Ngee Ann Secondary School
| Ngee Ann Secondary School 義安中学 Yì ān Zhōng xué | |
|---|---|
|
Righteousness and Courtesy 崇義尚禮 | |
| Location | |
| Tampines, Singapore | |
| Information | |
| Type |
Government-aided Autonomous |
| Established | 1994 |
| Session | Single, mixed |
| School code | 7310 |
| Principal | Mr Albert Lim |
| Enrolment | Approx. 1400 |
| Colour(s) | Blue, yellow |
| Website | ngeeannsec.moe.edu.sg |
Ngee Ann Secondary School (abbreviation: NASS) is an autonomous government-aided secondary school in Tampines, Singapore. The school was founded by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, a Teochew clan foundation. Set up in 1994, Ngee Ann Secondary was a successor to the now defunct Tuan Mong High School.[1]
History
Principal
| Name of Principal | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Mr Tan Thiam Hock | 1994-1998 |
| Mr Bob Koh | 1998-2003 |
| Mr Chua Chor Huat | 2004-2008 |
| Mr Adrian Lim | 2008-2013 |
| Mr Albert Lim | 2014–Present |
Facilities
- Air-conditioned Multi-Purpose Hall
- Indoor Sports Hall
- Gym
- Maths Modelling Room
- Pario Studio
- Outdoor Amphitheatre
- Auditorium
- Wordworks Lab
- Art studio
- Media Resource Library
- Dance Studio
- D&T Studio
Academic Programmes
Infocomm Technology
The school has invested in the use of Information Technology for education. The school has currently two computer labs and ICT Studio for students that houses 40 computers each. A new subject, Computer Studies (CS), had also been started by the Singapore government in 2006, and NASS accepts its first batch of CS students in 2008. and as of 2009, NASS has around 40 CS students in total. NASS has also been selected as one of the schools in the East to be known as the East Zone Center of Excellence Infocomm Technology (COE ICT) on 30 August 2007.
MOE Elective Programmes
From 2012, Ngee Ann Secondary School will offer the Enhanced Art Programme to provide greater opportunities for students with keen disposition and capability in art to develop their talent, to provide an enriched learning environment.[3] The Enhanced Music Programme is also designated to NASS in 2013 for students interested to take Music as an academic subject.[3]
Co-Curricular Activities
The Co-curricular Activities offered by Ngee Ann Secondary are listed below: [4]
Sports
- Badminton (Boys/Girls)
- Basketball (Boys/Girls)
- Table Tennis (Boys/Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wushu
- Outdoor Adventure Club (ODAC)
- Archery
- Soccer
Uniformed Groups
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)
- Scouts
- Girl Guides
Performing Arts
- Chinese Orchestra
- Guzheng
- Symphonic Band
- String Ensemble
- Jam Band
- Choir
- International Dance
- English Drama and Debate Society (ELDDS)
Clubs And Societies
- Multimedia Infocomm Club
- Arts And Innovation Club
- International Chess Club
- Photography Club
- Horticulture & Environment Club
Notable Alumni
Gallery
The Main Hall of Ngee Ann Secondary School
Bridges on the 3rd and 4th level link the main building and classroom block together. Photo taken from 4th level of classroom block
References
- ↑ "義安公司 | NGEE ANN KONGSI » Ngee Ann Secondary School". www.ngeeann.com.sg. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- ↑ "Ngee Ann Secondary School". Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- 1 2 "More Schools to Offer Enhanced Art and Music Programmes to Nurture More Students with Talent in Art and Music". Mynewsdesk. Retrieved 2016-10-13.
- ↑ "Ngee Ann Secondary School website".