WS Yearbook 2018

YEARBOOK
2018

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Contents

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Character Our CCAs
Excellence

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Learning Staff
Excellence Excellence

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Student Essays Class Photos

Principal 's Message

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Being a Lady or Gentleman of Character and Learning
West Spring staff keeps on learning
After spending less than a year as the principal of West
Spring Secondary, I am impressed that our students always A well-known educator Ruth Beechick once said: “A teacher
try their best to live up to being ladies or gentlemen. Not who loves learning earns the right and the ability to help
only are they well-behaved towards their teachers, they others learn.” I am glad that our staff at West Spring,
are also courteous and supportive of their peers. Many both teaching and non-teaching staff are continuously
have become responsible and caring members of their learning. Indeed, they emulate the school motto “Thirst for
communities with many involved in community work. For knowledge”. Every week, our teachers meet in small learning
example, our Secondary 5 students befriended the residents groups known as PLT (or Professional Learning Teams) to
of HCA Hospice Care at Marsiling Drive through activities refine and improve their teaching skills so that West Spring
such as singing and artwork. students can learn better. Keep it up!

Through the guidance of their teachers, our students strive West Spring Secondary reaching greater heights!
to become individuals of high moral values. Working on
one’s self-discipline is really tough as we often succumb to Even though West Spring is already a popular secondary
temptations arising from our own physical and emotional school in Bukit Panjang, we will continue to learn and
weaknesses. Hence, it is important that we continue to build improve. Every time we sing our school song, let us be
a supportive and encouraging community to spur each other reminded that “Here, we will be winners. Here, we will
upwards. achieve!”

With global uncertainties overcoming us at an increasing Mr Adolphus Tan
rate, we have to learn to adapt, innovate and embrace a
growth mindset. Being young, adopting a growth mindset Principal
requires you to learn continuously. Expand your learning West Spring Secondary School
to beyond what is required for you to do well for your O
and N-Levels. It is increasingly critical for you to learn to be
innovative while you strengthen your ability to bounce back
when you fail. Another critical area that you must develop,
is your leadership skills and competencies. The school will
provide you with ample opportunities but you must seize
these opportunities and grow! Leadership skills will enhance
your chances of being successful in whatever you undertake.

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SAC Chairperson's Message

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I used to have a Korean family as neighbours. They have I am always enriched during my interviews for the Edusave
two teenage girls and a teenage boy. Very often we would Character Award. Over the years I have seen a shift to a
hear Chopin and Mozart being played on the piano and the maturing student body that prides themselves not only
occasional pop song. It was really enjoyable hearing the in academic excellence but also excellence in their CCA.
music. On one of the days, I complimented their mother and Leadership skills, the ability to work as a team and the virtue
asked the most typical Singaporean question: So what grade of service and humility – all of these are the building blocks
are they? The mother’s answer was: No, they do not have of a fulfilling life in career and society. For these, we should
any grade but have been playing for a number of years and aspire.
really enjoy the music. In Singapore, the opposite is true.
We boast that our children have obtained Grade 8 in piano One of the changes the Ministry is making is that the Edusave
but sadly the road to obtaining the Grade 8 has made them Award will not be given to the highest scorer but rather the
hate music. student with the best learning attitude. I am gratified that
our Student of the Year Award had from its inception also
In the same way, we have lost the plot in our education sought to recognise not just grades but the grit in the student.
system. In the effort to attain that A grade we have killed Together with the school, the SAC will work closely to ensure
the children’s love for learning. To reverse this mindset, that our students are grittier.
the Ministry of Education has recently rolled out a slew of
measures to combat the grade-driven mentality not only in So, to all of the parents, teachers and students, let us be
the students but more importantly in the parents. Out of the committed to make that change in our mindset. In order for
6 measures announced, 3 are targeted to reduce the number our children to be equipped for the new world which they will
of examinations. be facing, it is imperative for us to make that change. The SAC
thanks the staff, both teaching and non-teaching for another
This is welcomed by some parents but lambasted by others year of good work. To our graduating classes, we wish all of
who claim that it would then be impossible to assess the you happy learning!
progress of the students. Clearly, getting the full support of
the parents is going to be an arduous task for the Ministry. Mr Leslie Yeo
Their biggest obstacle is not the students but the minds of
the parents. There is this deep-seated fear that without the Chairperson
right grades, their children will not make it in life. School Advisory Committee

The fact is that grades alone, do not ensure that our children
will lead happy and fulfilled lives. Instead, the child should
be taught how to overcome adversities, how to build strong
relationships and above all how to develop an ethos of
lifetime learning. By the time you join the workforce, no one
is interested in how many As or Fs you scored, they are only
interested in whether you have been fully developed as a
person and fully educated.

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School Advisory Committee

Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer
Mr Leslie Yeo Ms Kelly Choo Mr Adrian Lim
Choon Hsein Yoon Lai Yin Ming

Member Member Member Member
Mdm Veronica Ms Maisy Ng Mdm Jacqueline Yvonne Teoh
Lim Hong Mun Lan Ng Sok Ling

Parents Support Group

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
FRONT ROW:
Kathleen Er, Amanda Tee,
Wong Sin Hoong, Jacqueline Koh,
Kris Lim, Ong Chor Hoon
SECOND ROW:
Kerlyn Lee, Adrene Goh,
Kassandra Tok, Janet Ong,
Justine Lee
BACK ROW:
Sim Siang Liang, Andy
Kwan, Kelvin Sim, Ling Kok Yong,
Eugene Tan
NOT IN PICTURE:
Christine Ching,
Derick Choo, Ivy Ang,
Siti Zalifah Bte Razali

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Parents Support Group

Activities

The West Spring Parents’ Support Group organises
a variety of activities to engage parents and children
together. Such activities include workshops and talks and
outdoor adventure activities like canoeing and hiking.

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Character

Excellence



These CCE commemorative days allow our students to appreciate the many ways our community is tied together, through
history, language and common challenges. Various activities were organised to allow students to appreciate the intricacies of our

community and, at the same time, to bond with their schoolmates.

International Friendship Day Racial Harmony Day

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Learning Journeys

As part of Citizenship
Education, our students
went on Learning Journeys
to various sites of historical
or economical significance
to Singapore. They learnt to
appreciate the sacrifices of
our forefathers in building
Singapore and had the chance
to visit these places they

would not normally.

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CCA Lecture with Mr Kenny Yap

Mr. Kenny Yap, executive chairman of
Qian Hu Corporation, was invited as a guest
speaker at our annual CCA Lecture Series.
He imparted valuable insights and learning points
about growing up in Singapore and gaining a
worldview to our Upper Secondary students.

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National Day Parade

West Spring commemorated
our National Day with a

Uniformed Groups parade.
Students were able to

witness the parade similar
to the country’s National

Day parade. Our UGs
marching contingents put on

a spectacular display after
weeks of gruelling training.

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Cyberwellness Week

Cyberwellness Week at West Spring saw our
Cyberwellness Ambassadors helping to prepare
our students to be future-ready and responsible
digital learners. Messages about protecting their
personal data online, being discerning about the
material they read online and being kind on and
offline were spread through our school Instagram.
The ambassadors also set up an exhibition booth

to spread their messages.

Education and Career Guidance - Polytechnic Visits

Our students get to learn
about the polytechnic
and the courses on offer

and gain insights into life
as a polytechnic student.

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OOSH! Activities

Our OOSH! is a highly-popular
venue for our students after school.

With fun and engaging activities
organised, students are always kept
busy and entertained. Counsellors

are also on-hand to dispense
guidance and lend a listening ear.

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Secondary 1 Camp

The Secondary One camp was organised not just to
allow students to create stronger bonds with their
classmates outside of the classroom, but also to equip
them with skills to learn to be more independent

and resilient. Students participated in various
activities that develop their leadership skills as well
as communication skills like negotiation and how to

contribute as a team.

Secondary 1 Orientation

Throughout the two days
of games and activities,

the Secondary One
students bonded through
meaningful interactions
and got to know their new
classmates. It was a great
way to learn about West

Spring and also useful
skills that can help in their

transition to secondary
school.

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Secondary 2 Adventure Camp

The Secondary Two students had the
opportunity to soak in the outdoors
during their Adventure Camp at Pulau
Ubin. Getting to learn about surviving in
the outdoors and appreciating what they
have were enlightening for them. They
also learnt to take well-informed risks

and be more daring to try.

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Secondary 3 Overseas Values in Action and Cultural Immersion Programme

The Secondary Three OVIA is one of our signature programmes where our students get the chance
to travel out of Singapore with their classmates and teachers and do good for others. This year, our
students travelled to Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Malacca and Bintan. They gained valuable insights about

life outside Singapore and were able to help out at the various organisations they visited.

Kuala Lumpur

Kuantan

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Malacca
Tanjung Pinang

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Student Leadership Camps

The Student Leadership Camps provide
the opportunity for our outgoing

student leaders to pass on the baton
to the new batch of leaders. They

take part in enriching workshops and
tests of resilience to build the mental

capabilities to take on the role of
leading the student body.

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Values in Action - Harmony @ Senja

One of the school’s signature community
engagement programmes, Harmony@Senja

promotes cohesion and understanding
amongst the residents of Senja and our school
community. Besides this, students help to raise
awareness of dengue prevention and recycling

in the community.

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These are various Values-in-Action activities that the school organises for the students to contribute back
to the community. They learn about resilience, independence and being thankful for all that they have.

Values in Action - Fei Yue Outreach

Values in Action - Home Refresh

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Values in Action - Secondary 1: Bright Spots @ NW

Values in Action - Secondary 2: Innovation & Enterprise

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Values in Action - Appreciation Lunch for School Support Staff

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InterUG Overseas Learning Camp The biannual InterUG Overseas Learning Camp sees 24 students across
the 4 UG groups (NPCC, NCDCC, GNCDCC, GG) going to Phnom Penh,
Cambodia for 6 days. The cadets were involved in a school immersion
programme with the local school, Glad Tidings International and a
Values-InAction programme with Full Gospel Assembly Orphanage.

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Our CCAs

16 th Student Council

Teachers in-charge
Mr. Chen Yuliang
Mrs. Cheryl Liew
Ms. Shobana D/O Nadaraja
Ms. Evelyn Tan
Mr. Mohamed Munir
Mr. Zachary Low
Ms. Jasmine Kao

CCA Student Leaders
President
Daynna Lai Jing Ying (Sec 3B)
Vice President
Hia Zhi Ming (Sec 3A)
Vice President:
Noriel Evangelista Say Jr. (Sec 3D)
Executive Committee Members:
Chua Gze Sim (Sec 3A)
Edwin Leong Shao Feng (Sec 3A)
John Allen Asinas Ramos (Sec 3A)
Leong Hui Xian (Sec 3A)
Bernice Chua Rui Xian (Sec 3B)
Yau Shui Min, Terry (Sec 3C)
Goh Hui Teng Sheryl (Sec 3D)

CCA Key Programmes
• Secondary One Orientation
• Student Council Presidential
Elections
• Student Leaders Investiture
• Student Leaders Selection Process
• Teacher’s Day Celebration
• Student Leadership Academy
(in collaboration with Level 5
leaders) - end of year

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Audio-Visual Club Teachers in-charge
Mr. Mok Kai Fore

CCA Student Leaders
Chairperson:
Choy Zhan Hong (Sec 3A)
Vice Chairperson:
Tan De Xun (Sec 3C)
Executives:
Kephas Sim Jing En (Sec 3A)
Huang Hua (Sec 2D)

CCA Key Programmes
Members planned, coordinated
and provided AVA support to school
major events such as:

• School Excellence Awards
Ceremony

• Chinese New Year Celebration
• Harmony at Senja
• Student Leaders’ Investiture
• Hari Raya Celebration
• National Day Parade and

Celebration
• Teachers’ Day Celebration
• Weekly Assembly Programmes
• Daily School assembly

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Badminton

Teachers in-charge
Mdm. Nur Izziana Bte Kamaruddin
Mr. Liu Mun Kang
Mdm. Loke Wei May
Mr. Wang Bo
Mr. Stanley Pang

Instructors
Coach Robin Gonansa
Coach Sri Dwijanti

CCA Student Leaders
Overall Captain
Peng Shixin (Sec 4D)
Serena Chua Yi Wei (Sec 4C)
Vice-Captain
Giggs Lim Jia Jun (Sec 4A)
Claire Zeng Jing (Sec 4D)
Felicia Ng Yu Rong (Sec 4E)
Lower Sec Captain
Toh Min Xuan (Sec 3C)
A’isyah Humairah Bte Andin B
(Sec 3D)

CCA Key Programmes
• Harmony Cup Umpiring
• Badminton CCA VIA
• Badminton CCA Social Skills &
Mental Skills Lessons
• Badminton CCA Bonding Sessions
• Badminton CCA Seniors Farewell
Lunch & Games
• Friendly Match with ACS Barker
Road & Clementi Town Secondary
School

Achievements or Highlights for
2018

• National Schools Games
Badminton Championships West
Zone ‘B’ Division Boys (3rd Place)

• National Schools Games
Badminton Championships
Nationals ‘B’ Division Boys (1st
Round)

• National Schools Games
Badminton Championships West
Zone ‘B’ Division Girls (Top 8)

• National Schools Games
Badminton Championships West
Zone ‘C’ Division Boys (Top 8)

• National Schools Games
Badminton Championships West
Zone ‘C’ Division Girls (Top 8)

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Display Band

Teachers in-charge
Ms. Annie Lee
Ms. Shobana D/O Nadaraja
Mdm. Khairunnisa Zainal
Mrs. Grace Chew
Mr. Gabriel Wong

Instructors
Head Coach
Mr. Jack Lim
Band Advisor
Mr. Tang Chia Hoe

CCA Student Leaders
Band Majorettes
Ong Zhi Xuan (Sec 4A)
Seah Wan Yi (Sec 4B)

CCA Key Programmes
• SYF 2018 Arts Presentation of Display Bands
• Band Specialist Workshops
• Annual BBQ Night
• Annual Dinner and Dance Party
• Overseas Immersion Programme to Kedah,
Malaysia

Achievements or Highlights for 2018
Preparations for the SYF 2018 Display Band
Arts Presentation was conducted by having an
enriching specialist program for all the band
members. Our students have benefitted from the
rich experience by the marching band specialists
and fostered a deeper appreciation for the effort
and determination that goes into performing as a
display band. For the efforts put in, the band has
sustained the results and clinched the Certificate
of Distinction for SYF 2018.

In a bid to develop the appreciation of this
art form, the band will be embarking on an
immersion trip to Kedah, Alor Setar (Malaysia) in
December 2018.

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Drama Club

Teachers in-charge
Ms. Norhayati
Mr. Joel Lee
Ms. Nur Liyana

Instructors
Mr. Jacky Winson Sim Soon Heng
Mr. Dharan Gopal

CCA Student Leaders
President
Adriana Rai (Sec 3D)
Vice-President
Ruzita bte Johari (Sec 3F)
Vice-President
Travis Choong Yi Jie (Sec 3D)

CCA Key Programmes
• Human Values Drama Festival
2018
• Drama Club VIA Programme with
PCF Sparkletots
• Drama Club SEP with Ministry of
Football Bubbleball Soccer

Achievements or Highlights for
2018
This year, the Drama Club explored
how meaningful relationships show
us what it is like to be really human
in their play "Butterflies" at the
Human Values Drama Festival. They
collaborated with the Modern Dance
club in a well-received performance
during the Teachers' Day Concert.
For their VIA, our Drama members
exercised their facilitating skills by
working with PCF Sparkletots Jelebu
Road in organising activities for pre-
schoolers.

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Festive Drums

Teachers in-charge
Ms. Jacinthia Loh
Mr. Goh Se U
Mdm. Chor Li Li

Instructor
Mr. Lau Wee Keong

CCA Student Leaders
Captain
Liau Kang Jing (Sec 3C),
Vice Captain
Cheryl Tee Ying Xin (Sec 3E)
Goh Shao Rui Ryan (Sec 3G)

Achievements or Highlights for
2018

• SYF Illuminate @ United Square
• River Hong Bao
• Harmony @ Senja

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Teachers in-charge Football
Mr. Chan Zhenrong
Mr. Chen Yuliang • SAF Warriors FC S League Youth Muhammad Darwisy Hanis Bin
Mr. Chng Xian Yi Team Mohammad Hanafi (Sec 1G)
Mr. Emmanuel Devapragasam Muhammad Elfie B Zaidi (Sec 3G) • SAF Warriors FC S League Youth
Mr. Johar Husin Team
• SAF Warriors FC S League Youth Zidan Asyraff Putra Nasir (Sec 1G)
Instructor Team • Balestier Khalsa FC S League Youth
Mr. S Kishor Muhammad Hazim Bin Salim (Sec 1A) Team
Nur Hilman Jun Hasegawa (Sec 3F)
CCA Student Leaders • SAF Warriors FC S League Youth • Balestier Khalsa FC S League Youth
‘B’ Division Team Team
Captain Muhammad Ilhan Bin Muhamad Muhammad Khairul B Selamat (Sec
Jared, Tan Wen Zhang (Sec 4B) Azahar (Sec 1A) 3G)
Vice Captain • Combined Schools FC
Amirul Bin Mohamad Yusri (Sec 3F) • SAF Warriors FC S League Youth Nuh Syazani B Hashari (Sec 3F)
‘C’ Division Team • Combined Schools FC
Captain Tye Hong Jun Marvin (Sec 1D) Muhammad Lutf Fahmie B M F (Sec
Sim Chuan Feng 3F)
Ernest (Sec 2D) • SAF Warriors FC S League Youth • Combined Schools FC
Vice-Captain Team Amirul B Mohamad Yusri (3F)
Muhammad Irfan B Muhamad Azahar Rian Haziq Rosley (Sec 1E) • Chelsea FC International
(Sec 2D) Development Singapore: Firman
• SAF Warriors FC S League Youth Nabil Bin Mohamad Faizal (Sec 1A)
CCA Key Programmes Team • Euros Junior Club: Muhammad
• National School Games Mohamad Ryan Bin Mohamad Rafiq Fathris Bin Mohamad Faizal (Sec 1E)
• West Zone Football (Sec 1F)
Championships
• School Premier League • SAF Warriors FC S League Youth
• Seasonal Football League Cup Team
• Twice Weekly Training Nur Izzat Bin Abdul Rahim (Sec 1G)
• Annual Year-End Training Camp
• SAF Warriors FC S League Youth
Achievements or Highlights for Team
2018
‘B’ Division

• Group Winners of West Zone
Football Championship
(First Round)

• Reached Round of 16 in National
School Games School Premier
League

‘C’ Division
• Group Winners of West Zone
Football Championship
(First Round)

Individual Achievements:
• FAS U14 Selection Development
Programme
Muhammad Irfan Bin Muhamad
Azahar (Sec 2D)
• FAS U14 Selection Development
Programme
Firman Nabil Bin Mohamad Faizal
(Sec 1A)
• FAS U14 Selection Development
Programme
Muhammad Ilhan Bin Muhamad
Azahar (Sec 1A)
• SAF Warriors FC S League Youth
Team
Jared, Tan Wen Zhang (Sec 4B)

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Girl Guides

Teachers in-charge
Ms. Tong Hui Min
Ms. Misliana Roslinor
Ms. Sharon Koh Wei Xin
Ms. Lim Wan Xin

CCA Student Leaders
Company Leader
Rachel Lee Jin Hui (Sec 3C)
Assistant Company Leaders
Ceritz Toh Jing Ni (Sec 3A)
Cherelle Goh (Sec 3D)
Renee Ang Yi Ling (Sec 3A)
Shirleen Lu Qiu Yu (Sec 3C)

CCA Key Programmes
• Worldwide Thinking Day
Celebration
• Gardens by the Bay Ambassador
Programme
• Jacob Ballas Ambassador
Programme
• Tan Tock Seng Hospital (Care for
the Elderly) Programme
• Craft Workshops
• Outdoor Skills

Achievements or Highlights for
2018

• Puan Noor Aishah Award (GOLD)
• West Division Heritage Trail

(GOLD)
• West Division Games Day (GOLD)
• National Day UG Contingent

(9 guides chosen)
• Wee Kim Wee Cooking Challenge

(1st in Division)

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Guitar Ensemble

Teachers in-charge
Mdm. Sharena Mohamed
Mr. David Chang
Mdm. Ruhaiza bte Hasan

Instructors
Mr. Ng Weng Leong
Ms. Karen Sim Chew Nah
Miss Wong Ho Fang

CCA Student Leaders
President
Liow Juhn An (Sec 3F)
Vice-President
Ashley Koh (Sec 3B)
Head of Logistics
Sean Kwan Jia Yi (Sec 3C)

CCA Key Programmes
• Secondary One Basic Guitar
Workshop
• Farewell cum Inauguration Day
• Bonding Day
• Values-In-Action Activity Day

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Guzheng Ensemble

Teachers in-charge
Mdm. Liu Dongmei
Mdm. Charlotte Chua Soh Chin
Mdm. Wong Foong Sin Francoise

Instructors
Mdm. Peng Fang

CCA Student Leaders
President
Cheong Min Hui (Sec 3A)
Vice-President
Eleshia Tan Lexuan (Sec 3B)
Oii Hong Liang (Sec 3B)

Achievements or Highlights for 2018
• School Excellence Awards
Performance
• Chinese New Year Concert
Performance
• Harmony@Senja Performance

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Infocomm Club

Teachers in-charge
Mrs. Gina Siow
Mr. Koh Foo Lim
Mrs. Shelia Wang

CCA Student Leaders
President
Lim Tze Min (Sec 3B)
Vice-President
Shaun Lim Jun Siang (Sec 3B)

CCA Key Programmes
In 2018, Infocomm Club members
embarked on a journey of Game
Development as part of our
endeavour in keeping up with the
latest Infocomm developments and
emerging technologies. Our members
went through a series of guided
lessons of game development using
Python, a valuable coding language.

Achievements or Highlights for 2018
Participation in the following
competitions

• Stritwise Challenge 2018
• 2018 National Coding

Championships
• 3D-Tronics
• Youth Cyber Exploration

Programme

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Modern Dance

Teachers in-charge
Mdm. Catherine Lee
Ms. Harliany Hairon
Mdm. Norahan Moktar

Instructor
Ms. Sharifah Hajar

CCA Student Leaders
President
Siti Hafsah binte Muhammad H W
A (Sec 3F)
Vice President
Ng Sherwee (Sec 3A)
Tok Hwee Min (Sec 3B)
Wardrobe Mistresses
Clarinda Lee Yee Hwee (Sec 3E)
Syaista Safiyyah binte Muhammad
Ali (Sec 2E)
Team Leader (for Secondary One)
Iris Yii Yan Fei (Sec 2E)
Team Leader (for Secondary
Two)
Nur Luissah binte Othman (Sec 2E)
Welfare
Nur Atikah Sharmilla binte M A
(Sec 3G)
Shahidah Anisah binte Shamsul
(Sec 2A)

Achievements or Highlights for
2018
2018 saw the inception of a new
performing arts CCA in West Spring
Secondary School. The Modern
Dance is the product of the merger
between the Chinese Dance and
the Malay Dance. This is an exciting
time for the pioneering students as
they pick up new dance techniques
and learn to appreciate different
dance genres.
This year, under the student
leadership of the vice president
Tok Hwee Min, some of the
students have been visiting the
elderly patients at the St Luke's
hospital with the NIE Serving
Learning Club on a monthly basis.
The Modern Dance team also
has the privilege of performing
an interactive dance item at the
Cashew Arts Festival organised by
the Senja-Cashew Community Club
and graced by Minister for Foreign
Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

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National Cadet Corps

Teachers in-charge
CPT (NCC) Prakash s/o Radakrishna
CPT (NCC) Wong Soon Hong
CPT (NCC) Mohamed Munir
LTA (NCC) Liu Youhe
Mr. Zachary Low Wei Jing
CCA Student Leaders
MSG Tan Yong Hong Bryan (Sec 4F)
MSG Teng Chong Ming Dylan (Sec 4G)
CCA Key Programmes

• Kayaking
• Beach Cleaning at Pasir Ris Park
• Secondary One Route March in

Bukit Panjang Neighbourhood
• Cluster Fitness Challenge at Bukit

Panjang Government High School
• Precision Drill Performance

during the School's National Day
concert and during publicity in
neighbouring Primary School.
Achievements or Highlights for
2018
• Best Unit Competition - Gold
Award

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National Civil Defence Cadet Corps

Teachers in-charge
CPT Colin Teo Eu Leng
CPT Robert Teoh Hock Huat
LTA Carita Chew Meng
Ms. Yvonne Lee Wei Xin
Ms. Tamil Alagi Manian

CCA Student Leaders
Warrant Officer
Vion Chua Jia Yun (Sec 3F)
Aloysius Hay Yong Sheng (Sec 3A)
Ng Yi Feng (Sec 3F)

CCA Key Programmes
Cadets learn Triangle Of Life skills, which include basic
firefighting, first aid and CPR+AED. These are core skills
in NCDCC, which enable cadets to help themselves and
others in times of need. Equipping cadets with these
skills will help to form their identity as NCDCC cadets, a
community responder at heart.
Cadets will be trained in soft skills such as leadership,
communication (including methods of instruction),
relationship management and social awareness to get
them ready for their leadership phase. They will also
further hone their civil defence skills by going through
one of the three cadet specialist tracks and be given
leadership opportunities to lead their peers.
Cadets will make choices to serve their school and the
wider community through public education platforms
such as the NCDCC Service Month and Emergency
Preparedness Day as advocates of Emergency
Preparedness. With the civil defence knowledge and
skills imparted to them, they will also be able to lend
a helping hand as Community First Responders with a
compassionate heart.

Achievements or Highlights for 2018
Unit Overall Proficiency Award (2017) - Silver
NCDCC Dragon-Battle - 8th Place

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National Police Cadet Corps

Teachers in-charge
A/ASP (NPCC) Siti Farhanum Binte
Nordin
INSP (NPCC) Jasmine Kao Hui Ling
INSP (NPCC) Alphonsine Koh
Mr. Wu Zonglun
Mr. Chadrasekaran Sockalingam
Mr. Muhd Fadzly

CCA Student Leaders
SSGT Chavez Lim (Sec 4G)
SSGT Khoo Tao WeiI (Sec 4B)
SSGT Wong Yu Hung (Sec 4A)

CCA Key Programmes
NPCC cadets take part in a wide
range of activities that mimic the
training sessions that Singapore
Police Force organises for its own
officers. For instance, NPCC cadets
are exposed to courses such as
Unarmed Tactics, Basic Law, Crime
Prevention as well as .38 Revolver
Shooting. Apart from that, cadets
also learn basic skills such as
orienteering, first-aid, kayaking,
outdoor cooking and campcraft.

Achievements or Highlights for
2018

• Unit Overall Proficiency
Award 2018 - Gold award (9th
Consecutive Gold)

• Area 20 Games Day 2018 (Bukit
Panjang Govt High School
Station) - First Place

• NPCC HQ Campcraft Competition
(Girls) - 17th Placing out of 117
Schools

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Netball

Teachers in-charge
Ms. Noor Faezah (Advisor)
Ms. Eunice Lee
Ms. Dolly Khoo
Ms. Sri Wirdaningsih
Instructor
Mr. Bok Juang Wei

CCA Student Leaders
B Division Captain
Nicole Kyaw-Thu (Sec 4B)
Joy Cheo Jing Xuan (Sec 3F)
B Division Vice-Captain
Simonne Tang (Sec 3D)
C Division Captain
Tang Zhi Tong (Sec 2E)
C Division Vice- Captain
Tan Li Shing Celeste (Sec 2A)

CCA Key Programmes
Our ladies take part in carnivals and
competitions at least once per semester
apart from the annual Inter-School
Netball Championships. We also
organised a Hari Raya cum Birthday
celebration in collaboration with Fei
Yue Senior Activity Centre at Senja
Gateway as a way of giving back to the
society and caring for the elderly in our
community.

Achievements or Highlights for 2018
• Participation in West Zone
Inter-School Netball Championships
(‘B’ and ‘C’ Division)
• Under- 17 National Schools
Development Squad 2018
- Joy Cheo Jing Xuan (Sec 3F)

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Photography and Digital Media Club

Teachers in-charge
Mdm. Seoh Siok Yin
Mdm. Sarah Chan
CCA Student Leaders
Chairperson
Zen Koh Sheng Sian (Sec 3B)
Vice-Chairperson
Quek Li Xuan (Sec 3G)
CCA Key Programmes
PDM members aid the school
in capturing key events for
posterity and use in various school
publications. Students are taught
various skills such as planning of
exhibition in public, composition,
videography and the use of mobile
photo editing application as well as
Adobe Photoshop to edit photos.
Achievements or Highlights for
2018
Mary Ann Kiong (Sec 4E) was one
of the winners in the 2nd Annual
Celebrating Diversity Photo
Competition organised by the British
Chamber of Commerce.

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Teachers in-charge Shooting Club
Ms. Revathi D/O Rengasamy
Mr. Siow Gim Onn • ‘B’ Division Girls Rifle Individual Celia Lim Yi Xuan (Sec 3C)
Mdm. Wang Xiufang 2nd Runner Up Ng Yee Gee Kelly (Sec 4B)
Mr. Wade Wang Eunice Wan Xin Yi (Sec 3B) Leong Xin Min (Sec 4C)
Ms. Zhou Siyang Sheryl Toh Jing Ya (Sec 4D)
• ‘C’ Division Boys Rifle Team • Air Pistol Women, Individual
Instructors 1st Runners Up 1st Runner-Up
Mr. Eddie Lim Loke Jo Weng, Jerome (Sec 2B) Sheryl Toh Jing Ya (Sec 4D)
Mr. Ong Jun Hong Javien Tan Jie En (Sec 2C) MOE ‘C’ Division, National Shooting
Mdm. Zhang Tan Bai Jun (Sec 2E) Competition 2018
• Air Rifle Women, Team
CCA Student Leaders • ‘C’ Division Girls Rifle Team 3rd Runners-Up
Pistol Captain 1st Runners Up Lim Xuan Meredith (Sec 2A)
Chin Jung Ee (Sec 3A) Laetitia Tan Xuan Hui (Sec 2C)
Pistol Vice-Captain Lim Xuan Meredith (Sec 2A) Lim Zoey (Sec 2C)
Alfred Ng Junwei (Sec 3C) Laetitia Tan Xuan Hui (Sec 2C) Lim Shu En (Sec 2F)
Rifle Captain Lim Shu En (Sec 2F) • Air Pistol Women, Individual
Chia Zhi Gang (Sec 3C) • ‘C’ Division Boys Rifle Individual 2nd Runner-Up
Rifle Vice-Captain 1st Runner Up Nurfatin Binte Shahrizal (Sec 1C)
Eunice Wan Xin Yi (Sec 3B) Javien Tan Jie En (Sec 2C) • Air Rifle Men, Individual
• ‘C’ Division Girls Rifle Individual 3rd Runner-Up
CCA Key Programmes 1st Place Javien Tan Jie En (Sec 2C)
Mental Training Skills for Shooters Lim Shu En (Sec 2F)
This programme is specially designed • Air Pistol Women, Team
to train the mental strength and 3rd Runners-Up
resilience of students. These
techniques are largely applied before
they go for competitions. While
training for strength and accuracy
continues, this programme builds
on strengthening the mind and
preparing for competition mode.
Physical Training Activity
Physical Training (PT) is very essential
for shooters as they progress towards
being sportsmen and sportswomen.
For shooting, the students’ greater
focus would be their breathing
techniques, arms and legs muscles
and core muscles training. Through
PT, shooters are able to bond
together as a team as well.
Spring Cleaning Activity
For shooting, spring cleaning allows
students to take ownership of the
range and the areas which they train
in conscientiously. It is important for
them to keep these areas clean to
create a sense of belonging. It is also
a team bonding activity which brings
together shooters of different levels.

Achievements or Highlights for
2018
Nanyang Technological University
(NTU) Invitational Shoot

• ‘B’ Division Girls Pistol Individual
1st Runner Up
Sheryl Toh Jing Ya (Sec 4D)

• ‘B’ Division Girls Pistol Team
2nd Runners Up
Ng Yee Gee Kelly (Sec 4B)
Leong Xin Min (Sec 4C)
Sheryl Toh Jing Ya (Sec 4D)

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Sports Interest Groups - Frisbee & Handball

Teachers in-charge
Mr. Chen Yuliang
Instructors
Mr. Syahirasyid
Mr. Lim Heng Ye
Ms. Nurul Asyiqin
CCA Key Programmes
Ultimate Frisbee Interest Group

• Self Initiated Trainings
• Hosting of Hong Kong Frisbee

Teams from HK Pui Ying
Secondary and HK Leong Kwai Yee
Secondary School
• Annual participation in the Swiss
Cottage and Jurong West Ultimate
Competition
• Participated in the Singapore
National Games
Handball Interest Group
• Self Initiated Trainings
• Participated in the 2018 Handball
Outreach Carnival organised by
HFS
• Participated in the 2018 National
Handball Competition
• West Zone Satellite school for
Handball Youth Team Training
Achievements or Highlights for
2018
Ultimate Frisbee Interest Group
Participated in the Jurong West
Frisbee Competition
• ‘B’ Division Boys - 3rd position
• ‘B’ Division Girls - 2nd position
• Participated in the Swiss Cottage
Frisbee Competition
• ‘C’ Division (mixed) - 2nd position
• Participated in the Singapore
National Games 2018
Handball Interest Group
Participated in the 2018 National
Handball Competition.
Several players were selected after
the tournament to be in the National
U17 Handball squad.
• ‘B’ Division Boys (Sec 4)
- 1st Overall (National Champions)
• ‘B’ Division Boys (Sec 3)
- 4th Overall (Plate Champion)
• ‘B’ Division Girls (Sec 3)
- 4th Overall (Plate Champion)

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Volleyball

Teachers in-charge
Ms. Evelyn Tan
Mdm. Jolene Chong
Mr. Kelvin Zhong

Instructors
Mr. Ong Teck Boon

CCA Student Leaders
B Division Captain
Teo Liang Wei, Ryan (Sec 4A)
C Division Captain
Ong Qing Hang (Sec 2B), C Division
Vice-Captain
Tan Kun Sheng (Sec 2A)

Achievements or Highlights for
2018

• West Zone Inter-School Volleyball
Championships

• Participation by ‘B’ Division Boys
and ‘C’ Division Boys

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Learning Excellence

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Executive & Administrative Staff
School Management Committee

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Aesthetics

Key Appointment Holders
SH/Aesthetics: Ms. Joyce Chia
Department Teachers
Mdm. Seoh Siok Yin
Ms. Alphonsine Koh
Mrs. Grace Chew
Ms. Carita Chew
Mr. David Chang
Key Programmes
West Spring student-artists were invited to
participate in a student outreach project
‘Printmaking Cyanotype Workshop and
Exhibition’ in partnership with Singapore
Tyler Print Institute. Their works were
exhibited at Project Space, which is
one of the galleries of the Institute of
Contemporary Art Singapore on 22 June
till 20 July 2018 titled ‘You Don’t Need 100
Editions’.
Achievements and Highlights of 2018

• Students who are enthusiasts of
photography participated in the ‘By
The Minute’ On the Spot Photography
Competition at Hort Park, an event
organised by W5, in collaboration
with Swiss Cottage Media Club. The
competition has been jointly partnered
with professionals from Photographic
Singapore Society and Canon (Singapore)
to bring together youth perspectives
through their artistic expressions.

• Achievement: Honours Award

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