Bowen Secondary School
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| Bowen Secondary School 博文中学 Sekolah Menengah Bowen | |
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2 Lor Napiri, Singapore 547529 | |
| Coordinates | 1°22′14.78″N 103°52′39.37″E / 1.3707722°N 103.8776028°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Government Co-educational |
| Motto | “I Believe, Therefore I am” |
| Established | 1982 |
| Session | Single session |
| School code | 3043 |
| Principal | Liu Earnler (Mr) |
| Enrolment | Approx. 1500 |
| Colour(s) | Grey Purple Blue |
| Vision | To nurture learning; To develop character; To instill service |
| Website | bowensec.moe.edu.sg |
Bowen Secondary School (BWSS) is a government school in Hougang, Singapore.
History
Bowen Secondary School started in 1982 in the town of Ang Mo Kio.
On 4 December 1999 Bowen moved to new premises along Lorong Napiri. In 2000, the school became a single session school with 1374 pupils and a Secondary One intake.[1]
Principals
Since its establishment, the school has had a total of seven principals.[2]
| Principal | Years of service |
|---|---|
| T P Naidu | 1982–1985 |
| Low Fook Yow | 1985–1996 |
| Grace Lim Siew Meng | 1996–2003 |
| Paul Chua Meng Huat | 2004–2007 |
| Frederick Yeo | 2007–2011 |
| Bernard Chew | 2011–2016 |
| Liu Earnler | 2017–present |
Identity and culture
- Male uniform: shirt/polo shirt, shorts/pants, undergarments (discretionary)
- Female uniform: shirt/polo shirt, skirt, safety shorts (discretionary), undergarments (discretionary)
Academic information
Being a government secondary school, Bowen 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.[3]
Academic subjects
The examinable academic subjects for Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level offered by Bowen Secondary School for upper secondary level (via. streaming in secondary 2 level), as of 2017, are listed below.[4]
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, 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.[5]
| Sciences | Language & humanities | Arts & aesthetics |
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Normal Course
The Normal Course is a nationwide four-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.[6]
Normal (Academic) Course
In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 5-8 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. Compulsory subjects include:[7]
- 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.[6]
Normal (Technical) Course
The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the Institute of Technical Education.[7] Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination.[7] The curriculum is tailored towards strengthening students' proficiency in English and mathematics.[7] Students take English Language, Mathematics, Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects.[7]
LifeLit Programme
LifeLit Programme is a niche programme in Bowen Secondary, where a combination of English and Literature subject is offered. It offers a wide variety of related CCAs for the students.
Notable alumni
- Michelle Chia: television presenter and actress, Mediacorp
External links
References
- ^ Bowen Secondary School Archived 21 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "{title}". Archived from the original on 2 September 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Express Course Curriculum". moe.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "School Information Service". Ministry of Education, Singapore. Ministry of Education, Singapore. Archived from the original on 31 May 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "GCE O-Level Syllabuses Examined in 2018". Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). Archived from the original on 28 April 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Secondary School Courses". moe.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d e "Normal Course Curriculum". moe.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
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