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'''North Vista Secondary School''' ([[Abbreviation]]: '''NV'''; {{zh|c=德新中学}}) is a co-educational neighbourhood government [[secondary school]] in [[Sengkang]], North-East [[Singapore]].
'''North Vista Secondary School''' ([[Abbreviation]]: '''NVSS'''; {{zh|c=德新中学}}) is a co-educational government [[secondary school]] in [[Sengkang]], [[Singapore]]. Founded in 1956 as Gan Eng Seng Government Chinese Middle school, North Vista had a rich heritage with its mission to offer secondary education for all. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://northvistasec.moe.edu.sg/school/history|title=History - North Vista Secondary School|last=|first=|date=|website=northvistasec.moe.edu.sg|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-09-25}}</ref>


==School History==
==School History==
{{Expand section|date=September 2017}}


=== Thomson Government Chinese Middle School ===
=== Thomson Government Chinese Middle School ===
The school started as Thomson Government Chinese Middle School in 1956, as one of the Government Chinese Middle Schools set up to cater to Chinese school students who had their studies disrupted by the [[Chinese middle schools riots]]. It later merged with Thomson Vocational School to become Thomson Secondary School.
North Vista Secondary School was founded as Gan Eng Seng Government Chinese Middle school in 1956, as one of the Government Chinese Middle Schools set up to cater to Chinese school students who had their studies disrupted by the [[Chinese middle schools riots]]. <ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://gregathanasius.blogspot.sg/2014/10/north-vista-secondary-school.html?view=mosaic|title=North Vista Secondary School|website=gregathanasius.blogspot.sg|access-date=2017-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sgschoolmemories.blogspot.sg/2013/07/thomson-secondary-school-formerly.html|title=Thomson Secondary School 德新中学 (Formerly Thomson Government Chinese Middle School 前德新政府华文中学)|website=sgschoolmemories.blogspot.sg|access-date=2017-09-25}}</ref> The school was renamed as Thomson Government Chinese Middle School, and subsequently as Thomson Secondary School with a merger with Thomson Vocational School in 1958. <ref name=":3" />


=== North Vista Secondary School ===
=== North Vista Secondary School ===
On 15 December 2000, the campus was relocated to [[Sengkang New Town]]. Thomson Secondary School was renamed as North Vista Secondary School after the relocation. However, the school retained its Chinese name to preserve historical links with the new school.
On 15 December 2000, the campus was relocated to [[Sengkang New Town]]. With the relocation, Thomson Secondary School was renamed as North Vista Secondary School, while retaining the native name "德新“, as a reflection of its rich heritage, as well as its mission to instil and inspire cultured and innovative youths of the society. <ref>{{Cite book|title=德新中学高中第三, 四届毕业纪念刊 1960|last=|first=|publisher=Thomson Secondary School|year=1960|isbn=|location=Singapore|pages=6}}</ref>


=== 50th Anniversary ===
2016 marked the school's [[Golden Jubilee]].
North Vista Secondary School celebrated its [[Golden Jubilee]] in 2006. A 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner was held on 8th September 2006, with [[Teo Chee Hean|Mr Teo Chee Hean]], Minister for Defence, as the Guest-of-Honour. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/webarchives/wayback/20070108105454/http://www.northvistasec.moe.edu.sg/|title=Archive_2007-01-08_North Vista Secondary School|last=|first=|date=|website=eresources.nlb.gov.sg|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-09-25}}</ref>


== Principal ==
The School has been under the leadership of 2 Principals:
{| class="wikitable"
⚫
#Mr Lim Lai Chuan (2001-2012)
!Name of principal
⚫
#Mrs Regina Lee (2013 to Present)
!Years served
|-
⚫
|Mr Lim Lai Chuan
|2001 - 2012
|-
⚫
|Mrs Regina Lee
|2013 - To date
|}


== Identity & culture ==
==School Information==

The school is located at 11 Rivervale Link, Singapore 545081. [[Ranggung LRT Station]] is located at a close proximity to the school.
=== Motto ===
Aptly described as an "Everlasting Vision", North Vista Secondary School's motto, "Viva la Vista"signifies having a vision to build on the rich heritage and look ahead into the future. The motto emphasises the importance of creating a school with a strong tradition in both character and achievements, will ensure a successful and everlasting journey into the new millennium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/webarchives/wayback/20070108105508/http://www.northvistasec.moe.edu.sg/sections/abtUs/Motto.htm|title=North Vista Secondary SchoolAbout Us>>Motto|website=eresources.nlb.gov.sg|access-date=2017-09-25}}</ref>


===School Crest===
===School Crest===
The school crest is shaped like a globe with two hands supporting it.
The school crest is shaped like a globe with two hands supporting it.


== Academic information ==
⚫
==References==
Being a government secondary school, North Vista Secondary School offers three academic streams, namely the four-year Express course, as well as the Normal Course, comprising Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) academic tracks.
⚫
{{reflist}}

* [http://www.northvistasec.moe.edu.sg/ Source taken from North Vista Secondary School Official Homepage]
=== GCE O Level Express Course ===
The Express Course is a nationwide four-year programme that leads up to the [[Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level]] examination. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/express-course-curriculum|title=Express Course Curriculum|website=www.moe.gov.sg|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref>

==== Academic subjects ====
The examinable academic subjects for [[Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level]] offered by North Vista Secondary School for upper secondary level (via. streaming in secondary 2 level), as of 2017, are listed below.<ref name="MOESIS">{{cite web|url=http://sis.moe.gov.sg/|title=School Information Service|website=Ministry of Education, Singapore|publisher=Ministry of Education, Singapore|accessdate=11 June 2016}}</ref>

''Notes:''
# ''Subjects indicated with ' * ' are mandatory subjects.''
# ''All students in Singapore are required to undertake a Mother Tongue Language as an examinable subject, as indicated by ' ^ '.''
# ''"SPA" in Pure Science subjects refers to the incorporation of [[School-based Science Practical Assessment (SPA) for GCE 'O' Level in Singapore|School-based Science Practical Assessment]], which 20% of the subject result in the national examination are determined by school-based practical examinations, supervised by the [[Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board]]. The SPA Assessment has been replaced by one Practical Assessment in the 2018 O Levels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/nationalExaminations/GOL/School_Candidates/2018_GCE_O.asp|title=GCE O-Level Syllabuses Examined in 2018|last=|first=|date=|website=Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB)|access-date=2017-04-16}}</ref>''
{| class="wikitable"
!Sciences
!'''Language & Hunanities'''
!'''Arts & Aesthetics'''
|-
|
* Additional Mathematics*
* Mathematics*
* Physics (SPA)
* Chemistry (SPA)*
* Biology (SPA)
* Science (Combined)
|
* English Language*
* English Literature
* Mother Tongue Language* ^
* Higher Mother Tongue Language
* Geography
* History
* Combined Humanities (Social Studies & another Humanities subject at elective level)*
|
* Art
* Design & Technology
* Food & Nutrition
* Music
|}

=== Normal Course ===
The Normal Course is a nationwide 4-year programme leading to the [[Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board#GCE .27N.27 Level|Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level]] examination, which runs either the Normal (Academic) curriculum or Normal (Technical) curriculum, abbreviated as N(A) and N(T) respectively. <ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/secondary-school-courses|title=Secondary School Courses|website=www.moe.gov.sg|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref>

==== Normal (Academic) Course ====
In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 5-8 subjects in the [[Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board#GCE .27N.27 Level|Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level]] examination.Compulsory subjects include: <ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/normal-course-curriculum|title=Normal Course Curriculum|website=www.moe.gov.sg|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref>
* English Language
* Mother Tongue Language
* Mathematics
* Combined Humanities
A 5th year leading to the [[Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level]] examination is available to N(A) students who perform well in their [[Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board#GCE .27N.27 Level|Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level]] examination. Students can move from one course to another based on their performance and the assessment of the school principal and teachers. <ref name=":1" />

==== Normal (Technical) Course ====
The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the [[Institute of Technical Education]]. <ref name=":2" /> Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the [[Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board#GCE .27N.27 Level|Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level]] examination. <ref name=":2" /> The curriculum is tailored towards strengthening students’ proficiency in English and Mathematics. <ref name=":2" /> Students take English Language, Mathematics, Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects.<ref name=":2" />


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.northvistasec.moe.edu.sg Official Homepage]
*[http://www.northvistasec.moe.edu.sg Official website]
*[http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp MOE School Information Service]
*[http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp MOE School Information Service]


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==References==
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{{reflist}}
[[Category:Secondary schools in Singapore]]
[[Category:Secondary schools in Singapore]]
[[Category:Schools in Sengkang]]
[[Category:Schools in Sengkang]]

Revision as of 04:14, 25 September 2017

1°22′54″N 103°53′55″E / 1.38167°N 103.89861°E / 1.38167; 103.89861

North Vista Secondary School
德新中学
Sekolah Menengah North Vista
Address
Map
11 Rivervale Link, Singapore 545081

North-East Region

Singapore
Coordinates1°22′54″N 103°53′55″E / 1.38167°N 103.89861°E / 1.38167; 103.89861
Information
TypeGovernment
Co-educational
MottoViva La Vista
Established1956
SessionSingle-Session
School code3071
PrincipalMrs Regina Lee
Enrolmentapprox. 1200
Websitenorthvistasec.moe.edu.sg

North Vista Secondary School (Abbreviation: NVSS; Chinese: 德新中学) is a co-educational government secondary school in Sengkang, Singapore. Founded in 1956 as Gan Eng Seng Government Chinese Middle school, North Vista had a rich heritage with its mission to offer secondary education for all. [1]

School History

Thomson Government Chinese Middle School

North Vista Secondary School was founded as Gan Eng Seng Government Chinese Middle school in 1956, as one of the Government Chinese Middle Schools set up to cater to Chinese school students who had their studies disrupted by the Chinese middle schools riots. [1][2][3] The school was renamed as Thomson Government Chinese Middle School, and subsequently as Thomson Secondary School with a merger with Thomson Vocational School in 1958. [2]

North Vista Secondary School

On 15 December 2000, the campus was relocated to Sengkang New Town. With the relocation, Thomson Secondary School was renamed as North Vista Secondary School, while retaining the native name "德新“, as a reflection of its rich heritage, as well as its mission to instil and inspire cultured and innovative youths of the society. [4]

50th Anniversary

North Vista Secondary School celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2006. A 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner was held on 8th September 2006, with Mr Teo Chee Hean, Minister for Defence, as the Guest-of-Honour. [5]

Principal

Name of principal Years served
Mr Lim Lai Chuan 2001 - 2012
Mrs Regina Lee 2013 - To date

Identity & culture

Motto

Aptly described as an "Everlasting Vision", North Vista Secondary School's motto, "Viva la Vista"signifies having a vision to build on the rich heritage and look ahead into the future. The motto emphasises the importance of creating a school with a strong tradition in both character and achievements, will ensure a successful and everlasting journey into the new millennium.[6]

School Crest

The school crest is shaped like a globe with two hands supporting it.

Academic information

Being a government secondary school, North Vista Secondary School offers three academic streams, namely the four-year Express course, as well as the Normal Course, comprising Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) academic tracks.

GCE O Level Express Course

The Express Course is a nationwide four-year programme that leads up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination. [7]

Academic subjects

The examinable academic subjects for Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level offered by North Vista Secondary School for upper secondary level (via. streaming in secondary 2 level), as of 2017, are listed below.[8]

Notes:

  1. Subjects indicated with ' * ' are mandatory subjects.
  2. All students in Singapore are required to undertake a Mother Tongue Language as an examinable subject, as indicated by ' ^ '.
  3. "SPA" in Pure Science subjects refers to the incorporation of School-based Science Practical Assessment, which 20% of the subject result in the national examination are determined by school-based practical examinations, supervised by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board. The SPA Assessment has been replaced by one Practical Assessment in the 2018 O Levels.[9]
Sciences Language & Hunanities Arts & Aesthetics
  • Additional Mathematics*
  • Mathematics*
  • Physics (SPA)
  • Chemistry (SPA)*
  • Biology (SPA)
  • Science (Combined)
  • English Language*
  • English Literature
  • Mother Tongue Language* ^
  • Higher Mother Tongue Language
  • Geography
  • History
  • Combined Humanities (Social Studies & another Humanities subject at elective level)*
  • Art
  • Design & Technology
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Music

Normal Course

The Normal Course is a nationwide 4-year programme leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination, which runs either the Normal (Academic) curriculum or Normal (Technical) curriculum, abbreviated as N(A) and N(T) respectively. [10]

Normal (Academic) Course

In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 5-8 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination.Compulsory subjects include: [11]

  • English Language
  • Mother Tongue Language
  • Mathematics
  • Combined Humanities

A 5th year leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination is available to N(A) students who perform well in their Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. Students can move from one course to another based on their performance and the assessment of the school principal and teachers. [10]

Normal (Technical) Course

The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the Institute of Technical Education. [11] Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. [11] The curriculum is tailored towards strengthening students’ proficiency in English and Mathematics. [11] Students take English Language, Mathematics, Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "History - North Vista Secondary School". northvistasec.moe.edu.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-25. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ a b "North Vista Secondary School". gregathanasius.blogspot.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
  3. ^ "Thomson Secondary School 德新中学 (Formerly Thomson Government Chinese Middle School 前德新政府华文中学)". sgschoolmemories.blogspot.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
  4. ^ 德新中学高中第三, 四届毕业纪念刊 1960. Singapore: Thomson Secondary School. 1960. p. 6.
  5. ^ "Archive_2007-01-08_North Vista Secondary School". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-25. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  6. ^ "North Vista Secondary SchoolAbout Us>>Motto". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
  7. ^ "Express Course Curriculum". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  8. ^ "School Information Service". Ministry of Education, Singapore. Ministry of Education, Singapore. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  9. ^ "GCE O-Level Syllabuses Examined in 2018". Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  10. ^ a b "Secondary School Courses". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  11. ^ a b c d e "Normal Course Curriculum". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
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