NBrSS Yearbook 2014

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Northbrooks’ Story The Beginning

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Northbrooks Secondary School started at the dawn of a new millennium on 2 January 2000 with eight Secondary 1 classes. Built at a cost of over $23 million, the school is fully-equipped with IT facilities and is set amidst the beautiful natural surroundings of Yishun Park.

The school is united in its desire to do its very best for its students and to prepare them for the future knowledge-based workplace. Besides developing their capacity to learn, the School also focuses on building the character of its students and helping them to develop compassion for others.

The name Northbrooks is derived from the Yuan Dynasty proverb 饮水思源. This is one of the core moral values inculcated in all Brooksians: to always remember their roots and to be grateful to their family, teachers, friends and country for the success they achieve in life.

The Brooksian Crest

Just as WATER is the basis of life, the school will provide a nurturing and challenging environment to inspire all Brooksians to learn and grow.

Just as TREES like Aspens and Giant Redwoods grow in groves supporting one another with their roots intertwined, people too are connected by a system of roots (our family and friends). When pounded by the storms of life, we need to hold one another up; like the Oak with their deep, penetrating roots, the school will build a strong foundation of moral values in all Brooksians so that they will have the moral courage to make the right choices in life; like the Oak spreading their branches to provide shelter and nesting place for birds, the school will provide opportunities for Brooksians to develop their talents and abilities to the fullest, so that they in turn can reach out to touch the lives of others.

GOLD Background With a firm foundation in moral values to guide their thinking, Brooksians will have the confidence to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. They will be well-balanced individuals, anchored by strong roots and equipped with wings to soar to great heights to achieve their dreams with integrity; and they will become people with values, of value to their community and to the nation.

The Brooksian Vision

Every Brooksian A Champion, Impacting the Community.

The Brooksian Mission

To empower Brooksians to develop a passion for learning, strong moral values and a keen sense of duty and community.

Our School Values (GIFTED)

raciousness G I ntegrity F ortitude T eamwork E mpathy D iscipline

Contents Brooksian Vision, Mission & Values Brooksian Anthem From the Principal’s Desk Staff Events

Key Programmes Co-Curricular Activities Classes

1 2 3 4 - 11 12 - 33 34 - 63 64 - 84 85 - 100

Brooksian Anthem With Brooksian fervour Lift up our voices Each day a new beginning Let hearts be open With hopes arising Our promise don’t deny.

We’re friends who offer compassion Whatever the circumstance With fortitude we will overcome Be strong, be true, be free!

Reach for tomorrow Take hold our future Let’s building a brighter new day We’re soaring, yet rooted Take flight And see our hopes and dreams come true Our fears to conquer Stand tall Discover who we are and more Making champions of us all Volatilis tamen radicalis O see our dreams come true Our fears to conquer Stand tall Discover who we are and more Making champions of us all Making champions for us all!

Music composed by Miss Chan Young Young Lyrics by Miss Wendy Tan Swee Tee

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From the Principal’s Desk To everything, there is a season …

A time to gain, and a time to lose A time to keep, and a time to cast away.

For each of us, 2014 was a season of experiences, moments and memories the record of which this book is reason Joys bygone, savoured in reveries.

Seeking always something to be gained Even in losses, learning has a place Though deeply troubled and sorely pained The spirit triumphs in the champion’s race.

Dear Brooksians, Here in this place, we grow champions. Each one here has the potential for growth although not all are destined to grow at the same pace. Planted in Northbrooks, we must unceasingly strive to better ourselves, or else we cannot hope to bloom in Graciousness, Integrity, Fortitude, Teamwork, Empathy and Discipline.

This has been a good year for Brooksian champions. Ever seeking to teach better so that our students can learn better, our teachers dare to experiment with new pedagogies and are generous in sharing resources and good practices with one another, with colleagues in other schools and even with colleagues in our twinning school in Changsha, China. We have done well in Mathematics, Science, English and Mother Tongue Language competitions. Our CCAs too, have shone, some even setting the standard for national and inter-school competitions. In celebration of talent this year, Northbrooks staged its Brooksian Talent Showcase for the performing arts and its inaugural Visual Arts Exhibition, to the delight of parents.

Holistic development of the Brooksian champion remains key. With the objective of developing social conscience in Brooksian champions, opportunities are provided to students to impact the community in different ways. We collaborated with our long-term community partners in Arts Outreach projects and in our Values-in-Action programme and sought to meet the needs of beneficiaries in our ServiceLearning endeavours. Recognised for its consistent effort in being responsible to the environment, Northbrooks received its fourth Sustained Lotus Award from the National Environment Agency. We celebrate also our student leaders, who are the voice of their peers and who have modelled the way in showing what responsibility to the school environment means.

In the fourth term, we welcomed our second Vice Principal, Mr Ng Aik Boon, to the Brooksian fraternity.

We look forward to working with him to take Northbrooks further in our journey towards excellence.

Move forward we must, be it in small steps or great strides, for in staying still, we risk being left behind. Let us not be content to rest on our laurels. Onward, Brooksian Champions! An exciting 2015 awaits us.

Blessings, Mrs Helen Chong Principal

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Staff

Champions of Champions

School Management Committee

ROW 1: MRS S. SINGH JASVINDAR (HOD/ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE), MRS THAH CAI TING (SH/DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY), MDM YUNIZA BTE MOHD EUSOPE (HOD/CCE), MRS CHITHRA VENKATRAMAN (VICE-PRINCIPAL), MRS HELEN CHONG (PRINCIPAL), MDM GAN LEI FONG (HOD/CRAFT & TECHNOLOGY), MDM AMBIKAI D/O RANGASWAMY (SH/CHEMISTRY), MS LINDA MARIE D/O GUNALAN (SH/STUDENT WELL-BEING) & MS LOH MEW CHEW (SH/CHINESE LANGUAGE) ROW 2: MRS GOH-ANG SOR PUI (HOD/MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES), MR TAUFIQ BIN SANUSI (HOD/PE & CCA), MR YONG KIAM HAM JANSON (SH/UNIFORMED GROUPS), MR THAM CHUN KIT PAUL (SH/CCA), MR SIM YONG MING (SH/PHYSICS), MR ANBALAHAN S/O MUTHUSAMY (HOD/PUPIL DEVELOPMENT), MR LEE WEE SIONG DONNY (HOD/NT & DISCIPLINE), MR NG CHEONG YORK HENRY (HOD/SCIENCE), MR NG SONG BENG (HOD/MATHEMATICS) & MRS IRENE NG (SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPER)

Executive & Administrative Staff

ROW 1: MDM NIRMALA D/O JAYA KUMAR (MSO), MDM YEO CHOON NOI (MSO), MR SHAHRIN BIN MANSOR (TSO), MR SIA HOCK TIONG (OM), MR YEO CHING HUAT (OSO), MRS VENKATRAMAN CHITHRA (VICE-PRINCIPAL), MRS HELEN CHONG (PRINCIPAL), MDM KUNJURAMAN MADAVY NAIR (DISCIPLINE OFFICER), MR LEE JIAN HAO LARRY (SPE), MR HAMRAN BIN MOHD ZAIN (OM) ROW 2: MISS NURUL AFIQAH BTE ABDUL AZIZ (LIBRARIAN), MISS YUE QI JING FELICIA (TSO), MDM NG KWEE ENG (OSO), MR MISNE BIN SAYED (OSO), MS POON PEK JAI (PTSC), MDM OH GUAT KIM (OSO), MDM LIM LI LI (OSO), MR TAN AIK SAN MELVYN (TSO), MDM LEE LIAN HOE (OSO), MR JOEVERT JOHN D CALAMNO (TA), TAN HOCK ANN GAIUS (FTSC), MS TOY EH SIH ELSIE (IT EXEC), MDM PHOON HWEE LEE (AED-LBS), MR POON SOON HONG (GARDENER), MDM LEE LIAN HAI ((RECEPTIONIST), MISS LEELA D/O BALAN (CSO)

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ROW 4: OMAR BIN ISMAIL, CHEUNG KAH HONG, NG LIAN SIN (ALEX), HUANG KEE HONG, TOH CHIN HWEE, MOHAMMAD SOFIAN, LOW YI EN, SIA HOCK TIONG, KESAVAN S/O THANGAM, PHAU CHONG EE JARED, RAMASAMY VENUGOPAL, TAN HOCK ANN GAIUS, SHAUN TAN TOH LOY, LI ZHI ZHANG DARYL, TOK BOON HWEE ALEX, CHUA TECK KWAN NICHOLAS, ANG KOK WEE ALEX, LIOW KUM WAH, KHOO SZE YONG VINCENT, MUHAMMAD KHAIRI, TANG KIN HUA, FOO WENG CHOY

ROW 3: HO SHIAO HWEE, STEPHANIE KOK WEI LIN, NURNADIA BTE ABDOLAH, WENDY LEE CHIEN WUAN, ANG SIEW CHING, NURAIDA BTE AJMAAIN, XIE FUZHEN, KUNJURAMAN MADAVY NAIR, FOONG LAN SHIUAN EMMA, PHOON HWEE LEE, SUMITHRA NAIR D/O VENU GOPAL, YEO AI HUI (CARRINE), ZURAIDAH ABDUL KARIM, PREMILA D/O DHANABAL, CHOW CAI YUN CELINE, SITI NADIAH BTE M TOHA, LOW AIJIAO, LIN LIN, LIU YANAN, AU LAI FEI, NG PUAY HOON, NUR SAKINAH BTE AHMAD JUPRI, ONG HUI SAN EILEEN, NURULJANNAH BTE JUMAA’T, POVANNESWARY KRISHNAN, ROSNANI BTE SAID

ROW 2: MOK YAN YIN AGNES, JEMIMAH TAN YING JUN, SALIHAH BINTE JALIL, LEOW PEK HIA, MA YING, HO SHU CHUN ISABEL, LIN KAILI, DIAN FARHANA BTE AKBAR, CHEE YUAN LENG, TAN SHIN YUEN (MICHELLE), JARIAH BTE RAMLEE, YVONNE SEAH, MDM TERESA MALAR BENEDICT, TANG WENG YEE, WEE KHIM LENG, LEE WEN LIN, LIM WAN YEE, ARYSSA NGOH HUI YI, AUDREY CHONG JIA WEN, CHAN EUNICE GRACE, SHEE EN XIN, LEE MUN SUM (JANE), NURUL EZZA BTE JAMALUDIN, SASIDHARAN INDRA DEVI

ROW 1: THAM CHUN KIT, SIM YONG MING, YONG KIAM HAM, NG SONG BENG, LEE WEE SIONG DONNY, ANBALAHAN S/O MUTHUSAMY, NG CHEONG YORK, TAUFIQ BIN SANUSI, CHITHRA VENKATRAMAN, HELEN CHONG, GOH-ANG SOR PUI, AMBIKAI D/O RANGASWAMY, YUNIZA BTE M EUSOPE, LINDA MARIE D/O GUNALAN, LOI CHENG LI (IRENE), JASVINDAR S. SINGH, LOH MEW CHEW, THAH CAITING, GAN LEI FONG

Our Caring Educators

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Craft & Technology Department

English Language & Literature Department

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Humanities Department

Information & Communications Technology and Media Resource (Library) Department

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Mathematics Department

Mother Tongue Languages Department

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Physical Education Department

Science Department

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Events Events

Secondary One Orientation

Students having a good time bonding with their peers.

Secondary 1D2 enjoying an icebreaker game.

Students learning the Brooksian anthem from alumni members.

Students building bonds with their new found friends.

Familiarisation school tour for Secondary 1G students.

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Secondary 1T getting to know their seniors.

CCA Display Day

Secondary One students trying out a game of floorball.

A member of the Youth Flying Club exhibiting the performance of his self-manned plane.

NCC cadets performing precision drills.

NPCC cadets setting up a 6-man tent for display.

A Secondary One student and her mother finding out more about Girls’ Brigade.

Guzheng Ensemble members showcasing their musical talent.

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Cross Country

Mrs. Chong sets off the competitive runners.

Runners on your mark, get set, go!

Friendly competition!

Mr Donny Lee leading the way!

“I think I’m in 4th place!”

A short morning stroll for good health and bonding with teachers and peers.

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Huff, puff, just a short distance more to go!

Sports Carnival

1, 2, 3, Jump!

Alvin Lim (3D) attempting the long jump.

“Resistance is futile. You are surrounded!”

Great display of soccer skills.

Godfrey Loh (2E) takes a shot against the defence of Javier Lim (2D2).

“Take that!”

Shot put competition.

Inter-class frisbee competition.

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Chinese New Year

“Do you have a red packet for me?” A naughty lion teasing Chong Voon Foo (4G).

Wishes of good fortune to start the new year!

Muhd. Hariz Shah (right, from 4D2) sharing the joyful festive celebration with his peers.

Mrs. Chong received the blessings for the new year on behalf of the school.

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Yuki Wong (in the middle, from 3G) leading the community with a jubilant rendition of “Gong Xi Gong Xi”.

Hampers of ‘GATHERING WARMTH, SPREADING HAPPINESS!’ for Sree Narayanan Mission Home (Yishun).

Lim Ya Li (4T) befriending a resident of Sree Narayanan Mission Home.

‘GATHERING WARMTH, SPREADING HAPPINESS!’ activity was initiated by a group of Secondary 3 students to spread the festive cheer to the elderly folks at Sree Narayanan Mission Home (Yishun).

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Speech Day

Our pride: The Uniformed Groups parade.

Youth Flying Club showcasing a remote control plane.

Presenting the Uniformed Groups marching contingents and emcees involved in the parade segment.

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Shao Ping Ping receiving her ‘Brooksian of the Year’ Award for her stellar academic performance and outstanding character from the Guest-of-Honour Mr. William Choo, Commercial Director Lexus (Singapore), Member of School Advisory Committee.

Valedictorian, Umar Esoof Salehbhai‘s wit and unassuming nature impressed the audience.

‘Friend of the School Award recipient, Mr Rajamohan Munisamy, the President of Rotary Club of Pandan Valley. .

Long Service Award recipient, Mr Tang Kim Hua.

Former Vice Principal, Mdm Suhaila (2nd from right) was recognised for her contributions during her 4 years at Northbrooks.

The Concert Band, Guzheng Ensemble and Modern Dance performers drew cheers from the appreciative audience for their entertaining performances.

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Councillors Investiture

The handing over of Tie Pins from the outgoing Executive Committee to the incoming Executive Committee. The Tie Pins symbolise the great responsibilities of each office holder.

Outgoing President, Bryan Ho, leading the outgoing Student Council Executive Committee down the stage.

Our Secondary Two Student Councillors.

The new President, Nur Hidayah Bte Ramlee, leads the Student Council in reciting the Council Pledge.

Our Student Council Executive Committee 2014.

Vice-President Chan Yi En and President Nur Hidayah.

Our Secondary Four Student Councillors have graduated!

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Student Leaders Appointment Ceremony

Emcees for the Class Leaders Appointment Ceremony – Azucena Bessie Grace Negre & Muhammad Nursyafiq B Abdul R.

Dewi Sandra Bte Norman appointed as Vice-Chairperson of 1 Empathy.

Adam Louis Chew Si Da appointed as Vice-Captain of the Badminton B Division Boys Team.

Liu Weilong, Nicholas appointed as Chairperson of 3 Graciousness.

Sophia Leung Wei Yue appointed as President of Modern Dance.

Marcus Law Wai Kiat appointed as Assistant Sergeant Major of National Police Cadet Corps.

Low Zhi Shan appointed as President of Interact Green Club.

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Total Defence Day

A confident Brooksian went on stage to participate in the interactive game segment.

Total Defence Day Assembly performance on the importance of doing our part to defend the country.

International Friendship Day

NE Ambassador, Preetpal Kaur (4G), explaining the theme for International Friendship Day 2014, “Stories We Share�, during the morning assembly.

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Racial Harmony Day

Our National Education Ambassadors, Musfirah Bte Mohd. Ghaus (3F) and Hillary Heng (2E) explaining the theme for Racial Harmony Day 2014, “Harmony from the Heart” during the school assembly.

Student participants queuing to answer a quiz at the end of the performance.

Racial Harmony Day Assembly performance on “I Am Not Different” by Funplay.

Interactive segment of Funplay’s performance.

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National Day

The arrival of the State Flag Party observed by the Guard-of-Honour during the Observance Ceremony of National Day 2014.

The Combined Uniformed Groups commencing the March Past, marking the end of the Observance Ceremony.

Our friends from Nanya High School performed a Chinese opera.

The concert began with a fancy and precision drill by the Combined Uniformed Group.

The Drama Club performed an elaborate skit on the story of Maria-Hertogh.

Dance Explosion performed a traditional Malay dance.

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All dressed up for National Day!

Career Day

Northbrooks alumni giving nuggets of advice to our graduating students; from left: Mr Mohamed Zulhilmi (Class of 2009), Mr Lee Jun Hui (Class of 2010) and Miss Amrit Kaur (Class of 2006).

Excited students having fun while collecting brochures from the booths of various tertiary institutions.

Motivational speaker Mr Christian Chua presented a very engaging and meaningful session.

Representatives from Republic Polytechnic giving handouts to our graduating students.

A staff of Lasalle College of the Arts explaining a course requirement to our graduating students.

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Hair for Hope

Secondary 1T students Kiefer Wong, Muhd. Noor Syakirin and Adsel Chew, from 1T, waiting to be shaved.

Registration for ‘Hair for Hope’.

Mr Nicholas Chua being shaved by Mdm Nair.

Xavier Chan (1E).

Adsel Chew (1T).

Shaving for a good cause.

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‘The Lion Men’ Cast’s Visit

Mohd. Alim (4T) excited about meeting the cast.

Sophia Tan (4D1) answering a question on the movie.

Ex-Brooksian, Tosh Zheng, with his adoring fans.

Not to be missed, a selfie with the cast!

Group photo with the whole school.

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Teachers’ Day

Teachers’ Day Roti Prata feast!

Durian fiesta with good friends.

Mr Daryl Li, Ms Chee Yuan Leng and Mr Alex Ang having a friendly game on stage as part of the celebrations.

Dedications from students to their teachers.

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MOE Olive Run

Walking keeps yo u fit too!

Happy to be fit!

We were here! Team wefie!

We can go another round!

Northbrooks MOE Olive Run Team 2014.

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Graduation Day

Graduands from Secondary 4 Normal Academic giving a touching speech, thanking their teachers and friends.

All ears, to their peers’ and teachers’ speeches.

On behalf of his class 4I, Loke Jin Hao thanked all the teachers for making a difference in their lives.

Secondary 5 Brooksian Champions!

Time for a groupfie!

Mrs Chong drew cheers during her congratulatory speech to the class of 2014.

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Prom Night

Talented 4 Fortitude girls getting ready for their performance.

One for the album, 4 Integrity students with their form teacher, Ms Stephanie Kok.

Mr. Sofian, Ms. Nadia and the young ladies and gentlemen from 4 Discipline.

Ms Carrine Yeo and her gorgeous 4 Fortitude bunch.

Awesome 4 Graciousness students.

Teachers enjoying the joyous event.

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Key Programmes

Level Camps Secondary One Level Camp

Working as a team to complete their task.

Team bonding games.

Building bonds through learning balloon sculpting.

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Students from Secondary 1F proudly presenting their RecycleArt piece.

Secondary Two Level Camp

Students from Secondary 2T1 having fun with laser tag guns!

Oscar Yeo (2F) taking part in a team building activity.

Students from Secondary 2F taking a break during the trek to Bukit Timah Summit.

Tan Yan Ze (2I) experiencing the Flying Fox.

Students listening intently to their camp instructor.

Students trying their hand at belaying at a high elements activity station.

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Secondary Three Level Camp

Azucena Bessie (3G) enjoying the climb up a coconut tree.

3T students laying the bricks for a pavement as part of their CIP.

Muhd Felix (3T) getting ready for a high elements jump.

Aminah Adesuwa Williamson (3T) gearing up for a high elements activity.

Mrs Irene Ng with students from 3G after their boom net experience.

Teamwork at its best!

Bonding at Camp Loola.

A jubilant performance by 3I during the campfire!

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Secondary Four/Five Level Camp

Fun icebreaker game!

Students listening carefully to the instructor during a lecture session.

Students from Secondary 4G presenting on their learning at the camp.

Having fun during a team building activity.

Preparing for the group presentation.

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Combined Uniformed Groups Camp @ Gopeng

All game for an exciting experience of white water rafting.

After the thrilling white water rafting journey.

Training on abseiling.

We are one!

Safety briefing by Mr Taufiq (HOD PE/CCA).

Safety briefing by Mr Taufiq (HOD PE/CCA).

Can you believe it? We abseiled down a waterfall.

Exhilarated NCC cadets and Mr Toh Chin Hwee after their abseiling experience.

Enjoying a local candy during a debriefing session.

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Proud BB Boys who successfully completed the abseiling activity.

Student Council Training Camp

Interactive games to build communication and teamwork.

Mr Anba (HOD/ Student Development) giving the opening address.

Tunnel-Cave-Maze activity in Republic Polytechnic.

Trekking at Pulau Ubin.

Visiting Chek Jawa.

Student Councillors at a Public Speaking workshop.

Experiencing a High Elements activity.

Presenting confidently to an audience.

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Normal Course Elective Modules

Brooksians learning hairdressing.

Students enjoying balloon sculpting.

Amirul Amri (4D1) trimming a wig during the Hairdressing module.

Students trying their hand at making clay masks.

Kung Hak Yee (4T) and Adam Louis Chew (4E) planning their balloon sculpture.

Peh Gin Kang (4T) taking a close-up shot during the Digital Photography module.

Lim Lock Yin (4E) and Nur Syafiqah (4T) working on their balloon princess.

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Alvin Lim (3D) preparing a mocktail during the Culinary module.

Arts Elective Programme

Gindaiko – Japanese Drumming Lessons.

Melodious tunes played on the angklung.

Having a discussion about the Rhythm of Life.

Beatboxing with style!

Let’s paint our wall!

Appreciating the Chinese Culture through traditional Chinese paper cutting.

Rediscover the Dinosaur Age! Have you seen the dinosaur?

Our Brooksian Idol, Ahmad Irfan, singing his heart out. Irfan won the ‘Most Supporter Team’ Award at the YOUth Got Talent Singing Competition 2014 at Ngee Ann City.

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Recyclatron

Students posing with residents after collecting old newspapers.

Students heading towards the gathering point with their load.

Loading up onto the collection truck.

“Many hands make light work!”

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Brooksians hard at work!

Special Pull-Out and Re-integration (SOaR) Programmes

All smiles with the adorable children of Panti Asuhan Cahaya Murni Orphanage at Bandung, Indonesia.

SOaR students buying gifts for the children in the orphanage.

Teachers and trainers with the Mother (Head) of the orphanage.

SOaR students using their culinary skills to raise funds for the School Pocket Money Fund.

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China Twinning Programme – Hosting the delegates from Nanya Middle School Changsha, China

Guzheng Ensemble performance during the welcome ceremony.

Students viewing a photo exhibition on school events.

Learning all about recycled art.

Having fun during an English lesson.

Brooksians with their new buddies.

Bonding through sports.

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Presenting the confident speakers of English Forum 2014.

China Twinning Programme – Visiting Nanya Middle School Changsha, China

Koh Wei Long (1F) and his buddy displaying their calligraphy writing.

Brooksian delegation with the School Management of Nanya Middle School.

Francesca Kong (2E) warmly welcomed by her buddy.

Mr Donny Lee (HOD NT & Discipline) sharing the ‘flipped classroom’ strategies with the Nanya Middle School teachers.

Brooksians had a badminton lesson too.

Wong Kai Ying (1G) learning traditional Chinese paper cutting.

Nurul Haziqah Bte Mahmud (3F) learning tie-dying.

Chinese dance lesson is a must-have.

Lim Zhao Jie (2G) conducting an EL lesson at Guan Ming Primary School.

All ready to perform for their hosts.

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Whole School Approach to Effective Communication in English

Congratulations to Ong Shing Yee (3F)!

Recipient of a Honour Roll (Bronze) Award in the 28th YMCA PESA Award Competition 2014.

Brooksian News Champions Preetpal Kaur and Nur’Hidayah (4G) presenting on current news.

School values assembly talk by WSA-EC Champion, Miss Ang Siew Ching.

Regular staff dialogues on common language errors and non-standard English used by students.

The English Forum: An engaging activity for Brooksians to develop their oral skills.

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HELMS Programme

Students learning algebraic manipulations through the use of algetiles.

Pass it on! Seniors preparing a learning station for their juniors.

Learning ratio through making mini cupcakes!

Mr Daryl Li, our enthusiastic station master.

Self-directed learning – the fun way!

“How many bottles do Mr Poon need to build this?”

“Wow! We actually have so many different fruits in our garden!”

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Applied Learning through Aerospace Programmes

Students working in groups and discussing their glider designs.

Excited students launching the gliders by hand.

Students marking out dimensions on balsa wood.

Students using Google Sketchup to draw their design.

Groups presenting their findings and learning points from the the PW journey to their class.

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Students proud of their achievements after completing their project.

Muhd Hazman B Isamil (2D2) and Lee Hong Sheng (2D2) designing their gliders using recycled materials.

Completed rubber band powered glider 1.

Completed rubber band powered gliders 2.

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Inaugural Art Exhibition

Impressive artworks by talented Brooksians.

Confident student presenters explaining the ‘thoughts’ of the artists to the interested visitors.

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Science Enrichment Programmes

Biology Learning Journey at Kidney Discovery Centre.

Let’s see how strong my lungs are.

All ready to perform a surgery!

Students from the Global Indian International school listening attentively to our station master, Nur Shafiqah (3I).

Joseph Chan (3G) explaining to students the importance of maintaining the right abiotic factors to sustain life in a reservoir.

Brooksians actively taking notes about water conservation in Singapore.

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Science Competitions

Participants from 3NT and 4NT in the 2014 ignITE Preliminary Rounds

The Champions for the ignITE Finals for inkpressive!

Winners of the Singapore Shell Science Festival with their prototype of an aquaphonics system.

All smiles at their project booths!

Bronze Award for Elementz Competition.

Well done Brooksians!

Two teams ready for their project presentations at Anderson Secondary School.

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Festival of Biodiversity cum Workshop

Students displayed enthusiasm and graciousness as they interacted with the public, sharing their knowledge and passion for biodiversity.

Northbrooks Team at the Festival of Biodiversity 2014.

Mr Desmond Lee, Minister of State, interacted with our students and appreciated our school’s efforts to increase biodiversity awareness in our students.

A gift of a recycled computer monitor protector framed portrait of a sunbird made of recycled cans was presented to Mr President from our school.

We had the honour of having Mr President, Tony Tan Keng Yam, painting the finishing touches to a beetle.

At the handicraft workshop, students displayed passion and patience as they taught the young audience how to make beetles with recycled materials.

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Mother Tongue Languages Enrichment Programmes

Students learn the Singapore Water Story and their responsibility to care for water at Seletar Reservoir.

Students learning how to introduce Peranakan culture during the Museum Guide Programme at Peranakan Museum.

Huang Shangfeng (left, from 2T2) experiencing tea culture at the MTL Culture Camp.

Dylan Goh Yong Jun (middle, from 1G) learning Singapore History with his peers during the Secondary One Peranakan Museum Learning Journey.

17 students from Secondary Two shared their school experiences with students from Nanya Middle School through a video conference.

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The Secondary Two students who took part in the 3rd Video Conferencing with our twinning school, Nanya Middle School Changsha, China.

Geographical Investigation Fieldwork

An on-site group discussion on sampling method.

Students carrying out a tourist perception survey on Chinatown.

An authentic experience at the Sri Mariamman temple when the students witnessed a religious ritual. The group is with a pilgrim from India.

Brooksians listening to a story on how the people in the olden days led their lives in this very alley in Chinatown.

Brooksians working on their tasks in the midst of the lunch hour crowd, to investigate the socio-cultural influence on the existing facilities.

Brooksians gathered outside the Chinatown Complex for a briefing on subsequent tasks.

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Mathematics Competitions

Li Weiyao (3G) Lee Yu Ho (3I) and Wen Wen (3G), the Distinction Award winners at the ICAS Competition 2014.

Chua Zhi Loon James (5G1) achieved the Distinction Award at the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools Competition (ICAS) 2014.

Cheng Jia Sheng (3G) achieved a High Distinction Award at the ICAS Competition 2014 and a Distinction Award at the Australian Mathematics Competition 2014.

Chua Zhi Loon James (5G1) received the Distinction and Prudence Award at the Australian Mathematics Competition 2014.

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Literature Enrichment Programmes

Secondary Two students enjoying a ‘Shakespeare on Your Feet!’ drama workshop.

Haikus on life in Singapore written by Secondary 1 students.

Secondary 2 & 3 students appreciating the outdoor atmosphere at ‘Shakespeare in the Park: Merchant of Venice’ performance at Fort Canning.

‘Merchant of Venice’ came alive for Secondary Two students Abu Bakar, Muhammad Hafiz, Andi Putra and Sean Chai.

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Staff Learning and Bonding Sessions

EAS team experienced ‘Dialogue in the Dark’ at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

Learning to appreciate the gift of sight.

Teachers all ready for a unique experience.

Cooperative Learning in action!

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Sharing of ideas.

We did it! Successful completion of the cave-maze tunnel activity during the Strategic Planning Retreat.

Mrs Chua Liyan and Mr Sim Yong Ming checking out the cave-maze tunnel at Republic Polytechnic.

Bonding at EAS learning journey.

Group photo at Swiflet Garden Museum.

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Values Education through Partnership

Students participated in ‘Ration for the Poor and Needy Family’ Project organised by Hock Huat Keng Temple, a non-profit organisation.

Every year, the temple provides rice and other food items for distribution to our needy students. As part of values education, our students help in this meaningful project.

Northbrooks’ participated in Yellowren Arts Festival at Lower Seletar Reservoir Park. Stained Glass Art was brought to the community in the northern part of Singapore. It is also a project to support Cape of Colours, a registered charity that offers financial aid, awards scholarships, provides free tuition and forges partnerships through BRIDGE projects.

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Parents Support Group Activities

A Parents-Meet-Parents Session where parents bond and give feedback to Mrs Chong of any matters related to their children’s school experience.

Mrs Chithra, a PSG member, painting a ‘kolam’ at the foyer of the school. It marks the celebration of Deepavali.

At the foreground, Mdm Jumariah is trying her hand at mosaic artwork with her daughter, Iffa Umairah (Sec. 2F).

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Co-Curricular Activities

Student Council

Outdoor Cooking at the Secondary Two Councillors Expedition.

Our leaders at the Overseas Leadership Camp.

Time to relax at a local river.

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Determined to complete the trek in the central catchment reserve!

At the top of Jelutong tower during Secondary Two Councillors Expedition.

Executive Committee Councillors facilitating a discussion based on the student suggestion scheme.

Concert Band

Concert Band performance to celebrate Singapore’s birthday at N2 Courtyard.

Concert Band playing the National Anthem under the guidance of band instructor, Mr Nazreen.

All smiles during the National Day Observance Ceremony.

Farewell party for the seniors on 11th April 2014.

Speech Day Rehearsal.

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Drama Club

Lead actors, Dave Franz (5G1) and Nur Haidatul Adlin (3E), in a play full of flashbacks during the Brooksian Talent Showcase.

Students reenacting a MRT breakdown scene.

Muhd. Noor Muhakik (2I), Nicole Marlene Ninis (3E) and Nikkolai Mae (3E) as Maria Hertogh and her Malay parents protesting against the custody battle filed by her Dutch parents.

Students performing the Fairytale Trails at Woodlands National Library, a community service project organised by the National Library Board.

The re-enactment of groups of Europeans and Muslims in the 1950 Maria Hertogh riots.

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Guzheng Ensemble

Guzheng performance to welcome staff and students from Nanya High School.

Students performing for the school’s Chinese New Year Celebration.

Guzheng Ensemble performing at Brooksian Talent Showcase (28 March 2014).

Learning journey to the Nanyang Girls Guzheng Ensemble Concert.

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Modern Dance

Expression through Movements: Dancers’ energy and vibrancy on the Brooksian Talent Showcase stage.

Performers at the Chingay Parade (7-8 February 2014) at the F1 Pit.

Reflection time at Modern Dance day camp.

Performers on CCA Day.

Participation in Super 24 Competition at Suntec Convention Centre.

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Audio Visual Aids Club

Brainstorming plans to provide logistical support for school events.

A senior crew member providing guidance to juniors.

Peer coaching on the use of lighting equipment.

AVA crew at work.

Training workshop for crew members to upgrade their knowledge of audio visual support systems.

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Infocomm Club

Nurul HafizahBte Abd Halim (2G) and Nina Syafira Bte Ismadi (2I) getting ready for the editing process.

Students getting ready to create a short film.

Video editing in progress.

Learning Journey to Mediacorp for recording ‘Minute to Win It’.

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Interact Green Club

Lower secondary Interactors with MP Mr Patrick Tay at Green Living @ Nee Soon East.

Wee Ming Zhi (3T), Lim Li Yun (3F), Teo Xiu Juan Hazel (3G) and Stetzia Tan Hui Shan (3D) proudly presenting their game booth for Green Living @ Nee Soon East.

Upper secondary Interactors at the National Youth Business Challenge in July 2014.

Muhammad Fansyuri (2T2), Dillon Ng (2D2), Howard Chua (2T1) and Gan Qi Rui (2T1) posing with their sculpture for the Urban Waste to Living Art (ARRRT) Competition 2014. They won a Merit award!

Dillon Ng (2D2), Gan Qi Rui (2T1) and Fansyuri (2T2) working on their sculpture for the ARRRT Competition 2014.

Interact Green Club’s committee members, Joey Toh Huiyi (2T2), Janice Fong (2I) and Yap Xin Yu (2G) at the semi-finals of National Pushcart Challenge 2014.

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Youth Flying Club

Balraj Singh ( 2G) getting ready to launch the plane.

The participants of the Inter-schools Radio Controlled Competition had a great experience flying their own radio controlled aircraft!

Proud winners of Air fix 2014.

Winners of SAFMC 2014.

Silver Award winners of Drone competition.

Bronze Award winners of Drone Competition.

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Students at the Airshow 2014.

Students get a rare opportunity to sit inside the cockpit of an aircraft.

Members with a plane crew member.

A memorable learning journey for both teachers and students alike.

Teams competing in fighter challenge displaying teamwork, courage and leadership skills.

Teams planning and executing a flight through a series of checkpoints.

Alex Tan Boon Siang, winner of the Air Race Award (Individual) for best spot landing.

Teams with the GOLD award for winning the fighter challenge.

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Badminton

The exuberant team promoting Badminton Club during CCA Display Day.

Nur Azlina (2E) gets ready for an overhead clear.

The B Division Girls Team during the North Zone Badminton Championships 2014.

Lim Tze Jie (3G) goes for a drop shot.

With our friendly match opponents from Marsiling Secondary.

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Calm and composed, Loo Jia Ze (4G) starts the match with an underhand serve.

Basketball

The players pitted themselves against one another in a contest of speed.

The coach relayed strategic and tactical intervention to the Boys team.

An intense game during the 2014 Basketball Champions League where Northbrooks Secondary School played against Yishun Secondary School.

The Girls team pitted against Woodgrove Secondary School in the Basketball Champions League C Division.

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Floorball

Team talk before the game.

2014 B Division School Team.

In 3rd position at the North Zone Sports Carnival 2014.

Mini-game at CCA Display Day 2014.

Northbrooks team (in black) defending against Loyang team (in orange).

“It’s mine!”

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Rugby

National C Division Championships Team 2014.

Practising some tactile moves for the match.

Getting ready for drills.

Players focussed during a coaching clinic by the New Zealand Northland Rugby Club.

Getting ready to scrum.

On your mark, get set, go!

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The Boys’ Brigade

BB Blaze Competition 2014 – Gold Honour Roll.

Aiming for greater heights.

Looking smart at Enrolment Service.

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Serving the community at River Safari.

BB 21st National Pesta and Convention.

Kayaking at Kallang Water Sports Centre.

The Girls’ Brigade

Outdoor cooking in school.

Girls’ Brigade Day 2014.

Serving the community on Girls’ Brigade Friendship Day 2014.

Participants of the drill competition.

Preparing for a drill competition with members from Orchid Park Secondary School.

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National Cadet Corps (Land)

Applying Individual Field Craft in a Laser Tag activity.

Marching out during National Day Celebration.

Cadets having fun posing with the big cannon at Fort Siloso.

Pledge taking during NCC Day Commemoration.

Ang Yi Xuan, Marcus Koh Zhen Wei and Jasper Tan Li Kiat receiving their certification from NCC Commandant for their participation in National Day Parade 2014.

Unit Photo at the end of NCC June Camp.

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National Police Cadet Corps

Secondary Two cadets at a 3-day First Aid course to earn their First Aid Proficiency Badge.

Cadets with the Mascot of Singapore Road Safety.

Secondary Three cadets with police officers from Yishun North NPC.

Secondary One cadets practising shooting.

Cadets at the National Day Observance Ceremony organised by Nee Soon East CC at Nee Soon East N2 Courtyard.

Cadets learning about the job scope of police dogs in assisting police officers in crime prevention.

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Red Cross Youth

Red Cross Cadets administering CPR on casualty during the National 1st Aid Competition.

Cadets posing with the Blood Buddy at the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Blood Donation Drive.

Cadets doing outdoor cooking during the August Accreditation Camp.

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Senior Warrant Officer Odiada Arianne Rae presenting the National 1st Aid Competition ‘Champions of the North District’ trophy to Mrs. Chong.

Red Cross Contingent marching pass the Guest-of-Honour on Speech Day.

Cadets entertained the CCA Orientation Day audience with a fancy drill.

Classes Classes

1 Graciousness

1 Integrity

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1 Teamwork

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