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# School of Opportunity
Unity Secondary School
Newsletter
Volume 20 | Issue #02 | 15 March 2019
Announcement
Dear Parents and Guardians
2019 took off very well, with our students across all levels
participating in various meaningful Leadership Learning
Week activities. They were meaningfully engaged in a
variety of experiential learning activities which enhanced
their character as well as leadership development.
Mdm Aini Maarof
Inside This Issue
PG. 2
Principal’s Message
PG. 11
Unity Secondary 9th Unity Council
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Cyber Wellness Tips
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I am happy to see our Sec 1 Unitians are settling in
well. Their excitement and lively chatters indicate
that they are embracing this new phase of their
educational learning journey in Unity Secondary
School. I am also happy to observe that our sec 2,
3, 4 & 5 students are ready to start the academic
year with skills and values imbibed in them during
the Leadership Learning Week.
I am pleased to share the good performance of our
sec 4 & 5 students in the 2018 GCE ‘O’ Level
Examinations. For the Sec 4Exp, 95.5% achieved 5 or
more ‘O’ level passes and 98.1% are eligible for
Polytechnics / A-Level course. 87.2% of our Sec 5N
students had 3 or more ‘O’ Level passes, with 61.7%
eligible for Polytechnics/A-Level Course.
“In order to help
our students to
master the 4Cs,
we encourage all
students to read.”
In order to help our students to master the 4Cs
(critical and creative thinking, collaboration and
communication skills), we encourage all
students to read during our school-wide Reading
Programme, which was embarked on in 2018.
The programme continues this year, and I am
pleased to share that our students responded
very well to our thrice a week, twenty minutes of
uninterrupted silent reading in the morning. The
Reading Programme is the school’s effort to instill
the reading habit in our students. We hope to
develop every Unitian to be an engaged, critical
and informed reader who enjoys sharing and
discussing reading content and materials with
others. We also hope that parents will partner the
school in constantly encouraging their children
to read. Do log on to our Instagram,
@ReadUSSWidely, which was just launched in
February, for updates on what our Unitians are
reading.
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“Growth Mindset
is the belief that
one is in control
of one’s ability
and can learn and
improve.”
In our efforts to develop Unitians to be Resilient
and Future-ready, one of our key efforts is to instill
the Growth Mindset in every Unitian. Research
has shown that having a growth mindset (the
belief that one is in control of one’s ability, and
can learn and improve) is the key to future
success. Yes, I agree that commitment and
perseverance are important, but not as
important as having that underlying belief that
one is in control of one’s own destiny. The school
has embarked on a whole school approach to
instill Growth Mindset in every Unitian. Parents
have been briefed at Parents’ Briefings, on
Growth Mindset and how they, too, can instill it
in their children.
In Student Leadership, I am pleased to share that
Victoria Wong Xuan Ting, of Sec 3E3, is the 3rd
elected President of the Unity Council, and Tan
Xin Yi, Nicole of Sec 3E1, the Vice-President. They
had to go through a rigorous and stringent
selection process, before a campaign round
and an election process that involved the
students and teachers, to be eligible for the
topmost positions in the Unity Council. I am
confident of their leadership abilities in leading
the Unity Council to serve the school and
community.
The 9th Unity Councillors have been formally
appointed on 1 March 2019, marking a
milestone in their journey of development to be
a leader of teams and leader of leaders.
I would like to record our appreciation for Nur
Insyirah bte Aidil of Sec 4E3 (President) and Chin
Sikang Kyler of Sec 4E1 (Vice-President) and the
8th Unity Council for the quality leadership
provided to the Unity Community. I wish them
success in their GCE Examinations and hope
they would continue to lead and serve others in
their onward journey.
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I would like to share some of our latest CCA
achievements. In the 2018 Overall Unit Proficiency
Awards for Uniformed Groups, our NCC (Air),
Girls’ Brigade and Scouts have sustained their Gold
Award for another year. While our NPCC has
achieved the Silver Award.
In Sports, our Volleyball (Girls) team played very well
to clinch 4th position in the West Zone ‘B’ Division
Volleyball Championships, and qualified for the
National rounds for the first time in our school’s
history! Well-done girls.
In Basketball, both our ‘B’ Division Boys’ and Girls’
teams were placed 2nd and 3rd respectively in the
West Zone Basketball Championship and qualified
for the National rounds starting in Term 2.
I applaud the good work of many Unitians in
supporting school activities in Term 1 such as Sec 1
Orientation, CCA Open House, commemoration of
Total Defence Day, Chinese New Year celebrations,
West Zone School Games and the annual Unity Run.
The students have demonstrated the values of
Commitment and Perseverance and have lived up
to the school motto in leading themselves, serving
others and actualizing their potential
I would like to honour our team of dedicated
teachers for their belief in the students and for their
care and efforts in developing and nurturing the
students to achieve their best.
I would like to extend my appreciation to parents,
members of the School Advisory Committee and
Alumni for partnering us in our endeavor to develop
Unitians to be resilient and future-ready, with the
passion to serve and lead. We will continue to
inspire our students to learn and grow and bring out
the best in them.
Wishing everyone a restful March holidays!
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Strategic Thrust 1: Grow As a Team with Passion and Professionalism
All staff are committed to grow as a team with passion and professionalism
1.1 Trainee teachers and new teachers posted to Unity Secondary School
The following trainee teachers have been posted to Unity Sec School. They will be observing lessons of
the experienced teachers and teaching some of the classes. We welcome them to the Unity family.
No Name Subjects Duration
1 Miss Seet Shuen Ai Jo-Anne English Language/English Literature
25 Feb 19 to
10 May 19 2 Mr Tan Keng Guan Calvin Chemistry/Mathematics
3 Mr Teng Han Yong Physical Education
4 Miss Kwang Ker Shin, Charlene Biology/Chemistry
25 Mar 19 to
19 Apr 19 5 Miss Teo Jia Jia Chinese Language/ Chinese Literature
6 Mr Rudy Hakeem Sulaiman English Language/ Social Studies
We also welcome the following new teacher posted to Unity Secondary School.
No Name Subjects Date Posted
1 Miss Tan Zeng Yee Shalom Biology/Social Studies 18 March 19
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Strategic Thrust 2: Every Student, An Engaged Learner Every student can be an engaged learner and we are committed to develop all students to
be self-directed learners and to achieve academic excellence
2.1 Mid-Year Examination (MYE) Time-tables
The Mid-Year Examination (MYE) timetables will be uploaded on our school website.
https://unitysec.moe.edu.sg/our-people/students/students-resources/2019-exam-timetable-new
The Examination Rules are printed on the reverse side of the timetable. Students are to read and be
familiar with all the rules and procedures for school examinations.
The MYE for Sec 2 will be held from Tuesday, 7 May 2019 to Thursday, 16 May 2019.
The MYE for Sec 4 and Sec5 will be held from Monday, 6 May 2019 to Thursday, 16 May 2019.
Students who do not have paper on any of the examination days are not required to come to school.
Marking Day is on Friday, 17 May 2019. All students need not come to school on this day. Normal lessons
will resume on Tuesday, 21 May 2019.
** Hard copy of Mid-Year Examination will be given to students
2.2 March Holiday Lessons
The schedule for the coming March holiday lessons can be found on our school website:
https://unitysec.moe.edu.sg/our-people/students/students-resources/2019-march-holidays-lessons-n-
leadership-learning-schedule-new
** Hard copies can be found in General Office
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2.3 English Department Initiatives
To support our students in their appreciation and learning of the English Language, the EL Department
has in place a series of activities that will engage and enrich their school experience.
2.3.1 Unity Young Writers Festival 2019 (UWF)
This year, Unity once again brings together schools from all over Singapore in a festival that celebrates
and nurtures Singapore’s nascent voices; to empower and inspire youths to articulate their visions and
views of the world through literary arts. A total of 28 secondary schools participated in this two-day
festival. Day 1 of the festival held on 25th January consisted of workshops by renowned local artists such
as Alvin Pang, Marc Nair, Charlene Shepherdson, Jollin Tan and Jennifer Anne Champion to help our
youth poets find their voice and inspiration following which students would submit a piece of original
poetry for the poetry competition.
Day 2 of the festival will be held on the 24th May at Woodlands Regional Library where our panel of
esteemed judges, comprising of Alvin Pang, Daryl Yam, and Charlene Shepherdson will bring UWF to a
close with a dialogue session and announcement of the winners of the poetry competition.
2.3.2 Literature Learning Journeys
The lower secondary Literature students went on a learning journey to the National Museum to learn
more about Singapore’s history and to deepen their understanding of the effects of war on people as
well as to apply their takeaways from literature lessons regarding the Holocaust.
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Meanwhile, the upper secondary Literature students watched Off Centre, a play by the highly
acclaimed local playwright Haresh Sharma. The play is a quintessential Singapore text that offers a
critical commentary on Singapore society and the human heart & mind, aimed to deepen students’
critical perspectives and analysis.
2.3.3 Reading Programme
29th Jan 2019 saw our first Book Buzz for the year by National Library Board. To tie in with the "Books to
Go" sessions held on 29th and 30th January 2019, Miss Johanna Chia of National Library Board shared
two exciting reads with our Unitians during the morning assembly on 29th Jan 2019.
The books shared were: The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee (Fantasy) The Extinction Trials by S.M.
Wilson (Sci-Fi)
Copies of the books were snapped up quickly by our avid readers in Unity Secondary within minutes after
the "Books to Go" booths were set up. Let us look forward to another session of Book Buzz as well as the
"Books to Go" dates come Semester 2!
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2.3.4 Secondary Three Learning Journey to the Singapore Discovery Centre
To commemorate Total Defence Day, the English Department organised a learning journey to Singapore
Discovery Centre for all Secondary Three students on 20 and 21 February. This is part of the department’s
efforts to bring experiential learning to students as they learn proposal writing. In their groups, they would
have to make suggestions to improve their learning experience. It is certainly a great opportunity for
them to apply what they have learnt in the classroom to the real world context. Students also get the
opportunity to take a guided tour round SAFTI Military Institute!
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2.3.5 Words Go Round 2019
Unity Secondary School hosted 2019 Words Go Round, in collaboration with the outreach branch of
Singapore Writer's Festival, which brings literary events to the public. This year, we were honoured to have
Professor Philip Holden, a scholar in Singapore and Southeast Asian Literature to give a talk on code-
switching in local literary scene.
All Upper Secondary Pure Literature students as well as interested Secondary 2 Express students had the
opportunity to attend this talk. Students from Maris Stella High School, Anglican High, Cedar Girls, Bukit
Batok Secondary and Hua Yi Secondary were here for the talk too! Look at how engaged the students
were!
2.3.6 EL Instagram (IG) Page @ReadUSSWidely
Ever wondered what our students and teachers are reading at this moment? Want to get some updates
into the English Department’s activities and events? The EL department has launched its IG page,
ReadUSSWidely! This IG page is aimed at encouraging good English habits and also promote reading
amongst our Unitians, as well as provide a platform for our students and staff to express their love for the
language via books sharing, profiles of their favourite authors and lessons learnt from reading their books!
So do give us a follow @ReadUSSWidely!
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Strategic Thrust 3: Every Student, An Inspiring Leader Every student can be a committed and inspiring leader and we are committed to develop all
students into leaders guided by sound values and effective life skills
3.1 Unity Council Appointment & Appreciation Ceremony 2019
The annual Unity Council Appointment & Appreciation Ceremony took place on 1 March 2019, where
the entire school witnessed the appointment of the 9th Unity Council and expressed our appreciation for
the outgoing 8th Unity Council. A total of 31 Secondary 2 & 3 Unity Councillors were newly appointed and
together with 28 current Secondary 3 Unity Councillors, they have embarked on their new journey as the
9th Unity Council.
The 9th Unity Council is led by a new Executive Committee (EXCO) and they are:
VICE PRESIDENT
TAN XIN YI, NICOLE
(3E1)
TAN XIN YI, NICOLE
(3E1)
PRESIDENT
VICTORIA WONG XUAN TING
(3E3)
VICTORIA WONG XUAN TING
(3E3)
HEAD OF STUDENT RELATIONS
COMMITTEE
LEE JIA MIN (3E3)
LEE JIA MIN (3E3)
HEAD OF STUDENT WELFARE
COMMITTEE
ABYGAIL SILAGAN
ALENTON (3E2)
ABYGAIL SILAGAN
ALENTON (3E2)
HONORARY GENERAL SECRETARY
CHARIS WOON RE EN (3N2)
CHARIS WOON RE EN (3N2)
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The following Secondary 2 Unity Councillors have also been selected as Deputy Heads for the 9th Unity
Council:
S/N Name Class
1 NUR ALIYAH 2E3
2 MARGARET CRUZ
2E3
3 BENJAMIN PEH YI PENG
2E4
4 CHARMAINE TOH
2N3
We wish these Leaders of Teams and Leaders of Leaders all the best in actualizing their leadership
learning and inspiring their peers through their actions in the year ahead. To further develop the members
in the EXCO, there will be an overnight EXCO Planning Camp for the 8th and 9th EXCO of the UCs,
including the deputy heads, from 1 – 2 March 2019.
3.2 March Holiday Leadership Learning Programme
The schedule for the above programmes can be found on our school website: (As well as ANNEX A)
https://unitysec.moe.edu.sg/our-people/students/students-resources/2019-march-holidays-lessons-n-
leadership-learning-schedule-new
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3.3 Cyber Wellness Reminder for Students and Parents
With the school holidays approaching, many students may increase their use of the Internet for learning
and recreation. As responsible digital learners, it is important to practise the 3 Cyber Wellness principles:
1. Respect self and others
2. Be safe and responsible
3. Be a positive peer influence
These principles serve to guide your child on how to behave online. The third principle, ‘Positive Peer
Influence’, reminds them to role model positive online habits and to look out for friends who may not be
practising them. Here are some tips on how your child can be a positive role model online:
o Share healthy and positive content online
o Post positive comments online
o Be an upstander for friends who are cyber bullied
o Use technology for good
We hope your child will play their part to make the Internet a better place not just for themselves, but for
others too!
A tip sheet on Helping Your Child Stay Safe Online is also attached in ANNEX B for parents to not only
increase their awareness on helping their child to practice being a Leader of Self by understanding the
dangers of Cyber threats, but also gain knowledge on how you can help them to avoid those threats.
Thank you for your active participation and parenting to reinforce Cyber Wellness at home.
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3.4 Aesthetics Education Module for Secondary 1 Students
The Aesthetics Education Module (AEM) aims to inculcate resilience, confidence and creativity through
the Exposure, Enrichment and Experience approach in our students. The Sec 1 modules are conducted
during dedicated school hours and students can choose to learn to play a drum, to dance or to sing,
over 10 one-hour lessons.
This will culminate in an AEM Showcase on 28 May 2019, when each group of world percussion music,
hip hop dance and pop vocal will apply what they had learnt in AEM by a performance. An invitation
letter to attend this showcase will be sent to you at a later date.
World Percussion Music
Hip Hop Dance
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Strategic Thrust 4: High Care, Strong Discipline, Actualising Potential Through high level of care from the school, our students exude strong discipline and are able to
realise their potential
4.1 Awards Presentation 2019 and 20th Anniversary
Awards Presentation is an annual event where the school celebrates the achievements of all students for
the year 2018. This year’s Awards Presentation will take place on 17 and 18 April 2019. The school honours
the academic achievement of the students who have achieved the Best in Subject in their respective
levels.
This year will also be a special year where Unity Secondary School celebrates our 20th Anniversary. As part
of the celebrations, we will be having an anniversary dinner cum homecoming event on 5 July 2019. We
extend our invitation to all ex-Unitians as well as alumni members. More details will be given soon.
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4.2 Holistic Health Education
Healthy Weight For Your Height Using Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure used to determine whether you're at a healthy weight for your height.
You can calculate your BMI using the formula below:
BMI =Weight (kg)
Height (m) × Height (m)
Use the table below to determine which risk category you are at:
BMI (kg/m) for Adults above 18 years old Health Risk
27.5 and above High Risk
23.0 - 27.4 Moderate Risk
18.5 - 22.9 Low Risk (Healthy Range)
Less than18.5 Risk of nutritional deficiency diseases and
osteoporosis
If your BMI is 23 kg/m2and above, you are at a higher risk of weight-related health problems such as
Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, certain types of cancer and bone and joint
disorders.
However, the BMI may not reliably predict health risk in pregnant women and people with muscular build.
How can you achieve a healthy BMI weight range?
If your BMI is 23 kg/m2and above, it is important that you lose some weight to reduce your risk of weight-
related chronic diseases. There is no short-cut to reducing your BMI to the healthy range. To lose weight,
you need to make sustainable changes to your eating and exercise habits.
Concept of energy balance
Our body uses energy/calories from food and these calories come from carbohydrates, protein and fat.
When you consistently consume more calories than the amount you use for physical activity, you will tend
to gain weight. There may be days where you will not be able to strike a balance between calorie intake
and calorie output. This does not mean that you will put on weight immediately. It is the balance over time
that determines whether you can maintain your weight in the long run. Hence understanding how to
balance your energy is the key to managing your weight successfully.
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So Remember...
1. A BMI of 23 kg/m2and above indicates that you are at risk of weight-related chronic diseases, and
you should start to eat more healthily and increase your activity level to lose weight.
2. Strike a balance by being mindful of what you eat and how much you eat and by doing regular
physical activity. This is the key to managing your weight successfully. You do not have to avoid social
occasions.
3. Just keep the basic principles in mind; space out your intake of food, watch your portion sizes and
go for healthier choices.
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Strategic Thrust 5: Strong Organisational Capabilities, Effective Administration We develop strong organisational capabilities and effective administration to support students’
and staff development
5.1 Updating of parents’ contact details and commuting status
As it is important for the school to have the updated contact details of all parents, it would be appreciated
if parents could inform the school of any changes to their contact details promptly. Also, if you child is
commuting to school daily or weekly (eg; coming to school from Johor), please update the school
promptly as this information is critical as part of our emergency preparedness.
5.2 Safety Updates
5.2.1 Medical Status Updates
Please update the school promptly when there is a change in the medical status of your child. This
information is critical so as to ensure that extra care and support can be rendered to your child when
needed. Also, if your child is suffering from any medical conditions, do remind your child to have their
medication with them at all times, for example, inhalers if they are asthmatic.
5.2.2 Keeping Safe & Healthy From Food Poisoning
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5.3 Emergency Preparedness
5.3.1 SGSecure - “BE PREPARED. OUR RESPONSE MATTERS.”
Global terrorism is on the rise and Singapore is facing our highest level of terror threat in recent years. A
terror attack is not a matter of if but when, and we cannot afford to remain complacent. The Home Team
has been stepping up our fight against terrorism and more resources have been committed to
strengthening our security forces. But the Government's effort alone is not enough. To safeguard our way
of life, everyone has to play a part. The SGSecure national movement is Singapore's community response
to the threat of terror. It aims to sensitise, train, and mobilise our community to prevent and deal with a
terror attack.
Every one of us can do our part by doing the following:
Stay Alert (Community Vigilance)
o Keep a look out for and report any security threat.
o Remain vigilant after an attack.
Stay United (Community Cohesion)
o Build stronger community ties and safeguard Singapore's racial and religious harmony.
o Stand together both in peacetime and after an attack.
Stay Strong (Community Resilience)
o Learn how to protect ourselves and those around us if caught in an attack.
o Help each other to bounce back quickly after any incident.
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5.3.2 SGSecure Mobile App
Have you downloaded the SGSecure app? The SGSecure app can help you during a terror attack by:
1. Providing you with important alerts during peacetime and in the event of major emergencies,
including the location of an incident.
2. Enabling you to report terror attacks or suspicious behaviour / objects in your neighbourhood to the
emergency authorities in 4 simple steps :
a. Take a photo
b. Describe what happened
c. State location
d. Submit report
3. Allowing you to make emergency calls to the Police and SCDF or alert the Police via SMS (71999) if
it is unsafe to call.
If you have not yet downloaded the SGSecure app, we strongly encourage you to do so, and to
encourage your child and friends to do the same. To learn how to use the SGSecure app, you can access
the QR code or the link below.
https://youtu.be/9Y6SvgXe7IA
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Strategic Thrust 6: Synergistic Partnerships
We build synergistic partnerships with parents and other stakeholders to support students’ and staff
learning and growth
6.1 Parents Support Group’s (PSG) Updates
6.1.1 2019 PSG Executive Committee Members
We would like to welcome and introduce the 2019 PSG Executive Committee Members. They are as follows:
POSITION NAME
1 Chair Jasper Liow
2 Vice Chair Gregory Wong
3 Secretary Pavitra Kailasan / Rajesh Das
4 Treasurer Ada Wong / Geok Kuan
5 Communications Ramani / Irene Chow / Rajesh Das
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Dads for Life
Ramani, Mak Chee Woh, Sundram, Selvakumar, Jackson Lee,
Terence Ng
7 Project Team RHD Sharon Loh, Sharon Sim, Balamurugan, Selva, Yana , Sadia
8 Project Team Unity Run Joanne Khor, Danny Loo
9 Project Team Family
Day Betty Koh
10 Project Team Interest
Group Srihari
11 Project Coordinators
(DFL) / Team Building
Mak Chee Woh, Sundaram, Sadath, Raymond, Thomas
Chee, Kelvin
12 Notice Board Yoke Yin / Adeline Lim
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6.1.2 Activities by Parents Support Group
The PSG EXCO Team has put together a series of events and activities for the entire year. They have already
started the PSG Games and Sports Sessions which is on a Friday.
The Team would like to thank all parents for their continuous support for all the events and activities.
PSG Upcoming Events Date Time
1 Unity Run Fri 15 Mar 2019 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm
2 Movie Night Fri 29 Mar 2019 TBA
3 Dads for Life 2 :TBA Sat 6 Apr 2019 8.00 am – 12 noon
4 PSG Cyber Wellness Workshop Fri 12 Apr 2019 7.00 pm – 9.00pm
5 Dads for Life 3 : Aromatheraphy Sat 18 May
2019
8.00am – 12 noon
6 Racial Harmony Day Fri 12 Jul 2019 8.00am – 12 noon
7 Dads for Life 4 : TBA Sat 24 Aug 2019 8.00am – 12 noon
8 PSG Family Day Fri 30 Aug 2019 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm
9 PSG Activity : Adventure Race(Team
Building) (TBC)
Sat 19 Oct 2019 TBA
6.1.3 PSG Games & Sports Session
We are inviting all parents and children to join our PSG Games & Sports session. There will be badminton,
table-tennis, board games and jogging or running (3 – 5 km). This will be a great time for family bonding and
building friendship with other parents and children. Please pen down in your calendar the dates below:
Month Friday Venue
March 15 March
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7pm to 9pm
April 5 April
May 3 & 10 May
July 26 July
August 2 & 16 August
September 20 & 27 September
October 11 October
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Calendar of Events for Term 2
The following calendar of events aims to provide parents an overview of the events and programmes planned
in Term 2. It is accurate at the time of printing. Should there be any changes; the school will inform parents
through your child.
Date Event Level
11 - 29 March Mother Tongue Language Fortnight Selected Students
25 - 29 March Talent Development Programme Interview &
Recruitment
Selected Students
25 March – 5 April Education & Career Guidance Weeks All Students
26 March
YARE Programme Selected 2NA
Class Council Training All Class Council Members
Aesthetic Education Module – Session 5 Sec 1
ICT Enrichment (2:30 – 4 PM) Sec 2 – 5
1 – 5 April Mother Tongue Languages Oral Exam Sec 1NT, 2NT, 3NT, 3NA & 3E
English Language Oral Exam Sec 4 & 5
1 April Start of NAPFA Sec 2, 4 & 5
2 April YARE Programme Selected 2NA
ICT Enrichment (2:30 – 4 PM) Sec 2 – 5
5 April Parent Support Group (PSG) Games & Sports Session Parents & Children
8 - 12 April Mother Tongue Languages Oral Exam Sec 4 & 5
English Language Oral Exam Sec 3
9 April
YARE Programme Selected 2NA
Aesthetic Education Module – Session 6 Sec 1
ICT Enrichment (2:30 – 4 PM) Sec 2 – 5
12 April Parents’ Briefing Sec 2
International Friendship Day Commemoration All Students
15 April LJ to Dialogue in the Dark Sec 1
16 April YARE Programme Selected 2NA
Aesthetic Education Module – Session 7 Sec 1
17 April Award Presentation 2019 Lower Sec
18 April Award Presentation 2019 Upper Sec
18 April LJ to Dialogue in the Dark Sec 1
22 - 26 April English Language Oral Exam/ Mother Tongue
Languages Oral Exam
Sec 3, 1T, 2T & Make Up
Sessions
23 April YARE Programme Selected 2NA
26 April CCA Leaders Appointment & Appreciation Ceremony All Students
CCA Stand Down All Students
30 April Aesthetic Education Module – Session 8 Sec 1
3 May Parent Support Group (PSG) Games & Sports Session Parents & Children
6 May
LJ to Dialogue in the Dark Sec 1
Start of MYE Sec 4 & 5
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Date Event Level
7 May Aesthetic Education Module – Session 9 Sec 1
Start of MYE Sec 2
9 May LJ to Dialogue in the Dark Sec 1
10 May Parent Support Group (PSG) Games & Sports Session Parents & Children
14 May YARE Programme Selected 2NA
16 May End of MYE All Levels
17 May Marking Day
21 May YARE Programme Selected 2NA
Aesthetic Education Module – Session 10 Sec 1
23 - 25 May YARE Camp 3D2N Selected 2NA
24 May Unity Young Writer’s Festival (Dialogue Session ) Selected Students
24 - 25 May Leaders of Leaders Development Camp Student Council Leaders
27 - 30 May
MY Leadership Learning Week
Sec 1-3, 4NT, 4NA
Mother Tongue Language Hot-Housing
Sec 4E & 5NA
Aesthetic Education Module
Selected 4E & 5NA
27 May Aesthetic Education Module Showcase Rehearsal (AM) All Sec 1
28 May Aesthetic Education Module Showcase (PM) All Sec 1
29 - 30 May 20th Anniversary Performance Rehearsal Selected CCA Members
31 May Parent Teacher Conference (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) All Levels
3 June
O-Level Mother Tongue Language Written Exam (AM) Sec 4E & 5NA
O-Level Basic Mother Tongue Language Written Exam
(PM)
Sec 4E & 5NA
7 June 20th Anniversary Performance Rehearsal Selected CCA Members
24 - 27 June 20th Anniversary Performance Rehearsal Selected CCA Members
25 – 26 June Unity Council Interns Leadership Camp Sec 2 Interns
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No Activities Class /
Students Date Time Teacher I / C Venue
1 Volleyball(Girls) Camp Sec 1,4,5 Sec 2-3
18/3-19/3 18/3(9.00am) - 19/3 (5.00pm) Mrs. Chan-Low
Mdm Chen Bi Qing Mdm Kuang Siew Lang
School Hall /Class rooms Block C level 2/ AVA room
2 Volleyball(Girls)
Training Sec2 &Sec3 20/3 1:00pm - 5:00pm Mrs Chan School Hall
3 Indian Orchestra
Training All Members 19/3 - 20/3 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (both days)
Mr Sony Rajan, Mr Jaya Kumar, Mrs Ganesh
Kumar Indian Orchestra Room
4 NPAP post-parade
performance rehearsals
7 selected students
16/3, 18/3, 23/3
10:00am - 12:00pm Mr Jeremy Neo Zheng Hua Secondary
5 NPCC Home Team
Gallery Visit All Sec 3 19/3 2:00pm - 5:30pm Mr Haikal & Ms Janet Xu Home Team Academy
6. NCC Mutuals Assessment
All Sec 3 and 4 cadets
18/3 0800-1700 Ms Rheverie , Mr Toh, Ms
Jaishree, Mr Timothy Unity Sec
7 NCC Gold Wings at
AFTC All Sec 3 cadets
20/3 0645-1800 Mr Jackson Reporting and dismissal venue :Unity
Sec
8. ADC Course Selected Sec
3 cadets 18/3-22/3
18/3-21/3 (0800-1730); 22/3 (0800-1420)
Ms Rheverie Reporting and dismissal Venue: Amoy
Quee Camp NCC Campus Blk 246
9 Volleyball Camp All members 18 Mar – 19
Mar 18 Mar (0900) – 19 Mar (1700)
Mrs. Chan-Low, Mdm Chen, Mdm Kuang
School Hall, AVA, Food Lab, Canteen
10 Volleyball Training All members 20-Mar 1300 - 1700 Mrs. Chan School Hall
11 GB/BB March Camp All members 15/3 -17/3 15 Mar (1830) – 17 Mar (1700) Ms Sheron/Mdm Mok Unity Sec
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No Activities Class /
Students Date Time Teacher I / C Venue
12 Training Day for
National competition Sec 1s to Sec
3s 20/3 0800 to 1700 Ms Sumitha/Ms Diana Unity Sec
13 Choir Camp All members 15/3 - 16/3 15/3 (1800) - 16/3 (1700) Mrs Christine Lim, Mrs
Chirstina Choo, Ms Shabrina
Unity Sec
14 Choir Performance: Voices of Singapore
Sec 2-4 19/3 1330 - 1830 Mrs Christine Lim, Mrs
Chirstina Choo, Ms Shabrina
Chijmes
15 Dance SYF
performers + reserves
18/3 1430 - 1730 Mdm Asmidah, Mdm Aishah, Mdm Zhou
AVA room
16 Dance SYF
performers + reserves
19/3 1330 - 1800 Mdm Asmidah, Mdm Aishah, Mdm Zhou
AVA room + UCC
17 Dance SYF
performers + reserves
20/3 1500 - 1800 Mdm Asmidah, Mdm Aishah, Mdm Zhou
Holy Innocent High School + AVA room
18 Symphonic Band All members 18/3, 19/3 1330 - 1730 Mrs Chua, Mrs Ong, Mr
Chew Unity Sec
19 Symphonic Band -
Band Exchange
Main band members (Sec 2- 5)
20-Mar 0700 - 1730 Mrs Chua, Mrs Ong, Mr
Chew Victoria School, Unity Sec
20 Basketball Boys
Training
National B Division 12
players 18/3, 20/3, 22/3
1030 - 1230
Mr Chai, Mr Fairus, Ms Fairuz, Ms Fathiah
ISH/Sheltered Court C Division +
Rest of B Division
0830 - 1030
21 Scouts - Job Week
Camp All members 15/3 - 16/3 15/3 (1800) - 16/3 (2000) Ms Farah, Mr Arab Unity Sec
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Students Date Time Teacher I / C Venue
22 Scouts - ACS (I)
Scouts Gangshow Selected members
16-Mar 1730 - 2200 Ms Hamida, Mr Jeremy
Yong ACS (I) Sch
23 Scouts - Job Week All members 17-Mar 0900 - 1700 Mr Arab, Ms Hamida Out of School - Neighbourhood
24 Scouts - Zhonghua Scouts Campfire
Selected members
23/3 1730 - 2200 Mr Arab, Ms Farah Zhonghua Sec
25 International
Mathematics
Modelling Competition
Selected Sec
4 AMP
students
18/3 to 22/3 09 00 - 16 00 Ms Jeslyn Cheong Learning Space 2