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Unity Secondary School
Newsletter
Volume 20 | Issue #05 | 25 October 2019
Announcement
Dear Parents and Guardians
The GCE ‘N’ Level and End of Year Examinations have just
ended. The GCE ‘O’ Level exams have just begun. I am
heartened by the commitment and perseverance shown
by our staff, as well as our students in their preparation for
these examinations. I wish all our graduating students
success in their future endeavours.
Mdm Aini Maarof
Inside This Issue
PG. 2
Principal’s Message
PG. 9
Sec 3 Extended Curriculum
PG. 13
CLD Awards
PG. 23
Parents’ Survey
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From the Desk of the Principal – 2019 Term 4
Mdm Aini Maarof
Dear Parents,
Time flies very fast. It is almost the end of the academic
year.
The GCE ‘N’ Level and End of Year Examinations have just
ended. The GCE ‘O’ Level exams have just begun. I am
heartened by the commitment and perseverance shown
by our staff, as well as our students in their preparation for
these examinations. I wish all our graduating students
success in their future endeavours.
Our Sec 1, 2 and 3 students have completed their End of
Year Exams and have received their results.
Congratulations to students who have done well!
For those who have yet to do well, do not be discouraged.
Learn from the experience and think about what can be
done differently in your preparation for the next round of
examinations.
Embrace the ‘Growth Mindset’; any failure and
disappointment are critical steps in achieving one’s goals.
Achievements & Awards
Students
Despite this being a short term, Term 4 has been another term of achievements for both staff and students.
A total of 29 of our students submitted their writings for the 2019 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition,
competing with more than 11,000 young people across the commonwealth. The theme for 2019, ‘A
Connected Commonwealth’, invited participants to consider the potential of the Commonwealth in
strengthening the vast and varied links among its citizens.
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The following students were awarded Bronze and Silver Awards in the competition:
Silver
Serena Tang Jia Xin (LEP) 4N1
Peh Yu Peng 3E2
Bronze
Leong Han Ze (LEP) 3E2
Subashini Ganesan (LEP) 3E2
Vivian Tay Yee Ting 3E2
Kailasan Pooja (LEP) 3E4
Ow Kai Xin Emily (LEP) 1E3
Tan Zhi Jie Jerald (LEP) 1E3
One of our Basketball players, Iris Yuen, 2N1, was selected for the Junior NBA Experience Trip to Shenzhen,
China from 11-15 Oct 2019.
Another student, from our NCC Air Squadron, Staff Sergeant Ilan Faris bin
Sharudin, 3N1, has been selected for the International Cadet Exchange
Programme (Desert Trekking) in India, from 1-12 Nov 2019.
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Staff
Mdm Norafizah bte Shariff, our Year Head
(Upper Secondary), presented a paper
“Leveraging Technologies to Enhance
Cohesion in E-mail Writing of Malay
Language Secondary Students” at the
recent World Association of Lesson Studies
(WALS) International Conference held in
Amsterdam from 3-6 September 2019.
Three of our Teaching Staff, Mr Andrew Lim,
Mdm Nur Shaikhah bte Rajab and Mdm
Jasmin Mariya Madasamy, were
recognized for their valuable contributions
to the professional development of fellow
MOE teachers.
Mr Andrew
Lim
Mdm
Norafizah
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I am also pleased to announce that 28 of our Teaching and Non-Teaching staff were recognized by MOE for
being passionate in their service delivery, providing consistent service towards internal and external customers
with C.A.R.E. (Courtesy, Accessibility, Responsiveness and Effectiveness) and inspiring their colleagues to do
likewise.
10 of our staff were awarded the GOLD Awards:
Ms Chen Yi
Ms Chen Ying Rheverie
Ms Cheong Kiet Yeng Jeslyn
Ms Koh Xue Ting
Ms Neo Ruey Ning Fiona
Ms Nur Shabrina bte Nordin
Mr Siow Wee Koon
Ms Siti Robi’ah bte Jamal
Ms Sumitha Poonia Murthy
Mrs Charmaine Sng
Mdm
Jasmin
Mdm
Shaikah
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The SILVER Awardees are:
Mr Chai Ming Long
Mrs Chan-Low Siew Peng
Mdm Chen Bi Qing
Ms Christina Choo
Mdm Fadilah bte Mohamed
Ms Fathiah bte Borhan
Mdm Hamidatulamaliah bte Md Jamil
Mdm Kumutha Subramaniam
Mr Low Jackson
Mrs Ganesh Kumar
Mr Mohd Fairus b Mohd Farok
Mr Muhamad Haikal bin Zahar
Mr Muhammad Shukri bin Mohd
Zakaria
Ms Sheron Joseph Abraham
Ms Tan Sin Liang Constance
Ms Christine Tang
Mr Toh Yong Yuan
Mr Tsia Gwo Hong
These awards and recognitions affirm the commitment of our teachers in delivering quality education to our
students.
From late October to early November 2019, our students will be participating in Overseas Learning Journeys
to Batam (Indonesia), Chiang Mai (Thailand), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Beijing &
Guangzhou (China) and Taiwan. These trips serve to develop 21st century competencies of global awareness,
and cross-cultural skills and sensitivities in our students.
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Our Secondary 3 students will be participating in a 5-day adventure-based experiential learning at Outward
Bound School, Pulau Ubin. Such camp experiences provide opportunities and benefits that cannot be
replicated or achieved in the classroom. Students will not only learn skills and values of teamwork, resilience
in overcoming adversities, experimentation and risk-taking behaviour, but also make friends from diverse
backgrounds.
2019 has been a fulfilling year, filled with varied learning opportunities for both staff and students. My deep
appreciation to the staff for their commitment and professionalism in delivering an engaging Unity Total
Curriculum.
I would also like to thank all parents for your support and partnering us in educating your children. I look
forward to your continued support and home-school partnership in 2020.
To all our Hindu students, staff and parents, we wish you Happy Deepavali.
Wishing everyone Happy 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 Staff Appreciation Day
Unity’s Parents Support Group (PSG) gifted each of our staff with a customised mug on the occasion of
Teachers’ Day, which was celebrated on 30 August 2019. We would like to thank the parents for the
beautiful gift.
1.2 Staff Work-plan cum Learning Journey
As part of our professional development, all staff will be involved in the School Work-plan Seminar on 14
and 15 November 2019.
For any assistance during these two days, you may contact the General Office at Tel: 67671070.
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 New Timetable Structure 2020
After getting feedback from students about forgoing lunch, so that lessons can end earlier, school
timetable has been adjusted to cater to students’ wellbeing. Lessons will end at 3.30 pm on Monday with
a recess and lunch break, at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with a recess, and 12.30 pm
on Friday with a recess. The reporting time remains unchanged at 8.25 am on Monday and 7.25 am from
Tuesday to Friday.
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2.2.1 Sec 3 Extended Curriculum
The objective of the Sec 3 extended curriculum is to provide additional support for students who have not
done well academically in these subjects: Mother Tongue Languages (MTL), Mathematics, Science,
Humanities (Geography/Social Studies and History/Social Studies). Students taking Higher Mother Tongue
Languages will be involved in the extended curriculum to prepare them for the coming GCE ‘O’ Level
Mother Tongue Examination at the end of the year. As such, the subject teachers will be notifying all
selected students to attend the programme.
Please refer to Annex A for the timetable.
2.2.2 Sec 2 Additional Mathematics Program
The Secondary 2 Additional Mathematics Program aims to prepare students in the learning of Additional
Mathematics. Students are encouraged to attend all the sessions to enrich themselves in their
Mathematics learning. Selected students have been informed by the Form Teachers.
Details of the classes are,
Date: 30th October 2019 to 1st November 2019
Time: 0930 – 1100
2.3 Class Time-Table 2020
Class time-table for 2020 will be made available on 31 December 2019 from 10 am onwards. Hard copies
of the time-table can be collected from the General Office and the softcopies can be downloaded from
the school website.
2.4 Overseas Learning Journey 2019
Overseas learning journeys provide powerful learning experiences for our students. It helps to develop 21st
Century Competencies (21CC) of global awareness and cross-cultural skills and sensitivities. It also exposes
our students to ASEAN countries and sensitises them to Singapore’s place in the world, thereby
strengthening their commitment and rootedness to Singapore.
For 2019, we have planned a total of 4 trips for our Secondary 3 students. The details are as follows:
Destination Date
Cambodia (Phnom Penh) 29 Oct (Tues) to 1 Nov (Fri)
China (Beijing) 18 Nov (Mon) to 23 Nov (Sat)
Thailand (Chiang Mai) 29 Oct (Tues) to 1 Nov (Fri)
Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh) 30 Oct (Wed) to 2 Nov (Sat)
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2.5 English Department’s Leaders of English Programme
2.5.1 LEP Newsletter
In this amazing issue, our writers turn their gaze to current affairs. Our writers
explore the intricacies of Climate Change and sea level rise around the
world. We look at the disappearance of tribal cultures due to the pressures
of Globalisation and Modernisation. And we pay tribute to a promising
actor gone too soon, Cameron Boyce. So pick up an edition of our
newsletter ‘THE EAGLE’S EYE’ and dive in today!
2.5.2 ACJC Speech Arts Festival and Competition 2019
What’s a better way to learn with like-minded peers and to be heard? This
year, for the first time, 5 students took part in the ACJC Speech Arts Festival,
from the Speakers’ Wing of the Leaders in English Programme (LEP). This is
a nationwide public speaking event that focuses on comic monologues
and duologues. All participating teams had to accumulate scores in the
Preliminary Rounds and the Semi-Finals before getting the opportunity to
compete in the Finals.
In recognition of our students’ efforts, we are very pleased to announce that Andrea Tan and Genevieve
Chai from 3E3, emerged as the 1st runner-up in the Comic Duologue Finals amongst schools, such as Cedar
Girls’, Nanyang Girls’ High and NUS High. We would also like to take this opportunity to applaud the
commitment shown by the following students in their preparation for their speeches – Kristy Chua (2E2),
Zoey Ong (2E2) and Andrea Rebaryo (3E3). All of them learnt the importance of exercising thought in
presenting characters’ intentions and benefitted from this learning experience!
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2.5.3 The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2019
Every year, as part of an initiative to ensure that students have the necessary platforms and exposure for
writing, our Leaders of English Programme (LEP) students are encouraged to participate in the
Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition. The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition is a
renowned global writing competition established in 1883 and has had winners from all over the world. The
competition promotes literacy and creativity among youth, providing them with an opportunity to
develop their skills in critical thinking and creative writing. This year, the theme was based on ‘A
Connected Commonwealth’. Participants were encouraged to reflect upon their experiences and
understanding of cultural, technological and environmental connections.
We are pleased to announce that 5 of our students (list on page 3) received the Silver and Bronze awards.
2.5.4 Aesthetics Education Module for Secondary 2 Students
The Aesthetics Education Module (AEM) aims to inculcate resilience, confidence and creativity through
the development of students’ abilities and interests in different art forms. The 10-week Sec 2 AEM modules
concluded with an AEM Showcase on 17 October 2019 at 4.30 pm in the School Hall. We thank you for
taking time to attend the showcase as well as to celebrate their success in the completion of the modules.
Sharing in the joy of our winning participants @ Black Box, ACJC
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Ukelele Module
Hip hop Dance module
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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 Character and Leadership Development (CLD)
3.1.1 Character and Leadership Development Awards – 2019 CLD Student Role Model Awardees
In line with the emphasis on the Character and Leadership Development (CLD) of our students, the CCE
Assessment is implemented annually to provide students with a holistic overview of their character and
leadership development. After the completion of the CCE Assessment, CCE Reports were issued to all
students through their Form Teachers at the end of Term 3 and feedback on every student’s character
and leadership development was duly given. This feedback serves to affirm, recognise and motivate
students in their leadership learning.
Through the CLD Assessment, students who had exemplified excellent character, leadership and
citizenship from each class were identified and awarded the Student Role Model Award.
The 2019 Student Role Models are:
CLASS NAME CLASS NAME
1E1 LEONG ZHAN MING 3E1 LYE WEI KANG
1E2 LIM QIAN HUI 3E2 ZHOU XINYU
1E3
MOHAMMAD DAANISH BIN
MOHAMMAD KHAIRON 3E3 GENEVIEVE CHAI JING XUAN
1E4 LEROY GOH HENG KAI 3E4 KAILASAN POOJA
1N1 REYES RICHMOND YHAL CABILE 3E5 FATIN AISHAH BINTE HIRWANIS
1N2 GABRIEL JAMES PARDO JINAHON 3N1 LAI ZHI HUI CHLOE
1T1 SRI ANTASHA BINTE SUN AN 3N2 DHYA RAUDHAH BINTE RAZALI
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2E1 DURAI MURUGAN GAYATRI SHREE 3T1 ABDULLAH NURRAMADHAN BIN ABDUL RAZAK
2E2 ISAAC ELIJAH NG YIMIN 4E1 MITHRA BALAMURUGAN
2E3 NOELYN SOH RUI EN 4E2 DESIGAN DHIPTHA
2E4
NUR IZZATI BINTE MUHAMMAD
ANSAR 4E3 DYLAN TO
2N1 KEANEN LIM XI EN 4E4 GRACE LEE ZHU EN
2N2 TAN HONG LIE 4E5 WANG HUIXIN
2N3
MANALO JONATHAN LUKE
HERNANDEZ 4N1 PHANG JIA XIN JOCELYN
2T1 ANSO HAN LEONG FOOK 4N2 IZZAH SYARAH BTE TAZHAR
4T1 KOH JASMIN
5N1 AAREN KHOR YONG SHENG
5N2 TAY JIN HWEE
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Student Role Models once again for
demonstrating the ability to lead themselves and being positive role models for their peers through their
actions. We appreciate your partnership in nurturing our students to be committed leaders of good
character.
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3.1.2 Unity Leadership Award – 2019
The Unity Leadership Award is given out annually to recognise the outstanding contribution of students in
the three domains of student leadership: the Unity Council, CCA Leadership and the Class Council. These
students have actualised their leadership potential and have become Leaders of Teams and Leaders of
Leaders. As a student leader, they have also developed their competency in visionary leadership,
organisational ability, working in teams, communication skill and developing others.
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Unity Leadership Awardees for 2019.
Unity Council
Class Name Position Held
4E3 NUR INSYIRAH BTE ADIL PRESIDENT
4E1 CHIN SIKANG KYLER VICE PRESIDENT
4E5 KANIEL SEAN LAUDES DAYA EXCO Member
4E4 LEE XIANG YU EXCO Member
4E2 DESIGAN DHIPTHA EXCO Member
4E5 CALYN CHIA XIN MEI EXCO Member
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CCA Leadership
Class Name Position Held
4N1 KONG JOON KIT Boys' Brigade
4N1 MEGAN SARAVANAN Choir
4E1 CHIN SIKANG KYLER Table Tennis Boys
4E1 KOH YANG ZI TIAN GLACIER Volleyball
4E1 JOEY KOK SI MIN Scouts
4E2 ONG SHENG Boys’ Brigade
4E3 TAN KAI LE Athletics
4E3 DYLAN TO PA Club
4E4 LEE XIANG YU Choir
4E5 GOH PU WEN PA Club
Class Council
Class Name Position Held
1T1 DINI HARYUNI BTE ROSZALI Chairperson
1E4 LEROY GOH HENG KAI CLE Monitor
2T1 AREZKY ISMAIL BIN AHMAD KAMAL Vice-Chairperson
3E2 MAHALIK AMISHA ALAMA Peer Support Monitor
4E4 BENJAMIN SHENTHIL K CLE Monitor
4T1 LIU LE YI Chairperson
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3.1.3 Unity Students’ Values-In-Action (VIA) Programme
Our students have completed the following Values-In-Action (VIA) programmes:
Sec 1: Food and Funfair to help raise funds for Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (SPCA).
Sec 2: Fun-fair to help raise funds for Mummy Yummy and Food Distribution
Sec 3: Class-Initiated VIA on social issues in Singapore.
Sec 4 & 5: Commemorating International Friendship Day (IFD) through a symposium on
global issues.
All: Youth Day Appeal 2019.
On top of the VIA programmes listed above, students also organise Student-Initiated VIA activities to put
their values and leadership skills into action.
3.2 November/December Leadership Learning Programme
The schedule for the November/December Leadership Learning Programme can be accessed through
this link - https://tinyurl.com/unitycca2019
3.3 Cyber Wellness Reminder for Students and Parents
With the school holidays approaching, many students may be increasing 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. Safe and responsible use
3. Positive peer influence
When spending time online during the school holidays, it is important to be aware of good practices to
keep your child safe online. Good online habits are important to keep our accounts and devices safe
from cyber threats such as malware, spam, phishing, and hacking attacks.
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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 Holistic Health Education
What Is A Healthy Weight? How to Achieve A Healthy Weight?
To have a healthy weight, you must first understand the dangers of obesity. Obesity is a condition where
excess body fat accumulates and puts you at risk of a variety of health problems. This excess fat may reduce
life expectancy and increase your risk for other health problems so it is important to maintain a healthy
weight.
Know Your BMI
There are many ways to measure body fat. However, the simplest is by calculating your Body Mass Index
(BMI). BMI measures the relationship between your weight and height to measure the amount of body fat
you have. The higher your BMI, the higher the amount of fat in your body.
The Effects of Obesity
It is important to maintain a healthy weight to reduce your likelihood of developing one of these chronic
diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary heart disease, certain cancers, bone and joint
disorders. Losing weight is not only healthy for your body but also your mind. When you look better, you feel
better about yourself. This can give you more confidence to do things you never thought you could.
The Basics Of A Healthy, Successful Weight Management Programme
Losing Weight the Right Way
Weight management is all about energy balance. To maintain your weight, you must balance the amount
of energy you get from food and drinks with the amount of energy your body uses for daily physical activity.
Consuming more energy than you need will lead to weight gain, while burning more energy than you
consume will lead to weight loss.
Calories in > Calories out = Weight gain
Calories in < Calories out = Weight loss
Calories in = Calories out = Weight management
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Make It A Lifestyle
Successful weight management is a lifestyle. Any healthy weight management plan should incorporate the
principles of healthy eating and active living. These habits should become something you grow to enjoy
and can include in your daily life. Changing your diet alone or becoming more physically active without
eating healthier foods will not be as effective as doing both at the same time. Here are two tips which will
help you manage your weight healthily.
1. Set Smart Weight Loss Goals
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound. Write down these goals so
you can monitor your progress over time.
2. Track Your Progress
A good weight management plan should also include regular monitoring of your progress and
maintenance of the weight loss in the long-term. Reviewing your progress can help you identify what things
you have done well and what things you struggle with. For example, you may be doing at least 150 minutes
of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week but find it difficult to make healthier meal choices. Knowing
this can help you reassess your action plan. You should also regularly review your goals to see if they are
realistic. Not everyone follows the same weight loss pattern so you may have to adjust your target in order
to reach your goal.
(Taken from “What is a Healthy Weight” by Health Promotion Board)
4.2 Career Guidance Programme
As part of a continued effort to build teachers’ capacity to guide and advise students on education and
career guidance, we will be conducting annual ECG learning journeys for staff and PSG, to the following
industries and organisations.
Date: 15 Nov 2019
Time: 1pm
Venues: Health Science Authority (HSA), Maj@aerospace, Mediacorp, Navy@Vivo,
Swissotel & Fairmont and Universal Studios Singapore
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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 Mass Collection 2020
The school will be conducting a Mass Collection exercise in February 2020 for payment of core enrichment
programmes and other level-wide school charges.
All collections for enrichment programmes and other school charges will be done through school billing
system with Edusave EP Standing Order and GIRO/internet payment as the preferred payment mode. For
cash payments, students have to pay directly to the General Office after they receive the bill.
5.2 School Operating Hours during the November/December School Holidays
General Office: Mon to Fri from 0700 to 1800 hrs
Printing Services
Dates Time
29 Oct – 22 Nov 2019 (Mon – Fri) 0800 to 1200hrs
23 Dec, 26 – 30 Dec 2019 (Mon – Fri) 0800 to 1200hrs
Bookshop and Sale of Uniform
Dates Time
29 Oct – 29 Nov 2019 (Mon – Fri Only) 0900 to 1500hrs
02 – 18 Dec 2019 (Mon – Sat) Mon - Fri:
0900 to 1500hrs
Sat & Eve of Public Holidays:
0900 to 1100hrs
26 – 31 Dec 2019 (Mon – Sat)
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5.3 Reporting of Travel History
As part of emergency preparedness, all students with the intention to travel overseas during the
November/December holidays are required to declare their travel plans. Declaration is to be made through
the MCOnline portal - (https://www.mconline.sg/LEAD/login/lms_login.aspx) using the student’s Login ID.
Please refer to ANNEX C for the instructions to declare the travel plans.
5.4 Application for Financial Assistance Scheme 2020
Students requiring financial assistance are encouraged to apply for the MOE and the School-based
Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).
Application forms are obtainable from the General Office w.e.f. 16 September 2019. Eligible students who
have not applied yet, are encouraged to do so at the earliest to ensure that they will be able to receive
the books and uniforms on time.
Please note that current recipients of the FAS in 2019 are required to re-apply should they need financial
assistance in 2020.
Application criteria are as follows:
Type of Assistance For Whom Benefits
MOE Financial
Assistance Scheme
Singapore Citizen
Gross Household Income (GHI) not
exceeding S$2,750 or Per Capita
Income (PCI) not exceeding
S$690
Waiver of School Fees
Waiver of Standard
Miscellaneous Fees
Free Textbook
Free School Attire
Transport Subsidy
Meal Allowance
School-based Financial
Assistance Scheme
Singapore Citizen
(PCI) between S$691 – S$899
Free Textbook
Free School Attire
Transport Subsidy
Meal Allowance
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5.5 Safety Updates
With the school holidays round the corner, students will be embarking on various sporting and other physical
activities. Below are some safety tips worth taking note of.
5.5.1 Safety Tips for Cyclists
Protect your head from injury by wearing a safety helmet
Use elbow pads and knee pads to cushion the impact of a fall
Wear proper shoes and make sure that the laces are always tied properly
Do not wear bell bottom and baggy pants as this could get entangled with the pedals and other
moving parts
Remember These When Using the Road
Act as if you’re a pedestrian – look right, left and then right again. When the road is clear, push
your bicycle across for better safety
Use hand signals to warn other road users when you stop. Place the left foot on the ground and
alight from the left side of the road
Be extra alert at road junctions – these are accident-prone areas
Stop your bicycle completely at “Give Way” and “Stop” signs
Before crossing at junctions with traffic lights, always look to confirm there are no vehicles coming
from the left and right
DO NOT carry a pillion rider
DO NOT ride in a zigzag manner
DO NOT carry things, walk a dog, hold an umbrella, or otherwise occupy one hand while cycling
DO NOT risk injuries by doing dangerous stunts
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5.5.2 Safety Tips For Swimmers
DO NOT swim if you are feeling unwell or recovering from illness
WEAR appropriate swimming attire for personal safety and modesty
Never push others into the pool
When using water slides, always go feet first
Before diving or sliding, check to be sure that other swimmers are out of the way
Swimming equipment and any other devices that affect other patrons’ safety or cause property
damage are not allowed in the pool, including inflatable giant floats, flippers, snorkel, etc.
In the event of lightning, thunder or other hazardous condition, you are required to leave the open
area immediately
5.6 Date of School Reopening in 2019
The first day of school in 2019 is 02 January (Thursday). All students are to report punctually at 7.20 am in the
parade square.
Strategic Thrust 6: Synergistic Partnerships We build synergistic partnerships with parents and other stakeholders to support students’ and
staff learning and growth
6.1 Unity Secondary School Open House 2019
The school will be having our Open House on 23 November (Saturday). We are inviting all parents of Primary
6 students to visit the school for an interesting showcase by students and teachers. The timing of the Open
House is from 8.30 am – 2.30 pm. Parents can also take this opportunity to visit the Open House and find out
more about what their children do in school. We look forward to seeing all parents!
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6.2 Parents Survey 2019
Unity Secondary School is committed to working with parents to provide quality education for our students.
We welcome your feedback, so that we can strengthen this partnership in the holistic development of our
students. Kindly complete the survey by Friday, 1 November 2019 via the following link:
https://forms.gle/cH3h2Yp4tmnW61Uv7
6.3 Activities Organised By Parents Support Group (PSG)
The PSG EXCO would like to thank parents for their support and participation in the various activities
organised in 2019. We have had a very successful run in Semester 2. Besides the PSG Sports & Games Sessions
that are increasing in frequency, the following events have also enjoyed good level of participation.
No Date Event/Activities
1 1 February 2019 Bowling (Dad’s for Life)
2 15 April 2019 In-line skating (Dad’s for Life)
3 30 July 2019 Fishing (Dad’s for Life)
4 26 July 2019 PSG Mini Badminton Tournament (Team Event)
5 20 September 2019 PSG Mini Badminton Tournament (Individual Event)
We are inviting all parents to join the Bowling event scheduled on Saturday, 9 November 2019. Follow us on
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unitypsg to register and for more details, so that you will
not miss any of our events!
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Annex A
DATETime 3N1 3N2 3E1 3E2 3E3 3E4 3E5
Subject
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Mrs OngMrs Ong
Mrs Chan
Venue 2T1 2N1
SubjectMATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
Tcr i/c Mdm Chua Mrs ChangMr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Venue 2N2 2N3 2E1 2E2 2E3
Subject
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Mrs OngMrs Ong
Mrs Chan
Venue 2T1 2N1
Subject MATHS (selected MATHS (selected MATHS (selected MATHS (selected MATHS (selected
Tcr i/c Mdm Chua Mrs ChangMr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Venue 2N2 2N3 2E1 2E2 2E3
10.00 - 10.30
Subject
MATHS
(selected
students)
MATHS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Ms Ong Pei Ee Ms Sheron
Venue 2T1 2N1
Subject
HY/SS
(3E3)
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/cMrs Ong
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Venue 2E1 2E2 2E3
Subject
MATHS
(selected
students)
MATHS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Ms Ong Pei Ee Ms Sheron
Venue 2T1 2N1
Subject
HY/SS
(3E3)
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/cMrs Ong
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Venue 2E1 2E2 2E3
12.30 - 13.00
Subject D&T D&T D&T D&T
Tcr i/c Mr Rosman Mr Rosman Mr Jackson Low Mr Daniel Leong
Venue Design Studio 1 Design Studio 1 Design Studio 3 Design Studio 2
5N2
11.30 - 12.30
D&T
13.00 - 16.00
F&N
13.00 - 15.00
10.30 - 11.30
Mr Hamsani/Mdm Rashidah
HCL\HML\HTL\CL & ML Selected Students
HCL (3E1)\ HML (3E2)\ HTL (3T1) \CL 3E1(C2-04) \CL 3E2 (2N1) \CL3E3(2T) \CL 3E4(2E4) \ML (5N1)
LUNCH
HCL\HML\HTL\CL & ML Selected Students
Mdm Yuan JH \Mdm Nora\ Mr Ganesh \ Ms Ng SH \ Mdm Yue Qun \Mdm Chen BQ \ Mdm Zhou YP\ Mdm Fairuz
5N2
Mr Hamsani/Mdm Rashidah
5N2
MTL (selected students)
Mdm Yuan JH \Mdm Nora\ Mr Ganesh \ Ms Ng SH \ Mdm Yue Qun \Mdm Chen BQ \ Mdm Zhou YP\ Mdm Fairuz
HCL (3E1)\ HML (3E2)\ HTL (3T1) \CL 3E1(C2-04) \CL 3E2 (2N1) \CL3E3(2T) \CL 3E4(2E4) \ML (5N1)
HCL\HML\HTL\CL & ML Selected Students
RECESS
Mr Hamsani/Mdm Rashidah
MTL (selected students)
MTL (selected students)
MTL (selected students)
Mr Hamsani/Mdm Rashidah
HCL\HML\HTL\CL & ML Selected Students
Mdm Yuan JH \Mdm Nora\ Mr Ganesh \ Ms Ng SH \ Mdm Yue Qun \Mdm Chen BQ \ Mdm Zhou YP\ Mdm Fairuz
HCL (3E1)\ HML (3E2)\ HTL (3T1) \CL 3E1(C2-04) \CL 3E2 (2N1) \CL3E3(2T) \CL 3E4(2E4) \ML (5N1)
MONDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2019
8.00 - 9.00
5N2
HCL (3E1)\ HML (3E2)\ HTL (3T1) \CL 3E1(C2-04) \CL 3E2 (2N1) \CL3E3(2T) \CL 3E4(2E4) \ML (5N1)
Mdm Yuan JH \Mdm Nora\ Mr Ganesh \ Ms Ng SH \ Mdm Yue Qun \Mdm Chen BQ \ Mdm Zhou YP\ Mdm Fairuz9.00 - 10.00
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DATETime 3N1 3N2 3E1 3E2 3E3 3E4 3E5
Subject
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Mrs OngMrs Ong
Mrs Chan
Venue 2T1 2N1
SubjectMATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
Tcr i/c Mdm Chua Mrs ChangMr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Venue 2N2 2N3 2E1 2E2 2E3
Subject
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Mrs OngMrs Ong
Mrs Chan
Venue 2T1 2N1
SubjectMATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
Tcr i/c Mdm Chua Mrs ChangMr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Venue 2N2 2N3 2E1 2E2 2E3
10.00 - 10.30
Subject
MATHS
(selected
students)
MATHS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Ms Ong Pei Ee Ms Sheron
Venue 2T1 2N1
Subject
HY/SS
(3E3)
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/cMrs Ong
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Venue 2E1 2E2 2E3
Subject
MATHS
(selected
students)
MATHS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Ms Ong Pei Ee Ms Sheron
Venue 2T1 2N1
Subject
HY/SS
(3E3)
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/cMrs Ong
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Venue 2E1 2E2 2E3
12.30 - 13.00
Subject D&T D&T
Tcr i/c Mr Rosman Mr Rosman
Venue Design Studio 1 Design Studio 1
Subject F&N F&N F&N
Tcr i/c Mdm Kuang Mdm Kuang Ms Hamida
Venue Food Lab 2 Food Lab 2 Food Lab 1
9.00 - 10.00
Mr Hamsani/Mdm Rashidah
5N2
5N2
Mr Hamsani/Mdm Rashidah
MTL (selected students)
HCL\HML\HTL\CL & ML Selected Students
HCL (3E1)\ HML (3E2)\ HTL (3T1) \CL 3E1(C2-04) \CL 3E2 (2N1) \CL3E3(2T) \CL 3E4(2E4) \ML (5N1)
8.00 - 9.00
RECESS
HCL (3E1)\ HML (3E2)\ HTL (3T1) \CL 3E1(C2-04) \CL 3E2 (2N1) \CL3E3(2T) \CL 3E4(2E4) \ML (5N1)
TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2019
MTL (selected students)
Mdm Yuan JH \Mdm Nora\ Mr Ganesh \ Ms Ng SH \ Mdm Yue Qun \Mdm Chen BQ \ Mdm Zhou YP\ Mdm Fairuz
HCL\HML\HTL\CL & ML Selected Students
Mdm Yuan JH \Mdm Nora\ Mr Ganesh \ Ms Ng SH \ Mdm Yue Qun \Mdm Chen BQ \ Mdm Zhou YP\ Mdm Fairuz
MTL (selected students)
11.30 - 12.30
10.30 - 11.30
D&T
13.00 - 16.00
F&N
13.00 - 15.00
HCL (3E1)\ HML (3E2)\ HTL (3T1) \CL 3E1(C2-04) \CL 3E2 (2N1) \CL3E3(2T) \CL 3E4(2E4) \ML (5N1)
HCL\HML\HTL\CL & ML Selected Students
Mdm Yuan JH \Mdm Nora\ Mr Ganesh \ Ms Ng SH \ Mdm Yue Qun \Mdm Chen BQ \ Mdm Zhou YP\ Mdm Fairuz
HCL\HML\HTL\CL & ML Selected Students
Mdm Yuan JH \Mdm Nora\ Mr Ganesh \ Ms Ng SH \ Mdm Yue Qun \Mdm Chen BQ \ Mdm Zhou YP\ Mdm Fairuz
Mr Hamsani/Mdm Rashidah
5N2
HCL (3E1)\ HML (3E2)\ HTL (3T1) \CL 3E1(C2-04) \CL 3E2 (2N1) \CL3E3(2T) \CL 3E4(2E4) \ML (5N1)
LUNCH
5N2
Mr Hamsani/Mdm Rashidah
MTL (selected students)
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DATETime 3N1 3N2 3E1 3E2 3E3 3E4 3E5
8.00 - 9.00 Subject PHYSICS PHYSICS
HY/SS
(3E3)
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Mr Boh Mr Chan Mr SiowMrs Ong
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Ms Jaishree
Mdm Shaikhah
Venue 2T1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
9.00 - 10.00 Subject BIOLOGY PHYSICS
HY/SS
(3E3)
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
GY/SS
(selected
students)
Tcr i/c Mrs Kumar Mr Chan Mr SiowMrs Ong
Ms Jaishree
Mdm ShaikhahMs JaishreeMdm Shaikhah
Venue 2T1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
10.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.30 Subject BIOLOGY PHYSICS CHEMISTRY BIO/PHY BIO/PHY CHEMISTRY
Tcr i/c Mrs Kumar Mr TsiaMr Chan
Mr Siow
Mdm Aishah
Mr Boh
Mdm Aishah
Mr BohMr Shanmugam
Venue 2T1 2N1 3E2 2E1 2E1 2E3
Subject BIOLOGY PHYSICS PHYSICS CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY BIO/PHY
Tcr i/c Mrs Kumar Mr TsiaMr Chan
Mr Siow
Mdm Mok
Mr Chew
Mdm Mok
Mr Chew
Mdm Aishah
Mr Chan
Venue 2T1 2N1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
12.30 - 13.00
Subject D&T D&T D&T
Tcr i/c Mr Rosman Mr Rosman Mr Jackson Low
Venue Design Studio 1 Design Studio 1 Design Studio 3
Subject F&N F&N F&N
Tcr i/c Mdm Kuang Mdm Kuang Ms Hamida
Venue Food Lab 2 Food Lab 2 Food Lab 1
11.30 - 12.30
D&T
13.00 - 16.00
F&N
13.00 - 15.00
WEDNESDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2019
RECESS
LUNCH
DATE
Time 3N1 3N2 3E1 3E2 3E3 3E4 3E5
8.00 - 9.00 Subject
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
(selected
students)
BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY BIO/PHY
Tcr i/cMrs Ong
Ms Durga
Mrs OngMs Sumitha Mrs Chua
Mdm Mok
Mr Chew
Mdm Mok
Mr Chew
Mdm Aishah
Mr Chan
Venue 2T1 2N1 3E1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
9.00 - 10.00 Subject
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
(selected
students)
BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY BIO/PHY
Tcr i/cMrs Ong
Ms Durga
Mrs OngMs Sumitha Mrs Chua
Mdm Mok
Mr Chew
Mdm Mok
Mr Chew
Mdm Aishah
Mr Chan
Venue 2T1 2N1 3E1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
10.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.30 Subject CHEMISTRY
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
BIOLOGY BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY
Tcr i/c Mrs KangMrs Ram
Ms Jaishree
Mrs Ram
Ms JaishreeMdm Aishah Mdm Aishah Mr Shanmugam
Venue 2N1 3E1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
Subject CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
BIOLOGY BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY
Tcr i/c Mrs Kang Mr TsiaMrs Ram
Ms Jaishree
Mrs Ram
Ms JaishreeMsm Aishah Mdm Aishah Mr Shanmugam
Venue 2T1 2N1 3E1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
12.30 - 13.00
Subject D&T D&T D&T D&T
Tcr i/c Mr Rosman Mr Rosman Mr Jackson Low Mr Daniel Leong
Venue Design Studio 1 Design Studio 1 Design Studio 3 Design Studio 2
Subject F&N F&N F&N
Tcr i/c Mdm Kuang Mdm Kuang Ms Hamida
Venue Food Lab 2 Food Lab 2 Food Lab 1
D&T
13.00 - 16.00
F&N
13.00 - 15.00
11.30 - 12.30
LUNCH
RECESS
THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019
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DATETime 3N1 3N2 3E1 3E2 3E3 3E4 3E5
8.00 - 9.00 Subject CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY BIO/PHY
Tcr i/c Ms LiangMs Liang
Mdm Mok
Mr Chew
Mdm Mok
Mr Chew
Mdm Aishah
Mr Chan
Venue 3E1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
9.00 - 10.00 Subject CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY BIO/PHY BIO/PHY CHEMISTRY
Tcr i/c Ms Liang Ms ChuaMsm Aishah
Mr Boh
Msm Aishah
Mr BohMr Shanmugam
Venue 3E1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
10.00 - 10.30
10.30 - 11.30 Subject
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
Tcr i/cMrs Ong
Ms Durga
Mrs Ong Mrs Ram
Ms Jaishree
Mrs Ram
Ms Jaishree
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Venue 2T1 2N1 3E1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
Subject
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
GY/SS
HY/SS
(selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
MATHS (selected
students)
Tcr i/cMrs Ong
Ms Durga
Mrs Ong Mrs Ram
Ms Jaishree
Mrs Ram
Ms Jaishree
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Mr Tan KS/Ms Chen
Mr Tan YK
Venue 2T1 2N1 3E1 3E2 2E1 2E2 2E3
12.30 - 13.00
Subject D&T D&T
Tcr i/c Mr Jackson Low Mr Daniel Leong
Venue Design Studio 3 Design Studio 2
11.30 - 12.30
13.00 - 16.00
LUNCH
RECESS
FRIDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2019
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ANNEX B
SLS Login Issues- Locked Accounts, Forgotten Passwords
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ANNEX C
Travel Declaration for November/December School Holidays 2019
1. Login to the MCOnline portal at https://www.mconline.sg/LEAD/login/lms_login.aspx
Please login using your child’s Login ID and password. For any login issues, please contact the
General Office at: 6767 1070.
2. You can find the Travel Declaration Form under “School Admin School Matters Travel
Plan”.
3. Under the Travel Plan page, click on “Declare” to start declaring your travel plans.
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4. Please complete the form with the details of your travel plans.
Once you have updated all the required fields, do remember to check the box and click “Save”
or “Save & Add Another” if you have another declaration to make.
5. You can also make changes to any existing declaration that you have made by repeating
Steps 1 and 2 and clicking on “Edit”.
Thank you! Have a great Holiday ahead!
Key in your travel dates.
Enter the Country & State you are going
Enter your purpose of travel
Please enter your mode of travel
Key in your emergency contact detail
Please enter contact details here