Xinmin Secondary School

Xinmin Secondary School
新民中学
Sekolah Menengah Xinmin
Address
11 Hougang Ave 8
Singapore 538789
Hougang
Singapore
Coordinates 1°22′21″N 103°52′59″E / 1.37243°N 103.883092°E / 1.37243; 103.883092Coordinates: 1°22′21″N 103°52′59″E / 1.37243°N 103.883092°E / 1.37243; 103.883092
Information
Type Government-aided
Autonomous
Co-educational
Motto Leading Hearts, Leading Minds
Established 1 November 1945 (1945-11-01)
Founder Yap Fun Fong (Mr.)
Session Single Session
School code 3050
Principal Tan Kuo Cheang (Mr.)
Enrolment Approx. 1500
Colour(s)  White   Blue 
Website xinminsec.edu.sg/

Xinmin Secondary School (XMSS) is a co-educational secondary school in Hougang, Singapore with autonomous status.

History

Sin Min High School (1945-1986)

Xinmin Secondary School was founded as Sin Min Public School (公立新民学校) on 1 November 1945, commencing lessons for primary school education in three bungalows along Upper Serangoon Road. Initial enrollment was capped at 620 students. Secondary classes were offered subsequently in 1956.[1]

Xinmin Secondary School (1987-Present)

In 1987, Sin Min High School was restructured under the government from a Chinese-English integrated medium school into a government secondary school, with English as the medium of instruction. The secondary section of Sin Min High School was relocated to 11, Hougang Avenue 8 and renamed as"Xinmin Secondary School", while the primary section was relocated the following year to 9, Hougang Avenue 8 and renamed as "Xinmin Primary School".[1]

Between 1992 and 1997, Xinmin Secondary School underwent changes to its curriculum under principal Mr. Goh Tong Pak, which included stricter rules and fostering of an inclusive culture.[2] The school gradually gained reputation as one of the top neighbourhood schools in Singapore, being listed as one of the top 20 Value-Added Schools in Singapore from 1992 to 1993.[3][4] In 2001, the school attained autonomous status from the Ministry of Education in recognition of its consistent excellence in holistic education.[5]

Xinmin Secondary School moved into a holding campus off Seng Kang West Avenue between January 2003 and December 2004 for modernisation of its Hougang campus.

In September 2005, Xinmin Secondary School became the first neighbourhood school to be accorded the School Excellence Award.[6]

Principal

Name of Principal Years Served
Mr. Yap Fun Hong[7] 1945-1949
Mr. Heng Chin Soo[7] 1950-1953
Mr. Tung Si Yu[7] 1953-1965
Mr. Chew Peng Leng[7] 1965-1985
Mr. Teo Ting Kok[7] 1986-1991
Mr. Goh Tong Pak[7] 1992-1997
Mr. Lee Hak Boon[7] 1998-2002
Mrs. Low Ay Nar[7] 2002-2006
Mdm. Liew Wei Li[7] 2006-2010
Mrs. Ong Hong Peng[7] 2011-2017
Mr Tan Kuo Cheang 2018–Present

School Identity & Culture

School crest

The display of grace and exuberance depicts vibrant and dynamic students. The three bold strokes surging forward signify students embracing the future with confidence and optimism. The three figures represent the close partnership between school, home and community.

Academic information

Being a non-special programme secondary school, Xinmin 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.[8]

Academic subjects

The 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 2017, are listed below.[9]

Notes:

  1. Subjects indicated with ' * ' are mandatory subjects.
  2. All students in Singapore are required to undertake a Mother Tongue Language as an examinable subject, as indicated by ' ^ '.
  3. "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.[10]
Sciences Language & Hunanities Arts & Aesthetics
  • Additional Mathematics*
  • Mathematics*
  • Physics (SPA)
  • Chemistry (SPA)*
  • Biology (SPA)
  • Science (Combined)
  • English Language*
  • English Literature
  • Mother Tongue Language* ^
  • Higher Mother Tongue Language
  • Geography
  • History
  • Combined Humanities (Social Studies & another Humanities subject at elective level)*
  • Art
  • Design & Technology
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Music

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.[11]

Normal (Academic) Course

In the Normal (Academic) course, students offer 5-8 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination. Compulsory subjects include:[12]

  • 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.[11]

Normal (Technical) Course

The Normal (Technical) course prepares students for a technical-vocational education at the Institute of Technical Education.[12] Students will offer 5-7 subjects in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Normal Level examination.[12] The curriculum is tailored towards strengthening students’ proficiency in English and Mathematics.[12] Students take English Language, Mathematics, Basic Mother Tongue and Computer Applications as compulsory subjects.[12]

Co-Curricular Activities

The co-curricular activities offered by Xinmin Secondary School is listed below:

Performing Arts

  • Chinese Dance
  • Symphonic Band
  • Guzheng Ensemble
  • Choir
  • English Drama
  • Chinese Opera

Uniformed Groups

  • National Cadet Corps (NCC)
  • St. John Ambulance Brigade (SJAB)
  • Girls' Brigade
  • Boys' Brigade
  • National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC)

Physical/Sports

  • Badminton
  • Volleyball
  • Rock climbing
  • Shooting

Clubs

  • Debate
  • Library
  • Outdoor Adventure Club
  • Media Club

Relation with Other Schools

Xinmin Secondary School and Nan Chiau High School have held an annual combined sports meets since 2013 to give student athletes from the participating schools a platform to showcase their physical talent and to get the schools to unite to celebrate and enjoy the pursuit of athleticism. Aside from the inter-school competitions amongst students, parent-teacher races are also held to engage the school teaching staff and parent support group.[13]

References

  1. 1 2 "Crest of Sin Min High School, 1977 - BookSG - National Library Board, Singapore". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  2. ↑ "BreadTalk hires senior educator to be group CEO". news.asiaone.com. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  3. ↑ "Speech by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Education at Poon Sing Wah's book launch - "Collection of Interviews with Principals in Singapore" and "Commentaries on Singapore Education" - at the Singapore Management University, Level 3". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  4. ↑ "Major Milestones". 19 October 2016. Archived from the original on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  5. ↑ Press Release on Xinmin's Autonomous Status, http://www.moe.gov.sg/press/2000/pr19072000.htm,%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D Accessed October 2007
  6. ↑ "ANNEX_A2 Winners of Special Awards (School Excellence Awards and School Distinction Awards) 2004 to 2008" (PDF). moe.gov.sg. Ministry of Education, Singapore. 21 September 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Crest of Sin Min High School, 1977 - BookSG - National Library Board, Singapore". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  8. ↑ "Express Course Curriculum". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  9. ↑ "School Information Service". Ministry of Education, Singapore. Ministry of Education, Singapore. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  10. ↑ "GCE O-Level Syllabuses Examined in 2018". Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  11. 1 2 "Secondary School Courses". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 "Normal Course Curriculum". www.moe.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  13. ↑ "Combined Sports Meet and National Day Celebrations 2015". www.xinminsec.edu.sg. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
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