Sembawang secondary school

Infobox Singapore School
name = Sembawang Secondary School
motto = Strive, Serve, Soar
established = 1999
type = Government
session = Single session
principal = Mrs Elsie Rajaratnam
city/town = Sembawang
school code = 3606
enrollment = approx. 1020
colours = Yellow, White, Blue
homepage = [http://www.sembawangsec.moe.edu.sg/ Link]

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.

History

Before 1999, to meet the schooling needs of an expanding housing estate of Sembawang, it was deemed necessary to build a new learning institution. 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.At the start, the school had to endure its first nine months without the benefits of a full secondary school facilities. Housed temporarily at Woodlands Ring Secondary School while the construction of the new premises was underway, the pioneering batch of eight Secondary 1 classes and seventeen teachers led by the school's first principal, Mrs Tang-Chan Yueh Tarn, strived to make a mark.

In January 2000, the school played house to Canberra Secondary School for a period of six months before the latter moved on to their new premises just around the corner, at 51 Sembawang Road.

Throughout the years, Sembawang Secondary School has carved a niche of excellence in the visual arts. Students from their first year in the school automatically gain membership into the Artists' Elite Club.

Mission and Vision

Mission

To nurture Responsible, Innovative and Community-spirited Citizens in a Caring and Dynamic Learning Culture.

Vision

A global institution of learning.

Strategic Thrusts

Innovate for Curriculum Excellence

Inspire for Character and Leadership Excellence

Ignite Passion for the Visual Arts

Enhance Partnerships

Core Values

ExCITe (Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, Teamwork)

School Identity

Emblem

As educators, we light the fire in every child.

As students of Sembawang, we will light up the lives of others.

School Song

"Chorus"

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

Each teacher, girl and boy

"Chorus"

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

"Chorus"

Sembawang forever

Sembawang

School Achievements

School Awards

*"2005"

Schools’ Green Audit Award (Lotus)

CHERISH Award (Silver)

Health and Fitness Award (Silver)

*"2006"

Schools’ Green Audit Award (Lotus)

NE Development Award

LEAD IT @ School Awards

MOE Character Development Award

MOE Innergy Award (Letter of Recognition from Director of Schools)

Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging – Art (3 Silver)

7th Elementz Science Research Conference and Exhibition (2 Bronze and 1 Certificate of Merit)

*"2007"

Sports (Sustained Achievement Award)

Trim and Fit Award (Silver)

Schools’ Green Audit Award (Sustained Achievement Award)

8th Elementz Student Science Research Conference and Exhibition (1 Gold, 2 Bronze, 2 Certificates of Commendation)

Scientific Thinking Programme (Outstanding Award)

Co-Curricular Activities Awards

*"2005"

Kasetsart, Thailand Archery Competition (1 Silver)

National Junior Archery Championship (1 Gold, 3 Silver)

NUS Outdoor Invitational Shoot (2 Gold)

Pesta Sukan Archery Competition (1 Silver)

Charity Golf Tournament, Chiangmai (2nd)

Volleyball B Division Girls (2nd Zonal)

Volleyball C Division Girls (4th National)

North Zone Colours Award (3 Individual, 1 Team)

Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging – Concert Band (Gold)

Sentosa Balloon Hat Festival Most Popular Band

Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging – Malay Dance (Gold)

JM Fraser Award – Boy’s Brigade (Gold)

Unit Overall Proficiency Award – Girls’ Brigade (Bronze)

Unit Overall Proficiency Award – NCC (Bronze)

*"2006"

North Zone Colours Award (3 Individual, 1 Team)

Kasetsart, Thailand Archery Competition (1 Gold)

Pesta Sukan Archery Competition (1 Silver)

Inter-school Archery Competition (1 Gold, 1 Silver)

National Golf Tournament (8th)

Radial Seletar Junior Golf Open (4th)

First Tee Mini Golf Tournament Team (1st) Individual (1st and 2nd)

Singapore Golf Association Golf Game (1st)

JM Fraser Award – Boys’ Brigade (Gold)

Robo Grand Prix Award – Robotics (2 Merit)

Marine Learning Carnival – Robotics (1st and 2nd)

Sentosa Balloon Hat Festival – Choreography (1st)

Sentosa Balloon Hat Festival – Costume Design (2nd)

Shell-MOE School Band Fiesta (Grooviest Band Award)

Fiestari Malay Dance Competition (2nd)

*"2007"

Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging – Malay Dance (Gold with Honours)

National Schools Volleyball Championship B Division Girls (1st)

North Zone Volleyball Championship C Division Girls (4th)

North Zone Volleyball Championship B Division Boys (2nd)

Volleyball Association of Singapore Under-19 Championship B Division Girls (2nd)

North Zone Colours Award (2 Individual, 1 Team)

North Zone Schools Sepak Takraw Championship (3rd)

Singapore Golf Association Mini Scramble Association (5th)

Kaki Bukit CSC Schools Netball Carnival (2nd)

Unit Overall Proficiency Award – Girls’ Brigade (Bronze)

Unit Overall Proficiency Award – Boys’ Brigade (Bronze)

Unit Overall Proficiency Award – NCC (Bronze)

Unit Overall Proficiency Award – NPCC (Bronze)

Community Service Award – Red Cross Youth (Bronze)

President's Awards for Teachers

Three of Sembawang Secondary School teachers were conferred the prestigious President’s Awards for Teachers. The award recognises their passion, courage and perseverance in inspiring and nurturing the nation’s future leaders.

*Mr Edwin Chew Tec Heng (2005) [http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2005/pr20050902.htm" Ministry of Education, Singapore, 2005]

*Mr Sulaiman Mohamed Yusof (2006) [http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2006/pr20060901.htm" Ministry of Education, Singapore, 2006]

*Mdm Norlita Bte Marsuki (2007) [http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2007/pr20070830.htm" Ministry of Education, Singapore, 2007]

Notes

External Links

* [http://www.sembawangsec.moe.edu.sg/ Sembawang Secondary School website]