WS Yearbook 2017

PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL

MEDIA CLUB

Vision
Creativity caught on camera

Mission
To unlock the creative potential in each
student

Teachers-in-charge
Mdm. Seoh Siok Yin
Mdm. Sarah Chan

Student Leaders Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Chairperson: Collaborated with Family Central to hold an ILP
Mohammed Sadiq Gulamellis (Sec 4C) session for our students to teach the seniors new
Vice-Chairperson: knowledge and skills. This is to promote lifelong
Amistad Kyla Tatiana Nillas (Sec 4D) learning and to forge intergenerational bonding
Key Programmes between the youths and the seniors. The students
PDM members aid the school in capturing key taught the seniors essential food photography tips,
school events for posterity and the use in various basic principles in photo composition and learn
school publications. Students are taught various how to use mobile photo editing app.
skills such as studio lighting, creative photography,
videography and the use of mobile photo editing
application as well as Adobe Photoshop to create
basic animation and photo editing skills.
PDM members took their skills to the streets where
they encapsulated the essence of places such as Arab
Street and Haji Lane in their photography trails.
These trails invigorated their imaginations and
allowed them to create works of art.

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SHOOTING

CLUB

Vision Student Leaders Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Identifying and grooming future talents in Captain: Invitational Shoot
shooting for the nation Lim Yan Zhi Amanda (Sec 4A) B Division Air Rifle Men (2nd Runners-Up)
Vice-Captain: B Division Air Pistol Girls (1st Runners-Up)
Mission Arthur Lee Jian You (Sec 4A) C Division Air Pistol Men (2nd Runners-Up)
1. To develop students physically and Key Programmes C Division Air Rifle Women (1st Runners-Up)
Physical Training Activities C Division Air Pistol Women (1st position)
mentally for shooting to represent the · P T is very essential for sportsmen and C Division Air Pistol Women (Individual
school and the nation Category)
2. To develop shooters to have self-discipline women. For shooting, the shooters lead their 2nd Position: Chin Jung Ee (Sec 2A)
and perseverance 3. To develop students’ team in training their core muscles and arms MOE ‘B’ Division, National Shooting
leadership through various roles in the which are important in shooting. Competition 2017
CCA and to bond shooters together to Spring Cleaning Activities B Division Air Pistol Women
build teamwork · For Shooting, we are involved in spring 3rd Runners-Up:
Teachers-in-charge cleaning of the range on every first Friday Kiley Ng Yee Gee (Sec 3B)
Ms. Revathi D/O Rengasamy of each month. This allows all students to Leong Xin Min (Sec 3C)
Mdm. Yan Li come together and work as a team to keep Ee Yun Lin (Sec 4B)
Mr. Wade Wang our range clean and to create a sense of Nicole Tan Hui Min (Sec 4G
Mr. Zachary Low belonging. Singapore Youth Olympics 2017
Ms. Ong Shi Chi Achievements & Highlights of 2017 C Division Air Rifle Women
Ms. Zhou Siyang National University of Singapore (NUS) 1st Runner-Up: Laetitia Tan Xuan Hui
Instructors Invitational Shoot (Sec 3C)
Coach Mr. Abdul Rahim B Division Air Pistol Girls (1st Runners-Up)
Coach Mdm. Zhang
Coach Mr. Ong Jun Hong

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VOLLEYBALL

Vision Instructor/Voluntary Officer Key Programmes
Confident and Disciplined Sportsmen Mr. Muhammad Anwar · Training/practices are on Monday (1500
Student Leaders
Mission B Division Captain: - 1800), Thursday (1500-1700), Friday
To instil discipline, sportsmanship and love Lum Boon Jun (Sec 4D) (1300-1400)
for the game through healthy competition B Division Vice-Captain: · VIA activity: Collaboration with nEbO:
and rigorous training and nurture Jerome Lusung Mark (Sec 4D) Introduction to Frisbee for Children of
responsible and dedicated sportsmen who C Division Captain: Lakeside Student Care
think and play as a team Kenneth Ng Zhi Hui (Sec ) · 2-Day Training and Bonding Camp during
Teachers-in-charge C Division Vice-Captain: June Holidays
Mdm. Jolene Chong Lin Zhenjie (Sec ) Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Mr. Kelvin Zhong · West Zone Inter-School Volleyball
Ms. Evelyn Tan Championships
· Participation by ‘B’ Division Boys and ‘C’
Division Boys

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LEARNING
EXCELLENCE

AESTHETICS

Vision Key Programmes
Nurturing ladies and gentlemen in pursuit The Art Curriculum in West Spring aims to
of awareness and passion through mean- holistically nurture awareness, appreciation and
ing-making and creative expression in the passion for expression in the visual art through
visual arts and music, and instilling a great artistic knowledge, reflective art-making processes
sense of appreciation for the arts. and learning journeys. Student-artists at West
Spring explore art learning through inquiry-
Mission based learning with an opportunity to make their
Our school’s Aesthetics Development seeks learning authentic, as well as to develop 21st
to fulfil our students’ potential for creativity century skills such as critical thinking, problem-
in their pursuit of excellence. It also provides solving and creativity.
opportunities for expression and deepens The Music Curriculum in West Spring aims to
understanding of different cultures, so that nurture an awareness and appreciation of music
every West Spring lady and gentleman can alongside a passion for musical expression
become confident and believe in themselves. through various music-making opportunities and
To nurture pupils aesthetically through dance performances. Music programmes are also planned
and movement as well as inculcate leadership with the aim of boosting and supplementing
qualities, self-discipline and team spirit for the students’ individual learning experience
character development. holistically through exposure to performances
Key Appointment Holders of different genres.
SH/Aesthetics: Ms. Joyce Chia Keh Ling
Teachers
Mdm. Seoh Siok Yin
Ms. Alphonsine Koh
Ms. Carita Chew
Ms. Grace Wong Yan Lei

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Achievements & Highlights of 2017
NP-BCA Design Challenge 2017 – Structure
Illuminate
West Spring student-artists formed teams to take
part in the Design Challenge -Structure Illuminate
organised by Building and Construction Authority
and the School of Design & Environment at Ngee
Ann Polytechnic. This design challenge serves to
spur creativity and innovation in the design of a
structure to enhance the effects of day-lighting in
interiors of building in the most sustainable way
while applying scientific, mathematical principles
and artistic flair, to contribute to a sustainable
environment, save energy and enhance the quality
of life.
Achievements:
• 1st Prize
• 3rd Award
• Merit
• Best Aesthetics Award
• Best Journal Award
Anti-Theft in DwellingWall Mural Competition
The Anti-Theft in Dwelling Wall Mural
Competition, jointly organised by Zhenghua
Community Arts and Culture Club, Bukit
Panjang Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC)
and the National Crime Prevention Council
(NCPC), showcases the creativity of our youths
and promotes crime prevention and awareness
through the designing of wall murals.
Achievements:
• 1st Prize
• 2nd Prize
• 3rd Prize

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Vision
Engage Digital Natives, Inspire Digital
Creativity

Mission
To prepare our students to be ICT-savvy
individuals
• to meet the needs of the 21st century
• for future employability
• for lifelong learning
Key Appointment Holders
HOD/ICT: Mdm. Sherry Liew
Teachers
Mdm. Khairunnisa Zainal
Mdm. Nur Aishah Abdul Rahman
Mr. Tang Teck Wee
Ms. Annie Lee Hwee Ling
Key Programmes
Our Computer Applications Programme provides
hands-on and activity-based learning. Students
master the skills of block-based programming and
code an animation or a game in Scratch.
To embrace inclusiveness and diversity, and to
promote a healthy lifestyle, the theme for this
year’s animation and game are My Neighbourhood
and Healthy Living respectively.
Students worked with multiple software,
collaborated with one another and acquired
deep understanding in computational content,
algorithms, narration and visual design before
submitting their final products.
Achievements & Highlights of 2017
• N ational Media Computing Competition 2017
• Animation Category, Bronze Award: Thein Le

Xin, Sec 2G

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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Vision Toy and Multi-function Toy & Stationery Holder
Independent 21st century student designers Upper Secondary: Learning of Technology topics
and intensive training for Design Coursework
Mission Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Develop students to be effective and innova- Ngee Ann Polytechnic-BCA Design Challenge
tive designers (Structure Illuminate): Gold Award and Best
Learning Journal Award
Key Appointment Holders Lee Jia Ean, Joelle Tan, Ling Hui Xin, Leong
Mr Wong Weng Heng (HOD D&T) Hui Xuan
Teachers Singapore PolytechnicToy Design Competition:
Mr. Lye Kok Hwa Merit Award
Mr. Teoh Hock Huat Madrid Kang, Ng Hong Jie
Mr. Chandrasekaran Commendation Award
Anellia Tham, Chua Tze Kun

Support Staff
Mr. Abdul Azis bin Sabtu (Workshop Instructor)
Mr. Johar bin Husin (Workshop Instructor)

Key Programmes
The D&T Department aims to develop pupils to
become independent student designers. Students
are taught the process of research, ideation and
inventing products with the application of
technology to solve practical problems.
Lower Secondary : Design of Toy Holder, Wooden

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ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS SKILLS

Vision and Beverage Safety and Hygiene Policies and
A community of students with positive work Procedures Course conducted by Singapore Hotel
attitude, confidence and skills. and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC). The
students learned about the importance of the
Mission various aspects of food hygiene and the use of safe
To prepare the students for the service ingredients. They how to handle and store food
industires by equipping them with the nec- safely and how to ensure the cleanliness of utensils,
essary life skills, knowledge and confidence equipment and proper use of storage areas.
through engaging learning experiences. Achievements & Highlights of 2017
School Work Attachment Programme (SWAP)
Key Appointment Holders Attachment programme to Resort World Sentosa
Mdm. Shelia Xie (Subject Head/Info-Comm at the Sea Aquarium where the Secondary Three
Technology) Normal (Technical) students participated in the
Teachers 5-day Marine Youth Ambassador Programme
Mr. Seah Hock Sing during the June holidays. They shared with guests
Mdm. Charlotte Chua Soh Chin about the importance of marine conservation and
Mr. Wang Wade Fengyin the need to conserve the environment for future
Mr. Mohammad Nasrey Rosly generations. This meaningful work attachment
Key Programmes programme enables students to learn knowledge,
Food Hygiene Course skill and values beyond the classroom and it
Twelve students from the Secondary Three provides them with opportunities for experiential
Normal (Technical) class completed the Food learning in the real world.

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ENGLISH

LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Vision Achievements & Highlights of 2017
An English-speaking community that com- ELL Week 2017
municates confidently and effectively EL Inter-Class Competitions
• Secondary 1: Storytelling
Mission • Secondary 2: Public Speaking
To nurture confident and self-directed users • Secondary 3: EL/CCE-Media Lit Presentations
of the English Language • Flash Fiction
• Scrabble
Key Appointment Holders • QR Codes Competition
HOD/ELL: Mdm. Nora Shahriya • Library Book Displays
SH/EL: Mdm. Elspeth Xie Xinyi Literature Inter-class Competitions
LH/CCE & ALP: Ms. Michelle Chang Shuhui • Secondary 1: Choral Speaking
SH/ICT: Mrs. Shelia Wang Shu Xian • Secondary 2: Book Trailer
AYH 1: Ms. Veronica Aw Qin Yi • Secondary 3, 4, 5: Debates
ST: Mdm. Fauzana Ismail National Schools Literature Festival 2017
Teachers • Unseen Debates (Winners)
Mdm. Chan Mei Ping Sarah
Mdm. Fu Jilang Nurul Asyiqin Bte Shahmudin (Sec 3A)
Mdm. Khairunnisa Faiqah Charlotte Chang (Sec 3A)
Mdm. Loke Wei May Ahmad Fudhail bin Mohd Yazid (Sec 3A)
Mdm. Revathi Rengasamy Noh Shafeeq Bin Noh Alam Shah (Sec 3A)
Mdm. Shobana Nadaraja • Unseen Debates (Winners)
Mdm. Siti Norahan Mokhtar Celest Chee (Sec 4F)
Mr. Joel Lee Jia Wen Nazurah bte Mazlan (Sec 4F)
Mr. Low Wei Jing Zachary Teo Chia Yee Alyssa (Sec 4F)
Mr. Mohamed Munir Nurul Hannis Bte Mohammad S (Sec 4G)
Mr. Mohamed Nasrey • U nseen Debates (Winners)
Mr. Tan Tuck Heng Israel Aric Leung (Sec 4D)
Mr. Wong Qi Hao Gabriel Malcolm Jek (Sec 4D)
Mr. Zhong Rongdian Kelvin Anisah Md Yunos (Sec 4D)
Ms. Harliany Hairon Muskaan Tiwari (Sec 4D)
Ms. Siti Farhanum Nordin Lim Yi Ru (Sec 4D)
Ms. Victoria Chong Soon Fei
Ms. Wong Yan Lei Grace

Key Programmes
1. EL Reading Programme
• EL STAR every Tuesday
• Subscription to EL Magazines
• F ortnightly Reading Articles/Short Stories
• NT Reading Programme

2. English Language & Literature (ELL) Week

3. EL Oral Communication Programme (Sec
1 – 3)
• Secondary 1: Storytelling
• Secondary 2: Public Speaking
• Secondary 3: EL/CCE-Media Lit Presentations

4. School Literacy Ambassadors

5. National Schools Literature Festival 2017

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HUMANITIES

Vision
Teachers Inspire, Students Aspire

Mission
To create a community of engaged, confident
learners as passionate leaders of the future
global community.

Key Appointment Holders
HOD/Humanities: Mdm. Siti Zamiara Saripi
SH/History: Mr Wu Zonglun
AYH 4: Ms. Nurhafizahtunnisa Haris
ST/Social Studies): Mrs Cheryl Liew
Teachers
Mdm. Catherine Lee
Mdm. Chan Mei Ping Sarah
Mdm. Loke Wei May
Mdm. Norhayati Mohamed Jasni
Mdm. Ruhaiza Bte Hassan
Mdm. Shobana D/O Nadaraja
Mdm. Siti Norahan Mokhtar
Mr. Emmanuel Devadas
Mr. Low Wei Jing Zachary
Mr. Mohd Nasrey Rosly
Mr. Wong Qi Hao Gabriel
Ms. Harliany Hairon
Ms. Jasmine Kao Hui Ling
Ms. Lydia Teng Xiaoqian

Key Programmes Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Geography CCE-Humanities Immersion Program
• G eographical Investigation (Secondary One): 9 - 15 March 2017
Nagasaki - Kyoto - Hiroshima
Research on Quality of Water at Macritchie Objectives
Reservoir 1. T o develop cultural awareness and cross cultural
• G eographical Investigation (Secondary Two):
Research on Housing in Singapore skills and to expose students to the Asia Pacific
• Geographical Investigation (Secondary Three): 2. T o deepen students’ commitment and
Research on Micro-Climate in West Spring
Secondary School rootedness to Singapore
• G eographical Investigation (Secondary Four): 3. To be able to apply knowledge learnt from
Research on ‘What makes Kampong Glam a
tourist destination Social Studies, History or Geography beyond
History local context
• H istorical Investigation (Secondary One): 23 student leaders – Student Councillors, CCE
Research on Archaeological Site at the Fort Ambassadors, Sports Leaders - from Secondary
Canning & The National Museum Two, Three and Four took part in this exciting
• H istorical Investigation (Secondary Two): learning journey which allowed them to explore
Research at Old Ford Factory and create a and apply the knowledge of Humanities beyond
podcast the classroom walls.
Social Studies
• Humanities Amazing Race 2017
• S econdary Three Social Studies Investigation:
Research on ‘Should Singapore continue to
consider the racial quota in policy making?’

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MATHEMATICS

Vision GeoGebra Workshop for Secondary Two not it is part of their childhood. It challenged
Nurturing independent, creative and confident Express their hands-on skills, creativity, concentration
problem solvers through providing a challenging GeoGebra workshops were conducted for all and precision required for kite making.
and creative learning environment. our Secondary Two Express students. GeoGebra Cluster Sharing by Department Teachers
is an interactive and dynamic freeware for the Our teachers, Mr. Dixon Heng and Mr. Liu
Mission learning and teaching of Math to equip them Youhe shared about a lesson on Differentiated
To value-add our pupils in Mathematics. with the basic skills for further exploration and Instructions (by product) conducted for the
self-directed learning. Secondary 3 Normal (Academic) students.
Key Appointment Holders West Spring Math Challenge for Secondary Cluster Learning Journey to Ace-Learning
HOD (covering)/MA: Mdm. Ong Yee Ting Three Students In March, the cluster organised a learning
Melissa The West Spring Math Challenge was organised journey to ACE Learning Company at Ubi
Year Head/Upper Sec: Mr. Kok Yeong Haur for all our Secondary Three Express, Normal Crescent to broaden teachers’ perception and
SSD: Mr. Chong Yung Kuei (Academic) and Normal (Technical students). It provide teachers with insights on the Information
LT/MA: Mdm. Tay Mui Kheng Melissa is a platform and opportunity for our students and Communications Technology (ICT) and
Year Head/Lower Sec: Mr. Marcus Sze Kah Choon to test students’ level of attention to details and innovation processes used in the company as well
Teachers conceptual understanding through simple but as their E-learning portal features.
Mdm. Chor Li Li unconventional multiple choice questions. Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Mdm. Koh Wei Xin Sharon Secondary One Mathematics Trail (Vivo City) Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (SMO)
Mr. Chandrasekaran and Kite-Making and Flying Programme The SMO is the largest and oldest mathematics
Mr. David Chang Liang Kwang This year, the Secondary 1 Express students took competition in Singapore and a total of 12
Mr. Heng Teng Boon Dixon part in a Math Trail held at Vivo City, aimed at students took part in the Singapore Mathematical
Mr. Koh Foo Lim sharpening the thinking skills of the students by Olympiad (SMO) this year.
Mr. Liu Mun Kang helping them relate concepts that they have learnt Singapore Secondary Mathematics Competition
Mr. Liu Youhe in school to real life situations that they would for Normal Stream (Organised by Clementi
Mr. Mok Kai Fore encounter. Students were provided with iPads Town Secondary School)
Mr. Seah Hock Sing loaded with interactive application so that they • Lower Secondary Normal (Academic) Category
Mr. Stanley Pang Kah Wee could make use of interesting information found 7th: Espaldon David Uriel Rabano (Sec 2E)
Mrs. Tan Hoi Hoon at various stations around Vivo City to answer fun • Lower Secondary Normal (Technical) Category
Ms. Annie Lee Hwee Ling and thought-provoking questions. In addition, the Thein Le Xin (Sec 2G)
Ms. Eunice Lee Si Hui Secondary 1 Normal students participated in the
Ms. Evelyn Tan Bee Kiaw Kite-Making and Flying Programme. The students
Ms. Jolene Chong Yann Shin were put to the test of kite making, whether or
Ms. Revathi Rengasamy

Key Programmes
Mathematics Portal (ACE-Learning)
This online portal allows our students to be
engaged in independent, self-paced learning
outside the classroom. Results and performance
are closely monitored as students tackle a variety
of questions from the portal’s extensive database.

Improving Confidence and Achievement in
Numeracy (ICAN)
This year is the third year the department is in
collaboration with CPDD on the ICAN project
for selected NA and NT classes. The ICAN project
is an initiative by MOE that aims to improve
the performance of students who are weak in
Numeracy. Through professional development
and mentoring, ICAN aims to support teachers
with the knowledge, skills and resources

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MOTHER TONGUE

(CHINESE LANGUAGE)

Vision
Responsible and caring individuals, passion-
ate about their mother tongue language and
culture

Mission
Values inculcation, quality teaching, cultural
diversity
Key Appointment Holders
HOD/MTL: Mrs. Doris Chong
AYH: Mdm. Teo Chu Yue
Teachers
Mdm. Liu Dongmei
Mdm. Wan Ching Fang
Mdm. Wang Xiufang
Mdm. Yan Li
Mr. Chua Hoe Seng
Mr. Goh Se U
Mr. Wang Bo
Ms. Loh Yan Luan
Ms. Tong Huimin
Key Programmes
• D rama workshop for Secondary One HCL

students
• Journalism Course for Secondary Two HCL

students
• Author in Residence Programme for Secondary

Three HCL students
• Chinese Cultural Programmes for all classes

during MTL Fortnight
Achievements & Highlights of 2017
• P articipation in the “Create Your Own

Newspaper” Competition for Secondary Three
HCL students
• Participation in the “National Chinese Short
Film” Competition for Secondary One HCL
students
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MOTHER TONGUE

(MALAY LANGUAGE)

Vision Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Responsible and Caring Individuals, Passion- • M aryam bte Mohamed Faizal (Sec 3D) & Sofia
ate about their Mother Tongue Language and
Culture Tang bte Muhammad TT (Sec 3B) were selected
as Rakan Bahasa or Language Ambassadors by
Mission the National Heritage Board for the 2017 Malay
Values Inculcation, Quality Teaching, Cultur- Language Month, an annual national initiative
al Diversity to encourage the Malay Community to embrace
and master the Malay Language.
Key Appointment Holders • S econdary Three students witnessed the
SH/ML: Ms. Noor Faezah binte Noor Aziz graduation production of the Malay Language
Teachers Elective Programme (MLEP) students from
Mdm. Misliana bte Roslinor Pioneer Junior College called ‘Pak Mat
Mdm. Nur Izziana binte Kamaruddin Boombox’.
Mr. Hishamudin B AwangChik • S econdary Four and Five students also
Key Programmes participated in the 2017 Youth Seminar
• 2017 Language and Cultural Immersion organised by Raffles Institution on ‘Preparing
Youth for the VUCA World’.
Programme to Pulau Ubin was organised for • N urul Asyiqin bte Shahmudin (Sec 3A), Najwa
Secondary One students to learn about the Shaheera bte Shaiful Bahri (Sec 3D), Solihat
Malay Language and culture in an authentic bte Zaidi (Sec 4F) and Irfan Haziq b Jufri (Sec
kampung setting. 4G) represented our school in the 3T (TATIH.
• 2017 Mother Tongue Fortnight Programme TERJEMAH. TUTUR.) Competition organised
was a school-wide programme to to encourage by National Junior College.
the love for Mother Tongue languages. Various
programmes and enrichment activities such
as Wayang Lukis (Malay Puppetry), a Dikir
Barat Workshop, Khat Writing Workshop
(Calligraphy), Nasi Ambeng Wokshop, a
Heritage Trail to Kampung Glam and exhibition
on Traditional Herbs and Spices were organised.
• 2017 Hari Raya Celebration is an annual event to
celebrate Hari Raya Aidilftri. A concert was held
to share the significance of the fasting month
of Ramadhan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri for the
Malay/Muslim community.

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NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE

Vision of Steamed Curried Chicken Ball using a range of
Inspiring passion for creative expression ingredients to show appreciation of the diversity
through acquisition of life skills of food culture present in Singapore.
ITE College West Collaboration
Mission Food Studies students from Sec 3G together with
To develop competent skills and aptitude for FCE students from Sec 1G participated in the
the benefit of self, family and the community collaboration with students from ITE College
West School of Hospitality. Culinary Arts and
Key Appointment Holders Pastry and Baking students led our students
ST/NFS: Mdm. Selena Samat in the making of Fruit Tarts using Sweet Short
Teachers Paste. Through the interaction, students not only
Mdm. Puspawati Rosli picked up baking skills, they also got a better
Ms. Sri Wirdaningsih Subari understanding about the courses offered at ITE
Support Staff College West.
Ms. Mardiana Sidi (Lab Assistant) Staff Bonding Day
Key Programmes Other than teaching students, NFS teachers also
he Food and Consumer Education and Food and shared cooking skills with fellow teachers. They
Nutrition programme in West Spring Secondary were brought through the steps on how to make
School aims to equip students with the knowledge Brownie from scratch. Overall, everyone was
about healthy food choices and financial literacy pleased with their “own creation” of Brownies!
so that they could be more discerning in choosing
nutritious food for good health and make
informed decisions as consumers.

Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Building competency in Knife Skill, Food
Preparation and Plating Workshop
The hands-on workshop aimed at enhancing Upper
Sec Food and Nutrition students’ creativity and
sharpening their culinary skills and techniques.
Led by an experienced Chef-Instructor, students
were trained in finer points of knife skills, food
plating and garnishing. At the end of the session,
students prepared a nutritious meal and evaluated
their finished products constructively.
Racial Harmony Day
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Vision
Every Student a Sportsperson of Character

Mission
To build a sporting culture in West Spring
Key Appointment Holders
HOD/PE & CCA: Mr. Kelvin Poon Weng Hong
SH/CCA Mr. Chen Yuliang
Teachers
Mdm. Ng Kang Leng
Ms. Evelyn Tan Poh Yun
Mr. Wang Wade Fengyin
Mr. Soh Sim Lian
Mdm. Pek Yan Shan
Key Programmes
• S wimSafer Program for Secondary One Students
• Secondary One to Three Level Camps
• O utward Bound School for Secondary Three

Students
• Sports Enrichment Activities (Post Exam)
• Inter - CCA Games 2017
• Inter - Class Competitions for all levels
• HPB Refresh Program
Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Interest Group activities and competitions
• Basketball
• Handball (HFS Carnival and Inter-School B

Division Boys Competition)
B Boys (5th and 6th Overall Position)
• Ultimate Frisbee (Swiss Cottage Frisbee
Tournament)
• T rack and Field (MOE Track and Field
Championships)
B Boys (Top 32 in Nationals 4 x 100m Relay)
Lim Heng Yee (Sec 5B)
Alvis Ong (Sec 5B)
Khairul Akmal B Mohd Zaidi (Sec 4G)
Ryan Lim (Sec 4G)

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PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS

Vision • POA Sharing of Best Practices Workshops:
An ethical and responsible community based Mr Tan and Mr Wong shared their tips and
on sound financial principles. strategies on how to teach difficult topics with
Experienced Teachers from other schools in
Mission workshops organised by the Commerce Unit
To equip our students with a life skill in of the Curriculum Planning and Development
accounting. Division.

Key Appointment Holders Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Mr. Tan Tiong Chuan (Senior Teacher/POA) Enrichment Activity
Teachers FUN (Finance Uncovered Now) Trail 2017. On
Mr. Wong Soon Hong Andy 29 July, our school participated in an experiential
Mdm. Charlotte Chua Soh Chin learning competition organised by the School of
Mrs. Juliet Tan Business and Accountancy, Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

Key Programmes
• Secondary Three Boot Camp: Held during the

June Holidays to support and motivate students
who under-performed during the Mid-Year
Exam.

• U se of IT Software (Evernote): Facilitation of
teaching and learning with the extensive use of
Evernote, an App-based software programme
that can instantaneously help students learn by
visualising and correct their mistakes with the
guidance of the teacher.

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SCIENCE

Vision Support Staff
An Innovative and Independent Learner, Laboratory Staff
Empowered to Adapt to Future Challenges Mdm. Irene Tan Leng Leng (TSO)
Mrs. Goh Swee Ing (TSO)
Mission Mdm Amuthavali D/O Kuppusamy (OSO)
To instil a Life-long Passion For Science, Mr. Tang Teck Wee Dave (AED)
through an Innovative and Engaging Curric- Key Programmes
ulum Enrichment Activities in 2017
• Biodiversity Trail at Sentosa and Gardens By
Key Appointment Holders
Mdm. Goh Jia Li (Head of Department/Science) The Bay for Secondary One students
Teachers • Science Centre Enrichment Program: Fact &
Physics Unit
Mr. Fauroni Sukhaimi (Head of Department/ Friction for Secondary Two students
Citizenship & Character Education) Mdm. Siti • Innovation Lab by Lego Education at Science
Anisah A Rahim (Assistant Year Head/Secondary 3)
Mr. Prakash Radakrishna Centre for Secondary Three Normal (Technical)
Mr. Chan Zhenrong students
Mr. Mok Kai Fore • AEM on Aerospace Technology @ Ngee
Mdm. Wee Shu Ying Ann Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic
Chemistry Unit for Secondary Three Express and Normal
Ms. Priscilla Yu Mei Yi (Level Head Guidance) (Academic) students.
Mdm. Sharena Mohamed • Science & Technology Elective Module for
Mr. Siow Gim Onn Secondary Two, Three & Four Normal
Mdm. Lim Shiyun Gina (Technical) students
Mdm. Nur Aishah Abdul Rahman - Fun with Electronics
Mdm. Francoise Wong Foong Sin - Interactive Electronics
Mr. Joel Lee Jia Wen - 3D Design & Print Creation
Ms. Chen Chensi Pamela - Fitness for Life
Biology Unit Achievements & Highlights of 2017
Mdm. Ho Soo Yin (Senior Teacher/Biology) Participation in the following competitions in
Mdm. Zhou Siyang 2017
Mr. Colin Teo Eu Leng 1. C.B Paul International Science Quiz
Ms. Ong Shi Chi organised by ACJC
Ms. Evelyn Tan Poh Yun - 2 Silver, 1 Bronze, 3 Certificates of
Mr. Mohamed Munir Bin Mohamed Ismail
Ms. Dolly Khoo Xuan Honourable Mention, 2 Certificate of
Merit
2. U NSW International Science Competition
- 1 High Distinction, 8 Distinction and 26
Credit

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N LEVEL

RESULTS 2016

It was a wonderful day for all as the day of reckoning arrived for the students. The students did well, 4 Normal (Technical) Stream Students
and did themselves and the school proud with the wonderful results! We wish our graduands all the with 4As and above
best in their future endeavours. Amos Teo (Sec 4G)
Ee Kok Wai Nicholas (Sec 4G)
Tan Yong Jie Nicholas (Sec 4G)
Tan Zhi Hao Shawn (Sec 4G)

4 Normal (Academic) Stream Students
with 4 or more distinctions
Adam B Zulkifly (Sec 4F)
Alvis Ong Thai Ying (Sec 4F)
Chan Jia Xuan (Sec 4F)
Chan Li Yi Venny (Sec 4F)
Chia Cheng Zhen (Sec 4E)
Chua Yi Dong (Sec 4F)
Eric Tan Jun Boon (Sec 4F)
Fiona Tan Jia Ling (Sec 4E)
Forrest Yau Zhen Kit (Sec 4F)
Koh Yun Xin (Sec 4E)
Lim Jia Xuan (Sec 4F)
Mas Irwan B Maswari (Sec 4F)
Mohamed Syazwan B Joefendi (Sec 4F)
Muhammad Rabbani B Ramlan (Sec 4E)
Sherwin Ee (Sec 4E)
Tan Jing Quan, Janas (Sec 4E)
Tan Yuan Ming (Sec 4E)
Tang Wen Xuan (Sec 4F)
Tiffany Yap Zi Wei (Sec 4E)
Valerie Tan Shao Wei (Sec 4E)
Wong Yong Qi (Sec 4E)
Zikry B Mohammad Sauki (Sec 4F)
5 Normal (Academic) Students with 3 or
more distinctions
Asyraf Zaihan B Zainudin (Sec 5A)
Ee Shi Rou, Caris (Sec 5A)
Goh Qian Ying Karine (Sec 5B)
Lam Ji Heng, Eulabius (Sec 5A)

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O LEVEL

RESULTS 2016

4 Express Students with 6
or more distinctions
Amanda Yap (Sec 4A)
Ang MingXuan (Sec 4A)
Anthea Lau (Sec 4D)
Chan Jun Yong (Sec 4B)
Choo Ker Xuan, Tevia (Sec 4B)
Chun Jing Wen (Sec 4B)
Deon Lee Jie Hui
J’Mie Lia Bei Ning (Sec 4B)
Lau Wye Rock (Sec 4A)
Lim Jun Hao (Sec 4A)
Neo Jun Qiao (Sec 4A)
Neo Wan Yi Claudyn (Sec 4D)
Ng Jian Zhi (Sec 4A)
Nicole Loh Kit Ying (Sec 4B)
Nur Atikah Bte Ismail (Sec 4D)
Ong Jun An (Sec 4B)
Priscilla Tan Wan Ling (Sec 4B)
Rebecca Carissa Prajogo (Sec 4A)
Tan Hwee Hwa, Jovi (Sec 4B)
Tay Jin Wei Ryan (Sec 4C)
Tay Jin Yi (Sec 4A)
Thng Yu Xuan (Sec 4A)
Wee Yan Jie (Sec 4D)

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APPLIED

LEARNING PROGRAMME

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LEARNING FOR LIFE

PROGRAMME

Achievements of our students:
Singapore Short Track Nationals 2017
Alyssa Pok
Junior D Ladies overall division 1st
Junior National Champion (for 12 yr and
below)
Zen Koh
Junior C Men’s overall division 2nd
2017 Inter-school competition for Short
Track Speed Skating
Overall 3rd in Top 3 schools
Zen Koh
Bronze (500m) and Silver (1000m)
Alyssa Pok
Gold (500m) and Gold (777m)
“THE NEED FOR SPEED”
Trevor, however, is not the youngest member of
the national short-track team. That accolade goes
to 12-year-old Alyssa Pok, who also showcased
her talents at the Southeast Asian Short Track
Trophy. The Secondary 1 student at West Spring
Secondary School won three gold medals in the
Junior D girls category in the regional event.
Going even faster is the teen girl’s aim, as she
looks to compete against ice skaters of an even
higher calibre in the future. “I think I can still
improve my technique and timings,” she said.
“The next level is the Asian trophy as I have to
benchmark myself against stronger countries like
China and South Korea, where they’ve got more
ice-time than Singapore. When I’m age-eligible,
I’ll then take part in the Youth Olympics, where
I can get more experience to take part in other
(higher-level) competitions,” added Pok, who
used to do gymnastics when she was younger.”
(Read more at http://www.channelnewsasia.com/
news/sport/future-looks-bright-for-singapore-s-
speedsters-on-ice-7575298)

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AESTHETICS

WEEK

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CHINESE NEW YEAR

CELEBRATION

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

AND LITERATURE WEEK

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FAREWELL

ASSEMBLY

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HARI RAYA

CELEBRATION

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MOTHER TONGUE

FORTNIGHT

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SCHOOL EXCELLENCE

AWARDS CEREMONY

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SCHOOL EXCELLENCE

AWARDS CEREMONY

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STAFF
EXCELLENCE

TEACHERS’ DAY

CELEBRATION

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STAFF BONDING

DAY

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STAFF WORKSHOP -

SINGAPORE TEACHING PRACTICE

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STAFF WORKSHOP -

SINGAPORE TEACHING PRACTICE

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PROFESSIONAL HOUR

SESSIONS

Every Monday morning, the teaching staff
gather together in their Professional Learning
Communities (PLCs) to discuss ways to improve
various processes in the school, including teaching
and learning, student engagement as well as staff
engagement, among others. This is a platform for
learning from and with one another, and also for
staff to conduct research and development in the
hopes of cultivating a culture of learning in the
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LEARNING FESTIVAL 2017

With a revamped sharing platform for the staff
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs),
all staff had the opportunity to share with and
learn from one another for a whole day. The
sessions were filled with useful insights and fun
activities. Keynote speaker, AP Ng Pak Tee,
started off the session with an inspiring lecture,
filled with heart-warming anecdotes and quot-
able quotes. The PLC awards and Outstanding
Contribution Awards were also given out. Con-
gratulations to the deserving winners!
Outstanding Contribution Awards 2017
Winners:
Individual:
1. Mr Kok Yeong Haur
2. Ms Chia Keh Ling Joyce
Group:
1. F inance Department

• Mrs Ong - Sim Bee Lian Joy (ex Admin
Manager)
• Mr Park Tarn
• Mdm Katherine Tan Tsuey Fen
• Mr Sukardi Bin Sukami
2. T he Gamers
• Mdm Shobana d/o Nadaraja
• Mdm Siti Zamiara bte Zaripi
• Ms Harliany bte Hairon
• Mr Gabriel Wong Qi Hao
• Ms Lydia Teng Xiaoqian
• Mdm Cheryl Koh Ye Hsia
3. Character and Citizenship Education
Committee
• Mr Fauroni Bin Sukhaimi
• Ms Michelle Chang Shuhui
• Mdm Melissa Tay Mui Kheng
• Mr Israel Tan Tuck Heng
• Mr Tan Tiong Chuan
• Mdm Loke Wei May
• Mdm Wong Foon Sin Francoise
• Mr Mohamed Munir Bin Mohd Ismail
• Mr Emmanuel Devapragasam s/o Devadas
• Mr Wang Bo
• Ms Siti Farhanum Bte Nordin
• Mdm Cheryl Koh Ye Hsia
• Mdm Charlotte Chua Soh Chin
• Mdm Siti Norahan bte Moktar
• Mr Lye Kok Hwa
• Mr Mok Kai Fore

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AESTHETICS

DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Ms Alphonsine Koh, Ms Joyce Chia Keh Ling (SH/Aesthetics), Mdm Seoh Siok Yin
STANDING: Ms Carita Chew Meng, Mr David Chang Liang Kwang, Mrs Grace Chew

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Mr Seah Hock Sing, Mrs Juliet Tan, Mr Dave Tang, Mrs Charlotte Koh
STANDING: Mdm Khairunnisa Faiqah Z Abidin, Ms Annie Lee
NOT IN PICTURE: Mr Wade Wang Fengyin, Mdm Nur Aishah Abdul Rahman, Mrs Shelia Xie-Wang (SH/ICT), Mdm Sherry Liew (HOD/ICT)

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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY AND

NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Mdm Mardiana Sidi, Mdm Selena Samat (ST/NFS), Ms Sri Wirdaningsih Subari, Mdm Puspawati Rosli
STANDING: Mr Teoh Hock Huat, Mr Chandrasekaran s/o Sockalingam, Mr Johar Husin, Mr Abdul Azis Sabtu, Mr Lye Kok Hwa, Mr Wong Weng
Heng (HOD/D&T)

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

AND LITERATURE DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Mdm Loke Wei May, Mdm Fauzana Ismail (ST/EL), Ms Veronica Aw (AYH/Sec 1), Ms Revathi Rengasamy, Mdm Nora Shahriya (HOD/
ELL), Ms Grace Wong, Mr Zachary Low, Mdm Siti Norahan, Mr Joel Lee, Mdm Khairunnisa Faiqah
STANDING: Ms Jasmine Kao, Ms Sarah Chan, Ms Harliany Hairon, Ms Siti Farhanum, Mr Israel Tan, Mdm Fu Jilang, Mr Kelvin Zhong, Mr
Gabriel Wong, Mr Mohd Munir, Ms Shobana
NOT IN PICTURE: Ms Michelle Chang (LH/CCE & PW), Mr Mohd Nasrey (AED/T&L), Mrs Shelia Wang (SH/ICT), Ms Elspeth Xie (SH/EL),
Dr Chionh Yan Huay, Ms Victoria Chong

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HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Mr Zachary Low, Mdm Catherine Lee, Mr Wu Zonglun (SH History), Ms Siti Zamiara Saripi (HOD Humanities), Miss
Nurhafizahtunnisa (AYH/Sec 4/5), Mdm Ruhaiza Hassan, Miss Harliany Hairon
STANDING: Ms Sarah Chan, Ms Shobana Nadaraja, Mr Emmanuel Devapragasam, Mr Gabriel Wong, Mdm Siti Norahan, Miss Lydia Tang, Mdm
Norhayati Jasni, Mdm Loke WM

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MATHEMATICS

DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Mr Seah Hock Sing, Mr Kok Yeong Haur(HOD/Mathematics), Mr Liu Youhe, Mr Heng Teng Boon, Mrs Melissa Tan(SH/Mathematics),
Ms Sharon Koh, Mr Chong Yung Kuei(School Staff Developer), Mr Liu Mun Kang, Mr Koh Foo Lim
STANDING: Mr David Chang, Mr Marcus Sze(YH Lower Sec), Ms Jolene Chong, Mrs Melissa Lim(LT/Mathematics), Ms Revathi, Ms Eunice Lee,
Mdm Chor Li Li, Ms Annie Lee, Mr Stanley Pang, Mr Mok Kai Fore, Mr Chandra
NOT IN PICTURE: Ms Evelyn Tan, Mrs Tan Hoi Hoon

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MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES

DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Mdm Wan Ching Fang, Mdm Loh Yan Luan, Ms Lim Wan Xin, Mrs Doris Chong (HOD/MTL), Mdm Yan Li, Mdm Liu Dongmei,
Mdm Teo Chu Yue (AYH/Sec 2)
STANDING: Mr Wang Bo, Ms Noor Faezah (SH/ML), Mr Goh Se U, Mr Hishamudin
NOT IN PICTURE: Mdm Wang Xiufang, Ms Tong Huimin, Mr Chua Hoe Seng, Mdm Izziana, Mdm Misliana

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

STANDING: Mdm Evelyn Tan Poh Yun, Mr Chen Yuliang (SH CCA), Mr Wade Wang Fengyin
NOT IN PICTURE: Mr Kelvin Poon Weng Hong (HOD PE/CCA)

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PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS

DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Mr Tan Tiong Chuan (ST/POA), Mrs Charlotte Koh, Mr Wong Soon Hong Andy and Mrs Juliet Tan

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SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Mdm Goh Jia Li (HOD/Science), Mdm Irene Tan Leng Leng (TSO), Mrs Goh Swee Ing (TSO), Mdm Ho Soo Yin (ST/Biology), Ms
Dolly Khoo Xuan, Ms Priscilla Yu Mei Yi (LH/Guidance), Mdm Francoise Wong Foong Sin, Ms Koh Caihua (SH/Chemistry)
STANDING: Mdm Sharena Mohamed, Mdm Evelyn Tan Poh Yun, Mr Colin Teo Eu Leng, Mdm Wee Shu Ying, Mr Mohamed Munir Bin
Mohamed Ismail, Mr Fauroni Sukhaimi (HOD/CCE), Mdm Zhou Siyang, Mr Chan Zhenrong, Mr Joel Lee Jia Wen, Mr Tang Teck Wee Dave
(AED), Mr Prakash Radakrishna, Mdm Amuthavali D/O Kuppusamy (OSO), Mr Mok Kai Fore
NOT IN PICTURE: Mdm Siti Anisah A Rahim (AYH/Sec 3), Mr Siow Gim Onn, Mdm Lim Shiyun Gina, Mdm Nur Aishah Abdul Rahman, Ms
Ong Shi Chi, Ms Chen Chensi Pamela

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EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE

STAFF

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

SEATED: Mr Johar bin Husin, Mr Sukhmindar Singh (OM), Mrs Goh Swee Ing, Ms Wan Mong Leng (AM), Mr Park Tarn, Mr Sukardi bin Sukami
(OM), Mdm Melissa Tong Bee Ling, Mdm Siti A’isah bte Zainal, Mdm Katherine Tan Tsuey Fen, Ms Irene Yeong May Yuet, Mdm V Thailamah Mala
STANDING: Mdm Amuthavalli d/o Kuppusamy, Ms Mardiana bte Sidi, Ms Nurul Ain binti Md Sukhaimi, Mdm Chow Hung Eng Janet, Ms Tan
Leng Leng Irene, Mr Ho Chin Keong Sam, Mr Abdul Aziz bin Sabtu, Ms Jessica Ang Hui Leng (LBS), Mdm Grace Pang Nien Cherh (Councillor),
Mr Mathew s/o Simon
NOT IN PICTURE: Mdm Chor Li Li (AED), Mr Pang Kah Hwee Stanley (AED), Mr Seah Hock Seng (AED), Mrs Woo Sok Kim, Mdm Rohana
bte Nasir, Mr Syed Aliff Bin Syed Amin, Mdm Supuletchimi d/o Suppiah Muthu

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