Issue 9 April 2008

2007 – Best ‘O’ Level Results Ever!

2007 ‘N’ Level Results

The 2007 ‘O’ Level batch lived up to their expectations of the Principal and teachers, after performing outstandingly

well in the national examinations. Coming into East Spring at Secondary One with a higher T-score than the previous batch, these students did not disappoint the school.

They surpassed the National Average for 11 out of the 14 subjects offered, including all three Languages – English, Chinese and Malay, Chemistry, Physics, Additional Mathematics and Design and Technology. East Spring attained 88.3% compared to the National level of 80.3% for 5 ‘O’ Levels. Eligibility for Junior College also jumped from 59.8% in 2006 to 66.2% in 2007.

With the number of students scoring single digits for L1R5 increasing from 2 to 7, it was remarkable that for the first time, our top scorer, Sing Yong Joong of Secondary 4E4 scored 6 points and 7 distinctions! The other single pointers were Nabilah Banu d/o Nazeer Khan, Ang Wan Er, Goh Xue Ning, Sayed Hamzah b Sayed Ali and Wong Sok Peng, all of Secondary 4E1. The three top scorers of Secondary 5 Normal Academic were Muhd Firdaus b Mohd R, 5N2, Cheng Yoke Jin, 5N1 and Dominic Phua, 5N1.

When asked about his secret for success, top scorer, Yong Joong smiled and advised us to start revising early and regularly-every few days. He even recommended to drink

more water for a clear mind. He also slept early. With 7 distinctions, he should know what he was talking about.

We are certainly very proud of them and aspire to follow in their footsteps.

Georgia Ho Yu Xian, 4E2

Goh Jia Yin, 4E2

The Normal Academic and Normal Technical students also did not disappoint the school. The following achievements

bear testimony to this:

Normal Academic

Increase in the number of students eligible for 5 Normal Academic. The percentage of 84.4 was above National Average of 72.5%.Distinction rate. 7 out of 11 subjects offered were above National Average. 7 subjects showed improvements over the 2006 results.Pass rate. 9 out of 11 subjects offered were above National Average.

Normal Technical

Distinction rate. 3 out of 10 subjects offered were above National Average. 4 subjects showed improvements over the 2006 results.Pass rate. 8 out of 10 subjects offered were above National Average. 7 subjects showed improvements over the 2006 results.

Heartiest congratulations go to this batch of ‘N’ Level students, particularly to the top scorers: Farah bt Jaffar, Zulkifli b Ali Amdan and Heather Tan, all from Secondary 4N1. Goh Wei Siang and Muhd Faizal b Fadzilah of 4T1 and Sheik Saiful b Yusoff and Nor Farhanah bt Abd Rashid of 4T2.

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The workshop on Learning Styles conducted for the staff on 26 February was yet another opportunity for teachers to learn

to engage their students in their classes. Conducted by Mr Michael Choy from Active Intelligence, the workshop took the participants through the Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model, The Learning Pipes and Five Appreciation Styles.

More importantly, the session provided useful insights into our students’ learning styles, namely Auditory, Visual, Tactile and Kinaesthetic. A similar workshop had been conducted earlier for the batch of Secondary Four students. The findings on the learning styles of these students help teachers teaching them to prepare lessons that will engage them in the best possible way.

Power TeachPower Teach

A lunch organised by the Staff Welfare Committee on 7 March was a welcome

respite for the staff of East Spring as it also marked the end of the first term. Amidst the spread of food befitting a Korean barbecue, teachers found time not only to enjoy a hearty meal but also each other ’s company.

Staff Bonding

“The first impression that I had of East Spring, is

that it is a very good school.” This was what Mrs Mohinder told us.

Mrs Mohinder is a teacher at heart. She believes in positive thinking and has always found telling stories “the most powerful way to teach people.” Positive values encapsulated in positive behaviour drive her to role model her belief.

To Mrs Mohinder, East Spring Secondary is a holistic and caring school, where students and teachers are very focused and responsible. She found our school’s values – Responsibility, Integrity, Sincerity and Empathy (RISE) – very meaningful because of what it stands for at the school level and individual level.

Waking up at four in the morning, and getting to school at six forty-five, Mrs Mohinder gives 110% of herself to school. She finds yoga a great way to help keep the balance in her life and makes it a point to do yoga everyday before school. She has found that keeping a structure at home, teaching her three

children self-reliance, and making time for her children when they were younger, help her to keep that balance. Just as she gives 110% of herself in school, she also does the same at home.

A strong believer of Positive Self-talk and Thinking, she encourages students to “believe in yourself, and believe that you are in East Spring because you are good.” She also shared with us the principle of turning problems into opportunities.

Mrs Mohinder wants students, as well as teachers to be proactive and exercise initiative. Her three-minute Power of Positive Energy, is a realisation that everyone needs positive strokes and positive note to start the day well.

She hopes to add value to East Spring, enable teachers to build on their capacity and competency, add vibrancy to our school and eventually to pass the baton for Power of Positive Energy (PPE) from the teachers to students.

Even though our Vice-Principal is very amiable and is someone one finds easy to speak with, she emphasised that she is very firm with students who are disrespectful to teachers, and will personally be there to ensure that they apologise to the teachers.

Welcome to East Spring, Mrs Mohinder! Georgia Ho Yu Xian (3) 4e2

Goh Jia Yin (4) 4e2

Our Vice -Principal, Mrs Mohinder Singh

East Spring thanks these retiring teachers for their service to the school over the years:1. Mr Goh Cheow Miang2. Mdm Wong Lai Chun Latifah

and wishes these members of the staff the best for their future endeavours:1. Miss Chew Ing Lim Transferred to CPDD, MOE, HQ2. Miss Thirugnanam Subashni Transferred to Balestier Hill Sec School3. Mr Leong Chou Keen Resigned from service4. Mdm Goh Quee Fong Resigned from service5. Mdm Noraidah bt Suwandi Transferred to Pasir Ris Sec School6. Mdm Chelsia Lim Yen San Transferred to Damai Sec School7. Mdm Mak Ee Von Resigned from service8. Mdm Wei Yin Ping End of contract9. Mdm Rohayah bt Abd Majid Resigned from service10. Mdm Jarina bt Kaswan Transferred to White sands Pr School

East Spring welcomes the new members of staff :1. Mr Benny Soh2. Mdm Zhang Li3. Mdm Ng Choon Khim4. Mr Dominic Chia Kim Seng5. Miss Rachel Ng Wei Ting 6. Mdm Luan Qianqian7. Mdm Linda How Chwee Fong

Staff MovementStaff Movement

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The school organised an Overseas Leadership Training Camp from 8 March to 10 March 2008. This camp was

held at Jeram Besu in Pahang, Malaysia. The objective of this camp was to provide students with the opportunity to learn experientially outside the normal classroom environment. It aimed to cultivate care and concern for fellow schoolmates, self-confidence, team work and develop leadership qualities.

During the camp, students had to overcome their fear of heights and go on a canopy walk which was about 30-50m above ground. It was followed by a jungle trek to the summit of Bukit Teresek where students were able to catch a glimpse of Taman Negara. The afternoon was filled with excitement as everyone went on a rapid shooting journey. No one was left dry after the activity and adrenaline was high amidst a mini splashing competition between the different groups.

The Speech and Drama programme is our school’s developing niche. It is a three-year progressive plan which began in 2007 with the Secondary

One classes. It aims to develop students’ proficiency in Speech and Drama across all streams and levels.

The series of Speech and Drama workshops conducted as part of the SFL curriculum equip the students with the skills that will build the students’ confidence through the use of verbal (speech) and non-verbal forms (drama). Such competencies are also needed in project work and oral presentations. The workshops also provide opportunities for the participants to develop their intellect, creativity, independent learning and promote other corollary skills such as research, reasoning and evaluative skills.

This year, the workshops began with the Secondary Ones in February. For the Secondary Two students, it is their second year of training.

Speech and Drama Workshop

This year, the PE Department introduced a new activity as part of the Orientation Programme for Secondary One students.

At the close of the week long programme, the newcomers were attached to the different CCAs to get a taste of the CCA into which they could be recruited.

A group of students was attached to the Publication and Photography Club. To give them a taste of news reporting, the club sent them out to the different CCAs that were also having their activities on that day.

Armed with their little notebooks and a camera, they went about their little assignment with the guidance of senior members of

the club.

They came back with their observations of some of the CCAs:

“During our visit to the Infocomm Club, we

learned that the members learn

how to use the macromedia flash. They will also learn to edit photos, create websites, blog templates, animations and programming e.g. creating hand phone games.”

“When we visited the Environment Club, we found them doing outdoor activities. After tagging along with them for some time, we found out that they were leaf sketching and bark tracing. They told us that the reason for that activity was to prove that different kinds of trees have different bark patterns. They sketched the leaves in order to create several leaf sketch souvenirs.”

“The members of Wushu were very energetic. They had to be focused so that they did not hurt themselves. At the start of the performance, a representative showed us how to handle the sword. We were impressed at the way they swung the sword fiercely.”

It was obvious the secondary one students had a fruitful time in the CCA that they were attached to. We hope that they are successful in getting their preferred CCA.

CCA Attachment DayCCA Attachment Day

Pahang Adventure CampOn the last day, we visited Home for the Handicapped in Rauh. This home caters to those with down syndrome as well as those who are physically impaired. Known as “ trainees”, the students learn life skills and develop their physical abilities in the home. During our visit, our students helped to paint the home and did some gardening. They had combined activities like morning exercises as well as a karaoke session. The trainees even performed a special dance for their Singapore visitors. We were touched by their hospitality and being with them had certainly taught us the value of empathy.

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The Vision of East Spring Secondary School’s Character

Development Programme, “A Caring Community of Responsible Learner”, is closely aligned with the School Vision of “Passionate Learners, Upright Citizens.” In addition, the school’s Strategic Thrust 2, Vibrant and Enriching Programme for Holistic Development, is a key guide in the planning of the programmes.

The Character Development Framework is multi-dimensional, spanning across academic and co-curricular programmes. Central to the framework are the school values which form the basis for the integration. Under each programme, the activities are designed to inculcate one or more of the school values and the relevant social-emotional

competencies. A typical East Springian is thus developed holistically via the different aspects of his life, during his academic career in East Spring Secondary School.

RISE LessonThis is a structured curriculum developed by East Spring Secondary ’s in-house lesson designers known as the Apple Core Group. It comprises self-designed lessons that integrate Pastoral Care, Civics & Moral Education, National Education and Social & Emotional Learning. All teachers are deployed to teach the RISE Lessons.

Character Development - An Integrative Approach Success for Living (SFL)This component gives a practical approach in the various aspects of student development as highlighted in the i-box. The aim is two-fold: to reinforce what is taught during RISE Lessons and in addition SFL is a programme aimed at equipping students in lifeskills and also to develop Social and Emotional Learning through its varied experiences.

A broad range of activities are introduced like Leadership Awareness, Cyber Wellness and Self Awareness and Management skills. Students also go on learning journeys to enable them to develop a better understanding of constraints and vulnerabilities that our society faces at large.

The i-boxThe i-box addresses 7 aspects of student development. The starting point is the student as an individual (i-Am). By addressing the self, we hope to bring about growth in all other areas. Through self-awareness, the school hopes to develop motivated students who display effective self-management (i-Motivate). We picture East Springians as achievers (i-Achieve), inspring role models (i-Inspire) and masters in their own talents (i-Master). They are also individuals who readily contribute to the community and the nation (i-Serve). Finally, East Springians are young vibrant youths with aspirations to move on in their lives or to higher learning (i-Aspire).

With clear directions and focused efforts, East Spring Secondary School has received the following accreditations in 2006: i) National Education (Development) Awardii) Character Development Award (Level 1)

This year, in March, we have been validated for Character Development Award (2008). The results will only be announced in August 2008.

Mrs Pamela Ong – HOD, Pupil Welfare

St. Luke’s Eldercare located at Tampines St.11, is a centre that takes care of frail elderly patients who are either

suffering from stroke or dementia and ambulatory problems. The social workers at the centre not only look after the elderly during the day, but also ensure they enjoy their day there.

So our class, 4E2 were divided into two groups. Our group was tasked to help clean the wellness centre, which is a gymnasium that contains equipment for the elderly to exercise to help them remain fit and healthy. But this was not as challenging as the next assignment which was to entertain the hosts. The other group, on the other hand appeared more excited when they were told to take a group of elderly to the karaoke room for their crooning session, which is a block away.

But our shyness soon disappeared because as Valerie Lim reflected, “Seeing the elderly trying their best to participate in the games despite their difficulties, I realised that our presence was appreciated by them.” One by one, class members stood up to take the lead in the games.

Apparently at the karaoke lounge things got off to a rousing start. Jasper Sim recounted, “Everyone at the karaoke lounge was enjoying themselves including the elderly as they sang along with one another.”

The service learning experience was definitely very enriching for Secondary 4E2 as expressed by Tiara Surya, “The visit to St. Luke’s was very interesting and it definitely bonded the class together and built up our class spirit. More importantly I felt a sense of satisfaction for doing something for the community.”

Ang Kai Jie, 4E2

Service Learning at St. Luke’s Eldercare Centre

On 15 February 2008, East Spring Secondary comme-morated Total Defence Day in a simple but dignified

ceremony. That morning, the spectators stood around the levels of corridors surrounding the parade square, eyes glued to the marching contingents comprising the NPCC, NCDCC, NCC, SJAB, Girl Guides and Scout units.

The ceremony began with members of the NCC cadets hoisting the Singapore flag. A member of the Girl Guides had the honour of reading the Total Defence Commemoration Message. The ceremony ended with the fine and synchronised marching of the various contingents with the principal, Mrs Sng taking the salute.

During the school assembly, the Singapore Broadway Theatre presented a short skit concerning issues related to terrorism. Though the performers were funny, they ensured that they drove home the serious message on the need to be vigilant. Our very own Drama Club members also put on a skit on the

我是东源中学的小记者，要为各位报道一个特别节目，跟我来吧！

今天是大年三十，一踏进学校大门，就闻到了一股浓浓的年味，喜气洋洋，

还有一股香喷喷的味道呢，我不禁精神为之一振，瞧这里----学校礼堂，舞

台的装饰，火红的颜色，浓浓的年节气氛。下面我就要为大家进行一番特别

报道。

今年最特别的节目，就是各班展示独特的设计，为华人新年献上自己精心设

计的礼物----鼠年花车妆艺大游行。

一大早，代表各班级参加比赛的同学们早早就来到学校，集中到二楼走廊，

为比赛做最后一分钟的准备，他们的心情既兴奋又紧张，但是脸上却洋溢着

新年的喜悦。

观众期待的花车妆艺大游行比赛终于登场了！

看，一架架绚丽多彩、欢庆喜气的花车亮相了，引得同学们个个伸长脖子，

翘首以望。

瞧，一支可爱的大金鼠走上舞台，并卧在花车中，逗得大家哈哈大笑；咦，

这个身扮财神爷的同学一边向大家挥手，一边面带微笑走向嘉宾，向嘉宾献

上一个大大的金元宝，让同学们惊得目瞪口呆---也许这是他们有生以来所

见过的最大的金元宝吧！

各班同学各出奇招，有的扮“老鼠娶亲”；有的扮财神搞笑，还献上自制的

大金元宝；有的腹中藏人，上台走秀；有的完全搞笑，吸引眼球；还有的给

评委献上新年糖果，目的明确，志在必得。

特别值得一提的是，今年各班制作的花车材料都是环保材料，瞧我们同学，

在喜庆热闹的同时还不忘做一个环保者，为保护我们的地球尽一份绵力。

节目进行到尾声，大家齐唱新年歌，人人带着欣慰的笑容，送走了2007年。

也迎来了充满希望的2008年。

3N1 赵丹丹---ZHAO DAN DAN 报道

importance of learning survival skills like how to save oneself from a fire in the house.

It was amply clear to us that Total Defence is everyone’s business and a matter of our survival.

Qamarul Izzat, 4E2

TOTAL DEFENCE – A Matter of SurvivalTOTAL DEFENCE – A Matter of Survival

东源中学华人新年特别报道：

It was an interesting night out, on 15 February, for some members of the Photography and Publication Club. This was

one event we knew would be a photographer’s delight. We had also learnt that some members of our Circus Outreach would be performing. Armed with cameras, we made our way to the Padang where the procession would take place.

As we had gone there about two hours earlier, hoping to get a good view, the wait was tedious and it was made worse when the procession did not start on time. The glitches were to be expected as it was the rehearsal night. But when it actually began, the photographers really had a field day. Every where you turned, you could hear the sound of shutters and see flashes flicker all

Chingay Festival

around you. Needless to say, our own budding photographers were excitedly shooting as though they were professionals.

As the procession paraded in front of us, we kept craning our heads to catch glimpses of our schoolmates. But we learnt later that Circus Outreach performance was a static display and they were not in the procession. Still, we did not wait in vain because it was a truly spectacular procession of sight and sound.

Muhd Redha b A Rahman, 4E105

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NCC Overseas Training

During the November holidays last year, I was one of the ten NCC cadets from the various schools who were

selected to go on desert trekking trip in India. The aim of this trip was to foster bonds between cadets of the two countries and exchange ideas on training.

The journey to Jaisalmer was a 20-hour train ride from Delhi. This was unusual to us, Singaporeans who live on a small island. We passed the time playing card games, sleeping and talking. After the tedious train ride, we took another five-hour bus ride to our campsite in the middle of Thar desert. We were all extremely exhausted and could not wait to arrive at our campsite to meet the Indian cadets and our camels!

We had a pleasant surprise. There were running water and electricity all in the middle of the Thar Desert! Not what we had expected. We also found out that we had made front page

news in the newspapers for three days. But soon our excitement of going on a camel safari turned to

groans of body ache. After 8 days of sprinting through the

desert on camel backs, certain parts of our body started to hurt

really badly. Imagine covering a distance of 150km sitting on a camel!

But there were no regrets. Where in Singapore could we experience the harsh desert terrain and great wildlife or enjoy the wonderful sand dunes which were almost 4-storey high?

January 2008 marked a significantly memorable month for me as I was able to embark on Exercise Thunder Warrior. This

10-day exercise allowed National Cadet Corp (NCC) cadets like me to experience the various cultures outside Singapore as well as enable us to witness first-hand the military exercises of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) at their overseas training site in New Zealand.

Upon arriving in New Zealand, we were paired up with cadets from the New Zealand Cadet Force, with whom we stayed for the first 2 days of Exercise Thunder Warrior. I, along with my partner, was warmly greeted by the members of the O’Connor household who lived in a rural area of New Zealand. It was interesting for me to see farm animals.

On Day 3, all the cadets involved in Exercise Thunder Warrior met up again to make the journey to the SAF overseas training camp located at Waiorou. We had to break journey at Rotorua for a rest. There we were greeted by the Maoris, much to our excitement. For the next few days, we witnessed several SAF military exercises. We also had the opportunity to witness the artillery division of the SAF as well as be exposed to live-firing and troop and vehicle movement. I was truly excited as well as honoured to have been given the opportunity to witness these military exercises as only authorised personnel are allowed into the SAF training premises.

Two NCC members, Hafiz Bacon and Mohammed Afiq were privileged to be involved in two separate overseas stints, namely in India and New Zealand respectively, as part of their NCC training. The two cadets recounted their unique experiences.

在去年的十一月二十五日，在黄大升老师的带领下，8名东源中学的学生

踏上由亚洲新闻台主办的北京学习之旅。有另外两所中学也参与这次的活

动，这两所中学分别是是丹绒加东女校和海星天主教中学。

我们一行人在亚洲新闻台北京分台当了几天的见习记者，了解新闻从业人

员的工作。在学习过程中，我们每人必须手持笔记本，记下导游所介绍的

事物和景点，同时也不忘用相机把所见所闻记录下来。我们参观了壮观的

万里长城、紫禁城、颐和园和十三陵等名胜古迹。

除了名胜古迹，我们也到一所北京中学与当地的学生进行交流活动。在那

儿，我们有机会接触和了解不同的文化，也和当地学生上了几堂课，感受

北京学生的学习生活。

2007年亚洲新闻台北京分台学习之旅在亚洲新闻台北京分台的PTC课程中，我国驻北京特派记者Wong Yee Fong

特地抽出宝贵的时间指导我们如何当新闻主播，我们也尝了坐在主播台播

报新闻的滋味。有两名同学甚至接受Miss Wong 的访问，而他们的访谈

录影还被播映出来，让世界各地的观众观赏呢！这是一个让人难以忘怀的

经验。

这趟学习之旅的确开扩了我

们的视野，增广了我们的见

闻，也让我们永远无法忘

记。

成岸桦

黄思颖

4E6

Desert Trekking in India Exercise Thunder Warrior

Pada 18 Januari lalu, Sekolah Menengah East Spring telah mengendalikan sebuah Bengkel Sajak Maya untuk

sekolah-sekolah di bawah kelompok E3. Seramai 50 orang pelajar dari lima buah sekolah iaitu Sekolah Menengah Dunman, Sekolah Menengah Springfield, Sekolah Menengah Siglap, Sekolah Menengah Junyuan dan Sekolah Menengah East Spring telah mengambil bahagian.

Bengkel tersebut dibahagikan kepada dua bahagian. Bahagian yang pertama dijalankan oleh Cikgu Alimah. Beliau menerangkan ciri-ciri sajak dan memberikan beberapa contoh supaya pelajar dapat gambaran yang lebih jelas. Bahagian kedua yang berfokus pada ciri-ciri sajak maya dan bagaimana untuk menghasilkan sebuah sajak maya pula dikendalikan oleh Cikgu Sabariah.

Dalam bengkel ini, pelajar disajikan dengan sajak-sajak dalam bentuk maya. Melalui maklum balas yang dijalankan selepas bengkel, ramai pelajar mengatakan mereka amat tertarik pada bahagian yang mana mereka dikehendaki

menghasilkan sebuah sajak maya sendiri. Pelajar begitu berkobar-kobar mencari gambar yang sesuai dan cantik dan ingin tahu cara memuatkan animasi dan lagu.

Ramai pelajar meraih manfaat daripada bengkel ini yang bertujuan untuk membekalkan pelajar dengan kemahiran menghasilkan sajak maya supaya mereka dapat bertanding dalam peraduan sajak maya yang bakal diadakan tidak lama lagi.

每年的SFL课程，学校都很重视，并会为不同年级准备不同的学习项目。

2008年，我们中二年级在SFL课上要学习的第一个内容就是照片编辑。

这是一个为期七个星期的课程，(每周的星期四有三节连课时间就是全校的

SFL课程时间），我们分成几个部分进行。

前两个星期我们先来到电脑室，学习照片编辑的一些技巧和方法，在熟悉

了操作程序之后，便采用学校已经为我们准备好的照片做练习，更改照片

上五处不同的地方，然后让大家根据原图找出不同点来，这个环节很有

趣，同学们更改的地方都很隐秘，很难辨析出不同之处。

为了让这次活动更多姿多彩，更有趣味性，老师还组织我们去大家最喜欢

的景点拍照，再利用大家亲自拍回来的照片做编辑；于是在第三和第四个

星期，大家便分小组做资料收集，要求选定自己喜欢的景点，并进行小组

呈现，说服大家去各小组选定的景点进行拍照。

在大家众多的建议中，最受欢迎的就是刚刚投入使用的新加坡樟宜机场

第三搭客大厅，那里离学校近，而且没什么危险性，所以大家最后一致

表决通过。

Bengkel Sajak Maya

接下来的那个星期，我们便来到了第三搭客大厅。来到这个耗资几亿新元

新建的搭客大厅，我不禁心生感慨，这里虽不是什么名胜，也不是什么古

迹，但它却充分展现了新加坡的先进程度，它的投入运营，可以说是新加

坡建筑史上的里程碑，它让新加坡在国际排名第一的樟宜国际机场显得更

加宏伟，如虎添翼般完美实用。

只见同学们在搭客大厅尽情地拍照，每个同学都流连忘返，拿起照相机拍

个不停。最后我们全班还和三位带队老师合影留念了呢！

最后两个星期，我们每个小组选出五张自拍景物照片进行编辑，看着大家

认真的神态，熟练的动作，团结协作，小组互动，我真的觉得这一课程让

我获益匪浅：除了学到照片编辑技巧，还学到了认真做事、团队协作等等

可贵的经验。

整个课程在大家的笑颜靥靥中画上了句号，我不由期待着……

2N2岳杉—Yueshan

对学校 SUCCESS FOR LIVING, PROJECT WORK 课程的报道

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SJAB East Spring Corps took part in the annual Zonal First Aid, Foot Drill and Home Nursing Competition held on the 22

March at the St.John’s Headquarters. 6 out of 8 awards in the Nursing Adult and Nursing Cadet categories were swept by East Spring Corps. In both categories, they won Best in Home Nursing Award and Best in Foot Drill Award. This won them the overall Champions in both categories.

The school is extremely proud of their achievement particularly since they made history in beating longstanding defending champions such as Anglican High and Yu Ying Secondary.

As the Champions of Zone 2, they will be representing the zone in the National First Aid, Foot Drill and Home Nursing Competition to be held in June.

Early in March, the unit also added another feather to their cap when they received news that they had won Bronze for the Corps Achievement Award.

Our heartiest congratulations to the students and the teachers in-charge for the hard work and dedication they have put in to make them worthy of all these awards.

SJAB makes a clean sweep

Our ‘C’ boys took part in the Paya Lebar Kovan Youth U-14 basketball tournament organised by Paya Lebar

Kovan Constituency Sports Club during the March holidays. A total of six Secondary Schools comprising East Spring, Bowen, Ahmad Ibraham, East View, Deyi and Springfield participated in this tournament.

The East Spring boys showed their mettle when they emerged as overall champions after winning all our matches. Well done, boys!

Our Basketball ChampionsOur Basketball Champions

Trim and Fit Gold Award 2007

The Environment Club moved up one level when they were awarded the ORCHID

Award by the National Green Audit Awards.

The good news came in December last year in recognition of East Spring’s continuous efforts to protect the environment. Mr Tan

Wee Siang, the teacher-in-charge of the club thanked the school for the support the students and staff have been giving to the club’s green mission.

Teacher Advisors : Ms Tahiya A Rahman Mr Wang JunyiMembers : Wong Xu Hui 4E2 Georgia Ho 4E2 Goh Jiayin 4E2 Qamarul Izzat 4E2 Muhd Redha 4E1

*The Committee would like to thank teachers who had contributed towards the publication of this issue.

Publications Committee

Stars of East SpringStars of East Spring

Orchid Award

East Spring was ranked 23rd out of 65 schools which achieved the Gold Award in Singapore for the year, 2007.

The Trim and Fit (TAF) Programme aims to enable all students to achieve their ideal weight. The focus of the programme is to assist overweight and underweight students with their weight management routine as well as to organise activities for students with ideal weight to keep fit. The activities organised in 2007 were roller-blading, skipping, touch rugby, games (captain’s ball, soccer, badminton) and physical conditioning.