PROLOGUE

school’s foundations and its building. Part 2 features the people and their pulsating stories. Here we share the inspirational stories and signifcant moments of the visionary leaders (Principals), inspiring teachers and the loyal alumni of the school. In Part 3, we spotlight how Woodlands Secondary continues to nurture and grow the hidden talents of our students and instil values such as growth, resilience, respect, teamwork and dedication over the decades. Part 4 shares the stories of our Student Leadership Development that includes growing leaders among leaders. Woodlands Secondary’s service to the community is unfurled in Part 5. The photographs reveal stories of how students and staff have contributed to the Use Your Hands Campaign, Community Involvement Programme and the current Values in Action. Our Signature programmes that make us distinctive are illustrated in Part 6. These include our unique Integrated Curriculum, Learning for Life and Applied Learning Programmes. The dynamic and unique approach to staff learning and engagement is highlighted in Part 7.

Part 8 ruminates the enduring and lingering legacy of Woodlands Secondary to the community and all its stakeholders who believe in the vision, mission and values of the Northern Star and how it will continue to guide them. The school will carry on its legacy to yield more Gifts to Society!

This coffee table book is a nostalgic journey of WDL. A gift to you. As you browse the pages, we hope it will evoke a sense of pride in our past, glorious presence of the present and the preservation of the future.