This document summarizes the key points from a principal's address at Bukit View Secondary School. It recognizes guests and students who have demonstrated passion and character through their achievements and contributions. These include students who have excelled in art, golf, archery, and environmental science. It also profiles alumni and guests who have pursued their passions, including in powerboat racing, the arts, and science research. The school aims to nurture students' passions and character through programs in the arts, CCAs, and an environmental science niche program. It teaches 21st century competencies through its curriculum.

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Principal’s Address

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GUEST OF HONOUR
Dr Jonathan Loh Yuin Han
Principal Investigator
Institute of Molecular and
Cell Biology | A*STAR Singapore
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences,
National University of Singapore

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OUR GUESTS
• Mr Richard S T Tan, Chairman, SAC
• Mrs Chean Wei Fang, Superintendent, School Cluster West 4
• Mr Marcus Lim, Member, SAC; President, BVSS Alumni
• Mr Laurence Wong, Member, BVSS Alumni
• Ms Katty Low, Senior Manager/Community Relations), PUB
Headquarters, 3P Network Department
• Mr Francis Hong KH, Manager, Singapore Polytechnic
• Mr Goh Siew Chuan, Lecturer, SOE/EE, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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OUR GUESTS
• Mrs Saraspathy Menon, Principal, Yuan Ching Secondary
• Mr Shawal Hussin, Principal, Jurongville Secondary
• Mr David Chan Teck Hong, Vice-Principal, Jurongville Secondary
• Mr Abdul Razak, HOD/Pupil Management, Hua Yi Secondary

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CHARACTER FOR LIFE
“Education is a lifelong journey. For that journey to be
meaningful, we need both passion and character. Passion
to discover more, to keep improving, to find great pleasure
in mastering something after putting in effort. Good
character is required to apply our learning
positively, for ourselves and for society. It is
not good enough to know a lot; we want to teach children to
apply their knowledge responsibly, with integrity and
compassion, to improve their own lives and others’ too.” -
Mr Heng Swee Keat

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“Strong emotions that motivate
us to move beyond our comfort
zone and to achieve the
potential that resides within us.”
– John Hagel

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PASSION

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MR MARCUS LIM
PASSION FOR THE ARTS
• Very strong interests in Art
since the age of 6.
• Coming from a humble
family, he could not afford to
attend art lessons.
• Being motivated, he
embarked on self-directed
learning.

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MR MARCUS LIM
PASSION FOR THE ARTS
In 2004, he was selected as one of the emerging stars of
the visual arts world, and showcased in a national exhibition
titled "NEW FINDS 2004" at MICA.

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MR MARCUS LIM
PASSION FOR THE ARTS
Did a portrait tribute to founding member of AWARE, Ms
Hedwig Anuar in 2008 and was featured on TV
documentary 'City Footprints’
This portrait tribute was presented at her 80th birthday
celebration, and in honour of her achievements at AWARE.

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MR MARCUS LIM
PASSION FOR THE ARTS
His artwork was featured
as a cover of the Asian
Geographic Magazine,
which went on to clinch
the COVER ART OF THE
DECADE Award.

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MR MARCUS LIM
PASSION FOR THE ARTS
In 2010, he became the first
Singaporean representative to
attend the prestigious Portrait
Artists' Conference in
Washington DC.

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MR MARCUS LIM
HIS CONTRIBUTIONS…
Boon Lay History Mural
Project with Kidz Haven PCF
Teaching children to appreciate
history through telling
stories, and tapping their
imagination to create the 100-m
long mural.

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MR MARCUS LIM
HIS CONTRIBUTIONS…
Live portrait art sketching
at East Coast Jun 2012,
raising funds for Project
Bonafide

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MR MARCUS LIM
HIS CONTRIBUTIONS…
Donated a posthumous
portrait of the founder of
Man Fut Tong Nursing
Home, Ven. Ho Yuen
Hoe.
Unveiling ceremony
officiated by our former
President S R Nathan.

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OUR ART PROGRAMMES
• The school organised a 10-week Artist-in-School project
• Selected students will undergo interesting and fun art-making
workshop conducted by the Asian's contemporary artist, Ms
Hazel Lim.
• This art project is a joint collaboration with Singapore Art
Museum and Singapore Heritage Board in preparation for the
Singapore Biennale, an international contemporary SB art
exhibition 2013.

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PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR
PASSION
“Black Box”

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OBJECTIVES
• To provide a hub for the Arts, Media and Drama
for BVSS students
• to learn 21st competencies to achieve student
outcomes of a self-directed learner, a confident
person, a concerned citizen and an active
contributor;
• cultivate and grow their interest and passion in
the arts, and
• To provide a conducive learning environment
for Drama and Media students to showcase
and develop their talents
“Black Box”

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THINKING BOX
Conceptualised and
created by our D&T
teachers and staff
The centre is specially
designed to provide a
conducive and inspiring
place to carry out design
work as well as for
teachers to promote
design awareness in
pupils.
“Thinking Box”

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MUHD IRMAN SHAH PUTERA (2T1)
• His art piece titled
“Beautiful Smile” fetched
$4000 in a charity art sale.
• The amount will go
towards helping the tuition
programmes for the
Muhammadiyah Welfare
Home

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ACHIEVEMENTS (OTHERS)
 Straits Times
National Schools
Newspaper
Competition 2012:
Top 10

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MR LAURENCE WONG
MANAGING DIRECTOR, AVIVAR COMMUNICATIONS PTE LTD
• The first Formula One
certified Power Boat racer
in Singapore.
• Ranked 6th at the
Malaysian F3000 Power
Boat Race circuit and 8th at
the International F1 Power
Boat Race circuit.
• Founder of Singapore's
Formula One Power Boat
Team (Team Singapore).

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MR LAURENCE WONG
MANAGING DIRECTOR, AVIVAR COMMUNICATIONS PTE LTD
Passion for
Power Boat
Racing…
…the beginning

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MR LAURENCE WONG
PURSUING HIS PASSION
• Raced privately in
Malaysia
• Rose in ranking among
the Malaysian racers
• 2009: Race
professionally for the
State of Selangor in the
Malaysian National
F3000 (Formula 3) circuit
• 2011: Started a National
Team (Team Singapore)

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LAURENCE WONG
OVERCOMING THE ODDS…
• November 2011: His
boat was involved in an
accident during a race
• He suffered a sprained
back, dislocated 3 spinal
disc, a swollen skull, and
6 days of mild amnesia.

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LAURENCE WONG
HIS CONTRIBUTIONS
• First President of BVSS
Alumni
• Volunteer guest lecturer at
ITE (Sports & Events
Management course)
• Vice-President, Singapore
Power Boat Association
• Captain & Chief
coach, Team Singapore
Power Boat
• Active volunteer for various
Catholic Childrens Home in
Singapore

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OUR CCA PROGRAMMES
The CCA System serves as a
platform at which students can
develop their character and build
resilient traits beyond the
classroom.

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RAISING CHAMPIONS
Self-directed
Learner
Active
Contributor

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FORTE PROGRAMME
Forging Outstanding & Requisite Talents & Ethics
• To provide a holistic education that nurtures the
characters and talents of all students so that they
can have the necessary values and skills to
contribute to a knowledge-driven society
• Character Development & Talents Development
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YEAR NPCC NCC Boys‟
Brigade
Girls‟
Brigade
2012 Gold Gold Gold Gold
2011 Silver Gold Silver Gold
2010 Bronze Gold Silver Silver
2009 Silver Silver Silver Silver
2008 Bronze Silver - Silver
2007 Bronze Silver - Bronze
2006 Bronze Silver Bronze Bronze
2005 Bronze Silver Bronze Bronze
UNIFORMED GROUPS

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YEAR CHINESE
DANCE
ETHNIC
DANCE
MODERN
DANCE
CHOIR MILITARY
BAND
DRAMA
2013 Ongoing Accomp. Accomp. Ongoing Accomp. Dist.
2011 Gold Silver/
Bronze
Bronze Bronze Bronze Silver
2009 Gold Silver Silver Bronze Bronze
2007 Silver Silver Bronze Silver Gold
2005 Bronze Silver Bronze Silver
SINGAPORE YOUTH FESTIVAL
AWARD: AESTHETICS

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DARREN WONG HAO JIE (4E3)
PASSION IN GOLF
• First Golf Lesson at 11.
• Started competitive golf in
2011

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DARREN WONG HAO JIE
SUPPORT FROM SCHOOL
• Special arrangements were
made to allow Darren to go
for tournaments during
term time
• Work closely with teachers
to monitor his studies and
well-being

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DARREN WONG HAO JIE
PASSION IN GOLF
• Has taken part in over 13 major golf competition since
2011
Date Event / Competititon Scores
10-13 Dec 2012 21st SICC/DBS Junior Invitational Open - 2012 82, 75, 84
3-5 Dec 2012 HSBC Youth Golf Challenge 2012 - 3rd Leg 77, 72, 86
19-21 Nov 2012 SPGA President's Cup 2012 84, 86
4-6 Sept 2012 Faldo Series Singapore Championship 2012 77, 76, 79
25-27 July 2012 Warren-Ford Amateur Open 2012 79, 85, 80
18-20 Jun 2012 HSBC Youth Golf Challenge 2012 - 2nd Leg 85,75, 80
12-14 Jun 2012 Seletar Junior Open 2012 87, 86
5-8 Jun 2012 Singapore Junior Golf Championship 2012 78, 70, 79
30-31 May 2012 Laguna National Junior Masters 2012 80, 77
3-Apr 11th National Schools Golf Championship 2012 74
12-14 Mar 2012 HSBC Youth Golf Challenge 2012 - 1st Leg 88, 86
10-11 Dec 2011 Mizuno-Laguna JGC 2011 83, 83
3-5 Dec 2011 HSBC Youth Golf Challenge 2011 - 3rd Leg 89, 87, 83

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WONG ZI YING (4E3)
PASSION IN ARCHERY

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WONG ZI YING (4E3)
PASSION IN ARCHERY
Some of the competitions she has participated in since
2011:

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DR JONATHAN LOH YUIN HAN
PASSION IN SCIENCE
• From a young age, his
dream was to pursue his
interest in Science.
• Graduated from BVSS in
1993,
• Studied Biotechnology at
Singapore Polytechnic
• 1st Class Honours from
NUS
• PhD from Harvard Medical
School

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DR JONATHAN LOH YUIN HAN
HIS ACHIEVEMENTS
• 2008: Philip Yeo Prize
• 2009: Singapore
Young Scientist Award
• 2010: Singapore Youth
Award
• 2011: A*STAR
Investigatorship
Research Award
• 2012: Inaugural MIT
TR35 (Asia Pacific)
@Singapore award

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DR JONATHAN LOH YUIN HAN
HIS ACHIEVEMENTS
2012: Elected to the prestigious Global
World Technology Network (WTN)

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DR LOH YUIN HAN
HIS CONTRIBUTIONS…
• Mentor to both local and
international students at the
National University of Singapore
and Harvard University.
• Contributing inspiring articles to
his alma maters,
• Donated a portion of the prize
money from his 2009 Singapore
Young Scientist Award to set up
Science awards for students at
NUS and Bukit View Secondary
school.
• Initiated stem cell workshops for
youths at Singapore
Polytechnic.

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BVSS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
PROGRAMME
In Bukit View Secondary School, Environmental Science is
an interdisciplinary study of the environment. The study
looks at the environment as part of our natural resource and
the impact of human activities, perceptions and policies on
the environment. The content is taught to all lower
secondary students through a formal curriculum by
integrating Geography, Home Economics and our school-
based modular Lower Secondary Science curriculum.

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BVSS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
PROGRAMME
Our Environmental Science Programme
seeks to develop in our students a spirit
of inquiry and critical thinking, and to
imbue in them a sense of „giving back‟
to the community through innovative
and novel solutions by harnessing the
power of creative collaboration with
various partners.

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LOWER SECONDARY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I&E
MODULE
Through the school’s robust
and developmental I&E
Programme, all students learn
the foundational skills and
competencies at the lower
secondary. The school adopts
a tiered and progressive
approach in its I&E
programme, as reflected in the
diagram.

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BYRAN QUEK WEI HONG [2009]
PASSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

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MUHAMMAD HANIFF B MOHD S [2009]
PASSION FOR SCIENCE
• Graduated from Ngee
Ann Polytechnic with
Diploma in Veterinary
and Bioscience in 2013
• Did his internship at
Jurong Bird Park.

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MUHAMMAD HANIFF B MOHD S
• Currently working with
Bukit View Secondary
School on “Project
Fauna”
• The objectives of the
project are to:
• Increase awareness
about natural
environment and ecology
• Establish a self-
sustainable habitat for
local flora and fauna.

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LARGEST LOGO MADE OF HEART-
SHAPED STRAWS
We made it to the Singapore Book of Records again! This
time by creating the largest logo made of Heart-Shaped
straws measuring 1.7m by 2.57m!

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WORLD WATER DAY
16 MAR 2013
During World Water
Day, our students made a
sculpture at the Jurong
Lake out of 11,121 used
plastic water bottles to
represent the 4,560 litres of
water consumed on
average by a Singaporean
over 30 days.

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WORLD WATER DAY
16 MAR 2013
In recognition of our
efforts, we received the
certificate from the
Singapore Book of
Records for the
largest
plastic water
bottle art
installation.

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…for our outstanding contributions
and commitment to protect and raise
awareness of Singapore’s precious
water resources.

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AWARDED NICHE STATUS IN 2013
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – A
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
APPROACH

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PASSION FOR LEARNING;
CHARACTER FOR LIFE
TEACHING OF 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES AND VALUES
• Knowledge and skills
must be underpinned
by values. Values
define a person‟s
character.
• They shape the
beliefs, attitudes and
actions of a person,
and therefore form the
core of our curriculum
framework

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Our approach is to strike a better balance between students’
learning of content knowledge and their acquisition of the
necessary competencies and values to thrive in the future.
21st CC
Competencies,
Values
Content
Knowledge
PASSION FOR LEARNING;
CHARACTER FOR LIFE
TEACHING OF 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES AND VALUES

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CRITICAL & INVENTIVE
THINKING SKILLS
generate ideas and explore different pathways that lead to
solutions
use evidence and adopt different viewpoints to explain
one’s reasoning and decisions, having considered the
implications of the relationship among different viewpoints
suspend judgement, reassess conclusions and consider
alternatives to refine one’s thoughts, attitudes, behaviour
and actions
identify essential elements of complex tasks, stay focused
on them, take on diverse roles and persevere when
encounters difficulties and unexpected challenges
manage uncertainty and adapt to diverse demands and
challenges in new and unfamiliar contexts

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PASSION FOR LEARNING;
CHARACTER FOR LIFE
TEACHING OF 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES AND VALUES
• Two of our science teachers were selected for the
Overseas Teacher Attachment Programme in Science
(OTAP) 2013
• Organisation for Tropical Studies, San Pedro, San
José, Costa Rica
• Summer Institute for Physics Teachers (Physics by
Inquiry), Department of Physics, University of
Washington, Seattle, USA
Professional
Growth

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PASSION FOR LEARNING;
CHARACTER FOR LIFE
TEACHING OF 21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES AND VALUES
• Four of our Maths teachers shared about “Alternative
Assessment in the Teaching of Sec One Express Math”
at the Academy of Singapore Teachers in 2013
• 2012 Two of our CL teachers presented at the Social-
Emotional Learning Symposium 2012
• Three of our Maths teachers presented on "Lesson
Study on Helping Low Achievers in the Teaching and
Learning of Mathematics" at the WALS conference held
on 28 to 30 November 2012 at the National Institute of
Education, Singapore
Professional
Growth

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ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Mr Calvin Tan Choon Yong
Vice-Chairman
Mr Heng Chong Yong
Chairman

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• Ms Millie Moi - Invitations/Replies
• Mr Soo - Reception
• Ms Michelle Cheong - Performance
• Mr Ng Beng Keong - PA/IT
• Mr David Ho - Discipline/ Ushering
• Mr Kong Lup Hoong - Logistics/Seating/Outdoor
Deco
ORGANISING COMMITTEE

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Mdm Grace Lee – Stage Mgt & Indoor Deco
Miss Salwa – Refreshments
Mrs Ng-Sim Kia Mien – Prize Winners
Ms Justina Tan - Emcees
Mr Tan Wei En - Uniformed Groups
ORGANISING COMMITTEE

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Emcee Team
PA Crew
Stage Crew
Councillors
Road Marshals
STUDENT HELPERS

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Ethnic Dance
Chinese Dance
Choir
Modern Dance
Military Band
Fancy Drills Uniformed Groups
STUDENT PERFORMERS