:Ngee Ann Secondary School
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{{original research|date=March 2009}}
{{Infobox school
| name = Ngee Ann Secondary School
| native_name = {{nobold|{{native name|zh|義安中学}}
{{native name|ms|Sekolah Menengah Ngee Ann}}}}
| logo = Ngeeannseclogo.jpg
| logo_size = 80px
| image = CompletedHallNASS.JPG
| image_size = 240px
| motto = 崇义尚礼
| motto_translation = Righteousness and courtesy
| streetaddress = 1 Tampines Street 32, Singapore 529283
| country = Singapore
| coordinates = {{coor|1.3543|N|103.9568|E|display=inline,title}}
| type = Government-aided
Autonomous
Co-educational
| established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1994|3|23}}
| session = Single
| principal = Poh Shi Hui
| colours = {{color box|blue|Blue|white}} {{color box|yellow|Yellow|white}}
| enrolment = 1150
| city/town = Tampines
| school code = 7310
| homepage = [http://www.ngeeannsec.moe.edu.sg/ ngeeannsec.moe.edu.sg]
}}
Ngee Ann Secondary School (NASS) is a co-educational government-aided autonomous secondary school in Tampines, Singapore. Founded in 1994 by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, a Teochew clan foundation, Ngee Ann Secondary School is a successor to the now defunct Tuan Mong High School.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ngeeann.com.sg/en/ngee-ann-secondary/|title=義安公司 {{!}} NGEE ANN KONGSI » Ngee Ann Secondary School|website=www.ngeeann.com.sg|access-date=13 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013144717/http://www.ngeeann.com.sg/en/ngee-ann-secondary/|archive-date=13 October 2016|url-status=dead}} The school offers secondary education leading to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level or Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination.
History
= Principals =
| class="wikitable"
!Name of Principal !Years Served |
| Tan Thiam Hock
|1994-1998 |
| Bob Koh
|1998-2003 |
| Chua Chor Huat
|2004-2008 |
| Adrian Lim
|2008-2013 |
| Albert Lim
|2014–2018 |
| Teo Kok Hong
|2019–2023 |
| Poh Shi Hui
|2024-present |
Campus
Ngee Ann Secondary School is located in proximity to two establishments; Tampines Mart and Tampines 201 which students frequent for lunch and meetings. The school is adjacent to Tampines East MRT station on the Downtown line.
Academic information
Being a government secondary school, Ngee Ann 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.
= O Level Express Course =
The Express Course is a nationwide four-year programme that leads up to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level examination.{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/express-course-curriculum|title=Express Course Curriculum|website=www.moe.gov.sg|access-date=14 September 2017}}
== Academic subjects ==
The compulsory examinable academic subjects for Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level offered by the school for upper secondary level (via. streaming in secondary 2 level) as of 2019, are listed below: {{cite web|url=http://sis.moe.gov.sg/|title=School Information Service|website=Ministry of Education, Singapore|access-date=11 June 2016}}
- English Language
- Mother Tongue Language
- Elementary Mathematics
- Combined Humanities (Social Studies & Elective Geog or History)
- Sciences (Pure/Combined)
= Normal Course =
The Normal Course is a nationwide 4-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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/secondary-school-courses|title=Secondary School Courses|website=www.moe.gov.sg|access-date=14 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704111550/https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/secondary-school-courses|archive-date=4 July 2017|url-status=dead}}
== Normal (Academic) Course ==
In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 5-8 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. Compulsory subjects include:{{Cite web|url=https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/normal-course-curriculum|title=Normal Course Curriculum|website=www.moe.gov.sg|access-date=14 September 2017}}
- English Language
- Mother Tongue Language
- Elementary Mathematics
- Combined Humanities (Social Studies & Elective Geog or History)
- Combined Science (Chemistry & Physics)
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.
== Normal (Technical) Course ==
The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the Institute of Technical Education. Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. The curriculum is tailored towards strengthening students’ proficiency in English and Mathematics. Students take English Language, Mathematics, Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects.
Notable alumni
- Romeo Tan - Actor Mediacorp
- Aida - Influencer Code Raid {{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Jocelyn |title=Actor Romeo Tan: I was fat and lazy in my youth, Latest TV News - The New Paper |url=https://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/tv/actor-romeo-tan-i-was-fat-and-lazy-my-youth |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=www.tnp.sg |date=31 August 2015 |language=en}}
Gallery
File:BridgeClassHallNASS.JPG|Bridges on the 3rd and 4th level link the main building and classroom block together. Photo taken from 4th level of classroom block
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.ngeeannsec.moe.edu.sg/}}
Category:Autonomous schools in Singapore
Category:Educational institutions established in 1994