Ngee Ann Secondary School

Ngee Ann Secondary School (abbreviation: NASS) is an autonomous government-aided secondary school in Tampines, Singapore. Founded in 1994 by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, a Teochew clan foundation, Ngee Ann Secondary was a successor to the now defunct Tuan Mong High School.[1] The school offers secondary education leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level or Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination.

Ngee Ann Secondary School
義安中学
Sekolah Menengah Ngee Ann
Address
1 Tampines Street 32, Singapore 529283

Tampines

Singapore
Coordinates1.3543°N 103.9568°E / 1.3543; 103.9568
Information
TypeGovernment-aided
Autonomous
Co-educational
Motto崇義尚禮
(Righteousness and courtesy)
Established23 March 1994 (1994-03-23)
SessionSingle
School code7310
PrincipalTeo Kok Hong
EnrolmentApprox. 1150
Colour(s) Blue   Yellow 
Websitengeeannsec.moe.edu.sg

History

The school celebrated its 25th Anniversary of Founding in 2019.

Principal
Name of Principal Years Served
Mr Tan Thiam Hock 1994-1998
Mr Bob Koh 1998-2003
Mr Chua Chor Huat 2004-2008
Mr Adrian Lim 2008-2013
Mr Albert Lim 2014–2018
Mr Teo Kok Hong 2019–Present

Campus

Ngee Ann Secondary School is located in proximity to two establishments; Tampines Mart and Tampines 201 which students frequent for lunch and meetings. The school is adjacent to Tampines East MRT station on the Downtown line.

Academic information

Being a government secondary school, Ngee Ann Secondary School offers three academic streams, namely the four-year Express course, as well as the Normal Course, comprising Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) academic tracks.

O Level Express Course

The Express Course is a nationwide four-year programme that leads up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination.[2]

Academic subjects

The examinable academic subjects for Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level offered by Ngee Ann Secondary School for upper secondary level (via. streaming in secondary 2 level), as of 2019, are listed below.[3]

Notes:

  1. Subjects indicated with ' * ' are mandatory subjects.
  2. All students in Singapore are required to undertake a Mother Tongue Language as an examinable subject, as indicated by ' ^ '.
  3. "SPA" in Pure Science subjects refers to the incorporation of School-based Science Practical Assessment, which 20% of the subject result in the national examination are determined by school-based practical examinations, supervised by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board. The SPA Assessment has been replaced by one Practical Assessment in the 2018 O Levels.[4]
Sciences Language & Hunanities Arts & Aesthetics
  • Additional Mathematics
  • Mathematics*
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Computing
  • English Language*
  • English Literature
  • Mother Tongue Language* ^
  • Higher Mother Tongue Language
  • Geography
  • History
  • Combined Humanities (Social Studies & another Humanities subject at elective level)*
  • Art
  • Design & Technology
  • Music
  • Principles of Accounts

Normal Course

The Normal Course is a nationwide 4-year programme leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination, which runs either the Normal (Academic) curriculum or Normal (Technical) curriculum, abbreviated as N(A) and N(T) respectively.[5]

Normal (Academic) Course

In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 5-8 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. Compulsory subjects include:[6]

  • English Language
  • Mother Tongue Language
  • Mathematics
  • Combined Humanities

A 5th year leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination is available to N(A) students who perform well in their Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. Students can move from one course to another based on their performance and the assessment of the school principal and teachers.[5]

Normal (Technical) Course

The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the Institute of Technical Education.[6] Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination.[6] The curriculum is tailored towards strengthening students’ proficiency in English and Mathematics.[6] Students take English Language, Mathematics, Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects.[6]

Infocomm technology

The school has invested in the use of Information Technology for education. The school has currently two computer labs and ICT Studio for students that houses 40 computers each. A new subject, Computer Studies (CS), had also been started by the Singapore government in 2006, and NASS accepts its first batch of CS students in 2008. and as of 2009, NASS has around 40 CS students in total. NASS has also been selected as one of the schools in the East to be known as the East Zone Center of Excellence Infocomm Technology (COE ICT) on 30 August 2007.

MOE elective programmes

From 2012, Ngee Ann Secondary School will offer the Enhanced Art Programme to provide greater opportunities for students with keen disposition and capability in art to develop their talent, to provide an enriched learning environment.[7] The Enhanced Music Programme is also designated to NASS in 2013 for students interested to take Music as an academic subject.[7]

Co-curricular activities

The Co-curricular activities offered are listed below:[8]

  • Sports
    • Badminton (Boys/Girls)
    • Basketball (Boys/Girls)
    • Table Tennis (Boys/Girls)
    • Volleyball (Girls)
    • Wushu
    • Outdoor Adventure Club (ODAC)
  • Uniformed groups
    • National Cadet Corps (NCC)
    • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
    • Scouts
    • Girl Guides
  • Performing arts
    • Chinese Orchestra
    • Symphonic Band
    • Jam Band
    • Choir
    • International Dance
    • English Drama and Debate Society (ELDDS)
  • Clubs and societies
    • Multimedia Infocomm Club
    • Arts And Innovation Club
    • International Chess Club
    • Photography Club
    • Outdoor Adventure Club

Notable alumni
  • Bridges on the 3rd and 4th level link the main building and classroom block together. Photo taken from 4th level of classroom block

References
  1. "義安公司 | NGEE ANN KONGSI » Ngee Ann Secondary School". www.ngeeann.com.sg. Archived from the original on 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  2. "Express Course Curriculum". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  3. "School Information Service". Ministry of Education, Singapore. Ministry of Education, Singapore. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  4. "GCE O-Level Syllabuses Examined in 2018". Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). Archived from the original on 2017-04-28. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  5. "Secondary School Courses". www.moe.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 2017-07-04. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  6. "Normal Course Curriculum". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  7. "More Schools to Offer Enhanced Art and Music Programmes to Nurture More Students with Talent in Art and Music". Mynewsdesk. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
  8. "Ngee Ann Secondary School website".
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