Northbrooks Yearbook 2022: Staying Strong, Staying True, Staying Free

Orange, the colour of the rising dawn, never fails to remind the young and old alike, that every new day is a gift. Like the rising dawn, the plane in orange reminds Brooksians that each new day promises new beginnings. As you turn the pages of this yearbook to reflect on our collective Brooksian journey in 2022, let us also find hope nestled in its memories. It is with this hope that we move forward and build a brighter new day together.

With quick-thinking action, improvisation and innovation, our school stayed strong together through facing trials as one united body. In spite of the challenges, our school stayed true to our mission of empowering Brooksians through our programmes, to become passionate learners who are grounded in sound values and have a heart for others. We also celebrated together as a school, for it is in those moments of joy and gratitude that our school stayed free and aspired to soar to greater heights, as One Northbrooks, One Family

One Northbrooks

Northbrooks’ Story

The Beginning

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.

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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 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 build 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 of us all!

Principal’s Message

Be Strong. Be True. Be Free. These words hail from a line in our school song and are sung by every Brooksian who enters our gates. It sets out an aspiration that we hope every Brooksian will work towards as they progress through and beyond their time in Northbrooks Secondary School. It is also a timely reminder of what we needed to focus on in the uncertain landscape of 2022, with COVID-19 still looming in the background and disrupting the norm for staff and students. I am proud to say that in responding to the challenges of 2022, our Brooksian family has really lived and epitomised this line in our school song by Staying Strong, Staying True and Staying Free.

Staying Strong

“Alonewecandosolittle,togetherwecandosomuch.” – Helen Keller

Together with our passionate team of vice-principals, educators, executive and administrative staff as well as our partners, we charted the course and steered Team Northbrooks through 2022. Our school remained strong as one Team, one Family. Though we may have faced unpredictable winds at times, we adjusted our sails, and stayed focused on our common goal and destination: to create a strong culture of care and growth for our Brooksians to thrive in.

Staying True

“like the Oak spreading their branches to provide shelter and nesting place for birds, the school will provide opportunitiesforBrooksianstodeveloptheirtalentsand abilities to the fullest, so that they in turn can reach out to touch the lives of others.” – Northbrooks Secondary School Crest

We kept true to our mission of nurturing Champion Brooksians by creating this strong culture of care and growth. Through 2022, we expanded and refined our approaches to Blended Learning (BL), Full SubjectBased Banding (FSBB), Student-Initiated Learning (SIL) and student-led time (Brooksian Time), to impact our students at a deeper level.

In the area of BL, our educators leveraged technology to enhance and enrich the learning experiences of Brooksians. Our Art teachers, for example, created a virtual walk-through Art Exhibition in Term One, to celebrate and recognise works of art by the talented artists in our midst (Page 24). Meanwhile, our EdTech Champions used Brooksian Time to teach their classmates ways to make good use of their iPads (Page 42) for learning.

A tweak we made to this year’s SIL programme was to allow students to journey together with classmates who share similar passions. The result: stronger connections forged through a common love for cooking, video-editing and even the Korean culture (Page 49)!

Our social fabric continued to be knitted more strongly together with the second year of FSBB implementation. Our Brooksians had greater opportunities to know and interact with peers across different streams, subjects, backgrounds, and interests.

Staying Free

“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” – Nelson Mandela

Despite the physical restrictions put in place at the start of the year, the adoption of technology allowed the school community to stay free in our celebrations of various milestones throughout the year. Our Brooksians were able to participate in a Chinese New Year Tiger Head-Making Competition (Page 60) and Speech Day celebrations via live webcasts (Pages 58-59). Then as the year unfolded, more face-to-face interactions were allowed, and we progressively enjoyed being together as a whole-school community again.

My deepest appreciation goes to our vice-principals, key personnel, teachers, and support staff for their commitment and their untiring efforts at making Northbrooks Secondary School a good school. My special thanks also go to members of our School Advisory Committee, Parents’ Support Group, Alumni, partners as well as our coaches and instructors for their unstinting support for our school.

Finally, dear Brooksians, even as things return to normalcy, it is my fervent hope that you continue to push forward with the mental strength and resilience, the staying true to passion, and the freedom to dream which has been forged deeply during the pandemic years.

Soaring Yet Rooted, Mr David Lau

[L-R] Vice-Principal Miss Goh Peishi, Principal Mr David Lau Yan Boon, Vice-Principal Mdm Poh Shi Hui

Chairman’s Message

Television host Oprah Winfrey once said, “For every one of us that succeeds, it’s because there’s somebody there to show you the way out. The light doesn’t have to be in your family, for me it was teachers and school.”

The same can be said for the students at Northbrooks Secondary School who are blessed to have a dedicated team of school leaders and nurturing teachers to help them navigate through the academic year of 2022.

While 2022 started off with many safe management measures still in place, we are fortunate that many of these measures have been lifted as Singapore is now doing much better in our fight against Covid-19.

Responding to these changes and implementing decisions required a group of flexible yet steady administrators and educators. To this end, the Northbrooks family certainly did commendably well under the leadership of Principal David Lau, to ensure that the school stayed strong, true and free in 2022 and that every Brooksian had an enriching educational experience.

I am impressed by the level of care shown to every Brooksian to ensure he or she reaches his utmost potential. Underpinning this is a strong network of programmes to ensure that Brooksians are grounded in sound moral values to guide them in their lives and to reach out to others.

The SAC will continue to partner the school in staying strong, true and free. I would like to thank all SAC members for their time, effort and resources invested towards the school.

Last but not least, I congratulate the Northbrooks family for another successful year of empowering the lives of Brookians to become champions who will in turn impact the community.

Mr Lawrence Yip SAC Chairman

Mr Lawrence Yip

Staying Strong

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”

– Helen Keller

Our Caring Educators

School Management Committee

Lead & Senior Teachers

Executive & Adminstrative Staff

English Language & Literature Department

Humanities Department

Mathematics Department

Mother Tongue Languages Department

Physical Education Department

School Advisory Committee

Parents’ Support Group

Dr T. Chandroo Patron

Mr Lawrence Yip Wai Hon Chairman

Mr Ang Pin Chean Melvin Member

Mr Chee Kwang How Dennis Member

Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash Member Dato’ Kuek Kian Joo Andy Member

Mr Mohamad Saddiq Bin Mohamad Sa’id Member

Mr Jayadev S/O Kesavan Narayanan Unnithan Vice-Chairman

Alumnus Mr Melvin Ang, owner of Kanshoku Ramen, shares his life and work experiences during Career Day in March. Mr Ang was one of several speakers from various industries invited for the event, which was held to prepare our graduating cohort for life beyond Northbrooks.

PSG & Alumni Programmes

Brooksian alumni Miss Phua Jue Yu and Miss Koh Xin Yue Amanda, engage in a discussion with Tan Jing Xiang Kiera (3I). Miss Phua and Miss Koh had volunteered to be part of the Mentoring Alliance Programme (MAP) to guide selected students through their journey in Northbrooks.

We were given a voice to decide on this community project and to carry it out. It felt great to be able to impact the community by engaging in this project.

Liu

Hong Rui (4G)

Guest speaker Mr Ahmad Irfan B Ahmad Zaidi encourages Secondary Four and Five students to face their national exams with confidence during Graduation Day in October. The alumnus also spoke about his experiences as a Brooksian and the journey he took to eventually major in Chemistry at Nanyang Technological University.

Teachers, alumni mentors and Brooksian mentees are all smiles after cleaning and filling the community fridges with groceries at Block 508B Yishun Avenue 4.

As part of the MAP, mentors and mentees worked together on the project to give back to the community.

A group of students and their family members pose for a photo after an invigorating cardio-boxing session in July. Two such sessions were conducted this year to encourage our Brooksians to bond with their family members through exercise and enable parents to connect with the school.

PSG Chairperson Ms Veron Jamie presents a Teachers’ Day appreciation gift, on behalf of all the school’s PSG members, to our Principal Mr David Lau.

Staff Learning & Development

Miss Sumithra Nair (Year Head / Upper Secondary) [L] and Mdm Nuraida Ajmaain (Senior Teacher / Character & Citizenship Education) present their project on students’ emotional literacy to other colleagues during the staff learning fest.

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Brooksian educators gather for a photo after an enlightening session on Harnessing Technology to support Differentiated Instruction. The session was conducted by Miss Wendy Lee (Mathematics Teacher), Mdm Nuraida Ajmaain (Senior Teacher / Character & Citizenship Education) and Miss Melissa Nicolich (Geography Teacher).

Teenagers can often feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions. Making the connection between students’ emotional literacy and their actions on it can help students regulate their emotions.

Miss Carine Lim (Biology & Chemistry Teacher) conducts a lesson on the cardiac cycle by harnessing the use of e-pedagogy. Her lesson was also attended by Brooksian educators and teachers from the N6 cluster.

Brooksian educators gather for a day of learning and reflection at the annual staff learning fest. This year’s learning fest was titled ‘Empowering Brooksians For Tomorrow’ and featured panel speakers, presentations and exhibitions of Brooksian teachers’ professional learning projects.

Yeo Siok Koon (Physics Teacher), Mr Henry Ng (Year Head / Lower Secondary), Mdm Au Lai Fei (Physical Education & Mathematics) and Mr Kenneth Yong (Physics & Mathematics Teacher) engage in a riveting discussion on the digitisation of the school’s physics resources.

Mr Taufiq Sanusi (Head Of Department / Educational Support) guides Mdm Poh Shi Hui (Vice-Principal) during an archery activity. This activity was conducted during a Staff Interest Group (SIG) session for staff to engage in various activities based on their interests.

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Mdm Ma Ying (Acting Subject Head / Mother Tongue) [R] helps Ms Melissa Nicolich (Geography Teacher) [2nd from L] craft a bar of soap during a soap-making session for staff.

Miss Lim Wan Yee (Head Of Department / Character

attempts a low elements obstacle course during an outdoor SIG session.

Staff interest and welfare activities provide us teachers with opportunities to take breaks and enjoy meaningful moments with each other.

Ms Aryssa Ngoh

Citizenship Education)

Ms Audrey Chong (Mathematics Teacher) and Ms Nurnadia Abdolah (Geography & English Teacher) smile for the camera after a therapeutic floral arrangement session held during a SIG session.

[L-R] Miss Chelsea Mun (English Language & Literature Teacher) , Ms Premila Dhanabal (Science & English Teacher), Ms Aryssa Ngoh (Head Of Department / English Language & Literature) and Mr Alex Ang (Head Of Department / Physical Education & Co-Curricular Activities) work together as a team during a chocolate-making workshop held to commemorate Teachers’ Day.

Staying

– Northbrooks Secondary School Crest

“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.”

Ang Kay Lee (2G) uses watercolour paints to complete the painted version of an art piece she had originally created on her iPad. Kay Lee’s digital art piece was based on the theme ‘Quarantined’ and was produced as part of a Digital Art module she undertook during her art lessons.

Craft & Technology Enrichment: Art

Bus rides are anything but mundane as our Elective Art students from 3F reimagine bus rides into surrealistic scenes straight out of a science fiction movie. Joanne Hoo Sian En [top R and bottom L], Ang Kay Lin [bottom R] and Mirrah Nisrina Binte Hairul Nazri create surreal scenes inspired by local artist Yeo Tze Yang, while Ang Kay Lin’s artwork [bottom L] was inspired by Edvard Munch’s famous artwork “The Scream”.

We have spotted quite a number of students doing sketches and drawings, be it at the canteen or study areas, and we find it a pity that the artwork will just remain in these students’ sketchbooks or visual journals. Hence, we started this virtual exhibition, to recognise these students for their passion, effort and dedication to art.

Art Teachers

The Art Unit proudly presents details of its inaugural 3D Virtual Exhibition, titled ‘@rT my own time- No Pressure…’. The exhibition, which showcases students’ art works created at their own time, was exhibited from January to March.

Mr Tang Kin Hua (Art Teacher), proudly poses with his latest stained glass masterpiece - a countryside home scene. Mr Tang - a veteran in stained glass art - pieces together his artwork using small glass fragments of different colours, which are then fired in a kiln.

Nur Arysha Kaisarah Binte Muhammad Rizal (1D) sharpens her skills in perspective drawing during a Design & Technology (D&T) lesson. These practices help students eventually draw realistic products they plan on creating.

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Technology Enrichment: Design & Technology and Makerspace

Chee Junxiang Gerald (1D) tries his hand at a new sketching technique to help him generate more ideas for a key tag design.

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Paul Chan Jr [L] guides his 3T1 classmate Louisa Gabriella Victoria on how to set up and use the wood chisel on lathe machines before they can chisel wood.

I was very worried about injuring myself when I first learnt to use the machine, but I became comfortable with it due to our teacher’s patience and guidance.

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Chen Yi Chuan [L] helps Matthew Chin Chun Wei (3T1) to secure a workpiece to the table of a drilling machine using a F-clamp. The workpiece is part of a prototype that the students are making.

Craft & Technology Enrichment: Music

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The piece I played was really difficult because there were many high notes but I’m proud I managed of my performance in the exam. Amira

Amira Qistina Binte Norisham (3G) practices the horn as she prepares intensively for her end-of-year music practical exam.

Jun Yi (1T2) plays ‘Heart and Soul’ on the keyboard as he rehearses for his keyboard test.

[L-R] Eunese Loo, Airis Nur Darwisyah Binte Abdullah, Nur Serianni Binte Muhammad Rossuandi, Arissa Qaisara Binte Norisham and Ang Kay Lee (2G) rehearse in front of the class before their guitar test.

Cheryl Wong Yee Xuan [foreground] helps her 2E classmate Dylan Kang Jun Le [background] record his audition piece for his GCE ‘O’ Level music application.

[L-R] Alya Sofea Binte Hasbullah, Irdina Damyrah Binte Bukhari and Faris Matin Bin Muhammad Sharin (1F) strum their ukuleles in harmony while following the rhythm from a video guide. They had put up this performance in front of their classmates as part of a ukelele test.

I feel that FCE practicals are interesting. It is fun to bake with my partner even though we made many mistakes and faced many challenges. I kept persevering along the way but I would have given up if it wasn’t for the encouragement of my FCE teacher, Mr Ting. Candice

[L-R] Gladys Liew Zhan Qin, Siti Nuraini Binte

Wan Muhammad Danish Bin Muhammad Fauzi (2I) are all smiles after winning the Racial Harmony Quiz during a Food and Consumer Education (FCE) lesson. During this lesson, these students and their classmates learned about the various food cultures and dining etiquettes of different ethnic groups.

Craft & Technology Enrichment: Nutrition & Food Science

Oh Jing Shuen Carisa (3T2) [L] patiently teaches her classmate and mentee Shahri Putra Khairul Nizam how to shape shortcrust pastry into an aluminum quiche case during a Nutrition and Food Science lesson.

Gokeda Narvaesh Naidu (1T2) dices tarragon that he had cultivated for weeks during his Science lessons, to make his muffins during a FCE lesson. This hands-on lesson was an authentic learning experience for him as he had the opportunity to use ingredients that he had grown for three weeks to make his muffins more appetising and healthy.

Nasr Raziq Bin Muhammad Rizal [L] and Tan Hui Min Candice (1D) help each other during a FCE practical lesson to make muffins using the All-In-One method.

Razali,

Brooksians teachers and students engage in 15 minutes of silent reading in August - for a good cause. For the sixth year running, they were taking part in the Read For Books Charity Drive, which aims to donate books to the less fortunate and spread a love for reading.

English Language & Literature Enrichment

The activity made me realise that not all countries are peaceful like SIngapore. In Ukraine for example, people are starving as they don’t have enough food due to the war. Some even have to flee and take refuge in other countries. It makes me feel that there is more to life and we should try to spread kindness whenever we can.

Daniel

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English Language and Literature Festival (ELLF) library exhibition in July. This year’s ELLF was an exhibition titled ‘A Portal To Possibilities’

“Books give a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.”

Muhammad Daniel Bin Fazli (2F) poses in front of an origami boat that he had folded for this booth and penned down his thoughts on war.

Brooksians and school librarian Mdm Siti Aishah Masood pose for a photo while gathered around a mobile library held outside the Opus Magnum. Mobile library events have been held on occasion to bring the library closer to students and encourage Brooksians to read more.

Muhammad Hariz Bn Hazman (1E) (L) and Ong Shao An Jayden (1E) examine messages written on origami boats to encourage refugees while visiting the

and showcased works co-created by students and teachers.

3G students engage in ‘Chalk Talk’, a Making Thinking Visible routine, during an oral communication lesson. Their EL teacher, Mrs Carolyn Leong, had instructed students to work in groups to generate responses to the question, “Would you enjoy volunteering at an elderly home? Why or why not?”

Ooi Zishan (2F) poses in front of the ‘Don’t Know, Don’t Care’ theatre play poster. She had watched the Haresh Sharma play with several Secondary Two Brooksians. The selected group of students had watched the Necessary Stage’s Forum Theatre production in July and some audience members were invited to act on stage.

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It felt thrilling as I had never done improvisational acting in front of a crowd I was not familiar with, but with my friends’ encouragement, I was able to step out of my comfort zone and do it. I’d like to try it again to conquer my stage fright!

Zi Shan

Ang Kay Lee [L] and Chua Yu Zhe (2G), use their iPads creatively to enact a tense scene from their Literature text, a play titled ‘Perfecting Pratas’. Throughout the year, Lower Secondary students learnt about Literature not just through the words on a page but through dramatic tableau, to re-create key scenes and bring texts to life.

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his autograph after a riveting and humorous talk with our Secondary One students. He had facilitated a discussion on what makes a good story and inspired students to become authors in their own right.

Students pose with Ms Chelsea Mun (Literature Teacher) [top, 2nd from L] and local poet Lisabelle Tay [top, R] after a funfilled poetry-writing virtual workshop on Zoom. Miss Tay is an award-winning poet who writes speculative fiction and poetry based on myth. “The workshop was very interesting! I learnt a lot of poetry-writing techniques, which have broadened my understanding of this art form,” said Loh Fu Rou Jasmine (2F) [2nd row, 2nd from R].

local author Neil Humphreys [R] signs

Secondary Two students learn about the history of tea during their learning journey to Tea Chapter, a local teahouse specialising in traditional chinese tea.

Alson Lau Joon Hee (2G) said, “I learned a lot about the history of tea and how different types of tea are prepared. The snacks that were provided were delicious and complemented the flavour of the two types of tea that we had the opportunity of trying.”

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Mother Tongue Languages Enrichment: Chinese Language

Students participate actively in an enjoyable traditional lantern chinese riddle activity during their Mother Tongue (MT) lesson. The Chinese Department held the activity during the Mid-Autumn Festival to facilitate the learning of chinese vocabulary words through riddles and cultivate students’ interest in traditional Chinese culture.

Qiu Keran (4G) poses with VicePrincipal Goh Peishi after receiving the Gold Award in the 20th Xin Lei Jiang (新蕾奖) National Secondary School Chinese Creative Writing Competition 2022 (Upper Secondary Group).

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I have loved reading Chinese books as a child and I wrote an essay inspired by the life experiences and thoughts of ancient literati Zhuangzi and Su Shi.

Ye Ming Han (3I), Jong Sau Ru (3G), Lin Shi Rou (3I), Oh Xin Hui Kelly (3G) and Ang Kay Lin (3F) clinch the top prize in the 2022 National Create Your Own Newspaper Competition. Their newspaper articles had highlighted touching anecdotes of foreign workers and documented stories of volunteers who support specialneeds children in their daily lives.

[L-R] Ang Kay Lin (2G), Oh Xin Hui Kelly (3G) and Ang Kay Lee (3F) receive the Merit Award and the Best Creative Award in the Young Reporter News Challenge 2022, organised by 8 World, the Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning and the Singapore Centre for Chinese Language. They had produced a news project featuring advice on how to effectively help our bodies to recover from Covid-19.

Wei Sheng, Michael (1T2) proudly displays his Monkey King puppet creation in a shadow puppet- making workshop of the characters from Journey to the West. Through the workshop, Secondary One Brooksians learnt more about the well-loved Chinese classic.

[L-R] Muhammad Nusair Bin Noh and Muhammad Is’faddly Bin Muhammad Iskandar (2T2) learn how to play the kompang during the Mother Tongue (MT) Fortnight programme.

I felt nostalgic because it had been a while since I played the kompang . Before the pandemic, I would usually play or practise the kompang with my family members on Sundays for weddings. Playing the kompang with friends is also fun as we get to learn things together, be happy as well as build teamwork.

Faddly

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Secondary One students access their SLS accounts to learn about e-Water Learning Programme as part of the MT Fortnight programme. The e-Water Learning Programme aims to increase awareness about water resources in Singapore and the importance of saving water through an authentic virtual experience.

Mother Tongue Languages Enrichment:

Malay Language

Secondary Two girls pose in their Baju Kurungs and kompangs. They had learned to play the kompangwhich is a popular Malay traditional musical instrument - as part of the MT Fortnight programme.

[L-R] Muhammad Haziq Bin Muhammad Rafee (3F), Muhammad Zashry Shah Bin Zakir (3D) and Nawi Idraki Bin Muhammad Nabil (3I) participate in an acting competition on Malay pantang-larang or common superstitions.

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Shahrezal [L] and Abdul Hail Hakim Bin Zuready (1I) learn how to play the angklung - another traditional Malay instrument - during the MT Fortnight programme.

Na’im Asyairie Bin Rosli (3E) works on his batik painting based on the theme of ‘Hari Raya’ as part of the Secondary Three MT Fortnight programme.

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Mathematics Enrichment

This group of Upper Secondary students are deep in concentration as they attempt the 2022 edition of the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad Competition (SASMO). These students were specially selected to participate in this competition based on their Math results from the previous year.

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I was exhilarated when I received my result. It helped me to gain more confidence in myself.

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Students participate in the All Singapore Secondary Mathematics Competition (ASMC) for Normal Academic Course Students. Our Brooksian participants took the quiz on the Acelearning math portal in the computer lab. Tay Yu Heng, Trinson (4T) [foreground] was ranked 13th out of 825 participants from 82 schools for the Upper Secondary (NA) category.

4I students pose happily with the apple pies they received. The graduating cohort received apple pies to commemorate ‘Approximate Pi Day’ on 22 July after their math timed practice. This surprise was initiated to give students an opportunity to see Mathematics in a different light and to promote a joy of learning and love for the subject.

[L-R] Mohamad Syafiq Hamizan Bin Abdullah (2I), Yen Lim Yu Yan and Nur Serianni Binte Muhammad Rossuandi (2G) engage in a fun ‘fishing’ activity to learn and consolidate algebraic concepts on simplification, expansion and factorisation.

1G students put on their thinking hats to solve a Geography virtual escape room challenge, titled ‘No Time to be Trapped’. The classroom was buzzing with excitement as the students tried to solve Geography-related riddles in the challenge, which was organised as part of the school’s Humanities Day.

Humanities Enrichment

Ms Melissa Ann Nicolich (Geography Teacher) briefs Secondary Two students in the school library before they begin the Northbrooks Humanities Challenge. During this challenge, students raced around the school to complete multiple tasks and quizzes that test their knowledge on Geography and History.

This card game is so fun! I hope that we can spend more time playing these games as they help me to understand better.

Pon Yue En, Jewelle [bottom R]

Secondary Three students volunteer as station masters of the Northbrooks Humanities Challenge for Secondary Two students. In the challenge, students had to attempt crossword puzzles based on Geography and History questions.

1D students play War and Diplomacy, a card game that shows how the different Allied leaders worked together to defeat World War II’s aggressor Adolf Hitler.

1F students play the Impregnable Fortress, a board game that helps students to understand the battle of Singapore between the British and the Japanese better.

Kelly Ang Jia Li (5G) [2nd from R] try out the sport of Goalball, a novel activity that is tailored for the visuallyimpaired and played at the Paralympics.

PhysicalEnrichmentEducation

I feel very privileged to be able to use technology to allow students to gain a deeper understanding of their movements during game play and to improve their tactical awareness during PE lessons.

Mr Timothy Chong

Top runners from the Upper Secondary boys’ and girls’ categories gather behind the Northbrooks School Flag for a group photo at Yishun Innova Junior College. They were there to take part in a final showdown to see who would emerge as the ultimate Upper Secondary champions for the 2.4km challenge.

Mr Chong Wee Er Timothy (PE Teacher) uses ICT to provide effective feedback in football for 4G students so as to hone their skills in the sport.

Ho Bin Hui, Kelly (4E) sprints towards the finishing line as the top female athlete in the Northbrooks Upper Secondary 2.4km challenge 2022 at Yishun Innova Junior College.

[L-R] Ang Kay Lee, Arissa Qaisara Binte Norisham and Neville Annalises (2G) set up a simple hydroponics system consisting of a cup with holes, nutrients, water, porous clay beads and a container wrapped with duct tape. The duct tape was put in place to prevent the growth of algae by blocking sunlight from entering the container. The students also learned how Singapore maintains her food security with the 30 by 30 plan, where Singapore is slated to meet 30% of local food needs by 2030. This lesson package was prepared by the Lower Secondary science teachers to spread awareness about the 30-by-30 initiative and encourage home gardening while infusing concepts on Science nutrition.

It was exciting to see how a hydroponic system works and even more rewarding to create it ourselves!

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Science Enrichment

Ardy Sanjaya Bin Azni (2I) creates his hydroponics system and even rearranged his hair to resemble his self-made hydroponics system.

[foreground L-R], Amberlyn Lau Jing Ying, Sarah Mikaela Yet Xuan Binte Mikhail Yet Tse Khee, Reanne Tan Qi En, Anm Baoyu andTuty Nur Shahfirah Binte Mohamad Sahlan (2F) make their own tasty pizza while learning about the science behind pizza making.

Dina Kaysha Binte Muhammad Shahir Doria, Nor Amanda Marsya Binte Muhammed Rasul, Nur Iffah Syuhadah Binte Azhar, Tia Natalia Lia (2E) savour the ice-cream they made while learning about the chemistry behind ice-cream making, during a learning journey to the Science Centre.

Leann Lee En (1T1) holds up her beautiful model of the double helix structure of DNA, during the DNA model making workshop conducted by Science Centre over Zoom.

Jayaprajevan Jayaprashad (1T1) proudly displays the model plane he assembled during his Aeromodelling Applied Learning Programme (ALP) lesson.

Applied Programme:LearningAerospace

Phylicia Ang Jia En [L] and Mohamad Aqid Syahreki Bin Edi (2I) code their micro-controller to control a propeller structure as part of their ALP smart building project.

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It was scary to control the drone. I was worried that it may hit someone. Nevertheless, it was a unique and rewarding experience as I learned to control the drone well.

Students

Danial Hadif Bin Yusuf (4I) prepares to explain aircraft pre-take off procedures in a flight simulator to his juniors as part of their flight simulation training.

from 3I challenge themselves in an aviation-themed game during their learning journey to the Changi Experience Studio. At the studio, they learnt about how Changi Airport evolved to become a world class air hub.

Leong Yun Kee and Lim Wen Xuan (2I) manoeuvre miniature drones to take off in their ALP drone flying lesson.

Angel Joy Sua Jia Wei (2E) operates a drone during an ALP drone flying exercise in the school hall.

The Outdoor Adventure Club (ODAC) Boys’ team race towards the finish line at Greendale Secondary School, led by their captain, Axel Poon Jie Lun (3T1) [background. R].

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Ang Kay Lee (2G) and Goh Cher Niece (2E) emerge from the lush bushes in Jurong Lake Gardens while searching for their elusive checkpoints during the National Orienteering Race (Schools) competition.

The race was a great experience for us as it is our first competition in three years. We gave it our all!

Learning for Life Programme: Outdoor Education

Our ODAC and Dare to Dream Running Interest Group made the school proud with two podium positions in the male and female categories after four months of intense training preparing for the Greendale Adventure Race.

[L-R] Aryton Singh Preetwant (2T1) and Mohamad Aqid Syahreki Bin Edi (2I) put their heads together to plan their race strategy and route choices during the National Orienteering Race (Schools) competition. They eventually clinched 2nd position in the ‘C’ Division boys category.

Na’im Asyairie Bin Rosli [L] and Ryan Arman Bin Abdullah (3T1) take on the parallel bars section of the Spartan Challenge. They worked as a team to complete in the shortest time possible.

Brooksian staff pose for a photo after successfully collecting food donations from staff for Food from the Heart charity. Our staff donated a total of 333 kg of food for the charity.

Brooksian staff walk around the school’s track and field for the first run of the NTUC FairPrice Walk for Rice@South East event. The FairPrice Foundation donated one bowl of white or brown rice or one bowl of oatmeal to a vulnerable family residing in South East District of Singapore for every 300 metres of walking or running recorded. Our staff at Northbrooks raised 3000 bowls of rice.

Project Sunshine was a very meaningful experience for me as we get to help our Brooksian students and their families beyond just teaching in the classroom.

Mr Muhammad Bin Parjo

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Teachers stretch their leg muscles at the school basketball court before setting off for Yishun Park to participate in Walk for Rice.

Mr Muhammad Bin Parjo (Malay Language Teacher) and Mr Ramasamy Venugopal (Head of Department) / Educational Technology) unload cartons of groceries from a lorry to prepare for packing by our Brooksian staff.

Brooksian staff gather at the school basketball court for the second run of the FairPrice Walk for Rice@ South East event. For the second run of this event, our staff walked around Yishun Park to raise brown and white rice for needy families, while enjoying nature at the same time.

Brooksian Staff celebrate after packing all donated food into goodie bags for Project Sunshine. On this very special Saturday, our staff brought their family members along to help pack and distribute goodie bags to families in need of household groceries in our Northbrooks community.

Northbrooks Values-in-Action Initiatives

Students from 3T2 conduct a soap-making workshop for their beneficiary, Singapore Association for Mental Health. CCE leader Braydon Toh Jing Hui said, “It was a fun and interesting experience as we got to teach others how to make soap bars from scratch. Seeing my friends bond with the participants and making them happy brought me happiness myself. I had a good experience serving others.”

1G students wait in anticipation for instructions on how to plant trees as part of the Secondary One Service Learning programme. Through this tree-planting programme, students learn how to care for the environment and serve the Yishun-Khatib community at the same time.

3I students Octavius Fok ZonMun [bottom R] and Nigel Tan You Quan [background, centre] patiently guide a beneficiary through the folding of an origami swan. CCE leader Octavius reflected on their experience and said, “One of our classmates, Nigel, sat down with a participant to do an origami that she was keen to try from a book that she brought. We are encouraged by his act of patience with the beneficiary. We feel more confident in talking to others now.”

I volunteer in my free time as I want to contribute to important causes in the community. Seeing the joy on the faces of the beneficiary gives me a sense of fulfilment and pride knowing that I have impacted the community positively.

Jolene, an active volunteer with The Singapore Scout Association

2G students prepare to spruce up their allocated space for their Service Learning project - the study corner outside the library.

[L-R] Jolene Koh Kai Ting (4F), Mr Douglas Yeo, and Lim Zhi Xian (Alumnus from class of 2019) pose with their souvenirs after a panel discussion on serving the community. The Secondary Four and Five Service Learning programme culminated in a panel discussion featuring Mr Yeo, an active volunteer in the community who also helped in a Thai cave rescue, Zhi Xian and Jolene. All three persons are active volunteers who see meaning in giving to the community.

Brandon Caleb Augustine (2E) focuses intently on the image he is carving during the chinese seal engraving workshop. “Seal engraving can be time-consuming but it was very fun at the same time as I learnt to carve different animals and chinese alphabets onto my seal,” said Brandon.

Rian Adeline Getulle Francisco practises her skills in calligraphy during a workshop. “ I have experience in calligraphy but I wanted to hone my skills further. Through the programme, I’ve learnt how to properly control the brush and had the joy of teaching my friends as well.”

“Batik painting was a very fun experience. Also, as you need time to do the outline of the design, I’ve learnt to be more patient through the process.

Art teacher Mr Tang Kin Hua patiently guides 2E students as they learn how to engrave Chinese characters during a chinese seal engraving workshop.

Mohammad Aqid Syahreki Bin (2I) proudly displays the batik design that he created using batik paints. He used a pen-like tool called Tjanting to apply hot liquid wax during the batik-making process.

Arts Enrichment Programmes

Secondary One students use the Smart Keyboard on their iPads to play and record a set of four chords during a workshop on Garageband, a digital music creation app.

Leann Lee En (1T1) proudly displays the emoji creation that she created during a 3D-Pen Doodle Creation workshop. “I enjoyed using the 3D pen to create different types of images as they show depth. Controlling the pen and finding the right filament was easier than expected. I mostly enjoyed filling the yellow and red colours and I would want to try this again.”

A Secondary One student focuses on composing his musical piece on Garageband.

Cedo Micaela Alexi Ancheta (1T1) holds the emoji that she created during the 3D-Pen Doodle Creation workshop. She said she found the activity interesting and it was easy to create what she had envisioned once she got used to the 3D pen.

Ashley Tan (3G) [L] listens attentively to Ms Carine Lim (Biology & Chemistry Teacher) as she describes the muscular contractions of the heart and working of valves (cardiac cycle) using the Sketchfab application.

Ed-Tech Efforts @ Northbrooks

With the iPad, we have been able to create digital products to express our thoughts and feelings on various topics.

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Ed-Tech champions Putri Nur Zulaikha Binte Widani and Muhammad Mirza Rayyan Bin Abdul Ghani (4D) learn more about using their iPads. They eventually shared the knowledge they acquired with their classmates during an Ed-Tech Brooksian Time session.

[L-R] Nur Aisyah Binte Mohamed Ismail, Chia Wan Yi Cheryl, Kyser Boo Yu Jing, Danial Hadif Bin Yusuf and Muhammad Afiq Bin Samat(4I) leverage their iPads to create a group performance for an English Language oral communication lesson.

Educational Technology (Ed-Tech) champion Jurgen Hanz Cai Ming Rui (2G) teaches his classmate to use the iPad scan function during Brooksian Time. Ed-Tech Champions were tasked to use this period of time allocated for student-led activities to teach their classmates how to use their iPads better for lessons.

The Share-A-Book movement is a great platform to cultivate Brookians’ sense of community spirit and to give back to others. I hope that Brooksians will be inspired to continue contributing more to such causes.

Mr Timothy Ting

Gabriel Joshua Maranan Sabado [foreground] and Khaizir Miqail Bin Khairuddin (3T1) participate in an e-tour of the school to learn about the different recycling programmes that are available. The e-tour serves as an orientation for our Secondary One students and a refresher for our seniors.

[L-R] Joey Lim Zu Er, Halimatus Saa’diah Anang Husaini and Giovana Franca Loh (Lu Jingli) (2D) sort through empty pens that were collected from the Save-That-Pen bin. The Save-That-Pen initiative aims to recycle pens by refilling them. The recycled pens are then given away to students who are on the MOE’s Financial Assistance Scheme when they collect groceries from the school’s Project Sunshine initiative.

Environmental Education Programme

Mr Lim Chee Tiong works closely with Sim Jun Wei (3T1) and Choo Hao Ming Ralphael (3E) to create a Micro:bit system that will monitor the moisture levels in the potted plant, making it suitable for indoors planting. The mini hydroponics system is part of the Green Ambassadors’ training, to help them understand more about the Internet of Things (IOT) for urban farming.

Mr Timothy Ting receives a plaque from Minister Chan Chun Sing on behalf of our school for Northbrooks’ participation in NTUC’s Share-A-Book programme.

Mrs Carolyn Leong (Acting Subject Head / English Language & Literature) shares the decision-making processes she took before entering the working world. Several teachers and speakers were invited to share with the graduating cohort on Career Day in March.

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Aryton Singh Preetwant (2T1) shares with his classmates about the job of a content creator during an Education and Career Guidance (ECG) lesson.

3D students share with their juniors their experiences with making Upper Secondary subject combination choices.

Brooksian alumni share with their juniors about their institution’s Aerospace programme when our Brooksians visited ITE College Central.

Educational And Career Guidance Programme

It’s a privilege to be able to guide graduating students in making important life choices about their education and career journey after they leave Northbrooks.

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Brooksians engage in some hands-on media experience while on a visit to ITE College Central.

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Secondary Three students are all geared up to bake sourdough bread as part their practical assessment the bread-making ApLM they were participating in.

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I was a little skeptical about the ApLM at first but it was actually a very enjoyable and fun experience.

Apart from the course, I got to learn more about life in polytechnic and bonded with my friends.

Chee Ruo Xuan [R] and Jong Sau Ru (3G) handle a mixer console to create different sound effects for a music video as part of their ApLM assignment.

Atienza Sean Paul Neo Manalo [L] and Cadenze Kuah Ting Yun (3G) have fun while kneading bread dough as part of the bread-making ApLM they attended at Temasek Polytechnic.

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Ong Keat Heng (1I) [foreground, R] enjoys learning the Angklung, a musical instrument of Javanese origin with his peers. This was one of the activities organised for International Students and Permanent Residents (ISPR) to learn more about Singapore, such as the Malay culture with their local buddy.

In exploring Singapore together, these students were able to interact and build cross-cultural awareness and appreciation for diversity.

Ms Loh Mew Choo (Head of Department/ Mother Tongue) [foreground, R]

International Students & Permanent Residents Integration Programme

Secondary Two ISPR and their local buddies pose for a group photo before embarking on a DUCKtour together.

Secondary Two ISPR smile for the camera while on a Singapore DUCKtour with their local buddies. These students were on an excursion to explore and enjoy the sights and sounds of Marina Bay.

Marcelo Dylan Ross Vasquez [R] and Alson Lau Joon Hee (2G) explore the Indian traditional art form of Rangoli together.

Secondary One ISPR and their local buddies prepare to record their Angklung performance for the school’s Hari Raya concert.

Educational Support

[L-R] Zen Tan Zhi Heng, Ralphael Choo Hao Ming, Wong Yu Jie and Muhammad Rusydi Bin Hassan (3T2) enjoy an outing to the Skyline Luge on Sentosa as part of the school’s educational support programme.

The experience to connect with people from the STEM industry has been invaluable. I hope more of our young ladies will take on jobs in a STEM-related field in future.

Mr Eng Sze Shean (Senior Teacher / Educational Support)

Brooksians attend the five-week-long Career Connect, a global programme by J.P. Morgan and the Singapore University of Technology and Design to inspire young women to pursue careers in STEM and provide them with insights into these fields.

Secondary Four students pose with their amazing culinary creations, which were showcased at the end of their Elective Module (EM) on culinary cooking in May.

A group of Secondary Four students work hard during their sports and fitness EM. The EMs were organised to help students explore and gain practical experience in various areas of interest.

Secondary Four students who chose the interior design EM created beautiful interior design mockups like the one above.

GEAR-UP Programme

Brooksians

The Champions’ Lodge is not only a place for Brooksians to unwind but a safe space to shelter in after school. We are glad that many Brooksians love this place.

Mdm Phoon Hwee Lee

Mdm Phoon Hwee Lee (Allied Educator / Learning & Behavioural Support) guides young visitors as they visit the Champions’ Lodge during the school’s Open House. The Champions’ Lodge is one of the rooms that Brooksians enjoy spending time in after school with their friends.

Principal Mr David Lau poses with the winning team of the Northbrooks Futsal Tournament 2022. The aim of the tournament was to promote team work and camaraderie among students interested in the sport.

Brooksians visit Gardens by the Bay for a photography workshop. During the workshop, students practised perspective-taking in composing their photos.

engage in a futsal game as part of the Northbrooks Futsal Tournament 2022.

Student-Initiated Learning

Shaune Ng Jia Jun (3D) focused on improving his cooking through learning a specific dish, the Salmon Wellington. He presented his efforts to his class during his SIL showcase.

I’ve discovered more about my students and enjoyed learning about their passions through their SIL sharings!

Ms Audrey Chong (3F Form Teacher)

Seah Zi Shin Charmaine (1F) shares with her class about her songwriting journey and also reflected on how she overcame the challenges she faced through the process.

Muhammad Daniel Bin Fazli and Ryan Aniq Bin Mohamed Herman (2F) present what they have learnt about video editing to their class as part of their Student-Initiated Learning (SIL) project.

[L-R] Lai Lok Yan, Javier Chong Jie Yu, Sharlynn Sharil Leong Sze Leng, Woon Hui Qi and Ng Xin Yi (3F) showcase their completed nanoblocks project that they did together as part of their SIL.

Liew Xuan Ru Aralynn and Joanne Hoo Sian En (3F), who are passionate about the Korean culture, present what they have learnt about the culture to their class.

Presenting our Brooksian representatives for the Mobile Robot Challenge, Mohamad Syazwandy Bin Mohamad Ridwan (1E), Alfie Teo Guan Heng and Ethan Azrae Castillo Pestano (1D). This team came in third for programming and controlling robots to complete missions accurately in the shortest possible time.

Ignite Skills 2022 finalists Dahlia Firzanah Binte Muhammad Syahrul Hisyam and Nur Qistina Binte Jabar (3E) prepare for their final challenge in the Creative Maquillage Challenge.

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Our representatives of the Logistics Challenge, Sim Hong Yu (2F), Muhammad Adam Dzar Bin Ab Azis (2E) and Khor Cheng Le (2E) emerged third for using drone piloting skills to perform different logistics operations.

We are proud of the hard work and achievements of all Brooksian representatives who took part in the challenge!

Miss Jane Lee (IgnITE Skills Challenge Teacher-In-Charge)

[L-R] Braydon Toh Jing Hui, Chua Teng Yi and Danish Ryyan Morier Hartino (3T2) explain their project in the Digital Making using Micro:bit challenge. They had built an electronic project based on the theme, ‘Safe Environment’.

Our third place winners of the Logistics Challenge and Mobile Robot Challenge gather for a photo.

Peer Support Leadership Programme

Self care is an important strategy in maintaining our emotional wellbeing and we equip our PSLs to help their classmates take better care of themselves.

Mdm Sharmila Sivalingam

(Subject Head / Student Wellbeing Upper Secondary & Educational Support)

Goh Jiaxuan, Licia (3G) receives her badge from her form teacher, Mrs Lim Puay Hoon.

PSLs Muhammad Raihan Bin Buhari (3T2) and Goh Hong Boon, Jerald (3T2) receive their PSL badges from their form teacher, Mr Timothy Ting.

3G PSLs Goh Jiaxuan, Licia (L) and Yan Xuhui, Edan lead their classmates in developing their own self-care plan.

3T1 Peer Support Leaders (PSLs) lead the class in a game during Brooksian Time, one of the ways our PSLs build stronger peer relationships in the classroom.

Staying Free

“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.”

– Nelson Mandela

First Day Back @ SchoolProgrammes(Termly)

Tang Si Ying Ella and Ng Qun Yuan (4I) excitedly bump their fists as they welcome each other back to school on the first day of Term 3 after their June break.

2F students participate in the Start Of Term activity by throwing their crushed paper balls into a ‘goal post’ at the front of a classroom. The crushed paper balls represented students’ goals for Term 2.

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The Bouncing Forward activity made me feel that I’m not alone and I can count on a friend if I needed to talk to someone.

Miss Chee Yuan Leng (Acting Subject Head / History & Social Studies), Mrs Carolyn Leong (Acting Subject Head / English Language & Literature) and Mdm Ma Ying (Acting Subject Head / Mother Tongue) explain to Brooksians the need to prioritise the important things in their lives. Their skit was shown on the first day of Term 3.

Gauri Bhatnagar (L) and Nur Ilya Shahira Binte Mohammad Aizul (3F) bounce forward by sharing their ping-pong balls with each other.

Aashiqah Farvin Binte Sheik Ziauddin Ahmed and Carl Angel Getulle Francisco (3F) proudly show off their ping-pong balls with their concerns and encouraging notes written on them. The activity was conducted as part of the Bouncing Forward theme for the year.

1G students take part in class bonding activities to get to know each other better while wearing yellow bandanas. As per tradition, Secondary One students were given bandanas to wear, and each class was assigned a different colour to build class identity.

1G and 1I students bond with a Student Councillor as they wait for their turn to play the games. Secondary One students play games with different classes during the orientation to promote cohort-wide solidarity.

Newly-minted 1I students pose for a photo with their form teachers, Mrs Celine Goh (Science Senior Teacher) and Ms Cecilia Chan (Math Teacher), while proudly displaying their class flag. Each year, the Secondary One students design a flag together to symbolise their unity as one class.

SecondaryOrientationOne Programme

Student Councillors conclude the Secondary One Orientation with a celebratory group photo. This group of student councillors have been heavily involved in the planning and ensuring the successful execution of the orientation.

It has been an enriching experience for me as I have had the opportunity to get to know my juniors and introduce Northbrooks to them.

Nur Serianni Binte Muhammad Rossuandi (2G)

Co-Curricular Activities Display Day

Jayapradevan Jayaprashad (1E) [L] learns how to handle the SAR 21 Rifle with guidance from Master Sergeant Kyser Boo Yu Jing of NCC (Air).

I have learnt the importance of brotherhood and camaraderie from my CCA, which I am hoping to pass on to our juniors!

Kyser (4I)

Environmental Art Club members [L to R] Reyna Binte Ahmadilah (2F), Wang Jieyi (3I) and Ardy Sanjaya Bin Azni (2I) explain to 1I students [R to L] Hammond Zhi-Qi, Rei, Leong Yun Yee and Lim Hui En Claire about the different projects the club does to advocate environmental awareness.

[L-R] Warrant Officer Ratnah Marsyazafirah Binte Zulkifli (4T) demonstrates to members of Red Cross Youth, Suhaili Binte Sugiman and Tiara Adriana Binte Syamsul (1T1), the right CPR technique using a mannequin.

Mr Ramthan Bin Ab. Wahid (Bowling Teacher- In-Charge) shares with Curtis Chong Jing Kai (1G) about the training programme for Bowling CCA as he recruits the 1st batch of Bowling CCA students for the CCA this year.

Saxophonist from Concert Band, Ong Weng Hong (3T1) showcases his knowledge of drums.

Class leaders, CCA leaders and Student Councillors recite the Student Leader’s Pledge as a united body in the hall. “It was a welcome sight to see the resumption of the Student Leaders Investiture Ceremony. I’m excited to see the new batch of student leaders step out of their comfort zone by serving their peers!” shared Mr Timothy Chong.

Student Leaders Investiture

Secondary Two councillors hold up their right hands as they are officially appointed as student councillors. Nur Serianni Binte Muhammad Rossundi (2G) [top R] shared, “With my training and experiences as a probation councillor, I am certain that I am well-prepared for the responsibilities ahead as a senior student councillor.”

Ms Lim Wan Yee (4G Key Personnel Advisor) [R] offers words of encouragement to incoming class leaders, Jamous Ong Kai Ping [L] and Ng Yi Xin Sherlin (4G) [centre].

I feel a sense of pride to see Jamous and Sherlin being officially recognised during the Student Leaders Investiture. Leadership is a journey, and I wish them a fulfilling one!

Miss Lim Wan Yee

Secondary One class leaders proudly recite the Student Leader’s Pledge in front of their cohort mates in the library. The Student Leader’s Pledge is taken every year by Student Leaders as they pledge their commitment to serve their peers in their respective area.

The CCA leaders of 2022 proudly display their certificates and celebrate their new appointment!

Speech & PrizeGiving Day

Our excited school mascots warmly welcome guests for the 22nd Speech & Prize Giving Day. This year’s theme was ‘Be Strong. Be True. Be Free.’ On this joyous occasion, we celebrated all Brooksians’ academic and non-academic achievements as a school, and showcased Brooksians’ impact on the community.

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“It was heartening to welcome Mr Chan back as the Guest-OfHonour of Speech Day this year.

[L-R] Mdm Veron Jamie (PSG Chairperson), Mr Mohamad Saddiq Bin Mohamad Sa’id (SAC Member), Mr Jayadev s/o K N Unnithan (SAC Member), Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash (SAC Member), Mr David Lau, Guest-of-Honour Mr Nick Chan, Mr Lawrence Yip Wai Hon (SAC Chairman), Mr Dennis Chee Kwang How (SAC Member), Mdm Poh Shi Hui (Vice-Principal) and Miss Goh Peishi (Vice- Principal)

Ahmad Hakimi Idraki Bin Ramli (2E) [L] proudly explains the technical aspects of the Micro:bit, to Mr Jayadev s/o K N Unnithan (SAC Member).

pose for a photo with the school mascots.

Guest-of-Honour Mr Nick Chan (Principal, School of Science and Technology) [centre], led by Terrence Ooi (4I) [R], the President of the 21st Student Council, warmly greets Ms Chelsea Mun Jie Yi (EL Teacher) [L] with a fist bump at the Guest Reception area.

Mr Lawrence Yip Wai Hon holds a Micro:bit, a pocket-sized computer, during a student presentation on their Micro:bit project.

Sum Wei Kiat Stanley (4F) [foreground] immerses himself while performing with the Guzheng Ensemble in the Heritage Hub. This performance was broadcasted live via YouTube to Northbrooks students viewing the school’s 22nd Speech & Prize

Brooksian of the Year 2021, Ahmad Mikhail Rauff (4G, 2021), poses with the Student Council of 2021, and the school mascot Eagor. The coveted Brooksian of the Year award is given annually to a student who served as a role model embodied the school’s values, and made a positive impact on his/her peers, school, and community.

Guest-of-Honour Mr Nick Chan [bottom R] captures a photograph of Brooksian of the Year 2021, Ahmad Mikhail Rauff (4G, 2021), [top L] as a citation of him was read out.

Mr Lawrence Yip Wai Hon presents Mr Toh Chin Hwee (Computer Applications & Elements of Business Skills Teacher) with a Northbrooks Long Service Award. Staff members who had served Northbrooks Secondary School for more than 20 years were recognised for their service to the school during this event.

Our Principal Mr David Lau [L] presents a piece of digital artwork by student Nurin Qaisara (4T) to Mr Nick Chan [R] as Ms Diana Ghazali (Acting Subject Head / Art) [centre] looks on.

Executive Committee members of the Student Council of 2021 triumphantly toss their ties into the air, celebrating the completion of Speech Day.

Giving Day programmes from home.

Our Principal Mr David Lau [2nd from L], and Vice-Principals Mr Adam Bin Ahmad [R], Mdm Poh Shi Hui [2nd from R], and Ms Goh Peishi [L] give the school their best Lunar New Year wishes to kickstart the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Chinese New Year Celebration

Students doing hands-on paper-cutting for window decorations in their classroom.

Students cut out the Chinese character Spring, ‘春’, typically seen in CNY decorations to welcome the turn of the seasons at the beginning of a new year.

Imirul Husnaiyan Bin Ismail [centre, L] and Ariq Rayyan Rizq Bin Shahul [centre R] from 3G stand tall in their fierce Tiger Head in the Chinese New Year Tiger Head Making Competition. The Chinese words hanging from the tiger’s mouth translate to ‘Healthy Bodies, Academic Progress’, well wishes commonly said to students by their elders.

Weenjoyed ourselves as were able to bond with our classmates while making the Tiger Head and represent our class in the competition.

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Emcees Corpus Roxanne Ron Mantilla (3G) [L] and Choo Hao Ming, Raphael (3E) energetically address the school via a live webcast of the CNY Tiger Head Making Competition in the hall, as Mr Huang Kee Hong (Mother Tongue Teacher and Acting Subject Head / Educational Technology) [R] films them.

Student Councillors prepare mandarin oranges for all teachers. In Chinese tradition and culture, oranges and tangerines are auspicious symbols and are exchanged during CNY to symbolically wish one’s elders happiness and prosperity.

[L-R] Brooksian teachers Ms Wendy Lee Chien Wuan, Ms Lim Wan Yee, Mr Sanjay s/o Radakrishna, Ms Loo Min Yan Vanessa, and Ms Aryssa Ngoh Huiyi gather at the Parade Square to dance in the annual Deepavali staff video.

Regardless of race and language, we are one family! Seen here striking powerful poses for the Brooksian staff Deepavali video are [L-R] Ms Salihah Binte Jalil, Mdm Ma Ying, Mr Huang Kee Hong, Ms Cheryl Lai and Mr Muhammad Bin Parjo.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Deepavali Celebration

The dance was the highlight of the Hari Raya celebration as the Brooksian family gathered together to showcase their talents, regardless of age.

Mr Muhammad Bin Parjo (Malay Language Teacher)

Winners of Secondary Four and Five Hari Raya Fashion Parade Competition, Angie Chu [2nd from L], dressed in a baju kebaya, and Danny Mikael Bin Muhammad Fairizul (4F) [R], in a baju kurung lelaki, receive their certificate and prize from Vice-Principal Ms Goh Peishi [L]. These traditional garments are typically worn during special occasions such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Brooksians and teachers dance together on stage to ‘Raya, Raya, Raya’ by Dolla during the Hari Raya Concert.

Brooksians walk down the aisle for the Hari Raya Fashion Parade. During the parade, Brooksian showcased elements of Malay culture and Hari Raya festivities in their traditional costumes.

Participants from the Hari Raya Fashion Parade Competition pose on the steps at the stage while Brooksians voted for their favourite outfit of the day.

Students seize a photo opportunity with the Singapore Discovery Centre standee on Total Defence Day (TDD). This standee paints a united picture of Singapore, highlighting the importance of all six Total Defence pillars in keeping Singapore safe.

Uniformed Group cadets from the Boys Brigade, the National Cadet Corps, the National Police Cadet Corps and the Singapore Red Cross Youth learn how to play Guardians of the City II (GOTC II) during a training session. These cadets then went on to teach the rest of the school how to play GOTC II on TDD.

Racial Harmony Day & Total Defence Day

It was a very enlightening experience to teach others. It boosted my confidence in communication, I learnt to be more patient and I realised that I would have to be creative and change the way I explain things

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National Police Cadet Corps Cadet Tan Yi Xuan, Chloe (2T2) [centre] explains the rules of the GOTC II card game to 1D students, [L-R] Nur Qistina Farisha Bte Norazri [L] and Nor Amelda Farsya Bte Md Rasul. Brooksians were able to understand and have fun with this card game thanks to the cadets’ effective facilitation.

2T2 students strike lovely poses while donning colourful ethnic costumes to commemorate Racial Harmony Day (RHD).

Ms Melissa Nicolich (CCE Teacher) [top R] and guests, Northbrooks alumnus Joseph David Chan [top L] and LTC (RET) M Vallu [bottom], share about the importance of Singapore Armed Forces and National Service to our Secondary Four students. They shared specifically on Singapore’s Will to Fight and Commitment to Defence on TDD.

CCE student leaders and teachers help to loan out ethnic costumes to Brooksians and staff in preparation for this year’s RHD. Thanks to their efforts, Brooksians could dress up for this special day even if they did not own any traditional ethnic garments.

for different people to understand.

The Northbrooks Concert Band kicks off morning assembly on National Day by playing the national anthem live in the hall.

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Louisa Gabriella Victoria (3T1) leads the National Day Recollections, together with Secondary One to Three CCA leaders. The Recollections, read annually, serves as an important reminder of the many trials Singapore had to overcome in our storied history and why it is important for us to remain strong, free, and independent.

Dedicated cadets from the various Uniformed Groups of Northbrooks, Red Cross Youth, National Cadet Corps (Air), National Police Cadet Corps and Boys Brigade accompanied by Ms Jane Lee [bottom R], stand tall and proud at the end of the Parade Rehearsal for National Day.

Ms Melissa Nicolich (Modern Dance Teacher-inCharge) [centre R] pose with Northbrooks Modern Dancers after a National Day concert rehearsal. Modern Dancers led the school in the annual GetActive! SG workout to the NDP song for this year - Stronger Together.

I’m incredibly proud of the modern dancers in leading the school to place Top 3 in the Under 19 category for this competition!

Ms Melissa Nicolich

Ms Lim Wan Yee (Head of Department/Character & Citizenship Education) [L] and Mr Sanjay Radakrishna (Subject Head/ Character & Citizenship Education) [centre] pose with 1G representatives for the Icons of Singapore National Day inter-class competition. In this competition, each class paraded a handmade costume showcasing various icons of Singapore, including landmarks, local dishes and historical figures.

Brooksian educators wave mini flags during the school’s National Day concert.

Ms Chee Yuan Leng (Acting Subject Head / History & Social Studies) is visibly touched by all the messages on the gratitude wall in the staff lounge, created by CCA leaders. CCA leaders wrote these messages on behalf of their peers to thank their teachers for their efforts over the years.

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I would like to thank the Student Councillors and Student Council teachers who worked hard behind the scenes to make this celebration a memorable one for all Brooksian educators!

Ms Premila Dhanabal (Student Council Teacher-In-Charge)

[L-R] Emcees Danish Ryyan Morier Hartino (3T2) and Audri Quraisha Binte Muhammad Firoz (2D) announce the winners for the ‘Colour My World’ awards, which recognise the interesting personalities of our Northbrooks teachers.

The Student Council team pose with their teachers-in-charge Ms Premila Dhanabal [back R], Mdm Nur Sakinah Bte Ahmad Jupri [2nd from R], and Ms Carine Lim [R], after a memorable and very successful Teachers’ Day Celebrations.

Ms Premila Dhanabal and Ms Carine Lim [bottom R] work with the concert emcees during one of the many rehearsal sessions, giving them feedback so they know where to improve.

Jam band drummer Anesh Ashouk Giri (3F) prepares for the band’s performance backstage. The band comprised students of different levels, classes and streams, working together to put up a united performance.

Sec 1 Level Camp

Students from 1G take a short break from kayaking to clean up the coastal region. Through this programme, the Secondary One students learnt not only how to kayak, but also learnt more about how we can all create a positive or negative impact on our waterways.

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We’re excited to be kayaking in the Marina Reservoir as this is our first time paddling!

Vyrra

1T1 students take a moment to rest and catch their breath after completing their trekking expedition at the picturesque

Faber. This photo was a beautiful culmination of their efforts in encouraging each other to trek on despite experiencing fatigue.

1G Students Lai Jin Yue, Vyrra [L] and Angeline Teo Hui Xin strike a confident pose in their two-person kayak.

1T1 students gather at Hort Park to learn and understand more about the diverse flora planted in these gardens as part of their trekking expedition.

1T1 students engage in acrylic painting as a form of nature appreciation during the expedition. They drew inspiration from nature and replicated the beauty of what they saw onto a small canvas.

Mount

3T1

It was an eye-opening experience to be able to interact with a Pulau Ubin resident and also a treat to purchase an ice-cold drink to enjoy after cycling!

Ariesyah

3E

Sec 3 Level Camp

3G

Student Council President Ariesyah Insyirah Binte Mohamad (3T1) [centre, front] and her classmates enjoy a refreshing treat after their cycling expedition.

Elfiyan Bin Azman [foreground, R] (3G) and Mdm Nur Fadillah Binte Fauzan [background, L] cycle along the trails of the Ketam Mountain Bike track, applying their skills learnt from the cycling module in school to an authentic setting.

students gather in excitement and anticipation upon reaching Pulau Ubin for an exhilarating three-day adventure on the rustic island.

students and Miss Valence Leung (English Language and Social Studies Teacher) [2nd row, R] take a break at the scenic Ketam Quarry during their cycling expedition.

students and teachers display their class and school flag proudly after a long hiking expedition. The destination they had arrived at was House No. One, a tudor-style building from the colonial era at the Chek Jawa nature reserve.

Imirul Husnaiyan Bin Ismail [L] and Amira Qistina Binte Norisham (3G) paddle along the mangroves of Sungei Puaka aboard their two- seater kayak. They were able to appreciate the stillness of the environment and observe the surroundings of the mangroves.

This year’s top performing students in Lower Secondary proudly hold their certificates after earning a place in the 2022 Honours List. The Honours List recognition is given to the top five students in each level who have achieved excellent academic results.

I want to continue to improve my attitude to be on the Honours List again next year.

Adli (2G)

Kyan Ang Zhi Xuan (2G) [R] pose with his classmate Adli Rusyaidi Bin Muhammad after receiving their Honours List certificates. “I am happy to receive this award because this kind of recognition is rare for me,” said Kyan.

Ang Kay Lee (2G) [L] and her classmate Alson Lau Joon Hee express their gratitude towards their form teacher Mdm Ma Ying after receiving their Honours certificates.

Nur Nilam Sari Binte Amir [L] and Siti Nuraini Binte Razali from 2I pose proudly with their certificates. “This achievement motivates us to be better versions of ourselves,” they shared.

[L-R] Recipients of the Commendable Effort Award, Ng Xin Yuan Zen, Ong Keat Heng and Ella Tock Mijos (1I) proudly display their certificates during the award ceremony which was held in their classroom. The recipients of this award were recognised and celebrated for the efforts they have put into improving themselves academically.

3G students receive individual medals from Vice-Principal Mdm Poh Shi Hui for earning the honour of being Champion Class of 2022. 3G earned the top award for working cohesively as a class in various activities.

Another student who received the Commendable Effort recognition was Soh Steeven Romeo (1I). He had earned the award for the consistent hard work that he had put in throughout the year.

Our proud 20 Cape of Colours Scholarship recipients gather for a photo after receiving their awards from the organisation. The scholarships were awarded to deserving students who exhibited good academic results and character. The scholarships were also cosponsored by Cargill Asia Pacific Treasury.

Miss Sumitra Nair

Our school mascot Eagor is a symbol of striving for academic excellence, being rooted in values and having the wings to fly ahead to the future.

Miss Sumitra Nair

Class of 2022 Graduation Days & Awards Ceremony

Mohamad Syazwan Bin Mohamad Ridwan (4T) receives the commendable effort award from Vice-Principal Mdm Poh Shi Hui for his excellent academic achievement.

(Year Head / Upper Secondary) opens our Class of 2022’s Graduation Day with a speech. She urged graduates to face the future with enthusiasm and confidence but to always remember their roots.

Ratnah Marsyazafirah Binte Zulkifli and Mdm Nuraida receive graduation gifts of personalised Eagor plush toys - on behalf of 4T from Principal Mr David Lau.

Danial Arman Bin Azman (4D) receives the Honours List Award from Vice-Principal Miss Goh Peishi for his outstanding performance at the Preliminary Examinations.

Dhia Qistina Haziqah Binte Mohd Sham (4F) receives the BCV award from Mr David Lau for the value of Graciousness. The Brooksian Core Value(BCV) Award is awarded to students who display the school’s GIFTED values consistently and positively influence their peers.

[L-R] Toh Yu Heng (4I), Nur Amalina Binte Azlan (4E), Rocales Clark Cedric Margallo (4I), Canlas Mikaela Santos (4I), Brutal Carl Edriell Comia (4E) and Raiyan Dzairy Bin Ridzaidean (4F) serenade the graduating cohort with a medley of songs that got their friends singing along.

Guest

speaker alumnus, Ahmad Irfan, receives an Eagor plush toy as a token of appreciation from Mdm Au Lai Fei for his speech.

Our lucky draw winner, Mohamad Rhyane Shayhidann bin Mohamad Salleh (4I) is all smiles as he receives the top prize - a Lenovo tablet.

Principal Mr David Lau and a panel of students and teachers engage in discussion with visitors during the Principal’s Talk segment of the school’s Open House.

Open House 2022

[Middle, in blue polo t-shirt] Lee Zi Ying, Cheryl (4T) plays student guide for the day as she lead visitors on guided tours around the school compound.

Ang Kang Wei (3T1) guides visitors in navigating one of the two flight simulators used by Youth Flying Club members. Visitors enjoyed the flight simulators and drone flying as part of the Aerospace Applied Learning Programme during the Open House.

The Open House was the first physical one the school held since the Covid-19 pandemic and I am so glad it was well-received by our visitors. Kudos to all staff and students for making the Open House 2022 such a memorable experience for everyone!

Mr Gavin Ler (Acting Subject Head /

Aesthetics)

Basketball CCA teachers and members celebrate at the end of the Open House.

Miss Wendy Lee (Mathematics Teacher) engages visitors in a Mathematics lesson involving the use of Kahoot! to showcase how blended learning is incorporated in the teaching of Mathematics.

Modern Dance CCA members dance to a groovy tune during the CCA Showcase held at the hall.

“Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.”

– Brad Henry

Student Council

Planning and managing events are part of being in the Student Council. One of the Student Council-led events is Northbrooks Friendship Day!

“Being in the Student Council is one of the highlights of my secondary school life. It is in Student Council that I made many friends that have supported me both in good and bad times,” reflected Ang Kok Rui (4G) [foreground, R].

The rafting activity required me to work well together with my teammates in order to build a raft that will float.

Louisa Gabriella Victoria (3T1)

The annual Student Council camp is the highlight for Brooksian Student Councillors as the councillors participate in many exciting activities that help to enhance their leadership skills.

Student Councillors pose proudly with the raft that they had built together as a team.

The Centrestage showcase provided an excellent platform for our Concert Band students to showcase their talents to the public after two challenging years.

Miss Chee Yuan Leng (Concert Band Teacher-In-Charge)

Concert Band

Band members perform a medley of songs, led by their conductor Mr Samuel Tan, as they officially open the school’s Centrestage concert. Centrestage is the school’s biennial performing arts event.

Band members rehearse behind the scenes before their Centrestage performance this year. Band members were glad to be given the opportunity to perform live for their peers and teachers.

[L-R] Raiyan Dzairy Bin Ridzaidean (4F), Rocales Clark Cedric Margallo (4I), Nur Sarah Aqilah Binte Mohammad Shalihin (4I), Mirrah Nisrina Binte Hairul Nazri (3F) and Amira Qistina Binte Norisham (3G) are all set to perform a musical piece on CCA Display Day.

Northbrooks Concert Band performs the National Anthem under the guidance of their conductor, Mr Samuel Tan, during the school’s National Day Observance Ceremony. It was the first time in two years that Concert Band members were able to perform live and the students were elated at this opportunity.

Northbrooks Concert Band celebrates with a group photo after the Centrestage concert ends for the night.

The cast involved in this year’s Teachers’ Day performance greet Brooksian teachers with a heart-shaped formation. This year’s Teachers’ Day drama performance was about the resilience displayed by teachers despite challenges in engaging students during the pandemic period.

Drama Club

Mischa Soon Min Xuan [top L], Nurul Iman Binte Mohamed Amin (2F) [bottom L], Athan Leroy Lim Bing Long (2T1) [top R] and Uzma Haziqah Binte Mohd Shafie (3I) [bottom R] prepare the Drama Club booth for CCA Display Day.

Drama Club President Dhia Qistina Haziqah Binte Mohd Sham (4F) receives the 2021 Internal Outstanding Leaders in Drama Award from Ms Wendy Lee, teacher-in-charge of the Drama Club.

Low Jia Hui (2T1) and

Iman Binte

Amin (2F)

It has been a pleasure to be part of the Drama Club while creating wonderful memories in leading the club in weekly training sessions and bonding sessions.

Drama President Louisa Gabriella Victoria (3T1) and Vice-President Zhorif Ammar Bin Ismadi (3G) lead a small group activity during the Visual and Performing Arts Camp 2022.

Nurul

Mohamed

prepare for the Drama Club’s performance during the CCA Display Day to engage Secondary One students and provide them with an overview of drama production experiences.

During rehearsals, the ensemble breaks into their sections to work on their respective parts. Members of Section Prime 2, Nicole Ong Wee Xuan (1T2), Cherelle Tan Jing Xuan (1T2), Leong Jun Lun Freddy (1D), Lau Jun Yi (1T2) and Koh Jia Ren Renxu (1D) work as a team to coordinate their playing of a difficult line.

Guitar Ensemble

“Being a student conductor was stressful but I told myself to be confident when on stage. What made me feel even better after I finished conducting was my supportive CCA mates. They encouraged me and told me I did a good job.

Jun Yi

Guitar Ensemble members take a bow at the end of their Centrestage performance.

The entire ensemble practises together to hear how their new song, ‘Chopin goes to Rio’, works when played in harmony.

Mohamed Alfi Bin Mohamed Ali (1G) [background, centre] conducts the ensemble during one practice session. During practices, members take turns to conduct the ensemble through a musical piece.

The Guitar Ensemble proudly present their debut performance during the school’s performing arts showcase Centrestage, led by student conductor Lau Jun Yi (1T2).

Guzheng Ensemble

Guzheng members give back to the community by participating in the school’s June edition of Project Sunshine. CCA members worked together as a team to pack groceries for needy families.

It was great to see how Project Sunshine provided our Guzheng members a meaningful opportunity to bond and display teamwork.

Mrs Michelle Tan (Guzheng Teacher-In-Charge)

Ho Yu En (4T) receives her certificate for music graded exam from the cca’s instructor. Yu En shared that she is thankful to have achieved this certification as it has taught her patience and perseverance in playing different genres of music using the Guzheng.

Guzheng players are all excited about their first performance of the year, especially Secondary One students who had just joined the CCA.

Dylan Chia (2G), Guzheng’s student conductor, leads the club in a musical performance.

Dancers

Modern Dancers wait for the signal from their instructor, Ms Jacelyn Low, to begin their dance routine for the school’s Dance of the Nation competition video competition. Their entry featured the vibrant school life of Northbrooks Secondary School and was selected as one of the top three winners in the ‘Under 19’ category!

It was an honour to be able to perform for the school’s Speech Day. I performed for the guests and teachers and I felt so proud of myself!

Hannah Goh Xue Qing (3T2) [first row, second from L).

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Modern Dance Club

Modern Dancers pose for a photo after their performance for the Centrestage concert. Our dancers were thrilled to be part of the biannual school production. The students had put in a lot of effort and hard work into the preparation of the performance and were happy to present their item on stage.

pose after their Speech Day performance for Speech Day 2022.

[L-R, Clockwise] Lee Jia Xuan (4G), Canlas Mikaela Santos (4I), Chong Zhe Kai (3G), Wong Yi Qi (3G) and Joey Ng Tien Yi (4I) proudly display the CCA’s achievements and props at the Modern Dance booth during CCA Display Day.

To express thanks and appreciation to our external partner – Touch Community (Yishun) - Environmental Art Club (EAC) members transformed 37 plastic bottles into an upcycled coffee table with a recreational chessboard tabletop.

The students find this upcycled product meaningful as it promotes bonding and interaction amongst the less privileged elderly residents over a game of chess.

Mrs Celine Goh (EAC Teacherin-Charge)

EAC members paint milk cartons and plastic bags to create upcycled products for the National Youth Upcycling Movement competition. For this competition, EAC members use recycled plastic materials to make upcycled dishwasher containers and pot scrubbers.

Green

advocate the importance of upcycling to Lower Secondary classes on Environmental Awareness Day. On this day, Lower Secondary classes transformed used tetra drink packets into handy coin purses. Students from 1I [background], Li Jin Li [1st from L], Heng Zhen Quan [2nd from L] and Steeven Romeo Soh [bottom R] led the session in 1I enthusiastically.

Environmental

Art Club

EAC members craft handmade tissue packet pouch holders for staff to commemorate Teacher’s Day. Cai Xin Ying Evalin (2T1, background) and Gladys Lim Zhi Ling (2T1, foreground) are straightening the cut fabrics before handing it over to the pinning and sewing teams.

Ambassadors collaborate with EAC members to

Infocomm Club students pose for a photo with Ms Amanda Tang in the Infocomm Club’s CCA room. After 17 sessions, Infocomm Club members completed the Apple New Media Programme under the tutelage of Ms Tang. During these sessions, Infocomm members learned how to use many different applications such as 3D Draw and Jig Space for video editing, presenting and content creation.

Mohamad

Infocomm members present and advertise their product to their ‘clientele’. In one of the Apple New Media Programme sessions, students engaged in a role play scenario and acted as a marketing team who was promoting a product of their choice. They used the applications and created an interactive presentation to pitch their ideas to the rest of the Infocomm Club.

Infocomm Club

[L-R] Muhammad Irfanshah Bin Abdul Kareem (3F), Muhammad Rafie Bin Fauzi (3F), Mohamad Shah Idzwan Bin Mohd Isa (3F) and Royton Tok (3I) present their shortlisted Swift-based app creation to a panel of distinguished judges at the Digital For Life Award Youth Awards on the 4th November 2022 at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. The team made the school proud by clinching the top position of Distinction. Their app, Mentalmeter, aims to help youths be empowered in managing their mental health.

I am truly proud of the boys for their thoughtful creation of the app, which has received the accolade it deserves.

Mr Khairi Md Nor Muhammad (Infocomm Club Teacher-In-Charge)

Angel Joy Sua Jia Wei (2E) [bottom R] uploaded a photo she took during a photography lesson conducted by Infocomm Club Teacher-In-Charge, Mr Khairi Md Nor Muhammad. Infocomm members had to upload the photos they had taken on Padlet.

Shah Idzwan Bin Mohd Isa (3F) [top L] conducts an animation workshop for the club as part of the CCA’s Peer Mentoring session where members are provided a platform to share an area of knowledge they are good at. He used Flipaclip to teach club members how to create a simple animation on their own.

[Back, L-R], Adli Rusyaidi Bin Muhammad (2G) and Rasha Fahreezi Bin Alias (4D), [front, L-R] ] Cleavon Lee Wei Xiang (2T1) and Giselle Felicia Tan (2G) get ready to present the AVA Club to Secondary One students during CCA Display Day.

Audio Visual Aids Club

Mr Shahrin Mansor and Mr Ahmad Tarmizi Ishak, the school’s IT technicians, receive training from Tabula Audio Trainer, Mr Arron Jardine in August. Some AVA Club members, Amir Asyraf Bin Maszrudean (2E), Cleavon Lee Wei Xiang (2T1) and Tan Yong Ming (2I) also joined in to learn about the key fundamentals of sound engineering.

Wan Qusyairi Bin

(2D) and

(2T1) conduct in-house training using a portable 12 channel mixer during a CCA training session, while the rest of the AVA club members pay close attention to their peers’ sharing.

The training was very productive as we learned how to use the mixer, and the instructor was friendly and caring.

Adil Raidi Bin Muhammad (1G)

AVA Club members pose with Mr Arron Jardine in the AVA room after their training session.

Mohammad Shaiful Rizan

Cleavon Lee Wei Xiang

AVA members manage the PA system behind the scenes during the National Day Concert.

Jairus

I think it was an amazing experience taking part in the competition as our team learned a lot from it. Winning a medal

Kah Seng

Youth Flying Club

[L-R] Muhmamad Haziq Bin Muhammad Rafee (3F), Teng Wen Kai (3G), Chong Jia Le (3I), Pai Kah Seng (4I) and Wong Yu Quan (3I) stand proud after winning the Consolation prize in the Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition Category C1 Remote-controlled Airplane.

Chng Yao Zhi (1E) assembles his Airfix model kit, which is used by Youth Flying Club (YFC) Club members to learn aeromodelling. YFC members will first assemble the parts and glue them together, before decorating them.

Ong Hazel (2E) [centre] launches her glider using the launcher during the Singapore Youth Flying Club Inter- school Competition. By her side are instructors from the Singapore Youth Flying Club who help to ensure that she is using the correct force.

Benedict Tan Wei Xian (2T1) undergoes flight planning training using the Jeppeson Flight Computer to measure the distance and bearing of the flight path.

[L-R] Octavius Fok Zonmun (3I), Muhammad Raziq Bin Abdull Sukor (3E) and Mak Kai Zhe (3E) attempt to code the sensors on a drone quadcopter to help it avoid obstacles autonomously.

for the school was just the cherry on top.

Outdoor Adventure Club (ODAC) members are all smiles after a successful hike from Hort Park to Mount Faber Park. The CCA members had worked in groups of five and displayed great teamwork and enthusiasm as they navigated towards their destination.

ODAC members are deep in concentration as they work their way through the National Orienteering race.

ODAC members pause for a break after reaching the peak of Bukit Timah Hill. Students were glad to be able to explore the various trails within the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and particularly enjoyed taking the South View Path for a closer experience with the flora and fauna of the reserve.

Outdoor Adventure Club

In ODAC, we learn how to care for the environment and by picking up trash we also help to reduce the chance of them causing danger to wildlife.

Siti Nurayisha

Gerlyn Ng Zi Xin (3T1) practises her controlled descent as part of the Abseiling Certification Level 1 requirement. ODAC members are given the opportunity to learn basic rope skills and obtain essential knowledge of abseiling equipment.

Siti Nurayisha Binte Mohammed Rizal (4D) collects trash strewn along Sembawang Beach.

The Badminton ‘B’ Division boys team get ready at the school foyer for the 2022 North Zone ‘B’ Division National Schools Games (Boys). Through the many games they played, the boys learned the value of perseverance and dedication.

The Badminton ‘B’ Division girls team are all excited and ready to give the 2022 North Zone ‘B’ Division National Schools Games (Girls) their best shot.

Secondary Three Badminton players work on organising the rest of their CCA mates into smaller groups for a peer-coaching session. The peer- coaching session harnesses the strength of strong players to guide the other players in the team.

Badminton CCA

The ‘C’ Division Badminton girls are all geared up for their North Zone ‘C’ Division National Schools Games (Girls) at Bukit Batok Sports Hall.

It is exciting to be part of the school team. We can definitely learn a lot when we observe other schools playing.

The Badminton team poses for a photo after a badminton clinic during a Staff Interest Group session. These badminton players organised a badminton clinic for teachers to learn a new sport and take a break from their busy schedules.

Aletheia Sng Yue Zhen (1F)

[far left]

Basketball CCA

Basketball ‘C’ Division boys listen intently to their coach Cinco Dan Elvir Ramsie Maturan, otherwise known as Coach Ramsie, as he briefs them on the strategy plan for their upcoming competition.

During our training sessions we focus on drills, game strategies and team bonding. These build us stronger as a team.

Carisa

The basketball teams take the Athlete’s Oath during the National School Games Opening Ceremony. Said Dina Kaysha Binte Muhammad Shahir Doria (2E, jersey number 5), “I feel proud to represent the school. The Oath reminds me to be an hounarable sportsman while participating in the competition.”

Kevin Long Xing Zuo (4E) [R] practises offensive moves with the help of teammate, Guo Weixin (4F) [L] and Coach Ramsie.

Oh Jing Shuen Carisa (3T2) aims and shoots for a goal during Basketball training.

Basketball ‘C’ Division girls pose for a photo with Coach Ramsie outside the Singapore Basketball Centre.

I feel a great sense of achievement to be able to provide a new platform for Brooksians to develop themselves. I hope students will be able to translate the values that they have learnt in bowling to be a Champion Brooksian.

Mr Ramthan Ab Wahid (Bowling Teacher-In-Charge)

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Bowling CCA

[L-R] Bowling CCA members Elyas Bin Indra (1T1), Ong Jing Kai Douglas (1G), Tan Teck Guan (1T1) and Lee Jie Xing Rayden (1F) carry out cooling down exercises after an intense training session. These exercises help them avoid aches and pains after the training session.

Bowling CCA members proudly show off their ‘Ironman’ gloves, which many say is their secret to success. These gloves, which are actually wrist supports, help CCA members control their swing better when bowling.

CCA members attempt synchronised bowling, where they practise the number of steps needed before releasing the bowling ball.

Our first batch of Bowling CCA members gather for a photo at Sonic Bowl, located within Safra Yishun. This bowling alley is the regular training venue for the CCA.

Lee Jie XIng Rayden (1F) [L] and Tiara Adriana Binte Syamsul (1T1) perfect their bowling skills together.

Aufa

It was my honour to lead the team after not being able to compete for so long due to the Covid pandemic.

Aufa

warm-up

The ‘B’ Division team pose for a group photo before one of their matches in the NSG ‘B’ Division Floorball Championships. The team finished among the top 8 schools in the competition.

Floorball CCA

Floorball

Muhammad Aufa Naufal Herwan (5G) receives the captain’s armband from CCA teacher-in-charge Mr Eng Sze Shean after a training session in March.

was selected to lead a group of 18 teammates in the SSSC National School Games (NSG) Floorball Championships in April, after a one-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘B’ Division boys work on their

routine with their coach, Syazni Ramlee, who is also an alumnus.

Floorball CCA members thank their competitor, Raffles Institution, after a friendly game held in our school’s Indoor Sports Hall.

Floorball ‘C’ Division boys stand tall after a hard-fought competition in the NSG ‘C’ Division Floorball Championships. Like their ‘B’ Division seniors, the team finished among the top 8 schools in the competition.

[L-R] Mohamad Ad’rian Haiqal Bin Mohamad Faizal, Mohamed Jasrin Muhaimin Bin Mohamed Jasman, Muhammad Firhan Bin Irman and Imiurl Husnaiyan Bin Ismail introduce Shahrizad Bin Norhairi (in school uniform) to the ins and outs of floorball during CCA Display Day.

[L-R] Mr Sanjay s/o Radakrishna (#Dare2Dream Special Interest Group Teacher-Coach), Gerlyn Ng Zi Xin (3T1), Ng Xin Yi (3F), Elva Tan Wen Ya (2I), Goh Cher Niece (2E) and Cadenze Kuah Ting Yun (3G) gather for a photo after participating in a 20-Km ‘Let’s Talk A Walk’ fundraiser event. Through this 6-hour walk, the athletes exhibited both resilience and empathy as they raised greater awareness for mental health and also raised funds for Caregivers Alliance Limited.

Tok Le (Zhuo Le) (2E), Ong Ye Kai Ryan (2G), Goh Cher Niece (2E) and Elva Tan Wen Ya (2I) celebrate as they emerge as first runners-up with a timing of 57.57 seconds in the Pesta Sukan (Athletics) event. They had competed in the 4x100m (Mixed) race and it was their first time competing together as a mixed team.

#Dare2Dream SIG

Comprising of students from 10 different CCAs, the #Dare2Dream SIG athletes make the school proud by achieving personal bests and contributing to the school’s best overall performance in the NSG Cross Country Championships. The experience gave the athletes an opportunity to pit themselves against athletes from across the nation.

Liew Xuan Ru Aralynn (3F) puts her best foot forward in the Inter-Class 2.4Km Challenge 2022, where she eventually emerged second. As a member of the Modern Dance CCA, it was only this year that Aralynn began competing in Track & Field competitions. She overcame her fears by achieving personal bests in all her events.

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When I was selected by Mr Sanjay, I was a little apprehensive and anxious as this was something new to me. With his encouragement, I persevered and completed my races with pride. At the end of the day, I am thankful to have taken this leap of faith and am proud to have represented the school in these races.

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National Cadet Corps (Air)

Project

Raiyan

Jun Wei (3T1) [L] and Ahmad Afiq Bin Mohamad Samsuri (2E) set up a balsa wood chuck glider on the catapult launcher during the annual air competition organised by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Headquarters. During the competition, cadets pit their skills against peers from other schools to ultimately learn and better themselves.

Rayhan Phua Wee Qiang (3G) [R] leads other NCC cadets in reciting the NCC pledge during the observance ceremony during morning assembly.

[L-R] Mr Toh Chin Hwee, Muhammad Qayyum Putera Rizuan (2T2), Liew Tong Ray (3G) and Muhammad Raiyan Syukri Bin Muhammad Nur Ismail (1I) arrange various food items during Project Sunshine, a project that distributes food to needy families.

Secondary Three NCC cadets hold their RSAF-NCC badges upon successful completion of their Specialist Assessment. This test assesses their knowledge and skills acquired over their time with NCC.

Chen Yichuan (3T1) [L] works on his marksmanship during the inaugural Air Rifle Shooting Experience organised by NCC HQ.

Kyser Boo Yu Jing (4I) shares with Secondary One students about the activities NCC offers available during the annual CCA Display Day.

Sunshine is a meaningful activity to help others and is an interesting experience. I would like to volunteer for more of such activities with my CCA in future.

National Police Cadet Corps

Cadets stand at attention during the recitation of National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) Pledge. The pledge is recited before the school community in a ceremony to renew the cadets’ commitment to the NPCC.

Secondary Three cadets assist with house visits together with officers from Yishun North Neighbourhood Police Center as part of their Police Youth Ambassadors (PYA) project. The cadets shared tips on crime prevention with the residents in Yishun.

SSGT(NPCC)

I felt very excited about conducting house visits with the NPC officers as it was our first time going out as a unit. I learnt how to interact with the residents and share more about crime prevention!

Karen Cheong (3T2)

Lower Secondary cadets visit the Yishun North Neighbourhood Police Centre to better understand the roles and responsibilities of the Singapore Police Force.

Karen Cheong (3T2) [R] engages a resident on recent crime trends and how to avoid being a victim of scams.

Kendrick Kwek (4I) receives his SPF-NPCC Badge from Ms Jane Lee Mun Sum. This badge is given to cadets with outstanding contributions in and beyond the unit.

Cpl(NPCC) Mak Cherwey (2I) [R] engages his classmate Chai Yu Heng Keith with anti-drug messages. As part of the Community Safety and Security Programme (CSSP), Cherwey and his fellow cadets shared their knowledge about crime prevention with the school.

Red Cross Youth

I really appreciate the efforts of my juniors in organising this farewell.

Red Cross Youth has allowed me to build a better version of myself. It has given me a lot of knowledge and opportunities to hone my leadership skills, build up my confidence and also to lead, teach and inspire the younger cadets!

Ratnah Marsyazafirah Binte Zulkifli [2nd from L] (4T)

[L-R] Corporal Jong Sau Ru (3G), Corporal Corporal Ye Minghan (3I) and Corporal Nur Ezzati Binti Hussein (3F) create a video together for the First Aid Digital Competition.

New Red Cross members familiarise themselves with a basic routine before entering the Red Cross Room for training.

Red Cross cadets bid farewell to their outgoing seniors as they step down from CCA duties to focus on their national examinations.

Red Cross cadets compete in the annual First Aid Competition, where they learn to render assistance, comfort, and support to those in need before medical assistance arrives.

Corporal Ye Minghan (3I) [R] receives the silver badges she attained in Secondary 2 during a badge presentation ceremony.

I felt extremely nervous on that day because it is my first time as BB’s flag bearer for National Day. However, I felt a sense of relief at the end because I knew I had tried my best. Leon

The Boys’ Brigade

[L-R] LCP Tham Yi Jie (2T2), LCP Dave Tok Jun Hong (2D) and LCP Chong Wei Jun, Daniel (2D) practise starting a controlled fire using flint and tinder as part of their Outdoor Preparation and Readiness competency.

WO Goh Yee Hin [L] and WO Joe Tan Gee Cheng (4F) [centre] train their archery skills on the school field before competing against the teachers and Boys’ Brigade (BB) Officers.

Pte Josiah Tay Eng Kiam [L] and Pte Cham Jin Long (1D) practise tying triangular bandage slings on each other. BB members learn to care for each other through the acquisition of basic First Aid skills.

SSG Ng Zheng Ting, Leon (3T1) [centre] represents the CCA as the BB flag bearer during Northbrooks’ National Day celebration.

SSG Tham Yang De [L] and SSG Shaune Ng Jia Jun (3D) share a heartwarming moment as they help each other put on their Personal Floating Device (PFD) before they hit the waters. BB members must earn their 1-Star Kayaking Certification to prepare them for the great outdoors.

“Families are the compass that guides us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter.”

– Brad Henry

Autograph

Autograph

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Acknowledgements

This publication would not have been possible without the hard work and creative collaboration of many. We sincerely thank all partners, students and staff who have contributed in one way or another. We are especially grateful to our school leaders, Mr David Lau, Mdm Poh Shi Hui and Miss Goh Peishi for their advice and support.

Yearbook Team

Chelsea Mun Jie Yi

Nurnadia Abdolah Joel Tan Yi Liang

Nuraini Mansor Ali Valence Leung Yi Yan Carolyn Leong

Chelsea Mun Jie Yi

Nurnadia Abdolah Joel Tan Yi Liang

Nuraini Mansor Ali Valence Leung Yi Yan

Carolyn Leong

Muhammad Khairi Bin Md Nor Sanjay s/o Radakrishna Gavin Ler Kai Ming Audrey Chong Jia Wen

Anbalahan s/o Muthusamy Ma Ying Kaili Lin Diana Ghazali Annuar

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