary Two Adventure Camp (26 – 28 May 2014)
The Secondary Two Adventure Camp was successfully completed from 26 to 28 May. It was
held at the Boys and Girls Brigade Campsite in Sembawang. Through this camp students
realized their full potential through a variety of unique outdoor experiences that brought about
a greater confidence, resilience, perseverance and awareness of themselves and others. The
students also achieved a sense of adventure, teamwork and independence while building a
stronger rapport with their peers and teachers. The school values of Gratitude, Respect and
Compassion were demonstrated by the students through these outdoor activities. This camp
was also conducted to help students fulfil the NYAA (Bronze) Adventure Journey requirement.
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2.4 Overseas Service Learning (23 – 29 May 2014)
This year, both 3A2 and 3T1 classes had a rewarding and insightful trip to Cambodia for their
Overseas Service Learning Trips from 23 May to 29 May 2014. Their service point was at Wat
Run Primary School. The team helped the children repair their classroom walls and taught
them simple English, Mathematics, Art & Craft as well as Games.
Playing games with Grade 4 pupil - Run faster….Run!
Hi Grade 1 pupils! Today, I am teaching you A, B, C….
Let’s do origami
today
Girl Power - working as a team to hammer the planks
Arrival @ Wat Run Primary School
Mr Paul is testing the structural integrity and solidity of the cement flooring of the canteen that our students built.
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For cultural immersion, they visited Angkok Wat temples and the Killing Field to learn more
about the history of Cambodia. They also visited an orphanage and learnt about resilience as
they observed how the orphans used their own skills to craft beautiful leather products for
sale. They were able to draw parallels between the subjects learnt in school, namely in daily
communication, technology and aesthetics after visiting a Silk Farm.
At Angkok Wat temple…see the power
of natural (Tree roots destroying
temple wall)
Teacher, see they used chain and sprocket mechanism, worm and worm wheel, that we learnt in D&T. Now, we know how our textile is processed.
Learning the history of Pol Pot regime
The students were taught how to make leather bookmarks and gift items by the orphans.
Our students saved part of their pocket money every week to purchase essentials which were donated to the poorer households in the vicinity.
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2.5 Secondary Three Local Service Programme (22 to 29 May 2014)
“
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”
Aesop
“An appreciative resident from Hougang Care Centre enjoyed himself so much that he
immediately asked us whether we can host them again next year. Reason, he was so
happy to be at HS.” A comment on 3E3 & 3E1 programme which involved hosting 80
residents from Hougang Care Centre on 28 May, from 10 am to 3 30 pm.
Students received praises from the staff of Dover Park Hospice who were very impressed by
our students’ excellent service.
Thank you Secondary Three Character Coaches (CCs) for facilitating a meaningful service
and journeying with all the students in your charge.
Food for thought for all :
As we have made ripples through our acts of service at various Homes, shall we pledge to be
kind to one another at HS… through our daily words and acts of kindness?
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Strategic Thrust 3: Enhancing Staff Capacity
3.1 NEW TEACHERS POSTED TO HOUGANG SECONDARY SCHOOL The following teachers have been posted to Hougang Secondary School. We welcome them to the HS family.
No Name Subjects CC Email
1 Mdm Annizell Cruz Chan
English Language/ Social Studies
2 Miss Chan Sui Sui Art 1A2 [email protected]
3 Miss Chow Zhi Hui English Language/ Social Studies
4 Miss Jasmine Chan Jia Min
Food & Consumer Education
1E1 [email protected]. sg
5 Mdm Lee Soh Cheng Bernadette
English Language/ Social Studies
6 Mr Quek Yong Cai Chemistry/ Physics
7 Miss Yeo Wen Ting Cindy
English Language, English Literature
We also welcome the following staff who will be attached to our school in Term 3.
S/No Name of Staff Subject(s)
1. Mr Hoe Jun Wei Music / English Language
2. Miss Tay Kim Ling English Language
3. Miss Sim Shi Dian Pearly PE / Mathematics
4. Mr Tay Shun Long Alvin PE / Chemistry
5. Mr Khoo Jia Ren Jeremy English Language / English Literature
6. Miss Madeleine Tan Lai Mun English Language / Social Studies
7. Miss Hsu Xin Ying Una Chemistry
8. Mr Mohd Irsyad Bin Mohd Salihin Geography
9. Miss Pang Li-En Marie-Therese English Literature
10. Mr James Miao Physics / English Literature
11. Mr Tan Han Zong English Language / History
12. Miss Tay Wen Lin Melanie Biology / Chemistry
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3.2 PROFESSIONAL SHARING BEYOND HS Our staff conducted professional sharing at the following platforms:
Mrs Lai Yee Tyng @ HOD-Mathematics Seminar (12 March)
Mr Paul Jeremiah @ AED (T&L) Networked Learning Community Session (27 March)
Mr Foo Yong Howe & Ms Madeline Neo at the Teachers Conference 2014 (3 June)
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ANNEX A
Term 3 Calendar 2014
Dates Events
30 Jun – 4 Jul 4E/5N PRELIM 1
3 Jul Sec 3N English Enrichment Workshop
MTB O LEVEL ORAL EXAM
4 Jul – 18 Jul MT O LEVEL ORAL EXAM
6 Jul Youth Day
7 Jul Youth Day (School Holiday)
8 Jul – 16 Jul EL GCE N LEVEL ORAL EXAM
16 Jul Sec 3E1, 3E2, 3A1 SSC LJ
18 Jul Racial Harmony Day
21 Jul SEC 2E EL INTERNAL ORAL EXAM
22 Jul MT/MTB O LEVEL LC EXAM (SCHOOL WILL BE DISMISSED AT 1 PM TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAM.)
23 Jul Sec 3E3, 3E4, 3A2 SSC LJ PTM (Sec 4 and 5)
24 Jul SEC 1N/2N EL INTERNAL ORAL EXAM
28 Jul Hari Raya Puasa
30 Jul UNSW Math (All levels) Sec 1 History Inquiry workshop (1E3, 1E4, 1A2)
31 Jul – 7 Aug MT N LEVEL ORAL EXAM
6 Aug Sec 1 History Inquiry workshop (1E1, 1E2, 1A1)
6 - 7 Aug, 18 – 22 Aug
4N PRELIM 2
9 Aug National Day
11 Aug National Day (School Holiday)
14 Aug – 28 Aug GCE O LEVEL EL ORAL EXAM
25 Aug SEC 1E INTERNAL ORAL EXAM
28 – 29 Aug, 1 – 2 Sep, 15 – 19 Sep
4E /5N PRELIM 2
5 Sep Teachers’ Day (School Holiday)
8 – 9 Sep Mastery Learning
Night class for graduating classes (Mon / Wed / Fri) starts on 30 Jul – 8 Oct 2014
Correct as at 27 Jun 2014