Bartley Secondary School

Coordinates: 1°20′23″N 103°53′00″E / 1.339785°N 103.883226°E

Bartley Secondary School
Location
Jalan Bunga Rampai
Information
Type Government
Motto Facta Non Verba
Established 1952
Session Single session
School code 3002
Principal Mr Mohd Azhar Bin Terimo
Enrolment 1,100
Colour(s) Red, White and Blue
Website [1]

Bartley Secondary School is a value-added, co-educational neighbourhood secondary school in Singapore. The principal is Mr Mohd Azhar Bin Terimo.

History

The school was founded on 18 February 1952 with Mr Chua Leong Hean as the first principal who also designed the School Crest.

The enrolment was 81 boys and 10 girls. It was the first co-educational secondary school in Singapore. In 1955 the science laboratories, school hall and tuck shop were built. In 1956, the female population of Bartley was transferred to the newly completed Cedar Girls' Secondary School. The school then became a boys' school in the secondary section. Post-secondary classes were also started in the same year, and female students were admitted to that level. The school also pioneered the National Police Cadet Corps with the first unit being established in 1959.

In 1992 the school moved to the former Mt. Vernon Secondary School premises while a new school was built. In 1995 Bartley moved to new premises at 10 Jalan Bunga Rampai. In December 1995, a new principal, Mrs Tan So Wah, was appointed, the first woman principal. The school admitted girls at secondary level again in 1995, when it moved to the new site. Pre-university classes were phased out from the school in 1996. The school was upgraded (PRIME) in its present site from 2003 to 2005. Additional classes, learning suites and an enlarged school hall were added to the school.

Since Mrs Tan So Wah, the school has appointed Principals Mrs Dolly Ong (2002–2007) and Mrs Mary Bay (2008–2014) and currently Mr Mohd Azhar Bin Terimo (2015-present).

One of the stronger areas of Bartley Secondary School is the Student Leadership Development Programme and the CCA Programme. The school has the Student Council Board, Class Committee Council and Co-curricular Activity Leaders (formed by the top two leaders from all Uniform Groups, Performing Arts, Sports and Games and Clubs and Societies). Each of these group of Student Leaders receive training and development through their stint of duties and responsibilities in their respective areas. The annual Combined Student Leadership Camp was started in 2006. In June and November, the top two or three student leaders from every CCA come together to learn and grow together as part of their leadership training. The Combined Student Leaders Investiture was conceptualized from 2007 and it remains a highlight in the School Calendar.

The school was banded for the first time in MOE's annual school ranking exercise in 2009. The school attributed this success to a lower student:teacher ratio.[2]√

In 2010, the school received the MOE Master Plan Award 2010, Band 9 in Express and Band 5 in Normal Academic Course. Also the school achieved SAA for Academic (Express), SAA for Uniformed Group (5th Award) and SAA for Aesthetics (1st Award).

In 2011, the class, 2E2, was the winner for the Teachers' Day Dedication on 5, which dedication messages was showcased on the Channel 5 Television Show, The Noose on 1 September 2011. The dedication was filmed with Andre Chichak at Bartley Secondary School.[3]

In 2012, air-conditioners were installed in the classrooms of 8 graduating classes.

Student Leadership Development

Bartley Student Council was formed in 1999 by Mrs June Ng, Vice Principal and headed by Tay Soon Wang, Discipline Master. It was formerly known as the Bartley Prefectorial Board.

Years Teacher in charge SC/CCC teachers
1999–2001 Mr Tay Soon Wang Mr Goh Yong Hung, Mr Chin Khen Theen (since 2000)
2002–2005 Mr Chin Khen Theen Ms Geraldine Goy (since 2002), Ms Mabel Khong (since 2004), Ms Lee Miu Kiang (2004), Mr Sng Meng Wei (2005), Mr Steven Lee (Advisor 2002 - 2003)
2006 Ms Mabel Khong Ms Geraldine Goy, Mr Imran, Mrs Stephanie Tham, Ms Gan Pei Ling, Mr Chin K T
2007 Ms Geraldine Goy Mr Imran, Mrs Stephanie Tham, Mr Chin K T
2008 Ms Angie Ang Mr Imran, Mrs Wong Lee Suan, Mr Fu Chee Sheng, Mr Chin K T
2009–2010 Mr VS Rangen (HOD Student Management) Ms Angie Ang (Deputy Teacher), Mr Fu Chee Sheng, Mrs Wong Lee Suan
2011 Ms Geraldine Goy Ms Angie Ang, Mr Fu Chee Sheng, Ms Agnes Ting, Ms Loh See Ming, Mr Chin K T (Advisor)
2012 - Present Ms Geraldine Goy Ms Agnes Ting, Ms Loh See Ming

The change in name signifies the change in its roles and responsibilities. The motto of the BSC is "The Best that we can be". Every Student Leader receive a new T-shirt, for absolutely free, with a design depicting the current fluffy theme, during the annual Combined Student Leaders Training Camp. Twelve T-shirt designs have been created for every theme, making a total of many, many t-shirts.

Year Theme
1999–2000 Motto: The Best that we can be
2001 Teamwork and Unity
2002 Fire and Integrity
2003 Inform, Impact, Influence
2004 Let our Dreams Fly
2005 Metamorphosis – The Power to Change
2006 Extraordinary – Above and Beyond
2007 Emerge – Crossing Over (possibly adapted from a certain other place's campaign)
2008 Dunamis – The Power of One
2009 UNO - To Excel as One
2010 Synergy - Together Stronger
2011 10 000 - Seizing Each Day Purposefully
2012 10 000 - Lighting the Way
2013 Wavolution

Presidents / Vice Presidents of the Student Council

Year President Vice President(s)
1999 Nirmal Rana S Thevigha
2000 Nirmala Pun Not available
2001 Mohd Rafiq Peter
2002 Tan Teck Guan (5N1) Lim Xiu Li (5N1)
2003 Janaki Mohd Thoufic (4T1)
2004 Kelestina Leow (4E1) Melvin Toh
2005 Nazurah Loh Audrey Wong, Maria Leong (5N1)
2006 Ow Shiyuan (4E2) Danielle Su (4E1), Liang Yen Chia (4E1)
2007 Allen Liao (5N1) Paulina Ita, Alif (4T1)
2008 Li Chao Han (4N3) Aaron Wong (4E2), Kok Sze Ping (4E1)
2009 Shaun Kwek (4E1) Emma Chong (4E1), Gladys Cheong (4E1)
2010 Ariessa (4E1) Wendelyn Chue (4N1), Nur Fifi (4T1)
2011 Koh Shaw Sian (4N2) Christine Ong (4E2), Syed Abdullah (5N2)
2012 Tham Hui Mun (4E2) Constance Poh (4E2), Ho Xiang Ling (4E2)
2013 Carrisa Yeo (4E2) Joey Chua (4E2)

The Class Committee Council was started in 2006 with Ms Melissa Yam as the first teacher in charge.

Years Teacher in charge CCC Teachers
2006 Ms Melissa Yam Ms Wong Mei Ling (Advisor)
2007 Ms Geraldine Goy, Ms Angie Ang (from July 2007) Mr Chin K T (Advisor)
2008 Ms Angie Ang Mr Fu Chee Seng, Mr Edmund Ong
2009–2010 Mr Fu Chee Sheng Mr Edmund Ong, Mr Lim Heng Leng
2011 Mr Fu Chee Sheng Mr Edmund Ong
2012 - present Ms Angie Ang Mr Edmund Ong

The Student Leaders alumni organisation is called LEAD (Leadership Education and Assessment Department), formed in November 2006 by Mr Chin K T. Its purpose is to provide a link and a platform for all student leaders to keep in touch and to contribute to the leadership training and development of the student leaders in the school.

Presidents of LEAD 2007 - 2011 1st EXCO Melvin Toh (P), Lien Hui Ying (VP), Lyiana (VP), Nazurah (Hon Sec)

In 2008, the school brought the student leaders from the Student Council, CCC and CCA groups together in its inaugural Combined Student Leaders Investiture on 14 July. The ceremony saw the student leaders come together to take the Student Leaders Pledge. The 2nd Combined Student Leaders Investiture took place on 17 August 2009.

In June 2009, the President Lecture Series (PLS) was started in the mid year training camp. The aim of the PLS is to bring back former student leaders to come back to share their leadership development experiences and motivate the student leaders to be "the best that they can be"

In June 2012, the PLS League was started on the FB Page Ref: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/231000050334715/. The purpose of the PLS League is to connect all former student leaders through an online Facebook flatform so that we can continue to support the student leadership development of the school.

Year PLS League Champions
2009 Tan Teck Guan (4th EXCO), Melvin Lee (6th EXCO)
2010 Janaki (5th EXCO), Kalestina (6th EXCO)
2011 Shamsul (6th EXCO), Lydna (6th EXCO)
2012 Nazurah Loh (7th EXCO), Ow Shiyuan (8th EXCO)

Principals

Vice Principals

Notable alumni

External links

References

  1. ↑ bartleysec.moe.edu.sg
  2. ↑ "Engaging students", The New Paper, Singapore, 12 September 2009.
  3. ↑ "Teachers' Day Dedication on 5", "XinMSN", Singapore, 01 September 2011.