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Mayflower 

Secondary School

Principal’s Foreword 

Mayflower secondary school 1 

yearbook 2017

MOTTO 

Mighty in Thought and Deed 

MAYFLOWER PROMISE 

Every Mayflowerian has a zest for life, a curious mind and a generous spirit 

MAYFLOWER MISSION 

Every Mayflowerian - Mighty in Thought and Deed 

MAYFLOWER VALUES 

Integrity 

Commitment 

Respect 

Compassion 

Teamwork 

MAYFLOWER OUTCOMES 



MAYFLOWER STAFF

School Advisory Committee 

School Leaders 

From Left to right: MR LAI CHYH JAU (VP), MR. LOO MING YAW (P), MR VINCENT TOH (VP) 



School Management Committee 



Executive and Administrative Staff 



School Speech Day 

Good morning to our Guest-of-Honour, Dr Teng Teck-Hou, Research Fellow at the Fujitsu-SMU Urban Computing and 

Engineering Corporate Lab and from the Mayflower class of 1994, Mr Sum Ah Lam, Chairman of the School Advisory 

Committee, Mr Tan Yap Kin, Superintendent, South 1 Cluster, SAC members, fellow Principals and Vice-Principals, 

distinguished guests, parents, alumni members, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Mayflower Secondary School on 

the occasion of our 36th anniversary! 

2016 was a good year for the school and I want to start today’s address with a short video about our alumni that was 

completed last year. 

I hope you enjoyed the video! While the alumni were from different era of the school, they spoke about one common 

thing – Mighty in Thought and Deed. For Paige, it was the striving for excellence in all that she did, for Audrey, it was 

aiming high and having the never-say-die attitude and for Loic, it was trying something he had never done before. 

Supporting them through their different attempts to be Mighty in Thought and Deed was the nurturing environment 

of teachers, peers, parents and school community. 

This morning, I want to pay tribute to that supportive community before I share with you the various achievements of 

our students as they lived the Mayflower tradition of being mighty in thought and deed. 

At the heart of this supportive community is the staff members of the school. The ones who encourage, correct, 

challenge and even scold, all to ensure that our students do not give up or settle for less than their best. I am proud to 

lead this group of dedicated, creative and caring educators who give of their best to their students. Of course, it is one 

thing to encourage students to be mighty in thought and deed but they have gone beyond that to ensure that they, too, 

strive for excellence in their craft and their service. 



Mr Mahmood Bin Suhaimi, our Operations 

Support staff, was presented with the MOE 

Service Excellence Award in recognition of his 

exemplary service to the school. Mr Tan Kok 

Meng was recognized as an Associate of the 

Academy of Singapore Teachers for his valuable 

contribution to the professional development 

of the fraternity. In addition, Mayflower staff 

were recognized by MOE in their innovation 

efforts garnering one Silver, one Bronze and 

one Commendation Award at the MOE Innergy 

Awards 2016. The projects ranged from 

innovations in work processes to teaching and 

learning including the use of argumentation in 

Science and the initiative to have closer dialogue 

with primary schools to understand how we can 

better support our Secondary 1s. We are proud 

of the teams who have been presented with the 

awards as well as many others among staff who 

quietly go about their innovation efforts in order 

to better serve our students and their learning. 

Rounding this supportive community are the SAC, alumni and 

community partners who believe in Mayflowerians. Your support 

and partnership have meant a lot to our students because it has 

provided not just tangible resources but also expanded learning 

opportunities for them. Indeed, your support is a tangible 

expression of the belief that the community has for our students 

and the challenge for them to be mighty in thought and deed. 

This morning, Mrs Florence Lee and Mdm Karina Tan, have been 

recognized by the Ministry with the Service to Education Award. 

Together with the other SAC members, both have played a pivotal 

role in strengthening the support given to staff and students of 

Mayflower. Their commitment to the school can be seen in the 

time and financial support generously provided to meet the 

needs of students. Their wisdom, insights and network have 

enlarged the capacity of the school to better serve our students. 

It is in this supportive network that our students find the space to 

grow and excel – to be mighty in thought and deed. Let me share 

with you snippets of their achievements. 

Another crucial part of this supportive 

community are the parents of current and past 

students. I would also like to express my gratitude 

to the parents who have stood with us in our 

programmes and supported us in our desire to 

fulfil the Mayflower Promise for every student. 

Your understanding, support and contributions 

have made our journey in 2016 much easier. 

My special thanks go to members of the Parents 

Support Group who have provided great support 

to the school and especially to our students. 



Cognitive Development 

In the area of cognitive development, we are glad that 

100% of our Normal Technical students are eligible for 

the three ITE colleges and we have improved the mean 

aggregate of English, Mathematics plus two best subjects 

to a mean score of 9.4. The improvement has provided 

greater access to competitive ITE courses for our NT 

students and we are very glad to see that they are able to 

pursue their course of choice armed with the values and 

attitudes honed through the time in Mayflower. 

For our Normal Academic students, 98.8% of them 

are eligible for progression to Secondary Five, Higher 

NITEC courses in ITE and the Polytechnic Foundation 

Programme. We are especially delighted that 17% of 

our NA students are eligible for the highly competitive 

Polytechnic Foundation Programme which allows them 

to get a head start in one of the five Polytechnics. This 

is a programme targeted at the top 10% of the national 

NA cohort taking the examinations and we are proud 

that many more Mayflowerians are able to access this 

programme. 

Physical development 

In the area of physical development, we are happy 

to report our students’ achievement in the National 

Schools Games. We are proud of all our sports teams 

as they fought valiantly and gave of their best in victory 

or defeat. Our Basketball B girls achieved 4th placing in 

the South Zone Championships while our Table-tennis 

B Girls, C Boys and C Girls were placed 3rd and B Boys 

was placed 4th. Our bowling B Boys, C Boys and C Girls 

clinched 5th placing overall in the National Inter-School 

Championships. Not to be outdone, our taekwondo boys 

and girls clinched 6 Gold, 5 Silver and 13 Bronze medals 

in the National Inter-School Championships and B Girls 

emerged overall 4th in Poomsae and B Girls and B Boys 

emerged overall 3rd in Kyorugi or sparring. In addition, 

at the 20th Asian Cities Taekwondo Championships, 

Nichelle Tan from 3 Formidable clinched a Gold Medal for 

Singapore in Kyorugi. 

In terms of our O-level performance, we are happy 

to report that 97% of our Express students and 70% 

of our Normal Academic students are eligible for the 

Polytechnics. The figures for eligibility to the Junior 

Colleges is sustained at 70% for the Express students. 

In terms of mean aggregate points, the school has seen 

improvements in both L1R5 and L1R4 and this bodes well 

for the students as they now have greater access to JCs 

and courses in the five Polytechnics. The encouragement 

from the results inspires the staff members to put in more 

effort to help our students realize their dreams this year. 

In addition to examination results, we are happy to 

report that Mayflowerians were awarded 2 Gold and 6 

Bronze medals at the Singapore and Asian Mathematics 

Olympiad, 4 Silver and 7 Bronze medals at the Singapore 

Math Kangaroo Competition, 5 Distinction, 7 Merit and 

8 Credit Awards at the University of New South Wales 

Global International Competitions and Assessments for 

Schools. 

In the area of oratorical and debate competitions, our 

students have signalled the growing strength of the 

communication tradition in the school. Our debate 

team beat more illustrious opponents like Hwa Chong 

International and St Patrick’s School at the Julia Gabriels 

Debating Competition. Justine Light of 4 Integrity clinched 

the 1st runner up position in the ACJC Orator’s Trophy and 

was selected as one of three emcees for the SYF Opening 

Ceremony in the Esplanade. 



Aesthetics development 

2016 was a hiatus year for the Singapore Youth Festival 

Arts Presentation for secondary schools. However, 

Mayflowerians continued to demonstrate their abilities 

and creativity on different platforms. 2016 saw the 

staging of the school musical Bump(ed) at the Capitol 

Theatre. This was a special production as students 

from the Normal Academic stream were involved in the 

acting, choreography, singing, stage management and 

organization of this showcase. Of course, they had a lot 

of support from staff but it was wonderful to see the joy 

of learning on the faces of the students involved and the 

audience who came to watch the two shows. 

In recognition of the excellence of our performing arts 

groups, they were invited to perform at public venues 

in 2016. The Chinese Orchestra performed at the Asian 

Civilizations Museum while the Chinese and Malay 

Dancers took part in Chingay 2016. The Chinese Orchestra 

and Modern Dancers were also invited to perform at the 

SYF Opening Ceremony in Esplanade and in November, 

the MF Choir performed at the Esplanade Concert Hall as 

part of the Esplanade Presents series. It was noteworthy 

that the choir premiered a commissioned composition by 

Professor Bernard Tan, a well-known local composer, at 

the concert. 

Social-moral development 

Mayflowerians continue to be active contributors to 

the community through our signature programme of 

service learning. Through the service rendered to various 

organizations like AWWA, Ang Mo Kio Family Service 

Centre and Thye Hua Kwan Senior Citizens Activity 

Centre, students were provided with opportunities to 

demonstrate their empathy and care for the community 

and the environment. 

In November, we held our third ‘We Love Our Community’ 

carnival in partnership with Kebun Baru CC and Ang Mo 

Kio Chinese Methodist Church. The carnival was held in 

conjunction with the school’s Open House and served to 

provide an avenue for seniors and low-income families 

to enjoy a day of fun in the school. It was a tangible way 

for students to develop a spirit of generosity for the 

community. 

Leadership development 

In the Uniformed Groups, our Scouts clinched the Gold 

award for the fifth consecutive year. This has led to the 

troop being conferred the prestigious Frank Cooper Sands 

Honours Pennant award. In addition, the National Cadet 

Corp (Land) and National Police Cadet Corp were awarded 

their first Gold award in the Inter-Unit Competitions while 

The Boys’ Brigade clinched the Bronze award. Felicia Lim 

of 4 Adventurous 2016 was awarded the prestigious SPF- 

NPCC Badge in recognition of her leadership. 

Our student councillors and CCA leaders continue to 

amaze us with their initiative and resourcefulness. 

In 2016, they planned and led in a number of school 

events and we are proud to say that they have always 

risen to the occasion to deliver engaging and meaningful 

programmes for the school community. 

Mighty in thought and deed 

As you can see, Mayflowerians have continued the longstanding 

tradition of being mighty in thought and deed. 

I sure hope that their juniors sitting in this hall will use 

their achievements as benchmarks to be surpassed in 

2017. For Mayflower, why not you? 



departments 



Craft & Technology 

2017 was an eventful year for the C&T department, with Advanced Elective Modules (AEMs) and learning journeys 

planned for students in the upper secondary, to make learning fun and authentic as we took it beyond the classrooms. 

The C&T department also welcomed Mr Marcus Ho to the team! 

Advanced Elective Module (AEM): Product Design at Ngee 

Ann Poly 

This year, our Sec 3 D&T students had the opportunity to delve into Product 

Design via an AEM Programme conducted at Ngee Ann Polytechnic during 

the June holidays. The session was made even more meaningful as it 

focussed on product design for people with physical impairments. 

Catch our students’ reflections about that session at #iamareflectivedesigner 



Design &Technology (D & T) Awards 2017 

Two of our Sec 4 D&T students’ works (2016) were shortlisted for the 2017 Design 

& Technology Awards. Organised by the D&T Educators Society, the Awards 

recognised Henry Ng’s and Lin Yiqiu’s works for their good design concepts. In 

the end, Henry’s work was selected as one of the award winning entries under 

the Creative Adaptation category. His product, called the Golden Monkey Key 

Holder was designed especially for the elderly. The user-friendly design is meant 

to make it easier for the elderly to keep their keys safe and within easy reach. It 

also comes with a light feature for use in the dark and a buzzer for the elderly to 

alert anyone nearby if help is needed. 

Open Studios 2017 Art Exhibition 

The MF Art Unit celebrated the aesthetical achievements of its Visual Art 

students by holding an Art exhibition, the Open Studio, on 12 April 2017. A 

plethora of artworks including photography, painting, illustration, sculpture, 

collage and assemblage produced by students in 2016 and 2017 were 

featured in the exhibition. The visitors were impressed by the rigour of the 

programme, the technical competencies visible in the exhibits as well as the 

profound themes selected by our students to work on. Needless to say, the 

Art teachers and students were encouraged by the positive affirmation. 

Advanced Elective Module (AEM): Science 

in Bread Making @ Temasek Polytechnic 

Our Sec 3EX/NA Food and Nutrition students 

attended a 4-day intensive course, learning about the 

science and art in bread making. The course was held 

during the June holidays at Temasek Polytechnic. The 

course covered the basics of bread making including 

the function of key ingredients as well the sensory 

applications in baking. It was an enriching course 

for the students as the exposure gave them a better 

understanding and appreciation of the technicalities 

with regards to the baking of bread. 



English Language & 

Literature 

The English Language and Literature department aims 

to mould Mayflowerians to be Effective Speakers, 

Creative Writers and Critical Thinkers through a holistic 

language-learning approach. 

ALP 

This is the 2nd year of a three-year progressive Applied 

Learning Programme (ALP) in Effective Communication 

where students are given the opportunities to hone 

their speaking and writing skills via various platforms to 

be confident communicators. The ALP aims to develop 

effective communication skills within students whereby 

they are encouraged to express their ideas and opinions 

clearly and effectively taking into consideration the 

Purpose, Audience and Context. 

The Secondary 1 students underwent Speech and Drama 

Programme in Term 2 over 8 sessions whereby drama 

elements and stage presentations were explored . During 

the course of the programme, students tapped on their 

creativity to craft and flesh out scripts in teacher-led 

lessons, and learnt stage directions and masterful use of 

voice to produce an entertaining skit. The programme 

ended with a big bang with the students staging their 

skits excitedly during the ALP Showcase session. 



On the other hand, the Secondary 2 students participated enthusiastically in Journalism and Broadcast programme 

that spanned over 5 sessions in Semester 2. With the objective to develop students to be confident communicators, 

especially in the context of Journalism and Broadcast, the training sessions were truly proof of what teamwork, effort and 

training can do to help students to become confident presenters. The trainings culminated to an experiential learning 

and learning journey to related organisations to further stimulate the students in their learning. The programme was 

definitely welcomed by the students as they found many exciting moments to collaborate with each other to complete 

their projects. The group presentations best captured their journey of discovery of creative writing, news reporting 

and even photojournalism. Such opportunities more importantly helped to spot our talent. Great job, students! 



Literature 

On top of ALP, the department creates other platforms too to bring out the best in our students. The Secondary 1 

Express students showcased their projects based on their Literature set text The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas during the 

Literature Showcase in July. It was an engaging and interactive session whereby students were urged to pose questions 

to the presenters and even wrote mini reflections and words of encouragement for their friends. There was a variety of 

mixed media products presented that demonstrated their interpretation and understanding of the novel. The students 

had great fun recreating dramatic and significant moments from the text through 3-dimensional models, dioramas, 

posters, comic strips, clever arrangements of newspaper clippings, role-plays, video clips, and even a treasure hunt. 

From their research and group presentations, it was evident that there was much collaboration and peer learning. 

The gallery walk conducted at the library were attended by the Secondary 1 Express and Normal (Academic) classes 

and their reflections showed that they have learnt how to make insightful connections between the novel and the 

contemporary world issues. 

In July, six students from Secondary 3 Diligent participated in the Upper Secondary Set Text Debate, National Schools 

Literature Festival 2017. As the proposition team, they defended the motion ‘This house believes that Ying-Ying suffered 

the greatest tragedy of all the four mothers’ based on the GCE ‘O’ Levels Literature set text The Joy Luck Club. Although 

the students did not win the debate, their experience allowed them to hone valuable skills. 

We hope all our students had a great year with us as much as we had with them! 





Humanities 

Department Vision: 

Humanities students and staff are lifelong learners with a global perspective. 

At Mayflower Secondary (MF), the humanities educators strive to encourage students to develop knowledge, respect 

for and understanding of different perspectives, values and attitudes and an appreciation of the complex interactions 

and interdependence of individuals, societies, and their environments. With the development of the relevant skill 

sets, we hope to instil in our students a love for the humanities and a desire to be proactive global citizens with a deep 

connection and love for his/her country. 

This year we delved into collaborative inquiry that required teachers to reflect and study pressing instructional 

problems. Teachers poured over students’ work and collected evidences of student learning and the lack thereof to 

pinpoint areas of concern and explored ways to overcome these challenges. 

The MF Social Studies Unit embarked on the pilot programme for the launch of the Student Learning Space (online 

portal developed by MOE) to trial resources and platforms to promote self-directed and collaborative learning by 

harnessing the use of ICT. We worked with CPDD to trial lessons. It was a mutually beneficial partnership as our teachers 

benefitted from the support provided by CPDD while we provided invaluable feedback to aid in the implementation of 

lessons for SLS. 



The Humanities department continued to proactively infuse AfL 

strategies as well as explore the range of Thinking Routines used 

in our classrooms. 

KEY PROGRAMS/ Competitions 

Geographical (GI) /Historical (HI) /Social Studies Issue 

Investigations (II) – With Inquiry based learning as the cornerstone, 

students of all levels embarked on GI involving fieldwork at various 

places in Singapore. Lower Secondary students also worked on 

historical sources to make sense and form conclusions relating to 

Singapore history. Our Secondary 3 students and all NT students, 

embarked on various projects to better understand current societal 

issues. 

Inter-School Philosophy Dialogue at Raffles 

Institution – This is the third year our students 

have participated in this event. This year, the 

theme was “Philosophy and the Arts”. The smallgroup 

discussions provided our students with a 

chance to deploy their critical thinking skills, 

analytical prowess and verbal presentation skills 

as they shared their thoughts and opinions with 

their peers. 

PROVE IT! Competition 

Selected students took part in this inter-school 

challenge that examined their ability to test 

for reliable information. Students found the 

experience both fun and enriching. 

MOE History Challenge 

This year, 4 students took part in the inaugural 

MOE History Challenge, where they were 

tested on their historical knowledge. Students 

also had the opportunity to attend a lecture 

by a NTU History Professor on the History of 

Singapore and gain much insight into history 

and historiography. 

Sharing at Redesigning Pedagogy Conference 

Two of our teachers also shared at the 

Redesigning Pedagogy Conference organised by 

NIE. Ms Elizabeth Phua shared about creating 

Historical Empathy in a Secondary 2 Normal 

Academic Classroom through the use of sources 

and routines such as Tug-of-War. 



Mathematics 

Our Mayflower Mathematics team aspires to rub off their passion for this intriguing subject to their students, thus 

nurturing them to be avid problem solvers who are keen to take on any challenge and persevere through in finding the 

solution and enjoying the process. We aim to mould students to see Mathematics beyond its position as a vital option 

for post-secondary education and as a language of logic that guides them in their daily lives. We believe that every child 

matters and continuously seek ways to engage each student in teaching and learning. 

Professional Development 

For this to succeed, the teachers have to continuously engage in lifelong learning and constantly sharpen and hone 

their skills. This is done via weekly timetabled sessions where teachers come together to develop lesson packages and 

have rich discussions to learn from one another’s experiences and knowledge. These sessions ensure that standardised 

resources are developed to benefit our students homogeneously while building good camaraderie amongst the teachers. 

Our Senior Teacher, Mrs Quek, conducts regular sessions to nurture the teachers in her signature area of Mathematical 

Modelling. Two of our teachers, Ms Shen Sirui and Mr Chan Ho Lun, were selected to present their research at the 

“Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2017” organised by the National Institute of Education. 



Competitions 

Participating in competitions is a key success ingredient for our students. This year our students took part in a variety 

of competitions and fared very well with the exceptional guidance from our teachers. Some of the accolades include: 

• Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest – 8 Silver and 14 Bronze Awards 

• Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad – 2 Bronze Awards 

• American Math Competition - Participation Awards 

• Ngee Ann Polytechnic Maths Challenge - Participation Awards 

• National Junior College Secondary Math Challenge - Participation Awards 



Physical Education & Music 

MUSIC 

The General Music Programme (GMP) consists of an array of activities and learning 

modules. Both Sec 1 and 2 students developed dance skills at the beginning of the 

year and this culminated in an Inter-Class Competition. We are proud of the students 

who performed in front of the huge audience, showing their determination and 

developing confidence in public performance. 

Sec 2 students also explored how dance and art could help with their creation of 

musical compositions. They learnt about common concepts between these 3 art 

forms, how they provide different perspectives and inspiration for their musical 

compositions. Through the availability of technology, students were able to create 

many credible musical works. 

In the first semester of the year, students from the General Music Programme participated in the different activities 

organized for this year’s Singapore Youth Festival. Roshan Emmanuel Mano (Sec. 2A) performed his original composition 

titled “Family” at the Esplanade. He was accompanied by Faustina Lim (Sec. 2A) and Samuel Tan (Sec. 1I). 

Darryl Kwek (S2F), Song Jiawei, Joy Lim and Zhang Yilin submitted drawings for the SYF motif competition. Their drawings 

were inspired by the Bunt’s song “Young hearts”. 



PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

In our efforts to engage a new generation of IT savvy students, 

the PE Department introduced a new pedagogical platform called 

Hybrid PE in Sec 1 classes. Using Google+, students posted videos 

of themselves performing various tasks related to the game module 

– football, floor ball and badminton. Students would comment on 

their own performance as well as the performance of their peers. 

Teachers also gave feedback to improve performance. 

Our school Cross-Country was held on 17 May this year at Sengkang 

Riverside Park, a new and fresh venue, where students were able to 

enjoy the cross-country run close to nature as well as take part in 

fringe activities on the hockey pitch. 

The Sports Carnival cum National Day celebrations was held on 8 

August. As a lead-up to the day, our department organised a series 

of inter-class games for the various levels during PE lessons. These 

included Powerball for the Sec 1s, Football for the Sec 2s, Basketball 

for the Sec 3s and Frisbee for the Sec 4s. On the day 

itself, the finals were held at different venues around 

the school. Students and staff were involved in the 

games and everyone had a great time. 

For students who were overweight and severely 

overweight, The REFRESH programme, run by the 

Health Promotion Board, was eagerly welcomed by our 

lower secondary students who needed more support. 

Fun Nerf gun and archery sessions helped them to be 

active and improve their well-being. These sessions 

were conducted over 4 Wednesdays in Term 3. 



Mother Tongue 

Department Vision: 

Effective global communicators rooted in values with a love for the languages and cultures 

Department Mission: 

To nurture Active Learners, Proficient Users anchored in values who embrace their ethnic identities 

To develop Forward Thinkers with a global outlook and appreciation for unity in diversity 

The Mother Tongue teachers of Mayflower Secondary School believe that language and culture is intertwined and the 

former is essentially an expression of a culture. Hence all teachers work hard to create and maintain an immersive 

environment for the learning of these languages in school. 

Other than using Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies to stretch students to their fullest potential, the department 

has focussed on developing themselves professionally. Through the Collaborative Inquiry Projects, the CL Unit looked 

at students’ work to ascertain areas for improvement in the learning of reading, oral and writing. The Malay Unit 

worked on developing lesson packages for narrative writing techniques. 

A plethora of activities such as aesthetic outings, enrichment programmes, and competitions were also organised to 

better engage the students. 

COMPETITIONS 

Selected Sec 1 students took part in the 14th National Xin Lei Writing Creative Writing Competition and were stretched 

in terms of having to think quickly and creatively on their feet. Four Sec 2 students participated in Zoombara 2017, 

an Amazing Race-type game to promote the use of the Malay Language. The exposure gave the students a sense of 

achievement and the chance to forge new friendships with students from other schools. Our first foray into the National 

Sahibba Challenge, (Piala Cendekia Sahibba 2017), was a success for us as our team of four Sec 3 pupils clinched the 4th 

place in the Zonal competition just missing the National Finals by a spot! As a newcomer in this competition, we look 

forward to doing better in next year’s competition. 



RECOGNITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS 

In recognition of Mr Naguib’s dedication and 

commitment to learning of the Malay Language in the 

classroom and beyond, we nominated him for the Arif 

Budiman Malay Language Teachers’ Award 2017. 

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE (MTL) FORTNIGHT 2017 

The 1st part of the Fortnight 2017 was held in conjunction 

with the Lunar New Year celebration. This year, our 

theme was “Common Language, Unique Talents”. 

Students participated in various cultural activities to 

better understand and appreciate the Mother Tongue 

languages and the unique practices of the different 

cultures. 

● Chinese New Year Celebrations 

To welcome the year of the Rooster, the department 

engaged the staff and the students in the preparation 

and celebration of the Lunar New Year. 

In alignment with the Mayflower Promise, we hoped 

to encourage students to have a generous spirit while 

celebrating the Lunar New Year with our dear ones. 

Hence, in addition to the concert planned, everyone 

was involved in the preparation of Hampers of Love that 

were donated to the senior citizens from Asian Women’s 

Welfare Association (AWWA). The senior citizens were 

also invited to our concert and while in school, were 

cared for by students from the Info-Comm Club. 



● Hands-on workshops 

For the second part of our MT fortnight activities, held in July, the 

department organised a Paper Art workshop for Sec 1NT & 1NA 

students. Conducted by our own teachers, students learnt about the 

meanings behind the different paper cuttings as they created their 

own master pieces! The Sec 2 students delved into the meanings of 

poems behind the paintings during fan painting sessions. Aside from 

these programmes, students from all different levels and streams had 

the opportunity to watch shows after curriculum hours. 

● Culture Appreciation Learning Journeys 

Our Sec 1 and 3 students embarked on a tour that comprised a Chinese 

Tea Art appreciation session and a heritage tour to Kampong Lorong 

Buangkok. The students learnt about the various types of Chinese 

tea and their benefits as they sipped tea they brewed for themselves 

and sampled eggs cooked in tea leaves. They learned interesting facts 

about Singapore in Chinese at Kampong Lorong Buangkok. 

● Speech and Drama Workshop 

Sec 2 HCL students were immersed in a month long drama workshop. 

They were exposed to the various aspects of drama, including script 

writing, acting and stage performance. It culminated in a stage 

performance with self-written scripts. The process was gruelling but 

certainly meaningful as students demonstrated a higher level of 

confidence resulting in better stage presentation. 



● Malay Cultural Experience 

The ML Unit’s theme was ‘Budaya Rentas Masa’ (A Culture 

across Time) for the first instalment of the MTL Fortnight. The 

activities involved the exploration of the Malay culture and its 

evolution over time. 

Sec 1 and 3 students went on a learning journey to visit the 

‘Last Kampung Mosque in Singapore’, Masjid Petempatan 

Melayu Sembawang. They learnt how a kampung house was 

constructed without nails followed by a hands-on activity about 

the Jawi script. The much-anticipated segment came at the 

end: a feast of Nasi Ambeng, the traditional kampung cuisine of 

white rice served with mouth-watering dishes. It was served in 

the ‘makan berdamai’-style or ‘peaceful feast’. 

During the March holidays, three of our Sec 4 pupils signed up 

for a Journalism Camp jointly organized by Berita Harian and ITE 

Central. The two day long camp saw the participants taking on 

the roles of a reporter, graphic designer and photographer, after 

which they had to produce a mock-up cover page of their own 

newspaper! The girls had an exciting time as they experienced 

the tight timelines of journalists and witnessed first-hand how 

stories become front page news. 

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE FORTNIGHT CULTURAL CAMP 

Held on 16th August 2017, the camp for Sec 3 students was 

a 2.5-hour event with two segments: the cultural experience 

stations and the Escape Room challenges. The popular and 

much anticipated Escape Room challenges tested the students’ 

will power, patience and perseverance, as well as their ability to 

think creatively of solutions. 

● Hari Raya Concert 

To celebrate and share in the festivities of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, 

the ML Unit held a simple yet meaningful mini-concert to 

showcase the spirit of Hari Raya. Performers donned traditional 

costumes. A song and dance item and an original skit by our 

students enlightened many about the festival. 



Science 

Excitement. Exploration. Experience. Excellence. 

The Science Department aims to provide students with a holistic understanding of the world around them through 

an inquiry-based approach in the teaching and learning of Science. 

Programmes and Events 

1st Gear: Science of Motor Vehicles 

For Secondary 4 NT students 

Our 4NT Science students participated in an 

enrichment programme on The Science of 

Motor Vehicles conducted by EduTorque. This 

programme is designed to bring the excitement 

of motorsports and the science of motor vehicles 

into an eye-opening experience. 

Besides learning about the inner workings of a car, 

students had the opportunity to take the hot seat 

in a Motorsports GP Car simulator. Students also 

made a site visit to Bridgestone Tyre Singapore 

where they learnt about the business aspect in 

running a car workshop and the behind-thescenes 

work inside the automotive industry. 



Environmental Explorer (Advanced Elective Module) 

For Secondary 3 students 

Some of our Secondary 3 students attended an Advanced 

Elective Module (AEM) conducted by Singapore Polytechnic 

(School of Applied Science) during the June holidays. 

Our students were exposed to the different environmental 

challenges faced by modern societies today through various 

hands-on activities and workshops. Through experiential 

learning, they gained insights on environmental sustainability, 

particularly in the areas of air quality management, water 

resource management and solid waste management. 

Visit to Bridgestone Tyre Singapore 

LEGO Workshop 


The Lego workshop is conducted annually 

for our secondary 2 students. The workshop 

provided a “hands on, minds on” environment 

that supported and enriched students’ learning 

process. This was an innovative way for students 

to learn through the stimulation of multiple 

senses during the learning process. Through an 

engaging learning process, students obtained a 

deeper understanding of the science concepts 

from the Interactions & Energy themes of the 

lower secondary Science syllabus. 

Master builders planning and experimenting. 

Hosting of Hong Kong students 


The Science department hosted 20 students and 2 teachers from Hong Kong and Kowloon Chiu Chow Public Association 

Secondary School on 29 and 30 June 2017. Our 

teachers and students played host to our guests 

and brought them through a school immersion 

programme which included a school tour, various 

cultural activities and joining in the lessons. Through 

this platform, students from both schools had the 

opportunity to broaden their horizons and cultivate 

respect for each other’s culture. Our students are 

looking forward to visit their school in the upcoming 

SOLID HK Trip in November 2017. 

Scientific Achievements 

Upper Secondary International Biomedical Quiz (2017) 1 Bronze, 2 Honourable Mentions, 2 Merits and 

Certificates of Participation 

Upper Secondary Caduceus Cup (2017) 2 Top 30 placing and Certificates of Participation 

Lower Secondary University of New South Wales To be updated (results released in August) 

Global International Competitions & 

Assessments for Schools 2017 (Science) 



committees 



Awards and Recognition 

The Awards and Recognition Committee garners school-wide 

efforts in affirming and recognising staff members for their 

dedication and commitment to the holistic development of 

students and of fellow colleagues. To commend and celebrate 

the good work of fellow colleague within the school, the 

Committee champions staff recognition through various 

platforms to pay tribute to them. The MF Staff Award is 

presented to recognise inspirational staff members who are 

role models to both our students and peers. The Long Service 

Award (LSA) is also presented to staff members in recognition 

of their commitment and good service to the school. 

Beyond the school, the Committee also champions staff 

recognition through nation-wide platforms by nominating 

deserving individuals for the following awards: Outstanding 

Youth in Education Award (OYEA), the Inspiring Chinese 

Language Teacher Award, the President’s Award for Teachers 

(PAT), the Inspiring Teacher of English - Teaching Award, the 

Outstanding History Teacher Award, the Innergy (Schools) 

Award, the Listening Educator for Advancement and Progress 

(LEAP) Award, Academy of Singapore Teachers Academy 

Awards, the MOE Service Excellence Awards (MSEA) and the 

Excellent Service Award (EXSA) 

The Committee also aims to seek more opportunities for our 

stakeholders to recognize the hard work and effort of our 

dedicated staff members through Teachers’ Day Student- 

Nominated Awards, Appreciation Notes to staff during Meet- 

Parents-Session and Thank You Notes during Graduation 

Ceremony and Prom Night. 



Academic Excellence 

The main objective of the Academic Excellence Committee is to build a vibrant academic culture and to implement 

technology-based tools and initiatives in our classrooms. 

As a post examinations activity, our Mind Map Workshops were held after SA1. Mind Mapping techniques were taught 

to the Secondary 1s to equip them with the necessary skills to plan and visualize their ideas. For the first time, we 

conducted this workshop using the IMindMap software, which allowed the students to experience how Mind Mapping 

their subject topics would facilitate efficient learning and revision. 

Camp Challenge was a programme introduced to further support our graduating students for the preparation for the 

coming O/NA/NT National Examinations. Conducted in March and June, the academic activities promoted learning in 

teams and provided chances for timely feedback through self- and peer-assessment for improvement. Students were 

able to consult their respective subject teachers and sharpen their focus in the subjects. 

Last but not least, our Night Study Programme for the graduating students was conducted during the weeks leading 

up to the Common Test and Preliminary Examinations. It provided a conducive environment for our students to revise 

their work, while teachers and Key Personnel provided the assistance to supervise the students as they strive to achieve 

their best. 

The other programmes that we have ran with success and in continuation to 2017 are: 

● Remedial / Supplementary schedules 

● Subject information sheets 

● Post-Exam Marker’s feedback 

● Academic Consultations 

● Academic Counselling 

● Principal’s List Board 



School Safety 

‘Think Safety, Act Safety’ – the safety motto of Mayflowerians. 

School safety is the responsibility of each and every individual in Mayflower Secondary School. In Mayflower, we 

believe that by constantly thinking about safety, we can act safely at all times as an organisation. The Safety Committee 

encourages staff and students to be proactive about safety at all times - to stop, think and act. 

Our plans and actions on safety in Mayflower are based on 4 principles: 

1. Environment - To have a safe environment that supports learning is everyone’s responsibility. 

2. Leadership - Staff are role models and will demonstrate their commitment to safety for all students. 

3. Responsibility - Every staff and student is responsible for his/her own safety and actively watches out for others. 

4. Priority - Safety is always the first priority. 

2016 was an eventful year for the Safety Committee as we successfully carried out Exercise Rhinos on 22 February. 

This was the most major evacuation exercise the school has been a part of since 2000. Exercise Rhinos was carried 

out together with the School Emergency and Planning Organisation (SEMPO), Ang Mo Kio North Police Division and 

SCDF. In addition to creating much excitement amongst the students and staff, Exercise Rhinos has greatly raised our 

awareness and ensured that we are fully prepared and ready for an emergency. With the successful completion of 

Exercise Rhinos, the school was certified SCDF ready. Looking forward, the Safety Committee is planning to carry out 

evacuation exercises based on new scenarios, like evacuation to external holding areas. 

The Safety Committee has also reviewed the various safety procedures and made a number of recommendations, 

including coming up with Standard Operating Procedures for the various school activities and special rooms. The 

team will also be conducting internal safety checks periodically in all special rooms to ensure standards are adhered 

to. These reviews and activities are carried out in the spirit of continuous improvement to help us raise the safety 

standards of the school and cultivate a safety mind-set in Mayflowerians. 

Last but not least, the Safety Committee would like to welcome Mr. Abdul Haqim (SPE) to the team. 



Effective Communication 

Speech and Drama Programme 

The Secondary 1 students went through a 10-week Speech and Drama Programme 

in Term 2 where they learnt the basic elements of Speech and Drama. During the 

course of the programme, students tapped on their creativity to craft and flesh out 

scripts in teacher-led lessons, and learnt stage directions and masterful use of voice 

with Act 3 to produce an entertaining skit. The programme ended with a big bang 

with the students staging their skits excitedly during the ALP Showcase session. 

Journalism and Broadcast Programme 

A total of about 281 students participated enthusiastically in the 8 sessions of 

Journalism and Broadcast programme. With the objective to develop students to 

be confident communicators, especially in the context of Journalism and Broadcast, 

the training sessions were truly proof of what teamwork, effort and training can 

do to help students to become confident presenters. Experiential learning via a 

series of Learnings Journeys to related organsiations 

helped to further stimulate and spur the students 

in their learning. The programme was definitely 

welcomed by the students as they found many 

exciting moments to collaborate with one another 

in completing their group projects. The group 

presentations best captured their journey of 

discovery of feature writing, news reporting and 

even radio deejay broadcasting. More importantly, 

such opportunities helped to spot writing talents 

amongst the students. Great job, secondary two! 



Discipline 

The Discipline Committee strives to inculcate responsible behaviour amongst all Mayflowerians with the belief that 

purpose precedes practice. Hence, we aim to develop our students into individuals with self-discipline who will take 

responsibility for their actions. In light of this philosophy, the rules and regulations of the school are designed to 

promote the five school values. 

Discipline in Mayflower is not about blind obedience. It is about ownership, right thinking and responsible behaviour. 

Our role as teachers here is not custodial, but developmental, where every staff member is a disciplinarian and educator 

of values. With this mindset, we hope to see “discipline as a bridge between goals and accomplishments” – Jim Rohm 

When students break the rules, we want them to understand that they are to take ownership of their actions and take 

the opportunity learn how to address the problems and correct their behaviour. By focusing on the problem and not 

the students, we uphold the dignity of both the students and the affected parties, thus allowing restoration through 

restitution. 

The DC also initiated ‘Catching Mayflowerians Doing Good’. There are many good deeds and behaviour by our students 

that often go unacknowledged. Hence, teachers are given ‘Good Conduct’ cards so that whenever they witness good or 

improved behaviour, they may commend the students for their positive actions. This is done in the hope of encouraging 

more of such behaviour. This has garnered positive feedback and we hope we can ‘catch’ more Mayflowerians doing 

good! 

This year, the discipline team has also reviewed and streamlined the processes for the use of handphones in school. In 

line with our philosophy, we hope to cultivate responsible usage of handphones in students. In addition, the discipline 

team will be reviewing the rules and consequences later in the year. We will also be conducting focus group sessions 

with the students and the staff as a gesture of inclusivity and to gather their input on how the school may further 

improve the discipline climate so as to facilitate effective teaching and learning values. 



Examinations 

The Examination Committee works with the primary objective of ensuring validity, reliability and fairness in all internal 

and external examination processes. 

Our members are: 

Mr B Prem Anand 

Mr Narayanan S/O Namasivayam 

Mr Johnson Tay 

Mr Lim Chee Wee 

Mr Cheow Chee Siang Gabriel 

Ms Teo Wan Ngee Allycia 

Mr Mohamed Naguib Bin Ngadnan 

Mrs Neo Peck Hoon 

The team plans, implements and reviews internal and external examination processes in Mayflower. We plan and 

deploy manpower for various examinations including Presiding and Chief Presiding Examiner/s for internal and external 

examinations, Supervisors of Oral Examinations and Science Practical, and invigilators. Upon deploying key personnel, 

we provide guidance and advice on roles and functions. We manage the process of candidature registration for national 

examinations, working closely with Form teachers and Heads of Departments to ensure thoroughness and accuracy. 

The Mayflower Secondary Assessment Policy strongly guides our internal assessment processes. The team plans the 

schedule for each internal examination with a thorough look into details, ensuring the timely delivery of an accurate 

examination timetable to the students and staff. We regulate the internal examination processes including printing of 

paper, checking of examination papers, collection of scripts for marking, tracking of attendance/MCs and other general 

routines. These are reviewed after each examination with refinements being constantly made. 

The entire examination process is only complete upon the release of results. The examination committee looks into 

the results of both internal and external examinations. The team prepares and interprets the global reports, which 

supports the school management team including the school leaders in analysing the performance and designing the 

appropriate intervention strategies. 



Knowledge Management 

To support quality decision-making in the school, the Knowledge Management Committee hopes to create an evidencebased 

culture. This includes capturing, sharing, analysing data, and then using it to make informed decisions. 

As with past years, the committee works closely with the school to maintain its data and making it accessible to our 

staff. The information of our students are shared with the relevant staff, providing them with a holistic profile of their 

students to support their teaching and learning in the classrooms. 

The committee also ensures a smooth procedure facilitating the writing of our graduating students’ testimonials in 

order for the testimonials to be true reflections of the students’ achievements in both academic and non-academic 

areas in their years in Mayflower Secondary School. 

The committee continues to strive to equip our staff with data analytical skills to deepen sound decision-making 

process in the school. 



Aesthetics 

Our aims 

The Aesthetics Committee is responsible for developing our students’ ability to appreciate beauty in the various 

art forms. More importantly, we believe this is a powerful tool in developing students holistically. The aesthetics 

programmes are designed to heighten students’ curiosity and passion for the arts. Students are provided with a variety 

of platforms to achieve these goals of the committee. 

Assembly programmes 

To usher in the new-year for the school, Gindaiko came with their Japanese Daiko drums to bring good wishes and 

blessings. In another programme, students were introduced to the idea of how Maths could be used to choreograph 

dance. 



Leisure music group – Jam Band 

Our leisure music group, Jam Band experienced their first public performance 

outside of the school grounds. They did the school proud by performing with a 

good groove in their rendition of “Sing me to Sleep” at West Mall on 2nd July. 

Aesthetic outings 

The year two students had a roaring time at the performance of “Horrible Stories: 

Awful Egyptians”. They were entertained with song, dance and theatre in the cozy 

KC Arts Centre. Thirty Arts Ambassadors attended the musical, “Sister Act” at MBS 

Grand Theatre. Prior to this performance, Koshika Marati and Lim Ler Er from Sec. 

2 E had the opportunity to attend a media call. Here they were able to observe 

and learn how professional reporters, cast and production crew worked behind 

the scenes. 

Lunch time concert 

The LTC remains a popular platform for Mayflowerians to share their joy for the 

different art-forms. In this first LTC of the year, an all-boy group of dancers from 

the graduating class gave their swan song before they focus on their exams in 

semester two. 



Education and Career 

Guidance (ECG) 

The school’s ECG programme aims to 

equip Mayflowerians with the necessary 

knowledge, skills and values to make 

decisions at each key education stage 

for successful transition from school 

to further education or work, and 

hence to plan and manage their career 

pathways and learning throughout their 

lives. ECG is important to prepare our 

Mayflowerians for the world of work, 

equip them with the skills to remain 

competitive in the global economy 

and above all, to lead meaningful and 

productive lives. 

Key programmes, meaningful learning 

journey trips and work attachment 

programmes are planned to give 

students opportunities to be kept up to 

date with the evolving landscape of the 

labour market. We also work hand-inhand 

with Junior Colleges, Polytechnics 

and industry partners to provide 

comprehensive ECG support for our 

students. 

In a glance, our Level Programmes are as follows: 

Level Programmes 

Sec 1 ● Learning about different Careers 

● Getting to know Post-Secondary Institutions @ Parents’ Learning Festival 

Sec 2 ● Career Fair on STEM 

● Elective Modules @ ITE Colleges 

Sec 3 ● Advanced Elective Modules @ Polytechnics 

● World Skills Learning Journey and Exhibition 

● Elective Modules @ ITE Colleges 

● Advanced Elective Modules @ Polytechnics 

● Work attachments at Mount Alvernia Hospital and JM Foral 

Sec 4 ● Learning Journeys to Post-Secondary Institutions 

● Portfolio Preparation Workshop for Direct Admission to Post Secondary Institutions 



Our ECG curriculum includes highlights such as: 

(a) Parents’ Learning Festival 

The annual Parents’ Learning Festival was held on the 

18th of February. This year, we invited our alumni to 

motivate and excite the students by highlighting the 

career options and opportunities available to them. It 

was of great privilege to have our Alumni, Mr. Daniel 

Tan, an entrepreneur, Mr. Spencer Lam, a film-maker 

and Mr. Lim Yee Wee, a youth worker, to share the 

nature and scope of their work. In addition, they also 

explained the skills and values necessary to perform 

in their respective occupations. It was an engaging 

session and our students and their parents gathered 

insightful information during the interactions with 

the alumni. 

(b) Early Admissions Exercise Preparation 

Our Secondary 4 Express and 5 Normal Academic students 

attended an EAE talk conducted by Ngee Ann 

Polytechnic. Thereafter, a smaller group of students 

visited Ngee Ann Polytechnic for an EAE workshop, 

where they received useful tips from lecturers who 

head different Academic Schools on how EAE interviews 

were conducted and how to best prepare 

themselves for the admission exercise. 

(d) Elective Modules and Advance Elective Modules 

The 4-day Elective Modules (EMs) were introduced to our 

Secondary 2 and 3 Normal Course Students to broaden their 

learning experiences and to provide for their varied learning 

needs and styles. EMs cover a range of industry niches from 

Floral Arrangement to Smart Homes Application, opening up 

possibilities that extend beyond secondary school education. 

In addition, our Category A EMs allows for provision of credits 

for advanced standing in related NITEC courses. 

In addition, 3 groups of Secondary 3 students from Food and 

Nutrition, Science and Design and Technology courses took 

part in the Advanced Elective Modules (AEMs) during the 

June holidays. AEMs are conducted in local polytechnics by 

polytechnic instructors to enhance the learning experience of 

our students through practice-oriented approaches that may 

augment the specific concepts and skills in the O’ level curriculum. 

(c) Work Attachment Programmes 

At the end of 2016, our Secondary 4 Normal Academic 

and Express students signed up for work attachment 

programmes at Mount Alvernia Hospital 

and Ji Mei Flower. At the nursing attachment, students 

had the chance to attend lectures and shadow 

nurses to better understand what the job entails. At 

Ji Mei Flower, a group of our students handled the 

sales request of christmas trees during the year-end 

peak season, where they had the chance to interact 

with customers from all walks of life. It was an enriching 

experience for everyone, and it was definitely a 

school vacation to remember! 



Character And Citizenship 

Education (CCE) 

The goal of Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) is to inculcate values and develop competencies in our students 

to help them grow as Mayflowerians who are good individuals and useful citizens. 

The school’s CCE curriculum adopts a future-oriented focus through the use of life experiences and stories as contexts 

for learning to prepare students for future responsibilities and equip them to make well-considered decisions. Students 

learn the values of responsibility, respect, integrity, care and harmony, which are fundamental to nurturing good 

Mayflowerian qualities through engagement in discussions, presentations, and other learning experiences. Various key 

programmes such as NE, ECG, and VIA complement their learning as well. 

The MF Character Award is given to students who demonstrated exemplary behaviour and good character in their daily 

lives at MF. This award is presented to nominated students twice a year. 





National Education and 

Values In Action 

The school’s NE and VIA programme aims to imbue in every Mayflowerian the school’s values such as respect and 

compassion and bring out the generous spirit within the students too. Through our structured programme, we hope to 

also build competencies in our students and develop them into respectable individuals and useful citizens. 



National Education 

Celebration of Commemorative Events 

1. Total Defence 

2. International Friendship 

3. Racial Harmony 

4. National Day 

(We have in-house assembly programmes for all the 

commemorative days! Can you still recall them?) 

Learning Journeys 

Sec 1 – Chingay 

Sec 2 – NE@RT 

Sec 3 – International Friendship Day @ Singapore 

Discovery Centre 

Sec 4NA/NT – Our 1st Learning Journey to Little India 

(ran by the teachers themselves!) 

Values In Action 

Secondary 1 – School @ Heart 

Students focused on improving the school environment 

Secondary 2 – Elderly @ Heart 

Students collaborated with Block 257, 

Thye Hwa Kwan Senior Activity Centre 

Secondary 3 – Service @ Heart 

Students run the MF Carnival during the School House 

Secondary 4/5 – Community @ Heart 

Students made MF In-House Insect Repellent and 

distributed to residents in the neighbouring blocks 

of Repellent around Mayflower Sec area and spread 

awareness of dengue and mosquito breeding 

Besides these programmes, the school has also organised 2 overseas service learning trips to Surabaya and Cambodia 

for the Secondary 2 and 3 students respectively in October. 



Publicity 

The Publicity Committee plans, 

implements, and evaluates publicity 

processes and activities to promote 

Mayflower Secondary as the choice 

secondary school for students and 

parents in the area. 

This year, talks were held and booths 

were set up in several schools to inform 

Primary Six students about our school’s 

DSA requirements, as well as provide 

general information about our school’s 

programmes. Publicity materials, such 

as brochures, fact sheets and videos 

are purposefully selected or crafted to 

ensure alignment to school plans and 

goals. This year, a second corporate video 

was produced to capture the essence 

and spirit of the school. 



Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram were 

used to capture memorable times and achievements of 

our students and staff. It is used to promote our school 

to the community at large but also to promote school 

pride among our students. These include featuring 

our top students at the GCE O Level and N Level 

Examinations on our school website. And for the third 

year, the Publicity Committee worked with the Student 

Council Board to provide the necessary publicity for the 

Student Council Presidential Elections using the social 

media platforms. 

The Publicity Committee is also in-charge of the annual 

school magazine, The Mayflower Promise and has 

worked on this year’s yearbook to capture key moments 

vividly. This year, students were involved in choosing 

the cover of the magazine by voting for their favourite 

design. 

The Committee has also revamp our school website to 

improve features for easier navigationl. 

On 25th November, the Publicity and National Education 

Committees with the teachers in charge of the CCA 

groups organised and held the Open House and Carnival. 

The event held on the Saturday morning showcased the 

school to a crowd of Primary Six students as well as their 

parents who were interested in considering their child’s 

secondary school education with us. The school also 

invited the community in our vicinity to participate in 

activities organised specially for them. 



Physical Health and Canteen 

The aim of the Physical Health and Canteen committee is to promote the health and fitness of staff and students by 

inculcating healthy eating habits and developing a passion for sports/exercise. 

We are involved in the following: 

• Plan, implement and evaluate activities pertaining to health, sports and fitness for staff and students. 

• Raise awareness amongst staff and students on physical health matters. 

• Provide guidance to all teachers with regard to health and suitability of activities (e.g. types of exercises, sports 

and their effects on the body). 

• Ensure canteen food is of good quality and adheres to the guidelines provided by Health Promotion Board as 

part of the Healthy Meals in Schools Programme. 

• Keep abreast of issues pertaining to physical health and eating. 

The members in the PHC Committee are: 

Mrs Angie Lee (HOD/Craft & Technology) 

Mr Eric Wong (HOD/PE & CCA) 

Mr Edwin Goh (PE Teacher) 

Mdm Tan Gie Chun (AM) 

Mr Gregory Tay (OM) 

Mdm Wong Juat Ngiom (Science TSO) 



The events and programmes which we are conducting this 

year include 

• Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP) 

with the Canteen Stall Vendors 

• Promoting Healthy Fruits and Vegetables 

through our Healthy Lifestyle Young 

Ambassadors, Kevin Choy (4K) and Qiu Wanying (4J) 

• Health Screening Exercise for students (Feb) 

• iClub#2 (Jul) 

• Health Screening for staff (Oct) 

• Fun & Fitness Programme 

Here are highlights of some of our events and programmes 

Fun n Fitness Progamme 

Our school worked in line with Health Promotion Board 

(HPB) guidelines to bring our severely overweight students 

to HPB for their regular health assessments and blood test 

to certify their health status and to screen for potential 

dangers of diabetes at the start of the year. 

We also collaborated with ESN Asia to conduct 4 sessions 

of ReFRESH programme on Wednesday afternoons for 

our Secondary 1 and 2 students who are overweight. The 

activities include Nerf Guns and Tag Archery which the 

students enjoyed. On top of that we also conducted weekly 

game sessions from time to time to encourage our students 

to remain active. 

iClub#2 

To promote staff bonding, we organised a table tennis 

activity and a cookery session for all staff to engage in a 

healthy manner. The iClub took place on Wed 26 July and 

everyone had a good time playing table tennis or learning 

how to prepare breakfast. 



Partnership 

Parent Support Group 

2017 was definitely an engaging year for PSG members and parents. 

The PSG came in strong force to actively recruit Sec 1 parents to get them to play a more positive role in their children’s 

secondary school lives during the Sec 1 Meet-Parents-Session and CCA Exhibition in January. 

Next was the annual PSG cum Alumni Appreciation Dinner, as a gesture of appreciation to our supportive parents and 

alumni. 



In February, parents enjoyed a half-day Parent Learning 

Festival to find out more about the various academic 

requirements at various stages of their child’s secondary 

education. The festival also provided more information 

on post-secondary options as well as career talks by 

Alumni members to inspire our students to pursue their 

passions. 

The workshops, talks and handicraft activities have 

drawn more parents than before. Badminton sessions 

were also organised this year and families turned up in 

full force to bond through the games. 

The Drone Flying event attracted a good number of 

families and all bought extra drones back to play with 

their loved ones. 



Staff Development 

The Staff Development Committee builds up capacity of staff members in Mayflower Secondary School to learn, create 

and contribute to the Mayflower Outcomes. The Committee also seeks to empower staff innovation that is aligned to 

the MF Promise. 

The Committee oversees the following staff development programmes in 2017: 

a) Education Officers/ AEDs (T&L) 

▪ Using the Collaborative Inquiry cycle, staff members work together in department Professional Learning 

Teams (PLTs) to improve classroom instruction and student outcomes. Experimentation is key and findings 

from the inquiry will be shared during the year-end Staff Learning Conference in November for staff members 

to learn from one another. 

▪ PLTs desiring to share experimental and research findings are also supported and given opportunities to use 

outside school platforms like the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference to share with other teachers 

in the fraternity. 

▪ The Staff Induction programme is conducted for Beginning Teachers and new staff members posted to the 

school. The programme covers the School Philosophy and Directions, School Systems like Admin, Finance, 

ICT, and Professional matters like Professional Ethos and Teachers Growth Model. The on-the-job segment 

gives opportunities to new colleagues to work and learn on the ground with the more experienced colleagues 

in the respective subject areas, form class and CCAs. 

▪ Beginning Teachers undergo a customised in-house Skilful Teacher Enhanced Mentoring (STEM) programme 

conducted by our own Lead Teacher and Senior Teachers. The 9-month long learning culminates in a final 

design of learning that will be experimented and evaluated for improvement. 

▪ Lead Teacher and Senior Teachers in the Staff Development Committee design a series of Milestone 

Programme workshops aimed at equipping staff members with key skills and learning needed over the next 

few years as part of the school’s strategic goals to provide an engaging school experience that grows futureready 

students and to build an evidence-based culture that supports quality decisions in the school. 

▪ In encouraging all teacher-leaders in Mayflower Secondary School to develop their expertise in signature 

pedagogies, opportunities through reading, discussion and experimentation have been structured into 

professional development sessions to gradually help teacher-leaders to choose, develop and propagate their 

chosen signature pedagogies. 



) Executive and Administrative Staff 

VPA, AM and OM coordinates On-the-Job-Training 

(OJT) for EAS in their respective job functions. The 

main purpose of these trainings is to provide excellent 

service to staff members and stakeholders. EAS are 

organised into project teams to encourage ownership 

in looking into innovations to improve work, especially 

in the areas of school safety and curriculum support. 



Staff Wellness 

Lo-Hei 

The Mayflower family ushered in the new lunar year with our 

customary “Lo-Hei” & buffet lunch on 8 February. We were 

delighted that our SAC members took time off to grace this 

joyous occasion. This was indeed a great opportunity for all 

staff to bond and mingle with one another while enjoying the 

sumptuous spread of food. 

Hari Raya Tea Party 

Hari Raya Aidilfitri marks the end of the Islamic holy month of 

Ramadan. We are grateful to be able to celebrate this festival 

with our Muslim colleagues by indulging ourselves with a 

gastronomic spread of Malay food ranging from satay, mee siam 

and ‘kueh’. It was definitely an enjoyable ‘makan’ session! 





Student Development 

Having adopted the motto of ‘Every Student Matters’, the committee aims to help every student to attain academic 

success and MF outcomes. 

Our vision is to build a culture of care in which students enjoy coming to school, are engaged in learning and motivated 

to give their best and feel a sense of achievemen attachment to the school. The team continues to provide a caring and 

supportive environment for our students at all levels. We believe in developing Mayflowerians in their emotional and 

social skills in order for them to make informed decisions with regards to post-secondary education and career so as to 

make them realise the MF Promise. 



Key events: 

1. Level Camps (8th to 10th March 2017) 

Secondary 1 – Camp Explore was held at the Terror Sea 

Scout. The camp theme was “knowing yourself and others”. 

It focussed on the values of moral courage, respect and 

responsibility.. 

Camp Venture for Secondary 2 was held at Amoy Quee NCC 

Campsite. This is the very first time we have our camp at 

an actual military site. The theme was onf moral courage, 

commitment and open-mindedness. 

Camp Resilience was designed for the Secondary 3 students 

with activities aimed at encouraging the values of optimism, 

empathy, and discernment through adventure, team building 

and personal mastery. 

Camp Challenge was organised to prepare our Secondary 

4 and 5 students for the upcoming national exams. This 

year’s theme, DEFYING THE ODDS, focused on the values of 

optimism, commitment and integrity. 

2. MF Modules 

This programme was designed specially for the Normal 

Technical students. It aims to cater to the social, emotional, 

educational and career needs of N(T) students. Experiential 

learning lessons on resilience are taught so that they are able 

to apply them when confronted with challenges in their daily 

lives. It is hope that the school and class spirit is cultivated 

during these sessions. (photos later) 



Student Leadership 

With the theme, “Leaders Within”, this year, the Student Leadership Committee aims to get student leaders to think 

what they can do for the people around them. 

Events 

In Semester 1, we geared up by organising several events such as the Sec 1 Orientation, CCA Exhibition, SC Presidential 

Election and Student Leaders Investiture. In Semester 2, the different groups of students leaders (Student Councillor, 

Class Leaders, Arts Ambassadors and CCA Leaders) , all came together to make Teachers’ Day celebration another 

memorable day for the teachers in Mayflower Secondary School. We ended the year with the CCA Leaders planning 

for part of the Open House. 



Exposure on Community and Environment Issues 

In alignment with the theme, “Leaders Within”, this year, we also 

expose our student leaders to environmental and community 

issues. This year, for the first time, some Student Councillors come 

together to organise Earth Hour. During this week, students had 

the opportunity to pen down what and how they can contribute 

to save the Earth and the environment. Apart from that, we also 

have groups of student leaders who went to Pulau Semakau to 

better understand the issue of waste management Singapore 

is facing now and in the future. It was also an opportunity for 

the student leaders to fell in love with nature as they walk 

through the mud and get upclose with the varied sea organisms 

during the inter-tidal walk at Pulau Semakau. Another group of 

student leaders also attended a Teens Conference where they 

get to discuss community issues such as caring for migrant 

workers, caring for people with disabilities and protecting the 

environment. 

With these platforms, the Student Leadership Committee hope 

that student leaders will use these opportunity to hone their 

leadership skills and will also continue to think what can they do 

to as an active contributor to their society. 



Aesthetics group 



Chinese Dance 

The Mayflower Chinese Dance Club is a dance troupe that consists of 40 passionate dancers. The club is part of the 

school’s Aesthetics niche. Under the guidance of the dance instructor Ms Connie Ban, members of the Chinese Dance 

are continually challenged to rise to great heights of strength, grace and artistic achievement. 

Our dancers performed in many school events and functions, ranging from CCA Exhibition, Chinese New Year 

celebrations, Speech & Prize Giving Day, MF Lunch Time Concerts, and MF Open House. These performances have 

provided opportunities for our dancers to hone their skills while adding to the vibrant arts scene in the school. 

The Chinese Dance Club performed in the ASEAN Schools Games 2017 Opening Ceremony in July, in which the dancers 

performed the item, “The Day I Fell in Love” together with Peicai Secondary and Jurong West Primary. In the same 

month, they also performed an item, themed “Red, Blue and White” (Racial Harmony) for Singapore Heart Foundation 

Charity Cup Golf Tournament 2017. Through their passion and commitment, our dancers bravely go through their paces 

to bring happiness and joy to the audience as they dance to the rhythm of life for each school and public performances. 

In February, the club engaged in a Kin-ball SEP programme which the dancers not only outplay, outwit and out to have 

fun but they also learnt to be cooperative and work as a team. In September, the dancers watched the musical play 

“West Side Story” which is Inspired by Shakespeare’s tumultuous love story Romeo and Juliet in Grand Theatre at 

Marina Bay Sands. 

Under the rigorous training practices, multiple 

opportunities to showcase their talents and other 

activities to widen their horizon of arts, every dancer 

from Chinese Dance Club develop their skills, leadership 

and organising abilities. We hope our dancers become a 

person with Zest for Life, a Curious Mind, and a Generous 

Spirit. 

Teachers-in-Charge 

Mdm Patricia Kwek 

Mrs. Quek Ai Jee 

Ms Sharlene Tan 

Instructor: 

President 

Vice President (Development) 

Vice President (Discipline) 

Vice President (Operations) 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Publicity 

Art Ambassadors 

Ms Connie Ban 

Clara Lim En Qi 

Chong En Ci 

Vikki Shu Gin Ee 

Chloe Grace Lim Jie 

Keoi Kezoeyis Ng 

Heng Jiamin 

See Xiao En 

Charmaine Yeo 

May Yu Ya Maw 

Earlene Ng Jing Lin 

Charyse Tan Ying Xuan 

Zhang Lisha 



Chinese Orchestra 

At Mayflower Chinese Orchestra, we hope to instil an 

appreciation and passion for music in all our members. 

We seek to develop our members holistically by 

equipping them with music skills, and developing 

their ability to manage their time, plan and organise 

activities. The leadership abilities of students are 

also developed through a mentorship programme in 

the CCA. Most importantly, we seek to instil in our 

students a sense of empathy and compassion for 

their peers and the community around us. 

This year, MFCO was involved in the following 

programmes. 

School Performances 

MFCO performed at this year’s CCA Exhibition with 

our own Student Conductors, Ron Law and Sean 

Goh, taking the lead. This year’s Chinese New Year 

Celebrations also saw Xian Zhen, our President, 

organising and leading a small ensemble to bring 

festive cheer to the school. The MFCO was also 

involved in playing for Speech Day and Open House. 


Mr Tan Wee Tiong 

Mdm Chen Lanqing 

Ms Elizabeth Phua 

Conductor 

Instructors 

President 

Vice President 1 

Vice President 2 

Mr Mike Chiang 

Ms Jessica Lu 

Mdm Helen Chen 

Mr Wu Xiang Yang 

Amanda Law 

Chin Yan An 

Suzanne Leong 

Achievements 

Year 

Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts 

Presentation 

2017 Certificate of Distinction 

Singapore Youth Festival 2017 

Under the capable baton of Mr Mike Chiang, the 

Mayflower Chinese Orchestra was awarded the 

Certificate of Distinction at this year’s SYF Arts 

Presentation. 

SEP 

Besides making music, MFCO also believes in 

developing a healthy mind and body for our 

members. This year, the MFCO took part in bowling 

as part of our Sports Education Programme. Students 

learnt about bowling techniques under the guidance 

of bowling instructors. 

VIA 

Throughout the year, our students initiated and 

led VIA projects to extend our spirit of care to the 

community. This year, the MFCO performed two 

Chinese New Year songs for the elderly at the Thye 

Hua Kwan Senior Activity Centre near school. Oranges 

were also distributed to wish the elderly prosperity 

and good health. Our students were also involved in 

a Flag Day, where they raised funds for the Kidney 

Dialysis Foundation. 



Choir 

The Mayflower Secondary School Choir is a group of vibrant, 

young people who share a common love in singing. The 

aims are to provide opportunities to engage the community 

through singing, to grow in the pursuit of choral excellence, 

and to deepen the bonds shared through music-making. 

Under the skilful baton of the choir conductor, Mrs Tay 

Sze Chen since 2014, the choir has grown from strength to 

strength. The Choir was awarded its second Certificate of 

Distinction this year in the SYF Arts Presentation. 

In November 2016, the Choir performed at the Esplanade 

Concert Hall in the Limelight Series. The Choir embarked 

on an overseas choral trip in Hong Kong, having a public 

performance and school choral exchanges with two 

schools. 

In January this year, the Choir was also invited to perform 

at the Guild in Concert @ National Gallery Singapore. 

In February, the choir watched a performance by the 

Philippines Madrigal Singers at the Esplanade. 

The annual Inauguration Concert was held in April to 

welcome the Secondary 1 new members and to provide 

a platform for them to perform, 

A rare opportunity came by our choir once again in June 

2017. The Singapore Teachers Academy for the Arts 

(STAR) invited our choir to do a professional recording 

for them. 

Apart from developing the vocal quality of our 

members, various activities were organised to provide 

opportunities for our members to develop friendship. In 

March, a Choir Camp was organised and in July, Bubble 

Soccer was organised to provide an opportunity for our 

members to be engaged in sport activities. 

With the combined effort of the student leaders, 

conductors and the teachers, the choir will continue to 

grow as a family that sings together 

Achievements 

Year 


Presentation 

2017 Certificate of Distinction 


Mdm Aishah bte Abdul Jalil 

Mrs Frances Ess 

Mr Gabriel Cheow 

Conductor 

President 

Vice President 

Mrs Tay Sze Chen 

Yar Za Bwar 

Zhuo Yuanen 



Concert Band 

2017 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 

The Concert Band participated in the SYF Arts 

Presentation for Concert Band on 28 March 2017 

and achieved the Certificate of Accomplishment! 

Members spent countless hours working 

together with committed conductor and section 

tutors to up their performance standard. This 

award is indeed an achievement attained 

through determination and sacrifice of all our 

band members. 

2017 Chinese New Year Celebration Concert 

The Concert Band had the privilege to perform 

for the school’s Chinese New Year Celebration 

Concert for the first time in years! Our members 

took time to practice several Chinese New 

Year songs to usher in festivities for the New 

Year. Even our members were surprised and 

motivated when they were able to deliver a 

joyous and beautiful performance of traditional 

Chinese music using Concert Band instruments. 

2017 School Speech Day Parade 

During the busy months of March and April, 

the concert band trained hard with the school’s 

Speech Day Parade contingent comprising of 

members from the various uniform groups 

and put up a spectacular parade display at the 

school’s Speech Day held on 13 April 2017. 



Drama 

The Drama CCA is made up of 35 lively and enthusiastic budding 

thespians who share a love for performing. The club is part of the 

school’s Aesthetics niche programme. 

The students in the CCA meet twice a week to work on core skills 

such as voice projection, articulation, script analysis and physical 

theatre. 

This year, the club sent in two entries for the Singapore Youth 

Festival Arts Presentation and was awarded Certificate of 

Distinction and Certificate of Merit. Through rigorous practice 

and preparation, students develop values such as discipline, 

teamwork, responsibility and commitment. 

In March this year, the students watched a play ‘Those Who Can’t, 

Teach’ by The Necessary Stage at the Drama Centre Theatre. The 

students also participated in a joint SEP activity ‘Bubble football’ 

with the school MRL club students in July. 

Achievements 

Year 


Mrs Evelyn Ng 

Ms Bridget Ooi 

Ms Stella Sim 

Drama Instructor 

President 


Secretary 

Treasurer 

Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 

Arts Presentation 

2017 Certificate of Distinction & 

Certificate of Merit 

Ms Chio Su-ping 

Bellariz Toh 

Nurul Huda 

Sarah Soh 

Mohd Mirza / Zenon Tang 

The club aims to groom students to become confident, expressive 

and charismatic performers. 



Malay Dance 

Mayflower Malay Dance aims to be a community of 

passionate, disciplined and causal dancers who are 

intrepid in exploring their talent of dance and inspiring 

others through their performances. 

2017 has certainly been an eventful year for our 

CCA, having participated in the school’s Open House, 

CCA Exhibition for Sec 1s, CNY Celebrations, and the 

Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation. In 

addition, our dancers added a new to their cap - makeup 

workshop conducted by CosmoProf Academy. Our 

dancers also got to see a showcase of the evolution 

and history of Malay music in Singapore through their 

aesthetic outing to watch Nuri Terbang Malam. 

In Semester 2, our dancers performed in the Singapore 

Heart Foundation Charity Golf Tournament at the 

Singapore Island Country Club in front of the Guestof-Honour 

ESM Mr Goh Chok Tong. For our Sports 

education Programme, we tried something new – 

Dragon Boating! An activity not usually associated with 

dancers. 

Achievements 

Year 


Presentation 

2017 Certificate of Accomplishment 


Mr Mohamed Naguib Bin Ngadnan 

Ms Nadia Sharin 

Ms Azmira Zailan 

Dance Instructor 

President 


Secretary 

Publicity I/C 

Quartermaster 

Mr Muhammad Izwan Md Sarif 

Siti Nadhirah Bte Mohamed I 

Nazrana Shaheen D/O Jamshaid K 

Siti Nadhirah Bte Mohamed I 

Nurfaryana Bte Norhisian 

Siti Nurshakira Bte Jamaludin 

Our main item of 2017, of course, was the SYF Arts 

Presentation. We began preparations and training for 

our dance choreography almost a year ago. Our entry, 

entitled “Semarak Warisan” was a celebration of the 

Malay culture’s youth and evergreen quality through 

the generations. Our dancers had the experience 

of using traditional props such as the tepak sirih 

and the gunungan, to augment their vibrant and 

fast-paced choreography. Through rigorous training 

and preparation as well as careful guidance from 

our instructor, our Malay Dancers put up a stellar 

performance on the day of their presentation, taking 

home a Certificate of Accomplishment for the second 

time. 

Our CCA President Muhammad Aiman had this to 

say: “I initially joined Malay dance because I saw their 

performances and it made me interested to learn 

more about it. After joining, it helped me to gain more 

knowledge about the Malay culture, values and the 

different types of dances. It has really made a huge 

impact in my life.” 



Modern Dance 

Our CCA specialises in contemporary dance which 

incorporates elements from many styles of dance such 

as classical, ballet and jazz. During the CCA trainings, 

we focus on mastering strong and controlled legwork 

of ballet, floor work, fall and recovery and other 

techniques. 

Key events: 

SYF Celebrations 2017 @ The Malls 

We were invited to perform at the SYF Celebrations 

2017 at OneKM Shopping Mall on 1 July 2017 as part 

of the SYF Celebrations 2017. 

Values – In – Action Project with Ang Mo Kio 

Methodist Church Kindergarten 

Modern dance conducted a simple Dance workshop 

in relation to the theme of this year’s National Day 

celebrations for the pre-schoolers of Ang Mo Kio 

Methodist Church Kindergarten. Through this VIA, 

the modern dancers were able to share their passion 

for dance to the younger generation, allowing them to 

experience the joy of dancing, learn new techniques 

and dance movements. 

Achievements 

SYF Arts Presentation 

We are proud to share that Mayflower’s Modern Dance 

clinched the Certificate of Accomplishment! Members of 

Modern Dance had put in their upmost dedication and 

hard work since last year on their 2017 SYF. These past few 

months were a tough journey where the members faced 

numerous challenges. However, as a team they persevered 

and motivated one another to work towards their goal. This 

award isindeed an achievement attained through 

determination and sacrifices of the dancers. 


Mdm Liu Xuefang 

Mdm N Iswarya 

Mdm Goh Poh Ling 

Mdm Norhidayah 

Dance Instructor 

Chairperson 

Vice Chairperson 

Ms Kwok Min Li 

Megan Low Kai Li 

Tricia Tan Yi Ling 



Bowling 

Key events 

On Tuesday 24th January 2017, the MF Bowling 

team organised a friendly match with Yishun Town 

Secondary School at Orchid Country Club. Teams from 

both schools enjoyed a fruitful interaction session 

and benefitted from this learning opportunity. The 

friendly match also prepared our bowlers for the 

bowling championships. 

MF Bowling also had our Games Day on 7 March 

which was followed by a Farewell party for the 

Secondary 4/5s. Our bowling members also tied up 

with Food From the Heart Organisation for their VIA 

project where they helped in sorting and packing 

food. Bowling members also participated in a VIA 

project during the Racial Harmony week. 

Achievements 

We are pleased to announce that our B Division Boys did 

the school proud by clinching overall 4th position in the 

24th National Schools Tenpin Bowling Championship 2017. 

Our B Division Girls have also improved their position from 

the previous overall 12th to 8th position. 

MF Bowling Team has also done well in the National Age 

Group Championships 2017. We are pleased to announce 

that Liew Jia En clinched the 1st position and won the Gold 

medal for the Under 15 Boys Singles Category while Sarah 

Qistina clinched the 3rd position and won the Bronze medal 

for the Under 15 Girls Singles category. Salinas Seah and 

Sarah Qistina also clinched the Silver Medal in the Under 15 

Doubles event. They have certainly done the school proud 

with their achievements! 

We are looking forward to our upcoming C Division 

Championships and Novice Secondary Competition. 


Mdm Yam Chaur Shin 

Ms Allycia Yeo Wan Ngee 

Mdm Siti Fatimah Bte Muhammad 

Mr Jeremy Ong Zhen Wei 

CCA Leaders 

B Division 

Siah Jia Jun, Ryan 

Lew Zhi Yi 

C Division 

Ehren Yek Yong Chuah 

Muhammad Zakri B Zahaid 

Captain 

Vice-Captain 

Captain 

Vice-Captain 



Basketball 

At Mayflower Basketball, we place an emphasis on inculcating values, and developing our students into determined, 

resilient and fair individuals. Students also experience rigorous physical training, as well as a myriad of drills to develop 

their individual skills. Team drills and friendly matches expose our students to the demands of the game, and prepare 

them for their season. Strong friendships are developed by the time students graduate due to the team work required 

in the game. 

Key events: 

South Zone Inter-School Basketball Championships 

2017 (Boys and Girls, B and C Division) 

T-net Inter-School Basketball Championships 2017 

(Boys and Girls, U17 and U14 Category) 

Achievements 

B Division Boys - 

C Division Boys - 

Second Round of South Zone 

Inter-School Basketball 

Championships 2017. 

3rd Place in the South Zone 


Championships. 

- Qualified for National Round of 



CCA Leaders 

Kevin Choy 

Muhammad Ibrahim B Mazzaini 

Jesica Cahyadi 

Janet Lee Shanshan 

Coaches 

Hiu Guo Rong Boys’ Coach 

Laurenz Khrist Garzon 

John Sng Hee Yong 

Boys’ Captain, 4K 

Boys’ Vice-Captain, 4B 

Girls’ Captain, 4I 

Girls’ Vice-Captain, 4G 

Boys’ Assistant Coach 

Girls’ Coach 



Table Tennis 

Table Tennis – a game that takes place on a hard table divided by a net. 

The MF Table Tennis Team, however, is united by each individual’s love for this sport. Through rigorous training sessions 

and bonding opportunities, our members have developed a greater appreciation and commitment to our team. As a 

clear result of the team’s determination and passion, the MF table tennis team has once again achieved exceptional 

results in this year’s South Zone Championships with all Four Divisions being placed among the Top Four Positions. The 

CCA aims for our members to develop both their skills in the game and inculcate values that will carry them far in all 

their endeavours. 



Taekwondo 

The Mayflower Taekwondo CCA aims to impart the art of self defense to 

its members. It builds up the discipline and resilience of students through 

rigorous training sessions that aim to challenge the students physical and 

mental strength. 

During the January recruitment drive, our members interacted with parents 

and prospective Secondary One members, answering their queries and 

promoting Taekwondo as sport that imparts the values of humbleness, 

honesty, helpfulness and respect. They had put up a self-defense 

demonstration that showcased the tough yet thoughtful nature of the sport. 

With the guidance of our coaches – Mr Brian 

Peh and Ms Evonne Kua and the leadership of 

our CCA leaders – Lee Yee Tzien (3A) and Liew 

Yu Heng Ryan (3A), the Mayflower Taekwondo 

Team achieved an exceptional total of 5 Gold 

Medals, 15 Silver Medals and 32 Bronze medals 

in the 2017 National Inter-School Taekwondo 


This effort secured 3 national titles for 

Mayflower Secondary School! Namely, an 

overall third placing for the B Division Boys Kyorugi Category, an overall 4th placing for the B Division Girls Kyorugi 

category and an overall 4th placing for the C Division Girls Poomsae Category. 

In addition, some of our athletes competed overseas at the 

21st Asian Cities Taekwondo Championships in Hong Kong and 

clinched a Gold Medal for Kyorugi. 

Well Done Team Mayflower!!! 



Football 

The Mayflower Football Team, since its establishment in 2014, has steadily progressed both as an outlet for students to 

develop a Zest for Life, as well as a Sports-Oriented platform for character development. We emphasise Excellence in 

Character which is shown in the way we conduct trainings and organise the teams. Discipline in the team is of utmost 

importance, regardless of talent. Team rules are enforced stringently. Only when students can adhere to a good level of 

discipline can we then enrich their learning on the field with the support of our resident coach, Mr Nahar Daud. 

Mr Nahar is a former S-league player, and has coached the country’s top teams. His inclusion to our setup has greatly 

enhanced our standings and track record. At one point last year, the B Division has gone 7 friendly matches without 

losing. For a budding team, this is very encouraging. 

This year, Mayflower Football Team won the Ulu Pandan Futsal Tournament placing both 1st and 2nd. The C division 

has shown great promise, and with a mindful eye on being disciplined and grounded, we will start to see Mayflower 

Secondary School Football Team attain greater heights in this hugely popular sport. 



Cross Country 

2017 was a year of satisfactory achievements for the Cross Country Runners. Runners from the ‘C’ Division Girls qualified 

for 3 different events in the Finals of the National Track and Field Meet. Podium finish was an aspiration, nevertheless 

the team is determined to push harder in the following year to bring back a medal and glory for the National School 

Championships 2018! 

Captains 

Lower Sec Student Leaders 

Ben Toh Jie Liang, 3F 

Teng Jia Jie, 3E 

Toh Jiawen, 2A 

Joy Lim Jun Xin, 2D 

Achievements at 58th National Cross Country Championships: 

B Division Boys 4.6 km Ben Toh Jie Liang (3F) 19 min 43 sec 

B Division Girls 3.6 km Hawwa Surayya (4A) 21 min 33 sec 

C Division Boys 3.6 km Chua Yu Jin Paxton (2A) 18 min 11 sec 

C Division Girls 3.6 km Shania Tay Jie Yu (2I) 18 min 43 sec 

Achievements at 58th National Track and Field Championships: 

C Division Girls 1500m (8th position) Shania Tay Jie Yu (2I) 5 min 53 sec 

C Division Girls 800m (13th position) Shania Tay Jie Yu (2I) 2 min 49 sec 

C Division Girls 1500m walk (8th position) Joy Lim Jun Xin (2D) 9 min 25 sec 



Netball 

Netball is a fast paced and thrilling team sport that requires both hard work and determination. We work together as 

a team to build both our mental and physical strength as we strive to move forward as one to achieve the best of our 

abilities. 

Key events 

South Zone Inter-Schools Netball Championships 

Deloitte Pesta Sukan 

Katana Open 

Sec 4 Farewell Party 

Netball x Cross Country Dragon Boating Activity 

Achievements 

Every year, Mayflower Netball takes part in the South 

Zone Inter-Schools Netball Championship, improving our 

gameplay as the years go by. 

Our Coach 

Coach Sue contributes a lot to the growth of the CCA. She plans a balanced 

and precise training of physical and court work for us, constantly setting 

targets as we aim to be better players not only on court, but outside Netball. 

She makes a tremendous effort in teaching us and we are very fortunate to 

have her as our Coach! 


Mr Edwin Goh 

Ms Germain Ng 

Mdm Jarina Banu 

CCA Leaders 

Captain: Jerrine Ng (Sec 3J) 

Vice-Captain: Krystal Low (Sec 3J) 

Lower Secondary Captains: Tan Zi En ( Sec 2A) 

Rochelle Heng (Sec 2D) 

Training Schedule 

Day venue Time 

Monday Parade Square 1530-1800 

Thursday Indoor Sports Hall (ISH) 1530-1800 



Uniformed Groups 



Boys’ Brigade 

The Boys’ Brigade in Mayflower Secondary was formed in 2005 and was named 

as 51st company in Singapore. It is sponsored by AMK Bethesda Hall. 

Our aim is to mould our boys to be responsible Men in the Family, the Community, 

the Nation and the World. We achieve this by providing a fun, meaningful and 

challenging programme of physical, enrichment, spiritual and social interests, 

based on Christian Education and Discipline, and guided by adult Christian 

leaders as Officers. 

The emphasis is also on leadership development, team building, life skills, 

adventure activities and community service. 

Key events 

The Boys’ Brigade had a fun and fruitful year in 2017. Through participating in 

courses such as SANA and the Civil Defence Course, our boys acquired problem 

solving skills and basic fire-fighting skills which will serve them well in the future. 

In addition, our boys organised a Parents’ Appreciation Night during the June 

holidays to honour their parents and celebrate the achievements of the boys. 

Achievements 

Through the hard 

work and guidance 

from officers, our boys 

have achieved the 

standard of Gold for 

the National Character 

Quest Competition at the end of 2016 and the Bronze for the National Adventure 

Quest Competition in 2017. For their efforts, the Boys achieved the Bronze 

Standard in the JM Fraser Award for the year 2017. 



Scouts 

The Mayflower Scout Troop has kept its word! We promised to scale greater heights and we have. After months of hard 

work, dedicated participation in events and almost continuous testing, our Scouts have garnered the Gold award yet 

again! This has led to the troop being awarded the prestigious Frank Cooper Sands Honours Pennant award! 

We are extremely proud and happy with this achievement and would like to wholeheartedly thank all stakeholders – 

parents, Rover scouts, scouts, teachers and school leaders for their unstinting support all the while. 

Another noteworthy mention is Foo Yang De and Chia Kang Xu receiving the Istana Hospitality Award for their services 

at 4 Istana events this year. Assistant Chief Commissioner (South) Antong Sharuddin presented the award to them at 

the Istana grounds in July. 

We would also like to congratulate Chia kang Xu, Foo Yang De, Si Thu Soe, Tan Han Sheng and Yee Jun Hyeok Bryan for 

achieving the Chief Commissioner’s Award. The Chief Commissioner’s Award is the highest award in Scouts can attain 

in recognition of their outstanding performance, dedication and service. 

Not being ones to rest on their laurels, our scouts are continuing to focus their attention on other areas of certification 

such as the National Patrol Camp and the attainment of various other proficiency badges. We will continue to Be 

Prepared for the challenges that lie ahead! 


Mr S. E. Gananedran 

Mr Timothy Ng 

Ms Su Haiyin 

CCA Leaders 

Huang Wenjie 

Tan Guang Jun 

Patrol Leader 

Patrol Leader 



Girl Guides 

Mayflower Girl Guides nurtures girls into independent and responsible 

young women. We provide a platform for them to develop their 

fullest potential to become responsible citizens who will grow, lead 

and empower the world. 

Besides the rigorous drills, camps and gadget-tying we strive to 

provide a holistic programme to value-add our girls by involving 

them in various programmes such as the Free Being Me workshop, 

outdoor cooking and service learning projects. The girls also take part 

in various activities and competitions hosted by HQ to showcase their 

skills. 


Ms Jeevana Rani 

Mdm Vijay 

Ms Charissa Qiu 

CCA Leaders 2017 

Company Leader: Kong Kit Yan (Joey) (3I) 

Assistant Company Leader: Tay Eileen (3F) 

Senior Patrol Leader : Jia Xuan (3A) 

“Be Prepared” – the GSS motto – enables us to always be ready 

for eventuality in the fast changing world. This helps us girls fully 

achieve our individual potential and equip us with ethics, values and 

leadership skills. 

Achievements 

Kong Kit Yan, 3I was selected to be part of Guides Marching Contingent for 2017 National 

Day Parade at The Floating Platform. 

Awarded 1st Place in the Mason Terrarium Competition (South Division Day). 

Awarded 3rd Place in the Scarf Design Competition (South Division Day). 

Hosted MFSS Guides & Scouts Campfire 2017 for South Division Schools. 



National Cadet Corps 

One of the hallmarks of Mayflower Secondary National Cadet Corp (Land) is the NCC Precision Drill Squad (PDS). 

The PDS team is one of the key pillars that moulds the character of the cadets. The training process of the PDS skill 

and participation in the related competition activity inculcates students with values of discipline, perseverance and 

teamwork. The Mayflower Secondary NCC PDS team is testament to the cadets’ personal passion and loyalty for their 

CCA honour and pride. 

MF NCC places equal importance on collaborative efforts to foster community spirit and commitment in cadets. As 

such, NCC cadets were actively involved in NCC HQ inter-unit events and VIA projects. These include participation in 

the Inter-CCA Skills Sharing, MF’s Speech Day Parade, and the Overseas Inter-UG VIA at Pattaya, Thailand. The cadets 

were also involved in community events for the National Day Observance ceremony in August. Through their active 

participation and public performance at various functions and events, the Mayflower NCC Unit has undoubtedly 

developed a culture of Character Development within the school’s learning environment. 



National Police Cadet Corps 

The MISSION of the National Police Cadet 

Corps is to develop its Cadets into Caring and 

Responsible Citizens. 

Our Training Framework: 6 ‘A’s Learning Path 

• Be AWARE of Self, Others, SPF and NPCC 

• ACQUIRE skills and knowledge 

• ACTUATE as leader 

• ASPIRE to serve 

• ACHIEVE competency in skills and knowledge 

• AIM to nurture 

The Mayflower Secondary School NPCC 

Unit focuses on four core values - Discipline, 

Adventurous, Responsible and Excellence 

(D.A.R.E.), in every endeavour of our cadets. 

These values see our cadets through their 

four to five years in NPCC, shaping them into 

active leaders within the unit as well as in 

the community. The Mayflower Secondary 

School NPCC Unit has once again done the 

school proud by attaining Gold in the Unit 

Overall Proficiency Award (UOPA), exhibiting 

the value of excellence through the hard work 

of the cadets, Cadet Inspectors and Teacher 

Officers. Our unit has also been involved in 

many activities and projects such as Adventure 

and Survival Camps, Care and Share Project in 

collaboration with the Community. Through 

these projects, the cadets learnt to care for the 

needy and also team work. Together with Ang 

Mo Kio North Neighbourhood Police Centre, 

we helped to spread awareness of SG Secure 

and the threats of terrorism. 

As an equal opportunity co-curricular activity 

(CCA), Mayflower Secondary School NPCC 

prides itself in providing its cadets with a rich 

and unique CCA experience. 

Key events 

Parades/ Competitions National Day Parade 2017 

NPCC Annual Parade 2017 

Inter Unit Drills Competition 

Special Awards 

SPF-NPCC Badge 

Best Unit Cadets 

Station Inspector Rank 

Notable Programmes Community Safety and Security 

Crime Scene Investigations 

Police Youth Ambassador 

Overseas Values-In-Action trip 

to Bangkok, Thailand. 

Courses 

NPCC Cadets Leaders’ Course 

Leadership and Mentorship 

Skills Course 

Weapons Training (0.22 Revolver) 

Camps 

Annual Unit Camp 

Adventure Training Camp 

Survival Training Camp 

Enrichment (2017) 

Rock Climbing 

Airsoft Air Pistol Shooting 

First Aid Course 

Flexibility training with Hougang 

Football Club 

The Unit wishes to thank all its stakeholders: School Leaders, 

Teacher Officers, Instructors, Cadet Inspectors and parents for a 

wonderful 2017 as the unit continues to strive for excellence in 

the years to come. 

Teachers- inCharge 

Mr Koh Teck Yong, OC Unit 

Mrs Neo Peck Hoon, Dy OC Unit 

Mr David Pang 

Mr Nigel Ng 

Cadet Inspectors 

Tong Ho Leong 

Abdul Karim Bin Muthanni 

Keith Leow 

Felicia Lim 

Benjamin Lau 

CCA Leaders 

Cheong Hui Wen 

Charles Aw Teck Win 



Clubs and Societies 



Enterprise 

The Mayflower Enterprise Club has a well-integrated cocurricular 

programme that promotes life-skills, character 

building, and leadership qualities. At the end of four years, 

we hope to see our students as creative individuals who are 

well-equipped entrepreneurs of good character. 

Currently, Enterprise club is broken into 3 main departments, 

Food Creators, Craft Designers as well as Marketing 

Strategists. Every student will be able to experience a different 

planning process. This student-directed initiative will allow 

students to be more involved in the brainstorming, planning, 

experimenting and execution process to give them a flavour 

on how to organise an event. 

Students learn to manage funds wisely through events or 

selling of their own products during CCA duty. In Enterprise 

Club, we believe that our students will demonstrate creativity 

and initiative in every aspect and without fear to seize 

opportunities in future. 


Ms Lynn Yeo 

Mr Marcus Ho 

Ms Shahirah 

Chairperson 


Than Xaen 

Tan Si Ying Michelle 

Key events 

Global Game Jam: On 21 January 2017, four of our 

Secondary 4 students joined the Global Game Jam, 

an international game creation event. Over the 

course of 3 days, the students created their own card 

game based on the theme ‘Waves’. They were able 

to showcase their creativity and their organisation 

skills in this Game Jam. 

Themed Sales: During the festive season, such as 

Chinese New Year and Valentines’ Day, our students 

were able to showcase their marketing ideas as well 

as create new products. 

National Youth Business Competition: Six students 

from Secondary 2-3 are involved in the National 

Business Youth Competition. Students have to create 

their own products to be sold at Changi City Point. 

Students experience how to sell, market and display 

their products. Students won the silver award as 

well as the ‘Social Media Darling’ award. 

Photo booth for Alumni Reunion 2017: The club 

supported by setting up a photo booth for the 

Alumni Reunion 2017. They created their own props 

and backdrop and sold Polaroid films to the Alumni. 

Dragonboating: Through this dragonboating activity, 

the club is able to strengthen the bond between 

members as well as building resilience in members. 

Stamp Making Workshop: We invited Parade Made 

to teach the students stamp making as well as to 

share their journey as an entrepreneur in Singapore. 

It was an engaging workshop as students were able 

to create their own stamps from scratch. 

Achievements 

Won 3rd place in Swensens Ice Cream 

Competition 

Participated in Global Game Jam 

Clinched Silver Award in National Youth Business 

Challenge 

Clinched ‘Social Media Darling’ Award in the 

National Youth Business Challenge 



Infocomm 

At Infocomm Club, we equip students with IT-related skills and broaden 

their perspectives on IT by exposing them to a wide variety of topics such as 

photography, videography, programming and game design, as well as audiovisual 

skills. 

The Media Challenge 

A team of students competed in a challenge to come up with a news package 

that consisted of an article with captioned photographs and a short video 

for the digital media platform. They were also tasked to promote their news 

package on various social media platforms. For this 3-days competition, the 

team worked hard together to produce and promote a news package about 

migrant workers in Singapore. 


Mdm Nur Diyanah (IC) 

Mr Chan Ho Lun (2IC) (AVA) 

Mdm Noor Ezan 

CCA Leaders 

Lee Xuan Hui (3D) 

Koey Xian Han (3J) 

Game Design 

Guided by a trainer, students learnt how to easily create interactive stories, 

animations and games using Scratch, a visual programming language. 

Conducted over twelve CCA sessions, the course provided a stepping stone to 

the world of computer programming. 

Learning Journey @ IExperience 

We visited the Info-Communications Media Experience Centre (IExperience) 

which showcased a wide range of interactive and engaging exhibits designed 

to provide visitors with hands-on experience and educate them on the 

possibilities, including Smart Nation services such as networks of sensors that 

will make our lives more convenient. 



Literary and Orators 

As in previous years, we continued our partnership with the National Library Board (NLB). Besides the school-based 

mass borrowing sessions, our students also participated in the ‘Prove It!’ contest, organised by S.U.R.E. (Source, 

Understand, Research, Evaluate), an initiative by NLB. 

We organised a ‘theme-based’ interclass scrabble competition which saw Secondary 3 Integrity and 2 Endeavour 

emerging as champions while Secondary 3 Justice and 2 Formidable 1st Runner-up for their respective cohorts. We 

also sent two teams to compete in the 16th Inter-School National Scrabble Championship 2017. In addition, the Lower 

Secondary studens participated in a number of competitions organised by us: Spelling Bee, mini-Toastmasters and 

Book Treasure Trail. 

Achievements 

Our Mayflower debaters had an exciting year. Two teams participated 

in the Division III Debating Championship 2017 organised by Debate 

Association (Singapore). One team clinched 1st Runner-up award while 

SaePoenkaeo and Justine Light bagged the 3rd and 5th Best Speaker 

award respectively. 

At the ACJC Orator’s Trophy 2017, our representatives Nikita Solanki was 

one of the semi-finalists and Justine Light won the Best Speaker award. 

Furthermore, Kiran Manoj (1E) and Annabel (1A) acted as emcees at 

Singapore Youth Festival 2017 while Nur Iffah (4E) was selected to join 

the training squad for possible inclusion in the National Debate team! 

At the school level, members served as emcees at school functions and 

events, including Speech and Prize Giving Day and Chinese New Year 

Celebrations. 


Mrs D. Thomas 

Mdm Shagun 

Ms Aletha Goei 

Chairperson 

Othniel Ho 


Lim Le Er 

Sub-committee Coordinators 

Konada Asher Joseph (Debate) 

Marati Koushika (Debate) 

Othniel Ho (Scrabble) 

Kanneganti Rishi (Scrabble) 

Jenice Chloe Gunawan (Public Speaking) 

Kimberly Cheng Wen Xuan (Public Speaking) 



classes 



1 Adventurous 

1 Brilliant 



1 Diligent 

1 Endeavour 



1 Formidable 

1 Integrity 



2 Adventurous 

2 Brilliant 



2 Diligent 

2 Endeavour 



2 Formidable 

2 Gallant 



2 Integrity 

3 Adventurous 



3 Brilliant 

3 Diligent 



3 Endeavour 

3 Formidable 



3 Gallant 

3 Integrity 



3 Justice 

4 Adventurous 



4 Brilliant 

4 Diligent 



4 Endeavour 

4 Formidable 



4 Gallant 

4 Integrity 



4 Justice 

4 knowledge 

100 



5 Formidable 



Our School Song 

Mayflower our dearest school 

Together aspire together we strive; 

From thee we derive 

The knowledge and the dignity 

To thee we give our love and loyalty. 

Mayflower, Mayflower, 

To fame and glory, to fame and glory; 

Mayflower, Mayflower, 

We serve and honour our school and country. 

Be mighty in thought and deed 

Be modest to all men no matter what creed; 

Onward we'll march 

with kindred and spirit aglow 

And that is our motto for a better tomorrow.

Acknowledgements 

Advisors: 

Mr. Loo Ming Yaw (Principal 

Mr. Vincent Toh (Vice-Principal) 

Mr. Lai Chyh Jau (Vice-Principal) 

Editorial Team: 

Mdm. S. Santhi 

Mrs. Kamali Balan-Sebina 

Mdm. Wong Mui Lin 

Mdm. Sharon Goh 

Mr. David Pang 

Ms. Elizabeth Phua 

The team would like to thank everyone who has assisted with 

the production of this yearbook in one way or another.

Autographs

Mayflower Secondary School 

2 Ang Mo Kio Street 21 

Singapore 569384 

Tel: 6457 7783 Fax: 6458 3284 

Email: mayflower_ss@moe.edu.sg 

Website : http://www.mayflowersec.moe.edu.sg/

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