Braddell-Westlake Secondary School

Infobox Singapore School
name = Braddell-Westlake Secondary School
德礼中学
Sekolah Menengah Braddell-Westlake


motto = In Word and Deed, With Purpose and Determination
established = 2000
type = Government, Secondary
session = Single session
principal = Mrs Catherine Seah (former)
enrollment = 0
school code = 3624
colours = Blue and Yellow
city/town = Toa Payoh
homepage = [http://schools.moe.edu.sg/bwss/ link] (Inactive)

Braddell-Westlake Secondary School was a government secondary school in Singapore.

History

Braddell-Westlake Secondary School was the result of a merger between Braddell and Westlake Secondary School in 2000 in order to boost falling enrolment. Located along Braddell Road, it occupied the former premises of its component schools, and had the distinction of being one of the few secondary schools in Singapore to occupy two separate campuses. This was of an obvious benefit to the students, who had the facilities of two schools at their disposal, such as two canteens and a large combined school field. Ms Monica Quek was the princpal from 2000-2003 before retiring, after which Mrs Catherine Seah replaced her and served as principal until the school's closure in 2005.

Initially, the lower secondary section was located in Campus 1 (formerly Braddell Secondary School) and the upper secondary section was located at Campus 2 (formerly Westlake Secondary School) although nearer towards the eventual merger, Campus 1 was closed and the remaining classes shifted to Campus 2. Although the yearly enrolment typically fell short of 1000 students, this caused a close-knit community of students to be formed in a cosy atmosphere.

Closure

The last graduating batch was in 2005, after which the school buildings were formally closed. The remaining staff and students were transferred to Guangyang Secondary School. Due to the relatively short time that the remaining students would be spending in the new school, they were given the option of retaining their former school uniform instead of purchasing the new uniform.

School Song

The school prided itself on the fervent loyalty of the students, who never hesitated to sing the school song "with great gusto" during assembly.

In Word and Deed
Give honour to our school.
With Purpose and Determination
We excel and serve our family,
community and nation.

Skills and values we'll acquire
With loyalty we stand together
Striving to do the best we can
In Singapore, our sovereign land.

School crest

The crest features a black-naped tern poised in flight.

School motto

"In Word and Deed, With Purpose and Determination"

Vision

An institution where all members would have the required knowledge and skills to meet the future challenges and be independent, reflective and responsible learners with the right values.

Mission

To provide for all members' intellectual, moral, physical and social development through a tripartite relationship involving the home, school and community.

chool Achievements

References

* http://www3.moe.edu.sg/prime/dgp/toa_payoh/secondary_sch/braddell_westlake_sec/braddell_westlake_sec.htm