WOODLAND S S YRADNOCE

Forty years ago, in the year 1982, a star was born in the northern part of Singapore. Named as Woodlands Secondary School, it was a landmark for those who followed its determined direction as it glowed brightly to guide and lead towards a purposeful destination. Woodlands Secondary School, the Northern Star, depicts a beacon of inspiration and hope to many future gifts to society.

The story of the school since its inception is unfolded in the theme: Our Pulse, Our Heartbeat, Our Soul. The theme evokes our common experience of being in a school that pulsates with life and energy throughout its 40 years of history. Heartbeat signifes the power, strength, endurance, love, passion and the ability to keep moving forward. This is depicted in how the school creates opportunities for all students and develops their talents in academic and non-academic areas as observed in students’ active engagement and passion in the various CCAs: Uniformed groups, sports and games, performing arts, clubs and societies and student leadership. Their resilience and love for society is demonstrated in the community engagement programmes where they contribute to society through Values in Action. The soul refects the distinctive signature programmes that make the northern star unique as an organisation.

The content is conceived in 8 parts illustrating the pulse, heartbeat and soul of the Northern Star. Part 1 highlights the birth of the Northern Star, Woodlands Secondary School with its unique motto, school crest, song and pupil’s creed. The various photographs highlight the