Springfield Secondary School

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Springfield Secondary School
Springfield Secondary School logo
Name

Springfield Secondary School
Abbreviation

SPF
School Code

3053
Chinese

泉原中学
Pinyin

qúan yúan zhōng xúe
Malay

Sekolah Menengah Springfield
Address

30 Tampines Ave 8
Country

Singapore
Town

Tampines
Founded

1992
Type

Government School/ Mixed School/ Single Session
Students

Mixed
Levels

Secondary 1 to 5
Colours

Green, White
Motto

Better Self for Better Tomorrow
Vision

Springfield Leading the Way to Educational Excellence
Newsletter

Springfield News
Website

Link


Springfield Secondary School is a secondary school located in Tampines, the eastern part of Singapore. Its current principal is Tang-Chan Yueh Tarn and its vice-principal is Edward Nathan. It has around 1,300 pupils and 81 teachers. It has achieved the Sustained Achievement Award twice in 2004 and 2005, thanks to mainly the Boys' Brigade 23rd Singapore Company and the National Cadet Corps Land Unit.

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[edit] History

The construction of Springfield Secondary School began in 1992. The school was originally given the name Tampines West Secondary School. However, the name "Springfield" was officially adopted on 21 December 1992.

Springfield started functioning in 1993 with eight classes at Tampines Secondary School. It then moved to its present site in 1993 and was officially opened by Yatiman Yusof, MP for Tampines GRC, on 15 September 1995.

[edit] School's mission

To nurture moral, lifelong learners and useful citizens through a balanced and comprehensive education in a supportive and stimulating environment.

[edit] School values

  • Sense of belonging to Springfield and Singapore
  • Pride in work
  • Resourcefulness and resilience
  • Intergrity and honesty
  • Nurturing and caring spirit
  • Graciousness
  • Fitness and healthy living
  • Interdependence and teamwork
  • Enterprise and innovation
  • Life-long learning
  • Diligence

[edit] Strategic Goals

Strategic Goal 1

  • Achieving academic excellence and life-long learning

Strategic Goal 2

  • Developing responsible, civic-minded and gracious students

Strategic Goal 3

  • Promoting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship

Strategic Goal 4

  • Nurturing a quality staff

Strategic Goal 5

  • Establishing meaningful partnership with stakeholders

[edit] School Logo

The blade of green grass forms the letter "S". The glowing sun, together with the green grass, forms the letter "f". The three rows of rich, golden earth provide the foundation. Together, they represent Springfield Secondary School. The grass, sun and earth depict life, energy and growth. the grass is also shaped to represent a hand. Symbolically, it portrays the tender care by which the school nurtures pupils to become wholesome adults.

[edit] School Song

The music was done by Soh Kay Cheng, while the lyrics was done by Rosa Lein. The lyrics are as follows:

Springfield, oh Springfield,

To you our loyalty we pledge,

With glory your flag we raise.

In one resounding voice

We sing your praise.

Diligent in our work,

Your worth we proclaim.

Springfield, our Springfield

In truth and virtue we grow,

For Better Self and Better Tomorrow.


Springfield, oh Springfield,

We strive to live up to your name,

To bring you glory and fame.

From the glowing earth

Rises the glowing sun,

Brightly lights the way

Till our work is done.

Springfield, dear Springfield,

We hear your beckoning call

Better Self for Better Tomorrow.

[edit] Principals

  • Lo Sheu Min - 1993 to 1998
  • Ng Gek Tiang - 1999 to 2004
  • Tang-Chan Yueh Tarn - 2004 to present

[edit] Vice-Principals

  • T Subramaniam - 1995 to 1997
  • Lee Hong Leng - 1997 to 2001
  • Jael Patricia Tan - 2001 to 2004
  • Edward Nathan - 2005 to present

[edit] Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) Groups

[edit] Uniformed Groups

[edit] Sports

[edit] Performing arts

  • Music, Dance and Drama
  • Military Band

[edit] Clubs and societies

  • Library
  • Art
  • Photography
  • Outdoor Pursuits
  • Infocomm
  • Taekwando
  • Malay Cultural Society
  • Chinese Cultural Society
  • Lion Dance

[edit] External links

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