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新民中学

XINMIN SECONDARY SCHOOL

Talent Development Programmes

2016

A Word to Students 2

Dear students,

Secondary school experience is a time where you learn to discover more of yourself and your potential. Therefore,

take charge of your own learning by looking out for opportunities to challenge and develop yourselves. Only then,

can you truly discover what you can be good at, where your interests lie, and hopefully, by the end of your

secondary school education, have some ideas of what and how you can pursue these experiences at a deeper level

in the next stage of your education.

To do this, you must believe that you have the potential to be a leader and seek to develop it. The school believes

that it has set up the right environment to help you discover your talent by exposing you to a myriad of programmes

and activities. Take the time to look through them in this booklet and then take the initiative to sign up for them.

With each experience that you participate whole-heartedly, you will gain knowledge and skills and become a well-

developed individual who will embrace life and embrace learning.

Happy Learning!

Mrs Ong Hong Peng Mr Hardev Singh Sidhu

Principal Dean, Student All-Round Development

Introduction 3

At Xinmin, we ignite passion, fuel trailblazers and groom leaders for the global community. Our school’s vision

“Leading Hearts, Leading Minds” encapsulates the desire of the community to shape the Leader and Learner who

would thrive in the workplace with 21st-century skills and mind-sets.

This booklet contains information on the various talent development programmes in Xinmin, sorted according to

their key domains and levels of service. Details on our Talent Development Framework, as well as the Science,

Mathematics and Leadership academies, are also provided.

Level 1 programmes have been built in as part of the curriculum for all students; Levels 2, 3 and 4 programmes are

available on an opt-in basis. The Leader and Learner should recognise the progressive nature of the various

programmes, and take charge by making plans for and keeping track of his own development. In Xinmin, we

emphasise that learning and growth is achieved not just through participation in these programmes, but also

through personal reflection using the e-careers platform.

Stephen King

“Talent is cheaper than table salt.

What separates the talented individual from the successful one

is a lot of hard work.”

Talent Development Framework 4

In our Xinmin Talent Development Framework, we classify talent into four domains: Cognitive, Leadership,

Aesthetics and Psychomotor. Within each domain, the various programmes are further structured into four levels of

service, in accordance to Dr Donald Treffinger’s Levels of Service Model. Levels I and II programmes are broad-based

and highly-inclusive, while Levels III and IV programmes place greater emphasis on needs and characteristics of

smaller groups of students.

Level 1: Services for ALL students

The emphasis is on expanding learning opportunities for all students. They are built in as part of the curriculum,

and it is compulsory for all students in the respective levels or streams to go through these programmes, such

as the leadership curriculum which comprise a series of in-house lessons covering basic leadership knowledge.

Level 2: Services for MANY students

There is a shift towards extending experiences for students beyond basic exploration. Participation is usually

voluntary and interest-based, and virtually any student might become involved in Level 2 activities. Examples

would include programmes like the ACS(I) Life Sciences Symposium.

Level 3: Services for SOME students

The focus here is on extending work to provide an appropriate challenge for students who exhibit interest and

ability. Level III programmes include specialised exposure programmes and competitions, such as Singapore

Mathematical Olympiad Training, the Bicultural Immersion and Exchange Programme and the Science and

Technology Research Programme.

Level 4: Services for IDENTIFIED (FEW) students

Level 4 services are put in place to meet the idiosyncratic needs of talented students. Examples include work

attachments at national research institutes, as well as training and empowering students to take charge of

major school programmes such as the Xinmin Adventure Camp.

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The Leadership Academy 5

In line with the school’s vision – Leading Hearts, Leading Minds, the Student Leadership Academy was set up in 2009

to support the school’s strategic thrust to develop leaders with character. In 2011, after a review and consultation

with both staff and students, a consensus was agreed upon to stipulate our desired outcome as developing Xinmin

students into leaders with hearts, and in accordance with our ASK outcomes.

The Leadership Academy adopts a two-pronged approach to developing student leadership in Xinmin:

1. All students to be schooled in basic knowledge of leadership concepts and applications.

2. Student leadership holders to be given more customised and in-depth training, and also a variety of

platforms to practice their leadership skills, which includes class committees, CCA committees, house

committees, and the Student Council.

The nature of the programmes under the Leadership Academy can be described as follows:

Multi-level – in line with the Xinmin Talent Development Framework, and

Progressive – in which prerequisites are set for each level of training. For example, to qualify for the Level 3 Leadership Workshop, participants must have completed Level 2 workshop and hold positions such as a Student Councillor, a CCA committee member or a key member of the Class Committee.

The Science Academy 6

The Science Academy houses a wide array of intensive and stimulating research programmes beyond the secondary

school curriculum. In our Biomedical Research Laboratory, students can extract DNA and culture bacteria. The

Science Academy awakens every student’s curiosity and deepens their knowledge, particularly in the Life Sciences.

Strong partnerships with tertiary institutions provide our students with opportunities to sharpen their research skills

under the mentorship of lecturers. Prestigious platforms are made available for young scientists to showcase their

findings – at the annual Singapore Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF) and the school’s Science and Technology

Symposium. At The Science Academy we fuel passion and nurture the inquiring mind to explore new frontiers.

The nature of the programmes under the Science Academy can be described as follows:

Multi-faceted – The Academy offers differentiated programmes in the various domains of Science & Technology to maximize learning opportunities for all students and to develop the talents in them.

Multi-level – In line with the Xinmin Talent Development Framework, the Academy structures its science-based programmes using the Treffinger’s Four Levels of Service, taking into consideration the unique attributes of each level of service.

Training at Level 1 centres mainly on providing exposure. Level I deals with appropriate and challenging content and

process for all learners, and emphasises the importance of the need to guide students in learning specific process

tools as well as content skills, such as creative thinking tools (for generating options) and critical thinking tools (for

evaluating options), problem solving, basic research and inquiry skills.

Level 2’s uniqueness arises from deliberate efforts to engage and stimulate students to test or apply their strengths,

through invitational opportunities, to explore new topics and “dig deeper” into one or more scientific domains. Level

II helps students to verify their emerging talent possibilities.

Level 3 offers group-oriented services, within the school or in collaboration with other agencies, to help students

reach a higher level of accomplishment and build their competence and commitment in a particular talent area or

domain.

Level 4 recognises and responds to an individual’s “blossoming expertise”, providing individually tailored services

that help the student rise to an outstanding level of talent development, expression and productivity.

1. Programmes for all students -

Providing foundational skills and exposure

“Discovering and Building”

2. Programmes for many students -

Engaging and verifying interests

“Curious and Exploring”

3. Programmes for some students -

Meeting the need for alternative opportunities

“Enthusiastic and Performing”

4. Programmes for a few students -Responding to

blossoming expertise and the need for highly

individualized services

“Passionate and Soaring”

The Mathematics Academy 7

The Mathematics Academy organises a wide variety of activities and programmes beyond the Mathematics

curriculum with the objective to nurture Mathematics talents with inquiring minds.

The nature of the programmes under the Mathematics Academy can be described as follows:

Level 1 activities and programmes are planned and executed to involve most of the student population with the

objective of extending learning opportunities beyond the classroom and textbook. Examples include the

Mathematics Trail which all Secondary One students participate in to expose them to the fun elements in applying

what they have learnt in the classroom to real-life situations; and authentic assessment tasks that require students

to solve real-life problems through hands-on activities.

Level 2 activities and programmes aim to stretch the analytical and thinking skills of students who have an interest in

Mathematics. An example of Level 2 activities is participation in the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

which is open to interested students to benchmark them to international standards and to provide exposure to a

different Mathematical problem solving curriculum.

Level 3 seeks to provide differentiated and specialised teaching for a small group of students who are

mathematically inclined. As a level 3 programme, Singapore Mathematical Olympiad Training is conducted for

selected students to hone their mathematical skills in preparation for the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad.

Level 4 focuses on stretching the potential of a few mathematically-talented students who have strong passion for

Mathematics and a keen interest in mathematical research. Students will be mentored by teachers in small groups

and be exposed to Mathematical concepts, research and experiences beyond their curriculum. Level 4 activities

include participation in the Singapore Mathematics Project Festival (SMPF) organised by the Singapore Mathematical

Society, and the Singapore Statistics Poster competition organised by the Department of Statistics and Applied

Probability of the National University of Singapore.

LEVEL 1 Extending learning opportunities beyond the classroom

(e.g. Mathematics Trail, ATT)

LEVEL 2 Stretching analytical and thinking skills

(e.g. AMC)

LEVEL 4

Providing challenges

to stretch potential

(e.g. SMPF)

LEVEL 3 Providing differentiated

and specialised teaching

(e.g. Mathematics Olympiad training)

Overview of Programmes 8

Level Domain of Talent

Cognitive Leadership Aesthetics Psychomotor

1 -Mother Tongue

Language Festival

-News-in-Education

Programme (NiE)

- Mathematics Trail

- D&T Bridge

Competition

-Sec 1 Public Speaking

Enrichment

- Oral Presentation in

Curriculum

- Reading Programme

- Theatre Visits

-Leadership modules

during CCE

-Post Mid-Year Exam

Visual Art Activities

- Sec 2E Drama

- Sec 2N Drama-in-

curriculum

- X’thetics Day

-Swim Safer Programme

- Multi-Sports Carnival

- Inter – Class

Games/Inter – CCA

Captains Ball

- Cross – Country/Night-

to-Day Run

- Introduction to Dragon

boating

2 - Budding Writers

Programme (Author-in-

Residence Programme)

- Ask the Author: A Day

in the life of …

- Budding Emcees

Programme (MTL)

- Xinmin Budding

Journalists Programme

(School Based)

- UNSW ICAS Science

- Australian Math

Competition

- Mathematical

Modelling Module

- D&T Learning Journey

- D&T Pupils Seminar

-Talks by invited writers

and journalists

- UNSW ICAS English

- Level 2 Leadership

workshops

-Leadership Adventure

Camp

-UG /CCA leadership

training (HQ)

-Art Learning Journey

-Aesthetics CCAs

-Personal Responsibility

In Daily Effort (PRIDE)




- Xinmin Spelling Bee

3 - Chinese Creative

Writing Competition

- National Annual

Chinese Literature Camp

- Xinmin Budding

Journalists (SPH)

- National Language

Based Competitions

- Bicultural Exchange &

Immersion Programme

- Science Overseas

Learning Journey to

Curtin University

- Singapore

Mathematical Olympiad

Training

- Bull’s Eye Competition

- STEM programme

- LAMDA Oral

Assessment

- Commonwealth Essay

Writing Competition

- National Literature

Festival

- Level 3 Leadership

Workshop

-Level 3 Leadership

Camp

-Overseas Service

Learning Trips

-Student Council

-UG /CCA leadership

training (HQ)

- Dikir Barat

Performance &

Competition

-Aesthetics CCAs

-Swim Safer Customised

Programme

- Combined Sports Meet

4 - Creative Arts

Programme (CL & ML)

- Creative Arts

Programme (ELL)

- Chinese Reading

Report Competition

- Singapore Junior

Physics Olympiad

- Singapore Statistics

-Level 4 leadership

workshops

- Campus Change

Makers

-UG/CCA leadership

training

-Aesthetics CCAs - Volleyball, Badminton,

Shooting and

Rockclimbing CCA




Poster Competition

- Singapore

Mathematics Project

Festival

- Plain English Speaking

Award (PESA)

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Programme Quick Facts

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Budding Writers Programme

(Author-in-Residence Programme)

Interested in Chinese Language literary writing? Participate in

the author-in-residence programme in which you will be taught

writing skills by renowned local writers.

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Ask the Author: A Day in the life of …

The objective is to bring writers into school to meet and interact

with students and teachers. It is a great chance for students and

teachers to delve into the world of literature outside of the

school curriculum, and Higher Mother Tongue Language

students are strongly encouraged to participate.

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Budding Emcee Programme

The Programme moulds confident speakers who are able to

helm school and even community events. They are put through

rigorous public speaking training that hones their verbal

articulation and stage confidence. Students will have to attend

preparatory training sessions regularly before events.

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2 Xinmin Spelling Bee

The Xinmin Spelling Bee is an annual internal competition held

during post-exam activities in which contestants are asked to

spell a broad selection of words, usually with a varying degree

of difficulty. The objective is to raise awareness of the

importance of spelling and make the learning of English fun.

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Talks by invited writers and journalists

Students interested in writing are encouraged to attend talks by

invited writers and journalists where they share what it is like

being a writer or a journalist, their inspiration for writing and

also some writing tips.

Vacancies: 20, Sec 2E or 2NA

students

Duration: May – Sep 2016

Teacher -in-charge: Ms Kee Bee

Hwa (CL) & Mr Ahmad (ML)

Vacancies: 20 Sec 1 to Sec 5

students

Duration: Jan – Nov 2016

Prep training in Jun Holidays

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Liang

Qian (CL) & Mdm Norliza (ML)

Vacancies: Selected Sec 1 students

Duration: Post exam

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Chow

Zhen Zao

Vacancies: open to all levels

Duration: Jan – Oct 2016

Teacher -in-charge: Ms Kee Bee

Hwa (CL) & Mr Ahmad (ML)

Vacancies: Open to all

Duration: once a year

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Amy

Chan

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UNSW ICAS (English) The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools

(ICAS) are independent skills-based assessments with a

competitive element. The English tests the school organises are

the English Comprehension and Writing. Students who opt in

would need to pay for the tests. They will receive

comprehensive reports on their performance level. Students

who perform well also receive a certificate to recognise their

achievement.

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Australian Math Competition

The Australian Math Competition is an opt-in competition for

interested students to stretch their analytical and thinking skills.

The competition provides students exposure to a different

Mathematical problem solving curriculum, and the opportunity

to benchmark their Mathematical standards internationally.

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Mathematical Modelling Module

The Mathematical Modelling Module provides students the

opportunity to go through the process of formulating and

improving a mathematical model to represent and solve real-

world problems. This experience will help students better

appreciate the connections between mathematics and the real-

world as well as support their development of 21st century

competencies.

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2 Xinmin Budding Journalists Programme

(School Based) This programme aims to help students appreciate editorial

decisions, equip students with basic skills to gather news and

package it for print media, help students use these newly

acquired skills to generate news, help students to appreciate

rapidly changing technology that affects journalism.

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D&T Pupils Seminar

A Seminar aims to inspire D&T students to sketch to design. The

students will have the opportunity to think of solutions for

everyday problems and show their ideas on an online platform.

Vacancies: Open to all Sec 1 to 3s

Duration: June – July 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Ulrica

Liang

Vacancies: Any Sec 2 or 3

students

Duration: Once-off

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Firdaus

Vacancies: 30 Sec 1 to Sec 4

students

Duration: whole year

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Joanne

Chan (CL) & Mr Fayumi (ML)

Vacancies: Any Sec 2 or 3

students

Duration: Once-off

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Lin

Minglei

Vacancies: Sec 4 & 5 D & T

students

Duration: 4hrs

Teacher-in-charge: Mdm Pok


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D&T Learning Journey

To broaden students learning experiences, and enable them to

be more creative in identifying design opportunities and

generate and develop design solutions.

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UNSW ICAS Science

The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools

(ICAS) are independent skills-based assessments with a

competitive element. This provides a good “window” for the

students to discover and recognise their strengths, talents, and

interests in the sciences, and for the department to identify

science talents, assess and develop the potential in

them. Students who opt in would need to pay for the tests. They

will receive comprehensive reports on their performance level.

Students who perform well also receive a certificate to

recognise their achievement.

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Science Overseas Learning Journey to Curtin

University This is an overseas learning trip to Perth, Western Australia and

promises to be an exciting and enriching learning journey for

students keen in learning more about Science and going beyond

the textbooks.

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Bull’s Eye Competition Organised by the Mechanical Engineering Division of Ngee Ann

Polytechnic, This exciting event is designed to inspire a passion

for science and engineering, and afford students the

opportunity to demonstrate their ability to creatively apply their

skills and knowledge of design and technology, mechanics,

electricity, motor and drive system.

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STEM programme

A competition that provides learning opportunities for students

to apply their knowledge and skills in science, mathematics and

technology to solve real-world problems.

Vacancies: Sec 3 D & T students

Duration: 4hrs

Teacher-in-charge: Mdm Pok

Vacancies: Sec 2 & 3 students

Duration: Jun to Nov 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Roslee &

Mr Jacob Wang

Vacancies: Sec 2 students

Duration: 6hrs in Sep 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Mr James Tan

and Mr Lionel Lim

Vacancies: 20 places for lower

secondary students only

Duration: Nov once every 2 years

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Kwek

Ying Sy & Mr Lin Shun Yi

Vacancies: Open to all Sec 1 to 5

students

Duration: April (Yearly)

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Annie Ng


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Chinese Creative Writing Competition This is an inter-school competition that challenges your ability

to clearly express your thoughts, feelings and emotions.

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National Annual Chinese Literature Camp Organised by RGS, this camp allows students who are interested

in Chinese Literature to Further their Interests through the

various organized workshops and seminars. Students will have

the opportunity to meet some of the famous authors in person.

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Xinmin Budding Journalists (SPH) Students selected will have a chance to attend specialized

workshops by SPH.

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National Language Based Competitions Interested students should register with the MT teachers.

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NUS Geography Challenge Students who are keen to explore Geography beyond the

textbook and the classroom should sign up for this.

Vacancies: 10 students

Duration: 2 months

Commitment: Students will have

to attend training sessions in

preparation for the competition,

totalling 30 hours.

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Jason

Ting

Vacancies: 2 Sec 1 to 4 Express

students

Duration: Mar – Sep 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Kee Bee

Hwa

Vacancies: 20 Sec 3 – 4 Students

Duration: May to July 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Mdm Sun

Ying

Vacancies: 4 Sec 1 to 4 students

for ML and CL each

Duration: Whole year

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Joanne

Chan (CL) & Mr Fayumi (ML)

Vacancies: Sec 1 to 4 Express

students

Duration: Whole year weekly

training

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Tang (CL),

Mr Effendy (ML)


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Model United Nations

Be among tomorrow's leaders

engaging in debates and

discussions on today's issues,

simulating conferences held

by various councils of the

United Nations!

Sign up for this prestigious and

reputed programme.

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Singapore Mathematical Olympiad

The Singapore Mathematical Olympiad is the largest and oldest

mathematics competition in Singapore. Students will undergo a

rigorous selection process to be admitted into this prestigious

competition. Participants will undergo regular training sessions

to hone their mathematical skills in preparation for the

Singapore Mathematical Olympiad.

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LAMDA Oral Assessment This is an extension of the Sec 1 Public Speaking Enrichment.

Interested students would need to prepare a short oral

presentation and pay for their assessment by LAMDA assessors

from the United Kingdom. Students who do well would receive

certification by the renowned institution.

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Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition

The Commonwealth Essay Competition aims to nurture the

creative talents of young people and promote literacy,

expression and creativity among students by celebrating

excellence and imagination. All Sec 1 to Sec 3 Express and

Normal Academic students will prepare their essays but

teachers will select the best pieces to be submitted for the

competition.

Vacancies: 60 vacancies by

selection, Sec 1E to 4E students

Duration : 6 – 10 training sessions

from February to June 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Bennett

Lim

Vacancies: Open to all, especially

Sec 1s

Duration: Jul to Aug 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Colin Low

Vacancies: Selected Sec 1 to 3

E/NA students

Duration: Submission by April

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Ten Yu

Ping

Vacancies: 10 students

Duration: 2 months

Commitment: Students will have

to attend training sessions in

preparation for the competition,

totalling 30 hours.

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Nanthini

& Ms Gwyneth Chua


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National Literature Festival

The National Schools Literature Festival is an annual event

organised by MOE in collaboration with Lit Up Singapore,

Emerging Writers and Performers Festival. Various competitions

are held during the festival: Upper Secondary Set Text Debate,

Upper Secondary Unseen Poem Debate, Lower Secondary

Poetry Slam, Lower Secondary Drama Book Trailer, and

Literature Book Parade. Students will be selected to participate

in the festival by their respective English and Literature

teachers.

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Bicultural Exchange & Immersion Programme

Want to develop a greater awareness of the nuances of

different cultures of various groups of people in other societies,

as well as better understand the social, economic and political

developments of their countries?

Sign up for the bicultural trips by seeing the teacher in charge!

Vacancies: Sec 2E/2NA/3E

students (ML); Sec 3E/NA

students (CL)

Duration: June/Nov 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Mr. Tau Jun

Hui (CL) & Mr. Effendy (ML)

Vacancies: Selected Sec 1 to 3

Literature students

Duration: once a year in July

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Amy

Chan


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Plain English Speaking Award (PESA)

PESA is a programme organised by YMCA of Singapore, in

partnership with MOE, the National Library Board and Speak

Good English Movement. The competition trains students to

sharpen their speaking skills and to build confidence in public

presentation. Shortlisted students will present a speech to the

teachers-in-charge. Selected students will be trained for the

actual competition.

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Chinese Reading Report Competition

This is an international competition

which requires you to make critical

analyses of books, and evaluate on their

quality, meaning and significance.

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Creative Arts Programme (EL) CAP is a prestigious writing programme annually organised by

the Gifted Education Branch (MOE) and the University Scholars

Programme (NUS) to nurture talented young writers. Students

who are selected to participate in CAP would have the privilege

of learning the art of writing under the tutelage of various

renowned Singaporean writers. Interested students would need

to prove their flair for writing and work on their portfolio in the

Nov-Dec holidays.

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Creative Arts Programme (CL & ML) Interested students need to submit a writing portfolio and

selected students will have the opportunity to work under the

guidance of a local author. Interested students must have

attended and completed the Author In Residence Programme in

Level 2.

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Singapore Statistics Poster Competition

The Singapore Statistics Poster Competition is organised by the

Department of Statistics and Applied Probability of the National

University of Singapore. The annual competition aims to

increase student awareness of statistics, its relevance to

scientific research and the development of statistical reasoning

in students. Participants will work in a team of four to design a

statistics poster, under the mentorship of a teacher.

Vacancies: 4, Sec 3E or 4E HCL

students nominated by teachers

Duration: Mar – Jul 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Xiao

Yanfei

Vacancies: Selected Sec 1 and 2

student

Duration: once a Year +

Residential Camp June 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Ten Yu

Ping

Vacancies: 4 Sec ¾ students

Duration: Mar – Nov 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Tang Chun

Chieh

Vacancies: Up to 8 students by

selection, Upper secondary

students.

Duration: Jan – Jul 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Junie Sim

Vacancies: 2 selected students

from lower Sec and Sec 3

Duration: Once a year in May to

Aug

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Colin Low

(lower Sec) & Ms Ten Yu Ping

(upper Sec)


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Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad

The Singapore Junior Physics Olympiad (SJPO) is a Physics

competition organized by the Institute of Physics Singapore.

This is an annual competition to encourage the study and

appreciation of Physics among all secondary school students at

a higher level.

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4 Singapore Mathematics Project Festival

The Singapore Mathematics Project Festival (SMPF) was

inaugurated by the Singapore Mathematical Society in 2001 to

encourage secondary school students in Singapore to carry out

and present innovative and creative work in Mathematics.

Participants of the SMPF will work in a small group to complete

and showcase their mathematics project, under close teacher

mentorship.

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Level 2 Leadership Workshops

Develop communication and project management skills in this

leadership programme targeted at grooming leaders for small

group settings. There will be two 4-hour sessions of core

modules, and six 2.5-hour sessions of elective modules, out of

which you choose two which best meet your needs.

Vacancies: Open to all upper Sec

Pure Physics students

Duration: 4 training sessions of 3

hrs each [Yearly]

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Chua Qing

Jun

Vacancies:160, Sec 1 – 3 students

nominated by teachers

Duration:

First run: Beginning of Term 2

Second run: End of Term 2

Commitment: Participants are

required to complete all core

modules and 2 elective modules.

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Hardev

Singh, Ms Gwyneth Chua & Mr

Effendy

Vacancies: 4 Sec 3 students by

selection

Duration: May 2016 - Mar 2017

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Yap Bee Leng

& Mrs Kwek Yin Sy

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Xinmin Leadership Adventure Camp

(participants)

Potential student leaders from

Student Council and Co-

Curricular Activity Groups will

undergo an adventurous

experience that includes the

Challenge Ropes Course,

Abseiling, a communication

workshop and various team-

building games. You will build

confidence and resilience, as

well as practice teamwork and

explore your leadership

potential. All budding leaders

are highly urged to attend this

camp!

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Overseas Service Learning Trips The overseas service-learning trips aim to broaden

students’ perspectives of the world around them and to

appreciate cultural diversity through interaction with the

local community. Personal involvement in planning and

executing meaningful and beneficial

overseas community service projects also seeks to

develop sound character and important life skills in the

participants.

Vacancies: 150, Sec 2 potential

CCA leaders nominated by

teachers

Duration: 7 – 10 Jun 2016

Venue: MOE Diary Farm OALC

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Ganesan,

Mr Singh, Ms Gwyneth Chua &

Mr Effendy

Vacancies: Cambodia (25),

Thailand (20). Open to Sec 3E,

3NA, 3NT & 4NA only

Duration: 10 days in Nov

Commitment: Fund-raising for

project costs, at least 5

preparation sessions before

departure, at least 3 post-trip

sessions

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Elias Loo

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Student Council

Being the school’s pinnacle student leadership body, the

Student Council (SC) takes charge of organising major school

events including the Secondary 1 Orientation programme for

their juniors, the Leadership Adventure Camp for Secondary 2

potential CCA leaders, and Teachers’ Day concert for their

teachers. There are seemingly countless opportunities for every

Student Councillor to hone their leadership skills throughout

the year.

The Executive Committee, and all Student Councillors work

closely with the school administration, teachers, CCA leaders

and students to serve the long-term interests of the schools and

realise their dreams.

Vacancies: All students

Recruitment period:

Term 2 and Term 3

Commitment: Student

Councillors are committed to the

Council throughout their years

of study in Xinmin

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Cindy

Wong


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There will be six modules conducted in this programme,

including proposal writing, delegation, public speaking and

conflict resolution skills. To qualify, you must have completed

Level 2 workshop and hold leadership positions such as Student

Councillor, Class Chair/Vice-chairperson, or CCA Executive

Committee member.

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Xinmin Leadership Adventure Camp (facilitators) Contribute to organising and leading the Sec 2s in the important

learning journey of theirs. This is one of the most fun ways to

serve others and hone your own leadership skills as well.

Vacancies: 70,

Sec 2 – 3 students

Duration:

2D1N camp in March 2016


required to complete all

modules.

Teachers-in-charge: Mr Effendy

& Ms Gwyneth Chua

Vacancies: 30, Sec 3 or Sec 4s

Duration: 7-10 Jun 2016

Venue: MOE Diary Farm OALC

Commitment: Training sessions

will be held on Saturdays in the

months before the camp.

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Ganesan,

Mr Effendy, Mr Singh and Ms

Gwyneth Chua


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Campus Change Makers This platform aims to address the calls of students who wish to

carry out meaningful projects for their community, but may lack

funds, resources and guidance to do so. In collaboration with

National Youth Council’s Campus Changemakers programme,

students get the opportunity to propose and implement a

project to serve an area of community’s needs. Through

proposing their proposal to a group of student panelists,

students can apply for funding and resources. A teacher mentor

will also be attached to each project group to guide students

through the planning and implementation process.

Complementing the existing Values-in-action (VIA) initiatives,

this programme seeks to promote meaningful community

participation. Interested students may register through our

Xinmin Change Initiators E Portal on our Website.

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Level 4 Leadership Workshops focus on equipping our top

leaders with mentoring and succession planning skills. As the

heads of all CCAs and the top leaders of Student Council, our

Level 4 leaders are to inspire all students in working towards a

shared vision. To qualify, you must complete the Level 3

Leadership programme, and you hold top leadership positions

in the school.

Vacancies: Open to all students.

Duration: Term 2 onwards

Commitment: Presentation of proposal to student panel, preparation sessions before actual project, implementation of project

Teachers-in-charge: Ms Jane Toh

Mr James Tan

Vacancies: 30, Sec 3 students

Duration: Beginning of Term 2


required to complete all modules.

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Cindy

Wong


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Art Learning Journey

An experiential learning through outdoor drawing excursions

and also Gallery Museum Visits for a greater understanding of

contemporary artists.

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Post Mid-Year Exam Visual Art Activities

An opportunity for students to experience various forms of Art

out of classroom curriculum time, such as Tape sculpture, Wire

Sculpture, Contemporary Weaving etc.

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Xinmin’s Got Talent

This is a platform for you to display your talent. If you think that

you can sing, dance, perform martial arts or a balancing act,

amaze others with your magic tricks or perform any musical

instrument, jump on board!

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Dikir Barat Performance & Competition

Students of all races will be given

trainings and exposure in this

traditional performing art form of

the Malay cultures. After that,

they will perform during the

Mother Tongue Language Festival

and represent the school in

national competitions.

Vacancies: Upper Sec students

Duration: 4 hrs

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Grace Ho

& Ms Siti Salihah

Vacancies: Lower Sec students

Duration: 4 hrs May 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Grace Ho

& Ms Siti Salihah

Vacancies: All students

Duration: Feb to April 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Ms Cindy

Beh, Ms Siti Salihah

Vacancies: 15 – 20 all levels

Duration: Jan – Jun, 2016

Teacher-in-charge: Mdm Norliza


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Personal Responsibility In Daily Effort (PRIDE):

The PRIDE programme aims to instil in our students the habit of

engaging in daily physical activity. Activities include walking,

jogging, strength and conditioning, stair climbing, sports and

games, nutritional talks etc. In taking a holistic approach, the

goal is to help students build up good exercise and eating habits

so that they will be equipped with the knowledge and skills

necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle in future.

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Swim Safer Customised Programme:

For high ability students who have already achieved Stage 6, the

highest standard, in the Swim Safer programme, there will be a

customised swimming programme to cater to their needs.

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Combined Sports Meet The Combined Sports Meet is a collaboration between Xinmin

Secondary, Nan Chiau Secondary and Yishun Town Secondary

School. Boys and girls of all 3 schools will battle it out on the

track over various sprint and middle distance events. Power

and strength will be on display as schools fight for bragging

rights in the Javelin and Shot Put events. But more importantly,

through this healthy competition, it provides a platform for

students from all 3 schools to embody the Olympic values of

Respect, Friendship and Excellence.

Vacancies: All overweight

students and students who want

to participate

Duration: 4 x a week for 30 mins

during recess

Teacher-in-charge: Mrs Ho Yen

Peng

Vacancies: selected students

Commitment: 8 weeks of training,

twice a week, 2 – 3 hours each

session from June to July

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Gabriel

Tay

Vacancies: Sec 1s

Duration: 12 hrs (total), 1.5 hrs

per session, once a week

Teacher-in-charge: Mr Jeremy

Tan

http://www.myactivesg.com/swimsafer

Epilogue 25

Tu ne quaesieris, scire nefas, quem mihi, quem tibi

finem di dederint, Leuconoe, nec Babylonios

temptaris numeros. ut melius, quidquid erit, pati.

seu pluris hiemes seu tribuit Iuppiter ultimam,

quae nunc oppositis debilitat pumicibus mare Tyrrhenum:

sapias, vina liques et spatio brevi

spem longam reseces. dum loquimur, fugerit invida

aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.

Don't ask (it's forbidden to know) what end

the gods have granted to me or you, Leuconoe. Don't

play with Babylonian

fortune-telling either. How much better it is to endure

whatever will be!

Whether Jupiter has allotted to you many more winters

or this final one

which even now wears out the Tyrrhenian sea on the

rocks placed opposite

— be wise, strain the wine, and scale back your long

hopes

to a short period. While we speak, envious time will have

{already} fled

Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future.

Above is a poem in the first of four books of Latin lyric poems by Horace, titled Tu ne quaesieris. It is a short rebuke

to a woman worrying about the future; it closes with the famous line carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero

(seize the day, trusting tomorrow as little as possible).

As Theodore Roosevelt puts it, “In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do. The worst

thing you can do is nothing.”

This statement is a call to action. It encourages one to take charge of our own development rather than be passive

and let things happen or let others decide for us.

Take charge – develop your talent to the fullest potential; act now!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylonian_astrology

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