On 18 Feb 2010, both our B and C division boys attended a prize presentation ceremony for the North Zone Sepak Takraw Tournament. Our school C division boys emerged as runners-up in the North Zone Sepak Takraw Tournament. The B boys won all the games in their group preliminary rounds and we emerged as champions for the North Zone. Well done boys and good luck in the National!

Our B Boys retain their champion status for the 3rd consecutive year.

Our C Boys as 2 nd runners-up.

Aiman, our B boys Vice-Captain, displaying his acrobatic prowess.

Up, Close and Personal with the Prime Minister

10 th March 2009 was a significant and memorable day for all Woodlanders as they had the opportunity to be up, close and personal with the Prime Minister of Singapore!

A Warm Welcome to the Prime Minister and Mdm. Ho Ching by the Principal, Vice Principal and Cluster Superintendant

Dialogue session with Heads of Department

The Principal and Heads of Department shared the various programmes that provided an enriching experience for the students. They expressed that the Internationalisation and Opportunity Funds benefited their students to go global to places such as Germany which the students would not be able to do so on their own. Mr. and Mrs. Lee’s warmth and friendliness encouraged the student leaders and other students to share their school experience and their overseas experiential learning.

Mr. Lee interacting with different staff members

The Prime Minister and Mdm. Ho Ching observed some lessons where students experienced learning beyond the classroom. A Chinese lesson on Malay Musical Instruments and Culture was conducted in the Malay Cultural Corner where the students had first hand experience of playing the instruments. The PM and his wife also witnessed a group of Normal Technical students enjoying a course on abseiling that inculcated in them the school values of ‘WISDOM’. They also viewed the Hub ConneXion which is a learning and interactive centre for the Normal Technical Students. A group of Secondary 2NT students entertained and engaged the Prime Minister using Nintendo Wii games console through games such as virtual bowling.

A Chinese lesson on Malay Musical Instruments at the Malay Cultural Corner

PM testing his skills at virtual bowling!

PM enjoying some art work of students

PM in an art class and interacting with Miss Lynn Teo (Art teacher)

PM observing an English Language lesson on Asian Youth Olympic Game and interacting with Miss Tan Sor Tin (EL teacher)

Mr Lee signing the guest book

The staff and students were touched by the Prime Minister’s words of encouragement in the guestbook,

“It is very good to see you all (teachers, staff, and students) excited, motivated and doing your best at Woodlands Secondary School . Keep up the good work.”

For the students and staff of WDL, the Prime Minister’s visit was indeed a memorable experience!

TOTAL DEFENCE DAY 2009 COMMEMORATIVE ACTIVITIES.

Theme: It’s Personal – Play your Part
Tagline: What will you defend?

Commemoration of Total Defence Day took a new meaning in 2009 as all Woodlanders got into action with various forms of activities organized by the National Education Committee. It was an event that was truly engaging, meaningful and which instilled upon each Woodlander the rationale for this event.

The wide variety of events, spearheaded by the Committee coupled with the assistance from various departments of the school, ensured that students are engaged with varying medium to heighten their interest. As an interested stakeholder, NEnvoys contributed to the planning and carrying out of the Rap and Poster Design competition.

These two competitions, which saw commendable participation from all levels, enabled students to exhibit their talents either musically or aesthetically while trying to spread the key messages of the commemoration.

The news in class lesson held during Thursday’s morning assembly also focused on the need for total defence in the country. This was augmented further the following day in the form of a reflection exercise carried out during LAP period.

This was also a day when one key activity organized for the school saw 100% participation from the entire school community. No one was left out, from the students, teaching staff, EAS, even the school cleaners got into the act when they simulated a food rationing exercise. A touch of realism was added when all canteen vendors were closed and vending machines were switched off. Everyone had to ensure that instructions were followed in an orderly fashion to ensure that rations were distributed fairly. The involvement of the uniform groups to maintain law and order and the participation of parent volunteers saw everyone taking this exercise seriously.

The following Monday saw another challenge thrown in to the Woodlands community when the last period before assembly designated as the power shutdown period. The school had to function with existing resources, persevere despite the discomfort experienced and learn to be ready to meet any emergencies in future.

The address by our Principal, Mrs Woo, to explain the nationwide emergency exercise, further entrenched the importance and significance of Total Defence Day. This was quickly followed by a quiz which saw enthusiastic participation from students, particularly when photographs of teachers who have previously served National Service were shared with them.

A mock up of an emergency simulation with representation from all uniform groups and NEnvoys took centre stage halfway during the assembly. Taking students by surprise, the mock up explained the importance for being ever ready. In summary, all Woodlanders had an opportunity to experience first-hand the various activities carried out to commemorate this important event.