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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.
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.


When Thomson Secondary School was relocated to Sengkang Town on 15 December 2000, it was renamed North Vista Secondary School. The Chinese name of Thomson Secondary School (De Xin Zhong Xue) was maintained to preserve its historical links with the new school.
When Thomson Secondary School was relocated to Sengkang Town on 15 December 2000, it was renamed North Vista Secondary School. The Chinese name of Thomson Secondary School was maintained to preserve its historical links with the new school.


2006 marked the school's [[Golden Jubilee]]. There were celebrations throughout the year to commemorate this milestone in the school's history, including a Torch Relay-cum-Homecoming Ceremony on 11 February 2006, a Golden Jubilee Concert on 8 April 2006, and a Gala Dinner in September 2006.
2006 marked the school's [[Golden Jubilee]]. There were celebrations throughout the year to commemorate this milestone in the school's history, including a Torch Relay-cum-Homecoming Ceremony on 11 February 2006, a Golden Jubilee Concert on 8 April 2006, and a Gala Dinner in September 2006.
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North Vista has an unusual school hour system. Every Wednesday, formal lessons start late at 11.00am to free up morning hours for Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs).
North Vista has a unique school hour system. Every Wednesday, formal lessons start late at 11.00am to free up morning hours for Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs).


The school is the North Zone Music Centre, offering the 'O' Level Music Programme to students in the northern area of Singapore. It has a music centre, '''Shaw Melodies @ Vista''', specially built for this. The music centre is built from sponsorships by the [[Shaw Organization]] and features music technologies such as musical keyboards and computers.
The school is the North Zone Music Centre, offering the 'O' Level Music Programme to students in the northern area of Singapore. It has a music centre, '''Shaw Melodies @ Vista''', specially built for this. The music centre is built from sponsorships by the [[Shaw Organization]] and features music technologies such as musical keyboards and computers.
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The school has a Digital Arts Studio equipped with Macintosh computers, used for digital image creation and other multimedia works.
The school has a Digital Arts Studio equipped with Macintosh computers, used for digital image creation and other multimedia works.


The school offers Higher Chinese, as well as Physical Education at the 'O' Level. It is the only neighbourhood school in Singapore offering the GCE 'O' Level PE Programme. The other five schools offering this programme are established institutions such as [[Catholic High School]], [[CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School]], and [[Singapore Sports School]].
The school offers Higher Chinese, as well as Physical Education at the 'O' Level. It is the only neighbourhood school in Singapore offering the GCE 'O' Level PE Programme.


==School Principals==
==School Principals==

Revision as of 22:52, 7 December 2009

North Vista Secondary School
Chinese name 德新中学
Malay name Sekolah Menengah North Vista
Abbreviation NV
School code 3071
Motto Viva La Vista or Everlasting Vision
Established 1956
Type Government, Co-educational, Secondary
Principals Mr Lim Lai Chuan
Vice-Principals Mr Marvin Chan

Mrs Tay Kheng Siong

Distinctions Academic Value-Added Award (Express Course)

TAF Gold Award
One of six schools offering 'O' Level PE
Award-winning school architecture (DesignShare Citation Award, 2001) [1]

Location Sengkang New Town, Singapore
Students (Academic Year 2008)

Express: 20 classes
Normal (academic): 11 classes
Normal (technical): 7 classes

Staff (as of December 2007)

110 teachers

Address 11 Rivervale Link Singapore (545081)
Homepage http://www.northvistasec.moe.edu.sg

North Vista Secondary School (Abbreviation: NV; Chinese: 德新中学) is a secondary school located in Sengkang, in north-eastern Singapore.

The campus was relocated to Sengkang New Town from Thomson in December 2000[2]. 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.

History

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.

When Thomson Secondary School was relocated to Sengkang Town on 15 December 2000, it was renamed North Vista Secondary School. The Chinese name of Thomson Secondary School was maintained to preserve its historical links with the new school.

2006 marked the school's Golden Jubilee. There were celebrations throughout the year to commemorate this milestone in the school's history, including a Torch Relay-cum-Homecoming Ceremony on 11 February 2006, a Golden Jubilee Concert on 8 April 2006, and a Gala Dinner in September 2006.

  • The school
    The school
  • Rainbow of Values
    Rainbow of Values
  • Rotunda Courtyard
    Rotunda Courtyard

North Vista has a unique school hour system. Every Wednesday, formal lessons start late at 11.00am to free up morning hours for Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs).

The school is the North Zone Music Centre, offering the 'O' Level Music Programme to students in the northern area of Singapore. It has a music centre, Shaw Melodies @ Vista, specially built for this. The music centre is built from sponsorships by the Shaw Organization and features music technologies such as musical keyboards and computers.

The school has a Digital Arts Studio equipped with Macintosh computers, used for digital image creation and other multimedia works.

The school offers Higher Chinese, as well as Physical Education at the 'O' Level. It is the only neighbourhood school in Singapore offering the GCE 'O' Level PE Programme.

School Principals

  • Mr. Chen See How - 1957 to 1960 and 1963 to 1972
  • Mr. Lim Chung - 1960 - 1963
  • Mr. Lim Nai Tian - 1972 to 1973
  • Mr. Phua Se Yong - 1973 to 1987
  • Mrs. Khoo Siew Eng - 1987 to 1993
  • Mrs. Lau Kum Leng - 1993 to 2000
  • Mr. Lim Lai Chuan - 2001 to present

Achievements in 2007 , 2008 and 2009

North Vista has done well in the Singapore - Cambridge 'O' Level Examination, with its Express Stream performing above national average. Every two in three students from the 2007 'O' Level cohort were eligible for Junior College courses, an all-time best since its move to Sengkang New Town[3].

Performing Arts [4]

  • 2007 SYF Central Judging for Chinese Dance - Gold
  • 2009 SYF Central Judging for Chinese Dance - Silver
  • 2007 SYF Central Judging for Choir - Silver
  • 2009 SYF Central Judging for Choir - Silver
  • 2007 SYF Central Judging for Chinese Drama - Bronze
  • 2009 SYF Central Judging for Chinese Drama - Silver
  • 2007 SYF Central Judging for Concert Bands - Bronze
  • 2009 SYF Central Judging for Concert Bands - Bronze
  • 2007 SYF Central Judging for Drama - Bronze
  • 2009 SYF Central Judging for Drama - Silver
  • 2007 SYF Central Judging for Modern Dance - Bronze
  • 2009 SYF Central Judging for Modern Dance - Silver
  • 2009 SYF Central Judging for Strings Esemble - Bronze
  • 21st Century International Dance Festival - Modern Dance - Gold with Honours[5]

Accessibility

The school is located near to an LRT station, Ranggung LRT Station, and is served by six SBS Transit bus services namely: 119, 82, 80, 88, 87 and 89.

Notable alumni

North Vista Secondary School Alumni (formerly known as Thomson Secondary School Alumni) was established on 6th June 1994. The inauguration ceremony was held at the old campus along Thomson Road. The ceremony was graced by the founding Principal of the school, Mr. Chen See How and the then Principal, Mrs. Lau Kum Leng.

Heritage Room The De Xin Heritage Room was opened on the day of the inauguration of the alumni. The heritage room was set up next to the school hall as a symbol of its importance. On display were student photographs, school uniforms, trophies, report books and school magazines. Art pieces from current pupils were also on display. With the relocation of the school, the heritage room moved to its present location in Seng Kang.

Alumni Youth Wing The Alumni Youth Wing was set up in 1999. The Youth Wing is tasked to bridge the generational gap between the alumni and the school and at the same time support the school in its student development programme. The success of the Youth Wing in the school is encouraging as more and more students participate in youth wing activities.

Alumni Presidents


Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ North Vista Secondary School's Building Profile on DesignShare, http://www.designshare.com/index.php/projects/north-vista-secondary , Accessed September 2007
  2. ^ Movement Plans for Thomson Secondary School, http://www.moe.gov.sg/prime/dgp/toa_payoh/secondary_sch/thomson_sec/thomson_sec.htm , Accessed: September 2007
  3. ^ North Vista Secondary School 2007 'O' Level Results (Express), http://www.northvistasec.moe.edu.sg/for_prospective_students_4.htm , Accessed February 2008
  4. ^ SYF 2007 Central Judging Results, http://www.moe.gov.sg/ccab/musicdance/Webpages/SYF%20Central%20Judging/SYF%20CJ%20Results.htm , Accessed September 2007
  5. ^ 21st Century International Dance Festival, http://www.21ccad.com.sg/2007dance/index.htm , Accessed September 2007
  6. ^ "New chief wants Singapore among Asia's top 5 by 2010" , http://www.timesbusinessdirectory.com/ttd_bizenterprise/Singlenews.aspx?DirID=60&rec_code=190357 , Accessed: June 2008
  7. ^ "Lee Kuan Yew Award Recipient - Lim Lu Kai" , http://www-eng.tp.edu.sg/lee_kuan_yew_award_recipient.pdf , Accessed: June 2008

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