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HAI LIGHTS ISSUE 01 April 2017
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Dear HaiSians, I am honoured and humbled to be called to serve as Hai Sing Catholic School's 11th Principal. It is a school with rich heritage, established in 1959 and 58 years old in 2017. As I take on the mantle of steward of this school, I am conscious of its rich heritage since its days as Hai Sing Girls' High School sited at Upper Serangoon under the leadership of the FMM sisters, including Sister Maria Ng who is still serving on the School Management Committee. The school subsequently moved to its current site at Pasir Ris and became Hai Sing High School, a co-ed school, under the able stewardship of the late Mrs Lydia Wan. Later, it became known as Hai Sing Catholic School in 1999. Hai Sing Catholic School is a school of possibilities where each of our students can fulfil their dreams. Our School’s vision is: Rooted in truth and charity, nurtured for academic, aesthetic, physical, social and moral growth. We have welcomed 280 students to our Secondary One cohort of 2017. This continued strong demand for places in our school is a testament to the quality of education that we have become known for and I intend to continue this rich tradition, working together and supporting our capable and deeply committed staff in building up its distinctive programmes and unique Catholic ethos. Term One began with us inducting our new HaiSians at Secondary One Orientation, and it has flown by with HaiSians demonstrating much excitement, energy and fervour in their pursuits. This e -newsletter is an attempt to bring this excitement out to you, our stakeholders, so that you may share in the pride and joy that we feel in witnessing the growth and development of our students. We hope that you will enjoy reading about the featured highlights, and seeing photographs of HaiSians in action. Perhaps you may even spot your child featured in one of them. We would like to thank our School Management Committee, our Parents and our Alumni for supporting our HaiSian Brand of Education. Ad Veritatem Per Caritatem. Hai Sing shine forth!
Mr Daniel Ang Principal
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2016 COHORT ‘N’ & ‘O’ LEVEL RESULTS Many HaiSians who sat for the 2016 ‘O’ Level Examinations were overjoyed when they received their results. Their examination results were the best in ten years. 99.4% of 4 Express students qualified for both Polytechnics and JCs, and 85.7% qualified for JCs. For the 5 Normal (Academic) students, 91.7% qualified for Polytechnics and JCs, and 22.2% qualified for JCs.
Results for N(A) and N(T) national exams for 2016 saw an improvement in many subjects. 97.3% of 4 N(A) students qualified for Sec 5. The distinction rate for the following subjects surpassed that at the national level: English Language, Combined Humanities, Mathematics, Science (Physics / Chemistry), Science (Biology / Chemistry), Art, Design & Technology, and Food & Nutrition. A total of 24 students qualified for the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP).
There were 100% passes for Express classes in English Language, Physics, Literature and Malay Language. The distinction rates for the following subjects were also considerably higher than those at national level: English Language, Combined Humanities, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Malay Language, Science (Physics/Chemistry).
The following N(T) subjects had distinction rate surpassing the national average: English Language, Science, Mathematics, Computer Applications, and Elements of Business Skills.
N(A) LEVEL TOP ALL-ROUNDERS
O LEVEL 7 - 9 DISTINCTIONS
Wang Haiqi, Yuki Eraj Naurain D/O Akram Khan
Chan Lisheng, Andy Dixon Pook Wei Hao
N(T) LEVEL TOP ALL-ROUNDER
Felicia Chow Sing Yin
Aysha Bte Mohamed Rahmat Shah
Lau Chee Heng N(A) QUALIFIED FOR PFP
Goh Yong Yi
Ron Ng Ser Yong
Sng Pei Jun Bryce
Sean Yong Kai Jie
Camille Cheong
Tahsh D Khemlani
Chan Mun Thoong
Zou Haiwen
Chow Zhan Ting
Eraj Naurain D/O Akram Khan
Jaenyne Tan Ling Xin
Javier Ng Keng Seng
Kino Chung Min
Heng Jun Peng
Koh Kai Ling Adelphia
Timothy Uriel Glorioso Pula
O LEVEL 6 DISTINCTIONS
Nisa Batrisyia Bte Hairulsham
Foong Sze Khai
Kwa Cheng Jing Lim Jun Hui Jacus Liu Bi Hui Jeff
Ong Bik Jeun Raelene Lee Shu Xuan
Summit Bajaj
Wang Haiqi, Yuki
Muhamad Akmal B Aziz
Tan Li Ying
Nethaneal Wong Ding Ren N(T) 4 DISTINCTIONS
Elijah Kok Hung
Toh Xiang Wen Emily
& ABOVE
Gigi Liu Weiqi
Ang Yi Lin, Renee
Koh Ryan Jian
Ian Teo Zhi Yuan
Dayla-Maria David
Lim Qin Yi
Jazli Mustafa
Rachel Lim Sui En
Lee Zong Xun
Darien Seng Heng Ngee
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Lim Ming Hui Ngo Zong Heng Ong Wai Leng Jasmine See Han Meng Hiroki James Lee Ho Yen Yuen, Heather Tan Shi Ying Zenn Tan Woei Ler Kent
SECONDARY ONE ORIENTATION & CAMPFIRE C’mon and say it together, “One Voice, One Heart!” The theme for this year’s Secondary One Orientation sounds like an NDP slogan, but isn’t this the spirit that we all want our Secondary Ones to have when they join our Hai Sing Family? Indeed, may this slogan be a rallying call to the Secondary One cohort throughout their years in Hai Sing! This year’s Orientation was jam-packed with ice-breakers, team-bonding games, class flag-making sessions, talks, cheers, and surprise, surprise… lessons! Yes, you didn’t read it wrongly—lessons! I know what you’re thinking, but as it turned out, the Secondary Ones were excited to meet their subject teachers for the first time. Of course, nothing else beats water games during the Orientation. Played in the school field, each class used their wits to protect their paper base from splashes from the other classes’ attacks. Fighting spirit was definitely strong; the last man standing holding up the paper base did not give up, dodging attacks right till the very end! We salute you, Sir! The Campfire on Friday night saw an overwhelming attendance of proud parents witnessing their children explain their class flags and dance to the cheers together with their new-found friends. The atmosphere was so energising that it turned the gloom of looming bad weather (we almost had to shift the Campfire indoors) into a fun-filled one! That night, the Secondary One cohort exemplified the true spirit of “One Voice, One Heart”. We’re very proud of you, Sec Ones. Welcome to the family!
TOTAL DEFENCE WEEK As part of the Total Defence Week, our graduating cohort went on various Learning Journey trips to learn about Singapore’s successes and challenges in this globalised world. The students visited Parliament House, IExchange, Fusionworld, CPIB as well as participated in the Maritime Trail. Students learn about our government’s legislative functions and Singapore's present economic ability and strength as well as its future challenges ahead. Learning is fun!
LIVING MEMORIES of
WORLD WAR II Mr Lee Kwong Wah shared about his war time experiences when he was a child and the sufferings he went through. He reminded all of us that we must treasure and protect Singapore at all cost as war can drastically change our lives just like it did to his. His speech was a poignant reminder that we should not take Singapore's present successes and safety for granted. Together, as a nation, we keep Singapore strong.
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加坡济世之家 Singapore Cheshire Home 包 5–6
个礼篮。为善不落人后，学生们做得乐
欢欢喜喜过鸡年
开怀！充分表现海星学子散播仁爱的大德。其
HAPPY CNY
年祝福，希望他们生意兴隆！再其次，班级的
次，部分华文学生还到 Ehub 去给各商家送新 新年布告栏设计比赛，各班使出浑身解数，结 果势均力敌，裁判伤透脑筋，头发差点掉光！ 再者，当天的庆祝大汇演节目也别开生
这天校园大厅张灯结彩，红彤彤的大灯笼掀
面，我们有海星好声音歌唱比赛；有热情奔放
开了农历新年的热闹气氛。接着，校园迎来了一串
的现代舞表演；有充满阳刚的跆拳道表演；有
串庆祝节目。我们学生可忙了，在庆祝会当天，大
乐曲悠扬动听的华乐演奏；有哄堂的财神爷来
家都得为老人院带来一样干粮食品，每班得为芽笼
祝福；当然还有不可或缺的舞狮庆丰年！哇！
东老人之家 Geylang East Home for the Aged 与新
学生个个笑得乐呵呵，希望天天能过年！
母语双周活动 MTL-CL FORTNIGHT PROGRAMME 为了让同学们多了解华族传统文化和掌握好华文华语， 海星天主教中学于2月3日至10日，举办了一系列母语双周活 动。中一学生有的提提毛笔，学学书法；有的搓搓泥塑，塑造 色彩缤纷，形象逼真的肖像；中二学生有品品茶，消闲解闷， 有雕雕篆刻，认识百家姓；中三女生拉拉五色线，学学刺绣， 给自己增添几分“秀色”；男生则下下棋，车马炮互不相让！ 中四学生则风尘仆仆，浩浩荡荡到滨海浮动舞台，见识岛国之 春。前面的各种华族传统游戏及艺术，包含着浓厚的华族文化 底蕴，让学生修身养性。后面的河畔岛国之春，凸显我国四大 种族欢庆新年的风俗，真叫人大开眼界哦！
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S TA F F WELFARE COMMITTEE
The Staff Welfare Committee began 2017 by blessing one another with Christmas gifts to foster unity and team spirit among the members. Next, on 18 January, three exciting activities were organised for Staff Bonding Day: Captain's Ball, Cooking and Karaoke. There was sweat dripping off the staff's brows, sweet smells wafting through the kitchen and perfect pitches resounding through the Student Development Centre. That afternoon was definitely one to remember. Finally, on 1 February, all staff gathered for a Lo Hei (Prosperity Toss) session, which has become an annual highlight for our Chinese New Year. The only exception this year being was that it done with more gusto—shredded white radish, carrots, red peppers, turnip, and salmon flew into the air (and all over the tables) as blessings were proclaimed in unison. Indeed, we wish everyone 鸡年大吉, 新 想事成! Many blessings in the Year of the Rooster and may all your wishes and dreams come true!
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