Holy Innocents’ High School ∙ Annual Magazine 2015
MISSION
To nurture students to be compassionate and morally upright citizens committed to serving God and society.
VISION
A Community with Courage to Lead, Compassion to Serve
MOTTO Sincerity & Charity
CORE VALUES HUMILITY We recognise the need to learn and grow continuously. We persevere in our pursuit of excellence. INTEGRITY We strive to be morally upright in our thoughts and deeds. We embrace honesty and simplicity. RESPECT We respect self, others and the environment. We extend graciousness towards our community. LOVE We commit to serving God and society. We show love and care to all around us.
CONTENTS School Song
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Foreword by Principal
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Message by Chairman of HIOSA
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Message by Father Frederick Quek
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HIHS Family
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Welcome, Farewell & Congratulations
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Curriculum
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Programmes & Achievements
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Events & Celebrations
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CCAs
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Class Photographs (Secondary 1 – 3)
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Class Photographs & Well Wishes of Graduating Classes
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Literary Contributions
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SCHOOL SONG
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圣婴中学
黉宇高嵩
屹立狮岛
美丽如虹
shèng yīng zhōng xué
hóng yǔ gāo sōng
yì lì shī dǎo
měi lì rú hóng
环境清幽
校址宽宏
树人树木
俱收事功
huán jìng qīng yōu
xiào zhǐ kuān hóng
shù rén shù mù
jū shōu shì gōng
济济多士
共坐春凤
荣主救灵
功德无穷
jǐ jǐ duō shì
gōng zuò chūn fēng
róng zhǔ jiù líng
gōng dé wú qióng
砥砺品学
婴德是宗
谦诚和爱
景仰大同
dǐ lì pǐn xué
yīng dé shì zōng
qiān chéng hé ài
jǐng yǎng dà tóng
宣传文化
中西并攻
阐扬学术
文质兼丰
xuān chuán wén huà
zhōng xī bīng gōng
chǎn yáng xué shù
wén zhì jiān fēng
培植翘秀
矢勤矢忠
蔚为国器
南邦之雄
péi zhí qiáo xiù
shǐ qín shǐ zhōng
wèi wéi guó qì
nán bāng zhī xióng
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RD O W RE FO
PRINCIPAL’S FOREWORD “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle I recall mentioning this quote in one of my morning reflections in 2014. My intention at that moment was to encourage all of us to persevere, and to make that drive for success become part of us. Whether all staff and students heard, and acted upon it, I am not sure. But I am very sure that many have heard, and have responded with the drive to persevere in their individual ways. Take for example this magazine you are reading right now. This is the first year the school magazine has gone digital. It is not only to make the effort to be environmentally conscious, but also the result of wanting to innovate and improve what we do. Looking at this issue, you will also find that we want to show more stories of HIHS people, celebrate success, and remember the milestones for this year. I am personally grateful for the many accomplishments by our staff and students this year. We were invited as a school to share our programmes at different occasions, with both members of the fraternity, and with members of the public. Our encouragement to students and staff to be civic-conscious and to exemplify our school values have not gone unnoticed. Several members of the public have written in to commend our students and staff for the acts of kindness they witness around the neighbourhood. Our students continue to do well at the national examinations, and clinched awards in various academic and co-curricular competitions and events. Even our alumni have achieved significant academic achievements in their post-secondary education. Our theme for the magazine is “We will be one”. But I believe that it is not a future act we are hoping to see accomplished, but rather it is an act that is being realized at this present moment. We are becoming one, and I think this is happening because all of us desire to see and experience success in whatever we think, say and do. It is also another way of saying that the HI spirit lives on in all of us - staff, students, alumni and well-wishers. Do enjoy flipping through the e-magazine, and relive the wonderful moments of this year.
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Principal’s Foreword
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FATHER FREDERICK QUEK’S MESSAGE
Message by Father Frederick Quek Looking back at the academic year and all the events that have taken place, it is right to thank God for his love and providence and all the blessings showered upon Holy Innocents’ High School. How important it is to have a heart of gratitude to God and all the people He has sent to enrich our lives and for all the achievements of the school. May we continue to give of our best in all that we do, especially in shaping and moulding the young lives entrusted to us. In this regard, a big “thank-you” to the Principal, Vice-Principals, teachers, students, staff and all who collaborate with Holy Innocents’ High School. “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace” – Numbers 6:24-26.
With prayers, Fr Fred
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NE LA RY O EM M N W DO
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HIHS FLASHBACK
1990
2000 PRINCIPALS
till now
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ILY FA M HS HI
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
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SMC
Fr. Frederick Quek Eng Wah
Dr. Tan Sun Teck Joseph
Mr. Lim Sui Yin Jeffrey
Mr. Yap Wai Meng
Mdm. Quek Seok Noi
Mr. Goh Leng Tse
Mr. Lim Chwee Kim
Ms. Goh Boon How
Mr. Raphael Teo Hock Chuan 13
ILY FA M HS HI SCHOOL PLANNING COMMITTEE from left to right 1ST ROW: Ms Goh Lay Ching (Head of Department/Mathematics), Mrs Puah Yingying (Subject Head/Physical Education), Ms Kong Su San (Subject Head/Staff Development), Ms Jacqueline Nai Ting-Tiang (Subject Head/Student Development, Acting Year Head/Lower Secondary), Ms Ng Bee Ling (Vice-Principal/Academic), Mdm Noor Hayati Ahmad (Level Head/Mathematics), Mr Ian Sim Tsi Tang (Assistant Year Head), Mr Eric Chua Puay Wee (Vice-Principal/Staff and Student Development), Ms Lynn Quan Liqin (Subject Head/Service Learning), Mdm Foo Ling Shui (Subject Head/Journalism and Broadcasting) 2ND ROW: Mr Yap Wai Meng (Principal), Mr Martin Lee Tze Chuen (Head of Department/Science), Mr Ricky Han Cheng Kwang (Head of Department/PE and CCA), Mdm Shaikha Nur Hajibah (Assistant Year Head), Mrs Sheryl Mok Yilin (Subject Head/Chemistry), Ms Eileen Chia Shu Fen (Head of Department/Mother Tongue Languages), Mr Arthur Lim Thiam Kwee (Head of Department/Info-Communication Technology), Miss Nellie Tan Jiao Jing (Subject Head/Student Leadership), Ms Lee Xinyun Felicia (Head of Department/Character and Citizenship Education), Mr Kelvin Tan Tze How (Subject Head/English)
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School Planning Committee
3RD ROW: Mr Jeffrey Tay Boon Chong (Head of Department/Discipline), Mr Shahrom Asmani (Subject Head/Normal Technical), Mr Clement Chua Chong Wen (Head of Department/Humanities), Mr Gary Tan Joon Meng (Head of Department/Craft and Technology), Mr Lau Kum Weng (School Staff Developer) NOT IN PICTURE: Ms Elizabeth Koh Pia Chin (Vice-Principal/Administration), Ms Elizabeth Wen Kai Fong (Head of Department/English and Literature), Mr Lawrence Koh Chee Kiang (Year Head/Upper Secondary), Mr Glenn Chew Sui Jin (Subject Head/Info-Communication Technology)
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ILY FA M HS HI Mr Yap Wai Meng (Principal) “Find value, add value, and be valued.”
Mdm. Sim Hwee Noi “We do not remember days. We remember moments.”
Ms. Ang Bee Eng “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
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Mr Eric Chua Puay Wee (Vice-Principal/ Staff and Student Development) “Step out and SHINE!”
Ms. Wong Kwan Wye Marcia
Ms. Elizabeth Koh Pia Chin (Vice-Principal/ Administration) “Through God’s graces, with God’s graces and in God’s graces, do your best and live joyfully!”
Mr. Poon Boon Pew (Operations Manager)
“Time and tide wait for no man.”
“Just call me and I will fix it.”
MS. Ng Shi Ya Ms. Ching Suk Ming Gladys
“Success is the sum of small efforts.”
“Be happy with what we have.”
Mr. Sim Beng Hwa
Mr. Ng Khoon Huat
“Everything You Can Imagine Is Real!”
Ms. Goh Cheo Tee Kelly (Administration Manager)
“What a wonderful world!”
“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”
Ms. Hu Zhi Meng Valerie “Life is a story; make yours the best seller.”
Mdm Ang Chwee Hua “The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it’s all that matters.”
Mdm. Lee Siew Tin Esther “Competition is similar to playing a board of chess. If you lose, we can always have another round. Both players should never fight.”
FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION & IT SUPPORT STAFF
Mdm. Alagama Ramasamy “Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” - Omar Khayyam
Mr. Mohd Syafi’ie “Where you start is not as important as where you finish.”
Mdm. Leow Lay Hiong “Mistakes are proof that you are trying.”
Mdm. Ratnamala d/o Murugesu “Free is the most expensive word.”
Mr. Robin Iyyadurai Mdm. Tan Moei Noi “Happiness is a choice.”
Mr. Mohd Firdaus Lam
Mr. Ben Danial Salle
“Don’t lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come out.”
“Your Life is Your Story. Write well, edit often.”
Mdm. Kang Hiang Lang “走过,经过,尝过.还是平淡最美。听 过,看过,想过.还是简单最好。”
“No one outside can give you order. Create your own order. Let your life be filled with discipline from within.” - Osho
Mrs. Kasiraj Bhanumathi “Sometimes, the smallest step in the right direction, ends up, being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe, if you must. But take the step.”
Mr. How Chong Keat Tommy “Nothing is impossible; the word itself says, “I’m possible.”
Ms. Sharon Chua Lee Hua “Learn to look at things from a broader PERSPECTIVE”
Mr. Liang Ah Kow “做工要开心。”
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ILY FA M HS HI COUNSELLING & SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT TEAM
Ms. Mary Neo Mr. Tan Hock Heng Stephen (Full-time School Counsellor) “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.”
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(Part Time School Counsellor) “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
Ms. Jeannine Yip Wai Fong (AED/Learning and Behavioural Support) “Fairness does not mean giving every child the same thing, it means giving every child what they need.”
Sister Assunta “God is gracious and merciful. He is my light and my salvation.”
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HOLISTIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Mr. Ricky Han Cheng Kwang (Head of Department/PE & CCA) “Always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.”
Mr. Jeffrey Tay Boon Chong (Head of Department/Discipline) “High in Care and High in Expectations.”
Mr. Jarrod Tan Chai Soon
Mr. Ong Wei Han
“Learn to love and respect others. Be humble and sincere in all that you do.”
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
Mr. Bernard Ram Bagtha “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.” (Psalms 18:2)
Mrs. Ku Tin Tin “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”
Mr. Thian Jiahui “If you can dream it, you can do it.” - Walt Disney
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ILY FA M HS HI Mr. Gary Tan Joon Meng (Head of Department/ Craft and Technology) “Attitude is a little thing that makes a great difference!”
Mrs. Geraldine Tay Ching Yee “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
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Mrs. Ruth Choy Geok Tin “The future depends on what we do in the present.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Mrs. Sally Lum Chik Peng “Take obstacles you encounter in life as challenges you can overcome to become a stronger person.”
Mr. Lau Chee Seng “Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.” - Albert Einstein
Ms. Foo Ai Ning “Living fully, loving completely, leading boldly.”
Mr. Peh Say Koon “Conceive it, believe it, achieve it.”
Mr. Eugene Tan Chin Chye “There are two types of pain you will go through in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces, while regret weighs tons.”
CRAFT & TECHNOLOGY AND AESTHETICS DEPARTMENT
Ms. Jeslyn Lee Yu Lin “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”(2 Tim 1:7)
Ms. Waheedah Muhd Khaliq “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” - Rumi
Ms. Lim Mei Qiao “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman
Mr. Nirmal Vivek Menon “Courage is taking those first step to your dream, even if you can’t see the path ahead.”
Ms. Colene Lin Lifen “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” -Nido Qubein
Ms. Haymini Muthusamy “Never give up. Say you can. You do it. You will succeed.”
Mr. Tham Soh Jee “Learning is discovering that nothing is impossible.”
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ILY FA M HS HI Ms. Elizabeth Wen Kai Fong (Head of Department/English Language & Literature Department) “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart” (Psalm 27:14)
Ms. Chew Mui Mui “‘Godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1Timothy 6:6)
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Mr. Kelvin Tan Tze How (Subject Head/English) “Academic excellence is no substitute for poverty of character.”
MS. Ng I-Ling Violet “Believe you can.”
Ms. Lynn Quan Liqin (Subject Head/Service Learning) “You lead to serve and you serve to lead.”
Ms. Hafiana Binte Kamisan “Your strength is how calmly, quietly and peacefully you face life.”
Ms. Nellie Tan Jiao Jing (Subject Head/ Student Leadership) “Find your passion then live it.”
Ms. Amitra Ilangovan “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” -Eleanor Roosevelt.
Mrs. Susanne Ng (Senior Teacher/ English and MRL) “Study to show thyself approved unto God.”(IITimothy 2:15)
Mdm. Lim Lee Lian “Let not others determine how you are going to act. Have faith in yourself, and let the leader in you shine!”
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Tan Heng Huat Dominic
Ms. Chin Mei San Agnes
Ms. Mariati Bte Ibrahim
“Believe that everything will work out for the best.”
“You learn something every day if you pay attention.” - Ray LeBlond
“‘If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
Ms. Crystal Ang Jinghui
Mdm. Thurgadevi d/o Kalayperumal “Remember that every day is a second chance.”
Ms. Lim Lay Yong “Let it go!”
“Life has so much to offer despite the pains and hardship, Long Live Life! ”– Frieda Kahlo
Ms. Lim Joo Kee Laura “You can do it!”
Ms. Tan Choon Heok “‘ Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” - Gandhi
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ILY FA M HS HI Mr. Clement Chua Chong Wen (Head of Department/ Humanities) “For to me, life is Christ...” (Phi 1:21)
Mrs. Maria Goh nee Lim Ka Get (Senior Teacher/Mathematics) “Take Every Interaction As An Opportunity To Learn Something New.”
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Mr. Lawrence Koh Chee Kiang (Year Head/Upper Secondary)
“I have learnt that it is perfectly all right to gain some and lose some, for that somehow balances life itself. A mentality of fearing to lose out can actually inhibit the goodness that we possess within ourselves.”
Mrs. Jenny Ang Suat Meng
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” -Aristotle
Mrs. Renuka Krishnah (Lead Teacher/Social Studies) “Seek not what others find; Find what others seek.”
Mdm. Liang Meiyi “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”
Mr. Elamaran s/o Natarajan (Senior Teacher/History) “I will not give up, not because I’ve won a hundred times.. But because I’ve lost a thousand times.”
Ms. Zhang Jiexin “Failure is simply an opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” - Henry Ford
Mr. Gerry Er “When you are easy on yourself, life will be hard on you. Conversely, when you are hard on yourself, life will be easy on you.”
Ms. Siti Aisyah Safiyuddin “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison
HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT
Mr. Wong Jianbin Jason “Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realise there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” - Lao Tzu
Ms. So Man Yan
Ms. Melodie Lee Wan Jing
“In life, there are no wrong routes, only detours; no arrivals, only transits.”
“The graduand who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after.”
Mrs. Yap Yin Shian “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3: 5-6)
Ms. Vanessa Hew Kai Ling “The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” - Theodore Roosevelt
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ILY FA M HS HI Ms. Goh Lay Ching (Head of Department/ Mathematics) “I am only one. But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” - Edward Everett Hale
Mdm. Noor Hayati Ahmad (Senior Teacher/Mathematics) “Holding on makes us strong, letting go makes us stronger.”
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Ms. Jacqueline Nai Ting-Tiang (Subject Head/ Student Development)
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” - Mark Twain
Mr. Glenn Chew Sui Jin (Subject Head/ICT)
“Buried deep within you is the potential to make yourself a better person. And that is what it is to be human - To make yourself more than you are.” - JL Picard
Mr. Shahrom Asmani (Subject Head/ Normal Technical) “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika”
Mr. Ian Sim Tsi Tang (Assistant Year Head) “Your talents are God’s gifts to you. What you do with them is your gift back to God.”
Mrs. Chang Poh Joo
Ms. Lua Bee Hian
“Change is the only constant.” - Heraclitus
“There is a reason for everything that happens, persevere on!”
Ms. Tan Bee Choo (Senior Teacher/ Mathematics) “It is all about one’s attitude.”
Mrs. Rajammal Nathan “Follow your heart!”
MATHEMATICS & COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Ong -Teo Lian Gek Cindy “Life rewards effort, not excuses.”
Mr. Chuah Peng Lai “Smile, it enhances your face value.”
Mr. Lin Weiding “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.”
Mrs. Lo Sock Kui “‘He who is contented is rich.” - Lao Tzu
Ms. Nilam Asra Mohamed “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” - Rumi
Ms. Cheryl Chew Song YI “Don’t give up what you want most, for what you want now.” - Richard G. Scott
Ms. Shahidah Binte Rahmat “Education is a continual and difficult work... to be done in kindness with sincerity and leading by example.”
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ILY FA M HS HI Ms. Eileen Chia Shu Fen (Head of Department/ Mother Tongue Languages)
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
Mdm. Lee Siu Hiok “得失忘怀自乐天”
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Mdm. Foo Ling Shui (Subject Head/ Journalism and Broadcasting) “天降大任于斯人也,必先苦其心 志,劳其筋骨,饿其体肤,空乏其 身,行指乱其所为,所以动心忍性, 曾益其所不能。~孟子~”
Ms. Luo Cuixin “业精于勤,荒于嬉; 行成于思,毁于随。”
Mrs. Wong-Lai Chui DIP (Senior Teacher/ Chinese Language) “止于至善”
Ms. Jasmine Koh Lay Kuang “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up.” - Thomas Edison
Mr. Chua Song Guan
Ms. Cheng Guomei
“态度决定高度”
“学而不厌,诲人不倦。”
Ms. Siti Salmeah Ameer “Every human is born equal. It is about how you bring your life up or bring your life down.”
Ms. Angela Wong Toon Keen “Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable and achieves the impossible.”
MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
Ms. Tan Miow Qin “Take pride in how far you have come. Have faith in how far you can go.” - Michael Josephson
Mdm. Guan Jing Jing “最美的风景就在路途中。”
Ms. Liu Nan “玉不琢,不成器 人不学,不知道。”
Ms. Chew Pang Juan Christina “有建树的人,并非具备了比一般人 更优越的条件,相反,他们要经过更 多的磨练,走更艰辛的路。”
Mdm. Zhu Mei “天道酬勤”
Mr. Zainal Abidin Hasim “Tuntutlah ilmu dari buaian sampai ke liang lahad”
Mr. Muhamad Bin Latib “Hidup pokok berbuah, hidup manusia berilmu”
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ILY FA M HS HI Mr. Martin Lee Tze Chuen (Head of Department/Science) “Whatever you do, do it well, for yourself and for others.”
Mrs. Sheryl Mok Yilin (Subject Head/Chemistry) “What goes around comes around.”
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Ms. Felicia Lee Xinyun (Head of Department/ Character and Citizenship Education) “Live simply, Love generously, Serve faithfully, Lead selflessly.”
Ms. Kong Su San (Subject Head/Staff Development) “It’s your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude.”
Mr. Daniel Lau Kum Weng (School Staff Developer) “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Mrs. Susan Tan Hwa Chye (Senior Teacher/Science) “Positive thoughts are the keys to starting the engine of success.”
Mr. Arthur Lim Thiam Kwee (Head of Department/ Info-Communication Technology) “Do unto others, what you want others to do unto you.”
Mr. Chang Jee Yen (Senior Teacher/Physics & ICT) “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” - Albert Einstein
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Mdm. Shaikha Nur Hajibah (Assistant Year Head) “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” – Henry David Thoreau
Mrs. Julia Chin Soo Ngo
Mrs. May Tan (Senior Teacher/Learning Needs) “You will be successful once you run out of excuses.”
Ms. Woo Wei Shan
Mr. Lai Mun Guan “L.A.I. = Learn and Inspire”
Ms. Sabrina Soh Sze Chuan
“In life, I cannot do great things but I can do small things with great love. ” - Mother Teresa
“But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
“The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.”
Mrs. Valerie Seah Poh Ling
Ms. Tan Mei Ling Gwendolynn Chrissie
Mr. Leow Zheng Qiao
“Every child, a beautiful creation of God.”
“Every day is a gift, we call it the present.”
“Give your best!”
Ms. Nurzahila Zainal “Humility is the building blocks of success. Failure is a sign that there is room for improvement.”
Mrs. Cynthia Chan-Chia Sann Roo “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
Ms. Tan Bee Tin “God is our refuge and strength” (Psalm 46:1)
Ms. Nur Syazana Binte Rashid Ms. Lau Mei Tong “Be kind and have a good heart!”
“It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.” – Joseph Campbell
Ms. Hor Hui Lin Katherine “Only one life, so soon it will pass”
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ILY FA M HS HI Discipline Committee From left to right SEATED: Mrs Julia Chin Soo Ngo, Miss Siti Aisyah Safiyuddin, Mrs Kasiraj Bhanumathi STANDING: Mr Eugene Tan Chin Chye, Mr Ong Wei Han, Mr Jeffrey Tay Boon Chong, Mr Bernard Ram Bagtha, Mr Peh Say Koon
CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION COMMITTEE From left to right FRONT ROW: Ms Nilam Asra Mohamed, Ms Siti Salmeah Ameer, Ms Haymini Muthusamy, Mrs Valerie Seah Poh Ling, Ms Melodie Lee Wan Jing BACK ROW: Mr Lin Weiding, Mrs Susan Tan Hwa Chye, Ms Felicia Lee Xinyun, Mrs Cynthia Chan Sann Roo, Miss Zhang Jie Xin, Ms Lim Mei Qiao,
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Mr Chang Jee Yen, Mdm Shaikha Nur Hajibah
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO...
HELLO
We warmly welcome the following members of staff who have joined the HIHS family: Ms Chia Shu Fen Eileen (HOD/MTL) Ms Goh Lay Ching (HOD/ Maths) Ms Lee Xinyun Felicia (HOD/ CCE) Mr Lau Kum Weng Daniel (SSD) Ms Ang Jinghui Crystal (Teacher) Miss Chew Song Yi Cheryl (Teacher) Ms Hew Kai Ling Vanessa (Teacher) Ms Lau Mei Tong (Teacher) Mr Nirmal Vivek Menon (Teacher) Ms Nur Syazana Binte Rashid (Teacher) Miss Tan Choon Heok (Teacher) Mr Thian Jiahui (Teacher) Mdm Thurgadevi d/o Kalayperumal (Teacher) Mr Chuah Peng Lai (Teacher) Mr Muhamad Bin Latib (Teacher) Ms Shahidah Binte Rahmat (Teacher) Ms Yip Wai Fong Jeannine (AED) Ms Goh Cheo Tee Kelly (Administration Manager) Mr Poon Boon Pew (Operations Manager) Ms Hu Zhi Meng Valerie (TSO) Mr How Chong Keat Tommy (IT Support Staff) Mdm Leow Lay Hiong (Admin Support Staff) Mr Mohd Syafi’ie (IT Support Staff) Mr Mohd Firdaus Lam (AVA technician)
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WE BID A FOND FAREWELL TO... Ms. Ng Bee Ling Vice-Principal (Academic) The school bids farewell to Ms Ng Bee Ling, Vice-Principal (Academic) who constantly reminded the HIHS students to ‘believe in (themselves) and make it happen’. True to her motto, her dedication and strategic planning propelled HIHS to further academic excellence. May she achieve greater success in her future endeavours.
The school also thankS the following members of staff who have left the school: Mrs Puah Yingying (Subject Head) Ms Divya Raman (Subject Head/ Literature) Ms Angel Yeo (Teacher) Mr Kelvin Go (Teacher) Ms Shirlyn Tay (Teacher) Mr Koh Ze Han (AED) Ms Amy Yee Ai May (Teacher) Ms June Chan (Administration Manager) Ms Charissa Han Kait Yen (Operations Manager) Ms Elaine Tan (TSO) Mdm Chua Teck Lan (Admin Support Staff) Mr Alfredo Jr Corpuz (IT Support Staff) Mr Sterling Lee (Operation Support Staff)
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Congratulations! Heartiest congratulations to our staff who are proud parents of SG 50 babies in our country’s golden jubilee year! We have exclusive pictures of some of these special babies and their happy parents.
Mrs. Cindy Ong and her daughter, Ashley
Ms. Lynn Quan and her daughter, Eliza
Mr. Ong Wei HaN and his daughter, Alexis
Ms. Kong Su San and her son, Samuel
Ms. Lim Mei Qiao and her daughter, Emily
Mr. Clement Chua, his newborn son, Tobias, and family 35
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Sports Elective Programme for Lower Secondary Students As part of our school’s PE curriculum to encourage students to lead an active and healthy lifestyle, our students are exposed to a wider range of physical activities and sports not covered under the PE syllabus. After the Mid-YearExaminations in May, Secondary 1 students participated in Inline Skating Programme while the Secondary 2 students had fun playing Tchoukball, Water Football and Archery. 39
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ACES DAY 2015 ACES Day, also known as All Children Exercise Simultaneously Day, is part of our department’s strategy to encourage students’ active participation in physical exercise, to promote physical activity, health and fitness, as well as to build school and class spirit among the students. This year, students participated actively in a telematch race which comprised events like short distance sprinting, gunny sack hopping, hula hoop balancing and a teamwork finale event. Students were also involved in a friendly soccer match which saw 22 students playing against 11 teachers using 4 different goalposts. It was an eventful day, and both students and teachers forged closer bonds through the various events.
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SG 50 Toy Figurines (Sec 2)
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ART The Art curriculum aims to provide students with a range of art exposure and experiences. Students explore and generate ideas by exploring the use of materials, techniques and technologies. The Upper Secondary students had the opportunity to visit various art exhibitions, artist studios, and also curate and showcase their learning through their own exhibition. On top of what they have learnt in the classroom, this year, we also invited Canon Imaging Academy to conduct a photography workshop to broaden the Secondary 3 students’ understanding of photography. Students also got to work with local artist, Mr Tang Mun Kit, under the Artist-Mentor Scheme to experience Assemblage Art. Art Exhibition: Still Life Drawings
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Sec 2 D&T Project: Cam Toys
Design & Technology Programme The Design and Technology programme aims to develop design-thinking among our students and develop an appreciation of design in everyday life as well as uses of technology (Electronics, Mechanisms and Structures) in products. They are equipped with drawing and sketching skills that enable them to communicate their ideas and thoughts about design effectively. Through engaging in the design process, pupils learn to solve authentic problems and develop resilience, confidence and problem-solving skills.
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The Lower Secondary programme focuses on design appreciation. Students are introduced to basic design skills as well as uses of technology (Electronics, Mechanism, and Structure) in products and how they are used to meet our everyday needs. They are also taught basic skills in the handling of tools and simple machinery work with the different resistant materials (wood, metals, plastics) to allow them to realise their product designs. Sec 1 D&T Project: Service Call Blinkers
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Upper Secondary Design and Technology Programme: The Upper Secondary programme builds on students’ foundational studies in the Lower Secondary programme. Students are also taught in depth about the design process (Research, Design opportunities, Ideation, Realization) and technology (Electronics, Mechanism, and Structure). Students are taught drawing, sketching, and rendering skills to help them express their ideas and thoughts about design. They are also exposed to ICT tools like 3D CAD modelling and Electronic Circuit Simulators. Sec 4 EXP Final Year Projects
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M LU CU RI Cur FOOD AND CONSUMER EDUCATION With the desired outcomes in mind, the Food and Consumer Education (FCE) Unit has crafted a curriculum that is interesting and relevant to the students. The life skills acquired through the FCE programme will enable students to think critically and make informed decisions for healthy and responsible living. FCE covers the basic principles of nutrition, planning of meals, food management, diseases related to diet and consumer studies. Students will be equipped with food management skills and culinary skills that enable them to be self-sufficient in planning and preparing healthy meals for themselves and their family. 46
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FOOD AND NUTRITION The Upper Secondary Food and Nutrition Unit has included investigative work, competitions and practical lessons in the curriculum to engage students in applying knowledge and skills they have acquired in the subject to their daily lives. Outstanding students’ work would also be displayed during the Aesthetics Exhibition.
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M LU CU RI Cur English Language & Literature Department To prepare our students to thrive in the 21st Century, our teachers use an integrative approach to Media Education, anchored on the school’s Applied Learning Programme in Journalism & Broadcasting. The students are taught and assessed by using a variety of media tools and platforms in the English Language classroom. Equipped with sound pedagogical competency, teachers work in teams to design lessons and assessment tasks for their levels. The lessons are based on relevant current issues and on equipping our students with multimodal literacies, which are essential in enhancing their comprehension skills and helping them achieve a deeper appreciation of the world around them.
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English Week English Week was held in Term 1 Week 10. It was a full week of fun activities to encourage students to lose themselves in the world of books. There was a book review competition and students submitted brilliant book reviews on many interesting stories. Recess was filled with exciting literary performances from the Lord of the Flies for the Upper Secondary Recess and fairy tale inspired news clips for the Lower Secondary Recess. Teachers were also interviewed on their favourite books by the J&B journalists. The Amazing Race Competition was a nerve-wrecking race against time to find answers based on clues. Two movies, The Bridge to Terrabithia and Inkheart were screened. The celebration of English was closed with a showcase of a news report by the Lower Secondary classes and a dramatisation of Lord of the Flies by the Pure Literature students during Assembly period. What an exciting week filled with performances, quizzes and competitions. National Schools Literature Festival The National Schools Literature Festival was held on the 22nd of August, Saturday. Students from Secondary 1, 2 and 3 headed to NIE to immerse themselves in the world of Literature. The Secondary 1 students participated in the Book Parade. They had prepared a diorama, a model of a scene from their Literature text, Or Else the Lightning God by Catherine Lim. The Secondary 2 students put up a skit, based on Stepping Up, in the Book Trailer Competition. The Secondary 3 Literature Students participated in an engaging and well-prepared debate based on Lord of the Flies. The students then attended lectures on various literary genres and modes. It was a truly enriching experience. Thank you to the Literature teachers who guided the students throughout their exciting day! 49
M LU CU RI Cur Combined Humanities The study of the 3 disciplines within the Humanities helps each student of Holy Innocents’ High School appreciate how mankind interacts with his environment and surroundings. It allows each student to understand and appreciate the complexities and realities of the human condition, and how this drives man’s behaviour, decisions and plans both historically and in the present. Moreover, learning the Humanities at HIHS means to collaborate with fellow students, leveraging technology and experiencing authentic learning through investigation during field trips and games. Students learn to not only obtain data and information from various sources but also analyse, synthesise and discern the reliability of each source. At the end of 4-5 years of study in HIHS, every student should graduate with a deeper understanding and respect of humanity in its entire array, armed with the skill to be critical and analytical of what he reads while being able to empathise with different perspectives of issues in the world.
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Social Studies Social studies is studied primarily at Upper Secondary as part of the compulsory Combined Humanities subjects. However, students in the Normal (Technical) course learn it all throughout their 4 years in HIHS. Students learn about how Singapore society is organised within and how Singapore interacts with the world at large. Leveraging the affordances in which technology enhances the learning experience, students have the opportunity to use different apps to learn both collaboratively as well as individually at their own pace. Although the skill-sets learnt are similar to those learnt in history, social studies helps students to be more aware of the current issues both in Singapore and in the world, so that they become truly active Singapore citizens in a History “History is a people’s memory, and without a memory, a man is globalised world. From 2016, this learning experience will be enhanced through issues investigation. demoted to the lower animals.” – Malcom X Geography Origin: Greek; geogaphia – ge ‘earth’ + -graphia ‘writing’ The study of geography begins as a compulsory subject at Secondary 1. Students learn about the earth and how mankind understands and lives in his environment. The highlight of learning geography is the authenticity of learning through geographical Investigation, which allows students to undergo the inquiry process that geographers adopt to learn the important concepts and skills in geography. At Upper Secondary, students are able to offer Elective Geography (as part of the Combined Humanities subject) as well as Core Geography.
The study of history also begins at Secondary 1, when students learn to interrogate sources to reconstruct the past and to appreciate the different arguments and perspectives that continue to persist about important historical events in the story of mankind. A key element in the learning of history is through historical Investigation, where students experience the work of a historian through analysing both primary and secondary sources to reconstruct an understanding of past events. Core History will be offered in 2016 to the Secondary 3 students for the first time so as to cater to the interests of those who desire to deepen their knowledge, understanding and skills in history.
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M LU CU RI Cur Mathematics Department In HIHS, learning of mathematics goes beyond the mastery of basic skills. The mathematics programmes aim to help students achieve a level of mastery of mathematics that will serve them well in their life, and for those who have the interest and ability, to pursue mathematics at the highest possible level. Achievements in Competitions a) All Singapore Secondary Mathematics Competition for Normal Course Students 2015 • Chan Shu Wing from class 3 Hope won the 20th position b) University New South Wales (UNSW) International Competitions and Assessments for School (ICAS) (Mathematics) Competition 2015 • 40% of our students who participated achieved the Distinction and Credit certificate c) Australian Mathematics Competition • 40% of our students who participated achieved the Credit certificate
Students using real-life objects during lessons to make sense of mathematical concepts
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Students applying their mathematical understanding when they work on their Alternative Assessment task
Lower Secondary Mathematics Trail at City Square Mall and Singapore Sports Hub
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M LU CU RI Cur MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT The vision of the Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Department is: To Learn, Love and Live MTL. The Mother Tongue Languages Department recognises the challenges faced by the 21st Century students in the learning of the Mother Tongue Languages and hence aims to develop the students’ interest and love for the Mother Tongue Languages through a repertoire of pedagogical strategies to equip them with the four main types of language skills, which are listening, oral, reading and writing skills. Opportunities to participate in various MTL related competitions are also provided for students to hone their language skills and to increase their level of self-confidence. Besides equipping students with the necessary language skills, the Mother Tongue Languages teachers also hope to inculcate positive moral values as well as impart cultural knowledge to our students so that they have a strong sense of identity towards their own heritage and culture. These objectives are achieved through regular conversation and discussion during lessons as well as through cultural activities that enrich their cultural experiences.
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13th Xin Lei Jiang National Secondary School Creative Writing Competition To encourage the use of Chinese language and stimulate the interest for creative writing among Secondary School students, Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, Singapore Literary Society Nan Chiau High School, and ‘Zaobao Comma’ organised the 13th Xin Lei Jiang National Secondary Schools Creative Writing Competition. The school is very proud of Zhang Fan, who represented the school for the Upper Secondary category and had received the third prize for her outstanding writing.
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All prize winners
SG50 “I LOVE SINGAPORE” CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION In celebration of Singapore’s Jubilee Year, the Singapore Chinese Teachers’ Union and the Singapore SG Committee organised the SG50 “I Love Singapore” Creative Writing Competition and our three students, Lim Yi Ying (2 Humility), Ng Sihui (2 Humility) and Wong Xenith (2 Charity) led by teacher-in-charge, Ms Christina Chew, did the school proud by achieving the Merit Award at national level.
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Xenith (2 Cha) and Sihui (2 Hum)
Their winning entries were published in the Essay Compilation Book, of which multiple copies were distributed to each school in celebration of the nation’s jubilee birthday. The winners and teacher-in-charge were also invited to the SCTU SG50 Essay Competition Award Ceremony cum Teachers’ Day Celebration Luncheon which was held at Resorts World Sentosa.
Winners and Teacher-inCharge with Minister of State
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Students making Snowskin Mooncakes
CHINESE TEA ETIQUETTE AND MOONCAKE MAKING WORKSHOP In order to enrich our students’ cultural experience, a Chinese Tea Etiquette and Mooncake Making Workshop was specially arranged by Ms Angela Wong and supported by other CL teachers, to allow students to have the first-hand experience of preparing Chinese tea the traditional way and sharing the brew with their friends. In addition, to complement the good tea the students had brewed, they were also taught how to make delicious snow skin mooncakes. Everyone had their fill while acquiring important knowledge about their roots and culture in the learning process.
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Collage of different activities
2015 CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION The Chinese New Year Celebration 2015 that was led by the Mother Tongue Languages Department was a joyous and meaningful event for both the students and staff. Besides the annual Classroom Decoration Competition and Costume Making Competition that got everyone excited and hyped up, HI staff and students also participated in the Hamper Making VIA Activity and all the hampers made were donated to the residents of the Lions Befrienders Singapore so that they could experience the warmth of this festive occasion too. The concert was a blast with many exciting performances, pop quizzes and an eye-catching fashion parade show by the models from both the lower and upper secondary classes. Everyone, including our special guests, the residents from the Lions Befrienders Singapore, enjoyed themselves tremendously as we ended the event on a high note with mass singing led by Mr Yap and the student leaders.
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ML workshop and Iftar 2015 The Malay Language Unit organised a Malay Cultural workshop and ‘Iftar’ or known as breaking fast together with the Muslim students and teachers with regards to the fasting month, the month of Ramadhan, for the Muslims. This event is not only exclusive to the Malay Muslim students but also open to the whole school population. We have been receiving very encouraging and overwhelming support from the student population every year since 2011. The Cultural Workshop was filled with fun cultural activities such as Malay crafts. This time round the students made clay artefacts of the Malay Community which includes Malay musical instruments, food, clothing, traditional games etc. We would like to take to this opportunity to make our students understand and appreciate the diversity in our community and the culture that comes with it so that our younger generation will not forget our multi-racial language and tradition.
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For the ‘Iftar’, buffet dinner was provided for the students. The nonMuslim students and teachers also got to experience the moments of breaking fast with the Muslim students and teachers. It was a great time for bonding and not only that, alumni were also invited. Thus it was like a reunion for both staff and students. Dinner buffet for staff and students
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HIHS Science exhibits at Holy Innocents’ Primary School
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Goals
Programmes: ∙ Lower Secondary Modular Science ∙ To equip students with knowledge and understanding so as to prepare ∙ 2E/2NA Science Investigative Project Work (Forensic Science) them for further studies in science and to be aware of the interaction ∙ Science Research Programme of science in everyday life. ∙ To develop abilities and skills in our students to be thinking and to be creative problem solvers: able to apply scientific knowledge, Competitions / Achievements: work independently & collaboratively, communicate effectively and ∙ Elementz Science Research Competition use IT to enhance their learning. (2 Bronzes & 1 Commendation) ∙ To provide opportunities for teachers to work collaboratively to improve ∙ Science Ignite Competition for Normal Stream Students their craft by sharing individual expertise and keeping up-to-date with (National Overall Grand Champion) educational developments and effective classroom practices. ∙ NYP Science & Technology Competition (two top-three prizes)
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Radio Drama Workshop has completed successfully!
Collaboration Projects
Poi Ching Primary School students recording their radio dramas in the broadcasting station
Journalism and Broadcasting Society (CCA) students had the opportunity to mentor and facilitate primary school students from Poi Ching Primary School this year, allowing them to share and apply what they have learnt from Journalism and Broadcasting. They conducted a 3-session workshop on Radio Drama for the primary school students and recorded the dramas in our school’s very own Broadcasting Station, “HIHS On Air”. Students from Journalism and Broadcasting Society also contributed to the community through monthly story-telling sessions held in Cheng San Library.
HIHS’ Story-telling Sessions at Cheng San Library attract large crowds of children
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Students conducting monthly Storytelling Sessions at Cheng San Library
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HIHS won the Third Prize in the National Radio Drama Script Writing Competition 2015
Competitions, Achievements & Contributions Many internal and external platforms are tapped on to give students opportunities to put into practice what they have learnt. Students from the Journalism and Broadcasting Society (CCA) take on emcee roles in major school events such as Chinese New Year Celebration, Award Presentation Ceremony and National Day Celebration. They also take part in Journalism and Broadcasting related competitions throughout the year to stretch their potential and apply their learning. Two teams of students took part in the annual Radio Drama Script Writing Competition this year. Out of the five winning entries, these two teams clinched the Third Prize and the Consolation Prize for the competition. They were also given the opportunity to meet experienced DJs and were mentored by these DJs in radio drama recording. Two teams of students who participated in the National Editorial Competition also clinched the Third Prize and Merit Award this year.
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Students recording their radio drama script with an experienced DJ
Student emcees hosting the game segment during the Chinese New Year Concert 2015
Students attending the workshop organised for National Editorial Competition 2015
Students receiving feedback and guidance from YES FM93.3 DJ on their radio drama script
Students working on the layout of their newspaper on the day of the National Editorial Competition 2015
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HIHS Applied Learning Programme invited to showcase Journalism and Broadcasting at the Mother Tongues Languages Symposium 2015
Mother Tongue Languages Symposium 2015 Holy Innocents’ High School was proudly invited by CPDD to showcase our Applied Learning Programme – Journalism and Broadcasting – at the Mother Tongue Languages Symposium on 29 August 2015. At the symposium, we shared our existing programmes and new changes and development in Journalism and Broadcasting with the visitors. Students from the Journalism and Broadcasting Society also attracted large crowds of young children through their interesting story-telling sessions. It was a fulfilling and enriching event for both teachers and students! A student telling stories to young children at the Mother Tongue Languages Symposium 2015
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HIHS Journalism and Broadcasting exhibition booth at the Mother Tongue Languages Symposium 2015
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School-based Basic Journalism and Broadcasting curriculum and workbooks designed by the school teachers
School-based J&B Curriculum Leveraging the school’s strengths and partnerships, our Journalism & Broadcasting Programme is anchored in the Chinese Language (CL). Broad-based opportunities for secondary 1 and 2 students are provided through the offering of Basic Journalism and Broadcasting Curriculum through weekly enrichment (in Chinese Language) and modular approach (in English Language). Each year, core skills and concepts will be taught through the main curriculum conducted in Chinese while a five-week introductory module will be taught in English. This year, teachers from the Applied Learning Programme Committee came together to design a 20week curriculum which includes lesson packages and workbooks for the CL Basic Journalism and Broadcasting Curriculum.
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Students broadcasting the programme which they have planned to the class
A Secondary One student sharing his opinions about a picture in the newspaper
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Programmes Elective Modules Elective Modules (EM) were introduced into the Normal Course to broaden the learning experiences of N(A) and N(T) students. Elective modules serve to extend the learning objectives of the existing subjects, introduce students to possible courses of study in post-secondary education institutes and with the mentorship of experienced people in the industry, help the students to be exposed to the different, varied career choices that are very relevant in Singapore. HIHS offers both Category A and Category B Elective Modules to the students. Category A EMs are offered to Sec 4 Normal (Technical) students. The school will work directly with ITE for Category A EMs and they are conducted in the ITE premises. The main objective of such EMs is to provide students with a taste of how courses in ITE are being conducted. It also provides a clear overview of the courses that are being offered in ITE so that students can make an informed choice when choosing their career paths after secondary school. Category B EMs are offered to Sec 3 Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) students during Post-Exam Enrichment Programme period in May and in October. The EMs conducted in May will cover courses related to service-related industries such as hairstyling or beauty therapy. To provide a holistic education for the students, the EMs conducted in October will cover courses related to Science and Technology based industries such as 3-D printing or Toy Making. Students’ interests play a major part in how certain elective modules are chosen to be conducted during the PostExam Enrichment Programme period. When students’ interests are catered for and opportunities for out-of-classroom learning are frequent, students will have a great learning experience during the Elective Module programme. 70
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Programmes The Good Samaritan Programme In line with our school vision of “A Community with Courage to Lead, Compassion to Serve�, the Good Samaritan Programme (GSP), aims to develop our students to become socially responsible and community-spirited servant leaders with a sense of compassion and commitment towards leading and serving the needs of others in the community. Various programmes and events are held throughout the year to develop and hone student’s service and leadership capabilities. Through these experiences, our students learn to effect positive changes in themselves, others and the environment around them.
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Student leaders hone their leadership and teamwork skills through dragonboating
Peer Support Leaders briefing their campers before the activity
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Sec 2 campers conquer their fear of heights and abseil down the wall
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Panel speakers for Teens Conference
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HIHS student leaders have the courage to lead and the compassion to serve
SEAYLP students sharing about service to the community at Teens Conference 2015
Entertaining the old folks with their performance
Students interacting and making origami with beneficiaries
Singing their hearts out for the elderly
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UG members forming the SG50 formation
An entertaining game show put up by Drama Club
Award Ceremony during the National Day Concert
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A student feeling satisfied after constructing all 3 iconic landmarks of Singapore
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Game stalls set up by the Sec 2 students at the National Day Fair
National Day Celebration (SG 50)
Choir performing in the National Day Concert
NCC, SJAB, Band, NPCC and Scouts taking a group photo after the parade
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Flag party marching into the parade square
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PSG members manning their food stall at the National Day Fair
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Group photo of students and staff dressed in ethnic clothing
How to look stunning in traditional Indian clothing
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Students donning beautiful prints
Racial Harmony Day
Students and staff celebrating Racial Harmony Day by wearing ethnic clothing
Feeling good on Racial Harmony Day
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A performance put up by HIHS teachers
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Youth Day
HI Chorale Performance
Students enjoying their snacks in the canteen
Students having fun stacking up the freebies
Books on display
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Valedictory speech by Jeremy Toh of 4 Humility 2015
Graduating students thank their parents for their unyielding love and support all these years
Opening address by Principal
Address by Fr Frederick Quek
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Graduating students thank HIHS teachers for their guidance and dedication
GRADUATION CEREMONY
All ready for the next lap of their lives!
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A heartfelt rendition of the school song
Presentation of folders by form teachers
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Live band performance dedicated to the teachers
An exhilarating dance performance put up by students
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Notes of appreciation written by the students were presented to the teachers
Teachers’ Day Celebration
Teachers’ Day Lunch Celebration
It’s quiz time!
Drama Club performing on stage on Teachers’ Day
What better way to end the day than by enjoying good company and good food?
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Hand painting at the National Day Fair
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Members attending the PhotoWrite workshop at Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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Handmade clay crafts sold at the National Day Fair
Mixed media on ceramic
FIMO Clay workshop
ART CLUB Art Club aims to provide students with interest in creating art that goes beyond pencil and paper. Students are exposed to a wide array of mediums, such as polymer clay, ceramics, illustration, digital art, photography, watercolour as well as literary art. In giving back to the community, students develop leadership qualities in planning, creating and selling art crafts to raise funds for charity. Active participation in art competitions has allowed students to showcase their individual strengths and talents in their area of interest. Digital art
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Setting up of AV equipment in front of General Office
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Photo of seniors
Audio & VISUAL / PA Club The AVA Club has been very active in supporting the school in many school-based duties and events. Besides providing daily AV support, the club has also supported events such as National Day and Teachers’ Day Concert. The club plays a critical role in supporting the school’s niche in Journalism and Broadcasting.
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ICC Training in the lab
ICC Orientation Poster
Infocomm Club
ICC VIA discussion
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Chinese DJs broadcasting to the school weekly
J&B student emcees hosting the Award Presentation Ceremony 2015
A student working on his audio file during the Audacity Workshop
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J&B student emcees hosting the Chinese New Year Concert 2015
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Third Prize in National Radio Drama Script Competition
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Mdm Liu Shi Suen mentoring the students on their broadcasting techniques
Students participating in the National Editiorial Competition working on the layout of their newspaper
Students receiving feedback and guidance from a YES FM 93.3 DJ on their radio drama script
Journalism and Broadcasting (J&B) Society started off as a non-core CCA in 2013 and has since transformed into a core CCA in 2014. Moving on to its second year as a core CCA, J&B Society had a full year of exciting events. We kicked off the year with planning and facilitating the Chinese New Year celebrations with the Mother Tongue Department. Our students have also been hosting important school events like Chinese New Year Celebrations, Award Presentation Ceremony, National Day Parade and Graduation Ceremony. Their voices can be heard weekly through the English and Chinese broadcasting sessions and soon, they will also be broadcasting about Science-related topics regularly on air! To further enhance the students’ ability in areas of Journalism and Broadcasting, several enrichment programmes like Audacity Audio Software Workshop and Advanced Broadcasting Curriculum have been put in place. Students from the CCA also have opportunities to transfer their learning by participating in competitions. This year, we participated in the National Radio Drama Script Competition and National Editorial Competition and received the Third Prize and Merit Awards for both Competitions.
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June Holidays Learning Journey to Discovery Centre
Media Resource Library
One of the key objectives of MRL is to cultivate a good reading habit among the students and staff of the school so that they may learn how to explore, gain insights and provoke deeper thinking by reading. It hopes to develop in the library users, a habit of life-long continuous learning through exploring the world of books. As part of the MRL Programme, the following were some of the activities we participated this year: - Civica Programmes for Libraries which included the Thematic months and the external competitions - National Stamp Competition - VIA at Cheng San Library - St John Ambulance Brigade Flag Day and - MRL Camp
Decorate & Display Inter-School Competition – 2nd Place [ Display Theme -Rocket Science Fiction ]
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Term Meeting
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Winners or Mini Games Mri Camp
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Our photographers networking and sharing ideas at the Singapore Youth Photographers’ Convention 2015.
Our budding photographers attended Singapore Young Photographers’ Convention 2015 held at ACS (Independent) Campus Centre for Performing Arts on 1 August 2015.
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Our members took part in the SYPC photography convention
HIHS Photography Club 2015 HIHS Photography Club is a club where keen students who share the love and passion for photography meet up weekly to learn and share with each other their photography skills. As a club, we go out for regular outdoor photography sessions such as trips to Clarke Quay and Labrador Park to sharpen our photography skills and build up our personal photography portfolio.
Photography Club Outing to Yueh Hai Ching Temple on Friday, 27 February 2015.
We are also a service club as we are often in the foreground capturing beautiful moments that take place during various school events such as our school’s annual National Day Fair as well as our uniquely celebrated Youth Day event. We also extend our photography services beyond the school. For example, our photographers were deployed during the 2nd Catholic Education Conference that took place in March where Catholic schools all over Singapore were in attendance. HIHS Photography Club has participated in several notable competitions this year such as the Yueh Hai Ching Temple Photo Contest organised by Ngee Ann Cultural Centre, The Straits Times – OBS A New Singapore Contest, WRS Wild Moments Photo Competition sponsored by Canon and Singapore Young Photographers’ Convention 2015 organised by Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). Members such as Emily Chua Wei Ting (3 Charity) and Ignatius Lim (1 Love) among many others have done us proud by winning in some of these national competitions.
Our group of students are the official event photographers for the 2nd Catholic Education Conference held on 16 March 2015.
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A proud moment for the members after coming in 3rd place for the team category
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Members teaching each other how to play the game
Weiqi Club The Weiqi club was formed in February 2015. It has 17 members from Sec 1 to Sec 3 who meet regularly every Thursday and train under a coach from the Singapore Weiqi Association. Weiqi is an intellectual and complex game which helps to develop systematic thinking and a good sense of judgment. 8 members participated in the 24th Qiuping Cup National Weiqi Tournament organised by the National Weiqi Association on 23 May 2015. They came in third place for both the junior and open category in the team division.
Zu Kuan comtemplating his next move at the 24th Qiuping Cup Weiqi Tournament
Darryl concentrating at the 24th Qiuping Cup Weiqi Tournament
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Providing support at grassroot level: Volunteering at Hougang Community Centre for the Hougang Family Day Carnival 2015
Project initiated by the Secondary 4 and 5 students: Writing notes of appreciation for the cleaners working in Hougang/Seng Kang/Buangkok area
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National Day Fair 2015: Having a booth to sell items donated by sponsors and the school population to raise funds for the School Pocket Money Fund.
WIIIntendo Club To build a strong sense of belonging towards the community and to provide a platform for students to develop their competencies in leadership, planning and organisational skills, the WIIIntendo Club involves students in various activities, such as self-initiated projects like Notes of Appreciation for cleaner, volunteering at the Hougang Community Centre during the Hougang Family Day Carnival 2015 and serving at the National Day Parade 2015 at the Padang / Float@Marina Bay as Motivators / Volunteers.
Project initiated by the Secondary 4 and 5 students: Annual fundraising project for WIIIntendo and School’s Pocket Money Fund through the making of key chains
Notes of appreciation written by students
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Christmas joy and cheers @ YCS carolling Dec 2015
YCS members posing after their performance at the Music Festival, Feb 2015
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Members sharing the Christmas joy with carols in Dec 2014
YOUNG CHRISTIAN STUDENTS’ MOVEMENT The YCS Movement in Holy Innocents’ High School places emphasis on faith formation so that members inculcate Christ-centred values which support the twin pillar of student leadership and evangelisation. Members made a conscious effort to spread God’s message of love through its methodology of see, judge and act.
YCS members at the Music Festival, Feb 2015
Members having a sharing during the March camp 2015
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Our Chinese Orchestra performing during the Chinese New Year Concert
Chinese Orchestra during intensive training
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Celebrating our SYF success!
Performing Arts
SYF 2015 Arts Presentation group photo
Chinese Orchestra Holy Innocents’ Chinese Orchestra hopes to nurture a sense of interest in traditional Chinese music in our members. We have different sections in our Chinese Orchestra which work together to perform to the best of our abilities. Our aim is to build an orchestra that has team spirit, and hence our vision is ‘One Orchestra, One Family’. Because of the efforts of our members, HICO has been awarded Distinction for SYF 2015 Arts Presentation.
Chinese Orchestra Camp 2015 Planning Committee
Our orchestra in the preparation room for SYF
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HI Chorale Christmas Carolling@AWWA
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All smiles for Distinction!
Final rehearsal before setting off
HI Chorale Christmas Carolling@AWWA
HI Chorale
Final sound check
The HI Chorale family aspires to bring music to the young and old. From our VIA activities of Christmas Carolling@ AWWA for the old folks and children to preparing for various performances both in school and on public platforms, we strive to spread our love for music-making. We are grateful for all the blessings from above and we are committed to SING ON! 111
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Band members performing at SYF 2015 Arts Presentation
Our band achieved a Certificate of Accomplishment at SYF 2015 Arts Presentation
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Kim Seng Wind Symphony SG50 Collaboration Concert with HIHS Concert Band and CJC Symphonic Band
Concert Band Our young musicians from the HI Concert Band have dedicated time and effort to hone and showcase their talents in the recent SYF 2015 Arts Presentation where they clinched a Certificate of Accomplishment. This was only possible due to the commitment and passion of our band members who have worked hard under the baton of Mr Jeffrey Ng, our resident conductor.
Band members performing in the KSWS SG50 Collaboration Concert at CJC Performing Arts Centre on 27 June 2015
Waiting outside the Singapore Conference Hall on 8 April 2015
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Behind the scenes of the National Day performance
Feeling exuberant after the Drama Exchange Programme
Secondary 2 students bidding farewell to our Drama Instructor
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Through Thick and Thin, A Family
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Celebrating small successes with a Potluck
Drama Club Holy Innocents’ High School Drama Club is passionate about nurturing talent in acting and theatrical skills. The members of the Drama Club are enthusiastic and are motivated to try out new ideas and incorporate them in their acting opportunities. The stage, to the actors and the backstage crew, is a unique and authentic setting that allows them to practise the skills and values they have acquired during practices. The HIHS Drama Club family persevere on with humility and respect for one another and work with integrity while sharing the passion and love for the arts.
Different Classes but ONE CCA and a new-found friendship
Drama Selfie after a day of watching performances
Sec 3’s bonding after Teachers’ Day performance
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Super 24 Dance Competition
All Ready for the competition
Always ready for camera
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SYF 2015 showcase
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Students have received a Certificate of Distinction for this performance
Modern Dance
Super 24 Dance competition
Modern Dance is a big family where students who have the passion to dance meet. Students are exposed to and given the opportunity to learn a range of dance genre such as Hip-hop, Street jazz and Contemporary dance. Dancers are nurtured into confident, creative and tireless individuals who are both team players and able performers. Every year, there are numerous opportunities for students to perform, such as the biennial Singapore Youth Festival (SYF), dance competitions and other school events. These platforms serve as excellent opportunities for students to gain experience, improve their stage presence and mature as dancers. 117
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Learning Journey at the Singapore Sports Museum
Team Bonding Games 1
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Captain and Vice - Captains
Badminton With a team consisting of 50 members (both from the lower and upper secondary levels), the HIHS Badminton team is never short of players, either for a friendly competition or a training session. Manned by overall teacher-in-charge, Mr Ong Wei Han and two other teachers, Ms Luo Cui Xin and Mdm Violet Ng, these youngsters receive professional coaching from Mr Aloysius Tan, who hones their skills and technicalities well enough that they can participate in this year’s Inter-school South Zone Badminton Competition where they learnt the values of resilience and perseverance. For now, these shuttlers will focus on building team spirit and camaraderie among themselves whilst aspiring to improve in future school competitions. They will definitely do all it takes to make their dreams come true.
Team Bonding Games 2
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Basketball (BOYS) Our teachers believe that our Basketball boys must have selfdiscipline in order to become good sportsmen. We hope to cultivate a spirit of excellence in our Basketball boys. They are expected to give their best and work as a team. At the same time, through the weekly training, we hope that they grow in resilience and gain confidence as they diligently attend training sessions. Our teachers believe that through character building, they will be united into a winning sports team.
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HI bowlers taking a group photo before the C Division National Schools Competition at Orchid Bowl @ Orchid Country Club Super 24 Dance Competition
HI bowlers taking part in the C Division National Schools Competition at Orchid Bowl @ Orchid Country Club
HI bowlers guiding their parents and teachers in warm up exercises before the commence of the bowling clinic Always ready for camera
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HI bowlers teaching their teacher Ms Christina Chew some basic bowling techniques during the bowling clinic
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A regular bowling CCA training going on at Changi Resort Bowl @ Changi Civil Service Club
Bowling HI Bowling is a relatively ‘young’ CCA. It started in the year 2012 with 12 members, and has grown to the current strength of 43 members, led by 3 teachers-in-charge, namely Ms Koh Lay Kuang, Ms Amitra Ilangovan and Ms Tan Miow Qin. The members attend training regularly on Friday from 2.30 to 5.30 pm at Forte Bowl @ Kovan, coached by 2 instructors, namely Mr Tan Yu-Jin and Mr Steven Tan.
HI bowlers enjoying a bonding activity together during their June Camp
Training hard at Changi Resort Bowl @ Changi Civil Service Club
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HI HI All the way!
Pushing the limit at the Floorball Camp 2014
Bonding through food
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Becoming good buddies
Sports and Games
We are the Floorball Babes!
Floorball (GIRLS) In Floorball, we emphasise on the 4As – Academic, Attitude, Ability and Attendance and play with the 4Ps approach – Play Smart, Play Hard, Play Simple and Play. The coach and teachers set high expectations on the team; weekly trainings can be tough and tiring but there are also moments of fun and joy. The girls encourage each other to persevere on, as they know that by never giving up, they will become stronger and better.
It’s party time!
This is how we become CLOSER
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Playing hard
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Sports and Games
Friendly match with SMK IJ Convent Johor Bahru
Netball Overseas Learning Journey to Malacca 2015
Netball
‘B’ & ‘C’ Div players of the Kidney Dialysis Foundation Netball Carnival
Full of adrenaline, the HIHS netballers are known for their competitive spirit and the fire within them. Each player plays a fundamental role from intercepting the opponent’s ball to shooting that last minute goal. Their ability to work as a team on court enables them to forge friendships and greater bonding, an ultimate prize which is even better than winning any match. 127
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Ronald Tan @Inter-School 2015
Benny Pang @Inter-School 2015
Renne Teo @Inter-School 2015
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Chervan Goh @Inter-School 2015
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Ong Jun Feng @Inter-School 2015
Shooting Although Shooting will be closed in 2016, it has not dampened the spirits of our members. On the contrary, our morale boosted. Our members took part in the NTU Invitational Shoot and achieved 1st Runner-up for the South zone “B” Boys and 2nd Runner-up for the South Zone “B” Girls as well as the Inter-School Championship 2015. Comfortingly, all competitors had produced their personal best scores.
Koh Luo Jie @Inter-School 2015
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U14 group photo 2015
Soccer boys in action in the National Inter-School Football Championship
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U16 group photo 2015
Soccer
Soccer boys taking part in SG50 Penalty-Shoot Out Championship 2015
Soccer has a total of 67 members. The members train at the Punggol Community Centre or in our school field every Wednesday and Friday, from 3 pm to 5 pm. Our Captain and Vice-Captain for this year are Loon Qing Xiang from Sec 4 Respect and Issac Soh from 4 Faith. The team is coached by Mr Guna, assisted by our Adult Volunteer Leader, Mr Lee Chee Meng. 131
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Last performance by the Secondary 4 Members before step-down
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Striking a nice pose for the team
Paying respect to coaches and teachers at start of CCA session
Training begins
Practising hard for new weapon
Sports and Games
Coordination and teamwork to ensure a good performance
Performance by a new Secondary 1 member
Wushu
Focusing hard. There is no room for distraction.
The HIHS Wushu team aims to introduce this treasure of Chinese Culture, and to promote and develop the spirit of martial arts to everyone. Members are trained to get a good grasp of martial arts and selfdefence techniques. Being regular performers for school events, members get to master performance techniques through exciting choreography created by The Martial Arts House. The HIHS Wushu team hopes to develop a pool of disciplined and confident athletes who will pursue excellence and glory for the school. 133
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Celebrating after the success of National Day Parade
‘Ah boys to men’
Aiming for glory
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Uniformed Groups
Getting ready for first parade
Soldiers, watch your front!
National Cadet Corps (Land)
Parade Commander and Regiment Sergeant Major preparing for National Day Parade
Trying Camouflage for the first time
National Cadet Corps aims to develop cadets to be inspirational leaders who are confident and effective communicators amongst their peers. Through a wide range of adventure and experiential activities, our mission is to nurture resourceful, responsible, resilient, loyal leaders and team players who will be successful citizens. To serve with pride and dedication! 135
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Adventure & Survival Training Camp 2015
Hike to Mount Panti
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Helping each other on one of the High Rope Elements
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Kayaking Expedition along Johor River
High Rope Challenge at Pulau Ubin
National Police Cadet Corps
They did it!
Unarmed Tactics
National Police Cadet Corps aims to develop cadets into caring and responsible citizens, and to mould the builders of a safe and secure home. The challenging environment allows the cadets to hone their leadership qualities, strengthen their character, and develop their civic, social and moral values. As part of a culture that encourages them to treat fellow cadets with respect, courtesy and tact, our cadets learn to extend the same care and concern to others. 137
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Attending campfire @ Gan Eng Seng Sec
2015 Founder’s Day Ceremony
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Meeting the President @ Jobweek Launch Ceremony
Uniformed Groups
Hiking to Lorong Halus: doing VIA while learning about water treatment
Saluting the Guest of Honour during National Day Parade 2015
Scouts
Building a fire at National Venturing Competition 2015
At Holy Innocents’ High School Hornet Scout Troop, we believe in nurturing our scouts into better citizens and discovering their hidden potential. Over the years, we have continued our relentless efforts to share our experience and expertise with our scouts through our programmes. Once a scout, Always a scout. This is our Hornet’s belief. We are proud, yet not satisfied with what we have achieved. We will always try our best to bring Hornet to the next level. 139
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St John Day 2015 march in
St John Day
Our Achievements!
Cadets receiving their promotion ranks during the Passing Out Parade
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Handing over to the juniors
Uniformed Groups
St John Cadets 2015
Putting the first aid theory into action
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Our cadets participating in the SG50! Youth Celebrate
First Aid Competition 2015 at St John Headquarters
Holy Innocents’ High St. John Ambulance Brigade uniform group emphasises on first aid training, life-saving skills, nursing, health care training and emergency assistance. Our vision is to have a trained first-aider in every class in order to provide an effective and efficient charitable first aid service to Holy Innocents’ High School and the local communities. Equipped with the knowledge of life-saving skills, our cadets are encouraged to render help and assistance in times of emergency with confidence. 141
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CLASS: 1 HUMILITY FORM TEACHERS: MISS KOH LAY KUANG, MR ER SWEE LONG from left to right
1ST ROW: POH LUCAS TRAVIS, LAW KAH JUN, TAN ZHENG JIE NICHOLAS, GABRIEL TAN JUNRONG, MR ER SWEE LONG, MISS KOH LAY KUANG, TOH LIN JOLIN, RACHEL LOO HUAN TENG, TIONG XIN TING CHERMIN, CHENG SAN HUI ASTA 2ND ROW: TRAVIS CHOW, JERALDINE LAW YEE TENG, TERESA CHIA XIN JIN, BERNICE TIAN WEI XIN, LIEW JING YI, YEO KER YI, GAN MIN TING, CELESTS LEOW YEE FEI, KHOO YUAN MEI, TSE ZHI QI CORINA, TAN SUI RUEI GABRIELA, TAN JING LIN HIDI, LIM YONG YING, CHIA XIN TING SHARLENE, SHAO YINGZHAN 3RD ROW: ARRYL KIU WEN XIN, TAN JUN KANG, MAC CHAN JING SHENG, NG CHEE KIANG, KERON RAMESH, CHAN MUN KONG MATTHEW, KIEREN TAN YI XUAN, KWEK ZHE HAO, TAN JIONG KAI JARYL, ZAVIER SEAH, CHIA ZHI JIE, TAN ZI HANG, TAN PEI XUAN, HO JUN SHENG, PANG KAI YONG DARRYL, NG RUI KAI MAXIMILIAN NOT IN PICTURE: JAYNIELLE CLAIRE TAN PINEDA
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CLASS: 1 SINCERITY FORM TEACHERS: MS ZHANG JIEXIN, MRS CHANG POH JOO from left to right
1ST ROW: NG RUI DE AVIOUS, J. KATRINA WEN LINN NUSIRIHAN, CHEW YU XUAN VALENCIA, HENG JINXUE, MS ZHANG JIEXIN, MRS CHANG POH JOO, SHAWN LEE XUAN GUANG, CHUNG JIA EN JOLENE, YIP OOI KIT MEGAN ANNE, LIM KYM YEE 2ND ROW: ELLYN GOH YEE TENG, CALISTA TAN HWEE SHIN, TAN ZHI XUAN, TAN YEW WEI, SOO KIAT YU, JERALYN TAN JIA XIN, JOLIE NGO KAI TING, REYES VON ANDREA DEL ROSARIO, VANETTA FONG CHU QI, NG ZHI TING LOH JIA MIN GENEVIEVE, PRAWINDER KAUR D/O PAVITAR S 3RD ROW: JOSHUA WONG ZHI YONG, DERRICK ROYSTON CHETTY, GOH YI XIANG, LEE DONG XUAN JORDAN, HOOI YONG XIANG, CHONG JUN YONG GLENN, NG JUAN ZHE DARIUS, ERIC NG MING YAO, TAN XIE EN BARNABAS, ZHONG SIQIANG, JULIUS NG HWEE CHONG, BRANDON WINATA NG SHAO QI, LEE CHENG XIAO, KELSEY BOEY JUN XIANG, FELIX ONG HAN MIN 4th ROW: TRISTEN PANG HONG KAI, BEH JUN MING, WATTANA-NARASET AMONCHET, GARY TEO YONG JIE, SEAN TEO YEW SHEN
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CLASS: 1 INTEGRITY FORM TEACHERS: MS COLENE LIN, MS LIU NAN from left to right
1ST ROW: KAEDEN SIM, AXEL TAN RAY MENG, JAVEN GAY, NEO YI QUAN, MS LIN LIFEN COLENE, CHRISTOPHER TIONG XIANG ZHENG,MINDY TENG SIMIN, CHARLOTS ANG SHU YIN, ANG HUI XIN SHERINE 2ND ROW: GERMAINE LIM XIN XUAN, LEE SHIEN YEN AZELLE, LI YUNLING, CHARMAINE YEO WEN XUAN, FAITH WANG SZE XUAN, LOKE LI WEN, CHEE KIT YINN, NG JUIN YI, SOH SI YI ALYSSA, JASLYNN WONG JING TING, LIM HUI YI, CHOO SHUHUA, TAY ZU YI, TIFFANY HO SHAO LEE (HU SHAOLI), HO JIA YING ASHLEY, TAN YING SHAN BRENDA 3RD ROW: JOSHUA GERARD FABROA FALSADO, CHOO DI EN, KIERAN, BENJAMIN GOH KUN HONG, IGNATIUS TAY YI HAO, AUGUSTINE SER WEI XUAN, THOMAS CHUA HELMAN, ELTON GOH, WONG ZHE YUEN, PEH JUN WEI JOEL, NATHANIEL NG TZE YOUNG, CHEE CHONG JUN ELLIOT, CHAY HAO WAYNE, RON TOH JING JIE, CHUA ZHONG ZE ANSON NOT IN PICTURE: MS LIU NAN, LANCE EZEKIEL TAN KAI-SHEN
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1ST ROW: CEDRICK CHEW CHAO GUAN, ELVERN WONG JING JIE, SAMUEL TAN YU XUAN, ISAAC ONG BIN HUI, MS LUO CUIXIN, MRS LO SOCK KUI, TISHA LIU HUI ZI, CHONG LU TING CARYN, ARISTA EVANGELINE LAW XIANG TING, CHAN YUN XIU IRENE 2ND ROW: CLAIRABEL JANN ONG CI EN, TAN QI YIN, NG XING NIE, LIAW XIU TING NICOLE, CALLA NG ZILING, TAN LI WEN SARAH, QUEK YING YIN JINTANA, WONG XINRU CELINE, SITI NUR AIN BTE SUHAIRI, AMANDA HO LI XIN, LEE CHU YIH KAYLA, TAN WAN YEE ASHLYN, WINOA TAN SIEW LEE, YEOW RONG, CELESTE KOH SU NING, EILEEN PNG YI LIN. 3RD ROW: AU YI TENG, TOH JIEREN CALEB, LIM JUN CHEN, JERYL CHWA FONG RONG, DANIEL LIM YEE TECK, CEDRICK CHEW CHAO GUAN, JOEL BENJAMIN SURYA, CLEMENT CHIA YU KAI, KOH WEE HRNG, ONG DONG CHEN, CHEONG CHEE SENG, NIGEL YEO ZHEN JIE, XANDER KNG, KOH JUN JIE DYLAN, ZHAN MOBAI, JUSTIN CHUA JUN JIE.
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CLASS: 1 FAITH FORM TEACHERS: MRS RUTH CHOY, MS TAN MIOW QIN from left to right
1ST ROW: LOW YI XUAN RACHEL, SELENA MAY COOMBE, SERY PUTRY NIELLAHWAHYU, CHRISTIAN MATTHEW WONG YU JUN, MS TAN MIOW QIN, MRS RUTH CHOY, PRASENTHARAN S/O SUSEELAN, CERES MAIA BISCOCHO ILAGAN, REBECCA GOH XUE WEN, PEH SIOW TENG 2ND ROW: TAY YI JING ANGIE, CHARIS YEAP, NICOLE TAN WEN YU, WONG JIA MIN, SITI NUR’ HIDAYAH BINTE MOHAME, SOFIA JEFRY, SERN SU EN, VALENA WU YU XUAN, TAN WAN XIN VALERIE, HO SIN YEE ABBY, VALERIE TAN MEI JUN, LOW XIN TIAN TAMMY, CHAN YAN, KOK HAI YING. 3RD ROW: JARED HOR YONG JUN, ALDEN LEE YU DA, JAVIER TAY WEI YI, LIEW WEN CHENG TOM, NAHARRUDIN B HISHAM, MARCUS TANG YI HAN, CHUA RUI XIAN, NG JAYVEN, AARON YEO EN MING, LIM HONGEN, YEO JIA RONG, LOW LI HAN. NOT IN PICTURE: NG JING YEE, KHOO JIA’EN JAREN, KOH BRAYDEN, MUHAMMAD FIRZAN B KAMIL, TANG KUM HEI ZAVIER, ZHENG HANBIN.
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1ST ROW: STEPHEN CHUA XUAN ANG, MUHAMMAD SYAQIL B YUSSNAINI, IGNATIUS LIM, HO JUN YEEN DARRYL, MR IAN SIM TSI TANG, MISS JESLYN LEE YU LIN, TEH SHU JUAN, NUR ELYN SYAZRINA BTE M S, TEO SIOW CHING GLADYS, LEE JIA YU 2ND ROW: MADELEINE LIM JIA YI, ESPIRITU MARIA ANGELA LONTOC, LAU LOK TONG VALLERIE, SITI AISYAH BTE MOHAMMAD Z, TANG ZI QI, KELLY KOH KAI LI, TEO SIOW CHING GLADYS, JOANNE KUA RUYEN, QAISARA BATRISYIA BTE NORLISAN, LIM PEI QI MEGAN, SELENA LOH JIA YI, TAN YAN NI, TAY KAI LIN, KOH YI EN, SIN SI YI SHARMAINE, NATASHA XI ANTHONY 3RD ROW: NE SZE CHAI MARCUS, HARESH SARAVANAN, AARON SALES TOLENTINO, ANG SOON SEM, SOH YONG JIE, ANDY, FONG QI JUN, CHELIBONI SARASWATHIBHAVANI S, CHONG KYRAN, ETHAN NOAH AW JUN LE, POON WING, LEE MENG CHUNG, KOLEZ TENG SHI LONG, CHUA ZHI JIA JOSEPH, THANIEL TAN EN NOT IN PICTURE: ANG TENG CHUAN JONATHAN, LEE WEN JIE BENNET 149
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CLASS: 1 HOPE FORM TEACHERS: MDM LIM LEE LIAN, MS LAU MEI TONG from left to right
1ST ROW: LIM LEE SHENG, DESMOND QUEK HAO JIE, WAN LUCIA, ADRIEL WONG JIA JUN, MS LIM LEE LIAN, TAY HUI LIN CHLOE, CHAN YING XUAN, NICOLE CHEANG YUWEN, CARINE SIM PEI HUI 2ND ROW: NUR AISYAH BTE NINADI, HO CHERN ZHEN, CHIA YI MAY MONICA, YIP ONN KIA JACMIE, DAWN TAN JIA WEN, LAM XIN YI ADELE, NG YONG KHEE GIGI, CHERYL OON SIEW YING, YONG KENG YIN DELFINA, SHAHEERA BEGUM BTE MASLAN, ANGELA ONG LI YAN, AREBATO MARY ANNE 3RD ROW: CHUN YU JIE SHAWN, SHUAN NG HONG LONG, KAM KOK LEONG, HONG ZHENG YAO DARREN, WANG LUO LIN, NG QI JIE, DARYL LIM YONG SHENG, GOH THYE HWEE, DAMIAN TAN ZHEN YU, SIOW JUN HONG, LEE ZONG HAN JOSTON, GOH CLEVEN, GUO TINGHANG, SHAWN LIM TECK WENG, BELDEN PHANG NOT IN PICTURE: TOH ZI YUN SHANNEN, GERVASE YUEN YE JUN, MOHAMAD AMSYAR B MOHAMAD S, MUHAMMAD RAIHAN B ABDULLAH, SHAIFUL HANAFI B MUHAMAD R, MS LAU MEI TONG 150
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1ST ROW: NG YI HUI BENJAMIN, CLARENCE POH XIANG JUN, DESMOND LOH EE HONG, JORRENMAX TEO SHAO YANG, MR JARROD TAN, MS AMITRA ILANGOVAN, HARALDINE HOON YAWEN, NG CHING YEE, YASMEEN NAWWARAH BTE MOHAMED R, KUSUM GURUNG 2ND ROW: CHARLENE ANDREA RUARO RAMOS, REBECCA TAY KAI EN, PEARL LIM YITING, SHANG ZHUORUI, FELICIA LIM, ANNABELLE QUAN SHI LIN, LI DUO, LIM ZHI XUAN, SAMMI TAY YANMIN, CHERYL LEO, ONG PING YUAN, CLOE WONG JING YI, CELESTE WONG ZI YING, NURULFAATIHAH BTE MUHAMMAD H, NG SIHUI, LIM YI YING 3RD ROW: JONATHAN WONG WEI HAN, TOH KAR LE, WEN WEI’EN, TAN JUN HENG, NEO ZHI JIE BENJAMIN, ADAM REZKI FIRMANSHAH B AZMAN, LEE HAN SHENG SHAUN, FREDERICK SIAH, RAZZIF B ISMAIL, GAO FANGJIAN, PHANG ZHAO ZHI DERRICK, THOMAS DAVE ARMENA REBLORA NOT IN PICTURE: ZENG ZIHUI, CHIA BING YUAN REYNARD 151
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CLASS: 2 SINCERITY FORM TEACHERS: MS LAURA LIM, MS HAYMINI MUTHUSAMY from left to right
1ST ROW: NG XIAN LONG, QUEK TING ER ERIKA, LI TZ YUAN, GREGORY PHUA YUNG KEAT, MS LAURA LIM, MS HAYMINI MUTHUSAMY, NG EN BAO JOAN, TRICIA PUAY SHU HUI, LIM NING, ALESTA SHAINA LAW JING YI 2ND ROW: LI TZ LUNG, KEAGAN TAN JUN HAO,TAN CARRIS, CHIA HUI MIN GRACE, NATALIE NEO, WONG HUI XUAN JOLYNN, TAMMY YEO SI HUI, JOEY TAN XIN YI, LOKE JING WEN JODIE, SEOW BOON YEE, RENEE TAN HUIMIN, HNG YAN LING, ZEE RUI EN CASSANDRA, PEH QI HENG, ATHANASIUS OOI XIEHUI 3RD ROW: RYAN CHIA DE ZHONG, ONG YU JUN, XAVIER LOW SEOW YU, YAP MING JUN, LENNARD CHUA GUO JUN, CHAN YAN ZHE, LAU KAH RUI, PAUL RYAN LOH, BRYAN LEE, DUANGSUTHA PRAKRIT, ROY TAN WEI MING, KANG KAI HENG, TEO BING XING KENNETH, KAYZER LIM JUN KAI
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1ST ROW: ELTON TENG CHION YU, YEONG CHIN LIONG, BENNY SUM, GRIFFITH GOH JI JUN, MS TAN CHOON HEOK, MISS HAFIANA KAMISAN, LEONG SOONG LING TADDEA, SIMONE ARIEL LUKMAN, XENITH WONG, VERYNE WONG YI TING 2ND ROW: HO SEOW YIN VIOLET, MELISSA CHOW YAN ZHI, NG CAI HUI, ANG JING LING, NG XIN YING, TAN MING HUI, LAM YU QI PHOEBE, JOAN WONG ZHEN YING, LOH SHIQIN CASSANDRA, REYA SIVAKUMARAN, LEE MEI YI CHLOE, ENG LI QI, EVA LILY PHILLIP, DANIA BTE MAZRIN, TAN JUNZHEN ELIZABETH, GOH YAN HUI 3RD ROW: NEO JING HONG BRIAN, NG AIK KAI, TAN WEI TZE ALOYSIUS, LENG CHING HOW, TAN GUAN YU, MARCUS TAY KIM KOON, MUHAMMAD NUR HAFIZ B YUSAINI, KOH IANJIE, SEW YU XIANG, GOH YIK CHONG, RYAN FONG ZHENG LONG, TOBIAS TAN XIN HONG, KOH KAY HAU JUSTIN, EDWIN TEO WEE LUEN NOT IN PICTURE: SIM JIAHAO NIGEL
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CLASS: 2 INTEGRITY FORM TEACHERS: MS VIOLET NG I-LING, MS SO MAN YAN from left to right
1ST ROW: ASHLEY GOH LI YEN, FENG XIAO FANG, SHERYL CHAN JIA YUAN, EDEN LOW ZHAN HONG, MS SO MAN YAN, LEE CHING YEE KYLIE, KOH YU YING, JOLENE, TAN JIE NI, CHEU JIE YI 2ND ROW: GAVIN SUM ZHENGDA, OH LI XUAN BRINA, CHRISTINE GOH HUI QIN, FOO YI SIN, WONG WEN YI WINNIE, LEE JING MIN RIANNA ROSA, TAN ZI YING JENNIFER, LOW FANG LING, CHIA HUI RU, CHARLIZE TAN JIE YI, CHAM YI TONG, CHARMAINE TAN, EUNICE YIT XUANFEI, CLAIRE TAN KAI XIN, HOW ZHONG TING 3RD ROW: ETHAN LEE SHENG JIE, ANG RUIFENG GABRIEL, ANG WEN KIT, NATHANAEL, NG CHI YANG JOSHUA, WONG DING WEN WAYNE, LIEW MARIO, JEDIDIAH JUSTIN KAN YUET, CHIN ZHI YUEH, LIM SI WEI, SHAWN, LUCUS FAM YUE TENG, DARREN HOW WENG KIT, LIW SI KAI ALOYSIUS, JULIEN NGO JUN ANG, GARY LEOW KAI WEN, DEXTER ANG KAI YI, NGO ZONG HAN, LIM TIAN ZHI
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CLASS: 2 RESPECT FORM TEACHERS: MRS SUSAN TAN, MRS CINDY ONG from left to right
1ST ROW: MAX TEO SER HAN, JEFFREY THANG WEN YAO, WONG ZI JUN, JOSHUA LIM ZHI LIANG, MRS CINDY ONG, MRS SUSAN TAN, FAUSTINA PANG ENG HONG, CHUA JACIA, ROANN CHEW WAN LIN, GORDIA TAN 2ND ROW: PHOEBE CHONG NING, ROSELYN TAY HUI TING, DIONIS TOH, TIFFANY KOH, BERNADETTE GRACE TAN JIA QING, CHAN CHUI PING JENNIFER, LIAN ZI YUN, MICHELLE LEOW MIN XUAN, TAN SIEW PENG ANDREA, AMANDA LEE JIA XUAN, VANIA CHRISTINE NG-FURTADO T A, ANGELA WANG WANXIN, JAMIE CHONG 3RD ROW: TEO ZHE YUAN SHAWN, MOK KAI AN, PANG CHU HAN MARCUS, CHRISTOPHER ALPHONSUS NG OOI Q, DAMIAN TAN, SAMILLANO VINCE PANGILINAN, JEROME CHOO IMM RUONG, DAMIEN LEE HAN WAI, LOO ZUN KIAT, PHILIP SANTOS ANTHONY, TAN JING HENG, LAW KAH HONG, LIN ZI PENG, KEITH CHUA, LEE PENG HERN HAYDEN, MATTHIAS LOW ZHI KAI, NG HAN SHENG NOT IN PICTURE: WAN YOKE CHUN SHAENA, LAW YIHENG JOSHUA
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CLASS: 2 FAITH FORM TEACHERS: MS NILAM ASRA BTE MD FAULZI, MS SABRINA SOH SZE CHUAN from left to right
1ST ROW: BRYAN CHOO JING ZHI, FARIZ B HERMAN, LOH KAIZE KAISER, JOY NG LI HAN, MS NILAM ASRA BTE MD FAULZI, MS SABRINA SOH SZE CHUAN, HUMAIRA BTE OSMAN, ONG SI YING SHANNON, ANN-CLAIRE LEE SI HUI, WONG XIN YI CLAIRE 2ND ROW: ISAIAH EMMANUEL ORTIZ DEL R, TENH WEI LIANG, YASMIN LIYANA BTE KHAIROSHAN, ESTHER KWEK DAI XUAN, NICOLE ANG CHU HWEE, FELICIA WEE SHI HUI, CHAVELLE CHONG QI RUI, NADIRA QAISARA BTE M A M, GAN MINYI, PANG ENG YI, ONG JIN JING, LIU YU, SHAWN PHUA KAR HO 3RD ROW: LEE AN JIE, ONG QUAN DE, CHEN ZIMING, KUAH ZHI LIN, JETT KOH, LEE WEI XUAN JANUARIUS, LIM YONG HUA JOSHUA, THIA JUN JIA SHAWN, KOH GUAN TING GABRIEL, REYNARD ONG JING JIE, ONG ZHENG YU NIXON, FABIAN CHUA ZI BIN, LAI YE HENG ELLERY, TING XIE HAN BRENDON, DARIUS SEOW KAI YANG, OWEN CHUA GUAN LIANG NOT IN PICTURE: LUCAS TEO LOK KAI, LUCAS WAN
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CLASS: 2 LOVE FORM TEACHERS: MRS GERALDINE TAY, MR KELVIN GO from left to right
1ST ROW: LIM LEE HAO, OLEGARIO KYLA PAULINE CUA, GOH JIN YI AARON, NG JIA YI, MRS GERALDINE TAY, MR KELVIN GO, LOW HUI YING, WALLACE SEOW JIA YI, LAU KURT HOWE SAMUEL, RACHAEL TAN 2ND ROW: NG CHUAN TEE GEORGE, LEE HONG MENG, TERRY CHAN JING XIANG, WOO JIA HUI, ZOE TAN GEOK SHAN, VANESSA YEO SHU TING, TAN AI TENG, CLAUDIA LEE WEN, YAP LI YING, TAN SIM YI, BRINDA SARAVANAN, LIEW JIA CHI, MERVIN SEAH WEN BIN 3RD ROW: PANG JUN YUAN, KEAGAN TEE JUN JIE, KEON CHIA ZIXUAN, JOVAN TOCK JUN HENG, LEE PENG HONG DYLAN, WAYNE CHAN WEI HENG, NGOH YAN KAI WESLEY, BRENNAN TAN BOON KENG, DARYL WONG LEJIE, XAVIER SIM SI YONG, CHEN ZHI YUAN, CHEW DING HAO JOVAN, EMMANUEL RYAN CHAN WEI XIN NOT IN PICTURE: BELINDA CHEE YAN LIN, CASAYURAN ELCHRIA GARCIA, ELGIN LEE JING HUI, MATTHEW CHAW XUAN
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CLASS: 2 HOPE FORM TEACHERS: MR BERNARD RAM BAGTHA, MR DOMINIC TAN HENG HUAT from left to right
1ST ROW: HUGO ROSTIN TOLENTINO, CHEW KIAT XUAN, CHEW KIAN WEE, CALEB TAN SHANG WEN, MR DOMINIC TAN HENG HUAT, MR BERNARD RAM BAGTHA, MICHELLE GOH SHUHUI, TABONG MARLA MIKAELAV, ALLYSHA ILYANA BTE AZLAN, LIM XIN YEE 2ND ROW: DARREN HENG JUN WEI, ALPHONZUS LIM ZHENG TING, NUR HIDAYAH BTE HUSIN, HO WAN YI, YEO SU HONG JOEY, ESTHER TANG YI XUAN, REGINA ONG WEI JUN, CHERYL ONG, EDLIN MARSHITA BTE M N J, SHIBAH GRACE JAMES, ALEX NG MING BING, LUCAS CHONG WEI WEN 3RD ROW: BENJAMIN NEO YONG FENG, JORDAN ANG KIA WEE, RADZWAN B MUSA, HAFIZ B ROSLI, LIM DE EN, GILBERT LOW JIN LEUNG, ZAC LIM WEE YONG, KWEK YONG JUN, TAN YI HAO JASON, SEZHIYAN ARAVINDHAN, EMMANUEL PANG JING QUAN, FREDIE LOW HONG KAI, YEO SHENG WEN SKYELAR NOT IN PICTURE: MATHILDA LOO YER SHUAN, BRENDAN TAN ZHENG TAO, HOLMBERG JUN WEI, HUANG WEI, LEE AIK KEAT JAVIER, WONG ZHILI ERNEST, ZEKE TEO YEN SEN 158
CLASS: 3 HUMILITY FORM TEACHERS: MS LIM LAY YONG, MS GWENDOLYNN CHRISSIE TAN MEI LING from left to right
1ST ROW: EUGENE CHUA WEI JUN, ETHAN TENG JINGHENG, ONG JUNFENG, ALASTAIR LEOW WEE KIAT, MS LIM LAY YONG, MS GWENDOLYNN CHRISSIE TAN MEI LING, LAURA TEO WEE-SHUANNE, LEONG WEI TING JYNN, TEO YU LING CRYSTAL, TRUDY WEE JING TING 2ND ROW: TAN SEE YING, LEOW SHI MEI SUSAN, JASLYN TAN SHER LI, FAITH CHOW WEI SHI, TAN LI TONG, TEN SI YING, DEBORAH YEO XING TING, GAN MIN QIAN, TENG HUI SHANN, ZHOU YUQIAN, PEH XIN YING, ALENA TAY QI YE, CHAN HUI XIN RENEE, HO SI CI, WOON MYNN, ESTHER LIM, ZHANG FAN 3RD ROW: TAN YU NING, CHOO RUIRONG, NG JING PENG, TAN JUN HAO, LEE JIA CHEN DION, YEW YAN KEAT JOSHUA, ERNEST TAN SHAO HENG, NG YONG JIE RIORDAN, TAN JIAN QUAN, EDISON LEE XIAN WEI, ZENG YONGYI
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CLASS: 3 SINCERITY FORM TEACHERS: MS ANGELA WONG, MS NELLIE TAN, MS CRYSTAL ANG from left to right
1ST ROW: SOH WEE TIONG LINUS, JEROME LEE LER DE, SZE XIN WEI, ONG RUI ZHI CALEB, MS ANGELA WONG, MS NELLIE TAN, GAN RI QI MAVIS, TAN CHERISE, LIAN HUI XUAN AMANDA, LIAUW YUE TING 2ND ROW: MAVERICK TENG YONG ZHI, CHIN WEI TENG, VALENCIA FONG CHU YUAN, LIM EN CI, LOW WEI QI, WU SHU QI NATALIE, YUKIE YANG, KELLYANN TAN, J’ YI LEAW, TAN LI SIN MISA, BRYAN TAN CHENG WEI, ONG ANN KIAT 3RD ROW: ENG JIA HE, NICHOLAS CHOY, KOO JIAN SIN, JULLIAN CHHNG JUN EN, TIMOTHY LEE FENG HAO, GORDON LEE JUN LIN, YEO KIAN CHONG, DELVIN LIM ZONG XIAN, EDWIN LIM WEI YANG, SIM YUE JUN DARREN, LIAN ZHI YANG, ONG YUE EN ISAAC, RANEN TAN NOT IN PICTURE: KHOO HUI YI PEARLIN, GAVIN TANG BING YUAN, SIRANJEEVI S/O BALAS, MS CRYSTAL ANG
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CLASS: 3 CHARITY FORM TEACHERS: MISS WOO WEI SHAN, MDM SITI SALMEAH BTE AMEER from left to right
1ST ROW: TAN YONG RUI, VELEON LIM MING ZHE, ONG SIEW WOON, DESMOND LIM MING HUI, MDM SITI SALMEAH BTE AMEER, MISS WOO WEI SHAN, NEO YONG SHUN, LOW HUI ERN CASSANDRA, ONG YI TING, TEO JIE YING CHARMAINE 2ND ROW: CHUA WEI TING EMILY, LONG XINYI DIONNE, LEE HUI YI REANNE, SOH YIN TENG JOLENE, TAN JIA HUI, JOANNE NEO SIOK HUI, VALERIE PEH RUI MIN, GLADA CHUA HUI LIN, LEONI CHOO SIN CHEN, TEO ZI QING, TAY JERMAINE, EI KHAINE SOE 3RD ROW: IVAN CHIN YEE ENN, HO WEN JIE RAINER, RONALD TAN CHANG HUI, SEAH BOON PIN, JOSHUA HAN JIA XUAN, NG LE HUAI, XIONG BINSONG, RON ONG TING HAO, CHUA YUE HENG, DARREN LEE CHENG WAI, DON TAN KIANG YONG, ONG QI XUN SILVESTER, LEE HONG YI GREGORY, RAPHAEL TAN YU HENG, LIM RUI JIE RAY, LI ZHENGXI FERGUS, NG XIAN JIE SEAN NOT IN PICTURE: TONG SHAO WEN, KEZIA GRACE WONGSODIRDJO
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CLASS: 3 COURAGE FORM TEACHERS: MR CHANG JEE YEN, MS CHENG GUO MEI from left to right
1ST ROW: ANG MING WEI MARK EMMANUEL JR, FOONG JUN WEI, LU DAWEI, LIM JIA EN, MR CHANG JEE YEN, MS CHENG GUO MEI, LOW WEN JUN, TEE YAN LING, NUR NADIAH BTE HISHAM, CHEN YIWEN 2ND ROW: ABIGAIL LEE, SOH WEN XIN, NG XIAO YAN, CAREN NICOLE S SANTILLAN, LIEW HUI JIE ALYSSA, CHERMAINE KOH QIAN HUI, SHERI WONG, TAN JING YI, IFFAH QISTINA BTE ROSLAN, CHEW XI WEN ISABEL, TAN QIAN QI PEARLINE, KEZIA GRACE WONGSODIRDJO, GEMMIE CHOA, LIM JING YI 3RD ROW: LEE ZHI YANG EVAN, TAN PIN, RYAN NICHOLAS AW JUN YOU, WALTER CHAN HONG JUN, TAN YOU ZHU ALDRICH, JERAL LIM HONG YI, TEO JUN KAI, CHOO HONG RUI RAYSON, CHANG JING XIAN, GABRIEL XAVIER NG QI REN
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CLASS: 3 INTEGRITY FORM TEACHERS: MR ELAMARAN NATARAJAN, MS LEE WAN JING from left to right
1ST ROW: TOH WENJIE, LEK XUAN HUI AQUINAS, GOH YUXUAN, MR ELAMARAN NATARAJAN, MS LEE WAN JING, ROBIN TOH ZHEN YONG, FONG HUI YI, EUNICE NEO XIAN XUAN 2ND ROW: ONG KIAN LENG ASHER, JAMES CHNG ZI HAO, TANG HWEE LING, YEE JIA EN VALESKA, WONG HUI EN, TAN YI ZHE ASHTON, WEE YI XUN 3RD ROW: RYAN WONG, EDWARD LIM, GOH JUNHUI THIERRY, PEH YI XIONG, XAVIER KOO JIAN ZHI, IRVIN YIP ZHEN WEI, LEK NIAN KANG KLEMENT, LUCAS LIM QI QUAN NOT IN PICTURE: ADRIAN GALEN TENG, JONATHAN CHUA HONG EE
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CLASS: 3 RESPECT FORM TEACHERS: MRS RAJAMMAL NATHAN, MS AGNES CHIN from left to right
1ST ROW: LIM JIA HAO KENNETH, MUHAMED LUTFIL HADI B MULYADI, RUSSEL TAN JUN HONG, CHENG KAI CHEN EUSON, MRS RAJAMMAL NATHAN, MS AGNES CHIN, JACELYN HENG JING XIAN, LIM JIA HUI, GRACE TAN SHARMANE, RITI RAI 2ND ROW: PEH XIN YU, CASEY LAI YAN CI, CELYN TAN, CLAUDIA TAN YI FAYE, SIAN NATALYA LOW MIAO XUAN, MEGAN LAU XUAN QI, PEAR SZE SHUEN FION, LEONG WAN LING DENISE, MELISSA LIM HUI MIN, GOH YNG SWAN, UMAIRAH NUHA BTE KAMARULZAMAN, MEGAN ZHUO YANLING, CHAN YING HAN, YAP YUXIN VENUS, CHANG HUI XIN ALYSSIA, GOH ZI JIA, TAN JIA YING 3RD ROW: DANIEL HO SHENG WEI, TAN MENG YONG BEN, JUSTUS CHARLTON ONG JUN YEW, LEE ZHE HAO, JEREMY HO JUN KUANG, LESTER ONG LI YU, CHUNG MING HEAN GABRIEL, NEO CHEE YIK JORDON, GOH SZE YING KELLY, TEO HWEE ER, TAY HWEE MEI, KOH FANG LING JOLINE, REGINA TAN CHU WEN, XIA YUYAN.JERAL LIM HONG YI, TEO JUN KAI, CHOO HONG RUI RAYSON, CHANG JING XIAN, GABRIEL XAVIER NG QI REN
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CLASS: 3 FAITH FORM TEACHERS: MISS TAN BEE CHOO, MDM GUAN JING JING from left to right
1ST ROW: ADAM GOH, IPHIGENA PEH YUXI ,CANDY LOO MEI QI, KOH LUO JIE, MISS TAN BEE CHOO, MDM GUAN JING JING, TAY WANG XUAN, VIENNA GOH YAN YI, IPHIGENE PEH YURENG , FAM QIAN WEI JONATHAN 2ND ROW: MELANIE NG, LAU LOK LING CHARLYN, TAN KIT YING, NATALIE ANNE ENRIQUEZ, MELISSA ONG SHI TING, LAM YU JIA, HO PEI YUN, LIM SZE YING SHOYELE, LOW GUI YAN CHERYL,SAM XIN HUI, TAN HEE, NG XIN YI 3RD ROW: DARRYL SOON WEI JIE, TAN YEE CHONG, NG XING YU JOSEPH, NICHOLAS NGUAN, CHIA SHAO ZE ROYCE, KOH HIN WEI, BENSON SIM SHAN BO, ZACCHAEUS LIM JIAJUN, LIEW WEN BIN TERRY, NEO JUN LI JONATHAN, TAN WEI XIANG, SHEE DAO YANG, TAN KIA CHUN, KLEMENS LEOW YI LONG
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CLASS: 3 LOVE FORM TEACHERS: MS FOO AI NING, MDM ZHU MEI from left to right
1ST ROW: CASIMIR TAN YONG KIAT, BEVIS NEO JUN WEI, MDM ZHU MEI, MS FOO AI NING, CHIN YANNI, NG LEI KEE 2ND ROW: WONG HOI YOUNG RYAN, PNG TECK LENG JUSTIN, NICOLE CHIN, ER LYVIA, ONG JIA LIN, EVA BATRISYIA BTE ISKANDAR, TAM ZI QING, SIAH JIE MING JERMYN, JEFF KOH 3RD ROW: MIKEAL LEOW MIN JIE, ONG WEI QIANG, PEH ZI HENG, CANLAS JOSEMARIA GARCIA, LIM WEIHENG GARY, CHIA IAN, LOW ZHEN HAO MOSES, LEE HSIEN XIANG NOT IN PICTURE: XUE MING XIAO, LOO ZHI HERNG REGINALD, TAN CHEE SIANG, YEOW ZHEN DE LESTER
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CLASS: 3 PEACE FORM TEACHERS: MRS LUM CHIK PENG SALLY, MISS SITI AISYAH SAFIYUDDIN, MR THIAN JIAHUI from left to right
1ST ROW: KENNASON CHUA QING HENG, SIAW ZIWEI, NG HONG XIANG ROY, MRS LUM CHIK PENG SALLY, MISS SITI AISYAH SAFIYUDDIN, MARGARET ALYSSA HERNANDEZ, JANKA WONG HUI EN, TSIN CHIEN YEE SALLY 2ND ROW: PEH JIA YI, ONG GEK HONG, APRILLIZA VARSYA KUMAR, HO PEI QI, HERNA HERRIANA BTE HERMAN, JENNA LAU ZHEN YEE, JOY CHER YUN HAN, LAU JIA XUAN. 3RD ROW: JOSEPH SUI JIA LE, YAP JUN LEONG BENJAMIN, NG ZU KUAN, DARIUS SEAH WEI JIE, AUGUSTINE TEO QING REN, HO YUAN TAI, AXELL LIM YANSHENG, LIEW TIAN CI, KAY JUN HONG, WEE HE QUN, ANG ZHENG QUAN DION NOT IN PICTURE: MR THIAN JIAHUI, LEE ZHENG HONG, YONG QUAN YAO
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CLASS: 3 HOPE FORM TEACHERS: MRS MAY TAN, MR EUGENE TAN from left to right
1ST ROW: GOH JUN HUI, LAW ZHU RUI, TOH RONG YAO, POH JUN HAN DARRYL, MR EUGENE TAN, MRS MAY TAN, NAHDA BTE MOHD SAID, GAN YUN EN, CHAN SHU WING, NUR AFIQAH ADRIANA BTE MOHD SUHARDY 2ND ROW: VINCENT, TOK JIA JUN MARCUS, MARCUS TAN GUAN XIANG, YOUNG QUAN KANG KEITH, LEE YI ZI MICOLE, THIA JING WEN LYNETTE, SEAH ZHI TING JOLYNN, CHAN ROU BING, NUR PUTERI NATASHA BTE M Y, MOH JUN YANG IVAN, YANG QUAN JIN GARY, CHIA TENG ENG, LEOW ZHENG KAI XAVIER 3RD ROW: SEE JIAN LIANG, SEBASTIAN NG KANG LENG, ALOISIUS HO JUN JIE, TRISTAN CHEW JIN ZHONG, JOVAN LIM QING RONG, CHRISTOPHER YEO JING FENG, OWEN GEORGE GOMES, DAMIAN NG CHOON KIAT, KHO HAO XIANG MELSON, WONG JUN HAO, TEO SHAO XUAN, MOH JIE YU NOT IN PICTURE: SITI NUR DIYANA BTE ROSMADI, KHOO KAH LOK, LIM WIRAYUT, LOH KOK MENG ALVIN, NG HONG XIANG, NG JUN XIANG.
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CLASS: 4 FAITH FORM TEACHERS: MR LEOW ZHENG QIAO, MS TAY XUE LING SHIRLYN from left to right
1ST ROW: SOH WEE KIAT ISAAC, TIAN SOON WEI ALTON, BENNY PANG ZHI HAO, PEH YI HAO, MR LEOW ZHENG QIAO, MS TAY XUE LING SHIRLYN, SHANICE LOY SI XIAN, GUO JIAHUI MAGDALENE, ADELINE TAN BUAY KHIM, CHNG HUI QI GRACIA 2ND ROW: LIM SUITONG, CLAUDIA KANG BEE KIM, WEE YU HUI, FAITH CHOW WEI SHI, SIM PEI RONG IMEL, ANG MIN RUI, CHARMANE, SYDNEY TAY XIN YI, CELINE CHONG JING MIN, ENG JIA HUI, KRYSTAL HENG JUE YI, MICHELLE SEAH XIN YI, SHERMIN CHIA YING YING, VALERIE SIM YU QIN, EILEEN TAN YI LING, ZOE CHEW JIA YI, TAY KOK WEI MELVYN 170
3RD ROW: PEH RUI ZHI, ESMONDE TAN QING HAO, NAI YIMING BRENDAN, NG WAN JIE, CHONG YEOW JOON, WANG GUANG HUI, CHENG ZAI RONG DARREN, IGNATIUS WONG ZHI JIE, KEITH PANG YIP HON, ONG YONG PHANG SAMUEL, SHAWN FOO ZHI ZHONG, CHENG ZAI WEI DARRYL, CHAN JIE YANG, TAN KIAN HWA, DAMIEN LIM SHAN WEI, SOH YONG HAO ALAN NOT IN PICTURE: WESLEY TEO CHUN PENG 171
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CLASS: 4 LOVE FORM TEACHERS: MR LIN WEIDING, MS LIM MEI QIAO, MS LIANG MEIYI from left to right
1ST ROW: JAVEN NG JUN QUAN, REGINA TAY SU TING, PEK YAN TING PRISCILLA, NG JIAN SHENG, MR LIN WEIDING, FIONA LOW MEI MEI, ONG XIAO YIN, DONOVAN PANG YEW SHENG, LIM DIAN KANG DARYL 2ND ROW: JARELL LIM EE CHEN, CHUA WEN SHING BRYAN, MUHAMMAD UZAIR FAYYADH B Z, LIM HOOI SHIN, CHERYL MITCHELLE RODRIGUES, CHUA MINGZHE, NICHOLAS YEO WEN JIE, HO CHIN YI
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CLASS: 4 PEACE FORM TEACHERS: MS SHAIKHA NUR HAJIBAH, MR PEH SAY KOON from left to right
1ST ROW: CANLAS VINCE BENEDICT GARCIA, MUHAMMAD SYAWAL B SAHARUDDIN, HOW HONGYU, MR PEH SAY KOON, MS SHAIKHA NUR HAJIBAH, JOLENTA LOW RUI QI, TEO SWEE HOON, ALVIN PEER MING JUN 2ND ROW: YEO TZE KAI ANDREW, TEE YONG TENG, HOLMBERG JING TING, SUM WAI LIN KELLY, TAN CHUAN LIN, DON NG JUN JIE, TAN JUN YIN JARED
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3RD ROW: YEO JIA WEI, D’ALMEIDA JAMES FRANCIS, LEE HAO ZHENG NATHANIEL, SHAW BOON SHUEN IAN, LIM CHON HON, CHONG YI ERN, JACK LIM, LONG KIAN HON CARLIN, NG XINRONG NOT IN PICTURE: LOVELL LAW CHING SIAN
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CLASS: 4 Hope 1
FORM TEACHERS: MR ONG WEI HAN, MR CHUA SONG GUAN from left to right
1ST ROW: VINCENT LAU CHOON JIE, LOH BUNDUANG, NURUL EMELDA AYU BTE JOHARI, MR ONG WEI HAN, MR CHUA SONG GUAN, IGNESSA TOH, CHENG YI HUA, LOUIS AW JUN WEI 2ND ROW: WIN TAN, KOH YI JIA, SHANE ANDREW KALLAT, SEAH KAI JUN, BRYAN CHUA HIEN JIE (CAI XIAN JIE), SYLVESTER SEAH KAI XUAN, TAN YUEN RONG, CHESTER TAY CHIH JUN, WONG JUN IAYNE, LIM YU KAI, KEITH, KEITH CHAN JING XUN, DARRELL CHUA ZI JIAN, MUHAMMAD FAIRUZ AL FIRDAUZI NOT IN PICTURE: LAU SZE HAO FABIAN, TOH YU KANG ETHAN 176
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Ms Siti Aisyah, you are the compass that activates the magnets of curiosity, knowledge and wisdom in me. - Chester Tay I would like to thank Mrs Cindy Ong, Mr Ong Wei Han, Mr Chua Song Guan, Mr Shahrom and many other teachers for being there for me, pushing me on throughout my 4 years in Holy Innocents’ High, and for always showing me care and concern and teaching me many valuable life lessons that are more valuable than studies sometimes, and also for all the happy memories. Thank You! - Iayne Wong To Miss Aisyah & Mrs Cindy Ong: Thank you for putting in so much effort for our class. I want to thank both of you for motivating me and telling me the importance of studying. I’m blessed to have awesome teachers like both of you in my life. I am really grateful. From: Louis Aw
Mr Ong and Mr Shahrom, thank you for supporting me for the past few years. - Vincent Lau Thank you to Miss Aisyah, Mr Ong, Mr Chua, Mrs Ong and Mdm Lee for all your support, for not giving up on me, and also for reminding me what is important and what is not that important. - Bryan Chua To All the Subject Teachers of 4 Hope 1: Thank you for your constant guidance and encouragement for the past 4 years. You have been great teachers who have taught and counselled us. Without all of you, I will not be able to achieve success or be what I am today. Thank you again for all the encouragement and motivation. It really benefits me! From Keith Chan
To Ms Aisyah, Mr Shahrom, Mr Chew and all the 4 Hope 1 teachers: Thank you for all the encouraging words. :) Thank you for not giving up on us and staying with us throughout our years in HIHS. We appreciate everything that you have done for us! Regards, Emelda & Ignessa
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1ST ROW: LEE AIK HENG, MENDEL, CLARIN GOH SI HUI, MARISA CHEW ZI QI, STEPHANIE YEO YE NI, MRS KU-ANG TIN TIN, TOH WEN RUU, LIM SHIWU NIGEL, GODFREY NG RUI HOW, TOH KENG WEE 2ND ROW: WIN TAN, KOH YI JIA, SHANE ANDREW KALLAT, SEAH KAI JUN, BRYAN CHUA HIEN JIE (CAI XIAN JIE), SYLVESTER SEAH KAI XUAN, TAN YUEN RONG, CHESTER TAY CHIH JUN, WONG JUN IAYNE, LIM YU KAI, KEITH, KEITH CHAN JING XUN, DARRELL CHUA ZI JIAN, MUHAMMAD FAIRUZ AL FIRDAUZI NOT IN PICTURE: TEO JIA XIANG, ONG ZHENG LONG 178
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Thank you, teachers, for guiding us for the past four years. I hope all of you will continue to have a wonderful life in the years ahead! - Joo Keat Thank you for teaching us and also helping us to do better in our studies.
Thank you Mrs Ku, Mr Shahrom, Mrs Tan, Ms Tan, Mr Peh, Mr Tan, Mrs Ong and Mdm Zhu Mei for teaching me for these past few years. Sincerely, Mendel Lee Thank you, Mrs Ku, for always being a responsible teacher. Whenever there were class events, you always helped us and said, ‘We must win’ and when the results were out, we always did a pretty good job. That is all due to your hard work and suggestions. You are truly an outstanding teacher because of your dedication towards your students. Finally, to all the subject teachers of 4 Hope 2, I am really grateful to all of you. We appreciate you, teachers, and we will do well for the ‘N’ levels. - Nigel
Thank you, teachers, for your encouragement, guidance and never giving up on us no matter what we did during our years in HIHS.
Thank you Mrs Ku, Mrs Ong, Mr Shahrom, Ms Tan, Mrs Tan, Mr Lai, Mdm Zhu Mei and Mr Bernard. I love you all! - Alvin Ng
When you want to succeed as badly as you want to breathe, then you will be successful. Thank you, Mrs Ku, for teaching me for these few years and encouraging me and never giving up on me. - Godfrey
Thank you to all the teachers who have taught 4 Hope 2 for the past 4 years in HIHS! Thank you, Mrs Ku for being such a great form teacher of 4 Hope 2. You really helped to motivate and push us to get better grades and have better behaviour. Without you, we would not have achieved everything that we have achieved. Thank you for not giving up on us. Good luck, stay healthy and smile. :) Thank you for everything you have done for all of us! - Marisa
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FORM TEACHERS: MRS CYNTHIA CHAN, MRS WONG-LAI CHUI DIP from left to right
1ST ROW: KENDRA LIM ZHIQI, NADIAH HUMAYRA SI QI BTE S N, AMANDA CLARE LAWRENCE, CHONG YAN CHI, LIM YING XIAN, LEE MEI SHI PEARL, QU MEI, ZHAO QIANYA, CHONG SIEW YUN 2ND ROW: JERMAINE GOH JIA MIN, DANIELLA BIANCA CADAYONA LIM, TEO CHIN XIN, TRICIA, LEE WAN NING, SHIRLEY ANG XUAN LIN, LEE YUN QIN, NG QI YUAN, CANDY SALOME LIM 3RD ROW: KEVIN GHALE, TOH GEN YANG JEREMY, RINSHUN WATANABE, CHEN ZIMING, TEO YOUNG YE KURT RYAN, JOSHUA TAN HIANG WEI, JOEL CHAN HING YEONG, CHUA RUI HAO 4TH ROW: GORDON YIT HONGYAO, ALOYSIUS LIM YANMING, CHUA WEN XUAN, LEE BO SERN, BRONSON, SOPHIAN IZDIHAR B OSMAN, GUAN JIA SHENG, TAN KIT MUN, MARCUS, YEO YIHENG, ZHUO JIANYI, BRANDON 5TH ROW: MRS CYNTHIA CHAN, WONG ZHI HAO SAMUEL, TEO YEW TECK, NICOLAS, TIMOTHY HUANG KERONG, MAX LEE KING JIN, CHEW MING SHENG, WEE ZI JUN, GOH JUN HAN NOT IN PICTURE: KOH YOONG SOON, MRS WONG-LAI CHUI DIP 180
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4 HUMILITY Dear teachers, Thank you for your hard work and countless contributions to the school! We appreciate your contributions and hope that you will continue giving your best to the school. ‘TEACHERS are the light that light up our LIVES and our future.’ - 4 Humility 2015 ‘Success is not final, Failure is NOT fatal: It’s the courage to continue on that counts.’ - Winston Churchill THANK YOU! On behalf of 4 Humility, I thank you for the long hours and hard work you all put in to help us, students. As students, we may be immature sometimes. However, you teachers, continue to be patient and continue teaching us all! Yes, there were times of frustration caused by us. Yet, all of you are strong and courageous to continue on. We appreciate all the effort you all put in. When we think back and look at our lives, we will remember those who have made a difference in our lives - our teachers! - 4 Humility 2015 Dear teachers, Thank you for patiently teaching us and guiding us. Hope you enjoyed the fun times and teaching us. Hope you’ll continue to love teaching and do your best! Dear teachers, Thank you for your guidance throughout our 4 years in HIHS! Your teachings have enlightened me greatly and surely will bring us far in our lives. The amount of gratitude that I feel towards you cannot be measured. Thank you!
To the teachers of Holy Innocents’ High School, the ones who stood by me, the ones who guided me, and the ones who stuck with me from secondary 1 to secondary 4. Thank you for your patience, guidance and your constant reminders. They allowed me to achieve my highest potential. Without them, I wouldn’t be who I am. I am truly grateful for that and I will always remember the advice offered to me. - Yiheng Thank you so much, teachers, for all that you have done for us. Thank you for tolerating the noise that we made in class during lessons. Thank you for accompanying us throughout our secondary school experience! Without your constant help, without your constant care and guidance, our secondary school life would most probably be very painful to go through. Thank you! Dear teachers, Thank you for the great amount of effort you have put in to ensure that we perform to our optimum potential. You have been of great help. The additional worksheets and afternoon lessons were instrumental in helping us conquer the ‘O’ levels. You spared time for us to consult you and clarify any misconceptions. Thank you for being with us all the way to the ‘O’ levels, equipping us with the essential skills and knowledge needed. May you continue to teach for a long time so that more students will be inspired by you. - Gordon 181
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FORM TEACHERS: MS SEAH-NG POH LING, MS WAHEEDAH BINTE MUHAMMAD KHALIQ from left to right
1ST ROW: XAVIER WONG, LEE SI QI, GOH PEI CHEE, DORIS NG SHU LIN, MS SEAH-NG POH LING, MS WAHEEDAH BINTE MUHAMMAD KHALIQ, ISABELLE CHEO WEN TING, WONG WEN WEI, KENTA PHILIP ENDO 2ND ROW: SEAH EN XIAN, TAY HAN PIN JILLIANNE, TAN JUE LIN, JADDIE, RAEANN GOH, CHU HUI KYEE, TENG SHERVIS, JOYCE LYE SHUXIN, JESSICA OH HUI YU, TAN YI XUAN, LIM JIN KAI LEONARD 3RD ROW: BRENDAN CHEONG WAI KIN, NATASHA ANNE VENO, LISA KHOU, ZOEY LOH YI JING, NG PEI HUA, SAN JUAN MARIA YSABEAU TALINES, KENNETH RYAN WAN CHENG KAI, NUR SYAFIQAH BTE KARIM, BRYAN NG YU KANG 4TH ROW: ADRIEL ANG CHI WAN, WONG SI ZHEN ETHAN, NICHOLAS WANG ZI HENG, SZE ZHI MING, LI JIANGXIAO, ENG LI HAO, KWOK JUN PENG, DERICK, YEW CHEE KHAI, NICHOLAS NG YU HONG 182
4 SINCERITY ‘Everyone wants happiness, no one wants pain. But you can’t have rainbows, without a little rain.’ ‘There is always someone listening.’ ‘No pain, no gain.’
‘Just do it!’
‘Everything seems impossible until
‘I have my faith in you.’
it is done. You can do it!’
‘All good things come after a wait.’ To all teachers, your efforts
‘Unleash the chains of fate.’
are worth it and are appreciated. Thank you! - Isabelle Dear teachers, Have faith in all the students. I think, therefore I am. It always seems impossible until it is done. - Nicole 183
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FORM TEACHERS: MRS JULIA CHIN, MR LAU CHEE SENG from left to right
1ST ROW: MRS JULIA CHIN, OH JIA JIN, LOW MEI YIN, NATALIE RUI ANTHONY, FELICIA LEE YIN, CHONG WEN YEE, CARMEN YIP JI YAN, LINDA GUSTINA, MR LAU CHEE SENG 2ND ROW: NICHOLAS TEO EU HENG, TEO MARLYN, SAMILLANO NESIE PANGILINAN, DENISE NG RUHUI, JOYCE HELENA XUAN LE RAPPA, AU YONG TING TING, CHEE SUHUI SAMANTHA, HERBERT LIM JING KANG 3RD ROW: MELVIN GOH SHAO RONG, ANDREW LEE, DERRICK TIEW YONG HAN, LIM JUN JIA, ANG LI SHUN, LEMUEL, MAK YU QUAN, LEON TAN ZHENG HAN, DAGUMAN FROILAN VINCENT N 4TH ROW: PANG YI WEI, GABRIEL, MYRON LOW, CHAN JIAJUN, GERARD, TONG SIU JOO, CHEN FU SHEN BENEDICT, LAI TUNG TAT, BENSON, LAM JUN WEI, MATTHEW, BRENDON LEW WEI LEONG 5TH ROW: LI ZHI, CHAI MING YU, JACQUES ONG SUOYI, JUSTIN NG JIA JUN, GARETH RYAN LIM, HO SI EN, PAULO JORDAN NG-FURTADO TIAN CI NOT IN PICTURE: ANDREW TAN JUN KAI 184
Dear Mr Sim, Just to let you know, you have been a very caring, kind and friendly math teacher not just to me but to all the students whom you have taught. You are also a teacher with a lot of initiative. I’m sure that all the students that you have been teaching will benefit from your hard work and dedication. Keep up the good work, Mr Sim, and may God bless you every step of the way. - Erleen 陈老师 (Ms Tan),
Thank you for teaching me! :) No matter how bad my results were, you never gave up on me! Thank you for staying back to teach me, giving our class sweets and never failing to make us laugh and feel motivated. You’re the best teacher a student can find and I will be eternally grateful for your hard work! Once again, thank you so much for the endless encouragements and kindness you’ve showered upon your students. :) 谢谢老师!
- Carmen Yip 程老师,虽然我华文不好,但谢谢你这两年来的教导和耐 心。这次的O水准考试能成功都是因为你。本来,我不太 喜欢华文,但是慢慢的,在你手下,我开始对华文有兴 趣。结果,我爱上了华文。我希望你能继续让更多学生认 识到华文的美。 - Lemuel Ang /洪利巡
Dear Mr Lau & Mrs Chin, Thank you for teaching us to be good students and helping us to get good results. Thank you for your dedication in teaching and nurturing us to be good students. Your hard work and effort inspire us to do better in our studies so that we can make you proud. I hope both of you can continue your way of teaching and inspiring others. I wish you both a pleasant time teaching in this school in the future. Thank you for being very good teachers! - Ming Yu & Jacques Thank you, Mr Sim, for always being patient with us although we were very noisy. You were super funny and nice to us although we were unappreciative and rude sometimes. I am really glad to be your student and hope you will spread the positive vibe to more students. :) YOU ARE THE BEST! - Marlyn 程国美老师,我想要忠诚地感谢您一直以来那么细心与 耐心地教4 Charity 2015. 虽然我们十分顽皮, 但是您依然坚持不懈地教好我们这一班。 请您继续地带着这乐观的态度! - 陈福绅
Dear Mrs Julia Chin, It has been a wonderful 4 years with you as my teacher and because of that, my physics has slowly improved over the years. I will definitely miss you when I graduate and I am also sorry for all the trouble I have caused you all these years. Thank you, Mrs Chin! - Benson Lai
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CLASS: 4 Courage
FORM TEACHERS: MS CHEW SONG YI CHERYL, MS LIM SUAT MENG JENNY from left to right
1ST ROW: TAY SHU YING, ISABEL, SOPHIA INSYIRAH BTE OSMAN, YUAN LIUYAN, STEPHANIE INEZ MOK SU MIN, MS CHEW SONG YI CHERYL, MS LIM SUAT MENG JENNY, MIKA TAN SUM YUE, LEE PUAY TENG, MAVIS, VIVIEN NG QIAO JUN 2ND ROW: TAN QIXIU, CALEB, JONAAS QUEK MINN JUN, RAPHAEL LIM TZE HOW, SIOW XIAO XIAN, HELENE KHOO XINYING, NG WAN ZHI, LIM XIN HUI, KIMBERLY ONG GUAN HONG, TARA LIM JING, ZHANG HONGYAO, JORDAN NG ADHWA 3RD ROW: LOW JIA LIANG, LOH ZHENG PING, LAI MUN KHOI IVAN, TAY DING AN, SOLOMON TAY CHONG, SOO YONG HUA, NOEL, AARON KWA WEN XUAN, TANG KI WANG, RAVEN 186
‘It always seems impossible until it’s done.’ ‘Happiness is found when you stop comparing yourself to other people.’
‘BELIEVE YOU CAN and YOU WILL.’
‘Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.’
‘IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW
‘Don’t give up what you want
SLOWLY YOU GO.’
the most, for what you want now.’ Thank you to all teachers who have
‘Nothing worth having comes easy.’
taught us! We really appreciate all of you!
‘Give thanks for all the opportunities that even our struggles bring.’
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CLASS: 4 Integrity
FORM TEACHERS: MRS SUSANNE NG, MS CHEW PANG JUAN CHRISTINE from left to right
1ST ROW: DDARRELLE TEO JIA XIN, LEE SHU FEN MELISSA, ER ZI NING JARMAINE, ISABELLA CHIN SI MIN, MRS SUSANNE NG, MS CHEW PANG JUAN CHRISTINE, KOH LYNETTE, ELIZABETH CHOY, CORRIE GOH SONG EN 2ND ROW: ALYSSA CHEOK RUI TING, VIVIAN SOO, WONG WAN LIN LYNN, REANNE TEO YU NING, FOO JIA YING, FANNY NEO SIOK TENG, JASLINE GOH JING WEN 3RD ROW: LIN JUNHAO, LIM MIN RAY, TRISTAN, NG CHONG JEN, DARREN, GLADWIN WONG YU FENG, ANG KAI JUN JORDAN , TAN XING KHIANG ADRIAN, YEO CHENG JUN, CALVIN, LOO ZHI SIAN RONALD 188
Dear teachers, laughter is the best medicine. Just do it! Dear teachers, Thank you for all your hard work these few years. We will miss you after graduation! From: Alyssa Cheok, Lynn Wong, Vivian Soo & Darrelle Teo Dear Mr Lau, Thank you for looking out for us during Design & Technology. You have been a great teacher to us and you’ll be missed dearly by us when we graduate. Hope that you’ll not forget us too. From: Fanny & Jasmine Dear Mrs Ng, You’re AMAZING! You’re INSPIRING! You’re AWESOME! Thank you for being our form teacher for 2 whole years, from 2014 to 2015. Thanks for being extremely concerned about the class and doing your best to push up our grades in English as well as printing lots of notes that are useful to help us! Your dedication to our class is greatly appreciated. We really appreciate all your hard work! We love you!
Thank you, teachers for all your hard work & contributions! ‘I have my faith in you.’ Dear Ms Liang, Although you have not taught us for long, we want to thank you for all the hard work you’ve put into teaching us! Your lessons have been nothing but FUN with your lively and bubbly personality! Thank you for being an amazing teacher! :) Dear teachers, You can do it! Thank you for what you have taught us. Without your hard work, there wouldn’t be us here. Thank you!
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FORM TEACHERS: MRS RENUKA KRISHNAH, MR WONG JIANBIN JASON from left to right
1ST ROW: CHEW SHIN LEE SHIRLEY, LEE SHUN YEE, KELLY, JUDI NG KWAI SEE, SEE WEI LI, RUTH KOH YI XIN, CHIU WAN XUAN ERLEEN, DEBBIE GOH, MRS RENUKA KRISHNAH, MR WONG JIANBIN JASON, TAN XUE MIN, CHUA ELAINE, ELLERY AW CHING TING, TEO HWEE YI, SALLY, NUR ADILAH BTE MOHAMED YAZID, CHAN JIA XIN CHERIE 2ND ROW: CHAN JIA YUN, BEATRICE CHOW CHIEN NING, STEFANIE KOH BOA XUAN, NG YING ZHAN, GERARD, CHIA YONG HAO CALEB, LOON QING XIANG, ERNEST TAN JIA WANG, RYAN PRAVIN SIVA-TEO, MYO MIN TUN, TAN HANG GUI, XAVIER, CHEN GUAN HENG, LLEWELL, SONG YU XIANG, GOH CHERVAN, SER YA YIN, SHARON, ONG SIN YEE 3RD ROW: JARRON LAKE WEI MING, TAN XING ZHAO, FELICITY CHUA QIANYI, TAI SER HUI CHARIS, WILFRED TAN XINWEI, JUSTIN TAN JING KAI, VALERIE QUEK BAI YU, RACHEL GOH XUE NING, MICHELLE KHOO XIN YI, LYNN TEO PEI ZHEN, TAY JIA YI, ANG YEE LYN PRICILLA 190
Thank you, teachers, for all that you’ve done for us. We really do appreciate all the effort that you’ve put in to help us. Thank you for helping us to get through the tough times and not giving up on us. - Erleen Dear Mr Wong and Mrs Krishnah, Thank you for putting up with our quiet and unresponsive class for the past 2 years. As an inexperienced Chairman, I would not have been able to lead the class in discussion without your help! I appreciate you and wish you all the best in whatever you do! Good luck! From: Ong Sin Yee Dear teachers, Thank you for not giving up on us and always encouraging us to put in our best effort even though we have disappointed you at times. You always try to provide us with the best and have extra lessons to help us. Thank you very much, teachers! - Pricilla Dear subject teachers, Thank you for always being patient and having faith in us throughout this one and a half years. Also, thank you for staying up past midnight to prepare our lessons and to mark our work! I guess you all must be as stressed and as tired as us. Keep going! - Michelle A student’s success is like a masterpiece, but before success can be achieved, students need to be guided by someone who is competent enough and that somebody is you, teacher! - Caleb
To all teachers: Thank you for guiding all of us and being good role models. Thank you for helping us grow and letting us learn. Since we all don’t stop learning, I hope you have learnt something from us students too. Finally, a BIG THANK YOU to all teachers for not giving up on us even when we did not do well. :) - Debbie Goh Thank you all HIHS teachers for sacrificing your own leisure time to finish marking our work, coming up with new lessons and putting in lots of hard work just to ensure we do well in our national examinations at the end of our 4 or 5 years in HIHS. Much Appreciation! - Ryan Thank you to all my teachers, for trying to push us further in our studies. Your effort will not be in vain. We, as students, will try our best to make our school proud. I would like to thank the school’s Chinese department, especially Zhu Mei laoshi, for putting in her effort and even spending her holiday just to coach us. Thank you, 老师! - Yu Xiang To all teachers! Thank you for all you have done for your students: scolding them, talking to them, listening to them and teaching them. We always appreciate what you do for us and we are very grateful to all of you. To Mrs Mok, Ms Felicia Lee, Ms Wen, Madam Hayati, Mr Han, Ms Nellie Lim, Mr Wong and Mrs Krishnah, thank you for guiding and preparing me for my ‘O’ levels. I can’t express my thanks to you for helping me to prepare for all my exams! 4 Respect would never be the same without all of you! - Ernest
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CLASS: 5 Faith
FORM TEACHERS: MR LAI MUN GUAN, MS LUA BEE HIAN from left to right
1ST ROW: MR LAI MUN GUAN, JUAN CUI YING, LEE AN YI, LEONA LEOW FANG TING, NG WAN YUH, OLIVIA , GOH SHIH YING, JOCELYN, MS LUA BEE HIAN 2ND ROW: LOO SIONG YU, JAVIER BAY TIAN KANG, CHOO JIN CHENG, TOH PEI SHAN, LIM XUAN YI, CHRISTABELLE A , GOH QIN NI, GOH QIAN YI, MICHELLE LEE QI WEN, LIEW WAI KENG, KOH FENG MING 3RD ROW: BRANDON CHOW, OH JIN KAI, TAN XUAN TING, BELLE, TAY ZHI NING, JEREEN, JUAN WENSHIANN, JOAN, LIM ZHI SHUANG AUSTIN, BRYAN TOH KAI JIE, SEAH WEI TAT, JUSTIN, KOH DON SHENG, JASPER NG 4TH ROW: CHUA JIA JUN, JAVIER, SEAN CHAN YING QIN, ISRAFIL MUHAMMAD PERERA B R, SEE QI EN, CHOO WEI JIAN NICHOLAS , ONG SHU YI, BRANDON, JUSTIN QUEK ZHI HONG NOT IN PICTURE: CHONG SHU HUI, CHONG SHAO KAI, GOH QI CHUN, KEITH, TAN ZHENG JIE 192
Dear teachers, Thank you for your never-ending belief in us despite countless disappointments. We are truly sorry for our poor performance and we promise to redeem ourselves by doing well in the ‘O’ Levels. Give us time to reflect and improve ourselves and we promise to commit ourselves towards doing well in the ‘O’ Levels. May we all be blessed with the stamina to pull through our ‘O’ Levels! Let us strive to the very end! Dear Ms Lua and Mr Lai, Thank you for your years of caring and teaching us. We hope that we have given you a memorable experience these past three years and we wish you all the best in the future. Thank you to all teachers who have helped in printing notes and giving their best to help the ‘O’ Levels students in striving for their best results. Thank you, all teachers, for all the effort and love you have given to us students throughout the years of teaching! I am sure you will able to inculcate the values that you hold to all of your students in the upcoming years! From Jin Cheng
5 FAITH Dear teachers, Thank you for all that you have done for our school, for guiding us and teaching us and doing everything you can for us. You are amazing! We are so blessed to have such wonderful teachers! Once again, thank you for everything and all the best in whatever you do! Mr Lai, thank you for believing in us. Mrs Ng, thanks for all the effort that you have put in. Keep up the good work! From: Brandon Ong
To all the teachers: Thank you for guiding me during my 5 years of education in HIHS… To those who have taught me before, you’re awesome! But the same goes to all teachers! Thank you so much! From Siong Yu
To Aunties & Uncles: Thank you for making our school a clean environment for us to study in. The little things that you do is much appreciated! Stay healthy!
Mr Eugene Tan, Thanks for everything you have done for me... Thanks for tolerating my nonsense! From: Brandon Chow
To all the Teachers: Your hard work and patience are appreciated. Thank you for dealing with us for 5 years. It was never easy. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade! From Leona Leow & Christabelle Lim 193
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FORM TEACHERS: MS NURZAHILA ZAINAL, MS MDM LEE SIU HIOK from left to right
1ST ROW: DARREN TEO SHAO YANG, LIM JIA YING, TAN JING HUI AMANDA, TOH XUE YU, JENN KOH, TOH PEI TING, CHUA WEN QIAN, SHERYL, SUN MIAO, CHUA JIEWEI, KEITH 2ND ROW: MS NURZAHILA ZAINAL, GOH JUN XIAN, KELVIN LIM JUN HOE, LIM DIAN KAI, DARREN, WALLACE GAN, TONG WEI QIANG, NELSON MICHAEL ENRIQUEZ, TAN KAI FENG, CHEE WEI LUN KENNETH, TAI CLEMENS, BAY YONG KHIONG, MUHAMMAD FADZIL B SELAMAT, BENETTON OH JUN FAN , MS LEE SIU HIOK
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Dear teachers, Thank you for teaching us well! Keep it up! Thank you too for your guidance and your patience with us. Continue to work hard and stay awesome!
5 LOVE Dear teachers, To the world you may be just teachers, but to your students, you are heroes!
‘I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.’ - John Steinbeck Thank you, teachers, for your commitment and hard work! Keep it up!
Dear teachers, Thank you for putting in effort to educate us. We are very fortunate to have such caring, loving and knowledgeable teachers like you to impart us your skills which will enable us to be successful in the future. No matter how much we disappointed you, you did not give up on us. We are filled with gratitude and please know that you, as teachers, have done your best! 195
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Amanda Chia is an alumnus of Holy Innocents’ High School. She was the national top secondary five GCE O-Level student of her 2011 cohort. She went on to study the Diploma in Nutrition, Health and Wellness course in Singapore Polytechnic where she graduated as a Toh Chin Chye Gold Medal winner. A very good morning to Mr Yap, our new Principal, teachers and student leaders of Holy Innocents’ High School. It is indeed my honour to be able to stand here and speak to you on this memorable occasion. Unlike every one of you seated here, I was never once a student leader in HIHS. On the contrary, I was the student that many teachers had headaches over, the student who was often called to sit outside the HOD room. Allow me to take you through my journey in HIHS, one that was filled with ups and downs but also one that was very unexpected. As I was crafting this speech, it really brought back memories, both the good and the not-so-good ones. In secondary one, I was often so loud and naughty in class that I was always asked to leave the class so that the class could study in peace. I mixed with the wrong crowd in school which led me down a dark and dangerous path. I failed my overall examinations in secondary one and was transferred from the Express stream to the Normal (Academic) stream. As nonchalant as I was, I didn’t know better and continued on the wayward path. My attendance in school was so bad that I was named the ‘ghost’ student; nobody knew when I would appear or disappear. I was known for being notorious and was always the troublemaker with poor results, with whom no good kids wanted to associate. I sought for love in wrong places, with the ‘cool kids’, hanging out at void decks, smoking and drinking alongside them just to fit in. I was in trouble with the law, always going in and out of the police station as if it was my second home. Until one day in secondary two, my group of friends and I were caught for rioting. We were arrested and had to stay in the police station to give an account of the incident. To cut a long story short, by God’s grace, I managed to close all cases pertaining to me with no criminal record. At the end of my secondary two education, I was supposed to retain because I failed almost every subject. I saw how the teachers in HIHS made special arrangements to meet up with my parents and tried very hard to push me to secondary three. Surprisingly, I did in fact manage to promote to secondary three. However, because I didn’t really attend classes in secondary one and two, I struggled to keep up with my peers. It was definitely hard to cram two years of foundation within eight to nine months, but I found the motivation within me to do it. I never want to disappoint my family and my teachers again, so while the rest of my friends were hanging out after school, playing or relaxing, I went home and studied. I made sure I got my fundamentals right, and thankfully, I managed to clinch bursaries in secondary three. I was dumbfounded but thankful nonetheless. I started putting in more effort in my studies, I made sure I understood everything the teacher taught and if I didn’t, I bugged them until I did. By the end of secondary four, I topped
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the Normal (Academic) cohort in HIHS with 6 distinctions for GCE ‘N’ Levels. My parents and teachers were all so proud of me, and seeing them so happy made me want to do well for my ‘O’ levels as well! As many of you would have guessed, going from ‘N’ level to ‘O’ level was a huge jump! I struggled to stay awake in class and started questioning myself why I was working so hard. While my friends were all out playing, my mother asked me to take on sign language studies at night. I had to balance both my sign language studies and my national examinations preparation, and I told myself, if they didn’t give up on me, why should I give up on myself? So I worked even harder, completing Ten Years’ Series (TYS) after TYS, staying back in school to help the weaker ones – because when you help others, you help yourself along the way. At the end of the journey, I topped the entire Singapore’s Normal (Academic) batch and emerged one of the National Top Secondary 5 O-Level students in Singapore! My journey in HIHS was definitely a very memorable one and when the time came for me to move on, it came with tears and heartaches. As I stepped into my polytechnic life, I was given many opportunities to serve the community, such as helping the poorer and needy elderly to do basic health screenings. Many of my classmates found it a waste of time but I found it meaningful and enlightening. It was these CIPs that opened my eyes to the needs of Singaporeans; as successful as we might seem on the outside, on the inside, we do have people living in need. Through these CIPs, I also met people who are like-minded and who don’t have a platform to do more for the community. Thus, I started a sign language club in Singapore Polytechnic (SP), to help bridge the communication gap between the hearing and the deaf, to equip them with the right skills to be able to help the disabled in our society. Starting and managing a CCA club, on top of doing well in my studies and serving in church, was not an easy task, but I found that it’s only when you are at your stretched to your limit, that you can see God’s grace bursting through your life. I graduated top of my cohort in SP and won many awards. Today, my club is doing very well with more than a hundred active members who are helping the deaf society in one way or another. I was also accepted into NUS to pursue a degree in medicine. From a girl who was always rude and disrespectful towards her teachers to who I am today, I have many people to thank. Some are still here while others have gone on ahead of me. But I can tell you this; never will you find teachers who are as dedicated as those who are teaching in HIHS. Lastly, I would ask each and every one of you to find the reason within yourself to do well and when you feel like giving up, go back to that reason. Being chosen as a student leader is a privilege and not something to be taken for granted. All of you represent the school in one way or another, so be someone whom you yourself will look up to in the years to come. Personally, I never had the opportunity to wear the tie you all don with pride and was never given the chance to go through as much leadership training as you all. So definitely treasure the time and the opportunities you have now, because the things you learn now will teach you how to be an effective leader, one whom your future peers would love and respect. Thank you.
Kani and I By Chua Jacia, 2 Respect
In the eyes of all around her, Kani was an excellent dancer. She displayed fluid moves with such sleek and power, and whenever she executed them, it seemed effortless, beautifully effortless. She was the apple of the instructors’ eyes. Other than her amazing talent that outshone many other dancers, she was also naturally good-looking and kind-hearted. Needless to say, that resulted in the others being insanely jealous of her. I, on the other hand, was a humble wallflower. I was merely an average dancer who had to work hard to master all the moves. I did not join in the gossips of the other girls who abhorred Kani. I was, in fact, the complete opposite. I was her best friend. Despite me being such a typical Plain Jane with no exceptional charm, Kani somehow cherished me like no other. She relied on me like I was her best friend in the world, even though there were countless people lining up to be her best friend. She confided in me and trusted me with her deepest secrets. She also took the time to specially coach me in the moves that I was struggling with. She was my soulmate and I was hers. One day, after dance class, one of the girls who detested Kani passed around a note. “We are going to make sure that the blue-eyed girl will not have the slightest chance to take part in the dance festival. If you want to join us, meet at the Ladies at 5pm.” My jaw dropped almost to the ground as I stared at the message in absolute horror. It was completely mortifying to think of my best friend being hurt. However, a shameful thought suddenly entered my mind. I thought about how Kani was always favoured and how she was constantly doted by teachers rather than me. A flame began to ignite within me. I turned to look at her as she chatted with the dance instructor, her twinkling eyes forming crescent moons and her gleeful laughter ringing through the room. I crushed the paper in resentment and threw it into my bag. No way, I sinisterly thought, was I going to help her get out of this mess. The class finally ended and everyone scrambled around to pack up, the scheming girls patiently waiting for the instructor to leave. However, despite turning into the green-eyed monster, I did not partake of their shenanigans. A part of me wanted to leave and pretend that nothing was happening,
another part wanted to stay and watch the show. However, a larger part felt torn as I pondered over whether I should warn her. My stomach churned with fear. Should I heed my conscience and do the right thing? Or should I not? That was when a not-so-distant memory ran through my mind and I remembered how Kani had painstakingly prepared a birthday surprise for me, with months of effort. She had brought me into a treehouse where we celebrated my birthday. She even gave me the pair of sneakers that I had been wanting for years. No. I can’t let her down. I can’t let our friendship down. I kept telling myself that over and over again. Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed from the bathroom. My eyes widened in horror as my mind registered the truth. I dashed to the bathroom, running up the stairs two steps at a time. I could hardly breathe. My heart felt so guilty and heavy that I did not even care if I passed out. I saw eight girls ganging up on Kani. They tackled her to the floor and threw punches at her. One girl kicked her gut and she cried out in agony. I dove forward and shielded her from all the hits. With a booming voice, I declared, “I’ve already taken a picture of what you’ve done! If you don’t leave now, I’ll call the police!” Terrified, the girls realised what kind of mess they had dragged themselves into. As fast as lightning, they fled from the scene. I enveloped Kani in my arms as I sobbed uncontrollably. “I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry, Kani. I couldn’t stop it from happening. I-I could’ve kept you s-safe. I’ve let you down.” Kani winced in pain as she doubled over her stomach. Even so, her grin stretched from ear to ear as she chuckled faintly, “I forgive you.” Our friendship mended quickly, but I would always deeply regret this incident. I was absolutely foolish. How I wish I had a time machine.
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Write about a competition you took part in and explain what you learned from the experience. By Teo Zi Qing, 3 Charity
I was the best or so I thought. I mean, after all, continuously topping the class year after year academically is not an easy feat, right? Complacency and arrogance came to me eventually, which was not a surprise really, seeing as how everyone around me showers me with envy and praises every time we get our results back. It was wrong of me to think like that, terribly wrong and finally after years of thinking I was superior to the others, I learnt my lesson the hard way. “Amanda and Lisa, come and see me outside the class for a while,” Ms Lee said. Lazily, I got up from my chair. Lisa stared at me and I stared right back at my best friend. She was always second, always behind me and naturally, I felt superior and looked down on her…secretly, of course.
definitely felt proud of her, but somewhere, a spark of anxiety and jealousy bothered me. I ignored it. “Amanda Tan!” I heard my name being called. That was it; it was time for me to shine. As I walked up to the stage, I took in a deep breath, ready for whatever that lay in front of me. However, contrary to what I expected of myself, my mind turned blank when I heard the topic and I immediately froze. My blood turned cold and I was just…dumbfounded, not a single word came to me. “Here is your question: All of the policies implemented by the Singapore government are beneficial to the citizens. Do you agree with this statement?” “I…I guess so…”
“I would like the two of you to take part in an oratorical competition. Basically, you just have to come up with a speech on the spot when the judges give you a topic and present your opinions to them regarding the issue given. Will you be alright with it?” “Of course!” I replied almost immediately, feeling not in the least worried. Lisa, on the other hand, stared at Ms Lee worriedly, and mumbled, “I…I am not sure, Ms Lee, but I will try my best…” “I will try to help you both to the best of my ability. I have some samples of topics and their model speeches. Would you like some of them?”
With that, I eventually did deliver a speech, a total catastrophe. As I walked back to my seat, fury rose up in me. I kept thinking to myself how ridiculous the topic was and blamed it solely on whoever came up with that topic. It definitely threw me off. As soon as I settled into my seat, Lisa whispered to me. “You know, if you had just read Ms Lee’s notes, you would have at least gained some pointers.” If possible, my rage literally broke the meter.
“Yes, please!” Lisa exclaimed, her face brightening up. “Come and look for me during recess, then.” With that, Ms Lee walked off. During the following two weeks, Lisa researched and read up on the samples and notes found online diligently. I, on the other hand, was the complete opposite. I never referred to the notes and samples Ms Lee provided and spent my time watching dramas and lazing around all day. The competition was never on my mind at all. I had complete faith in myself and believed in my ability. Well, too much I guess, because when the day of the competition came, I found myself regretting my actions, very severely. Lisa looked so nervous and kept flipping through the stack of papers she had in her hand, and kept reciting the points jotted down in the notes. Seated beside her, I was just scrolling through my newsfeed on Twitter, relaxed, not even in competition mode. The competition finally kicked off. Lisa’s turn came before mine, and when it was her turn, she actually delivered a wonderful speech of her own without faltering even once, earning a thunderous applause. As her friend, I
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The competition finally ended and it was time for the results. Lisa sat on the end of her seat as anxiety crept over her like a slithering snake that was ready to strike her heart and cease her existence at any moment. My heart palpitated wildly, with indignation or anxiety, I had no idea. It felt like a blacksmith trouncing on metal waiting to make his sword. “And…the final winner of this competition is Lisa Lim!” When I heard that, I froze. I couldn’t even congratulate my best friend as she went up to collect the trophy with glory and pride. Realisation finally dawned on me and embarrassment slapped my cheeks. I realised how stupid it was of me to think that I was always a level above others. I was wrong, and I had finally learnt my lesson the hard way, for being overly complacent and arrogant. I should have at least put a little effort into the preparation of the competition, like Lisa, even a little. So, what if I was smart? Even a little bit of studying would have helped…
Describe someone who has helped you and explain how he has impacted your life. By Joshua Yew Yan Keat, 3 Humility Countless people have walked in and out of my life. People come and people go. Some make a meaningful impact, others do not. However, there was one person who certainly made a tremendous difference in me, someone who helped me when I was in the darkest depths of my rebellious adolescent years. He is none other than Mr Tan. Mr Tan is a senior teacher in my school. He is in his sixties and highly regarded among his colleagues. He has a completely bald head which is so shiny that by itself, it is an absolute perfect source of light, comparable to the sun, and, if I had my say, would have won the competition, hands down. Contrary to this condition, tiny tufts of white hair that still survive, nestle cosily against his elephant-like ears. White, like the first snowflakes in winter, they mark his passage through the years – long and highly eventful. His forehead has an innate number of wrinkles as numerous as the stars in the night sky. But, splashed across it is the object of much conjecture a malicious-looking scar. This hideous sight serves as a lifelong reminder to him never to walk down the dangerous path of crime. It represents the troubled days of his mischievous youth. For a man of his height, six foot two, he has surprisingly small eyes, so minute he perpetually looks as if he is fast asleep. Despite all these attributes, nothing can dim the bright smile he wears wherever he goes. He might be old but his teeth were still healthy and strong, though tainted with a tinge of yellow around the gums. His burly masculine body and wrinkled face cannot hide the kindness and sincerity that emit from his beautiful smile. He has a beard which is as long as the river Nile, stretching all the way to his massive chest. It gives him the appearance of a wise man, filled with knowledge and wisdom accumulated over the years, coagulating in that distracting bit of facial hair. To say that Mr Tan had a difficult childhood is to make an understatement. Raised by a single mother, he became a mischievous bundle of trouble. He eventually ‘blossomed’ into a notorious delinquent, much to her despair. Due to the lack of attention – his mother had to take on several jobs
to make ends meet – he found comfort in the arms of triad gangs. This eventually spurred him on to a life of crime where he obtained his lifelong scar during a scuffle with the law. Mr Tan was then sentenced to ten years in prison for theft, rioting and other whatnots. He was soon released on parole in recognition of his sterling behaviour. By the time he left, he was a changed man, dedicating his life to helping youths like himself give up the path he had taken so that they could forge a bright future. I must confess that I was in a similar situation when I chanced upon this man. Despite having a loving family to support me, I chose the road to ruin as this was not obvious to me at that time. It seemed so fascinating in my rebellious and monotonous moments. I was a sophomore in secondary school that year. And I was not the only one who adopted this lifestyle. All around me, my schoolmates and even classmates ‘enlisted’ in gangs in search of ‘brotherly love’. I, too, fell victim but, luckily, I met Mr Tan. It took him quite a while to convince me to come to my senses. At first, he was nothing but a nuisance, possibly, trying to annoy me. Then, I saw the sincere plea in his pea-sized eyes and his smile touched my heart. He made me realise where I was heading – a life of eternal ruin. If I did not heed his advice, my life would be changed and I would be labelled a criminal forever. During a conversation, he noticed how my eyes kept sliding to his scar. I mean, seriously, who could ignore something like that sitting on the forehead? And I have perfect eyesight. Without hesitation, he launched into the subject. It worked. But, it took all his patience and quite a bit of his time. Thanks to him, I realised my folly and gave up my ways. Ever since then, I have never looked back. As to how I met Mr Tan, he bumped into me while I was taking my lunch. It was sheer coincidence. Just out of the blue, this man asked if he could share my table in the crowded canteen. I took pity on his baldness and gestured towards an empty seat beside me. That started the first of many one-sided conversations. Come to think of it, perhaps, God took pity on me and sent me this old wise man or rather, wise old man. Don’t you think?
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Describe a place you would like to visit and explain why you would like to go there. By Isabelle Cheo Wen Ting, 4 Sincerity
When I think of skies the sweetest baby blue and cottony clouds with patterns that please the eye, seas all emerald green and birds flying freely in the sky, the first thing that comes to my mind is Hawaii, absolutely the most perfect vacation destination in the world. That is, if you ask me. Hawaii is widely known for its breathtaking beaches. Almost each and every inch of soft, silky sand is clothed with tourists and locals, sun-kissed by the blazing sun. Armed with their huge, floppy hats, they would sprawl onto their handwoven straw mats and surrender themselves completely to the serious business of living life to the fullest. All around, the squeals of excited children fill the air, their boisterous laughter and noisy chattering adding to the wonderful cacophony of the Hawaiian beach. The waters are crystal clear, sparkling like a handful of diamonds carelessly tossed into the air. The waves roll boldly up the shore, playfully chasing each other as if playing an endless game of tag. The whole scene reminds me of a prized painting come to life. How I wish I could be there this very moment and savour the faintly salty, tangy taste of the Hawaiian air. Just staring at the sea, the people and the clear blue sky would calm my overheated nerves and ease my overtaxed mind. The magnificence of it all would enthral me forever.
crawl. This is vastly different from Singapore, where money and grades are the main pursuits of the day. This lovely island is cosy and comfortable, with tiny rural houses littered across its grassy slopes. Not a single skyscraper is in sight. Its people are gregarious and outgoing, welcoming strangers with a friendly smile and their unique brand of pineapple punch. No matter where you go, there is a distinct sense of neighbourliness extended to all who come to its pristine shores. The cuisine is a must-mention to do justice to this beautiful tropical island in the sun. The local food is delicious and mouth-watering. The sweet aroma of spices mixed with the freshest ingredients set my stomach growling like a starving tiger. Needless to say, the prices are far far cheaper than in Singapore. The wide variety of dishes amazes me. I wonder if any visitor has ever succeeded in sampling the entire range served. What a change it is from the monotonous routine of chicken rice from our school canteen. I could feast all day. Movies have filmed it, Actors and actresses have graced its shores. What more could a giddy teenager like me look for in a holiday destination? If I could, I would hop onto a plane and be there right away. Wouldn’t you, too?
No one who has been to this jewel of islands, can fail to notice Hawaii’s distinct culture; its laid back atmosphere where life proceeds at the speed of a snail’s
What are the things that make you proud of being a student of your school? By Elaine Chua, 4 Respect I had once overheard a casual conversation of my friends which has remained etched in my mind ever since I heard it, like a dead knot. No matter how hard I tried to twist or tug or yank on that knot, it never seemed to go away. “This school is so small! I hate being in this school!” “Me too!” “Same thoughts here.” “Yeah! This place is like an atom! You can’t even see it with a microscope!” The instant I heard their conversation, I was hooked, like a fish when it is caught and I was absorbed in their conversation, sinking into a deep sea of thoughts. Why would they even think this way? I pondered as my friends chattered, forming a long chain of thoughts. Finally, a huge “No!” floated in my head. Disagreement consumed my mind. This school may not be very large, but it has a distinctive quality that makes it so special and unique. How could anyone hate this school just because of its size? I love my school, and I am certainly proud of it, knowing that I am a student of my school. Though my school may be small as they say, but it is the small space and community that create a pleasant and cosy place for everyone in the school. This small space fosters the kampong spirit which is rarely even seen these days anymore. Here, students from different classes and blocks come together to talk, chat, play and help one another no matter their race,
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religion or ethnic group. The warmth that we can feel through the actions of students and teachers is palpable, like the sun soothing us with its gentle rays and warming our hearts and bodies with its brilliant light of compassion. In a special corner of my school, “The Space”, students interact and become friends with each other without having to know one another beforehand. There is no sense of wariness or dubiety here, only true friendship and love. Thus, it is this warm and heartfelt community in my school that makes me think, “I am so proud to be a student of my school!” Though my school comprises mostly Chinese students, there are still a minority of students from other races. Despite this fact, the non-Chinese students do not feel left out or not welcome here, they only feel integrated and unified as one with the Chinese students in the school. This is because everyone in the school is non-discriminating, non-judgmental and not prejudiced to people other than his or her race. Everyone is treated equally and justly here, so no one has to ever worry about being left out! During recess, as I watch the Indian and Chinese students play soccer together and the Malay and Chinese students eat breakfast together, I can feel an overwhelming burst of joy that is almost tangible. It is evident from these scenes that your race does not matter, as long as you are willing to open up, you are sure to find a friend here. Thus, this “Everyone is equal in our school” value makes me feel proud that I am a part of my school and gratified that I can find my niche in this small yet friendly place.
A - The Cardboard Collector
Beautiful Liar
By Tan Xing Zhao, 4 Respect
By Jolene Soh Yin Teng, 3 Charity
“I hope she’s all right,” they said as they sipped their tea.
Your face, your smile, They sometimes make me laugh. Your mistakes, your lies, They often make me cry.
“I hope she has enough to live on,” they said as they planned for their trip. “I would help her,” they said as they got into their Jaguars. “I hope I won’t be her,” they say, as their mothers clear their mugs.
B - The Cardboard Collector By Ellery Aw Ching Ting, 4 Respect She hunches and picks for a meagre sum. Day after day, she lives on crumbs. Her amiable smile, starts to twist. As you see that smile, tells a story. Maybe a random altruist would walk past her, perhaps offer a helping hand to alleviate her pain? Her heart starts to harden, when no one approaches. All she wants is just a little kindness, a little human touch to fill the emptiness.
One Stormy Night
White sky, blue clouds, Almost like nothing is wrong. New gaze, new heart, Nothing could ever be wrong. You’re the minute, I’m the hour, I don’t ever keep up. But clock hands at 12.30, we are Back turned against each other’s lies. This is a beautiful lie, My last lie.
The Admirer By Jerome Lee Ler De, 3 Sincerity A million stars in the sky, One shines brighter, I can’t deny. Every day I wake up, Just waiting to see your smile. Your laughter is all that I look for, To help me get past my troubles. Although I look at you silently, I still want you to notice me. But I doubt you do. Well, maybe just for now. Even though it is hard, I still hope you’ll be mine.
By Alyssia Chang Hui Xin, 3 Respect
The beginning, the end
The stars are especially bright tonight, Words of leaving you make my heart cloudy. The more this night passes, ah, Our happy times, our promises Whisper in my ear and make me sad And while some hearts be bruised in the process, Pain in the name of Progress at least speaks Of growth. It hurts. It’s never easy. It never has been. It never will be. Now total strangers are we all With only memories to remain.
By Long Xinyi Dionne, 3 Charity The flowers bloomed, In the sparkling nights. The fireworks boomed, Bringing the sky to light. The snow so white, Just like a ball gown. The lights so bright, As the snow falls down.
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Acknowledgements The Publications Committee: Ms Elizabeth Wen (Publications Committee OIC) Ms Agnes Chin (E-magazine IC) Ms Violet Ng (Newsletter IC) Ms Lim Lay Yong Ms Gwendolynn Chrissie Tan The Publications Committee would like to express its heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to the following: - The Principal and Vice-Principals for their invaluable advice and guidance - Mr Peter Heng Chee Meng and Mr Lai Mun Guan for the photographs - All staff and students who have contributed to this issue
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SCHOOL CREED I am special because God created me And He has blessed me with unique talents I’ll be responsible and strive for excellence So that I can contribute most meaningfully To my school and society CHORUS: I will uphold integrity and be sincere and charitable In what I do, I will not hurt others and myself So as to create a more loving and peaceful community * for all I am special because God created me And He has blessed me with great potential I’ll strive to be an independent lifelong learner Humble in spirit to accept new challenges [CHORUS] * Standing with all, in the HIHS family We will be one where the love of God reigns
HOLY INNOCENTS’ HIGH SCHOOL Phone: (65) 6283 3381 Fax: (65) 62831737 Email: HIHS@moe.edu.sg 1191, Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534786