Bukit View Secondary School
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| Motto | Care and Share, Achieve and Excel |
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| Established | January 3, 1986 |
| Type | Government, Coed, Single-Session |
| Principal | Mrs Tan Lay Hong |
| MOE Code | 3040 |
| Colours | Green, Yellow, Blue |
| Locale | 16, Bukit Batok Street 21, Singapore 659633, Singapore |
| Enrollment | approx. 1300 |
| Website | Link |
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 Republic of Singapore |
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Bukit View Secondary School or BtVSS/ BVSS (simplified Chinese: 百德中学; traditional Chinese: 百德中學; pinyin: Băidé Zhōngxué) is a government secondary school in Bukit Batok, Singapore. The abbreviation BtVSS was created for the school to prevent constant confusion between the school and Bedok View Secondary School since both share the same abbreviation of BVSS in official records.
Located in Bukit Batok Street 21, construction of the school started in 1984 and was completed in December 1985. The school started functioning with 450 Secondary One and Two students and a teaching staff of 15 in January 1986 with Mr Ow Chiong Hoo heading the school. It was officially opened by Mr Chai Chong Yii, then the MP for Bukit Batok in July 1988.
The school can be accessed by taking an MRT train, alighting at Bukit Batok Station (NS2). From there, one can either walk to the school or taking bus 173 from Bukit Batok Bus Interchange, alighting at the fifth stop.
Late 2007, the school held a uniform design competition among the students. The winning entry was a brown theme; the shirt is white with the school's logo and name sewn on with brown shorts or pants for boys, for girls, they have the option between culotte and pinafore. The pinafore differs from the standard, having a more vest-like appearance.
2008's batch of secondary 1 pupils had a reduced population with 4 Express classes, 2 Normal (Academic) classes and 1 Normal (Technical) class; from 9 classes to 7 classes. The cause of this was attributed to Singapore's falling birth rates.
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[edit] PRIME Project
In 2006, under Mrs Tan, the school decided to go through the MOE (Ministry of Education) PRIME project, which is the government's project to renovate schools built earlier than 1996 or so. The school also took this opportunity when it is undergoing change to re brand the school.
The school building consist of the New Block, Old Block, Technical Block and School Hall/Canteen. The New Block contains the new library, professional sharing room and computer labs. The Technical Block, after PRIME completion in December 2006 contains, Chemistry, Biology and Physics Labs, F&N department and the D&T department. The School Hall/Canteen currently contains the hall and canteen and various CCA rooms.
Currently, the key offices in the school are held by Mrs Tan Lay Hong, the Principal, Mr Loh Chu Yin, Vice-Principal (Instructional Programme) and Miss Sharmila Gopal, Vice-Principal (Student Development). As of May 2008, the Main school building has finished PRIME. Currently, we are now at the last phase of PRIME and the contractors are now concentrating on the school field and indoor sports hall.
[edit] Brief Facts
[edit] Vision
A Dynamic Institution that Adds Value to All.
Note that this current vision differs from the previous vision of
"A Quality Institution that Adds Value to the Education of Every Bukit Viewan" that ceased in 2006.
[edit] Mission
To nurture every Bukit Viewan to be creative, passionate and resilient learners who possess moral integrity and are responsible to self and society.
Note that this current motto differs from the previous mission of
"Creating a quality Instution with organisational and academic excellence.
Developing students with passion for learning, creativty and resilence.
Nurturing citizens with moral integrity, compassion and loyalty,"
[edit] Motto
Care and Share, Achieve and Excel
[edit] Values
- Compassion for others
- Integrity in character
- Perseverance for excellence
- Respect for self and others
- Responsibility in actions
The previous School Culture:
- Positive Attitude
- High Expectations
- Responsibility
- Hard Work
- Collaboration
- Respect
[edit] School Emblem
The picture and meaning of school crest is available here
[edit] School Song
Lyrics and mp3 can be found here
New heights we'll scale everyday
Persevering forward bound
To care and share and to aim
For the highest in all our endeavours
Chorus:
Bukit View, you're so dear
We have learnt to give our best
Bukit View, you're so dear
We achieve and we excel
You taught us all that we know
And to mix hard work with play
Your bright eternal sun will lead us
The way to higher ground
[edit] Offices and Staff
[edit] Principals
- Mr Ow Chiong Hoo (1986 - 1997)
- Mrs Mary Owyong (1997 - 1998)
- Mr James Ong Chye Hin (1998 - [[2004])
- Mrs Tan Lay Hong - (2005 - 20?? )
[edit] Current Vice-Principals
Mr Loh Chu Yin (Instructional Programme)
Miss Sharmila Gopal (Covering Duty as VP Student Development)
[edit] School Staff Developer
Mr Lau Yean Hui
[edit] Head of Departments
Current:-
Civics and Moral Education: Miss Sharmila Gopal
Craft and Technology: Mr Wai Kam Hoa
English Language: Mrs Grace Ong Yin Lin
Humanities: Mr Mohamed Nazar Bin Hajah Moideen
Information Technology: Mr Syamsul Anwar Bin Awang
Mathematics: Mrs Yvonne Ong Mei Lin
Mother Tongue: Mrs Carmen Mok
Student Development: Mrs Sia Ee Cheng
Student Management: Miss Chua Patsy
Science: Mrs Foong Bee Yong
Physical Education/CCA (Covering Duty): Mr Calvin Tan Choon Yong
Former:-
Information Technology: Mr Lau Yean Hui (became SSD)
[edit] Senior Teachers
Mr Gerard Jude Nonis
Mr Png Teng Seng
Ms Tham Yuan Peng
Mdm Lock Oi Leng
Mr Tan Huong
[edit] Level Heads
Current:-
English Language: Miss Elizabeth Tan Huay Meen
Information Technology: Mr Aw Kang Foong
Mathematics: Miss Susan Yeng Soh Ying
Student Welfare: Mr Micheal Ho Peng Choy
Science: Mr Heng Chong Yong
Sports Secretary: Mr Chan Poh Loong
Former:-
Mother Tongue: Mrs Carmen Mok (Became HOD)
[edit] Subject Heads
Current:-
Aesthetics and Design (Internal): Mdm Maziyan Binte Abdullah
Character Development: Miss Susan Yeng Soh Ying
Chinese (Internal): Mdm Loy Boon Fong
Geography (Internal): Mr Mohd Zulkefly Bin Idrus
Former:-
Performing Arts: Mr Mohd Subair Mohd Kunju (left in late 2007)
[edit] Achievements
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Mathematics:
Science:
Great Science Challenge 1st Runner Up 2004
Citi Bank Idea In Action Venture Grant $5000 2006
Idea-in-Action Venture Grant $500 2006
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA):
NPCC - Bronze
NCC - Silver
SJAB
Boys' Brigade
Girls' Brigade
Girls' Guide
Chinese Dance - SYF Silver
Malay Dance - SYF Silver
Indian Dance - SYF Silver
Modern Dance - ???
Military Band - SYF Silver
Choir - SYF COP
Drama (ELDDS)- Gold
ELDDS, Media & Publicity:-
Julia Gabriels Inter-school Debating Competition 1st Runner-up 2006
Cluster Video Awards 2007 - Merit, Bronze & Gold
Channel News Asia Roving DV 2007 - Top 5
SPH Inter-School Newspaper Competition - Consolation Prize
InfoComm Club
Media Resource Library Club
Environmental Club:-
1. SEC Green Audit Programme: SUSTAINED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2004, 2005, 2006
2. 3R project competition: Silver and Best New Comer 2005, Bronze 2006
