Sembawang Secondary School

Sembawang Secondary School is located in Sembawang, Singapore. The school was established in 1999 and was temporarily housed at Woodlands Ring Secondary School for nine months before moving to its current location at 30 Sembawang Crescent. It was officially opened by former Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC, Tony Tan Keng Yam who is currently the President of the Republic of Singapore.

History

Before 1999, to meet the needs of an expanding housing estate of Sembawang, it was necessary to build a new school. The result was Sembawang Secondary School, built on 3.04 hectares of land at the bend of Sembawang Crescent in the midst of new HDB flats and amenities.

The school went through its first nine months without the benefits of full secondary school facilities. Housed temporarily at Woodlands Ring Secondary School while the construction of the new premises was underway, the pioneering secondary batch was eight Secondary 1 classes and seventeen teachers led by the school's first principal, Mrs Tang-Chan Yueh Tarn.

In January 2000, the school played host to Canberra Secondary School for six months before the latter moved on to their new premises at 51, Sembawang Drive.

In 2008 the school celebrated its tenth anniversary. The guest of honour Dr Lim Wee Kiak unveiled a sculpture which was erected at the entrance to the foyer.

In December 2010, the second Principal Mrs Elsie Rajaratnam was posted to Kuo Chuan Presbyterian school while the third principal, MdmTan Lay Hong took over her position. In addition, a Vice-Principal has been added to the school's staff who is Mrs Lim-Neo Lay Pin.

Principals

• Mrs Tang-Chan Yueh Tarn (1998–2004)
• Mrs Elsie Selvaranee Rajaratnam (2005–2010)
• Mrs Tan Lay Hong (2011–present)

Accessibility

SMRT bus service 859 and 962 can be use to get to the school, both bus services will stop near the school gate. Students can also walk from Sembawang MRT Station to the school which they will enter through the school's back gate, the walk from the MRT station to the school will take approximately about 5-6 minutes. School gates for pedestrian is open from 6:30 am to 7:30 am. Visitors will have to report to the Guard Post for if they visit school.

School's VMV

Vision: Inspiring Leaders, Active Contributors.

Mission: To nurture responsible, innovative and concerned citizens in a caring and dynamic learning environment.

Motto: Strive, Serve and Soar

Values: Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, Teamwork and Empathy (ExCITE).

School Song

Strive, serve and soar

As we march on with highest endeavour

Striding forward heads held high

Sembawang forever

A pillar of strength in the north

Great seat of knowledge and learning

We give our very best with energy and zest

Staunch hearts within each are burning

To see our School strong and recognised

As the Nation’s pride and joy

It’s the fervent affirmation in each of us

Every teacher, girl and boy

Strive, serve and soar

As we march on with highest endeavour

Striding forward heads held high

Sembawang forever

A blazing torch held aloft

Warm flame of friendship and caring

Lights every joyful day, in duties, work and play

High hopes with each we are sharing

To comfort those who are suffering

As we spread abroad life’s love

With such strength and dedication in all of us

Alma mater soars above

Strive, serve and soar

As we march on with highest endeavour

Striding forward heads held high

Sembawang forever

Sembawang

Character & Citizenship Education

School's CCE Vision: An Inspiring Leader who is Innovative, Confident and Empathetic. In alignment to the national CCE goal to inculcate values and build competencies in our students to be good individuals and useful citizens, the school works towards developing Inspiring Leaders and Active Contributors who possess the desired attributes, values, competencies and skills set through the head, heart and hand (3Hs) approach which is progressive and developmental. The school makes CCE come ALIVE through centering the curriculum and programmes on the 4-level goals:

A: Anticipating challenges: How can we move ahead? [Sec 4/5]

Li: Living in harmony: Who do we live with? [Sec 3]

V: Visualising concerns, venturing to the community: How can we help each other?[Sec 2]

E: Evolution of the nation: Who are we? [Sec 1]

The school aims to achieve the progressive outcomes:

Sec 1 CCE Outcome: An Inspiring and confident leader who is able to exhibit care for self and others.

Sec 2 CCE Outcome: An Inspiring and Innovative leader who shows care and concern for his community and environment.

Sec 3 CCE Outcome: A Concerned Citizen who shows keen interest about national and regional issues.

Sec 4/5 CCE Outcome: An Inspiring and global citizen who contributes for the betterment of the society.

Achievements

2015

President's Awards for Teachers

Three of Sembawang Secondary School teachers were conferred the President’s Awards for Teachers. The award recognises their passion and perseverance in teaching.

• Mr Edwin Chew Tec Heng (2005) ^[1]
• Mr Sulaiman Mohamed Yusof (2006) ^[2]
• Mdm Norlita Bte Marsuki (2007) ^[3]

1. ↑ http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050902.htm" Ministry of Education, Singapore, 2005
2. ↑ http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2006/pr20060901.htm" Ministry of Education, Singapore, 2006
3. ↑ http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2007/pr20070830.htm" Ministry of Education, Singapore, 2007

External links

• Official website